Safely managing paddle sports in Fowey Harbour
Booking Requests case study: self-service paddle sports registration There’s been an explosion in the popularity of paddle sports such as canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in the last couple of years. The equipment is relatively inexpensive and widely available, it’s portable and there are few barriers…
Be a smarter Santa!
No limits on your email communications The holiday season is always a peak time for business communications. For some 31 December is year-end, and for most it’s quarter-end, so there is all the usual invoicing, payment reminders and debt chasing. Winter is a key period…
A unique waterfront destination
Al Qana, Abu Dhabi Situated along the stunning Rabdan canal, Al Qana is a vibrant entertainment and leisure destination with spectacular waterfront views in the heart of Abu Dhabi. The 106-berth Al Marina is at the heart of the development. Waterways Manager Ivaylo Kishkov said:…
Your data security
Q&A with Harbour Assist Chief Tehnology Officer, Graham Laidler We are working in an increasingly digital world – the days of writing letters, posting invoices and handling cash is gone, blown away by technology and Covid. How is all of this data kept secure from…
Mobile apps for marinas – the lowdown
Web apps or native apps? The relationship between mobile devices, apps and web browsing is often misunderstood. That’s not surprising – it’s a fast-changing environment. This is our plain language take on the pros and cons of apps, and what they really are. What is…
Meeting multi-site needs
Marina groups and multi-site operators Successful multi-site organisations are built on three key elements – clear internal communications, consistent operating procedures, and confidence in the data. Good tech provides the platform for you to be financially successful with a strong corporate culture and excellent customer…
Redevelopment at Buckler’s Hard
50th anniversary, 5 Gold Anchors & 66 new berths It’s been a big year at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour in the Beaulieu River in Hampshire. The marina celebrated its 50th anniversary, was awarded 5 Gold Anchors and completed a major redevelopment. Built in 1971 by…
Built to be flexible & adaptable
Marinas, clubs and more When we started designing Harbour Assist in 2015, our concept was a single, comprehensive system with all users accessing the same features. And that’s what we’ve stuck to. As our CTO, Graham Laidler, says: “I always go back to Harbour Assist…
Boatfolk goes green
Interview with Ben Lippiett, Haslar Marina Manager At Southampton Boat Show, the boatfolk Portland, Haslar and Portishead marinas were awarded International Clean Marina accreditation, the first in the UK to be recognised by the new scheme. International Clean Marina is a new programme developed by…
Great sailing and hospitality
Sailing club – moorings and memberships Sussex Yacht Club is one of the oldest in the UK, founded in 1892 in the English town of Shoreham-by-Sea. It is a popular local club with around 1,800 members and enviable facilities on the River Adur and at…
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