Club Hours
The Squadron office hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, 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.
Visiting Sailors
Sailors and visitors are welcome to visit the Squadron grounds. Our facilities offers a shower facilities temporary mast up storage and docking, boat ramps and hoist, and beach front Sarasota Bay access. Please contact the office for availability, rules, rates and fees.
Transient Fees
Dockage fees are $30.00/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.
Check the Contact Us page for a local map.
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
Please follow this link to find the current weather in Sarasota.
Accomodations
Onsite Accommodations
Limited Camping is available on Squadron grounds.
Camping (Tent)
| Limited primitive Tent Camping | $10.00/night first come first serve | |
| Must Reserve in advance with Club office | Must be registered for event to camp |
Camping (RV/Camper)
| Limited RV Camping | $30.00/night first come first serve | |
| Must Reserve in advance with Club office | Must be registered for event to camp |
Off-Site Accommodations
| Hotel | Distance | Phone # | ||
| Holiday Inn-Lido Beach | 2.0 miles | 941.388.5555 | ||
| Lido Beach Resort | 2.3 miles | 941.388.2161 | ||
| Coquina on the Beach | 2.5 miles | 941.388.2141 | ||
| Hotel Indigo | 4.3 miles | 941.487.3800 | ||
| Super 8 Sarasota | 6.4 miles | 941.549.8840 |
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
4708 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 360.6000
Provisions
Publix Supermarket
1044 N Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236-2428
Winn Dixie Supermarket
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 |