News
WBOA contribution to the St Decamen's Christmas Tree Festival.....
WBOA were proud to be part of the St Decuman's Church annual Christmas Tree Festival in Watchet this year, helping to get us into the Christmas spirit (especially with the port and starboard Christmas lights)! Big thanks to Martin and Sheila Stevens for hard their work in getting our tree decorated!!
Watchet Marina 20th Anniversay.....
Over the weekend 24th/25th of July Watchet celebrated the 20th anniversary of opening of the town’s marina with an anniversary ribbon cutting ceremony performed by town mayor Cllr John Irven. Before doing so he welcomed district council representatives, members of several local organisations and individuals who had attended the celebration event. He went on to thank members of the Watchet Boat Owners Association committee, including Cathy Yuill, Marine Group Staff and Molly Quint for organising the street market and other entertainment. Martin Stevens, Treasurer of WBOA, and Marine Group director Christopher Odling-Smee also spoke in very positve terms regarding the future of Watchet Marina. WBOA sponsored bacon rolls for those attending activities on the Esplanade the following day.
Please see a full report printed in The West Somerset Free Press with pictures by Terry Walker.
Sailcations...
With so much focus now on holidays in the UK it's no wonder that boating is becoming more and more popular.
The UK has fantastic waterways with numerous lovely ports and coastal villages to explore. Boating is fun, exercise, education for all the family.
Now our Marina is getting in shape this is a perfect time to look around for some cracking deals out there; boats are changing hands at good prices!
If this appeals to you please don't hesitate to get in touch with us for sound advice and and we may be able to help find you the perfect boat.
Watchet Marina - Renovation
Watchet Marina's new owners, The Marine Group, have moved rapidly to set out a renovation schedule for 2021. This is the event plan for the coming months:
The Marine Group Acquires Watchet Marina
Good news at last.....
Following a long depressed period Watchet Marina can now look forward to a bright future under new owners from across the water. Plans are in place to revamp the infrastructure and undertake dredging to bring the facility to the standard expected of a first class marina by the Summer.
Please see the Somerset West and Taunton Council press release:
The Marine Group Acquires Watchet Marina
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