For our first meeting of the New Year our guest speaker, from Eckerd College, is Lara Milligan. She will be speaking about microplastics in the ocean. Recently, students from Eckerd College sailed aboard a Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) vessel as part of their Oceanography class. Students sample the water, sediments, and large and small organisms …
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January
Island Way Grill Brunch
The Boat Club goes to Island Way Grill on Island Estates to indulge in their fabulous Sunday afternoon brunch. They have several floating docks. We normally sit together outside on the south patio. The cost is $23 per person and includes a free mimosa. This is always our most popular event and starts with champagne and bloody Mary’s and …
Fall Intracoastal Cleanup
Donate a couple hours of your morning to clean up our local islands and waterways. We need volunteers and boats!
Fall Intracoastal Cleanup
Donate a couple hours of your morning to clean up our local islands and waterways. We need volunteers and boats!
Spring Intracoastal Cleanup
Donate a couple hours of your morning to clean up our local islands and waterways. We need volunteers and boats!
Clearwater Sea Blues Festival
CHANCE TO USE YOUR BOAT – Enjoy this FREE weekend concert at Coachman Park. This annual festival has become one of Clearwater’s most beloved signature events, and appeals to thousands of visitors during February each year. If you come by boat you can dock at the transient docks during operating hours only. If you want to overnight, call …
Boat to Marina Cantina for Lunch
The IRB Boat Club will once again converge on Marina Cantina for cocktails and dinner on Saturday, August 19th. Marina Cantina is the casual restaurant inside the Clearwater Beach Marina Building owned by Baystar Restaurants. Come by trolley, car or boat. If you come by boat, radio the Dock Master on Channel 16 and he …
Afternoon At Salt Rock Grill
Enjoy an afternoon at Salt Rock Grill. The restaurant usually puts out a free buffet and you can order from the menu too. Last year, everyone had so much fun eating and drinking, we stayed until dinnertime. Our Hosts for this event will be Mike and Jeanne Compitello.
Caladesi Marina Picnic and Overnight
The Boat Club will host a picnic at a shelter in the Caladesi Marina. Everyone is invited to spend the afternoon cooking and enjoy the spring weather. Bring a dish to share and something whatever you would like to cook on their grills. Be there by noon. Those that want to, can spend the night in the marina. …
February
Our speaker is Hunter Miller with Oceana, a conservation organization focusing solely on ocean issues. He will be discussing the federal government’s recent offshore drilling plan and how local communities are standing up to protect our coast. Offshore drilling is a direct threat to our coastal economies, our beaches and marine ecosystems and our way …