About

The story of a side hustle that set sail.

From a single catamaran named Miss Connie to a fleet running tailgates, charters, and weddings across Northeast Florida — this is how Captain Jason French and First Mate Kenny built a maritime business on the St. Johns.

2017

Year Founded

100t

Captain's License

3+

Locations · NE Florida

Vessel · Catamaran

The fleet today runs day charters, deliveries & private events.

I. Chapter One

2017 · The Beginning

It started as Miss Connie's Missadventures.

Jacksonville Boat Charters was started in 2017 — originally branded after the first vessel in the fleet, a catamaran named Miss Connie. Captain Jason and First Mate Kenny set out to grow Northeast Florida’s retail maritime market into a real destination.

What began as weekend trips on a single boat quickly attracted vacationers and family groups looking for something more personal than a tour. Word travelled the way it does on the river: slowly at first, then all at once.

Origin Story

"Named after Miss Connie — the first vessel in the fleet — and the missadventures that came with her."

— On the original brand

iI.

Chapter Two

2022 · Hurricane Nicole

The storm took her — but the namesake lives on.

In November 2022, Miss Connie was heavily damaged during Hurricane Nicole. She was repaired. Then, after weighing growing passenger demand against what a single small catamaran could safely carry, the call was made to retire her from charter service.

The boat sails on in name. The brand still carries her — a quiet credit to where every trip we run today actually started.

Hauled out · Post-Nicole, 2022

Repairs · Northeast Florida

2017

Charter founded — Miss Connie's Missadventures.

2019

Demand grows beyond a single weekend slot.

2022

Hurricane Nicole · damage & repair.

2023

Retired from charter; namesake retained.

iiI.

Chapter Three

Today · Multiple Vessels

From weekend side hustle to Northeast Florida's charter company.

What started as a weekend side hustle during Florida’s tourist season turned into a full-time business — a premier venue for events and, in true Jacksonville style, tailgating during Jaguars games.

Now operating in multiple locations with multiple vessels throughout Northeast Florida, our fleet stays busy from spring through the late autumn home stand. Make waves with us.

Day Charters

Half- and full-day trips out of Jacksonville Beach, Fernandina, and Goodby's Creek for vacationers, locals, and small groups.

Up to 12 passengers

Jaguars Tailgates

A floating tailgate steps from the stadium — the most Jacksonville way there is to take in a home game on the St. Johns.

Home stand season

Private Events

Weddings, anniversaries, corporate outings, and milestone birthdays — a venue that moves with the tide and the sunset.

Custom itineraries

What started as a weekend side hustle during Florida’s tourist season turned into a full-time business offering a premier venue for events.

— From the Captain's log

U.S. Navy Veteran

Meet The Captain

Captain Jason French — at the helm.

Captain Jason is a U.S. Navy Veteran and a licensed 100-ton Merchant Mariner. Beyond running our day charters, he’s available to operate your private vessel, run deliveries, or take a charter out on a one-off basis.

He’ll be the guy reading the tide tables before you get there and pointing out the dolphins before you spot them.

Service

U.S. Navy Veteran

License

100-Ton Merchant Mariner

Available For

Private Vessel Operation

Available For

Deliveries & Day Charters

Ready when you are.

Day trips, sunset cruises, Jaguars tailgates, weddings, deliveries — tell us what the day looks like and we’ll plot the rest of the course.