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MDL Marinas' 50 years of success is underpinned by continuous investment

05 December 23

Celebrating our 50th anniversary this year, we’re proud to continue to invest significantly across our marinas and products.

MDL's Ocean Village Marina named 'Marina of the Year' at British Yachting Awards 2023

28 November 23

Confirming its status as a 5* marina, our Ocean Village Marina has won the ‘Marina of the Year’ accolade at the British Yachting Awards 2023.

MDL Marinas partners with Royal Southampton Yacht Club for racing series

27 November 23

Supporting the local sailing community, we’re delighted to announce we have become the boat and title race sponsor of the Royal Southampton Yacht Club’s (RSYC) Southampton Water and Double-Handed race series.

Ocean Village Marina Berth Holder News

21 November 23

We’d like to start off by saying a massive thank you to all our berth holders for keeping your boat with us this year.

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.

Nominations are open for MDL's Sail Training Awards 2024

06 October 23

Each year, these unique awards offer twelve inspirational young people the opportunity to experience a life changing sailing trip with the Ocean Youth Trust South.

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.

Fourteen strong fleet sets sail from Ocean Village to start the retro Ocean Globe Race

19 September 23

Fourteen yachts and their intrepid international crews have set sail from our Ocean Village Marina to tackle the Ocean Globe Race, a 27,000-mile circumnavigation to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Whitbread Round the World Race.

Lord Mayor of Southampton opens Race Village for Ocean Globe Race

29 August 23

Today, after months of anticipation and amid great fanfare, the Lord Mayor of Southampton officially opened the Race Village for the Ocean Globe Race at our Ocean Village Marina in the heart of the city.

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.

Ocean Globe Race pre-start festivities kick off next week

23 August 23

There’s something for everyone – sailor or non-sailor, old and young, celebrating all things nautical.

The Boat Investment Opportunity

22 August 23

We have partnered with a new and exciting project coming to the Solent, The Boat. The Project is a floating restaurant that will be based in the Solent and accessible primarily by water.

This Marina Life Podcast: Ocean Globe Race 2023/24

31 July 23

Most of us would regard sailing nearly 27,000 miles around the world via the three great capes and the Southern Ocean, an epic, life-changing achievement.

MDL to host OGR Captains' Dinner and charity auction to support marine charities

25 July 23

Offering a unique opportunity to dine with the intrepid skippers and crews taking part in the retro Ocean Globe Race (OGR) before they set sail, we’re hosting a black-tie Captains’ Dinner at the Harbour Hotel in Ocean Village on Friday 1st September 2023.

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

This Marina Life Podcast: Stories from MDL's first fifty successful years

23 June 23

As with life itself, it’s the people we’ve meet over the last 50 years, and their stories, that have made our journey so memorable and shaped the development of MDL and our marinas.