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Gulf Coast Sailing Club

Keep Sailing Fun

Date: 1/27/2023
Subject: GCSC - Register for Panther Key Cruise
From: Gulf Coast Sailing Club



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Please Join Us!

 ⛵ Panther Key Cruise + Drive-to Dinner  
Presidents Day Weekend
Feb. 17-20, 2023
  

 

Panther 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.

 

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 17

Pre-Cruise Dinner at CJ’s, 6:00 PM, 740 N. Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145

Please note that this is a change from Marco Island Brewing shown in our earlier announcement.

 This is a drive-to event, ALWAYS a FUN evening and everyone is welcome!

 

FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE DINNER: Please RSVP Here on the Calendar

 

FOR SKIPPERS HEADING DOWN TO PANTHER:  Please RSVP Here on the Calendar

 

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 and Rose Marina, 239-394-2502 or anchoring in Factory Bay or Smokehouse Bay.

 

 Saturday, February 18

Cruise to Panther Key.  Dinghy to visit friends or join others on the beach.  Stacey and Julian Oronato have again graciously offered to host a gathering on their boat that eve.

 

 Sunday, February 19

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 20

Return home or continue on.


Many more details and Skipper Instructions will follow.
 
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GCSC - Who We Are
 

Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Mission

As Naples and Southwest Florida’s leading volunteer sailing club, we support inter-club racing, cruising, day sailing, social events, and boating education for the benefit of sailors and their families. Let’s keep it fun.

 

Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Strategy

· Be an innovative volunteer and non-profit organization of beginner, intermediate and experienced sailors.

· Provide year-round on-the-water and land-based activities for our members, their families, and their guests.

· Build a robust sailing program by interfacing with all southwest Florida sailing clubs and coordinating interclub activities.

· Build community outreach through supporting local boating programs and marine industries.

· Actively support sailing and seamanship education programs.

 

Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Core Values

· Maintain a welcoming and friendly environment for all.

· Respect all levels of experience and interest.

· Exhibit leadership, Integrity, and honesty.

· Have fun!

 

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