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Squantum Yacht Club

646 Quincy Shore Drive, Quincy, MA 02170 | | Phone: 617-770-4811 | Website

Founded in 1890 as a family-oriented club to promote the enjoyment of recreational boating, fishing and sailing. Squantum Yacht Club is located on Wollaston Beach, boasting beautiful views of the Boston skyline and excellent cruising access to Boston Harbor and Islands. Memberships and moorings are available. Function room, which accommodates 150 people, is available for rent.

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Thank you for your interest in the Squantum Yacht Club!

We're an active, informal, and family-oriented club that welcomes new members with open arms. Our members come from all walks of life, owning sailboats, powerboats, day-boats, cruisers, and racers.

You don't need a boat to join—social members enjoy participating in our events.

Our membership fees are reasonable, offering services like mooring privileges and launch service. We host regular Friday Night Dinners and a full social calendar for members and guests.

To keep fees low, regular members contribute a small amount of work to the club. Social Memberships have no initiation fee or work requirements and enjoy all club amenities except boats and floats, with opportunities to help plan events.

Full memberships are for those with boats needing launch service. Junior Membership is available for children of members aged 12 to 18, with special activities, sailing, racing, and a summer sailing program for kids 8 and up.

Considering membership? Email, call, or visit us. Our steward will show you around and answer any questions. Or, join us for a Friday Night Dinner and meet our members.

Check out our most frequently asked membership questions in this   FAQ  

Interested? Apply Now!

Membership fees, regular membership for boating - $660.

1. Full Privileges - Enjoy all the benefits of full membership.

2. One-time Initiation Fee - $900 for a lifetime of access.

3. Annual Dues & Fees - Just $660 per year. 4. Lau nch Access - Easily access the water whenever you want.

5. Voting Rights - Have a say in club decisions.

6. Event Room Discount - Save on event room rentals.

Social Members - $295

1. No Initiation Fee - Get started with zero upfront cost!

2. Stunning Views from The Deck - Relax and enjoy the picturesque scenery. 3 . Versatile Deck Activities - Fire up the grills on Sundays or any day with family and friends. The Deck is perfect for hosting book clubs, chess games, children's activities, or any event you're planning. Enjoy a family night out with grilling, bring your own food, let the kids fish off the floats, catch crabs with our nets, or simply set up a chair on the docks and immerse yourself in a good book. Need a change of scenery for work? Bring your office to SYC!

4. Access to The Tap & Social Events - Join in on our vibrant community events and sports activities.

5. Stay Informed with The WAAG - Sign up to receive more information.( http://eepurl.com/iuIhiE )

Junior Members

1. Must be children of regular members or sponsored by regular members

2. Ages 12-18

3. No fee for children of members

4. $15 Annual fee if sponsored by member

Intermediate Members

1. Age 19-21

2. $40.- Annual Fee

SQUANTUM YACHT CLUB

646 Quincy Shore Drive, PO Box 67, Quincy, MA 02170. |  617.770.4811

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Squantum Yacht Club (SYC) was founded in 1890 as a private, family-oriented organization with an emphasis on the enjoyment of competitive and recreational boating. The club is located on Quincy Bay, boasting beautiful views of the Boston skyline. SYC, 1998 USYRU One Design Club of the Year, is a member of US Sailing, the Mass Boating & Yacht Club Assc., Quincy Bay Race Week Assoc., PHRF New England and the Mass Bay Sailing Association.

646 Quincy Shore Dr

617-770-4811

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http://www.squantumyc.org/

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Welcome aboard to Squantum Yacht Club, the premier marina located in the beautiful city of Quincy, Massachusetts. Nestled on the shores of the Quincy Bay, our club offers a vibrant and welcoming community for sailing enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just starting to explore the world of boating, Squantum Yacht Club is the perfect place to embark more...

Squantum Yacht Club - A Haven for Sailing Enthusiasts

Welcome to squantum yacht club.

