Formerly Amelia Island Yacht Basin – Now Windward Marina Group
Full-Service Marina – 130-132 Wet Slips – 50-Ton Travel Lift – Kitchen 251 Restaurant – ICW Mile Marker 720.6
Windward at Amelia Island Marina (formerly Amelia Island Yacht Basin) is North Florida’s premier full-service yacht marina located at 251 Creekside Drive in Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (N 30° 37.900′ / W 081° 28.700′), positioned approximately 4.5 miles south of St. Mary’s Inlet on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway at ICW Mile Marker 720.6 (just south of day marker 13 and immediately north of the twin-span A1A fixed bridge), featuring 130-132 total wet slips accommodating vessels up to 100-110 feet LOA with maximum 17-foot beam, 3 dedicated transient slips, floating dock system, 7.0-foot approach and dockside depth with 6.0-foot tide range, 115-foot bulkhead length, protected location off main waterway accessed by channel offering approximate depths of 3 feet (mean low tide) to 11 feet (mean high tide), professional Windward Marina Group management since acquisition, General Manager and Dockmaster Jamie Smith, full-service boatyard with 50-ton travel lift (60-foot max length, 17-foot max beam), Master-certified Yamaha technicians with extensive parts department for all engine and boat service needs, fuel dock with gas and diesel, fully stocked ship’s store, shower and laundry facilities (pay), pumpout station, free WiFi internet, on-site Kitchen 251 restaurant (fresh catch, Southern comfort, dog-friendly dockside dining), courtesy car for exploring Amelia Island, pet-friendly accommodations, VHF monitoring Channel 16 (working Channel 72), office hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily, payment via Visa/MasterCard/Discover/Amex/Cash, daily transient rate $2.50-$3.00 per foot, weekly $12.00 per foot, monthly $21.50 per foot, annual $19.50 per foot (2024-2025 rates; subject to change), 30 AMP power $9.50/day or $65/month, 50 AMP power $12/day or $88/month, haulout $15/foot, pressure wash $3/foot, blocking $3/foot, labor rate $97.50/hour, and easy access to 13 miles of pristine Amelia Island beaches, historic downtown Centre Street Fernandina Beach, Fort Clinch State Park, premier golf courses, and Atlantic Ocean adventures.
This premier North Florida facility—managed by the professional Windward Marina Group network—combines comprehensive full-service marina infrastructure with established Amelia Island heritage and first-class resort island setting, making it ideal for boaters seeking protected ICW moorage, professional boatyard services with 50-ton lift, Master-certified Yamaha engine expertise, transient and long-term dockage, on-site waterfront dining at Kitchen 251, and gateway access to Amelia Island’s beaches, historic downtown, and refined East Coast atmosphere. Windward at Amelia Island Marina’s comprehensive operations, 50-ton travel lift, Master Yamaha certification, and Windward Group professional management make it North Florida’s premier full-service yacht basin destination.
Marina Overview & Location
Windward at Amelia Island Marina
(Formerly Amelia Island Yacht Basin)
251 Creekside Drive
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, United States
Coordinates: N 30° 37.900′ / W 081° 28.700′ (30.630900, -81.477850)
Contact:
- Phone: (904) 277-4615
- Former Phone: (904) 261-5800 (old Yacht Basin number)
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: ameliaislandmarina.com
- Reservations: Available on Dockwa
- VHF: Monitored 16 | Working 72
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (open 7 days)
- General Manager: Jamie Smith
- Dockmaster: Jamie Smith
Location:
- ICW Mile Marker: 720.6 (statute mile 721)
- Body of Water: AIWW, Amelia River
- Position: Approximately 5 miles south of St. Mary’s Inlet
- Access: East side of ICW, just south of day marker 13, immediately north of twin-span A1A fixed bridge
- Protected Location: Off main waterway; accessed by channel with 3 ft (MLW) to 11 ft (MHW) depths
- Type: Full-service marina with boatyard
- Management: Windward Marina Group (acquired former Amelia Island Yacht Basin)
Windward at Amelia Island Marina – Fernandina Beach
Table of Contents
130-132 Wet Slips – Up to 110 Feet
Comprehensive Moorage Capacity
Slip Specifications
Total Capacity:
- 130-132 total wet slips – Substantial capacity for long and short-term stays
- Largest vessel: 100-110 feet LOA
- Maximum beam: 17 feet
- Transient slips: 3 dedicated slips
- Dock type: Floating docks
- Bulkhead length: 115 feet
- Slip sizes: 20-110 feet (various configurations)
Example Dock Layouts:
- Dock B: 20-46 foot slips
- Dock F: 21-30 foot slips
- Multiple docks with various slip sizes
Depth & Navigation
Water Depths:
- Approach depth: 7.0 feet
- Dockside depth: 7.0 feet
- Tide range: 6.0 feet
- Channel depths: 3 feet (mean low tide) to 11 feet (mean high tide)
- Protected from main waterway – Accessed by channel
Slip Rates & Dockage (2024-2025)
Competitive North Florida Pricing
Transient & Long-Term Rates:
- Daily: $2.50-$3.00 per foot
- Weekly: $12.00 per foot
- Monthly: $21.50 per foot
- Annual: $19.50 per foot
Electrical Service:
- 30 AMP: $9.50 per day or $65.00 per month
- 50 AMP: $12.00 per day or $88.00 per month
- No 15/20/100/200+ AMP available
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amex, Cash
Important: Call ahead to confirm current rates as prices are always subject to change. Reserve on Dockwa.
