Eglin Yacht Club (EYC) is an "all ranks" club that provides the opportunity for qualified personnel interested in boating, fishing, Scuba diving or just being on or around the water to meet in a social environment. Owning a boat is not a requirement. The main EYC facility, Building 2816, is located on Ben's Lake just up the street from the Bayview Club. The Dive Activities Building 2808 is located
south of the main building. EYC and the Dive Activities have many functions scheduled on a year-round basis. Eligibility for EYC membership includes anyone who has access to Eglin AFB can be a member. Here are some of the many club-sponsored events:
Family Night occurs at 1830 hours on the 1st Friday of each month and children are welcome. Normally, the menu includes hamburgers, hot dogs, beans and chips, but sometimes the volunteers who prepare the meal substitute pizzas, chili or some other tasty delight! Bar opens at 1730 for anyone who would like to show up early. Membership Night is held at 1830 hours on the 3rd Friday of each month. An adult event, it includes the monthly EYC meeting followed by a multi-course sit-down dinner prepared by club volunteers or catered in from one of the local restaurants. Dockage, complete with electric, water and TV cable is available at EYC for overnight stays at boating events, meetings, etc. Transient boaters affiliated with DOD who require transient dockage will need to make arrangements through the EYC Club Manager, Jerry Jacobs, 850-581-3335. To phone the club or its answer machine, dial 850-651-3122. Cruises and boating activities are scheduled for each month. They include a Commodore's Annual Champagne Cruise; canoe trips on local rivers; a progressive dinner by boat to different member's waterfront homes; and numerous fun trips and raft-ups at ports and anchorages in local waters and up and down the Gulf Coast. Dive Activities are a key part of EYC. Certified divers who are EYC members can rent Scuba equipment, including a DAN oxygen kit, at bargain prices. Certified divers can get free tank fills for their personal tanks and NITROX fills at very low rates. The club hosts dive-related meetings at 1800 hours on the fourth Thursday of each month, except Nov and Dec. The club arranges local dive excursions and periodic dive trips to worldwide locations. For more details and a list of dive partners, see the EYC web site. Visit us at http://eglinyachtclub.org and check the Commodore's Log or the Porthole or Calendar for current club news and activities.
