TAMPA
BAY GRADY-WHITE CLUB
2009
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
Jan 20th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse
18409 US 19N Clearwater (east side of us19 at Belleair Rd) Open Menu!!!!
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Dinner and meeting to follow
Speaker: Gary Twigg
Gary will talk about the Cruisers Club which is sponsored by Quality Boat Sales
Program: Elections of Officers and Directors
DAY TRIPS
1. JAN2. JAN
Feb 10th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse
18409 US 19N Clearwater (east side of us19 at Belleair Rd) Open Menu!!!!
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Dinner and meeting to follow
Speaker: George Pacharis
2010 Grady Fest
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
Menu: pot boiled omelets and what ever everyone brings to share.Time: serving around 9:30
Speaker:
Program:
Weekend trip
GradyFest......
March 19 & 21 If you attended Grady fest last year you know it was a lot of fun with a lot of information
about our boats our motors and our fishing. Venders were there and the Grady White team.
This year it is being held in Fort Myers Beach March 20 & 21...... check out there website
http://www.gradyfest.com/M
arch 19-21" Grady-Fest at Fort Myers Beach/Fish Tales Grady Club (George Pacharis)
DAY TRIPS
1. MARCH 27TH SATURDAY
CALEDESI ISLAND AND BREAKFAST
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. Connie and Jerry Knight will make there
WORLD FAMOUS OMELETS. The Knights normaly do this on Eggmont Key, but due to
the unpredictable weather later in the year we will head back to Caledesi. So, if you would like
breakfast in one of the most beautiful places on the west coast of Florida, be there! You just need
to call Jerry at (727) 346-4066 in time for him to gather supplies. Of course you can bring
along some O.J. or a favorite dish to add to the breakfast if you wish. After breakfast 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!!!Jerry saz he and Connie will start serving between 9:30 and 10:00.
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.
M
arch 26_29'h Cruisers Club to Bradenton for Seafood Festival on old Main Street/Twin Dolphins Marina-contact Gary Twig % QBS ASAP for a slip) (??Marriott Courtyard Bradentonfor motel)
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April 14th- 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!!!
Speaker:
Program:
DAY TRIPS
SPECIAL CLUB ONLY EVENT
THIS YEAR APRIL 3RD WILL STARTS OUR 37 DAY LONG SPRING KING FLING TOURNAMENT
CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR ALL THE DETAILS OF OUR
"2010 SPRING KING FLING"1. APRIL
WEEKEND OVERNIGHTER
1. Homosassa River Trip April 23-24-25
The information below is from last your 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: Vinnie and Joy Carta Phone: 725-3241 Joy’s Cell: 771-5174 Vinnie’s Cell: 424-2339 E-Mail: joysgrady@yahoo.com
Homosassa Riverside Resort: 1-800-442-2040
Contact Person: Carrie; 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: $3.00 per gallon as of 1/15/09 Fresh Water: Yes Shore Power/amp: None Pump-out: None Loading Ramp: Yes
Non-Waterfront Room with 2 Double Beds $75.00 (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: March 5th, 2009 Cancellation Deadline: 72 Hours before check-in When you have made your reservations, please let Vinnie and Joy know your room # and who will be on your boat to be able to have a head count for dinner Saturday night. Dinner will be at 6:30 in the Riverside Crab House.Ap
ril 29-May 2nd Cruise Club to Turtle Cove Marina in Tarpon Springs (Gary Twigg at QBS)
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May 12th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse
18409 US 19N Clearwater (east side of us19 at Belleair Rd) Open Menu!!!!
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Dinner and meeting to follow
Speaker:
Program:
DAY TRIPS
LONG WEEKEND OVERNIGHTER
Ma
y 28 (2 Week trip) Curisers Club-Ft. Myers, Hutchinson Island, Miami, Hawks Cay, So. Seas (G Twigg)
(Limited to dual engine boats, but small boats can cross Lake Okeechobee to Stuart with group)
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June 9th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse
18409 US 19N Clearwater (east side of us19 at Belleair Rd) Open Menu!!!!
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 14th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse
18409 US 19N Clearwater (east side of us19 at Belleair Rd) Open Menu!!!!
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Dinner and meeting to follow
Speaker:
Program:
DAY TRIPS1.
