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🌊 Panhandle — Pensacola to Panama City Pensacola Bay, Choctawhatchee Bay, Destin, St. Andrew Bay

The Panhandle has a different character from the rest of Florida — Gulf-front beaches, large protected bays (Pensacola Bay, Choctawhatchee Bay, St. Andrew Bay), and a strong Navy presence (NAS Pensacola). Sailing season is spring through fall; winters are cooler than the rest of the state. Hurricane exposure is significant — this stretch of coast has taken direct hits from major storms (Ivan 2004, Michael 2018).

Marinas

• Palafox Pier & Yacht Harbor (Pensacola) — Downtown Pensacola marina on Pensacola Bay, walking distance to historic downtown. Transient and permanent slips, fuel, pump-out. Good base for Gulf access via Pensacola Pass.
• Bahia Mar Marina — Pensacola Beach — Marina on Santa Rosa Sound near Pensacola Beach. Protected ICW-side moorage with Gulf beach access nearby.
• Harborwalk Marina (Destin) — Full-service marina in Destin Harbor with direct East Pass access to the Gulf. Restaurants and shops on site; popular transient stop along the ICW.
• Sandestin / Baytowne Marina (Choctawhatchee Bay) — Resort marina on the ICW between Destin and Panama City, protected bay sailing on Choctawhatchee Bay.
• Panama City Marina — Downtown Panama City on St. Andrew Bay. Transient and permanent slips, fuel, pump-out. Good protected bay sailing with Gulf access via St. Andrew Bay entrance.
• St. Andrews Marina (Panama City) — Smaller marina near St. Andrews State Park, close to the Gulf pass.

Yacht Clubs

• Pensacola Yacht Club — One of the oldest yacht clubs on the Gulf Coast (founded 1898). Active racing program on Pensacola Bay, cruising fleet, and reciprocal privileges with other Gulf clubs.
• Fairhope Yacht Club (Mobile Bay, AL — just over the state line) — Many Pensacola-area sailors race and cruise with this club; worth noting for Panhandle sailors near the AL border.
• Bluewater Bay Yacht Club (Niceville, Choctawhatchee Bay) — Active club on Choctawhatchee Bay with racing and social programs.
• St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club (Panama City) — Racing and cruising club on St. Andrew Bay.

Surveyors

• SAMS — Find a Surveyor and NAMS — Find a Surveyor, filtered for Pensacola, Destin, and Panama City. The Panhandle has fewer surveyors than South Florida — expect to schedule further in advance.
• Ask at Pensacola Yacht Club or Palafox Pier dockmasters for current local recommendations — the Panhandle surveyor community is small and well known locally.

Brokerages

• Panhandle brokerage activity is centered in Pensacola and Destin, with smaller inventories than South Florida or Tampa Bay. YachtWorld — Florida filtered for Pensacola/Destin/Panama City zip codes is the best starting point.
• United Yacht Sales and Galati Yacht Sales (both statewide, see Statewide section) have brokers covering the Panhandle.

Marine Services, Trades & Products

• Perdido Sailor (Pensacola) — Rigging, canvas, and sail repair shop serving Pensacola Bay sailors; well known locally for fast turnaround on standing and running rigging.
• Pensacola Shipyard — Haul-out and repair yard on Pensacola Bay for bottom paint, blister repair, and major refit work.
• West Marine — Stores in Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach/Destin, and Panama City for chandlery basics, electronics, and safety gear.
• Sailmakers and electronics installers are limited locally — many Panhandle sailors use mail-order (Sailrite, Defender) or travel to Pensacola/Mobile-area shops for custom canvas and rigging work.

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🌿 Big Bend / Nature Coast Cedar Key, Steinhatchee, Crystal River — shallow, remote, less developed

The Big Bend is Florida's least-developed coastline — shallow water extending miles offshore, few deep-water marinas, and a remote, quiet character. This is trailerable-sailboat and shoal-draft territory more than deep-keel cruising ground, but it's a beautiful, uncrowded stretch for the right boat.

Marinas

• Cedar Key Marina — Small-town marina on Way Key. Limited depth — call ahead for draft restrictions. Charming historic fishing village atmosphere.
• Steinhatchee River Marinas — Several small marinas along the Steinhatchee River. Shoal-draft and trailerable boats predominate.
• Crystal River / Kings Bay Marinas — Multiple small marinas; popular for manatee tours and shallow-draft cruising.

