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Clarks Landing was rewarded with both Brunswick 5 Star Ambassador and Sea Ray Master Dealer certifications for the eighth consecutive year. “This is a great achievement for our team,” exclaimed Jeff Truesdale, General Manager. Clarks Landing is also celebrating a reunion with Barrie Davenport, who has teamed up again in the sales of Sea Rays, Tidewaters, and brokerage boats. Find them online at clarkslandingmd.com.
Paradise Marina in Deale, MD, has won the Clean Marina of the Year award for the second year in a row. John Hiser and his wife purchased the marina only four years ago and have installed major upgrades including a new bath house, extensive landscaping, two new bulkheads, water lines to each slip, and even a fish-cleaning station. It’s the hardest working “Small, Non-Working Marina of the Year” in both 2012 and 2013, and we’re sure to see them there in 2014 as well. paradise-marina.com
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Making Waves Dave Weaver has acquired Annapolis Inflatables from founder Boyd Tomkies. Annapolis Inflatables is the Mid Atlantic dealer for Zodiac Milpro and Recreational lines. Annapolis Inflatables serves the Chesapeake Bay region as a source for inflatable boats, parts, and service. “Boyd has built a wonderful business focused on a growing segment of the boating industry,” says Weaver. “I am looking forward to continuing to provide great products and service at Annapolis Inflatables.” milpro.com
Joining Forces Mesco has announced an agreement with Greencorp Marine, the Australia-based manufacturer of PropGold propeller and running gear foul release coating. Mesco and Seacoast will distribute PropGold to professional applicators through the Chesapeake. For more information, visit greencorpmarine.com/propgold
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North Point Yacht Sales is pleased to announce that they will be the dealer and service network for Southport Boats in the Mid Atlantic. A highend, semi-custom center console boat, Southport Boats are known for their excellence in performance, stability, and craftsmanship. “We set out to find a brand that we would be proud to represent, and all of us at North Point agree that Southport fits ideally with our existing brands,” says Ken Comerford, owner of North Point. For more, visit northpointyachtsales.com
New Grants, Great Projects The West/Rhode Riverkeeper, Inc. received two grants totaling almost $175,000 to fund living shoreline projects protecting more than 600 linear feet along the West and Rhode Rivers. The Living Shoreline Grant Program is a partnership of the Chesapeake Bay Trust, the Maryland DNR, NOAA, and the Maryland Department of the Environment. One of the new projects will protect more than 550 feet of shoreline along the Rhode River at YMCA Camp Letts, while the other will protect more than 50 feet along the West River at the Chesapeake Yacht Club. westrhoderiverkeeper.org
Acadia Yacht Sales, a partnership between William Seale and Christopher DiMillo, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Oxford Boatyard Yacht Sales and Sabreline of Annapolis. “I am thrilled to be a part of this new beginning for Sabre and Back Cove in the Chesapeake. The entire Oxford Boatyard Yacht Sales team is staying on board with Acadia Yacht Sales, and I am excited to integrate our expertise and passion for service”, says DiMillo. acadiayachtsales.com
Consolidating Stores Take note, West Marine Fans. The Pasadena store located in the Lake Shore Mall and the Glen Burnie location on Ritchie Highway are both closing April 17. However, you won’t have to despair for too long: a new flagship store is opening up in Glen Burnie at 595A East Ordnance Road on April 18.
Growing Pains Cobb’s Marina in Norfolk, VA, has recently made significant upgrades to their 56-year old business. A recent dredging operation created a shallow approach to the hauling area, and a 425-foot floating dock with new slips was added to allow dockage for wider catamarans. Visit them in Little Creek near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
New Hires! Alliance Marine has brought on Kevin Hartman as a yacht broker. A lifelong boater, Kevin has extensive knowledge in all areas of boating, from operation to maintenance and yacht management. He has over 100 ICW trips under his belt as a delivery captain, and when he’s not working, you’ll find him cruising the Chesapeake with his wife and young daughter. Get Kevin to help you sell your current vessel, or find the perfect boat for your next adventure! alliance-marine.com
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