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an area of water where privately owned boats (such as yachts) are kept
Most locals kept their boats docked at the marina.
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Recent Examples of marinas
Located in the Vieux Port and the Port Canto, the marinas are linked from one end to the other by the charming Promenade de la Croisette.
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Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Get to the island by kayak, boat, or jet-ski, all of which can be rented at local marinas.
—Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Their trip through France had street-side dining, idyllic views, marinas and yes – seasickness.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Today, there are over 15 marinas located across the emirate catering to luxury vessels of all sizes, including superyachts up to 160 meters.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Long Beach resident Melinda Cotton is concerned not only about the costs but that the Olympics will shift the city’s attention away from issues like policing, homelessness and the impact of climate change on the waterfront and marinas.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
With marinas washed away, restaurants collapsed and vacation homes blown apart, many commercial fishermen, servers and housecleaners lost their homes and their jobs on the same day.
—Kate Payne and David R. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Its 5,000 berths across 22 marinas can accommodate a wide range of vessels, from pleasure craft and luxury yachts to gigayachts.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Get to the island by kayak, boat, or jet-ski, all of which can be rented at local marinas.
—Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Their trip through France had street-side dining, idyllic views, marinas and yes – seasickness.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Today, there are over 15 marinas located across the emirate catering to luxury vessels of all sizes, including superyachts up to 160 meters.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Long Beach resident Melinda Cotton is concerned not only about the costs but that the Olympics will shift the city’s attention away from issues like policing, homelessness and the impact of climate change on the waterfront and marinas.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
With marinas washed away, restaurants collapsed and vacation homes blown apart, many commercial fishermen, servers and housecleaners lost their homes and their jobs on the same day.
—Kate Payne and David R. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Its 5,000 berths across 22 marinas can accommodate a wide range of vessels, from pleasure craft and luxury yachts to gigayachts.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Marinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinas. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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