Fernandina Harbor Marina Re-Opens after Extensive Remediation following 2016’s Hurricane Matthew

Westrec Marinas and the City of Fernandina Beach, Florida announce the re-opening of Fernandina Harbor Marina located in the heart of Fernandina Beach on historic Amelia Island in northeastern Florida. In October 2016, Hurricane Matthew provided a direct blow to the island, her residents and the thriving marina.

Now accepting overnight reservations, rendezvous group outings, short stays and day-docking again, the marina celebrated finalizing much hurricane remediation on Friday, January 24, 2020.

“Damage yielded an opportunity for enhancements,” comments Dale L. Martin, City Manager, Fernandina Beach. “In partnership with Westrec and many local, state and government agencies, we have incorporated even better services and structures at the facility.”

Marina reconfiguration: side tie docks that run parallel to the current flow

• Southern basin docks removed
  
• Southern basin dredged to an 8’ depth
  
• 1500’ of side tie Crescent Floating Docks installed with new piles

Sections of old floating dock repurposed for a 400’ dinghy and day dock Wave attenuator

• 804’ of Marinetek floating dock installed
  
• New 80’ steel piles installed
  
• 1608’ of side tie installed

Infrastructure

• New power distribution
  
• New docks with new pedestal
  
• 30Amp, 50Amp, 100Amp and 440Amp available
  
• Pump out available

Amenities

• New docks
• Boater’s lounge
• Laundry
• Easy access to “Island Hopper” transportation buses circling the City on the hour
• Office hours 7:00am – 6:30pm
• Walking distance to over 20 restaurants

Contact Joe Springer, Fernandina Beach Marina Manager, for more information and reservations.

jspringer@fbfl.org. 904.310.3300. www.fhmarina.com