SAILING GLOSSARY

Marina

A marina is a place designed to accommodate recreational boats. It generally offers docks or mooring buoys, as well as various services such as water, electricity, restrooms, showers, and sometimes fuel, a boat launch ramp, or maintenance services. Some marinas also offer onshore storage areas and services for boaters. In short, it’s a bit like a parking lot for the boating world, with a lot more water.