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Marina Industry News & Updates Fall 2024

By
Alexa
Zizzi

Cruising News

 

New Legendary Marina Coming Next Year

Legendary Marina Resort at Blue Water Cay, located in Nassau in The Bahamas, is scheduled to open in 2025. This world-class marina will offer slips accommodating vessels up to 220 feet and a dry storage facility for vessels up to 55 feet that can withstand wind speeds of a Category 5 hurricane, and offer exceptional amenities and a dedicated staff. Visit legendarybluewatercay.com

Suntex Expands West Coast Holdings

Premier marina owner and operator, Suntex Marinas, is growing its Channel Islands Harbor properties with the purchase of Marine Emporium Landing in Oxnard, CA. As one of the most visited locations on the harbor drawing almost one million guests per year, the 12-slip marina accommodates vessels 30 – 100’ and offers whale watching, sportfishing, event charters and on-site retail. Go to suntex.com 

Norwest Marine Acquires New England Marina

As part of a strategic initiative to bolster its coastal marina portfolio, Norwest Marine recently announced the acquisition of Connors & O’Brien Marina, located nearby in Pawcatuck, CT. The combined facilities of Norwest Marine and Connors & O’Brien Marina offer more than 200 slips, as well as winter storage for up to 500 boats. For updates, go to norwestmarine.com 

Big Plans Announced for Baltimore Yacht Basin

The up-and-coming south Baltimore region, known as BaltimorePeninsula, is transforming into a premier waterfront destination. Investment group BYB Prop Real Estate Partners and co-owner of Flohom, a luxury floating-home startup, recently acquired Baltimore Yacht Basin with plans to renovate the marina and expand facilities. The marina will have a total of 150 slips and house upscale Flohom vessels for short- and long-term rentals for residential and commercial use. Visit baltimoreyachtbasin.com

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Celebrate Marinalife Cruisers’ Favorite Boat Drink!

As we approach our 25th anniversary celebration, Marinalife and our sponsor Tito’s Handmade Vodka want to see how you toast to good times on the water. Over the summer, we asked readers to submit a fun recipe of their favorite boat beverage made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka. While it was difficult to choose among the submissions, we selected the top drink to enjoy by the water. Raise a glass with us and check out the top mixologist and exclusive recipe at marinalife.com/2024bestboatdrinks

 

Upcoming Boat Shows

 

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Fort Lauderdale, FL
October 30 – November 3, 2024

USVI Charter Yacht Show
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
November 8 – 11, 2024

St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show
St. Petersburg, FL
January 23 – 26, 2025 

Miami International Boat Show
Miami, FL
February 12 – 16, 2025 

Palm Beach International Boat Show
Palm Beach, FL
March 20 – 23, 2025

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