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CYCA Rendezvous at Osprey Point Marina

The Classic Yacht Club of America (CYCA) will hold its fourth rendezvous this season at the Osprey Point Marina on the shores of Swan Creek in Rock Hall, Maryland, August 18-20. The marina and inn at Osprey Point offers a fine mix that includes elegant dining in a relaxed and friendly environment. The marina has floating docks, wide access channels, full-length finger piers, dock boxes, Wi-Fi, and electric and water hook-ups.

CYCA was created in 1971 and was organized to promote ownership, preservation, restoration, and knowledge of classic wood pleasure vessels. Since then, it has evolved to include fiberglass boats. The club holds rendezvous at different sites on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries during the boating season, an annual meeting for installation of officers and other events. Seven membership categories are based on type and vintage of boat.

For more information about classic boats or the club, go to classicyachtclub.org.

By Chris Knauss Southern Boating, August 2017

Where to Dock in The Bahamas: A Cruising Guide

ABACOS

Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour Marina
Marsh Harbour, Abaco
abacobeachresort.com
(242) 367-2158
Accommodations for vessels up to 200’ LOA

Bluff House
Green Turtle Cay, Abacos
bluffhouse.com
(800) 745-4911
46-slip marina with power, water and free TV/Wi-Fi connections; catamaran-specific dockage available

Conch Inn Resort & Marina
Marsh Harbour, Abaco
(242) 367-4000
conchinn.com
80 slips; can accommodate vessels up to 175’ LOA; The Moorings and Sunsail charter bases

Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina
Turtle Cay, Abaco
greenturtleclub.com
(242) 365-4271
40 slips for vessels up to 130’ LOA

Hope Town Inn & Marina
Hope Town, Abaco
hopetownmarina.com
(242) 366-0003
50-slip, surge-free marina; moorings for boats up to 45’ LOA

Schooner Bay
Great Abaco
schoonerbaybahamas.com
(888) 275-1639
Marina, Blackfly Lodge and Harbour Village

Treasure Cay Marina
Abaco
treasurecay.com/marina
(242) 365-8250
Full-service, 150-slip marina with moorings, laundry, showers, duty-free shopping

ANDROS

Andros Lighthouse Yacht Club & Marina
Andros Island
myoutislands.com
(242) 368-2305
34-slip full-service facility

Kamalame Cay Resort Marina
Kamalame Cay, Andros
kamalame.com
(800) 790-7971
Accommodations for vessels up to 65’ LOA

BERRY ISLANDS   

Berry Islands Club
Frazier’s Hog Cay
berryislandsclub.com
(242) 357-5617
12 slips for vessels up to 200’ LOA

Great Harbour Cay Marina
Berry Islands
greatharbourcaymarina.com
(242) 367-8005
65 slips for vessels up to 130’ LOA

BIMINI

Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina
Alice Town, North Bimini
biggameclubbimini.com
(800) 867-4764
75 slips for vessels up to 120’ LOA

Bimini Sands Resort & Marina
South Bimini
thebiminisands.com
(800) 737-1007
Full-service marina for vessels up to 100’ LOA; scuba center

Resorts World Bimini
North Bimini
rwbimini.com
(305) 374-6664 ext. 1035
Largest marina in The Bahamas; 200+ slips for vessels up to 180′ LOA

CAT ISLAND

Hawk’s Nest Resort & Marina
Cat Island
hawks-nest.com
(242) 342-7050
28-slip marina with personalized service

NEW PROVIDENCE

Albany Resort/Marina
New Providence
albanybahamas.com
(242) 909-7001
Accommodations for vessels up to 300’ LOA

Bay Street Marina
Nassau, New Providence
baystreetmarina.com
(242) 676-7000
89 slips for vessels up to 150’ LOA; free Wi-Fi

EXUMAS

Highbourne Cay Marina
highbournecaybahamas.com
(242) 355-1008
750 feet of dock space; call in advance for reservations

Marina Emerald Bay
Great Exuma Island
marinaemeraldbay.com
(242) 336-6100
150 slips for vessels 40-240 feet; 24-hour security; pump-out service at each slip

Staniel Cay Yacht Club
stanielcay.com
(242) 355-2024
Accommodations for yachts up to 185’ LOA

