Merry Christmas from All at KB Boatpark

Steve, Tim, Sarah and everyone at KB Boatpark would like to wish you a very merry Christmas and an exciting 2012. We’ve taken the opportunity (while we are still sober) to jot down a few things that we hope will be both interesting and useful for the coming season.

CHRISTMAS CLOSING

We shall be closing for Christmas from 12.30pm on Wednesday 21^st December until Tuesday 3^rd January 2012. But fear not, you can still use your boat over this period if you are on all year round launch and recovery. Just let us know before midday on Monday 19th and we’ll put you in the water so you can take advantage of the holiday season. Obviously, we will be coming to the Boatpark everyday to carry out admin and security duties, but the yard will not be open.

PRICING 

We are pleased to announce that 2011 was our busiest year so far with more customers than ever discovering the benefits of Dry Stack launch and recovery. With enquiries and booking for next season going well, we hope to make 2012 another record-breaker. These factors coupled with the economic pressure we are all feeling, means that as well as absorbing last year’s vat increase we have decided to hold our 2012 Dry Stack prices at their current levels – keeping KB Dry Stack one of the most cost effective Dry Stacks in the country!

WEB SITE

We’ve been working hard to produce an online presence that not only increases our customer base, but provides great tips and information for Dry Stack users. Please have a look and tell us what you think? There are articles on places to visit in the local area, fuel economy, safe mooring, pontoon etiquette, cleaning tips, offers and savings, etc. So why not check it out!

TIDE TIMES 

As well as the Chimet live weather feed, we now have a link from the homepage of our website which gives you daily high/low water times here in Portsmouth.

REGULAR UPDATES

Sign up to our Twitter or FaceBook pages to receive regular updates on what’s happening in and around KB Boatpark including such things as  traffic alerts, Solent based events, new services and a whole host of interesting information to help you get the most out of your boating. Just click the links at the bottom of any of our web pages.

ENGINE WINTERISATION

We strongly recommend having your engine winterised if you are not using your boat for the next few months. Although the weather is very mild at the moment the long range forecast is for a very cold spell in January and February. Please call the office on 02392 833166 or if e-mail you would like to book this service.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Here are some of the events that you might like to put in your 2012 diary. With the Olympics in England next year we anticipate many extra events including the Olympic Torch coming to Portsmouthon 15^th July and a special celebration in the evening.

Other events include Ribex, which this year is being held at Gunwharf, from 11^th to 13^th May The annual Round the Island Race will be on 30^th June and the P&O liner fleet, consisting of 7 ships, will all be docked together at Southampton on 3^rd July celebrating their 175^th Anniversary. Finally, Cowes week will be taking place from the 11^th to the 18^th August, with the fireworks being held on Friday 17^th August.