Here’s a list of potential uses for that extra space that some claim is too big and not important:

      Boating safety courses

      Gathering spot for the transient boaters children on a rainy day

      Disaster recovery center (g-d forbid)

      Seaport advisory meeting (instead of putting up the big white tent and blocking views)

      Chamber’s wine and cheese get together before departing on their summer cruise

      Meeting place for travel agents to discuss bringing new business to Winthrop

      Luncheons during the summer for events coming up – like Tall Ships, Marina Day, Poker Run, etc

      Sea Scout meetings

      Sailing courses for those who don’t belong to one of the three yacht clubs in town

      Rentals for an event that a resident can’t have at the local yacht club because they’re not a member (this could also be a money-maker for the town)

      Flotilla – Coast Guard courses

      Conservation committee meetings

      Water activity classes for children of Winthrop

      Movie night when it’s raining too hard to sit on the beach

      Courses in building custom fishing rods, wooden boats

      Mini lounge for the transient boaters

      First aid training for the water