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MDL Marinas expands the 2025 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show

18 November 24

We are excited to announce the expansion of the 2025 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, taking place from 9-11 May at our Ocean Village Marina in Southampton.

Practical Advice for Sailing in Heavy Weather Conditions

12 November 24

Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just starting out, navigating rough seas can be challenging.

MDL Marinas raises £10,000 for charity through summer initiatives

11 November 24

We are proud to announce that our marina teams raised an impressive £10,000 over the summer, reinforcing our commitment to supporting local communities and national charities.

MDL Marinas expands storage capacity at Shamrock Quay with key acquisition

11 October 24

Our recent acquisition of the 3.2-acre plot at Lower William Street is to be utilised for additional boat storage, manufacturing and boat sales.

How to do a Braid on Braid Splice | Step-by-Step Guide

07 October 24

Harry James from The Rig Shop shows us how to perform a professional braid-on-braid splice, perfect for splicing double-braided lines commonly used in marine and sailing applications.

Rest assured MDL has you covered this winter

01 October 24

While winter may not be everyone’s favourite season, you can still make the most of it with our exclusive winter offers at selected marinas across our extensive network.

This Marina Life Podcast: Meet Pure Latitude Boat Club

17 September 24

In this episode, Ceri Hurford-Jones speaks with MDL tenant Pure Latitude Boat Club, who has been based at our Port Hamble Marina for over 15 years.

Pyrotechnic and Electronic Distress Flares

13 September 24

In our latest video, James Tudor-Williams from Force 4 Chandlery at Port Hamble Marina talks us through marine distress flares and the differences between pyrotechnic and electronic versions, and how best to use them.

MDL Marinas partners with iconic Guinness Bar at SIBS 2024

22 August 24

We are thrilled to announce our sponsorship of the legendary Guinness Bar at the 2024 Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS).

Official dates announced for MDL’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2025

15 July 24

This popular event will take place at our flagship Ocean Village Marina in Southampton from 9 to 11 May 2025.

Boat navigation using chart plotters

18 June 24

Paul Glatzel from Powerboat Training UK talks us through the multi-function capabilities of a chart plotter to navigate between two points.

MDL Marinas achieves highest Cyber Essentials Plus certification for its digital infrastructure

16 May 24

We are proud to confirm that we have been awarded the Cyber Essentials Plus certification, a government backed scheme to validate businesses that operate at the highest level of cyber security.

Round the Island Race 2024 availability

23 April 24

The exhilarating and much anticipated Round the Island Race returns to Cowes, Isle of Wight on 15th June 2024.

Maiden's coming home! An iconic yacht, a world tour and an historic race, all for a world changing cause

18 April 24

Thirty-five years ago, the yacht Maiden, with the first ever all-female crew made history and came home to a huge ‘unexpected’ welcome never seen before both on the water and on land with an estimated crowd of 50,000 in Southampton and a flotilla of hundreds of boats accompanying Maiden on her approach up Southampton Water.

MDL prepares grand homecoming parade for iconic yacht Maiden and her all-female crew

16 April 24

We are thrilled to announce that the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2024 will feature a special welcome home parade for the crew of Maiden on Saturday 20th April, marking a jubilant highlight at this year’s show.

Standout debuts at the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2024

15 April 24

Set against the spectacular backdrop of our flagship Ocean Village Marina, this year’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show is playing host to several impressive debuts across our exclusive selection of global power and sail brands.

Optima Yachts to showcase major strides in green innovation at South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show

11 April 24

Optima Yachts is proud to be exhibiting at the upcoming South Coast Green Tech Boat Show, where they will be located at Berth No.7.

Cockwells’ Hardy 50DS explorer marks world debut at the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2024

10 April 24

We are delighted to announce the world debut of Cockwells’ Hardy 50DS explorer yacht at our prestigious South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2024, taking place between 19 and 21 April at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton.