The National Yacht Club in downtown Toronto has chosen French company Poralu Marine to renovate its marina. Costing nearly $5 million, the project will create moorings for 214 boats ahead of this summer.

Dating back to 1890, the institution is recognized for its inclusive approach to teaching sailing and has hosted many major competitions and events.

Poralu Marine, known for its use of aluminum in the design and construction process, has worked on more than 8,000 marina facilities worldwide. For this project, the use of high-quality materials and the durability of aluminum play a central role, especially in a region where steel has long dominated the marina environment.

Aluminum docks that offer a modular layout will entirely replace the existing docks. The new facilities will be designed at the firm’s Canadian production site to replace existing equipment, which has become outdated.

The firm was chosen to provide sustainable technical solutions to increase equipment lifespan and optimize the use of space while remaining in keeping with the high-end sporting spirit that the club embodies.

The marina’s moorings will be designed to suit modern boats, including catamarans, and motor vessels.

“The breadth of experience and professionalism exhibited by the members of the National Yacht Club during the entire process of design, review, equipment evaluation and selection was truly exemplary,” said Stephen Fischer, Sales Development of the Great Lakes – Ontario Region at Poralu Marine Canada. “We are thrilled to have been entrusted with this generational upgrade to NYC’s facilities and offerings and proud to see two storied enterprises working together.”

Delivery is scheduled for May 2023.