Newsletter · October 2025
Vote in November: Proposed Enrollment in Tropic Air Rescue
We have an important announcement regarding an upcoming vote. Please read the letter below carefully as this affects every member.
Dear Members,
We are pleased to inform you of a unique opportunity for Chub Cay Club to enroll in Tropic Air Rescue, a premier helicopter evacuation membership program covering the Bahamas.
In the event of a serious medical emergency, this membership would allow immediate dispatch of a twin-engine Sikorsky S76 advanced life support medical helicopter from Fort Lauderdale to anywhere in the Bahamas. Each flight is staffed with two pilots, a flight nurse, and a medic, and is equipped to transport the patient directly to a rooftop trauma center in South Florida.
Key details
- Affords benefits to all Chub Cay members and their guests and crew at any location in the Bahamas.
- If you the member are not present then only immediate family are covered.
- Patient must have valid U.S. entry credentials and active health insurance coverage.
- Tropic Air Rescue will seek reimbursement from the patient's insurance provider for the cost of the rescue.
- Chub Cay Club leadership fully endorses enrollment in this program.
Membership cost
If approved by a majority vote in November 2025, all members (currently 140 members) will be assessed an annual fee of $3,000, payable in installments of $250/month.
This corporate membership ensures fast, reliable medical evacuation — a critical service in emergency situations where minutes can make a difference.
If you have any questions, please contact
- David Renaud (GM – Chub Cay Club) – (239) 289-2344
- Tropic Air Rescue: Tony Marinello – (609) 638-5723
- Tropic Air Rescue: Ed Gorecki – (631) 553-6155
- Tropic Air Rescue: General Line – (954) 859-1324
We encourage all members to consider the value of this life-saving service as we prepare for a vote in November.
Sincerely, David Renaud, Chub Cay Club
The vote
Please be aware that we require every member to vote yes or no for this enrollment. If more than 50% vote yes then we will proceed with the corporate membership and every member will be enrolled.