The Christmas boat parade is Sat Dec 14. Let's get those boats decorated! 🎄❄️. The route will be the same as previous years and meeting spot will be the Waterfront restaurant. Contact Paul Michelson at 907-231-1931 or kmichelsen22@gmail.com if you plan to enter your boat in the parade. Thanks Paul for leading this great event!
Road cleanup - Monday Dec 16 7:45am meet at the post office. Please try to participate and keep our community neat and clean. Thanks Lew for leading this effort!
lunch cruise to Rum Runners in Cape Coral for 12/18. The restaurant opens at noon, so please plan on arriving at the docks by 11:30 to secure a spot, since docking is limited. Please let Lew know if you are coming, in addition he has spots available if anyone needs a ride.
SJCBC members, Tentative reservations are in place for a New Years outing at Roland & Martin Marina in Clewiston, Fl. Arrival date is Monday December 30th, staying 2 nights, departing January 1st. A block of dock space for 8 vessels is being held but boat captains must call and leave a credit card on file. Dockage is $3.00 Ft. or $2.75 for Boat US members. The boat trip is about 90 statute miles with 3 locks on route and the locks close at 4:30 daily so plan your trip accordingly. Our contact is Lacie and she has plenty of rooms available at $160 a night plus tax. Efficiencies at $199 night and 2-bedroom condos at $350 a night with a 3-night minimum. RV sites are $40 night but in short supply (2 or 3) so please call quickly. There are also rooms in Clewiston, about 2 miles away. We will […]
Our first meeting of the year is Monday, January 13 at the St James Civic Center at 4:30 pm. Our hosts are Rod and Janet Russell, with co-hosts Mark and Judy Burt, Tom and Gretchen Cook and Kevin and Paula Griffiths. The main course is chicken wings. Please bring a dessert, appetizer or side dish to share. $10 per person will be collected. Also please bring fresh ideas for new boating adventures for the coming year. RSVP janetrodrussell@gmail.com. (soon to be) Commodore Mike Smith
Weekly SJCBC Happy Hour at the Waterfront. 4:00
Weekly SJCBC Happy Hour at the Waterfront. 4:00
Boater Safety Course Jan 22 8:00 am - 5:00am St. James City Civic Center Boating enthusiasts seeking to expand their avareness of sound boating safety practices and obtaining the Florida Boating Safety Education I.D. Card are encouraged to enroll in the upcoming Boat America, one-day course being offered by Flotilla gr of the USCG Auxiliary and the St. lames City Civic Association. According to Florida law anyone born on or after January 1, 1988, who operates a boat in Florida waters with an engine of 10 horsepower or more must cornplete an approved boating safety course and obtain a Florida boating safety I.D. card The course costs $45 per person (cash or check) and includes study materials. ]an 22 2025, 8:oo AM 5:oo PM For additional information about boating safety classes or registration for a class, contact Kevin McTaggart, public education officer, cgaux91education@gmail.com at 239-690-6780 option 1 St James Civic […]
Weekly SJCBC Happy Hour at the Waterfront. 4:00
Chili Cookoff: Thursday Jan 30, 3-5PM at the St. James City Civic Center Chilli Cookoff Information: Thursday January 30 at the St. James Civic Center Starting at 4:30 ( We will be setting up at 3:30 if anyone wishes to come and help) Judging at 6PM Cleanup and knock down at 6:30. There may be other groups there before or near the end , we will work around them. The Following members have said they will participate. If my information is incorrect and you will not be, please let me know or if your name is not on this list let me now that you will be entering your world famous chilli. Rod and Janet Russell ; Lew Buchanan: Dennie Decker : Linda Cope : Dave and Virgie Komp; Julia and Doug Steck: Paul Michelson :Del Mergen : Marcia Harrington : Jeanie and Bob Nattrress: Mark and Judy Burke […]
Hello to all fellow members, The February meeting will be held at Mickey and Jodi’s place on Monday, February 10th starting at 4:30. Our co-hosts are Sandy, Beth, the Nattress’s, the Smiths and the Komps. The address is 3206 York Road and parking is available at the house, our lot north side and across the street and grass area around the preserve. The main course will be grilled smoked sausage, peppers & onions. Please bring either a side dish to complement the meal, an appetizer or dessert. The usual drinks will be provided and a donation of $10pp will be collected. Please RSVP by Saturday the 8th to Jodi at 305-498-5371 or yorkie2jodi@yahoo.com. We look forward to seeing everyone and don’t forget your chairs! Thanks, Mickey & Jodi
Hello to all fellow members, The February meeting will be held at Mickey and Jodi’s place on Monday, February 10th starting at 4:30. Our co-hosts are Sandy, Beth, the Nattress’s, the Smiths and the Komps. The address is 3206 York Road and parking is available at the house, our lot north side and across the street and grass area around the preserve. The main course will be grilled smoked sausage, peppers & onions. Please bring either a side dish to complement the meal, an appetizer or dessert. The usual drinks will be provided and a donation of $10pp will be collected. Please RSVP by Saturday the 8th to Jodi at 305-498-5371 or yorkie2jodi@yahoo.com. We look forward to seeing everyone and don’t forget your chairs! Thanks, Mickey & Jodi
