TAMPA
BAY GRADY-WHITE CLUB
2011
EVENTS PAGE
To see what fun stuff we have planed for each month, just click on that month below! Or use the right scroll bar
Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
OTHER THEN JANUARY ALL INFORMATION BELOW IS FROM 2011 AS SOON AS 2012 SCHEDULE IS FINALIZED
IT WILL BE POSTED BELOW
Jan 11th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Chili’s @ Tri-City Plaza
5430 East Bay Drive, Clearwater, Fl 33764
(727) 539-8596
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Dinner and meeting to follow
Speaker:
Program:
DAY TRIPS
1. JAN2. JAN
Feb 8th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place:
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Dinner and meeting to follow
Speaker:
Program: Review the remainder of the year calendar
DAY TRIPS1. FEB 20th backup date Feb 27th
Brunch at the PUB at 11am Trip leader Greg Arterburn2. FEB
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March
Place: Caledesi Island
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SPECIAL CLUB ONLY EVENT
THIS YEAR MARCH 26TH WILL STARTS OUR 52 DAY LONG SPRING KING FLING TOURNAMENT
CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR ALL THE DETAILS OF OUR
"2011 SPRING KING FLING"
Weekend trip
DAY TRIPS
1. MARCH 12TH SATURDAY
CALEDESI ISLAND AND LUNCH
This day trip is always a favorite with the club, as we did last year we will make a reservation
for shelter with a grill on Caledesi Island.
On the Island you can hike through the Islands nature paths. And then there is the beach, this beautiful beach was
rated one of the top 10 beaches in the United States! WOW!!!One of our members is with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, he will do boat inspections and if you have every thing in order you will receive your Coast Guard approved sticker.
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April 11th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Quality Boat Sales, US 19 Clearwater
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Pot Luck Dinner and meeting to follow
Everyone loves a good cook, but few can compare to our club's outstanding chef's, so bring your best dish to share, and enjoy all the great cooking!!!
I KNOW I DO!!!
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DAY TRIPS
1. APRIL
WEEKEND OVERNIGHTER 2 THIS MONTH
1. Homosassa River Trip April 15-16-17
The information below is from last year the only possible change would be the pricing
Phone numbers, emails, links and etc should all still be the same.Our first overnight boating trip of the year will be to the Homosassa Riverside Resort. It is a short days ride up to the beautiful spring fed Homosassa River and a ride up the winding river through the coastal marsh to a nice resort and marina complete with a river’s edge restaurant and deck where you can relax and watch the passing boats and view the activities on “Monkey Island”.
For a leisurely afternoon you can boat up to the headwaters of the river where one of the largest herds of West Indian manatees in the state gather over the springs. At nearby Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park you can walk down into an underwater observation area and see manatees as well as both fresh and salt water species of fish swim in the same brackish water. The park features Florida Panther, alligators, crocodile, manatee, deer, flamingos and other animals and birds of prey.
Be careful to stay in the marked channel when entering the river as exposed limestone bedrock likes to eat propellers. On previous trips some of our members have taken bicycle rides up to the nearby Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins. David Yulee built the first railroad between Fernandina and Cedar Key. In 1841, he became the first Senator from Florida, but supported the Confederate states with sugar, guns, and ammunition until Union troops burned his mansion at Margarita and destroyed his sugar mill.
The Margarita Grill on the river serves giant margaritas, and on Saturday night they show a September 11th memorial film with flag waving and patriotic songs. While patrons don't have to agree with the owners conservative political views, they will be asked to leave if they speak negatively about the United States. In fact, anything French is banned from the restaurant, French fries are dubbed American fries.
Cruise Leaders: Phone:
Homosassa Riverside Resort: 1-800-442-2040
Contact Person: anyone; Web: www.riversideresorts.com
Amenities: Swimming Pool/Restaurant/Lounge/Bait and Tackle Shop
Restaurant/Hours: The Monkey Bar/Breakfast: 7-10:30am (Sat and Sun Only) The Riverside Crab House: Lunch and Dinner
Marina Name: Homosassa Riverside Resort Marina
Dock Master: John/Clarence Phone #: 352-302-6528
Dockage Type: Stationary Slips $20 per day
Fuel: who knows Fresh Water: Yes Shore Power/amp: None Pump-out: None Loading Ramp: Yes
Non-Waterfront Room with 2 Double Beds $85.00 (10 are on hold)
Riverview 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Suite $160.00 Riverfront 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Suite $180.00 Riverfront Studio Suites $160.00
Check-In Time: 4:00pm (If your room is ready early, you can check-in before 4pm)
Reservation Deadline: Cancellation Deadline: 72 Hours before check-in2. FORT PIERCE FISHING TRIP April 27-30
The Golden Triangle Fishing Club has again invited us to participate in there annual east coast fishing trip...
