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Yacht Bay is a boating-themed, 16-storey, lifestyle development overlooking Dubai Marina, and the first fully-completed project by Select Group.

Containing 175 residential units and with a BUA of over 200,000 sq.ft, the development features studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments with spectacular Marina views.

The tower features a fully equipped gym, large temperature-controlled swimming pool, kids pool, jacuzzi facilities, sauna and steam rooms, BBQ area, along with around the clock security, secure underground parking and direct access to Marina Walk.

Completed in 2007

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About Select Group

Founded in 2002, Select Group is a dynamic and diverse corporation with premium property development at its core. Select Group operates a portfolio of investments in various sectors across the Middle East, the United Kingdom and Europe, supported by a global talent pool of over 750 employees. Select Group’s development portfolio comprises over 20 million square feet of award-winning residential, commercial, hospitality and retail developments, delivering over 7,000 homes, with another 5,000 units in the pipeline, a combined Gross Development Value (GDV) of over AED 20 billion. Diversification has been a critical strategy for sustainable growth for Select Group with several other investment ventures within the fitness, wellness, technology and asset management sectors.

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About Yacht Bay

It is very difficult to beat sailing in the Gulf with its warm offshore breezes and stunning turquoise waters, the endless miles of safe, scenic coastline and abundance of tropical marine life. Traditionally, most sailing has been done by the graceful Arabic Dhows. But these days a faster, more modern, more international marina culture has come in. Dubai Marina is at the core of this and Yacht Bay offers the quintessential yachting lifestyle.

With 174 beautiful apartments with amazing views of Dubai Marina Yacht Club, Yacht Bay combines a lifestyle that revolves around a passion for the open sea with a convivial community where your neighbors would not be strangers at all. It is a close knit sailing community where great friends share their dreams, and converse to the tapping of rope against the mast.

Furthermore, Yacht Bay is part of the over all Dubai Marina development. There is a bustling, urban waterfront just across the way.

It is indeed located within walking distance to some of finest 5 star hotels in Dubai.

For the passionate sailor or simply those who love the yachting lifestyle, Yacht Bay is the ultimate quayside address.

Shopping Areas

Dubai Marina Mall offers you the best of the big malls right in the heart of the Marina , it is a modern shopping and lifestyle destination for residents and visitors of the Dubai Marina community. With more than 130 outlets and a gross leasable area of 390,000 sq ft spread across four levels, Dubai Marina Mall features a retail mix of high street fashion brands, aspirational boutique fashion, al fresco waterfront dining, a supermarket and a good entertainment offer. The 5-star Address Dubai Marina Hotel is directly linked to the mall.

IBN Batutta Mall is the next to mega-mall to Dubai Marina--not at the Marina itself but (across Sheikh Zayed Road) within sight of some of the towers. It is described as 6 malls in one, each having a different theme--China, India, Persia, Egypt, Tunisia, Andalusia.

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Apartments for rent in Yacht Bay

AED 120,000 Yearly

Hot offer fully furnished 2 bed room chiller free near metro station dubai marina, yacht bay, dubai marina, dubai.

AED 280,000 Yearly

All bills included | duplex | fully furnished.

AED 109,999 Yearly

Large 2br | next to metro | walking to marina walk.

Hot Deal | Near Metro | available now

AED 80,000 Yearly

Fully furnished | best offer | near metro.

AED 110,000 Yearly

Vacant now | chiller free | close to metro.

AED 75,000 Yearly

Fully furnished| specious| near metro.

AED 115,000 Yearly

Close to metro | chiller free | spacious.

Two Bed Room | Chiller Free | Close To Metro

Bright | Chiller Free | Ready To Move In

Fully Upgraded and Furnished Studio Unit

AED 90,000 Yearly

Next to metro stylish 1br | yacht bay tower.

Step to Metro I 2BR APARTMENT I YACHT BAY FOR RENT 115K

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Apartments available in Yacht Bay are listed for rent between AED 75,000 and AED 280,000 per year.

What is the average rent of listed apartments in Yacht Bay?

The average rental value of Yacht Bay apartments on Bayut is AED 106,898 per annum. Rental prices can vary depending on the size, type, features and location of the apartment.

What is the count of flats listed for rent in Yacht Bay?

The total count of Yacht Bay apartments currently listed on Bayut is 13.

Has there been any change in the rental cost of apartments listed in Yacht Bay?

Listings on Bayut reflect a change of -1% over the last 6 months in the prices of flats for rent in Yacht Bay. The change in prices can be due to the prevailing market conditions and new developments.

Which areas can be considered when exploring apartments for rent near Yacht Bay?

You can explore the following neighborhoods to find rentals near Yacht Bay:

• Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)
• Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)
• Jumeirah Heights

Which schools are located in the vicinity of Yacht Bay?

Consider the following when looking for schools located near Yacht Bay:

• Emirates International School Meadows
• Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park
• Dubai British School

What options are there for nurseries near Yacht Bay?

If you are looking for nurseries in the vicinity of Yacht Bay, check out the following: 

• Blossom Nursery Dubai Marina
• Kids Kare Nursery, Dubai
• Odyssey Nursery Jumeirah Beach Residence

How many new contracts for rental flats were recorded in Yacht Bay recently?

In the last 12 months, 55 new rental contracts for apartments were registered in Yacht Bay.

What is the average rent for apartments in Yacht Bay according to the DLD transactions?

The average price for flats rented in Yacht Bay is AED 89,159. Moreover, the rent of some apartments can go lower or higher than average based on the apartment’s size, type, conditions and location.

