Florida vs. Georgia Tradition Saved by Portable Floating Docks

When Hurricane Irma destroyed the docks at a favorite tailgate marina, three organizations came together to save the day and the party. Jacksonville, FL, USA – 31 October 2017 – On Saturday more than 150,000 college football fanatics converged on Jacksonville for the annual Florida vs. Georgia game lovingly known as The World’s Largest Cocktail Party. Eager fans […]

Cliff Norton Appointed to NFPA Code Panel #7

Norton will work to increase emphasis and enforcement of electrical safety in marinas. Jacksonville, FL, USA – 11 October 2017 – Cliff Norton, General Manager of Bellingham Marine’s Utilities Division, has been appointed to the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Code Panel #7. The panel will be working on the upcoming 2020 version of the […]

Marinas Designed to Appeal to Millennials

Learn how to attract Millennials to your marina. Think functional luxury. There are some simple features you can incorporate into the design of your marina that will appeal to the Millennial generation. By Roxie Comstock High-spending Baby Boomers, floating concrete docks and affordable fiberglass boats built the boating and marina industries we know today. That […]

Marinas as Stewards of the Environment

Marinas around the world have stepped-up to the call to be good environmental stewards. Responsible waterfront development can benefit the environment. Did you know a marina could actually enhance biological diversity and improve water quality? Concrete docks especially are beneficial to marine life. By Robert Wilkes Here is one view of marinas as stewards of […]

Bellingham Marine Launches Deeper into South Pacific with New Plant in Fiji

Local production drives down costs and gives boost to local economy. Bellingham’s decision to move production to Nadi is a win-win for the island nation and local developers. Nadi, Fiji – 18 September 2017 – The island nation of Fiji is thriving in its seventh straight year of economic growth. From textiles to sugar, one […]

Improvements at Glorietta Bay Marina Provide Better Access to the Bay

A series of upgrades including a unique assisted kayak launch and a low freeboard dock for paddle craft open up Coronado Bay to a diverse population of watersport enthusiasts.  Coronado, California, USA – 25 August 2017 – Glorietta Bay Marina in Coronado, California is a public boating facility owned by the City. Bellingham Marine […]