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Florida Yacht Club

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“ This in addition to a change for both inside and outside dining, have helped the club expand its membership and be poised for growth for years to come. ” in 2 reviews

“ I like the tennis courts and teams I play against. ” in 2 reviews

“ A beautiful, old Florida feel, with obvious updates and amazing upkeep, this location was ideal, and I loved the balcony overlooking the river , as we watched the moon rise. ” in 2 reviews

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5210 Yacht Club Rd

Jacksonville, FL 32210

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The Florida Yacht Club offers top-flight dining options, two superior marinas, a well-appointed clubhouse, prestigious tennis and sailing programs, resort-style swimming facilities and a modern Fitness Center. The Fitness Center has personal training and spa features such as a massage studio and facial treatment services. The Catering and Events Department of The Florida Yacht Club is pleased to provide you with the finest in professional service and a wonderful planning experience. The Club offers rooms on the 1st and 2nd floor for private events ranging from 5 to 500 guests. Whether you need an intimate room to hold an executive meeting, rooms with all of the charm of home to host a baby shower, an amazing view to backdrop your anniversary cocktail party, or the perfect show of elegance for your wedding reception - The Florida Yacht Club features all of this and more. …

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I'm not a member but frequent with friends. I like the tennis courts and teams I play against. I've enjoyed fun wine tastings. Recently I came for the outdoor concert night. Always a good time with friends, attentive staff, happy bar tenders, and beautiful surroundings.

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Had a wonderful dinner with family! Wait staff and manager was outstanding! Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service!

Great boating facility! We went out on Memorial day weekend with friends. Headed out to the Ft. George sandbar. Easy boat access in and out of the marina. Full service at the marina. Filled up on gas before we left. Huge facility. Plenty of space on a major boating weekend. 4 stars only for the fact that access in and out of the marina proper is a little tricky.

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Beautiful club. Great location on the St Johns River. Great sailing facility that was recently built with great dockage. And recently they really have gotten behind High School Sailing as well which I hope brings more sailing to the Club and the Jacksonville Area as a whole. The chef does a great job as well. What well prepared food and the cost for lunch was pretty darn reasonable. The Club is very well run and I hope they keep going with their sailing passion. Jacksonville is a nice place to sail and between this club and the new quality sailing program at Jacksonville University as well the area is ripe for a nice growth of the sport.

In 2015, the Club has many new projects on the books, they have removed an old house on the property and replaced it with tennis courts and solutions for Jr. Tennis programs. The fitness center and daycare plan to be expanded as well as the pool area and the amenities it offers guests during the summer months. The old tennis courts along the river are to be replaced with a green lawn which will provide options such as croquet, bocce ball, as well as a place for weddings and special events. This in addition to a change for both inside and outside dining, have helped the club expand its membership and be poised for growth for years to come. Having eaten there yesterday, the new female manager understands what people want in their dining choices. You can order off the menu, so long as the base item is on the menu, at that time. For Sunday we had a burger, with blue cheese sprinkled on top on a bed of lettuce with blue cheese dressing. We also shared the FYC Club sandwhich a traditional club sandwich. On other occasions you can eat at the bar in the private dining area as well as outside or by the pool. Many options and choices, and just in time as the weather improves.

What a gorgeous place to hold an event! As a sponsor, I was able to attend the Equality Florida Jacksonville Gala, and I was so impressed by the venue. A beautiful, old Florida feel, with obvious updates and amazing upkeep, this location was ideal, and I loved the balcony overlooking the river, as we watched the moon rise. Although I'm not a member, I definitely vouch for the beautiful location, and although we didn't get to poke around outside, the inside is absolutely stunning! Love it.

They we're great but then they took away the plate of chicken tenders that I was eating. Heated. The disrespect. Overall a cool place tho

I went to a wedding at this venue. We used the upper floors and the outside balcony for the wedding and reception. The venue is very old, but updated. The building has been around since the late 1800s, but other than the design, you cannot tell by the amenities. There is a beautiful view of the bay overlooking the city skyline. It was beautiful for the wedding. The ballroom was in an older style but still lovely. The men's bathroom on the second floor is a deathtrap. I believe you have to have a sponsor let you win to have an event there, but if you can it would be worth it.

