Forest Epping Yacht Club Inc

What Forest Epping Yacht Club Inc does

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club (legal entity: Forest Epping Yacht Club Inc) operates as a private membership yacht and country club located on a historic 15,000-square-foot estate on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. The property was built in 1926 by Alfred I. duPont and Jessie Ball duPont, was acquired by Gate Petroleum in 1984, and is operated today as part of Gate's Hospitality division alongside three other northeast Florida properties (The River Club, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, and The Lodge & Club). The club offers amenities including fine dining venues (Mansion Dining, Mariner's Deck Bar, Wheel House Cafe, The Chartroom Lounge), a fitness center, six Har-Tru tennis courts, three swimming pools, a private marina with 69 slips accommodating vessels up to 50 feet, and a children's activity center (Cubs Den).

The business model centers on recurring membership dues and event-based revenue. Standard club membership grants access to all amenities with no food and beverage monthly minimums or capital assessment fees, a structural differentiator versus many private clubs. A multi-property Governors Club membership bundles access across two or more of the four Gate Hospitality properties, creating cross-selling and retention benefits. Private events and weddings generate additional revenue across multiple venues (English Gardens, Dupont & Mason Room, Forest Room, Gate Room, Terraces) accommodating groups from 10 to over 400 guests. Membership also includes reciprocal access to 150+ exclusive private clubs worldwide.

The club serves affluent individuals and families in the Jacksonville area as its primary customer segment, with secondary event-driven revenue from weddings and corporate functions. Distribution channels center on the club's website, Instagram accounts (@EppingForestYachtClub, @EppingForestEvents), wedding listing platforms (The Knot, Wedding Wire), and direct outreach. Technology infrastructure is limited to a standard MembersFirst club management platform with no proprietary systems, AI capabilities, or native mobile application. Operations are entirely U.S.-based with no international expansion signals, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Forest Epping Yacht Club Inc

Legal name

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club

Website

https://efyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club is a private membership yacht and country club on Jacksonville's St. Johns River. Founded in 1926 and owned by Gate Petroleum, it serves affluent families with dining, tennis, marina, pool, fitness, and event facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

Keywords

• Private club membership
• Yacht and country club
• Marina services
• Wedding venue services
• Fine dining experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Private Membership Dues: The club generates revenue primarily through private membership subscriptions. Members pay dues for access to all club amenities including dining, fitness, tennis, swimming pools, marina, and event facilities. There are no food or beverage monthly minimum requirements or capital assessment fees, simplifying the membership cost structure.
2. Governors Club Membership: A bundled membership option providing privileges at multiple exclusive private clubs in northeast Florida including Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club, The River Club, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, and The Lodge & Club. This creates cross-selling and additional recurring revenue from members seeking diversified club access.
3. Private Events and Weddings: The club hosts private events including weddings, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, anniversary celebrations, and birthday parties. Venues include the Mansion, English Gardens, Dupont & Mason Room, Forest Room, Gate Room, and Terraces accommodating groups from 10 to 600+ guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Forest Epping Yacht Club Inc (Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club) is a private member-owned yacht and country club in Jacksonville, Florida offering full-service club amenities including marina slips, fine dining outlets, fitness and racquet facilities, swimming pools, children's programs, and private event venues for weddings and corporate gatherings. The club operates through tiered membership categories and provides reciprocal access to affiliated private clubs.

