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Yacht Club Leadership Seminar Presenters

Carol Edell, General Manager at The Florida Yacht Club. 

Ms. Edell will be speaking about Club Management Perspectives

Presenter's Bio

P/C Bob Peterson, Isles Yacht Club, will be presenting

the session on Commodore/General Manager Relationships. 

P/C John Slattery, Member at Large will be conducting several sessions:

Communications; Dollars & Sense; Meetings & Presentations; and Safety.

P/C Wayne Stewart, Halifax River Yacht Club will be providing presentations on

Recruiting, Retention, & Marketing; Leadership; and Strategic Plannin 

Mitchell Stump, CPA, Harbor Ridge Yacht & Country Club

will present a session on Club Taxes.

V/C Mel Folbrecht Jr , Pelican Yacht Club will conduct a session

on  Club Financials.

P/C David Willbur, CPCU, Pelican Yacht Club , will be presenting

the session on Club Insurance. 

Ms. Carol Edell is a certified Club Manager, certified Chief Executive, and a member of the Honor Society.  She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Food and Beverage.

She was employed by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company working in locations world-wide for twelve years.  She was also employed at The Country Club of Columbus in Columbus, Georgia for fourteen years.  She currently is the General Manager of The Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville, Florida since 2014.

  Among Ms. Edell’s many accomplishments are the following achievements:

· Awarded the Malcolm Baldridge Award of Quality in 1992 with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company

· Significantly raised levels of culture and service at The Country Club of Columbus She was selected by the Ritz Carlton to manage and transform the culture at that particular club.

· Successfully led the Florida Yacht Club through major renovations following extensive damage from Hurricane Irma, and turned a dramatic downturn of economic conditions during COVID-19 into one of the Club’s most successful financial periods

· Approval by membership for a multimillion-dollar project in November 2021, for a comprehensive renovation throughout the Club. As a result, Club Benchmark featured the FYC as a lead, cover story article in the Club Industry Magazine, Club Business

Ms. Edell will share her wealth of knowledge and expertise in the hospitality field in her seminar session.

[email protected]

(706) 392-6202

P/C Bob Peterson is a Past Commodore with the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs (FCYC)  He has served on  the FCYC Executive Committee for 11 years including positions as Education Chair, Membership Chair, Fleet Captain-West Coast, Treasurer, Secretary, Rear Commodore, Vice Commodore, Commodore and Immediate Past Commodore.  He is Past Commodore at Isles Yacht Club.  While a member of the club, he  has also served in the positions of  Fleet Captain, Rear Commodore and Vice Commodore.

P/C Peterson is the founder and CEO of TLP, Inc. Since 1985, he has served as a consultant in organizational development and management training to a wide variety of businesses and organizations, both domestically and internationally, specializing in process improvement, strategic planning, Board of Director Development, and management level training.  Organizations that P/C Peterson has worked with to initiate process improvements have resulted in over $100 million dollars in either cost reductions or revenue enhancements.

P/C Peterson and his wife are both avid golfers and boaters and enjoyed travelling. email: [email protected] (Cell) 941-626-9134   back to the top

P/C John Slattery is retired as a divisional Vice President after 32 years with several Fortune 500 companies. His career included positions in finance including cash management, foreign currency trading, short and long term borrowing, investing and pension fund management.  Another part of his career included Director of Human Resources in which he  held top responsibility for compensation and benefits, executive compensation, executive recruiting. labor relations, safety and training. The third area of his career was manufacturing where he had total responsibility for divisions coast to coast. In addition to responsibility for the performance of those divisions, he was involved in customer and supplier relations, national accounts and liaison with industry associations.

After retirement, he took up long distance cruising and became involved with yacht clubs and boating associations. He has been a member of four yacht clubs and has held the positions of both membership and finance chair, board member, Fleet Captain, Rear Commodore, Vice Commodore, Commodore and Past Commodore. He designed and implemented a website for one club and computerized the production of their monthly newsletter.  As a member of the Marine Trawler Owners Association, he served as a board member, was in charge of public relations and edited and published the four-color quarterly magazine for five years.  

