Visiting Sailors

 

Club Hours

The Squadron grounds are open Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Club hours during the weekends change depending on what events are occurring.

Reciprocity

All sailors and visitors are welcome to visit the Squadron grounds and utilize our facilities. Additionally, the Squadron offers both shower facilities and a coin operated washer and drier to all visitors.

Transient Fees

Dockage fees are $20.00/night during non-regatta nights, and free during regatta night. There are no moorings available for rental.

Directions

To reach the Squadron from I-75:

• Take the Fruitville Road exit (State Road 780) west until reaching US-41.
• Turn left, then right at the next light onto the John Ringling Causeway.
• As you cross the bridge, sailboats moored off the Squadron can be seen on your right.
• Proceed to St. Armands Circle, and bear right, taking the first outlet from the Circle.
• Proceed north, following the Mote Marine signs.
• Turn right onto Ken Thompson Parkway, just before the New Pass Bridge.
• The Squadron is located at the end of the road.

Parking

The Squadron Grounds are open Monday Through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and parking is available to all during that time. Visitors are asked to park outside the Squadron Grounds on Saturday and Sunday.

Weather

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Accomodations

Onsite Accommodations

Camping is available on Squadron grounds.

Camping (Tent)

Non-Regatta nights		$5.00/night; $3.00/night for electric
Regattas nights		Free

 

Camping (RV/Camper)

Non-Regatta nights		$10.00/night; $3.00/night for electric
Regattas nights		$3.00/night for electric

 

Off-Site Accommodations

Hotel		Distance		Phone #
Holiday Inn-Lido Key		1.82 miles		941.388.5555
Lido Beach Resort		2.30 miles		941.388.2161
Coquina On The Beach		2.37 miles		941.388.2141
Hotel Indigo		4.25 miles		941.487.3800
Howard Johnson Inn		5.20 miles		941.756.8399

 

Boatyards and Chandleries

Parts and Supplies

MarineMax Sarasota
1601 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 388.4411

Ullman Sails Sarasota
957 N Lime Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 951.0189

Knighton Sails
2100 20th Street
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 365.7245

West Marine
3140 N Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 351.3431

West Marine
3979 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 924.6777

Provisions

Publix Supermarket
1044 N Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236-2428

Sweetbay
1325 Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34239

Whole Foods
1451 1st Street
Sarasota, FL 34236

Fueling and Water

For all visiting sailors, fresh water is available at no charge. The water pump is located at the end of the main dock. The Squadron has no fueling facilities but there are two located nearby:

MarineMax Sarasota
1601 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 388.4411

Marina Jacks
Marina: (941) 955.9488

Area Restaurants

St. Armands Circle is located about a 15 minute walk from the Squadron and boasts a great variety of restaurants of all different types and price levels. Additionally, the following restaurants are located on City Island:

The Old Salty Dog
1601 Ken Thompson Pkwy
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 388.4311

New Pass Grille
1505 Ken Thompson Pkwy
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 388.3050

Getting Around

Taxis

Courtesy Cab		(941) 954.1970
Diplomat Taxi		(941) 355.5155
Metro Taxi		(941) 365.4075
Yellow Cab of Sarasota		(941) 955.3341

 

Bus

Sarasota County Transit Authority (SCAT)
www.scgov.net(check for schedule)

Entertainment and Relaxation

Educational Opportunities

Mote Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 388.1720

Movie Theaters

Regal 20 Cinemas		(941) 954.5768
Sarasota Opera House		(941) 366.8450