We’re a team of friendly, safety-conscious professionals dedicated to ensuring your boating experience is remarkable. Always charting a course towards excellence, we commit to providing exceptional and safe boating experiences that delight our guests, ensure the well-being of our team, and steer Bridge Marina toward sustainable success.
Our Vision
Our Story
Renowned today as the premier boating service provider, Bridge Marina’s journey to industry leadership began with humble roots in the 1950s when Carmen and Salustiano Fernandez, inspired by their son Joseph, took a day trip to Lake Hopatcong and eventually made the bold step of purchasing a quaint marina then known as “Ack’s Beach.” Their determination and hard work made the park a beloved family getaway on Lake Hopatcong for decades, complete with boat slips, a tranquil lakeside park, and a popular restaurant serving home-cooked meals. Throughout the years, the Fernandez family faced a myriad of challenges and navigated the complexities of the business world with the resources and knowledge available at the time, but their relentless work ethic and resilience never wavered.
Those earlier years, characterized by a humble and earnest approach to providing quality, family-oriented experiences, laid the groundwork for the boating hospitality business Bridge Marina has become today. When the torch was passed to Ray Fernandez in 2005, Bridge Marina began a remarkable evolution, infused with fresh ideas and a vision that extended far beyond the original, modest scope of the family business. Under Ray’s leadership, Bridge Marina has transformed from a quaint “mom and pop” operation to a trailblazer in the boating industry, offering exceptional customer care and a comprehensive array of boating services, including boater education, luxurious boat rentals, exclusive boat club access and a top-tier marina with unparalleled boat sales, service and repair. From its modest beginnings to its current status as a market leader in the boating industry, Bridge Marina is a testament to the power of hard work, adaptability, and the enduring spirit of family.
Meet The Team
Our friendly, courteous team is dedicated to helping you make the most of your boating experience! We’re a welcoming team of professionals who love boating, and love making our guests happy!
Jane Bentz
Sales
Ashley Bradish
Marketing
Andrew Brayne
Service
Ben Bugbee
Education and Training
Jeff Carey
Service
John Crisp
Education and Training
David Cukar
Marketing
Tom Dell
Service
Roni Dineen
Sales
Doug Domareki
Service
Anthony Evaristo
Operations
Becca Fernandez
Marketing and Administration
Ray Fernandez
President
Rob Fink
Operations
Judith Frank
Accounting and Administration
Neil Hughes
Operations
Dennis McCormick
General Manager
Don Wagenblast
The Bridge Marina Boating Experience
Learn To Boat
Get started on your boating journey and learn from the leaders in boating hospitality.
Boat Rentals
We offer only top-of-the-line boats, and we are ready to help you enjoy an awesome experience on the water.
Boat Club
Bridge Marina Boating Club allows you to effortlessly enjoy your time on the water.
Boat Sales
Bridge Marina is Lake Hopatcong's top boat dealership, offering both new and used boat sales.
Boat Service
Our award-winning service department is here to make your boating experience carefree, easy and enjoyable.
Marina Consulting Services
Are you a current marina owner looking to expand or looking for a new way to run your business? Are you an entrepreneur or investor considering the marine or marina industry and like what you see here at Bridge Marina? Maybe you’re already employed at another marina and you like what we do at Bridge Marina and you wish to learn more. Whatever the case may be, we appreciate you checking us out and we would like to let you know that we are able to help you with your visions and dream.
We are passionate about what we do at Bridge Marina. We are passionate about the boating industry. We are passionate about what we do for our guests. Our success at Bridge Marina has come through consistent hard work, innovative services and looking at our mission and our guest’s needs in a new light.
Hours of Operation & Store Location
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
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Hours of Operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
Highlands, NJ
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Hours of Operation
- Monday: Hours by Appointment
- Tuesday: Hours by Appointment
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Hours by Appointment
- Friday: Hours by Appointment
- Saturday: Hours by Appointment
- Sunday: Hours by Appointment