LIYC again wins award at Winterfest parade 2025

by | Feb 26, 2026 | News |

Commodore Nereydo and Vince were present at the Winterfest boat parade award gala on February 25th. the LIYC was presented with an award for “best in lights” in the Non-profit 40-59ft category. We were also mentioned in great detail in the USVN coverage of the parade mentioning our club and our tag line about supporting the boating lifestyle in Lauderdale isles and beyond. Special thanks go to Veronica who le us invade her home and dock to decorate “the good life” obviously we need to thank Rey for the use of his boat and we would not have been able to do it at all without the help of all who participated, from Heather who supplied lights and ligistics to the kids that did a great job dancing and singing during the parade. Next year the theme is “Party in the USA” a patriotic theme. The date is set for December 12. lets make this another great...

LIYC at the Winterfest 2025 boat parade

by | Dec 14, 2025 | News |

A great time had by all at the Winterfest boat parade this year on board “The good life” renamed “The Rocking good life” for the parade to match the Rock of ages theme. for the second year in a row we were on board Commodore Rey’s 43 Viking decorated by the board under Vince’s leadership. music and sound system by Vince Valldeperas. See video on Youtube by searching for Winterfest 2025, vessel number...

LIYC hosts USCG vessel inspection event 9/7/25

by | Sep 8, 2025 | News |

LIYC hosted the USCG vessel inspector at the Lauderdale Isles Landing boat ramp for free vessel safety inspections. This is a great way to ensure your vessel is ready for the water and avoids those embarrassing moments with friends and family when things do not work or when you get stopped for random...

LIYC wins award at Winterfest parade

by | Jul 30, 2025 | News |

The parade was lots of fun for all, unfortunately space on board is limited but we will try to invite all who can help out for the next parade. Please volunteer as we need help with decorations, management, food and drinks and of course to show your stuff! Turns out we won an award at the parade, officially the LIYC on board “The good life” won an award for Best in Entertainment, Non-profit 40-59ft. We would all like to thank Commodore Ray for volunteering his boat for the parade as well to all who helped dercorate, maintain and clean up after the parade, i can tell you it was not easy with the stormy weather and such. looking forward to next year. Past Commodore...

LIYC 2023 holiday events

by | Jan 15, 2024 | News |

2023 went out with a bang, of rain. We had planned on participating in the Winterfest parade only to have it cancelled. we then decided to instead particpate in the Pompano holiday boat parade which had some 75 boats, while it was not the best organized event, we had a great time on boart the commodores viking, “The Good Life”. The good Life is decorated, almost ready… Commodore Ray at the helm…. Gatsby ready for the LIYC parade. We also hosted our annual LIYC holiday boat parade in Lauderdale isles. we had a great turnout and weather cooperated this time but the gremlins did pay a visit disabling the propeller on the lead boat Gatsby who had to be towed and ended the parade early. still. a great time for all as usual and we look forward to next...