Full-Service Boatyard – 50-Ton Travel Lift
Comprehensive Repair & Maintenance
Haulout Capabilities
50-Ton Travel Lift:
- Capacity: 50 tons maximum
- Maximum length: 60 feet
- Maximum beam: 17 feet
- Haulout price: $15.00 per foot
- Pressure wash: $3.00 per foot
- Blocking: $3.00 per foot
- Labor rate: $97.50 per hour
Repair Services
Professional Capabilities:
- Hull repair – Professional fiberglass and composite work
- Engine service – All makes and models
- Master-certified Yamaha technicians – Factory-trained expertise
- Extensive parts department – Quick turnaround on repairs
- Propeller service – Professional prop work
- Mechanical systems – Complete boat maintenance
- Electrical systems – Professional diagnostics and repair
- Bottom painting – Antifouling services
Fuel Dock
Gas & Diesel Available
Fuel Services:
- Gasoline – Premium marine gas
- Diesel – Marine diesel fuel
- Professional attendants – Expert service
- Last fuel update: April 23, 2025
- Call for current prices – Subject to change
Amenities & Facilities
Complete Marina Services
On-Site Amenities
Boater Essentials:
- Free WiFi – High-speed internet throughout marina
- Dockside water – Fresh water at all slips
- Pumpout station – Convenient sanitation
- Restrooms – Clean facilities
- Showers – Hot water showers
- Laundry – Pay laundry facilities
- Ice – Available for purchase
- Ship store – Fully stocked with marine supplies
- Snacks – Convenience items available
- Pet-friendly – Pets welcome
- Security – Professional oversight
- Trash disposal – Convenient waste management
Transportation
Guest Transportation:
- Courtesy car – Explore Amelia Island
- Taxi/Uber/Lyft – Ride services available
- Walking distance – To some local amenities
Kitchen 251 Restaurant
On-Site Dockside Dining
Kitchen 251 Features:
- Fresh catch – Local seafood specialties
- Southern comfort food – Regional favorites
- Laid-back deck – Overlooking marina slips
- Dog-friendly – Pets welcome on deck
- Boater-loved – Popular with marina guests
- Good vibes – Relaxed atmosphere
- “The kind of place you’ll want to linger”
- Dockside dining – Steps from your boat
Nearby Attractions & Services
Amelia Island & Fernandina Beach
On-Site & Nearby (0.20-1.00 miles)
Immediate Area:
- Kitchen 251 restaurant – On-site
- Marine store – On-site ship’s store
- ATM/Bank – 0.20 miles
- Liquor store – 0.20 miles
- Hardware – 0.20 miles
- FedEx/UPS – 0.50 miles
- Grocery – 0.50 miles (Publix nearby)
- Doctor – 0.50 miles
- Restaurants – 1.00 mile
- Shopping – 1.00 mile
- Pharmacy – 1.00 miles
- Hotel – 1.00 mile
- Dentist – 1.00 mile
Amelia Island Attractions (1.5-5 miles)
Recreation & Culture:
- 13 miles of pristine beaches – 1.50 miles to beach access
- Historic downtown Centre Street Fernandina Beach – Charming shops, galleries, restaurants
- Fort Clinch State Park – Historic Civil War-era fort and nature trails
- Dry cleaner – 2.00 miles
- Fitness center – 2.00 miles
- Golf courses – 2.00 miles (premier 18-hole courses)
- Tennis – 2.00 miles
- Veterinarian – 2.00 miles
- Post office – 4.00 miles
- Hospital – 5.00 miles
Jacksonville Airport