Contact David Yates for all the details
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May 9th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Red Lobster US-19 at 62nd Avenue N
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Dinner and meeting to follow
Speaker:
Program:
DAY TRIPS
LONG WEEKEND OVERNIGHTER
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June 13th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Red Lobster US-19 at 62nd Avenue N
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Dinner and meeting to follow
Speaker:
Program:
DAY TRIPS1. JUNE
LONG WEEKEND OVERNIGHTER
J
une 16-20'11 Golden Triangle Funament trip to Stuart -- Hutchinson Is!. Marriott/Pirates CoveTBGWC again invited to Golden Triangle Fishing Club “Funament”
You are all invited to the East Coast to fish for a few days with the Golden Triangle Fishing Club based in Tampa. We will be staying at the Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort at the above group rates. The format is generally the same as last year.
Wed. June 16th Travel and arrival day
Thurs. " Pre-fish and late arrival day
Thurs. Evening Capt. and Crew meeting at the Dockside Inn on the inlet in Ft. Pierce (a nice 30 minute drive up the beach) Captain's bags distributed
Friday First Fishing dayFriday evening Rum punch 1st fishing day's recap party dockside in Ft. Pierce at the Dockside Inn
Sat. Final fishing day
Sat. Evening Catered private banquet dinner buffet at the Country Club in Ft. Pierce, Fun-a-ment awards and door prizes, with many raffle ticket items
Sunday Father's Day Relax and enjoy before returning home.
More details including entry fees available soon (likely to be the same as last year.)
Questions?
David Yates
813-220-0850 Cell Tampa
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July 11th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Red Lobster US-19 at 62nd Avenue N
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Dinner and meeting to follow
Speaker:
Program:
DAY TRIPS1.
WEEK / WEEKEND OVERNIGHTER 2011
*Arrive in Steinhatchee on Wed July 27th -- return home on Sun July 31st
* Some groups are arriving in Steinhatchee on Sat July 23rd - leaving on July 31st- Steinhatchee Scallops Trip-
Sea Hag Marina: 352-498-3008
STEINHATCHEE INVASION
JULY 29th-AUG 3rd 2012This trip has become our biggest. Last year we had over 100 people on this trip, they were club members, families and friends, and a great time was had by all. You can visit our photo album and check it out. Some of our group will again be staying at Pace’s Cottages. Fiddlers Sunset Condos (352) 498 0860 may have a room or two if needed.
MAKE YOUR DECISIONS AND RESERVATIONS EARLY IN THE YEAR,
THIS TRIP SELLS OUT VERY QUICKLY !!!!!!!!If you are taking your boat, you must make a slip reservation with the Sea Hag Marina (352) 498-3008
below is 2011 info 2012 info will be posted as soon as it is finalized
Steinhatchee Awaits Us!!Our arrival and activities schedule will be alittle different from previous years so this is an attempt to bring you up-to-date. Grady captains and their families will be staying at three different locations: The Sea Hag Marina, Sunset Place and the River Haven Marina. Arrival dates begin on Sunday, July 24th, with others coming on Monday. On Monday, July 25th at 7:00 PM we will have our usual family cookout with each family bringing the following: meat of your choice to grill, a side dish to share, charcoal, drinks, utensils, paper plates and napkins. Insect repellent may be useful. In case of rain, Paces will provide shelters on the grounds. Some grills will be available but we strongly suggest that you bring your own portable grill, or arrange to cook with someone who does.Wednesday night, the 27th, at 7:00 PM we will have our "Bubbaques BBQ" on the waterfront of the Sea Hag Marina. Cost will be $9.00 per adult and $6.50 per child under eight. Each family will be responsible for their own drinks. If you will be attending the BBQ, " PLEASE " send in your check by July 10th to our treasurer, Bill Eckerle, 5433 Oakhurst Dr. Seminole, FL 33772.The River Haven Marina, 1110 River View Dr, just south of the bridge, where some of us are staying and will have our boats, is a full service marina and offers a lift service for launching and retrieving boats. The cost is $1.00 per foot for "in and out". So if your boat is 25' , your total charge would be $25.00. Their tel. # is (352)498-0709.So now we are out in the beautiful waters in our boats having a glorious time. Let's hoist our red flags, hit the water and "catch 'em up"!! BUT we must be ever thinking about safety. Upon arriving at your diving location, slow down and watch out for swimmers and divers in your area. Look for the red diving flags and be aware that many divers do not stay close to their boats. In 2009 a diver was run over and killed in the same area we will be. Also, watch the tide movement....the waters are shallow and if the tide is going out, you may get caught and grounded. Several times some have had to jump in and push!! SO BE ALERT and THINK SAFETY at all times.Scallop limits: Two gallons per person in the shell, with a max. of ten gallons per boat, or one pint of scallop meat per person, with a max. of 1/2 gallon per boat. A 2011 salt water license is required.We have been told that if you have ATT or Horizons, your cell phone service will be best. Otherwise you might have to go to the bridge to make your calls. Be safe travelling to and from Steinhatchee....we look forward to seeing everyone....and our adventure will be a success only after all members and friends return home happy and safe with lots of scallops to enjoy! If you have any questions, call me at (727) 531-5367.See ya soon......Bob
CHECK OUT THE STEINHATCHEE OFFICIAL WEB PAGE AT
WWW.STEINHATCHEE.COM
SORRY I COULD NOT GET THIS LINK WORKING CORRECTLY SO YOU WILL NEED TO
TYPE IT INTO YOUR BROWSER OR DO A COPY AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER
also check out all the great information on the Sea Hag Marina website and all the information about Scallops and how to catch, clean and cook them! Most of the Scallop information was on a link from the Sea Hag Marina page.
