Latest News - MDL Marinas

Latest Updates on Covid-19

14 May 21

Read the latest Coronavirus updates relating to our marinas and services.

Desty Marine commits to another 10 years at Hamble Point 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.

South Coast Boat Show deemed a great success by exhibitors

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.

Tom Cunliffe offers advice on how to choose a marina

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.

MDL supports rowing team in aid of mental health charity

10 May 21

Our Hamble Point Marina is proud to be supporting team Mindcraft, as they prepare and train for the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.

British Boat Club unveils new RIB Club at The South Coast Boat Show

07 May 21

Britain’s fastest growing members-only boat club, the British Boat Club, has unveiled its new RIB Club at the South Coast Boat Show.

MDL's Hamble Marinas | Find Your Perfect Berth

30 April 21

MDL has three outstanding marinas on the River Hamble, a location known worldwide by the sailing and boating community.

Outstanding Spring Packages from Dufour Yachts

29 April 21

The Dufour 390, 360 and 412 will all be on show at The South Coast Boat Show, 7-9 May at Ocean Village Marina.

See British Boat Club at South Coast Boat Show

28 April 21

British Boat Club will be showcasing Luxor, a Brig Eagle 6.7 RIB and Avanti, a Parker 750CC leisure motorboat.

The Seakart 335 at The South Coast Boat Show

27 April 21

A unique hybrid combining the speed and excitement of a jet ski with the safety and comfort of a RIB.

MDL's Southampton Marinas: Find Your Perfect Berth

23 April 21

Watch our new video showcasing Ocean Village Marina, Hythe Marina Village, Shamrock Quay and Saxon Wharf.

Key Yachting exhibiting three outstanding boats at South Coast Boat Show

19 April 21

The Nautitech 40 Open, Grand Soleil 46LC and J/99 will all be available to view 7-9 May.

Win over £10,000 worth of prizes at South Coast Boat Show

16 April 21

Two fantastic high-value prizes are up for grabs in a free prize draw at this year’s South Coast Boat Show.

Simrad Yachting partner with Plastic Odyssey Project

15 April 21

Powering the vessel bridge, Simrad Yachting are supporting this incredible expedition to visit areas of the world most affected by plastic pollution.

MDL’s May boat show set to be a stunner at Ocean Village

13 April 21

Over the weekend of 7-9 May, more than 60 boats from multiple global boating brands will come together to welcome in the new season at our flagship Ocean Village Marina.

Tom Cunliffe looks at how to choose the right boat for you

09 April 21

It’s easy to get carried away with the romance of boating and not think about the practicalities.

The Seakart 335: Part 4 – Seakart vs Jet Skis and RIBs

08 April 21

In this last article of the series, the Seakart 335 is compared against Jet Skis and traditional RIBs.

Simrad Yachting announce partnership with Greenline Yachts

07 April 21

The agreement unites two premium brands within the world of powerboating, to deliver the ultimate on water experience.

Eco exhibitors ready for MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show

01 April 21

MDL says momentum is gaining for its Green Tech Boat Show as eco exhibitors sign up to display green technology and sustainable brands.

New marine lodges at Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park

31 March 21

Expanding its appeal as a staycation destination, we’ve introduced floating marine lodges to Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park.

Thames Valley Boat Show confirms 9-11 July

30 March 21

Sponsored by TBS Boats, the Thames Valley Boat Show will take place at MDL’s Penton Hook Marina 9-11 July 2021.

The Seakart 335: Part 3 – Quality and Customisability

28 March 21

In this week’s article, we explain the quality of The Seakart 335 build as well as showcasing the customisable options to make Your Seakart Your Way.

Spring boat prep with Tom Cunliffe

26 March 21

Tom Cunliffe discusses how to get your boat ready for the boating season.

The Seakart 335: Part 2 – Handling, Ergonomics & Comfort

19 March 21

In this week’s article, we are getting up close and personal with the layout of The Seakart 335 as well as explaining how the design converts into distinctive handling for an utterly unique experience.

New base for Wesup on River Hamble

15 March 21

Wesup (stand-up paddle boarding rental and sales) is moving its Hamble River base to our Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park.

The Seakart 335: Part 1 – Performance and Jet Safety

12 March 21

This is the first in a 4-part series looking into technical detail showing why the Seakart is described as a high end, high performance craft.

What to look for when when choosing a walk-around boat

12 March 21

Richard Poulson from Sargo Boats UK talks us through the things to look out for when buying either a walk-around or wheelhouse boat.

Fischer Panda UK to showcase the power of electric

11 March 21

At The Green Tech Boat Show in Plymouth, taking place 19-20 June 2021.

Force 4 Chandlery - Lowrance Fishfinders

08 March 21

Force 4 take a look at the 2021 Lowrance line-up including entry, mid and pro-level models.

PBR TV Interview with MDL Marinas

05 March 21

PBR TV talks to Michael Glanville and Tim Mayer about MDL's forthcoming boat shows in 2021.

New appointments underpin MDL's commitment to quality

04 March 21

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of two new regional operations managers, and a new marina manager.

MDL welcomes Argo Nautical Ltd to Ocean Village Marina

03 March 21

We’re delighted to announce that Argo Nautical will be opening a brand-new sales office at Ocean Village Marina.

MDL's Online Q&A with Tom Cunliffe

03 March 21

MDL berth holders were invited to a free live Q&A session with sailor, author and raconteur Tom Cunliffe.

