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The Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament will be celebrating their 13th Anniversary this June and we’re expecting a big crowd, as always. Please mark your calendars as we will be closing down the dry storage building at 6pm, Saturday, June 24th in preparation of the Tuna Tournament Awards Ceremony. We will take night launch requests before 6pm so boats can be accessible. Don’t worry, we will continue to remind you of this temporary closing. Weekend wet slips are full during this event as we’ve had so many transients reserve space for the tournament. If you plan on attending, I say UBER!!!! It’s your best friend.

In this issue:

• Congratulations F-Dock!
• July Member Social
• 13th Annual Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament
• Norfolk Marine Returns to Marina Shores
• Monarch Cobia Classic
• We Are Hiring!
• DockWars is Back
• Policy Reminders
• Save the Dates!
• Guest Pool Passes
• In-Season Hours of Operation
• Pump Out Program

Please keep in mind, all leases, even month-to-month leases, require a 30 day notice to cancel the auto-renewal of your lease. If your lease ends on 07/30/2017, your notice needs to be submitted by 07/01/2017 at the latest.

We are always interested in feedback. If you have any comments or suggestions please send us an email.

Happy boating everyone!
Taylor (757) 496-7000

F-DOCK WINS JUNE’S DOCKWARS COMPETITION!

Dock E and F put up some fierce competition at our June 8th DockWars competition!

Competitors raced to see which team could complete a series of three ‘minute-to-win-it’ style tasks, in the least amount of time. F-Dock won with the fastest time of 3:33! New marina members Matthew and Michael Orwig put together their brotherly strategy to help their team win. Each team raced around the pool with a raw egg balanced on a spoon. The next teammate took shots at a variation of beer pong by sinking a ping pong ball into a very shallow and wide cup at the end of the table. Finally, the last team member had the daunting task of unraveling a large ‘egg’ of saran-wrapped goodies until every last item was freed.

Let’s see if F-Dock can maintain the title for Best Dock or if one of our other competitive docks can sweep their title in July.

Member Social at Surf Rider Grill

YOU’RE INVITED!

Get To Know New Friends & Greet Old Ones As Well.

Thursday July 13th, 2017 5:00pm-8:00pm ‘ish’
Surf Rider Bar & Grill

(Poolside Bar at Marina Shores)

This is a FREE event with cash bar and complimentary samples offered by Surf Rider, but registration is appreciated. Please call the main office at 757-496-7000 or click below.

VIRGINIA BEACH TUNA TOURNAMENT

!!! REMINDER !!! DRY STORAGE OPERATIONS WILL BE CLOSED Saturday, June 24, 2017 @ 6:00pm

We will take night launch requests until 5:00pm so boats can be accessible and will resume normal operational hours Sunday morning at 7am.

E-Dock will be very full this week with transient anglers for the tournament so please plan accordingly.

Thank you for your cooperation.
-Marina Management

Captain’s Meeting and Final Registration
Wednesday, June 21st starting at 3:00pm at Marina Shores Coastal Room Deck (in front of B-Dock)

⚑ ⚑ ⚑ Register your boat NOW ⚑ ⚑ ⚑

2016 Event Statistics

• 68 Boats
• $122,850 Total Payout
• 216.0 lbs Winning Weight
• 800+ People Attended Each Night
• $64,485 First Place Payout

As you know, the parking lot can get crowded quick during this popular tournament. Do yourself a favor and UBER to the parties. Less traffic, avoid DUIs and be able to HAVE FUN!! Click the UBER image below to download the app to your smartphone.

BANQUET TICKETS

Banquet tickets (all you can eat + 2 drink tickets) are available at the door at the Tuna Tournament Tent (adjacent to the Marina Shores Pool) as early as Wednesday, the 21st.

Visit VBTuna.com for more information.

NORFOLK MARINE RETURNS TO MARINA SHORES

Norfolk Marine Company would like to announce the renewal of its partnership with Marina Shores Marina in Virginia Beach effective immediately.

