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Underpinning both sectors is open again for business, filling the ongoing work on a new with boats and with little or no Health and Safety code of practice signs of the devastation. Kenny’s that hopefully will gain approval message to all is: plan and from the Health and Safety prepare, ensure the safety and Executive. These are topics that welfare of your staff, be well will continue to be debated and insured and photograph shaped to the benefit of the everything (before and after). Jon White TYHA Manager membership through the hard He also said that being Gold work and commitment of the Anchor accredited and ensuring hilst very involved TYHA Council and TYHA his managers were CMM’s played and committed to Board who we should be a vital role in ensuring effective W help the industry face very grateful to. preparation, staff safety and a the challenge of making boating We were reminded at the good insurance settlement. attractive to future customers meeting through a presentation Let’s hope that any there are also many issues that by Kenny Jones (IGY Marinas) exceptional weather during the marinas are facing now which that when the weather turns 2019 season follows last year’s cannot be ignored. At the against us planning and theme of long sunny days and February TYHA Council meeting, preparation are vital to ensure excellent boating conditions! members debated at length issues that people are safe, damage is I trust that the build up to the of direct relevance to the coastal minimised, and operations can season goes well for you and sector such as the Coastal Margin resume as early as possible. wish you a successful 2019 and the Port Marine Safety Code. In 2017 eight of IGY marinas season when it arrives. And issues potentially effecting were hit hard by category 5 the inland sector including the hurricanes Maria and Irma Canal and Rivers Trust’s (CRT) with winds reaching 185mph Online Mooring Policy and causing catastrophic damage to CRT’s potential take over of infrastructure and boats. A year river navigations from the on IGY have made remarkable Environment Agency. progress with their marinas

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March 2019 / F&A 03 CONTENTS

ICOMIA Conference Tender 06 Walcon Marine Benelux W2 08 WRAS Consultation 10 Below-The-Water Fittings 12 The British Motor Yacht Show 16 Weymouth and Portland Win Award 18 MDL Marinas Charity Fund Rasing 20 Gold Anchor Marinas 22 Making the most of RYA Affiliation 26 Volvo Sustainability Awards 28 Rolec’s Outdoor Charging Station 30 Lodge Park Wins Diamond Award 32 TYHA Summer Visit 2019 34 Marina Day 2019 36 Investors In People Gold Award 38 Anglesey Boat Show 40 New TYHA Members 42 UK Marina Conference - 2019 44 MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR RYA AFFILIATION. LeeSan Turning the Tide 46 RYA AFFILIATED CLUBS HAVE ACCESS TO A WHOLE HOST OF SERVICES AND BENEFITS. Marina Managers - CMM & CMP 48 26 Walcon Marine’s Docking Solutions 50 The Green Blue 52 British Marine Expo 54 From the Baltic to the Aegean 58 BOAT SHOW SET TO THE GREEN BLUE TRANSEUROPE MARINAS ICOMIA - Marina Lease Tenders 60 TRANSFORM ANGLESEY SUSTAINABILITY HEROES SEVEN NEW MEMBERS 40 52 58 OFGEM - Charging for Electricity 62 Manager Recruitment 66

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TENDER TO HOST NEXT ICOMIA WORLD MARINAS CONFERENCE DRY STACK BOAT STORAGE SYSTEMS

for on­going business success, DESIGN MANUFACTURE INSTALLATION and the vast array of exhibits offer insight into the very latest in marina product development and technology. In keeping with its global perspective, over the last 25 years IWMC has been presented in cities as diverse as Amsterdam, Sydney and Istanbul. The deadline for applications is 17 May 2019. Tenders are to be sent to the ICOMIA Secretariat who will circulate all submissions among the ICOMIA Marinas Group. Tending parties will be given the opportunity to present their bid at the ICOMIA Congress in Split, COMIA are issuing an operators, developers, Croatia (4 June) and the winning invitation to tender for the consultants, service providers, party will be announced shortly Ihosting of the next ICOMIA Government officials, equipment after that. World Marinas Conference manufacturers, nautical tourism Parties interested in (IWMC). Considering this promoters, and port and hosting IWMC should in the invitation is issued following harbour operators and draws first instance contact the a recent cancellation by the audiences over 350 delegates ICOMIA Secretary General awarded host for 2020, tenders and speakers from around the ([email protected]) for a copy can be submitted for a period globe. The Conferences are of the conference Memorandum spanning from September highly informative and relevant of Understanding and details 2020 to June 2021. to global market trends, whilst on the requirements of the Held biannually, IWMC is the extensive networking application process. aimed at marina owners, opportunities are invaluable

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Drontermeer and IJsselmeer. supplied to main contractor solution to ensure that the Peter van Dyke as our Benelux In addition to facilitating the flow Boskalis. The pontoons are decking remained completely distributor. This has been a of excess water, the Reevediep Walcon’s proven System 21 units level. Walcon personnel attended flagship project for the renewed also forms an important link and but built with extra­high on­site to assist with the relationship and we look forward shortcut in the network of sailing freeboard of 900 mm and double installation. “This has been a very to continuing our success in routes between the bordering fendering. While the majority of satisfying project that winning business in this lakes around the province of traffic using the pontoons will be demonstrates our ability to important and discerning Flevoland and the river IJssel. smaller leisure craft, this deliver custom solutions down to market in partnership with Walcon Marine and W2 Support specification will enable them to the finest details,” says James Peter and W2 Support. have engineered and supplied the comfortably handle barges and Walters, managing director of pontoons for the fairways either other larger vessels. In keeping Walcon Marine. “We worked For more information about side of the lock that connects the with this, they also have a higher closely with the project architects Walcon Marines Pontoon range channel with lakes, located on the than usual live load. Another to ensure that they achieved of products - visit www.walconmarine.com newly­built dyke of the river feature is the handrails that run exactly the effect and style that IJssel. In total five jetties, each along the rear edge of each jetty. they sought. “It is also a pleasure 100 metres in length, have been These required a compensating to be working once again with