GRAND BAHAMA

Grand Bahama Yacht Club
Freeport
grandbahamayachtclub.com
(242) 373-8888
Accommodations for vessels up to 200’ LOA

Ocean Reef Resort & Yacht Club
Freeport
oceanreefbahamas.com
(242) 373-6921
50 slips for vessels up to 120’ LOA; lowest dockage rates in Freeport

Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour
West End
oldbahamabay.com
(888) 983-6188
Full-service marina with 72 slips up to 120’ LOA, 24-hour security, customs and immigration office

Port Lucaya Marina
Freeport
portlucayamarina.com
(242) 373-9090
Online slip reservations; services include catering, babysitting, and more

Sunrise Resort & Marina
Freeport
sunriseresortandmarina.com
(800) 932-4959
Full-service marina with 70 protected slips, 40-ton lift, customs and immigration office

ELEUTHERA

Cape Eleuthera Marina
capeeleuthera.com
(844) 884-1014
Full utilities and accommodations for vessels up to 200’ LOA

Romora Bay Club & Resort
Harbour Island
romorabay.com
(242) 333-2325
Deep-water, full-service marina with 40 slips, 24-hour security and video surveillance

Valentines Resort & Marina
Harbour Island
valentinesresort.com
(242) 333-2142
Can accommodate vessels up to 160’ LOA; open to transient cruisers year-round

LONG ISLAND

Flying Fish Marina
Clarence Town, Long Island
flyingfishmarina.com
(242) 337-3430
30-, 50- and 100-amp power; water, laundry and fuel

Stella Maris Resort
Long Island
stellamarisresort.com
(242) 338-2050
Accommodations for vessels up to 100’ LOA

 

Hurricane Hermine: a look back

Hurricane Hermine damaged many marinas and public ramps that dot Florida’s shallow west coast between Homosassa and the Big Bend. Like many Labor Day storms of decades past, Hermine intensified as it approached the coast. Most of the resulting damage was due to tidal surge rather than wind. For nearly 24 hours, the Coast Guard restricted vessel movement with the issuance of Port Condition Zulu along the coast until the 80-mph winds had passed.

The brunt of Hermine was felt on the southern and eastern sides of the storm, which pushed debris inland, eroded waterfront roads, filled marina ships’ stores with water, and decimated inventory. From a recovery standpoint, most marinas were able to limp back to business within a few days, although the normally busy Labor Day weekend was reserved for front loaders and trash trucks—not cruisers and anglers. The worst of the storm damage occurred in Horseshoe Beach located in Dixie County, where a 12-foot tidal surge destroyed the well-known Shrimp Boat Restaurant. Furthermore, Steinhatchee-based marinas all reported surge-related damage, including the municipal docks at the public ramp that were twisted upward by the surge and severely damaged.

At River Haven Marina, a nine-foot storm surge pushed mud, water and debris inside the ships’ store but didn’t cause any permanent damage to the floating wooden and steel docks. Despite inventory losses, the marina was back up and operating within a week of the storm’s passing. At the nearby Sea Hag Marina (Marker 47) the floating wet slips had plank damage yet remained intact. Storm surge lifted several boats from bottom racks and pushed them inland, where they settled on the hard. Before the storm hit, Sea Hag was nearly finished with construction of a new steel building intended to provide covered dry storage for 100 vessels up to 38 feet in length. The building was designed to handle hurricanes and easily handled the 80-mph winds.

Cedar Key sustained heavy structural damage to waterfront motels, cottages and the city marina. Cedar Key Marina II, its phone lines out, took to Facebook to post: “There was a lot of water damage, no boats that are stored at the marina were damaged, but operations took a major hit. Right now we are trying to recover and pick up the pieces that were spread across the marina floor. Please give us time to get back on our feet, so we can best serve you and make your boating/fishing experience as pleasurable as possible.”

Crystal River, known for its manatees and diving, also reported flood damage. Several vessels were ripped from moorings and tossed up onto shorelines or carried inland by the storm surge. “At one point we had about three feet of water in the middle of U.S. 19 in downtown Crystal River,” says Commander Buddy Grant of the Citrus County Sheriff’s office. Twin Rivers Marina at the mouth of Crystal River was without power for several days. The ships’ store was heavily damaged by flooding, but the marina docks themselves held up reasonably well even though they were underwater for hours. Resilient and laid back, all of the marina operators expect to have repairs completed by winter in time for the annual return of northern visitors.

