Howdy-howdy from Rockingham Marina!  As we head in to the 2010 Summer Boating Season (remember, the boating season in the deep waters of Rockingham Marina is year round!) on Boone Lake, we wanted to take a couple of minutes of your time to bring you up to date on news and happenings at the Marina:

·         New Marina Operator in 2010!  The marina has contracted with “Kool Waters” for dock maintenance and fuel service in 2010.  Owned by Donnie Hall, Kool Waters will take care of servicing the docks and maintaining the cleanliness of the marina facilities.  Donnie is looking at new fuel pump(s) for the fuel dock which will allow you to swipe your credit card at the pump.  What a convenience to be able to pay at the pump?!  You will also notice Donnie making some repairs and renovating the anchoring system at the marina.  If you need a lift moved or any modifications/maintenance around your slip, please contact Donnie directly.

·         The marina’s partnership with “Cranberries” restaurant located at 600 North State of Franklin in Johnson City continues in 2010.  True to its name, Cranberries adds cranberries to almost all menu items.   From fresh baked bread, chutneys, and homemade cakes to awesome pies and sweet tea, everything on the menu is made fresh.  Cranberries tailors a subset of its menu for boaters on Boone Lake.  Locating at Rockingham Marina, their satellite store is called the “The Berry @ Rockingham”.  We’re attaching the menu that they will be opening in May.  The Berry will open the season with hours of 10:00 am to sunset on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  Hours may be expanded depending on demand.

·         The Berry has a bagged ice freezer as one of the amenities at the marina.  It will be located at the fuel dock for easy access to your boat while you’re grabbing your lunch/dinner/snack and a tank of gas.  The freezer is being supplied and stocked by the ice company – so, you’re always guaranteed all the ice you’ll need right at the marina!

·         The marina is sold out already this year on docks 2, 3, and 5 (the new dock).  If you have friends that are looking for a family oriented boating atmosphere, please have them contact us as soon as possible for availability on docks 1 and 4.  We want more customers just like you!  We also want to begin construction on phase two (12 more slips) of the new dock’s 32’ x 12’ single covered slips this year.  We already have a waiting list, but slots for phase 2 are still available.  Please call if we should add your name to the list.  We also have a 60’ houseboat slip available at the end of Dock 3.  Best sunset views on the lake!