Georgian Shores Marina Owen Sound

I'm a current REAL customer here. This was our first year here (2021 season) and I really cannot find much if anything to complain about. I realize there have been changes this year (ownership/some staff). We are occasional day sailors with a modest vessel. We do not demand too much from the facility. It has more than we really use/need. Many new/clean amenities (somewhat restricted in summer 2021 due to pandemic). Staff always very friendly (Donna, Wendy, Stacy, gas dock staff). Admittedly this marina is mostly occupied by power boats. The sailors are mostly next door at GYC. But I never felt awkward about being one of the few sailboats here. Slip prices here are higher than next door (I'm told) but for that you get good amenities, and real staff doing the work around the place - good for those only coming in for the weekends who just want to boat. Some new docks were added this summer. Lift in-out was organized and easy (except for wait time due to some mast take downs). Chandlery: sailing hardware is somewhat lacking - mind you both things I needed in a pinch - battens and some blocks - were available and surprisingly inexpensive; but there is lots of stuff overall and not crazy expensive. NOTE the mechanic's shop on-site is not run by the Marina. We've signed up to stay next year (even though I have a brother-sponsor at GYC).

This is a beautiful marina with outstanding facilities; the Boater's Lounge and washroom/shower areas are clean and newly renovated. Wendy manages the marina and is consistently organized, professional, and kind. In many ways she helped to make our introduction to boating as convenient and comfortable as possible. We are also thankful that Norm (the mechanic) helped solve a few initial issues that we faced with our new/old sailboat. The gas dock staff were knowledgeable and our boating neighbours were helpful and patient with us as we learned the ins and outs of docking. Overall, we had a very positive experience at Georgian Shores Marina and look forward to visiting again in the future.

I called them up to feel them out a bit.. under new owner ship. Property was purchased recently by Maple Leaf marinas. Fair size company with stores popping up all over Georgian Bay.. I think our cottage country is about to have a lot of change, upgrades and more modern shops coming. I'm curious to see what there plans are for Owensound marina.

Great, friendly staff with a nice clean marina. Staff have gone out of their way to make us feel welcome as boaters.