By Alan Wendt, Southern Boating Magazine November 2016

South Jersey Marina, New Jersey

Tucked in New Jersey’s Cape May Harbor, South Jersey Marina has easy access to the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay and ICW, while providing ample protection from Mother Nature’s outbursts. Among the closest marinas to the historic areas of Cape May, its quaint restaurants, beaches and parks, this full service marina—which earned marinalife Best Small Marina 2015—has been serving boaters for more than two decades. Its state of the art floating piers can accommodate vessels up to 150-foot LOA. Dockside services include local weather and fishing reports and the coordination of boat repairs through their sister facility, Canyon Club Resort Marina, also located on Cape May Harbor.

Let the marina’s trained, uniformed dock attendants assist you in tying up and get situated while the operations staff gets you squared away with dinner arrangements, rental cars, historic tours, and more. The marina also offers a shuttle into town to stretch your sea legs in the streets visiting local breweries, playing a round of golf, or relaxing at a spa.

The South Jersey Marina can handle large yachts up to 150 feet.

Serious about fishing, and located within some of the best deep fishing locations on the East Coast, the marina counts among New Jersey’s largest charter and party boat fleet and some exciting tournaments such as the Mid-Atlantic $500,000 and the Viking/Ocean Showdown.

Amenities
• 75 slips
• Docking for boats UP to 150′ in length
• 800′ of side-to dockage in a sheltered basin
• Deep vessel access
• Experienced dock attendants
• High-speed in-slip fueling
• 100 amp electric service
• Laundry facility
• In-house concierge
• Taxi service
• Restaurant (breakfast/lunch)

Contact:
South Jersey Marina
1231 Route 109
Cape May, NJ 08204
southjerseymarina.com

By Nathalie Gouillou

Maine Yacht Center, Portland, ME

Maine Yacht Center’s (MYC) secure facility is conveniently situated on a peninsula near downtown Portland that offers boat storage safe from any troubling summer winds or ocean swells. In the winter, boats can be kept inside the 60,000-square-foot heated space to ensure vessels’ safekeeping.

Additionally, a full-service crew of certified technicians is always on-hand at MYC. Certified by the American Boat and Yacht Council as well as the National Marine Electronics Association, the craftsmen regularly perform all services from seasonal maintenance to emergency repairs and refits of any size.

The marina at MYC is able to accommodate boats up to 150 feet with 80 slips and 400-feet of “along-side” tie-up dock space. Shore power is standard for indoor storage spaces and 100-amp single or 3-phase shore power is available for outdoor docking. Along with power supply, each slip has a locking dock box, water, Wi-Fi, and cable TV.

When you’re not on your boat, relax in the tastefully decorated lounge or take advantage of the many amenities such as updated bathrooms and showers, laundry facilities and kitchen. Before you leave make sure to utilize MYC’s ValvTect marine gas and diesel service, or stop by the onsite Watermark Yacht Sales office. No matter how you travel to MYC, there is ample parking for your car and your boat to fully ensure a great visit to Portland, Maine.

Maine Yacht Center.

Features:

• 60,000 sq. ft. indoor heated storage
• 30,000 sq. ft. outdoor storage
• 80 slips
• 400′ “along-side” tie-up
• Floating concrete breakwater
• 30-amp, 50-amp, & 100-amp single and 3-phase power
• Fenced-in lot
• 80-ton Travellift
• 80+ feet, 23-foot beam
• 16′ maximum draft

Services & Amenities:

• Locking dock boxes
• Free pump out
• Wi-Fi included
• Cable TV
• Crew lounge with new showers, heads, laundry and kitchen
• Inside car parking
• Free pump out
• Mechanical and electrical systems
• Electronics
• Paint
• Varnish
• Plumbing
• Refrigeration
• Carpentry
• Fiberglass repair and construction
• Advanced composite repair and construction

Contact:

Maine Yacht Center
100 Kensington Street
Portland, Maine 04103
(207) 842-9000
maineyacht.com

By Ana-Christine Cook, Southern Exposure June 2015

Dysarts Great Harbor Marina

Dysarts Great Harbor Marina

Dysarts Great Harbor Marina is run by a friendly and professional family. Micah and Jane’s 12 years of working at the marina ensures that every boat is greeted and treated to the best stay possible.

