Today certainly doesn't make me think about boating, but it does make me long for springtime. Remember the Rocking Dock? It was another in a series of major improvements at the Marina and it was a big hit. For 2022 we have more surprises in store that will make Port of Call, more than ever, Ottawa's best boating destination.
Working from home today, our first freezing rain storm of the year has me wanting to get this winter over with already.
Lets review some of these improvements from the past few seasons:
New office, showroom and reception area
Expanded service shop
Rocking dock chip truck
Expanded the main harbour, deeper and wider
Raised the grade of the piers for greater wind protection
New docks, old wooden docks are all retired
New boat hoist and cleaning station
Greater lifting capacity
More storage facilities
The improvements don't stop there. For 2022 we are again making more room in the harbours and we have a fully renovated washroom building with much easier access. The Rocking Dock food stand will also see a refresh.
Also new for this season is the upgrading of our rental fleet. Renting a boat has become a very popular option for people wanting to do something just a bit different with their summer days. There is no better way to enjoy your family and friends than a day on the water and the experience can be yours without the expense and difficulty of boat ownership.
We have a waiting list for seasonal docking again this season. Each year we send an early-booking email out to our existing docking customers to give them the opportunity to keep their spot for the season. Due to the high demand for docking, we have moved our deadlines. You need to have your slip reserved by February 28th, that is just a few days from now. After this date has passed, we will be opening up our remaining slips to the patient boaters on our waiting list. If you are on our waiting list, please watch your email, will be be reaching out to you in early March.
Enjoy the rest of the winter, we look forward to seeing you in the Spring.
