Coral Bay is holding a party, and you’re all invited to attend!
The Coral Bay Yacht Club is holding its annual flotilla fundraiser on Saturday, April 12th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hansen Bay, which is located on St. John’s East End. The event will feature a chili cook-off in addition to a cash bar, live music by Lauren and Friends, and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds will benefit youth competitive sailing scholarships.
Coral Bay has been holding flotillas for decades. According to the Coral Bay Community Council, these “parties with a purpose” echo traditional East End beach parties that date as far back as 1909. One such party is depicted in the postcard image below.
The flotilla is a free event, and you can arrive by boat or by car. If you would like to drive out to Hansen Bay, simply take Route 10 to the East End. The parking area at Hansen Bay is roughly 12 minutes past Skinny Leg’s. Parking is free for the event. Hansen Bay has a beautiful, white sandy beach and great snorkeling nearby. If you would like to arrive by boat, you can hop on a charter for $40 per person. Text Jaime at 340-227-3260 to reserve your spot.
Here is where Hansen Bay is located:
The Coral Bay Yacht Club was founded in 1976 with the mission of supporting the Coral Bay boating community while being a community-minded organization. It assists visiting boaters in understanding how best to safely enjoy Coral Bay boating while supporting its camaraderie local of boaters in the pursuit of fun, safe, ethical, environmentally-responsible boating. It is also committed to community-minded projects like fundraising for Coral Bay youth education projects and Coral Bay shoreline and water cleanups.
You can learn more about the Coral Bay Yacht Club at www.cbycstj.org.