Some marina slip rates rise; now all pay the same

Some slipholders at the Fernandina Harbor Marina received an early, unexpected and unwelcome Christmas gift — a notice that the rates they pay to keep their boats at the marina will rise in the new year, from $15.50 per foot to $19.25. 

  • The fuel dock at the Fernandina Harbor Marina has not been operable since Hurricane Matthew damaged the marina in 2016. Taylor Fitzsimmons, the marina’s new manager, hopes fuel will be available to boaters in February as Marina Utilities continues working on repairs to the dock. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER
    The fuel dock at the Fernandina Harbor Marina has not been operable since Hurricane Matthew damaged the marina in 2016. Taylor Fitzsimmons, the marina’s new manager, hopes fuel will be available to boaters in February as Marina Utilities continues working on repairs to the dock. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER
    Some slipholders at the Fernandina Harbor Marina received an early, unexpected and unwelcome Christmas gift — a notice that the rates they pay to keep their boats at the marina will rise in ...

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