If you love spending time on your boat but you're tired of hauling to the Club every time you want to use the ramp, I have a solution for you!

New Dock Rates Wet Storage for “A Dock” 50% off the standard rate of $7.50/ft (which is $3.75/ft) with a six month contract. Standard rate after 6 months will apply. Promotion ends when 50% of A Dock is full. Dry Storage 50% off the standard rate of $100 per month (that’s only $50!) for a NEW 6 month contract. The promotion ends when dry storage is full.

Please be advised that the wet storage promotion will only lasts until 50% of the occupancy has been achieved, and the dry storage promotion will run until full! All standard rates will take effect after six months.

Also, summer sail camps are in full swing and the sailors are having more fun than they ever thought possible! For more information on dock rates or to schedule a camp for your child, please call the front office or email me at rweber@thefloridayachtclub.org

Congratulations to skipper Greg Griffin and crew Jordan Gourash and Ryanne Gallagher for their win at the 2010 Thistle Great Lakes Championship! The event was held in La Salle, Michigan at the North Cape Yacht Club on July 10th and 11th. Three races were sailed and the 60 boat fleet boasted excellent competition including a past America’s Cup Winner and several other National Champions of the Thistle Class. To further cement his win and position as a top national competitor, Greg placed second at the 2010 Thistle Nationals, also held at North Cape Yacht Club, on July 24th through the 30th. Accompanying him was FYC Crew member Dave DeCamp and Jordan Gourash. The Florida Yacht Club’s Fleet Committee and I would like to extend our sincerest congratulations to Greg Griffin and crew Dave DeCamp, Jordan Gourash, and Ryanne Gallagher for their inspiring performance and representation of The Florida Yacht Club.

North Cape Yacht Club on July 10th and 11th. Three races were sailed and the 60 boat fleet boasted excellent competition including a past America’s Cup Winner and several other National Champions of the Thistle Class. To further cement his win and position as a top national competitor, Greg placed second at the 2010 Thistle Nationals, also held at North Cape Yacht Club, on July 24th through the 30th. Accompanying him was FYC Crew member Dave DeCamp and Jordan Gourash. The Florida Yacht Club’s Fleet Committee and I would like to extend our sincerest congratulations to Greg Griffin and crew Dave DeCamp, Jordan Gourash, and Ryanne Gallagher for their inspiring performance and representation of The Florida Yacht Club.
In September, the FYC Junior Fall Sailing kicks off! Please keep your eyes peeled on the FYC’s website Fleet Page for dates and times. If you or someone you know plans to sail this fall, please email me at rweber@thefloridayachtclub.org. Sailing classes will be held on both Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Along with being able to attend these classes, Junior sailors will have the opportunity to participate in a Saturday Sailing Series running the length of the September and October months. Parents and sailors interested in attending a regatta this fall should contact me soon in regards to what dates they are available.

Hope you have an enjoyable September!
Ryland Weber
Waterfront Director

FYC’s Upcoming Cruises...
Labor Day is the perfect time to bring the boat out to the Club and enjoy the new docks and festivities! Also, there will be a group of FYC members traveling up to Fort George for the weekend and others just for the day. Please Join In!
As we move into the fall, we look forward to the Blue Angels Air Show being held over the river and NAS Jax on October 23rd and 24th. This Club event is a great opportunity to come out to the Club, drop anchor and join other members on the river near the base to watch the Air Show. More details will follow in regards to boxed lunches! This will be a lot of fun and very cool to watch!
Here comes Thanksgiving again! Enjoy the day with your family at the Club or at your home but either way, the Club has a great buffet so bring them over! Then cruise with us to the Fernandina City docks either Thursday after the buffet or on Friday morning. Last year was our first year at the Fernandina Harbor Marina and it was a HUGE hit so book your room or boat slip early. Please call the Dockmaster at (904) 491-2090 to make your slip reservations. They are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE and THEY BOOK QUICKLY so make your reservations early! Also if you’re traveling by car and looking for a hotel, there is a Hampton Inn located across the street from the Marina and there are tons of Bed and Breakfast Inns to choose from. There are a lot of activities in Fernandina during this weekend. On Saturday night, the boaters lounge at the City Docks is booked for our Potluck Dinner at 7:00 pm. Sunday morning will start with the “boaters on the floaters” breakfast (so please bring something to share) and departure will follow. We look forward to seeing you there!

Private Signal Flags
Now that we have identified all our flags, we want to show them off. If you are interested in creating your own signal flag, we will be happy to get you started. Applications need to be submitted to the Private Signal Committee and approved by the Board of Governors before flags are made. Call the Front Office for details (904) 387-1653.

House Rules for Boat Storage

1. All Club members utilizing Club ramps, storage, docks, or hoists must have vessel registered with the Harbormaster and display a Club decal on the vessel and trailer if applicable.
2. Any boat on Club premises without the proper decal may be removed and the cost of such removal charged to the appropriate member's account.
3. Parking is limited to 72 hours.

If in the judgment of the House Committee boat owners are abusing their privileges of using the Club's boating facilities, they may be charged accordingly and such use may be terminated. Please abide by these rules.

Attention Boaters!!!

The U.S. Marine and Wildlife Division (Federal Government) has placed manatee markers along the shoreline of the St. Johns River. These markers have been placed 300 feet from land, and require "Slow" or "No Wake" speed within the designated area. Please be aware of these markers and use good judgment when approaching. These markers officially end at the Ortega River Bridge. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 387-9683 ext. 414.