Reviews: Sarasota Mooring Field

Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Mar 1, 2025
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Beautiful area and easy to get moored.

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Feb 28, 2025
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Mooring they assigned me already had a boat on it. I suggested another one, and after a short delay, they said okay.

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Reviewed by: Dick Heusinkveld on Feb 27, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 2

Helpful staff at the fuel dock, we stopped for water, keyfob and mooring ball assignment, then pump out on departure. Good restaurant on site and easy access from dinghy dock to downtown shops and restaurants. Many mooring balls lack pendants but there are no wrecks in the mooring field. It is outside the no wake zone for the marina but the main problem is a lot of chop from the bay so it is always rocky except if the wind has an easterly component. Snag-a-slip worked great. Good dinghy dock, but only part is on the secured dock and the door is propped open when the tour boat is going out. Reported dinghy thefts in the area suggest a lock is a good idea.

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Feb 24, 2025
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

I had some difficulties when attempting to use the Snag-A-Slip application, but was assisted above and beyond by Savannah, the Assistant GM. Good service is always appreciated, outstanding service has become a rarity and outstanding service is exactly what Savannah provided for us. She clearly has a true talent to identify issues and provide solutions, all while being a very pleasant person to deal with. We travel a good bit on our boat, and I can say with that Savannah sets the service and knowledge bar well above the norm! we will definitely be returning to Marina Jack!!!

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Feb 20, 2025
LOA: 50'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

The mooring field was fine it’s just the wind and waves made for an uncomfortable night. No fault of the marina!!!

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Feb 18, 2025
LOA: 32'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Mooring field not protected. No water taxi service.

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Feb 12, 2025
LOA: 43'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Lovely view, excellent facilities to include the best showers around!

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Feb 11, 2025
LOA: 50'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

The staff was excellent, so very accommodating. We had a Maintenance issue and they found us a slip to use. Very responsive and Dillon was the best.

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Feb 8, 2025
LOA: 50'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

The crew at Marina Jacks is awesome! Great stay and very enjoyable experience!

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Feb 4, 2025
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice accommodating staff. Nice location and good protection. Both times we were there the buoy we were assigned was already take by another boat. The showers are awesome. The restaurant is very expensive but the food is good.

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Reviewed by: Lance Williamson on Feb 2, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 4

The mooring field is just outside of Marina Jacks. Use Snag-A-Slip to reserve a mooring. Lots of boat wakes. Dingy dock is by the office. We asked for and received a key fob for the new bathrooms/showers. The pumpouts were not working while we were there. The marina is rebuilding from hurricane damage and is to be applauded for their efforts and will definitely get 5 stars when the work is completed.

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Feb 2, 2025
LOA: 50'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Mooring balls are very spaced out and close enough to a nice dinghy dock at Marina Jack. Highly recommend.

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Feb 1, 2025
LOA: 35'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Moorings in good shape. Short hop to dinghy dock. Lots of nearby restaurants and bars.

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jan 29, 2025
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Excellent mooring field. Has a great dinghy dock.

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jan 24, 2025
LOA: 46'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Bouncy at times, but central and beautiful at sunset

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jan 22, 2025
LOA: 34'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

My stay was nice just wish they would have given me a key card to the washroom

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jan 11, 2025
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Excellent restroom/showers shoreside. Good dingy dock. Friendly helpful staff. Affordable. Free pump out at your boat. Great location. Sarasota has a beautiful waterfront, and vibrant Main Street starts at the marina and is lined with restaurants, bars, and shops. A Whole Foods market is a 15 minute walk, and Publix is just over a mile. Veo rental electric scooters are staged at the marina entrance. The mooring field is somewhat exposed to all winds but east, so it can be a little rollie in a blow.

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Jan 2, 2025
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 2

Tried to radio the marina several times to get a mooring ball assignment. I also called the dockmaster on the phone 5 times and left one voicemail that was never returned. Eventually I just took an open spot, but didn't get a key fob to use the facilities. I understand that you are still rebuilding from the hurricane, but someone should be available to help with transient stays. Also, the voicemail says they are open until 6:00, but they close at 5:00.

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Dec 24, 2024
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Excellent stay. Lots of room to maneuver and felt safe. Quiet and peaceful on ball #1.

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Dec 20, 2024
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great location!

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Dec 16, 2024
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great location, close to shopping, restaurants and library. Public transportation is reliable and can take you to big box stores, beach and even got me to my medical appointment.

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Dec 13, 2024
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great location, easy to use dinghy dock and friendly staff have made our stay excellent.

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Dec 10, 2024
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Well maintained and easy to loop lines through. Dinghy dock at marina with facilities. Adjacent large park was also an easy dinghy ride to walk dog.

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Dec 5, 2024
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Free pumpout and well maintained mooring balls. Beautiful view of the city as well.

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Dec 2, 2024
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

This mooring field is very exposed to winds from all directions. On shore we were offered no services such as showers or working wifi. So at $50/night we would have been better off using our anchor.

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Review for Sarasota Mooring Field

Reviewed by: A Snag-A-Slip User on Dec 2, 2024
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Easy booking & great staff! Beautiful facilities right in downtown Sarasota!

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Reviewed by: Mona Dyke , Summer Fling, on Nov 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Now use Snag-a-Slip instead of Docwa, which I'd submitted. I called since we were arriving same day and they took care of it for me over the phone.

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Reviewed by: Mona Dyke , Summer Fling, on Nov 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Using Snag-a-Slip for reservations through Marina Jacks

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