Tiger Docks Designs & Installs New Kayak Center for Village West Marina
Wright City, MO – (May 6, 2019) Tiger Docks recently completed construction on a new Kayak center, called The Fourteen Mile Kayak, at Village West Marina and Resort, in Stockton, CA. Located in the heart of the Northern California Delta, along the fourteen mile slough, are 680 covered boat slips with 20 open slips that can accommodate boats from 20’ to 80’ in length. In an effort to understand the marinas vision, Jason Howarth, Tiger Docks VP of Commercial Sales & Project Development, wanted to know what Harbormaster, Tim Fontaine’s ultimate goal was by adding the new kayak center, given the extensive amenities the marina currently has. Tim proudly stated “Village West Marina and Resort understands the importance of introducing new boaters to the recreational boating industry. By building a kayak and paddleboard rental center, we will be able to accomplish this. With beautiful sunsets, great fishing and the capability for recreation and leisure, the California Delta is the perfect environment for introducing new boaters of all ages to the industry.” The new kayak storage dock consists of 736 total square footage with 480 square feet enclosed, and 256 square feet covered. This will give the marina room to secure approximately 34 kayaks and paddle boards, paddles, and lifejackets, all behind a 6’steel roll-up security door. It also includes skylight roof panels to allow for natural lighting. The concrete decking and composite band board provides a maintenance free exterior for the marina staff. The enclosed building will allow both kayaks and paddled boards to be stored inside overnight and be used as a rental facility during the day. The new addition includes both a kayak launch platform, as well as a 16’ water level paddle board launch.
Trying to retrofit the new kayak storage dock to the existing docks in the space the marina allowed, as well as matching up the freeboard height, was the biggest challenge on the project. Tiger Docks design team went to work creating a facility that not only fit perfectly in the allotted space, but also fulfilled the marinas exact needs for accommodating their clientele. Nick Davis, COO of Tiger Docks remarked “The advantage to working with Tiger Docks is when our standard dock frames won’t fit, we have the ability to make custom frames that will fit.” Davis went on to say, “Tiger Docks can design a custom solution for any marina wanting to expand or upgrade.”
With the addition of the new enclosed kayak center, Village West Marina and Resort will be able to employ more workers from seasonal to full time. There are multiple local high schools and colleges in the area to draw from. Their facility will continue to offer a great work opportunity and experience for these students and others in the community.
When asked about his experience working with Tiger Docks, Fontaine stated “Tiger Docks was really easy to work with. From design work, to delivery and install, Tiger Docks made the process seamless.” He went on to say, “The Tiger Docks staff are very knowledgeable, helpful and easy to work with, which made for a great experience.”
The 45 year old, award winning resort, provides recreational boaters with more amenities than any other Delta marina. Tim said “Village West Marina and Resort is proud to continue to offer this new service to the community. Customers who thought they may never get to have some kind of ‘On-the-Water’ or ‘Delta Experience’ will now have that opportunity, with a short drive, to a great location.” At Village West Marina and Resort, you will also find a convenience store, guest docks, gas docks, two restaurants, a service and detail facility, a yacht sales office, new fishing dock, waterfront vacation rentals, RV Park, showers, restrooms, and a laundry facility.