Welcome to another episode of This Marina Life from MDL Marinas with the marine podcaster Ceri Hurford-Jones

In the next 30 minutes we’ll find out how to navigate Your First Boat Purchase with some great hints and tips fromsome of our resident experts, both of whom operate boat broker operations based at marina’s operated by MDL..

First up today is Chris Manors from TBS Boats, a company who have sold literally thousands of boats, both on theThames and the South Coast. Chris is a boat owner himself and is a qualified RYA Yachtmaster offshore who continues to enjoy boating both on the inland waterways and at sea.

My second guest is Bill Stringer the managing director of Key Yachting. A brokerage firm, based at MDL’s Hamble Point Marina. Key Yachting principally focus on sailing boats and represent four fabulous brands, ‘J’, Grande Soleil, Tofinou and Nautitech Catamarans.

They have a really diverse range of customers including racers, cruisers and around the world trippers to name but a few!

As always, a huge thanks to all my guests for giving up their time. I hope you found what they had to say inspiring and informative.

For more information on those featured in thisepisode just follow the links....

Moore marine suppliers can be found in services directory on the MDL website - https://www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/services-directory/

Welcome to another episode of This Marina Life from MDL Marinas with me the marine podcaster Ceri Hurford- Jones.

Today I’m talking to some more of MDL’s tenants who, I hope, will provide you with an insight into the options available to develop your boating skills whether that be motor or sail powered!

In this episode we’ll find out what training’s available and why you should consider honing your boating skills.

Joining me are two brilliant guests; Paul Glatzel the director and principal of Powerboat Training UK based at MDL’s, Cobbs Quay Marina and Charlie Tullock, the Principal of First Class Sailing based at MDL's Shamrock Quay

Hello and welcome another episode of This Marina Life.

Dive into the latest episode of our podcast, where Ceri Hurford-Jones meets inspiring tenants from our marinas, paving the way for eco-friendly boating.

In this episode you'll hear from Alasdair Marshall of SE Yachts (Hamble Point Marina) shares insights into e-propulsion, Arcona Yachts, and Candela – showcasing the future of sustainable yachting.

Also joining me Ceri is Chris Gates of SETAG Yachts (Queen Anne's Battery, Plymouth). Chris explains boat up-cycling and how it’s revolutionising the marine industry with sustainability at its core.

#sustainableboating #greenermarinas For more information on those featured in this episode just follow the links and do look out for these companies appearing at the MDL South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show taking place from 9th to 11th May 2025

For more on Electric boat charging – visit the MDL website

The services directory – marine suppliers can be found in the services directory here on the MDL website

Please do let me know your own thoughts on the areas we have talked about today and hope you will join me again soon for This Mariana life with MDL – the perfect berth for you and your boat