Business View Caribbean l Feb 2023

85 86 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2 Harbour channel, the first thing you see is the mooring buoys,” Ms. Lucas explains. “Just beyond that, you’ll see the canary yellow building housing the Antigua government entities for Port of Entry. Visitors can make us their first port of call, clear into the country, and continue into the marina making it very convenient – especially after a long passage!” “Following on from the Port of Entry, you can cruise down into the marina that boasts 4 fully serviced concrete docks. Each one offers slightly different options regarding the vessel’s length and whether you’re facing into the wind. Our dock team is on hand to guide you to your assigned berth and assist with dockage, if required.” “We have a limited amount of ‘alongside’ slips that are typically in high demand, so they need to be booked ahead of time to ensure availability. We accommodate monohulls, catamarans and power boats in the main marina.” “The marina has a private superyacht dock that comfortably accommodates boats up to two hundred feet. There are 4 alongside slips that are ideal for those wanting to relax and enjoy some peace and quiet out of the hustle and bustle of the mainstream.” “Keeping our facilities secure is a high priority which includes upwards of twenty security cameras positioned throughout the property, which are monitored 24/7 by on-site security personnel. We also have a team of security that patrol the premises day and night”. Another unique aspect of the marina is its well established emergency plan and prioritization of preventative measures during the hurricane season - both critical prerequisites for any property in the Caribbean. “We have very strict safety protocols regarding storms and hurricanes,” Jo Lucas stated. “Which is why we always recommend boats to haul out by the end of July until mid to late November. We see higher storm activity during August – JOLLY HARBOUR MAR INA AND BOATYARD Our employees are dedicated and take pride in their work. They are treated with respect which results in their commitment to going the extra mile, setting us apart from our competitors.”