Most folks love just relaxing onboard Now & Zen, spreading out on our spacious bow trampolines or enjoying a drink in the cockpit or salon. For those looking for more activity, there are a number of opportunities. Because you are … Continue reading →

Why go further than northeast Florida, when there are great sailing vacation opportunities right here. Get the inside scoop on the fascinating seaside towns, sandbars, and beaches, historical sights, remote anchorages, ocean and Intracoastal sailing that are waiting for you right here in Northeast Florida.

Many folks don’t realize what a fabulous sailing venue exists in Jacksonville. Find out why, north or south, daytime or sunset, sailing charter or private sailboat, everyone who sails on the St Johns says what a beautiful and relaxing sailing treasure the river is.

Fernandina on Amelia Island is an ideal location for taking a sunset or day sailing boat tour. You can be on Cumberland Island at the Ice House dock in under 2 hours. It is a short sail out the St Marys inlet so you have easy access to ocean sailing.

Now & Zen is available for charter from the Miami / Coconut Grove area from January 11th through the end of March 2013. From Coconut Grove you can be in Key Biscayne, or sailing through Stiltsville in an hour or … Continue reading →

Tailgate on Now & Zen for the Florida/Georgia game or any of the Jaguar’s home games. Enjoy an afternoon of tailgating on the water and have the boat drop you off at Metro Park. Having out-of-town guests for Florida/Georgia? Treat them to … Continue reading →

Give a gift that will be remembered for a lifetime. For the Holidays, give a Now & Zen personalized Gift Certificate and go sailing any time next year. Pay only your deposit now ($200 for a sunset sail or $300 if you want to … Continue reading →

Many folks don’t realize what a fabulous sailing venue exists in Jacksonville. Find out why, north or south, daytime or sunset, sailing charter or private sailboat, everyone who sails on the St Johns says what a beautiful and relaxing sailing treasure the river is.

Many folks don’t realize they can have a great sailboat charter from Jacksonville and Amelia Island. Get the inside scoop on the fascinating seaside towns, sandbars, and beaches, historical sights, remote anchorages, ocean and Intracoastal sailing that are waiting for you right here in Northeast Florida.

Spring time is the perfect time to be out on the water in the Jacksonville area. For most of the spring Now & Zen will be available in Ortega for sailing on the St Johns River. But don’t delay, we have 10 … Continue reading →

Looking for the MOST romantic time to be out on the water on Now & Zen? Immerse yourself in the beauty of the sunset while watching the moon rising in the east. Enjoy wonderful moonlight sailing over the following days, … Continue reading →

Thinking of attending one (or more) of the Miami South Beach festivals this February or March? South Beach Wine & Food Festival 2/23-2/26 South Beach Comedy Festival 2/29-3/3 Miami International Film Festival 3/2-3/11 Consider a 24-hour overnight charter from Coconut … Continue reading →

Now & Zen is moored 50 yards from the epicenter of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival 2/18-2/20; right off Peacock and Myers Parks, literally right in the middle of the festival. You can charter Now & Zen by the hour … Continue reading →

See St Augustine’s spectacular Nights of Lights while relaxing on Now & Zen’s comfy bow trampolines, sipping your favor drink while the boat sails through the water.

Going sailing or chartering a sailboat for the afternoon? Wondering what to bring for a picnic lunch or a snack? Get menu tips and hints on what to bring and what to leave home and how to pack from the experts at Now & Zen Sailing Charters.

“WOW! Thank you so much for a truly wonderful and relaxing week. The boat was amazing, the food outstanding, the destinations and things we stumbled upon on our way each day were fantastic. We so appreciated your knowledge, history and truly your company thru out the week. Thank you for sharing with us an experience of a lifetime!”

There is always something to fix on a boat and Now & Zen is no exception. Having made three trips up the mast this past week (one to fix the wind indicator, one to install a new lighting rod, and one … Continue reading →

The last time we had a drumming circle on  Now & Zen, we never took a photo of the actual circle. Guess we were all to busy drumming. Unity Church of Jacksonville will be doing a full moon drumming circle on … Continue reading →

WOW do you believe the weather we’ve been having? Are you, or your friends and family heading for Jacksonville for spring break or a birthday or anniversary celebration? Looking for something special to do for your party (of 12 or less)? Book a … Continue reading →

We are offering a Special “Moonlight Sail for Lovers” from now until the full moon, Feb 18th. $500 for a 4 hour private sailboat charter including: captain and crew, a 3-course gourmet dinner for 2, a bottle of champagne, heated cabin, moonlight, and … Continue reading →

Looking for a unique wedding idea?  Take your wedding party of 12 or less sailing! You can have the ceremony while we are still at the dock and then jettison the minister or bring them along and have the ceremony while underway. We already … Continue reading →