Fleet & Sailing

A Rich Tradition of Aquatic Activity & Enjoyment on the Water

FYC offers it's Members the opportunity for power boating, sailing, kayaking, and many other aquatic activities. It also hosts numerous social cruises and major sailing regattas, including the 2016 USODA Southeastern Opti Championship. In addition to its year-round competition schedule, FYC’s Youth Sailing Program offers opportunities for sailors of all skill levels, making sailing an energetic and ubiquitous presence on the Club’s waterfront. Positioned 23 miles from the Intracoastal Waterway, FYC provides fishing and cruising enthusiasts direct access to the Atlantic Ocean.

FYC boasts two marinas with wet slips, secured dry storage, mechanical lifts, and indoor storage for small sailboats. A private boat ramp and complimentary trailer parking is available to accommodate all your boating needs.

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ADULT SAILING

Florida Yacht Club is committed to expanding the current generation and fostering the next generation of sailors. Wednesday Night Racing with J24 Fleet 55 and Friday Night Twilight races offer seasonal opportunities to get out on the water and our Youth Sailing Team competes year-round in regattas both national and international. Summer sailing and waterfront programs offer your child an exciting and enriching way to get out on the water!

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YOUTH SAILING

Florida Yacht Club has year-round sailing opportunities for all levels ages 6 to 18. Our Fall session typically begins right after Labor Day and goes through Daylight savings time in the Fall. Spring Sailing generally begins at daylight savings time in the Spring and continues through the Cowford Cup Regatta hosted annually by FYC in May. Please see below for program details and feel free to contact our Waterfront Director, Dustin Domer with any questions.

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REGATTAS

Florida Yacht Club is proud to be the sailing capital of Northeast Florida, a position which is evidenced by the multitude of regattas featured at the Club each year. FYC serves as host to youth regattas such as the Equinox and Cowford Cup, along with national adult races including the King’s Day and Orange Peel Regattas. We are often selected to host major championships such as the Thistle Nationals as well.

SOCIAL CRUISING

Many of the club’s boating enthusiasts gather for outings like the Mahi Madness Offshore Fishing Tournament, the trek up to Fernandina for the Shrimp Festival, the Frostbite Cruise to Black Creek in February and many more! Indeed, excitement abounds at Florida Yacht Club for boaters of all stripes!