If You Store Your Boat at West Neck Creek Marina, You're Paying More As of July 1

Just when most of us are still trying to figure out how we're going to, among other things, deal with the current price of gasoline and groceries, the new owners of West Neck Creek Marina have decided they must hike the prices of boat storage at their facility as well. According to the email notice others and I received this week, "This increase is absolutely necessary for the sustainability of the marina that we all enjoy. Our commitment is to ensure that the property remains open as a marina for our community to enjoy while offering boat storage and access to the water for all at the best rate possible."

A map attached to the email shows the new rates going into effect July 1 for the various areas where boats are stored. These new rates are as follows:

    * Back Left and Right Storage: $80 per month
    * Front Storage: $100 per month
    * Boat House (limited access trailer parking included): $100 per month
    * Water Slip: $200 per month
    * Water Main: $250 per month
    * Oversized boats will be charged per rental spot taken

The email from the new owners went on to say that "many of you already have taken advantage of our new credit-card-payment option. We offer this service with no additional charge to you, and it is the preferred method of payment going forward. Any advance payments received by our office or the previous owners have been recorded and will be applied to your July 1st invoice. After reviewing the new pricing, if you wish to relocate your boat from its current spot, please respond as soon as possible, and we will work with you to find a better fit for your needs."

In closing, the new owners said, "We greatly appreciate your continued business and support through this time of growth and change. If you have any further questions or concerns regarding this price increase, please do not hesitate to respond to this email, and our team will respond back in writing as quickly as possible."

Should you wish to contact Jimmy or Bethany Vaughan, you're advised to use their mailing/billing address, which is as follows: 2129 General Booth Blvd., #103-192, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. Their office cellphone number is: 757-323-7439. And finally, their marina email address is: wncmarina@gmail.com.