WELCOME

Welcome to the Coral Reef Yacht Club!

We trust your journey to us was a safe and pleasant one, and we sincerely hope you will enjoy your stay here at Coral Reef. If you are cruising, we are pleased you have selected us as a stopover destination. If you are here as a regatta participant, we know you’ll enjoy racing on the pristine waters of Biscayne Bay. We are always happy to share our CRYC facilities with you and your family.

We hope you’ll take the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the amenities of our Club and our City as presented in the attached pages. If you have any questions that we have not addressed, please feel free to contact the reception desk or any member of our staff.

Happy Boating,

Commodore and Bridge, CRYC CLUB HISTORY

The fleur di lis embellished as shown Our Clubhouse was built in the 1920’s. Upon entering the Clubhouse through the in accordance with historical records It was bought from the owner in front doorway, one can see original identifies the person wearing, bearing August of 1955 when our Club was decorations, called Armorials, looking over or displaying this royal emblem as formed. the front door. Reading left to right, having a rank in the French nobility. Accordingly, it quietly announces that This fine old home lent itself to instant the bearer had status in the French conversion as a Club. The waterfront Combined crosses of England, Ireland, and royal family about 1520. could easily be improved. The Royal Scotland constituted original British flags. Palms bordered the driveway, the There were more than 30 variations initially. The crossed chain in gold (continuous tennis courts, swimming pool, aviary The armorial flag above Coral Reef’s front links) is an armorial for the holder of a and the beautiful gardens and door was almost identical to the final choice hereditary title (in English peerage) as shrubbery seemed ideally suited to used by ancestors of the Coral Reef an earl. This grants him lifetime access the prestigious character of the newly gentlemen. and control over a land grant. The title formed yacht club. (Earl) and the benefits pass on upon his death to his oldest living son. The It soon became apparent that The Eagle emblem was used as a symbol of rank, i.e. “Earl” passes in the same additional grounds for dry storage of power and authority by Roman legions in manner in full force in color and design small boats would be needed. 500 BC and introduced throughout the of armorial. Roman Empire, reaching England in 55 BC. A fifty foot strip of property, reaching It became a universal symbol of personal from Bayshore Drive to the Bay, was achievement and orderly government. It is The armorial over the fireplace: acquired. It already had a dredged still in vogue, virtually worldwide, by The custom still exists to display and bulkheaded slip, and this made military and civilian authorities of high rank. lineage armorial status. Above a immediate dock facilities available. fireplace, centered on the mantle, at This old residence was remodeled with Coral Reef the fifth in line hereditary a greatly enlarged dining room and Winchester Cathedral’s site, used by Roman armorial is displayed and identified by kitchen facility. The garage was rebuilt Legions, dates from 55 BC. Circles represent the purple ring with a red center which as a bar and lounge on the lower level, earlier Roman official residences, courts, is a visual announcement that the and the upstairs was converted to card cloisters, et al. Actual cathedral was started household’s chief is in an Earl. and committee rooms, with a suite in 1329. Winchester was capitol of England reserved at one end for the living in the 9th century. Ancestor of Coral Reef Armorial History Researched by quarters for the manager and his wife. resident probably held office in religious Timothy J. Sullivan As the grounds were improved, the institution or high civilian status when Past Commodore, 1974-75 tennis courts and the aviary were Winchester was political center. The circles eliminated in favor of parking spaces on this armorial represent the residence in and driveways. the City of Winchester of many religious, civil and military headquarters. All the atmosphere of a small, eminent club was evident when the doors opened for the first formal reception and house warming on May 11, 1956. SAILING HISTORY

The history of sailboat racing on Biscayne Bay can be traced back to February 22, 1887, when pioneer William defeated fifteen other skippers in the area’s first Washington’s Birthday regatta.

More than 100 years have passed, and South has become one of the premiere venues for the sport of sailing, both racing and cruising. From the professional sailors heating it up off Miami Beach in international offshore competition, to the one- design hopefuls trying to qualify for a berth in the next Olympics, to the family cruisers enjoying the island-hopping of our Keys and parks, there is something for everyone.

We’ve enjoyed our annual Columbus Day Regatta and festivities for over 50 years, and recall years when over 700 boats sailed in the competition, with again that many support boats waiting for them at the overnight rendezvous off Elliott Key.

