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Aug
19
Sat
Boat to Marina Cantina for Lunch @ Marina Cantina in the Clearwater Beach Marina
Aug 19 @ 4:00 pm

The IRB Boat Club will once again converge on Marina Cantina for cocktails and dinner on Saturday, August 19th. Marina Cantina is the casual restaurant inside the Clearwater Beach Marina Building owned by Baystar Restaurants. Come by trolley, car or boat. If you come by boat, radio the Dock Master on Channel 16 and he will give you a free slip for a few hours or there are a couple of reserved slips in front of the restaurant for customers.

We will first meet at 4pm, when they open, on the top deck for “Boat Drinks” and appetizers. Then around 5pm we will move down to Level 4 for dinner in air-conditioned comfort. We did this last year and had a great time.

Please RSVP by Friday, August 18 either to IRBboatclub@gmail.com, or call me at 430-8300.
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Sep
2
Sat
Geckofest  @ Gulfport
Sep 2 all-day
CHANCE TO USE YOUR BOAT – Each year, Gulfport,  celebrates the end of summer with its largest festival of the year, dedicated to the town’s unofficial mascot and favorite reptile. You can boat down for the day or spend the night in the Gulfport City Marina.
Sep
21
Thu
September @ Jimmy Guana's
Sep 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

In light of Hurricane Irma Cliff Wyatt, owner of Clearwater’s Florida Coastal Insurance Agency will talk about “Insuring Your Boats”…what you may not know.” He is a boat owner and specializes in boat insurance. He can tell you things you do not know about your boat insurance.

The second speaker is Captain Bob Myers with Intra Coastal Transit Group who is involved with Marine Transit Development. He has been involved with the Ferry Services in downtown St Pete, Madeira Beach and other venues along our Intracoastal Waterway.

New members are welcome.

Sep
23
Sat
Fall Intracoastal Cleanup @ 15th Avenue Boat Ramp
Sep 23 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Donate a couple hours of your morning to clean up our local islands and waterways. We need volunteers and boats!

End-of-Summer Island Party @ IRB's Party Island
Sep 23 @ 2:00 pm

It’s the Boat Club’s ninth annual farewell to summer . Plan to party hearty until after sunset on the small island at the north end of IRB. This is one of the biggest Boat Club bashes of the year and draws about 100 folks…so get there early for prime anchoring position. A community grill and paper products will be provided; bring a dish to share, your own refreshments and meat/seafood to grill. Those who want to can anchor off the island and spend the night.

Sep
29
Fri
Clearwater Super Boat Races @ Clearwater Beach
Sep 29 – Oct 1 all-day
CHANCE TO USE YOUR BOAT – The main race for this national championship is on Sunday, 9/28. The marina is usually full but you can get on the waiting list or just come out for the seafood festival and an action-packed day of fun! Many of our members volunteer to help patrol so come out and show your support.
Oct
18
Wed
October @ Jimmy Guana's
Oct 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

This is a Wednesday night because so many members will be going to Clearwater Jazz Holiday on Thursday night.

New members are welcome.

Speaker to be announced.

Oct
19
Thu
Clearwater Jazz Holiday @ Coachman Park
Oct 19 – Oct 22 all-day

CHANCE TO USE YOUR BOAT – This four day outdoor concert is held in Clearwater’s Coachman Park . While not really a Boat Club event, you can go there by boat and a lot of us do. Overnight docking is very limited, but transient day docking is usually available.

Oct
21
Sat
Stone Crab Festival/Clearwater Beach @ Clearwater Beach
Oct 21 – Oct 23 all-day
CHANCE TO USE YOUR BOAT  – Plan to dock at the city owned docks by the library where members will be meeting at 1 pm on Saturday. From there they will go to the street festival.
Nov
16
Thu
November @ Jimmy Guana's
Nov 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Speaker to be announced

Dec
14
Thu
December – Boat Parade Captain’s Meeting @ Jimmy Guana's
Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

This meeting will be held in conjunction with the Indian Rocks Beach Lighted Boat Parade’s Captain’s Meeting.

Jan
18
Thu
January @ Jimmy Guana's
Jan 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

For our first meeting of the New Year our guest speaker, from Eckerd College, is Lara Milligan. She will be speaking about microplastics in the ocean.

Recently, students from Eckerd College sailed aboard a Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) vessel as part of their Oceanography class. Students sample the water, sediments, and large and small organisms that live in Tampa Bay. She will be talking about their findings.

Happy Hour is 6-7pm with the meeting beginning at 7pm. As usual, Jimmy Guana’s will provided free appetizers, but you may also ordered dinner during the meeting. New Members are welcome!