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Upcoming Cruising Events

    • 03/01/2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • 03/02/2025
    • 10:00 PM
    • Clearwater Coachman Park
    Register

    seafood in a buffett line       Drummer drumming

    The Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival returns again this year Mar. 1 and 2, 2025.  Jam out to soul-stirring music from national recording artists, shop local market vendors and enjoy delectable seafood, craft beer and wine from area businesses at Coachman Park.  Admission is free. 

    Day Cruise or Overnight Cruise event, or come by car. Boats may tie up at the Clearwater Harbor Marina day dock or they may anchor just off Coachman Park and dinghy in to the day dock or they may reserve an overnight slip at the marina.

    REGISTRATION:

    Please register for the event by clicking on the Blue Register Button so that we have an approximate headcount. 

    WHAT'S HAPPENING:  

    • Five musical acts each day from 2pm to 10pm.
    • Craft beer, wine and seafood available from local vendors.
    • Happy Hour aboard The Best of Times Saturday, Mar. 1 from 2pm to 4pm. Call or text Gary or Janet Shellenberger for marina access.

    WHAT to BRING:  

    • Folding chairs and sunscreen.

    Clearwater Harbor Marina Information:  

    • Day Dock - The day dock is free and open between 8am and 9pm. No overnight mooring is permitted on the day dock. 

    • Reserved Slips - The Clearwater Harbor Marina is managed via Dockwa. To reserve a slip, you will need a Dockwa account. Visit www.dockwa.com
    • Transient slip rates are about $3.00/foot/day. Slips range in size from 30 feet to 55 feet, plus over 1,000 feet of overnight side-tie mooring.
    • Click here for more information.

    EVENT HOST:  

    • Gary and Janet Shellenberger
    QUESTIONS:

    If you have questions, please email or text Cruising Chair Gary Shellenberger.
    Gary's cell number and email address can be found in our online directory. 

    • 04/12/2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 04/13/2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Anclote Key
    Registration is closed


    Date Pending re-opening of the lighthouse

    CLIMB THE ANCLOTE KEY LIGHTHOUSE
    FOR A SPECTACULAR VIEW OF THE SURROUNDING WATERS!

    The DBC Cruising Committee is hosting a day-trip to the Anclote Key Lighthouse April 12, 2025.  

    Day Cruise or Overnight Cruise event. Optionally, boats may anchor out near the lighthouse and dinghy to the beach near the lighthouse boardwalk.

    REGISTRATION:

    Please register for the event by clikcing on the Blue Register Button so that we have an approximate headcount. Registration will open 30 days before the event.

    WHAT'S HAPPENING:  

    The Anclote Key Lighthouse will have an Open House on April 12 and 13 sponsored by The Friends of Anclote Key State Park. The lighthouse will be open for climbing from 10am to 4pm. Enjoy the spectacular view of the surroundings from the top of 110 foot lighthouse after climbing the 123 steps up the winding staircase to the top and get an up-close glimpse of the fourth order Fresnel lens visible for 12 Nm. For more information, click on the following link.

    Anclote Key Lighthouse Open House 


    COST:  

    A $7/person donation to the Friends of Anclote Key State Park is requested and appreciated to climb .

    WHERE TO MEET:  

    Approximate coordinates: 28-09.90 N  082-50.42 W
    Anchor near-by and join in on the fun from 11:00 to 4pm.

    WHAT TO BRING or LEAVE BEHIND:  

    • Snacks to share
    • Yard/Beach games to play
    • Shoes (flip-flops are not recommended for climbing the stairs)
    • Dogs are not allowed anywhere on the island

    QUESTIONS:

    If you have questions, please call or text Cruising Chair Gary Shellenberger.     Gary's cell number can be found in our online directory. 

    • 05/16/2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • 05/24/2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Ontario, Canada
    Register


    Cruise the Rideau Canal in Canada


    Boating on the Rideau Canal is the perfect way to see Southeastern Ontario and discover the beauty of the natural landscape. Be your own Captain! Cruise your license-free luxury houseboat along the rivers and pristine lakes of the Rideau Canal Waterway as it stretches 202km from Ottawa to Kingston, Ontario. For more information, click on LeBoat.com.

