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MARINERS OF PGI Susan Hills, Vice Commodore, 941-286-3452, vicecommodore@marinersofpgi.org

Rum punch is a favorite among sailors when the sun is over the yardarm. Here is a delightful
little verse to help you remember the proportions of different ingredients in rum punch:

One of sour
Two of sweet
Three of strong
And Four of weak

Rum punch can be made in various ways, but this ditty helps you recall the basics:

One part of lime juice (sour)
Two parts of sugar syrup or sweet juice, like orange or pineapple (sweet)
Three parts of rum (strong)
Four parts of water or any lighter juice (weak)

Our snowbird members have returned, and our welcome back picnic was well attended. With 131 members enjoying
food, drink and a beautiful sunset at Ponce Park. Thanks to the great volunteers who manned the grill and the buffet
table.

Pickleball is back on our calendar, with those long time players, and those wishing to
learn the game, meeting every Thursday evening at Gilchrist Park.

Several boats headed to the sandbar near Boca Grande for a picnic. They anchored
near the sandbar, and three of the boats rafted together as the gathering spot for the
picnic. The others came by dinghy from their anchored boats to join the group.
Some even braved the cooler water temperature to swim or just cool off wading in
the shallow water.

November lunch Boca Grande picnic cruise
cruises included two
to Laishley Marina, with the participants eating at Dean’s
South of the Border and Laishley Crab House. A lunch
cruise up the Peace River to the Elks Lodge was well
attended. Going a little farther afield, Mariners enjoyed
lunch cruises to Miller’s Dockside Restaurant at Boca
Grande, and Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island.

There was an overnight cruise to Pelican Bay, which is
always a popular destination for an anchor out. Exploring
the trails on the island, shelling on the beach, and
swimming were just a few of the fun activities on this
cruise.

Lunch at Dean’s South of the Border

Our last Sunday of the month raft up on Sunset Lake
always draws a crowd to eat, drink and tell tales of our
boating adventures.

Eight of our female members met for breakfast at Bella’s
Bistro. The weather was perfect for enjoying the outdoor
seating.

If you are looking for a friendly and active boating group,
we invite you to stop by and visit with us. Our weekly
happy hour get-together is held at 5:30 p.m. every
Wednesday at the Village Fish Market in Fishermen’s
Village. You can also check us out on our website at
www.marinersofpgi.org, or contact our Membership
Director at membership@marinersofpgi.org.
Lunch at Dean’s South of the Border
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