TREASURE COAST BOATING
BOATING ORGANIZATIONS
In addition to free transporta–
tion, boaters love the geography of
the protected harbor at the marina;
the amenities of the clubhouse, including
a laundry room and showers;
and a really efficient dinghy
mooring field.
Cruisers consider their boats
homes, even if just for a portion
of the year. Many never have a
permanent home anywhere but on
their boat.
But the CLODs have swapped
that life for a more traditional place
on land, though they make certain
to never lose the connection with
other cruisers.
Bill and Lillie Taylor sailed
here in 2004 and bought a house
on land. In April this year they
sold their big house and bought a
condo to store their things so they
can get back to sailing, “The boating
bug never leaves your soul,”
said Lillie Taylor.
That is why there is a constant
ebb and flow to the CLODs. Some
make Vero their final home, but
many cannot resist going back out.
There are no membership dues
or hard rules to be sure who is a
>>
59
PHOTO PROVIDED
The M’Lady Kathleen under way to the Bahamas captained by Roland and Kathleen O’Brien.
/www.chapmanmarine.com
/www.whiticar.com
