In The News
News, Stories, & Highlights
From Community leadership and service to our local impact, the Jacksonville Commodores League continues to make waves accross Northeast Florida. Explore recent news coverage and local articles alongside historic media that highlights our mission, members, and the impact we have left in the greater Jacksonville community.
Whether through our excelence service, leadership, or club culture and fellowship, the Commodores League continues to make a lasting impact in the communities we call home.
2020 and Beyond
2023
The Ambassadors of the Waterways
Through complimentary cruises for prospective businesses, investors, community leaders, dignitaries, and others considering Jacksonville, the Commodores offer a perspective of the city that simply cannot be experienced from land.
Read the full story to discover how the Jacksonville Commodores League uses the waterways to promote Jacksonville, build connections, and give visitors a firsthand view of the city they might soon call home.
2000 - 2019
2018
JCL History Pamphlet
This 2018 Pamphlet goes over a brief history of our league, from our simple foundings in 1974, to our continued growth and service in the Jacksonville area.
Read the full story to discover how Jacksonville Commodores League was founded, and how we continued to expand and serve Northeast Florida.
2003
JCL Gives to New JU Center
The Jacksonville Commodores League is proud to have supported Jacksonville University’s vision for a new Marine Science Center with a $5,000 contribution toward the project.
Read the full story to learn more about the Commodores League’s contribution and the vision for a new center dedicated to advancing marine science in our community.
1980 - 1999
1983
Yachting Magazine
A feature in Yachting magazine highlights the Jacksonville Commodores League’s early history and its unique mission of using boats and waterways to serve and promote Jacksonville.
Read the full story to learn more about the Commodores’ origins and their early commitment to Jacksonville.
1974 - 1979
1975
JCL Newsletter
This early account highlights a remarkable series of cruises for international dignitaries, congressional delegations, government officials, and members of the press, including preparations for President Anwar Sadat’s visit to Jacksonville.
Read the full story for a glimpse into the Commodores League’s earliest days and the busy first months that established its lasting tradition of service.