FAQ

NO! For most events, you can jump on one of the other boats. Contact the contact person for the event and asked to be paired with a boat that is already participating. This is a great way to meet new people and become familiar with waterways!

The club is comprised of homeowners throughout South Gulf Cove Neighborhood. Members range in social/economic backgrounds and range in age, and likes/dislikes. Some are year round, some are seasonal. Some go to a couple events a year, while others go to nearly everything. You do not need to have a boat, nor do you have to live on the water. This organization promotes socialization and familiarization between neighbors with the hopes of creating lasting friendships!

Not at this time. If you want to go to an event and do not have a boat, contact the persons doing the signup for the event and see if anyone is willing to take additional passengers. This is a great way to meet new people! We strive to make room for everyone!

SGCYC is a social club, we do not have a marina or slips for rent.

The work rafts are owned by the Yacht Club and placed in different areas throughout the neighborhood for ease of use by members. If you want to use one of the rafts, and you are a member, contact the Vice Commodore at vcommodore@sgcyc.com and arrangements will be facilitated for you to use the raft.

The Fish Rapper is the monthly membership newsletter that is created and posted by the current Commodore. This is an opportunity for the Commodore to address club events, community events and more! Space permitted, we will consider adding articles for South Gulf Cove Organizations for social events, space permitting. For more information, contact the commodore at commodore@sgcyc.com.

Wondering who to contact? Visit our Contact page for more information.

There is no membership card at this time. We recommend wearing your name badges to all events to help people to get to know you by name and not just by face. All events will have a list of members and will also have a list of guests for insurance purposes.

Annual dues are due on January 1st of each year. They must be paid prior to the first of February of each year. Invoices are sent via email blast on December 1st.

If dues are not received by the last day of February, membership will be terminated. For reinstatement at this point, you must submit an application along with annual dues and the initiation fee.

Reminder emails are sent out, the website is updated with reminders and reminders are made at the meetings to avoid this from occurring.

At any meeting, all votes shall be by voice or a show of hands, as called by the Commodore, except in case of election of officers, which shall be done by ballot. Members in good standing shall be entitled to one vote. A family unit shall be shall be entitled to a maximum of 2 votes.

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Typically meetings are held at the Rotonda American Legion, located at 3436 Indiana Rd, Rotonda West, FL 33947. The meetings are the first Tuesday of the month and start promptly at 7:30 p.m. The Ship Store is available with South Gulf Cove merchandise. We recommend arriving early to browse the store, purchase raffle tickets, sign-up and pay for events, socialize and make new friends!

The ship store is available at every meeting and is an opportunity to purchase items with the Yacht Club logo. There is everything from shirts to hats, license plates and much more. Items are ready for purchase at the meeting, and the items change regularly. So every week there maybe something new. The Ship Store is also open to suggestions for new items! Join us and check out our selection at the next meeting!!

Absolutely. To events that have a fee, there is a guest charge. Also, members have the availability to sign up first, then guests may sign up if the members do not fill the event. Basically, members are given priority. If the event is as water event without a charge, typically a boat passenger count will be taken and guests would be counted as additional passengers.

Some events are for Members Only and will be posted as such. Hot to Trot and the Lobster Bake are always NO Guests, due to the popularity of these events.

Come to a meeting. Join us at raft up. Contact a member of the bridge that will be happy to answer any questions you have about being in the yacht club. You can also help with set up or clean up at an event. There are many ways to get involved, and each one of them has unique benefits! Contact the bridge today to find out more!

First off, a raft up is an excellent, laid back way to meet members of the Yacht Club and enjoy the beautiful weather we have here year round. Raft Ups are posted on the website, and members are reminded at meetings and via email. They are typically on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. We meet in the Interceptor lagoon at the Mooring Ball (near the island). Boats tie to each other and use buoys to protect the boats while tied to each other. Members/guests can then walk from boat to boat and enjoy food and friends. If you don’t have a boat, or would prefer to ride on another boat, contact the vice Commodore. These events are hosted by the vice commodore who can be contacted at vcommodore@sgcyc.com. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!

