Polk County Boating Fatality
On 12/18/2009 at approximately 7:30 p.m., a Winter Haven couple were fishing on the east side of Lake Howard when their 12 foot vessel capsized. The husband last saw his 66-year-old wife holding onto a throwable life jacket before losing sight of her. The victim’s body was recovered a short time later by rescuers with […]
Capt. Steve Grant Seminar
News Flash for THIS Week! Our Guest Speaker for this Thursday, April 16th, will be none other than Captain Steve Grant! Capt. Steve Grant is the Manager of C & H Lures and I will bet the there aren’t 2 of you that fish in the Jacksonville Area or for that matter the East […]
All Time Records
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Boating Safety Classes
U.S. Coast Guard AuxiliaryJacksonville Flotilla 14-8 One Saturday could save your life! Keep your family safe on the water! Maximize your knowledge and your family’s safety. Cost is only $25. A second family member may attend for $5 if you can share a book. Benefits of this program: Meets Florida legal requirements for boater education. […]
Southeast 16 & 17
This area is one of the largest of all marked spots on the Jacksonville Party Grounds. There are groups of reefs and ledges that extend for approximately three miles in a Northeast to Southwest direction. Also, some reefs run Southeast to Northwest. Watch for a considerable drop-off, often marking in the 110-feet range!
56th Sailfish Pot Party
The 56th Annual Sailfish Pot Party is Coming! Here is the history of the Sailfisn Pot, a 56 year tradition here on the North East Coast of Florida. First the Sailfish Pot Party is NOT a JOSFC function. It is it’s own stand alone tradition party that was started back in 1959. Just a […]
El Cheapo 2013 Wrap-Up
A record 458 boats along with 150 Junior Anglers participated in the 13th annual El Cheapo Sheepshead Tournament Saturday. 228 Sheepshead totaling over 1,250 pounds were brought to the scales in both categories. Claiming top honors in the general division was A.J. Proescher of Jacksonville. A.J. brought in an 11.7 lb. fish and took […]
2016 Tournament Schedule
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Wear Your Life Jacket
This month we start our fishing season and the tournaments for the club Captain of the Year. This presents an excellent opportunity to remind the Club membership of the fact that the successful fishing/ boating trip is the one that begins and ends safely. Preparation can save your life! One way to ensure a safe […]
Floyd’s Folly
It was 1962. I was nine, and it was raining. I hadn’t slept in days. Here I was standing on the dock at Mayport Yacht basin staring at a huge ocean-going fishing boat. She was shiny and sleek, and the giant letters spelling out WYNEMA on the bow, meant I had finally arrived at my […]