Welcome aboard to Squantum Yacht Club, the premier marina located in the beautiful city of Quincy, Massachusetts. Nestled on the shores of the Quincy Bay, our club offers a vibrant and welcoming community for sailing enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just starting to explore the world of boating, Squantum Yacht Club is the perfect place to embark on your nautical adventures.

With our state-of-the-art facilities, breathtaking views, and a wide range of activities and events, Squantum Yacht Club has something for everyone. We take pride in providing a safe and enjoyable environment for our members to indulge in their passion for sailing while fostering a sense of camaraderie among fellow boaters.

Unparalleled Marina Facilities

At Squantum Yacht Club, we understand the importance of having top-notch facilities to enhance your boating experience. Our marina boasts a well-maintained dock system that can accommodate boats of various sizes, from small sailboats to luxurious yachts. With ample space and easy access to the water, you'll have no trouble setting sail and exploring the vast expanse of the Quincy Bay.

In addition to our docks, we offer a range of amenities to make your time at Squantum Yacht Club as comfortable as possible. Our clubhouse features modern showers, restrooms, and changing facilities, ensuring that you can freshen up after a day on the water. We also have a fully stocked bar and restaurant where you can relax and enjoy delicious meals while swapping stories with fellow sailors.

A Sailing Paradise

Quincy Bay is a sailor's paradise, and Squantum Yacht Club provides the perfect gateway to explore its beauty. With its calm waters, scenic coastline, and stunning sunsets, every sailing excursion becomes a memorable experience. Whether you're looking to enjoy a leisurely cruise, participate in regattas, or improve your sailing skills through our sailing school, Squantum Yacht Club has it all.

Our experienced and passionate staff are always ready to assist you in planning your sailing adventures. From recommending the best routes to providing weather updates, we ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable time on the water. So hoist your sails, catch the wind, and let the Quincy Bay be your playground.

A Community of Sailing Enthusiasts

At Squantum Yacht Club, we believe that sailing is not just a hobby but a way of life. Our club is home to a vibrant community of sailing enthusiasts who share a common love for the sea. Whether you're a solo sailor or prefer sailing with a crew, you'll find like-minded individuals who are always ready to share their knowledge, experiences, and passion for sailing.

Our club organizes various social events throughout the year, including barbecues, themed parties, and sailing competitions. These events provide the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow members, forge lasting friendships, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Squantum Yacht Club is not just a marina; it's a tight-knit community that welcomes sailors from all walks of life.

Learn to Sail with Squantum Sailing School

Have you always dreamt of sailing but never had the chance to learn? Look no further than Squantum Sailing School, our renowned sailing school that caters to beginners and experienced sailors alike. Our team of certified instructors will guide you through every step of the learning process, ensuring that you gain the necessary skills and confidence to navigate the open waters.

Whether you're interested in dinghy sailing, keelboat sailing, or even racing, our comprehensive courses cover all aspects of sailing. From basic terminology and knot tying to advanced navigation techniques, you'll receive hands-on training both on land and on the water. Squantum Sailing School is the perfect place to embark on your sailing journey and discover the joy of harnessing the power of the wind.

Explore Quincy's Hidden Gems

While Squantum Yacht Club offers an abundance of activities and amenities, there's more to explore beyond the marina. Quincy, Massachusetts, is a city rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Take a break from sailing and immerse yourself in the local attractions, such as the Adams National Historical Park, Quincy Quarries Reservation, or the picturesque Wollaston Beach.

Quincy also boasts a vibrant culinary scene, with a wide range of restaurants offering delectable seafood, international cuisines, and local favorites. After a day of sailing, treat yourself to a delicious meal and raise a glass to the adventures yet to come.

Membership Options

Becoming a member of Squantum Yacht Club opens up a world of opportunities for sailing enthusiasts. We offer various membership options to suit your needs, whether you're a full-time resident, a seasonal visitor, or a weekend sailor. Our memberships provide access to all the club's facilities, events, and activities, ensuring that you can make the most of your time at Squantum Yacht Club.

For more information on our membership options and pricing, please visit our website or contact our friendly staff. We'll be more than happy to assist you in finding the perfect membership package that aligns with your sailing aspirations.

