Fees And Charges • Announcements And Notes • Programs And Events

Manatee Cove Marina

Bldg 1493, (321) 494-7455

Marina Community Members:

We need your help in reporting things that do not appear to be normal or allowed under our community policies. If you see suspicious activity or witness theft, please call Security Forces at 321-494-2008. For sightings of improper discharges into the Marina basin, please call Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission (FWC) at 1-888-404-3922. With your help we can keep the Manatee Cove Marina a safe and pristine community!

Location: N 28 - 12.854, W 80 - 36.719

Note: Until further notice, there is no docking transient or temporary mooring at the main dock without prior coordination; this includes Friday nights. You will be told to move your boat if you tie up to the main dock without permission. Again, call ahead, we have a few empty slips scattered throughout the Marina and we will do our best to find everyone a place to tie-up.

SHORE TIE GROUND ELECTRICAL SAFETY - PLEASE READ

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

SIX-WEEK TRIVIA CHALLENGE: Nightly prizes given to the halftime winner! A prize is also given at the end of each six-week competition. Members: Free, Guests & nonmembers: $5
GRILL N'CHILL THURSDAYS: From 5 - 8 pm: Bring your own grill items (hot dogs burgers, steak) to throw on the Marina’s grill on select Thursday nights. Sit back, “chill out” and enjoy the music from “Chef” DJ Fatz.
MEMBERS ONLY WEEKDAY SPECIALS: Enjoy a cool refreshing drink Mon-Thu at the marina and show your Marina Membership card for special pricing. Members receive discount on all sodas, beer, wine, and well drinks from 4-6 pm.
SAILBOAT RACES & PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Feb 9th & Mar 9th. Breakfast at 9 am, captain's meeting at 10 am.
BIG GAME TAILGATE PARTY Feb 3rd, 1 - 5 pm. Marina and Tides members are FREE and are eligible for door prize; nonmembers/guests: $5. Chef Fatz, chili cook-off: volunteer as a tasting judge; vcorn hole tournament at 2:30 pm and football trivia at 3 pm. Bring a side dish to share. Pre-register for cook-off and corn hole by Jan 26th.
VALENTINE'S DAY CELEBRATION: Feb 14th, 4 - 8 pm. Chef Ftaz & J&R Entertainment.
MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION: Mar 2nd, 4 - 8 pm. Entertainment provided by St. Johns Wood. Enjoy Louisiana-style cuisine and a traditional king cake. Enter contest for the best Mardi Gras mask.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION: Mar 16th, 1 - 5 pm. Irish-style music by John McDonald and The Mango Men. Find the pot of gold and win a prize!
TIKI HUT ANNIVERSARY: Mar 23rd. Cake cutting and member presentation on lower deck at 5 pm. Ricky Henderson entertains. Members free, guests: $5.

FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT:

Jan 25th: J&R Entertainment w/meatballs

Feb 1st: Johnny Danger w/pizza
Feb 8th: Rick & Everette w/baked potato
Feb 15th: St. Johns Wood w/lasagna
Feb 22nd: Jeff Marquis w/cold cuts

Mar 1st: Johnny Danger w/pizza
Mar 8th: Bitter Sweet w/pulled pork
Mar 15th: Ricky Henderson w/tacos
Mar 22nd: Jeff Marquis w/wings
Mar 29th: London Ink w/hot dogs

SUNDAYS ON THE DECK:

Jan 27th: CJ Sampson

Feb 3rd: No entertainment - joint tailgating celebration w/The Tides
Feb 10th John Parrott
Feb 17th: Everette Stephens
Feb 24th: Scott Lassiter

Mar 3rd: Rick Merrill
Mar 10th: Jeff Marquis
Mar 17th: Key Change
Mar 24th: Teddy V.
Mar 31st: CJ Sampson

The Manatee Cove Marina offers many benefits to members:

Remember to carry your membership card when ordering at the bars.
$2 in coupons per month, plus a monthly gas coupon
Holiday Parties & BBQs, many are free or at reduced prices
Tiki Bar open 7 days a week (weather permitting)
Free play on pool table
Quarterly Appreciation Days
Enjoy a high degree of camaraderie
Reduced rates on slips (a 50 to 75% savings)
Friday Night Socials - free hors d' oeuvres; $5 for nonmembers
Use of boat ramps
Laundry/shower facility
Free monthly Pancake Breakfast& Sailboat races
Complimentary reservations of Picnic Point Pavilion, Clubhouse and outside Deck
Ship Store with unique Manatee Cove clothing line

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING!

