# Freedom Boat Club of NE Florida

> Freedom Boat Club of NE Florida is a members-only boat club with five locations in Jacksonville Beach, Julington Creek and St. Augustine. Members get unlimited access to a private fleet of pontoons, deck boats, bay boats and offshore center consoles, with maintenance, cleaning, storage, insurance and training included.

Locations: Jacksonville Beach (2315 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250); Julington Creek East (12807 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223); Julington Creek West (12796 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223); St. Augustine Camachee Cove (3036A Harbor Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084); St. Augustine Shipyard (76 Dockside Drive, Unit 105, St. Augustine, FL 32084).
Phone: 904-329-7456. Reservations: https://reservations.freedomboatclub.com. Part of Freedom Boat Club (https://www.freedomboatclub.com).
Chat assistant: https://chat.freedomboatclub.ai/ — FAQ page: https://chat.freedomboatclub.ai/faq

Exact initiation fees and monthly dues vary by plan and promotion; the ranges below are current as of the last update and a membership executive confirms pricing on a dock tour.

## What is Freedom Boat Club of NE Florida?

Operated under Affordable Boating of North Florida. Part of the Freedom Boat Club system (Brunswick Corporation brand), founded 1989. 400+ locations worldwide, 90,000+ members. Private fleet — boats are never rented to non-members. Open year-round in NE Florida. We regularly sell used fleet vessels — members and the public can browse boats for sale at affordableboating.com.

## Where are your docks located?

Jacksonville Beach: 2315 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.

Julington Creek East: 12807 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223.

Julington Creek West: 12796 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223.

St. Augustine Camachee Cove: 3036A Harbor Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084.

St. Augustine Shipyard: 76 Dockside Drive, Unit 105, St. Augustine, FL 32084.

All five docks share one phone number: 904-329-7456.

## Can members use all five locations?

All 5 NE Florida locations (Jacksonville Beach, Julington Creek East, Julington Creek West, St. Augustine Camachee Cove, St. Augustine Shipyard) are considered ONE CLUB. Members have UNLIMITED access to all five locations as part of their regular membership. Booking at any of these 5 locations is NOT a reciprocal visit.

## What membership plans do you offer?

1. Freedom Boating Plan: 7 days/week, 12 mo/yr, 2 members (couples only — spouse/partner), 4 reservations max, 2 weekend max, reciprocal access: yes.
2. Weekday Boating Plan: Mon-Fri only, 12 mo/yr, 2 members (couples only — spouse/partner), 4 reservations, reciprocal access: yes.
3. Friends & Family Plan: 7 days/week, 12 mo/yr, up to 4 members (any combination — father/son, siblings, friends, does NOT have to be a couple), 4 reservations, 2 weekend max, reciprocal access: yes. Cannot go on hold.
4. Corporate Plan: 7 days/week, 12 mo/yr, up to 4 members, 4 reservations, 2 weekend max, reciprocal access: yes. Cannot go on hold.
5. Seasonal Snowbird Plan: 7 days/week, 6 mo/yr (Oct 1-Mar 31), 2 members, 4 reservations, 2 weekend max, reciprocal access: no.

## How much does Freedom Boat Club cost?

Initiation fee: $999-$9,999 (varies by plan and promotions).

Monthly dues: $329-$899 (varies by plan and promotions).

Fuel: Members pay only for fuel used (fuel flow meters on every vessel).

All payments non-refundable. ACH required (non-ACH = $15 admin fee). Late charges: 1.5%/month.

## What is included in a membership?

Unlimited boat usage (no hourly fees), all maintenance, cleaning, storage, and insurance, unlimited free training with USCG-licensed captains, safety equipment on every vessel, online reservation access, and social events.

## What do members pay beyond monthly dues?

Monthly dues (year-round), fuel used, no-show and late fees, admin fees for incidents, retraining fuel costs.

## Who can join, and what training is required?

Must be 21+ years old. NASBLA Boaters License and New Member Orientation (NMO) required before operating any vessel. Signed membership agreement, current account, and full compliance required.