Friendly and full of local advice the marina’s staff takes pride in ensuring every guest has the best possible stay and departs the marina docks with wonderful cruising memories of Maine. Dysarts Great Harbor Marina offers guests superb shoreside marina facilities, private showers, laundry and lobster steamers.

Floating concrete docks with water and all shore power needs available at each boat slip. Linehandling into your boat berth and wifi internet access on your boat! Ultra Low Sulphur Marine Diesel bunkered at very competitive prices! Transient and seasonal slips available for sailboats and powerboats of all lengths.

Marina Facilities

•150 Berth Floating Concrete Docks
•Transient and Seasonal Rates for boats 30 to 180+ ft
•30/50/100 AMP+3 Phase Shore Power
•Line handling.
•Ultra Low Sulphur Marine Diesel Fuel
•Fresh Water
•FREE Wireless Internet Access
•Docking Assistance
•Live Lobsters
•Mail, FedEx and UPS Shipping
•Pump Out Facilities
•Shore Side Crew Accommodations for rent
•Captains House with Harbor Views for rent.
•Breakfast Restaurant
•Seafood Restaurant
•Great cell phone coverage
•ATT 3G coverage

On-Site:

•West Marine Chandlery
•Little Notch Bakery
•Acadia Sail Loft
•Maine Point Custom Embroidery
•Hamline’s Marine boat sales.
•Private Showers and Toilets
•Picnic tables, BBQ Grills & Lobster Steamers
•Laundry Machines
•Free wifi service for our guests.
•Ultra low sulfur diesel.
•Block and Cube Ice for sale.

Local Attractions:

•Acadia National Park
•Hiking and Carriage Rides
•Golf and Tennis Country Club
•Rental Car, Taxi and Limousine Services
•Mins. walk to Southwest Harbor Town Shops from your boat slip on the •dock.
•Charlotte Rhodes Butterfly Gardens
•Wendell Gilly Museum
•Southwest Harbor Library
•Southwest Cycle Rental
•Ferry service to local Islands
•Numerous great restaurants.

Contact Dysarts Great Harbor Marina

11 Apple Lane, P.O. Box 1503
Southwest Harbor, ME  04679
Phone: (207)244-0117
Fax: (207)244-7526
VHF Channel 9
dysartsmarina.com

 

By John Lambert, Southern Exposure

Farley State Marina, Atlantic City, NJ

Atlantic City’s Farley State Marina offers entertainment for everyone.

Yachts up to 300 feet can take advantage of the 630 floating slips at Farley State Marina, which is managed by the Gold Nugget in Atlantic City, New Jersey. They are located just off the Absecon Inlet in Marina District, across from the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino. Marina guests have full access to the renovated resort.

Clyde Rawls, Director of Marina Operations, recommends The Chart House and Vic & Anthony’s if you want fine dining. He said there are plenty of other restaurants and bars if you’re looking for something a little more laid back.

Built in 1990, the Golden Nugget took over the Farley State Marina facility in 2011. “We are one of the largest marinas on the East Coast and offer our guests a unique place to eat, drink, party, shop, be entertained, play, or simply relax,” Rawls says.

Farley State Marina offers Cable TV, WiFi, 24-hour room service, access to the pool & spa at the Golden Nugget, as well as other basic amenities, such as showers, laundry, and a fuel dock. Their fuel dock has Shell products. A high-speed dispenser is coming soon.

Amenities:

  • Dock Amenities
  • 630 floating slips
  • Dockage for up to 300 ft.
  • Laundry, Shower & Restroom Facilities
  • Complimentary high-speed internet access
  • Access to Wine & Wifi Business Center
  • Sanitary pump out service
  • Water, cable, and electric up to 100 AMPs, 480 Volts
  • High-speed diesel dispenser with competitive pricing and quality discounts available
  • Access to the H2O Pool + Bar. Heated pool & fire pit lounge – open seasonally.

