Marina News and Strategy

Marlena's Yacht Club Open for Business

Offshore Sports Marina has reopened as Marlena’s Yacht Club at 408 West Lake Drive in Montauk. Sam Gershowitz, who also owns the Star Island Yacht Club in Montauk, is the new owner. 

By
Amy Cohen, amy.cohan@dockwa.com
on
November 9, 2022

Crescent City Harbor District Awarded Grant By MARAD

On October 29 2022, The United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded The Crescent City Harbor District $7,366,566.00 as a grant. The funding was disbursed on a competitive basis to projects that were determined to have the greatest potential to improve movement of goods within the USA’s ports, as part of a nationwide Port Infrastructure Development Program.

By
Amy Cohen, amy.cohan@dockwa.com
on
November 9, 2022

Fire Damages Mattapoisett Boatyard

Following a fire on August 19, the Massachusetts boatyard is already planning to rebuild and the proximate waterfront, docks, and launches were unaffected and remain open.

By
Joseph.Healy@dockwa.com
on
August 24, 2022

Help Promote Safe Boating Practices This Fourth of July Weekend and Throughout the Summer

Discover Boating and the National Marine Manufacturers Association are offering free safe-boating materials for distribution to boaters.

By
Joe Healy, joseph.healy@dockwa.com
on
July 1, 2022

High Boater Numbers Expected for Independence Day Weekend

Record-high gas prices have many boaters throughout the country waiting for Independence Day to get out on the water, which could result in one of the busiest on-water holidays in years, according to BoatUS.

By
Joe Healy, joseph.healy@dockwa.com
on
July 1, 2022

A Congressional Win (and One Pending) for Marine-industry Manufacturers

The Bipartisan Innovation Act and Ocean Shipping Reform Act will provide benefits to marine manufacturers.

By
Joe Healy, joseph.healy@dockwa.com
on
June 16, 2022

Lake Michigan’s Prairie Harbor Yacht Club Upgrades Docks

Lake Michigan boaters now have more dockage options at Wisconsin’s Prairie Harbor Yacht Club.

By
Joe Healy, joseph.healy@dockwa.com
on
June 16, 2022

MRAA and Boat Trader to Create Lead-Generation Incentive for Certified Dealers

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas Certified Dealer program for pre-owned boats will gain more exposure for dealers, giving consumers more confidence when shopping for their prized purchase.

By
Joe Healy, joseph.healy@dockwa.com
on
June 10, 2022

Pacific Sailor Linda Newland Receives BoatUS/NWSA 2022 Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award


Linda Newland, who holds the fastest woman sailing singlehanded record San Fransisco-Japan, is honored with the 2022 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award. @BoatUS @womensail #sailing

By
Joe Healy, joseph.healy@dockwa.com
on
June 8, 2022

Epum Marina Partners Fund Receives $50M in Programmatic Joint Venture Equity

Cushman & Wakefield secured $50M in programmatic joint venture equity for Epum Marina Partners Fund, a platform targeting marina acquisition and development across the Northeast, Great Lakes, and the Mid-Atlantic.

By
Joe Healy, joseph.healy@dockwa.com
on
June 7, 2022

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