Written by Alexa Zizzi
June 2021

Marina Updates

Oasis Marinas Announces New East Coast Properties
Oasis welcomes Port Clinton Marina, located at the mouth of the Hammonasset River in Clinton, CT. With easy access to Long Island Sound, this 140-slip facility boasts spectacular views of Clinton Harbor and Cedar Island alongside parks, beaches and a beautiful wildlife refuge.

Nantucket Boat Basin - what's new - marinalife
Old South Wharf at Nantucket Boat Basin

Back at the homeport, two more Maryland properties join the Oasis family: Clinton Street Boatel, a top-notch service facility for maintenance and storage in Baltimore, and the historic Maryland Yacht Club, situated between stunning views of Rock Creek and the Patapsco River in Pasadena where a junior sailing program is offered during the summer. oasismarinas.com

Plan your Summer Escape to Hilton Head Island
If you’re ready to vacation in a warm, welcoming and safe environment, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina in the heart of South Carolina’s Lowcountry are ready for you. A secluded paradise, Shelter Cove’s recently dredged port boasts 178 wet slips on floating docks accommodating boats ranging from 15 to 150 ft. For more info visit sheltercovehiltonhead.com and palmettodunes.com

New Upgrades on the Island of Nantucket
The Nantucket Boat Basin completed phase one of its bulkhead renovation project and finished installing new piers on Old South Wharf. Be among the first to stay this season and book a visit for fall (September – October) and enjoy 50% off July – August rates. For details visit nantucketboatbasin.com

Announcing Marinalife’s 2021 Contests

Photo Contest
Submit your best summertime shot for a chance to win prizes! Enter by September 10, 2021 at marinalife.com/2021photocontest

Best Marina Contest
Cast your ballot for the top marinas of 2021! You can now vote for Best Large Marina (more than 100 slips) and Best Small Marina (less than 100 slips). Submit your selections by October 1, 2021 at marinalife.com/2021-bestmarinacontest

Upcoming Boat Shows

Newport International Boat Show
Newport, RI
September 16-19, 2021

United States Powerboat Show
Annapolis, MD
October 7-10, 2021

United States Sailboat Show
Annapolis, MD
October 14-18, 2021

The Chesapeake Bay Boat Show
Presented by MTABC
Timonium, MD
January 21-23, 2022