Last weekend Hamilton Harbor hosted the 34th Annual Southwest Florida Regatta organized by the Gulf Coast Sailing Club. Members got a bird’s eye view from our docks of almost 30 sailboats headed to the open waters of the Gulf to compete for the 2010 Porsche of Naples Cup. Clear blue skies and favorable winds made for some heated competition. Click here for the race results.
April 1 marks the return of harvest season for bonefish and tarpon from state waters and the opening of Gulf grouper season for recreational anglers.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission temporarily closed bonefish and tarpon season in January as a precautionary measure after prolonged cold weather resulted in massive statewide fish kills. Read more here.
Improvements are coming across the harbor to Bayview Park. During the next year, the seawall will be rebuilt, the boat ramp will be expanded and the fixed dock will be replaced with a floating dock. A second phase of improvements will include additional parking spaces to reduce parking along Danford Street.
Olympic Sailor Graham Biehl set sail from Hamilton Harbor on Friday afternoon to lead CEOs from around the country in a corporate team building adventure. Here are a few photos from the day.
After a successful raffle at our 2nd Annual Boat Show, the Boys and Girls Club of Collier County sailed away with more than $3500. A special thank you to the guests who supported the raffle…and congratulations to the winners, one of which became the newest social member at Hamilton Harbor.
The BGCCC offers programs and services that promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. It’s a postive place for kids and a perfect parntership for HHYC. This isn’t the first time kids from the BGCCC have been to Hamilton Harbor. Over the summer, they took over our docks on a mission to hook the biggest fish. Read more here.
Our 2nd Annual In-Water Luxury Boat Show hit the harbor yesterday and was a smashing success! More than 700 invited guests perused a fantastic display of the newest and finest vessels, from yachts to backwater fishing boats, showcased in and around the waters of Hamilton Harbor. They also enjoyed a Taste of the Harbor with samples straight from our menu. Kids were invited to create nautical crafts with Rookery Bay while adults indulged in a Sunset Wine Tasting. One lucky guest left as a new Hamilton Harbor social member…part of our raffle to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Collier County, which raised more than $3500! Check out the show photo gallery here. Thanks to all of our boat brokers, boating and fishing vendors and community partners. We’re already looking forward to next year!
The new Naples Botanical Garden, a world-class tropical garden that combines cultivated tropical gardens 
with beautifully restored natural habitats, celebrates it’s grand opening today! The 160-acre site is located just around the corner from Hamilton Harbor and connects people and plants through display, education, conservation and science.
Naples Botanical Garden shares our commitment to protecting and celebrating Southwest Florida’s magnificent natural environment. We are proud to be a major supporter of the Garden’s horticultural and conservation programs, including the Collier Enterprises South Wetlands Preserve, and we encourage you to visit. Go to www.naplesgarden.org for more information!
