Club News and Activities

Platinum Point Yacht Club – Not Just Your Ordinary Yacht Club

When we say, “Come get to know us,” we really mean it! PPYC is far more than boating and a place for social gatherings. While our members share a love of the water and a lively party or two, we stand out as a place where learning, sharing, and trying something new is encouraged. It’s […]

Marina Beat

Safe Harbor Burnt Store Annual Boaters Meeting The Annual Boaters’ Meeting will be held on: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Tiki Hut. • Our engineer, Hans Wilson of Hans Wilson and Associates, will be presenting an informational meeting about water quality. Hans will be available to field any questions you have […]

Bocce Group

Interested in playing bocce? Join the Bocce Group every Tuesday at the NE side of the Burnt Store Marina Parking lot from 3 – 5 p.m. Never played? Come and learn with area residents. For information, contact Barbie Newmin At [email protected].

Fitness, Friends & Fun…Welcome to 2026 – The Greatest Year Ever!

The Fitness Club wishes each of you a happy, healthy, and successful new year. Our club IS the place where fitness, friends, and fun connect—especially when our seasonal and snowbird friends are sharing time with us. I love walking over to the club and seeing all the smiling faces. While we look back on 2025, […]

Sailing Alone: A History of Single-Handed Sailing

One day last winter, I was chatting with a friend, Jamie Jones, about sailing, writing and a myriad of other topics when he suggested that I add to my nautical book review series with an article about single-handed around-the-world sailing adventure books. We spent a fun half hour regaling each other with our individual favorites, […]

Bicycle News

CALLING ALL BICYCLISTS Burnt Store Bikers meet at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday at the Burnt Store Marina Country Club parking lot. We ride in the Lakes, and usually ride between 5 and 10 miles, and often stop for coffee at the Trading Post afterwards. Please do not feel you need to be a fast […]

Burnt Store State of Iowa Potluck

If born in Iowa, lived in Iowa, married someone from Iowa, went to school in Iowa, You are invited to the ANNUAL Burnt Store State of Iowa Potluck Grand Isle Social Room (between buildings III and IV) 3329 Sunset Key Circle Tuesday, January 27, 2026 5 p.m. Bring a potluck dish to share: Appetizer, entree, […]