I have my boat at the Ortega River Boat Yard. It's a couple miles west of
Jaxville on the St John's River. I moved it from Annapolis in October,
hoping to spend more time sailing this past winter. The wind has been
marginal in the St John's River whenever I've gone out. It's more typical
to motor over to Jacksonville Landing, tie-up, and party all night instead.
I'm looking forward to getting it back to the Chesapeake in early April.

I made my original arrangements w/ORBY in September. Before I arrived, it
was bought out by a management company from Michigan. They have some grand
plans to turn it into a delux yachting mecca during the next year but nobody
expects that to happen. It's a homey place, in need of TLC, but I found the
people to be friendly, the weather good, and a lot of facilities close by.
I'm having some canvas work done from a guy right off the dock. There is a
mechanic and maintenance facility on the property but I haven't used them
for anything.
Next time I may try St Augustine instead.

"just me" wrote in message
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Im considering movimg my boat from TX to Jacksonville in the spring.
Can anyone provide recommendations on marinas there?
I'd prefer one with floating docks and finger piers, as well as a yard
that
can do a bottom job. Also, what is the tide range there?
Thanks, Jay