Fort Walton Yacht Club Welcomes

Directors and Members

to the

Florida Council of Yacht Clubs

General Meeting November 10th – 12th, 2017

180 Ferry Road NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL (850) 243-7102

By Car:  Westbound on Interstate 10:

Take the FL‐285 exit, EXIT 70, toward Niceville/Eglin AFB/Hurlburt. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp toward Niceville. 

After 17.6 miles, turn right onto John Sims Pkwy (FL‐20). Continue to follow John Sims Pkwy for 1.4 miles. Turn slight right to remain on FL‐85. Continue to follow FL‐85 for 6 miles, where it is named Eglin Parkway. Continue straight for another 4.6 miles. 

Turn left onto Yacht Club Dr NE.  

In 1 mile, turn left onto Ferry Rd NE.  FWYC entrance is straight ahead after .25 miles.

By Water:  Refer to Chart 11385

From Destin Pass: Follow entrance channel markers into Choctawhatchee Bay to Marker 17. Turn to a bearing of 291 deg and proceed 5.7 km to Cinco Bayou entrance Marker 3.  Continue west past #3, #5 and FWYC floating yellow mark “F”.  Docks are then to the south.

From westbound ICW from Panama City: After passing under the Midbay Bridge, leave Marker 59 to port and continue on a bearing of 269 deg for 6.3 km to leave Cinco Bayou entrance Marker 2 to starboard. Continue west past #3, #5 and FWYC “F” as above.

From eastbound ICW after passing under Brooks Bridge: Continue to ICW Marker 2. Turn to a bearing of 330 deg for 3 km to Cinco Bayou entrance Marker 3. Proceed as above.

Marker  F Marker  5Guest Docks

Directions to Fort Walton Yacht Club180 Ferry Road NE      Fort Walton Beach, FL

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

843 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

(850)315-6000 www.marriott.comAsk for Florida Council of Yacht Clubs FCYC rates @ $99-$129Rate cut off date is 10/15/2017

2.9 miles or 7 minutes

La Quinta Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach

3 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW (US 98), Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548(850)796-3815 www.lq.com

Ask for Florida Council of Yacht Clubs FCYC rates @ $95

Rate cut off date is 10/10/20173 miles or 11 minutes

FCYC Accomodations in Fort Walton Beach

Weekend Agenda

Friday, November 10, 2017

Registration in Clubhouse 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sundown Ceremony 5:00 PM

Friday Night Buffet 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Saturday, November 11, 2017 Registration in Clubhouse 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Continental Breakfast 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Spouse / Companion Tour 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Antique Shopping)

Executive Committee Meeting 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Executive Committee/Directors Lunch 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Directors’ Meeting 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Educational Presentation 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

Mitchell Stump & Nathan Phillips, CPAs

“Pursuing Greatness”

Break 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Presentation 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

David & Pat Tye “How to Get Along in a

Small Space and Still Like Each Other”

General Meeting 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Cocktails 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Dinner & Dancing 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Sunday, November 12, 2017 Complimentary Continental Breakfast 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

FWYC Sunday Brunch 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Weekend Menus

Friday Night Buffet

Grilled Redfish w/Mango Salsa, Chicken Marsala,

Chicken Piccata, Shrimp Scampi over Linguini,

Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese,

Glazed Carrots, Broccoli, Rice Pilaf

Bread Pudding

$20

Saturday

Complimentary Continental Breakfast

Attendees’ Luncheon

Assorted Deli Meats, Cheeses, Assorted Bread, Tossed Salad, Coleslaw, Potato Sal, Pasta Salad

2 different Soups, Assorted Cookies

$12

Dinner & Dancing

House Salad w/ Raspberry Vinaigrette

Filet (medium) with shrimp and scallop skewer

Vegetable Risotto, Grilled Asparagus

Bushwhacker Pie

$42

Sunday

Complimentary Continental Breakfast

FWYC Sunday Brunch

Egg / Omelet station, grits, corn beef hash, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy

Entrée of the day, Assorted desserts, and Fruit

May order a waffle, pancake, or eggs benedict from kitchen included with buffet $9.95

Ala carte menu also available

COMPANION SHOPPING TOUR: SATURDAY , 11 NOVEMBER

ANTIQUE, ESTATE & THRIFT STORES IN FT. WALTON, EGLIN PKWY

The Ft.Walton Yacht Club has arranged with the Okaloosa County Transit

Cooperative to provide transportation from the Club to the shopping area at no charge.

There will be one trip from the Ft. Walton Yacht Club to the DeFrance, 230 Eglin

Parkway SE, FWB ( *see description), beginning at 9:30 am. An additional trip will be

scheduled from DeFrance to the Ft. Walton Flea Market, 125 Eglin Parkway SE, FWB

at 11:00 am. Private parking will also be available at both shopping locations.

Passenger return will begin at DeFrance at 12:15 pm and also will stop for pick up at

Ft. Walton Flea Market on the return trip to Ft. Walton Yacht Club. Upon return to the

Yacht Club, there will be a buffet luncheon for Companions in the Commodores Room.

Charge for the luncheon will be $15.00 plus tax and tip.

EMERALD COAST ANTIQUE DEALERS' ASSOCIATION is an active, long-standing

club of licensed antique dealers in the Florida Panhandle, with numerous of these

located in the Eglin Parkway (Downtown) area of Fort Walton Beach. Each shop has

certain things that they specialize in, so you never know what TREASURES you may

find. Being a tourist destination, you can be confident that all the dealers in the area

strive to maintain integrity and promote the history and enjoyment of their merchandise.

