Our History
Started by Bob and Nancy Helbig in 1972, NVB still strives for the mix of neighborly service and top-notch professionalism that have set us apart since day one. While the facilities have grown to house even more services and the most up-to-date technology, we still operate with the same family-owned dedication.
1972
Noank Village Boatyard Inc was founded
Bob and Nancy Helbig settled down in Noank in 1964 when Bob was hired by Electric Boat. They both loved boating and had a vision of owning a marina. That dream became a reality when they purchased the marina at 38 Bayside Avenue.
1984
Permits submitted to construct an office building and new dock
Business is booming! The Helbigs decide to submit permits to add a new dock with 7 slips and a new office building with bathrooms and showers for their customers.
1985
Hurricane Gloria makes a mess
Hurricane Gloria hit hard, causing widespread damage and loss of power for more than a week. NVB incurred so much damage that Bob decided to take a leave of absence from Electric Boat in order to clean up and recover.
1986
Office building constructed
Bob Helbig gets his dream office on the second floor. Sailing Specialties, NVB's resident brokerage, expands and takes over the first floor office.
1988
Dock permits submitted to Army Corps and DEP
NVB yet again sees the need to expand and submits permits for 2 new floating docks with 51 slips.
1998
Dock permit approved
It took 10 long years of persistance with local and state agencies until the dock permits were finally approved.
1999
North Dock installed
The crew at NVB worked all year long upgrading the electric and water utilities to support the new docks. They arrived in February in -10 degree weather, and were completed that Spring.
2000
South Dock installed
We spent the winter launching and building the South dock.
2003
Workshop and Highbay building constructed
NVB again looks to expand and constructs a state of the art workshop to support a high-end service department for our customers.
2018
Additional workbay installed
With increasing demand for service work, NVB decides to install an additional building to help complete winter work.
2022
Noank Village Boatyard 50th Anniversary
A lot of dedication and hard work have made NVB what it is today. We thank all of our customers and employees over the years that have made it such a special place. Most of all, we thank Bob and Nancy for having the dream and the fortitude to make NVB'S success a reality.