Yacht Clubs & Surveyors

• No major yacht clubs in this region — sailors here are typically affiliated with Tampa Bay clubs (Sarasota, St. Petersburg) for racing and travel north for events.
• For surveys, use SAMS/NAMS directories and expect surveyors to travel from Tampa Bay or Tallahassee.

Marine Services, Trades & Products

• Minimal local marine trades infrastructure — for rigging, sail repair, electronics, and parts, Big Bend sailors typically travel to Tampa Bay (Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater) or Gainesville-area suppliers.
• Basic fuel, bait, and tackle shops are common in Cedar Key and Steinhatchee, but full-service haul-out and repair yards are not.

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🌅 Tampa Bay St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota, Bradenton

Tampa Bay is Florida's largest Gulf Coast sailing hub — a huge protected bay with year-round sailing, an enormous marina infrastructure, and direct Gulf access via several passes. St. Petersburg in particular has one of the densest concentrations of sailboats and sailing clubs in the state. Sarasota Bay to the south offers similar protected sailing with a slightly different, more laid-back community.

Marinas

• St. Petersburg Municipal Marina — One of Florida's largest municipal marinas (600+ slips). Downtown location, vibrant sailing community, walking distance to restaurants and the Dali Museum. Strong liveaboard presence.
• Maximo Marina (St. Petersburg) — Large full-service marina near the Skyway Bridge. Covered and open slips, haul-out facility, popular with cruisers.
• Salt Creek Marina (St. Petersburg) — Smaller marina near downtown St. Pete, close to the municipal marina district.
• Harbour Island Marina (Tampa) — Downtown Tampa marina on the Hillsborough River channel, near Channelside and the convention center area.
• Westshore Yacht Club (Tampa) — Residential marina community on Tampa Bay's west shore. Slips for members and residents.
• Marina Jack (Sarasota) — Iconic downtown Sarasota marina on Sarasota Bay. Mooring field and slips, restaurant on site, central to downtown Sarasota.
• Twin Dolphin Marina (Bradenton) — Marina on the Manatee River in downtown Bradenton, convenient Tampa Bay access.

Yacht Clubs

• St. Petersburg Yacht Club — One of the most active racing clubs on the Gulf Coast; hosts major regattas. Strong cruising fleet as well.
• Davis Island Yacht Club (Tampa) — Active club on Hillsborough Bay with racing and social programs.
• Sarasota Sailing Squadron — Large, active club on City Island in Sarasota Bay — strong dinghy and small-boat racing program plus cruising fleet. Very welcoming to newcomers.
• Sarasota Yacht Club — Established club with racing and cruising programs on Sarasota Bay.
• Clearwater Yacht Club — Club serving the Clearwater Harbor / north Pinellas County area.

Surveyors

• SAMS — Find a Surveyor filtered for St. Petersburg, Tampa, Sarasota, and Bradenton — Tampa Bay has one of the largest surveyor concentrations on the Gulf Coast.
• Ask at St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Maximo Marina, or Sarasota Sailing Squadron for current local recommendations.

Brokerages

• Professional Yacht Sales International (Largo) — Tampa Bay-based, covers the entire state.
• Galati Yacht Sales (Tampa) — Major presence in Tampa Bay with multiple FL locations.
• World Class Yacht Sales — Multiple Tampa Bay area locations; strong on production cruisers (Hunter, Beneteau, Catalina).
• Tampa Bay has one of the largest used-sailboat inventories on the Gulf Coast — search YachtWorld — Florida filtered to St. Petersburg/Tampa/Sarasota.

Marine Services, Trades & Products

• UK Sailmakers Tampa Bay (St. Petersburg) — Full sail loft for new sails, repairs, and recuts serving the Tampa Bay fleet.
• Rig Pro / Tampa Bay Rigging (Largo area) — Standing and running rigging, swaging, and rig inspections for Tampa Bay sailors.
• Maximo Boatworks (St. Petersburg, at Maximo Marina) — Haul-out, bottom paint, fiberglass and gelcoat repair, and general yard services.
• West Marine — Multiple Tampa Bay locations (St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota, Bradenton) for chandlery, electronics, and safety gear.
• Tampa Bay Marine Electronics — Installation and service for chartplotters, AIS, autopilots, and instruments.