08 F&A / March 2019 March 2019 / F&A 09 Regulations

THE WRAS CONSULTATION WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

among other things requested an extension from the original date to allow more detailed information. The consultation is now open until March 8th. British Marine is currently talking directly with WRAS on certain points regarding the validity of these proposed changes, as well as engaging with other stakeholders. British Marine sent out a survey to members in order to get more information on this topic in December last year and if you have not received one or would like to respond please contact TYHA or British Marine n late October last year, the WRAS have classified Sea, River (details below). You can find Water Regulatory Advisory and Canal water as a category 5 more information including IService (WRAS) undertook risk fluid (which is the highest the proposed IGN and how to a consultation for stakeholders, risk level). The required fittings respond on the WRAS website. which included the marine protection level needed for this It is important that as many industry, on the subject of classification is air gap or of those who will be affected Complete Pump-Out Range ‘backflow protection’ for hoses cistern type, which can be very by this proposed change and hose union taps. expensive to install, especially respond to the consultation Essentially, WRAS have in the numbers that might be as soon as possible. For Every Application proposed a new Initial Guidance required on both coastal and Notice (IGN) which gives best inland waterways sites. practice for operators in British Marine and TYHA James Scott-Anderson Environment, H & S Executive – British Marine complying with the Water responded to this consultation [email protected] Regulations (fittings) 1999. on behalf of its members, and [email protected]

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10 F&A / March 2019 Innovation News Innovation News

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14 F&A / March 2019 Motor Yachts Motor Yachts THE BRITISH MOTOR YACHT SHOW

17-19TH MAY 2019

he British Motor Yacht presenting a stunning line up Show (BMYS) is pleased of luxury motor yachts ­ with Tto announce that the most years including world 2019 show will take place premieres. But now with the 17th­19th May in association London show scratched from with Motor Boat & Yachting the UK’s boating calendar, the Magazine and show sponsors BMYS is more than ever a ‘must GY&LF (General Yacht & Leisure visit’ for serious buyers who Finance). Now in its seventh want to avoid the crowded year, this in­water show will be international shows, and who set on Premier’s innovative new enjoy getting up close and floating marina at Swanwick personal with the most Marina on the Hamble. The reputable motor yachts in the BMYS is the result of an inspired world. But that’s not all, unlike collaboration between leading the internationals, the British UK marina provider, Premier Motor Yacht Show also offers Marinas, and luxury British buyers the ‘private time’ and motor yacht brands Fairline, space to talk to technical experts Alongside a superb line up Princess and Sunseeker. who have a passion for their of motor yachts, visitors to Since inception, the British brands and to learn about all the the show can look forward Motor Yacht Show has built an practical and exciting aspects of to an impressive range of enviable reputation for owning a luxury motor yacht. complementary motor boats including Axopar boats, Chris­ Craft launches and high performance RIBS. There will The British Motor“ Yacht Show has also be a superb display of prestige cars and high­end teamed with Motor Boat & Yachting yachting equipment. Magazine to present Britain’s

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WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND WIN MARINA DESTINATION OF THE YEAR

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18 F&A / March 2019 March 2019 / F&A 19 Fund Raising Fund Raising

but they do a tremendous in their respective areas. amount to give disadvantaged Our members and partners MDL and vulnerable young people have been brilliant, getting the chance to experience sailing behind all the activities at this and to benefit from the skills year’s boat show, and we will learned on a voyage, from continue to raise money for For more information on MDL’s confidence and communication these two fantastic charities association with both charities, MARINAS to resilience and teamworking. throughout the year.” visit www.mdlmarinas.co.uk The money that MDL has raised will ensure that more places can be offered to young people who RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY would never otherwise have the chance to take part in anything like this. Earlier this year, we were contacted by a 14­year old whose first voyage with us was DL Marinas has raised Hamble Point Yacht Charters, Tim Glover, BLUE’s UK Projects supported by MDL, to say: ‘The £3,000 to be divided Inland & Coastal Marina Director says: “MDL Marinas knowledge and skills that I gain Mbetween two great Systems Ltd., Marine has made a huge contribution each time I sail will stay with charities, Blue Marine Advertising Agency, Mistral to BLUE’s Solent Oyster me for life. My confidence grows Foundation and Ocean Youth Hayling Ltd, Musto, OneSails Restoration Project by funding with each voyage and so does Trust South. The money was GBR (South), Plymouth Sea its original research study and my leadership and teaching raised at TheYachtMarket.com Chest Ltd., and Ski Weekends. then going on to design, build skills. There is nothing quite like Southampton Boat Show 2018, Pictured is Maxine Lane, and install innovative cage sailing on the Prolific.” MDL’s where MDL members and Senior Marketing Manager at systems beneath its pontoons in support for Ocean Youth Trust guests bought tickets for a daily MDL Marinas, presenting seven Solent marinas. Thanks to South really does change young raffle and donated money for cheques to Jacob Kean MDL’s enthusiastic support, the lives for good, and on behalf of refreshments during a daily Hammerson from Blue Marine project has been able to house all the young people who charity hour at the company’s Foundation and Peta Koczy more than 20,000 breeding benefit, we can’t thank waterfront stand. (Staff Skipper) from Ocean oysters in these cages which them enough.” MDL’s raffle featured prizes Youth Trust (South) at Port are capable of producing “We are delighted with the such as a Crewfit 180N Pro Hamble Marina. billions of oyster larvae a year amount of money we have lifejacket from Crewsaver and a The Blue Marine to significantly help the raised for our chosen charities,” spa package courtesy of Foundation (BLUE) works to re­population process. This kind says Adrien Burnand, MDL’s Towergate Insurance, as well as provide innovative solutions of commitment from a Solent Head of Marketing. “We’ve been many other terrific prizes from to overfishing and enabling the marine enterprise is invaluable supporting both for a long time other sponsors such as Mistral creation of marine reserves. to the project’s success.” and continue to be impressed Hayling Ltd., Clean to Gleam, MDL has supported BLUE Mark Todd, Chief Executive with their dedication and the Salcombe Gin, West System for three years, during which of Ocean Youth Trust South says: difference that they are making International, Hamble Point time BLUE has initiated a “MDL is one of Ocean Youth Yacht Charters and Musto. conservation project to Trust South’s most valued Additionally, the following replenish the Solent’s oyster supporters and we are so companies made a donation to population. Currently there grateful for all that they do for £3000 is to be divided between“ two great charities, be featured on the charity are 105 Oyster cages in us. Not only do they provide a supporters wall: MDL Marinas. home for our vessel Prolific, Blue Marine Foundation and Ocean Youth Trust South

20 F&A / March 2019 March 2019 / F&A 21 Gold Anchor Marinas Gold Anchor Marinas

Quay Marinas are delighted“ to report 3 of Quay Setur Antalya“ are proud of Marinas’ marinas have been awarded 5 gold anchors the approval of 5 Gold Anchor accreditation

CONWY QUAYS TINGDENE UPTON MARINA Lying in the scenic Conwy Estuary and close Located on the River Severn in a delightful rural to the historic town and castle, Conwy Quays setting near the Malvern Hills, the marina les Marina offers 460 fully serviced berths with between the small town of Upton and onsite services including chandlery, engineering, Tewkesbury. Offering 263 berths for boats up to convenience store, bar and restaurant and a 70 feet they also offer lift out, park and launch, boatyard for 140 boats. and storage facilities. There is an onsite chandlery, repair services and a restaurant.