Other annual destination events include the Miami to Key Largo Race, Miami to Palm Beach Race, the Lime Cup round trip to Ft. Lauderdale, and for many years the Miami to Nassau Race as part of the SORC.

Olympic hopefuls train here year round, and the Miami Olympic Classes Regatta in late January draws teams from around the world to scout out the competition for the next Olympic Regatta.

The Bacardi Cup Star Regatta began as a tradition in Cuba in 1927, and continues out of Coral Reef Yacht Club each year as the sailors of this classic yacht meet for competition and camaraderie. You will appreciate the sculpture on the front lawn which was gifted to to CRYC by the Bacardi Company.

Since 1957 the Lightning Midwinter Championship has been sailed each spring as part of the Lightning Class Southern Circuit. And the past decade has seen the development of the fabulous Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta over the Christmas holidays. This annual event draws sailors from all 50 states and numerous other countries to CRYC for a week of intense racing and fun. Double that number if you count family members, coaches and friends. We are honored to host the sailors, family members, coaches and friends who attend these annual events. GUEST INFORMATION

DINING FACILITIES BOAT ARRIVAL Reservations requested through the Dining Room. Luncheon is The Coral Reef Yacht Club is located in the served in the Clubhouse from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, section of Miami on the western shore of Biscayne Bay, and dinner is served from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through north of the City of Miami’s Marina. There are Sunday. two major approaches to the Club, one through Dinner Key Channel, which allows for an 8’ draft, and the second, YARDARM BAR & LOUNGE a privately maintained channel of 5’ depth just north of Open noon to midnight, Tuesday through Sunday. Dinner Key Channel. SNACK BAR AND REEF BAR CAR ARRIVAL Open Saturday and Sunday only. Breakfast is available from 8 a.m. From the north or south, exit US 1 (South Dixie Highway) to 10:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pool bar is open from east onto SW 27th Ave. Stay on 27th Ave. to it’s end at Thursdays (our Happy Hour Night) 5 p.m.—8 p.m., Fridays 6 p.m.— South Bayshore Drive, turn left, and proceed two and a 10 p.m., Saturdays 11:30 a.m.—dinner hour of 10 p.m. half blocks to the CRYC at 2484 South Bayshore Drive. Sundays 11:30 a.m.—dusk, 7 p.m. Please note that no pets are From the airport, use LeJeune Road South to 836 east, permitted on the property except on a leash to and from your boat. take the south exit at SW 27th Ave. and proceed to Bayshore Drive. Alternate routes from the airport are also GRATUITIES available. Tipping is prohibited, service charge automatically added to bill.

IDENTIFICATION PAYMENT Visitors by car must identify themselves to the guard If your Club has reciprocity, all bills will be sent to your Club. Guest upon arrival. By car, you may present your respective accounts can be arranged at time of check-in. No cash transactions Club membership card to the guard at the gate. Visitors permitted. arriving by boat must contact our Dock Master in advance by telephone 305.858.1733 or on VHF channel 71. SWIMMING POOL Open during daylight hours, no lifeguard or attendant is on duty, RECIPROCITY swimming is at your own risk. Children who are under 12 years of age Reciprocity is available to all Florida Council of Yacht Club must be accompanied by an adult over 21. Appropriate bathing attire members. Reciprocity is conditioned upon advance is required. reservations being made with the Club Manager or the Dockmaster. Reciprocity with Clubs not in the Florida MARINA DOCKAGE Council of Yacht Clubs will be honored upon receipt of a Available only by advance reservation with the Dockmaster. Arrival letter from the home club officers or manager requesting must be between 8am and 5pm. Upon arrival, the visitors must sign guest privileges. in with the Dockmaster. Ice is available from the dockmaster. No fuel is available. Our docks can accommodate a yacht up to 45’ in length CLUB HOURS with 6’ draft. Space is limited and it is suggested you contact Coral Open from 9 a.m. to midnight, Tuesday through Sunday. Reef Yacht Club at least one day in advance. Only marine electrical Club is closed Mondays, Christmas and New Year’s Day. connections are permitted. Men’s and Women’s showers are adjacent to the pool deck. Please see our Marina Rules. DRESS CODE Casual attire is acceptable. Jackets preferred in the DOCKAGE FEES Dining Room. No one is permitted in the Clubhouse Visitors are limited to a 3-day stay, unless prior arrangements have without shirt and shoes, or in bathing attire. been made with the Dockmaster.