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🌴 Southwest Florida Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples

Southwest Florida centers on Charlotte Harbor — one of the largest natural harbors on the Gulf Coast — plus the Caloosahatchee River (Fort Myers) and the barrier islands (Sanibel, Captiva, Boca Grande). This region took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian (2022), and many marinas and waterfront facilities were rebuilt or are still recovering — call ahead to confirm current status before relying on any facility.

Marinas

• Burnt Store Marina (Punta Gorda) — One of the largest deepwater marinas on Florida's west coast (500+ slips). Full-service with haul-out, fuel, pump-out. Protected location on Charlotte Harbor with Gulf access via Boca Grande Pass.
• Fishermen's Village Marina (Punta Gorda) — Marina and resort complex on Charlotte Harbor, transient and permanent slips, shops and restaurants on site.
• Fort Myers Yacht Basin — Downtown Fort Myers marina on the Caloosahatchee River. Transient and permanent slips, walking distance to downtown.
• Naples City Dock — Municipal marina on Naples Bay, close to downtown Naples. Transient moorage popular with cruisers heading to/from the Keys via the Gulf.
• Naples Boat Club / Naples Bay Resort Marina — Full-service marina on Naples Bay with slips for larger sailboats.

Yacht Clubs

• Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club (Punta Gorda) — Active racing and cruising club on Charlotte Harbor.
• Fort Myers Yacht Club — Club on the Caloosahatchee River with racing and social programs.
• Naples Sailing & Yacht Club — Active club with racing fleet and cruising community on Naples Bay.
• Sanibel Sailing Club — Smaller community-focused sailing club on Sanibel Island (rebuilding post-Ian).

Surveyors

• Elite Marine Surveyors — SAMS accredited, serves Naples and the Southwest Florida region in addition to Fort Lauderdale and Jupiter.
• SAMS — Find a Surveyor and NAMS — Find a Surveyor, filtered for Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, and Naples.
• Given post-Ian rebuilding, ask surveyors specifically about hull/deck moisture and any storm-related damage history when buying in this region.

Brokerages

• United Yacht Sales and Galati Yacht Sales (statewide — see Statewide section) both have brokers in the Fort Myers/Naples/Punta Gorda area.
• Burnt Store Marina and Fishermen's Village both have on-site brokers familiar with Charlotte Harbor inventory.
• Search YachtWorld — Florida filtered for Punta Gorda/Fort Myers/Naples.

Marine Services, Trades & Products

• Burnt Store Marina Boatyard (Punta Gorda) — On-site haul-out, bottom paint, and repair yard serving Charlotte Harbor sailors.
• Fort Myers / Cape Coral marine trades — Multiple independent riggers, canvas shops, and electronics installers serving the Caloosahatchee River corridor; ask at Fort Myers Yacht Basin for current referrals.
• West Marine — Locations in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Naples.
• Post-Ian, several canvas, fiberglass, and rigging shops in the Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel area are still rebuilding — confirm current operating status before relying on a specific shop.

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🏝️ Florida Keys Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key, Key West

The Keys are Florida's most famous cruising ground — a 120-mile chain of islands with the only living coral reef in the continental US, world-class fishing and diving, and a laid-back liveaboard culture. Sailing is a mix of shallow Florida Bay (north side) and deeper Atlantic/Hawk Channel (south side). Anchorages and mooring fields are heavily used; many areas have anchoring restrictions in designated zones.

Marinas & Mooring Fields

• Garden Cove Marina (Key Largo) — Marina near Ocean Reef in upper Key Largo, Atlantic side access.
• Ocean Reef Club (Key Largo) — Private resort marina, members and guests only — large facility with deep-water slips.
• Boot Key Harbor City Marina (Marathon) — Famous mooring field with 200+ moorings — one of the largest cruiser gathering spots in the US. Showers, laundry, dinghy dock, active liveaboard community. Long waitlists during winter season.
• Key West Bight Marina — Marina at the historic Key West waterfront (Land's End Marina/Key West Bight). Transient slips close to Old Town.
• Garrison Bight Marina (Key West) — City marina with mooring field and slips, near the Key West airport side of the island.
• Stock Island Marina Village (Key West area) — Full-service marina on Stock Island, just before Key West, with haul-out yard and repair services.