As a charter member of the Florida Commodores Association, he served as Secretary, Fleet Captain, Rear Commodore , Vice Commodore, Commodore, and Past Commodore in addition to publishing the quarterly Florida Commodores Journal and serving as webmaster for five years.  He is a co-founder of the Learning Resources Committee and has served as a presenter since it’s inception.

He has served as president of both a Rotary and a Kiwanis club. He served as a volunteer in fire/rescue and President of the local fire company. He is a licensed pilot, certified rescue diver, and certified for off-shore sailing.

Following the 25,000+ miles of cruising his wife and he enjoyed, they switched to RV’ing and logged over 50,000 miles covering all 48 lower states and seven Canadian providences, attending a game in all 30 major league ballparks and visiting every presidential library and home. back to the top

P/C Wayne Stewart is a native Texan, born in San Antonio and raised in the small northeast Texas town of Hooks where he graduated from high school and attended Texarkana College. Wayne worked in the oil industry for a short time before being called into the United States Army.

In the United States Army, he earned his aviator wings and commission and began his career in aviation. Almost from the beginning of his career, he began either instructing ground school or flight training.

After leaving the military, he went into civil aviation and worked as a civilian instructor pilot for the U. S. Army. After two years, he began his career with the airlines and shortly after being hired, he was offered a job as an instructor pilot because of his experience in training. Eventually, he was offered the job of Manager of Training for a major airline. In his 58-year career in aviation, he was involved in either ground instruction, simulator training or flight training before his retirement.

He has accumulated some thirty thousand (30,000) hours of flying working in the capacity of Flight Engineer, First Officer, Captain, Flight Instructor, Check Captain, Manager of Training and Director of Operations. He has also served on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the airline.

As well as being a retired Airline Captain, he holds a United States Coast Guard license and is a licensed Captain qualified to operate steam or motor vessels up to one hundred (100) tons.

He has been a member of a yacht club for 46 continuous years, he presently is a member of the Halifax River Yacht Club where he has served as a Board Member, Secretary, Rear Commodore, Vice Commodore and Commodore. He was awarded the FCA Four Star Commodore Award for his accomplishments during that time. Also, he is a Past Commodore of the Florida Commodores Association. Presently, he is serving as Chairman of Education and Best Practices for the Florida Council of Yacht clubs.

He and his wife, Eloise live in Orlando, Florida and are avid boaters.  back to the top

Mitchell Stump, a certified public accountant, is the founder and President of: Mitchell L. Stump, CPA, PA; Club Book Series, Inc.; and Club Tax Network, Inc.

As the author of Club Tax Book and Club Sales & Use Tax Book – Florida , he is recognized as a leader on Private Club Tax Issues.

Among his many accomplishments are the following:

· 1999 CMAA’s New Product of the Year award for writing and distributing over 600 subscriptions of Club Tax Book

· 2009 Founded Club Tax Network, Inc. , a national network of CPA Firms and

· Attorneys serving the Private Club Industry

· 2016 Top Ten Experts most recommended in the Industry – Golf Inc.

He is passionate about writing and speaking on Private Club tax law.  For pleasure, he enjoys the game of golf and has written Club “It’s All About Golf” Book 2.0 . to challenge the golf operations of a Club.

e-mail: [email protected] 561-776-0452 back to the top Mel Folbrecht Jr. worked 17 years in the restaurant industry.  After several management positions, Mel accepted a position of Vice President of S&S Food Management.  While at S&S, Mel helped oversee the design and development of restaurant cost controls, operational procedures, training, and motivational and managerial bonus programs of 17 restaurants.  Mel, through S&S, also provided consultation service for other restaurant operators. 