LONG WEEKEND OVERNIGHTER 2010
*Arrive in Steinhatchee on Wed July 21st -- return home on Sun July 25th
- Steinhatchee Scallops Trip-
SPECIAL NOTE FROM BOB RICECONTACT INFORMATION
Bob Rice
Phone: 727-531-5367
Fax: 727-447-3655
rrice19@tampabay.rr.comSea Hag Marina: 352-498-3008
Hello Tampa Bay Grady-White Boating Club members;
Bob and Jeannie Rice want you to know that the Sea Haag Marina in Steinhatchiee has three cottages (Pace’s Cottages) left for the July 22-26th, 2009, scalloping trip. Please ask for “Libbie” at Sea Haag (352) 498-3008. Make separate reservations for boat slips at Sea Haag if you take your boat. (Pace’s cottages are “rustic” but conveniently located in a grove of palm and oak trees just across the road from the marina.
Bob thinks that the Pelican Point Inn (same property as Fiddlers Restaurant) may have rooms/suites which are more modern, but located a couple of blocks from Sea Haag. Their number is (352) 498-7427.
Better make your reservations soon, as most motels fill up in Steinhatchiee during the peak scallop season. Please let Bob know if you plan to attend.
Greg Arterburn.
Note from our trip leader, BOB
STEINHATCHEE INVASION
JULY 21nd-JULY 25thBest Regards, Bob Rice
1057 Chinaberry Road
Bob Clearwater, Fl. 33764This trip has become our biggest. Last year we had 93 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. Bob Rice is our trip leader. For more information, please contact Bob Rice at (727) 442-9538 or (727) 531-5367 or E-mail to BJRICE@AOL.COM. We 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
Steinhatchiee Scallop Invasion 2009 regs
This is the summer fun trip for kids & adults, July 25th to 30th. The hot summer sun can make fishing along the Big Bend of Florida somewhat miserable, but there is an enjoyable activity that will keep you nice and cool. Scalloping is a cool activity in the midsummer's heat because you actually get into the water and swim after them. The scalloping out of Steinhatchee is very good at that time of year. The folks at Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee (352-498-3008) can help you get started if you have never done this before. You will need to buy a recreational saltwater fishing license before you catch scallops, and you are limited to 2 gallons of whole scallops per person with a maximum of 10 gallons per boat. If you clean the scallops before returning to the dock, the limit is 1 pint of scallop meats per person with a maximum of 1/2 gallon per boat. Unless the scallops are running large, the 2 gallon whole scallop limit cleans out to considerably less than 1 pint of meats. The only equipment you need are a mask, swim fins, and a snorkel, plus a mesh bag for your catch
Favorite spots include 6 miles north, 2-3 miles south, 4-5 miles south (Rocky Creek) and 6-7 miles south (Pepperfish Keys). Then they slowly motor inshore to a water depth of 3 feet or so while staring at the bottom looking for scallops (it helps to wear polarized sunglasses). The immediate vicinity of any large collection of boats is usually a good place to begin, for at peak scallop season 100 or more boats will be on the best spots. Don't worry about all those boats. Scallops have been abundant in recent years and limits easy to come by. Just keep moving around until you find an area that has not been picked over, all the while maintaining a good lookout so you don't run over any snorkelers who often stray well away from their anchored boats. Scallops seem to prefer areas of bottom covered by the thin, round bladed type of sea grass more than the flat, broad-bladed turtle grass. Patches of brown algae are also favorite hiding places. Once a few scallops are seen laying on top of the sea grasses, drop the anchor, put up a dive flag (it's the law), and go get 'em. Scallops are easier to find when the sun is high overhead. If a tidal current is running, swim up current so you can look down, end-on between the blades of the sea grasses that have been pushed over onto their sides by the current.
