Sarasota Sailing Squadron

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron was founded as a nonprofit organization by interested residents of the City of Sarasota for the purpose of promoting sailing.

The Squadron actually grew out of the youth sailing program of the Sarasota Yacht Club in the late 1930s, and was established by young adults who could not afford the higher dues of the yacht club. It was disbanded during World War II, but was reorganized under the auspices of the YMCA in 1946. It obtained its own charter in 1947.

The Squadron draws its membership from all strata of Sarasota society and from other states and Canada. Since its inception, the Squadron has been dedicated to the promotion of recreational sailing, racing, cruising, sailing instruction, boating safety and youth sailing instruction. Until 1958 its club meetings were held at City Hall, in the commission chamber, and its sailing activities were centred around the old city pier.

• camping on site
• Residence Inn Sarasota Bradenton - 15min away
• Best Western Midtown Sarasota - 10min away
• Longboat Key Club&Resort - 5min away

• New Pass Grill & Bait Shop - 2min away
• Gateway to India - 10min away
• Tijuana Flats Sarasota - 10min away
• Bonefish Grill - Sarasota - 15min away
• Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar - 20min away
• Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub - 30min away
• Beachhouse Restaurant - 30min away

• St Armand's Circle
• watching the sunset off Longboat Key
• sailing rudderless off the SSS beach through the moored boats