Reply To: FCYC News and Information

Topic: More Milton Responses from FCYC Clubs

The next 8 responses follow the Smyrna report below:
Hurricane Damage Reports:
It is possible that you sent me a report and I missed it.  If that happened, please send Carl Schultz another update.  We will have further updates to report.

Key Biscayne Yacht Club

I’m happy to report that KBYC suffered no damage and is operating normally.

Jim

Naples Sailing and Yacht Club

Naples Sailing and Yacht Club has sustained no damages, and the marina and dining services are fully operational.

Bruce Harris

Carlouel Yacht Club

Thanks for your email. Unfortunately, the damage to Carlouel from the recent hurricanes and flooding was extensive. All facilities remain closed at this time. We are still working through the process of mitigation and dry out, so predicting the estimated timeframe for return of dining, pool and/or marina access is difficult to pin down at this time. I expect we’ll have more information to share at the FCYC meeting in Key Biscayne on 11/9/24.

Best regards.

James S. Constable, Esq.

St. Petersburg Yacht Club

Like many clubs along the West Coast, SPYC has been impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.  As a result, we will not be accepting reciprocal club members through at least November 1, 2024.  At that time, we will reevaluate our status.

Please share this update with your members, and thank you for your understanding during this time.

Also see notes and statements below.

LIMITED
2. Is your marina open? NO, ON GOING CONSTRUCTION DOWNTOWN.
a. If so, what limitations exist?  Fuel?  Pump-out?  Electricity?
Water?
3. If you are not open, or have limitations, have you received any
estimate on the length of those limitations?
4. Is your pool open? NO
5. Please let us know if your club has no damage to report.  SEE COMMENTS BELOW:

On Monday and Tuesday, we will began removing carpets from the lower level of the club, which sustained water damage during Hurricane Helene.

Currently, our downtown clubhouse is still without three-phase power, which is needed to operate kitchen equipment, air conditioning, elevators, and lighting throughout the building. Unfortunately, the transformer responsible for this power sustained an electrical fire on Friday. We are working closely with Duke Energy to assess the damage and develop a plan to restore power to both the transformer and the club.

Coral Ridge Yacht Club

Gentleman,

Coral Reef is fully open for FCYC reciprocity.  There would be no limitations regarding visits during this challenging time.

Coral Reef sustained no damage.

Jim VanBuren

General Manager

St. Charles Yacht Club

Our fixed docks had some power pedestals damaged.  We estimate a four-foot storm surge with Helene and a six-foot surge with Milton.  The floating docks performed as advertised.  We had no structural damage to our club.  All our operations, including dining and our marina are back to normal function.  I have not heard of any complications on the Okeechobee Waterway.

Carl Schultz, Director.

Tarpon Springs Yacht Club

Tarpon Springs Yacht Club sustained excessive damage and will be closed until further notice
General Manager,

Tarpon Springs Yacht Club

Vero Beach Yacht Club

All dining operations are open with no limitations.
Marina is open with electricity and water. Pump out and fuel next door at the VB City Marina
No damage
Shawn P. Witmer,  General Manager

Venice Yacht Club

First floor flooded, both storms, marina closed, Tiki open with limited menu 11:30 to dusk.  Pool closed, No estimate at this point on full recovery.  Canceled all events for the next two weeks, and then reassess.

Kitch

Naples Yacht Club

Naples Yacht Club did not suffer significant damage during the recent hurricanes.  Operations are normal.

Smyrna Yacht Club

Smyrna Yacht club had NO damage from the recent storms. Excellent work from our staff and member volunteers. A lot of flooding, trees down and some power outages in the New Smyrna area. The club is open and ready for reciprocity.

The Field Club

The Field Club did not fare well with the recent storms , has been severely damaged and is closed. The marina had the most damage with many docks , including the fuel dock, and boats destroyed. We will contact you when things settle down and we get a better assessment of our situation. I am sure other clubs are doing the same. For now could you communicate that we are closed and the marina is not available.
Thanks,
Steve Duerwachter,  Director

Tampa Yacht & Country Club

TYCC sustained significant damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.   These two storms brought water into the club, resulting in the need to remove much of the flooring throughout the main clubhouse. The Pavilion, pool, Telltale Pool Bar, and Dockmaster’s Office were heavily impacted by the rising waters. The marina also saw significant destruction, with several docks, finger piers, plumbing, and electrical conduits torn apart.

Though the tennis and fitness facilities weathered Helene’s fury with minimal impact, Milton brought his own devastation, damaging lighting, netting, and the courts with torrential rain and winds. Our equestrian facilities also suffered considerable damage, but thankfully, all of its residents were safely relocated to secure facilities ahead of both storms.

The club’s foresight to procure foul weather mitigation systems saved us from a much worse outcome. = Immediately following both storms, our contracted disaster recovery team, staff, and board members were on site, working to begin the thorough and necessary remediation process.

Davis Island Yacht Club

Davis Island Yacht Club held up extremely well during Hurricane Milton.  The clubhouse, pool restrooms, and sail pavilion had little or no damage.  B and C docks are in good condition.  The road to the club is safe to navigate.  Water has been restored to the clubhouse but not the docks.

Chris Jones,  Director

 

Halifax River Yacht Club

Halifax River Yacht Club suffered no damage.

Open for business.

P/C Wayne Stewart,  FCYC Director

Coral Ridge Yacht Club

Coral Ridge had no damages. Fully operational.

Jim Williams, Director

Oyster Bay Yacht Club

Oyster Bay Yacht Club was not damaged by either Helene or Milton.  All operations are in good working readiness.

Donald C. Jones,  Director

Bradenton Yacht Club

A message from Bradenton Yacht Club:

Our Dining is fully operational and we welcome FCYC Clubs. Our pool is also open.

Unfortunately, Bradenton Yacht Club’s Grounds, Marina, Transient wall, and tennis courts have sustained extensive damage.  Until further notice, we cannot accommodate reciprocity via arrival by boat as we have no power to our Longwall, as well as our Dockmaster’s Office is no longer operational. We thank you in advance for your patience as we work to rebuild these areas.

Kind Regards,

Jenifer Gordon| Membership & Marketing Manager

Sincerely, Carl Schultz, Comms Co-chair.
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