Welcome to the Home of AMI's National Marina Day Celebration!

In 1928, the word "marina" was used, for the very first time, by the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers to define a recreational boating facility. Since then, marinas have become an integral part not only of American recreation, but also American life. National Marina Day 2008 celebrates not only the rich history of the marina industry, but its bright future as well.

Mission and Method

The goal of National Marina Day is the education of politicians, civic leaders and the public about the important role the marina industry plays in cities and towns across the nation as family-friendly gateways to boating and stewards of the environment.

This goal is achieved through the promotion of nationwide marina focused events with local flavor that educate politicians, civic leaders, and the public about the value of the marina industry to cities and towns across America. Make plans today to support this mission by planning a National Marina Day event at your facility.

2009 Committee

Chair, Michael Shanley, VP Operations, Watermark Property Group michael.shanley@watermarkpg.com

Kirby Scheiman, Managing Director, Marinas International
kirby@marinasinternational.com
 
Ted Maupin, Director Marina Operations, Hamilton Harbour Yacht Club tmaupin@hamiltonharboryachtclub.com
 
David Suthard, Acting General Manager, North Point Marina
david.suthard@illinois.gov
 
Jim Schofield, Asst. VP, Program Director, BoatU.S. Cooperating Marina Program jschofield@boatus.com
 
Brad St. Coeur, Marina Manager, Sunrise Harbor 
shmarina@fdn.com
 
Anne Smith, Marina Technical Advisory Specialist, VA Sea Grant Marine Extension annesmith@vims.edu
 
Melinda Watson, Sr. Watershed Representative for Tennessee Valley Authority mawatson@tva.gov
 
Tom Griffin, Executive Director, National Youth Marine Alliance
captkid@cox.net
 
Penny Steiner, VP Maritech Industries
penny@powerboatsafety.com
 
Janice Gordon, Publisher, Marina DockAge
jgordon@prestonpub.com
 
Brian Baker, Manager, Little Creek Marina
bbaker@littlecreekmarina.com
 

Joe Ormon, President, Auto Bio Care

joe.orman@autobiocare.com