Plan Your Visit to Squantum Yacht Club

Ready to set sail and experience the wonders of Squantum Yacht Club? Planning your visit is as easy as a gentle breeze. We recommend contacting our team in advance to check availability and make any necessary arrangements. Whether you're planning a day trip, a weekend getaway, or a longer stay, we'll ensure that your time at Squantum Yacht Club is nothing short of extraordinary.

Quincy, Massachusetts, is conveniently located near major airports and highways, making it easily accessible from various parts of the country. Once you arrive, our marina offers ample parking facilities, ensuring that you can safely leave your vehicle while you embark on your sailing adventures.

Join the Squantum Yacht Club Family

Are you ready to become a part of the Squantum Yacht Club family? We can't wait to welcome you aboard and share the joys of sailing in Quincy Bay. Whether you're seeking thrilling regattas, peaceful cruises, or simply a place to connect with fellow sailing enthusiasts, Squantum Yacht Club has it all.

Visit our website or contact us today to learn more about our club, membership options, and upcoming events. Your nautical adventure awaits at Squantum Yacht Club!

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Looking for a super fun and affordable Youth Sailing Program for your kids in the summer? This club is fantastic. They also have a Teen Sailing Program twice a week in the evenings. This is one of Quincy's best kept secrets. Their annual July "Lipton Cup Regatta" is not to be missed for junior sailors. It's a blast. And they just started social memberships here!! https://www.squantumyc.org www.squantumyc.org/lipton-cup-regatta

I rented the upstairs room for my May wedding, partly because it was on the beach and also because the price is very very modest. It is a beautiful space, hardwood floors, big windows looking over the bay, also a beautiful deck over the water. The kitchen is fully equipped and everything was clean and ready to go for our reception. I couldn't' have been happier with the space. . .my only complaint was with the woman who does their rentals. She is a member of the yacht club and a volunteer, so she doesn't seem to care that much about the people who are renting the upstairs space. I found her flippant and cold and sometimes on the verge of being annoyed with me at times. Given how important someone's wedding day is, it's helpful if the vendors are cooperative, friendly, and emotionally invested in helping you succeed. This was my only complaint, however, the venue itself is BEAUTIFUL and for the price, a real steal, if you want a beachside wedding.

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Magnifcent to look at the 36.5m luxury yacht QUANTUM is a high-performance vessel, as its design would suggest, with a cruising speed of 24 knots. Built by Warren Yachts, QUANTUM was designed by naval architect Peter Lower with interiors completed by Anthony Starr Design. Eight guests are housed in four luxurious staterooms on the lower deck; they feature deep rich leather and wood furnishings that offset crisp white bedding and furnishings. The aft sitting area offers the perfect location for a casual cocktail or an alfresco barbeque dinner. This has been a very successful and busy charter yacht in years past with plenty of space to entertain. Up to 45 guests can comfortably enjoy cocktails on board, with seating available for a formal dinner of up to 18 people.

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Build Year 2009

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Registry Port Sydney

Builder Warren Yachts of Brisbane

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Master Cabin 1

Queen Cabin 1

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Draft 1.82m

Length 36.57m

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Crew Members 5

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Quantum Snipe Nationals 2024

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Hosted by Jubilee Yacht Club

Beverly, MA 01915

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6/27/24 - Self Selecting into the Wells Series

Snipe Nationals Competitors- 

Since we have not met the criteria for a mandatory split for the Heinzerling and Wells as outlined in section 5 of the Notice of Race, we are allowing competitors at places 33-46 to self-select to transfer to the Wells Series beginning on Thursday. For any comeptitor wishing to make this switch, there will be a signup sheet posted on the notice board at Jubilee YC. If you wish to make this choice, you must indicate on the signup sheet between 9-10 am Friday morning. If you select to do this, your scores from the first two days of racing will be voided and you will start the Wells series for Friday and Saturday with others who have selected only to sail the Wells series.

Note, all Heinzerling and Wells competitors will start at the same time, but will be scored separately.

