Florida Yacht Charters & Sales, Inc., ("FYC") the premier yacht brokerage and charter company headquartered in Southeast Florida; recently announced plans to expand operations to Florida's west coast.

FYC's new west coast base is located at the first-class Regatta Pointe Marina at Palmetto, just a short hop from St. Petersburg; Sarasota; Bradenton and Tampa, Florida.

The new FYC - St. Pete location will complement the company's current operations in Miami's trendy South Beach; laid-back Key West and historic Amelia Island, Florida; along with their ever-popular charter base in beautiful Marsh Harbour, Abaco in the Bahamas.

FYC-St. Pete is the authorized dealer for the prestigious line of Jeanneau sailing yachts, and will offer new Jeanneau models from 32' to 54' for charter fleet placement in their innovative and tax-saving Charter Ownership Program.

For powerboat enthusiasts, FYC-St. Pete is the exclusive west coast dealer for the exciting new line of Australian-built Mustang sports cruisers and sport fishing yachts; ranging from 37'- 46'. In addition, they will also be selling the full-line of Apex Inflatables, from 8' up to 28' RIB tenders and the sporty, yet economical 26' Panga center consoles.

According to Ms. Jan Henry, FYC-St. Pete's new general manager: "I'm thrilled to be given this opportunity to introduce Florida Yacht's products and services to the west coast boating community. As a live-aboard boater myself for the past 12 years, I look forward to meeting local boaters and to providing excellent customer service. Our future plans also include offering American Sailing Association (ASA) sailing certification courses."