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 Miami pioneer William Brickell defeated fifteen other skippers in the area’s first Washington’s Birthday regatta. More than 100 years have passed, and South Florida 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 Coconut Grove 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 Dinner Key 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.