15th May 2025 Blue Funnel’s Ocean Scene finds new home at MDL’s Shamrock Quay this summer
MDL Marinas is delighted to announce that Blue Funnel’s MV ‘Ocean Scene’ and MV ‘Jenny Blue’ will be moving to a new permanent home at Shamrock Quay Marina in Southampton this summer.
13th May 2025 Innovation and standout debuts take centre stage at the 2025 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
The 6th edition of the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, guided by Raymarine, concluded a highly successful three-day event at MDL’s prestigious Ocean Village Marina this past weekend (9-11 May). Attracting over five thousand visitors, the show reinforced its place as a key event on the UK’s marine calendar.
6th May 2025 World and UK debuts at the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025
Set against the impressive backdrop of MDL Marina’s flagship Ocean Village Marina, the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025 is once again hosting a spectacular lineup of exciting new launches from leading global power and sail brands.
7th Apr 2025 Win prizes worth over £10,000 at the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025
Boating enthusiasts have even more reason to attend the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025, with prizes worth over £10,000 up for grabs. Visitors who register for free tickets will automatically be entered into a prize draw, with the chance to win cutting-edge marine electronics from Raymarine, the show’s main sponsor.
25th Mar 2025 ExploMar accelerates electrification of water transportation in Nigeria and the Maldives
ExploMar, a global leader in high-performance electric outboard systems, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Caverton Marine, a premier provider of marine logistics services in Nigeria. This collaboration marks a significant step toward advancing the electrification of water transportation in Africa.
20th Mar 2025 Historic Llanthony to Commemorate Dunkirk 85th Anniversary, Restored with WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy
Llanthony, a 77-foot 1934 Camper & Nicholsons motor yacht will journey to Dunkirk this May to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo.
12th Mar 2025 Delta 33 Coupé to be unveiled at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025
The eagerly anticipated South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025, guided by Raymarine, will showcase the UK debut of the high-performance Delta 33 Coupé at MDL’s flagship Ocean Village Marina in Southampton from 9-11 May 2025.
7th Mar 2025 Award-winning Hanse 360 to debut at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025
The South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025 will host the highly anticipated Show Debut of Inspiration Marine’s Hanse 360 sailing yacht. Recently crowned European Yacht of the Year 2025 in the Family Cruiser category, the Hanse 360 is set to turn heads with its sleek design, advanced engineering and outstanding performance.
3rd Mar 2025 Seldén Mast introduces Halyard Tensioner 32 for improved sail handling
Seldén Mast is thrilled to unveil the Halyard Tensioner 32, a game-changing solution designed to eliminate the cumbersome coils of halyard lines typically found under the sprayhood or at the mast when a furling sail is hoisted.
27th Feb 2025 BIOinfusion™: A Biobased Solution for Sustainable Composites
Entropy Resins®, a leading manufacturer of high-performance composite resins, announces the launch of BIOinfusionTM, a new epoxy resin system specifically engineered for composite manufacturing.
18th Feb 2025 Inland and Coastal’s headquarters in Ireland awarded coveted ISO certification for Environmental Management
Inland and Coastal Marina Systems is thrilled to announce it has been officially awarded with ISO 14001 certification, an internationally recognised standard for organisations that meet the strict requirements for their Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
14th Feb 2025 Desty Marine joins MDL Marinas’ Otium loyalty scheme as a partner
MDL Marinas is delighted to announce that Desty Marine has become the latest high-profile business to join its Otium loyalty programme, taking the total number of partners in the scheme to an impressive 45.
10th Feb 2025 MDL Marinas begins work on new state-of-the-art facilities at Hamble Point Marina
Hamble Point Marina, one of MDL Marinas’ premier locations, is enhancing its facilities with the construction of state-of-the-art toilets and showers, set to open for the 2025 boating season. Part of a £500,000 development project, this upgrade is designed to provide berth holders and visitors with a modern, comfortable and customer-friendly experience.
4th Feb 2025 Seldén Mast announces three key appointments amid expansion
Seldén Mast, a world leader in the design and manufacturing of yacht masts, rigging and related systems, is delighted to announce three pivotal appointments to its team. These new additions bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in sailing and marine industries, reinforcing Seldén’s commitment to innovation, service and global growth.
21st Jan 2025 MDL Marinas partners with Pick a Pier to launch industry-wide programme
MDL Marinas, one of Europe’s largest marina groups, has joined forces with Pick a Pier to develop an innovative pilot programme designed to unite the marina industry, create new opportunities for stakeholders and enhance the customer experience through a seamless loyalty network for visitor berthing.