PENARTH MARINA PREMIER SOUTHSEA MARINA Sitting within the historic Penarth Dock and Located at the entrance to Langstone Harbour in ideally located inside the Cardiff Bay Barrage, an area locally known as The Locks, Southsea Penarth Quay Marina is ideally located for all Marina offers berth holders very convenient that Cardiff and the Bay has to offer. With a access to the Eastern Solent within a protected fabulous onsite restaurant and excellent marina. With 310 fully serviced pontoons, this is a customer interaction with tenants, management popular marina, maintaining high standards and offer a high level of service which was reflected facilities and customer satisfaction figures running in their scoring. at very high.

PORTISHEAD MARINA TEOS MARINA With a thriving community centred around the The marina is built on one of the most important marina, Portishead marina has continued to sites of Turkish history with ancient Teos dating expand and now offers 325 berths, with easy back to BC1000, making this a fantastic sailing access to the Bristol Channel seaward and the destination. The marina offers all the facilities Severn through Gloucester and inland waterways. you’d expect from a 5 Gold Anchor marina along There is a local convenience store and several with a vibrant social timetable organised by their restaurants within walking distance and helpful Yacht Club during the summer months, onsite well trained staff who can offer advise on shops and restaurants, swimming pool eateries and sailing routes. and other sports.

TINGDENE STOURPORT MARINA SETUR ANTALYA MARINA Stourport Marina offers 140 serviced berths in Backed by the Taurus mountains, the marina is a sheltered location close to Stourport on the ideally located near the bustling city of Antalya River Severn. There are a range of services on with excellent transport links. Beautifully offer and a Clubhouse which offers food, drinks landscaped with flowers, trees and grasses, and regular entertainment. this fully serviced marina offers 235 berths with a further onshore capacity for 50.

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axxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx G MARINA KEMER xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Situated in the centre of Kemer town this 225 Hxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx berth marina is ideally situated to explore the xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ancient area of Lycia, visiting Phaselis and xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Xanthos. The marina also offers all the services xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx that you would expect from a 5 Gold Anchor xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx marina, has a sophisticated ambience, excellent xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx social facilities which attracts berth holders, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx locals and tourists. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ALCAIDESA MARINA xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx At the foot of the Rock of Gibraltar, the marina xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is ideally located near the airport offering direct xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx flights from many UK airports. The marina has xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx doubled in size over the years which has added xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx to its liveliness and ambience, with a bar and xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx restaurant and a well stocked chandler. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Alcaidesa Marina is a perfect gateway to xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx the Med and North Africa. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx SAIDIA MARINA xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Marina de Saidia is an 800 berth, full service xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx marina on the North Coast of Morocco and just xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx two miles from the border with Algeria. This xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx development started in 2008 by transforming a xxxxxxxxx small fishing harbour into a well protected yacht haven. The second basin caters for up to 420 boats and is surround by bars, restaurants and night discotheques.

MARINA DAVILLA A specious full service, 148 berth marina, catering for mega yachts up to 170 meters. Centrally located in Vigo, a strategic enclave in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, south of the Bay of Biscay which is an area of outstanding beauty. A well laid out marina which provides separate access to the boatyard and brokerage from the main marina basin and there is an excellent onsite restaurant.

24 F&A / March 2019 December 2018 / F&A 31 RYA RYA

Promotion & technical volunteers MAKING THE MOST OF RYA Communication and equipment inspectors The RYA’s participation and to ensure a consistent membership teams help application of class rules. AFFILIATION affiliates promote their The RYA coordinates the organisations. Programmes such Portsmouth Yardstick (PY) and as OnBoard, Push The Boat Out, National Handicap for Cruisers Sailability, Team15 and more are (NHC) systems in order to allow Promoting & Protecting not legislation’ prevails. all designed to help develop the benchmarking of different Safe, Successful & The RYA’s Safety Management participation, while a team of classes and designs to enable Rewarding British Boating System maintains a regional communicators provide sailors to race against each The RYA works hard to protect “ comprehensive log of any local PR support. other, as fairly as possible. via the integration of under­ the interests of its 112,000 RYA affiliated incidents; identifying trends Access to resources to help The RYA’s Racing represented groups. members and the wider boating clubs have access and lessons learned and shares grow membership is also Department can also help find community. From ensuring that information accordingly to available, plus promotional appropriately qualified and Discounts & savings legislators, regulators and other to a whole host of affiliates, as well as providing opportunities such as the RYA’s experienced race officials and Insurance providers Arthur authorities understand and take services and advice and support with ‘Where’s My Nearest’ interactive coaches to support the delivery J Gallagher provide an insurance account of recreational boating applications to funding bodies search function, reaching over of a specific event or activity, as policy specifically designed to activity; to resisting legislation benefits. We take and Sports Councils. 190,000 unique users a year, well as offering subsidised cover the needs of most or red tape that is a closer look at Through conferences, including current and potential training and development affiliates, while qualified race disproportionate, ineffective or workshops, seminars, online, participants trying to find a club programmes to upskill coaches officials, who are RYA members, unenforceable, or will place an exactly what is RYA publications and over the or training centre near them. to support affiliates in the can obtain race officials unnecessary burden on affiliates available and how phone, RYA affiliated clubs For those affiliates development of sailors. insurance free of charge. and the many volunteers the have access to a wide range interested in racing, the RYA Affiliated clubs can also take sport relies upon. affiliation can help of information and advice. From provides education and training Training & Development advantage of the RYA Suzuki As an influencer, the RYA your club safeguarding and disclosure for participants and volunteers Affiliated clubs are encouraged Safety Boat Packages offering a seeks to ensure that boating and barring services; planning, to help organisations to provide RYA training and are choice of three specially priced remains a self­regulated activity environment issues and understand and apply the supported in progressing to packages that can be tailored to where taking personal licensing; to risk assessment, Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS). become an RYA Recognised reflect the club’s environment responsibility and ‘education safety and crisis management. Training is also available for Training Centre. This offers and activities. access to a wide range of internationally recognised training and development programmes to assist in the development and retention of members, staff and volunteers. Clubs can also become an assessment centre for the ICC in order to help members obtain an ICC – which is free for RYA members. So if you’re an existing RYA Affiliates can also access affiliated club, make sure you’re making the most of the benefits online E­learning for available to you and if you’re safeguarding leads and looking to affiliate visit Disability Awareness Training www.rya.org.uk/go/affiliate or contact member services courses to help organisations [email protected] become more inclusive, for more information. accessible and successful

