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Florida Yacht Club

Phone: 904-387-1653

Email: [email protected]

Address: 5210 Yacht Club Road Jacksonville, Florida 32210

Website: https://www.thefloridayachtclub.org/

Rich in history and aquatic heritage, the Florida Yacht Club offers exceptional family experiences and outstanding service, making it Jacksonville’s premier destination for social enjoyment since 1876.

FYC is a private club for Members only. Located on the banks of the St. Johns River, its amenities include a newly-renovated Clubhouse serving world-class cuisine, two marinas, a modern Fitness Center featuring a riverfront swimming pool, ten tennis courts and a dedicated Fleet & Sailing Center promoting enjoyment on the water.

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Review Highlights

“ 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.

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.

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.

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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John Thomas Rogerson III, 69, passed away in Jacksonville, Florida on August 19, 2024, following a hard-fought battle with brain cancer.

John was born on March 21, 1955, in Philadelphia, PA, to John Thomas Rogerson, Jr. and Priscilla Iris Rogerson. John spent his childhood in Iran and Mexico, where his father served in the U.S. Foreign Service. He graduated from Phillips Academy – Andover in 1973. Following graduation, John enlisted in the Navy and worked on a 12-man flight crew conducting submarine patrol missions. After 4 years of service in the Navy, John attended the University of Florida, where he ran Gator Track and Field and set records in the 10,000m and 5,000m races in 1983 and 1984, respectively. (To this day, John’s records in the ’83 and ‘84 10,000m and 5,000m events are ranked in UF’s Track and Field Men’s Outdoor All-Time Top Ten). After earning his B.A. in 1985, John attended the University of Florida Levin College of Law and graduated with his Juris Doctorate degree, with honors, in 1989. While attending law school, John received the American Jurisprudence award in Conflict of Laws.

Following law school, John began his legal career in Jacksonville, Florida at Kirschner Main Petrie Graham and Tanner, and was associated with Holland & Knight before joining Volpe, Bajalia, Wickes, Rogerson & Wachs in 1998. John joined Adams & Reese, LLP as a partner in 2013, where he served as Litigation Practice Group Leader for many years. John’s legal practice focused on representing banks and other financial institutions in commercial collection, bankruptcy and foreclosure matters and in defending financial institutions in commercial and other disputes. John was well known for his ethical lawyering and was regularly recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of banking and finance law, bankruptcy, insurance law, and insurance litigation.

John was an avid runner, competing in countless Gate River Runs over the years. He loved Gator athletics, golf, and vacationing with family on Keuka Lake in his childhood home of Upstate New York. No matter the outdoor air or water temperature (sometimes one or both very cold!), John could be found in the lake at 7am every day for a morning swim, and then on the dock with his coffee. He also loved a good cigar and a glass of red wine.

John is survived by his wife of 32 years, Leah Annette Rogerson; stepchildren, Ashley Prom, Aaron (Jennifer) Prom, and Adam (Sarah) Prom; four grandchildren, Joel, Rhys, Chloe and Barrett John; sisters, P.K. Rogerson, Barbara (Butch) Peiker, and Susan (Christopher) Pondish; niece, Alice Kendall; and cousin, Lisa (Marc Mason) Bartlett.

Family and friends were very important to John. When asked recently for his favorite month, he unhesitatingly answered October, because that is when he married Leah. When numerous family gatherings over the years inevitably ended with silly dance parties, John always had a grin, tapping his feet. He was true and caring to his friends, including from high school and college, staying in touch to the end. He was so proud of Ashley, Aaron and Adam, and grandson Joel, fiercely supporting all of their accomplishments, and cheering loudly at Joel’s wrestling matches.

A celebration of life will be held for family and friends at the Florida Yacht Club on Friday, September 6th from 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in John’s honor to the Glioblastoma Research Organization ( https://www.gbmresearch.org ) or the Gator Boosters Championship Experience Fund ( https://www.gatorboosters.org/ ). Please Visit his online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com . Arrangements by...

Posted online on August 26, 2024

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EXPERIENCE FLORIDA'S PREMIER DESTINATION FOR SOCIAL ENJOYMENT SINCE 1876

Rich in history and aquatic heritage, Florida Yacht Club offers exceptional family experiences and outstanding service, making it Jacksonville's Crown Jewel in private hospitality.  FYC is a private club for Members only located on the banks of the St. Johns River. It's amenities include a Clubhouse serving world-class cuisine, two Marinas, a modern Fitness Center and Riverfront Pool Complex, ten lighted Har-Tru Tennis Courts and a Fleet & Sailing Center promoting enjoyment on the water.

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History & heritage, fyc150 project, a renovation and modernization project to position fyc for the next 150 years.

Carol Edell, CCM, CCE

General manager.

