Author: Shotley Marina

Afternoon folks. As most of you are aware we have been carrying out lock closure for the last two weeks. We were originally scheduled to open the lock tomorrow with flood down completed by midday. Unfortunately due to the current and forecast weather conditions we will not be opening the lock until Monday morning. This is because it is too dangerous to lift the five tonne stops logs from their current positions, with the forecast wind strength. Any queries please do not hesitate the Control Tower 01473 788982. Have a good weekend.

So meteorological winter has now begun from the 1st of December and goes through to the end of February. However out there in the marina and the harbour it still feels pretty mild. I suspect if the past is anything to go by it will remain fairly dry and mild up to Christmas  with the colder weather hitting us in the New Year. Our new 40 tonne Wise Travel lift has now arrived on site prior to it being assembled this week. The new hoist benefits from better technology and has the facility for remote control and demonstrates our commitment to investing in new equipment for the marina.

Afternoon all, beautiful sunrise here at the marina this morning, harbor mirror calm. Wind has picked up during the day and is getting cooler. Outlook for tomorrow wet but brightening up for the weekend. Watch out it will be windy on Saturday. Make sure you get your lay up forms in as soon as possible please.  Our annual renewal invoices will be posted out to everyone by mid November and this year there will be a moderate 2% increase.

Morning all and welcome to the Ships Blog. Watch out for the cold arctic blast today and tomorrow as a cold air mass and weather front move south. Next week the weather or temperature at least should improve a little so not so cold. Shotley Point Yacht club have there laying up supper this weekend at the clubhouse in Ipswich Haven Marina. Dont forget the winter lay up forms have been sent out so if you wish to have your boat out of the water over the winter make sure we have the form asap to get it booked in. Your duty lockmasters this weekend are Rob (dayshift) and Richard on the night shift.