Were there changes in the rent of Yacht Bay apartments?

The rental costs of flats have seen a shift of +7% according to the transactional data recorded by DLD over the last 12 months. Changes in prices can be a result of the changing market dynamics.

Which agencies list the most apartments for rent in Yacht Bay?

Based on the listing volume, the following property agencies are in the lead:

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• F P M S T G Real Estate
• Starling Real Estate

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Apartments for rent in Yacht Bay, Dubai Marina

85,000 AED/year

AED 85,000 | Furnished 1 Bedroom | Near Metro

Yacht Bay, Dubai Marina, Dubai

280,000 AED/year

All Bills Included | Duplex | Fully Furnished

109,999 AED/year

Large 2BR | Next to Metro | Walking to Marina Walk

120,000 AED/year

Bright | Chiller Free | Ready To Move In

70,000 AED/year

Furnished Studio |Chiller Free |Near To Metro

115,000 AED/year

Close To Metro | Chiller Free | Spacious

110,000 AED/year

Vacant now | Chiller Free | Close to Metro

95,000 AED/year

Elegant | Bills Included | Monthly Stays

Two Bed Room | Chiller Free | Close To Metro

125,000 AED/year

Hot Deal | Near Metro | available now

90,000 AED/year

NEXT TO METRO! Stylish 1BR | Yacht Bay Tower

75,000 AED/year

Fully Furnished| Specious| Near Metro

80,000 AED/year

Fully Furnished | Best Offer! | Near Metro

111,000 AED/year

NEAR METRO | AVAILABLE | SPACIOUS

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Welcome to Bay Bridge Marina!

Bay Bridge Marina has established itself as the premier marina on the Chesapeake Bay. With slips that can accommodate yachts from 30’-70’, resort level amenities, marina services and friendly staff; Bay Bridge Marina has become home to a community of boaters and marine professionals. Conveniently located at the base of the Chesapeake Bay on Kent Island, and within 10-minutes of Annapolis and a short cruise from Baltimore, it is the ideal destination for boaters on the Bay.

The Bay Bridge Marina fuel dock is open year-round to assist boaters on the Bay. We offer mid-grade, ethanol free and diesel fuel, along with complimentary pump-out service. On the fuel dock sits our marina ship store; stocked with shirts, ice, and additional items you may need while out on the water.

Bay Bridge Marina

337 Pier One Road, Suite 102 Stevensville, MD 21666

Phone: 410.643.3162 Email Our Dockmaster

N 38 58.793 W 76 19.931 VHF Radio Channel 68

Complimentary boat docking is available for dining at Libbey’s on a first available basis for two hours. Hail us on Channel 68 as you approach for direction.

Anchored in the Heart of Palm Beach

State-of-the-Art Superyacht Slips.

The Town of Palm Beach Marina is the one and only public marina and world-class yacht center in Palm Beach welcoming vessels from 60 to 294 feet.

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Elevated amenities..

• ✦ State-of-the-Art Engineering
• ✦ Bellingham Concrete Floating Dock System
• ✦ Wider and Deeper Slips to Facilitate Superyachts
• ✦ Expanded Shore Power with up to 480V 3 phases, 200 amps
• ✦ High-Capacity, In-Slip Pump-Out
• ✦ 14' Wide Main Pier with Extra Wide Finger Piers
• ✦ High Speed Wi-Fi
• ✦ Stable, High Freeboard

• ✦ Cart and Porter Concierge Services
• ✦ Gated Docks with Access Control System
• ✦ State-of-the-Art Lighting
• ✦ Security Cameras Throughout
• ✦ Environmentally Sustainable Operations
• ✦ New Marina Office
• ✦ Three New Mediterranean Style Amenity Buildings
• ✦ Shower Facilities and Lounge

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Front-Row Access to Timeless Palm Beach.

Just north of the Everglades Golf Course, the Town Marina is centrally located and only a short bridge away from West Palm Beach, which has a multitude of fine restaurants, bars, and shops. Our island location places you within walking distance of the world-famous Worth Avenue, and world class eateries and shops abound in Palm Beach. 

For those looking to leave their yacht and travel further afield, the marina is closely located to main transport links including I-95 and the Palm Beach International Airport, and railways to Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

• Walking distance from the World-Famous Worth Avenue
• Centrally Located
• Minutes from all major highways, railways and airports
• World-Class Eateries

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We are located in the heart of Palm Beach at: ‍ 500 Australian Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480.  Longitude - 80 02. 66' W Latitude - 26 42. 18' N

Connected by Water, Adventure, Food & Friends

The Bluewater Bay Marina Complex is more than a marina. It’s a place where generations of salty adventurers and friendly locals come to kick-back, shoot the breeze and feel at home. We offer short and long term boat slip rentals, storage, gas, ship supplies and much more. 

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Fishing, sailing, live music, food and drink specials and more. Located at the mouth of Rocky Bayou, inside Ward’s Cove, you’ll find a picturesque, full-service marina as well as LJ Schooners restaurant with live music and events in the oyster bar and beach area. The level of adventure is yours to dial in. 

