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Cruising and
Racing Tips
What anchor works best in the
St. Johns River's mud?  How do we
dock downtown? Why does my
mainsail trim look weird? Learn where
to sail, how to do it safely, how to sail faster, how to cook it while you’re anchored out, etc.

Cruises and
Social Events
Enjoy family-friendly raft-ups, fun cruises, and dock-side parties. This is what many of us really look forward to, a chance to “hang-out” and socialize with our friends.
Fun, Informative
Meetings
Members and guests learn what's happening next, talk about how much
fun they had at the last event, and
get informative tips and entertaining programs
.
We meet the third (3rd) Thursday of every month at the
Florida Tackle & Gun Club
.

NFCC Competitions - FCOC April 21st - 24th

North Florida Cruising Club (NFCC) sponsors four river races and five ocean races each year. These races include the area’s first women’s regatta - Hands On the Helm, and the only premiere ocean racing series in North Florida, the First Coast Offshore Challenge (FCOC).

The sixth annual FCOC encompasses a series of three races representing over 100 miles of offshore sailing with ports of call in two historic cities of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

Race 1 begins off St. Augustine, Florida for a day of long-leg buoy racing, followed by an awards party that evening. Race 2 will be starting at the St. Augustine entrance buoy, heading out to sea to a fixed line of longitude and returning, followed by an awards party brunch the next day. Race 3 is a pursuit start race going overnight to St. Marys, Georgia, where the final awards ceremony and party will be held.Read more

FCOC Participation Options
Full - All 3 Races
Three tickets for each of the FCOC Party Events
Skipper’s bag including complimentary t-shirt
Fees: Register and Pay before 2/1/2010 - $250.00
Register and Pay 2/2/2010 to 3/15/2010 - $295.00
Register and Pay 3/16/2010 to 4/8/2010 - $350.00

Partial A - Race 1 & 2 Only
Three tickets to Wednesday night Awards event at St.Augustine Yacht Club
Three tickets to Friday Awards Brunch at SAYC
Skipper’s bag including complimentary t-shirt
Fees: Register and Pay before 3/15/2010 - $ 230.00
Register and Pay 3/16/2010 to 4/8/2010 - $ 250.00

Partial B - Race 3 Only
Three tickets to final Awards dinner event in St. Marys
Skipper’s bag including complimentary T-shirt
Fees: Register and Pay before 4/8/2010 - $ 115.00

Come join the fun!Register here

Latest News

Our next NFCC meeting is Feb 18th, 2010 at the Florida Tackle & Gun Club.
Social Hour: 6:45 PM
Meeting: 7:30 PM
Visitors are welcome to attend!


  • Saturday, Feb. 13th - Valentine's Day Cruise to the Jacksonville Landing after Navy Jax Yacht Club USO Regatta. For more information contact Bob Moriarty, Cruise Captain.
    • Feb. 9th - 18th
      FREE Weather Briefings


      John Dixon, a retired British Naval Officer who has crossed the Atlantic by sail, has offered to give a free seminar about weather to potential long range cruisers. The aim is to provide a better understanding of how weather works, not just locally, but globally. By improving your knowledge of the weather, the enjoyment of sailing increases immeasurably as the fear factor recedes. 

      This is offered free on Tuesday and Thursday nights, for 2 weeks, starting Feb 9th, from 6pm to 8 pm.  LOCATION: USCGA Building behind the Military Museum, Reynolds Park.  Across Highway 16 from Green Cove Springs Marina.
       
      Please let us know if you plan to attend at ad6si@yahoo.com

The January 2010 Windscoop NFCC newsletter is posted. See what's in store for 2010. Read more


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