Port of Dubuque Marina Report 2014 Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Action Items # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Port of Dubuque Marina Report 2014
SUMMARY: City Manager transmitting the Port of Dubuque Marina Annual Report for
2014. Staff will make a short presentation.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ Port of Dubuque Marina Annual Report 2014 City Manager Memo
❑ Annual Report Memo Staff Memo Staff Memo
❑ POD Marina Annual Report 2014 Supporting Documentation
❑ POD Marina Marketing Plan and Activities 2013-2014 Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007-2012-2013
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Port of Dubuque Marina Annual Report and Presentation Request
DATE: February 10, 2015
Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware is transmitting the Port of Dubuque Marina
Annual Report 2014 and will make a short presentation.
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Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager
SUBJECT: Port of Dubuque Marina Annual Report and Presentation Request
DATE: February 9, 2015
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Port of Dubuque Marina Annual
Report 2014 and request an opportunity to present highlights to the City Council.
BACKGROUND
The Port of Dubuque Marina opened in June of 2013. Due to the City's fiscal year
ending June 30, it is best to review the year by the calendar year as the boating season
is in two fiscal years. Ben Alden, Facilities Supervisor and Dan Kroger, Recreation
Division Manager have prepared a report of the 2014 calendar year. The report shares
information regarding highlights, financials and marketing and more.
The City Council on their 2014-2016 Management Agenda's Economic and Prosperity
Goal requests a performance report for the Port of Dubuque Marina.
ACTION REQUESTED
This report is provided as a summary of the 2014 calendar year operations and future
outlook for you and the City Council. We respectfully request an opportunity to make a
short presentation at the City Council meeting.
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attachment: Port of Dubuque Marina Annual Report 2014
cc Dan Kroger, Recreation Division Manager
Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager
Ben Alden, Facilities Supervisor
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OVERVIEW
The Port of Dubuque Marina began its second season on May 1"2014, one month earlier than the
previous year. The spring and early summer months brought high water to the Dubuque area, causing
the closure of the Ice Harbor flood gates on April 21St. Although the gates were closed,the Port of
Dubuque Marina store continued to operate and service customers.
High water kept the flood gates closed through
Memorial Day, however, a drop in the river level
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allowed boats access to the Marina for the
season's first "Rock the Dock" weekend, put on by
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the National Mississippi River Museum. All boaters
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The flood control gates remained open for
America's Riverfest weekend in June. This event
brought visiting boaters back to the Port of
Dubuque Marina from cities such as Davenport, Iowa, and Moline, Illinois. There were several groups
that repeated their trip from last year, having enjoyed
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the Marina and the Festival experience. Local boatersThrough end of July 2013: 49 days
attending the festival also utilized the facility to be operating with flood gates open.
closer to the event venue. Gross revenue of $18,320
An unfortunate rise in river level led to the closure of
the flood gates from June 20th through July 13th, Through end Of July 2014: 41 days
forcing the cancellation of many reservations the Port operating with flood gates open.
Gross revenue of $33,937
85% increase during fewer days.
of Dubuque Marina had taken for the July 4th
.i..:. weekend. Of the ninety-two days in May
- through July,the Ice Harbor flood gates were
closed for fifty-one of them. 55%
The first weekend in August introduced the Port
.; of Dubuque Marina's First Annual Lighted Boat
Parade. Members of the Julien Dubuque Yacht
Club and other local and visiting boats filled the
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Marina for an event filled weekend. A bounce house, bag toss tournament,turtle races and lawn games
highlighted the events in the Port of Dubuque the afternoon before the parade. In the evening a free
"Rock the Dock" style concert entertained the crowd.
Twenty-seven boats
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adherence to theme and most original. Prizes were donated from local businesses
like Stone Cliff Winery, Five Flags Center, Mindframe Theater,the National
Mississippi River Museum, and the Riverboat Twilight.
In the fall the Port of Dubuque Marina hosted a social event for the Iowa Park and Recreation
Association. The social event was held on the floating plaza over a two night span giving our
professional peers an opportunity to enjoy the facility.
MARKETING
The City of Dubuque Cable TV department recorded video of the Lighted Boat Parade and created a
short documentary which will be used to promote future events. This featurette plays regularly on the
City of Dubuque cable TV channel, and is also available to view on the City's website.
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PORT OF DUBUQUEMARINa photos and information. A wider customer base is now receiving up to
date, real time information.
In partnership with the City of Dubuque website,the Port of Dubuque
Marina used social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter to quickly
- and effectively reach potential customers. The Port of Dubuque Marina
Facebook page now has 512 followers and 1,188 friends. Nearby events
• D • and Marina store sales are updated as needed, and other events in the
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Port of Dubuque receive additional support from postings on the City website and social media. The
Facebook postings for the Lighted Boat Parade reached over one thousand Facebook users.
During the previous winter staff from the Port of Dubuque Marina attended boat& RV trade shows in
Davenport, Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, and the hometown Dubuque boat and RV show. Informational
brochures and video of the facility were used to promote the Port of Dubuque Marina to potential
customers.
A frequent guest of the Port of Dubuque Marina wrote a letter to
The Port of Dubuque
the editor of a popular boating magazine "Lakeland Boating"to
recommend that the magazine do a story on the Marina. This guest Marina was featured
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represents the overwhelming majority of people who visit the Port in Lakeland Boating
of Dubuque Marina and believe it is the nicest marina on the magazine's September
Mississippi. "Lakeland Boating" responded by conducting a phone
Marina Watch.
interview with the Port of Dubuque Marina Manager and featuring
the Port of Dubuque Marina in its September issue.
The Port of Dubuque Marina will continue to utilize print advertisement in its marketing efforts. The
facility will appear in Quimby's Cruising Guide's annual publication, as well as the upcoming February
issue of Scuttlebutt magazine. Both publications are extremely popular with the boating community.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service is creating a promotional video spot on the Boating Infrastructure
Grant (BIG) Marina project and has asked for some quotes and photos from the Port of Dubuque
Marina. At the end of the 2014 season a marketing plan for the Port of Dubuque Marina was put
together and sent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This marketing plan highlights events,
activities and marketing efforts, over the past two seasons. The complete marketing plan is attached to
this report. The marketing plan highlights how the Port of Dubuque Marina has been showcased and
utilized throughout the last two years.