Special Events

The Traveling Painter

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Time: 5:30pm Let’s Paint the Terra Cotta Plant Pot!!!! Bring all your creative juices and let’s create a beautiful environment

Crawfish Boil & BELOW ALABAMA

When: Sunday, June 2, 2024 Time: 4pm – 8pm 3 of Niceville’s Favorites*********LJ SchoonersMudbugz andBELOW ALABAMAjoin together for LJ Schooners 1st Crawfish Boil.Sunday, June 2nd,

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Time: 5:30 Join us Tuesday, May 21 with The Traveling Painter at 5:30pm.The inspiration is Red, White and Blue –

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LUAU & Tacky Tourist Party

When: Saturday, July 20, 2024 Time: 6pm – 10pm It is time for our Annual LUAU and Tacky Tourist Party – Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Beach Party with 55 South

When: Saturday, June 22, 2024 Time: 6pm – 10pm Our annual Beach Party at LJ Schooners Dockside Restaurant & Oyster Bar is Saturday, June 22,

Father’s Day Brunch at LJ Schooners

When: Sunday, June 16, 2024 Time: 9am – 1pm Come out and enjoy Brunch on the Bay with your Dad at LJ Schooners. Brunch 9am

Weekly Events

TACO TUESDAY

When: Every Tuesday till October 29, 2024 Time: 4pm – 8pm

STEAK NIGHTS at LJ Schooners

When: Friday Nights Time: 5pm – 9pm Come out and see what Chef has cooked up! Steak Night every Friday Night. Call for Pricing and

Wednesday Night Fun Races

When: April – September Time: 6:00pm Bluewater Bay Sailing Club holds a Wednesday Night Fun Race every Wednesday which is hosted by L.J. Schooners Oyster Bar. This is a fun race that encourages any and

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May 2024 Newsletter & Calendar

May 2024 Entertainment at LJ Schooners

When: May 2024 Scheduled entertainment for May 2024 at LJ Schooners! It is going to be an action-packed season!!!

Every boat needs gas, supplies and a place to show off while visiting the restaurant. Need to stay a while? Long term slips available. 

LJ Schooners

Check out our lunch and dinner menus. Did we mention brunch? Plus, find out exactly why Lazy Jack was so darn lazy.

High & Dry Storage

Every boat needs a home. Some just need their home in a warehouse, safe from the elements and ready when you need it. 

Whether you sail, fish or paddle, our store offers the essentials to keep your water craft in shape and your activities more productive. 

• Bluewater Bay Marina 290 Yacht Club Drive Niceville, Florida 32578
• (850) 897-2821
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Latitude 30 29.82N Longitude 86 26.60W

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• Seven days a week March - October Closed Tuesdays - November - February 8 am – 5 pm October - March 8 am – 6 pm April - September

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Pleasure Bay Yacht Basin is a full service marina that can be found nestled just beyond Pleasure Bay on the tranquil shores of the Shrewsbury River @ buoy 42, in beautiful Oceanport, New Jersey. The marina was established in 1930, has been owned and operated by “George & Mary Bremner” since June of 2000 – who are both dedicated to your boating experience.

Pleasure Bay Yacht Basin features all floating docks and piers, and offers the security of the owners living on premise. In addition, to boat access to the Sandy Hook Bay our facility offers a perfect family destination for all types of water recreation. Enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, water skiing, tubing, crabbing and fishing right from our docks. PBYB is conveniently located a short distance from Monmouth Park Racetrack , Pier Village , Seven Presidents Beach and Sandy Hook National Park . As well as local shopping, pharmacy, liquor stores, playgrounds and tennis courts.

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A PREMIER MARINA "Dock It With Us" & make every part of getting out on the water a wonderful experience .

• Quiet, Spacious & Serene
• Secluded Dock with 79 Spacious Slips
• Minimal Wave Action
• Easy Access to the Intra-Coastal Waterway

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The Harbourage Yacht Club

The Harbourage Yacht Club is a premier Marina located in Panama City Beach, Fl. Boasting a total of 79 slips, and being located in a gated community, this Marina is the perfect location to keep your Boat or Yacht. So if you are a Panama City Beach resident, or maybe just a Seasonal visitor, consider The Harbourage Yacht Club for your Watercraft.

Gated Community

The Gated Community ensures your watercraft is safe & secure. The beautiful entrance, and friendly people add to the experience of preparing for a day on the water.

Beautiful Docks

Our docks are well spacious, and well maintained. Those who have slips have no problem maneuvering the watercraft in and out, and experience minimum waves.

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Their are many advantages to the slips at The Harbourage Yacht Club. Mainly, the seclusion of the Marina. The security and seclusion does not make the Marina far from the Gulf. Most trips only take 15 Min to get to the Jettys.

Panama City Beach

The Marina is located in the St. Andrews bay of beautiful Panama City Beach, FL The Panhandle of Florida is boaters paradise featuring sugar white sand and emerald green waters.

• Wind: Southeast at 8.1 MPH (7 KT)
• Air Temp: 63 °F
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More than just a place to dock your boat!

With picturesque views of the Seattle Skyline and the Olympic Mountains, Elliott Bay Marina offers a relaxing place to moor. Enjoy two restaurants, repair facilities, 24-hour security, fuel dock, convenience store, year round events, and friendly customer service from our marina staff.

