Mooring Post
August/September 2023

– Delivering news to marina professionals –

USA: Forging ahead with Adelaide Pointe
One of the largest building projects on the west side of Muskegon Lake, Michigan is now underway after over a year of groundwork and planning.
The Adelaide Pointe marina development, designed in partnership with the City of Muskegon to become an ecologically sensitive waterfront community, is the vision of Ryan and Emily Leestma.
Read the background here

GREECE: A safety ambassador for Hellenic marinas
Marina operator D-Marin has become safety ambassador for the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA). The announcement was celebrated on the Greek National Day for the Prevention of Sea Accidents and Drownings in July at a training session at Zea Marina.

PORTUGAL: Don’t miss IWMC 2023
Don’t forget to register for the 2023 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC) and marina exhibition, to be held in Vilamoura, Algarve from 9th-11th October.
The event, which moves to a different country every two years, is a fist-time visitor to Portugal and will be hosted by the Portuguese Association of Ports and Marinas (APPR).
Go to www.worldmarinasconference.com for full information on how you can join the conference crowd in discussing ‘Big Challenges – Big Opportunities – Big Decisions.”

CANADA: Government grants for Three Rivers
The town of Three Rivers in eastern Prince Edward Island is to receive over $250,000 in government grants to support trail and marina improvements in Montague.
The funds from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) will be used to enhance the waterfront with fuel station upgrades and new floating docks so as to attract more boat traffic and visitors and boost local businesses.

USA: Blue Water buys two Delaware marinas
Maryland-based hospitality expert Blue Water has acquired Dewey Beach Yacht Club and Rehoboth Bay Marina in Delaware and is already hard at work enhancing each site.
Dewey Beach Yacht Club has floating docks, boat lifts, brand new dry racks and various accommodation options. With 120 wet slips, it caters to vessels up to 30ft (9m). All slips are available on a first come first served basis and are expected to lease up quickly given the limited availability of boat slips in southern Delaware.

DOMINICA: Government progresses Cabrits plan
In his budget announcement on 25th July, Minister for Finance Dr Irving MacIntyre confirmed that feasibility, environmental studies and designs have been completed for a marina at Cabrits, Portsmouth on the island’s northwest coast.
Construction of the Cabrits marina, which the government describes as the first in Dominica, is scheduled to start in November and could open in 2024. The facility will feature dedicated slips for vessels up to 60ft (18m) and flexible spacing for berthing superyachts. A repair yard, Customs and administration buildings, fuel dock and commercial spaces complete the plan.

AUSTRALIA: The Dock opens at The Boat Works
The Longhurst family, owners of The Boat Works in Coomera, Queensland, progresses with stage five of its major marine expansion plans by opening a new yacht sales precinct called The Dock.
The Dock comprises state-of-the-art office space as new headquarters for leading yachting brands, including R Marine Jones, dealers for Riviera motor yachts, Alexander Marine and The Yacht Sales Co.

USA: TPG to manage Epum marinas
TPG Hotels & Resorts and its marina management affiliate TPG Marinas has been contracted to manage six east coast marinas for private commercial property developer Epum Holdings.
The marinas in the portfolio comprise five marinas in Connecticut: Old Harbor Marina, Clinton; Mystic Point, Mystic; Spicer’s Marina, Groton; Noank Shipyard, Groton; Glastonbury Marina, Glastonbury; and Sunset Harbor in Essex, Maryland.

USA: Suntex buys Missouri marina
Suntex Marina Investors has further expanded into the central US region with the acquisition of Port of Kimberling Marina in Kimberling City, Missouri.
The marina comprises 1,000 wet and 400 dry slips in the southern Missouri/northern Arkansas markets near the popular tourist destination of Branson. Amenities include fuel, a ship’s store, boat club and rentals, resort accommodation and houseboat rentals.

Highlights from Marina World July/August 2023

Marina Bahia Golfito, the new Costa Rica destination
IGY’s Marina Bahia Golfito, with its redeveloped deep water marina, is a destination landmark for Enjoy Group’s high-end property development.

Mega focus in Italian marinas
As nearly half of the world’s superyachts are built by Italian shipyards, it is little wonder that operators are working hard to encourage owners and captains to moor them at Italian marinas.

Opportunity on the Caspian Sea
The world’s largest inland body of water has great potential as a yachting hub. New marinas are needed to boost current infrastructure but politics, borders and finance are stumbling blocks.

From the Marina World archives

JYC Marina, timed for Saudi Grand Prix
SAUDI ARABIA: Jeddah Yacht Club (JYC) Marina, the first marina on the Red Sea Coast to offer berthing for vessels up to 120m (390ft) in length, soft opened in December 2021.

Bespoke berths around Marina Club
GIBRALTAR: Superyacht berthing facilities surround the innovative award-winning Marina Club at Marina Bay and Ocean Village.

Coral Sea Marina wins captains’ votes
AUSTRALIA: Superyachts are increasingly drawn to the dedicated superyacht berthing arm at Coral Sea Marina Resort on the Great Barrier Reef and the well thought out infrastructure for captains and crew.

Coming soon…
The September/October 2023 issue of Marina World magazine features:
Advertisement Feature: A-Z Guide to Pontoons/Docks and Decking Manufacturers
Green credits: marinas and environmental initiatives

…and further ahead
November/December 2023:
Waterfront Developments
Award-winning Marinas
Training, Education & Certification
Editorial deadline: 22 September
Advertising deadline: 17 October

To discuss editorial opportunities for these issues, contact:
Carol Fulford – carolfulford@marinaworld.co.uk
For details on print and digital advertising options, contact:
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