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THE VOLVO IRISH SAILING Marina Decking SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

his year a new award clubs invested much energy into At Volvo Cork Week 2018 (the Volvo Irish Sailing reducing the impact sailing has the Club attained the Gold TSustainability Award) on the environment, and worked Certification from the was presented to joint winners with young sailors, members and International ‘Sailors for the Sea’ 5 Gold Anchor TYHA accredited their local communities to create Clean Regatta programme with marina Royal Cork Yacht Club sustainable sailing practices. the event sustainability partners and Howth Yacht Club for MaREI Centre for Marine and innovative ideas when thinking Renewable Energy and An about the environment and “ Taisce’s Clean Coasts sustainability. From providing Royal Cork programme. The Clean Regattas sailors with reusable water Claims the programme is the world’s only bottles at events, using sustainability certification for compostable food and coffee Inaugural water­based events. The containers, paper straws, online initiative helps people run more documents, to organising Sustainability environmentally friendly events rubbish collections from their Award to protect local waters and local waters and giving beyond, raising the bar for educational talks, both ocean health around the world. In addition to the Royal Corks environmental and sustainability work during events, the Club also collaborates with MaREI who came in to talk to our young sailors during our sailing courses about caring for the marine environment. The Marina Deck has one of the highest talk entitled Ocean Devotion covered the importance of the degrees of slip-resistance ever measured sea to our lives – for providing food, transport, leisure and Applications: Benefits: oxygen – why we need to care for Pontoons Entrance gangways Low maintenance Pet friendly it, and how we can take action. Fingers Mooring pontoons Anti-slip surface Simple to install MaREI have delivered ocean Jetties Piers Long lifespan Minimal maintenance literacy outreach activities at the Fuelling areas Brows 8mm or 12mm square mesh 50 year+ lifespan Royal Cork Yacht Club for the last 3 years, a collaboration which led to the Club running Volvo Cork Week 2018 as a Clean Regatta, Dura Composites Ltd Tel:TTeel: +44 (0)1255 423601 a certification from the Sailors Dura House, TelfordTTeelford Road, Fax: +44 (0)1255 435426 Marina Deck the Sea program. Clacton-on-Sea, [email protected] Essex CO15 4LP United Kingdom wwwww.duracomposites.com/marinadeckw.duracomposites.com/marinadeck

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30 F&A / March 2019 March 2019 / F&A 31 Awards Awards

DIAMONDS ARE A LODGE-PARK’S BEST FRIEND

iamonds are a lodge­ tone). “The success of our park’s best friend. business is ultimately dependent DWoolverstone Marina “ on how holidaymakers feel about Lodge Park has won a 2018 MDL’s their stay with us, so receiving an Diamond Award for its Woolverstone award based on the strength of exceptional quality and our customer satisfaction scores outstanding customer service. Marina Lodge is particularly pleasing,” Kelly Presented by Hoseasons, the continues. “We do everything we Diamond Award crowned Park wins can to give our guests a first­rate Woolverstone as the Best Small experience whenever they visit, Relax and Explore destination Diamond so it’s nice for the team to get the in the East of England. Award recognition they deserve.” The Diamond Award was The marina lodge park, set in presented to Kelly Sharman 22 acres of riverside woodland, (Woolverstone Marina manager), currently features 10 lodges. The and team member Emma stay. “We pride ourselves on the lodges are truly stunning. Each of Coverley (left), by Hoseasons extras we offer and going that them is unique but they all offer Head of Product Scott Drew extra mile to ensure every the same high quality in build (right), at the Hoseasons Annual customer has a great experience and furnishings, plus guests all Owners’ Conference, in Newport. and hopefully returns at some benefit from the outstanding [ Above: Emma Coverley, Kelly Sharman, Woolverstone Marina manager and Scott Drew, Hoseasons Head of Product ] “I was really delighted to point in the future. It’s a new service delivered by the accept this award on behalf of venture for us, and I am Woolverstone Marina team. the marina team,” says Kelly extremely proud of the team, so Some even feature private hot multi­channel TV, and en suite gathering. There’s plenty to do For further information about Sharman. “It’s lovely to receive well done to all. We are thrilled.” tubs for starlit nights plus four and family bathrooms. All have around here, whether you’re MDL Wolverstone Marina Lodge recognition of all the hard work Woolverstone Marina Lodge lodges cater for dogs (and come dedicated parking, luxury linen getting onto the water or Park visit the website www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/mdl- which has gone into the lodge Park has been running for 12 with complementary doggy and towels, MDL WiFi and enjoying all the tourist wolverstone-marina park over the past 12 months, months and has already proven treats, dishes and towels). feature woodland balconies. attractions. Find us on Hoseasons and all the hard work which goes a hit with discerning holiday They can accommodate up “All are welcome to stay in to experience our Diamond into making sure all our visitors makers whose reviews are online to eight guests with spacious the lodges,” Kelly continues. Award winning park.” are very well looked after when on the Hoseasons booking site open plan living and dining “They’re perfect for a couple’s they arrive, and throughout their (www.hoseasons.co.uk/woolvers rooms, fully equipped kitchens, retreat, or a large family

32 F&A / March 2019 March 2019 / F&A 33 TYHA SUMMER

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34 F&A / March 2019 March 2019 / F&A 35 Marina Day Marina Day

ARE YOU THINKING OF HOLDING AN OPEN DAY THIS YEAR? Here’s a list of Marina Day activities you could arina Day is an our future customers. consider: opportunity for local In 2018, a number of marinas Mcommunities and joined MDL (who started Marina • Rib rides regional visitors to discover more day) and invited members of the • Windsurf demonstration about what happens in your public and boaters into their • Introduction to paddle boarding marina, not just in terms of the marinas to experience life in and • Visit boats – staff and boat boats on your pontoons, but also around the water. Activities in owners show people around the other services, facilities and marinas varied greatly from boats in the marina experiences that you offer, plus ‘come in for coffee and see what • Guided tours of your Marina the enjoyment that getting afloat we do’ to full on water festivals • Speakers' Corner – some short and being by the water brings. such as the extravaganza at MDL interesting presentations TYHA are encouraging UK Torquay Marina, conceived and • Pop up food stalls marinas to join the growing delivered by manager Mike Smith • Workshops and displays of number of participating marinas and his team. marine crafts to host a Marina Day on 8th June We are adding to the • An introduction to working 2019 with the objective of resources we provided to in a marina attracting a new demographic to members last year and will make • Interactive games/competitions marinas to enjoy all that marinas them available on the website to (sail hoisting and rope work). and their tenants have to offer help you with your open days, You could also consider things and ultimately introduce a new either on June 8th as part of like a chandlery sale, mini boat generation of people to our Marina Day or at some other jumble, try a kayak, flare demo, wonderful boating world. TYHA time during the year. RNLI demo believe that this is an excellent We appreciate that tides idea and are keen build a critical and other local factors influence mass of marinas participating when you can hold an open which will undoubtedly raise the day however please consider profile of marinas and help find holding an open day.