From 1985 to the latter part of 2020, Mel was President and co-owner of three businesses which specialized in fire protection.  After selling his fire protection interests, he became a member of

Pelican Yacht Club.  Mel became a board member of Pelican Yacht Club serving as Treasurer and is currently Vice Commodore.  During his tenure as Treasurer, he redesigned the food inventory and product cost document, generated standard operating procedures for the above functions, and trained administrative staff.  He advised the executive chef of daily food  cost changes.   Additionally, he performed food cost and plate cost analysis, initiated small plate entree items, and redesigned P&L statements to improve accuracy.

Mel participated in development of the building and grounds improvement program and subsequently, made 12 power point presentations to promote the program.  The board  ultimately raised $1.5 million needed to accommodate the building and grounds program.

Mel is a past president and current member of the Fire Equipment Dealers Association and NFPA member.  He is a past board member of the Associated General Contractors and the Florida Restaurant Association. 

Mel attended Indian River State College, Florida State University, Barry University and Florida State Fire College.  Mel continues to hold a Florida state fire protection license initially obtained in 1986. Additional studies include the completion and certification from "Profit Mastery," a finance program.

Mel has been married to Lucy Folbrecht for 56 years, has one son, two grandchildren, and one great grandson.  Mel also served honorably in the U.S. Air Force 1967-1972, stationed at  Shu Lin Kou AFB in Taipei, Taiwan.

back to the top David Willbur, CPCU Florida Smart Insurance LLC

Property, Liability, Life, Health insurance agent. Agency owner.

BS, Florida Atlantic University. MBA in Insurance Georgia State University. Charted Property and Casualty Underwriter. President David G. Willbur Insurance Agency 1976-2003, President Harbor Insurance Agency, 2005-2011, Managing Member, Florida Smart Insurance LLC, 2012 – present.

· Owner and active officer of three insurance agencies, 1976 – present.

· Member of St. Lucie County Chamber of

· Commerce, treasurer for 6 years, winner of Business of Year Professional

     Services 2015.

• Member and officer of non-profit boards of directors including Humane Society, St. Lucie County Independent Insurance Agents, Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Pelican Yacht Club, Mustard Seed Ministries, St. Andrews Church.

Using educational and life experiences to assist persons and businesses with insurance solutions and risk management opportunities. [email protected]

(772) 877-3021

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Top yacht clubs - florida.

Tucked along Florida's 1,350 miles of coastline are private seaside clubs where mariners like to dock their boats and hang their hats. Many sport a friendly neighborhood feel; others rival first-class resorts by giving members a taste of the good life on the high seas. Deluxe amenities seem unlimited with annual regattas for racing fans, fishing charters for anglers and social events, where all the stars come out shining.To get a glimpse of how the big dogs in the yacht world roll, we welcome you to check out Marinalife's roster of ritzy yacht clubs serving the Sunshine State.

FLORIDA YACHT CLUB

Jacksonville, fl.

Established in 1876 to foster yachting and social enjoyment along the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, this club grew into a favorite getaway for 19th century business tycoons and their entourage. Today it's known as one of the most prestigious private clubs and the sailing capital of northeast Florida. Amenities include two marinas with 150 slips, 10 tennis courts, a lovely clubhouse with banquet rooms, a swimming pool, a fitness center with personal trainers and a spa. The Youth Sailing Program, several annual regattas and plenty of social events keep members engaged and happy year-round.

HARBOUR RIDGE YACHT CLUB

Palm city, fl.

The soaring eagle emblem on Harbour Ridge's logo is a pleasant statement that this yacht club cares about protecting the natural environment around its facility on the St. Lucie River north of West Palm Beach. Its two championship golf courses are Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries, but conservation does not distract from luxurious amenities. Members can choose between upscale or casual dining in the 45,000 square-foot clubhouse while soaking up stunning lakeside views. Also set in this idyllic rural setting: tennis courts, a swimming pool, a fitness center and spa, a library, a puppy park and banquet halls for special events.

PALM BEACH YACHT CLUB

West palm beach, fl.