After a 10-year hiatus, Norfolk Marine Company will be returning to Marina Shores in Virginia Beach, VA this summer. The partnership with Marina Shores allows Norfolk Marine to perform maintenance and repair of outboard engines for our clients while on the Marina property. The lease agreement includes the office above the current Dock Shop which will be utilized for customer service & sales, select work racks for efficient boat repair, wet slips for staging of service boats and new boat deliveries, and storage racks within the boatel for a variety of uses including staging demo boats.

This partnership allows Norfolk Marine Company easier water access to our customers residing in the Virginia Beach area, as well as reduce our response time on mobile repair requests. Both companies are excited to renew their business relationship and look forward to evolving together in the future. Moving logistics are already underway.

“Gaining a presence on the water in Virginia Beach is the next step in the continued growth and evolution of Norfolk Marine Company. This move will result in increased exposure for the business, better support for our customers, and reduced lead time on mobile service repairs.” Jason A. Murphy

Any customers interested in scheduling service with Norfolk Marine at Marina Shores, please continue to contact the service department at our main location in Norfolk at Call 757-461-3391 or via email lee@norfolkmarine.com.

MONARCH COBIA CLASSIC

The Old Dominion University Alumni Association will host its inaugural Monarch Cobia Classic July 13-15, 2017 at The Marina at Marina Shores in Virginia Beach. The proceeds from the tournament will benefit the ODU Alumni Association Scholarship Fund and the ODU Student Fishing Club.

Anglers will be competing for cash prizes, reels, rods, outdoor equipment, gift cards and more. The top cash prize is$5,500 and the second place cash prize is $2,500 for cobia. The competition will consist of two days of fishing with lines in at 7:00 a.m. each day. Anglers will weigh in at Marina Shores and Salt Ponds in Hampton. The tournament will conclude with a Dock Party on Saturday, July 15, with live music and special guests.

!!! REGISTER BY JULY 1 !!!

⚑ ⚑ ⚑ Register your boat NOW ⚑ ⚑ ⚑

WE ARE HIRING!

We are currently accepting resumes for our Front Desk Administrator. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply online.

DOCKWARS IS BACK!

Which dock is the BEST dock at Marina Shores?? We are asked this frequently when talking to new customers. Well, there’s no better way to find out than to put each dock to the test.

During our monthly Member Socials in June (6/8), July (7/13) & August (8/10), each dock will have the opportunity to compete against the other docks for the title of “BEST DOCK”.

If your boat is moored on H-Dock, you’re on the H-Dock team. F-Dock is the F-Dock Team and so on.

Marina Shores will put together one family-friendly competition per month with each dock acting as a team. The winning dock each month will get to fly the “BEST DOCK” flag, sponsored by Captain Max King’s Marine, on their pier for that month.

Will your team have its own name? Will you show up in team colors? Let’s see which dock really is the “BEST DOCK”.

*Dry Storage members are eligible to represent E-Dock in each DockWAR.

Summer is finally here….Schedule your detail work now so that you are not left waiting around while everyone else is enjoying their boat!

In-slip & on-rack washes as low as $2 a foot.

Members have the best benefits at Marina Shores!

Call 757-332-1511

^*Call for details.

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POLICY REMINDERS

GET BACK IN THE SWING OF THINGS
Reminders As You Prepare for Boating Season

Vessel Safety Checks: Vessel Safety Checks are the best way to prevent being boarded by local authorities for on-water inspections. Call Marina Shores member and Coast Guard Auxiliary member, Craig Huber at 757-828-6393, to schedule a convenient time to have your boat inspected prior to your next outing.

Call-Ahead Launches: Monday through Thursday (except holidays) you are welcome to call ahead to have your boat launched to the water. Friday, Saturday and Sunday you must be on the property and check-in at the Launch Office to have your boat launched. You must be present before requesting a work rack.