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• Dock-hands available for line assistance
• 24-hour security, 365 days a year
• Professional, Friendly Customer Service
• Community Atmosphere
• Free on-site parking

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One of the features I like most about EBM is the ability to give guests a keypad code for the dock gate and the restrooms. So convenient! Lori Petersen  |  Elliott Bay Marina Tenant 2009-2017

Any casual observer of EBM can see the world class views of Mount Rainier, the Space Needle, the Downtown skyline, the Olympic Mountain range, the clean wide docks, and great options for eating but what someone may not know is the friendly ‘Nordstrom’ style of service from all of the staff whether it be dockhands to pump out staff … it is what sets EBM head and shoulders above. Larry Post  |  Elliott Bay Marina Tenant since 1992

We have been residents of EBM for three years now, and we’ll say this place is like a country club. The only thing missing is Golfers. We boated in Newport Beach, Ca. and Dana Point, and Catalina and those places can’t hold a candle to EBM. How many places can you get assistance mooring on a windy day? You can here. The staff goes out of their way to know your name and fill any of your needs. The restaurants are fabulous. The gas dock is friendly too. These people are first-class and the best in Seattle. Tony Loviscek and Steve Hough  |  Elliott Bay Marina Tenant since 2014

In the nearly twenty years that my wife and I have kept a boat at the EBM, we have seen our share of high wind conditions. On such occasions, we frequently have called the Harbormaster’s office to request assistance in landing to avoiding bumping other boats. Without fail, one or two staff members have covered the several hundred yards to reach our slip in time to provide such needed assistance. In our experience, the EBM’s commitment to customer safety and satisfaction has been consistently exemplary. Chris Davis  |  Elliott Bay Marina Tenant since 2000

During my 64 years of boating Elliott Bay Marina has been by far the best of the best, for many reasons. From the manager down to the personnel have been great and helpful in every way. The services they provide are extraordinaire. I have been at the marina for approx. 16 years and have no complaints. Al Butler  |  Elliott Bay Marina Tenant since 1999

We live five hours away from our boat and enjoy the confidence we have in the marina’s security and the watchfulness by staff. Eric and Fay Alm  |  Elliott Bay Marina Tenant from 2009-2017

Few things more enjoyable after a nice cruise on the sound, then being greeted by fellow sailors, and heading to the Palisade restaurant for dinner as the sunsets over the Olympic Mountains. Elliott Bay Marina provides this special opportunity on a daily basis. Bill Hedges  |  Elliott Bay Marina Tenant since 2011

After nine years at EBM, we can honestly say there is no other marina in Washington state that we would rather call home. The staff, facilities, grounds and view are the best Seattle has to offer! The little everyday things like our neighbors, the fact the staff walks and cleans the docks daily, the convenience of the fuel dock store and warmth we feel when visiting the marina office are so greatly appreciated. Samantha and Darren Loken  |  Elliott Bay Marina Tenant since 2009

We have been keeping our boat at Elliott Bay Marina for close to 14 years. Very Satisfied is the best way to sum up our experience! Lovely facilities and location. The best part is the staff. They seem to stay around and first name basis makes for better service. We use the docking help on occasion and it’s a great benefit. We wouldn’t consider moving. Bruce and Bobbi Campbell  |  Elliott Bay Marina Tenant since 2007

We have kept our boats in top marinas in Miami, California, The Great Lakes and Texas over the years and EBM is the absolute friendliest, safest and best-managed of any we have ever found. Which is why we have been here for nearly 20 years now. David Roddy  |  Elliott Bay Marina Tenant since 2005

We have had four different vessels moored at Elliott Bay Marina over the past 18 years. Having cruised the west coast from Mexico to Alaska over the past 35 years, we believe EBM to be the finest marina we’ve experienced. Great facility and great staff, and the fuel dock is much more than just a fuel dock! Bob and Sue Findley  |  Elliott Bay Marina Tenant since 2001

The marina is my sanctuary. A place of quiet and beauty. It’s always pristine. Everyone is cheerful by the water — and why not? It is so calming. If I am having a stressful day, the marina takes it all away. Glenn Bonci  |  Elliott Bay Marina Tenant since 2004

I took my six grandkids to the fuel dock in the Zodiac. They call it the “Everything Pirate Store.” We pulled up and Anne helped us dock. The kids were ecstatic when they saw Anne’s tattoo. It really was a Pirate Store and inside was all the “snusk” that they desired–ice cream, cookies, Gummy Worms and more! They raided the place and we left with enough energy food to make me either the best grandpa ever or the worst (depending on who is talking). Thanks for making Elliott Bay much more than a place to moor the boat. Stefan Ulstein  |  Elliott Bay Marina Tenant since 2014

We are not seasoned cruisers, but this marina was an outstanding experience for us. The staff is super accommodating and friendly and the onsite restaurants are a huge plus. The slip we were in was plenty long enough and although we didn’t need it, there was assistance available to aide us with landing. The restrooms and showers were the best we have seen so far and also the cleanest. Highly recommend a stay here! Darryl Walker  |  Guest Boater

Away from the city chaos with one of a kind sweeping views of Seattle, Puget Sound and islands. Fine dining and a bar and grill with large outdoor patio. Great little shop at the fuel dock where you can pick up local wines and brews…and ice cream treats. Heather Byers  |  Elliott Bay Marina Tenant since 1996

We love Elliott Bay Marina! It’s our first time mooring and the staff is extremely helpful and friendly! No question is dumb! Thank you to Jordan, Brandon and the rest of the crew for always answering all of our questions. Scott and Alison Helfen  |  Elliott Bay Marina Tenant since 2017

Always a great experience at Elliott Bay Marina, the staff and the beauty and the cleanliness keep us coming back … Love the breakfast at the local restaurant also .. 🙂 Cheers Guys ! Jeff Stewart  |  Guest Boater

Really outstanding people, I had people rush to open a door since I just bought a sailboat there and I was loading stuff all day, I was impressed! Steve Perea  |  Guest Boater