    WHAT'S HAPPENING:

    • Charter a luxury houseboat and cruise the Rideau Canal in Canada with your DBC friends and guests.
    • Cost: Approximately $4,000/boat/week. Boat capacity is 6 persons.

    REGISTRATION:

    Please register for the event by clicking on the Blue Register Button so that we have an approximate headcount. After you have registered, if you need to Cancel click on the "Already Registered" link below the Blue Register Button. NOTE: Boat capacity is 6 persons. Registration may be limited to multiples of 6 to minimize the cost/person.

    EVENT CONTACT:  


    QUESTIONS:

    If you have questions, please email or text Cruising Chair Gary Shellenberger.  Gary's cell number and email address can be found in our online directory. 

    • 07/19/2025
    • 07/26/2025
    • Italy, Croatia, Montenegro


    This event is promoted and sponsored by Mary Kolb. Click the link below for brochure details of the cruise event. 

    Star Clipper Cruise Brochure

    • 08/02/2025
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Palm Pavilion on Clearwater Beach

    Preliminary – Details will be updated prior to opening Event Registration


    Come out and enjoy an evening on the beach with Dunedin Boat Club Members. Dinner, music, and a sunset on the beach makes this event one of my personal favorites!

    You have many fun ways to get to the event.  You can take the ferry from the Dunedin Marina or you can hop on your boat and cruise over to the Clearwater Beach City Docks. You can even drive your car over. 

    The Clearwater Ferry can be booked and there will be more info regarding the Dunedin Boat Club using the ferry released soon so stay tuned.

    There are free day docks at the Clearwater Beach City Docks near the Clearwater Beach Library and good anchorage just off the day docks in the Mandalay Channel. There are some boat size limits at the day docks so ask around to get those details.

    Please register online by July 28th. This is very important as we must tell the Palm Pavilion staff how many people will be in our group.  You don’t want to end up sitting at the kiddie table so go ahead and register asap! 

    Cost: You pay for your drinks and dinner.

    This is a DBC Members only event and we are working with the Clearwater Ferry to take Members from the Dunedin Marina to the Palm Pavilion and back to Dunedin.

    We are looking forward to having a ton of fun with our DBC shipmates!


    • 08/16/2025
    • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • TBA

    Preliminary – Details will be updated prior to opening Event Registration

    Commodore Laundry Race

     
      

    LAST CHANCE to Register. Registration will close at midnight, Wednesday August 13th.

    • NOTE:  At least 4 boats for each course are needed to signup in order to go through the effort of running the race. If there are not enough registrants by Wednesday, June 14th the event will be canceled.

    This year's event will include both sailboats and paddlers!!

    • Sailboat Course will be North of the Clubhouse
    • Paddler Course will be South of the Clubhouse

    SAFETY FIRST AND FUN WILL FOLLOW!!!

      • Get your water squirting devices and join the raucous crowd searching for the Captain's Laundry!
      • OPTIONAL:  Decorate your boat, dress like a pirate or feel free to simply put on your regular gear and come out and enjoy the tomfoolery of the day!
      • 30 minutes prior to the race there will be water fights until all are throughly soaked.
      • Once the race begins, one needs to keep an eye out for the Captain's Laundry.
      • There will be 7 items of his laundry on floats along the course.
      • The Winners:  Whoever completes their course and has the most laundry will be deemed the winner of that course!
      • NO WATER BALLOONS OF ANY TYPE ALLOWED!!!

    • Attendees:  DBC Members and Invited Guests (limited to 2 guests per adult member)

    • Participant Boat Types:  
      • Sailboats
      • Paddlers - Kayaks, Standup Paddleboards, or any vessel meant to be paddled

    • Tide:  High Tide ????
    • The Event:  
      • Bring your squirt guns, water cannons etc. and prepare for battle. Keep your opponents from gathering the Captain's laundry which is scattered about the course.
      • 9:30 AM - Check-in
      • 10:00 AM - Water fights and bedlam
      • 10:30 AM - Races Begin
      • Post Race - Pot Luck Luncheon - BRING A DISH TO SHARE!

