Company hosts event for Eagles Autism Foundation
Views from the Shore
By Brian Cahill
My role on the Board of the Somers Point Business Association focuses on marketing our events and members. About a month ago, I received an email that a new member – The Carefree Boat Club – had joined the SPBA, so I called one of their owners, Sean McNulty. He invited me to an event they were hosting with the Eagles Autism Foundation on July 28 at the Deauville Inn in Strathmere to learn more about them.
When I got there, I met one of their members, Nick Giuffree of Stone Harbor. He told me the Carefree Boat Club is sort of like the “Air B&B of Boating.” Members can access many different types of boats and then use them based on need. “I get to enjoy all the benefits of boating without the headaches and expense of things like slip fees, insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, towing, and winterization.
“I love the convenience. I can just take a boat out, and return it when I’m done, hand back the keys and walk away,” added Giuffree. “Membership is also a great asset for me in my real estate business. I get to take clients out on the water and give them views of their property that they would never get from land. My clients get five-star service every time.”
Nick and I were soon joined by Sean, who had been extremely busy organizing the fundraiser. Sean and his team brought 12 boats to the Deauville, and organized tours for 120 members and their guests, all in an effort to raise money to help those in the local community. As proud as he is about his boat club business, he seemed equally passionate about his club’s work with the Eagles Autism Foundation.
“Helping those with sensory issues is very important for our partners and employees, and it hits home for a lot of members as well,” explained Sean. “I’m proud of the work we’ve done for our event today and our partnership with the Eagles Autism Foundation.
“This is only the beginning. We have another event scheduled at The Wharf in Wildwood on August 11. We also hope to bring a sensory-friendly boating excursion with the Eagles Autism Foundation to our area,” he added.
I thanked Sean for his time, and as soon as we shook hands, dozens of people approached him, each showing their appreciation for what the Carefree Boat Club is doing, and he expressed his gratitude for their support. I was certainly glad to have been a part of it.
To learn more about the Carefree Boat Club, visit https://southjersey.carefreeboats.com/ or call 609.388.9009.
Brian Cahill is the Director of Marketing for Shore Medical Center and Shore Physicians Group. He is also on the Board of the Somers Point Business Association and is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business at Stockton University.
