Help finding a marina

[John Heavey]

Hey,

I was wondering you all could help me. I am trying to find the best websites to find marinas. Does anyone know which websites captains and yacht owners use to find the marinas they use?

Hope you can help!

Cheers,

John.

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Help finding a marina

It would help dramatically if you indicated where you were. there are people from all over the world on iBoats, and they could give you first hand information on local marinas that you won't get from websites.

If you are looking to locate marinas for long distance travel, there are books updated and printed annually which is best to have aboard. They give a lot of information at your finger tips and are aranged in blocks, according to specific regions, so you can set your trip up in advance. Also list points of interest, area restaurants, hospitals, parts, etc.

Here is a site to start with. It's called Active Captain. It also has links to other sites as well as DVD/CD information to take along with you. Also look into various apps if you have a smartphone, as information can change on a daily basis.

http://www.myboatsgear.com/mbg/product.asp?prodID=1990

The spiral bound book I mentioned can be found at any local marina. I can't remember the name off hand, but I'll be at the boat later today and I'll update my post, so be sure to come back later and check.

EDIT: Intercoastal Waterway Guide, The Marina Guidebook, The Harbour Compendium

 

[John Heavey]

Re: Help finding a marina

Thanks Fireman431. That was very helpful.

I am living in Dubai, UAE. I have been Googling websites but am not sure which ones are the most credible for finding marinas in the UAE.

Any further information would be a great help,

Cheers,

John.

 

[veritas honus]

Re: Help finding a marina

Hey John,

Now that we know where you are... same place as our friend marcoalza... I've taken the liberty of sending him a PM regarding your need for help. He'll probably be chiming in soon.

 

[marcoalza]

Re: Help finding a marina

Thanks for the nudge veritas honus.

Hey John, Welcome to iboats!
What are you looking for? Which end of Dubai do you want to berth? What vessel do you have?

Let me know a bit more info and I shall impart my vast knowledge of everything everywhere to you, free of cost

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Help finding a marina

...and marcoalza has a safe you can borrow for your valuables...

 

[veritas honus]

Re: Help finding a marina

...and marcoalza has a safe you can borrow for your valuables...

It's a calculator...

 

[tswiczko]

Re: Help finding a marina

Try this site http://activecaptain.com