WELCOME TO HMS EXCELLENT MARINA
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HMS Excellent Marina Whale Island Portsmouth
PO2 8ER
Email: marina.management@hmsexcellentmarina.net
HMS Excellent Marina Whale Island Portsmouth
PO2 8ER
Email: marina.management@hmsexcellentmarina.net
HMS Excellent Marina (also referred to colloquially as "G Mooring Marina") consists of
the four pontoon walks that attach to G Mooring.
The pontoons and supporting structures are owned by the Marina Fund which is administered by the Marina Committee who have responsibilty for the maintenance and upkeep of the Marina.
G Mooring itself is an HMS Excellent facility that serves the needs of those arriving and leaving HMS Excellent by boat. There is also a small boat compound at Horsea Island for craft that can be moved and stored on trailers.
Marina berths (restricted length and draft) and storage space at Horsea Island are managed and operated by the Marina Committee (on behalf of the Commanding Officer, HMS Excellent) with priority being given to applications from serving and MoD entitled personnel though applications from those who have retired from Service/MoD will also be considered.
If you require further information then please do not hesitate to contact the Marina Committee by email at: marina.management@hmsexcellentmarina.net
The pontoons and supporting structures are owned by the Marina Fund which is administered by the Marina Committee who have responsibilty for the maintenance and upkeep of the Marina.
G Mooring itself is an HMS Excellent facility that serves the needs of those arriving and leaving HMS Excellent by boat. There is also a small boat compound at Horsea Island for craft that can be moved and stored on trailers.
Marina berths (restricted length and draft) and storage space at Horsea Island are managed and operated by the Marina Committee (on behalf of the Commanding Officer, HMS Excellent) with priority being given to applications from serving and MoD entitled personnel though applications from those who have retired from Service/MoD will also be considered.
If you require further information then please do not hesitate to contact the Marina Committee by email at: marina.management@hmsexcellentmarina.net
NEWS CLIPS
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UPDATED TO 27 February 2023
PIER HEAD ROAD CLOSURE
Please note (weather permitting) that Pier Head Road (rear of the Drill Shed) will be closed from Tue 28 Feb for the rest of the week whilst painting of the Drill Shed takes place. Access to the Marina will be via Armoury Road.
BERTH PLAN 2023
The berth plan for 2023 is available for viewing in the Members area. Boat owners are advised that the Plan is for initial guidance and may change.
UPDATED MARINA RULES & REGULATIONS FEB 2023
The Marina Rules & Regulations have been updated to clarify the requirements for boat and trailer storage in the Marina Small Boat Compound, Horsea Island.
COTM NO 13/23
HMS Excellent Commanding Officer's Temporary Memorandum (COTM) No 13/23: Recreational Watercraft Storage at the Royal Naval Sailing Centre (RNSC)-- Management and Allocation can be viewed in the Members/COTM page.
CONTROL OF ENTRY CHECKS
Berth holders are informed that the control of entry to HMS Excellent has been strengthened with increased scrutiny of passes. An extract from HMS Excellent and Navy Command HQ Orders giving details is available for viewing in the Members/COTM page.
BERTH APPLICATIONS 2023
Applications are now invited for HMS Excellent Marina berths for the period 01 April 2023 through 31 March 2024. Application forms, in MS Word and PDF Formats, and guidance notes are available for download from the Members/Documentation page. Applicants should note that the applications should be submitted for consideration by 31 January 2023
MARINE SUPER STORE - AUTHORISED USERS LIST
An updated list dated 03 January 2023 of persons (berth holders) authorised to purchase items on the marina account at the MSS Port Solent is available for viewing in the Members/Documentation page. Users of the account MUST ensure their name is on the till receipt & the Marina Bank Account is reimbursed soonest with email notification to marina.management@hmsexcellentmarina.net.
MARINA PLOUGHING
The suction ploughing of the marina scheduled for January/February 23 will now take place at the end of the year instead. This is due to operational reasons.
MARINA RULES & REGULATIONS - UPDATE
Updated Rules & Regulations is available through the link above or in the Members/Documentation page. This update clarifies the procedure for HMS Excellent pass application and renewal.
CHAIRMAN'S LETTER 1 NOVEMBER 2022
Jon Scoles marina update letter at 1 November 2022 has been emailed to all berth holders and is available for viewing in Members/Documentation page.
VISITOR NOTIFICATION
BE WARNED - Berth holders are reminded of the importance of submitting (by email) Visitor Notification Forms (VNF) for their guests no later than 24 hours prior to planned visit. The form is available for download from the Members/Documentation website page. Due to issues beyond marina control downloading the form is not a single click but is achievable by following the instructions.
USEFUL SUPPLIERS
Looking for someone to supply, or make, that 'special' piece for your boat? Check out our Useful Suppliers list in the DOCUMENTATION section. Recently added - Smith & Austin, Hayling Island fabricators of marine 'bits' in stainless steel, BAMPTONS Ltd, Southampton - Suppliers of quality marine timber and The Service Centre - marine electronics repair
BACS PAYMENTS- Berth Holders are encouraged to settle bills eg Berthing Fees and Marine Super Store reimbursements using BACS bank transfers. For those who prefer the 'traditional' cheque method of payment this will operate in parallel with BACS but Berth Holders are to use bank transfer if possible. Marina Bank Account details have been emailed to Berth Holders and Compound users.
It is important to note that users of the account are to notify, by email to the Marina, details of their purchase a.s.a.p following the transaction. Please ensure that your name is on the till receipt as a reference.
ITEMS FOR SALE
Check out the ITEMS FOR SALE page in the members area. Lots of bargains available including 2.5 lt of HEMPEL Xtra antifoul. Email to the marina details of any items you have for sale and we will post on the site for you.
HMS EXCELLENT MARINA BURGEE
Be the talking point around the marinas and fly this unique burgee
We are delighted to announce that the HMS Excellent Marina burgee design has been recovered from hibernation. New burgees are now available for purchase at a subsidized price of £20 by email request to the Marina. (Hover over image to enlarge)