1) Bobbi's Emporium: 135 Eglin Pkwy, SE 850-863-3061

* 2) De France Antiques and Indoor Flea Market: 230 Eglin Pkwy SE

13,000 sq ft space: (see write up attached). There will be an special outside

market of local artists and crafters on this day ! 850-314-7500

* 3) Ft. Walton Beach Flea Market: 125 Eglin Pkwy SE

Proceeds support Children in Crisis, Emerald Coast Wildlife

and S.G. Komen Cancer 850-301-3729

4) Garrett and Garrett Auction Co.: 151 Eglin Pkwy SE 850-244-7453

5) Leonard's Antiques: 151 Eglin Pkwy SE 850-362-6513

6) Modern Antiques Mall: 169 Eglin Pkwy SE 850-362-6996

We are one of the largest indoor flea markets and antique stores on the Florida Panhandle.

Located just off Miracle Strip Parkway, our 13,000 square foot area provides the best antique shopping

of any Destin or Fort Walton Beach flea market.

Visit our antique mall and meet our friendly, courteous staff. Meet Us

Located in downtown Fort Walton Beach, Florida, DeFrance is a family owned business that introduces

our community to the joy and excitement of repurposing furniture, finding the perfect home décor and

discovering forgotten treasures in our 13,000 square foot store. With over 100 booths and just as many

vendors, the style throughout the store varies from booth to booth.

Since our beginning when we started simply as vendors in DeFrance, we have loved bringing new life

to formerly loved furniture. We would rescue tables, chairs, dressers, beds… you name it! In 2012 our

lifelong dream of owning our own store came true when we were given the opportunity to become

partners in our favorite store – DeFrance of course. We are now the sole owners and we are thrilled and

thankful for what we get to do every day.

We strongly feel that faith and family make up the vintage soul of DeFrance. We like to treat all our

vendors and customers as if they are a part of the family.

When it comes to design, we believe that history and nostalgia really help to create warm and inviting

spaces that people feel comfortable in. A trip to the store, and now the website, is never the same with

an ever-changing inventory of vintage and antique furniture, unique home décor and handcrafted items.

When it comes to style, it’s all about having fun and making it you!

Join us in the store to find that perfect piece you’ve been looking for or simply walk the aisles for

inspiration. Oh and don’t forget to give a warm greeting to Porsha, our much loved and pampered

Boston Terrier.

Best Regards,

Mark & Stacie Hoard

Saturday, November 11 At the General Meeting

Guest Speakers

David & Pat Tye

David & Pat have been long term members of the Fort Walton Yacht Club, serving in various official & voluntary

positions. They have been instrumental in establishing organized cruising events for weekend raft-

ups and bi-annual weeklong outings know as our Flings.

They have embarked on various long distance trips to south Florida and the Bahamas. This past

year, they enjoyed a 4+ month outing to the Bahamas. Their blog at

http://bluemoonsails.blogspot.com/ documents their adventures and allows those of us stuck at home

to vicariously enjoy the adventure.

As Pat states in her blog,

“We are lucky enough to live on the Gulf Coast of Northwest Florida in Fort Walton Beach. When in

our home waters, we sail from the Fort Walton Yacht Club, a wonderful place full of great friends.

Since 2005, we have enjoyed sailing around Florida and The Bahamas. We recently changed from

our loved Caliber 33, Sanctuary to our new floating home, Blue Moon a Pearson 424. Our new boat

will allow us to wander farther, faster and more comfortably.”

Their presentation entitled:

A Cruising Couples Guide to Compromise:

“How to Get Along In A Small Space

and Still Like Each Other”

will offer insights into planning, roles, and the compromises needed to fully enjoy such adventures.

FCYC RECIPROCAL CLUBS

� Bird KeyYC

� Lauderdale YC

,� Bradenton YC � Marathon YC

� Captiva YC �YC Marco Island YC

� Carouel YC t� The Moorings Y&CC

�<• Charlotte Harbor YC @5: Naples Sailing & YC

rz -· Clearwater YC �

Naples YC

Coral Reef YC �

Pelican Isle YC

� Coral Ridge YC [:3> Pensacola YC

� Davis Island YC �

Royal Palm Y&CC

� Eau Gallia YC ,. '''' ( St. Andrews Bay YC

� The Field Club ...._ St. Charles YC

� The Florida YC •� St. Petersburg YC

� Fort Walton YC �- Sarasota YC

S> Halifax River YC � Smyrna YC

\, Harbour Ridge YC � TampaY&CC

:,. Isles YC � Tarpon Springs YC

� Key Biscayne YC le Venice YC

.. Lake Beresford YC �

Vero Beach YC L 8 Y C

Member Name Companion NameClub Member

Number

Friday Night Buffet

$20 ++pp

Saturday Companion

Tour

Saturday Luncheon $15 ++pp

Saturday Night Dinner

$42 ++pp

Sunday Brunch $9.95

++pp

Please Return To:Fort Walton Yacht Club Home Club Manager180 Ferry Road NEFort Walton Beach, FL 32547Email: office@fwyc.org Home Club Name

Event Reservation FormFlorida Council of Yacht Clubs

General MeetingNovember 10th - 12th, 2017

Member Name Boat Name

Club Member Number

Power or

Sail

Shore Power 30/50

Length Overall

(55 Max) Beam DraftArrival Date

Departure Date Cell Phone

Please Return To:Fort Walton Yacht Club Home Club Manager180 Ferry Road NEFort Walton Beach, FL 32547Email: office@fwyc.org Home Club Name

General MeetingNovember 10th - 12th, 2017

Dock Reservation FormFlorida Council of Yacht Clubs