The Frostbite Cruise will be January 12th & 13th with a Potluck Dinner at 5PM on Saturday.  We will be under the main pavilion in Ballard Park starting around 4PM for cocktails.  Bring something to throw on the grill (steak, chicken, fish, hamburgers, hotdogs-you get the picture) and a side dish to share.  The club will provide plates, utensils and the grills to cook your main course.  Bring your own beverages.  Grills will be ready to cook on by 5PM since it starts getting cold after the sun goes down.  Watch the weather before you come, it's not callled the "FROSTBITE" Cruise for nothing! Only the brave cruise to the "Frostbite"!  We haven't had many boats cruise to Ballard in a few years.  You're always welcome to come and anchor up in the harbor behind Ballard and dinghy in (if you're brave). Hosted by Page Proffitt

The Awards banquet is on Saturday, Jan. 5th, 2019. Cocktails at the cash bar and a live band (Sass & Brass) start at 5:00 p.m. followed by a plated dinner and dancing at 6:00 p.m.  The banquet will be held at The Tides (Patrick Air Force Base on A1A - see map).    ***Sorry, ticket orders are closed at this time, as the deadline has passed. There will be four entrees: Peppercorn Prime Rib Chicken Paillard Sake Grilled Fish Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin The dinner will not include an appetizer, however, there will be the Chef's choice of vegetables as a side.  Dessert is included along with Hot Tea and coffee. Register early to reserve your dinner choice and party size (eight seats per table) before December 20th! 

Boat Parade Party and Pot Luck Dave and Marcy Hutson December 15, 1018 Arrive at 1700 with your covered dish. We will begin the fine-dining pig-out at 1730. The boat parade begins on the north end of the Grand Canal at 1800. The parade should arrive at our latitude starting around 1830. See you then! MYC will bring a keg! Come by boat – Bring your dink to our dock or to Simon’s dock. We are on the Grand Canal directly east of the cut-through between Tortoise Island and Samson’s Island. Simon’s dock is 2 houses north of us. Come by car – We are at 458 Nautilus Dr. in South Waterway at the end of the cul-de-sac. You may park on the street, in our driveway, or in Simon’s driveway (457 Nautilus Dr.). Everyone please bring a dish to share, your favorite beverage, and something to sit on. We will provide fine plastic dinnerware, cheap paper napkins, and equally cheap plastic cups. Dining at 1730 on the lawn overlooking the canal. Boat parade after dinner. Holiday sing-along after the parade. Bring your instruments and your best singing voice. Questions? Contact Dave Hutson at 321-501-3722 or e-mail, hutson1945@gmail.com.

Dates: November 29 - December 2, 2018 ECSA is looking into going to St. Petersburg for multiple days and enjoying the show while staying in either a hotel or renting a house depending on how many people are planning on attending. Here is a link with more information regarding the show. We will give more information as we pull it together.  St. Petersburg Boat Show information We have also put together a short survey to get an idea of how to arrange overnight accommodations.  Please click here to take the survey.  Thanks !

Saturday November 24, 2018 Souljam Souljam is a five-piece band that plays extended versions of rock n roll jam music.  Playing cover tunes of the Grateful Dead, Phish and the Tedeschi Trucks band with a few original songs mixed in. Creativity, self-expression and the joy of their music radiates through their sound and vibe. For more information about Souljam visit www.souljamband.com The Night Sounds Concert Series are held at Sebastian Inlet State Park. Most concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. and last about 2 hours. Please bring your favorite folding chair and enjoy lovely music while watching the sun set over Sebastian Inlet. The BG’s Surfside Grill and Adventures will sell soft drinks, water, snacks, hamburgers and hot dogs.  Night Sounds Concerts are held September through May.  The concerts are held on Saturday evening nearest the full moon.  Often the moon rises over the stage accentuating a wonderful outdoor concert evening. The concert is free with regular park entrance fees. The concert will be held at the pavilions on Coconut Point located on the south side of Sebastian Inlet Bridge.  

