Cape Coral Cruise Club 2019 Spring Cruise Schedule
Cape Coral Cruise Club 2019 Spring Cruise Schedule
By Bruce Longman
The Cape Coral Cruise Club, founded in 1963, is unique among S.W. Florida boat clubs in that it owns a portion of a private spoil island on the Caloosahatchee River east of the Franklin Lock near Alva. Over the years a covered pavilion has been built where the members enjoy elaborate monthly picnics, bocce, horseshoes and other relaxing activities.
A major advantage for members is that the Island has ample dockage for member’s boats. Over the years, four docks have been installed on an inside oxbow off the ICW having both 30amp and 50amp electric service. This allows for as many as 16 member boats, up to 45′ in length, to be docked for the weekend at minimal cost. Ferry service across the ICW aboard the club’s 30′ covered pontoon boat, skippered by a USCG licensed captain, is provided for members & guests who do not come to the monthly picnic by boat.
The Club welcomes boaters who are new to the area who are unfamiliar with the local, many times very shallow, Southwest Florida waters, yet are anxious to use their boats on a year round basis. Many of the Cruise Club members have been boating in south Florida for many years and are more than willing to share the gained local knowledge with others.
Because the Club is a cruising organization, in addition to the Island picnics, members can participate in monthly cruises to local destinations. The spring 2019 cruises include:
January destination: For the last few years Legacy Harbour in downtown Ft. Myers has become one of the most popular, nearby Club cruise destinations. With a beautiful pool and outstanding docking facilities this cruise always has a wait list. Cruise leaders have been known to plan very interesting and different daytime activities that many times include a visit to a variety of First Street dining destinations.
February destination: A few years ago Pink Shell Resort revamped and expanded its Marina.
The Cape Coral Cruise Club was welcomed as the first group to use the new facilities. Since then Pink Shell has repeatedly been on our cruise destination list. The resort has several pools, excellent beach facilities and outstanding restaurants. This cruise normally has at least a dozen or more member boats in attendance.
March destination: For the 2019 March cruise The Club is returning to “Tween Waters Resort and Marina. In 2018 this facility upgraded both of its restaurant kitchens and we are looking forward to returning to this excellent facility. The Resort has an excellent pool, two fine restaurants, and access to a beautiful Gulf of Mexico beach.
April destination: For the past few years the Club promotes a cruise that is longer than most, sometimes lasting as long as two weeks. The 2018 destination was downtown Tampa. In past years the Club’s long spring cruise went as far as Tarpon Springs, the Georgia Isles, and the Bahamas. Final specifics are not available at this writing, but if past cruises are any indication, the experienced cruise leaders will put together an enjoyable west coast of Florida cruise.
May destination: It has been a few years since the Club went east on the GICW, crossed Lake Okeechobee and enjoyed boating on the East Coast. In May we will be heading to Stuart, Florida, with possible side trips from there.
June destination: Rounding out the spring cruise schedule the Club will return to Fisherman’s Village Marina on Charlotte Harbor. This is a very popular location and this cruise normally fills quickly as there are so many interesting things to do and see in Punta Gorda.
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 239-541-0236. Read additional Club information on its website, www.c-c-c-c.org Like us on Facebook.
Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Western Florida Marina Directory Listing For Legacy Harbour Marina
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Click Here To View the Western Florida Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina
Click Here To View the Western Florida Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Fishermen’s Village
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Fishermen’s Village
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