March 22, 2004 — Carole Dudley, director of operations at Crown Bay Marina, is pleased to announce that the marina is now offering the DISH Network direct broadcast satellite television service to its marina guests.
A leading U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in over 100 markets, EchoStar is the parent company of DISH Network, the fastest growing pay-television provider in the nation.
"Our management team is always searching for enhancements to the services we offer our marina visitors," explains Dudley, "particularly those in the highly mobile luxury-yacht lifestyle that increasingly expect cutting-edge technology from a state-of-the-art facility like Crown Bay Marina."
According to Dudley, the marina's decision to upgrade its television entertainment offerings — from a local, cable-based system provider to the
DISH Network — centered on DISH Network's competitive pricing, impressive digital picture quality, and programming choices that are compatible with the diverse interests of its international clientele.
"Most yacht owners are successful businessmen who want access to breaking news and financial information," says Dudley, "but they're also big sports fans who wouldn't dream of missing the Super Bowl. Captains, especially, like to keep a sharp eye on the weather."
Currently available by subscription to slip-holders on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, the marina's DISH Network package includes 21 channels.
The DISH Network system at Crown Bay Marina was installed by EchoStar retailer Cal Humrich, whose St. Thomas-based business, Satellite
Entertainment Services, Inc., has been installing residential and commercial satellite systems in the U.S. Virgin Islands since 1998.
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