On Thursday 19 September, four young people were presented with their Sail Training Awards by Lord Iliffe (Patron, Ocean Youth Trust) and Michael Glanville.
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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).
Wessex Resins and Adhesives is delighted to announce the launch of a new online store to facilitate ordering the unique range of bio-based epoxy: ENTROPY RESINS.
Over 500 people took to the water as part of last weekend’s (11 May 2019) Gosport Marine Festival, while hundreds packed the shore making the most of the entertainment and exhibitors stands.
And, there are a few spaces still available for rowing, kayaking and sailing – book online today.
There are just two weeks left to register for The South Coast Boat Show taking place at Ocean Village Marina, 17-19 May 2019.
Over 2,000 people attended the inaugural Thames Valley and London Boat Show which was hosted in April at MDL Marinas’ Penton Hook Marina.
MDL Marinas and Oyster Yachts have signed an agreement which will see the luxury blue-water yacht maker’s presence at MDL’s Saxon Wharf, Southampton continue for the next ten years.
With a few spaces remaining to pre-book for rowing and sailing, Gosport Marine Festival is shaping up to offer yet another day of excellent on the water activities for all the family.
On the 6th April six young people embarked on a life changing five-day sailing experience having won a place onboard the Ocean Youth Trust South’s flagship, Prolific, through MDL’s Sail Training Awards.
An inaugural Seafood Festival is being held at Hythe Marina Village on 8th June 2019. With a wide range of local produce and live music the event is certain to become a firm favourite in the local calendar.
The exciting new charity Portsmouth Harbour Marine was officially launched today (4 April 2019) with a remit of promoting marine businesses, skills and participation around the harbour.
There are over 600 FREE opportunities to get afloat in the brilliant Gosport Marine Festival on Saturday 11th May.
MDL Marinas’ Penton Hook Marina will be hosting the inaugural Thames Valley and London Boat Show from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th April.
More than 60 innovative and stunning boats will be on display at Ocean Village Marina (17-19 May) as exhibitor capacity has been reached for the South Coast Boat Show.
Visitors to the RYA Dinghy Show this weekend are urged to visit the Andrew Simpson Foundation stand and enter its prize draw to win one of two fantastic prizes.