RADIO CONTACT We monitor Channel 71 during Club hours. VISITORS’ GUIDE

Miami is on 10-digit dialing. Local calls can be made from any phone on the property, both inside the Clubhouse and out on the docks, by dialing 9 and the local 10 digit number. A pay phone is also available in the breezeway by the snack bar.

Necessities Leisure

Bank Taxi Coconut Grove Bank Diamond Taxi Service 2701 South Bayshore Dr. 305.545.5555 305.858.6666

ATMs Deli / Convenience Store C G Bank (above, or) EZ Kwik Market Corner Aviation / S. Bayshore 2988 SW 27th Ave (Bird at 27th) (across from Montys) 305.448.0935

Fresh Market Hospital 2640 S. Bayshore Drive Mercy Hospital 305.854.7207 3663 S Miami Ave. (Bayshore Drive) 305.854.4400 Gardner’s Market 3117 Bird Ave. 305.476.9900

Laundry Grocery / Pharmacy / Liquor Bird Bowl 305.443.4705 Milam’s Market 305.446.4909 2829 Bird Ave. (open 24/7) Walgreen Drugs 305.446.5037 (drop off or do it yourself) Walgreen Liquor 305.446.5954 all at Bird Avenue and 32nd Ave US Post Office 3199 Grand Ave.

Marine Supplies Golf Crook & Crook 305.854.0005 Biltmore Golf Course US 1 & 27th Ave. 1210 Anastasia Ave. 305.460.5364 West Marine 305.444.5520 Granada Golf Course 3635 South Dixie Highway 2001 Granada Blvd. 305.460.5367

Hardware Movies Ace Hardware / Shell Lumber Cocowalk 2733 SW 27th Ave. Main Highway in Coconut Grove 305.856.6401

Hopkins-Carter Marine Sailmakers 2550 South Bayshore Drive Doyle Sails 305-854-4042 3470 NW 7th St 305.649.6001 LODGING

(WITHIN 1 MILE) (WITHIN 4 MILES)

Doubletree Hotel www.doubletree.com Holiday Inn U. of Miami 2649 South Bayshore Drive 1350 South Dixie Highway 305.858.9600 305.667.5611

Wyndham Grand Bay Hotel www.wyndham.com Holiday Inn Coral Gables 2669 South Bayshore Drive 2051 LeJeune Road 305.858.9600 305.443.2301

Sonesta Hotel & Suites www.sonesta.com Riviera Courts Motel 2889 McFarlane Road 5100 Riviera Dr. at US 1 305.529.2828 305.665.3528

Marriott Residence Inn www.residenceinn.com Gables Inn 2835 Tigertail Ave. 730 South Dixie Highway 305.285.9303 305.661.7999

Mayfair House www.mayfairhousehotel.com Hampton Inn at Brickell 3000 Florida Ave. 2500 305.441.0000 305.854.2070

Hampton Inn at Coconut Grove Extended Stay America www.hamptoninn.com 298 SW 15th Road 2800 SW 28 Terrace 305.856.3700 305.448.2800

Ritz Carlton www.ritzcarlton.com 3300 SW 27th Ave. 305.644.4680

The Mutiny Hotel www.mutinyhotel.com 2951 S. Bayshore Drive 305.441.2100

Grove Isle www.groveisle.com 4 Grove Isle Drive 305.858.8300 A DAY WITHOUT THE KIDS

