American Watercolor Realist David Coolidge recenlty completed two watercolor paintings for Hamilton Harbor - the home waters of the Club and our old Florida clubhouse. Both paintings can be seen at the yacht club and marina offices and are featured on beautiful note cards available in our Ship’s Store. For more information about the artist, visit www.davidcoolidge.com.
Hamilton Harbor sponsored a sail in the recent We Gotta Regatta event organized by Collier County Parks and Recreation. The regatta is a North American Access Dinghy Championship competition that has earned a prestigious standing in the sailing world. It’s unique because it allows both able-bodied and special needs sailors to compete together. HHYC is proud to help provide these young sailors with such an exciting experience.
Almost 700 people joined us for our grand opening celebration and first annual luxury boat show on November 8th. Under clear blue skies, guests perused a harbor full of spectacular boats from Viking, Rivolta, Mochi, Riva, Formula, Hinckley and more while enjoying live Caribbean music and sampling signature items from the club’s menu. Artist David Coolidge completed his watercolor of the Hamilton Harbor clubhouse and our fishing and boating partners shared their tips for exploring the surrounding waters.The day long event ended with a sunset wine tasting featuring sommelier-selectedd vintners and a live art auction that raised $4,500 for neighboring Rookery Bay.
We are pleased to welcome aboard Barton and Gray Mariners Club. Through our partnership, Hamilton Harbor members can enjoy exciting excursions aboard one of Barton and Gray’s luxurious Hinckley motor yachts. Visit www.bartonandgray.com to learn more.
The sun sets at Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club.
The sign for our clubhouse has arrived! Hand carved from mahogany by Oregon wood carver Dale Beatty, it was designed to blend with the club’s old Florida style and our natural surroundings. The sign greets members and guests as they exit the boardwalk and enter the clubhouse.
The Hamilton Harbor flag was officially raised today. In case you’re wondering, a nautical flag pole is designed to be like that of a ship. The yard arm positions the country flag as if it’s flying off the ship’s stern. The company flag, or burgee, flies off the mast at the top of the ship, so that’s why it flies from the highest point on the flag pole.
Bradie and Wendell launch their kayaks from the HHYC basin.
Hamilton Harbor offers a new perspective of our beautiful gulf waters and neighboring Rookery Bay…from a kayak! Activities Director Bradie Allen recently spent some time on the water with Eco-Quest Tours owner Wendell Vaught to chart kayaking paths of interest and adventure for Hamilton Harbor club members. Our kayak tours let you get up close and personal with exotic roosting birds and glide overhead a variety of marine life like Sheepshead and Mangrove Snapper feeding below the surface, all while staying high, dry and comfortable in the latest and greatest kayaks available. Spend half a day on the water or stop to explore the sandy side of our mangrove islands…all at your own laid back pace or with as much gusto as you’d like.
Captain Will Geraghty (right) and client make a catch!
The home waters of Hamilton Harbor are teeming with unique flora and fauna…and lots of fish. We are proud to announce several partnership’s with the area’s best nature, boating and fishing guides that will help our members enjoy these surrounding waters.
Eco-Quest Tours has been brought aboard to lead kayaking and nature tours throughout the bay and adjacent mangrove forests. For the fisherman, we’ve partnered with a variety of charter boat captains each witih their own speciality. Capt. Will Geraghty of the Grand Slam offers light tackle sport fishing, Everglades Outfitters Capt. Mark Ward provides fly fishing instruction and Capt. Todd Geroy, LLC specializes in backwater sport fishing including spin, plug and fly casting. Captain Joey D. offers a variety of backwater fishing fun.
We also have on call some of the best mariners available who will provide members with exciting adventures to the ports-of-call just a daytrip away from our marina basin.
The Hamilton Harbor Fuel Dock now offers high octane fuel. You can also pick up a variety of provisions for your day on the water including live bait, tackle, sandwiches from HHYC, even ice cream for the kids. Stop by the next time you’re on the water…we’ll meet you on the brand new 100-foot floating dock!
