Akwa Going Members Only

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

Wondering if that includes the bar?


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Yes, it specifically states the bar. They can kiss my business goodbye!

[ishoot308]

That's too bad but I kind of understand...If you were a paying member but could hardly use the restaurant / bar because it was always packed by non members or boaters, the membership probably raised a stink...not saying it's right or wrong, that's just my guess...

Too bad that was one of my favorite stops on the lake...Guess I will just have to keep to my old stomping grounds...The Welch Island Tiki Bar!! ..."Where the rum is on tap and the torches are always lit"!!

Edited to add: Man, they are getting torched on IBOW Facebook!! People are really upset!!

Dan

[trackeer]

Money Grab,

Wife just saw this on the Facebook I boat Lake Wini, there are so many decent places to get food and drink, T-Bones (We own at Spinnaker) for us it's on the water almost pays you to eat there, the new Wiskey Tavern is apparently opening docks which have always been there.
Hey, if peeps want to pay for the privaledge to eat somewhere or drink it's there money, have at it.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

That's too bad but I kind of understand...If you were a paying member but could hardly use the restaurant / bar because it was always packed by non members or boaters, the membership probably raised a stink...not saying it's right or wrong, that's just my guess...

Too bad that was one of my favorite stops on the lake...Guess I will just have to keep to my old stomping grounds...The Welch Island Tiki Bar!! ..."Where the rum is on tap and the torches are always lit"!!

Edited to add: Man, they are getting torched on IBOW Facebook!! People are really upset!!

Dan

And...they make deliveries!!!



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[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

And...they make deliveries!!!



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Too funny!!!

Dan

[Biggd]

I wonder if Harts is giving up on it next year, could be why they are going members only.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by Biggd

I wonder if Harts is giving up on it next year, could be why they are going members only.

I thoughts Hart's was already out of there a while ago...could be wrong but I thought that is what I had heard...

Every time I have gone there this summer the food, drinks and service was great!! See my previous post regarding Akwa...

Dan

[pjard]

It's not cheap either....don't quote me exactly but like $4K per year and $250 per month for membership. I have good water access in Gilford (town beach and marina) so the real only value to me is the restaruant. We never had a bad meal or experience there. We will miss it but this is a business decision to me. That family has made some good business moves the last several years. It will be interesting to watch this unfold.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

I thoughts Hart's was already out of there a while ago...could be wrong but I thought that is what I had heard...

Every time I have gone there this summer the food, drinks and service was great!! See my previous post regarding Akwa...

Dan

The bartender at Akwa moved over to Frog Rock. I asked him when Frog Rock opened back up if they were still running Akwa and he said yes. But that may have changed now after this season.

[Loub52]

Originally Posted by codeman671

Yes, it specifically states the bar. They can kiss my business goodbye!

Agree. Seems like a poor decision on Aqua Marinas part. Really enjoy going by boat several times every year to enjoy the menu, view and to support the great staff.

[8gv]

Oh and...

https://youtu.be/4gi9zFRBCIM?si=dfaxxeG8hjkefm3o

[BroadHopper]

Kurt told me a while ago that Akwa Soliel members have deeded rights to the marina. They temporarily rented the gazebo and the slips out to pay for expenses until there were enough units sold to sustain the marina.

Now that it had come to this, I wonder how long the boat club will last?

[steve-on-mark]

Here's what I know.... from the initial design phase, it was planned that at some point the beach bar would become a private amenity for the members...that was promised to them. It has become busy enough that the decision was made to implement that change next spring. Current members sometimes have to wait for seating and service because non members are taking up space... I get it. Harts will be back running the show next season, and the boat club is very successful and not going away anytime soon.
Looks like the Welch Island Tiki Bar is gonna have to step up to the plate and expand their docking capabilities!! ;-)

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

Here's what I know.... from the initial design phase, it was planned that at some point the beach bar would become a private amenity for the members...that was promised to them. It has become busy enough that the decision was made to implement that change next spring. Current members sometimes have to wait for seating and service because non members are taking up space... I get it. Harts will be back running the show next season, and the boat club is very successful and not going away anytime soon.
Looks like the Welch Island Tiki Bar is gonna have to step up to the plate and expand their docking capabilities!! ;-)

I also know that some of the other issues there were guests going there for lunch and allowing their children to use the pool and other member only facilities. That certainly is not right to those that own or pay to stay there so I get the dissatisfaction from paying members…Sounds like Kurt is trying to do what’s right and what he promised to the membership…..

Dan

Dan