I've raced out of FYC several times and always had fun. The staff are accommodating to out of town sailors, which is more than I can say for other certain stick up their butt yacht clubs that don't know how to host a regatta or welcome racers. Staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is available to set up your boat to race. Fairly decent ramp and easy to use hoist to put your boat in are right on the waterfront. Bar is well stocked. Dinners won't knock your sock off, but are worth of any other decent restaurant. Try the Derby Salad, it is different.

One of the oldest yacht clubs in the nation. Incredible hospitality (while seated poolside guests can have their sunglasses cleaned by a service the yacht club provides). The florida yacht club Hosted the southeast USODA regatta 2016. Very welcoming environment. The facility was all inclusive to the event (families, parents, sailors). Make your own lunch station. welcome buffet on Friday After check in for sailors and family. Italian buffet on Saturday for sailors and family as well. Vast spread of quality ingredients for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pool open for the kids. Parents Lounge area. Indoor bathrooms equipped with soap, hand lotion & mouthwash, kept very clean & stocked with quality bathroom tissue. Showers available for sailors also equipped with soap, shampoo, conditioner etc. - bring your own towels. Designated trailer parking. Special bathrooms brought into sailing/boat lunch area to accommodate 150+ boats. There were plenty of water/ice filled coolers available throughout the boat launch area. There were 162 RWB and 10 green fleet optimist. Very well organized which makes the entire experience effort free and efficient. The entire yacht club staff as well as ALL the yacht club members encountered were helpful, friendly, pleasant and welcoming. This yacht club is unmatched by any other facility that has hosted a youth regatta. All yacht clubs should strive to be so inviting when they host a youth event.

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• 2023 King's Day Regatta
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• North Points #5
• Orange Peel Regatta
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2023 KING'S DAY REGATTA NOVEMBER 18 - 19

SAILJAX REGATTA DECEMBER 9 - 10

NORTH POINTS #5 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD

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ORANGE PEEL REGATTA MARCH 15 - 16

COWFORD CUP REGATTA MAY 4 - 5

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Florida Yacht Club is a historic wedding venue located in Jacksonville, Florida. Established in 1876, this unique yacht club prides itself on its outstanding service, exquisite cuisine, and amazing architectural features. It’s situated on the banks of the St. Johns River, and offers couples breathtaking views of downtown Jacksonville. Florida Yacht Club looks forward to making your special day everything you dreamed it to be. Facilities and Capacity Couples can accommodate up to 450 guests at this waterfront venue. They offer multiple indoor spaces to choose between, based on your individual preferences and the size of your event. These spaces include:

• Astor Room and Astor Porch - located on the second floor, offers couples gorgeous views of the St. Johns River, private Harbor, and the downtown skyline. The attached rooftop Astor Porch is perfect for your cocktail hour or ceremony.
• Ballroom and Captain’s Walk - boasts 25-foot ceilings with wood beam accents, wrought iron chandeliers, and hardwood floors. It also features a built-in elevated stage for your entertainment. The Captain’s Walk offers beautiful views of the River and Harbor.
• Terrazzo Lawn - situated on the water and allows you and your guests gorgeous views of the pool, Harbor, and skyline. It can host up to 150 people, with plenty of space for a dance floor. It can also easily be tented in the event of inclement weather.

Services Offered This full-service venue offers everything you need to make your celebration a success. Their goal is to bring your unique vision to life while ensuring you have a wonderful planning experience. Tables, chairs, and linens are included in their rental fee, along with china, glassware, and flatware. Their professional staff will assist with setup and cleanup, and your guests will enjoy plenty of complimentary parking. Additional services include:

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Other Facilities Florida Yacht Club also has a few intimate rooms, perfect for your engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or anniversary party. The Living Room and River Porch are intimate spaces situated on the first floor. The Living Room features warm gold and glass decor, banquet seating, a decorative bar, vintage accent furniture, and a seasonal fireplace. It flows seamlessly into the River Porch, which features exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and large windows overlooking the Terrazzo Lawn and Harbor. The 1876 Room can accommodate up to 48 guests and is perfect for both bridal showers and rehearsal dinners. It features high-backed upholstered dining chairs and pairs nicely with the Living Room and River Porch.

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History of The Florida Yacht Club, Jacksonville Florida

The Florida Yacht Club was established by seventeen charter members in 1877. New York businessman William Backhouse Astor, Jr.,was the driving force behind the creation of a club promoting boating and water sports in Jacksonville. Astor felt that the broad and slow St. Johns River was a perfect location for boating, though he was the only person in Jacksonville to actually own a yacht at the time. The original clubhouse was constructed at the end of Market Street in downtown Jacksonville, and cost $3,500, to which Astor contributed $500. The original Florida Yacht Club building was a large two-story edifice, with the second floor being used for gatherings and dances. Astor served as the club's first "Commodore".

