Meet the
Corinthians
There’s a chance you’ve heard of the Corinthians but weren’t quite sure who they were. Is it a club? Are they associated with the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club? Were they featured in the movie “Caddy Shack?” Are sailor outfits involved?
I spoke with Leslie Baron, who recently completed her term as the club’s commodore. She enlightened me on all things Corinthian.
55 years ago, the club did indeed germinate as a social offshoot of the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club. A small group of Yacht Club members recognized the need for a stronger sense of community and camaraderie. They envisioned group travel and smaller, more intimate get-togethers than club-wide events. Hence, the Corinthians were born.
Eventually, the Corinthians split off from the Yacht Club. In fact, many current members don’t even own a boat. However, Leslie added that when the club gets together for a day on the water, the boat owners invite the non-boaters along.
Nowadays, according to Leslie, most Corinthians are newly retired business owners and professionals looking for a way to meet new people and have some fun in the process. The commodore plans an annual trip, and they’ve often taken cruises. Last year, due to Covid concerns about cruise ships, about twenty members traveled together to Memphis. They also host many dinners and happy hours at local restaurants from Pompano to Boca Raton. Additionally, the group also gets together at members’ homes. Last year, they celebrated Valentine’s Day, St. Patricks Day and Cinco De Mayo in members’ homes.
The club currently boasts 55 members, and Baron is quick to add that the membership is skewing a bit younger these days.
If you are interested in becoming a Corinthian, the annual membership dues are $150 for an individual and $250 per couple. There is an application and screening process. For more information, contact Leslie Baron at lbaron120@aol.com.
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