Time for our annual cruise to Rotary Park !   The Rotary Park Cruise is always fun, with music, games and great company! This year we are having a Pirate theme event. We have the large pavilion reserved from 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sail over and anchor off the beach or drive to the park, entrance at Suntree Boulevard and US-1. The gate will be open extra hours for this event. ECSA will supply the main course. Bring your own beverage of choice and a side dish to share.  So far, baked and green beans and potato salad are in the works.  Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Cruisers can gather in the park for a potluck breakfast on Sunday morning

Dates: November 8-11, 2018 Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) gathers again in Melbourne for its annual Gam, or gathering of sailors, and ECSA will be there to help.  The 43rd annual SSCA Gam is a 4-day event complete with: Seminars on a variety of sailing topics Round table discussions Awards banquet Flea market and more! It is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends, participate in a fruitful discussion on a cruising destination or a new piece of gear, and have a lot of fun.  ECSA helps out by volunteering in the snack bar, passing out lunches, setting up the banquet dinner, and other ways in which we show our hospitality to our visiting boaters. *** Special Note *** We still need a few volunteers to help set up tables and chairs for the Saturday evening banquet.  If you can come Saturday afternoon around 4:15 that would be a big help !  ***  Please let Joe Coleman know: odysseytraining@hotmail.com Here is a link to the schedule of events for all four days (Opens in new window): https://www.ssca.org/docs.ashx?id=436818 Special note: Events on Thursday and Sunday are free and open to the public: Thursday, November 8 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. we fill the south meeting room at the Eau Gallie Public Library for the *free* "Heading South" group discussion forum.  If you are thinking about traveling to, or have recently traveled to, the Keys, Bahamas, or Caribbean, this should be a very worthwhile event.  We learn from other sailors who have gone there, and inform others of our own experiences.  Come early to get a seat -- the room fills up fast!  Following the event, we head next door to Squid Lips for dinner, live music, and more fascinating chit-chat with our fellow mariners. Sunday, starting at 8:00 a.m. is the *free* Nautical Flea Market at the Eau Gallie Civic Center.  Lots of great deals on all types of nautical gear.  Start preparing your shopping list now !

Due to the Red Tide occurring off our local beaches, Commodore Pat has decided to move the venue for Saturday, October 20, to Squid Lips in Melbourne.  Meet at 5 p.m. for dinner and drinks at this excellent waterfront restaurant, at 1477 Pineapple Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32935.  Come by boat or by car.  Please let Pat know if you are coming -- patvipisland@gmail.com . 

This is not an official ECSA cruise, but a highly recommended way to spend a nice late September evening at anchor.  Enter from around marker 64, just south of the Sebastian Inlet channel, and head approx 86' magnetic, carefully because it's mostly 6 feet....  anchor off the beach on the south side of the inlet, and dingy in to the show, or listen from the boat. Saturday September 22, 2018 The Ladies of Soul and the LOS Band The Ladies of Soul are three singers backed by the four piece LOS Band.  They play music inspired by great R and B, dance, funk and classic party tunes.  Known for tight harmonies and high energy, The Ladies of Soul connect with the audience.  Their fun show is contagious with dancing to your favorite party and dance classics. For more information about The Ladies of Soul visit, https://www.facebook.com/ladiesofsoultreasurecoast/ The Night Sounds Concert Series are held at Sebastian Inlet State Park. Most concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. and last about 2 hours. Please bring your favorite folding chair and enjoy lovely music while watching the sun set over Sebastian Inlet. The BG’s Surfside Grill and Adventures will sell soft drinks, water, snacks, hamburgers and hot dogs.  Night Sounds Concerts are held September through May.  The concerts are held on Saturday evening nearest the full moon.  Often the moon rises over the stage accentuating a wonderful outdoor concert evening. The concert is free with regular park entrance fees. The concert will be held at the pavilions on Coconut Point located on the south side of Sebastian Inlet Bridge.

