Model Yacht Sailing Center Named to Honor Rocky Cale

In March of this year, Marco Island thanked longtime resident and volunteer, Rocky Cale and presented him with a Proclamation at a meeting of city council.

Cale, who has volunteered in the community for two decades, is well-known for his work with the community’s Youth Sailing Program. The program, which he helped to create, has served over 1,000 young men and women during the summer months.

Cale also become an integral member of the remote controlled (RC) laser model sailboat club. Also in March was the 18th Annual Marco Island Midwinter Championship for RC laser sailboats at the Mackle Park Lake, sponsored by the Marco Island Model Yacht Club.

At the June 20 meeting of city council, Cale was again honored for his continued dedication to the Marco Island community. A resolution was read announcing that the dockage, bleachers and gazebo at Mackle Park have been named “The Cale Model Yacht Sailing Center,” in Rocky Cale’s honor.

Following the naming recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, city council approved the resolution in appreciation for Cale’s decades of service to the city and its citizens.