Information:
Farley State Marina / Golden Nugget
600 Huron Ave
Atlanta City, NJ 08401
Phone: 609-441-8482 or 1-800-876-4386
Fax: 609-340-5093
VHF Channel: 65
CRawls@gnacm.com
goldennugget.com/AtlanticCity/marina.asp

By Laura Dunn, Southern Exposure

Riviera Dunes Marina, Palmetto, FL

Palmetto, Florida’s Riviera Dunes Marina does what it can to make its guests feel right at home.

With two freshwater heated pools, four gas Webber grills, freshly brewed coffee each morning, a complementary newspaper, and free WiFi, it’s easy to see why Riviera Dunes Marina has been popular with cruisers since it opened in 2003.

Riviera Dunes has 219 wet slips, 20 transient slips, floating docks, it provides a station at the fuel dock or at your slip via pump-out boat, and there’s full electric individually metered at the slip.

Captain Doc Craig, Marina Manager for two years, says their 360-degree protected deep-water harbor sets them apart from other marinas. “We have a special reservation program that guarantees available, protected dockage during named storm events,” he explains.

Though there are two marinas within one mile of Riviera Dunes, Craig says cruisers prefer their facility. “Boaters, especially those looking for permanent dockage, prefer our 10-foot floating concrete docks, our ranking as the most protected marina on Florida’s west coast, and our consistently best fuel prices in the area,” Craig says. “We’re an exceptionally deep-water marina for this area due to the fact that it was built on the site of a former dolomite quarry.”

The marina offers short and long-term leases for boats from 30-120 feet and there’s a discount fuel program for all tenants and slip owners. It’s on the Manatee River, just past Red Marker #24A on the North side of the river.

Information:

Marina Spotlight: Riviera Dunes Marina
102 Riviera Dunes Way
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5330
doc@rivieradunesmarina.org
rdmarina.com

By Laura Dunn, Southern Exposure

Smuggler’s Cove Resort and Marina, Islamorada, FL

Smuggler’s Cove Resort and Marina, a 12-room waterfront boutique hotel and full-service marina in Islamorada, completed a three-month $500,000 property renovation. From fully revamped guest rooms and new food and beverage offerings to a new unique “Hook ‘N’ Cook” experience, Smuggler’s Cove reopened in December 2014 with an enhanced guest experience.

Framed by the turquoise waters of the marina and Atlantic Ocean, all of the hotel’s 12 guest rooms, which include 11 double-bed rooms and one suite, now feature new bedding and furnishings, island-inspired décor, flat screen TVs, Eco Botanics amenities, and a kitchenette complete with a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker and kitchenware. The hotel’s spacious one-bedroom suite also offers guests a pull-out couch, two closets and a separate bathroom with dual sinks. Additional featured amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi access, daily housekeeping and optional rollaway beds. With just 12 rooms in total, Smuggler’s Cove is ideal for takeover weddings and small-scale corporate retreats.

Open to the public, the hotel also reveals new food and beverage offerings including the Honey Hole, Wheel House and Buoy Bar. This charming Florida Keys setting is ideal for hosting a destination wedding. Additional new food and beverage offerings include room service and complimentary daily breakfast coming soon.

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In total, Smuggler’s Cove is home to a full-service 80-slip deep marina that is able to accommodate boats up to 60 feet in length. Forty slips are available at the hotel, Wheel House and Buoy Bar, inclusive of “Charter Row,” which features a daily presentation of the day’s fresh catches from the hotel’s six fishing charters. Just steps from guests’ doors, the hotel also offers an exciting array of outdoor activities, including scuba diving, snorkeling, eco tours, and boat rentals. In addition, the hotel will have helicopter rides around the island and provide helicopter charters from Miami to Islamorada for daily excursions. Through an exclusive partnership with renowned Keys’ charter experts the Spaulding family, Smuggler’s Cove provides guests one of the best charter sport fishing experiences in Islamorada with its on-site charter boats featuring live cameras and real-time fishing reports broadcasted directly to the hotel. Located just across the channel from the hotel and restaurants, Smuggler’s Cove Marina has another 40 slips and features the largest deep-water fuel station in Islamorada. Its one-stop ship store provides immediate ocean and bay access carrying live and frozen bait, ice, tackle, food, beverages, and more convenient options.

