Info/Roll call FMO October 9-11 weekend run to Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club
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Info/Roll call FMO October 9-11 weekend run to Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club
Info/Roll call FMO October 9-11 weekend run to Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club
Event Contact: Eric Belisle 239-849-6533
We have another new weekend destination this season for the club. As always space is limited and prices have increased significantly since we reserved the resort. So if you know you can make it please book early. Before you book please read this entire announcement in order to minimize any confusion.
This event is designed to be a weekend boating event, any paid up FMO members are welcome to drive down to Marathon and join us. The FMO event fee will apply to cover our costs and you must still register with FMO. You will enjoy the benefits of a reduced room rate, Saturday evening dinner and entertainment.
If you would like to learn more about the resort please visit the website at http://www.faroblancoresort.com
Departure: We will leave for Marathon from Marco Island at 10AM on Friday October 9th. We will meet by the outer channel markers where the Marco River enters the Gulf.
Routing/Distance: The distance from Marco Island to Marathon is about 98 miles +/-. Additional details will be provided to the captains when we get closer to the event date.
Fuel: There is no opportunity to fuel the boats between Marco and the Keys so be sure your boat has the necessary range. 90 Octane fuel can be obtained at club sponsor Pelican Pier marina in the Marco River on the east side of Snook Inn. Ask Chris for the FMO discount. There are a couple marinas in Marathon to refuel.
Communications: Inter boat communication will be by VHF channel 72. As the distance traveled will be over open water you will not have cell phone coverage for part of the trip.
Friday afternoon/evening: We have no set plans for Friday after our arrival or Friday night. This will give you an opportunity to explore the resort and all the amenities available.
Saturday Fun Run: We have not finalized the plans for Saturday. Last year we did a lunch run and will probably do the same this year. Once we have a destination we will forward details to registered captains.
Saturday Evening Dinner: Weather pending we will have a nice banquet dinner on the yacht club lawn. Alternatively the dinner will be held in a Hyatt banquet room. Hyatt has put together a nice dinner including Conch Chowder, Caesar Salad, choice of filet or fresh fish and the chef’s selection of dessert.
Charity auction: The charity auctions have been a huge success thanks to everyone that attends. At this point we are not sure if we are going to have an auction at this event. If you have something you would like to donate to the club please contact Eric Belisle.
Sunday return to Marco/Fort Myers: Last year we had a few groups of boats leaving at various times on Sunday. Saturday night we will make an announcement on departure times. We strongly recommend that no boats travel alone and 2 or more boats travel together at a minimum.
Boat Slips: Boat slips will be made available to our captains at no additional charge upon the booking of your hotel room and paid captain’s fee (see below) to FMO and paid club membership for 2015. Prior to departure we will provide slip assignments. Additional fees will apply to anyone needing utilities which will be payable to the Hyatt. Please provide me with boat manufacture, length and beam.
Hotel rooms: Hyatt has provided the following guest room rates:
Single/double occupancy: $139.00
Triple Occupancy: $149.00
Quad Occupancy: $159.00
Room rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes of 12.5%.
If you would like an extended stay the room rates are honored 3 days pre and post event dates (subject to availability). If you are planning an extended stay and need dockage please contact me in advance.
Room rates are only honored until September 25th or when our block is sold out, whichever comes first
Rooms can be booked by calling the resort at 855-546-0338 or online at
http://marathonfloridakeys.place.hya...otel/home.html
Use group code G-FMO1
FMO event fee: There is an event fee payable to FMO of $80 for each passenger on your boat. That amount covers all your weekend club activities including your dinner Saturday evening. Since FMO has to cover fixed costs we require everyone to pay the event fee. The reason we are getting discounted room and dockage rates is because we are guaranteeing minimum banquet food revenue.
Captain’s event fee: The captain’s event fee is $300 which covers the above FMO event fee and dockage for Friday and Saturday night. The dockage costs are higher which required a higher captain fee, however the room rates are significantly less than other venues.
Pricing summary: As an example of a typical boat with four people on it, the captain would pay $300 plus $240 for three additional guests (3 x 80) for a total of $540 payable to FMO. It will make it a lot easier for us if each captain can pay the crew fees for everyone in there group. That way we can coordinate dinner selections and activities directly with the captain.
Please go to our website at www.ftmyersoffshore.com select events then under Event #1 add to cart. This is the preferred method of payment for the captain and crew fees. Again it makes our job significantly easier.
Weather/Sea Conditions: To be posted 5 days prior to the event and updated daily if there is any change.
