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Sunny by day, glittering by night, Florida is irresistible. The 1,350-mile coastline is the longest of any state in the mainland United States, and its unique heritage has had countless influences, with Native American, European, Latino, and African-American cultures among them. From the graceful charm of Fernandina Beach to the casual sassiness of Key West, Florida’s East Coast offers miles of diversity and many facilities for large yachts. In 2016, the regional marine impact for Broward, Palm Beach and Dade counties was $11.5 billion. There are more than 8,000 vessels in the world that are 80-plus feet, and 40 percent of them call Florida’s East Coast their homeport.
Sunny by day, glittering by night, Florida is irresistible. The 1,350-mile coastline is the longest of any state in the mainland United States, and its unique heritage has had countless influences, with Native American, European, Latino, and African-American cultures among them. From the graceful charm of Fernandina Beach to the casual sassiness of Key West, Florida’s East Coast offers miles of diversity and many facilities for large yachts. In 2016, the regional marine impact for Broward, Palm Beach and Dade counties was $11.5 billion. There are more than 8,000 vessels in the world that are 80-plus feet, and 40 percent of them call Florida’s East Coast their homeport.
The self-proclaimed “Gateway to the Sea,” Port Canaveral is a primary stop for travelers entering or exiting the ICW or the Atlantic Ocean. Port Canaveral is located on central Florida’s Space Coast, which has a wide variety of things to do and see. As the name indicates, much of the activity revolves around the exploration of space. Don’t miss stopping at Kennedy Space Center to take in the Astronaut Hall of Fame. The Rocket Garden is also a must see! Climb inside the historic spacecrafts and capsules on display. Many visitors stop by the Cove Market Place, Port Canaveral’s entertainment, retail and restaurant hub. The open-air village offers an assortment of restaurants, locally made knick-knacks from local artists and craftsmen and a casino ship. Port Canaveral has an array of recreational options in its public parks. Jetty Park, located at the mouth of the Port Canaveral Inlet, has more than four acres of family beaches with designated areas for swimming and surfing and year-round lifeguards. It’s also a popular spot for watching shuttle launches. Cape Marina can accommodate vessels up to 140 feet and offers a fuel dock, full service repairs, a pool and a game room.
Located on Florida’s Gold Coast at MM 21, The Club at Admirals Cove Marina is a beautifully manicured Golf and Country Club just two miles south of the Jupiter Inlet. It is the perfect spot for a permanent residence or a brief stay for boaters traveling along the ICW. Visiting boaters can easily re-provision at the on-site general store, which sells gourmet food, cheeses, meats, wines and baked goods, along with ship store items. And you will not be bored by the sheer amount of activities and amenities offered at the club. There are three nine-hole golf courses plus an 18-hole course, all with pristinely manicure lawns. The community has a fitness center with exercise classes daily, the Bluewater Spa & Salon, tennis courts, and physical therapy facilities.
Marlin Bay Yacht Club, located in Marathon in the Florida Keys, features fully serviced residences and a staffed marina and dockmaster along with top notch amenities. The marina offers 99 deepwater slips for boats up to 70 feet featuring the latest in amenities and modern concrete berths. The Marlin Bay Yacht Club is poised to become the flagship marina in the Heart of The Keys. The slips feature full power hookups, Wi-Fi, and monitored cameras, while onsite dock master and professional dockhands create an exceptional homeport or safe harbor for hopping to Key West, the Bahamas, and Cuba.
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