The captain and first mate had driven the young family to the Fort Lauderdale Airport around 11:00 on Tuesday, February 21 for their trip back home in NB. It was hard to say bye to the young family, Jean Guy and Roselind already missed them and they felt lost without Alexia and Yanik around. It was going to be very quiet for a while. They had spend such a wonderful time with Luc's family and now they were just the two of them, it was time to be by themselves again. Since Jean Guy and Roselind came onboard Oasis December 31, 2011, the couple found sailing Oasis down south challenging at times and a bit of a chore. Oasis was now docked at the Loggerhead Club & Marina, actually right in the heart of Hollywood, Florida. This marina is located in a protected harbour with easy access to the ICW and situated in the residential community of Harbor Island, with luxury private club amenities. Here, when staying at this marina, you become a club member and have access to the health club with the fitness centre, weight room, swimming pool, spa, sauna, tennis court and more. This marina has easy access and proximities to restaurants, shopping, golf and also to the beach. The captain and First Mate were so impressed with this place that they both decided that they might stay here for the rest of the winter months! They want to relax and enjoy the the nice weather the Floridians are having this winter. They already had Luc, Denise, Alexia and Yanik for a visit and more family members are coming in March and also in April. It sure makes it easy for visitors, with the marina being just 10 miles from the Ft. Lauderdale Airport. The couple want to see the sunshine state and visit relatives who lives here for the winter months. They also want to go to the beach, relax by the pool, stroll along the boardwalks, eat in restaurants and do some shopping, after all they are on vacation and this area seems like a wonderful place to be!
On Tuesday, February 21, before heading to the airport.
The two little kids were always in good spirits especially in the morning.
Alexia with her Mickey balloon. Maman had to take the air out so she could bring it home for her birthday party on the weekend.
Yanik still playing with Maman's sunglasses.
Pepere strolling around the marina with the grandkids.
Alexia and Yanik on the Loggerhead Turtle.
The young family before they left to the airport.
LOGGERHEAD CLUB & MARINA
Getting There!
From the 3 Island Blvd, you enter Harbor Islands.
Water fountain on the right side of the road.
Security gate. Those that are not part of the marina or the resort are denied entrance. To receive visitors, the guard have to be advise ahead with the name of the person and the time of their arrival.
Past the gate on the right side, the entrance to the Clubhouse where all the amenities are located.
Past this circle, you keep right on Harbor Island Drive to go to the marina.
Rows of palm trees dividing the road.
Nice landscape detail along the Marine Drive.
Beautiful landscape at the entrance of the 3 Island Blvd.
Another view of the road leading to the marina.
One of many estates on the way to the marina.
Same as above.
There is lush tropical landscaping all around this residential community.
The roundabout leading to the marina's parking.
Marina Office.
At the Marina!
Marina's Logo.
Loggerhead is a sea turtle. When fully grown they measure about 35 inches and can weight up to 300 pounds.
Marina's Office, Harbor Master and Ship Store.
Outdoor terrace at the Marina's Office Building, where is also located the laundry room, showers and restrooms facilities.
View of the office building from Oasis's dock.
Oasis at her berth.
Exploring the marina and the club's amenities!
On the right side of the swimming pool.
This is the view from the pool looking towards the ocean.
There was a visitor by the pool, an iguana about 24 inches long.
Another view of the pool with beautiful lush tropical landscaping.
Same as above in a different angle.
On the way to the hot tub, the nice view in the back.
The hot tub, the water was at 105 degrees F.
The entrance to the pool.
The pool is surrounded by buildings, this one being the clubhouse.
The sidewalk to the fitness centre. Nice architectural detail.
Indoor kid's playroom located at the fitness centre.
The yoga/stretching room in the fitness centre.
The weight room combine with.....
the cardio room with state of the art equipment.
Close up of the clubhouse.
The entrance to the clubhouse.
Inside the clubhouse, it's a huge spacious room for socials events.
The basketball court.
and the tennis court.
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