National Marina Day
August 9, 2008
Please join the Clean Marina Program, the National Marine Manufacturers Association and
the Association of Marine Industries in celebrating National Marina Day, Saturday, August 9, 2007.
This National Day of Recognition is dedicated to the education of the boating public, civic leaders,
and politicians. The day emphasizes the importance of the marine industry as a link to water access
through local marinas, as well as their stewardship of the environment.
Please contact one of the marinas listed, or your local marina, to learn what is planned for your
community. Also, visit the national websites listed to find out more about National Marina Day across
the country.
For More Information
Participating Florida Marinas
Amelia Island Yacht Basin
251 Creekside Drive
Amelia Island, FL 32034
904-277-4615
www.aiyb.net
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Amelia Island Yacht Basin is participating in National Marina Day and their event continues
to grow. As you will see from the attachments (Pages 1– 5), they hope to draw even more
visitors from the community this year by celebrating National Marina Day. Some events
include: the Trey Durrance Leukemia Benefit and Bike Run, along with the Amelia Island
Sailing Club Poker Run. AIYB yacht brokers, service representatives and vendors will be
represented, as well as the U.S. Coast Guard and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department.
The event will be well advertised in the local Fernandina News Leader, The Prop Wash (AIYB newsletter)
and on the AIYB website.
CONTACT: Carol A. Ball, Ships Store Manager
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City of Hollywood Marina
700 Polk Street
Hollywood, FL 33019
954-921-3035
www.HollywoodMarina.org
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City of Hollywood Marina will be hosting a “Cardboard Boat Race” at the marina.
The facility will have entertainment, hotdogs, and beverages starting at 12:00 noon.
The Cardboard Boat Race starts at 1:00 pm.
Contact: Scott Gebhard, Dockmaster
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City of Miami - Miamarina at Bayside
401 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
305-579-6980
www.miamigov.com/marinas/pages/
www.miamifishingtournament.org
City of Miami is having a nice NMD celebration at Miamarina (for all 3 city marinas: ) they
will be hosting their NMD fishing tournament for the second year. Net proceeds from their
NMD event will benefit the Youth Fishing Foundation and Miami Police Athletic League. The
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will be on hand. The tournament website can be accessed
by going to the city marinas’ website http://www.miamigov.com/marinas/pages/ and clicking
on the link for the NMD Tournament or by following the link provided.
http://www.miamifishingtournament.org
Contact: Stephen Bogner
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Fish Tale Marina
7225 Estero Blvd.
Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-463-3600
www.fishtalemarinagroup.cc/
Fish Tale Marina will be hosting a “picnic on the deck” for customers. Picnic lunch starts at noon.
The facility will also introduce Kayak demo rides from 10 am to 4 pm.
Contact: Al Durrett, Owner
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Fishermen's Village Yacht Basin
1200 W Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-575-3000
www.fishville.com
Fishermen’s Village Yacht Basin will be participating in National Marina Day festivities from 10 am-4 pm. This
year's theme: "Environmental Stewardship of Charlotte Harbor." Visit with local, state and national organizations
who are stakeholders in Charlotte County and its aquatic and terrestrial environment. Jam band performs top 40 and
variety music, 5-9 pm, Center Stage.
Contact: Call 941 575-3000 for more information.
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The Harborage Marina at Bayboro
Party located at:
Wet Slip Marina
1110 3rd Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-821-6347
www.harboragemarina.com/
The marina will be hosting a party and will provide music, food, and fun from noon to 4:00 pm.
Gene Quinn of Pinellas County, a member of the Clean Boating Partnership, will set a Clean Marina
booth with Clean Boating educational & outreach information. Other agencies such as NOAA and FWC
will also be attending and to provide educational materials to the public.
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