Quiet, hidden gem. Great restaurants, slips, accessibility and extraordinary views of the city and Mt. Rainier. Michael Kennedy  |  Guest Boater

The staff is top knotch! It’s clean & well maintained. Best marina around. Thank You Elliott Bay Marina! Dan Eastgate  |  Elliott Bay Marina Tenant from 2017-2018

Great marina. Totally awesome bathrooms. That is super important, just sayin! Michelle Li  |  Guest Boater

Three Little Birds serenaded us and a nice wooden bench allowed me to get him ready before going into the shower stall. Once in the shower, Porter belted out the, “Don’t worry, about a thing. ‘Cause every little thing, gonna be alright” chorus and I couldn’t help but laugh, as there were other people using the bathroom as well. Besides the nice addition of music, the showers here are always well maintained and the water pressure is good. Showers at Elliott Bay, “No worries!” Three Sheets NW Magazine

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Barre3 class - july 8th.

Interested in taking a Barre3 class on the breakwater observation platform? Kimberly Johanson from Barre3 Ballard will be holding three classes on Monday, June 10th,  Monday, July 8th and Monday, August 19th from 6-7pm. These classes are free to marina…

2024 Downtown Sailing Series - Fisheries Supply

EVENT SCHEDULE This week’s nightly sponsor is Fisheries Supply. VHF Registration Start Time: 6:30pm on VHF 78A Racing Class Start Time: 7pm Cruising Class Start Time: 7:05pm BBQ Starts: 8pm Band: The Sunset Grooves

Live Theatre at Elliott Bay Marina

Join Lampstand Theatre on July 12th - 14th at 7pm for a unique outdoor theatre performance of GOLD directed by your favorite Downtown Sailing Series race announcer and Elliott Bay's very own Anna Doepp! This play takes place on a…

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In 1988, Bohemia Bay Yacht Harbour was born from the complete reconstruction of the Bohemia River Marina. Situated on the north shore of the Bohemia River , this state of the art facility now maintains year-round accommodations for over 300 boats.

A unique sheltered basin offers our slips protection from boat wakes and weather. As a result, your stay is practically worry-free. Moreover, our slips feature 125 or 240-volt individually metered electric, fresh water, cable TV, Wi-Fi and, in some cases, a winter de-icing system.

Open and Covered Slips

Bohemia Bay offers both open and covered slips. In particular, our marina enjoys a reputation for having the best covered slips on the Chesapeake Bay. Constructed with all metal roofs, our covered slips provide a 30-foot maximum clearance. This clearance allows for excellent ventilation. In addition, it provides an opportunity for any boat with a radar arch or tuna tower to take advantage of the exceptional protection a covered slip offers. Overall, we believe that this “open” construction makes these covered slips the brightest and most pleasant found anywhere.

Featured amenities include a beautiful “resort-sized” swimming pool that overlooks the scenic Bohemia River as well as a “ nettle-free ” sandy beach. And, for your convenience, we have 24 tiled restrooms and showers along with laundry facilities. Picnic and recreational areas are located throughout our professionally landscaped grounds. Both gasoline and diesel fuel are available at our fuel dock alongside our pump-out stations. Our well-stocked marine parts and accessories store complements our marine services department . Finally, a water taxi assists anyone using one of our seasonal moorings.

In short, the design of Bohemia Bay satisfies the needs of today’s active boating families.

Environmentally Aware

Clean water and fresh air are two of the things boaters appreciate. Yet essential activities in and around every marina pose a threat to these natural resources. Similarly, many activities associated with daily living as well as commercial and agricultural operations negatively impact our environment. While Bohemia Bay cannot effect change to the latter, it has taken steps to mitigate the deleterious effects of the former.

Included among these are the spill prevention and response training taken by General Manager Ken Long and his staff. Additionally, Bohemia Bay offers single-stream recycling and maintains a stormwater pond and berm system to capture stormwater runoff including sediment and debris.

Through these steps and others, the Maryland Clean Marina Initiative , a program sponsored by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources , recognizes Bohemia Bay as a Certified Maryland Clean Marina .

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Singapore's Marina at Keppel Bay reopens after two-week closure following oil spill

Saturday, 29 Jun 2024

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Yachts berthed at the Marina at Keppel Bay on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The marina opened on June 28 following a nearly two-week closure. - ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Marina at Keppel Bay in Singapore reopened on June 28, following a nearly two-week closure due to the recent oil spill at Pasir Panjang Terminal.

It marks the conclusion of the first phase of cleanup efforts within the marina, though “more detailed cleaning, as per other affected sites, is ongoing”, said the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

Cleanup efforts are now transitioning to the next phase, focusing on areas less accessible such as rock bunds, and are expected to take up to three months to complete, MPA had said earlier.

This comes after contracted cleaners and the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation recommended that the containment boom across the entrance to the marina be removed on the afternoon of June 28.

“There was minimal floating black oil present in the marina, and there were adequate steps taken to minimise movement of floating oil,” MPA said, citing an advisory from the federation.

In a notice sent on June 28 and seen by The Straits Times, the dockmaster of Marina at Keppel Bay told vessel owners that “if the risk of oil migrating from other areas into the marina becomes likely, there will be a need to redeploy a boom across the marina entrance to minimise recontamination of the marina or vessel hulls”.

The circular added: “Vessel owners are advised to keep the movement of the vessels within the marina slow and be aware of their surroundings, as the cleaning of the oil on the sea walls and other infrastructure is still in progress.”