Founded in 1890, this boaters' sanctuary is considered a jewel of the Atlantic seaboard that attracts racers and society's A-list from around the world. With five-star cuisine and gracious décor, the dining room is an epicurean delight. The club is renowned for events such as trips to the Kentucky Derby, Napa Valley and Havana, as well as art tours, river cruises, Miami Dolphin football games and tennis tournaments.

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

Boca raton, fl.

Alcoa industrialist Arthur Vining Davis founded the Royal Palm in 1959 on 450 acres of land that was once Boca Raton's polo grounds. The property's centerpiece is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, which hosts several tournaments on its scenic greens. The marina's floating dock yachting facility can accommodate vessels up to 130 feet. Three restaurants offer options ranging from relaxed snacks to elegant gourmet cuisine. Six tennis courts, a swimming pool, a spa and a fitness center top off the amenity list.

CORAL RIDGE YACHT CLUB

Fort lauderdale, fl.

Conveniently located near three major airports, Coral Ridge has been an upscale haven for affluent and celebrity guests, including The Beatles in 1964. Founded in 1947, the gorgeous clubhouse overlooks stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Sunrise Bay and historic Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Amenities include family and social activities, a fitness center, golf, a swimming pool, tennis, sports camps and sailing programs for children. It's within easy walking distance from white-sand beaches, restaurants, nightlife, and movie theaters.

CORAL REEF YACHT CLUB

Some of the country's best yacht racing competitions take place at Coral Reef 2008 Star Worlds, Bacardi Miami Race Week, Rolex Miami Olympic Classes Regatta and more. And some of its members bring home Olympic gold medals in boating events. When you visit this bustling club, it's the 100-slip marina that catches your eye and the 6,000 square foot clubhouse that makes you want to linger in the lounge and hear about the history and camaraderie in the waters of Biscayne Bay. Social activities for adults and kids build a strong sense of community.

OCEAN REEF CLUB

Key largo, fl.

You can arrive by land, sea or air to this 2,500-acre private paradise tucked away in the northern tip of Florida's Keys. Known for championship golfing and world-class fishing, the facility includes 12 tennis courts, basketball, a spa and a fitness center. A dozen restaurants and lounges present a range of options from gourmet to casual dining and poolside cocktails. In addition to the nine-hole mini-golf course, Buccaneer Island's saltwater lagoon is family-fun central with water sports such as sailboats, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Snorkeling and scuba excursions depart daily.

USEPPA ISLAND CLUB

Bokeelia, fl.

Private security and sophisticated solitude are the buzzwords for this private club located on a 100-acre island on Pine Island Sound. Since the 1800s, industrialists, socialites and fishing fans have been pampered at this luxurious West Florida retreat. The U.S. government took over the island during the Bay of Pigs invasion, but the club reopened in 1976 and was restored to its original grandeur. Today's guests enjoy amenities such as fine dining, tennis, a swimming pool, croquet and bocce. Social events and regattas in peak season are legendary.

PELICAN ISLE YACHT CLUB

After a recent $4.8 million renovation, Pelican Isle is looking pretty swanky. The new 20,000 square-foot club-house is complete with a new kitchen, banquet rooms, fitness center, stellar waterfront views, two bocce courts and firepits. Only five minutes from the Gulf of Mexico at Wiggins Pass on the Cocohatchee River, the nearby beach is rated as top-notch with a coral reef for scuba divers. Amenities include upscale dining, a swimming pool, tennis, pickleball, water aerobics, a ship store and yachting excursions.

ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB

St. petersburg, fl.

Established in 1909 and fully renovated in the 1990s, this prestigious club is dedicated to preserving traditions in sailing and yachting. The list of members' championship racing awards and Olympic medals is extensive. As one of America's oldest yacht clubs, the facility overlooking Tampa Bay presents two elegant dining rooms, cocktail lounge, poolside tiki hut and many spacious banquet rooms. Special events include the historic Habana Race (first sailed in 1930), Vintage Motor Classic and several fishing tournaments.

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Tahiti, St. Thomas and the French Riviera — I’ve yachted in all of these exotic locales, albeit from the comfort of my couch. And, millions of Americans are in the same boat.

