Do you have an idea for a topic? We are always looking for interesting speakers. Contact Boat Club President Bob Griffin by phone at (727) 430-8300 or via e-mail: bob@irbboatclub.comwith you suggestion.
For our first meeting of the New Year our guest speaker was our local Natural Resources Agent, Lara Milligan with UF/IFAS Extension. She gave an extremely interesting and informative presentation before a packed house about the basics of microplastics including what they are and where the come from, actions we can take as individuals to help with this issue. This is a relatively new water quality concern and she highlighted the relevant research findings.
Meeting location was a at Jimmy Guana’s, Holiday Inn Harbourside/Indian Rocks Beach. For more information contact Boat Club President Bob Griffin by phone at (727) 430-8300 or via e-mail: bob@irbboatclub.com
Our next meeting is February 16 with guest speaker Charley Morgan Yachts, former owner of Morgan Yachts. In addition to starting a major, well respected Yacht Building Company right here in Pinellas County, he is responsible for creating many large sailing championships, many for charities.
Now in his 80s, Charley has developed the art of painting and guess what his primary subjects are? Boats of course.
Learn about sailing, races and art—all in one place.
Meeting location is Jimmy Guana’s, Holiday Inn Harbourside/Indian Rocks Beach. For more information contact Boat Club President Bob Griffin by phone at (727) 430-8300 or via e-mail: bob@irbboatclub.com
Our speaker is Brady Smith, the Principal Planner with the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. He is an expert on Hazard Mitigation, Hurricane Planning & Preparedness and Flood Plain Management. He will discuss the issue of Rising Tides in our area. Are they really rising? and if so, how fast and what effect will it have on where we live?
Meeting location is Jimmy Guana’s, Holiday Inn Harbourside/Indian Rocks Beach. For more information contact Boat Club President Bob Griffin by phone at (727) 430-8300 or via e-mail: bob@irbboatclub.com
Our Guest Speaker is Chad Haggert one of the owners of the DOUBLE EAGLE Fishing Boat in the Clearwater Beach Marina. They are celebrating their 50th Anniversary.
Meeting location is Jimmy Guana’s, Holiday Inn Harbourside/Indian Rocks Beach. For more information contact Boat Club President Bob Griffin by phone at (727) 430-8300 or via e-mail: bob@irbboatclub.com
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.
Meeting location is Jimmy Guana’s, Holiday Inn Harbourside/Indian Rocks Beach. For more information contact Boat Club President Bob Griffin by phone at (727) 430-8300 or via e-mail: bob@irbboatclub.com
Our guest speaker is Casey, owner of AquaLance. AquaLance is a boat bottom cleaning company that uses Cavitation.This system uses bubbles. But there is more to it than that.
This is a Wednesday Night, because many members will be attending the Clearwater Jazz Holiday on Thursday night.
Meeting location is Jimmy Guana’s, Holiday Inn Harbourside/Indian Rocks Beach. For more information contact Boat Club President Bob Griffin by phone at (727) 430-8300 or via e-mail: bob@irbboatclub.com
Dean Forss, a local artist and 30 year veteran cartographer, who creates framed detailed nautical charts and maps out of wood with a laser. These charts have amazing detail with many layers that help depict the water depths. This would make a great Christmas gift, for that special sailor or boatsman. His web site is www.IslandLaserDesign.com.
Also, the management of The Seaside Seabird Sanctuary (that is their new name), will talk about the SSS and their recent changes. Located just 3 miles south of Indian Rocks, the Seabird Sanctuary still provides a variety of services to injured and needy birds.
Meeting location is Jimmy Guana’s, Holiday Inn Harbourside/Indian Rocks Beach. For more information contact Boat Club President Bob Griffin by phone at (727) 430-8300 or via e-mail: bob@irbboatclub.com
December 2017
MEETING – Thursday, December 14th, Captain’s Meeting (7 pm)
The meeting will be the Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Captain’s Meeting.
Meeting location is Jimmy Guana’s, Holiday Inn Harbourside/Indian Rocks Beach. For more information contact Boat Club President Bob Griffin by phone at (727) 430-8300 or via e-mail: bob@irbboatclub.com
For our first meeting of the New Year our guest speaker was our local Natural Resources Agent, Lara Milligan with UF/IFAS Extension. She gave an extremely interesting and informative presentation before a packed house about the basics of microplastics including what they are and where the come from, actions we can take as individuals to help with this issue. This is a relatively new water quality concern and she highlighted the relevant research findings.