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Gulf Coast Sailing Club

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Date: 11/5/2025
Subject: GCSC - Pink Shell Shake Down Cruise
From: Gulf Coast Sailing Club



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Please Join Us!

 Pink Shell
⛵ Shake Down 
Cruise⛵ 
 
November 14 - 16, 2025
  

 

Pink Shell Cruise

Pink Shell Marina –

Getting ready for cruising and looking for a short, easy trip to shake down your boat and your cruising checklist.  The Pink Shell is an easy destination.  Or you could stay on a mooring ball in the area and join up with the rest of us for docktails and/or dinner on Saturday.  

 
This is *not* an official club event.  Just a couple of members getting together for a fun weekend. 

 

Each boat gets access to the Pink Shell resort including their amazing pool, beach access, beach chairs, use of resort.  New this year your dock fees include breakfast at Jacks for everyone on your boat and a dedicated bathroom / shower facility for marina guests.  

 

Friday, November 14

Cruise up to Pink Shell Resort. 
Be sure to contact the Dave or Rick @ Pink Shell to reserve your slip. 
Dave O’Connor |Dock Master

275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
P: (239) 463-8620
doconnor@pinkshell.com
www.pinkshell.com

 

Saturday, November 15

Cruise Enjoy the resort's beaches and pool and amenities.

5:00pm - Docktails for all cruisers on one of the boats.
 

Sunday, November 16

Cruise back home or extend your voyage!  

 
Please email with any questions to: cruising@gulfcoastsailingclub.org
 
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GCSC - Who We Are
 

Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Mission

As Naples and Southwest Florida’s leading volunteer sailing club, we support inter-club racing, cruising, day sailing, social events, and boating education for the benefit of sailors and their families. Let’s keep it fun.

 

Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Strategy

· Be an innovative volunteer and non-profit organization of beginner, intermediate and experienced sailors.

· Provide year-round on-the-water and land-based activities for our members, their families, and their guests.

· Build a robust sailing program by interfacing with all southwest Florida sailing clubs and coordinating interclub activities.

· Build community outreach through supporting local boating programs and marine industries.

· Actively support sailing and seamanship education programs.

 

Our Gulf Coast Sailing Club Core Values

· Maintain a welcoming and friendly environment for all.

· Respect all levels of experience and interest.

· Exhibit leadership, Integrity, and honesty.

· Have fun!

 

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