STAFFING
There are four seasonal staff budgeted for the operation; "„ ,,, ,,,,
of the Marina and one facility supervisor. In order to
properly cover the Marina store and docks during
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regular business days,two staff members work during
each shift. Marina staff is cross-trained to work at both
the Marina store and on the docks. Facility Supervisor
Ben Alden covers shifts as needed, or if the operation is
exceptionally busy.
The seasonal staff for the 2014 season were extremely -
helpful to visiting boaters and the general public. Staff "We love coming here and we
was not only responsible for providing excellent really appreciate all your service
and care!"—Larry and Chris
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hospitality to customers, but for also maintaining the cleanliness of the facility, both boater and public.
Strong partnerships with neighboring businesses in the Port of Dubuque such as the Diamond Jo Casino
and the Grand Harbor Resort helped our staff provide customers with nearby specials and deals.
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Marina store became noticeably more visible to the public
in 2014. Many more tourists found their way into the - ��
Marina store to askuestions about local attractions, and
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purchase various items. Top retail items of the 2014 `� r'•:;' :�
season include beverages, food, and beer.
Marina store sales totaled $20,113
in 2014, an increase of 51%.
DOCKAGE
The quality of the Port of Dubuque Marina docks continues to impress customers during their stay.
Everyone who comes to the Port of Dubuque calls it the nicest Marina on the Mississippi.
Midway through the season three hour dockage customers received a "buy one,get one" certificate,
entitling them to a
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dockage for free.
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Dockage revenue totaled $17,,345,, a decrease of 11/o in the 2014 season.
This was due to the forced cancelations of reservations over the July 4t"
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ECONOMIC IMPACT
In the fall, an email survey was sent to just over 200 unique email addresses of boat owners who had
been customers of the Port of Dubuque Marina. The goal of the survey was to learn what economic
impact the visiting boaters had been
on the surrounding businesses. At the Overnight boaters were responsible for visiting:
time of this report 19%of those • 24 different restaurants.
surveyed have responded. . 22 different businesses.
• 8 different hotels.
FUEL
Boater awareness of Gallons of Fuel Sold by Month
the facility and
competitive pricing 8000
helped attract 7000
customers to the fuel 6000
dock and increase N 5000
fuel sales in 2014. 0 4000
The ease of access 3000
and convenient 2000
pump-out system has 1000
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made the Port of
May June July Aug Sept Oct
Dubuque Marina fuel ■Season 2013 0 1022 3039 5199 3262 1385
dock an attractive ■Season 2014 432 723 3314 7846 4515 1392
place to purchase
fuel. Diesel fuel sales accounted for 11%of all fuel sales
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Fuel sales totaled 78,891 in the 2014 season, an increase of 26%.
FIRST SEASON FINANCIALS
The following spread sheet contains the FY 14 budget and actual figures,as well as the FY 15 budget.
The final column represents a FY 15 projection, based on the type of spring and summer we had last
year.
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FY14 Budget FY14 Actuals FY15 Budget FY15 Projected
Revenue 55 770.00 16 959.00 24 300.00 20 119.00
Expense 187 192.00 113 352.00 174 327.95 126 930.00
Net 131 422.00 96 393.00 150 027.95 106 811.00
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FY14 Budget FY14 Actuals FY15 Budget FY15 Projected
Revenue 52 650.00 85 012.00 98 600.00 97 452.00
Expense 117 601.00 171 903.00 123 561.03 148 572.00
Net 64 951.00 86 891.00 24 961.03 51 120.00
FY14
Combined Net 196 373.00 183 284.00 174 988.98 157 931.00
GOAL UPDATES FROM OUR 2013 SEASON
1. Work through the Clean Marina Certification process to become certified.
After research staff discovered there is currently no Iowa Clean Marina Association. Staff
attended a meeting of the Wisconsin Clean Marina Association,and they have agreed to
certify the Port of Dubuque Marina, pending an onsite visit, and review.
Staff also sees an opportunity to one day help form an Iowa Clean Marina Program.
2. Attend off season boat shows to promote the Marina.
✓ Three off season boat shows were attended last winter and staff will be attending an
additional show this winter.
3. Create a small information card to give to boaters that has important visitor information.
✓ Marina staff collaborated with the Public Information Office to create a tri-fold insert that
can be distributed inside the Port of Dubuque Marina informational brochure. A copy of
these documents is included in this report.
4. Obtain Class A/B Underground Storage Tank Operator certification.
✓ Facility Supervisor Ben Alden has completed this certification, and keeps all necessary
records of the underground storage tank operation on site.
5. Install large window signage to increase awareness to Port patrons.
✓ With the help of Bob Schiesl of the Engineering Department large window signage was
installed at the beginning of this season.
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6. Install bulletin/message boards at City boat ramps to promote the Marina and provide
information.
This has been researched, but is currently incomplete.
7. Host special events to draw people to the Marina and Port of Dubuque.
✓ There was plans for an in-water boat show that had to be cancelled due to the closure of the
flood gates, hopefully this event will prosper in years to come. The First Annual Lighted
Boat Parade drew many people to the Port of Dubuque Marina this year.
8. Develop programs and information around boating rules of conduct and safety.
✓ During the Lighted Boat Parade U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers were on site to
conduct vessel safety checks and inform the public about safe boating practices. We will
continue to maintain a strong relationship with this group.
9. Promote use of the lower deck for parties and events.
✓ Hosting the Iowa Park and Recreation social on the Port of Dubuque Marina plaza allowed
us to partner with other nearby businesses.
10. Continue to build the business to become more self-sustaining each and every day.
Through an increased marketing presence and awareness campaign we will continue to
stress the importance of this goal.
GOALS:
1. Implement a reservation software program to handle online customer reservation requests. A
program has been researched and is in the process of being reviewed by City staff. This program
would double as a reservation program for the Miller Riverview Campground. Staff is working to
have this up and running this coming •-"
season.
