Brunswick Landing Marina
| Brunswick Landing Marina | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Marina and boatyard |
| Location | 1 Torras Landing, Brunswick, Georgia, United States |
| Coordinates | 31°09′12″N 81°29′55″W / 31.1534°N 81.4987°WCoordinates: 31°09′12″N 81°29′55″W / 31.1534°N 81.4987°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| Opened | c. 1990 |
| Owner | Torras Properties, Inc. |
Brunswick Landing Marina is a privately owned marina and boatyard in Brunswick, Georgia, United States. Located on Academy Creek off the East River, about 5 mi (8 km) from the Intracoastal Waterway, it provides dockage and services for recreational and cruising vessels on the Georgia coast. The facility is known for its large number of slips, year-round deep-water access and sheltered setting, and is frequently described in cruising guides as a regional "hurricane hole" for boats seeking refuge from severe weather.[1][2][3]
History
The site now occupied by Brunswick Landing Marina forms part of Brunswick’s historic working waterfront. For much of the 20th century, the area was used for industrial and maritime purposes, including service as a protected harbor for United States Navy vessels during hurricane season.[4][5]
Redevelopment of the former Navy hurricane harbor into a civilian marina began around 1990 under the ownership of the local Torras family, who operate the facility through Torras Properties, Inc.[6][5] Over the following decades the marina added floating concrete docks, upland facilities and a boatyard, gradually becoming one of the largest marinas on the Georgia coast by slip count.[1][7]
Facilities
Brunswick Landing Marina occupies roughly 101 acres (41 ha) of waterfront and upland property near downtown Brunswick.[1][4] Sources describe the marina as having approximately 347 wet slips and about 100 dry-storage spaces for vessels, with capacity for yachts up to about 225–250 ft (69–76 m) in length, depending on configuration.[1][4][7][8] The docks are floating concrete structures secured by reinforced concrete pilings, with an approach channel depth reported at up to 28–36 ft (8.5–11 m) and dockside depths of around 12 ft (3.7 m).[1][2]
Onshore services typically include fuel, power, potable water, Wi-Fi, restrooms and showers, laundry facilities and a clubhouse. A full-service boatyard on the property offers haul-out and repair services with a 50-ton travel lift and dry storage for a range of power and sailing vessels.[9][1]
Hurricane shelter and reputation
Because the basin is surrounded by land on three sides and is located some distance inland from the open Atlantic, Brunswick Landing Marina has long been regarded as a comparatively sheltered location during tropical cyclones.[10][7] The U.S. Navy classified the area as a safe harbor for its vessels encountering Atlantic hurricanes, a role that preceded its redevelopment as a private marina.[5][4]
Cruising guides, boating websites and travel writers frequently refer to the marina as a "hurricane hole," noting the limited fetch within the basin, the shelter provided by surrounding land and the tall pilings and concrete docks designed to accommodate storm surge.[2][11][12] Reports following regional storms, including Hurricane Irma, describe only limited damage to vessels moored at the facility compared with more exposed marinas nearby.[10][12]
Economic and community impact
Brunswick Landing Marina is located within walking distance of historic downtown Brunswick, connecting visiting boaters and live-aboard residents with local restaurants, shops and services.[2][7][13] Regional tourism organizations highlight the marina as a gateway for visitors exploring the city and the nearby Golden Isles of Georgia.[7][2]
Travel and boating publications describe the marina as one of the larger marinas in Georgia by slip count and note that it attracts a mix of transient cruisers, seasonal slipholders and long-term live-aboard residents.[1][7][3][11] This activity contributes to local spending in the downtown district and supports Brunswick’s broader efforts to revitalize its waterfront and diversify from traditional port and industrial uses toward recreational boating and tourism.[7][14]
See also
- Brunswick, Georgia
- Port of Brunswick
- Intracoastal Waterway
- List of marinas
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Featured Marina: Brunswick Landing Marina, Inc". Waterway Guide. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Brunswick Landing Marina". Explore Georgia. Georgia Department of Economic Development. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Brunswick Landing Marina". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Brunswick Landing Marina Inc". MapQuest. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Brunswick Landing Marina Expands to Meet Growing Demands". Brunswick Landing Marina. 6 December 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ↑ "Brunswick Landing Marina". Glassdoor. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 "Brunswick Landing Marina". Golden Isles. Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ↑ "Brunswick Landing Marina". 2Yachts. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ↑ "Brunswick Landing Marina, Inc". Waterway Guide. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Brunswick Landing Marina: A Proven Hurricane Hole". Brunswick Landing Marina. 6 December 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 McMillan, Lily (17 April 2025). "Staying in Brunswick Landing Marina – A Georgia hurricane hole". No Foreign Land. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Carrick, Annie (12 June 2024). "Top Ten: Why We Love Brunswick Landing Marina and Georgia's Golden Isles". HaveWindWillTravel.com. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ↑ "Reviews: Brunswick Landing Marina, Inc". Waterway Guide. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ↑ "The World Gathers at Downtown Brunswick Marina". Brunswick Landing Marina. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
External links
- Official website
- Brunswick Landing Marina at Waterway Guide
- Brunswick()*
References
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