The original building burned down in the Great Fire of 1901. The club moved to a temporary clubhouse in the Riverside neighborhood, before relocating to a new dedicated facility on Willow Branch Creek in 1907. In 1928 the Florida Yacht Club moved to its present building in Jacksonville's Ortega neighborhood. The current clubhouse was designed in the Mediterranean Revival style and cost $90,000.

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George W. Milam

Greenleaf Crosby Bldg. 5-4837

Ernest B. Milam

Wade Bldg. 7-2183

Arthur Y Milam

Greenleaf Crosby Bldg 5-4837

Junior Members

William Brooks Young Jr.

Clark Bldg 3-0720

Judson B. Yerkes Jr.

Fl Hardware 5-0057

Jonathan Yerkes

Fl. Hardware 5-0057

Damon Greenleaf Yerkes

Atl. Natl. Bank 5-8483

Graham Bldg. 5-0317

Lucius B. Wootton

2441 Dennis St. 5-6731

Murray C. Woodbury

Jax. Concrete Prod 7-2159

Abner Gile Withee

2231 Herschel St. 7-1329

C.H. Wilson

Box 506 Ortega

Earl C. Williamson

16 E. Ashley St. 3-1071

R. Powers Williams

Barnett National Bank 5-8400

Herbert E. Williams

3679 Hedrick st. 7-6273

J.P. Williams

Henry H. Ellarbee

Barnett Bldg 5-7680

Frank W. Norris

Barnett Natl. Bank 5-4697

W.F. Graves, Jr.

Peninsular Lbr. 7-2148

R. Overton Groover

1039 Park St. 7-2238

Allen B. Groover

Groover Stewart Drug 5-8922

Morgan V. Gress

228 Hogan St. 5-3694

C.D. Green Jr. 7-4042

904 Jasmine

John Temple Graves

Jax. Journal 5-4508

Perse L. Gaskins

Graham Bldg. 5-0061

P.H. Gaskins

906 Bisbee 5-6738

Charles L Gaines

Milton A. Fuller

Greenleaf & Crosby co 5-0275

W. Robinson Frazier

Barnett Bldg. 5-0058

G.W.Frazier

1530 Lancasater Ter.

Malcolm Fortson

Lynch Bldg. 7-2087

Lester W. Foley

Brooks Scanlon Co 7-1165

Jeremiah S. Foley

Brooks Scanlon Co 7-5972

Marc L. Fleishel

Putnam Lbr. Co 7-2131

1011 Bisbee Bldg. 5-1955

Lynwood Evans

400 Professional Bldg. 5-0555

Charles C. Ely Jr.

401 Clark Bldg. 3-0720

F. Clyde Reese

Fred A. Rankin

1437 Myra St.

John Steele Porter

Porter Clothing Co 5-7557

G.A. Pierce

P.O. Box 223

Charles e. Pelot

Atl. Natl. Bank 5-0128

Joseph E. Peacock

Claude Nolan Motor Co.

Charles E. Peacock

Blum Bldg. 5-5764

Clifford A. Payne

Bisbee Bldg. 5-1046

Giles J. Patterson

701 Fla. Nat. Bank 5-1193

James Pasco

Wade Bldg. 7-3064

James B. Parramore

322 St. James Bldg. 5-2083

Henry L. Parramore

34 W. Duval St. 5-3027

Addison W. Palmer

317 W. Forsyth St.

John H. Pace

Barnett Bldg. 5-7833

Edward T. Owens

1524 Donald St. 7-3802

John R. Osborne

Barnett Bldg. 7-6426

H. Plant Osborne

Atl. Natl. Bank 5-0716

Patrick Henry Odom

Graham Bldg. 5-4402

W.J. O"brien

Parke Lane Apts, 7-1530

S.R. Norris

Wade Bldg. 7-3556

Cutis Warrington

419 Masonic Temple Bldg. 5-1241

1653 Herschell st. 7-1015

Bryan Simpson

3009 Oak St. 7-1698

Morgan Sellers Jr.

James H. Randolph Jr.

