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Gulf Coast Sailing Club

Keep Sailing Fun

Date: 1/29/2026
Subject: ⛵GCSC - Want To Be a Hero?
From: Gulf Coast Sailing Club


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.

 
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Want to Be a Hero?!
 
Unless a racing program is lucky enough to OWN a race committee boat, and a OWN a mark set boat, all yacht clubs and sailing clubs rely on wonderful power boat owners to volunteer their boat for the very interesting, exciting experience on race day (yes you are on your boat and still the Captain!).
 
Racers appreciate you very much!
 
In order to run our GCSC regattas, we need Captains to volunteer their boat to serve as the Race Committee boat and a Mark boat for 2 upcoming Regattas;
Saturday February 28 
Saturday March 21 

This is an amazing opportunity to observe the Race Committee and our PROs (Principal Race Officer) in action. As well as observe the race from a great vantage point!  You get to see the exciting starts and finishes as well as the wind/strategy happening out on the course.

What to Expect
Race Committee boat: 
You will be reimbursed for gas and receive a free awards dinner ticket.
We will get you connected with Race Committee team (4 people) and the Flag system to coordinate where to meet.
Need to be out to the start area (generally off Naples Pier area) by 9 am and races usually end by 3pm
Need VHF radio and working Nav
You don’t need to know anything about racing - the race committee takes care of everything that needs to happen.

Mark Boat:
You will be reimbursed for gas and receive a free awards dinner ticket.
We will coordinate with you on picking up the buoys or get them delivered to you
Need VHF radio and Nav APP or Nav system onboard
Need to be out to the start area (generally off Naples Pier area) by 9 am and races usually end by 3pm.  The PRO on the Race Committee boat will communicate with you via radio where to drop or move the marks.
We will find someone who has experience in setting marks to help you!

If you have any questions about further details, please reach out to Kathleen Cahill kpcahill@me.com or just reply to this email.

Kind Regards,

Kathleen Cahill
Race Committee Chair
 
 

President's Regatta!

 
Friday Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2026
 
New V2 NoR NOTICE OF RACE
 
 
 
 
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Schedule of Events:

 
Friday, February 27 1800 Virtual Skipper’s Meeting

Saturday, February 28 0955 First warning for buoy races
1000 First Class Fleet Start

Sunday, March 1 1000 First boat start, pursuit distance race

Sunday, March 1 1700 Dinner and Awards Party
Everyone Welcome!
Dylan’s Drafthouse
1258 Airport Pulling Rd N
Naples FL
Pay as you go 
 
Questions?
Kathleen Cahill
kpcahill@me.com
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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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