TransEurope 50% marina discount - how useful is it?

[Colvic Watson]

We're joining a marina which is in the TransEurope association, we looked at the list of marinas and their idea is they are all within a day sail of each other and you get 50% off short stays at other marinas in the group. I saw that there are one or two in the Solent/Poole, also Beaulieu river, Dover and Tollesbury so it's good for an east Coast to Solent cruise.

Has anyone used the scheme and have you had any problems getting your discount at the marinas? http://www.transeuropemarinas.com/

 

[Cardo]

We used it a few times when we were at Universal. Buckler's Hard do the discount, as well as Royal Clarence in Portsmouth. Makes overnight stays relatively cheap, although I wasn't a massive fan of Royal Clarence as it's so far away from the ferry.
No problem getting the discount, although some of the staff struggled to discount 50%!

 

[Koeketiene]

Has anyone used the scheme and have you had any problems getting your discount at the marinas? http://www.transeuropemarinas.com/

Get in touch with sailorman & wingdiver: both have used the scheme in the past.

 

[Habebty]

I have used it at Dover, which is a handy stopover from the East Coast. Hope to use it cross Channel this year.

 

[Vara]

Yep, I've used it along the South coast...every little helps.

 

[SteveSarabande]

Can you just use it for your boat visiting other marinas, or is the card good to use when sailing on a friends boat?

 

[Pye_End]

It is the boat's name that is on the card.

Have used it several times. Just take the card that your own marina gives you as evidence, and some will ask for it, some are more relaxed. Never had any hastle.

 

[Bru]

I've used it at Tollesbury and Dover sailing out if Fambridge on several occasions.

no hassle, no problem, significant saving!

make sure your marina gives you an up to date card at the start of the season, no problems thereafter

 

[Colvic Watson]

Thanks everyone, that sounds good. I was a bit worried that it was one of those 50% offers but you have to buy 50l of fuel or two main courses in the marina bar!

 

[trapezeartist]

I used it once. No problem getting the discount on 5 nights: just showed the card and done! The only problem was that I wanted to stay 10 nights, twice, so it was still expensive. But not quite as expensive as it would have been. If you're cruising and can use a few nights in lots of different places, it could be a big saving.

 

[dratsea]

From memory, used it all the way to Portugal. But day sail - not!

 

[PurpleKate]

Ive used it at Bucklers Hard, Royal Clarence Portsmouth and Mayflower Plymouth with no issues. For the Solent sailors Southampton Town quay is also in the scheme (behind the Red Jet).

 

[Colvic Watson]

Do you get a membership card to show?

 

[Cardo]

Do you get a membership card to show?

Yes. Your marina should provide it.

 

[sailorman]

Do you get a membership card to show?

Yes JJ issue`s them upon request
we have used our`s in previous years in :-
Tollesbury
Dover
Dunkirk
Royal Clarence
St Hellier
St Quay Portriux
Ouisterhiem
Seaport Marina

It saves us £250>300 a season well worth having

 

[JSYmartini]

I posted on the subject of Transeurope not so long ago, St. Helier are pulling out of the agreement.
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?380697-TransEurope-Marinas&highlight=transeurope

 

[sailorman]

I posted on the subject of Transeurope not so long ago, St. Helier are pulling out of the agreement.
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?380697-TransEurope-Marinas&highlight=transeurope

Thats not good for their berth holders or those visiting

 

[sailorman]

Fox`s are continuing with the scheme this season. I have just had confirmation.

 

[Colvic Watson]

Good news, it was a significant reason for choosing them.

 

[Bru]

Fox`s are continuing with the scheme this season. I have just had confirmation.

might pay you a visit at some point then!