In 2013, “Below Deck,” introduced the masses to the most glamorous mode of traveling: yachting. Since then, it’s become a Bravo mainstay with Season 9 of “Below Deck Mediterranean’’ premiering in June.

But how real is the reality show? I spent five nights on a yacht in Croatia to find out.

A tip on tipping

My suitcase wasn’t bursting with Benjamins. An agency at your final destination provides cash for the crew’s tip money. While you’re expected to tip $30,000 for a two-night cruise on “Below Deck,” in real life you only have to tip 10% to 15% of your charter fee. That’s about $10,000 for a two-night cruise on a 180-foot charter yacht like Mustique (from $250,000 a week), which stars in the new season.

According to Zvonimir Androi, president of the yacht charter company Via Croatia, more often than not, the tip comes from what’s left over after provisioning.

So, shun the Dom Pérignon and skip the beluga caviar, and you’ll have money to spare.

What’s up, dock?

In real life, “Below Deck’s” favorite commercial-break cliff-hanger isn’t nearly as dramatic. Docking in our yacht, Via Croatia’s five-cabin, 100-foot Adriatic Escape (from $52,800 a week), was breezy.

I asked the crew if they hated setting up the slide — a tortuous, Herculean task if you believe what you see on TV.

“It’s not that bad,” a twentysomething Croatian deckhand, as cute as his on-screen counterparts, told me. “That said, we’re definitely not sad if you don’t ask for it.”

Play it cool

Despite being served meat on more than one occasion, my vegetarian co-guests on board weren’t divas when it came to cuisine — a major source of chef-related stress on the show.

Tantrums aren’t the norm Barbie Pascual, the “Below Deck” stewardess famous for putting up with former “RHONY” star Jill Zarin’s demands for the perfect Diet Coke in the “Real Housewives of Grenada” episode, tells me. “Guests know they are being filmed so their reactions are more extreme than they’d be if the cameras weren’t around,” she says.

Pascual’s biggest tip for first-time yachters? Don’t go skinny dipping, like they do on the show, after dark.

“People forget about currents, sharks, etc.,” she says. “Jumping in the water should always be with the captain’s consent!”

Our humorless Croatian yacht captain was a far cry from “Below Deck Mediterranean’s” affable Captain Sandy Yawn. I think we only saw him twice over the course of four days, and he definitely didn’t join us for dinner.

That was fine by us because the stews and deckhands were always handy with anything we needed — including at chat.

Asking for it

“No” is a word you’ll never hear on a yacht, unless there is a safety issue, Pascual says.

While we didn’t ask our crew to do a striptease or decorate for ‘70s night (two recurring requests on the show), out-there demands aren’t out of the question, as long as you’re willing to pay for it.

For example, Via Croatia is currently retrofitting one of its multimillion-dollar superyachts for an upcoming charter booked by a multigenerational Jewish family from Florida.

“In addition to paying the charter fee, the client is literally buying everything new: pots, pans, silverware, etc.” said Androi. “They’re even spending $30,000 on a new tender for the elderly mother-in-law.”

Now, I’m no reality show producer, but a picky primary trying to keep his wife, her elderly mom and their kosher kids happy at sea has the makings of an Emmy Award-winning episode.

Yachting on a budget

Charters are cheapest at the beginning and end of a destination’s season. Via Croatia’s yuppiest yacht, the 160-foot, 12-cabin Agape Rose , fetches $200,000 a week in July and August. But it’s just $164,000 a week in April and October. Divide that by 24 of your closest friends and family and it’s just $6,800 a person.

If that’s still too much, consider booking a yacht club suite on one of MSC Cruises ’ Mediterranean voyages.

Sure, you’ll be on a cruise liner, but for $1,659 a person you’ll be treated to seven nights of private butler service with a private pool and restaurant that the pleb passengers don’t even know exists.

