Tarpon Point Marina to celebrate National Marina Day, August 8

Aug. 7, 2009 - PRLog -- As part of a nationwide observance, Tarpon Point Marina will celebrate the seventh annual National Marina Day on Saturday, August 8, 2009.

“National Marina Day is an annual celebration of the important role marinas play in waterfront communities all across America,” said Dennis Raney, Harbormaster.  “Each day, this country’s marinas serve as safe, family-friendly gateways to boating and stewards of the environment. We hope you will visit Tarpon Point Marina, learn about your communities’ marina, and enjoy the events we have planned.”

Tarpon Point Marina’s National Marina Day activities include:
•   Marina Open House.
•   New and used boats on display.
•   Complimentary boat rides aboard the 45' Silver King Catamaran
•   Estero River Kayaks will have several kayaks available for demonstration
•   United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering free Vessel Safety Inspections from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
•   Free hot dogs and soft drinks served from 11 – 2 p.m.
•   The local chapter of the Sea Scouts will be conducting a clean-up around the mangroves. This is an effort to bring children to the marina to learn more about the value of area waterways and the marine industry.
•   U.S Customs will have a boat on site and an officer available to answer questions.
•   Tow/BoatU.S. will have a boat on site along with one of their captains.
•   Fuel dock will be offering a discount of .10 cents per gallon
•   Complimentary key chain

"Now, more then ever, Americans need clean, safe and relaxing locations at which to spend their leisure time.  National Marina Day reminds our customers and our community that Tarpon Point Marina is a local, environmentally-friendly destination serving as a gateway for family and friends to enjoy one of America's great natural resources, its waterways."

National Marina Day is celebrated in conjunction with the Association of Marina Industries, the national trade association of the marina industry.

Tarpon Point Marina, which is located just three miles from the Gulf of Mexico, is open to the public and offers charter trips, boat rentals, maintenance services, eco-tours, and back-bay and tarpon fishing guided trips.

Additionally, the marina has premium dock slips available for rent.  Slip rates include water, pump-outs and fuel discounts, as well as the amenities of Tarpon Point Marina, including the swimming pool, Ship’s store, Captain’s Lounge and Social Pavilion.  

The marina is part of Tarpon Point Marina, a Grosse Pointe Development community, offering coach homes, luxury, single-family homes and high-rise and mid-rise condominiums with waterfront access.  Also included is MarinaVillage, a high-rise resort opening in November that will include a waterfront promenade with retail shopping, salon and spa services, two restaurants and banquet facilities.

For more information on charters, rentals, tours and fishing, call (239) 542-6222.
To learn more about dock slip rentals, call (239) 549-4900 or visit www.tarponpointmarina.com.

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Situated at the mouth of the Caloosahatchee River in Cape Coral, Florida, Tarpon Point Marina is a luxury waterfront community that includes a 180 room resort in addition to single-family, condominium, and coach homes surrounding a 175-slip marina.