The Tribune

A $200 million eastern New Providence real estate development has named a Bahamian as consultant for its 186-slip full service marina, which is due to open next month.

The Palm Cay development announced yesterday that Brooks Russell, a local yacht broker, charter and fishing network chief executive, will fill the post.

Mr Russell will be responsible for advising, and providing oversight, on the design, operation and sustainability of the Palm Cay Marina.

“When we were searching for the right person who could provide everything from assistance with design and implementation of marina infrastructure to planning the kind of boating activities to create a marina that was more than a ‘parking lot’ for boats, but became an important part of the lifestyle of the Palm Cay community, one name kept coming up. That name was Brooks Russell and we are delighted to announce that he has come on board as a consultant playing a key role,” said Palm Cay Development.

Mr Russell will oversee the final installation of a large fuel tank and other infrastructural developments, coordinate marina activities and ensure customer satisfaction.

The calendar already includes a boat show, a family fish ‘n eat fun tournament ,and a major fishing tournament in the next few months.

He will also drive sales and rentals of marina slips. “I am very excited about working with Palm Cay,” said Mr Russell. “It is like being handed a clean slate and told: ‘Create a boating community around a family-oriented community that loves boating, fishing, swimming and sailing’.”

Mr Russell is part of a growing Bahamian team heading the upscale residential development of single and multi-family homes, where the marina and a clubhouse will be central fixtures in the community lifestyle. When the marina is fully operational, it will be the largest in number of slips in New Providence.