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Reconfiguration for Pier Sixty-Six T
he famed Pier Sixty-Six Hotel and Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is synonymous with the
yachting lifestyle. Owner Tavistock Development Company has begun a major transformation of the property, starting with a new state-of-the-art SF Marina floating concrete superyacht dock for its Pier South location. As visiting superyachts became
ever larger over the years, the existing fixed dock located South of the 17th Street Bridge became problematic. Its curved design
limited the size of vessel that could tie-up. In addition, it was quite narrow, making it difficult to serve moored vessels. For the first phase of the Pier South renovation, Ebsary Foundation Co installed 134 metres of SF Marina Type 2060 floating pontoons. Their 6 metre width and 0.9 metre freeboard easily accommodate superyachts of up to 107 metres on the main berth. The structure is secured with 76 cm diameter steel piles within HDPE sleeves, offset to enable two-way golf cart traffic on the dock. Other
superyacht-oriented features include a double row of composite timber rub rails and oversized 15 and 25-ton ship bollards. Manufactured in Sweden, the dock sections for Pier South were transported by cargo s hip to Port Everglades, Florida, as with a global network of offices and production locations, no project is too distant for SF Marina. Designed by Moffatt & Nichol, the Pier South dock has an advanced set of integrated utilities. Superyacht power needs are met with 1,200 amp service pedestals. Guests can enjoy CCTV and Wi-Fi.
In-deck, high-flow waste pump-out and potable water locations offer convenience, as does the diesel fuel transfer system. Fire hydrants provide security. Above the water, LED lighting has been installed on both sides of the dock while underwater fixtures illuminate the perimeter. “We have had great feedback from
everyone,” said Megan Lagasse, Marine Director for Pier Sixty-Six Hotel and Marina. “Owners and captains of large vessels are beyond thrilled to sit on 90 metres of floating dock; they just don’t often get that opportunity.”
Boulogne-sur-Mer is first to join TransEurope Marinas in 2021
Joining TransEurope Marinas early in 2021, Boulogne-sur-Mer on the French Côte d’Opale is an ideal stop-over between Dunkirk and St-Valéry-sur- Somme, offering good facilities in the heart of the town. It is the closest continental marina to the UK and popular with transient boaters from Belgium and The Netherlands. The town features an attractive historic quarter with a medieval castle and 1.5 km of old city walls, a gothic church and cathedral basilica. Boulogne-sur-Mer is also home to Nausicaá – The French National Sea Life Centre and largest public aquarium in
MARINA INDUSTRY • FEBRUARY 2021 The marina team at Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Europe, a rich and immersive celebration of marine life, exploring our relationship with
the oceans and the importance of conservation. This 590-berth marina
comprises three basins, one outer area with 109 berths, accessible 24/7, where 70 spaces are reserved for visitors, and two further areas, each accessed via a lock. Services include electricity and water pedestals, pump- out facilities, fuel station, free wi-fi, recycling collection points, luggage trolleys and bike racks. There are also well-maintained showers and a launderette. Visitors are welcome to use their marina card to benefit from selected discounts in chandleries, restaurants, shops, hotels, car and bike rental, water-sports activities and to visit Nausicaä in the town.
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