The January FCYC General Meeting was held at Coral Ridge Yacht Club.

Friday night featured a Clam Bake with live entertainment on the grounds.

On Saturday morning the Executive Committee met at 1000 hours and

while the Executive Committee and Directors were attending meetings, a number of spouses and guests enjoyed a High Tea and vintage fashion show.   

The Directors Meeting began at 1300 with 32 out of 36 clubs present.   

The nominating committee presented the following slate of officers for the upcoming year and they were unanimously elected.

     Commodore-Harry Perlet   Sarasota Yacht Club

     Vice Commodore-Ray Starsman  Isles Yacht Club

     Rear Commodore- Gary Riss  Marco Island Yacht Club

     Secretary-Tom Smith  Marathon Yacht Club

     Treasurer- Jack Burwell  Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club

 The 2012 budget was passed unanimously.  The budget showed a slight positive number with no dues increase.

A Rendezvous at Marina Jack’s in Sarasota is being planned for Friday March 2^nd and Saturday the 3^rd.  You are asked to make your own reservations with the marina but call Charles Crutchfield (Fleet Captain - West) at 850-718-7280 after you make your reservation.

Jon Williams (Fleet Captain - East) requested that all submissions for Yachtsmen of the Year awards be submitted to him for east coast captains or to Charles Crutchfield for west coast captains by the end of January.  Awards will be presented at the March meeting in Sarasota.

The Government Affairs portion of the meeting a review of the issues that FCYC is following included:

     The effects of E15 on gasoline marine engines

     The continued testing LightSquared Network impacts on GPS

     The concern the Coast Guard has with many boats with DSC radios not                               

     connecting them to their GPS nor registering them

     The submerged land lease issue that so far does not impact our clubs

General Meeting -

John Link informed the Directors that they can purchase FCYC sleeve patches by contacting Captains Quarters at 941-488-1049.  They have the patches in stock.

St Petersburg Yacht Club stated that they are working on the docks at their Pass-A-Grille location and the docks are closed for now.

Key Biscayne has completed the extensive remodeling outside.

Isles YC, Florida YC, Coral Reef YC, and Charlotte Harbor YC are all involved in various sailing regattas in their areas.

We were informed that Homeland Security has begun spot checking boats in the Miami area and in Monroe County (the Keys) and checking that all persons on board have proper identification.  It appears this program began in October and may expand to other areas.

Saturday evening Commodore McDaniel thanked Coral Ridge Yacht Club for a wonderful weekend.  They provided a great diner with dancing music by the Joe Kules Trio.

Plaques were given to Eau Gallie Yacht Club for the largest number of members in attendance, most boats and the boat that traveled the furthest to  Marathon Yacht Club.

The next General Meeting will be held on March 10, 2012 at Sarasota Yacht Club.  This will feature the annual Change of Watch.