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 again wins award at Winterfest parade 2025
Commodore Nereydo and Vince were present at the Winterfest boat parade award gala on February 25th. the LIYC was presented with an award for “best in lights” in the Non-profit 40-59ft category. We were also mentioned in great detail in the USVN coverage of the parade mentioning our club and our tag line about supporting the boating lifestyle in Lauderdale isles and beyond.
Special thanks go to Veronica who le us invade her home and dock to decorate “the good life” obviously we need to thank Rey for the use of his boat and we would not have been able to do it at all without the help of all who participated, from Heather who supplied lights and ligistics to the kids that did a great job dancing and singing during the parade.
Next year the theme is “Party in the USA” a patriotic theme. The date is set for December 12. lets make this another great year…
LIYC at the Winterfest 2025 boat parade
A great time had by all at the Winterfest boat parade this year on board “The good life” renamed “The Rocking good life” for the parade to match the Rock of ages theme. for the second year in a row we were on board Commodore Rey’s 43 Viking decorated by the board under Vince’s leadership. music and sound system by Vince Valldeperas. See video on Youtube by searching for Winterfest 2025, vessel number 78
LIYC hosts USCG vessel inspection event 9/7/25
LIYC hosted the USCG vessel inspector at the Lauderdale Isles Landing boat ramp for free vessel safety inspections. This is a great way to ensure your vessel is ready for the water and avoids those embarrassing moments with friends and family when things do not work or when you get stopped for random inspections.
LIYC wins award at Winterfest parade
The parade was lots of fun for all, unfortunately space on board is limited but we will try to invite all who can help out for the next parade. Please volunteer as we need help with decorations, management, food and drinks and of course to show your stuff!
Turns out we won an award at the parade, officially the LIYC on board “The good life” won an award for Best in Entertainment, Non-profit 40-59ft. We would all like to thank Commodore Ray for volunteering his boat for the parade as well to all who helped dercorate, maintain and clean up after the parade, i can tell you it was not easy with the stormy weather and such. looking forward to next year.
Past Commodore Vince.
2024 Winterfest and LIYC holiday parade.
LIYC present at the Winterfest parade 2025. see some pictures below.
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..
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.