Night Launches: A night launch is when a boat owner wants their boat taken out of dry storage but will not arrive to use it until after closing hours of the Dry Storage building. Night launch reservations must be made to the Launch Office at least one hour prior to the close of business.

Docks: Docks are to be kept clean at all times. Loose gear is not to be stored on the docks. Grills and propane tanks are strictly prohibited.

Trailer Loads/Unloads: As a member of Marina Shores, you will receive two complimentary trailer loads, one when you arrive and one when you terminate at the end of the lease period. Any additional member trailer loads will incur an expense of $50.00 each time. Please schedule these at least 24 hours in advance with the Admin Office.

Wet Slips for Dry Storage Customers: Dry Storage members MUST call the Administration Office Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM to reserve the use of a complimentary, weekend wet slip. A slip will be assigned to you for the duration of the time reserved. There are a limited number of slips available, assigned on a first come first serve basis. The boat must be returned to Dry Storage at the end of the day your reservation ends.

Work Racks: Work racks are available to members on a first-come, first-serve basis. Owner-performed repairs and maintenance on a boat will be allowed if such work is performed in a reasonable manner and does not inconvenience or disturb Marina tenants. The extent of boat repairs and maintenance at dockside are at the discretion of the Marina’s management. Power washing and bottom paintings are not allowed to be performed by members on the Marina’s property or over an impervious surface. All work is done at owner’s risk. Boats left unattended for more than 30 minutes will be returned to their assigned storage location. You must be present to request a work rack; no call-ins. Wet slip customers receive one free work rack per month (upon availability) Monday thru Wednesday (holidays excluded). Any additional day after the first three days will be charged at a rate of $20 per day.

Garbage: Marina Shores Litter Prevention Program. Please help us keep our Marina clean and free of all debris by using the trash containers located at the head of each dock. It is illegal to dispose of any used batteries, oil, or any other environmentally unsafe materials in the trashcans or dumpsters. It is the responsibility of the boat owner, or subcontractor, to dispose of these materials properly by removing it from the premises. Remember, cigarette butts do not belong in the water.

SAVE THE DATES

GUEST POOL PASSES

Each boat storage account is allotted two (2) guest pool passes each year so friends and family can join you at the pool!

This year the guest passes will be available for pick up inside the Admin Office beginning Monday, May 15th. There will be no replacement guest passes available once you’ve picked up your two cards so please be careful with them.

HOURS OF OPERATION (IN-SEASON)

Between Memorial Day and Labor day, the hours of operation are as follows:

Admin office is open 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM : MON – FRI and 9AM – 4PM on Saturdays.

Dry Storage is open 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM : MON – FRI and 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM : SAT – SUNDAY

Remember:

• Lifts stop moving boats 30 minutes prior to closing.
  
• 24 hr notice is required for trailer loads/unloads.
• Night launch requests can be made up until one hour before closing. (do not leave a message)
• Work Rack requests must be made in person. No call-ins.

PUMP IT, DON’T DUMP IT!!

NUTS ‘N BOLTS

Bicycles: Please use the bike racks to store your bikes. DO NOT store bikes at the entrance to the dock ramps. Bikes found at the entrance to ramps are subject to confiscation.

Boats & Brides = $$$: Remember fans, if you refer a boater or a bride you earn up to $200 CASH! Membership not required to be eligible for reward.

E-Dock Reservations: Dry storage customer may call in as early as Monday to request a weekend wet slip on E-Dock. Reservations are first-come, first-serve and limited to availability.

Fuel Containers: Due to environmental regulations the EPA prohibits you from fueling your boat with outside containers.

Late Fees: Be sure to pay your dockage by the 5th of each month to avoid the 18% late fee and red tag fee ($75).

Lock Your Dock: Marina Shores is the only Marina in the area with locking gates to each dock. Please be sure to lock the gate each time you enter or leave your dock. If you need access or forget your key you can come to the administrative office or talk to any staff member. If you see someone you don’t know on the dock please let a Marina Staff member know or call 496.7000.