Blues are up for the Cup Lifeboat-Style
04 September 2008
The Blues have got their hands on the FA Cup once again. But this time it was Blue Watch from Hayling Island's RNLI lifeboat station who were celebrating with the treasured silverware. They were given the task of guarding Pompey's pride and joy during a night of fund-raising for the men and women who risk life and limb to save lives at sea.
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First Phase of New Spanish MDL Marina Opens
28 August 2008
Sant Carles Marina officially opened last month (July 2008), following completion of the first phase of the new marina resort and arrival of the first boats. Set to be one of the finest marinas in Spain, Sant Carles Marina was designed to perfectly integrate within the community and the region whilst providing high quality services to both berth holders and visitors. more...
Torquay Marina's Very Successful Berth Holders Party 2008
27 August 2008
This years berth holders party was held on the top deck of the car park where over 500 people arrived to enjoy a complimentary choice of Hog Roast or BBQ. Entertainment was provided by 'Bush Mango', a 5 piece African band and DJ by UK Karaoke. more...
QAB & Cobb's Quay Hog Roast
25 August 2008
Berth holders from QAB and Cobb's Quay enjoyed the summer hog roast & BBQ at Queen Anne's Battery Marina in early August. The Hog was suitably sliced and diced by roving chef Shaw Smith from Dartside Quay and devoured, washed down with a glass or two of beer and fine wine. more...
Ocean Village Marina Welcomes Earthrace Boat
20 August 2008
Last week (15th - 17th August), Ocean Village Marina, one of the MDL owned and operated marinas welcomed the Earthrace powerboat which made a special stopover at the marina before continuing on its post world circumnavigation record tour. Earthrace set new records and became the fastest powerboat to travel around the earth, but also the greenest, using only biofuel from sustainable sources. more...
Shamrock Quay & Saxon Wharf Summer BBQ an Outstanding Success
18 August 2008
The Shamrock Quay and Saxon Wharf Summer BBQ was an outstanding success, raising for the RNLI, seafarers and local sea scouts a grand total of £592.83! The MDL band 'Saga Louts' provided some fantastic music for everyone, whilst the sea scouts gave us a brilliant BBQ.
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Hamble Point Yacht Charters supports the Capgemini Sailing Challenge 2008
13 August 2008
With its involvement in the BT Challenge well established, Hamble Point Yacht Charters is throwing its support behind an even bigger, new charity event. Representatives from 20 police services are to set sail to mark the 20th Anniversary of Crimestoppers helping raise over £100,000 for the charity. more...
Visit MDL at the PSP Southampton International Boat Show
13 August 2008
Don't forget to come and visit us at stand E74 at the Southampton Boat Show this September - once again MDL will have an exclusive Club Outlook members' lounge complete with complimentary bar and bird's eye view of the show. more...
Dogfish Dave Competition Becomes Annual Event
12 August 2008
Over 50 people onboard 13 boats took part in this year's Dogfish Dave competition, held at Cobb's Quay Marina and Hythe Marina Village in July (Sunday 20th). The fishing event was a great success, with both children and adults participating in the competition to catch the most species. Over 20 species were verified, with each one carefully released back into the sea. more...
Generous Cheque Donated to Team MDL
06 August 2008
After the efforts of 'Team MDL' to compete in the Great Island Challenge of May this year, donations and sponsorship are still being collected. more...
Stolen boats
On the night of Tuesday 02 September, three new boats were stolen from the Cambrian Boats dealership in Swansea, South Wales. more...
Off-on power classic saved
THE 2008 Cowes-Torquay-Cowes classic powerboat race could still go ahead after days of on-off confusion about whether the historic event would be revived after a three-year break. more...
Cowes, capsizes and collisions
The Extreme 40s suffered three capsizes and one major collision in the iShares Cup on the first day of Skandia Cowes Week. The boats produced speeds of 15 knots rising to 22 knots as the breeze picked up significantly, with boats and sailors alike feeling the pressure. more...
Bottoms-up for Cowes Week
TWO of Britainā??s top solo sailors went bottoms-up on the Solent as they prepared ahead of Cowes Week on 31 July. 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...