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

Join marine podcaster Ceri as he talks to some of MDL’s tenants in the hospitality sector…..namely thee brilliant new restaurants and bars!

I hope it’ll provide you with some gastronomic inspiration on where to eat and drink next time you find yourself near one of these guests, either by water or road!

My three featured guests are:

From Monimar, a relatively new name for a coffee bar and restaurant based at Woolverston Marina on the River Orwell not far from the town of Ipswich

https://www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/services-directory/?Page=1&Keywords=MONIMAR&CategoryIds=&CategoryIds=

Director Shannon Wood, a director of the Beetroot Group, who owns and operates three restaurants on marina sites in those areas. Namely the Square, Ketch and Gaff Riggers.

https://www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/services-directory/?Page=1&Keywords=rigger&CategoryIds=&CategoryIds=

Finally from the Indian Kitchen in Hythe Marina, Southampton I got to talk to the owner Raghu who only opened for business in April 2024

https://www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/services-directory/?Page=1&Keywords=INDIAN+KITCHEN+&CategoryIds=&CategoryIds=

I hope you enjoy this edition of This Marina Life...