Join us on the spoil island west of Marker 21 on the ICW.  (See your Cruising Directory for location details.)  Relax and enjoy a laid-back afternoon on the water or on the beach.  Page will be bringing a large grate so we can cook over a fire in the sand.  Bring your chairs and beverages, as well as your own entrée to grill and a side dish to share.  Members of the Melbourne Yacht Club are also invited to this event. Potluck breakfast in the morning.  See you there! 27.9886 N.   80.545 W. N 27 59' 27.1303"    W 80 32' 37.79"

Labor Day at Ft. Pierce September 2 - 5 Hosted by Jesse and Carmen Camp Greetings, fellow Cruisers!  Labor Day weekend is almost here, and Carmen and I will be your hosts.  This is the premier cruise of the year and should not be missed. (This is also the third of four PARTICIPATION AWARD CRUISES this year.)  We will plan on having our white Town and Country Mini Van at both Ft Pierce and Vero Beach stops for transport to various locations. Please sign up at a meeting, or contact me, or get the free tickets at our new website, so we can get a head count.  Please make your reservations well in advance. Some folks plan on staying at Harbortown Marina both Friday and Saturday.  I can shuttle from Harbortown to Ft Pierce Marina.  Either way, make your own reservations ASAP. (Tell them you are with ECSA; some also offer Boat US Discount) Ft Pierce Marina Tel -772-464-1245 (Fri Sept 2) Harbortown Marina Ft Pierce 772-466-7300 (Sat Sept 3,optional for Fri) Vero Beach Municipal Marina 772-231-2819 (Sun Sept 4) Jesse Camp 407-620-7813 You don't need to bring your free tickets, just  "buy" them so we know you're coming .  Click on the "Register Now button in the email, and then "Buy Tickets" at the website.  If you can't get to the website, please RSVP to Jesse Camp.

It’s the Katanna Bingo Cruise! August 20 & 21 Cherie & Robert Baird That’s right, everyone, bingo for boat prizes is back!  We had a lot of fun last year and this year will be no different. It rains pretty much every day now and it’s incredibly hot and humid, so come any way you can to keep dry and cool. Captain Katanna’s Restaurant is located at 4263 U.S. 1, between Pineda and Eau Gallie Causeway. Saturday Meet and Greet – Cocktails in the bar 4:30 p.m. Dinner and Bingo for Boat Prizes 5:00 p.m. RSVP for Dinner by Thurs, Aug.18th  fmtcvharp@yahoo.com or 321-773-1355 Sunday Potluck Breakfast is for boaters only, no public access to dock. Katanna’s Deck 8 a.m. Bring your own drinks.   ***Caution: River is low***    (6 slips available at the dock, with room for two on the outside in deeper water.  Check your charts, maps, and gauges for depths.)