Safety: Each boat captain is required to operate his/her vessel in a safe manner and is responsible for the safety of the crew on board. Especially on this run covering open water with limited cell phone coverage. This event is restricted to two engine boats and 30 ft of length at a minimum. In addition we recommended each boat have either a Tow Boat US or Boat US membership that will cover you in the case of a mechanical failure.
Additional items of Note: Since FMO is on the hook with the Hyatt for guaranteed minimums rain or shine we are not able to refund event fees.
Contact: If you have any questions or are not sure about anything please contact Eric Belisle at 239-849-6533 or [email protected]
Club Sponsors: Ft. Myers Offshore would like to recognize it's corporate sponsors and individual / family donors for helping make these events possible and their contribution to our club and the student scholarship fund:
Corporate sponsors:
A-1 Fuel - Serving SW Florida with all types and grades of fuel delivered to your boat dock or construction site Phone: 239 246 4777 Contact: Mike or Karen
B & C Shutters and Awnings, Ft. Myers - Hurricane protection Phone:239 738 6200 Website:http://www.bcshuttersplus.com/Contact: Bob Martin
DoubleR Performance, ON, Canada - Nor Tech dealer and various used boat sales and Certified Mercury parts and service - Phone: 705 487 7575 Website: http://www.doublerperformance.com/ Contact: Peter Roberts
IBR Realty, Marco Island - Real Estate Sales Phone:239 389 1711 Website: http://www.ibrbrokerage.com/Contact:Hans Haedelt
Nor Tech Hi Performance Boats, North Ft. Myers - Custom boat builder / sales and service Phone: 239 994 9470Website:http://www.nor-techboats.com/Contact: Terry Sobo
NaplesImage, – Hi Performance Photography Phone: 941 276 5650 e mail [email protected] Contact: Jay Nichols
Sunmaster of Naples, Inc. - Storm / security shutters; ornamental metal; custom canvas Phone: 239 261 3581Website:http://www.sunmasterinc.com/Contact: JohnWilkinson
Pelican Pier Marina, Marco Island Fuel conveniently located in the Marco River a quarter mile past the Snook Inn. Contact: Chris Hadraba Phone: 239 389 2628
Shogren Performance Marine - McHenry, IL Phone: 847 336 9037 New & Used Boat Sales, Mercury Certified Service Department. Phone:847 336 9037 Dealer for MYSTIC Powerboats. Website: www.TeamShogren.com Contact: Scott Sjogren or Greg Weber
John Ellwood, Realtor - Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group, 4707 SE 9th Place, Cape Coral, FL 33904 Cell 239-229-9904 Office 239-542-1075
Fax - 239-542-7166 E mail - [email protected]
Renegade Powerboats, 1101 East 52nd St; Hialeah, FL 33013 Phone - 305-687-3700 E mail - [email protected] Contact person - Nery Website - http://www.renegadepowerboats.com/contact.cfm
Island Yacht Sales - Joe Cassel, 100 Main Street, # 3, Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931
Ph - 239-980-0728 E mail: [email protected] Website: www.islandyachtsales.net
Statement Marine, 6101 45th Street North, Unit 4, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Sales, Craig Barrie - 954-614-2591 E mail: [email protected] Factory-727-525-5235 Website: www.statementmarine.com
Page Hill Marine, 2070 Andrea Lane, Suite # 3, Ft. Myers, FL 33912 Phone - 239-481-8400 also 15051 Punta Rassa Rd; Ft. Myers, FL 33908 Phone - 239-481-6414 E mail - [email protected]
Individual & family sponsor / donors:
Dave & Sue Dudek Family. Michigan / Florida
Mr. Alec Cloke, ON, Canada, Cape Coral, FL
Ken & Karen Trelfa, Michigan / FMB
Templeman Family, Indiana / Punta Gorda
John O'Neil Family, Atlanta. GA
Eddie Poirier, Pembroke, ON
Ken Jensen, Toronto, ON
Jeff Devolin / Birchpoint Marina, Ontario, CAN
Ben & Carrie Payne, Ft. Myers, FL
Event Contact: Eric Belisle 239-849-6533
We have another new weekend destination this season for the club. As always space is limited and prices have increased significantly since we reserved the resort. So if you know you can make it please book early. Before you book please read this entire announcement in order to minimize any confusion.
This event is designed to be a weekend boating event, any paid up FMO members are welcome to drive down to Marathon and join us. The FMO event fee will apply to cover our costs and you must still register with FMO. You will enjoy the benefits of a reduced room rate, Saturday evening dinner and entertainment.
If you would like to learn more about the resort please visit the website at http://www.faroblancoresort.com
Departure: We will leave for Marathon from Marco Island at 10AM on Friday October 9th. We will meet by the outer channel markers where the Marco River enters the Gulf.
