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

VETERANS DAY: Nov 11th. FREE for all military and marina members. Military tribute by the Melbourne Municiple Band and Phoenix Entertainment. Free BBQ: Guests & nonmembers: $5
QUARTERLY GOLF TOURNAMENT: Nov 16th. 6:15 pm. $10 for members, $15 for guests and nonmembers. Sign-up by Nov 5th in the Ship Store, no refunds will be given after this date. Marina provides the main dish and participants are encouraged to bring a side dish to share.
ARMY VS NAVY GAME: Dec 8th. Marina provides wings, hot dogs and a cake at halftime.
NFL SUNDAY FOOTBALL: Complimentary snacks for members, $5 for guests. Members are encouraged to bring a side dish to share. Participating members are automatically entered to win monthly prize drawings.
SIX-WEEK TRIVIA CHALLENGE: Nightly prizes given to the halftime winner! A prize is also given at the end of each six-week competition. Music Trivia on Oct 17th. 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.
Nov 15th & Dec 20th members with birthdays in their respective month come out and enjoy a piece of cake during Grill n' Chill.
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.

FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT:

Nov 9th: J&R Entertainment with Lasagna
Nov 16th: JD Sound Productions with Cold Cuts
Nov 23rd: St. Johns Wood with Meatballs
Dec 7th: Johnny Danger with Pizza
Dec 14th: Everette Stephens with Pulled Pork
Dec 21st: J&R Entertainment with Hot Dogs
Dec 28th: DJ Phatz with Tacos

SUNDAYS ON THE DECK:

Nov 11th: Everette Stephens
Nov 18th: John Parrott
Nov 25th: Ted Villarreal
Dec 2nd: J&R Entertainment
Dec 9th: CJ Sampson
Dec 16th: Stoney
Dec 23rd: Ted Villarreal

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

Boat Rentals

NOTE: BOAT RENTALS, please see Boat Operation Class Info or call 321-494-7455.
Powerboat rentals are available at the Marina Tue - Fri, 9 am - 4 pm. Please ensure you have fulfilled the pre-requisite requirements prior to reserving.
Call 321-494-7455 to book your Boater's Safety Course with Al. Classes and boat rentals are Wed - Sun (various times are available).
Pontoon Boat: 22 ft. (10-person maximum, including driver): Half Day, $150; One Day, $200
D-Deck Boat: 8-person maximum including driver: Half Day, $160; One Day, $225
Fishing Boat: 3-person maximum including driver: Half Day, $85; One Day, $100
All rentals are for departing and returning to the Manatee Cove Marina only, they are not available to trailer-off of the installation.

LEARN TO SAIL right here at the Marina!

Mate "A" Beginner Level: $50, Skipper "B" Intermediate Level: $75. By appointment only, call 321-494-7455!

RENT A SAILBOAT

18' Precisions: $10 per hour with a 2-hour minimum or $40 per day.
22' Catalina: $13 per hour with a 2-hour minimum or $60 per day. Sailing certificate is required.

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