IGY Marinas is excited to announce that the Marina at Resorts World Bimini has joined the IGY network as its 14th yachting destination. Ideally located in the Bahamas just 48 nautical miles off the coast of South Florida, the 230â€slip marina welcomes vessels up to 180 feet with a 10ft draft, and is part of…
The Mississippi Coast is turning its gaze to the water for economic development. Three new public marinas are either complete or under construction, which all told will bring nearly 1,000 new slips to the area. Financed primarily using Federal Community Development Block Grants awarded to the state in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the total…
Looking for a fuel stop between the Caribbean and Florida? Familiar faces at new Turks & Caicos marina The Blue Haven Resort and Marina on the northeastern tip of the island of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos is now open. Conveniently located 550 miles southeast of Miami, the marina is the perfect stop while sailing to…
Preston Development Company VP of Finance, Thad Moore, announces that Southport Marina was named the 2013 Large Marina of the Year by Marina Dock Age Magazine at the International Marina and Boatyard Conference in Ft. Lauderdale FL. Marina Dock Age annually recognizes two outstanding US marinas, one small, with fewer than 250 slips, and one…
Terrific Tips for Superyacht Stays in Bali & Indonesia 22 January 2014 By: Richard Lofthouse, Captain Jimmy Blee & Linda Cartlidge “As with most things in Indonesia, where there is yin there must be yang”, notes Richard Lofthouse and Captain Jimmy Blee of Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia. “On one hand, the beauty and adventures that…
Mitch Nathanson, owner of Coastal Properties Management (CPM), is pleased to announce the recent sale of two of their marinas, located in Oxford Maryland. Oxford Boatyard and Mears Yacht Haven were sold to the Brewer Yacht Yards group on January 3rd, 2014. Mitch Nathanson has been the owner of Oxford Boatyard since 1988 and Mears…
Yachts sailing to the beautiful Caribbean will soon have a new and exciting waypoint to dial into the GPS: 17° 14’ N; 62° 45’ W. This is the position of Christophe Harbour on the island of St. Christopher (St. Kitts), one of the newest resorts and marinas in the Lesser Antilles. Located in the heart…
Coastal Properties Management has recently been awarded the management of two marinas located on the Bohemia River in northern Maryland. BOHEMIA VISTA MARINA, located near Chesapeake City, Maryland; and HACK’S POINT MARINA, located near Earleville, Maryland. Both facilities are owned by CNL Investment Group, a Real Estate Investment Trust, which has brought Coastal Properties on to…
Suntex Ventures with its subsidiary Suntex Marinas, the Dallas-based owner and operator of marina properties, is pleased to announce the acquisition of York River Yacht Haven in Gloucester, VA. York River Yacht Haven is a full-service destination marina located near the mouth of the York River on the lower Chesapeake Bay, only miles from the…
The Boy Scouts of America’s Sea Scout program (which we covered extensively in our March 2013 issue) is expanding in Texas with the construction of a $30 million facility with a 50-slip marina on Galveston Island. Amenities include a pool, foot paths and eco-friendly gardens. When completed, the project is expected to serve up to…
Biloxi Casino Marina Hop – Now considered a top gaming destination complete with marina dockage and provisioning and luxurious casinos