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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
Please follow this link to find the current weather in Sarasota.
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 from Venue Phone # Website Holiday Inn-Lido Key 1.82 miles 941.388.5555 www.lidobeachholidayinn.com Coquina On The Beach 2.37 miles 941.388.2141 www.coquinaonthebeach.com Hotel Indigo 4.25 miles 941.487.3800 www.hotelindigo.com Howard Johnson Inn 5.20 miles 941.365.0350 www.hojo.com
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
www.theoldsaltydog.com
New Pass Grille
1505 Ken Thompson Pkwy
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 388.3050
www.newpassgrill.com
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