NOVEMBER 2010 - Association of Marina Industries
NOVEMBER 2010 - Association of Marina Industries NOVEMBER 2010 - Association of Marina Industries
Welcome to the November issueMarina Study Tour Offers InvaluableTrainingParticipants call it a “huge opportunity”Twenty one marina industry professionals participated in the2010 SoutheastFlorida MarinaStudy Tour, October27–28, 2010.The two-daytraining includedprivate, exclusivetours of sevenmarinas and gaveattendees an indepthlook atthe operations ofthese facilities. Each day concluded with a SWOT (strengths,weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis where participantslearned from each other by discussing the marinas theyvisited and pointing out positive and negative attributes as wellas their unique sales points.“The Marina Study Tour was a huge opportunity,” FredDonovan of Rod N Reel, Inc. said, “The operators of thehost marinas were totally open, sharing the inner workingsof their businesses. The end-of-day classroom and SWOTanalysis was the most valuable aspect of the tour becauseit compelled me to scrutinize the Strengths, Weaknesses,Opportunities, and Threats of my business.”Seeing behind the scenesat a number of marinasalso provided attendeeswith useful and practicalbusiness ideas to takeback to their own facilities.The tour’s host, TimTimpson, CMM, offeredcreative solutionsto common problems while teaching attendees what issuesand opportunities to look for. Participants can now objectivelyanalyze their own businesses to determine their strengths andweaknesses so success and growth are imminent.The training also presented participants with a one-of-a-kindnetworking experience as the group spent two full days workingand socializing together. “The Study Tour allowed me to create2a number of valuableprofessional relationshipswith other attendeesand the staffat the marinas visited,”David Coyle of TridentBuilding Systemsstated. “The numberof attendees made itmanageable to get toknow everyone and learn what each is interested in. The groupwas small enough to develop real, long-term relationships butlarge enough for diversified ideas and suggestions. It was justthe right size and the right amount of time.”The Study Tour has become an invaluable experiencethanks to hands-on education and convenient, meaningfulnetworking. The next Southeast Florida Marina Study Touris scheduled for October 26–27, 2010. For more informationvisit www.marinaassociation.org.2010 ADA StandardsThe new 2010 ADA Standards recently adopted by the Departmentof Justice are now available. You can access themon AMI’s website under Government and then CurrentIssues http://www.marinaassociation.org/current-issues.This edition, like the HTML version posted on the AccessBoard’s website previously, notes supplementary design requirementsincluded in the DOJ’s updated ADA regulations.For more information on ADA you can also visit the AccessBoard website www.access-board.gov/ada/index.htm.Marinalife Introduces iPhone ApplicationMarinalife recently introduced a new iPhone application givingcruisers, marine enthusiasts, and travelers instant accessto up-to-date listings for marinas and services and links to thecompany’s online reservation service. The app was introducedjust before the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show andMarinalife has seen thousands of downloads already.The Marinalife app is a free download built by the company’spartner EarthNC and the application provides iPhone MarineChart and iPad Marine Charts as one universal app. Users caneasily access the largest database of marina and marine travelrelated information through this app. The data is searchablewithin the app, cacheable for offline use, and overlaid on theMarinalife Introduce iPhone... Continued on Page 3
Industry NewsMarinalife Introduce iPhone... Continued from Page 2NOAA charts and Google satellite maps. In addition, featuredadvertisers are identified in different colors on the maps withinthe app which provides these premium marina memberswith even greater visibility to the active cruising community.“The app has generated immediate positive response fromthe industry and from consumers. We are a web-basedcompany so taking advantage of the most current technologyis critical to having a great product as well as great customerservice,” says Joy McPeters, CEO of Marinalife.Sunrise Harbor Marina CompletesDredging in Time for SeasonSource: SuperYachtTimes.comIn expectation of a brisk winter seasonal business, WEST-REC Marinas has announced the recent completion of itsmonth long dredging project at Sunrise Harbor Marina.More, the marina has upgraded electrical pedestals givingyachts additional 208 and 480 3-Phase power. Theseenhancements to the already well established facility addconsiderable megayacht capabilities to