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Boating
Activities
The
Fleet Captain arranges overnight cruises to various clubs and
marinas usually on the west coast each month. There are day
luncheon cruises planned during the year also. Each year
there is an extended cruise planned to distant places such as
the Keys or the Bahamas.
Formal
Functions
There
are formal functions including the Commodore's Ball,
Candlelight Ball and New Year's Eve Celebration. Each month
there is a theme party planned by the Commodore's wife and
committee.
Dining
Facilities
Dining
can be formal or casual at the Venice Yacht Club, depending on
the occasion or which dining facility you choose. Six days a
week, the Club offers luncheons and dinners in the formal
dining room, simpler meals in Pearson's Grill or depending on
season, the Tiki Bar area. Sunday champagne brunch in the main
dining room is very popular and well attended. The Club
has special rooms for family events and meetings.
Tiki
Bar
The
Tiki Bar which is located alongside our pool has a large deck
area. This area is another very popular area on Friday nights
for cocktails and a light meal. There is usually a buffet as
well as hamburgers and hotdogs out there. With the buffet
there is always the ice cream machine with an assortment of
cookies to cap a perfect evening with friends. Light luncheons
are also available in season.
Sunset
Room
The
VYC is very proud of its beautiful Sunset Room on the second
floor of the Club. One may view Roberts Bay and the ICW from
the east of the Club and then see the Gulf of Mexico from the
west side. Of course the name of the room tells us that in the
evening you are in for a beautiful view as the sun sets on the
Gulf. The room can be divided for 2 functions. Of course this
room also boasts a beautiful Sunset Bar. Many Club functions
such as the bridge groups, Fleet Captains, First Mates,
computer club and private parties are held here.
Burgee
Store
The
Burgee Store is located to the right of the stairs on the
first floor. Many items custom for the VYC can be found here
such as license plates, VYC pocket patches as required for the
navy blazers worn at formal affairs, burgee flags for boats,
and clothing and accessories for both men and women.
HOURS:
11:00 - 1:00 every Tuesday and 5:00 - 7:00 every Friday
evening. The store will try to fill your needs or wants. Come
in and browse around.
Pool
The
swimming pool is always a welcome sight to visiting yachtsman
after a long days run in the hot Florida sunshine. Members
also take advantage of the beautiful pool for a cool dip.
Water aerobics is very popular with the ladies of the Club and
during the summer months the little tykes can be seen taking
swimming
lessons.
Regular
Weekly Activities
Tuesday
is Bingo night and is a casual night at the club with
a delicious buffet. You may attend the buffet even if you
don't care for bingo.
Wednesday
starts with a happy hour
at the main bar with an assortment of hor d' oeuvres. Of
course regular dining follows in the main dining room
and a special Pasta Bar prepared to your taste.
Thursday
is another casual night better
known as "Family Night" Usually three entrée items
are offered at a set price which includes salad, dessert
and beverage. Of course the regular menu is available if you
prefer.
Friday
night is
called Galley Night which might also be described as
"TGIF". A very popular casual night at the club
where friends meet at the bar for cocktails. An assortment of
hor d'oeuvres are always available. Dinner is available in the
main dining room, as well as a less formal menu in Pearson's
Grill and the Tiki Bar weather permitting.
Regular
Monthly Activities
Birthday/Anniversary:
Usually the first Saturday of each month to
recognize those celebrating.
Bridge:
Several choices.. Duplicate bridge
is held two times a month, the first and third Thursday of
each month. Progressive bridge is held on the second Thursday
of each month and Ladies bridge is held on the first and
third Tuesday of each month.
First
Mates: Luncheon
held the first Wednesday of each month.
Fleet
Captains: The men
meet every Tuesday for lunch.
Ladies
Luncheon: The women meet on the third Friday for a
luncheon with a guest speaker.
Skippers:
The men meet on the second Wednesday for a luncheon with
a guest speaker.
The
Currents
The
"Currents" is the club's monthly newsletter. The
publication keeps all members informed of coming events and
featured theme parties. Also included is a calendar of events
for the following month.
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