The booms at Keppel Bay were first deployed on June 15, a day after the Netherlands-flagged dredging boat Vox Maxima hit stationary bunker vessel Marine Honour at Pasir Panjang Terminal after suffering a sudden loss of engine and steering control.

The incident caused 400 tonnes of low-sulphur oil from one of Marine Honour’s tanks to leak into the sea, affecting numerous coastlines at East Coast Park, Keppel Bay, the Southern Islands and Sentosa, among other areas.

More than 700 personnel from various government agencies and private organisations were deployed to help in cleanup efforts, and more than 3,400m of containment booms were laid.

MPA told ST on June 26 that further extensions of containment booms are not expected, as bulk oil removal from the sea and beaches is nearly complete.

Nevertheless, periodic replacements of booms will still be necessary until the cleanup is completed, due to wear and tear, and oil saturation.

Various boat operators told ST that they regarded Marina at Keppel Bay and One Degree 15 Marina Sentosa Cove, located along Singapore’s southern coast, as the two places in the area most significantly affected by oil slicks.

One Degree 15 Marina reopened for standard operations on June 25.

But businesses in the area said they are now grappling with other issues.

Concerns over water conditions and negative public perception of the incident have emerged as significant challenges, said Emerick Mitchell Donovan, sales and marketing manager at Hanako Luxuries, a private yacht charter company that operates at Marina at Keppel Bay.

Speaking to ST on June 28, he noted that his company’s primary concern lies not in its financial losses, but the disappointment faced by its clients.

“We’re losing them,” he said.

Between the two yachts owned by Hanako Luxuries, 16 charters have been cancelled or rescheduled thus far, resulting in a 60 per cent decline in revenue.

Donovan also noted that some charters have been postponed until November and inquiries are seeking dates as late as in September.

This leaves a significant gap in bookings for about two to three months, while the company will continue to have to pay operational costs.

“Something has to be done for us to pay our operating expenses... We will definitely be trying our best to claim our losses, but we have yet to find the right avenue to do so,” Donovan said. - The Straits Times/ANN

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After the fire: St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club focused on revitalizing this coming summer

P ANAMA CITY — In November, the St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club building on Bunkers Cove Road was destroyed in a fire. Ever since then, questions have circulated around the community: How did the fire start? Would the Yacht Club rebuild?

The Yacht Club was up and operational for business within weeks of the fire. The Yacht Club is still taking in new members, as well. Members have joined the club even after the fire.

”The Yacht Club is in better shape than people would have imagined,” said Michael Wynn, 2024 commodore. “The staff members that we have are family to us. We believe and give to them and they give back to us.”

Wynn explained that one club member had this to say after the fire: “The clubhouse was just a building; the Yacht Club is about the people.”

The Yacht Club has discussed expanding its sailing center to provide greater resources for the community. The club expects the plans and renderings for the new club facility will be unveiled this summer.

Some of the staff members have left the club since the incident and others have stayed.

“Our staff is smaller now since the fire,” said Wynn. “We have less services being offered at the moment, but many staffers who left the club for other jobs have offered to come back once the club becomes (fully) operational again.”

The cause of the fire is still unknown. There have been different ideas and theories on how the fire started, but there has not been a definitive answer. But there was no foul play, Wynn emphasized.

”Right now, we don’t have a final number on what it’s going to cost to rebuild,” said Wynn. “We have architects and plans on rebuilding. We have members of the community who are donating services to help cut the cost (of our rebuild).”

More information about the club will be released closer to the clubhouse reopening. Wynn said the rebuild will both honor the club's history and heritage and also add modern touches.

Previous coverage: More details released as Panama City monitors St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club fire site

Wynn said the club's experience dealing with insurance after the fire has been good and the matter soon will be resolved. The experience was much better than the ones many people had after Hurricane Michael, he noted.

Wynn also is humbled and gratified by the outpouring of support and dedication from his fellow club leaders and all club members. He knew his one-year term as commodore, which began in January, would be full of challenges. But the club has rallied because the tradition and legacy mean so much.

"People care so deeply," he said.

News Herald Editor Jim Ross contributed to this report

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A 30-percent-off Black Friday sale on a cruise aboard a yacht meant off-season sailing and being prepared for the unexpected.

By Elaine Glusac

Elaine Glusac is the Frugal Traveler columnist, focusing on budget-friendly tips and journeys.

As Croatians tell the story , the Greek hero Odysseus was shipwrecked and held captive on the Croatian island of Mljet. Visiting in May, I and six other sailors embraced the myth when the motor on our 54-foot yacht failed.

“Remember, Odysseus spent seven years on Mljet,” said Ivan Ljubovic, our captain. “We can do two nights.”

In the scheme of things, the clogged fuel filter that impeded our progress on a seven-night, island-hopping cruise from Split to Dubrovnik on a yacht — which the passengers helped sail — was minor. Though an engine, even on a sailboat, is vital for docking and sticking to schedules on becalmed days, most of my shipmates agreed that getting waylaid in a village with Roman ruins on a turquoise bay was an acceptable fate.

I had been resigned to what were, in my mind, worse inconveniences when I had signed up for the trip last November. Then, the tour operator G Adventures had put several trips on sale over the Black Friday weekend. Its best deals were in the off-season, which meant potentially chilly weather and closed restaurants and attractions. But leaving in late April for seven nights of island hopping at roughly $1,300 — after a 30 percent discount — was too tempting to pass up.

My cousin Kim agreed and we made plans to pack rain gear and meet in Split to test the budget waters.

‘Everything between is an adventure’

Little about the itinerary was published pre-departure and none of it was firm.

