Yacht Club Renovation Gets Underway

The demolition phase of Marco Island Yacht Club’s (MIYC) renovation project kicked off in January with a ceremonial sledgehammer wallop in the lobby. MIYC Board of Directors Chairman Dave Everitt, Building and Grounds Committee Chair Geoff Walker and General Manager Carrie Brooks each took a whack with a sledgehammer at the back lobby wall, which will be eliminated as part of the full gut rehab of MIYC's 26-year-old clubhouse. 

“That felt good!” Everitt laughed after his turn to wallop the wall. “It’s taken a while getting to this point, but we are thrilled to be officially underway in the transformation of our clubhouse!”

The project will enhance the club’s facilities, creating an updated space for dining, socializing and fostering camaraderie among members and guests.

“Besides updating our look, this renovation will completely modernize the kitchens, add an upstairs bar, establish an inviting, new Members Lounge, provide improved office facilities for our staff, increase dining capacity and improve space efficiency and traffic flow overall” Everitt said.

During the renovation period, member activities are continuing full throttle, with events on boats and dockside, events at outside locations, and events using a tent and food truck set up in the MIYC parking lot.

“The clubhouse may be closed, but we are definitely open for business,” said Brooks, “We still have the same great food as well as a great view of the harbor from our tent, and we’re encouraging members to come and enjoy dining here for lunch or dinner.”

The transformed clubhouse is targeted to reopen next fall. The architect is MHK Architecture of Naples and the general contractor is D Garret Construction also of Naples. In addition, the Club has hired Freestyle Interiors to advise on interior design.