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		<title>South Whidbey Harbor stimulates small resort town economy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 2009, the Port of South Whidbey in Washington took over marina operations in South Whidbey Harbor at Langley. Previously, under city management, the marina, more commonly known as Langley Marina, generated approximately $60,000 in annual revenue at its highest peak. During the port’s first year of management, under the helm of Rick Brewer, harbormaster, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>With tougher wastewater standards, marinas need greener powerwash operations</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The federal Clean Water Act sets forth standards for wastewater discharges. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) charges individual states with enforcing the law, which varies widely from state to state. Overall, compliance standards are becoming tougher, and many states are more stringently enforcing environmental laws. States that currently don’t have rigorous wastewater standards can expect [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Marinas can help recycle monofilament fishing line</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 2007, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Debris Program, the BoatUS Foundation, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the BoatUS Angler Program joined forces to establish the Reel In and Recycle Program, a nationwide program designed to keep monofilament fishing line out of the water and recycle it. Fishing line can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dagmars Marina cuts lighting costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 13:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At most marinas, lighting is an expensive cost, and it’s one reason why Dagmars Marina in Everett, Wash., decided to review its lighting fixtures about two years ago, as the current lighting neared the end of its usefulness. After reviewing its lighting options and its budget, the marina decided to replace 110 of its existing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Aluminum dock system</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 16:21:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HDB Marine introduces its Force 12 Aluminum Dock System. It is constructed with high strength marine grade aluminum that is corrosion resistant and offers superior performance in the harshest of saltwater environments, according to the company.  The HDB design capitalizes on the high strength-to-weight characteristics of aluminum tubing for an extra-strong rectangular crib truss frame [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bay Creek Marina offers effortless boating experience</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As part of a resort development, Bay Creek Marina in Cape Charles, Va., attracts many boaters for more than just its 124 wet slips. Boaters can shop at the on-site marine supply and tackle store or the Marina Village Merchants shops next to the marina. They can swim in the pool, dine at AQUA Restaurant, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Connecting with boaters in the online marketplace</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the emergence of affordable and powerful hand-held electronics, more and more boaters are using technology and digital media to research and plan their travel and purchases. The consumer’s demand for accurate, timely and readily available information is strong. In a world where information is only a keystroke away, marinas need a solid presence on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sample: clean boating tips for boaters (from Conanicut Marine Services)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:33:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CONTAIN TRASH If trash blows overboard, retrieve it, consider it “crew-overboard” practice Pack food in reusable containers Buy products without plastic or excessive packaging – plastic is deadly to fish &#38; birds Do not toss cigarette butts overboard – they are made of plastic (cellulose acetate) Purchase refreshments in recyclable containers RECYCLE Recycle cans, glass, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to market marinas with video</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Using video for marketing has been around since the 1950s, but it has really exploded since the advent of digital video and increased Internet use. YouTube use has grown exponentially, as well as Facebook and other social media sites. Viewers are not just watching entertainment video online, they are using video to aid in their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Haven Harbour Marina wins customers with its service</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Haven Harbour Marina in Rock Hall, Md., the 1998 Marina Dock Age magazine Marina of the Year winner, prides itself on great customer service. Fittingly, the family-oriented marina and full-service boatyard received another award from Marinalife, honoring the marina for its outstanding customer service. Jonathan Jones, executive vice president and COO, said the marina has [...]]]></description>
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