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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. If you plan on attending, I say UBER!!!! It’s your best friend.

In this issue:

• SURF RIDER IS OPEN!
• Forklift Driver Off to Serve in Coast Guard
• Annual Member Appreciation Party
• 13th Annual Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament
• Monarch Cobia Classic
• Spring Time Clean Up
• We Are Hiring!
• We Won GOLD!
• DockWars is Back
• Policy Reminders
• Last Chance to Purchase Your 2017 Pool Membership
• Save the Dates!
• Guest Pool Passes
• Hours of Operation Update
• May Member Social
• 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 05/31/2017, your notice needs to be submitted by 05/01/2017 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

SURF RIDER IS OPEN!

Open 4pm Mondays and Tuesdays. Open for lunch at 11am Wednesdays through Sundays.
Come see what all the fuss is about with our RUM RUMMER BUCKETS!

GOOD LUCK, ROB!

Longtime forklift driver and all-around lovable guy, Rob Clark, will be leaving the Marina Shores family as he begins his new journey in The United States Coast Guard.
We know Rob will be keeping us all up to date on his advancements in the future. “Thank you Rob” for all of your years of selfless service, unconditional love and many enjoyable laughs. We wish him much success as he continues on his sure-to-be successful career path.

His last day will be May 17th. Be sure to congratulate him on his next big move.

ANNUAL MEMBER APPRECIATION PARTY

We’re celebrating 27+ years of fun in the sun!

Sunday, June 04, 2017 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!

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.

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 ⚑ ⚑ ⚑

TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING

Boating Season is HERE. If you haven’t had a chance to prepare, try to plan out some time this month to clear off your dock, pack away unused items and finish up a little Spring Cleaning on your boat.

Remember: All boats in the marina are to be seaworthy and in compliance with all local and federal laws, and are to be maintained in a sound condition with a current and lawful registration and equipped with an adequate propulsion. Sound condition is further defined as being generally tidy and clean in appearance.

Docks: Docks are to be kept clean at all times. Loose gear is not to be stored on the docks. Hoses and electric lines should not cross docks.

Grills: The charcoal grills and patio at the east side of the parking lot near I Dock are for members’ use. Please do not leave any hot fires unattended. Use trash receptacles for your garbage, DO NOT put hot embers in the trash receptacles. Use the metal / ash can for charcoal ashes. Fire Extinguishers and Water Hoses are available for emergencies. Use of these grills is at your own risk. Call 911 if fire spreads beyond the grill. Charcoal fires or grills of any kind are NOT PERMITTED on docks or on boats at the dock.

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.

WE ARE HIRING!

We are currently accepting resumes for our Front Desk Administrator. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply online. Other positions that will be opining up in April/May include Dockhand,Cashier/Dock Shop Attendant, Pool Attendant.

MARINA SHORES WINS GOLD!

BEST OF THE BEACH 2017

Because of your vote of confidence, we have won the GOLD award
for BEST MARINA and BEST WEDDING VENUE for 2017!

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.

Spring is finally here….Schedule your spring 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.

2017 POOL MEMBERSHIPS ONLINE NOW!

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

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, seven days a week. Please call 757-464-6544 #6 or 757-639-1571 for fuel assistance.

IN-SEASON HOURS WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, MAY 26TH!!

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!

Member Social at Surf Rider Grill

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

Thursday May 11th, 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.

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.