Gang:

Got another job offer. Are there any active fleets in the Jacksonville Fla area? I really want to sail a Blade. Will be bring Mystere 4.3.

Doug

http://www.fleet111.com/

Good group of people, you will like them.

Dave

and mast-up storage at The Rudder Club

YOu might try contacting dave carlson, who I believe can be reached through the Rudder club and is online in this forum, screenname should be daarls who knows the Jacksonville area very well.

Got the job. Need a car used car salesman for a big multi dealer like www.roncarter.com and a apartment locator if any one knows one?

Doug
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P.S. Rudder Club - Beach type launch ramp? I HATE ramps.

It's a ramp but a better than average set up - shallow water with moorings for cats during launches and in-between races. Great clubhouse, awesome bartender, good staff and lots of gas grills for the twice-monthly socials. I know of a house for sale very near the club, too. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

The ramp at the Rudder club is nice, I can lanch and recover my tornado single handed.

Mike

Rudder Club is very nice, personable, very friendly, even has a lovely riverfront pool. Catsailing there is presently in fragments. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> PLEASE, PLEASE join and restore the cat fleets!

Gang:

OK. Will do. JW how often are you there? Any idea of cost? Yearly dues? Monthly? How many cats are there now? Anyone know any Apartment locator's? can't afford house now. Look for to sailing with all you will I move to Tampa? Do you guys sail all year round? Don't have a wetsuit. but I do have fleece undersuit and Hobie spray suit. Just have the Mystere 4.3 now. Blade in 2008-2009 if all goes well.

Doug

Welcome to Jax!

Doug -

I'm not there anymore, but lived in Jax for about two years. I was a member of the Rudder Club during that time. You won't find a better deal - it is a whole lotta club for just a little bit o' money. Answers to your questions are at http://www.rudderclub.com - please tell Diane in the office I said hello. And for Elaine - world's best bartender - I recommend a GIANT tip on your first order. She'll be your bud for life and you'll never wait for a drink again. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Looking like a very strong possibility. What is the cost of mast up storage there?

Doug

The Rudder Club website says mast-up $360/yr.
See you there for the Gator Bowl Regatta!

Dcarls:

Are you Dave Carlson? So if I read correctly on Rudder site, $250 to join and about $91 a month fr mast up storage? Right?

Doug

That sounds right, about $60 for membership, $30 for a each boat.

Mike

Gang:

Can't wait to get there. Will start with the Mystere 4.3 then get the Blade when I have the money. Fla sailing circuit is going to be a hoot when I am off.

Doug

I thought you were going to Longview?

Sinice it has been established that there are no active fleets in Jacksonville, what are the most active fleets near Jacksonville? I have been thinking about a new boat myself.

Mike

If they don't place me right away I am. Either way my furniture, SUV and boat will go there with daughter and son in law till things get lined out in Fla. If they stay there, i will be coming back to visit on a regular basis. Things are just in limbo as these are new offices they are setting up.

Doug

Mike:

Gulfport Yacht Club is where I am going when I move to Tampa. They have a VERY active group. New members HAVE to race 2 times a month to join the club. They have 5-6 Blades already there (my next boat). There is also a group at the Dunedin (sp) causeway. Let me know hoe to contact you when you move to Jacksonville, as I will know no sailors there.

Doug