National Marina day will be celebrated Saturday, August 8th on Lake Grapevine. Twin Coves Marina, Silver Lake Marina and Scott's Landing Marina will join together for an afternoon of activities, food, water fun and entertainment. Marina members are invited to enter the Cardboard Boat "Regretta". The "regretta" gets it's name from the many boats that have sunk over the years. All boats are made from corrugated cardboard and manned by paddle power around a course off the beach at Scott's Landing Marina. Over the years there have been many outstanding and creative designs. The day will also feature, water slides, entertainment and plenty of popcorn and cotton candy and snow cones. Registration forms, rules and schedules are available in the marina offices at all three locations.

National Marina Day is a recognition of marinas and the benefits and value they bring to local community. They provide a strong foundation for family activities and promote an active and healthy lifestyle.

The goal of National Marina Day is the education of politicians, civic leaders and the public about the important role the marina industry plays in cities and towns across the nation as family-friendly gateways to boating and stewards of the environment.

Collene Sallee, left us peacefully on Friday, February 6th, 2009 following a brief illness. For almost twenty years as its marina manager, Collene was the energy and spirit of Twin Coves Marina. There was not a day that Collene didn't shine and the marina reflected her very essence. Spring brought multitudes of vibrant floral displays and every holiday was an event. She loved her marina members and co-workers and considered them all family. She will be missed by all who knew her and were touched by her vibrant love of life. A Blog has been set up for Collene for anyone wishing to share their thoughts and memories at http://collenesallee.blogspot.com/.
If you have photos you would like to share, please submit them to sfunk@marinasintl.com and they will be posted on the BlogSpot and in the Photo Gallery on this website.

"Celebrate Lake Grapevine" Salutes National Marina Day - Friday, August 22, 2008

After many years of operating Sun’s Ships Store, Sun has decided to retire and spend more time with her children and grandchildren. We will miss Sun’s smile, warmth and welcoming attitude and we wish her all the best.Welcome aboard Larry and Marsha Nichols of “Buoy’s on the Lake”.  “Buoy’s on the Lake” hours of operation will be 8:30 to sundown, Wednesday thru Monday, and closed on Tuesdays. “Buoy’s on the Lake” will offer fuel; boating and fishing supplies; nautical gifts; and live bait.  Beginning in late April, “Buoy’s on the Lake” will be offering packaged beer and wine to-go.  Also new to Twin Coves Marina is Captain Buoy. You will find him sitting outside of the ships store ready to greet everyone and always available for a photo!!! So please stop by Buoy’s on the Lake, check it out and welcome our new family, Larry and Marsha, to Twin Coves Marina.

Grapevine, TX – The Marinas on Lake Grapevine, Scott’s Landing Marina, Twin Coves Marina and Silver Lake Marina came together to celebrate National Marina Day, on August 11^th featuring the businesses and services that serve the marinas and the boaters on Lake Grapevine. The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary provided boat safety inspections and an on water demonstration of the Fire and Rescue Boat. The Tarrant County Game Warden provided valuable information on Texas Hunting and Fishing Practices.

Marina members and sailing enthusiasts were greeted by the Grapevine Sailing Club and invited to join the group. The Grapevine Sailing Club makes it’s home at Scott’s Landing Marina and is active year round with regular regattas throughout the week and on weekends. The club also has a youth program and hosts two major regattas each year.
Businesses on the lake such as Taylor Marine Service, Big Daddy’s Ship Store and Galley, Inland Dive Service, Island Bound Adventures Sailing Academy, Just For Fun, Little Pete’s Restaurant and Bar and Xdrenalin Zone were there to talk about their businesses and offered National Marina Day specials to those in attendance. Several businesses from the City of Grapevine were represented and provided some great door prizes throughout the event. Academy Sports and Outdoors held drawings for fishing and safety equipment, Main Event Entertainment and Metro Cinemas, Big Fish Seafood, Main Street Bakery and Edible Arrangements gave discount coupons and passes for games, dinners and movies and more.