14th Jan 2025 Inspiration Marine celebrates 25 Years at MDL’s Hamble Point Marina with new 10-year lease
Inspiration Marine Group, one of the UK’s largest new and used boat dealerships, has reaffirmed its commitment to MDL’s Hamble Point Marina by signing a 10-year lease renewal for its 1,500 sq ft office in The Chandlery Building. Established in 2000, Inspiration Marine has called Hamble Point its headquarters for nearly 25 years, benefitting from … Inspiration Marine celebrates 25 Years at MDL’s Hamble Point Marina with new 10-year lease
7th Jan 2025 MDL Marinas launches exclusive January offer for Otium members
With the 2025 cruising season just around the corner, MDL Marinas, one of Europe’s largest marina groups, is offering boaters an exciting opportunity to embark on extraordinary adventures. From 6 January, Otium members can take advantage of an exclusive offer to purchase a 5-day cruising bundle using card payment, giving even more boaters the chance … MDL Marinas launches exclusive January offer for Otium members
16th Dec 2024 Tickets now available for the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025 guided by Raymarine
MDL Marinas is thrilled to announce that tickets are now available to book for its popular South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, taking place at the iconic Ocean Village Marina in Southampton between 9-11 May 2025.
28th Nov 2024 MDL continues unprecedented investment across its marina network
MDL Marinas, one of Europe’s leading marina operators, has proudly announced a significant investment of £13.6 million in the ongoing 2024/25 season, reaffirming the company’s commitment to enhancing facilities and services for its berth holders, tenants and visitors.
20th Nov 2024 MDL Marinas’ dry stack facilities lead the way in growth and benefits
As demand for secure, convenient and cost-effective boat storage rises, MDL Marinas continues to lead the way with its state-of-the-art dry stack facilities. Designed for RIBs and motorboats up to 13 metres, MDL offers boat owners full protection and peace of mind during the colder months.
19th Nov 2024 Typhoon International unveils new brand at METSTRADE 2024
Typhoon International, a leading name in marine apparel and water sports equipment, is proud to announce the unveiling of its new brand identity at this year’s METSTRADE.
15th Nov 2024 MDL Marinas Expands the 2025 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show
MDL Marinas is excited to announce the expansion of the 2025 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, taking place from 9-11 May at its iconic Ocean Village Marina in Southampton.
11th Nov 2024 Ocean Safety to showcase cutting-edge safety innovations at METSTRADE 2024
Ocean Safety, a leading provider of marine safety equipment, is excited to announce its participation at METSTRADE 2024, the world’s largest international exhibition for the leisure marine industry, where the company will showcase its extensive range of innovative safety products.
7th Nov 2024 MDL Marinas raises £10,000 for charity through summer initiatives
MDL Marinas is proud to announce that its marina teams raised an impressive £10,000 over the summer, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting local communities and national charities. These funds will benefit a range of important causes, including Hamble Lifeboat, Macmillan Cancer Support, Prostate Cancer UK, and many more.
5th Nov 2024 Typhoon to showcase brand-new collection of watersports apparel at METSTRADE 2024
Typhoon International is thrilled to be showcasing its comprehensive range of watersports apparel at this year’s METSTRADE, the world’s largest exhibition for the leisure marine industry, taking place between 19-21 November 2024.
11th Oct 2024 MDL Marinas expands storage capacity at Shamrock Quay with key acquisition
Marking a significant expansion of its renowned Shamrock Quay marina in Southampton, MDL Marinas has confirmed its recent acquisition of the 3.2-acre plot at Lower William Street is to be utilised for additional boat storage, manufacturing and boat sales.
8th Oct 2024 Typhoon launches next-generation evolutions of its flagship drysuits
Leading marine products and watersports apparel manufacturer, Typhoon International is excited to introduce the latest evolutions of its most popular drysuits; the Max B 2.0, Sea Kayak and PS440 2.0.
3rd Oct 2024 Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series welcomes new events and ranking categories for 2024/25
Representing the 16th Edition of the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series, Seldén Mast has confirmed it will return as title sponsor for the off-season sailing series, which has become one of the most popular and prestigious circuits in British dinghy racing.
3rd Oct 2024 Typhoon International announces new Head of Leisure & Commercial Sales
Typhoon International is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Willis as its Head of Leisure and Commercial (UK & IE) Sales, who is stepping up to the role after 9 years with the company as UK Commercial Sales Manager.
1st Oct 2024 RS Sailing unveils the RS CAT12: A dynamic multihull bringing simplicity back to CAT sailing
Simple, fun and zippy, the RS CAT12 brings buoyancy and easy handling to the catamaran sailing world. This latest design from RS Sailing bursts onto the scene as the peppy younger sibling of the RS CAT16 and RS CAT14, filling a gap in the market for training centres, schools, hire operators and families who want … RS Sailing unveils the RS CAT12: A dynamic multihull bringing simplicity back to CAT sailing
30th Sep 2024 McConaghy and Ancasta announce exclusive viewing of the MC75 at the Superyacht Regatta in Barcelona Oct 4-6
McConaghy Boats and Ancasta are excited to announce their sponsorship of the 2024 Superyacht Regatta, hosted by BWA at the prestigious Real Club Nautico de Barcelona from October 4th to 6th. This prestigious event will be the perfect setting for private viewings of the impressive McConaghy MC75 performance-luxury catamaran.
26th Sep 2024 MDL Marinas reports influx of superyachts at its Ocean Village Marina
MDL Marinas has seen a significant increase in the number of superyachts choosing Ocean Village Marina as their destination of choice.
