St James City Boat Club

SJCBC Happy Hour at local establishments
2025-09-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-14 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-11 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-18 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) and 6 more dates

SJCBC October Mtg Capt. Frank Donaldson's Home - Details forthcoming
2025-10-13 16:30 - 19:00 | Captain Frank Donaldson’s, 2309 Sapodilla Lane, St James City, FL, 33956
Frank Donaldson will host October13
Details forthcoming

SJCBC Nov Mtg CHANGE Doug and Julie Steck’s home, 3639 San Carlos Drive, SJC
2025-11-10 12:00 - 14:30 | beach of the north end of B-span just before the C-span ramp going onto Sanibel
Notice of venue change for Monday’s boat club meeting
Due to the cold front and high winds arriving Monday the boat club meeting/lunch will be held at 12:00 noon at Doug and Julie Steck’s home, 3639 San Carlos Drive, SJC.
Ham and turkey sliders, chips and cookies will be provided. Bring your own beverages, appetizers (if you feel inclined) and yard games you care to bring. $5 per person
Please text, Email or call Denny Dekker if you have not confirmed your attendance at 239-284-9110 or dekkerdw@gmail.com. As of today we have 25 attendees.

Don Manusos Celebration of life
2025-11-14 11:00 - 17:00
The Celebration of Life in St. James City, FL will be Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Fisher of Men Church.
Service at 11:00 with a luncheon at 12:00
There will be a Celebratioin on the water at 3:00pm at Buoy 14 just west of the Waterfront Canal

Don Manusos Celebration of Life on the water
2025-11-14 15:00 - 17:00
There will be a celebration of life for Don Manusos on the water at 3:00pm at Buoy 14 just west of the Waterfront Canal

SJCBC Lunch Cruise to Green Flash meet at the power lines at 10AM
2025-11-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Green Flash restaurant
Mark your calendars. Lunch Cruise to the Green Flash on Wed Nov 19. May change if the weather looks bad for that day.
This is a nice boat trip to a wonderful restaurant with the ability to walk to other Captiva attractions , Ice cream parlor!
They are expecting us at 11AM, so go directly if you wish or meet at the power lines at 10AM, but let me know either way.
For those of you new to our lunch cruises, if you tell me you are coming, be there unless you are too ill to get out of bed and then let me know. I will be committing for the club and want the count to be accurate.
Please let me know if you prefer to eat outside or in so I can let them know.
RSVP to: mikemens@earthlink.net (mailto:mikemens@earthlink.net) no later than Sunday Nov 16 so I can give them an accurate count on Monday.
Thanks for joining us, see you there, Mike and Dee Mendelson

SJCBC Road Cleanup Meet at Froggies by 9:00
2025-11-28 09:00 - 11:00
HELP!!!!! I could really use some help on Friday. At Froggys at 9am. Either up to the Post office or if more people show from the Post Office to the campground.It will only take an hour or 2 tops and I have everything you need. You can’t let poor little old me do this by myself. Mike Mendelson

SJCBC Christmas Meeting - Rod & Janet Russell's
2025-12-08 16:30 - 19:00 | Rod & Janet Russell
Ho Ho Ho SJC Boat Club! December meeting will be here before you know it!
Details:
Mon Dec 8, 4:30
At Rod & Janet Russell’s
3727 Bayview Ave

Christmas Theme so put on your best jingle bells! 🙂
Baked ham & buns provided.
Please bring: A dish to pass

Aslo: Bring your Chairs AND Your own beverage (it’s BYOB)

SJC Boat Parade Join Us for a Magical Christmas Boat Parade!
2025-12-13 06:00 - 20:00
Celebrate the season with a dazzling display of holiday spirit on the water! Decorated boats, sparkling lights, and festive fun for all ages.Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable evening of cheer
If you’d like to participate in the Boat Parade, see Paul Michelson for details on decorating boats and the boat route.
The St. James City Annual Christmas Boat Parade for 2025 is set for Saturday, December 13th, at 6 p.m., featuring decorated boats lighting up the canals, starting at Henley Canal, through Cherry Canal, and ending at Monroe Canal, with great viewing from shorelines and spots like Low Key Tiki; it’s a free, community event.
Event Details:Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Time: 6:00 PM.
Location: St. James City, starting at Henley Canal, moving to Cherry Canal, and finishing at Monroe Canal.

SJCBC Lunch Cruise to Lighthouse Restaurant
2025-12-17 10:00 - 14:30
December 17 lunch cruise to the Lighthouse – please share boats if you can as docking is limited.
Lunch Cruise to the Lighthouse Rest on Wed Dec 17.
This is a great restaurant on the water and I am sure they will be decorated for Christmas. Join us and if you need a ride we have a boat available.
If you do not know how to get there we can meet at R12 at 10:15, let me know.
Please RSVP to me by Sunday Dec 14 at mikemens@earthlink.net (mailto:mikemens@earthlink.net) or leave me a message at 570-764-1191.

SJCBC Jan 2026 Mtg at SJC Civic Ass'n- New Commodore Installation and New Member Welcome
2026-01-12 16:30 - 19:00
Our January meeting will be held on January 12 at 4:30 at the Civic Center.
Our hosts Gary Kirchoff, Roberta Erickson and Graham Pryce will be providing a main course of pulled pork and cole slaw. Please bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share.
The club will NOT be providing beverages, so please bring your own. Due to the cost of the Civic Center we will be charging $10 per person to cover expenses.
Please RSVP to Gary at garykirchoff773@gmail.com or call him at 773-297-8757.
This is a special meeting as we will be installing our new commodore and vice commodore Kim and Paul Michelsen, as well as welcoming new members. Please make them all feel welcome.
Looking forward to a year filled with new energy, fresh ideas and fun times on the water.

SJCBC Lunch Cruise Bonita Bills meet Mike at R12 at 10:15
2026-01-13 11:00 - 15:00
Join us on Wed Jan 14 to the new and transformed Bonita Bills, now called Bonita Seafood Company. If you have any of the old Bonita Bills clothing wear them.They are part of Doc Fords and Dixie Seafood right next door. It’s an easy fun trip over past Fort Myers Beach. Great food and a better view. They are expecting us at 11AM. For those who don’t know the way meet me at R12 at 10:15, but please let me know so I will wait for you. RSVP mikemens@earthlink.net (mailto:mikemens@earthlink.net) by Sunday Jan 11 so I can give them their count on Monday. Thanks for joining us. Mike and Dee

SJBCB Happy Hour Waterfront 4:30
2026-01-13 16:30 - 18:30

SJBCB Road Cleanup SJC Post Office 8:30
2026-01-14 08:30 - 22:30

SJBCB Happy Hour Froggies 4:30
2026-01-20 16:30 - 18:30

SJCBC Happy Hour Phuzzy's Boat Shack 4:30
2026-01-27 16:30 - 19:00
SJCBC Happy Hour Phuzzy’s Boat Shack 4:30

SJCBC Lunch Cruise Slipaway Marina Food Trucks, music and more!
2026-01-28 10:30 - 15:00
Wed Jan 28. A truly unique new spot. Food trucks, music and all under cover. As well as easy docking and fuel if you need it.
ANOTHER GREAT LUNCH CRUISE TO SLIPAWAY MARINA ON JAN 28! PLEASE RSVP TO MIKEMENS@EARTHLINK.NET BY SUNDAY!
