With pennants flying in the breeze and horns sounding salutes, 15 boats participated in the Pelican Isle Yacht Club Fleet Review on Saturday, March 5. The boats lined up and slowly paraded past the reviewing stand situated on the Cocohatchee River. Club Commodore Carl Redfield and Vice-Commodore Audrey Moreland saluted each passing vessel, with the on-board captains and mates returning the courtesy.
In addition to 11 boats representing the Club, boats from the Collier County Fire Department, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Sea Tow and Flotilla 96 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary participa
Adding a special touch, the Fire Department boat activated its water cannon while passing in review.
Angel, with Phill Smith at the helm, represented Flotilla 96. Neil Arnal, Bernie Appelman and George Stancil were on board as crew.