2. Introduce hot food service in the Marina
store
3. Reapplication of all permits and licenses.
4. Continue to search for a compatible bicycle
rental program in the Port of Dubuque.
5. Promote the Port of Dubuque Marina
facility as a space not only reserved for
boaters. '
6. Work through the Wisconsin Clean Marina
Certification process.
7. Install buIletin/message boards at City
boat ramps to promote the Marina and
provide information.
8. Continue to build the business to become more self-sustaining each and every day.
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OUR THANKS
We would like to thank the many departments that continue to aid us in accomplishing our goals. The
continued support of the Engineering department who work so closely with the original contractors to
keep our equipment running. The Public Information office for assisting with the website design,
numerous promotional materials, and product logos. The Information Services Department for
continually updating us and working to provide our customers with the best possible options. The
Finance department for helping to set up new billings and accounts. The Legal department for
reviewing new agreements and contracts for the Marina. The Health Department for its knowledge and
advice on food safety. The Fire department for conducting annual inspections and assisting with staff
safety training. Cable TV for its excellent work filming the Lighted Boat Parade and all other happenings
in the Port of Dubuque.
Many thanks to all the employees of the Leisure Services Department for providing help and support
these first two seasons. The well maintained landscape of the Port of Dubuque receives as many
compliments as the friendly staff that serves the customers. Thank you all.
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PORT OF DUBUQUE MARINA
MARKETING PLAN
2013-2014
Benjamin Alden
Facilities Supervisor
Port of Dubuque Marina
450 E 3rd St.
Dubuque,IA 52001
563-582-5524
info @portofdubuquemarina.c om
PORT OF DUBUQUE MARINA
FACILITY OVERVIEW
The Port of Dubuque Marina facility consists of a convenience store, public restrooms, a private shower
and laundry room for boaters, a dockside fueling station offering unleaded and diesel fuels, and seventy
transient boat slips. The docks are used for short term parking only, not to exceed ten consecutive days;
there are no seasonal boats moored in the Port of Dubuque Marina.
The Port of Dubuque Marina is located in what is historically known as the Ice Harbor of Dubuque. In
addition to the Port of Dubuque Marina, the Ice Harbor is home to a wide variety of different businesses
and organizations. The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium is one of Iowa's largest tourist
attractions. The Mississippi River Museum hosts events like "Rock the Dock" and "Taste of Dubuque'
which showcase musical entertainment and food venders which bring people to the Port of Dubuque.
Dubuque River Rides and the Ice Harbor Restaurant offer guided paddle boat and luxury boat tours of
the Mississippi River and Dubuque's only floating restaurant. The United States Coast Guard has a
station in the Ice Harbor for the crew of a 75 foot river buoy tender, which is permanently moored in the
harbor. The U.S. Coast Guard regularly works alongside a private tug boat and barge company which
has been operating in the Ice Harbor for almost fifty years.
After the completion of the Senator John C. Culver Floodwall in 1973, the Ice Harbor began being used
as a flood control harbor. The entrance to the Ice Harbor and the Port of Dubuque Marina is through a
gate in the floodwall which, if closed, restricts traffic into and out of the Port of Dubuque Marina. The
Mississippi Riverwalk in Dubuque was developed on top of the floodwall,and has become an interactive
campus with both modern and historical attractions.
PORT OF DUBUQUE AREAATTRACTIONS
The Mississippi Riverwalk in the Port of Dubuque has been developed into a scenic and informational
campus that connects the River's Edge Plaza with the historic Star Brewery. This area in the Port of
Dubuque is frequented by both locals and tourists for its beauty and history. The Dubuque Shot Tower
is a national historic landmark located at the north end of the River Walk and is frequently visited by
tourists.
Along the Riverwalk is an annual art installation titled Art on the River. This public temporary art exhibit
displays sculptures by artists from across the globe and is on display all year. Each year a panel selects
different artwork to be displayed in this exhibit, changing the landscape of the Riverwalk each time. This
installation gives the Riverwalk a new look year after year, making it an attractive feature to the Port of
Dubuque.
Both the Grand River Center and the Grand Harbor Resort overlook the Mississippi Riverwalk in
Dubuque. The Grand River Convention Center hosts trade shows,conventions and weddings year
round. The Port of Dubuque Marina has hosted some events for these groups on the floating plaza area.
The Grand Harbor hotel and waterpark resort is a very popular vacation destination in Dubuque. The
waterpark resort includes waterslides and wading pools for guests to enjoy during their stay. The hotel
offers guests of the Port of Dubuque Marina additional accommodations if they choose not to spend the
night on their boat. A strong partnership is being built between the Grand Harbor Resort,Tony Roma's
Restaurant and the Port of Dubuque Marina.
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Located across the street from the Port of Dubuque Marina, the Diamond Jo Casino has table games,
slot machines,an indoor bowling alley and an entertainment stage for performance acts. The
performance venue hosts many acts each week, bringing new and different talent to the Port of
Dubuque on a regular basis. The top floor of the Diamond Jo Casino is dedicated to a full size bowling
alley and sports bar with many food and drink options.
The City of Dubuque operates a free trolley service that circulates through the Port of Dubuque and the
nearby downtown district. The Trolley service gives visitors free and easy access to many additional
attractions that Dubuque has to offer. This is especially useful to guests of the Port of Dubuque Marina,
as many of them have no land transportation once they arrive.
BUSINESS MISSION
The business mission for the Port of Dubuque Marina is to establish new attractions and events that
increase awareness and use of the facility by both locals and visitors. The City of Dubuque's Leisure
Services Department oversees the Marina and its staff. This department organizes and develops classes,
leagues and events for the public. We will use these resources and connections to make the Port of
Dubuque Marina a recognizable city facility.