WE WILL KEEP UPDATING THIS INFORMATION AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE
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Aug 8th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Red Lobster US-19 at 62nd Avenue N
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Dinner and meeting to follow
Speaker:
Program:
DAY TRIPS1. AUG
LONG WEEKEND OVERNIGHTER
1. AUG
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Sept 12th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Red Lobster US-19 at 62nd Avenue N
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Dinner and meeting to follow
Speaker:
Program:
DAY TRIPSSEPT
LONG WEEKEND OVERNIGHTER
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Oct 10th Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Harold Seltzers Steakhouse <<<<<<<<< NEW LOCATION <<<<<<<<
3500 Tyrone Boulevard North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710.(727) 954-7777
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Dinner and meeting to follow
Speaker:
DAY TRIP1. OCT SEASON LONG FALL KINGFISH TOURNAMENT
LONG WEEKEND OVERNIGHTER @ The Innlet on Boca Grande
2. FRI - MON leave on Fri Oct 14th and return on Mon Oct 17th
www.theinnlet.comOur fall trip plans are now complete. The club has decided to visit The Innlet on Boca Grande.
We will depart Friday, & return on Monday,
The Innlet has efficiency units with 2 queen beds, fridge & small cooking unit for $145 per nite.
Some of their efficiencies have 1 Queen bed, others have 1 King bed.
Their standard units have 2 double beds with no fridge or kitchen for $110 per nite.
There is a restaurant on premise serving breakfast & lunch only.
Dockage is as follows:
Up to 18' = $35 per night
Up to 24' = $45 per night
Up to 30' = $60 per night
Up to 36' = $75 per night
Each individual should make their own reservation by calling The Innlet directly at
941-964-4600. You will be charged one nights rental at the time the reservation is made.
If you cancel within 72 hours of arrival, you will get a full refund. In addition, if you
wish to reserve a golf cart contact Boca Grande Cart Rental at 941-964-1818.
Once you have made your reservation, please send Paul Hargrett a confirmation so we can
get an idea of the number of members that will be making this trip. His e-mail address is
pmhstk@tampabay.rr.com. Also, please specify if you are going by boat or auto.
Thanks and look forward to a great trip.Below is the purposed schedule that will be loosely followed
"this schedule can and most likely will change"Friday,
Meet at the Anna Maria Bridge on the south side of Tampa Bay at 10:00 AM. Monitor channel 72 for arrival updates from other club members. Bring a picnic lunch as we will stop at Venice Park for lunch either on the boat or under the shelter. We should arrive at The Innlet on Boca Grande at approximately 3:30 PM.
Evening: Happy hour at 5:30 PM followed by dinner at a local restaurant to be determined by the group.
Saturday,
Option 1 - Spend the day at your leisure with no activities specifically planned; or
Option 2 - Cruise the waterway with lunch out.
Evening: Happy hour at 5:00 PM followed by dinner at a local restaurant to be determined by the group.
Sunday,
Beaching, shelling, boating, fishing or exploring. No shopping Allowed!!.
Evening: Happy hour at 5:00 PM followed by dinner at a local restaurant to be determined by the group.
Monday,
Leisurely checkout and return of golf carts.
Boat-a-cade departs 10:00 AM. A decision to return home on the outside via the Gulf will be determined based on weather forecasts and is always at the discretion of the individual Captain. Remember that Stump Pass is shoaling up which means first chance to the Gulf is by either going south to Boca Grande Pass or North to Venice Inlet.
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Nov 14th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Balla's Steakhouse .... 776 Missouri Ave N. Largo Fl just north of east Bay Dr. 727-584-5888
www.ballasteakhouse.com
Time: 6:30 social hour
DAY TRIPS1. Nov
2. NOV TILL DEC
FALL KINGFISH TOURNAMENT
The Fall Kingfish Tournament is one of our biggest and best.
This is the Seventeenth Semi-Annual “SEASON LONG” Kingfish Tournament
Don't forget to check our KING FLING page for all the details.
Norm Englert ( nenglert@earthlink.net ) and Bill Eckerle
( gwejae@hotmail.com) are available to answer any questions you might have.
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Dec xxth Monthly Dinner Social/Christmas meeting
Place: Quality Boat Sales, US 19 Clearwater
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Dinner will be catered
Speaker:
