News From Around the Docks

Harborage Yacht Club and
Marina Officially Opens

The Harborage Yacht Club and Marina in Stuart, Florida, celebrated its grand opening January 30, 2008. The Harborage brings 300 new slips to the area–150 are dockominiums within the private yacht club and 150 are public and open to local and transient cruisers. The deep water marina accommodates yachts up to 120 feet. Marina amenities include power, water, cable, wi-fi, fuel, pump-out facilities, dockside valet service, and a ship’s store. Social memberships allow access to the Harbor Grille restaurant, captain’s lounge, fitness facility, and spa. Visit harborageyachtclub.com for more details.

Advanced Marina Management
School This Spring

The International Marina Institute (IMI), a subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), is holding its Advanced Marina Manager course March 31 through April 5, 2008, in Newport, Rhode Island. The intensive program carries the motto “Helping the Best to Become Better” and is designed to prepare participants for IMI's Certified Marina Manager designation. AMI carefully screens applicants, choosing only 18 participants.

The course provides training in marina operation techniques, business strategies, site planning, risks and liabilities, and human resource management. Pre-course assignments, case studies with group problem solving, student presentations, interactive workshops, and informal lectures are various teaching tools utilized in the AMM school. AMI membership is required for attendance. To register, call 401-247-0314, or e-mail imitraining@marinaassociation.org.

Two Intermediate Marina Management courses are scheduled for February 12-15, in the U.K., and March 2-6, in Newport, Rhode Island. For more information, visit marinaassociation.org/certification.php.

New Marina Breaks Ground in
Jacksonville, Florida

Ortega Landing in Jacksonville, Florida, held its ground-breaking ceremony January 25, 2008. Plans include the 192-slip Marina at Ortega Landing located in a naturally protected harbor and a 38-unit condo development. The marina will accommodate vessels 30 to 77 feet with a T-dock allowing for boats 100 feet and up. The marina will operate as a private equity marina club selling marina memberships.

Ortega is located near the confluence of the Intracoastal Waterway and St. Johns River and is a short distance from the Atlantic. For more information, visit ortegalanding.com.