MDL Marinas Launches Dock & Discover Rewards Campaign PLUS new 35-ton hoist at Northney Marina

Boating News | June 2025

Explore the UK by Water and Earn as You Go

MDL Marinas has launched a new initiative to celebrate UK cruising in 2025. Dubbed Dock & Discover, the campaign encourages boaters to explore MDL’s network of 18 marinas around the UK, earning rewards for each overnight stay.

Running through to the end of September 2025, Dock & Discover is designed to make summer cruising more rewarding. With domestic boating on the rise—78% of UK adults are planning overnight stays in Britain this year, according to VisitBritain—the campaign offers added incentive to cruise closer to home.

Rewards for Staying and Exploring

MDL’s marina network stretches from the South West to the Thames and East Coast, giving boaters a wide variety of destinations. To join the campaign, boaters simply need to register for MDL’s free Otium loyalty programme. Participants will receive an Explorer’s Card, stamped at each marina visited. These stamps unlock tiered rewards, including:

• A £100 marina restaurant voucher after four nights
• Entry to win a three-night stay at an MDL holiday park after six nights
• A grand prize draw for a luxury holiday for two after ten nights
• Bonus entries for visiting 12 marinas or exploring different UK regions

A Full Season to Take Part

“Dock & Discover is designed to give our berth holders and visitors an added reason to cast off and cruise,” says Tim Mayer, MDL’s Sales and Marketing Director. “It’s about celebrating the best of UK cruising and helping boaters get even more from their time on the water.”

This campaign gives boaters an engaging reason to explore Britain’s waters, with the added bonus of exclusive prizes along the way.

For full campaign details, visit: www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/dockanddiscover

To learn more about MDL’s UK marina network, visit: www.mdlmarinas.co.uk

In other news…..

Northney Marina, part of MDL Marinas, has enhanced its lifting capabilities with a new 35-ton Marine hoist, following a £400,000 investment. The powerful equipment enables safe handling of larger vessels, improving efficiency and service. Marina Manager Tom Ward calls it a “game-changer” for both operations and customer experience.

To celebrate, MDL has launched Summer Scrub offers across selected marinas, with up to 30% off lift and wash services. Options include a basic lift, wash and relaunch, or a week ashore for extended maintenance.

Learn more: www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/summer