The Town of Carolina Beach will hold a christening ceremony for the recently revitalized Municipal Town Marina on Monday, June 3, 2024, 4:00 p.m.  The event will take place at the marina, located at 301 Canal Drive, and the public is invited to attend. 

The Municipal Marina has been in operation for decades, and after Hurricane Florence in 2018, needed major repairs.  The revitalization project began in April 2022 and included installation of a new steel sheet pile bulkhead wall, floating docks, mooring piles, an elevated walkway, access piers, pavement, and other additions.  The primary source of funding for the marina project was obtained through grants from FEMA and The Golden Leaf Foundation, and monies from the state were secured with the help of North Carolina State Representative Charlie Miller. 

The Carolina Beach Municipal Marina has become a key segment of the tourism economy in our area.   Mayor Lynn Barbee said, “The Carolina Beach marina has been the heart of Carolina Beach for many years.  Whether it be for a day of sport fishing, a moonlight cruise, SCUBA diving, or just pleasure boating, the Carolina Beach Marina has thrilled many generations.  We are so excited to present the newly remodeled Carolina Beach marina as it will be the starting point of many adventures for years to come.   We are proud to bring the many updated features and accessibility to  our residents and visitors.  Many fishing tales start with “You should have been here yesterday”, we now proudly say “You should be here tomorrow!” 

The christening ceremony will celebrate all that the marina has to offer and includes multiple guest speakers.  After the celebration, Town staff will be on hand to collect public input and answer questions about the final phase of construction for the grassy area on the south side of the marina.  

If you have questions, please contact the Town Manager at bruce.oakley@carolinabeach.org or (910) 458-2994.