Jacksonville

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	30°20.0′N, 81°40.0′W
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Cruising the region

Cruising on the St. John's River south of Jacksonville is limited for some boats by bridge heights.

1. In downtown Jacksonville, the Acosta Bridge has a clearance of 75 feet.
2. South of downtown, Interstate 295 (the Jacksonville beltway) is carried over the Buckman Bridge, with a clearance of 65 feet.
3. The Shands Bridge, just south of Green Cove Springs, has a clearance of 45 feet. The Shands Bridge is the controlling height for the entire navigable extent of the St. John's River, extending south to Sanford, Florida and for smaller boats, dinghies, or kayaks, beyond.

Cruising is somewhat constrained north of Green Cove Springs by few good anchorages, by substantial current in many areas and by a lack of sheltered locations, exposed to both weather and the wakes of commercial traffic. Most cruisers find marina berths for their stay in Jacksonville.

Farther up-stream, south of Green Cove Springs, power boats and smaller sailboats (give the 45 foot height limit) have an extensive and rewarding cruising venue.

For cruisers who stop in Jacksonville, full urban amenities are available.

Charts

Chart Source NOAA, Office of Coast Survey, NOAA Chart Downloader, US Charts

Chart No (Paper or Raster) 11490, Approaches to St. Johns River; St. Johns River Entrance (1:40:000)

Chart No (Paper or Raster) 11491, St. John's River Atlantic Ocean to Jacksonville (1:20,000)

Chart No ( Vector) ENC US5FL51M, Approaches to St. Johns River; St. Johns River Entrance

Chart No ( Vector) ENC US5FL52M, St. Johns River-Mayport to Arlington

Chart No ( Vector) ENC US5FL57M, St. Johns River-Arlington to Venitia

Weather

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Passages

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

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Communication

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Navigation

St. Johns Lighted Buoy "STJ" (30º23'35.368" N, 081º19'08.398" W) marks the outer approach to the St. John's River. Light: Mo (A) W, Range: 6 NM, Red and white stripes with red spherical topmark, Racon: M (--).

St. Johns Light (30°23'10"N., 81°23'53"W.), 83 feet above the water, is shown from a white square tower on the beach about 1 mile south of St. Johns River north jetty. A tower at Jacksonville Beach and a red and white checkered water tank at Mayport Naval Station are prominent off the entrance, and water tanks are prominent along the beaches to the southward.

Entry to the St. John's River is between two stone jettys extending about one half mile to seaward. Current can be strong, particularly on the ebb. Give commercial shipping a wide berth. Keep clear of Mayport Naval Station on the port (south) side just inside the entrance. You do not want the attention that comes of crossing the line.

Downtown Jacksonville is about 20 NM inland from the entrance of the St. John's River. The route is well marked. Current may be strong at full ebb or full flood, and a watch for commercial traffic is important. Otherwise the passage up the river is not difficult.

Entrance

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Berthing

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Lamb's Yacht Center 376 Lakeshore Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 332210, PH: 904-384-5577. Fuel, water, pumpout station at fuel dock, boat repairs. Grocery store within walking distance, excellent security, open and covered slips. Convenient to stores, chandlery on site, various boat service companies, West Marine within walking distance.
• Ortega Yacht Club Marina, 4585 Lakeside Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32210, Tel: (904) 389-1199, Fax: (904) 389-5463
• Mandarin Holiday Marina Channel Marker 12; Latitude-30*08.09', Longitude-81*37.89', VHF channel 16 & 68; 12796 San Jose Blvd. (SR 13), Jacksonville, FL 32223, Tel: (904) 268-1036
• Palm Cove Marina 14603 Beach Blvd Ste 100, Jacksonville FL, 32205; PH: 904-223-4757 (Jacksonville Beach). Pool, very competitive ethanol free fuel prices, travel lift, full marine service. Directions by water: About 2 miles south of Mile Marker 745, enter channel approximately 150 yards north of marker 32 on the Intracoastal waterway (ICW) on the west side of the ICW. Latitude N 30o 17.17' Longitude W 81o 25.42'. The channel is well marked.

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

• West Marine Jacksonville
  

4415 Roosevelt Blvd

Jacksonville, FL 32210-3350

904-388-7510

• West Marine Jacksonville

4874 Big Island Dr

Jacksonville, FL 32246

904-520-4650

• West Marine Jacksonville
  

14180 Beach Blvd Ste 4

Jacksonville, FL 32250-1594

904-821-5033

• Pier 17 Marine
  

4619 Roosevelt Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32210

904-387-4669

• Boathouse Discount Marine Inc
  

5615 Blanding Blvd

Jacksonville, FL 32244

(904) 778-7775

Repairs/Yards

• Sadler Point Marina
  

4669 Roosevelt Blvd

Jacksonville, FL 32210

904-384-1383

30°16'31" N, 81°43'03" W

Sadler Point Marina

• Lamb's Yacht Center
  

3376 Lake Shore Blvd

Jacksonville, FL 32210

904-384-5577

• Whitney's Marine
  

3027 Hwy. 17

Orange Park, FL 32073

904-269-0027

• Pelican Creek Boatyard & Marina
  

14051 Atlantic Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32225

904-249-8979

• Beach Marine
  

2315 Beach Blvd.

Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

904-249-8200

• Morningstar Marina Mayport

4852 Ocean Street

Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

904-270-9976

30°23’45.6792” N, 81°25’43.5864” W

Morningstar Marina Mayport

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

fuel notes

Water

water notes

Electricity

electricity notes

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Computer Repair

• Computer Logic of Jacksonville, (904) 240-5872, email: [email protected] JeanneP here, this fellow (Steve) has been such a help to me. He's cloned two computer hard drives so I could get the computer going again without any of the software being on the boat. Fast, courteous, helpful. Highly recommend.

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Hemming Plaza Farmers' Market -- Location: Monroe and North Hogan Streets, Jacksonville, Florida. Year-round on Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Contact Information: Ed Jenkins, Market Manager, 214 North Hogan Street, Suite 120, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Telephone: (904) 634-0303 ext. 229

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

• HERTZ 1165 Cassat Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205 Tel.: (904) 388-0199 Close to the Ortega marinas. They will pick you up from there.
• ENTERPRISE 1430 Cassat Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32205 Tel: (9040 387-3231 Close to Ortega marinas. They will pick you up from there.

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

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Links

Links to relevant websites.

References

Publications, Guides, etc.

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