Yacht Clubs & Sailing Organizations

• Marathon Yacht Club — Club on Boot Key Harbor with racing and social events, closely tied to the cruiser community there.
• Key West Community Sailing Center — Sailing instruction and community programs, junior racing, and adult lessons on Key West's waterfront.
• Key Largo Anglers Club — Primarily a fishing club but with marina facilities used by sailors transiting upper Keys.
• Cruisers Net (Boot Key Harbor) — Daily VHF morning net (Ch 68) for Boot Key Harbor liveaboards — weather, services, and community announcements. One of the longest-running cruiser nets in the country.

Surveyors

• Surveyor density in the Keys is lower than South Florida mainland — many surveyors travel from Miami or Fort Lauderdale. SAMS — Find a Surveyor and NAMS — Find a Surveyor, filtered for Key Largo, Marathon, and Key West.
• Stock Island Marina Village's haul-out yard is a common survey location for boats based in the lower Keys.

Brokerages

• Brokerage activity is lighter than the mainland, with most listings concentrated around Key Largo and Marathon. Many boats are sold privately within the liveaboard community (dock and net announcements).
• Search YachtWorld — Florida and SailboatListings filtered for the Keys.

Marine Services, Trades & Products

• Stock Island Marina Village Boatyard — Travel lift, haul-out, bottom paint, and repair services for lower Keys cruisers.
• Marathon-area trades — Riggers, canvas, and outboard/diesel mechanics serving the Boot Key Harbor liveaboard fleet; the Boot Key Harbor cruisers net (VHF 68) is the best way to find current local recommendations.
• Specialty parts and major repairs are often sourced from Miami or Fort Lauderdale and shipped/driven down US-1 — budget extra time for parts delivery to the Keys.

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🏙️ Southeast Florida (Gold Coast) Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Boca Raton, Palm Beach

Fort Lauderdale calls itself the "Yachting Capital of the World" — and with the highest concentration of marinas, brokers, surveyors, and marine services in the state (if not the country), it's hard to argue. This region offers Biscayne Bay, the ICW from Miami to Jupiter, and direct Gulf Stream access for Bahamas crossings. Year-round sailing with the busiest marine industry infrastructure in Florida.

Marinas

• Dinner Key Marina (Coconut Grove, Miami) — Iconic sailing marina with 580+ slips on Biscayne Bay. Strong liveaboard community, central location for Biscayne Bay and the run to the Keys.
• Bahia Mar Marina (Fort Lauderdale) — Historic ~250-slip marina directly on the ICW. Prime location for the Fort Lauderdale boat show and downtown access.
• Safe Harbor Pier 66 (Fort Lauderdale) — Full-service marina near the New River entrance, major yachting hub with fuel and repair services.
• Lauderdale Marina — Marina near Port Everglades inlet, convenient for direct ocean access and Bahamas departures.
• Sailfish Marina (Palm Beach Shores) — Popular marina near the Lake Worth Inlet, well known among Bahamas-bound cruisers for its protected anchorage and easy ocean access.
• Old Port Cove Marina (North Palm Beach) — Large marina on the ICW in North Palm Beach, full services and good Lake Worth Inlet access.

Yacht Clubs

• Biscayne Bay Yacht Club (Miami) — One of the oldest and most active clubs on Biscayne Bay, strong racing program.
• Coral Reef Yacht Club (Coconut Grove) — Major racing club, hosts national and international regattas on Biscayne Bay.
• Lauderdale Yacht Club — Established club on the New River in Fort Lauderdale with racing and cruising programs.
• Palm Beach Sailing Club — Active racing and social club based in West Palm Beach, on the Lake Worth Lagoon.
• Hollywood / Dania Beach area clubs — Several smaller community sailing clubs along the ICW between Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

Surveyors

• Elite Marine Surveyors — SAMS accredited, serves Fort Lauderdale, Naples, and Jupiter.
• Florida Marine Surveyors (Ian Morris, SAMS AMS®) — Fort Lauderdale based, highly regarded for pre-purchase and insurance surveys.
• Miami Marine Survey — SAMS & IAMI certified, Miami area specialist.
• SAMS — Find a Surveyor in Florida and NAMS — Find a Surveyor in Florida — this region has the largest concentration of accredited surveyors in the state.

