Robin
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one opposite us has left and another returned today on our dock
Island Harbour closed?
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ashtead
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Does this news impact the business of Richardson’s who seem well regarded for boat works etc. I guess they now have nothing to do with the marina company but how would their customers reach them?
Robin
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it seems there are arrangements in place for boats to get pre-arranged lock openings for yard access by a phone call to the administrators office on 0161509 5095.
savageseadog
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Yes, when it owned and/or managed by Dominic Chappell of BHS infamy. He was sentenced to six years jail for tax fraud in 2020.
Wansworth
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Is that the same Richarsons that own the elephant
Robin
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Letter in island echo or IOW County News comments alleges that the owner of Bembridge marina has expressed interest in buying and that IHBR itself makes 'modest ' profits Bembridge by all accounts is well run.
SpottyDog5
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From what I understand the Marina is now operating normally again, with boats coming and going through the lock.
Suggest it would be prudent to check with the Marina office, before setting off.
Suggest it would be prudent to check with the Marina office, before setting off.
Robin
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seems to be the case pending finding a buyer but no official statement from them to berth holders yet
Robin
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some staff reportedly working as normal which is good news for them at least, anyone expecting a new phoenix company is close?
ashtead
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I was down there by car earlier this week -there seemed to be some unfinished houses down there and I wondered if any connection with the marina woes or just still in course of construction?
burgundyben
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I think those unfinished houses have been like that for many years?
Chiara’s slave
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The build ground to a halt maybe 4 years ago? Maybe more. I’m not sure Island harbour is taking visitors, a lot of boats are going up the Medina past us, and coming back down 20 minutes later. Can’t quite see the entrance from our mooring to verify anything.
Robin
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they usually do not accept casual arrivals only pre booked ones and currently are only operating the lock around HW freeflow times between 0800 and 1800 AFAIK.
the unfinished homes have been thus for several years to my knowledge, gossip says workers were transferred to other company projects inc as told me portsmoth university hall of residence. like said gossip only
SC35
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Old thread, but has anything changed?
Is it still in administration?
Is it still in administration?
neilf39
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We took a rally in there in May this year. All working, only the restaurant is closed. Boatyard was busy and chandlers still going. Folly has been refurbished. Employees were only out of work for a day. I think it is still being run as a going concern by the administrators.
Pinnacle
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According to Companies House, yes.
andrewbarker
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Yes, still running in administration. I'm there now. The only fly in the ointment is that the lock is temperamental. It's working freeflow on one set of gates at the moment so HW +/- about an hour. The Breeze is still closed.
SC35
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Hmmm, it's not sounding like a great visitor destination right now.
ashtead
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Sadly it’s gone the way of many island ventures but the boatyard has a good reputation and separate from the marina operators..
Chiara’s slave
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On the plus side of Island projects, the Albion Hotel in Freshwater Bay is open, after a huge refit, and looks very smart indeed. I’m sure they would welcome visiting sailors, if the weather allows anchoring in the bay.