TARGET MARKET
The target market for the Port of Dubuque Marina is transient boaters and travelers. The Port of
Dubuque Marina has become a destination for travelers on the Mississippi River due to the quality of
the facility and customer service of the staff. The second market that has been reached are the local
boaters who use the facility for a short time. Theses boaters have home marinas nearby, but attend the
events and gatherings at or near the Port of Dubuque Marina. The third and final market are people
who purchase items in the Marina store unrelated to boating. These customers are tourists and locals
who are enjoying the many attractions in the Port of Dubuque.
MARKETING STRAGEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION
2013
The Port of Dubuque Marina opened on June 1' 2013. Prior to opening, the Port of Dubuque Marina
was listed in the popular boat cruising guide "Quimby's'and a Mississippi River boating magazine "Big
River."
The Dubuque area conventions and visitors bureau selected a photo of the Port of Dubuque Marina to
be used as the cover of the annual visitors information guide. This guide lists all the attractions in
Dubuque, and is a valuable resource to visitors. The visitors guide is available for free at many locations
around Dubuque, and is available online as well.
During the 2013 boating season an informational brochure was created listing the amenities and
features of the Port of Dubuque Marina. This brochure was handed out to guests of the Port of
Dubuque Marina and allowed them to have a reference for contact information and services available to
them. This informational brochure was circulated and displayed throughout the City of Dubuque and
would later be displayed in nearby cities along the Mississippi River. The brochure allowed the Port of
Dubuque Marina to begin the information sharing process with similar businesses.
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The Port of Dubuque Marina staff updated the print advertisements which the Marina was previously
featured in. The reworked ad was then featured again in the print publications "Quimby's" and "Big
River." The Port of Dubuque Marina also expanded its print publications to include "Along the River," a
popular tourist information guide. 30,000 issues of"Along the River" are published for the Army Corp of
Engineers and it circulates to 1,000 homes through newsletter. The Port of Dubuque Marina was also
featured in "Heartland Boating," a magazine which transitioned into becoming an online publication.
The January boat owners guide from "Heartland Boating" had 28,000 views,and since going to an online
format the publication had a total of 173,400 views. The listing in the online publication allowed The
Port of Dubuque Marina to reach a wider audience.
During the winter months of 2013, Port of Dubuque Marina staff attended three boat and RV trade
shows in the surrounding area; the Quad Cities show in Davenport, Iowa, the UNI-Dome of Cedar Falls,
Iowa,and the Dubuque boat and RV show at the Grand River Center. Attending these trade shows
helped Port of Dubuque Marina staff promote the facility to their target audience. At these trade shows
the Port of Dubuque Marina's booth had informational brochures, pictures, and video of the facility on
display.
Attending these trade shows also allowed the Port of Dubuque Marina staff to meet and interact with
industry contacts from boat dealers and other marinas. This interaction has led to referral partnerships
with marinas along the Mississippi River and inland as well. Promotional deals with other businesses in
the Port of Dubuque were also discussed at this time. Guests of the Port of Dubuque Marina now enjoy
special discounts and rates at the Grand Harbor Resort,Tony Roma's Restaurant,and the Diamond Jo
Casino.
2014
The Port of Dubuque Marina is featured in the City of Dubuque Leisure Services department's seasonal
brochures. These brochures reach all the homes in Dubuque and beyond. The main feature in the
summer 2014 brochure was the Port of Dubuque Marina's First Annual Lighted Boat Parade. The event
featured 30 local boats which were decorated and displayed in the Port of Dubuque Marina. The parade
then proceeded onto the Mississippi River,where thousands of citizens viewed the display from the
Dubuque River Walk.
The City of Dubuque Cable TV department recorded video of the event and created a short documentary
which will be used to promote future events. This featurette plays regularly on the City of Dubuque
cable TV channel, and is also available to view on the City's website.
The hosting of the event gave the Port of Dubuque Marina an opportunity to get local media coverage of
the facility as well. Press releases were issued to local TV, radio and newspaper organizations to inform
the public of the event. This brought non-boaters to the Port of Dubuque Marina and helped make it a
destination for all residents of the community.
Much of this event's success came from the use of social media and online customer interaction. At the
start of the 2014 boating season,the Port of Dubuque Marina developed a free Facebook and Twitter
account which was updated throughout the season. This interactive social media allowed staff to
quickly get information out to interested parties.
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The City of Dubuque reworked their entire website in 2014,and dedicated a page to the Port of
Dubuque Marina. Staff was able to quickly update pictures of the facility and information was available
to a wider population. Staff of the Port of Dubuque Marina now performs regular updates to the
website,offering customers real time information.
A frequent guest of the Port of Dubuque Marina wrote a letter to the editor of a popular boating
magazine "Lakeland Boating" to recommend that the magazine do a story on the Marina. This guest
represents the overwhelming majority of people who visit the Port of Dubuque Marina and believe it is
the nicest marina on the Mississippi. "Lakeland Boating" responded by conducting a phone interview
with the Port of Dubuque Marina Manager and featuring the Port of Dubuque Marina in the September
issue.
UPCOMING
In the coming months,the Port of Dubuque Marina will transition the reservation system into an online
program. This will increase guest access to slip reservations,and will be featured on many companion
websites. This online reservation program will bring new guests to the Port of Dubuque Marina and
produce more efficient reports and information.
The Port of Dubuque Marina staff will continue to attend boat and RV shows during the upcoming
winter months. The trade show in Davenport, Iowa will not be held this year,giving the Port of
Dubuque Marina an opportunity to attend a different area show and continue to reach a broader client
base.
The Port of Dubuque Marina will continue to develop a strong social media and online presence.
Monthly newsletters have been implemented and emailed to customers of the Port of Dubuque Marina
to notify them of upcoming promotions and events at the Marina and surrounding area.
The City of Dubuque's Convention and Visitors Bureau will partner with the Port of Dubuque in future
print publications. Working closely with the convention and visitors bureau will strengthen the
resources at the disposal of the Port of Dubuque Marina and its marketing efforts. The convention and
visitors bureau currently operates the welcome center located in downtown Dubuque. The Port of
Dubuque Marina acts as a welcome center to river travelers,offering guidance and information on some
of the area's most popular attractions.
