November news from your favourite marina!

Thanks for taking the time to check out our latest newsletter. 2014 has been a successful and really eventful year at Shepards Wharf Marina, with the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, the new Etchells Invitational Regatta, and of course Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week to name just a few. I would like to thank all our customers for their much appreciated support during the year.

We have some exciting new projects lined up for next season and 2015 promises to be even better than this year - watch this space! Do feel free to call us anytime; we can be reached on 01983 297821.
 
Best regards,
 
Jock Rafferty, Manager

 
SHEPARDS WHARF MARINA SUPPORTS SOLO OCEAN RACING CAMPAIGN
 
Lizzy racing her Mini 6.5m Hudson Wight. Credit: Christophe Breschi
Photo: Lizzy racing her Mini 6.5m Hudson Wight. Credit: Christophe Breschi.

Shepards Wharf Marina is one of several Isle of Wight sponsors for up-and-coming British sailor Lizzy Foreman, who aims to fulfill her quest for adventure and love of sailing by competing in the prestigious Mini Transat.
 
Whenever Lizzy comes to Cowes, she is assured of a berth for her Mini 6.50 and a warm welcome at Shepards Wharf, with as many cups of tea as necessary to help her race preparations along!
 
Manager at Shepards Wharf, Jock Rafferty, said: "We are really proud to be sponsoring Lizzy and want to support her as much as we can in the run up to the 2015 Mini Transat. Racing solo over 4,000 miles across the Atlantic in a boat only 6.5 metres long is a huge challenge that's not for the faint-hearted and we admire her courage and commitment."
 
Lizzy brought us up-to-date: "After a very full season of racing, fundraising and ultimately becoming a qualifier to the 2015 Mini Transat race, I am now working towards the coming season with boat and sail preparations well under way."
 
Read the full story on cowesharbourcommission.co.uk.
 
 
ADVANCE BOOKINGS FOR VISITOR BERTHS
 
Good news - you can now book Visitor Berths in advance, subject to availability, by filling in our Berthing Enquiry form or contacting the office at Shepards Wharf Marina on 01983 297821.
 
When approaching Cowes give us a call on VHF Channel 80 and our friendly Berthing Masters will advise you of your berth. For guidance on getting to the marina, please follow the Directions to Shepards and watch our helpful aerial video showing the approach to Shepards Wharf.
 
MEET THE TEAM - THE FACE OF COWES HARBOUR MOORINGS!
 
We would like to introduce you to our new Moorings Adminstrator, Sheryll Smith, who took over from April Cunningham last year and is based at Shepards Wharf Marina. Sheryll works closely with Senior Berthing Master Barry Watkin on Cowes Harbour Moorings allocations as well as Event Moorings, and Marina Berthing for Shepards.
 
Sheryll told us: "There's never a dull moment in my job and a normal day in the office will include everything from welcoming visitors to the marina, helping to organise moorings in the harbour, booking in rallies, getting involved in event berthing arrangements, and doing the washing up!"
 
 
WARM WINTER BERTHS
 
Don't miss out - this year Shepards Wharf is offering big discounts on its winter rates for berthing in the marina and you can now berth your boat at Shepards for just �17 per metre per month!
 
However, there is limited availability left - so if you might be interested - enquire today by sending an email or Contact Us direct at Shepards on 01983 297821 and we will be pleased to help you.
 
SHORESIDE WINTER STORAGE OPTIONS
 
If you are looking for storage ashore, then we have excellent tailored Winter Storage available at Shepards Wharf Marina. Most of the available space is outside in our secured yard, but the marina does have limited covered space too and new for 2014 are our secure, under cover 'Storage Pods'.
 
Find out more about Winter Storage or come and see us to talk through your particular requirements.
 
2015 DRY SAILING PACKAGES AT 2014 PRICES!
 
We are pleased to announce that Dry Sailing Packages for 2015 have been held at 2014 prices! Shepards Wharf Marina is a purpose-built Dry Sailing centre and home to the Cowes Etchells fleet, J80 fleet and over 20 RIBs.
 
We have a variety of Dry Sailing Packages to suit your sailing requirements and full details can be found on the Shepards website.
 
AMAZING AERIAL FOOTAGE OF SHEPARDS WHARF
 
If you don't already know your way into the marina, there is no excuse now!
 
Watch this incredible video taken with a drone camera by one of our marina visitors last month.
 
If you have taken any videos of Shepards Wharf Marina, then please do share them with us! Many thanks.
 
RYA ACTIVE MARINA DATES TO REMEMBER
 
Just to remind you all, Shepards Wharf has teamed up with Town Quay marina in Southampton to offer a range of RYA Active Marina events. Shepards Wharf Marina and Cowes Harbour Moorings customers are welcome to attend any or all of Town Quay's forthcoming events (28th and 29th November), see website for information.
 
Please make sure you Contact Shepards as soon as possible to book your places for the various activities as space is limited.
 

Marina Berthing
 
shepards wharf marina in cowes - phone 01983 297821 to find out more!