Report from Northney Marina's Cherbourg Rally
07 July 2008
The Northney MDL Cherbourg rally was attended by twelve vessels and 26 persons this year. Unlike 2007, the weather was more than kind and everyone crossed the Channel to arrive in plenty of time and without problems. more...
Take Advantage of Scrub and Maintenance Lift Offers With MDL This Summer
03 July 2008
MDL Marinas has introduced exclusive summer scrub and maintenance lift offers* across ten of its sites in the UK to help customers prepare and maintain their boat's exterior for the the season. more...
Ocean Village Gives a Smile to Their Customers
01 July 2008
2008 is a year of fun for Ocean Village giving that extra something special to their customers. The marina has a huge amount of change and development being undertaken and the extra service is going miles! May and June saw happy faces around the marina when coffee, tea and chocolate biscuits were given out to customers in the sunshine. more...
New BMF President and NBS Chairman
01 July 2008
Today, 1 July 2008, Jon Eads and Paul Strzelecki were welcomed as President of the British Marine Federation (BMF) and Chairman of National Boat Shows (NBS) respectively. Jon Eads CMM was handed presidency of the BMF by outgoing President Peter Methven. Jon is Managing Director of MDL's Marina Division, responsible for all MDL's mooring, retail and boatyard operations. more...
Newly Refurbished Boathouse Opens at Cobb's Quay Marina
27 June 2008
Steve and Max Drew in conjunction with MDL would like to welcome all the Cobb's Quay Berth holders to the newly refurbished Yacht club now renamed The Boat House. The extensive refurbishment includes a new bar, external works, new toilets and kitchen along with comfy sofa's and a modern interior. more...
MDL Seeks Inspirational Youngsters For Sailing Challenge
25 June 2008
MDL Marinas is seeking nominations for inspirational youngsters to experience a week's adventure on a sail training yacht in August 2009. MDL invites those with regular contact with young people including guide or scout leaders, teachers, youth group leaders, friends or employees to put forward nominations for admirable young people, between the ages of 12 - 16 years, to take part in this unforgettable experience. more...
Banana Wharf Opens at Port Hamble Marina
18 June 2008
Today Port Hamble Marina welcomes the arrival of a new Banana Wharf bar and restaurant just in time for the early summer sailing season. An extensive refit of the old Ancasta building within the marina has seen the creation of a 150 cover bar and restaurant complete with outside terrace for 90 overlooking the Hamble. more..
World Number One's and Olympic Gold Medal Hopefuls at Sparkes Marina
04 June 2008
Sparkes Marina have been proud to assist our Beijing Olympic medal hopefuls Sarah Ayton, Sarah Webb and Pippa Wilson as they make their final preparations before heading to China next week. more...
UK's Largest Dry Stack Facility Launched at Saxon Wharf
03 June 2008
Last year, the UK's leading operator of dry stack berthing, MDL Marinas announced plans to introduce new facilities, increasing the company's dry stack amenities to provide over 400 berths conveniently located across three of its marinas along the south coast today. more...
QAB Announces Sail and Power Show Winner
27 May 2008
Lucky Adele Eastman has sailed away with one hull of a prize at the Plymouth Sail and Power Show. The Plymouth mother won the inflatable dinghy in a competition at the event, which is staged at Queen Anne's Battery and was kindly donated by SMS (Plymouth). more...
First North Wales Boat Show starts this Friday!
DRAWING on the success of the South Wales Boat Show at Margam Park the first North Wales Boat Show will take place between 25 and 27 July at Vaynol Estate. more...
Boats park up at the Motor Show
THE first Marine Experience will open up boating to a new audience and cement the importance and triumph of boating achievements at the British International Motor Show at ExCel between 23 July and 3 Aug. more...
The premier cru of yachting
FOR the first week of August, Cowes will once again be brimming over with sailing enthusiasts for the most important week in the sailing calendar. more...
New York victory in Clipper Race finale
New York crossed the finish line of Race 14 in first place at 0014 GMT (0114 BST) on 5 July claiming the overall title of Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race. more...
60mph winds for Fat Face Night Sail
The Fat Face Night Sail in Plymouth was greeted with gusts of 60 mph winds, but the show still went on. more...