FASHION SHOPPING MALLS within 30 minutes Ocean Drive between 5th Street and 17th Street, Miami Beach COCOWALK Outstanding restaurants and designer shops, people- 3015 Grand Ave. Coconut Grove watching is the pasttime. All-night clubs (5am closing) for 305.444.0777 Hours 11AM-11PM dancing and dining, a fun destination for adults. Just a 15 minute walk or 5 minute drive, the shops of Cocowalk is in the heart of Coconut Grove. Gap, Limited, Victoria’s Secret, Banana Repbulic, etc. Restaurants, multi- 16th Street between Alton Road and Ocean Drive, Miami Beach plex theater, you can spend an entire day or evening. Noted for art galleries, shops and restaurants. This is a pedestrian mall well worth visiting. VILLAGE OF MERRICK PARK 358 San Lorenzo Ave. Coral Gables 305.529.0200 Hours 10AM-9PM Sunday 12N-530P LOCAL COCONUT GROVE HISTORIC SITES AND MUSEUMS Our newest mall, 115 shops just a 10 minute drive south on (5 minute drive or less) US 1. Enjoy Hugo Boss, Neiman Marcus, Nordstroms, Betsey Johnson, Caroline Herrera, Gucci, among many others. and VILLA VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS restaurants. An upscale shoppng adventure in an outdoor 3251 South Miami Ave. (Bayshore Drive) setting. Parking garage. 305.250.9133 Hours 930AM-430PM Only a mile north on Bayshore Drive, this Italian Renaissance style villa and gardens were built in 1916 as the winter 7535 North , Miami residence of industrialist and philanthropist James Deering. 305.665.6226 Hours 10AM-9PM Sunday 12N-6P Villa Vizcaya is listed on the National Register of Historic Just 20 minutes south on US 1, this enormous indoor air Sites. conditioned mall features 165 shops including Macy’s, Saks, Nordstroms, JC Penny, Limited, boutique jewelry and shoe THE BARNACLE stores, etc. as well as several restaurants. Free parking lot. 3485 Main Highway 305.448.9445 Hours 9AM-4PM Built in 1891 by Commodore Ralph Munroe, The Barnacle is the 8888 SW 136th Street, Miami oldest home in Miami still on its original site. Munroe, a yacht 305.255.4570 Hours 10AM-9PM Sunday 12N-6p designer and photographer, founded Biscayne Bay Yacht Club Wooden plank walkways and gurgling waterfalls surround in 1887 and was Commodore for twenty years. The Barnacle these restaurants, shops and department stores. Macy’s, is now a museum and is operated as a State Historic Site. Bloomingdales, Williams Sonoma, Coach, Pottery Barn, etc. Worth the 25 minute drive. Free parking. THE KAMPONG 4013 BAYSIDE MARKET PLACE 305.442.7169 Hours 9AM-2PM 401 Biscayne Boulevard, downtown Miami A seven acre botanical garden, once the home of botanist 305.577.3344 Hours 10AM-10PM , who purchased the property in 1916 and Adjacent to American Airlines Arena, Bayside is on the called it The Kampong, meaning a cluster of houses in Malay. water, downtown. Enjoy 121 shops, restaurants plus Now part of the National Tropical Botanical Gardens in Hawaii, boat tours around Miami’s waterfront mansions, dinner and The Kampong is listed in the National Register of Historic cocktail cruises. Hard Rock Café, etc. Parking garage or Places. street. FAMILY FUN

