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THU–SUN • JULY 16–19 • 2026

2026 Welaka Cruise

Grab your anchors and fenders and join us in Welaka for some cool 75° spring water. Members are encouraged to find their own place to stay.

Four Days on the Water

The Float Plan

  1. Thu • Jul 16
    Down the River Depart FYC • ~10 AM
    The Day’s Plan

    Thursday’s Run

    FYC to Welaka

    Along the Way

    • Depart FYC around 10 AM and head down the river.
    • Lunch and a weather check at Corky Bells.
    • Afternoon thunderstorms? Their bar is the perfect place to wait it out.
    • Pool time once we arrive in Welaka.
  2. Fri • Jul 17
    Silver Glen & Grill-Out Silver Glen Springs
    The Day’s Plan

    Friday’s Plan

    Beat the Weekend Crowds

    On the Agenda

    • Head to Silver Glen early to get ahead of the weekend crowds.
    • Grill-out at Riverbend to follow.
    • More pool time to close out the day.
  3. Sat • Jul 18
    Captain’s Choice Destination TBD
    The Day’s Plan

    Saturday’s Adventure

    A Flexible Float Plan

    The Lay of the Land

    • Destination is still TBD. We’d normally run to Salt Run — but parts of the anchoring area have been roped off and the creek entrance has gotten very shallow.
    • Possible afternoon run over to Renegades for some of Welaka’s own “baby beers.”
    • Saturday night dinner at the world-famous Shrimps R Us.
  4. Sun • Jul 19
    Home to the Club Lunch Along the Way
    The Day’s Plan

    The Trip Home

    Back to FYC

    One Last Stop

    • Head back to the club.
    • We may do lunch at Corky Bells or the Outback Crab Shack along the way.
    • Hope to see you in the springs!

Book Your Own Bunk

Plan Your Stay

  1. LodgeRiverbendFriday Grill-Out Host
  2. LodgeSportsman LodgeView on Map
  3. LodgeWelaka Lodgewelakalodge.com
  4. RentalsShort-Term RentalsCheck Your Favorite Booking Site

Members book their own stay. Riverbend, Sportsman Lodge, Welaka Lodge, and the short-term rental sites are all good places to start.

At a Glance

Cast Off & Home

Departure

Thursday, ~10 AM

We shove off from FYC and run down the river, with a lunch and weather stop at Corky Bells.

Return

Sunday

Cruise back to the club, with a possible lunch at Corky Bells or the Outback Crab Shack along the way.

Plans are weather-dependent and may shift day to day — watch the sky and keep an ear on the fleet.

See You on the Water

75°

Welaka’s Springs Await

July 16–19, 2026 • Florida Yacht Club