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17 January 22
Read the latest Coronavirus updates relating to our marinas and services.
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.
10 January 22
Chris Warwick from Universal Yachting on the River Hamble looks at the effects and benefits that the latest designs have on a modern cruising yacht.
15 December 21
We’ve launched two exciting new berthing products which will enhance your on water experience, opening up cruising opportunities and exploration around the UK coast and further afield.
13 December 21
Gym goers can get fit for as little as 62 pence per day in 2022 with MDL Fitness’ Christmas and New Year offers.
11 December 21
You can join a new series of webinars being hosted by the RYA and The Green Blue, as partners in the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES Project, led by Natural England.
08 December 21
Docking can be an anxious experience at the best of times for many but add in the tide and it can become downright stressful – but it doesn’t have to be.
07 December 21
The main boating season is over and it’s a bit chilly, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy time out on the water.
30 November 21
Each year we invest millions of pounds to ensure that our 19 UK marinas and boatyards offer the best facilities, both on and off the water, for berth holders, visitors and tenants.
19 November 21
We're proud to announce that Maritime UK South West (SW) will be partnering with our Green Tech Boat Show for the second year in a row.
17 November 21
The awards offer twelve inspirational young people the opportunity to enjoy a unique sailing experience with the Ocean Youth Trust South onboard its sail training vessel, Prolific.
16 November 21
MDL berth holders were invited to our second live Q&A session with renowned sailor and author Tom Cunliffe.
12 November 21
Tom Cunliffe visits marine safety expert Ocean Safety to find out what you need to do to be safe out at sea.
04 November 21
We've partnered with Aqua superPower to install electric boat chargers at five of our marinas, becoming the first UK marina group to offer an electric boat charging solution.
25 October 21
Boating and sailing with a young family can be daunting, especially if you are new to it yourself, but it's infinitely possible and very enjoyable.
15 October 21
At the inaugural Green Tech Boat Show held earlier this year, we caught up with John Travis from Furyan Marine Technology.
12 October 21
Marine safety equipment specialist, Ocean Safety, is making product servicing easier for its customers by expanding the network of its collection and drop off locations through our marinas.
We've joined forces with eight other sailing and marine organisations under Cleaner Marina, an initiative supporting and championing marinas, ports and harbours around the world as guardians of cleaner waters.
08 October 21
To celebrate the opening of its unique sustainable exercise facility at our Queen Anne’s Battery marina in Plymouth, MDL Fitness threw its doors open on Saturday 2nd October.
07 October 21
Michael Glanville, Managing Director of MDL Marinas Group has been named as one of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2021.
01 October 21
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Green Strategy, committing to sustainability and focusing on the prevention of environmental issues through education and innovative eco initiatives.
22 September 21
Dr Bee Flavell, a long-standing berth holder at Shamrock Quay, is running a virtual London Marathon to raise money for two charities, Leukaemia Busters and Bowl Cancer UK.
17 September 21
As the boating season comes to a close, we’re boosting Otium reward points on winter berthing and boatyard services through our Otium loyalty programme.
MDL Fitness is hosting a free open weekend at our first eco gym on the 2-3 October for local residents, berth holders and visitors to enjoy.
01 September 21
From the 1st September 2021, Petrol is changing to the E10 rating to reduce overall carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
20 August 21
RYA Powerboat Instructor Paul Glatzel answers all your questions about dry stack berthing and why it’s a great alternative to pontoon berthing.
19 August 21
We’re delighted to announce that our first MDL Fitness eco gym is opening on 1st September at our Queen Anne’s Battery in Plymouth.
10 August 21
We are delighted to announce the appointment of five new marina managers, two of whom have been promoted internally.
04 August 21
Ocean Village Marina is delighted to support ASTO’s (Association of Sail Training Organisations) Mayflower 401 Anniversary Small Ships Race this month.
02 August 21
If you're looking for the perfect UK staycation then we have two stunning locations to choose from. Ideal any time of the year for families, couples and groups, we have the right holiday retreat for you.
27 July 21
As part of our sustainability drive, we’ve renewed our recycling and waste disposal contract with leading waste management specialist SUEZ recycling and recovery UK.
22 July 21
Featuring the same eco-friendly credentials as its stable mate, the new F35 Eco Hybrid Coupe comes with the same technology and performance as the F35 Eco Hybrid Open Sports Cruiser.