1644 McDuff Av 7-7822

J. Marshall

1935 Boulevard 5-5922

John G. McGriffin

526 Lancaster Terr. 7-1225

H.A. McEachern

3331 Oak St. 7-7249

Rhydon C. Latham

Edgar Charles Jones

Atl. Natl. Bank 5-7400

James D. Holmes

Baker & Holmes 5-7816

Charles L. Gaines Jr.

302 Lutz Bldg 5-3371

Herbert Elarbee

Court House 5-0728

Frank H. Elmore Jr.

Bisbee Bldg. 5-4810

Hildebrandt Bldg

Stockton Broome Jr.

3528 Pine St. 5-4196

Gordon Boyd Jr.

1003 May St.

John S. Bond

1240 Oak 7-1040

Frank M. Hadlow

32 W. Forsyth 5-7867

J. Alvin Register

Graham Bldg. 5-8279

William A. Hallowes Jr.

Law Exchange Bldg. 5-2647

Henry A. Renfroe

511 Graham Bldg. 5-1097

Thomas B. Hamby

325 W. Forsyth 5-0374

H. C. Rempsen

1109 Barnett Bldg.

George W. Hanscomb

Venetia 7-5382

George W. Hardee

Gonzales & Sanchez 5-0732

Howard E. Harkisheimer

905 W. Bay St.

J.B. Harris

Barnett Bldg.. 5-4653

Mal Haughton, Jr.

Liggett Bldg 5-02120

Walter Hawkins Jr.

Chapman Jordan 5-8016

W.A. Hawkins

Graham Bldg.

Caldwelll Haynes

Fla. Natl. Bank Bldg. 5-0021

Edward Haynes

317 Forsyth 5-8334

J.C. Reynolds

About the FCYC

The Florida Council of Yacht Clubs is an organization made up of 36 yacht clubs located around the state from the panhandle to the Keys.

More Clubs, More Choices… Welcome to Council Life!

We invite you to experience for yourself the convenience, variety and fun that make FCYC membership so special.

On behalf of all of the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs, we look forward to the pleasure of serving you.

*Some member clubs have placed a limitation on reciprocal usage by nearby clubs. Enforcement of these limitations (when adopted by a club) is the responsibility of the individual club, not the Council.

FCYC Representation

Member clubs in the Council represent a population of approximately 37,300 club members who have aided in bringing many legislative matters favorable to the boating public to a successful conclusion. To assist the Council in monitoring boating-related legislation, the Council retains a legislative representative in Tallahassee.

Established in 1960, the FCYC is a respected force recognized as a potent organization of dedicated yachtsmen.

The Council is an active member of water oriented organizations such as the National Boating Federation. Close liaison is maintained with the U.S. Coast Guard in St. Petersburg, Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami, and the Corp of Engineers district office in Jacksonville.

Our Member Clubs sponsor cruises on members’ boats to destinations along the East and Gulf Coasts of Florida and the Bahamas. The Council has also sponsored professionally organized, large ship cruises to unique locations in Europe, South America, through the Panama Canal, and many other destinations.

2024 FCYC Officers

Commodore Ray Williams

Lauderdale Yacht Club

Vice Commodore Chris Jones

Davis Island Yacht Club

Rear Commodore Kitch Keitchen

Venice Yacht Club

Secretary Bobby Smith

Bradenton Yacht Club

Treasurer Chuck Goes

St Petersburg Yacht Club

Immediate Past Commodore Joey Sowell

Eau Gallie Yacht Club

2024 FCYC Standing Committees

Government affairs.

Kitch Keitchen, Venice YC

Fleet Captain- West

Peter Lackman, Tampa Y&CC

Fleet Captain- East

Joe Elam, Smyrna YC

Communication & Website

Carl Schultz, St. Charles YC

Coast Guard Liaison East

Stephen Kiss, Harbor Ridge YC

Coast Guard Liaison West

Ken Gummels, St. Andrews Bay YC

Land Yacht Fleet Captain

Bobby Smith, Bradenton YC

Club Profiles

News letter.

Tom Reynolds, Ft Walton YC

Membership West

Membership east.

