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Article: Dredging clears the way for marina users
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- Oakland Tribune
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- November 18, 2008
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None of the 50 to 60 boaters using the Martinez Marina on
Saturday morning were seen jumping for joy, but there was no doubt
they were happy to see a dredger at the marina entrance.
"It had to be done, my boat has a shallow draw, but the Happy
Hooker sometimes gets stuck," a regular launch user said. "(The
dredger) was in my way this morning and some of the bottom got on my
boat, but I am glad they are doing it."
It has been about three years since the last maintenance dredge
and lately, slip renters have had to wait for high tides to ingress
and egress the marina.
The main goal was to open the mouth of the marina, said Joann
Tool, city liaison with marina lessee Almar Management, Inc. "The ...