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Royal Caribbean reveals details about second Icon Class ship, Star of the Seas

The world’s biggest cruise ship is about to get a sibling.

Royal Caribbean International revealed new details about its second Icon Class vessel, Star of the Seas, on Tuesday. The ship will set sail from Florida’s Port Canaveral near Orlando in August 2025.

“Us really bringing the world's best family vacation to one of the world's best family markets felt like a natural synergy,” Jay Schneider, chief product innovation officer and senior vice president for the line's parent company Royal Caribbean Group , told USA TODAY.

The ship’s onboard offerings will build on what has resonated with guests on Icon of the Seas since it debuted in January – with some twists.

“One thing about this class is the class is coming out very fast, and it doesn't give you a whole lot of time to adjust,” said Schneider. “And so we wanted to learn as much as we could about what is successful on Icon as we kind of look ahead to Star.”

Where will Star of the Seas sail?

The 5,610-guest ship will operate seven-night Caribbean cruises, including destinations like Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, Cozumel in Mexico and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Every cruise will also stop at the Royal Caribbean’s Bahamas private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay .

What can passengers expect?

The ship, a sister vessel to Icon, will include many of its familiar spaces, from the Category 6 water park to the enclosed glass-and-steel AquaDome and the adults-only Hideaway pool and lounge area. There will also be more than 40 dining and beverage options.

For comparison, Star – like Icon – will have 20 decks and measure 1,196 feet long, while Royal Caribbean's newest Oasis Class ship, Utopia of the Seas , has 18 decks and measures 1,188 feet.

But Star will feature new takes on some features that launched on Icon. Empire Supper Club, an intimate space serving multi-course meals with live entertainment, will be reimagined as the 1930s Chicago-inspired Lincoln Park Supper Club. The “eatertainment” venue was always envisioned as an evolving concept, Schneider said.

“So, Icon is New York, Star will be Chicago, and once we get to Icon three, which we haven't released the name of yet, (it) will be Hollywood,” he said. “And so we're following the sun as we create this class.”

The line will make similar adjustments to some family-focused programming, such as its Adventure Ocean kids club . Even as the line has offered increasingly advanced gaming technology, children have also requested more analog options like foosball and ping pong. Icon’s Surfside neighborhood, originally designed with kids six and younger in mind, has proven popular with children as old as 10 and will cater to a wider range of ages on Star.

Royal Caribbean is also concept-testing new cuisine types for AquaDome Market, the line’s food hall that serves Mediterranean fare, crepes and more on Icon.

Schneider noted that like Icon’s Chief Dog Officer Rover, a golden retriever who makes appearances to “surprise and delight” guests, Star will have its own resident canine named Sailor (likely of the same breed). “So Rover is excited to have a sibling, who hopefully they'll be able to meet on Perfect Day at CocoCay.”

The line will roll out new technology onboard, too. A waterproof bracelet that allows parents to track where their kids are via the cruise line’s app will be available, following a pilot on Icon this summer. Schneider said the cruise line has also been working on facial-recognition stateroom doors “for a while,” and expects them to be piloted onboard Star.

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How much does Star of the Seas cost?

Prices vary by sailing date, room category and other factors, but 2025 cruises currently start at between $1,654 and $1,705 per person based on double occupancy. Fares include many meals on board, drinks like regular coffee and lemonade and more.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

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Phone: 813-251-1158

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Address: 1315 Severn Avenue Tampa, FL 33606

Website: http://www.diyc.org

The Davis Island Yacht Club is a private, member-owned yacht club situated at the south end of Davis Islands in Tampa, Florida. The Club grounds form a natural harbor and breakwater for our docks and a mooring area designated on charts as a seaplane basin.

The Club sponsors a heavy schedule of sailing races, an active cruising fleet and a strong youth sailing organization. It maintains continuing relationships with state and regional sailing organizations, is a founding member of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs, and is a Golden Anchor participant in the United States Sailing Association. It provides limited support for members representing the Club in regional, national and international sailing races. Members participate heavily in local and regional events sponsor

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