Hints and Tips

Winter Maintenance brought to you by MDL Marinas - Antifouling

16 November 23

This month, our winter maintenance series focuses on antifouling – a crucial job when maintaining your boat to prevent the growth of marine life on your hull.

Winter Maintenance brought to you by MDL Marinas – Engine Winterisation

15 November 23

As the main boating season comes to a close, we’ve joined forces with some of our onsite marine tenants to share some top tips on all the necessary winter tasks which need to be done to make sure everything onboard is in peak condition ready for the spring.

Mooring a powerboat or motor cruiser on a finger pontoon

29 September 23

In our latest video, Paul Glatzel from Powerboat Training UK talks us through how to moor a powerboat or motor cruiser on a finger pontoon.

Safely using the correct buoyancy aids and lifejackets

25 August 23

James from Force 4 Chandlery talks us through how to pick the best buoyancy aids and lifejackets dependent on the watersport of your choice.

Tips on the best way to polish a boat hull

29 June 23

Stu from Willett Built at Shamrock Quay in Southampton talks us through the tools and techniques to carry out the best hull polishing

Cockpit layouts on cruiser and cruiser racer boats

07 June 23

Phil Dollin from Inspiration Marine at Hamble Point Marina looks at the differences between cruiser and cruiser racer boats.

The benefits of electric marine engines

02 June 23

Ed Phillips from eSolent talks us through the benefits of electric marine engines from their base at Northney Marina on Hayling Island.

This Marina Life Podcast: Secret spots and anchorages on the UK's South & East Coast

10 May 23

In this episode Marine podcaster Ceri meets up with five Imray Pilot Book editors and authors to talk about their favourite spots and hidden anchorages.

Using navigation marks safely

03 April 23

Paul Glatzel from Powerboat Training UK talks us through how to use navigation marks safely when passing through harbours and ports.

How to dock a sailboat on a finger pontoon

24 February 23

Peter Ellis at BOSS (HPM) gives us tuition on docking a sailboat on a finger pontoon.

Boating Medical Packs and Training

31 January 23

Dr. Briggs, an intensive care consultant and Managing Director of Medical Support Offshore (MSOS) at Saxon Wharf in Southampton, talks us through the importance of comprehensive medical kits and training when boating.

Maintaining your boat for the winter months

07 November 22

Phil Dollin from Inspiration Marine talks us through some of the key aspects to keep your boat safe from the cold elements.