Perseverance, Determination and a Passion for all Things Boating

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A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Alamitos Bay Marina on September 17, 2011. If you’ve ever been involved in a laborious permitting and funding process you know all too well the feeling of victory and the heavy sigh of relief that comes once you receive your final OK to proceed. You’ll also know that without […]

Single Source Contracting: What is it and what is the benefit?

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Appointing a single source contractor can save a developer time and money. Building or renovating a marina can be, and usually is, a long and complicated process. One of the major obstacles these days is the permitting procedure. In order to obtain the necessary permits to move forward a good deal of time and money is […]

Update your Marina by Making Small Improvements

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An aging marina can be updated with a few small improvements. If you have an aging marina, and a complete replacement is not feasible there are a number of things you can do to update and beautify your property without taking on a comprehensive rebuild. Lido Yacht Anchorage, located in Newport Beach, Calif. had originally […]

Green Labels: tips for marinas looking to purchase green products

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Green words are seeping into our everyday vocabulary but do we know what they really mean? We are entering an era where green and environmentally friendly products and practices are more in demand than ever before.  Nowhere is this truer than in the marina industry.  Marinas operate in some of the world’s most sensitive habitats […]