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The Newport Harbor Fleet of the International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians (IYFR), better known as Rotary Mariners, is one of three California Fleets. Rotary Mariners is the oldest and largest Rotary Fellowship with 88 fleets in 21 countries, and over 2600 members.
Open to all present and past Rotarians, we welcome all with an interest in Boating and the sea.
Current Activities:
Fellowship Harbor Cruises Fellowship at local Yacht Clubs
Military & Classic Vessel Tours Annual Catalina Cruise
Boating Related Rotary Projects Nautical Speakers
Discounts on Boating Needs Worldwide Yachting Network
Membership
All Rotarians can join IYFR. (boat is not required)
Fellowship and Service
Boating with fellow Rotarians and friends is a wonderful way to share ideas, improve your seamanship, provide support for Rotary service activities, make lasting friendships, and practice the ideals of Rotary.
History of Newport Harbor Fleet, IYFR
The Fleet was chartered on April 5, 1979 with the late Marty Lockney(Santa Ana North) serving as the chartering Fleet Commodore. In 1985-87, Marty served as International Commodore of IYFR .
Today there are 35 members of the Fleet, representing 20 Rotary Clubs in two of the Rotary Districts in Southern California.
Rotary Mariners combine an acceptance of the principles of Rotary with a love of boats and the sea, rivers, and inland waters, and use the shared interests of boating and seamanship as an opportunity to encourage and foster the objectives of Rotary.
Rotary Mariners’ objectives are:
a) To advance international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideals of service.
b) To promote Rotary fellowship through cruising, yachting, racing, sailing, kayaking, and other activities involving boats and boating.
c) To promote high standards of seamanship and abide by recognized yachting customs and etiquette on the water.
d) To support Rotary service projects and opportunities on and off the water. |