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SFYC meets at Crown Colony Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida.

Southwest Florida Yacht Club was founded on January 5, 2012 as a social club for boaters who enjoy cruising in Southwest Florida.
The club promotes the enjoyment, knowledge, and safety of boating through organized cruises and social functions, year round. Boating activities range from monthly lunch cruises, to waterfront restaurants, to extended cruises throughout Florida.

Celebrating our Commodores:

2012 & 2013 Ms. Terri Natale

2014 Gary Tapken
2015 Jim McKinley 2016 Chris Burger
2017 Harvey Steele
2018 Ron Austin
2019 Gail Bernstein
2020 Rick Ginsburg
2021 Rob Howard
2022 John Davis
2023 Greg Doyle
2024 Patrick Magers
2025 Don Louden
2026 Connie Berardinis

2026 Commodore - Connie Berardinis at Ball

In loving memory of Terri Natalie, Commodore 2012 and 2013

Terri was a founding member and served 2 terms as our first Commodore. She was instrumental in the creation and incorporation of SFYC. We will always remember her contributions and dedication to our club.

Rob Howard, Patrick Magers, Ron Austin, Gary Tapken, John Davis, Gail Bernstein, Don Louden, Chris Burger, Rick Ginsburg, Greg Doyle

Connie Berardinis, Commodore 2026

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Photography by Jenny Drew

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