Stones Boatyard

Powerboaters often enjoy the benefit of undercover moorage, sheltering their investment from sun and inclement weather. In those slips, the shelters are constructed to permit for a walk-around experience, where the vessel is accessible by a 270 degree surround walkway. Traditional marinas do not provide the same for ÒopenÓ moorage, where the docks for powerboats or sailboats are not covered. And since sailboats are Òtoo tallÓ for undercover moorage, and since traditional marinas do not provide single-loaded open berths, sailboaters have not ever been able, traditionally, to enjoy the experience of a walk-around slip. At Stones Marina, the majority of our berths are single-loaded. YouÕre renting a waterlot, not just the length of a dock. And in this waterlot, if you have the room, you have freedom to park another small boat, like a dinghy or kayak, without worrying about the marina police or your next door neighbour. You can navigate to which of the two sides to come up against based on prevailing winds and, after youÕve caressed your boat into its berth, you can access it from three sides to wash her down. Watch our feature video for some great shots of our single-loaded berths!