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With 17 docks, and amenities including a dog park and
free laundry, the marina serves as home to hundreds of boats
best of all sizes. Almost 450 wet slips make it, indeed, a large
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marina. In addition, boat owners are offered a variety of
services that make their lives easier, from bottom cleaning and
marina painting, to towing services, fiberglass repair, and more.
The plans for the marina were started in the 1980s by the

Torras family. However, it took almost ten years to receive all
the necessary permits, with the marina opening its first dock

IN AMERICA in 1990. A major hurdle to overcome was the fact that the East
River was identified as a commercial navigation channel by the
federal government. After a decade of steady work, and the
marina finally open, they spent the first few years giving away
dockage so the boating community would embrace this new
by Glenn Carson
space next to downtown Brunswick.
The marina remains family owned, with Michael Torras
Torras Properties has had many accolades
serving as Marina Manager. “We walk the docks every single
over the years, but perhaps none as satisfying
day,” Torras said. “While other marinas in the region no longer
as the Brunswick Landing Marina being
allow full-time living, we actively encourage live-aboards
named 2022’s “Best Large Marina” in the because we want the marina to be a community unto itself.”

nation by Marina Life Magazine. Torras said it is the partnership between the marina staff and
the community of boaters that makes the marina so special
and so full of charm.
Adding to the community life are three socials held for
permanent and temporary residents each week. A playground
and free gas grills make it an ideal spot for boaters with family
aboard. Yoga classes, arts and crafts, and oyster roasts are
regular activities that keep everyone involved and help to
make lasting connections.

Learn more at
brunswick
landing
marina.com.

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