The Port of Dubuque Marina will be actively pursuing the addition of Wi-Fi service to the docks and
shower suite. The addition of Wi-Fi will only enhance an already user friendly facility and provide
customers with a requested amenity.
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PROGRAMS
An in-water boat show was scheduled to be held at the Port of Dubuque Marina during the 2014 boating
season, but had to be postponed due to high water leading to the closure of the flood gates. This event
will be developed in future boating seasons as well. Boat owners will be given an opportunity to sell
their boat directly to an interested party at the Port of Dubuque Marina.
The Port of Dubuque Marina is hoping to incorporate boat rental and program activities on the docks.
Kayak, Canoe, paddle board, paddle boat and pontoon boat rentals are frequently requested at the Port
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of Dubuque Marina. These would be used for community activities and classes,or rented out for private
use.
With the use of the Leisure Services Department community base and program development team,the
Port of Dubuque Marina will be used for a wide variety of events and activities. The facility and the
surrounding area are an ideal space for a variety of programs. All of these programs will increase
awareness and use of the Port of Dubuque Marina facility.
MARKETING EFFORTS
• Port of Dubuque Marina informational brochure distributed to visitors and other marina
businesses 2013 & 2014.
• Port of Dubuque Marina facility overview video, created in 2013.
• First Annual Lighted Boat Parade featurette video created in 2014.
• "Quimby's" cruising guide, listing in a print publication annually, 2011, 2012, 2013 &2014.
• "Big River" magazine, listing in a print publication,various months in 2012, 2013 & 2014.
• "Heartland Boating" magazine, listing in a print publication, 2012 &2013;
online publication, 2014,January issue had 28,000 views.
Total views since going online 173,400.
• "Along the River"tourist information, listing in a print publication, 2014.
30,000 issues printed,additional 1,000 copies of circulation newsletter.
• City of Dubuque Leisure Services program brochure, listing in a print publication twice yearly in
2013 & 2014.
• "Julien's Journal" subscription magazine, listing in a print publication,July 2014.
• "Lakeland Boating" magazine feature marina in a print publication, September 2014.
• Exhibitor at Quad Cities Boat & RV Show in Davenport, Iowa,January 2014.
• Exhibitor at UNI-Dome Boat & RV show in Cedar Falls, Iowa,January 2014.
• Exhibitor at Dubuque Boat& RV show in Dubuque, Iowa, February 2014.
• Press release provided to local radio,TV& newspapers to promote First Annual Lighted Boat
Parade,July 2014.
• Facebook account: facebook.com/portofdubuquemarinadocks
1,129 friends (as of 10-06-14)
• Facebook page: facebook.com/portofdubuque
443 followers (as of 10-06-14)
• Twitter account: @PortofDBQMarina
53 following, 21 followers (as of 10-06-14)
• Website: www.portofdubuquemarina.com
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The Amenities Senlce Building at the Part of Dubuque Marina u/fers boaters showers, All transient slips at thefleatingdocksprovide
restroonts and IunneIn service,as.11 as a store for the necessities and boater products,stocked power and xwter. By federal law,boaters can
in pamnership idrh u o Marine, ata,up to 10 daps.
Port of Dubuque Opens for Visiting Boaters
by Anna Townshend compete with other local facilities that million grant funds with$1 million of its
rented to long-term customers, stored own funds,but the$4 million maximum
In June,the city of Dubuque celebrated boats or performed maintenance budget was steadfast.In planning phases,
the grand opening ofits 70slip riverfront services. Also, a market feasibility study, the city considered conceptual plans
marina. While eight years passed since conducted by Abonmarche Group at to estimate the construction costs for
the city first started discussing a marina, the time,revealed an untapped transient different designs.
the long road to this facility was marked market for the area. The main concern for the location
with detailed planning and good Discussions about the marina in the Mississippi River was basin
decisions, and patience during the slow morphed into plans by 2007, when the protection — a massive breakwater
process. city applied for funding from the Boating structure capable of protecting the
As far back as 2005, the city of Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program. marina from river velocities, ice flow,
Dubuque wanted a marina to backdrop Schiesl said the city used a lot of grant water level changes and barge traffic.
to its $400 million America's River funding for the America's River Project, "Everyone was confident that they
Project and draw in more tourists. The and it was experienced at managing the could design something to meet the
public/private collaboration, between grant process, dynamic challenges of the Mississippi
the city and its many partners turned a "For us, this was a relatively simple, River,"Schiesl said.The problem wasn't
commerical and industrial riverfront very straightforward grant process," building the structure; the problem was
into a gateway to the city through Schiesl said. The city applied for BIG funding such a structure.
recreation and education. Tier 11 appropriations from the U.S. The city considered four different
Dubuque's waterfront ameni0es Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in options for basin protection: a stone
focus on the historical activities along November 2006 and was awarded a armor breakwater (estimated cost: $2.5
the Mississippi River, like the National huge grant—$3,037,802—in July 2007. million); a sheetpile system (estimated
Mississippi River Museum&Aquarium, By the end of 2007,the city was ready cost: $2 million); a casing pile system
Diamond In Casino, riverboat to hire a design consultant. It received (estimated cost: $1.5 million); and a
excursions, the Mississippi Riverwalk four proposals and chose JJR,LLC(now floating concrete attenuator (estimated
Recreation Trail, the Grand River SmithGroup JJR)in July 2008. cost:$1.2 million).
Center convention center, the Grand The projected costs for the entire
Harbor Resort and Waterpark, and a Plan for the Budget marina with these different options,
amphitheater. A marina was a nature While the original plan called for a 92- ranged from just more than $4 million
addition to the new waterfront. slip facility in the main river channel, to around $5.3 million. However, these
Bob Scheid, P.E., assistance city the marina would end tip far from this cost projections excluded a marina
engineer, said the city of Dubuque original plan. building, restrooms, a fuel facility and
wanted a transient marina so it wouldn't The city of Dubuque matched its $3 utilities — amenities deemed necessary
14 1 ,Marina Dock Age Duly/August 2013
four 50-Foot slips. The project stayed
within budget around $4 million, with
-mss about $1.8 million for the docks and
_ utilities; about $1.6 million for the
amenities building and site construction;
and about$438,000 for consulting fees.