(All listed attractions are a 30 min. drive or less) PARROT JUNGLE (15 min. east on I-195) BEACHES / SWIMMING 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail 7834.7834.7834 Hours 10am-6pm daily (15 min. south) Between downtown Miami and South Beach, this world famous 9610 bird sanctuary features bird shows and exhibits, an open aviary, 305.665.5475 Hours 830AM – 5PM serpentarium, and lush tropical gardens. Admission $23.95 This tranquil breeze-swept beach is a haven for families adults, $18.95 for children 3-9, and free for children under 3. who enjoy its warm, safe waters and beautiful waterside views. Picnic pavilions, coral rock restaurant, nature (15 min. east on Key Biscayne) trails, Florida botanical legacy. 4400 305.361.5705 Hours 930AM-6PM daily BEACH (20 min., center of Key Biscayne) Home of Lolita, the Killer Whale, and TV superstar Flipper, this 4000 Crandon Boulevard park for aquatic animals features sea lions and dolphins, a 305.361.5421 Hours 8AM to sundown dolphin encounter, crocodiles, white-tailed deer, indigenous fish Recently named “best beach” by Parenting and sting rays. Admission $23.95 adults, $18.95 children 3-9, Magazine, celebrated for its pristine calm waters and free for children under 3 protected by offshore sandbar. Changing rooms, showers, concessions, lifeguards, boardwalk, Family Amusement MIAMI METROZOO (30 min south) Center, surf fishing, in-line skating, rent chairs, bicycles 12400 SW 152nd Street 305.251.0400 Hours 930AM-5PM daily BILL BAGGS CAPE FL. STATE PARK (25 min., southern tip This first-rate zoo is home to lions, tigers and bears, as well as Key Biscayne) more exotic creatures like Komodo dragons, and okapi (the 1200 S. Crandon Boulevard only relative to the giraffe.) You can see a variety of feathered 305.361.5811 Hours 8AM to sundown friends in their massive aviary called the Wings of Asia. $12 1.2 mile sandy beach, one mile beyond Crandon Park, adults, $7 children 3-12, free for children under 3. lifeguards, pets allowed, rent chairs, umbrellas, bicycles, kayaks, sailboards. Best area for kids is the south end of (30 min. south) the beach. Concessions plus Lighthouse Café. Admission 14805 SW 216th Street $4 per vehicle. 305.235-1611 Hours930AM-5PM daily It’s monkeys, monkeys everywhere at this tropical rain forest that SOUTH BEACH (20 min. east, Miami Beach) also features more than 5,000 specimens of plants. $15.95 adults, $9.95 for children 3-9, free for children under 3. Ocean Drive between 5th Street and 17th Streets 305.673.7730 MIAMI MUSEUM OF SCIENCE /SPACE TRANSIT PLANETARIUM Probably one of the most famous beaches in the US. Very 3200 South Miami Ave. (5 min.) wide and clean, great for swimming, surf, lifeguards, 305.767.4200 Hours 10AM-6PM Planetarium showering, no restrooms, pets allowed, parasail rides, Observatory 8PM-10PM Friday Only rent sailboards, kayaks, chairs, umbrellas The Planetarium opened its doors in 1966, and houses a 65-ft diameter domed projection screen with 231 seats. Star projector, VENETIAN POOL (15 min. west, Coral Gables) video projection, lasers, surround sound, and 4-story-tall multi- 2701 DeSoto Boulevard media imagery. Observatory views galaxies, planets, the four 305.460.5356 Hours 10AM-430PM, closed Mondays moons of Jupiter, Saturn’s rings, nebulas and double stars. A former quarry, this historical Mediterranean-themed Discover the latest achievements of NASA’s Mars Exploration landmark made its debut in 1924 as Venetian Casio and Rover Mission. $10 adults, $8 students with ID, $6 ages 3-12, Pool. Vast and irregular, with towers and loggias, free for children under 3. surrounded by massive coral formations, caves, small sandy beach. Café. Admission $6 adults, $3 kids, no kids under 3 or under 36”tall.

(continued on reverse) ALL DAY EXCURSIONS (305) 242-7700 Flamingo (239) 695-3101 Everglades City (239) 695-2951 Pennekamp Underwater Park (305) 451-1202 (305) 230-7275 Biltmore Hotel Pool, Gardens, Golf & Tennis (305) 445-1926 Bass Museum, Miami Beach (305) 673-7530 Calder Race Track (305) 625-1311 Deering Estate (305) 233-5858 Fairchild Tropical Gardens (305) 667-1651 Homestead Speed Way (305) 230-7223 Micosoukee Gaming & Casinos (305) 222-4600

CRUISES

Casino Princess 100 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 850 Miami, FL 33131 (305) 379-5825 Located near Hard Rock Cafe at Bayside Hours: Daily 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Island Queen Cruises 555 NE 15th Street, Suite 102 Miami, fL 33131 (305) 947-6597 MARINA RULES

1. All boat owners must register with the Dockmaster upon arrival.

2. Garbage and trash must be deposited in the containers ashore. Dumping any sewage or refuse overboard is prohibited.

3. Noise shall be kept to a minimum at all times. Please use discretion when operating engines, generators, radios and television sets.

4. The owners of boats using the docks are responsible for seeing their boats are secured, and that they present no danger of damage to themselves, the docks or to other boats.

5. Hoses and dock lines will be kept neatly coiled when not in use.

6. Laundry shall not be hung anywhere at any time.

7. Boat owners are responsible for any loss or damage they cause to any property kept or stored on the Club property or docks.

8. No “For Sale” signs are permitted on any boats at the Club.

9. Fishing from the docks or feeding of any birds is prohibited.

10. Pets must be kept on a leash when off your boat, and litter clean up is the responsibility of the pet owner. Pets are not allowed in areas where food is consumed.

11. Charcoal or any type of fire is strictly forbidden.

12. Walkways on docks shall not be obstructed at any time.

13. Our Dock Master will provide you with a copy of our CRYC Hurricane Policy if your stay with us is during hurricane season. These rules must be adhered to, no exceptions.