Then why not link“ in with Marina Day 2019 on 8th June!

36 F&A / March 2019 March 2019 / F&A 37 Employment

PREMIER MARINAS RETAINS INVESTORS IN PEOPLE GOLD AWARD

remier Marinas is Upon hearing the news that celebrating, following its The Investors“ in Premier Marinas had been Precent reassessment for successful in retaining the Gold the Investors in People Standard, People Award is a Investors in People Award, Pete where it retained Gold tool to help support Bradshaw, CEO said: “We are accreditation for the second delighted to receive such a consecutive time. the growth and positive report which Investors in People provides success of staff demonstrates our commitment a best practice standard, offering members to Premier’s core values, accreditation to organisations respecting and rewarding that demonstrate continuous the new, more meticulous, employees as well as providing development and which operate Generation Six Investors in opportunities for training and with a customer­centred focus. People Framework which reflects development. We have a talented There are four levels of the very latest workplace trends team of people and as a company recognition ­ Standard only, and essential skills required to we can be very proud of this Silver, Gold and Platinum. perform in any industry. external recognition”. The latest accolade follows After visiting Premier Marinas Premier Marinas welcomes a rigorous assessment, including Head Office in Swanwick Marina, the Investors in People Award as an invitation to every employee Investors in People Assessor, a tool to help support the growth to contribute to an online Margaret Faulkner, made the and success of staff members assessment and of which 77% following comments: ‘Premier across its nine marinas. Seven of the Premier workforce gave Marinas is a well­managed million employees in over 35,000 feedback. Individual employee organisation. The interviews organisations have achieved interviews across Premier confirmed that people “enjoy Investors in People accreditation Marinas’ nine sites also added coming to work” and “believe and this award continues to help value and depth to the in what Premier stands for”. It is companies stand out from assessment process. This year’s clear we are living and breathing competitors and attract and assessment was the first under strategic development here.’ retain the most talented people.

38 F&A / March 2019 Boat Shows

“The show will connect together It was a sentiment endorsed by He said: "Maritime tourism is industry leaders in boat and Phil Scott, who is chair of the on the up here because North leisure products and services Destination Anglesey Wales generally and Anglesey across Wales, with not only Partnership and a Director of the specifically has so much to offer. watersport and boating award­winning RibRide It's second to none. enthusiasts but all those that Adventure Boat Tours, who are “We already have fantastic have a passion for the great based in Menai Bridge. He said: attractions on the Menai Strait, outdoors. “Anglesey is defined by its includingRibRide and the “The level of interest from coastline so this is the perfect brilliant facilities at the National the marine sector is place for the event to be held. Outdoor Centre for Wales, Plas unprecedented for the next “We're also very lucky to Menai, which excels in delivering event, with over 17 of the best­ have Mount Snowdon very close the ultimate in water sports known brands already signed up. to us, and we always think of courses and outdoor adventure Among them are Robalo, Anglesey as the best place to visit activities. . Bayliner, Finnmaster, and Ocean Snowdonia from. “North Wales is undoubtedly Master, to name a few.” “RibRide has just recently the European capital of “Anglesey is already a mecca been honoured as the best adventure tourism and marine major maritime­themed Anglesey is also popular with for water sports that’s tourist attraction in North Wales tourism is a big part of that. BOAT SHOW show will spearhead surfers and scuba divers, who surrounded by 146 miles of at the Go North Wales Tourism “There is so much A ambitious plans to pump £7.8 million into the brilliant coastline. We’re aiming Awards and we have also been confidence in the industry, so WILL HELP transform Anglesey into the local economy. for the enthusiasts in the middle named as the number one boat much investment going into events capital of North Wales. Davina, who has previously of the market, we’re not going for tour in the UK on Trip Advisor. North Wales, and we're now TRANSFORM Tourism chiefs have hailed been involved with marine events the high­end multi­millionaire “The success that we’re reaping the rewards. news that the All­Wales Boat and such as the One Ton Cup, a world­ yachtsmen or women. enjoying is a good pointer to “The plan to stage the All­ ANGLESEY Leisure Show is coming to the renowned sailing event which “This event is designed for the huge potential of staging the Wales Boat and Leisure Show Anglesey Showground as an was based in Pwllheli in 2001 and the people who tow their boats All­Wales Boat and Leisure Show at the Anglesey Showground economic boost for the island. the annual Round Anglesey Race, behind their cars, not to mention here on Anglesey.” heralds another economic boost INTO THE The event from Thursday, said: “The All­Wales Boat Show the kayakers, surfers, Jim Jones, the Managing for the region and underlines May 30, to Saturday, June 1, is has evolved and grown and the wakeboarders and scuba divers. Director of North Wales Tourism, that we are now in a golden EVENTS expected to attract boat lovers 2019 event will also include a These are the people who do it is equally excited. age for tourism.” from across the UK. It’s grown strong leisure element. for the fun of it. CAPITAL out of the All­Wales Boat Show “Moving the show to “It’s going to be a must­visit that’s previously been staged in Anglesey showground will for boat owners, water sport­ OF NORTH Conwy and Pwllheli. hopefully be a catalyst for our lovers or families looking for a According to organiser plan to turn the island into a great day out. WALES Davina Carey­Evans, managing major events hub. “We certainly “Eighty 80 per cent of the director of Beaumaris­based have all the right ingredients. people who come to Anglesey Sbarc Event Management, the Anglesey is already a destination are repeat visitors, which means showground is a great venue for 1.8 million visitors every year they probably have access to a with huge potential to be looking for things to see and do boat and certainly have access to developed while Anglesey is the while, the venue is ideal, with the water with all the available perfect setting. The marine 3000 square metres of slipways. sector is growing faster in Wales undercover buildings, parking "I'm really excited by the than any other part of the UK and for 3,000 vehicles and excellent potential of the event and how boating generates an annual accessibility as it’s just off the it can be the start of something tourism spend of £282 million. A5 and A55. even bigger.”

