THE SOUTH COAST BOAT SHOW TO EXPAND IN 2020 WITH SUPPORT FROM HEADLINE SPONSOR RAYMARINE The 2020 South Coast Boat Show will take place over the weekend of 15-17 May, at Southampton’s stunning Ocean Village Marina. Now in its second year the show, organised by the South Coast Boat Dealers Consortium, is carefully curated to …
The fight against plastic pollution in our local waters is getting an important boost, with the installation of a new Seabin in Ocean Village Marina, Southampton. The award-winning piece of technology has been installed in the North East corner of the marina, where prevailing winds cause the most litter to accumulate. The Seabin sits in …
On Sunday 24th November 2019 MDL Hythe Marina Village hosted an automotive extravaganza.
New models from Beneteau Power and Prestige Motor Yachts are making their show debuts with Ancasta at the 2020 boot Düsseldorf Boat Show (18th – 26th Jan).
Ancasta is showcasing an extensive range of sailing yachts and catamarans at the 2020 boot Düsseldorf Boat Show (18th – 26th Jan).
Over 70 marine professionals joined MAA onboard Wapen van Amsterdam to celebrate another successful year of shared business interests and more.
Portsmouth Harbour Marine and Portsmouth City Council are in discussions with MaxComm Communication with the aim of hosting an international sailing and yacht racing conference in 2020.
Ancasta is offering a VIP service to those wishing to visit the 2020 boot Düsseldorf Boat Show (18th – 26th Jan 2020).
Since the first UK based Melges IC37 made a dramatic entrance onto the UK IRC yacht racing scene at Cowes Week, the order book for this one design, racing boat has burgeoned.
Berth holders, tenants and visitors at MDL’s Shamrock Quay Marina will soon be able to enjoy a range of culinary delights from the new onsite bar and restaurant, The Bistro at Shamrock Quay.
MDL Marinas announces the appointment of Tim Mayer as Sales and Marketing Director. A member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Tim joins MDL with a wealth of senior sales experience.
On Saturday 14th September MDL’s Hythe Marina Village invited residents, berth holders and the local community to a live showing of Last Night of the Proms.
Two of MDL’s long-term tenants at Hamble Point Marina, Hyde Sails and Desty Marine, have moved to new onsite premises.
Inland and Coastal Marina Systems has successfully upgraded the ‘waiting’ jetty at Conwy Marina. The new pontoon is now in constant use, providing water users a safe and secure place to wait.
On Thursday 19 September, four young people were presented with their Sail Training Awards by Lord Iliffe (Patron, Ocean Youth Trust) and Michael Glanville.
Webasto’s Ultimate Cabin Control unit air-conditioning system is taking pride of place at its stand J368 during Southampton International Boat Show.
MDL Marinas’ continued commitment to the environment is demonstrated at the Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) through its charitable support and on stand recycling initiatives.
The new Prestige X-Line range has been unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival. “The first boat to be produced in the range will be the X70,” says Nick Hatfield, Ancasta Prestige Brand Manager.
Underpinning SHOCK-WBV’s rapid growth and proven results, three renowned powerboat manufacturers are exhibiting the brand’s shock mitigation units.
MDL Marinas is once again offering boat owners the chance to ‘try before you buy’, with a heavily subsidised weekend trip to explore Sant Carles Marina, Spain, from 140€ per person.
MDL Marina’s Sail Training Awards will be presented by Lord Iliffe (Board Chairman, Yattendon Group Plc) and Michael Glanville (Managing Director MDL Marinas)
MDL is giving one lucky boat owner the chance to win an incredible year’s berthing at any of its UK marinas for the entire 20/21 season.
Ancasta International Boat Sales announces it is opening its third sales office on the island of Mallorca in the popular Alcudiamar marina.
If space is at a premium onboard or at home, MDL Marinas has the solution. Sixteen brand-new purpose-built stores are now available for rental.
With four wins from six races in IRC Class 1 at Cowes Week 2019, the first IC37 to hit the water in the UK has proven its IRC credentials.
Wessex Resins and Adhesives has announced the line-up of guest speakers for its ‘in conversation with’ day at Southampton International Boat Show 2019.
Inland and Coastal Marina Systems, a specialist in pontoon design, manufacture and installation, is offering to include an installed SeaBin* on orders placed at SIBS.
Have you always wanted to buy a boat but thought that it was out of reach? Well, it no longer has to be. Ancasta has put together a selection of innovative ownership solutions.
Ancasta is displaying the Beneteau Oceanis and Lagoon Catamaran ranges at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show.
Ancasta is displaying boats from the exciting Prestige and Beneteau Power ranges at the 2019 Southampton International Boat Show.
MDL Marinas is delighted to announce that Princess Motor Yacht Sales has signed a ten-year lease at Saxon Wharf on the River Itchen.
Having received its first formal commitment from a UK owner last week and with four more potential owners in the immediate running, the UK IC37 class is building a serious foundation.
Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT) has been named as one of the best in the UK’s £40bn maritime sector after being shortlisted in the first ever Maritime UK Awards.
The inaugural Clean Marina day at MDL’s Chatham Maritime Marina took place on Friday 2nd August with over 20 dedicated volunteers taking part.
The recently formed UK IC37 Class Association announces that it has received its first commitment from a UK owner as the One Design circuit being created for 2020 takes shape.
Marine marketing agency, MAA, has been awarded a certificate from the World Land Trust by its printing partner, Stanbury Chameleon.
MDL’s Queen Anne’s Battery marina (QAB) is supporting up and coming local sailor, Paddy Hutchings, to help him fulfil his Mini Transat and Olympic sailing dreams.
The team at Ancasta are going to be very busy next month, exhibiting at not one but three boat shows.
This year calls for a double celebration in Brixham. MDL’s Brixham Marina is turning 30 and to mark the occasion is joining forces with Brixham Art Society, as they celebrate a landmark 70thanniversary, to hold an open art competition on Saturday 7th September.
This year’s Clean Marina day for Chatham Maritime Marina has been designated as Friday 2nd August.
On Sunday 21st July 2019 MDL’s Torquay Marina hosted the Big Bay ECO Challenge, an exciting eco-powered race from Brixham to Torquay Marina featuring five competitors.
MDL Marinas is the ‘Official Marina Partner’ of the British Keelboat League and RS Sailing. This partnership will see MDL Marinas providing the new fleet of RS 21 keelboats with easy access to the water during the British Keelboat League events taking place throughout 2019.
On Tuesday 16th July marine marketing agency, MAA, celebrated its 10th anniversary. To mark the occasion the MAA team enjoyed lunch at the Island Yacht Club in Cowes, travelling in…
MDL’s Torquay Marina is delighted to be organising, and hosting, the Big Bay ECO Challenge on Sunday 21st July 2019, an exciting eco-powered race from Brixham to Torquay Marina.
This summer 13 of MDL’s marinas are running a fantastic range of summer offers, giving boat owners a wealth of great opportunities for staycations, hull scrubs and storage ashore in its beautiful marina locations.
On Saturday 22nd June MDL’s Hamble Point Marina hosted the Fairey Owners Club’s celebration of sixty years of the elegant Fairey Huntress motor cruiser.
The Nab Tower Pursuit got off to a fine start at 10am on Saturday the 15th June. They left GAFIRS slipway buoy, with SALT HEART, skippered by Kevin Raine, leading the way.
Ancasta Race Boats is delighted to bring the IC37 by Melges Performance Sailboats to the UK market.
Over 60 innovative sail and power boats were on display at Ocean Village Marina last weekend.
After a busy session of networking, over 130 guests were very well entertained at the MAA press lunch (Friday 17th May 2019).