Routing/Distance: The distance from Marco Island to Marathon is about 98 miles +/-. Additional details will be provided to the captains when we get closer to the event date.
Fuel: There is no opportunity to fuel the boats between Marco and the Keys so be sure your boat has the necessary range. 90 Octane fuel can be obtained at club sponsor Pelican Pier marina in the Marco River on the east side of Snook Inn. Ask Chris for the FMO discount. There are a couple marinas in Marathon to refuel.
Communications: Inter boat communication will be by VHF channel 72. As the distance traveled will be over open water you will not have cell phone coverage for part of the trip.
Friday afternoon/evening: We have no set plans for Friday after our arrival or Friday night. This will give you an opportunity to explore the resort and all the amenities available.
Saturday Fun Run: We have not finalized the plans for Saturday. Last year we did a lunch run and will probably do the same this year. Once we have a destination we will forward details to registered captains.
Saturday Evening Dinner: Weather pending we will have a nice banquet dinner on the yacht club lawn. Alternatively the dinner will be held in a Hyatt banquet room. Hyatt has put together a nice dinner including Conch Chowder, Caesar Salad, choice of filet or fresh fish and the chef’s selection of dessert.
Charity auction: The charity auctions have been a huge success thanks to everyone that attends. At this point we are not sure if we are going to have an auction at this event. If you have something you would like to donate to the club please contact Eric Belisle.
Sunday return to Marco/Fort Myers: Last year we had a few groups of boats leaving at various times on Sunday. Saturday night we will make an announcement on departure times. We strongly recommend that no boats travel alone and 2 or more boats travel together at a minimum.
Boat Slips: Boat slips will be made available to our captains at no additional charge upon the booking of your hotel room and paid captain’s fee (see below) to FMO and paid club membership for 2015. Prior to departure we will provide slip assignments. Additional fees will apply to anyone needing utilities which will be payable to the Hyatt. Please provide me with boat manufacture, length and beam.
Hotel rooms: Hyatt has provided the following guest room rates:
Single/double occupancy: $139.00
Triple Occupancy: $149.00
Quad Occupancy: $159.00
Room rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes of 12.5%.
If you would like an extended stay the room rates are honored 3 days pre and post event dates (subject to availability). If you are planning an extended stay and need dockage please contact me in advance.
Room rates are only honored until September 25th or when our block is sold out, whichever comes first
Rooms can be booked by calling the resort at 855-546-0338 or online at
http://marathonfloridakeys.place.hya...otel/home.html
Use group code G-FMO1
FMO event fee: There is an event fee payable to FMO of $80 for each passenger on your boat. That amount covers all your weekend club activities including your dinner Saturday evening. Since FMO has to cover fixed costs we require everyone to pay the event fee. The reason we are getting discounted room and dockage rates is because we are guaranteeing minimum banquet food revenue.
Captain’s event fee: The captain’s event fee is $300 which covers the above FMO event fee and dockage for Friday and Saturday night. The dockage costs are higher which required a higher captain fee, however the room rates are significantly less than other venues.
Pricing summary: As an example of a typical boat with four people on it, the captain would pay $300 plus $240 for three additional guests (3 x 80) for a total of $540 payable to FMO. It will make it a lot easier for us if each captain can pay the crew fees for everyone in there group. That way we can coordinate dinner selections and activities directly with the captain.
Please go to our website at www.ftmyersoffshore.com select events then under Event #1 add to cart. This is the preferred method of payment for the captain and crew fees. Again it makes our job significantly easier.
Weather/Sea Conditions: To be posted 5 days prior to the event and updated daily if there is any change.
Safety: Each boat captain is required to operate his/her vessel in a safe manner and is responsible for the safety of the crew on board. Especially on this run covering open water with limited cell phone coverage. This event is restricted to two engine boats and 30 ft of length at a minimum. In addition we recommended each boat have either a Tow Boat US or Boat US membership that will cover you in the case of a mechanical failure.
Additional items of Note: Since FMO is on the hook with the Hyatt for guaranteed minimums rain or shine we are not able to refund event fees.