40 F&A / March 2019 March 2019 / F&A 41 Welcome to TYHA

NEW TYHA MEMBERS UK & OVERSEAS

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Trafalgar Wharf is a shipyard in Voyage Boatyard was established Services include moorings for Portsmouth accommodating marine more than 25 years ago and offers a narrowboats up to 70ft, a service engineering businesses ranging variety of marine facilities including quay and boat maintenence, water from sailmakers and boat brokers boat storage, repair, maintenance and electricity to pontoons, pump out, to boat builders. and new builds. toilets, showers and a laundrette.

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Fully serviced marina offering berths Suppliers of anti­slip decking for RMCS Offer full design and up to 100ft, state­of­the­art dry Berth marine, Harbour and dock áreas. installation of their range of facility and a full boat maintenance, pedestals, sanitation and pump out repair and haul­out service. systems and lighting.

42 F&A / March 2019 March 2019 / F&A 43 Composite Conferences Pontoon Decking

2019 MARINA CONFERENCE

24 - 25 April 2019 – Bournemouth, UK We are now taking bookings for the 2019 Marina Conference. Don’t miss the opportunity to network with other marina professionals, as well as attending interesting sessions.

Conference Programme (subject to change)

DAY 1 • Key Note Speaker – The Marina Customer (Ben Martin - HKS | Creating places that enhance the human experience)

• Our Future • BREXIT – panel discussion • Marina Manager Training and Accreditation • The new Marina & Boatyard Apprenticeship • Anti-Fouling Initiative

DAY 2 • Key Note Speaker – Environmental Marinas Traditional timber appearance (Monty Halls - Marine Biologist & Broadcaster) • Environmental Issues: Invasive Species, Green Blue, Just One Ocean • Disaster Management – panel discussion with composite technology Applications: Benefits: Pontoons Marina Walkways Low maintenance Anti-slip surface Fingers Mooring pontoons Recyclable materials Concealed fixings Jetties Piers Long lifespan 600mm span Showcase Display Stands available - please contact Liv Whetmore for further information

Further information is available from Liv Whetmore – Dura Composites Ltd Tel:TTeel: +44 (0)1255 423601 [email protected] / 01784 223631 Dura House, TTeTelelfoorrd Road, Fax: +44 (0)1255 435426 Ultradeck Clacton-on-Sea, [email protected] Essex CO15 4LP United Kingdom www.duracomposites.com/ultrawww.duracomposites.com/ultra

44 F&A / March 2019 December 2018 / F&A 37 IndustrialIndustrial Rail Marine LandscapingLandscaping ArchitecturalArchitectural Sanitation Sanitation LEESAN TURNING LeeSan’s years of experience planning and installing Pump Out THE TIDE systems in boatyards and marinas throughout the UK and worldwide, now provides a service which is hard to beat. Everything from basic orking with Pump level) locations also need to pump “standard” pumps to fully Technology Ltd., their grey or black water uphill, again to customised “bespoke” systems Wparent company, the main sewer. This may include with integrated control panels LeeSan, the leading specialist in cafes, restaurants, toilet blocks, and backup functions is available. sanitation systems for Marine, laundries, washing facilities etc. Karl Sutclffe, Operations Leisure and Welfare applications, Additionally, marina Director, comments: are now able to offer a installations may require Pressure “This now means that we are comprehensive range of pumps Booster systems to ensure that in a position to handle just about and pumping systems for a wide potable water is available at the any pumping problem we come variety of marine applications. end of long pontoon runs. across. Not only that, but we can The growth of “floating” These and a variety of other be certain that we have the group offices, restaurants, houses and pumping problems can now be experience behind us to enable us other building means that solved by LeeSan using the to offer the best solution at really pumping systems for sewage and products (and sometimes competitive prices” waste water are often essential to additional expertise) of their enable the buildings to pump parent company Pump waste to the main sewer. Technology Ltd. Sometimes boatyards and The combination of Pump marine premises, which are Technology’s expertise and generally at quite low (water massive stocks, together with

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46 F&A / March 2019 March 2019 / F&A 47 CMM & CMP On the Water

Henk Gravestein - CMM Kerry Marriott - CMP Stavros Karnakis - CMM

I joined Jachthaven Bruinisse After completing the Advanced After 10 years in the marina in 2007 as Project Manager for Marina Manager’s course in industry, serving as a General the renewal and extension of Athens in October 2018, I’m Manager at Athens Marina in the Marina. After a couple of very proud to have achieved Greece, I was very sceptical months I was asked by the my Certified Marina about undertaking the AMM owners to take over the general Professional accreditation. course, thinking there was no management of the Marina. Having worked for MDL for real value for me. However, as With my strong commercial over 18 years and progressing I finished the Advanced Marina background I immediately from Administrator to Head of Management course and I started to change the Operations, this was one achieved my Certified Marina organisation to a more accolade I was determined to Manager, I can really say that it commercial thinking and achieve and would like to thank was a great accomplishment for customer friendly company. both MDL and British Marine me and a privilege to be part of Coming from an for their help and support this unique network of intermediate Marina with 550 in achieving this goal. experienced managers and be berths, Jachthaven Bruinisse able to share knowledge and has become one of the most best practices across the globe. modern Marinas in the I made friends around the world Northern part of Europe with Congratulations“ marina industry, I participated almost 1000 berths on a very in discussions and presentations high level of service and to the Marina for many issues, business cases, customer relations. technical problems and I am very proud to be Managers solutions and many other, with awarded CMM and being for their recent managers that face the same part of a select group of ones as I do in my line of local professionals in the industry CMM & CMP marina practice, and all of these and will endeavour to be a good Accreditation with the help of experienced ambassador for the Industry. CMM coordinators and British Marine professionals.

