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Hi folks!

The weather is warming up, the boats are running and we’re gearing up for the 2016 boating season! Man, it feels good to have the sun on our face again. I hope you are taking full advantage.

Surf Rider Restaurant is finally open! Monday – Tuesday at 4pm and Wednesdays through Sundays at 11am. I usually eat lunch there every Wednesday with my Grandfather-in-Law. Hopefully we’ll see you there.

Office space is available for rent. Please call the Admin Office at 757-496-7000 for more information.

The Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament will be celebrating their 12th 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 25th 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.

In this issue:

• Tula SUP Event
• We Won Gold!
• Dock Wars is Back!
• Tuna Tournament
• Member Appreciation Pool Party
• Policy Reminders
• Pool Memberships Available Online
• Calendar of Events!
• Hours of Operation Update
• May Member Social
• Pump Out Program
• New Fuel!

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 06/30/2016, your notice needs to be submitted by 06/01/2016 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

BEYOND THE PADDLE – 5TH ANNUAL SUP EVENT

May 7, 2016 9am to 4pm

Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center 2800 Shore Drive, Virgina Beach, VA 23451

5th Annual Beyond the Paddle – Paddle race, water-park relay, beach walk, fun flotilla and after-party at Hot Tuna featuring an amazing raffle. Fundraiser for CHKD, Skylar Betts Pierson Scholarship Fund, the Janice Capps Scholarship Foundation, AND to have fun as a community together on the water.

MARINA SHORES WINS GOLD!

BEST OF THE BEACH 2016

Because of your vote of confidence, we have won the GOLD award
for BEST MARINA and BEST WEDDING VENUE for 2016!

DOCK WARS 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 (6/9), July (7/14) & August (8/11), 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.

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

Members have the best benefits at Marina Shores!

Call 757-332-1511

and be sure to Like Us on Facebook.

VB TUNA TOURNAMENT – 12th ANNUAL

!!! REMINDER !!! DRY STORAGE OPERATIONS WILL BE CLOSED Saturday, June 25, 2016 @ 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 22nd starting at 3:00pm at Marina Shores Coastal Room Deck (in front of B-Dock)

⚑ ⚑ ⚑ Register your boat NOW ⚑ ⚑ ⚑

2015 Event Statistics

• 80 Boats
• $119,850 Total Payout
• 443.3 lbs Winning Weight
• 500+ People Attended Each Night
• $17,600 First Place Payout

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 22nd.

Visit VBTuna.com for more information.

ANNUAL MEMBER APPRECIATION PARTY

We’re celebrating 25+ years of fun in the sun!

Sunday, June 05, 2016 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Marina Shores Pool & Coastal Room Deck
2100 Marina Shores Drive, Va Beach, VA 23451

Join us for delicious food, fun music, and great friends. Bring your bathing suit for the pool!

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. These loads are not cumulative. 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 patrons. 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.

2016 POOL MEMBERSHIPS ONLINE NOW!

SAVE THE DATE

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 2nd. 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

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

Dry Storage is open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM : MON – SUN

Ocean’s East Bait & Tackle with Fuel Dock is open 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Sunday. Please call 757-464-6544 #6 or 757-639-1571 for fuel assistance.

IN-SEASON HOURS WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, MAY 27TH!!

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.

YOU’RE INVITED!

FIRST Member Social at Surf Rider Grill

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

Thursday May 12th, 2016 5:00pm-8:00pm ‘ish’
Surf Rider Bar & Grill

(Poolside Bar at Marina Shores)

Come for the networking and socialization, stay for drinks and appetizers! This is a FREE event with cash bar, but registration is appreciated. Please call the main office at 757-496-7000 or…

PUMP IT, DON’T DUMP IT!!

NEW FUEL!

Ocean’s East on the Creek has a new fuel additive this Spring.

• Helps to keep clean and clean up intake valves and injectors, which can result in optimized fuel economy, maximized power and acceleration and reduced emissions.
• Helps prevent phase separation.
• Eliminates carbon, varnish and sludge.
• Reduces gum formation.
• Helps control harmful peroxide formation.
• Provides seasonal storage stability.Excellent combustion chamber deposit control.
• Good demulsibility.
• A-rating corrosion protection.

Click here to learn more about Slipstream, premium marine fuels. Fuel dock is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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.