Anita Clark, Lake Beresford YC

Parliamentarian

Tom Septembre, Coral Reef YC

Wayne Stewart, Halifax River YC

Historian & Publications

Chip Hardy, Tampa Y&CC

Past Commodores

• Honorary Life Commodore: *Thomas Downs, St. Petersburg Yacht Club
• 1960 & 61: *G. William Spicklemire, Pass-A-Grille Yacht Club
• 1962: *Herman Eberts, Bradenton & Eau Gallie Yacht Clubs
• 1963: *Bruff W. Olin, The Field Club
• 1964: *D. L. Alexander Vance, Bird Key Yacht Club
• 1965: *Charles E. Taft, The Field Club
• 1966: *Col. Peter F. Wormwood, Tampa Yacht and Country Club
• 1967: *Vernon L. Mason, The Field Club
• 1968: *E. L. Jones, St. Petersburg Yacht Club
• 1969: *Marion Hendry, Tampa Yacht and Country Club
• 1970: *Robert R. Spaulding, Venice Yacht Club
• 1971: *Alfred R. Cooper, St. Petersburg Yacht Club
• 1972: *Hugo R. Greisen, Bradenton Yacht Club
• 1793: *Richard M. Starns, Tampa Yacht and Country Club
• 1974: *Bruce W. Watters, Jr., St. Petersburg Yacht Club
• 1975: *Irving D. Snyder, Bird Key Yacht Club
• 1976: *Fred C. White, Coral Ridge Yacht Club
• 1977: *Hugh L. Brown, St. Petersburg Yacht Club
• 1978: *Dr. Paul Minthorn, St. Petersburg Yacht Club
• 1979: Donald F. Sink (Virginia), Tampa Yacht and Country Club
• 1980: *James D. Russell, Naples Sailing and Yacht Club
• 1981: *Eugene B. Bibbins, Venice Yacht Club
• 1982: *Spencer S. Scheideman, Clearwater Yacht Club
• 1983: *Gen. John w. Richardson, Bird Key Yacht Club
• 1984: *Harry G. Hilliard, Isles Yacht Club
• 1985: *E. W. (Ted) Scantlebury, Halifax River Yacht Club
• 1986: *Dr. Ralph Stephan, Tampa Yacht and Country Club
• 1987: *Lewis M. Crowe, St. Petersburg Yacht Club
• 1988: *C. Franklin Lott, Jr., Royal Palm Yacht Club
• 1989: *John J. Davis, Coral Reef Yacht Club
• 1990: Harold G. Riley, Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club
• 1991: *Robert L. Hartford, The Field Club
• 1992: *Frank W. (Skip) Alllcorn, III, The Florida Yacht Club
• 1993: *Norman E. Jacobson, Sarasota Yacht Club
• 1994: *John Chalbeck, Marathon Yacht Club
• 1995: *Roland M. Larsen, Royal Palm Yacht Club
• 1996: *Larry Bottiger, Eau Gallie Yacht Club
• 1997: *Jules E. Scheffer, Clearwater Yacht Club
• 1998: *Richard A. (Dick) Groat, Pass-A-Grille Yacht Club
• 1999: *Tor Kolflat, Naples Sailing and Yacht Club
• 2000: *Glenn R. Yeakey, Naples Yacht Club
• 2001: *Charles T. Eldredge, Tampa Yacht and Country Club
• 2002: *John G. (Jack) Schantini (Sandee), Smyrna Yacht Club
• 2003: *J. Robert Benson, M.D., The Florida Yacht Club
• 2004: Ron Broadway (Debi), Treasure Island Tennis & Yacht Club
• 2005: George E.W. (Chip) Hardy, IV (Betty), Tampa Yacht and Country Club
• 2006: Bruce Hess (Carol), Eau Gallie Yacht Club
• 2007: *Marvin W. Stucky, Sarasota Yacht Club
• 2008: *Arthur J. Ferguson, The Field Club
• 2009: Donald Bogue (Ginny), St. Petersburg Yacht Club
• 2010: Donald W. Stanley, Jr. (Cheryl), Tampa Yacht and Country Club
• 2011: *Dentis McDaniel, Eau Gallie Yacht Club
• 2012: Harry Perlet (Leslie), Sarasota Yacht Club
• 2013: Raymond Starsman (Marsha), Isles Yacht Club
• 2014: Gary Riss (Marsha), Marco Island Yacht Club
• 2015: *Tom Smith, Isles Yacht Club
• 2016: *Jack Burwell, Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club
• 2017: Audrey Rice (Bob Young), Venice Yacht Club
• 2018: George O.Malley (Linda), Moorings Yacht and Country Club
• 2019: Jon Williams (Edy), Eau Gallie Yacht Club
• 2020: Bob Peterson (Cate), Isles YC
• 2021: Bert Ralston (Sandy) , Florida Yacht Club
• 2022: John Timmel (Marguerite), Tampa Yacht and Country Club
• 2023: Joey Sowell (Pamela), Eau Gallie Yacht Club