48 F&A / March 2019 December 2018 / F&A 47 Docking Solutions Docking Solutions

The first one in the line has a variable freeboard so that the inner end matches the existing WALCON marina pontoons at 500mm and then the gradient increases gradually along its length to 700mm to match the wave MARINE screen freeboard. We designed this arrangement so as to avoid the need for a steep ramp.” “It’s great to have them ocking Solutions which, particularly susceptible to in and providing the wave following its acquisition easterly winds. The pontoons protection that we need,” added Dlast year, is now a brand just inside the entrance of the Nick Burns, Deputy Harbour of Walcon Marine, has supplied harbour are already Docking Master at the Tor Bay Harbour six of its distinctive, heavy­duty, Solutions’ products and are Authority. “They are much tubular steel pontoons to the configured as a wave screen. sturdier than the product we Town Dock in Torquay Harbour. The harbour authority’s positive had before. Our existing Docking They have replaced conventional experience with those over the Solutions pontoons have been yacht pontoons on the seaward past twelve years prompted it in place for 13 years and are in side of the outer harbour that had to order the additional units. good shape, so we are very reached the end of their life. This They have also been a tough and happy with this continuation.” part of the harbour is exposed to effective docking solution for Docking Solutions pontoons swells coming in through the larger vessels such as the wind use twin tubular steel floats harbour entrance and so the Tor farm support vessels that use braced by welded cross tubes Bay Harbour Authority chose the the harbour. for exceptional strength and Docking Solutions product to “The six pontoons are durability, mounted in a replace the previous three metres wide to match the catamaran configuration. infrastructure, based on their existing Docking Solutions wave They can be fabricated to durability and requirement for screen,” says Walcon’s Colin almost any length and size, and a more robust solution. Bower. “The four at the seaward in high­freeboard configurations. Bay in South Devon, Torquay end are each 24 metres long, Customers include harbour Harbour is a popular home and providing an exceptionally and port authorities, search destination for yachts and motor stable and robust structure, and and rescue services and the cruisers. However, like all the the two at the shoreward end are MoD, as well as marinas harbours in Torbay it is approximately nine metres long. serving leisure users.

Walcon Marine’s docking“ solutions adds more wave-attenuating pontoons to Torquay Harbour

50 F&A / March 2019 March 2019 / F&A 51 Environmental Environmental

• Ensure any vinyl bow stickers are correctly applied by THE GREEN competitors to prevent coming loose in the water • Reduce the waste generated by your event by using sustainably sourced or recycled materials BLUE for regatta trophies

The competitors Creating sustainability heroes • Encourage vehicle sharing amongst participants, Kate Fortnam, The Green Blue at your club events spectators and event staff and Campaign Manager, says: “Safe volunteers and provide public and sustainable boating begins transport details on publicity with careful event planning and materials and on the club or active preventative measures to Will you sign-up today At your event event’s website reduce both the impact of our to The Green Blue’s • Brief competitors, race • Ask competitors to wash down activities and the risk of Sustainable Event Charter? officials and volunteers about their boats before arriving at disturbing wildlife. It’s important Greening your events and the environmental features of and leaving your site to reduce to create a tradition of regattas can have great benefits, your event so that everyone the spread of invasive non­ sustainability at regattas and club such as improved reputation and knows what you are trying to native species from one events that will have a lasting cost savings, and it really isn’t achieve and will cooperate. location to another impact on the marine that difficult to do. The Green • Avoid using disposable • Encourage competitors to use environment for years to come. Blue, the joint environmental cups and plates. Or if not your harvested rainwater for “Encouraging a shared sense of initiative of the RYA and British possible ensure they are boat wash down responsibility amongst your club Marine, offers support and recyclable and that recycling • Encourage competitors to members and regatta resources to help clubs and facilities exist – remember recycle waste and use reusable participants will allow you to training centres conserve and the classic “three Rs” of water bottles become a catalyst for engaging protect our marine habitats. recycling, reduce and reuse • Ensure there are sufficient boaters to protect their waters. Increasingly, clubs and training • Water refilling systems facilities to dispose of At your next regatta, why not centres are looking to make a are a great way to encourage hazardous waste consider reducing as much paper commitment to reducing the participants to drink more • Encourage competitors to as you can by prioritising environmental impact of their water in a sustainable fashion use low phosphate/ paperless communications?” events and regattas. Following • Provide reusable water environmentally friendly The Green Blue’s best practice bottles to prevent use of plastic cleaners Contact Kate guidance by signing­up to the cups or bottles and provide [email protected] or free ‘Sustainable Event Charter’ clear signage to direct people on 023 8060 4227 for your free will help you run greener to where they can refill them event sustainability checklist to events and regattas. with drinkable water select which best practices work • Ensure safety boats (including for your next event. For further those borrowed from other information and support, visit clubs) follow the best www.thegreenblue.org.uk. practice measures

52 F&A / March 2019 March 2019 / F&A 53 Bringing the Join us at industry together

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56 F&A / March 2019 September 2018 / F&A 53 TransEurope TransEurope

Last year’s summer The mood in the group is temperatures created positive, despite industry FROM THE BALTIC spectacular conditions for being concerns about a declining boat­ out on the water and visitor owner demographic. Tangibly numbers were higher than ever. prevalent is a strong conviction TO THE AEGEAN The network offers both a in the quality of a life connected reassuring fraternity of with the sea, enriched by established yacht harbours and memorable voyages enjoyed of course the benefit of a with like­minded sailors. Ocean­ cruising discount across a vast awareness, skill development ransEurope Marinas is these new members and area that now stretches from the workshops, introductory sailing very proud to report a embrace some constructive new Baltic, around the British isles courses, easy flotillas and Tsignificant geographic ideas on how to improve our and down the French and improved integration with expansion up to Germany’s Seven“ new members’ boating experience: Iberian Atlantic coast to the charter activities are just a few popular Baltic coast. This inland 1. Sonwik Marina Flensburg Canaries, up through the Med of the ways where members are sea offers some accessible members for 2. Ancora Marina Neustadt and all the way to the Adriatic working both individually and cruising with virtually no tide, TransEurope 3. Marina Boltenhagen and across to the Aegean, which collectively to foster more relatively shallow waters and 4. Marina Wiek auf Rügen is where this January’s other interest in boating. easy distances from one Marinas 5. Baltic Sea Resort Kröslin new member is located: Linariá member to the other. Our 7 new 6. Naturhafen Krummin Marina, on the south coast of the For more information please visit www.transeuropemarinas.com or Baltic members hail from the 7. Lagunenstadt Ueckermünde Greek island Skyros. email: [email protected] Marina Network Association, a group that prides itself on maintaining quality facilities and promoting good practice. Their marinas are well­serviced and spread conveniently along the length of the region, from the notable chalk cliffs of Wiek auf Rügen to Marina Lagunenstadt Ueckermünde, nestled inside the Stettiner Haff, a lagoon replete with two nature reserves. With a wealth of charming details from pretty resort architecture and majestic medieval castles, to white sandy beaches and rich flora and fauna, the Baltic has delighted visiting international sailors who travel up to spend a languid summer, immersed in the gentle lifestyle and fascinating coastal culture. The TransEurope network is delighted to welcome