Once you have caught your scallops, cleaning them can be a chore, but Sea Hag Marina has an excellent cleaning facility, and there are usually folks around to show you how it is done, or better yet, clean your scallops for a small fee. Have Fun! (reproduced in part from the Sea Hag web page—which has lots of useful information for those going on the Scallop Invasion.
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
Jul
y 2_5'h Cruise Club to St. Petersburg Marina (July 4'h weekend) (Gary Twigg at QBS)
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Aug 11th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse
18409 US 19N Clearwater (east side of us19 at Belleair Rd) Open Menu!!!!
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Dinner and meeting to follow
Speaker:
Program:
DAY TRIPS1. AUG
LONG WEEKEND OVERNIGHTER
1. AUG
Au
gust (??) Cruisers Club to Sarasota Hyatt Resort & Marina (Gary Twigg at QBS)
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Sept 8th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse
18409 US 19N Clearwater (east side of us19 at Belleair Rd) Open Menu!!!!
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Dinner and meeting to follow
Speaker:
Program:
DAY TRIPSSEPT
LONG WEEKEND OVERNIGHTER
Sep 3 - 6'h Cruise Club to Fisherman's Village Punta Gorda (Villas and Marina) (Labor Day) (0 Twigg)
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Oct 13th Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Quality Boat Sales showroom. 17389 US Highway 19 N
Food: Potluck Dinner: QBS provides fried chicken, soft drinks, and water:
Bring a dish of your own and preferred drinks, etc.
Time: 6:30 social hour; 7:30 pot luck dinner
Speaker:
DAY TRIP1. OCT SEASON LONG FALL KINGFISH TOURNAMENT
LONG WEEKEND OVERNIGHTER NOT CONFIRMED YET
2. OCT ----- FRI - MON leave on Fri and return on Mon
THE INFORMATION BELOW IS FROM 2009
Palm Island Resort Check them out at www.palmisland.com
BELOW IS A POSSIBLE SCHEDULE
Friday October
Meet at the Anna Maria Bridge on the south side of Tampa Bay At 10:00 AM Bring a picnic lunch, We will stop at he Venice Park for lunch, on the boat or under the shelter. Arrive Palm Island approx 2:30 PM. Hospitality personnel will Meet us at the boats to handle luggage and take us to reception.
Dinner : Happy hour at 5:30 PM followed by pot luck
Saturday October
Option 1 at leisure during the day
Option 2 cruise the waterway with lunch out.
Evening; Attitude adjustment 5:00 P.M. Host Condo. Dinner out. Departing 6:00 P.M. Location to be determined by group.
Sunday October
Beaching, shelling, boating, fishing or exploring. No shopping Allowed.
Evening; Happy hour 5:00 Pm followed by potluck left overs At the Host’s condo.
Monday October
Leisurely checkout and return of golf carts.
Boat-a-cade departs 10:00 AM.
MORE INFO COMING VERY SOON!!!!!!! CHECK BACK
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Nov 10th- Monthly Dinner Social
Place: Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse
18409 US 19N Clearwater (east side of us19 at Belleair Rd) Open Menu!!!!
Time: 6:30 p.m. Social Hour,
Dinner and meeting to follow
DAY TRIPS1. Nov 11th
2. NOV TILL DEC
FALL KINGFISH TOURNAMENT
The Fall Kingfish Tournament is one of our biggest and best.
This is the 6th year for our month long tournament. What a great idea!!
Don't forget to MARK YOUR CALENDAR with these dates.
Norm Englert ( nenglert@earthlink.net ) and Bill Eckerle
( gwejae@hotmail.com) are available to answer any questions you might have.
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This year the Parade date will be December 14th
SUNDAY NIGHT
The Arterburns have again graciously open their home for the TBGWC to
view the parade from their back yard. We will have a potluck dinner before
the parade starts, and a short meeting will following the parade.So please come join us for a great Potluck Dinner & viewing of the Treasure Island Lighted Boat Parade at Greg and Wynemia Arterburn's @ 10112 Tarpon Dr., T.I.
Time: 6:00 PM--social hour; 7:00 PM—dinner –For Information call: Wynemia Arterburn (727) 360-2274
for directions please see the nov newsletter