- 35 miles – Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
- Car rental – Available at airport
Amelia Island Boat Club & Boat Sales
On-Site Boat Services
Co-Located Businesses at 251 Creekside Drive:
- Amelia Boat Club and Rentals – Local and veteran-owned boat club
- Amelia Island Boat Sales – Authorized boat dealership
- Yamaha dealership – Factory-authorized sales and service
- Boat rentals – Day rentals available
- Follow That Dream Sailing – Sailing charters
- Pipe Dream Charters – Fishing and sightseeing
Windward Marina Group Network
Professional Management Standards
Part of Windward Marina Group:
- 14 marinas across Florida network
- 3,013 total berths system-wide
- Family-owned Florida company
- Consistent quality standards – Professional management
- Streamlined services – Efficient operations
- Expert service partners – Quality vendor relationships
- Well-maintained facilities – Professional upkeep
- “Windward isn’t just a place to dock, it’s a place to belong”
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Common Services Available
- Marina operations – Professional coordination
- 50-ton travel lift – Haulout services up to 60 feet
- Master-certified Yamaha service – Factory-trained technicians
- Engine specialists – All makes and models beyond Yamaha
- Hull repair – Professional fiberglass work
- Bottom painting – Antifouling and maintenance
- Propeller service – Professional prop work
- Detailing – Professional cleaning and polishing
- Electronics – Modern navigation and communication
- Mechanical systems – All boat systems
- Provisioning – Nearby grocery and marine supplies
- ICW navigation – Local expertise
- Amelia Island guidance – Local knowledge
Marina Specifications
| Category | Details |
| Current Name | Windward at Amelia Island Marina (formerly Amelia Island Yacht Basin) |
| Slips | 130-132 wet slips; Up to 110 ft LOA; Max beam 17 ft; 3 transient slips; Floating docks |
| Depth | 7.0 ft approach/dockside; 6.0 ft tide range; Channel 3 ft (MLW) to 11 ft (MHW) |
| Rates (2024-2025) | Daily $2.50-$3/ft; Weekly $12/ft; Monthly $21.50/ft; Annual $19.50/ft; 30A $9.50/day; 50A $12/day |
| Travel Lift | 50-ton max; 60 ft max length; 17 ft max beam; Haulout $15/ft; Pressure wash $3/ft; Labor $97.50/hr |
| Engine Service | Master-certified Yamaha technicians; Extensive parts department; All makes and models |
| Fuel | Gas and diesel; Professional attendants; Call for current prices |
| Amenities | Free WiFi; Restrooms/showers; Pay laundry; Pumpout; Ice; Ship store; Pet-friendly; Courtesy car |
| Restaurant | Kitchen 251 on-site; Fresh catch; Southern comfort; Dog-friendly dockside dining |
| Location | 251 Creekside Dr, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034; ICW MM 720.6; 4.5 mi south St. Mary’s Inlet |
| Management | Windward Marina Group; GM/Dockmaster Jamie Smith; 904-277-4615; [email protected] |
| Hours | 8 AM-5 PM daily; VHF 16/72; Reserve on Dockwa; Visa/MC/Disc/Amex/Cash |
| Nearby | 13 mi beaches (1.5 mi); Historic downtown Fernandina; Fort Clinch; Golf; 35 mi to JAX airport |
Why Choose Windward at Amelia Island Marina?