58 F&A / March 2019 March 2019 / F&A 59 Marina Policy

ICOMIA MARINAS GROUP PUBLISH POLICY PAPER ON MARINA LEASE TENDERS

he ICOMIA Marinas interface between public access, poor community outcomes. Group has developed operational health and safety, This policy paper, developed Ta policy paper giving environmental control, industrial by the ICOMIA Marinas Group, recommendations to activities, tourism and supports competition and the fair governments and investors community activities. financial return to government for worldwide on marina lease Essential to the long­term the lease of public assets but notes tenders. viability of marinas and that this must be balanced and Marinas around the world consequential delivery of high­ tempered with ensuring that this provide essential boat storage; quality public benefits, is an return is also financially associated infrastructure and investment framework that sustainable over the term of the amenities; public access to provides both security of tenure lease to the operator to deliver waterways and many economic and affordable seabed and land the ongoing community benefits and social benefits to the local rents within the range of derived from professionally community. Marinas are most Sustainable Occupancy Cost. managed and maintained often developed and operated Unsustainably high occupancy marina infrastructure. with private investment and costs typically lead to poorly To find out more visit require professional maintained, operated or www.icomia.com/library/Default management of the complex abandoned facilities delivering .aspx?LibraryDocumentId=1708

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ver recent months TYHA (prorated), this has been done to Where these include a standing have had an increasing make service charges fairer, with charge, this should be pro­rated Decksafe marina GRP mini mesh is the Onumber of enquiries from the lower users paying less and the amongst the customers according perfect solution to your slippery, tired looking berth holders regarding how higher users paying more. This is to the differing volumes, or timber decking. GRP mini mesh is light marinas charge for electricity, both considered reasonable and estimated volumes, of electricity weight, easy to install, non-corrosive and this has inevitably been prompted fair by the marina industry and supplied to them. Ofgem does not by increased charges. Ofgem (the regulator). Of course, regulate the charges which a anti-slip. As you will be aware moving from charging on a flat fee reseller makes to recover his own bertholders (your customers) basis to a prorated basis will infrastructure and administration Available in a variety of panel sizes, can be charged for the electricity inevitably mean some customers costs (although there may be thicknesses and colours all available from consumed by them and their pay less and some pay. Those with controls for which we are not stock and with next day delivery. craft, provided the unit price of smaller bills may thank you responsible). It might be sensible electricity that they pay does not however those with larger bills to pro­rate these, but we cannot exceed the unit price paid by the definitely won’t! compel resellers to do so.’ Marina or yard owner (you). To help you our industry Whichever service charge In addition, bertholders can guidance documentation on this model you decide to use (flat fee or be charged a service charge to issue was formulated following prorated) it is important to clearly Decksafe Solutions offers a full survey, recover the costs associated with communication with Government differentiate on your invoices the design, fabrication and installation service. the supply of electricity to berths. and Ofgem, the following is an charge for electricity units and the We can fabricate marina steps and ladders This charge can either be a extract from a letter written by service charge. You should also be flat fee or a unit fee based on the Colin Atkins, Consumer Protection able to evidence to your customers XSFIWTSOIWM^IWXSƤXIZIRMRXLIQSWX consumption by the craft and its Policy Manager at Ofgem, which the unit cost you pay for electricity challenging spaces. bertholders. An increasing was one of these communications: (to confirm it is the same that your number of marinas are moving Ofgem’s legal remit only extends as customers pay you). Ofgem does All manufactured from GRP they are light from charging a flat service charge far as the recovery of costs paid to not require you to justify your weight, high strength, non-corrosive and to one based on consumption the bulk electricity supplier. service charge fee however many ideal for marine applications. marinas make this information available to bertholders should they require it. In conclusion if you are preparing to change the way you RecoHeck is the ideal alternative to traditional charge your customers for timber decking and reduces ongoing supplying electricity to their maintenance costs. berths (service charge) then we recommend explaining to them RecoHeck is a modern WPC product that looks beforehand the reason for the ERHJIIPWPMOIXMQFIVFYXLEWEPPXLIFIRIƤXW change and the impact it is likely of a composite material. It does not rot, fade, to have on them. Also make sure warp or splinter. It is available in a variety of you clearly differentiate between the unit cost for electricity and the colours and available for next day delivery. service charge on your invoices.

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ANOTHER MARINA MANAGER SUCCESSFUL PORTISHEAD QUAYS MARINA YACHT Quay Marinas Limited operate six coastal marinas around the UK and are a well-established and respected marina company. Full details of the HARBOUR Company and its marinas can be viewed on www.quaymarinas.com. Due to the pending retirement of the current marina manager expressions BUILT BY of interest are sought for this position which will commence 1st August. Main marina features are: WALCON... · 320 berths, expanding to 400 · Full range of services including boatyard · TYHA 5 Gold Anchor rating · Dock environment impounded by sector gate yacht lock · Operates 24/7 with a full-time staff of 8 persons · Successful commercial business with scope to expand and improve

Candidates are sought with the following qualities and experience: :DOFRQ0DULQH/WG +HDG2IÀFH · Demonstrable experience in operating/managing leisure-based Cockerell Close, Segensworth West, business, preferably within the marina industry Fareham, Hampshire PO15 5SR · Articulate and I.T. literate · Customer service orientated T: +44 (0) 1489 579977 · Commercially aware and competent F: +44 (0) 1489 579988 · Team player able to lead and motivate E: [email protected] · Ability to work within structured parameters and established budgeting/ www.walconmarine.com reporting regime · Innovative and enthusiastic Walcon Marine Benelux T: +31 (0) 38 385 9559 Interested parties should write to the contact below (no more than 500 words) E: [email protected] setting out their basis of interest and summarising experience. A current www.walconmarinebenelux.com Curriculum Vitae should be attached. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered which will be confirmed Walcon Marine Italia to shortlisted candidates, along with a detailed job description. The closing T: +39 (0) 33 562 22461 date for expressions of interest is 18th March 2019. E: [email protected] www.walconmarineitalia.com

Walcon Marine Australia Pty Ltd Apply to: Simon Haigh – Manging Director T: +61 (0) 8 9583 3982 Quay Marinas Limited, A&W Building, E: [email protected] Newfoundland Way, North Somerset, BS20 7DF www.walconmarineaustralia.com.au

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