    • Awards:  Awards for best boat, race winners, and anything we think deserves an award!

    • Registration:  Online registration is required.  Members are expected to register by clicking on the blue "Register" button on this page. 
      • Instructions and Waiver:  
        • ALL participants (Members and Guests) must sign the waiver prior to participating in the event. 
          NOTE:  If bringing guests, please have your guest sign a printed copy of the Waiver (link below) and return the signed copy to Carol Elwood prior to the event.
        • By registering online for the event, you are agreeing to all of the terms outlined in the Captain's Laundry Race Instructions and in the Captain's Laundry Race Waiver  
        • A copy of the WAIVER is located at the following link: 
          Captain's Laundry Race - WAIVER
        • A copy of the SAILBOAT instructions are located at the following link:
          Captain's Laundry Race - SAILBOAT Instructions
        • A copy of the PADDLEBOAT instructions are located at the following link:
          Captain's Laundry Race - PADDLEBOAT Instructions
        • The online registration form provides a checkbox where you will indicate you agree with these terms.
        • Should you have a problem registering online, please print and sign a copy of this form and bring it to the check-in on the morning of the race.
        • NOTE:  If multiple people on a family membership are registering, EACH member must register separately using the online registration form.  Guest of members must check-in and sign the waiver on the day of the event.

    • Host:  Carol Elwood

    • What to Bring:  Bring a dish to share for the awards party.  DBC will provide beer, wine, water, and sodas.

    • Protect Our Environment:  NO water balloons allowed (not even bio-degradable balloons, as they take 4 years to de-grade)

Past events

02/13/2025 Valentine's Day Anchor Out
01/11/2025 Come Sail Away!
12/31/2024 New Year Eve Anchor Out
11/23/2024 Fall 2024 Kickoff Cruise
09/13/2024 Port Tampa Bay Tour Sept 2024
08/17/2024 Palm Pavilion Rally on Clearwater Beach
08/01/2024 Island Packet Factory Tour
06/15/2024 The Island Party - 2024 - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
05/11/2024 Kayak/Paddle Crystal River
05/08/2024 Crystal River Overnight Cruise - May 2024
03/19/2024 Overnight Cruise South - March/April 2024
02/24/2024 Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival
02/04/2024 Cruising Group Meeting - Feb. 2024
12/17/2023 Cruising Group Cook Out
12/02/2023 DBC's 68th Annual Lighted Holiday Boat Parade 2023
11/24/2023 Commodore's Annual Caladesi Thanksgiving Weekend Trip 2023
11/03/2023 Fall 2023 Kickoff Cruise
10/31/2023 Gulfport Cruise and Dinner
10/02/2023 US Navy Destroyer Commissioning
09/25/2023 Cruising Group Meeting - Sept. 2023
09/06/2023 Boating in the Islands Meeting
08/19/2023 Palm Pavilion Gathering on Clearwater Beach
07/23/2023 Cruising Group Social - July 2023
06/17/2023 EVENT CANCELLED - Captain's Laundry Race - 2023
06/10/2023 Island Party - 2023
05/17/2023 Landlubbers Cruising Social - Crystal River
05/15/2023 Crystal River Overnight Cruise - May 2023
04/24/2023 Cruising Group Meeting - April 2023
04/08/2023 Anclote Key Lighthouse - Day Cruise & Tour - April 2023
03/11/2023 Caladesi Island - Day Cruise - March 2023
02/27/2023 Cruising Group Meeting (Day Trips and Overnight Trips)
02/11/2023 Cruise to Terra Ceia Bay
11/25/2022 Caladesi Island - Overnight Boat Trip
11/19/2022 Fall Kick-off Cruise at Emerson Point Preserve
07/24/2022 DBC Funday On The Water at Three Rooker Island
05/15/2022 DBC Funday On The Water at Three Rooker Sandbar
08/15/2021 Sunday Funday Rendezvous @ Three Rooker Sand Bar
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