Boatfolk’s latest news looking at its expansion of marina facilities, management changes, hotels and boat dealerships. Boatfolk is changing its marina management model – track how it’s shifting its business focus via MIN’s articles.
boatfolk’s boat subscription service, Beyonder, has launched at Conwy Marina. boatfolk says Beyonder helps aspiring boaters take their first steps into the world of boating without the burdens of boat ownership. The flexible service offers a subscription model, which allows its members to enjoy all the benefits of boating, without the need to look after […]
Boatcare, a boat maintenance company founded by UK marina operator Boatfolk, has partnered with marine tech firm Sleipner. Sales and service of Sleipner’s products and technology are now available at Boatcare’s outlets within all 11 of Boatfolk’s marinas across the UK. Boatcare says this partnership will offer sales and servicing of Sleipners’ thruster, stabiliser steering, […]
Inland & Coastal Marina Systems, a pontoon and water access specialist, is sponsoring the Scottish charity Autism On The Water for 2024. In conjunction with Boatfolk’s Rhu Marina, the charity has also secured favourable berthing for the year. Autism On The Water (AOTW) is a registered charity committed to raising awareness of the autistic spectrum […]
Boat maintenance company boatcare has launched a new technical centre at Conwy Marina. The centre represents a £600,000 investment and can accommodate vessels of up to 14 metres. The firm says this allows it to offer weatherproof services at Conwy for the first time. “We are delighted with the new technical centre, which has been […]
Bangor Marina in Northern Ireland has been awarded 5 Gold Anchor status by the Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). The 5 Gold Anchor Award is the highest recognition granted by the TYHA, and is designed to highlight the highest standards of marina quality, customer service, and overall experience. Bangor Marina is part of national boating business […]
Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) says berth holders and visitors to boatfolk’s Haslar Marina in Gosport, UK, can be certain of a good night’s sleep now its has completed the installation of a 70m wave attenuating breakwater at the eastern end of the marina. As part of a two-phase project to expand berthing at […]
UK-based boat sales company Boatpoint has made three promotions across its management team, which the firm says will support its ongoing expansion. Phil Jones has been promoted to the position of group new boat sales manager, following the retirement of Andrew Hyland. Chris Ibbotson has been promoted to the position of group brokerage manager, while […]
Following significant investment over the last 18 months, boatfolk says it’s launched ‘a new era of marina’ at Haslar this year. This has come at the cost of £4 million which has been invested, with works including the launch of 11 hotel rooms, installation of an additional 36 deep water berths, new wave break pontoons, […]
Earlier in April 2023, a woman’s body was pulled out from Thames and Kennet Marina. Officers recovered her body from water and Thames Valley Police launched an investigation, with foul play initially suspected. Incidents like these, deaths in marinas, are thankfully rare – but they do happen. Paul Williams, inventor and founder of the Man […]
Boatfolk’s Portland Marina has announced a new partnership to deliver a message of marine conservation to young people across the country. The partnership, between marina charity Clean Jurassic Coast (CJC) and marathon swimmer Chloë McCardel’s Channel Queen charter business, aims to deliver marine and conservation education programs to thousands of young people over the next […]
The Boatfolk marina group has announced the launch of its inaugural Boatpoint Boat Show, taking place at Deacons Marina in Southampton, from 21-23 April 2023. Boat sales company, Boatpoint, which is part of Boatfolk, will be showcasing its new and used boat stock across a wide range of power and sailboats. “We’re excited to showcase […]