"We truly maximized the footprint
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and put in every single bit that we
,yrR could,"Schiesl said.
He also said the city was concerned
with sustainability and chose a long-
lasting composite decking. For the
ADA compliant gangways, it chose Ipe
hardwood decking because it will last
a long time with no maintenance. All
a the lighting on the pathways and power
pedestals is LED lighting.
During the day, the docks are open
to the public, and the marina has two
gangways with controlled access points
that close at night. Boaters must check
The Port of Dubuque Manna opened 70 transient slips in lune.Originally,the city planned to in to receive an access card,which open
put a marina in the main channel,but the mat of basic protection was prohibitive. the gates.
to support transient boaters. The city's Parks and Recreation
The city of Dubuque worked Department operate the marina, with
closely with FWS on the BIG funded a newly hired marina manager and
project, and the federal agency helped - seasonal staff. For its first month after
planners consider different scenarios opening,most of the time the facility has
for the project, in order to meet the - spent closed behind the harbor's flood
grant standards, such as reducing the 7, �• control system. The protected harbor
marina's footprint. Early on in the "j _ is unharmed from the Mississippi River
project planning,the project considered _ flooding, but blocked off from transient
reducing the number of slips from 92 to traffic. Schiesl said the water was
56 - the minimum number regulators expected to fall below flood stage the
required for the project to support and The National Mississippi River Museum 6 first week of July, and the gates would
maintain its grant funding,Schiesl said. Aquarium joined the manna in celebrating open boater access again.
"It basically came down to the fact at a ribbonruttmg ceremony in fume. With careful planning and lots of
that we didn't have the funds to meet patience, Dubuque opened more of its
the minimum grant requirements on to a protected harbor," Schiesl said. waterfront to boaters with its new marina.
the main channel;' Schiesl said. "Right lee Harbor was the former home to the While the project ended up a long way
when it looked like we couldn't do it, Diamond Jo Casino Boat,and an already from where it started, Schiesl had great
when it wasn't looking good, 1 guess all developed site with utilities,parking and support from the public and federal and
the stars aligned for us." minimal dredging costs. state agencies. The agencies involved
While thenew site required new grant in the BIG funding and the permitting
New Home approvals and new permitting from the project supported and championed the
The aligning of the stars for this project beginning, the project at Ice Harbor project,along with the city of Dubuque.
meant the availability of a new location received approvals from the Iowa Schiesl said a pre-permitting meetings
in 2009, courtesy of new gambling Department of Natural Resources and helped start the project off right. "I
regulations in the state, which no FWS in November 2009. invited everybody I could think of,
longer prohibited gambling on land. Construction on the Port of Dubuque from Fish and Wildlife, DNR, the
That meant, the riverboat casino in Marina began in the summer of 2011. Corps of Engineers,to the state Historic
Dubuque's Ice Harbor could move Newt Marine was the marine contractor Preservation Office," Schiesl said. "I
ashore, leaving in its wake the empty, responsible for the on-the-water work, explained to them what we wanted to
open water. and Partner, Construction did the do, and as a group, we talked through
"Suddenly, we had the opportunity upland work. the process and what would need to be
the pursue moving the location of the The final marina opened with 70 slips done."I
marina from out in the maim channel -46, 30-foot slips; 20,40-foot slips;and
16 1 Manna Dock Age IJuly/August 2013
June 2, 2014
Lakeland Boating
727 S. Dearborn St.
Suite 812
Chicago, IL 60605
Gentlemen,
I have been a subscriber to your excellent magazine for many years, and I have enjoyed among
other informative information, your "Ports of Call" articles each month. I would encourage your
staff to take a look at "Port of Dubuque Marina".
This is a brand new facility located in Dubuque, Iowa and offers virtually all of the amenities
boaters look for in their travels on the Mississippi river. We can speak from many years of
boating experience including completing "The Great Loop" in 2005. We have visited many
marinas on our travels, and the City of Dubuque Marina is second to none. I am enclosing a
i brochure for your review.
Aside from the amenities featured in the brochure, the location of the marina is right in the
heart of Dubuque, Iowa, an "All American City". The location is within walking distance from
many fine restaurants, and right next to the "NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVE MUSEUM &
AQUARIUM", which is one of the leading tourist attractions in the Midwest if not the nation.
Boaters will find a great facility with friendly people at attractive rates and a Beautiful, Historic
City to visit. You won't be disappointed!
Sincerely,
Dick & Pat Friedman
2910 Katrina Circle
Dubuque, IAS2001
563-590-1452
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HOURLY(FLAT RATE, 3-HOUR BLOCK) FREE to transient slip renters
$10.00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday,special events,and holidays
Free Monday through Thursday
Fee includes slip rental only �� — 450 East 3rd Street
Dubuque, 1A 52001
ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT -
Due at time of reservation or arrival • a
563-582-5524
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MARINA & CONVENIENCE STORE
This transient marina provides visiting boaters access to numerous attractions and amenities within walking distance including dining, (MAY I _ OCTOBER 3I
lodging, a casino, shopping,entertainment, and the National Mississippi River Museum&Aquarium and the new National River Center.
FEATURES HOURS:
• 46 thirty-foot slips Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
• 20 forty-foot slips Friday-Sunday: 8 a.m.- 8 P.M.
4 fifty-foot slips - *subject to change due to weather,special events,or holidays.
Accommodation for boats up to 90' _
Sanitary pump-out facilities ti -`y "gip- �`_ CONVENIENCE STORE ITEMS AVAILABLE:
Fuel dock offering unleaded and diesel sales ��"�P'""'o�'-"� '\
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Water and electrical hook-ups
• ADA-compliant access gangway Beer&local wines Medicinal aids
Private restrooms with shower suites and laundry facilities Hot& cold beverages Cleaning products
A store offering marine-related supplies and accessories, Variety of snack foods Boating supplies
convenience store goods,and local attraction information. Ice cream treats Lottery tickets
• Grocery items ATM
• Cigarettes And so much more...
