Chandler is opening?

[nicho]

Anybody heard when we are likely to see chandleries opening? We need new sailing suits, and don’t want to buy online without trying stuff on. Ta!

 

[mainsail1]

I expect earlyJune.

 

[AntarcticPilot]

Many already are, especially those attached to marina's.

 

[nicho]

Many already are, especially those attached to marina's.

OK, but it seems Force 4 Clothing at Swanwick, and the Marine Superstore at Port Solent are still closed.....unless they have not updated their website.

 

[neil_s]

Just ordered my antifoul on-line from F4 - hope they don't take too long to deliver!

 

[LiftyK]

I believe Force 4 at Swanwick has relocated to the main store in nearby Deacons, due to the current slow down. You should find their clothing in the main store. You can call to check. The Deacons store is most definitely open.

 

[mainsail1]

Just ordered my antifoul on-line from F4 - hope they don't take too long to deliver!

I have given up on mail order from Force 4. My problems were before Covid19 . I now only use Marine Superstore who have been excellent........I would be interested to hear when you receive the anti foul. Good Luck!

 

[nicho]

I believe Force 4 at Swanwick has relocated to the main store in nearby Deacons, due to the current slow down. You should find their clothing in the main store. You can call to check. The Deacons store is most definitely open.

OK thanks.

 

[Achosenman]

OK, but it seems Force 4 Clothing at Swanwick, and the Marine Superstore at Port Solent are still closed.....unless they have not updated their website.

I have been using Marine Superstore, they are open.

 

[ashtead]

Both chandleries in Gosport open however these not clothes stores really . Marine superstore is largest but I haven’t been to port Solent recently to inspect stock levels .

 

[nicho]

I have been using Marine Superstore, they are open.

Thanks. Their website still says closed except for click and collect! Need to sort themselves out.

 

[Lucky Duck]

That is also what the emails to people on their mailing list have been saying so it seem a bit odd not advertise that they are fully open

 

[nicho]

I phoned Marine Superstore, and the lady said they are only open for Click and Collect purchases made online, and the clothing section is closed. She had no idea when it would open.

 

[Achosenman]

I phoned Marine Superstore, and the lady said they are only open for Click and Collect purchases made online, and the clothing section is closed. She had no idea when it would open.

I was in there today. Yes it does say click and collect, but you can nip round in store and get the items you want off the shelf.

I overheard a staff member saying that they were open, but weren't advertising it.

 

[LiftyK]

Update to Force 4 Bursledon status
- clothing has relocated from Swanwick to the upstairs of the Bursledon store
- although the Bursledon store ground floor is open, with excellent anti virus measures in place, the upstairs clothing department is closed for the time being

 

[Lucky Duck]

I didn't know there was an upstairs at Deacons Force 4, how long has that been a thing?

 

[Stemar]

I wanted a few screws yesterday, so I went to F4 at Deacons. I gave up after 10 minutes waiting outside.

 

[Lucky Duck]

It feels like you cant 'nip in' to any shop at the moment, especially as a lot more people are out and about these days

 

[SimonP85]

Marine Super Store at Port Solent will be open from 1st June

 

[nicho]

Update to Force 4 Bursledon status
- clothing has relocated from Swanwick to the upstairs of the Bursledon store
- although the Bursledon store ground floor is open, with excellent anti virus measures in place, the upstairs clothing department is closed for the time being

Strange, because Force4 told me only a couple of days ago, Deacons do not have clothing?