Contact: If you have any questions or are not sure about anything please contact Eric Belisle at 239-849-6533 or [email protected]
Club Sponsors: Ft. Myers Offshore would like to recognize it's corporate sponsors and individual / family donors for helping make these events possible and their contribution to our club and the student scholarship fund:
Corporate sponsors:
A-1 Fuel - Serving SW Florida with all types and grades of fuel delivered to your boat dock or construction site Phone: 239 246 4777 Contact: Mike or Karen
B & C Shutters and Awnings, Ft. Myers - Hurricane protection Phone:239 738 6200 Website:http://www.bcshuttersplus.com/Contact: Bob Martin
DoubleR Performance, ON, Canada - Nor Tech dealer and various used boat sales and Certified Mercury parts and service - Phone: 705 487 7575 Website: http://www.doublerperformance.com/ Contact: Peter Roberts
IBR Realty, Marco Island - Real Estate Sales Phone:239 389 1711 Website: http://www.ibrbrokerage.com/Contact:Hans Haedelt
Nor Tech Hi Performance Boats, North Ft. Myers - Custom boat builder / sales and service Phone: 239 994 9470Website:http://www.nor-techboats.com/Contact: Terry Sobo
NaplesImage, – Hi Performance Photography Phone: 941 276 5650 e mail [email protected] Contact: Jay Nichols
Sunmaster of Naples, Inc. - Storm / security shutters; ornamental metal; custom canvas Phone: 239 261 3581Website:http://www.sunmasterinc.com/Contact: JohnWilkinson
Pelican Pier Marina, Marco Island Fuel conveniently located in the Marco River a quarter mile past the Snook Inn. Contact: Chris Hadraba Phone: 239 389 2628
Shogren Performance Marine - McHenry, IL Phone: 847 336 9037 New & Used Boat Sales, Mercury Certified Service Department. Phone:847 336 9037 Dealer for MYSTIC Powerboats. Website: www.TeamShogren.com Contact: Scott Sjogren or Greg Weber
John Ellwood, Realtor - Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group, 4707 SE 9th Place, Cape Coral, FL 33904 Cell 239-229-9904 Office 239-542-1075
Fax - 239-542-7166 E mail - [email protected]
Renegade Powerboats, 1101 East 52nd St; Hialeah, FL 33013 Phone - 305-687-3700 E mail - [email protected] Contact person - Nery Website - http://www.renegadepowerboats.com/contact.cfm
Island Yacht Sales - Joe Cassel, 100 Main Street, # 3, Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931
Ph - 239-980-0728 E mail: [email protected] Website: www.islandyachtsales.net
Statement Marine, 6101 45th Street North, Unit 4, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Sales, Craig Barrie - 954-614-2591 E mail: [email protected] Factory-727-525-5235 Website: www.statementmarine.com
Page Hill Marine, 2070 Andrea Lane, Suite # 3, Ft. Myers, FL 33912 Phone - 239-481-8400 also 15051 Punta Rassa Rd; Ft. Myers, FL 33908 Phone - 239-481-6414 E mail - [email protected]
Individual & family sponsor / donors:
Dave & Sue Dudek Family. Michigan / Florida
Mr. Alec Cloke, ON, Canada, Cape Coral, FL
Ken & Karen Trelfa, Michigan / FMB
Templeman Family, Indiana / Punta Gorda
John O'Neil Family, Atlanta. GA
Eddie Poirier, Pembroke, ON
Ken Jensen, Toronto, ON
Jeff Devolin / Birchpoint Marina, Ontario, CAN
Ben & Carrie Payne, Ft. Myers, FL
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Hi Eric, rooms are booked but having a problem with FMO website, when I hit cart it sends to paypal but does not link with FMO, any one else having problems or is it on my end. Thanks Bob MacDonald
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Im bad, would not do it on my mobile but went through on the lap top, paid up, good to go, Bob, Betsy, Ryan and Jamie all booked, looking forward to Faro Blanco.
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Bob is going. Not sure if I will bring the Statement or possibly Team PREDATOR if it's back from the north on time. In any case I will be there one way or the other and looking forward to it.
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Registered participants:
50 Nor Tech or 38 Statement / Bob Barnhart
42 Motion CC / Kevin Offerman
40 MTI / Eric Belisle
39 Nor Tech CC / John O'Neill
36 Spectre / Bob Macdonald
33 Active Thunder / Steve Roesler
32 Renegade CC / Paul Perzyk
Canadian clan of Brousseau, Jensen and Roberts
Only four rooms left under our block room rate
50 Nor Tech or 38 Statement / Bob Barnhart
42 Motion CC / Kevin Offerman
40 MTI / Eric Belisle
39 Nor Tech CC / John O'Neill
36 Spectre / Bob Macdonald
33 Active Thunder / Steve Roesler
32 Renegade CC / Paul Perzyk
Canadian clan of Brousseau, Jensen and Roberts
Only four rooms left under our block room rate
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A couple more boats signed up. We have a total of 30 rooms booked and the resort is 100% sold out. We are looking into a lunch run down to Key West on Saturday. Details will go out to the captains when we get closer.
Looking forward to a great weekend!!!
Looking forward to a great weekend!!!