Contact:
Smuggler’s Cove
85500 Overseas Highway,
Islamorada, FL 33036
(MM 85.5 BAYSIDE) • (305) 664-5564
smugglerscoveislamorada.com

Liz Pasch, Southern Exposure May 2015

Port Sanibel Marina – Fort Myers, FL

Port Sanibel Marina, which opened in 1955, is conveniently located just minutes from the Intracoastal and the Gulf of Mexico.

Port Sanibel Marina has three buildings dedicated to dry boat storage in Fort Myers. They describe their Boat House as the “crown jewel of storage facilities.”

It’s (over) built to withstand hurricane force winds of 140mph. This award-winning building is a dry storage facility with stately columns, Bahamas-style shutters, and stucco exterior. Dry storage facilities accommodate 121 boats ranging up to 34 feet; wet storage facilities include 104 stationary docks for watercraft up to 65 feet.

With more than 340 days of sunshine year-round, this Southwest Florida location is an outdoors enthusiast’s dream come true! During your stay at Port Sanibel Marina, go to Fun in the Sun Rentals for boating, water skiing, kayaking, fishing, dolphin watching, shelling excursions, or access to private beaches. You can also sign up to paddle to Larry’s Lagoon on a guided eco-tour.

Nature lovers can explore the natural Southwest Florida ecosystem on the mile-long Port Sanibel Nature Boardwalk. For 30 to 45 minutes, participants can learn about plant and wildlife that dwell in the forest as they wind their way through the Mangrove Forests’s natural canopy, and perhaps catch a glimpse of manatees and sea otters in their natural habitat. Visitors can also spend a day fishing and/or shell searching with the Port Sanibel Marina Fishing Charter captains, who offer private charters. Don’t forget to ask the marina staff about boat cruises and tours that leave from Royal Shell Port Sanibel Marina.

At the end of the day, unwind by the waterfront at the Lighthouse Waterfront Restaurant, which features a wide variety of fine dining choices for lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, and other special occasions. Enjoy live entertainment while you watch the sunset.

Other Marina Features/Services:

• Wet storage facilities include 104 stationary docks for watercraft up to 65 feet
• Dry storage facilities accommodate 121 boats ranging up to 34 feet
• 30/50 AMP electric
• Pump-outs station
• Beautiful park-like landscaping
• Paved parking areas
• Marble bathrooms with showers
• Waterfront dining
• Public boat ramp
• State-of-the-art Wiggins Forklift
• Ship store open daily
• Trailer storage
• Wi-Fi Internet access
• Security

Information:

Royal Shell Port Sanibel Marina
14341 Port Comfort Road
Fort Myers, Florida 33908
(239) 437-1660
ryan.clark@portsanibelmarina.com
portsanibelmarina.com

By Laura Dunn, Southern Exposure

The Marina at Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas

The Marina at Emerald Bay is situated amidst the turquoise waters of Great Exuma Island alongside Sandals Emerald Bay Resort. Housing 150 boat slips ranging from 40 to 240 feet, the idyllic location of this full-service marina provides many advantages, as well as a magnificent view.

Excellent bone fishing and deep-sea fishing grounds and a newly built children’s playground offer fun for all ages. One-of-a-kind classic comforts can be found in the Hemingway Room, Chart Room, Billiards Room, and Harbourmaster Room (coming this year). In 2014, the marina plans to revive Wahoo’s Restaurant and Bar, a popular watering hole, and upgrade the floating docks and electrical systems, open a fitness/work out center, and establish on-site convenience stores.

In addition to its extensive on-site amenities, Marina at Emerald Bay also offers guests a wide variety of special rates for a neighboring oceanfront championship golf course designed by Greg Norman, the Red Lane Spa, and access to the infinity pool and seven restaurants at Sandals Resort.

The marina also offers all active, retired and former military personnel a 10 percent discount on all items with the exception of diesel and gasoline. To qualify, present a current military identification card or a military discharge certificate. The discount includes members of both the Ready Reserve and the National Guard.

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For additional information or to reserve your slip:
visit the website marinaemeraldbay.com
or call Harbourmaster Shavago McPhee at (242) 357-6101.