Product overview

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club is a private membership-based yacht and country club offering a unified portfolio of luxury lifestyle amenities and services. The club's core offering centers on membership access to its historic 15,000 square foot mansion estate situated on the St. Johns River, encompassing fine dining experiences (Mansion Dining, Mariner's Deck Bar, Wheel House Cafe, The Chartroom Lounge, Wine Dinners), recreational amenities (The Fitness Center, The Racquet Club, Swimming Pools, The Marina with 69 slips, Cubs Den), and event services (Weddings & Private Events across multiple venues). The club offers two membership tiers: standard Club Membership with zero food/beverage minimums and the Governors Club multi-property membership. The Marina with 69 slips accommodates vessels up to 50 feet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Membership Annual private membership providing access to the club's full range of amenities, dining outlets, and recreational facilities for individuals and families.
• Governors Club Membership Premium tier of membership offering elevated privileges and access at the club.
• The Marina Waterfront marina offering boat slip rentals and related yachting services to members and their vessels.
• Weddings and Private Events Event venue services including catering and event coordination for weddings, private celebrations, and corporate functions hosted at the club.
• Fine Dining Restaurants Multiple on-site dining venues including Mansion Dining, Mariner's Deck Bar, Wheel House Cafe, and The Chartroom Lounge serving members and event guests.
• Wine Dinners Curated multi-course wine pairing dinners hosted at the club for members and guests.
• The Fitness Center On-site fitness facility offering exercise equipment, classes, and training programs for club members.
• The Racquet Club Tennis and racquet sports facility offering court access, instruction, and league play for members.
• Swimming Pools Club swimming pool facilities available to members for recreation and aquatic activities.
• Cubs Den Children's center providing supervised programs and activities for younger members of member families.
• Reciprocal Club Access Access privileges at affiliated reciprocal private clubs for traveling members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accommodates events from intimate gatherings of 10 to lavish celebrations for over 400 guests
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The River ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four properties in the Governors Club network. Located in Jacksonville, FL, it offers members of the bundled membership program access to an additional exclusive private club property.
• Ponte Vedra Inn & ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four properties in the Governors Club network. Located in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, offering golf, tennis, and beach amenities as part of the bundled membership program.
• The Lodge & ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four properties in the Governors Club network. Located in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, offering additional lifestyle and dining options as part of the bundled membership program.
• Reciprocal Club Network (150+ properties)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership at Epping Forest provides reciprocal club access to other private clubs around the world. Members traveling for personal or business purposes receive access to over 150 exclusive properties worldwide, including clubs with golf, rooftop entertainment, and additional amenities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• San Jose Country Club: Private country club in Jacksonville, FL, competing for the same Jacksonville-area affluent families with golf, dining, swimming, and event facilities under a traditional membership model.
• Deerwood Country Club: Private country club in Jacksonville, FL, offering a comparable full-amenity membership experience including golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and social programming for the same target customer base.
• The River Club: Sister property in the Governors Club network, located in Jacksonville, FL. Operated by Gate Petroleum under the same ownership as Epping Forest and bundled into the same multi-club membership offering, making it the closest comparable.
• Queen Harbour Yacht & Country Club: Private yacht and country club in Jacksonville, FL, with marina and country club amenities directly comparable to Epping Forest's combined yacht club and country club positioning.
• The Lodge & Club: Sister property in the Governors Club network in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Comparable as a coastal private club offering lifestyle and dining access under shared Gate Petroleum ownership and bundled membership.
• Timuquana Country Club: Historic private country club in Jacksonville, FL, directly competing with Epping Forest for the same affluent Jacksonville membership base with comparable amenities including golf, dining, and waterfront access.
• Ponte Vedra Inn & Club: Sister property in the Governors Club network in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Adds golf, beach, and additional dining amenities to the bundled membership, comparable as an exclusive private club with similar operating model.
• Sawgrass Country Club: Private country club in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, serving the same northeast Florida affluent market with golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities under a membership model comparable to Epping Forest.

Regional players

• Long Cove Club: Private yacht and country club on Hilton Head Island, SC, comparable as an exclusive private club combining marina, golf, and lifestyle amenities under a membership model, though operating in a different geographic market.
• Harbour Island Yacht Club: Private yacht club in Tampa, FL, directly comparable as a marina-focused private membership club with waterfront amenities, though serving a different regional market than Epping Forest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/eppingforestyachtclub
• Facebookfacebook.com/EppingForestYachtClub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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