Please see Alex Pline or call 443-994-5644 if you have questions.

Skippers - please complete the Information Form so we can be ready for your arrival at the regatta.

To preorder Swag, please click  here  and complete the form. Payment can be made when you check in for the regatta.

To request Housing , please click  here   and complete the form.

The above referenced forms can also be accessed from the Fleet 554 regatta  website .

Please direct any questions to Paul Earl at  [email protected] .

11 Boats registered in the first week since opening!

Check out what is going on at our title sponsor, Quantum Sails, by signing up for their newsletter  here .  

For planning purposes, please observe the following schedule:

• Late fee is applied for registration done after May 22 (does not apply to Junior teams).
• Measurement and check-in is on Tuesday, June 25.
• Registration closes at the end of the day on June 25.
• Racing is Wednesday June 26-Saturday June 29.

Please see the Notice of Race for more details.

Note:  The skipper  AND  crew must be members of SCIRA to register. Clubspot will check this during the registration process. If you are not currently a member, please go to USA Snipe page to join the class before you attempt to register as it will make the registration process much smoother. Join the class here: 

https://snipeusa.com/membership  

Please visit the event website here  for the latest updates on social events, logistics, the swag store and other non-sailing information.

For more information contact Paul Earl/[email protected]

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Breaking News: US Snipe Nationals coming back  to Jubilee Yacht Club

June 25 – 29, 2024, Beverly MA

Greetings to Snipe Sailors,

We are in the game again since hosting the Snipe North Americans in 2021. Are you still in the game and ready for serious racing and serious fun? Those of you who attended the Nationals in 2019 and North Americans in 2021 know how great a venue we have for regattas.

And we are very happy to announce that Quantum Sails ( www.quantumsails.com ) will be our title sponsor (they also were at the Nationals in 2019) – we thank them very much for participating again!

The NOR will be available and registration will open early in 2024. Anyone registering before May 22 will save $$s! And stay tuned over the next few months for other news and offers for this event.

Using this link  (https://forms.gle/NHFmEKDy9JdGcEZv8) to let us know that you are planning to attend will help us plan and organize a terrific championship event.

We would like to congratulate Ernesto Rodriquez and Kathleen Tocke for representing the United States at the Pan Am Games sailing competition underway now.  And, having as a team won the North Americans in Beverly in 2021, we hope to see them as well as the many familiar and new faces in Beverly next June!

On behalf of the Organizing Committee,

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Quantum physics training for high school students, which Prof. Dr. Alexander Lvovsky has been organizing for years, is now in Turkey. This program, where you will work with the materials provided by Prof. Dr. Alexander Lvovsky and hold weekly meetings with mentors from QTurkey, targets high-achieving high school students. Upon successful completion of the program, you will have a chance to request a letter of reference from Prof. Dr. Alexander Lvovsky!

You can click on the "Quantum Club Oxford" button below to access to the homepage of the program. On our application page, you can find the details of the program we will organize in Turkey.

Quantum Club Oxford

Dates:  November 2022 and May 2023. This is an exhaustive program that will require approximately 300-400 hours of your time (including around 100 hours of tutoring sessions). Program fee: 5000 TL (a limited number of scholarships are available for applicants from public high schools) Format: There will be weekly assignments, and tutoring sessions (with 5-6 students). You will watch the following video lectures and follow the Quantum Physics book by Prof. Lvovsky. Tutoring sessions are going to be in Turkish while all the other materials are in English. For previous iterations organized by Prof. Lvovysky check here . Participants who submit at least 90% of their homework and attend at least 50% of the tutoring sessions will be eligible to take the final exam. At the end of the program, each participant is expected to take part in a social responsibility project, aiming at raising awareness and providing education to other high school students in Turkey. Participants who submitted their homework, attended their tutoring sessions, passed their final exam, and took part in the social responsibility project will receive a signed reference letter from Prof. Lvovsky and a certificate from QTurkey. Application: To apply for the program, there are two tests. The first one is the 'preliminary exam' which you will find in the application form. Applicants that succeed in this step are expected to attend an Entrance test that will be administered in real-time in November (check these previous iterations; Oxford 2020 , Oxford 2021 , Moscow 2021 ). Students are expected to correctly solve at least half of the questions asked in the Entrance test. (You need a Gmail account to access the application form.)