For more information on Sandals Resort Emerald Bay, please visit their website, here.

Marina Features:

• 150 slips
• 40′-240′ LOA
• Sewage pump-outs at each slip
• 30/50/100 amp 120/240
• R/O water
• High-capacity fuel tanks with high-volume pumps
• Floating docks
• 24-hour security
• Monitors for Channel 16 and 11
• Concierge services
• Complimentary laundry facilities
• Immigration and Customs on site
• Showers
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Rates:

• 40-59 ft. US $2.25 per foot
• 60-99 ft. US $2.75 per foot
• 100 plus ft. US $3.25 per foot
• Electricity $0.85 kW
• Water U.S. $0.40 per gallon
• Sewage pump-out U.S. $25.00

14+ nights minimum stay: $0.75 discount off above prices
30+ nights minimum stay: $1.50 discount off above prices

Located at channel marker #2 at 23.38.118 N, 075.54.928 W

By Christine Carpenter, Southern Exposure

The Marina at Schooner Bay, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas

Built in 2011 on Great Abaco in The Bahamas, Schooner Bay was fashioned as an authentic harbour village.

This idyllic island offers unique restaurants, tranquil beaches, pristine forests, eco-adventures, world-class fishing, and water sports once you dock at the Marina at Schooner Bay. Residential opportunities include covered, secure boat storage or transient dockage at a daily, weekly or monthly rate, with varying rates starting at $2 per foot depending on the length of stay.

Raymond Dames, Schooner Bay’s director of sales explains how the property has grown in just the past six months—as well as where it is headed. “First, beautiful gazebos have been added all around the property to allow guests and homeowners to comfortably enjoy the panoramic ocean views. We also added numerous amenities to the property including a new sports complex that includes a half basketball court, a pickle ball court, tennis court, beach volleyball court, and a children’s play area. The brand new Cabana Beach Bar and Grill is now open for daily service for convenient, casual dining.”

“Extensive design plans are underway for a Harbour Club, which will include the Owner’s Lounge, Restaurant and Café, General Store, Liquor Store, Gym, Spa, and Harbour Master and sales offices, in addition to the shower and laundry facilities for transient boaters. We are also in the middle of ten different construction projects including a bed and breakfast, and multiple food and beverage outlets for guests.”

Dames is proud of the staff’s engaging and authentic “island-style service” for each individual visitor and says the marina and village offer superior quality. “My favorite part of working at Schooner Bay is connecting the diverse web of owners and boaters. Seeing groups of strangers become friends as they share community events like our bonfires and BBQ’s is very rewarding.”

The Marina at Schooner Bay is the southern-most safe harbor in the Abacos with additional docks being built for an estimated completion date this fall. The nearest marina is 25 miles north, with the Marina at Schooner Bay offering easy access to Eleuthera and the Berry Islands. “Our close proximity to Hole in the Wall—which offers some of the best undiscovered fishing grounds in the world—is also a huge plus. In addition, we have extensive bonefish flats and pristine beaches,” adds Dames.

On-property events include a spa and wellness weekend retreat, smooth jazz festival and ocean breezes weekend, to name a few. “Come help us build a new Out Island Harbour Village that blends the best of the past with the sustainable technologies of today to create memories for generations,” Dames says. For cruisers who plan to cruise the Out Islands this summer, the Marina at Schooner Bay should be a sure stopover. You might even want to stay a while.

Marina Features:

• 40 total slips with 14 transient spots
• Dry slips for owners for boats up to 70′ LOA
• Shower facilities
• General Store, Liquor Store
• Diesel and Gas Fuel Station
• 30 and 50-amp electrical service
• Wi-Fi

Additional Amenities:

• High water quality
• Laundry Facilities and Delivery Service
• Beachfront location
• Pet-friendly
• Local transportation services

Contact:

Raymond Dames
Director of Sales
(242) 577-1000
rdames@pordesresidential.com

Albert Russel
Harbour Master
(242) 366-2044
harbourmaster@schoonerbaybahamas.com
schoonerbaybahamas.com/community/the-marina
Hours of operation: 7:30AM-4:30PM

By Christine Carpenter, Southern Exposure

New Smyrna Marina, New Smyrna Beach, FL

The City of New Smyrna Beach houses an abundant culture of art and history, with a six-mile waterfront loop host to delectable cuisine and unique antique and gift shops. New Smyrna is a celebrated icon of old-fashioned nautical personality that’s worth visiting for miles of soft and sunny beaches alone.

