[EXPIRED] Cape Coral Cruise Club Visits Tween Waters Inn and Marina, near GICW Statute Mile 10
This fine group of boaters, made up of overnight cruisers from the Cape Coral area, is a cruising club worth following as they visit marinas along the West Coast. Tween Waters Inn and Marina lies southwest of the Roosevelt Channel’s marker #19 off Pine Island Sound.
`THE CRUISE THAT BLEW’
WIND MAKES CAPE CORAL CRUISE CLUB TRIP TO TWEEN WATERS CHALLENGING
By Lee Jetton
Eleven Cape Coral Cruise Club boats participated in a November 18, 19 & 20 cruise to Tween Waters Inn & Marina on Captiva Island, despite steady NE winds of 15 to 20 knots. Proving their mastery of the helm and docking skills in difficult conditions, the Captains were indeed up to the task.
Boats participating were `KNOT AGAIN’ with cruise leaders Larry & Mary Ann Habich, `LADY MAR’ with Rusty & Marlene Glover, `MOONLIGHTER’ with Lee & Brenda Jetton, `Y KNOT’ with Phil & Pat Kryger, `BULLFROG’ with Mac & Bobbie McEwen, `SHARON ANN’ with Len & Sharon Palmisano, `SEMPER PARATUS’ with John & Patti Queen, `SUNKISSED’ with Phil & Linda Quick and guest Diane Davidson, `HAPPY OURS’ with Gary & Kathy Taake and son Brett, `OUR IDEA’ with Steve & Nell Winner, and prospective members Ken & Anne Millisor aboard `SERENITY NOW’. Six more boats were scheduled to participate, but could not make the cruise for various reasons.
After arriving on Tuesday, Nov. 18th, the day was open for any activity with a happy hour to commence at 4:30. Due to the brisk wind and cool temperatures, happy hour could not be held on the dock. All the boaters, plus members Chuck Pollack and Sue Herzog who had arrived by car, came aboard `MOONLIGHTER’, a 44′ Gulfstar motor yacht for happy hour. 24 people found room for cocktails and conversation in the galley, salon and fly-bridge. Brenda Jetton remarked that the 24 aboard set a new record for the boat.
Following happy hour, everyone walked to the `Crows Nest’ the on-site restaurant for a group dinner, featuring a special entree of 2 Prime Rib dinners for $29.95 with several side choices. Typical of a CCCC dinner, no one left hungry, with some members dancing off some of the calories in the lounge after dinner.
Because of the weather, cruise leaders Larry & Mary Ann rented a room for the Wednesday morning breakfast where the group enjoyed hot egg and meat breakfast casseroles, croissants, fresh fruit and muffins, out of the wind and cool temperatures. With an afternoon open, some walked the beach, went shelling, shopped, fished or played table games in the rented room. After happy hour at 4:30, heavy hors d’oeuvers prepared by each participant were served, and once again, no one left hungry. Following dinner (and delicious desserts) 10 members played a spirited game of 99 with Lee Jetton winning a large pile of quarters.
Thursday morning the weather improved and a large group walked to a nearby Captiva restaurant for breakfast, followed by an 11:00 am Bocce tournament held at Tween Waters. Four teams of 4 persons were drawn, and the competition began. With a lightning fast court, the game was VERY challenging, but when the competition ended a team consisting of Mac McEwen, Phil Kryger, Brenda Jetton and Mary Ann Habich were victorious.
The nice warmer weather allowed many to enjoy the swimming pool, hot tubs, the beach and outside games of dominos. Lunch and cocktails around the pool proved enjoyable for many.
At happy hour on the dock and as well as in Phil & Lyn Quick’s boat `SUNKISSED’, prizes were awarded to the Bocce tournament winners, and then Tween Waters vans transported the group to the Green Flash restaurant for a group dinner, where good food, drink and conversation made for a delightful evening.
Tween Waters Inn and Marina graciously provided each member a coupon good for a free Friday morning continental breakfast in the Captiva Room, with a bevy of fruit, rolls, bagels, cereal, muffins, sweet rolls, and breakfast beverages. After enjoying this treat, members slipped vessel lines and departed for home with calmer winds, smoother seas, and fond memories of a fun-filled cruise. Thanks go to Larry & Mary Ann Habich who provided participants with a great cruise under very difficult weather conditions.
The Cape Coral Cruise Club is open to new members who own a boat with overnight accommodations and reside in the Cape Coral / Ft. Myers area. For membership information please contact Phil Kryger at 239-997-5683. View a short picture video of recent Club activities and read additional Club information on its website, www.c-c-c-c.org Like us on Facebook.
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