January's Cruise is to St. Petersburg

Jan 28 -30

Our cruise for January is scheduled for the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina on Jan. 28-29-30

We plan to tour the new Salvador Dali museum on Saturday. Cruisers can get a slip at the St. Petersburg municipal marina or anchor out in the Vinoy Basin.

Please RSVP me at george@the-captain.com or use the RSVP box on the Cruising page of our WEB site.

Thanks

Captain George, your Cruising Chairman

Dec. 3 Dunedin Boat Club

Holiday Boat Parade

Join us Saturday Night December 3rd for the City of Dunedin’s Annual Holiday Boat Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony at Edgewater Park/Marina from 6-9 PM

Beautifully decorated boats will leave Marker1 Marina at 6 PM, proceed south through the Intra-Coastal waterway to Marker #2, turn around and head back north to arrive at the Dunedin Marina at approximately 7:30 PM. Spectators may view the Boat Parade from vantage points along Bayshore Blvd. (Alt 19) and Edgewater Dr.

Festivities at Edgewater Park begin at 6 PM with Holiday music to put you in the festive spirit! "Make-a-s'more," Hot Dogs and Drinks available in our "Dollar Cafe." Santa will arrive on the last boat and preside over the Tree Lighting Ceremony with City Officials to conclude the evening.

(Bring your Lawn Chairs)

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For Boat Registration:

For an entry form you can go to the end of the November news letter at http://www.dunedinboatclub.org/NewsLetter/Nov_2011.pdf  print a copy of the application, fill it out and return it to

George Schott

2581 Indigo Dr.

Dunedin, FL 34698

No later than Dec. 1

or call the Parade Master, George Schott, at 727-692-6440

For General Information:

Call 727-812-4531

For Marina Slip Information:

Call Bill Frantz, Harbor Master at 727-298-3030

November 24 - 27 Cruise

is to

Caladesi Island State Park

This is our annual Thanksgiving weekend cruise to Caladesi Island State Park.  It is being hosted this year by our illustrious Commodore Dorothy Connor.

You need to sign up for this cruise by using the RSVP text box above or by sending an email to your cruising chairman, George Schott, at george@the-captain.com  When you do, Leave your name, the name of your boat, boat registration numbers and your contact information (phone & email).

There are slip fees of $1.00 per foot per night which includes: 30 amp electric and water.  For captains 65 and over the fee is half price $0.50 per foot per night.

Bring your favorite drinks, foods and any source of entertainment you may have.

There will be camp fires and movies at the pavilion.

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For any questions contact your host Dorothy Connor at (813) 784-1447

Click here for a detailed route chart image of the channel to Caladesi Island marina.

The route starts at the intersection of Hurricane Pass channel and the IC just south of the Dunedin Causeway draw bridge.

Click here for a detailed Tide Chart for Dunedin this weekend.

Click here for a diagram of the marina.

Use VHF channel 16 to make radio contact with anyone in the group and then switch and use VHF channel 72 for your conversations.

When you are on your boat and awake, set your VHF radio to scan channels 16 & 72.  Don't forget to set your squelch correctly.

You need to sign up for this cruise so we can tell the Dock Master how many will be coming, what day they will arrive and how long they will be staying.

The more that participate the more fun we have.

October  14 - 16 Cruise

is to

Gulf Port municipal Marina

This is annual fall cruise Gulf Port.  It is being hosted by the Badders's on Plan "B".

You need to sign up for this cruise by using the RSVP text box above or by sending an email to your cruising chairman, George Schott, at george@captaingeorgeschott.com  When you do, Leave your name, the name of your boat and your contact information (phone & email).

There are slip fees of $1.50 per night that include: WI-FI, electric, water, bicycles and use of the facilities.

Bring your favorite drinks, foods and source of entertainment you may have.

For any questions contact your host Gary Badders at (727) 215-0817

Click here for a detailed chart image. of the entrance to Gulf Port municipal marina.

Click here for a detailed Tide Chart for Gulf Port this weekend.

Use VHF channel 16 to make radio contact with anyone in the group and then switch and use VHF channel 72 for your conversations.

When you are on your boat and awake, set your VHF radio to scan channels 16 & 72.  Don't forget to set your squelch correctly.

You need to sign up for this cruise so we can tell the Dock Master how many will be coming and what day they will arrive.

Everyone wants to know who is going, but until the first person signs up there is no one going, so be the first.  There is no cost to sign up.  If something comes up and you can't make it, just cancel.

The more that participate the more fun we have.

September 23 - 25 Cruise

is to

Mandalay Bay

This is our Frenchy's Diner cruise of the year.  It is being hosted by Jim Schrader on Heart's Content.

There is no slip fees, electric, tv or phone hook-up's and it is all free (except for dinner Saturday night) so it is affordable for everyone.

Bring your favorite drinks, foods and source of entertainment you may have.

For any questions contact your Assistant Cruising Chairman Jim Schrader 727-480-7040

Click here for a detailed chart image. of the location.

Click here for a detailed Dunedin Tide Chart.

Use VHF channel 16 to make radio contact with anyone in the group and then switch and use VHF channel 72 for your conversations.

When you are on your boat and awake, set your VHF radio to scan channels 16 & 72.  Don't forget to set your squelch correctly.

You need to sign up for this cruise so we can tell how many will be there for dinner Saturday night.

You can sign up for this cruise by using the RSVP text box above or by sending an email to your cruising chairman, George Schott, at george@captaingeorgeschott.com  When you do, Leave your name, the name of your boat and contact information.

Everyone wants to know who is going, but until the first person signs up there is no one going, so be the first.  There is no cost to sign up.  If something comes up and you can't make it, just cancel.

The more that participate the more fun we have.

