The+Marina+Experience

A ** marina ** (from [|Spanish], [|Portuguese] and [|Italian] // marina // , "coast" or "shore") is a [|dock] or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats. A marina differs from a [|port] in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships or cargo from freighters.

A marina may have **refueling**, **washing and repair facilities**, **marine and boat chandlers**, **stores** and **restaurants**. A marina may include ground facilities such as **parking lots** for vehicles and boat trailers. ** [|Slipways] ** (or boat ramps) transfer a [|trailered] boat into the water. A marina may have a **boat hoist well** (a traveling [|crane] ) operated by service personnel. A marina may provide **in- or out-of-water boat storage**.

Fee-based services such as parking, use of picnic areas, pubs, and clubhouses for showers are usually included in long-term rental agreements. Visiting yachtsmen usually have the option of buying each amenity from a fixed schedule of fees; arrangements can be as wide as a single use, such as a shower, or several weeks of temporary berthing. The right to use the facilities is frequently extended at overnight or period rates to visiting yachtsmen. Since marinas are often limited by available space, it may take years on a waiting list to get a permanent [|berth].

Marinas may be owned and operated by a private club, especially [|yacht clubs] — but also as private enterprises or municipal facilities. Marinas may be standalone private businesses, components of a resort, or owned and operated by public entities.

=Two marina experiences...= media type="custom" key="23466074" =Task 1= Write as many possible features, functions, and design attributes of a marina (individual or team effort using Post-Its).
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= Task 2 = Using these features, functions, and attributes, complete a Lotus Blossom Diagram as a class.