"We're giving people an opportunity to experience boating," the 40-year-old marina owner said.

Many marina owners are also participating in the collective makeover.

Many rents were lowered a few years ago, in response to cries for help from marina owners.

Some marina owners say most recreational boaters will not be affected by the ban.

A marina owner spotted a fire they had started, apparently to cook some food, and called the police.

Few marina owners also own the land under the water, and most have only an easement to the property.

Now there are about 20, marina owners say.

The detectives followed the chubby marina owner out to the docks.

Her partner and the marina owner walked over to look.

Even so, the marina owner prepared the vessel for sailing without comment.