existing marinaamenities and accommodations.With an 8.5’ minimum depth at mean low tide throughout innerslips to 10’ at exterior slips on Dock A, Sunrise Harbor Marina’sdredging investment adds significantly to Fort Lauderdale areasuperyacht facilities. The marina also features an unparalleled850,000 square foot development, including uncompromisingfull-service capabilities and a luxurious residential communitycomprised of 368 rental apartments in two beautiful towers,two guest suites and 7,000 square feet of retail frontage.Marina amenities feature a controlled-access garage, 24-hour valet parking, concierge service, Club Room, climatecontrolledwine room, business center, health and fitnesscenter, spa, tennis courts, and two pools.The private 22-slip marina has 2,500 feet of parallel dockageaccommodating yachts up to 200’+ which is constructed ofconcrete floating docks. The facility is directly across theIntracoastal Bridge from beautiful Fort Lauderdale Beach,adjacent to the chic Galleria Mall, and within walking distanceto first class restaurants, shops, movies and parks.Marina Management ProfessionalsThird Party – Turn KeyMarina ManagementFull Service, All Accounting, Insurance PoolDesign & Development –Construction ManagementOur Client List Includes:Financial Institutions,Corporate Ownership,Family & Individual OwnershipMarinas International Management Division727-822-9173 Kirby@marinasintl.com11226 Indian TrailDallas, TX 752291110 3rd St. SouthSt. Petersburg, FL 337013WelcomeAboardTown of BristolBristol, RIBR MarinasRio de Janeiro, BrasilSt. Georges Boatyard LtdSt. Georges, BermudaRickenbacker Marina Inc.Key Biscayne, FL
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Industry News<strong>Marina</strong>life Introduce iPhone... Continued from Page 2NOAA charts and Google satellite maps. In addition, featuredadvertisers are identified in different colors on the maps withinthe app which provides these premium marina memberswith even greater visibility to the active cruising community.“The app has generated immediate positive response fromthe industry and from consumers. We are a web-basedcompany so taking advantage <strong>of</strong> the most current technologyis critical to having a great product as well as great customerservice,” says Joy McPeters, CEO <strong>of</strong> <strong>Marina</strong>life.Sunrise Harbor <strong>Marina</strong> CompletesDredging in Time for SeasonSource: SuperYachtTimes.comIn expectation <strong>of</strong> a brisk winter seasonal business, WEST-REC <strong>Marina</strong>s has announced the recent completion <strong>of</strong> itsmonth long dredging project at Sunrise Harbor <strong>Marina</strong>.More, the marina has upgraded electrical pedestals givingyachts additional 208 and 480 3-Phase power. Theseenhancements to the already well established facility addconsiderable megayacht capabilities to existing marinaamenities and accommodations.With an 8.5’ minimum depth at mean low tide throughout innerslips to 10’ at exterior slips on Dock A, Sunrise Harbor <strong>Marina</strong>’sdredging investment adds significantly to Fort Lauderdale areasuperyacht facilities. The marina also features an unparalleled850,000 square foot development, including uncompromisingfull-service capabilities and a luxurious residential communitycomprised <strong>of</strong> 368 rental apartments in two beautiful towers,two guest suites and 7,000 square feet <strong>of</strong> retail frontage.<strong>Marina</strong> amenities feature a controlled-access garage, 24-hour valet parking, concierge service, Club Room, climatecontrolledwine room, business center, health and fitnesscenter, spa, tennis courts, and two pools.The private 22-slip marina has 2,500 feet <strong>of</strong> parallel dockageaccommodating yachts up to 200’+ which is constructed <strong>of</strong>concrete floating docks. The facility is directly across theIntracoastal Bridge from beautiful Fort Lauderdale Beach,adjacent to the chic Galleria Mall, and within walking distanceto first class restaurants, shops, movies and parks.<strong>Marina</strong> Management Pr<strong>of</strong>essionalsThird Party – Turn Key<strong>Marina</strong> ManagementFull Service, All Accounting, Insurance PoolDesign & Development –Construction ManagementOur Client List Includes:Financial Institutions,Corporate Ownership,Family & Individual Ownership<strong>Marina</strong>s International Management Division727-822-9173 Kirby@marinasintl.com11226 Indian TrailDallas, TX 752291110 3rd St. SouthSt. Petersburg, FL 337013WelcomeAboardTown <strong>of</strong> BristolBristol, RIBR <strong>Marina</strong>sRio de Janeiro, BrasilSt. Georges Boatyard LtdSt. Georges, BermudaRickenbacker <strong>Marina</strong> Inc.Key Biscayne, FL
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