What is happening at Lauderdale Isles Yacht Club?
Check out our new Event Calendar to find out what is going on at the Lauderdale Isles Yacht Club. Whether it is a special event or a weekly club meeting, the Event Calendar will help you keep track of all the great activities. Also make sure you check out the various clubs that calls the Lauderdale Isles Yacht Club their home.
The primary objective of the club is to encourage yachting, both actual and social facets, and good fellowship. We shall also endeavor to teach our youth to emulate and perpetuate this objective.
Change in leadership of the club.
Dear Members,
It is with great sorrow that we announce the departure of Shannon Forgione as commodore of the club, Shannon and her family are moving north to New England and tendered her resignation effective at the board meeting this month, we wish her and her family the best and leave an look forward to visits in the future.
Because of this departure the position of Commodore falls to Vincent Valldeperas effective immediately. We now have openings in our board so please reach out if interested in participating, we are urgently seeking to fill a position of Secretary as soon as possible also.
For more information, join us at the next social event on February 26th and meet some of our new members.
2021 Holiday Boat Parade
Despite Covid and the new variants, we still held our annual tradition of a holiday boat parade in the isles. this year we had Santa back in the Sleigh and to see us off, our City Commissioner, Ben Sorensen and his family came to the boat ramp.
Prizes for the participants were handed out, Thanks to our sponsors and the club. The Santa sleigh with Bruce (Santa) and Elena from Sugarloaf got the west marine gift card and trophy. Liz and her guests won the tow boats us membership and Rich and his guests won the Gondola tour.
Covid19 and the club
Due to the closures mandated to reduce impact of Covid19, the LIYC has suspended board and social meetings until further notice. virtual board meetings will be arranged monthly as needed.
Dues are suspended as of June 2020 and will resume once it is deemed safe to start face to face meetings and events.
Boating events to continue with smaller gatherings and no contact raft-offs. for information on these please see the calendar or contact a board member via the contact us page.
Change of Watch 2020
Club members met at the Tarpon river cafe on January 17th for the annual tradition that is the Change of Watch. In this event the new commodore for the 2020 calendar year and the board are officially introduced and sworn in. These are some photos of this wonderful event, we look forward to a great 2020.
Pictures from the 2019 LIYC holiday boat parade
Register for upcoming boating trips
Members, The LIYC will be hosting boating trips on a monthly basis, these could be local one day adventures locally or overnight trips to the keys, Bimini, etc. please see the calendar of events for the next event and register by sending an email to a board member or via the contact us link on this web site or our Facebook page..
When registering for an event, please remember to share the following information.
Member name, how many in your party (for international or long trips we will need the names of all participating)
will you take your boat? type, size, cruise speed
do you offer to take other members, how many?
do you wish to take part in group accommodations? if so available or arranged
Please remember to register well in advance to allow for planning.
News for 2019
The Lauderdale isles yacht club continues to meet as a “mobile club”, for members this means dues are much cheaper until we secure a permanent facility. In the meantime, we continue to hold at least one social event each month as well as one boating event such as a raft-off, beach day, etc. See the calendar for the next event and details.
In June, the club will be arranging a group trip to the island of Bimini, similar to the trip we held two years ago. Folks with larger boats are welcome to make the trip by boat, others could opt to take a ferry or fly to the island. during the trip, events will be organized at several locations on the island. See the calendar for more details.
Remember that the club still offers benefits to members such as discounts for BoatUS memberships and towing packages, Reciprocity via the Yacht clob of America registry and access to our events. contact us today to join our club.
Current Club Status.
Dear Members,
The Lauderdale Isles Yacht club is now a mobile club until we can make permanent arrangements. The facility we all know is under new ownership and is being leased to a second party. The club as a separate nonprofit entity will operate as a mobile club until we are able to secure a permanent home. If you would like to support our club by becoming a member, please contact us to join the new streamlined club which now enjoys much reduced dues. We will continue to arrange events monthly including boating events in the yacht club tradition. Please use the contact us page and visit this web page regularly for updates as we are working hard to revive our beloved club.
Club reorganizing, facilities closed until further notice
Dear Members,
Our club is Reorganizing, the facilities will be closed while the board puts together a plan of action. We ask our members for a bit of patience during this process and for your ongoing support. dues for the month of march are on hold and members will be contacted or invited to a general meeting as soon as possible.
Thank you for your continued support.
Change of the Watch gala, February 17th, our 65th year.
Join is as we welcome the new board for 2018. This great tradition is the transition of the outgoing board to the new board of governors. Meet the new board members, thank those who served in 2017 and learn more about plans for 2018. This is the 65th year for the club and we will also celebrate valentines day so bring your loved one with you.
details of costs for the dinner and the menu will be posted on the calendar and social media.
Lauderdale Isles Yacht Club
Founded on September 22, 1953, the Lauderdale Isles Yacht Club has been an integral part of the Lauderdale Isles neighborhood for over six decades, providing residents with a gathering place to celebrate events, reunions and special occasions, while sharing the bonds of friendship, camaraderie and community fellowship. 
Today, the Lauderdale Isles Yacht Club (LIYC) continues to make positive contributions to the City of Fort Lauderdale.