Upcoming Social Events

Switch to Calendar View

• DBC Blood Drive with OneBlood

  • When
    12/13/2023
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Marina Parking Lot, Across from Olde Bay Cafe

  
  

  DETAILS:

  • Organized By:  Chris Benson
  • Registration:  Follow the link below to schedule an appointment at the OneBlood website.

    CLICK HERE to Schedule an Appointment at OneBlood

  • People's Stories:  Click on this link to read the stories of people who have been helped by OneBlood blood donors.

      OneBlood Testimonials

  Show details
• Windlasses: Holiday Party

  • When
    12/13/2023
  •  
    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    DBC Clubhouse

  
  

  Show details
• Mardi Gras Float Work Session #1

  • When
    01/06/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    958 Douglas Ave. in Dunedin.

        

  Help build this year’s Mardi Gras float!

  
  

  Our theme this year is "The Wizard of Oz."

   

  The float will include an amazing Emerald Castle along with the Land of the East where the Munchkins and Lollipop Kids live. Dorothy and Toto, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Lion will be there along with Flying Monkeys and the Wicked Witch, too!
  

  
  

  We will need volunteers to help build the float. We'll also need Munchkins, Lollipop Kids, Flying Monkeys and more for the parade--so start planning your costumes!

  
  

  There will be work sessions every Saturday from Jan. 6 through Feb. 3 ahead of the parade on Sat., Feb. 10. You don't need to sign up, just show up.

  
  

  Work Session #1

  The work plan will be outlined closer to the session.

  
  

  Details:
  

  • Date & Time: Saturday, Jan. 6, 10:00am – 1:00pm.
  • Attendees: DBC members and prospective members.  (For prospective members, this is a great way to fulfill your "Good of the Club" membership requirement.)
  • Address:  958 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 
  • Location:  The float is located in the open lot behind the "Institute for Creative Arts,” (part of DFAC), on Douglas Ave., just south of Skinner Blvd. and diagonally across from the Dunedin Woodwright Brewery.
  • Parking:  Parking in the lot is very limited. It is better to park in front of the building or in the City parking garage, located just to the south. Feel free to drop off any tools and supplies before parking elsewhere.
  • What to Bring:  Saw horses, jigsaw and blades, staple gun and staples, drill base and star bits, hand tools, and rags. Don't forget drinks, snacks, sunscreen, work gloves, and a desire to have fun with other DBC members. 

  Show details
• Mardi Gras Float Work Session #2

  • When
    01/13/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    958 Douglas Ave. in Dunedin.

       

  Help build this year’s Mardi Gras float!

  
  

  Our theme this year is "The Wizard of Oz."
  

   

  The float will include an amazing Emerald Castle along with the Land of the East where the Munchkins and Lollipop Kids live. Dorothy and Toto, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Lion will be there along with Flying Monkeys and the Wicked Witch, too!

  
  

  We will need volunteers to help build the float. We'll also need Munchkins, Lollipop Kids, Flying Monkeys and more for the parade--so start planning your costumes!

  
  

  There will be work sessions every Saturday from Jan. 6 through Feb. 3 ahead of the parade on Sat., Feb. 10. You don't need to sign up, just show up.

  
  

  Work Session #2

  The work plan will be outlined closer to the session.

  
  

  Details:
  

  • Date & Time: Saturday, Jan. 13, 10:00am – 1:00pm.
  • Attendees: DBC members and prospective members.  (For prospective members, this is a great way to fulfill your "Good of the Club" membership requirement.)
  • Address:  958 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 
  • Location:  The float is located in the open lot behind the "Institute for Creative Arts,” (part of DFAC), on Douglas Ave., just south of Skinner Blvd. and diagonally across from the Dunedin Woodwright Brewery.
  • Parking:  Parking in the lot is very limited. It is better to park in front of the building or in the City parking garage, located just to the south. Feel free to drop off any tools and supplies before parking elsewhere.
  • What to Bring:  Saw horses, jigsaw and blades, staple gun and staples, drill base and star bits, hand tools, and rags. Don't forget drinks, snacks, sunscreen, work gloves, and a desire to have fun with other DBC members. 

  Show details
• Change of Watch 2024 - Tribute Dinner, Awards, and Dance

  • When
    01/13/2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Dunedin Golf Club, 1050 Palm Blvd Dunedin, FL 34698 United States
  • Spaces left
    192

  Register

  
  

  Join us as we celebrate 2023 and install our 2024 Bridge and Board. 

