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…
Mapping – more than a pretty picture
Pins vs boats – the benefits When we started developing Harbour Assist, we took a long look at other systems on the market, and we spoke to lots of different operators – harbours, small marinas and multi-site groups. We found that people like maps, and…
Platinum Gold Anchor resort in Queensland
Sanctuary Cove Marina: First in Australia to Choose Harbour Assist Sanctuary Cove Marina is located in Australia’s largest and most prestigious master-planned community, alongside a 5-star resort, country club and a vibrant dining and shopping hub. There’s even a helicopter landing pad for high-flying members….
Andrew Smith joins the team
General Manager for Australasia We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Smith as Harbour Assist’s General Manager for Australasia. Andrew will be leading sales and customer support activity across the Asia Pacific region, liaising with existing customers and building the business. With a professional…
Maximising sales
Building and converting sales leads Most marinas want to sell more and increase turnover. So how do you create enquiries and then convert them to paying customers? The key to success is being systematic. A robust lead management system combines human interaction with automated data…
Case Studies