North Florida’s Premier Full-Service Yacht Basin Since Windward Acquisition
- 130-132 Wet Slips: Up to 110 ft; 3 transient; Floating docks; 7 ft depth; Protected off main ICW
- 50-Ton Travel Lift: 60 ft max length; 17 ft max beam; Full boatyard; $15/ft haulout
- Master-Certified Yamaha Technicians: Factory-trained; Extensive parts; All engine service needs
- Competitive Rates: Daily $2.50-$3/ft; Monthly $21.50/ft; Annual $19.50/ft; 30A $9.50/day; 50A $12/day
- Kitchen 251 On-Site: Fresh catch; Southern comfort; Dog-friendly dockside dining; Boater-loved
- ICW Mile Marker 720.6: 4.5 mi south St. Mary’s Inlet; Just south day marker 13; North of A1A bridge
- Free WiFi Throughout: High-speed internet; Restrooms/showers; Pay laundry; Pumpout; Ship store
- Fuel Dock: Gas and diesel; Professional attendants; Convenient refueling
- Pet-Friendly: Pets welcome throughout marina and Kitchen 251 restaurant deck
- Courtesy Car: Explore 13 miles pristine Amelia Island beaches; Historic downtown Fernandina
- Windward Marina Group: Professional network management; 14 marinas; Consistent quality standards
- Reserve on Dockwa: Easy online booking; VHF 16/72; Jamie Smith GM/Dockmaster; 904-277-4615
- Fort Clinch & Golf: Historic state park nearby; Premier golf courses; Tennis; Fitness
- Grocery & Services: 0.50 mi Publix; Marine store on-site; Hardware 0.20 mi; JAX airport 35 mi
- Hull/Prop/Mechanical: Professional repair; $97.50/hr labor; Pressure wash $3/ft; Bottom painting
- First-Class Resort Island: Refined, relaxing East Coast atmosphere; Gateway to Amelia Island adventures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current name of this marina?
Windward at Amelia Island Marina (formerly Amelia Island Yacht Basin). The facility was acquired by Windward Marina Group and rebranded.
How many slips does the marina have?
130-132 total wet slips accommodating vessels up to 100-110 feet with 3 dedicated transient slips. Floating dock system with various slip sizes from 20-110 feet.
What are the current dockage rates?
Daily $2.50-$3.00/ft, Weekly $12/ft, Monthly $21.50/ft, Annual $19.50/ft. Electrical: 30A $9.50/day or $65/month; 50A $12/day or $88/month. Rates are 2024-2025 and subject to change—call ahead (904) 277-4615.
Is there a travel lift and boatyard?
Yes, full-service boatyard with 50-ton travel lift (60-foot max length, 17-foot max beam). Haulout $15/ft, pressure wash $3/ft, blocking $3/ft, labor $97.50/hr. Hull, engine, and propeller repair available.
Are there Master-certified Yamaha technicians?
Yes, the marina has Master-certified Yamaha technicians with an extensive parts department. They can handle all engine and boat service needs for Yamaha and other brands.
Is there an on-site restaurant?
Yes, Kitchen 251 offers fresh catch, Southern comfort food, and a laid-back dog-friendly deck overlooking the marina slips. Popular with boaters.
What’s the location on the ICW?
ICW Mile Marker 720.6 (statute mile 721), approximately 4.5 miles south of St. Mary’s Inlet on the east side of the ICW, just south of day marker 13 and immediately north of the A1A twin-span fixed bridge.
Is transient dockage available?
Yes, 3 dedicated transient slips with daily rate $2.50-$3.00 per foot. Reserve on Dockwa or call ahead (904) 277-4615.
What’s nearby?
Historic downtown Centre Street Fernandina Beach, 13 miles of pristine beaches (1.5 mi), Fort Clinch State Park, premier golf courses, grocery 0.50 miles, and Jacksonville airport 35 miles. Courtesy car available for exploring.
Contact Information
Windward at Amelia Island Marina
(Formerly Amelia Island Yacht Basin)
251 Creekside Drive
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, United States
Coordinates: N 30° 37.900′ / W 081° 28.700′
Phone: (904) 277-4615
Email: [email protected]
Website: ameliaislandmarina.com
Reservations: Available on Dockwa
VHF: Monitored 16 | Working 72
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
General Manager/Dockmaster: Jamie Smith
Management: Windward Marina Group
Slips: 130-132 wet slips (up to 110 ft)
Transient: 3 slips ($2.50-$3/ft daily)
Travel Lift: 50-ton (60 ft max, 17 ft beam)
Fuel: Gas and diesel
Restaurant: Kitchen 251 on-site
ICW Location: Mile Marker 720.6; 4.5 mi south St. Mary’s Inlet
Payment: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amex, Cash
Emergency: 911 or Coast Guard Channel 16
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Windward at Amelia Island Marina – North Florida’s Premier Full-Service Yacht Basin – 130 Slips – 50-Ton Travel Lift – Master Yamaha Service – Kitchen 251 Restaurant (Formerly Amelia Island Yacht Basin)