• Health& beauty items
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looped-shuttle service between the Port of
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routes and schedules, visit www.juletransit.org.
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INFORMATION BROCHURE INFORMATION BROCHURE INFORMATION BROCHURE
CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION
P oft of Dubuque Marina Channels16/68 Port of Dubuque Marina Channels16/68 Port of Dubuque Manna Channels 16168
Lock &Dam#11 and Railroad Bridge Channelsl4/16 Lock&Dam#11 and Railroad Bridge Channels 106 Lock&Dani and Railroad Bridge Channels 14116
United States Coast Guard Channels 1122 United States Coast Guard Channels D122 United States Coast Guard Channels D122
PORT OF DU BUQU E ATTRACTIONS PORT OF DU BUQU E ATTRACTIONS PORI OF DU BU QU E ATTRACTIONS
Mississippi RiverMuseum&Aquarium 5635579545 Mississippi RiverMuseum&Aquarium 563-557-9545 Mississippi River Museum&Aquarium 563-557-9545
35o East3rd Street 35o Eart3rd Street 35o East3rd Street
S.WA.T.RiverToum 563-590-630o S.W.A.T.River Tours 563-590-6300 S.W.A.T.RiverTours 563-590-6300
450 East3rd Street 45o East3rd Street 450 East3rd Street
Dubuque RiverRide; & 563583-8093 Dubuque River Rides& 563583-8093 Dubuque RiverRides& 563583-8093
Ice HarborRestaueant 563-583-5726 Ice Harbor Restaurant 563-583-5726 Ice Harbor Restaurant 563583-5726
Soo Ea43rd Street 500 East3rd Street 50o East3rd Street
Diamond Jo Casino 563-69oy8co Diamond Jo Casino 563-69"800 Diamond Jo Casino 563-69"800
3m Bell Street 3m Bell Street 30r Bell Street
Including:MississippiMoon Bar 563-69"782 Including:Mississippi Moon Bar 563-69"782 Including:Mississippi Moon Bar 56359"782
Mold's Sports Bar&Grill 563590-2mo Molds Sports Bar&Grill 563-69oamo Mold's Sports B ar&Grill 563-690a10o
W oodfire Grille 563-69"755 Woodbine Grille 563-69"755 Woodfire Grille 56359"755
Cherry Lanes Bowling 563-69"823 Cherry Lanes Bowling 563-69"823 Cherry Lanes Bowling 56359"823
Grand Harbor Resort&Waterpark 563-69040oo Grand HarborResort&Waterpark 56359oycoo Grand HarborResort&Waterpark 563-69oyoco
Tony Romas 563-690e3249 Tony Romas 563-690e3249 Tony Romas 563490-3249
35o Bell Street 35o Bell Street 35o Bell Street
Stone Cliff Winery 5635905100 Stone Cliff Winery 563590-6100 Stone Cliff Winery 563590-6100
60o Star Brewery Drive 600 Star Brewery Drive 600 Star Brewery Drive
C ITV O F DU BU QU E ATTRACTI O NS C ITV O F DU BU QU E ATTRACT I ON S C ITV O F DU BU QU E ATT RACT IO NS
M Fee Bsippi River W alk&R bets Edge Plaza, Mississ ippi River Walk 8,Rivers Edge P laza, Mississippi R bet Walk 8,Rivers Edge P laza,
Featuring Art on the River Featuring Aft on IneRNet Featuring Arc on theRiver
Historic Star Brewery Complex&AIIIantEnergy Historic Stat-Brewery,Complex&AlliantEnergy Historic Star Brewery Complex&AllientEnergy
Amphitheatre Amphitheatre Amphitheatre
ShotTower HBtonc Landmark THE= Shot Tower Historic Landmark vOe Shot Tower Historic Landmark rTM Or
Cable Carsquare DUB cablecarsquare DUB E Cable Car Square DUB E
Dubuque Town Clock &Placa Masterpiece on the Mi6spOppl Dubuque Town Clock&Trion Masterpiece on She Mississippi Dubuque Town Clock&Plaza Masterpiece on the Mississippi
For more information visit www tyoidubuqueorg For more informatonvisit www :Ityoidubuqueore For more information visit www :Ityoidubuqueore
DOWNTOWN DUBUQUE ATTRACTIONS DOWNTOWN DUBUQUE ATTRACTIONS DOWNTOWN DUBUQUE ATTRACTIONS
Lot One 563-587-0200 Lot One 563-587-0200 Lot One 563-587-0200
10o Main Street 10o Main Street 10o Main Street
Mason Dixon Saloon 563-582-3445 Mason Dixon Saloon 563-582-3445 Mason Dixon Saloon 563-582-3445
163 Main Street 163 Main Street 163 Main Street
Vinny Vanucchi's 563-588-9600 Vinny Vanucchi's& 563-588-9600 Vinny Vanucchi's& 563-588-9600
The Busted Lift 563-582-2689 The Busted Lift 563-582-2689 The Busted Lift 563-582-2689
18o Main Street 18o Main Street 18o Main Street
Crust Italian Kitchen&t Bar 563-582-6889 Crust Italian Kitchen&t Bar 563-582-6889 Crust Italian Kitchen&t Bar 563-582-6889
299 Main Street 299 Main Street 299 Main Street
Eronel Art&C Music Venue 563-556-0488 Eronel Art&C Music Venue 563-556-0488 Eronel Art&C Music Venue 563-556-0488
285 Main Street 285 Main Street 285 Main Street
Main Street Steak&C Chophouse 563-588-8001 Main Street Steak&C Chophouse 563-588-8om Main Street Steak&C Chophouse 563-588-8001
342 Main Street 342 Main Street 342 Main Street
JurumyJohn's 563-582-9500 JurumyJohn's 563-582-9500 Jnrnny]ohn's 563-582-9500
356 Main Street 356 Main Street 356 Main Street
Pepper Sprout 563-556-2167 Pepper Sprout 563-556-2167 Pepper Sprout 563-556-2167
378 Main Street 378 Main Street 378 Main Street
Hotel Julien Dubuque 563-556-4200 Hotel Julien Dubuque 563-556-4200 Hotel Julien Dubuque 563-556-4200
200 Main Street 200 Main Street 200 Main Street
Including:Riverboat Lounge&Caroline's Restaurant Including:Riverboat Lounge&Caroline's Restaurant Including:Riverboat Lounge&Caroline's Restaurant
Potosa Spa 563-588-5570 Potosa Spa 563-588-5570 Potosa Spa 563-588-5570
200 Main Street 200 Main Street 200 Main Street
Holiday Inn&Beefstro Bar&t Grill 563-556-2000 Holiday Inn&Beefstro Bar&t Grill 563-556-2000 Holiday Inn&Beefstro Bar&t Grill 563-556-2000
450 Main Street 450 Main Street 450 Main Street