August 5 - 7 Cruise

is to

3 Rooker Bar

This is our in the water party cruise of the year.  It is being hosted by George & Peggy Schott on Bubble Tender.

There is no slip fees, electric, tv or phone hook-up's and it is all free so it is affordable for everyone.

Bring your favorite drinks, foods and any floating tables you may have.

For any questions contact your Cruising Chairman George Schott 727-692-6440

 

Click here for a detailed chart image. of the location

Use VHF channel 16 to make radio contact with anyone in the group and then switch and use VHF channel 72 for your conversations.

When you are on your boat and awake, set your VHF radio to scan channels 16 & 72.  Don't forget to set your squelch correctly.

You can sign up for this cruise by using the RSVP text box above or by sending an email to your cruising chairman, George Schott, at george@captaingeorgeschott.com  When you do, Leave your name, the name of your boat and contact information.

Everyone wants to know who is going, but until the first person signs up there is no one going, so be the first.  There is no cost to sign up.  If something comes up and you can't make it, just cancel.

The more that participate the more fun we have.

July 8 - 10 Cruise

is to

Egmont Key

While the Badders and Jim Graham had a wonderful weekend planned, with a guided tour of Egmont Key and slips at Twin Dolphins Marina, the weather did not cooperate.  We had this nasty weather systems hanging over us until Saturday afternoon.

Due to the weather and the fact that no one left port, you might say the cruise was washed out.

The tide chart for the weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click here for a detailed chart image. of the location

Click here for detailed chart image to Twin Dolphins.

Use VHF channel 16 to make radio contact with anyone in the group and then switch and use VHF channel 72 for your conversations.

When you are on your boat and awake, set your VHF radio to scan channels 16 & 72.  Don't forget to set your squelch correctly.

We will decide exactly where to anchor when we arrive.

If the winds are forecast to be out of the East we will anchor on the West side of Egmont Key.

If the winds are forecast to be out of the west we will anchor on the East side of Egmont Key.

For those of you who would prefer to over night with a marina life style there is the following option:

The Badders's will be staying at the Twin Dolphins Marina Friday and Saturday nights.  It is located just 10 KM south east of Egmont Key on the south side of the Manatee River at the first bridge.

The website for Twin Dolphins is www.twindolphinsmarina.com, the rate is $1.50 per foot plus $6 for electric per night. If you stay two nights you get a free bag of ice and a $20 gift card for Matison's Riverside Restaurant, which has live bands and dancing in the evening.  This would be a great gathering place for all of those arriving Friday.

The marina amenities are:  a nice pool, gas grills, 6 private bathrooms, and  laundry facilities.  The pool area has plenty of table and chairs so we could host Saturday night up at the pool for dinner and cook out on the grills.

You can sign up for this cruise by using the RSVP text box above or by sending an email to your cruising chairman, George Schott, at george@captaingeorgeschott.com  When you do, indicate that you want to go on the tour.

Everyone wants to know who is going, but until the first person signs up there is no one going, so be the first.  There is no cost to sign up.  If something comes up and you can't make it, just cancel.

The more that participate the more fun we have.

June's 17 - 19 Cruise

is to

Compact Island

It is being hosted by Dave & Kay Becker.

The rates are: FREE

For any questions contact your Cruising Chairman George Schott 727-692-6440

Here is the tide chart for the weekend.

Dunedin, St. Joseph Sound, Florida

17 June 2011 - 20 June 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click here for a detailed chart image. of the location

You can sign up by using the RSVP text box above or by sending an email to your cruising chairman, George Schott, at george@captaingeorgeschott.com

Everyone wants to know who is going, but until the first person signs up there is no one going, so be the first.  There is no cost to sign up.  If something comes up and you can't make it, just cancel.

The more that participate the more fun we have.

May's Cruise

is to

Anclote Island

May 27 - 30

It is being hosted by Jim & Liz Graham.

The rates are: FREE

For any questions contact your Cruising Chairman George Schott 727-692-6440

Here is the tide chart for the weekend.

 

 

Click here for a detailed chart image. of the location

You can sign up by using the RSVP text box above or by sending an email to your cruising chairman, George Schott, at george@imbedded.com

Everyone wants to know who is going, but until the first person signs up there is no one going, so be the first.  There is no cost to sign up.  If something comes up and you can't make it, just cancel.

The more that participate the more fun we have.

April's Cruise was to

3 Rooker Bar

April 2 & 3

This was our first anchor of the year hosted by George & Peggy Schott

and attended by Jim Schrader, his two daughters and his mother.

The weather and food  was fantastic and everyone had a good time

March's Cruise is to

Gulfport Municipal Marina

Mar 11 -13

It is being hosted by Bill and Carol Allen.

The Gulfport Municipal Marina is in:

Boca Ciega Bay

Gulfport Municipal Marina

Their Rates are:

$1.50 per foot per day

$5.25 per foot per week

More than 3 days equals a week

For activity information and suggestions contact the Allen's 727-738-5035 or 727-481-8345

For all other questions contact your Cruising Chairman George Schott 727-692-6440

You can sign up by using the RSVP text box above or sending an email to your cruising chairman, George Schott, at george@imbedded.com

Everyone wants to know who is going, but until the first person signs up there is no one going.  There is no cost to sign up.  If something comes up and you can't make it, just cancel.

The more that participate the more fun we have.

February's Cruise is to St. Petersburg

Feb 18 -20

Our cruise for February is scheduled for the Vinoy Basin in St. Petersburg on Feb 18-19-20

We plan to tour the new Salvador Dali museum on Saturday.

Cruisers can get a slip at the St. Petersburg municipal marina or anchor out in the Vinoy Basin.

At this time no one is has signed up for this cruise.

The cruise also needs a new cruise coordinator as Dorothy Connor, who had planned to coordinate it, has had other commitments surface and will not be able to do it.