Marina
Aerial view of Holiday Oceanview Marina under construction. Estimated finished date is in the year 2009.
A “marina” is a partially enclosed body of water that has docks, moorings and facilities for boats. When you go
around Davao or Samal and ask where the marina is, majority will give you either a blank stare or direct you to The
Philippines' Maritime Industry Authority (abbreviated as MARINA). Or, they will direct you to an area on land where
boats are stored (dry-docked). I can see where the confusion comes from. There are no proper marinas in the Gulf
of Davao.
Holiday Oceanview floating docks are composed of individual concrete float modules inter-connected by a network of
first grade U.S. and Canadian Coastal Douglas Fir Lumber. These lumber are treated with Chromated Copper Arsenate
(CCA)chemicals to a retention of 0.40 lbs per cubic foot allowing years of worry-free maintenance.
The concrete floating docks are strong, rugged, durable, and proven system of Modular flexibility. It also
features stability and together with it's non-skid surfaces provides a safe path for commuters.
Holiday Oceanview Marina Layout
| Dock A (No.1-5) |
16.14 mtrs(53ft) X 12.00 mtrs(39ft) |
| Dock B (No.6) |
9.76 mtrs(32ft) X 10.56 mtrs(35ft) |
| Dock B (No.7-13) |
9.76 mtrs(32ft) X 10.00 mtrs(33ft) |
| Dock B (No.14) |
12.20 mtrs(40ft) X 10.56 mtrs(35ft) |
| Dock B (No.15-21) |
12.20 mtrs(40ft) X 10.00 mtrs(33ft) |
| Dock C (No.22 & 31) |
9.76 mtrs(32ft) X 11.56 mtrs(38ft) |
| Dock C (No.23-30, 32-39) |
9.76 mtrs(32ft) X 10.00 mtrs(33ft) |
| Dock D (No.40) |
9.76 mtrs(32ft) X 10.82 mtrs(35.50ft) |
| Dock D (No.41-50) |
9.76 mtrs(32ft) X 10.00 mtrs(33ft) |
| End of Dock B |
Lenght 21.96 mtrs (72ft) |
| End of Dock C |
Length 19.52 mtrs (64ft) |
This is the proposed layout of the marina. The entrance is 20 mtrs wide and may be re-positioned
to the NW corner due to the NE winds. Power pedestals and water is available for each berth.
Currently,
HOLIDAY OCEANVIEW MARINA
is constructing the first and only marina located in the northernmost tip
of Samal Island (7°11.94N, 125°42.74E), the Philippines premier location for sailing and cruising.
The facility has a capacity of 102 yachts ranging from 9.76 meters to 20
meters long. Once finished, it will be complete with water and power connections, showers, laundry area, a pump-out
station and a small slipway for the hauling and launching of smaller yachts. The plan also includes a one-stop
check-in and check-out facility with port and immigration officials within the marina. Target finished date will be in
2009.
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- 52 units Power Centres equipped with Hubbell Dual 30 Amp 125 Volts Twistlock Receptacles, Flourescent Light and Photocell
- 5 units Power Centres equipped with Hubbell Dual 50 Amp 125/250 Volts Twistlock Receptacles, Flourescent Light and Photocell
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The Holiday Oceanview Marina's goal is to achieve a standard that is accepted worldwide.
In the boating world, nothing stands still. Holiday Oceanview, with the support from SailSamal
and together with your opinions and suggestions will be – developing ideas, testing concepts, consulting on
specific projects or problems favorable to the sailing community. With this open attitude, it would clear the path
for SailSamal to develop the interest and to provide information about sailing and cruising in this region.
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Slipway and Boatyard
The first and only slipway in the Davao gulf is situated right beside the Davao-Samal ferry terminal at
7°07.25N, 125°40.36E.
Slipway
2 carts when joined together measure approximately 18 feet wide and 60 feet long. They sit on the tracks
and are pulled out by a winching system capable of up to 250 tons.
Flat bottomed vessels, catamarans and trimarans can avail of these carts and get hauled out of the water
for maintenance work. For single-keeled sailboats, a trailer is available and will use the cemented slipway
beside the tracks for haul-outs. Secured in your own cradle, the sailboat may be transported to an area for
storage or maintenance work.
Winch
Samal Boatyard
There is security personnel in the site 24/7. Should you choose to live onboard your own yacht while in
the boatyard, the
bus terminal
is just right behind the boatyard for easy access around the island. The
Samal-Davao ferry
is a stone throw away for trips to Davao mainland, and lastly,
Camp Holiday
campgrounds is just right across for happy hour, meals and relaxation.
You can view the ferry terminal LIVE! (updated every hour) in my
home page or follow this
link
to view images.
Please follow this link to view more images of the
boatyard in Samal.
As this is the only slipway in the Gulf, early bookings are necessary and may have to be in a waiting list.
The ferries will take priority and currently, the boatyard is still under construction. Check in regularly and
I will post any updated news on the boatyard here.
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