-----Highlights from the 2018 Season------

To All Members and Friends of the Marathon Sailing Club

The Fiesta Key Cruise was a great success this year. Participating were Margo and Larry Murray, Kerry Willis, and Susan Ruck who arrived by car and Mike and Colin who arrived by boat. The weather was very threatening all night and early morning but broke to a beautiful rainbow and perfect winds and blue skies.​
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 Mike and I had one of the better sailing days in a long time. We enjoyed very good food and drinks at their Lobster Crawl Restaurant. The only thing missing were more friends and boats but a good time was had by all. Fair winds and good sailing…………………….Colin ​
The SPLICING PARTY at the City Marina was very successful. Many folks from boats in the harbor plus our own members and friends showed up to splice pennants for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. A special thanks goes to Mike Bier who organized the party and to Sue Ruck who arranged for the food. Thanks to all who came! it was a great event!
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​DATES TO REMEMBER

​  APRIL 27: full moon kayaking in Big Pine
May 5: Fiesta Key Land and Sea Cruise
May 26: Boot Key kayaking 
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MARATHON SAILING CLUB
April 18, 2018
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Our April meeting was held at the home of Margo and Larry Murray. Present were Margo and Larry, Mike Bier, Colin and guest Kerry Willis. After great hors d’oeuvres and drinks the meeting started at 7:30PM.
 
The last meeting’s minutes were accepted as presented. Larry gave the Treasurer’s report. There was one glitch in our statement but Larry wason top of the problem which was a bank error. With that problem taken care of, we are in good financial condition. We received a letter from KAIR acknowledging our contribution at Christmas time.
 
Under Committee reports, Mike reported that our Splicing Party was very successful. The City Marina was filled with many folks from the harbor as well as our members and friends. Great job in heading that up, Mike.
 
Colin reported on the MYCEF Youth Sailing Program 4 day Learn to Race Clinic and the Benefit Bash fund raiser. 14 local boys and girls participated in the clinic run by Professional sailor and instructor Bobby Brooks and our Instructor Matt Gamel. By the end of the 4 days the students were able to start and go around a designated course and finish races. Their progress was very noticeable and amazing. Awards were given out to the top racers and all were awarded t-shirts for participating. I worked on boat prep and launching all 4 days and Mike helped me out on Saturday getting boats and kids ready for racing. In all it was an extremely successful program. The last day of racing was followed by the Benefit Bash held at the Yacht Club outside around the pool. It was a beautiful evening, with music and a full buffet dinner and Pusser’s rum drinks. There was a live auction and a silent auction with lots of fun and action. The Foundation raised $30,000 for the sailing program!!
 
Under New Business: 
April 21: On Saturday, April 21, we are kayaking at Curry Hammock State Park. The Park is in full operation and has kayaks to rent. If you care to join us, we are meeting there at 1:00PM. 
 
APRIL 27: April 27 at 6:30PM there is a full moon kayak in Big Pine. Call 305-872-7274

May 5:  The Fiesta Key Land and Sea Cruise is scheduled to take place on May 5th. Sailors will meet at Mike’s house at 10:00AM, launch our boats and sail over to Fiesta Key for lunch. We will meet up with those coming by car at 12:30 — 1:00PM . 

May 26: Boot Key kayaking. We will meet at Sombrero Beach at 10:00AM and kayak the trails in Boot Key.
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Our next formal meeting will take place on November 14th at the Murrays. The meeting adjourned at 9PM with much thanks to the Murray’s for their hospitality.
 
Respectfully submitted, Colin Parker, Commodore

Mailing Address

PO Box 3292
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Marathon Shores, 33052, FL