Upgrades at Safe Harbor Loch Lomond Marina
Tucked in Marin County’s San Rafael Bay located north of San Francisco, lies Safe Harbor Loch Lomond Marina. One of the largest marinas in the North Bay with over 500 slips up to 62’ long, is currently undergoing a cosmetic and structural upgrade that will last for many years to come. Sometimes marinas are in good […]
Upgrades at Safe Harbor Loch Lomond Marina
Tucked in Marin County’s San Rafael Bay located north of San Francisco, lies Safe Harbor Loch Lomond Marina. One of the largest marinas in the North Bay with over 500 slips up to 62’ long, is currently undergoing a cosmetic and structural upgrade that will last for many years to come. Sometimes marinas are in […]
Ayia Nappa Opens for Boats
Ayia Nappa, Cyprus – 7 August 2020 – The long-held vision of Cypriot Gerry Caramondani, in partnership with Naguib Sawiris, a prominent investor from Egypt, has become a reality with the opening of a 600 slip marina, drystack and the arrival of the first boats in February 2020. Ayia Nappa Marina is approximately 45-minutes east […]
Joe Ueberroth Discusses Marina Development and Industry Trends
Editor’s Note: Marina Dock Age magazine talked with Joe Ueberroth, owner and CEO of Bellingham Marine. Ueberroth’s investment firm Bellwether is also part owner of Dana Point Harbor Partners, the partnership that is redeveloping Dana Point Harbor in California. In the late 1990s, Ueberroth’s marina management company, BellPort Group, partnered with Nishida Tekko, the owner […]
Spotlight on Best Marina Rebuilds
To spark the imagination of those contemplating similar projects in their marinas, Robert Wilkes highlights ten of the best Bellingham Marine marina rebuilds. Best Superyacht Marina: Rybovich, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA You won’t find a marina and shipyard more tailored to serving the needs of superyacht owners and crews than Rybovich, the world’s pre-eminent […]
Rybovich Poised for Growth in Superyachts
By Robert Wilkes Having bought Rybovich in 2004, Wayne Huizenga, Jr., made a multi-million dollar gamble. He thought his location in West Palm Beach, Florida, had the potential to attract large yachts from around the world. His vision for a superyacht marina and service center had not been executed on this level before. On the […]
From Home-Grown to High-Tech on a Maori Lake
By Robert Wilkes Caution: this is a story of marina redevelopment and expansion in New Zealand that contains a number of challenging Māori names. Be undaunted. It’s an inspirational story well worth the effort. Lake Taupō is considered the “beating heart” of the North Island by Māori. The lake bed is formed by a huge […]
Make Sure your FRP Rods are Approved for Pontoon Use
Not all composite products are created equal, and not all FRP rods are suitable for use in the construction of pontoons. The FRP pontoon approved Thru-Rod from Pultron Composites is a highly specialized product. It was developed by Pultron in partnership with world marina builder Bellingham Marine exclusively for use in floating dock systems. Pultron’s […]
Korean Marina Builder, CKIPM, Shares Views About Growth of Marina Industry in South Korea
Incredible surroundings, increased economic wealth, and a safe and secure social environment make South Korea an intriguing market for the boating and marina industries. During the last decade, a great deal of effort has been placed by the government as well as private investors on improving the region’s boating infrastructure. Marina Development in Asia However, […]
Dock Systems for an Emerging Market: Human Powered Watercraft
The growth in paddlecraft use means there’s an opportunity to engage with an emerging, and quickly growing market segment. If you spend much time at all around the water you’ve likely noticed an increase in the popularity of human powered watercraft – these include row boats, paddle boats, pedal boats, canoes, kayaks, surf skis, standup […]