10th Sep 2024 Greening the grey: PhD student highlights Living Seawalls’ benefits at SIBS 2024
A highlight of Inland and Coastal’s presence at this year’s SIBS will be a special talk by Jess Allen, a PhD student from Plymouth University, who will be discussing the ecological advantages of the award-winning Living Seawalls.
6th Sep 2024 Castagnola Yacht Launch – ‘MY/Angra’ refit built entirely from WEST SYSTEM Epoxy
Castagnola Shipyards announces the completion of the ‘MY/Angra’ refit. The 38-metre motor yacht, built entirely with WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy, exemplifies the shipyard’s expertise in wooden yacht construction.
5th Sep 2024 RS Marine Group marks 10-year anniversary of its RS Aero with in-house move
After 10 years of being built by external manufacturer MTAG Composites, production of RS Marine Group’s internationally renowned RS Aero will now take place at the group’s facilities in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, alongside its RS21, RS400, and RS500 models.
3rd Sep 2024 Inland and Coastal brings safety campaign message to SIBS 2024
Specialists in all forms of water sports access, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems aims to highlight its Get Onboard Safely campaign at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), taking place from September 13th to 22nd 2024.
3rd Sep 2024 MDL reveals newly refurbished Cat House at Woolverstone Marina & Lodge Park
MDL Holidays is delighted to announce the completion of its extensive refurbishment of The Cat House at its Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park in Suffolk. This luxurious and Grade II-listed riverside retreat is now available for booking.
21st Aug 2024 RS Aero Cycle Challenge takes charity bike ride to another level
Four members of the RS Marine Group team are taking on an astonishing challenge in memory of their much-loved friend and colleague, Maciej Nowaczyk, who sadly lost his fight with cancer earlier this year.
21st Aug 2024 Sanlorenzo Yachts UK strengthens aftersales and customer support with new appointments
Elevating customer service and owner experience, Sanlorenzo Yachts UK has expanded its aftersales team with the appointment of two experienced marine industry professionals.
21st Aug 2024 MDL Marinas partners with iconic Guinness Bar at SIBS 2024
MDL Marinas, one of Europe’s largest marina groups, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the legendary Guinness Bar at the 2024 Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), running from 13th to 22nd September at Mayflower Park.
16th Aug 2024 Ancasta presents UK premieres and award-winning yachts at SIBS 2024
A wide-ranging line-up of exciting yachts, motor yachts, catamarans and RIBs from the Ancasta Group will be on display at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS).
14th Aug 2024 Ancasta to showcase six world debuts at Cannes Yachting Festival 2024
Ancasta is delighted to exhibit an unparalleled selection of the finest sailboats and motor yachts from the world’s most prestigious boatyards at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024.
1st Aug 2024 Typhoon celebrates RNLI’s 200th anniversary with limited edition drysuit fundraiser
One of the world’s largest drysuit manufacturers, Typhoon International is thrilled to announce the launch of its limited edition Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuit to commemorate the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) 200th anniversary and raise vital funds for the charity.
31st Jul 2024 Exclusive line-up from Sanlorenzo and Bluegame at Monaco Yacht Show 2024
Showcasing its engineering excellence, design innovation and incredible style, Sanlorenzo and Bluegame will be presenting two uncompromising models at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.
31st Jul 2024 Ocean Safety launches revolutionary addition to its Jon Buoy range at SMM 2024
Leading marine safety specialist, Ocean Safety will be launching a revolutionary addition to its popular MOB Jon Buoy range – the Jon Buoy Recovery Module MK 6 Valise, at the renowned SMM commercial trade show in Germany.
26th Jul 2024 RS21s selected for the ASEAN Cup International Regatta
Top-tier racing, united ASEAN regions and a HK $1 million prize pot! The ASEAN Cup International Regatta (ACIR) promises to be the Asian super sailing event of 2024. This high-profile, invitational regatta will be a six-part series celebrating sailing in Asia, raced in RS Sailing’s ultimate one-design keelboat, the RS21.
25th Jul 2024 Seldén Mast unveils new Foldable Mast Climbing Step
Seldén Mast is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Foldable Mast Climbing Step. Designed with convenience and safety in mind, this new addition to Seldén’s product lineup is set to enhance the way sailors and yacht enthusiasts maintain their vessels.
16th Jul 2024 Typhoon International launch their latest Hudson 50N Buoyancy Aid
New for 2024, Typhoon International is pleased to announce the launch of its latest Hudson 50N Buoyancy Aid to add to its comprehensive range of dinghy and watersports apparel and personal protective clothing.
12th Jul 2024 Pulse 63 supports Running Out of Time Climate Relay
As part of its support of Running Out of Time’s Climate Relay from Ben Nevis to Big Ben in London, RS Marine Group is proud to have taken part in the Portsmouth leg of the relay, where its high-performance Pulse 63 electric RIB was put through its paces on UK’s famous Solent waters.
12th Jul 2024 Official dates announced for MDL’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025
MDL Marinas is thrilled to announce its official dates for the 2025 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show. This popular event will take place at MDL’s flagship Ocean Village Marina in Southampton from 9 to 11 May 2025.
