IGY Marinas, “Inspire Giving Through You”

Start off your year just right by upholding your community service resolution. IGY Marinas, the worldwide marina network, presents its community service initiative project, Inspire Giving Through You. The project that will launch with multiple events in various destinations over two dates is set to focus on community-based initiatives where the company operates its marinas. On February 20^th, the community outreach events will directly benefit the Caribbean and Latin American communities. The second set of events will take place throughout the United States and The Bahamas on June 11^th to improve the communities surrounding IGY Marinas’ corporate offices in Charleston, South Carolina; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and New York, New York; as well as its marinas. All hands on deck are encourage to support the efforts from IGY staff, marina associates, boat owners, captains, and crew to take part in this new endeavor.

The program’s objective is threefold: to identify a need area at each marina destination and partner with a nonprofit organization; to coordinate a community-focused event, where IGY associates, customers and partners can make a difference; and to give back to each community. Opportunities will range from animal adoptions to improvement for youth group and elderly organizations, and more. “Guests and boaters come to our marinas to enjoy the destinations, local cultures and attractions,” said IGY Marinas CEO Tom Mukamal. “We have always included community service into our business practices, and now we have an ambitious plan to embark on our 2016 community outreach project to give back to the local destinations in which we live and work.”

For more information or to participate go igymarinas.com/igy-community-service/

February 20^th—Caribbean and South America:
Yacht Club at Isle de Sol (St. Maarten)
Yacht Haven Grande (St. Thomas)
Blue Haven Marina (Turks & Caicos)
Marina Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)
Simpson Bay Marina (St. Maarten)
American Yacht Harbor (St. Thomas)
Red Frog Beach Marina (Panama)
Marina Santa Marta (Colombia)

June 11^th—United States and The Bahamas:
North Cove Marina (Manhattan, New York)
Marinas at Resorts World Bimini (Bahamas)
Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina (Hamptons, New York)
Newport Yacht Club & Marina (Newport, New Jersey)

Contact:
IGY Marinas
igymarinas.com/igy-community-service/

By Nathalie Gouillou, Southern Exposure, January 2016

Nestled in a bay among the Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panama, Red Frog Beach Marina allows marine-goers of all kinds to enjoy luxurious accommodations in a safe harbor.

Expanded in 2011, Red Frog Beach Marina has 1000′ of face docks can accommodate yachts of up to 250 feet with an additional 32 x 40′ and 32 x 50′ slips. “Red Frog Marina is the most modern, clean marina and the safest in the region. It is strikingly beautiful with the surrounding natural protected mangroves,” says Managing Partner, Boris Kushnir.

Red Frog Beach Marina’s unique location on the Caribbean side of Panama allows for beautiful scenery as well as a lengthy list of activities and amenities. Fishing, sailing, SCUBA, snorkeling, and soft, sandy beaches beckon the water-enthusiasts, while bird watching, hiking, canopy zip-lining, horseback riding, and chocolate farm tours allow for delightful experiences unique to this region.

During a number of these explorations, don’t be surprised if you spot a monkey, sloth or another exotic animal that call Panama home. If you opt to spend your docked days in a more luxurious, leisurely way, you can enjoy the modern bathhouse, villas, spa, and on-sight restaurant and bar. Or, if you prefer, take their complimentary 10-minute water taxi to the vibrant Caribbean town to shop, dine, and escape into the lively culture.

In addition to their picturesque location, luxurious amenities, and fascinating activities, their marina also offers extreme convenience to yachtsmen. “In addition to our normal 110/220 volt, 50 and 100-amp single-phase electric service, we also have 480 volt, 200-amp three-phase service for mega yachts. We have a very modern fuel dock with clean fuel- both diesel and gasoline,” boasts Kushnir. Along with drinkable dockside water, Red Frog Beach Marina has every modern access that makes boating stress-free.

Approximately 25 miles from the Costa Rica border and 133 nautical miles from the Panama Canal, Red Frog Beach Marina is a true yachting oasis on the edge of the rainforest with deep water access throughout, easy fueling, provisioning and food/beverage service. Safe, clean, modern, and convenient- all words that marine travelers love to hear accompany their docking experience; paired with a myriad of luxurious resort amenities, exciting outdoor adventures, and sandy beaches in a secluded Caribbean bay – that sounds like a place worth exploring.

Marina Features:

• Dockside power and water
• Cell phone coverage
• Full-time security
• Laundry service
• Hurricane-free shelter in a protected lagoon
• 25 feet of draft with minimal tidal change
• Several levels of accommodation from a lodge to 4 bedroom villas
• Berths for boats up to 250 feet in length

Additional Amenities:

• Golf cart rentals
• Helipad
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Complimentary boat transportation into Boca’s town
• Red Frog Beach Access
• Restaurants/Bars
• Hiking & nature trails
• Luxury villa rentals
• Rainforest canopy-zipline tour
• Kayak & Horseback tour
• Spa services

Real estate and slips are for sale with a newly opened travel lift and boat yard just 10 miles away. To reserve a slip or any additional information about Red Frog Beach Marina and surrounding areas, contact Managing Partner, Boris Kushnir.

Information:

Red Frog Beach Marina
Isla Bastimentos in Bocas del Toro, Panama
USA: (917) 770-8580
Panama: 011 507 6726-4500
marina@redfrogbeach.com
redfrogbeachmarina.com

By Christine Carpenter, Southern Exposure

Tag: Panama