Raised in Long Island, NY, Carol graduated from SUNY-Oneonta before beginning her career in hospitality. She served in a variety of positions, at several Ritz Carlton properties both international and domestic, as well as leading the Country Club of Columbus (GA) in her capacity as General Manager. Carol believes passionately in service excellence through building personal relationships with Club membership, developing the best staff in the hospitality industry, and guiding the Club to a position of future viability while maintaining it's rich history and traditions. In her time away from the Club she enjoys travel, time at the beach, swimming, diving and live music.

Clubhouse Manager

Billy began his tenure as the Food and Beverage Director in 2002 before being promoted to Clubhouse Manager in 2012. He oversees the day to day operations for all Food and Beverage outlets, Maintenance, and Housekeeping. He sees his service to the membership over the years as a privilege and looks forward to many more years of service, in any capacity.

Sharon Miller

Sharon grew up in Cheshire, Connecticut, then headed further North to attend New Hampshire College. Sharon moved to Jacksonville in 1995 and worked as the Controller for the River Club and Epping Forest Yacht Club for 18 years before joining the FYC team. She is an avid boater, Jaguar fan and loves spending time with her husband and son.

Casey Nichols

Membership & marketing director.

Born in Jacksonville, FL., Casey grew up in the Philadelphia area. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Management at St. Joseph’s University, and working briefly in finance and retail marketing he returned to Jacksonville as the Director of Sales and Promotions for the Jacksonville Suns Baseball Club (AA-Affiliate, Miami Marlins). In 2011, Nichols was promoted to Assistant General Manager and subsequently enjoyed 3 Southern League Championship seasons and the pleasure of developing lasting relationships with countless First Coast citizens. He uses that same approach to relationship building with a focus on Member experience at FYC. Away from the office he enjoys the game of golf, Kentucky Wildcats basketball and the company of friends and family.

Food & Beverage Director

Kyle, a Florida native, has been in food and beverage his whole career. After leaving the Air Force as an intelligence analyst stationed in Maryland at the National Security Agency, he joined Marriott International as a restaurant supervisor. After 10 years and many positions later, he left and went to work for Hilton as Food and Beverage Director. Admiring the restaurant life he left Hilton and was in charge of his own restaurant for Chili’s. Spending 7 years there as a Managing Partner, he learned a lot about truly being responsible for himself, his managers, the building and the people. He is married with 4 children and loves to be out on the boat and tries to golf when not at work.

Stephen Bechan

Executive chef.

Chef Stephen graduated with honors from the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts and performed his internship with the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island. After a two year term at a Mobil 4 Star Cincinnatian Hotel, he returned to Florida and spent the next four at the Amelia Island Club. Chef Stephen then spent two years at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach where he was responsible for the seafood bar and restaurant, a high volume seafood themed restaurant that served between 250 and 450 members and guests per day. He then joined us at The Florida Yacht Club and we have been eating well ever since! He is married to Jennifer Bechan and they have two young boys, Carson and Peyton.

Brad Martens, CSCS

Pool & fitness director.

Brad grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he was involved in many different sports and even earned All-State honors in cross country and track. He followed his lifelong passion for fitness and wellness to University of Florida where he studied Exercise and Sport Sciences. Brad still enjoys running, and also spends his free time having fun with his wife and stepdaughter, lifting weights, and playing softball.

Louis Ballantyne, USPTA

Tennis director.

Louis is a USPTA P1-certified professional, and has remained very active with the USPTA, pursuing extensive continuing education and serving on several committees. In addition, he received his USTA High Performance Coaching Certificate in 2002, a program with which Louis has remained very active. Louis has also received several professional awards including the First Coast Tennis Foundation Director of Tennis award and the USPTA Player of the Year Award three times. He has continued to be a successful tennis player since joining the Florida Yacht Club in 1993, having been ranked in the top 5 in Florida and the top 10 nationally in USPTA, including 2013 #1 ranking in the Men’s 45 Doubles.

Dustin Domer

Waterfront director.

Dustin is the Waterfront Director and comes to us from Chicago, IL where he grew up. He began sailing at the age of 10 and teaching adult sailing classes in the evenings at 16. Dustin has been working in the sailing industry for 11+ years. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dustin ran the Optimist race program at the Chicago Yacht Club and Columbia Yacht Club for a combined 6 years, and ran the jr. program at the Columbia Yacht Club for over a year before coming to FYC in April of 2017. Dustin is looking forward to continue the growth of Junior Sailing at FYC as well as enhance the level of the competitive sailors competing around the country for the club.

Carter Meyers

Marina manager.

Carter grew up in Michigan where his love of boating was born. Alongside his father, Carter fished hard all over the Great Lakes catching salmon and walleye. After high school, he moved to Miami where he lived for 13 years. During that time, Carter's passion for all things boating has only grown. When not personally on the water, he truly loves helping others enjoy their boating experience which is the main purpose for his career in the marine industry. Away from the water, Carter is an avid hiker and enjoys hunting and mountain biking. Carter is looking forward to the unique lifestyle that Northeast Florida can provide.