*  indicates deceased

History of the FCYC

In August, 1960, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club invited representatives from the leading West Coast Yacht Clubs to a meeting to discuss forming a representative body to encourage the sport of yachting and general club activities, to promote safety afloat, to encourage reciprocity between qualified yacht clubs, and to promote beneficial legislation.

Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Secretary of State on July 26, 1961.

Charter Clubs in 1961

The thirteen charter clubs were:

• Bird Key Yacht Club, Sarasota
• Bradenton Yacht Club, Bradenton
• Clearwater Yacht Club, Clearwater
• Davis Island Yacht Club, Tampa
• The Field Club, Sarasota
• Naples Yacht Club, Naples
• Pass-A-Grille Yacht Club, St. Petersburg Beach
• Royal Palm Yacht Club, Fort Myers
• St. Petersburg Yacht Club, St. Petersburg
• Sarasota Yacht Club, Sarasota
• Tampa Yacht & Country Club, Tampa
• Tarpon Springs Yacht Club, Tarpon Springs
• Venice Yacht Club, Venice

Clubs joining after 1961

The following clubs were admitted later, listed in order of the dates they became members:

• August 1968 Coral Ridge Yacht Club, Ft. Lauderdale
• July 1971 Naples Sailing & Yacht Club, Naples
• September 1973 Halifax River Yacht Club, Daytona Beach
• March 1975 Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, Port Charlotte
• July 1976 Carlouel Yacht Club, Clearwater
• November 1976 Isles Yacht Club, Punta Gorda
• July 1977 Smyrna Yacht Club, New Smyrna Beach
• September 1978 Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton
• September 1979 Lauderdale Yacht Club, Ft. Lauderdale
• March 1981 Coral Reef Yacht Club, Miami
• March 1981 Lake Beresford Yacht Club, DeLand
• January 1982 Eau Gallie Yacht Club, Indian Harbor Beach
• September 1983 Marathon Yacht Club, Marathon
• January 1984 The Florida Yacht Club, Jacksonville
• July 1984 Vero Beach Yacht Club, Vero Beach
• January 1985 Key Biscayne Yacht Club, Key Biscayne
• July 1986 St. Augustine Yacht Club, St. Augustine
• November 1987 Treasure Island Tennis & Yacht Club, Treasure Island
• September 1988 Pensacola Yacht Club, Pensacola
• September 1994 Captiva Island Yacht Club, Captiva Island
• March 1994 Isla Del Sol Yacht Club, St. Petersburg
• September 1996 Fort Walton Yacht Club, Fort Walton Beach
• November 1998 St. Charles Yacht Club, Ft. Myers
• January 2001 The Moorings Yacht & Country Club, Vero Beach
• September 2003 Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Palm City
• January 2004 St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club, Panama City
• March 2005 Marco Island Yacht Club, Marco Island
• November 2012 Pelican Isle Yacht Club, Naples
• March 2022 Oyster Bay Yacht Club, Fernandina Beach

Prior Member Clubs

The following clubs admitted as members of the Council, are no longer member clubs:

• 1998 Isla Del Sol Yacht Club, St. Petersburg
• 2003 St. Augustine Yacht Club, St. Augustine
• November 2008 Pass-A-Grille Yacht Club, St. Petersburg Beach
• (merged with St. Petersburg YC)
• 2009 Treasure Island Tennis & Yacht Club, Treasure Island
• 2014 Royal Palm Yacht Club, Ft. Myers
• 2024 Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton

Welcome to Your Home Away from Home

Through the years Florida Yacht Club has evolved to meet the changing needs of its Members while maintaining the tradition and spirit of social enjoyment which has exemplified the Club since 1876. Rich in elegance and exceptional in service, FYC is the premier Members' club for every stage of life. Florida Yacht Club provides its Members and their guests an uncompromising level of service. From Member-focused amenities and world-class cuisine, to social camaraderie and unique events catering to families, women, junior Members, outdoorsmen and the business professional, FYC strives to meet and exceed the ever-changing expectations and needs of its membership.

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