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December 2010 Price for Popular Slip Sizes to Increase January 1st   We’re excited to announce that Hamilton Harbor’s membership roster has grown to almost 200 members in in a litte more than two years with 128 boats now “docking” in our boathouse. Due to this success, we’ve recently sold out of 30’ dry slip memberships and are experiencing limited availability of other popular slip sizes, especially 35’ slips. Beginning January 1st, the price for a 35’ dry slip membership will therefore increase by 10%, making now the time to become a slip member! In addition to avoiding the price increase and locking in our lowest available pricing, you’ll receive three months free dues. Please call Membership Director Pat Schulz at 239-775-0506 for more information.         Enjoy Membership... and Time on the Water... Without Owning a Boat    Members at Hamilton Harbor now have several options for getting out on the water, even if they don’t own a boat! As a member…  You can sail the open waters aboard our J-95 sailboat, a 31 foot vessel that can reach speeds of 6.5 knots. A three foot draft makes the J-95 perfect for easily navigating our shallow Gulf Coast waters.     Or, cruise the backwaters of Naples Bay in our 25’ Chris Craft Launch, an easy to drive mid-size day boat that sports a 300 hp engine. The main cockpit and open bow provide generous seating for family and friends. Charter rates for the J-95 or Chris Craft are $250 for a half day (4 hours) plus fuel and $395 for a full day (8 hours) plus fuel. If you’d prefer to stay close to nature, explore the backwaters of Rookery Bay in one of our kayaks. Our fleet includes six top-of-the-line kayaks that cater to varying skill levels. Each is available for rental for $15 per boat, per day. Boarding and disembarking is easy from our kayak launch attached to the fixed dock. If you've never been kayaking, or would just like a refresher, we'll show you the ropes in a brief training session prior to setting you afloat. November through April, members can also enjoy a captained excursion aboard one of Barton and Gray's luxury Hinckley motor yachts which harbors at HHYC. Call 775-0506 for more information about theses and other membership benefits!   Thanks for a Great Show More than 1,000 members and guests joined us for our 3rd Annual In-Water Luxury Boat Show in November, making it our best show yet!  Click here to view our Boat Show Photo Gallery.  As a bonus, we were able to raise $3400 for the Boys and Girls Club of Collier County.

Bayview Park Expansion Nears Completion

Improvements to Bayview Park, including a third boat ramp and additional parking, are scheduled to be complete in January. The park sits across the harbor from the Club and Hamilton Harbor Fuel Dock. After visiting the park, don’t forget to stop by the fuel dock for fuel, bait, drinks, snacks…or just an ice cream! 

Manatee Season is Here

Manatees have begun their journey southward seeking warmer waters. Now through March 31st, please be on the lookout for these endangered sea cows and maintain proper boating speeds.