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.
LIYC 2023 holiday events
2023 went out with a bang, of rain. We had planned on participating in the Winterfest parade only to have it cancelled. we then decided to instead particpate in the Pompano holiday boat parade which had some 75 boats, while it was not the best organized event, we had a great time on boart the commodores viking, “The Good Life”.
We also hosted our annual LIYC holiday boat parade in Lauderdale isles. we had a great turnout and weather cooperated this time but the gremlins did pay a visit disabling the propeller on the lead boat Gatsby who had to be towed and ended the parade early. still. a great time for all as usual and we look forward to next year…
LIYC Octoberfest 2023
2023 Change of Watch Gala
We were finally able to host a change of watch gala after the Covid delays. The gathering was held at the J.C. hall on Peters road on Saturday April 1st. A great time was had by all and we introduced the new board for the year. Great to see all our members and friends and we look forward to another wonderful season.
Passing of former Commodore and property owner Jerry Maguire
Members, please join us in remembering Jerry Maguire. The memorial service is this Wednesday 3pm. more details can be found at: https://www.serenityfla.com/obituaries/aidan-maguire
February Social event, Raft-off at Lake Sylvia.
Thank you to all members who attended, it was a great time for all. Special welcome to new members despite their battery problems (welcome to boating).. remember, members have your back..
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
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.