Marina World July August 2023

Conceptual rendering
Conceptual site plan
SUPERYACHT FACILITIES
Swift progress on Blue Water Cay
After years of sitting undeveloped and neglected, the Yamacraw area on the southeast side of Nassau, Bahamas is about
to undergo remarkable change. Leading hospitality and property developer, Legendary Marina, is on an ambitious multimillion
dollar mission to create a resort that will transform the yachting landscape.
the installation of a culvert to enable
the ocean to flow into the adjoining
marshlands.
Native trees and vegetation will
predominantly remain on site or, where
possible, be thoughtfully transplanted to
other suitable areas so as to preserve
the region’s natural beauty.
Prime Minister Philip Davis referred
to the project as a “welcome addition”
to New Providence and said the
project would create up to 200 jobs
for Bahamians. “This promising
development, which will be carried out
in four phases, represents a capital
expenditure of $110 million and will
serve as a valuable economic catalyst
via capital,” he noted.
Following the signing of a heads of
agreement at the Office of the Prime
Minister in May, Legendary Marina
has wasted no time in commencing
the necessary preparations for the
prestigious Legendary Marina Resort at
Blue Water Cay project.
The centrepiece of the marina
plan is a 120-slip dock capable of
accommodating boats up to at least
200ft (61m) and a dry storage facility
for 750 boats of up to 55ft (16.7m) in
length. The drystack will be rated for a
Category 5 hurricane. The marina will
also boast excellent accommodation
for overnight guests, including 20
condo units, 22 oceanfront villas and
a 130-room hotel. Waterfront retail and
restaurant spaces, a tiki bar with a pool,
a general store and onsite-fuel will
complete the offering.
Rodney Chamberlain, vice president
of marina development at Legendary
Marina, eagerly anticipates the ongoing
progress at the site. “After navigating
through the meticulous permitting and
entitlement process for two years, we
are thrilled to commence construction
on this world-class marina,” he said.
“This marks the beginning of an
exceptional project that will have a
positive and lasting impact on the lives
of many Bahamians.”
Once the land
clearing phase
is completed,
the next crucial
step will involve
dredging the
waterways
surrounding the
20-acre (8ha)
site. This process
will remove
sediment and
debris and create
ample depth for
large vessels.
Legendary Marina
is steadfast in
its commitment
to upholding
high environmental standards and will
focus on the removal of sunken boats
and debris from the water, as well as
Superyacht
marina for
Dubai
Islands
Dubai-based master developer,
Nakheel, has launched Nakheel
Marinas Dubai Islands. Located
along Dubai’s northern coastline
at Dubai Islands, the new marina
will accommodate 13 superyachts
up to 47m (154ft) in length at any
one time amidst its 248 berths.
The marina, which will have easy
entry to the sea, will also have 40
dry berths for trailers up to 20m
(66ft).
Features include 24/7 dock
assistance, complimentary club
car transfer, utilities and ice supply,
waste collection, pump-out, free
Wi-Fi, showers, washrooms and a
laundrette. Security systems in place
include 24/7 CCTV surveillance and
gated access.
The newly opened Dubai Islands
Beach is within walking distance
of the marina and hotels just steps
away.
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