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

I’ll see you on the River,
Ryland Weber
Waterfront Director

Wednesday Night J-24 Racing

If you’ve been at the Club on a Wednesday night and looked out at the river over the past several months, you probably saw the J-24 Fleet 55 in action. Since mid-April, an average of eight boats have been participating in the annual Wednesday Summer Series hosted by the Club. With twelve boats in Fleet 55, this has become one of the most competitive J-24 Summer Racing Series in the country. Many of the boats are participating in regional, national or world events and The Florida Yacht Club continues to be put on the world map for J-24 events. The Club has hosted the National Championships in 2007 and the Southeast Regional Championships for the last two years. Earlier this year, it was our great honor to be awarded the 2012 J-24 North American Championship which is a step above nationals! With all of these successes, one can see that the traditional Wednesday Night Beer Can Races have progressed into a highly competitive and fun Wednesday Sailing Series. On the first and third Wednesdays of the month, races count for “Boat of the Year” points while the other nights count for participation points.

We are always looking to expand the fleet and teach new sailors “the ropes.” Please let Ryland or myself know if you are interested in participating or spectating. We will be out on the water every Wednesday until mid-September. If anyone is interested, we can set up a Thursday night clinic to familiarize participants with the boats. Also, if you would be interested in helping us with Race Committee work, please contact Ryland at the Club
Downing Nightingale III
Fleet 55 Captain

Coast Guard Safe Boating Course
July 29th, August 5th & 12th, 6:30pm
Fleet Center, $20
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Safe Boating course will be offered to FYC members over three successive Thursday evenings, beginning July 29th, in the Fleet Center. The course will cover numerous topics including knots, line handling, rules of the road and aids to navigation as well as enjoying water sports. The class is open to couples and younger boaters as well. The curriculum will cover safe boating skills for the novice as well as the seasoned boater. At the conclusion of the final class, there will be a brief test with a certificate issued to those who pass, which may qualify them for an insurance discount. Sessions will last from 6:30 - 9:15 pm. The cost of $20, which will be charged to the member’s club account, covers the entire program and the textbook. Families may share a book at no additional cost. Space is limited, so contact the front office (904) 387-1653 to register.

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 fl ags 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.