WORLD-CLASS LIVING AT KEPPEL COVE IN CHINA
China’s economic growth in the past decade has given rise to a substantial number of high-net-worth individuals, who are seeking exclusive lifestyles that offer a new dimension of luxury. A report published by Sotheby’s International Realty reveals that the rich in China are growing at a steady rate. They have an increasing appetite for high-end, […]
MARINA PROFILE: MARK SANDERS’ WESTPOINT HARBOR
When Mark Sanders told the Army Corps of Engineers he planned to build a new marina in South San Francisco Bay, they had one question: “Are you crazy?” Waterfront development in the Bay is cited as second only to the nuclear power industry in terms of legislative difficulty. Many counselled him to save his money. […]
CLEANER HARBOR A SKIM AWAY
New machines at work removing trash from the Oceanside Harbor A pair of new skimmers are making it easier to keep the water clean in Oceanside’s municipal harbor, alleviating one of the most frequent complaints from visitors and boat owners: trash and muck in the water. The machines — installed about two months ago on […]
NEW RMYS MARINA BRINGS BREATH OF FRESH AIR
The Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron (RMYS) is one of the mainstays of Melbourne boating with a vibrant 140-year history. History has a way of repeating itself. Case in point: in 1879 the St Kilda Sailing Club (as it was then called) had a few dozen members and a bank balance of £17 (the currency of […]
LINGURIAN MARINA OPENS NEW SUPERYACHT MOORINGS
What can compare to making port amongst the beau monde on the French Riviera? Monaco, Cannes, St Tropez…the names are legendary. But it’s virtually impossible to find berthing there in high season without a reservation made months in advance. And once you’ve squeezed your stern in and set your bow anchor, your privacy, peace and […]
STOCK ISLAND MARINA VILLAGE PUTS KEY WEST HERITAGE ON DISPLAY
Marina developer ‘A’ begins with a clean sheet of paper and sees the project as an opportunity to clear away the old and create something new. He gives it a brand name and a logo, but does little else to take advantage of the essential nature of the location. Developer ‘B’ recognizes the potential of […]
DESIGN FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Marina operators see their job as providing a safe, secure environment for boats on water. Real estate developers tend to view their mission as creating gracious living spaces. Both perspectives can be effective and valuable in creating attractive, unique marinas. The Harbor at Marina Bay is undoubtedly one of the most beautifully tailored and fashionable […]
BRIGHT FUTURE FOR FLOATING PLATFORMS
Because every marina project is limited by the water and land space available, planning a marina means finding the ‘highest and best use’ of what you have. In addition to land/water considerations, marina architects are being asked to come up with features that make the client’s marina unique and distinctive. Both goals are met in […]
IN THE AFTERMATH OF A TSUNAMI: TWO MARINAS, TWO REBUILDING APPROACHES
At 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2011, a tectonic shift off the coast of Japan set in motion a 9.0 magnitude “100-year” earthquake, the most powerful in Japanese history. Japan is the best prepared place on earth for a tsunami, but nothing could have prepared the Japanese for what followed. Floodwalls built to protect coastal […]
LEARNING FROM DISASTER: BAYLAND MARINA RECOVERS FROM HURRICANE IKE
Hurricane Ike taught Scott Johnson, director of Parks and Recreation for Baytown, Texas, home to Bayland Marina, two important lessons. “I learned that a 100-year storm doesn’t take 100 years, it can happen tomorrow. And I discovered that a hurricane will rewrite your job description.” Bayland Marina’s four-year journey from devastation to re-opening is instructive, […]