## What boats are in the fleet?

Vessel types: Pontoons, deck boats, center consoles (inshore/bay), bowriders, bay boats, offshore center consoles (require Advanced training), fishing boats (inshore/offshore).

Training requirements by vessel:

- Deck boats, pontoons, inshore consoles/bay boats, bowriders: NASBLA + NMO. Inland/ICW only, within 25 miles of departure.
- Offshore center consoles: NASBLA + Advanced Boat Ops training. Inshore and offshore access, within 25 miles. Only designated offshore boats may enter the Atlantic.

## What are the dock hours and reservation time slots?

Weekday dock opening: 8 AM Monday through Friday.

Weekend dock opening: 30 minutes after sunrise.

Boat return: 30 minutes before sunset EVERY DAY (weekdays and weekends).

Year-round time slots (available every day, not just summer):

- Morning: 30 min after sunrise to 1 PM
- Afternoon: 2:30 PM to 30 min before sunset
- Full Day: Available 365 days a year (not limited to weekends or summer)

Additional summer weekend bonus slots:

- Full Day Early Return: sunrise+30 to 4 PM
- Evening: 5 PM to sunset-30

Same-day reservations available up to 1 hour before closing.

Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Annual Employee Meeting (Sep/Oct).

Open regular hours: New Year's Eve.

## How do reservations work?

Preferred booking method: Freedom Boat Club mobile app (App Store and Google Play — search "Freedom Boat Club").

Also available: Online at reservations.freedomboatclub.com or by phone Mon-Fri 9-5 ET.

Limits: Max 4 reservations at a time, max 2 weekend slots. Book up to 6 months ahead.

Rolling system: When you complete a trip, a new reservation slot opens.

Same-day booking (within 24 hours): Must call the dock directly — cannot book online or through the app.

Late arrival: 1+ hour late without notice may result in cancellation.

No-show fee: Up to $150.

Late return: Up to $35 per 15 minutes.

## How are weekend reservations counted?

Weekday reservations: All count as 1 slot, including full-day.

Weekend/holiday half-day: Counts as 1 weekend slot.

Weekend/holiday full-day: Counts as 2 weekend slots (uses both morning and afternoon).

Members are limited to 2 weekend slots at a time. This means:

- Two half-day weekend reservations = OK (1+1=2 slots)
- One full-day weekend reservation = OK (2 slots)
- One half-day + one full-day weekend = NOT allowed (1+2=3 slots, exceeds limit of 2)

A member must complete their existing weekend trip before booking another that would exceed the 2-slot limit.

## Is there a waitlist for popular times?

Members can add themselves to unlimited waitlists at any location. Waitlist notifications are sent via email only (not phone or text).

## Can I keep a boat overnight?

Requires consecutive reservations (e.g. Friday PM + Saturday AM). Request 24-48 hours ahead in reservation notes. Sign the overnight waiver, which the dock sends by email. Operating a vessel between sunset and sunrise is prohibited and results in immediate termination. Stay within 25 miles, dock at a proper dock. Overnights not allowed over holidays.

## Can I use boats at other Freedom Boat Club locations?

Members can use boats at 400+ FBC locations worldwide outside our 5 NE Florida locations. Reciprocal usage: 4 timeslots per reciprocal location per calendar year (resets January 1, not rolling). 10% daily cap per location. Book reciprocal reservations through the online system.

Home members get weekend waitlist priority at home locations.

Visiting reciprocal members from other clubs: No offshore/inlet access from St. Augustine. Jacksonville Beach is open for offshore reciprocal access up to 15 NM.

## How far offshore can I take a boat?

Jacksonville Beach/Mayport: 15 NM offshore limit.

St. Augustine: 25 NM offshore limit.

GPS grace zone: 0.5 NM.

Inshore: 25 navigable miles from departure location.

## What happens when the weather is bad?

SCA inshore (0-20 mi): Full shutdown at St. Augustine and Jacksonville Beach.

SCA offshore only (20-60 mi): Offshore restricted, inshore up to 15 mi allowed if no inshore restriction.

SCEC inshore: Offshore restricted, ICW still open.

Gale warning: ALL locations closed including Julington Creek.

Lightning: No departures. Resume 10 minutes after last strike.