If you enjoy all our fun events here at MCM, please consider volunteering. All of the events are manned by wonderful volunteers and we are always in need of more! Events include Friday Night Socials, Movie Night, Pancake Breakfasts and volunteers help with planning special events & decorating the club as we change seasons. If you want to become a volunteer to help your club, please contact the Membership Coordinator in the office at 321-494-7452.

Fees and Charges

If you are a Tides member, and show your Tides MemberPlanet Card, you'll receive a 10% discount on new dockage fees and a $5 discount on your dues. (MemberPlanet card must be on file with the Marina.)

    MEMBERSHIP FEES $14

    LIVE-ABOARD FEES
    Monthly Fee (37' AVG) Uncovered (30' minimum) $365
    Monthly Fee (37' AVG) Covered (30' minimum) $485

    WET DOCKAGE FEES
    Covered Wet Storage (foot/month) $9.50
    Wet Storage (foot/month) $7.25

    MEMBER TRANSIENT WET STORAGE
    Less than or equal to 24' (per/day) $11.25
    Greater than 24' (per/day) $28
    Non-member Transient Wet Storage (foot/day w/ 30' minimum) $1.50

    UTILITIES FEES are included: 30 AMP, 50 AMP & Water

    DRY STORAGE
    Boat w/ Trailer (/month) $50
    Trailer (/month) $50
    Trailer only (Boat in wet slip, /month) $30

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTES

VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS The Coast Guard Auxiliary Team will be out every Saturday to perform vessel safety checks. Checks start at 10 am. A sign-up sheet for inspection times will be in the office. All boats kept at the Marina are required to have the VSC completed annually.

PARKING ISSUES: Unfortunately, the parking lot at the marina is small and spaces on Friday nights and for special events tend to fill up fast. Please use the golf course parking lot as overflow and note that parking on grassy areas could result in parking tickets/fines.

LEASE AGREEMENT RENEWALS - Anyone with a boat stored at the marina (wet or dry storage), must sign an annual agreement.

Bar pricing: Members, carry your membership card. Non-members will see a price increase ranging from 25 cents to $1.25 for mixed drinks at both bars. Card will be checked when ordering. Members will not see an increase in cost.

Salty Sailor Talk at Bar - Please be aware of others and out of courtesy and respect, please watch your language. What does not offend you, may offend others.

OIL RECYCLING IS AVAILABLE AT THE MARINA Members who are performing routine oil changes on their vessels now have the option of disposing used oil on-site. Oil must be in approved (marked) containers and must be free from other contaminates. Oil can be dropped off Mon-Sat from 7 am -3:30 pm with any maintenance worker. Oil is placed into our drums for recycling and container is returned to owner. Call the office for more information.

CREDIT CARD UPDATES REQUIRED: Please check your bank statements regularly to ensure there is not a problem with monthly dues/dockage charges and make sure you let us know of chard changes, expiration date extensions, etc.

MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS

The following is a quick list of the minimal requirements if your vessel is to be kept in the water during the storm.

Mooring lines at least doubled and positioned to accommodate rising water (bow, stern, and spring)
Chafing gear in place as needed
Appropriate fenders in place
All canvas removed and stowed (to include Biminis tops, side curtains, fly bridge cover, windshield cover, eisen glass, etc.
All sails removed and booms properly secured
Remove any other items that can become "torpedoes" in high winds (life rafts, deck furniture, satellite dishes, fishing gear, deck/cockpit cushions, etc.
Ensure your dock box is locked and secured on the dock or remove it (see maintenance staff for assistance if needed)
Disconnect and store power cords and hoses - electric is turned off as we hit the 24 hour - shut off electrical devices (except bilge pump) to protect battery