Brokerages

• United Yacht Sales — One of the largest independent yacht brokerages in the US, with multiple Southeast Florida offices.
• World Class Yacht Sales — Multiple Southeast Florida locations.
• Fort Lauderdale has the largest concentration of brokers, surveyors, riggers, and marine trades in the state — if a part or service exists for sailboats, someone in Fort Lauderdale sells or services it.
• YachtWorld — Florida Sailboats filtered for Miami/Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beach has by far the largest inventory in the state.

Marine Services, Trades & Products

• Sailorman (Fort Lauderdale) — Famous new-and-used marine consignment store — sails, hardware, electronics, rigging, anchors, and hard-to-find used gear at a fraction of retail.
• Roscioli Yachting Center (Fort Lauderdale) — Full-service boatyard with haul-out, fiberglass, paint, and major refit capability.
• Survival Products (Fort Lauderdale) — Manufacturer and re-pack service for offshore life rafts — a go-to for bluewater-bound Florida cruisers.
• Doyle Sails / UK Sailmakers / Schurr Sails — Multiple major sail lofts have South Florida locations for new sails, repairs, and recuts.
• Cay Electronics (Fort Lauderdale) — Marine electronics sales and installation — chartplotters, radar, AIS, autopilots.
• Fort Lauderdale is the densest concentration of riggers, canvas shops, electricians, refrigeration techs, and specialty fabricators in Florida — most national marine brands and trades have a South Florida branch or dealer.

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🏖️ Treasure Coast Jupiter, Stuart, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

The Treasure Coast sits between the busy Gold Coast and the Space Coast — quieter than Fort Lauderdale/Miami but with excellent ICW cruising, the St. Lucie Inlet (a popular Gulf Stream/Bahamas departure point), and a famous "cruiser pause" anchorage at Vero Beach. Stuart in particular is a major hub — home to United Yacht Sales' headquarters and the gateway to the Okeechobee Waterway (cross-state route to the Gulf).

Marinas

• Sunset Bay Marina (Stuart) — Marina on the St. Lucie River in downtown Stuart, near the Okeechobee Waterway entrance. Full services, walking distance to downtown Stuart.
• Loggerhead Marina — Stuart — Full-service marina with fuel, pump-out, and repair yard on the St. Lucie River.
• Harbortown Marina (Fort Pierce) — Marina near the Fort Pierce Inlet, popular jumping-off point for Bahamas crossings via the Gulf Stream.
• Vero Beach Municipal Marina — Famous mooring field nicknamed "Velcro Beach" because cruisers stop and don't want to leave. Walking distance to shops, beach, and free city bus. One of the most popular winter cruiser stops on the East Coast ICW.
• Jupiter Yacht Club Marina (Jupiter) — Marina near the Jupiter Inlet, northernmost point of the Southeast Florida marine corridor.

Yacht Clubs

• Stuart Yacht Club — Active club on the St. Lucie River with racing and cruising programs.
• Sailfish Point Yacht Club (Stuart) — Private community club near the St. Lucie Inlet.
• Vero Beach Yacht Club — Club on the Indian River Lagoon near the municipal marina/mooring field.
• Jupiter Yacht Club — Community club near the Jupiter Inlet area.

Surveyors

• TB Marine Surveyors (Stuart) — SAMS AMS®, serving the Treasure Coast and beyond.
• Elite Marine Surveyors — covers Jupiter in addition to Fort Lauderdale/Naples.
• SAMS — Find a Surveyor filtered for Stuart, Fort Pierce, and Vero Beach.

Brokerages

• United Yacht Sales — Headquartered in Stuart, FL with offices throughout the state — the Treasure Coast is their home base.
• Sunset Bay Marina and Loggerhead Marina both have on-site brokers.
• Search YachtWorld — Florida filtered for Stuart/Fort Pierce/Vero Beach/Jupiter.

Marine Services, Trades & Products

• Cracker Boy Boat Works (Fort Pierce/Riviera Beach) — Do-it-yourself and full-service haul-out yard popular with budget-conscious cruisers — owners can do their own bottom paint and work in the yard.
• Stuart-area riggers & sailmakers — Several independent rigging and canvas shops serve the St. Lucie River marina cluster; ask at Sunset Bay Marina or Loggerhead Marina for current referrals.
• West Marine — Locations in Stuart, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, and Jupiter.

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🚀 Space Coast Cocoa, Titusville, Merritt Island, Melbourne, Cape Canaveral

The Space Coast runs along the Indian River Lagoon and Banana River — long, mostly shallow lagoon sailing with relatively few inlets to the Atlantic (Port Canaveral and Sebastian Inlet are the main options). Less marine-industry infrastructure than the regions to the south, but a loyal local sailing community and good lagoon racing.

