Our Team

Bootleggers Cover Marina is owned by long-term resident and entrepreneur Michelle (Shelly) Elia, a mainstay in the Wilson Harbor Community as the owner of Sunset Grill as well as Chopped Lovin’ (the top deer processing facility in Western NY).

Shelly saw an opportunity to bring new life to the harbor by purchasing and renovating the old Sunset Bay Marina. With her husband Danny Evans (owner of Lone Wolf Sportfishing), she decided to launch an entirely new Lake Ontario marina experience that would wow both fishing charter captains and power boaters and help make the Wilson Harbor an even more exciting place. Since purchasing the facility in September 2014 they’ve successfully completed major renovations.

Shelly and Danny pride themselves on offering a unique combination of fun with a fanatical focus on customer service and professionalism. They know how to show guests at Bootleggers Cove (as with all of their businesses) an amazing time as well as provide top-notch services. You can expect only the best from the entire team at Bootleggers Cove.