Fort Myers Offshore Brian Connelly Memorial Run 12-30-2023
Fort Myers Offshore's annual Holiday fun run this year is dedicated to long time club member and staunch Nor-Tech Supporter Brian Connelly who passed away November 26th. We will be returning to Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda and will raft up in the same location as years past. This is the second of two designated fundraising events for our student scholarship program. We are asking each captain to pay a minimum of $100 per boat (more at your discretion). Nor-Tech is graciously sponsoring this event in honor of Brian.
Our starting point will be the south side of the Sanibel Bridge. Boats should assemble around 10:45 am and we will leave at 11:00 am sharp. We will be running offshore around the outside of Sanibel / Captiva up to Boca Grande Pass where we will enter Charlotte Harbor and continue North East to Fisherman’s Village. (If unfavorable sea conditions are forecast, we will run the ICW and a notification will be sent out to confirm this change if necessary) Anyone wanting to run the ICW the entire way is welcome to do so. (See Following Map)
We will have a Helicopter with Pete Boden on board for the run. Please follow the flags on the pace boat and do not pass the pace boat until the green flag is flown. This will give us the opportunity to get some great group shots.
From the Sanibel bridge to Punta Gorda and back should be about 110 miles for those running offshore and 100 miles by way of the ICW. Fuel is available at Punta Gorda Marina and Fisherman’s Village. 93 octane is very difficult to find so please leave with a full tank if you require high octane fuel.
We will have the entire Turtle Bay restaurant located on the docks at Fisherman's Lunch will be a Taste of Mexico buffet that you will pay your individual table server for at the restaurant. If you attended this event in 2021 with over 100 boats you know the food and venue was great. PLUS, it's the only place that can accommodate us.
