About Us
Welcome to the Fort Myers Sailing Club website!
Fort Myers Sailing Club (FMSC) was formed in the mid-to-late fifties by a group of local downtown businessmen who founded the Club upon the idea of promoting youth sailing in the area as well as bringing people from all walks of life together who share in the common interest of sailing. Even some sixty years later, Fort Myers Sailing Club members are still devoted to the concept upon which the Club’s forefathers founded it, with the most important one being: keeping the sport of sailing alive in our community.
Today the Fort Myers Sailing Club membership roster is comprised of some of the most active and experienced sailors in the Southwest Florida region. The Club’s activity list spans the entire calendar year with a one-day-a-month racing series over the course of 5-6 months, as well as several cruising voyages where boats and their crews sail anywhere from Tampa Bay, the Florida Keys, Dry Tortugas, and even occasional runs to the Miami/South Beach area.
The “Sloop Scoop” is the official newsletter of the FMSC. The newsletter is sent to paying members on a once-a-month basis and provides members with current racing series participants and race standings as well as a look forward to other pertinent information the Club’s officers are planning. Members are encouraged to submit anything related to the realm of sailing– photos, news articles, or “helpful hints.”
Throughout the years, FMSC has brought together numerous people who share in the enjoyment of the sport of sailing. Through a variety of avenues such as social events, hosting regattas and cruising passages, current members and guests keep the Club alive and active. Come join us and see all the fun you are missing!