Yes. Our club would not run effectively without all our volunteers, and our event coordinators. If you have an idea for an event, contact the commodore at commodore@sgcyc.com. The commodore will be able to guide you from idea to successful event. Do not be intimidated by the process, there are a lot of volunteers that will help every step of the way, whether it be with answering questions, decorating, finding catering or just general questions, you will be helped!

The South Gulf Cove Lock inside dimensions are 20’ wide by 60’ long.

The average depth of the waterways in South Gulf Cove is 5’, but that can vary + or – 1’ or more depending on the time of year and amount of rainfall. Because South Gulf Cove has a Lock System, the canal depths are not effected by tides.

Bridge clearances vary between 8′ and 9′ 6″ depending on individual bridges (they are not all at the same height) and the time/season of the year. During the winter/dry season the clearance is usually at the greatest, and during the summer/rainy season they are at the least. Because South Gulf Cove has a Lock System, the canal depths are not effected by tides.

*****All of the following are located outside of the locks.  All are listed in no particular order.  Please check the marine forecast to verify safe travels prior to departure.  It is recommended that you contact the venue to verify information and hours of operation.  The information contained herein is not updated daily and therefore may change at any time.   For further information, contact each venue directly.*****

Suggested websites:

• www.myfwc.com/license/recreational/saltwater-fishing/shoreline-FAQs/
• www.myfwc.com/license/recreational/saltwater-fishing/

Basic Information:

For residents who only saltwater fish from the land or a structure attached to land, may get the resident recreational saltwater shoreline fishing license at no cost (except for convenience fees that apply on telephone and Internet orders).

Non-residents must purchase a 3-day, 7-day or annual non resident saltwater fishing license when saltwater fishing from the shore or a pier, bridge or jetty attached to the shore unless fishing on a pier with a pier license.

A recreational saltwater fishing license is required for residents and nonresidents to take or attempt to take saltwater fish, crabs, clams, marine plants or other saltwater organisms.

• All interior canals are slow speed, minimum wake.
• The Interceptor lagoon is safe traveling speed.
• Any vessel operating in a speed zone posted as “Slow Down – Minimum Wake” must operate fully off plane and completely settled in the water.
• Any vessel operating in a speed zone posted as “Idle Speed – No wake” must operate at the minimum speed that allows the vessel to maintain headway and steerageway.
• There are no canals in South Gulf Cove that are Idle Speed No wake.

For more information on speed, visit www.myfwc.com/boating/regulations

There are two options in South Gulf Cove.

Option #1 is the Butterford Waterway Park located at 13555 Marathon Blvd. This is a small ramp only park. There are trash cans and a dock so you can dock your boat while loading/unloading. Width wise this is the smallest of the two boat ramps. It is located on the North east side of South Gulf Cove in the Butterford waterway.

Option #2 is the South Gulf Cove park located at 10150 Amicola St. Hours for the boat ramp are 24 hours, the other amenities the hours are 6 am to 9 pm. This park has BBQ grills, Picnic Shelters Playground, Picnic Tables and an indoor restroom. Reservations for this park are also available by calling he county at 941-681-3742. Rental rate is $10/HR. Seating capacity is 48 people. This park has a wider boat ramp, and more area to launch boat.

By land: Closest is Super Day Gas station located at the corner of 776 and Gasparilla Rd. Open M-F 5 am to 11 pm PH# 941-697-1556. Visit Super Day Express on Facebook.

By water: Closest is Gulf Coast Marine located at 4240 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte. PH# 941-629-9666. Hours: M-F 8 am to 5 pm, Sa 8 am to 4 pm, Su 8 am to 5 pm . They are across the harbor from the entrance to the locks. There website is www.gulfcoastmarinecenter.com.