Weedon Island Preserve - Mangrove Tunnels(Rentals Available)
This is a 3-4 mile path through large mangrove tunnels, with a 1 mile open water paddle back to the start point. Total trip: 3 - 3.5 hours. If you’ve never been through the Weedon Island Mangroves, I highly recommend joining us. It’s a wonderful experience!
Bring your lunch and drinks with you.
REGISTRATION:
Please register for this event using the blue "Register" button on this event page. All attendees are required to register. I will send information of changes only to those that have registered.
KAYAK RENTALS:
Single and tandem kayaks can be rented from Ecomersion at https://ecomersion.com/weedon-island-kayak-rentals/ Their phone is 727-509-7629. It is up to you to rent and to cancel (48 hour cancellation notice for full refund).
Rentals are a 10 minute paddle from the ‘launch your own’ site.
LAUNCH TIME:
Be ready to launch and paddle at 1:30 PM
ADDRESS:
The address for both rental and self launch: 1800 Weedon Dr NE, St. Petersburg
DIRECTIONS:
The Pass-A-Grille Run Dry Bags, as shown above, are now ready to order. Each Dry Bag is $25.00 (Limited Quantities) Place your order by Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Link to YachtScoring
Link to guide on How To Use YachtScoring.com
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.
Please register for the event by clicking on the Blue Register Button so that we have an approximate headcount.
Day Dock - The day dock is free and open between 8am and 9pm. No overnight mooring is permitted on the day dock.
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.
Join us for Dinner and Awards for the Pass-A-Grille Run Regatta at St. Pete’s Pass-A-Grille. ALL MEMBERS and their guests are invited to join us as we celebrate the outstanding captains and crew!
Link to DBC webpage for event registration
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Our Hosts: CYC and DBC
EVENT DRY BAGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!
Dry Bags are yellow with the 2025 PAG Logo $25 per bag - limited quantitiesPurchase your 2025 Pass-A-Grille dry bag Here
Link to 2023 DBC Notice of Gulf Series
The DBC Cruising Committee is hosting an anchor out to Anclote Key April 8 thru 10, 2025. This is an Overnight Cruise or optionally a Day Cruise event.
Cruise to Anclote Key and anchor to the northeast of the Lighthouse on April 8. We will dinghy or kayak to beach on Wednesday the 9th for some beachcombing. Day Cruisers and Paddlers are welcome to join in for the beachcombing and Happy Hour aboard The Best of Times at 5pm on the 9th. BYOB and an appetizer to share. We will weigh anchor and head home on April 10.
Please register for the event by clikcing on the Blue Register Button so that we have an approximate headcount.
Approximate coordinates: 28-10.4 N 082-50.4 W
If you have questions, please call or text Cruising Chair Gary Shellenberger. Gary's cell number can be found in our online directory.
The DBC Cruising Committee is hosting an anchor out to the Mandalay Channel on April 12, 2025. This is an Overnight Cruise or optionally a Day Cruise event.
Cruise to the Mandalay Channel and tie up to the Clearwater Beach day docks or anchor out nearby on April 12. We will dinghy over to the day docks and walk over to the beach for dinner. Day Cruisers and Paddlers and members traveling by Iron Dinghy are welcome to join in for the dinner. Restaurant location: TBD We will weigh anchor on April 13 and possibly head to Boca Ciega Bay.
Approximate coordinates: 27-59.1 N 082-49.2 W
Additional information about the Mandalay Channel Anchorage can be found on the DBC Cruising Forum page, by clicking here.
The DBC Cruising Committee is hosting an anchor out to Boca Ciega Bay on April 13 through April 16, 2025. This is an Overnight Cruise. Optionally, Marina Dockage may be available at Gulfport Municipal Marina.
Cruise to the Boca Ciega Bay anchor out on April 13. Options may be to kayak Clam Bayou, or have dinner at a resuarant in Gulfport. Restaurant location: TBD More details to follow. We will weigh anchor on April 16 and possibly head to the Manatee River.
Approximate coordinates: 27-43.9 N 082-41.7 W
Additional information about the Boca Ciega Anchorage can be found on the DBC Cruising Forum page, by clicking here.
The DBC Cruising Committee is hosting an anchor out to the Manatee River on April 16 through April 20, 2025. This is an Overnight Cruise.
Cruise to the Manatee River and anchor out on April 16. Options may be to kayak Emerson Point Preserve, Visit DeSoto National Monument, or go to Terra Ceia Bay to kayak around the mangroves. More details to follow. We will weigh anchor on April 20 and head home.
Approximate coordinates: 27-31.8 N 082-37.9 W
Additional information about the Manatee River Anchorage can be found on the DBC Cruising Forum page, by clicking here.
Save the dates: April 27 through May 6, 2025! The DBC Cruising Committee is hosting an overnight cruise to beautiful King's Bay in Crystal River.
King's Bay offers some of the most beautiful kayaking around numerous springs on the west coast of Florida. It is populated year-round with manatees and other wildlife.
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.
This event is promoted and sponsored by Mary Kolb. Click the link below for brochure details of the cruise event.
Star Clipper Cruise Brochure
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.
Preliminary – Details will be updated prior to opening Event Registration
Commodore Laundry Race
BELOW INFORMATION IS PRELIMINARYDETAILS WILL BE UPDATED WHEN AVAILABLE
Hosted by the Dunedin Boat Club and the Rotary Club of Dunedin.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS
What: Pre-Tournament Gala Dinner and Auction
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Lucky Lobster Restaurant - 941 Huntley Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698
The pre-tournament Gala & Auction will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Lucky Lobster in Dunedin at 6:00 PM. The evening will feature a delicious buffet dinner, lively comradery, and a charity auction with a variety of exclusive items, including vacation getaways, local artwork, and a wide variety of other items. The Gala & Auction is an opportunity for the community to support local causes and enjoy an evening of elegance and entertainment.
Purchase Tickets to Gala Dinner and Auction
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