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.
Boatpoint, the boat sales company founded by UK marina operator Boatfolk, has unveiled a new office in Weymouth Marina. The new office supports growth plans and bolsters Boatpoint’s boat sales presence in Dorset following the successful start-up and operation of its offices at Portland Marina, and is situated in the building next to the Weymouth […]
British marina operator boatfolk is to build a new 13-bedroom hotel at Gosport’s Haslar Marina, near the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour on Britain’s south coast. The firm, which runs 11 marinas across the country, including Haslar, says the new hotel will promote the flexibility and sustainability of the marina’s business. The application, which comprises three […]
Three global marine companies are collaborating to enhance boaters’ experiences on the water. Navigation app savvy navvy has teamed up with Australian based Quad Lock smartphone mounting system, and both are working with Beyonder Boating (part of boatfolk). All new members of UK-based boating subscription company will be offered an elite savvy navvy subscription, setting […]
Berthing at a UK marina is being given a boost with the installation of a 70m wave attenuating breakwater in an exposed area of the marina. Pontoon and water access specialist, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has designed and manufactured a bespoke floating concrete breakwater to reduce the wave climate in a particularly exposed […]
As early bird tickets are released for next year’s Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), organisers say 83,000 people attended – fewer than originally predicted due to the day’s closure for the Queen’s funeral – but 14,000 of those got out onto the water. There were 685 individual stands and berths, over 650 craft on display […]
SBS Trailers and boatfolk have announced a new partnership meaning SBS Trailers are now available through boatfolk’s network of marinas. Boaters can buy trailers at 11 marinas, with boatcare (the company’s dedicated marine engineering and repair division) helping customers with the necessary adjustments to their trailer. The team will also be on hand to give customers […]
Gentoo Sailing Team has announced a partnership with boatfolk. The team will be based at Haslar Marina, Gosport with the IMOCA 60 docking there after its ongoing refit. Team principal and skipper of Gentoo, James Harayda will be joining boatfolk at various events throughout the year where he will be talking about the great challenge […]
New Finnish boatbuilder Quarken has appointed boatpoint, the boat sales business founded by the marina group boatfolk, as its UK dealer. The exclusive partnership aims to introduce the ‘innovative design and a fully modular and customisable boat’ to the UK market. The Quarken fleet will comprise 27ft, 33ft and 40ft craft. All the boats will […]
John Dean, co-founder of Dean and Reddyhoff (which merged with Quay Marinas in 2019 to form boatfolk), has passed away. A post by boatfolk on the company’s Facebook page read: ‘It is with great sadness that we say farewell to John Dean. John Dean has had an incredible impact on our people, our history and […]
Teenagers and young adults can now apply to become the next #boatgen youth ambassador, with applications closing on 4th January 2022. The ambassador’s role is to inspire a community of young people to experience the freedom, challenges and amazing opportunities that come with getting on the water. #boatgen, a not-for-profit sailing initiative which aims to […]
Boatfolk’s Penarth Marina has installed its first Seabin, joining the fight against ocean plastics. The innovative floating plastic waste basket has been sponsored by UK-headquartered consulting engineering company, Mott MacDonald. Supporting the team at Penarth Marina that already gathers rubbish from around the harbour, the Seabin will provide an additional capacity to collect up to 20kg of waste per […]