Boatfolk’s latest news

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.

Freedom Boat Club three boats with wake

List of boat membership clubs: subscription and shared ownership models

Eleven companies currently on MIN‘s radar for pushing the boundaries of shared-ownership and membership based models. Read about how...

October 9th, 2024

Leisure Marine

Aerial view of boat in dock

Boatcare introduces eco boat maintenance division

Boatcare, a boat maintenance company founded by UK boating business Boatfolk, has launched a new division, EcoMarine, focusing on...

September 23rd, 2024

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Elan Impression 43 sails in orange sunset

Elan Impression 43 to appear at Haslar Marina

Haslar Marina is set to be the location for the Elan Impression 43’s first visit to the UK on...

July 8th, 2024

Leisure Marine

UK marina at sunset

Boatfolk introduces flexible summer cruising

UK marina group Boatfolk has launched a new summer cruising contract that it says provides enhanced flexibility for boaters...

July 2nd, 2024

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Portland Marina.

UK marina operator partners with Sleipner

Boatcare, a boat maintenance company founded by UK marina operator Boatfolk, has partnered with marine tech firm Sleipner. Sales...

April 25th, 2024

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Inland & Coastal sponsors Autism On The Water for 2024

Inland & Coastal sponsors Autism On The Water for 2024

Inland & Coastal Marina Systems, a pontoon and water access specialist, is sponsoring the Scottish charity Autism On The...

April 12th, 2024

Leisure Marine

chap fixing an engine

New technical centre at Conwy Marina

Boat maintenance company boatcare has launched a new technical centre at Conwy Marina. The centre represents a £600,000 investment...

March 11th, 2024

Leisure Marine

Quality award for Northern Ireland marina

Bangor Marina in Northern Ireland has been awarded 5 Gold Anchor status by the Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). The...

August 21st, 2023

Leisure Marine

Breakwater creates ‘dramatic’ change in wave climate at UK marina

Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) says berth holders and visitors to boatfolk’s Haslar Marina in Gosport, UK, can...

June 16th, 2023

Leisure Marine

Aerial image of Deacons Marina in Southampton

Boatpoint makes management changes

UK-based boat sales company Boatpoint has made three promotions across its management team, which the firm says will support...

June 6th, 2023

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