Ready to accommodate visiting cruisers is the brand new deep-water facility of New Smyrna Marina, with 31 slips for boats up to 120′ LOA. Just two and half miles from Ponce Inlet located at channel market 35 on the Intercostal Waterway, New Smyrna Marina welcomes transients with a full line of services and amenities.

The employees of the New Smyrna Marina.
The Outrigger Tiki Bar and Grille is one of the many amenities offered at the New Smyrna Marina.
Just some of the many boats anchored at the New Smyrna Marina.
The New Smyrna Marina is a brand new complex that offers comfortable amenities and first-class service at a convenient location.

Enjoy the convenience of in-slip fueling, 30-, 50- or 100-amp hookups at each slip, an upscale fish cleaning station, a clean, air-conditioned bathhouse with showers, Wi-Fi, a heated swimming pool, fishing tackle and provisioning store, and Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille. The daily rate is $2 per foot plus electrical or $16 per foot monthly, with slips available for purchase, and utility fees are $25 for a 100-amp cord. In addition, there is an impressive fleet of inshore and offshore fishing charters and pontoon boat rentals.

Contact:
(386) 427-4514
newsmyrnamarina.com

By Christine Carpenter, Southern Exposure

Palm Beach Town Docks, Palm Beach, FL

The rich atmosphere of Palm Beach, Florida, attracts cruisers from around the world with its fine dining, fabulous shopping and a multitude of activities. Whether window shopping, relaxing on a pristine beach or enjoying one of the several seafood restaurants, touring cruisers can find convenient berth at the Town Docks Marina.

With slips accommodating vessels up to 260′, the Town Docks Marina’s main feature is its strategic location on the Island of Palm Beach, just steps from world-renowned Worth Avenue. Visitors will also find an easy taxi or trolley ride over the neighboring drawbridge to enjoy the Kravis Center, Cityplace and nightlife at downtown West Palm Beach. The Breakers Hotel, a landmark Palm Beach resort, is just two miles from the docks.

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The Town Docks provide all of the conventional amenities, and security monitoring ensures your vessel is protected throughout the stay.

Marina Features:

• Electricity
• Fresh water and showers
• Sewage removal
• Telephone
• Cable TV
• Security cameras
• Complimentary WiFi
• Captain’s lounge
• Great location

Information:

PO Box 2029
500 Australian Ave.
Palm Beach FL 33480
(561) 838-5463
mhorn@townofpalmbeach.com
townofpalmbeach.com

By Daniel Wagner, Southern Exposure

Hyatt River Marsh Marina

This marina houses 150 vessels at the luxurious Hyatt Resort on the Chesapeake Bay for comfort and convenience.

The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the U.S. with hundreds of miles of shoreline to discover and explore. Located between Virginia and Maryland, its natural beauty makes it a famous vacation spot for cruisers and anglers alike. If Chesapeake is your destination, tie up at the Hyatt Regency Resort’s River Marsh Marina on the Choptank River.

River Marsh Marina has 150 slips for vessels up to 150 feet with water, electricity, cable TV, and wireless internet services. The Quarterdeck Store sells supplies, apparel and a variety of refreshments and alcoholic beverages. Overnight guests can utilize the Hyatt Regency’s many highly rated amenities via the complimentary shuttle to the hotel grounds.

If you opt to stay in one the Hyatt’s 400 cozy guestrooms, you’ll find a plethora of activities to keep you entertained. The most notable attractions are the 18-hole championship golf course, salon and spa, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and volleyball courts, and game room. Watersports are also offered, as well as a nature trail to enjoy the local flora and fauna.

The Hyatt Regency has seven restaurants to appease your appetite, including the Blue Point Provision for succulent seafood and the Water’s Edge Grill for regional favorites. The hotel caters for special occasions using 35,000 square feet of event space.

By Daniel Wagner, Southern Exposure June 2014

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