Tour Dubuque Adventure Tours 563-326-5535 Tour Dubuque Adventure Tours 563-326-5535 Tour Dubuque Adventure Tours 563-326-5535
198 Main Street 198 Main Street 198 Main Street
Fenelon Place Elevator 563-582-6496 Fenelon Place Elevator 563-582-6496 Fenelon Place Elevator 563-582-6496
512 Fenelon Place 512 Fenelon Place 512 Fenelon Place
Five Flags Center 563-589-4254 Five Flags Center 563-589-4254 Five Flags Center 563-589-4254
405 Main Street 405 Main Street 405 Main Street
Dubuque CVB&Information Center 563-556-4372 Dubuque CVB&Information Center 563-556-4372 Dubuque CVB&Inforrnation Center 563-556-4372
300 Main Street 300 Main Street 300 Main Street
Dubuque Chamber of Commerce 563-557-9200 Dubuque Chamber of Commerce 563-557-9200 Dubuque Chamber of Commerce 563-557-9200
TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION
City of Dubuque Free Trolley City of Dubuque Free Trolley City of Dubuque Free Trolley
www.cityofdubuque.org/summertrolley www.cityofdubuque.org/summertrolley www.cityofdubuque.org/summertrolley
Al Taxi 563-582-1818 A1Taxi 563-582-1818 Al Taxi 563-582-1818
#1 Green Cab 563-495-4444 #1 Green Cab 563-495-4444 #1 Green Cab 563-495-4444
Starlight Taxi 563-580-8005 Starlight Taxi 563-58o-8005 Starlight Taxi 563-58o-8005
E&t R Taxi 563-564-9938 E&t R Taxi 563-564-9938 E&t R Taxi 563-564-9938
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Ligf t dBoat Parade
Saturday August 2nd at Dusk (around 913M)
Port of Dubuque
The Port of Dubuque Marina will be hosting its
first annual Lighted Bast tParade
on Saturday August2nd. Local boats of all makes and models will
be on display to light up the River. Judging will take place at the
Port of Dubuque Marina docks and the parade will proceed along
the riverwalk. This event is open to all spectators and will take
place along the Riverwalk and in the Ice Harbor.
To register your the Por of
the parade or for more information, contact
the Por[of Dubuque Marina at 563-582-5524.
Registration deadline is July 13th.
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450 East 3rd Street in Dubuque, Iowa T: 563-582-5524 ■
NOW OPEN FOR THE 2014 SEASON •, �_
Monday—Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. '
Friday/Saturday/Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. -
Amenities include: VB
• 46 thirty-foot slips • fuel dock with gas and diesel
• 20 forty-foot slips • water and electrical hook-ups - --
• 4 fifty-foot slips • ADA-compliant access gangway
• laundry facilities • dockside shower suites
• sanitary pump-out services • restrooms
• store offering marine-related supplies and accessories,
convenience store goods, and local attraction information
Weekly Bean Bag
Tournaments
' Every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. through
September 20th. Arrive early to register.
KOMEveryone is welcome - all ages, boaters and
rar .42rAk.; non-boaters. $5 entry fee per team.
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invite you to join them in celebrating their ".� I j� v�
First Annual Lighted Boat Parades _
6:00 pm Live musical performance by Miles Nielsen
and the Rusted Hearts
9:00 pm Local boats of all makes and models will
be on display to light up the river. Everyone is
invited to view this event along Dubuque's For more information or questions,
please contact the Port of Dubuque
Riverwalk at no cost. If you would like your boat Marina at 563-582-5524 or email at
to be featured in the parade, contact the info@portofdubuquemarina.com.
Port of Dubuque Marina by July 13th.
I I I I LOCATED IN DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON THE BEAUTIFUL MISSISSIPPI
RIVERWHERE IOWA, ILLINOIS,AND WISCONSIN MEET
PORTofDUBUQUE This public marina provides visiting boaters access to numerous attractions and amenities
within walking distance Including dining, lodging,a casino,shopping,entertainment,and
MARINA """ the National Mississippi River Museum &Aquarium and the new National River Center.
FEATURES
46 thirty-foot slips
20 forty-foot slips
� • 4 Flfiy-foo:slips
- .sanitary pumpant facilities
fuel dock
- water and electrical hook-ups
• ADAmmpllant access gangway
• dockside shower suites
rostrooms
• aundry fadllty
• ammemencestore offering marme-
suppllesand aproge ies,mmenienc
_ Wore goods, Informational kiosk,an
amacuon information.
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add modadons compaableto a Five star hoodtfrom May
1through October 51 Itis located near numerous attractions
and amenities within walking distance,
clueing dining,lodging,a casino,shopping,entertainment
and night life,and the Mississippi River Museum&Aquarium.
-Hourly and Daily Dockage wettable
-Close to public boat ramps.
Safe and secure facility
Features
•46thirty-foot slips•2Nor,foot slips•4fifty fork slips
slip accom m obviions up to 9c'•handicap accessibility
anitarypump-out facilities•water&electrical hook ups
ADA-com pliant access gangway Nursing shower suites
•private boater restroom s&laundry facility•fuel Nook
•ship store offering marine related supplies&accessories,
convenience store goods,Informational lasso&local
attraction Information.
Reservations can be made by phone at DO 502 55 4 or
by em ail at mmQyotloMnbuquemanne com
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