Apply from here

Alexander Lvovsky

Alexander Lvovsky is an experimental physicist. He was born and raised in Moscow and did his undergraduate in Physics at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. In 1993, he became a graduate student in Physics at Columbia University in New York City. His thesis research, conducted under the supervision of Dr. Sven R. Hartmann, was in the field of coherent optical transients in atomic gases. After completing his PhD. in 1998, he spent a year at the University of California, Berkeley as a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Physics, and then five years at Universitat Konstanz in Germany, first as an Alexander von Humboldt postdoctoral fellow, then as a research group leader in Quantum-Optical Information Technology. In 2004, he became a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary, and from Autumn 2018, a professor at the University of Oxford. Alexander is a past Canada Research Chair, a lifetime member of the American Physical Society, a Fellow of the Optical Society and a winner of many awards - most notably the International Quantum Communications award, commendation letter from the Prime Minister of Canada and the Emmy Noether research award of the German Science Foundation. His work has been featured by CBC, NBC, Wired, New Scientist, MIT Technology Review, the Guardian, TASS and even Daily Mail.

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Deadline looms: Cape Coral creates Yacht Club group to decide on parts kept for rebuild

Cape Coral is asking for long-time and new residents to share their thoughts on what parts of the Yacht Club to preserve, with a looming deadline of Friday.

The Cape Coral Yacht Club Community Park is the city's premier gemstone, but Hurricane Ian, a Category 5 storm, devastated the area on Sept. 28, leading to the park's closure and community contention on what will happen with the property.

The city first discussed the future of the Yacht Club in January when the council decided to take a "clean slate" approach to renovate the area and its facilities after Hurricane Ian paused the initial renovation plans.

The discussion led to the city announcing in May the demolition of all buildings in the Yacht Club area.

Despite opposition from residents and groups, including the historical society, hoping to preserve the main Yacht Club Ballroom building, the council approved an amended contract with Kimley Horn in June. The group will oversee "deconstructive preservation" of the buildings and site, permitting, bidding, and construction phase services.

Now the city is advertising a stakeholders group that residents can join to help determine what parts or elements to incorporate into the new building. City staff and the youth council will also comprise the group.

The survey submittal deadline is Friday, and they are seeking residents who have lived in Cape Coral for varying amounts of time.

If a large of applicants are received by the city, their names will enter a lottery, chosen at random.

The city will contact the winners, and the first meeting will be scheduled near the end of August.

A link to the survey site can be found here .

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Gem of the city: The original Cape Coral Yacht Club soon gone, but what of its legacy?

The original Cape Coral Yacht Club ballroom will soon join the ranks of former icons of the city's history – the Cape Coral Gardens, the original Gulf American Corporation, and the Waltzing Waters – as the area forges a new future.

"You ain't seen nothing yet," said Leonard Rosen, Cape Coral founder and then president of the Gulf American Land Corporation during the opening ceremony of the Yacht Club in 1962.

The Yacht Club and its developments signaled the true start of the city as we know it today, with its demise creating a hard-fought chasm within the community.

Janel Trull, the current executive director of Cape Coral Museum of History, said it's unfortunate the city has seen fit to tear down the historic building and believes it could have been saved.

"It is discouraging to know that the City Council thought it best to remove one of the last locations in town that was built by the Rosen Brothers, that was built specifically for the community, and are replacing it with something that's less of what the city is and more of a resort-style facility," Trull said.

Trull said she'll miss taking her kids to swim at the pool.

Why a massive change 60 years later?

Hurricane Ian disrupted the city's initial plans to renovate The Yacht Club Community Park , sparking a tug-of-war between traditionalists and the those advocating for progress on the fate of the facilities.