“Split and Dubrovnik are fixed,” said the captain, who would pilot the ship solo and double as our guide, on our first day. “Everything between is an adventure.”

It started with the Sauturnes, a handsome Kufner yacht with four snug guest cabins, four economical bathrooms where the retractable faucet doubled as a shower spigot, and a spacious galley. Our “crew,” a mix of Australians and Americans ranging from 18 to 75 — all of whom had also jumped on the promotional pricing — spent most of the time atop the boat, where foam mattresses invited sunbathing and a cockpit awning provided shade.

The weather, which turned out to be sunny and comfortably cool, was not our greatest concern. The G Adventures website had mentioned well-known islands, including beachy Brac and Vis , which played a convincing Greek idyll in the movie “Mamma Mia 2.” But since many places would be closed in the shoulder season, we would proceed, according to the captain, based on the dictates of the weather and conditions on shore.

Meals were not included, which meant finding open restaurants was critical. For shipboard breakfasts and lunches, we each chipped in 50 euros (about $54) for communal groceries, which we shopped for at local markets. At night, we would dine at restaurants; G Adventures advised budgeting $250 to $325 for the week, which was accurate, though we often splurged on Croatian wine (a carafe of house red averaged $15).

Small ports

After the frenzy of grocery shopping and moving into the bunk-bedded cabin Kim and I shared, we experienced the Zen of sailing as the ship set off on a sunny morning for 43-mile-long Hvar , the longest and purportedly sunniest island in Croatia.

Neighboring islands drifted past as the wind patterned the sea in shifting ripples and ruffles. A flock of shearwaters soared by at eye level.

Within a few hours, the ridgelines of steep Hvar appeared, revealing terraced lavender fields and olive orchards. Motoring down a long, narrow inlet, we arrived in Stari Grad , a village of stone homes with terra cotta roof tiles, as travelers had since 384 B.C., when Greek sailors from the island of Paros settled here.

Our mooring provided a front-row view of fishing boats and cafes animating the waterfront. Stari Grad’s attractions, including the Greek ruins of Faros and a 17th-century Venetian cathedral, had yet to open for the season, but we relished exploring the old quarter’s narrow lanes and deserted plazas.

From the waterfront, an aerobic 20-minute hike up a steep hill crowned by a giant white cross offered views over Stari Grad and the plains beyond, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of fourth-century agricultural fields, with stone walls circumscribing grapevines and olive orchards.

That evening, we visited them to reach Konoba Kokot , a farm restaurant that specializes in “peka,” a kind of barbecue in which meat cooks under an iron lid piled with hot coals. The family that runs it opened in the preseason, welcoming us with bracing shots of rakija, a local herbal liquor. At a long table under an arbor, we gorged on homemade goat cheese, wild boar pate and, from the hearth, roast lamb, veal and octopus with limitless jugs of red and white wine for 35 euros a person.

Starry nights

Small ships are unmatched at getting into small ports, but a yacht trip is also a little like camping, starting most mornings with D.I.Y. instant coffee. Marinas offered free bathhouses with showers.

Cool temperatures apparently deterred the celebrity-filled mega yachts, which are known to anchor in the town of Hvar on the south shore of Hvar island. Our captain declared it the “Mykonos of Croatia” as we motored by the port bustling with visitors carrying shopping bags and cones of gelato.

With clear weather in the forecast, we moored in an undeveloped cove east of town. The mooring belonged to the owners of Moli Onte restaurant, who ferried us to land on a motorized dingy, allowing us enough time before dinner to visit the fortress above Hvar and have an Ozujsko beer on St. Stephens Square, the largest in the region of Dalmatia.

Back on board, with no artificial light to wash out the night sky, we hit the upper deck for stargazing. As my shipmates peeled off to bed, I grabbed a blanket and beanie and bedded down under the stars for the evolving show, periodically waking to catch the drama of the moon rising, reflected in the still water.

Little Dubrovnik

Fingers of gray rock reached down to meet sloping vineyards along Hvar’s south coast as we departed for its neighbor, Korcula. On our longest day of sailing, five hours, I welcomed the chance to play first mate, manning the lines on the jib sail.

To break up the trip, Captain Ljubovic navigated to a quiet cove off the Peljesac Peninsula where the Caribbean-blue waters, cloudless sky and sandy bottom convinced us to jump in despite numbing sea temperatures.

Fifteenth-century walls ring the historic center of Korcula, earning it the nickname “Little Dubrovnik.” Past the stone gates carved with a winged lion representing the empire of Venice, which controlled much of the Adriatic after the 13th century, narrow alleys led to ornate churches and mansions. There was no better history trip than getting lost in the web of pedestrian lanes. Or so we told ourselves as we passed the purported home of Marco Polo, still closed preseason.

Along the seafront walls, restaurants served pizza and seafood under lights strung in the pines and we caught sunset from a former turret, now converted into Massimo Cocktail Bar , which requires patrons to climb a ladder to the rooftop, a caution against second rounds.

The most romantic port of the trip was also the rowdiest, at least in the marina, which was hosting a Polish sailing regatta. When I headed for the showers at 6 a.m. the next morning, I found a group still cheerfully dancing atop a yacht littered in empty booze bottles and crushed potato chips.

Marooned on Mljet

We left Korcula on strong 20-knot “jugo” or south winds and Captain Ljubovic unleashed the sails, saying “You paid for a sailing vacation, not a motorboat.”

As we tacked back and forth toward Mljet , the boat heeled at a queasy angle and we took face shots of ocean spray.

