Two Friends. One Vision: The Story Behind TopSide Marinas

At TopSide Marinas, we believe marinas are more than just businesses—they are vibrant community hubs and beautiful blue spaces where lifelong memories are made. Our mission is simple: to partner with the best marinas in the country, preserving their legacy while...

Passing the Torch—Selling or Passing on a Family-Run Marina

When the day finally comes, what is your exit strategy?   Are you creating a legacy that will be passed down to your family? Or will you sell?   Will your marina fade? Or continue to flourish once you step away?    These are uncomfortable questions to plop into your...

Making Memories on the Water

TopSide Marinas is about creating lifelong memories. So, in this blog, we have brought you a list of some family activities enjoyable in, on, and by the lake! 1.  The Classic: Lake Swimming Swimming might seem too much of an obvious activity to be worth mentioning in...

Always Choose the Perfect Boat: Recreation Boating Guide.

Do you wish to rent a boat for the weekend? Do you have no clue what boat is right for you? No worries, because this post will walk you through the popular types of boats that can be rented at a marina. Pick the perfect boat for your perfect weekend! Pontoon Boat  A...

Learning Boat Ramp Etiquettes

Etiquette is thought to be very important in our society. It is defined as “the customary code of polite behavior in society” by the dictionary. We all learned table manners as children- “Use your utensils”; “Don’t stuff your mouth”; “Chew with your mouth closed.”-...