Marinas and yacht clubs offer access to the water for boat owners as well as amenities like fuel, vessel storage, and mooring. Each of these valuable services come with unique risks. Unfortunately, not all [...]

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Marina and yacht club owners know that managing these facilities is complex. Maintaining the facility and its services while caring for their clients’ watercraft presents numerous risks, especially in emergency situations. Marina insurance is [...]

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Boats represent significant investments for your clients. Used for recreation and commercial endeavors, boats require care and upkeep throughout the year to maintain their performance and value. Although many of us think of boating [...]

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Just like any other structure, docks need to be maintained. Docks are subject to weather changes, general wear-and-tear, and mildew, and decay. By maintaining a dock, your clients can ensure its appearance, safety, and [...]

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While getting fuel for a car is dangerous, it also means that the same sentiment is carried towards refueling any type of boat. Marina Management encourages a safe fueling dock: these are the things [...]

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As of this past weekend, we have officially entered the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The first Hurricane wave will be upon us June 1 from to November 30, according to expert forecasters from AccuWeather [...]

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Just like any other business, many marinas have had to adapt to the fast-paced lifestyle that the internet has brought. Websites, social media accounts, YouTube videos and more are some of the ways for [...]

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Drowning, electrical currents, equipment failures, and falls are just some of the things that marina operators need to think about when considering the safety concerns of their operations and premises. For first-time boaters and newer [...]

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With over 57 percent of Americans worried a great deal about the pollution of our waters, it’s no wonder that your marina clients are looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly. Humans are [...]

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Marinas can be incredibly helpful to the boating community, and very lucrative ventures for those who own and operate them. But for those trying to create their own marina, it’s important that they understand [...]

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