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Cruising Panther Key

About this event

PantherKey1Panther Key is a small, uninhabited island with a sandy beach located about 25 nm south of Marco.  This is one of our Club’s most popular cruises and open to all sailors in SW Florida.

 

FRANK ROSS WILL BE THE CRUISE LEADER for this cruise. For questions or additional information, contact Frank at pfrstl@gmail.com or (314) 372-1392.

 
Friday, February 16

Pre-Cruise Dinner at Marco Island Brewery, 6:00 PM, 1089 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145.  This is a drive-to event, ALWAYS a FUN evening and everyone is welcome!
 

FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE DINNER, PLEASE RSVP on the GCSC website.

FOR SKIPPERS HEADING DOWN TO PANTHER, PLEASE RSVP to this event!


PLEASE RSVP TO BOTH 
if you will be joining us for dinner AND the cruise.

Many cruisers choose to sail to Marco and stay overnight on Friday. Marina options include Factory Bay Marina, 239-389-2929, Marco Island Marina, 239-642-2531, or Rose Marina, 239-394-2502. Let Frank know if you have trouble finding a slip. You may also anchor in Factory Bay or Smokehouse Bay.

Saturday, February 17

Cruise to Panther Key.  Dinghy to visit friends or join others on the beach.   

 

Sunday, February 18

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Around 12:30 we will have a beach party.  Bring your beach chairs, umbrella, SUNSCREEN and a picnic lunch. That eve, we will have sundowners and a bonfire on the beach.  Bring your chairs and BUG SPRAY!

Monday, February 19

Return home or continue on.


More details and Skipper Instructions will follow to those people who register for this event!


Date and Time

Friday, February 16, 2024, to Monday, February 19, 2024

Category

Cruising

Registration Info

Registration is recommended