As featured in MAST Boatwise, Winter 2024 Issue The number of boats has significantly increased in the past 25 years, resulting in more people spending time on their boats. Boat owners are reminded of their responsibility to manage sewage discharge from their boats. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible…
Work on Margate Marina’s substantial redevelopment continues. Recognising the benefits of cleaner waterways, the latest improvement is a new pump-out facility for recreational vessels with holding tanks. It is now operational and open to the public. It’s the first outside the Derwent area and, thanks to partial funding from Marine…
“Ahoy” to all the blue-water cruisers up there on the “north island” (aka Australian mainland…and beyond). Have you ever thought about cruising to Tasmania? We have proof from those who have that it’s a “bucket list” voyage and a dream experience. What’s appealing about cruising to Tasmania? Tasmania has been…
Choosing a marina for your boat is more than just about location and facilities. There are other important factors to consider such as weather protection, berthing access, other facilities, parking, staffing, security, and more. Here are a few hints and things to consider when trying to find the right marina…
The next stage of Margate Marina’s redevelopment has just been completed with the construction of an extra 73 floating berths and a 150m extension of the attenuator/breakwater. The Marina now accommodates 123 new berths with more to come. The attenuator/breakwater extension now includes a 90m section to the south and…
The fuel pontoon is now up an running at Margate Marina. Diesel or 91 Unleaded Fuel is available. Call the office before you arrive and pay using a credit card at the pontoon. Click here for more information.
The next stage of construction has started with the 150m major extension of the attenuator/breakwater and an additional 73 berths. The attenuator/breakwater extension includes a 90m southern extension and a right-angled 60m westward arm that will provide increased berthing security to the Marina. The new floating 73 berths will include…
The first stage of the redeveloped Margate Marina at Baretta is now open for business. Sail and power boat customers are now moving in to the initial 50 berths which are complete with power, water and CCTV monitoring…ideal timing for the summer boating season. The completion of this first stage…
The Bridge Pro is back on-site to complete the demolition of the old marina. Here you can see the old marina piles being removed to make way for the new sections.