Workers started razing the building in April, after months of waiting for permits. The new Yacht Club will feature a two-story community center, a parking garage, new restaurant, pool, and other amenities.

The estimated cost of the project could be upward of $100 million with no clear date on when construction will start or be completed.

Yacht Club's new designs and plan Take a look at what architects pitch for a redesigned Cape Coral Yacht Club

The Yacht Club demolition begins Cape Coral's premier historic gemstone, The Yacht Club, will be gone by the end of May

Bustling beginning prompted by the Rosen brothers

Starting in the late 1950s, brothers Jack and Leonard Rosen, founders of Gulf Guarantee Land and Title Co., later renamed Gulf American Land Corp., embarked on a journey to turn a then 107-square-mile swamp peninsula into a company town that would eventually evolve into a still-growing city with more than 216,000 residents , according to the U.S. Census.

The first resident moved to the city in 1958, according to documents from The Cape Coral History Museum.

From there, the original Yacht Club opened its doors on June 10, 1962.

The $1 million complex included the iconic ballroom building, a yacht basis, tennis courts, a junior Olympic-sized pool, a fishing pier, and a beach. Architect William Kreidt designed the building with Fort Myers's Edelbut Construction Co., supervising construction.

The Gulf American Land Corporation owned the facility and would sell three-year memberships to the club.

"The very best way to enjoy the yacht club is not to wait for special programs, but to come by yourself, any day or night, perhaps for sunbathing on the beach …. or with a few friends, maybe for bridge – tables will be set up anytime," wrote William Thew, the first director and manager of the club, in the Cape Coral Sun in 1962.

A throwback to an Old Florida gathering place

Trull described the architecture of the original building as midcentury modern with a lot of personality.

She said it was a building akin to those built in the '50s throughout Florida.

"If you look back at some of the really early stuff that the Rosen Brothers put in the city, it follows along those same lines," Trull said. "It is a sought-after type of architecture today because things are not built in that format anymore, and it is very popular in South Florida."

Early residents could enjoy weekly square dances, and background music playing most of the day from outdoor speakers, soaking in the sun by the beach, or sitting by the blue water of the pool, according to the Cape Coral Sun.

Barbecues were frequent and plentiful as residents brought their families alongside an assortment of meats with the club supplying charcoal and pits, coffee, and cold drinks.

The Yacht Club was just a quarter mile from the first eight homes built in the city.

Eventually, a teen center that only allowed youths with a key was constructed.

Cape Coral Yacht Club gave birth to community service

Councilmember Tom Hayden called the Yacht Club the first true destination for the city.

He said because of the burgeoning nature in the early '60s, the facility was the only place that was big enough for events and groups to meet.

"Every single club got its original started at the Yacht Club," Hayden said. "From the oldest clubs: the garden club, the social club; the first churches in the Cape had their first services out there, all the city organizations started out there."

"It truly was the birthplace for how Cape Coral got its start," he added.

The city purchased the Yacht Club from The Gulf American Land Corporation in the mid-1970s for less than $1 million, and the teen club became the first senior center, The Tony Rotino Center, named after a former councilmember, according to documents from The Cape Coral History Museum.

Trull said the Yacht Club experienced so many changes and updates throughout its lifespan to reflect the community's needs.

"I think it did reflect the growth and the need for more facilities like that in the city because it was used on a regular basis by so many people," Trull said.

Former Cape Coral Mayor Joe Mazurkiewicz  previously said  his campaign launched at the Yacht Club, the meetings on whether the city should incorporate took place in the ballroom building, and it served as the site of many more substantial events.

Plans for the park

In 2018, voters approved a $60 million expansion of the city's parks and amenities through the Parks and Recreation General Obligation (GO) Bond. Part of that was intended for the Yacht Club Community Park.

The Cape Coral City Council had originally planned to close and begin work on renovations for the park in  2021 .

But then Hurricane Ian struck the city on Sept. 28, 2022, delaying the project with the council eventually opting to revamp the whole area, with the city pointing toward the  high cost of repairs and being over FEMA's 50% rule  as justification for moving forward with new buildings and amenities.

