Three or four independent companies also provide repair and upkeep services for the boats. Much of the Marina is open to the public all year. On many summer evenings the Marina hosts bands on the boardwalk. It also has a winter storage capacity of 300 boats. Approximately one quarter of the boats at the Marina are sailboats.
People use the boats for pleasure trips, cruises, parties, and fishing on Lake Michigan.
Fishing is very popular and anglers come from all over the country to take part in charter trips that originate at the Marina during the spring. During the late fall, outdoor enthusiasts take boats out of the Marina for duck hunters. The Marina also has a clubhouse and a restaurant which are open all year. The Lake County Sheriff's Department operates a safety unit which is based at the Marina. There are two patrol boats that are available for emergencies and to assist boaters with mechanical problems.