On Mljet, where the western end of the island is home to Mljet National Park , we rented bikes (10 euros) to ride a lung-busting route over the park’s mountain spine. On the other side, we cycled around a pair of inland lakes and took a boat trip to a 12th-century monastery built on an island in one of them (park admission, 15 euros).

Docked in the still sleepy town of Polace, we heard tales of high season, when up to 100 yachts anchor in the bay and members of the band U2 were once seen biking in the park. After a brief shower, the town glimmered at sunset and the restaurant Stella Maris welcomed us with grilled sea bass (25 euros) and prawns (20 euros).

“I’m so glad I chose this time, because I don’t do crowds,” said my shipmate Nova Hey, 46, of Sydney, who was traveling with her 18-year-old daughter.

In the morning, I had the trail to the peak of Montokuc to myself. The roughly three-mile round-trip hike reached one of the highest points on the island, a rocky knob with stunning panoramas shared by a family of feral goats.

Not long thereafter, the Sauternes’ engine refused to turn over, stranding us in a national park on a remote island with no mechanics.

Teeming Dubrovnik

The next morning, Captain Ljubovic jimmied a fix but it didn’t last long and the engine died again, this time just opposite a cave on Mljet that we joked had to be the refuge of Odysseus.

After a morning of light sailing, a mechanic from the mainland arrived by speedboat and within an hour we were motoring toward the Franjo Tudman Bridge that spans the inlet to the Dubrovnik marina where hot showers awaited.

“Dubrovnik is the most expensive city in Croatia,” said Captain Ljubovic as we spent the last of our pooled money, 70 euros, hiring a taxi van to get us to and from the walled heart of the ancient city about 15 minutes away.

With two large cruise ships in port, Dubrovnik was teeming with visitors and the price to climb the stone walls that encircle the city was a sticker-shocking 35 euros. (In the ensuing two days Kim and I would spend post-cruise in the city, we bought the more comprehensive Dubrovnik Pass for 35 euros that included admission to the walls as well as several museums and public bus transportation.)

On our final evening, we measured the lack of crowds versus closed museums; perfect hiking weather versus swim-inviting water; ample dock space versus more restaurant choices — and felt we’d come out ahead sailing in the bargain season.

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Marina at Keppel Bay reopens after two-week closure following oil spill

SINGAPORE – Marina at Keppel Bay reopened on June 28, following a nearly two-week closure due to the recent oil spill at Pasir Panjang Terminal.

It marks the conclusion of the first phase of cleanup efforts within the marina, though “more detailed cleaning, as per other affected sites, is ongoing”, said the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

Cleanup efforts are now transitioning to the next phase, focusing on areas less accessible such as rock bunds, and are expected to take up to three months to complete, MPA had said earlier.

This comes after MPA, the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation and cleaners recommended that the containment boom across the entrance to the marina be removed on the afternoon of June 28. 

“There was minimal floating black oil present in the marina, and there were adequate steps taken to minimise movement of floating oil,” MPA said.

In a notice sent on June 28 and seen by The Straits Times, the dockmaster of Marina at Keppel Bay told vessel owners that “if the risk of oil migrating from other areas into the marina becomes likely, there will be a need to redeploy a boom across the marina entrance to minimise recontamination of the marina or vessel hulls”.

The circular added: “Vessel owners are advised to keep the movement of the vessels within the marina slow and be aware of their surroundings, as the cleaning of the oil on the sea walls and other infrastructure is still in progress.”

The booms at Keppel Bay were first deployed on June 15, a day after the Netherlands-flagged dredging boat Vox Maxima hit stationary bunker vessel Marine Honour at Pasir Panjang Terminal after suffering a sudden loss of engine and steering control.

The incident caused 400 tonnes of low-sulphur oil from one of Marine Honour’s tanks to leak into the sea, affecting numerous coastlines at East Coast Park, Keppel Bay, the Southern Islands and Sentosa, among other areas.

More than 700 personnel from various government agencies and private organisations were deployed to help in cleanup efforts, and more than 3,400m of containment booms were laid.

MPA told ST on June 26 that further extensions of containment booms are not expected, as bulk oil removal from the sea and beaches is nearly complete.

Nevertheless, periodic replacements of booms will still be necessary until the cleanup is completed, due to wear and tear, and oil saturation.

Various boat operators told ST that they regarded Marina at Keppel Bay and One Degree 15 Marina Sentosa Cove, located along Singapore’s southern coast, as the two places in the area most significantly affected by oil slicks.

One Degree 15 Marina reopened for standard operations on June 25.

But businesses in the area said they are now grappling with other issues.

Concerns over water conditions and negative public perception of the incident have emerged as significant challenges, said Mr Emerick Mitchell Donovan, sales and marketing manager at Hanako Luxuries, a private yacht charter company that operates at Marina at Keppel Bay.

Speaking to ST on June 28, he noted that his company’s primary concern lies not in its financial losses, but the disappointment faced by its clients.

“We’re losing them,” he said.

Between the two yachts owned by Hanako Luxuries, 16 charters have been cancelled or rescheduled thus far, resulting in a 60 per cent decline in revenue.

Mr Donovan also noted that some charters have been postponed until November and inquiries are seeking dates as late as in September. This leaves a significant gap in bookings for about two to three months, while the company will continue to have to pay operational costs.

“Something has to be done for us to pay our operating expenses… We will definitely be trying our best to claim our losses, but we have yet to find the right avenue to do so,” Mr Donovan said.

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