Longtime residents and former city officials opposed the plans – however, they could not sway the council to change its mind.

The  current plans  include a new two-story community center to replace the ballroom, removing the tennis courts, rearranging the area to accommodate a four-story parking garage, a new restaurant, and a new 14,500-square-foot resort-style pool.

The proposed changes would bring a four-story garage with approximately 685 parking spaces, 15 surface spaces at the main building, 46 boat trailers, and 158 boat slip spaces – totaling 904 parking spaces.

Current parking at the park; including for boats, vehicles, and boat trailers, amounts to 551 total spaces.

The new two-story community center would have 47,000 square feet and include a new ballroom, concession, history room, exterior balcony, storage and meeting space, and a multi-purpose hall.

Cape Coral has already begun the work toward these changes as demolition started in April with the cherished ballroom building coming down last week.

Johnson-Laux Construction, a full-service construction management firm that operates out of Winter Garden, has been contracted to demolish and deconstruct the Yacht Club for $987,716.04.

The firm is also tasked with  preserving a portion  of the old ballroom building, which includes interior ceiling beams, stonework, a fountain, and interior doors.

Hayden said he fought to have a history room dedicated to the old Yacht Club building in the new two-story community center design.

"Things evolve, but I think for early residents of the city, the significance of the yacht club was their life," Hayden said. "We can't necessarily control what

Bitter and sweet for residents and officials alike

Gloria Tate, a former District One councilmember and longtime Cape Coral resident said the loss of the original building deeply saddens her.

"Every fond memory I have is related to that Yacht Club. All of it is part of my life here in Cape Coral."Gloria Tate, longtime Cape Coral resident and businesswoman

Tate was against the city's plans to demolish the main Yacht club building and fought to preserve it as a historic building.

"Every fond memory I have is related to that Yacht Club," Tate said. "All of it is part of my life here in Cape Coral."

One such memory that she will always remember is petitioning to get into a Christmas dance at the teen center.

The year was around 1964, she was not 13 yet but wanted to be involved with the handful of teens in the then-small city.

"I was very happy to be allowed to access the property before I turned 13," Tate said. "It's nothing like it is today."

She said the new Yacht Club will never be what it was for the original pioneers in Cape Coral, but she's hopeful it will become a place for weddings, ceremonies, and "all kinds of life blessings" for the new generation of residents.

"I look forward to that," Tate said.

Though regrettable, Tate said she appreciates the council's effort to transform the area.

"I understand about progress, and I think it's going to be good to just get it started," Tate said. "After all this, let's just get on with it."

Not all residents share the sentiment.

Janis Keim, a Cape Coral resident since 1976 who worked as the Yacht Club manager for many years, said it hurt her heart to hear that the demolition began.

She spoke at council meetings to try to save the Yacht Club and mourns the loss of the community pool.

" Drowning is the leading cause of death of children under the age of 5 in the state of Florida , and we have no community pool in Cape Coral," Keim said.

Bob Lauson, who participated in the effort to save the Yacht club, called the city's plans horrible.

"I lost sleep over this," Lauson said. "I just didn't want that image in my head of that wrecking ball and whatever they are doing over there."

When he was made aware of the city's history five years ago, Lauson bought a '60s-style home in South Cape Coral. He would drive visitors to the Yacht club to witness where the city's history had started.

"I went to a lot of public meetings and events at the Yacht Club Ballroom, and I always thought it was a delight to go there, and my kids swam in the pool," Lauson said.

He hated the way the city switched its reasoning for not moving forward with the initial renovations of the club, from the city touting extensive damage to the facility as the main reason to later saying the deferred maintenance was the issue.

"It just seems to me that we have a council dominated by developers, real estate people," Lauson said. "There's some kind of race to 400,000 people, and I'm just concerned that the quality of life around here is going to go down."

He will miss the beauty of the building and what it represented.

"It just all goes with the narrative of the history of Cape Coral, and how they built that building to attract people to move here, and I think it was to show future property owners that they were really serious and that Cape Coral was going to be a special place," Lauson said.