Fog: No departure unless visibility extends across ICW/river.

Julington Creek: NOT affected by SCA. IS affected by gale, fog, lightning, and storms.

Rain/cold: Club stays open, reservations not cancelled.

## What are the club's boating rules?

Only members may operate boats (non-member operating = no insurance coverage). Impaired operation results in suspension or termination. Keep phone on for dock calls while on the water. VHF Channel 16 must be on for offshore trips. Return boat in good condition. Fishing only on designated boats, no fish cleaning aboard, rinse boat after fishing. No grills on boats. Pets allowed (must be under control, damage charged to member, bring pet PFDs). No commercial use. Water sports on designated boats only. No storing personal items at club. Do not attempt repairs. No towing other vessels.

## What is the life jacket policy?

FBC provides adult PFDs (90 lbs+). Florida law: children under 6 must wear PFD on vessels under 26 ft. Federal law (offshore past 3 mi): children under 13 must wear PFD. Children over 6 but under 90 lbs: member must bring an appropriate child-sized PFD.

## What is Peace of Mind Elite?

Peace of Mind Elite (POM Elite) is our optional Deductible Reduction Program.

Standard coverage (included with every membership):

- $2,500 deductible for Liability
- $2,500 deductible for Physical Damage
- $1M Liability coverage
- $300K Uninsured Boater coverage
- $5K Medical Claim coverage
- Towing for mechanical issues only

Peace of Mind Elite ($750/year or $70/month):

- $0 deductible for Liability
- $0 deductible for Physical Damage
- All standard coverages PLUS:
- Towing for operator error (not just mechanical)
- Deductible coverage for 2 incidents per plan year (home or reciprocal)
- Equipment coverage: 2 anchors and 2 props per plan year

POM Elite requires a 1-year commitment, is non-refundable, and auto-renews unless the member opts out. First monthly payment is prorated based on enrollment date. Special terms apply for Corporate and Friends & Family memberships.

## What do towing and damaged equipment cost?

Without POM Elite: Fender $35, Aluminum Prop $145, Anchor Kit $225, Towing $350, Stainless Prop $1,125, Bimini Damage $900-$2,200, Cowling Damage $425-$1,800. All charges subject to sales tax; additional labor charges may apply. Pricing subject to change. With POM Elite, 2 anchors and 2 props per year are covered.

## What happens after a grounding or other incident?

Without POM: Grounding + tow = $350 fee. 2nd grounding = suspension + $350 retraining. 3rd grounding = termination. High and dry + tow = $350 fee.

With POM Elite: Towing for operator error is covered.

Vessel contact: Suspension until retrained. 2nd = $250 fee. 3rd = termination.

Dock behavior: 1st = warning. 2nd = 30-day suspension. 3rd = termination.

Sober Skipper policy: Vessel not released if member appears impaired. Self-report = $250 + 30-day suspension. 2nd offense = termination.

Late return 60+ min: Automatic 30-day suspension.

Operating between sunset and sunrise: Immediate termination.

## What does the club's insurance not cover?

No coverage for: diving activities, commercial use, exceeding nautical limits, overland transit, rule violations, or non-member operating the vessel.

## How do I cancel my membership?

60 days written notice required. No long-term commitments. Contact the Membership Experience Center to submit cancellation notice.

## Can I put my membership on hold?

Members may place membership on hold for a minimum of 12 months per the current Hold Policy. Contact the Membership Experience Center for details and fees. Corporate and Friends & Family memberships may NOT be placed on hold.

## Can I transfer my membership to another club?

Requires 1+ year in good standing. $500 transfer fee to receiving club. New agreement at new club's current rates. Subject to approval and availability.

## How do I contact Freedom Boat Club of NE Florida?

Phone: 904-329-7456

Website: freedomboatclub.com

Reservations: reservations.freedomboatclub.com

## Pages

- [FAQ](https://chat.freedomboatclub.ai/faq): every question above as a web page with FAQPage structured data
- [Chat](https://chat.freedomboatclub.ai/): ask the club's assistant a question
- [Freedom Boat Club](https://www.freedomboatclub.com): the national club