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MDL Marinas partners with iconic Guinness Bar at SIBS 2024

22 August 24

We are thrilled to announce our sponsorship of the legendary Guinness Bar at the 2024 Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS).

Official dates announced for MDL’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025

15 July 24

This popular event will take place at our flagship Ocean Village Marina in Southampton from 9 to 11 May 2025.

Boat navigation using chart plotters

18 June 24

Paul Glatzel from Powerboat Training UK talks us through the multi-function capabilities of a chart plotter to navigate between two points.

Boating on the non-tidal River Thames

07 June 24

Chris Manners from TBS Boats talks us through boating on the non-tidal Thames, what to expect, what to know and how best to plan ahead.

MDL Marinas achieves highest Cyber Essentials Plus certification for its digital infrastructure

16 May 24

We are proud to confirm that we have been awarded the Cyber Essentials Plus certification, a government backed scheme to validate businesses that operate at the highest level of cyber security.

Taking your boat to new cruising grounds

09 April 24

Steve from Universal Yachting gives some great advice on taking your boat further afield outside of your normal cruising grounds and what you should do to prepare for this.

Winter Maintenance brought to you by MDL Marinas - Safety Equipment Prep & Servicing

15 March 24

As the new boating season is nearly here (hurrah!), this month our winter maintenance series focuses on onboard safety equipment and getting it ready for your upcoming on-water adventures.

This Marina Life Podcast: South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2024

14 March 24

The South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show brings to Southampton a range of global power and sail brands, along with new innovative eco-friendly products, all at the same great venue for three days this spring.

The Thames Valley Boat Show is back

12 March 24

The Thames Valley Boat Show sponsored by TBS Boats takes place from 31 May to 2 June 2024 at our Penton Hook Marina in Chertsey, Surrey.

This Marina Life Podcast: Boat Preparation and Fault Finding Part 2

23 January 24

The second half of this 2-part show is all about Boat Preparation and Fault Finding with the main aim to cover some of the most common issues we as boat owners experience.

Winter Maintenance brought to you by MDL Marinas - Rigging Checks

15 January 24

This month, our winter maintenance series focuses on rigging checks – an important pre-season job for sailing boat owners.

A guide to anchor types and their uses

21 December 23

In our latest video, James Tudor-Williams from Force 4 Chandlery at our Shamrock Quay marina in Southampton talks use through anchors and anchoring.

This Marina Life Podcast: Boat Preparation and Fault Finding Part 1

08 December 23

This special 2-part show is all about Boat Preparation and fault finding with the main aim to cover some of the most common issues we as boat owners experience.

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.

Penton Hook 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. It’s been a year of change, a number of new faces and new berth holders.

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.