Marinas

• Cocoa Village Marina — Marina on the Indian River in historic Cocoa Village. Transient and permanent slips, walking distance to shops and restaurants.
• Titusville Municipal Marina — Marina on the Indian River near downtown Titusville, with views of Kennedy Space Center launches.
• Telemar Bay Marina (Merritt Island) — Marina on the Banana River, full-service with slips and dry storage.
• Harbortown Marina — Indian Harbour Beach — Marina on the Indian River near Melbourne, convenient to Sebastian Inlet for ocean access.

Yacht Clubs

• Eau Gallie Yacht Club (Melbourne) — Active club on the Indian River with racing and social programs, one of the more established clubs on the Space Coast.
• Titusville Sailing Center / Indian River Sailing Club — Community sailing programs and informal racing fleets on the Indian River Lagoon.

Surveyors & Brokerages

• Surveyor and brokerage activity is lighter here than the Gold Coast — many buyers/sellers use brokers from Vero Beach or Stuart who cover the Space Coast as part of their territory. SAMS — Find a Surveyor filtered for Melbourne/Cocoa/Titusville.
• Search YachtWorld — Florida filtered for Melbourne/Cocoa/Titusville.

Marine Services, Trades & Products

• Telemar Bay Marina services (Merritt Island) — On-site dry storage, basic repairs, and haul-out for Banana River sailors.
• Most specialty rigging, sail, and electronics work is sourced from Melbourne-area shops or by traveling to the Treasure Coast (Vero Beach/Stuart) or Orlando-area suppliers.
• West Marine — Locations in Melbourne and Merritt Island/Cocoa.

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⚓ Northeast Florida Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island

Northeast Florida bridges Florida and Georgia's Lowcountry-style sailing — the St. Johns River (one of the few major rivers in the US that flows north) gives Jacksonville sailors a huge inland waterway, while St. Augustine offers historic charm and good ICW cruising. This region sees more seasonal temperature variation than South Florida and is a common stopping point for boats migrating along the ICW each fall and spring.

Marinas

• Ortega Landing Marina (Jacksonville) — Marina on the Ortega River, a tributary of the St. Johns River. Full-service with slips for larger sailboats, popular with cruisers transiting the ICW.
• Lamb's Yacht Center (Jacksonville, Ortega River) — Boatyard and marina with haul-out facilities — a well-known stop for ICW cruisers needing repairs.
• Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor (St. Augustine) — Full-service marina near the St. Augustine Inlet, popular ICW stop with repair facilities on site.
• River's Edge Marina (St. Augustine) — Marina on the San Sebastian River near downtown St. Augustine.
• Fernandina Harbor Marina (Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island) — Northernmost Florida marina on the ICW, close to the Georgia border and St. Marys Inlet — popular last/first stop for boats entering or leaving Florida.

Yacht Clubs

• Florida Yacht Club (Jacksonville) — One of the oldest yacht clubs in Florida (founded 1876), on the St. Johns River. Active racing and cruising programs.
• Rudder Club of Jacksonville — Community sailing club on the St. Johns River with racing and social events, welcoming to newcomers.
• St. Augustine Yacht Club — Club on the San Sebastian River with racing fleet and cruising community.
• Amelia Island Yacht Club (Fernandina Beach) — Club serving the northernmost Florida sailing community near the Georgia border.

Surveyors & Brokerages

• SAMS — Find a Surveyor and NAMS — Find a Surveyor filtered for Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Lamb's Yacht Center and Camachee Cove are common haul-out locations for surveys in this region.
• Search YachtWorld — Florida filtered for Jacksonville/St. Augustine/Fernandina Beach.

Marine Services, Trades & Products

• Lamb's Yacht Center (Jacksonville, Ortega River) — Full-service boatyard with haul-out, fiberglass, paint, and rigging — a major repair destination for ICW cruisers passing through Northeast Florida.
• Beck Marine (Jacksonville, Ortega River) — Boatyard and repair facility on "boat yard row" along the Ortega River, alongside several other independent marine trades businesses.
• Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor (St. Augustine) — On-site repair facilities including rigging and fiberglass work.
• West Marine — Locations in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Fernandina Beach.

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