  Hosted by The Blue Gavel, our annual Change of Watch is an opportunity to thank and honor the current DBC Bridge and Board, and welcome the newly elected officers for 2024.  Annual awards including the "Member of the Year" will also be presented.  Enjoy great food, dancing, and a fun time with your fellow Dunedin Boat Club friends.

  SCHEDULE FOR THE EVENING

  • Happy Hour begins at 6:00 PM
  • Hors d’Oeuvres served at 6:15 PM
  • Salad served at 6:45 PM
  • Dinner served at 7:00 PM
  • Awards, Change of Watch, Live Music, and Dancing will follow the dinner
  • A cash bar will be available throughout the evening

  FEES
  

  • Members - $50.00 per person (including tax)
  • Guests - $65.00 per person (including tax)

  RESERVATIONS

  • For Family Memberships, EACH MEMBER should register separately.
  • Advanced reservations required
  • You must be a DBC Member or invited guest to attend this event.  Adult member can bring up to 2 guests each.
  • Reservations will be limited to 200 people.
  • Dinner Entree Options (to be selected during your online registration):  
  • • Chicken Piccata
    • Bronzed Mahi
    • Prime Rib Au Jus
    • Stuffed Portobello Mushroom
    • All dinners include Appetizers, Salad, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts w/Bacon, and Cheesecake w/Strawberry Topping
  • To Register, click on the blue "Register" button when logged into our website.  
  • • When registering, please to pay online via credit/debit card.

  NOTE:  Registration closes on 1/11/2023 (2 days before the event) so we can give an accurate attendee count to the Golf Club. 

  Show details
• 2024 DBC Cruise aboard the Star Flyer Clipper from St. Maarten

  • When
    01/20/2024
  • Location
    St. Maarten

  

  

  
  

  Show details
• Mardi Gras Float Work Session #3

  • When
    01/20/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    958 Douglas Ave. in Dunedin.

              

  Help build this year’s Mardi Gras float!

  
  

  Our theme this year is "The Wizard of Oz." 

  
  

  The float will include an amazing Emerald Castle along with the Land of the East where the Munchkins and Lollipop Kids live. Dorothy and Toto, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Lion will be there along with Flying Monkeys and the Wicked Witch, too!

  
  

  We will need volunteers to help build the float. We'll also need Munchkins, Lollipop Kids, Flying Monkeys and more for the parade--so start planning your costumes!

  
  

  There will be work sessions every Saturday from Jan. 6 through Feb. 3 ahead of the parade on Sat., Feb. 10. You don't need to sign up, just show up.

  
  

  Work Session #3

  The work plan will be outlined closer to the session.

  
  

  Details:
  

  • Date & Time: Saturday, Jan. 20, 10:00am – 1:00pm.
  • Attendees: DBC members and prospective members.  (For prospective members, this is a great way to fulfill your "Good of the Club" membership requirement.)
  • Address:  958 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 
  • Location:  The float is located in the open lot behind the "Institute for Creative Arts,” (part of DFAC), on Douglas Ave., just south of Skinner Blvd. and diagonally across from the Dunedin Woodwright Brewery.
  • Parking:  Parking in the lot is very limited. It is better to park in front of the building or in the City parking garage, located just to the south. Feel free to drop off any tools and supplies before parking elsewhere.
  • What to Bring:  Saw horses, jigsaw and blades, staple gun and staples, drill base and star bits, hand tools, and rags. Don't forget drinks, snacks, sunscreen, work gloves, and a desire to have fun with other DBC members. 

  Show details
• Mardi Gras Float Work Session #4

  • When
    01/27/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    958 Douglas Ave. in Dunedin.

           

  Help build this year’s Mardi Gras float!

  
  

  Our theme this year is "The Wizard of Oz." 

  
  

  The float will include an amazing Emerald Castle along with the Land of the East where the Munchkins and Lollipop Kids live. Dorothy and Toto, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Lion will be there along with Flying Monkeys and the Wicked Witch, too!

  
  

  We will need volunteers to help build the float. We'll also need Munchkins, Lollipop Kids, Flying Monkeys and more for the parade--so start planning your costumes!

  
  

  There will be work sessions every Saturday from Jan. 6 through Feb. 3 ahead of the parade on Sat., Feb. 10. You don't need to sign up, just show up.

  
  

  Work Session #4

  The work plan will be outlined closer to the session.

