Looking for a marina near Jupiter FL for live aboard

[freelandken]

In the process of buying a used Tayana 37 and need to find a marina in the Jupiter or Stuart area of Florida. The only one I've been able to find so far is Sunset Bay Marina and Anchorage in Stuart. Only problem is that they are already booked for next season and I would have to move at the end of Summer. Anyone live and/or sail in the area and know of another marina? Will need a place by June 1.
Thanks for any help. And then, is there anyone who would like to teach me to sail my new boat?

[captd44]

Originally Posted by freelandken

In the process of buying a used Tayana 37 and need to find a marina in the Jupiter or Stuart area of Florida. The only one I've been able to find so far is Sunset Bay Marina and Anchorage in Stuart. Only problem is that they are already booked for next season and I would have to move at the end of Summer. Anyone live and/or sail in the area and know of another marina? Will need a place by June 1.
Thanks for any help. And then, is there anyone who would like to teach me to sail my new boat?

Try Sandpiper marina next to club Med, it is in the north bay not far from Sunset Bay. It is cheaper and has security gate, I stayed there 1 year. Also in Jupiter check Frenchmans creek Marina.

[sailcruiser]

I can't help with a marina but wanted to offer advice on learning to sail. Find a club with beer can races and offer to crew. Be honest about your experience and most captains will be happy to help you learn. Honestly that is a safe way to learn that is win win.

SC

[freelandken]

Originally Posted by sailcruiser

I can't help with a marina but wanted to offer advice on learning to sail. Find a club with beer can races and offer to crew. Be honest about your experience and most captains will be happy to help you learn. Honestly that is a safe way to learn that is win win.

SC

Great idea, thanks

[freelandken]

Originally Posted by captd44

Try Sandpiper marina next to club Med, it is in the north bay not far from Sunset Bay. It is cheaper and has security gate, I stayed there 1 year. Also in Jupiter check Frenchmans creek Marina.

Thank you for your reply. I will check them out.

[Cadence]

Originally Posted by freelandken

In the process of buying a used Tayana 37 and need to find a marina in the Jupiter or Stuart area of Florida. The only one I've been able to find so far is Sunset Bay Marina and Anchorage in Stuart. Only problem is that they are already booked for next season and I would have to move at the end of Summer. Anyone live and/or sail in the area and know of another marina? Will need a place by June 1.
Thanks for any help. And then, is there anyone who would like to teach me to sail my new boat?

Try Nettle's Island Marina.

[nekkidsailin]

It's a ways away, but I lived aboard at Diamond 99 Marina in Melbourne for about 2 years.

caveat emptor; It has sold since then, don't know the new owners or what they have done since then (several years ago).

[pete33458]

OP, are you familiar with Jupiter Inlet? It is very unfriendly to sailboats, powerful current, standing waves, shifting sandbars, etc. Charted controlling depth is 4'9" but not reliable. I would recommend Lake Worth and one of the marinas there, I would suspect that Riviera Beach Municipal Marina would be a good choice.

I would be happy to help you learn to sail, but the problem with learning from Jupiter is that you must come and go on the slack high tide, 12 hours apart...

Pete

[freelandken]

Originally Posted by captd44

Try Sandpiper marina next to club Med, it is in the north bay not far from Sunset Bay. It is cheaper and has security gate, I stayed there 1 year. Also in Jupiter check Frenchmans creek Marina.

Sandpiper does look good, thanks again.
Frenchman Creek is not Loggerhead and very expensive.

[freelandken]

Originally Posted by freelandken

Sandpiper does look good, thanks again.
Frenchman Creek is not Loggerhead and very expensive.

Frenchman Creek IS now Loggerhead and very expensive.

[freelandken]

Originally Posted by pete33458

OP, are you familiar with Jupiter Inlet? It is very unfriendly to sailboats, powerful current, standing waves, shifting sandbars, etc. Charted controlling depth is 4'9" but not reliable. I would recommend Lake Worth and one of the marinas there, I would suspect that Riviera Beach Municipal Marina would be a good choice.

I would be happy to help you learn to sail, but the problem with learning from Jupiter is that you must come and go on the slack high tide, 12 hours apart...

Pete

So farther North, such as Sunset Bay and Sandpiper Bay Marinas would be better? Would the St Lucie River be a better way out? Thanks for your input.
Ken

[captd44]

Originally Posted by freelandken

So farther North, such as Sunset Bay and Sandpiper Bay Marinas would be better? Would the St Lucie River be a better way out? Thanks for your input.
Ken

The St. Lucie Inlet is good and well marked, lots of current at times.

[pete33458]

Originally Posted by freelandken

So farther North, such as Sunset Bay and Sandpiper Bay Marinas would be better? Would the St Lucie River be a better way out? Thanks for your input.
Ken

Ken: every inlet north of Lake Worth (in the vicinity we are discussing) is really quite challenging for sail vessels. Yes, most of them are theoretically passable, but all of them are relatively narrow in places, have strong currents, shifting sandbars, and can have significant swell (Jupiter is the worst, I think; for the record, I live in and love this area). You can use any of these inlets, including Jupiter, if you want to wait for the right tide and wind conditions. Even Lake Worth is no cakewalk when the conditions are right, but you can basically forget about tidal heights and currents there.

Is there a reason why you don't want to look at the Lake Worth area? Yes, it is a little more expensive than Stuart/Ft Pierce (but a lot less than Ft Lauderdale/Miami/Keys). PM me if you want to talk by phone. Pete

[wallbanger2]

As for learning to sail, the Saint Lucie Sailing Club holds beer can races every saturday. I believe they also just started their "learn to sail" class. It was $35 when I took it last year.

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[freelandken]

Originally Posted by pete33458

Ken: every inlet north of Lake Worth (in the vicinity we are discussing) is really quite challenging for sail vessels. Yes, most of them are theoretically passable, but all of them are relatively narrow in places, have strong currents, shifting sandbars, and can have significant swell (Jupiter is the worst, I think; for the record, I live in and love this area). You can use any of these inlets, including Jupiter, if you want to wait for the right tide and wind conditions. Even Lake Worth is no cakewalk when the conditions are right, but you can basically forget about tidal heights and currents there.

Is there a reason why you don't want to look at the Lake Worth area? Yes, it is a little more expensive than Stuart/Ft Pierce (but a lot less than Ft Lauderdale/Miami/Keys). PM me if you want to talk by phone. Pete

Would like to talk. Coming down next Monday. Don't know PM
Ken