FCYC

   INTRODUCTION
 

                                        The Florida Council of Yacht Clubs is an organization made up of 36 yacht clubs
                                                   located around the state from the panhandle to the keys.

                                        The member clubs in the Council represent a population of approximately 37,300
                                                   voters who have aided in bringing many legislative matters, favorable to the boating
                                                   public, to a successful conclusion. To assist the Council in monitoring boating related
                                                   legislation the Council has a legislative representative in Tallahassee, paid for by the
                                                   Council. Established in 1960, the Council is a respected force recognized as a potent
                                                   organization of dedicated yachtsmen.

                                        The Council Clubs sponsor cruises on members’ boats to destinations along the East
                                                   and Gulf Coasts of Florida and the Bahamas. The Council has also sponsored
                                                   professionally organized large ship cruises to unique locations in Europe, South
                                                   America, through the Panama Canal, and many other destinations.

                                        The Council is an active member of water oriented organizations such as the National
                                                  Boating Federation. Close liaison is maintained with the U.S. Coast Guard in St.
                                                  Petersburg, Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami and the Corp of Engineers district office
                                                  in Jacksonville.

                                        The Council publishes the “Guide to the Clubs by Land and Water.”  It gives directions
                                                   to each club by car or boat, the types of services offered and the hours that they are
                                                   available. The Guide also includes a CD containing all of the information in the book.
                                                   Boaters get the first night of dockage free. Reciprocal charges are billed through their
                                                   own club.