The future of the park

Lauson said he's concerned that the Yacht Club area will remain empty for years before the city figures out how to pay and begin the construction of the facilities.

"You got to feel really sorry (for the neighborhood) because that's probably going to be an empty lot and an eyesore for years, and then there's going to be some big huge construction project," Lauson said.

Keim worries that the Yacht Club Community Park will eventually be commercialized.

"It just upsets me because I feel like Police and Fire (are) not under the gun to generate revenue like Parks and Rec," Keim said.

District One Councilmember Bill Steinke said the city's plans would enhance the area and provide a better place for more memories for future residents to enjoy.

"The great thing is that it will continue to be the gem (of the city), and it will be better than ever and will accommodate more of our population than ever.Bill Steinke, Cape Coral Councilman, District 1

"The great thing is that it will continue to be the gem (of the city), and it will be better than ever and will accommodate more of our population than ever, and it will provide services to our community members and our organizations – more than the previous facility could," Steinke said.

When the council member was an infant, his family would take him to go swimming in the original pool, with his kids using the facility for swimming throughout the '80s and '90s.

Additionally, he used to play racquetball and tennis there.

As a council member, he will work toward finding a suitable location for pickleball and tennis near the Yacht Club Park.

Steinke said he made many memories, but he's excited for the future of the park.

"You only miss your memories if you give up your memories," Steinke said.

Luis Zambrano is a Watchdog/Cape Coral reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. You can reach Luis at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @Lz2official .

Minnesota Yacht Club festival will return in 2025 with an added third day of music

The festival is set again for july 18-20 following a strong turnout in the st. paul event’s inaugural year..

By Chris Riemenschneider

Star Tribune

The dates have been set for the Minnesota Yacht Club music festival’s return to St. Paul’s Harriet Island Regional Park in July 2025, and there’s already one glaring difference from its inaugural year: Three days are listed instead of two.

“Thanks to your support, we’re extending to THREE days,” festival organizers announced in social media posts Tuesday morning.

The days confirmed in the announcement are July 18-20, a Friday through a Sunday. This year’s MYC fell on the same weekend but only ran Friday and Saturday , with performers including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette, Gwen Stefani, Gary Clark Jr., Joan Jett and the Offspring.

There was little doubt the festival would be back for another year. It drew a near-capacity crowd of around 35,000 fans each day of its 2024 run, and — aside from some intermittently long concession lines — it earned relatively high marks from organizers and audience members alike.

“We were very happy with the inaugural festival this year,” MYC promoter Tim Sweetwood of C3 Presents, which put on the festival, said in a statement. “Our team has continued to work closely with Saint Paul city officials and collectively determined expanding into a third day made a lot of sense. We are thrilled to return with an all-new lineup July 18-20, 2025 and will continue to highlight the arts and people of Minnesota.”

Organizers have not yet offered more info on the second-year plans, including what kind of an impact the added third day will have on ticket prices. The only link included in Tuesday’s announcement was to pre-book rooms at hotels affiliated with the festival.

Fans can likely expect to pay about $100 more for the general admission passes for three days instead of two. Those started around $200 in early bird pricing for this past year’s festival before being bumped up to $255. The many different VIP options — $255-$1,395 for two-day passes in 2024 — will also go up exponentially with the extra day.

Texas’ C3 Presents specializes in multiday festivals such as Lollapalooza in Chicago, Austin City Limits, Boston Calling and New York’s Governors Ball. Those fests all last three days, too.

What typically happens with these festivals is: Early bird tickets go on sale in the fall or winter at discount prices without any of next year’s artists being named, then the music lineup gets announced in the winter or spring, and then tickets go on sale at their standard prices.

In other words, expect many more updates on MYC 2025 between now and next summer.

Chris Riemenschneider

Chris Riemenschneider has been covering the Twin Cities music scene since 2001, long enough for Prince to shout him out during "Play That Funky Music (White Boy)." The St. Paul native authored the book "First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom" and previously worked as a music critic at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas.

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