We are incredibly lucky to have a thriving community of onsite businesses at each of our marina locations.
Knight Marine at Universal Marina have recently installed and tested two innovative Digital Yacht systems - OneFix High-Precision GNSS Positioning Sensor and Bilge IQ Intelligent Bilge Pump Monitoring – pop into their unit to discover more!
Long-standing onsite yacht brokerage Ancasta International Boat Sales has strengthened its teams at both Chichester and Swanwick marinas with the appointment of two highly experienced yacht brokers, further enhancing the support available to local boat owners and the wider boating community.
At Swanwick Marina, Rob Seabourne has returned to Ancasta as Group Brokerage Manager, following a successful career spanning international charter and luxury yacht sales. With decades of brokerage experience, Rob works closely with clients whilst also supporting Ancasta's brokerage teams across the UK and Europe, bringing his expertise and the approachable style for which he is well known. Whether you're considering your next boat, curious about the current market, or simply enjoy talking all things boating, the Ancasta team would be delighted to welcome you for a coffee and a chat.
The Seahorse Bistro at Deacons Marina is running a range of offers and specials over the summer.
Friday Night Pizza and Sunset Bar runs every Friday from 5pm offering authentic stone-baked pizzas and a range of cocktails, beers and wines, available to eat in or takeaway. A brand new whippy Ice Cream Machine has also been installed in the Vintage Van - Esté. Serving up delicious treats every weekend from 12pm to 2pm including whippy ice creams and a range of indulgent Sundaes.
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, based at East Cowes Marina, was the official charity of North Sails Cowes Week 2026.
During the week, the charity encouraged visitors to meet the team in the Regatta Village and take a tour of one of the charity's specially adapted yachts – Solent Hero - which enables young people who have been treated for cancer in the UK to participate in a transformational sailing experience.
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust are also running a Kit-in-Kind scheme, encouraging people to donate any old or unwanted sailing clothing, foul-weather gear and marine kit for them to sell on their eBay shop to raise proceeds for the charity. Visit their website to donate or get involved.
We want to share our thanks for everyone who attended the Deacons and Swanwick summer berth holder party and helped raised £900.77 for The Ellen MacArthur Trust. Berth holders at Universal Marina also raised £721.20 in donations for Hamble Lifeboat at their summer party!
