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Glamping accommodation now at MDL’s Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park

24 June 22

Expanding its self-catering accommodation options, our Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park has added four brand new bell tents into its already comprehensive range of accommodation.

Marina teams at MDL Marinas receive bespoke RNLI water safety training

16 June 22

Demonstrating our commitment to the safety of our staff, berth holders and visitors, we’re providing bespoke water safety training for our marina teams led by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) water safety experts.

The South Coast Boat Show 2022 guided by Raymarine

15 June 22

The 2022 South Coast Boat Show featured the marine industry’s most exciting and innovative global power and sail brands. With over sixty new boats on display to explore, it was an ideal opportunity for serious buyers who wanted to experience a high-quality range of boats in stunning surroundings.

RS Electric Boats moves to MDL’s Hamble Point Marina to increase production capacity

13 May 22

RS Electric Boats is moving from its current base in Romsey, which it shares with sister company RS Sailing, to a larger manufacturing facility at our Hamble Point Marina.

Multiple yacht and power boat sales at the 2022 South Coast Boat Show

10 May 22

With multiple yacht and powerboat sales and over 5,000 people pre-registering for tickets, the 2022 South Coast Boat Show has delighted exhibitors, with many already signed up for next year’s event.

Tom Cunliffe explains how to reef safely and without fuss

09 May 22

If the wind picks up while you’re out sailing, you may need to shorten your sail and put a reef or two in.

2022 South Coast Boat Show set to be the biggest one yet

04 May 22

With more than 70 boats on the water from some of the world’s most popular power and sail brands and 20 shoreside exhibitors, the 2022 South Coast Boat Show guided by Raymarine is set to be the biggest one yet.

Eight young lives changed by MDL’s Sail Training Awards 2022

29 April 22

Eight intrepid young people set sail from Southampton on April 11th, embarking on a life changing five-day sailing voyage having won a place onboard Prolific.

The South Coast Boat Show 2022 Podcast

26 April 22

For this special edition MDL South Coast Boat Show guided by Raymarine Podcast, Ceri Hurford-Jones talks with Tim Mayer, MDL's Sales and Marketing Director, to discuss the forthcoming 2022 Show.

UKOPRA Powerboat Championship comes to Shamrock Quay

08 April 22

Thirty boats are expected to take on an offshore powerboat race around the Isle of Wight.

Tom Cunliffe explains how to make anchoring stress-free

31 March 22

Watch as Tom Cunliffe discusses how to make anchoring stress-free for you and everyone onboard.

WIN award-winning Raymarine equipment and a luxury holiday at MDL’s South Coast Boat Show

29 March 22

Award-winning Raymarine navigational equipment and a luxury charter holiday are up for grabs in two spectacular free prize draws at this year’s South Coast Boat Show.

boatpoint becomes first UK dealer for Finnish boatbuilder Quarken

02 March 22

boatpoint will be showcasing the Quarken brand at our South Coast Boat Show, 6-8 May.

MDL Marinas expands Otium loyalty programme with new partners

23 February 22

We're delighted to announce that we've expanded the scope of our Otium loyalty programme, increasing the number and variety of rewards through exclusive partnerships with on-site tenants.

MDL Marinas launches new online visitor berthing booking system

21 February 22

Responding to customer feedback, we’re launching a new online booking system, offering our berth holders and visitors the chance to book and pay for visitor berthing through our website.

Raymarine announced as headline sponsor for South Coast Boat Show 2022

10 February 22

We’re pleased to announce that Raymarine will return as title sponsor for the 2022 South Coast Boat Show at our flagship Ocean Village Marina, 6-8 May.

MDL Marinas welcomes FlexiSail fleet to its Hamble Point Marina

03 February 22

We’re delighted to welcome FlexiSail and its 15 strong fleet to our Hamble Point Marina.

Serious buyers and sustainable boating focus for MDL shows in 2022

17 January 22

We’re hosting two very unique boat shows in two of our most stunning waterside locations in 2022. The South Coast Boat Show in Southampton and the Green Tech Boat Show in Plymouth.