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The Thames & Kennet Marina is based just outside Reading in a nature reserve and incorporates a narrow boat and cruiser marina. With the ability to cater for a number of types of boats, including Dutch barges, the facility is unique in the area and has the best access to the Thames River and Kennet canal. As a new facility, all amenities are up to date and as a part of the Tingdene Group of companies, standards are always high and maintenance and development ongoing.
With two specific marinas, ample parking and easy access for numerous areas in and around Reading, this new site has everything a boater wants and more. We welcome long and short term berths to the facility so, just because you are not permanently in the area it does not mean you cannot make the most of these great facilities.
The specially designed picturesque narrow boat marina has been created to maximise manoeuvrability. With all the latest facilities, pontoons are coupled with a luxurious site with state of the art security and facilities making this the ideal place to site a boat for weekend or permanent use.
With new moorings designed with space in mind, the cruiser marina is able to accommodate a wide range of craft, from the small day boat to the enormous Dutch barge up to 25 meters (82 feet) in length. The facility has been specially designed with security in mind meaning your investment is safe and time spent at the marina is relaxed and hassle free.
Available at Thames & Kennet Marina to all permanent annual Tingdene Marinas berth-holders with a valid Tingdene Marinas ‘Loyalty Card’ (available from the Marina Office):
• A total of fourteen (14) nights visitor mooring free of charge at any other Tingdene Marina, in any calendar year, for the same craft, subject to availability
• Transfer your account balance and mooring to any other Tingdene Marina, subject to availability
• 10% discount on all diesel purchases at Thames & Kennet Marina (any quantity)
• 50% discount on pump-out tokens (£5 for Loyalty Card holders).
• 5% discount on all Chandlery purchases at Thames & Kennet Marina (excludes Trade and Account sales)
• 5% discount on Haven Knox-Johnston marine insurance introduced by Tingdene Marinas Ltd.
• 10% discount from BEHC Marine Trimmers at Walton Marina
• Free Hardstanding for a maximum 6 months per year, subject to availability (NB: Hoisting costs not included).
• Please contact the Marina Office for more details on
thameskennetmarina@tingdene.net or 0118 948 2911
• Terms and Conditions are available and on display in the Marina Office
• Accounts must be paid at due date for eligibility for the Loyalty Scheme
Thames & Kennet Marina News
Christmas 2009 Issue
Bells are Ringing
- and Winter Solstice is drawing closer. Soon we are going towards lighter times again. Something to be grateful for. This Newsletter will address some of the issues which always arise when winter and cold weather set in.
Cold, Wet and Windy
All part of English winter. This means that a few precautions may be necessary to see your boat - and yourself, safely through to next spring.
Make sure you winterize the boat and please do not rely on electrical heaters to keep you safe from low temperatures as we cannot guarantee an uninterrupted power supply throughout the winter. Please also make sure that all covers are securely fastened.
It is also time to remind you all that the pontoons can turn into involuntary ice skating rinks if the temperature drops. Please do not step on the metal side plates. Salt in the black bins has been provided for your use. Please do not use the bins for litter and keep the lids closed when not in use.
Another important point is our iron clad rule about boat movement when there is ice on the lake. Under no circumstances can boats be moved in icy conditions. A moving plate of ice can do horrendous damage to many of our wooden and GRP boats, not to mention removing your own antifouling or blacking.
If conditions turn below zero over an extended period we will turn off the water on the pontoons so please try and remember to keep your water supply topped up if you are staying on your boat over Christmas.
The same obviously goes for electricity and gas etc. Please make sure you have ample electricity cards or credits to tide you over during our 10 day break.
Drive Safely
The lane is not being gritted, so please make sure you will not be the one testing the strength of the wooden fencing against a moving vehicle, by driving with due care.
Christmas Closing
Both the Boatsales office, the Chandlery and the Marina office will be closed over Christmas. Our last day before we waltz off into the sunset to celebrate Christmas is Tuesday 22nd December. We close at 17.00 as usual. Please remember that this is also the last chance to pay your mooring fee at the 15% VAT rate. We will be back, ready for action again, on Saturday 2nd January. In an emergency please call Phill on 0790 950 4848.
Tingdene Boatsales
Jo and Fred have been so good at their job that they are running out of boats to sell. The current record is 5 boats in one week, narrowboats and cruisers, some of which had been sitting on the sales pier for a long time. If you are thinking of selling your boat please drop by for a little chat or call Jo on 01189 477 770 or e-mail on jo@tingdene.net.
Hardstanding Changes
The pedestrian gate into the Hardstanding will be moved around the corner by the big car gate. The access code will remain the same.
Thank you
From all of us to all of you, thank you for your support and friendliness during this year. May you all have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year. We are looking forward to seeing you when you materialize from your hibernation.
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