  
  

  Details:
  

  • Date & Time: Saturday, Jan.27, 10:00am – 1:00pm.
  • Attendees: DBC members and prospective members.  (For prospective members, this is a great way to fulfill your "Good of the Club" membership requirement.)
  • Address:  958 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 
  • Location:  The float is located in the open lot behind the "Institute for Creative Arts,” (part of DFAC), on Douglas Ave., just south of Skinner Blvd. and diagonally across from the Dunedin Woodwright Brewery.
  • Parking:  Parking in the lot is very limited. It is better to park in front of the building or in the City parking garage, located just to the south. Feel free to drop off any tools and supplies before parking elsewhere.
  • What to Bring:  Saw horses, jigsaw and blades, staple gun and staples, drill base and star bits, hand tools, and rags. Don't forget drinks, snacks, sunscreen, work gloves, and a desire to have fun with other DBC members. 

  Show details
• Mardi Gras Float Work Session #5

  • When
    02/03/2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    958 Douglas Ave. in Dunedin.

      

  Help build this year’s Mardi Gras float!

  
  

  Our theme this year is "The Wizard of Oz."  

  
  

  The float will include an amazing Emerald Castle along with the Land of the East where the Munchkins and Lollipop Kids live. Dorothy and Toto, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Lion will be there along with Flying Monkeys and the Wicked Witch, too!
  

  
  

  We will need volunteers to help build the float. We'll also need Munchkins, Lollipop Kids, Flying Monkeys and more for the parade--so start planning your costumes!

  
  

  There will be work sessions every Saturday from Jan. 6 through Feb. 3 ahead of the parade on Sat., Feb. 10. You don't need to sign up, just show up.

  
  

  Work Session #5

  The work plan will be outlined closer to the session.

  
  

  Details:
  

  • Date & Time: Saturday, Feb. 3, 10:00am – 1:00pm.
  • Attendees: DBC members and prospective members.  (For prospective members, this is a great way to fulfill your "Good of the Club" membership requirement.)
  • Address:  958 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 
  • Location:  The float is located in the open lot behind the "Institute for Creative Arts,” (part of DFAC), on Douglas Ave., just south of Skinner Blvd. and diagonally across from the Dunedin Woodwright Brewery.
  • Parking:  Parking in the lot is very limited. It is better to park in front of the building or in the City parking garage, located just to the south. Feel free to drop off any tools and supplies before parking elsewhere.
  • What to Bring:  Saw horses, jigsaw and blades, staple gun and staples, drill base and star bits, hand tools, and rags. Don't forget drinks, snacks, sunscreen, work gloves, and a desire to have fun with other DBC members. 

  Show details
• Mardi Gras Parade 2024

  • When
    02/10/2024
  •  
    5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    VFW, 360 Douglas Ave.
  • Spaces left
    40

  Our theme this year is "The Wizard of Oz."

  
  

  The float will include an amazing Emerald Castle along with the Land of the East where the Munchkins and Lollipop Kids live. Dorothy and Toto, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Lion will be there along with Flying Monkeys and the Wicked Witch, too!
  

  
  

  We'll need lots of Munchkins, Lollipop Kids and Flying Monkeys to accompany the float. Stay tuned for more details to plan your costumes!

      

  Walking in the parade with our float is a DBC "Member Only" event. Guest registrations are not permitted for this event.

  
  

  Parade begins at 7:00 PM. Come early to the VFW for a drink and some hamburgers, check out everyone's costume and the view the other floats.  

  
  

  REGISTRATION WILL OPEN CLOSER TO THE EVENT.
  

  
  

  MEMBER REGISTRATION FOR PARADE WALKERS:

  • Members are invited to walk in the parade alongside our fantastic float!

  • For members walking in the parade, there will be a $10 fee to help cover the cost of the beads. You will also need to review and electronically sign the waiver form located on the registration page.
    

  • When can I register?  Each member will need to register separately in order to sign the required waiver. Click on the blue "Register" button on this page. Only members who plan to walk in the parade need to register.

  • IMPORTANT NOTES:  
  • • Each registrant will receive a wristband on the day of the event.  
    • Wristbands will be available at the back of our float prior to the start of the parade.
    • Our Parade Number Spot is TBD and willl be updated closer to the event.
    • Please arrive at the DBC float at least 30 minutes before the start of the parade to get your wristband. 
    • Your wristband is your "ticket" to walk with our float and receive beads.

  NOTE TO NON-DUNEDIN BOAT CLUB MEMBERS: 

  The Dunedin Mardi Gras Parade 2023 is organized by the Dunedin Downtown Merchants Association (DDMA).  If you are not a Dunedin Boat Club member (or prospective member) and are looking for further information about the Dunedin Mardi Gras Parade 2023, please click on the following link:

   Go to DDMA Site For More Information
  

  Show details