The Fort Pierce Cruise 2018 Dates: August 31 – Sept 3, 2018   We will start out at the Harbortown Marina in Fort Pierce, Friday August 31 through September 2 and at the Suntex Marina in Vero Beach (formerly Loggerhead) Sunday September 2 through September 3. We will meet Friday evening for dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Marina’s Restaurant, Harbor Cove. At 8 a.m. Saturday we will meet by the Pavilion for a ride to the Farmers Market at Fort Pierce Municipal Marina. Rides back to Harbortown will be at 11:30 a.m. for some pool time. Saturday Night at 6:00 p.m. we can meet at the Harbortown Marina Restaurant for Drinks and Dinner. Sunday Meet 8:00 a.m. at the Pavilion for ride to Lenzi’s for breakfast. Leave for Suntex Marina in Vero Beach Sunday Meet at 5 p.m. at the Captain’s Lounge for happy hour and 6pm for dinner; bring your preferred meat and a side to share, Grill is available. Monday 7 a.m. Breakfast; Jesse will be making waffles at the Captain’s Lounge. Bring a breakfast dish to share. NOTE - If you plan to attend either the Sunday Cookout or Monday Breakfast by car, please contact Jesse Camp at 407-620-7813 or Suntex Marina directly via email so you can be cleared at the Grand Harbor Gate for entrance to the marina. The email address is:   TArcher@Suntex.com Fleet returns to home ports. Both Marinas have swimming pools so bring your swim suit and sunscreen. Please make your reservations with both Marinas ASAP; make sure to inform them you are with ECSA. Rate should be $1.80 per foot with Boat US, otherwise, $2.00 per foot. For Thursday at the Vero Beach City Marina 772-978-4960 Harbortown Marina Fort Pierce 772-466-7300 for Friday and Saturday Night. Suntex Marina Vero Beach 772-770-4470 for Sunday night. Note: "Tickets" are not required, but if you can click "Get Tickets" and let us know which events you wish to attend, it will help us estimate "head counts".  Thanks, and see you there !

Let's take a cruise to one of our favorite waterfront eateries, Capain Katanna's, for cocktails, dinner, and, for those staying overnght, breakfast.  Join us at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 25, for Meet-and-Greet drinks at the bar, followed by Dinner at 5 p.m.  For those making a night of it, we will have breakfast Sunday morning at 8 a.m.  Breakfast will be for the boaters only, as there is no public access to the restaurant at that time.  Dock space is available, and easy to pull into.  Or it's a nice area for anchoring out also.  RIght off the ICW slightly north of Marker 99; look for the distinctive yellow-on-blue "KATANNA'S" sign to the west.  The end of the T-dock is located at 28­°10.63'N 80°38.86'W on your chartplotter.  Or, 4263 US-1, Melbourne, FL 32935, for the landlubbers (or in case of inclement sailing weather -- it's August in Florida you know !). Please RSVP to John at 321-720-9813 (voice or text) or jrbsailor@yahoo.com by Thursday, August 23.  More specific directions for arriving by boat can be found here. And a portion of the chart containing the approach to the restaurant can be found here. Hope to see you there !

Join us on the 4th of July for the annual cruise to Cocoa Village to observe the fireworks display over the Indian River.  You can anchor out, rent a slip at Cocoa Village Marina, or come by car.  We will be providing hot coals and a grill for you to demonstrate your culinary skill at a pot luck dinner in the marina clubhouse.  Bring your main entree and drinks and a side dish to share with the group.  Like last year we will share the clubhouse with the Eau Gallie Yacht Club, but there should be plenty of room for both groups to have a relaxing time and enjoy dinner.  At dusk, we will adjourn to the main dock to set up our chairs to watch the fireworks.  Breakfast will be on Thursday, July 5th at Ossorio's at 9:00 AM.  If you come by car, please park in the large lot in front of the clubhouse and not in the covered parking area.   Try to make your slip reservations as early as possible (phone # 321-632-5445) and let them know you are with ECSA.  The dockmaster reports a surprising level of interest in reserving slips for the fireworks, and advises us to reserve slips as soon as possible if planning to attend by boat.  Please email Bob (rwiley1@cfl.rr.com) that you are planning to attend.