16 July 21
Dry Stack is the increasingly popular way to store RIBs and motorboats up to 13 metres. And nobody does it better than MDL, the UK's leading Dry Stack provider.
07 July 21
Available from Professional Rescue and ASAP Watercrafts at Cobb's Quay Marina in Poole, Dorset.
06 July 21
The final countdown is on to SailGP setting sail on Plymouth Sound, July 17-18.
01 July 21
The inaugural MDL Green Tech Boat Show showcased a selection of leading green technologies from eco conscious brands and exhibitors.
We’re delighted to announce we are the ‘Official Marina Partner’ of the British Keelboat League and RS Sailing for the second time, having previously sponsored the series in 2019.
29 June 21
Visitors to any of our 19 beautiful waterside destinations can earn double points this summer on visitor berthing and boatyard services.
28 June 21
The Green Tech Boat show took place in June 2021 at MDL’s Queen Anne’s Battery in Plymouth. The event saw over 30 exhibitors displaying some of the most innovative….and green tech, marine based hardware ever brought together in one place.
24 June 21
Brand new for 2021, our wonderful floating marine lodges are located at Mercury Yacht Harbour on the River Hamble nestled next to Badnam Creek.
23 June 21
The inaugural MDL Green Tech Boat Show has been deemed a great success by both organisers and exhibitors, with over 500 people visiting throughout the two-day show.
Katie Mccabe, age 14, is planning to single handedly sail around Britain this summer, on her 26 foot Morgan Giles, a small wooden sailing boat.
22 June 21
Sunseeker has partnered with the Bournemouth Air Festival for 2021 to create a spectacular display of new and classic Sunseeker yachts.
21 June 21
Great Escape Travel has launched its incentive reward with MDL Marinas to offer exclusive berth holder member benefits as part of its loyalty scheme.
15 June 21
Holidays abroad may be a bit hit and miss at the moment, but if you take a staycation with us at one of our ‘Green List’ holiday destinations you’ll be on to a winner.
Marine system supplier has installed and commissioned the hybrid-electric propulsion system and other equipment on the next generation autonomous research vessel.
11 June 21
It’s an ‘electric’ line up of boats at The Green Tech Boat Show, which opens its doors for the first time next weekend (19-20 June), at Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth.
RS Electric Boats will present their latest generation of electric RIB, the Pulse 63, for the first time at The Green Tech Boat Show.
10 June 21
Bounty’s End, the replica launch that featured in Channel 4’s recreation of Lieutenant Bligh’s incredible voyage of survival will be on display at this year’s Green Tech Boat Show.
08 June 21
ePropulsion UK have joined the growing list of exhibitors at our Green Tech Boat Show.
02 June 21
With less than three weeks to go until our Green Tech Boat Show (19-20 June), there’s still time to book your free tickets.
The Great Britain SailGP Team took flight in Taranto Harbour in southern Italy as training began for the Italy Sail Grand Prix this weekend.
28 May 21
A look back on the 2021 South Coast Boat Show guided by Raymarine.
26 May 21
More than simply a sea fishing contest, this unique international competition aims to bring together environmental clean-ups and research, education, business and conservation while encouraging the next generation of anglers.
25 May 21
Book your tickets today - this podcast will tell you why you should attend!
24 May 21
A Seabin, funded by dredging specialist Boskalis Westminster, has been installed at Hythe Marina Village as part of the marina’s ‘binfrastructure’.
21 May 21
GloFouling Partnership is aiming to produce a study on the impacts of biofouling on the recreational boating sector.
20 May 21
MDL now produces over 150,000kWh after installation of new solar panels at our Cobb’s Quay Marina.
18 May 21
Maritime UK South West is the leading UK ocean technology cluster, and the partnership is to further highlight innovation in clean marine technologies.
Ceri Hurford-Jones meets up with some of the people who exhibited, attended and organised the first post lock-down boat show at Ocean Village Marina.
14 May 21
Desty Marine International Ltd, one of several long-term tenants at Hamble Point Marina, has completed four new ten-year leases with us.
11 May 21
The Show has been deemed a great success by both organisers and exhibitors, with nearly 700 appointments booked by 500 serious buyers over the three-day show.
10 May 21
Deciding where to keep your boat is a big decision, with many things that need to be considered to ensure your chosen marina meets your boating and social needs.
Our Hamble Point Marina is proud to be supporting team Mindcraft, as they prepare and train for the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.
