Category: Ships Blog

Here we are folks at the first bank holiday of May and its raining cats and dogs! Don’t worry the forecast is looking better for the rest of the weekend. A lot of boats are now back in the water and the yard has more space in it. This years summer scrub offer starts the first week on June 2024. Prices are already published on this website. Slots are filling up fast so book early if you have a particular date in mind. The weekend team comprises Biff on days, Marc G nights and Ellie driving the front desk. A reminder to let Ellie know your car registration numbers for security purposes and if you haven’t already, stop by at the Tower to get you security codes. Have a great weekend.

Morning all and welcome to the Easter Ships Blog. This year Easter is very early and despite this the new season launch program is well underway. The weather is a mixed bag with Storm Nelson tracking through today. Otherwise its sunshine and showers. Colin and the crew have been out checking all the boats and making sure they are they are  tied up properly and have enough fenders.

A reminder, can we have the registration numbers of the cars that you will be using when you visit the marina. Also if you have not got your security codes for the marina’s facilities, please stop by at the Control Tower and we will give you a copy.

Safety ladders – can you please ensure that these are kept in safe an useable condition. On a number of occasions we have found fendering and lines attached to our escape ladders. These render them useless and could endanger someone’s life if they fell in and subsequently could not climb out.

On duty over the weekend is Andy Howard duty lockmaster day shift and Colin ‘Biff’ Byford on the night watch. Have a good Easter!

Afternoon folks, just a quick up date re lock closure. Due to some appalling weather conditions we have taken the decision to delay lock opening until Monday morning for safety reasons. Normal service will then be resumed.

Have a good weekend.

Afternoon all and welcome to the first 2024 Ships Blog. Happy New Year to you all. Quick update, we have switched off the water to the pontoons as a temporary measure in view of the up coming cold weather. This is to prevent burst pipes and wasted water. We will review this on a daily basis and if the forecast changes significantly we will act accordingly. Water will still be available on the inside waiting pontoon and at the bridgeheads. Lock closure is still scheduled to commence Monday 29th January and finish on 9th February 2024. Finally our dredging campaign will commence as soon as we have our license through from the Marine Management Organisation. We will keep you updated via this blog and email. Have a good weekend.