Dredging: Maintaining all tides access at MDL’s marinas

23 February 21

This year we dredged enough silt and mud from our marinas to fill ten Olympic sized swimming pools, weighing 33,000 tonnes and the equivalent of 8,000 elephants or the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth.

Seakart 335 to make its UK debut at the South Coast Boat Show

14 February 21

Seakart is brand new to the UK market for 2021 and is set to debut at MDL Marinas' South Coast Boat Show at Ocean Village Marina in May.

Do you know your X-Yacht?

12 February 21

X-Yachts Great Britain are creating informative videos in a series called “Know Your X-Yacht”.

The new Oceanis Yacht 54 from Beneteau

09 February 21

This brand new yacht takes quality to another degree and paves the way for a new generation of cruisers by completely reinventing the traditional central cockpit into a space that allows for free flowing movement, ample seating areas and safety..

ProRescue to launch with Asap’s Wave Jam electric jet boards

08 February 21

ProRescue at Cobb's Quay Marina, together with Asap water crafts, Nottingham based designers and manufacturers of Wave Jam electric jet boards, have announced an exciting new sales partnership.

Passage Planning with Tom Cunliffe

28 January 21

Whether you’re making a short trip from one marina to another, crossing the channel or going further afield, it’s always best practice to have a passage plan.

Find your next yacht virtually with MS&P

20 January 21

Michael Schmidt & Partner are producing innovative personalised video tours of their available brokerage boats.

Helm Over at Key Yachting

14 January 21

Key Yachting is delighted to announce that Wayne Palmer and Hayley Quinn from Hampshire-based Thinking Space Systems have purchased the ownership of Key Yachting.

Advice on UK/EU Entry & Exit Formalities

13 January 21

Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, new advice has been issued to those sailing recreational pleasure craft to and from the UK.

Mercury Yacht Harbour welcomes new Manager

13 January 21

We're delighted to announce that Simon Cothill is the new manager of Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park.

River Thames Safety Guide

12 January 21

Boating on the Thames is a fantastic way to relax and spend time with family and friends but it is also very important that you make you and your guests aware of the dangers that comes with this environment.

Help rescue the 113-year-old Golden Vanity

12 January 21

First Class Sailing, who are based at Shamrock Quay in Southampton, are looking to save the Golden Vanity, a Brixham Sailing Trawler built in 1908.

Berth Holders' Forum Q&As

17 December 20

Through a series of forums with our loyal berth holders, we've put together a comprehensive Q&A list.

MDL Marinas to host four boat shows in 2021

07 December 20

We’re demonstrating our confidence in the power of regional marine shows by announcing four boat shows for 2021.

MDL converts human energy into electricity with new fitness brand

04 December 20

We’re widening our brand offering with the launch of MDL Fitness, a new range of green gyms where the fitness equipment converts human kinetic energy into electricity.

Christmas Countdown from MDL Marinas!

01 December 20

Visit our advent calendar each day throughout December to discover great new deals!

Force 4 Chandlery - Sailing Chartplotters

27 November 20

Force 4 review the B&G Vulcan Range of Sailing Chartplotters.

Lyme Bay: The Road to Recovery

26 November 20

A new documentary has been produced showcasing the miraculous recovery of marine life in the Lyme Bay Fisheries and Conservation Reserve in Dorset.

Investment News from MDL Marinas

25 November 20

MDL Marinas is committed to investing £60 million over the next decade to improve customer experience.

Register for the Dufour Worldwide Nautic Days

20 November 20

Dufour Yachts are inviting prospective new boat owners to view the 2021 models at their first international online conference

Major Artist comes to Hamble Point

14 November 20

Just before lockdown, SE Yachts were lucky enough to welcome the exceptionally talented artist, Rod Major, to their home at Hamble Point Marina.

Winterising Your Boat

06 November 20

Author Duncan Wells and Jonathan Parker from Parker Marine Services talk through a thorough checklist including what you should do with the fuel tank, sea cocks, water tanks, batteries and gas.

Moving a new Oyster 885 to the water

30 October 20

Early one morning this week we moved a brand new Oyster 885 out of the shed at Saxon Wharf in Southampton and onto the water for her new owners.

Winter Boatyard Services with MDL Marinas

29 October 20

If you're looking at laying your boat up for the winter, or indeed carrying out maintenance so that your pride any joy is ready for the new season, then MDL offers a range of boatyards across the UK to suit your needs.

Buying a new or used boat with confidence

27 October 20

David O'Rourke from Approved Boats talks us through the differences between boat sales companies.

Internal promotions strengthen MDL’s marina management teams

26 October 20

MDL Marinas is delighted to announce six new managers across its UK marinas, five of which have been promoted internally.

Explaining flood conditions and using locks on the River Thames

23 October 20

Chris Manners from TBS Boats explains the cruising and flood conditions of the River Thames, how to use the locks and river etiquette.

MDL Marinas looks to develop Maritime Walk at Ocean Village

21 October 20

MDL has submitted plans to Southampton City Council to develop 199 new homes at its stunning Ocean Village Marina as part of its revitalisation strategy.

Otium members offered fantastic winter bonuses with MDL

15 October 20

MDL Marinas is offering fantastic bonuses, through its new Otium loyalty programme, to close out the main boating season.

Force 4 Chandlery - Oil Change Pumps and Extractors

15 October 20

Changing oil and other lubricants onboard is just part of a boater's life. Choosing the right pump or extractor will make your job easier.

Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park: A Tranquil Retreat

12 October 20

Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park offers the choice of self catering accommodation, available all year, or campsite and touring facilities open from March to October.