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Around the World Continued from Page 3The company said the low-lying buildings would be at canallevel and not have a negative impact on the views fromthe scene.The new development would be an ‘essential tourism andleisure facility’ which would be appropriate for the greenbelt location, it said.In his response to the proposals, Carl West, technical managerof British Waterways, said the landscaping included inthe scheme could enhance the appearance of the site.He judged it ‘acceptable’ so the proposals can now moveonto a more detailed design and construction phase.It will be considered by Pendle Council’s planning committeein the New Year.Reedley Marina is home to a number of waterside businessesoffering leisure trips and selling boats and equipment.These were badly hit by the recent forced closure of a 60-mile stretch of the Leeds Liverpool canal following droughtwarnings over the summer.UK & Egypt. Camper & NicholsonsMarinas Now Operating HurghadaMarinaSource: BYM Product and Industry NewsHurghada Marina, Egypt has a new Harbour Manager andsigned a ten year operations contract with Camper & NicholsonsMarinas.Camper & Nicholsons Marinas is delighted to extend itsmarina portfolio to include Hurghada Marina in Egypt andto announce the employment of William Bowman as themarina’s new Harbour Manager. This latest signing meansC&N now has a presence in the Red Sea to add to currentlocations in Malta, Italy, Turkey, Grenada, and Cyprus andSt Kitts (under construction).For Hurghada Marina, this association means being encompassedby the renowned Camper & Nicholsons Marinasbrand and its strong reputation in the marketplace.With C&N’s history dating back to 1782, Hurghada willbenefit greatly from the knowledge, experience and expertiseof the oldest name in yachting. A key aspect of the operationscontract will be to ensure the service and facilitylevels meet the very high standards expected from C&Ncustomers around the world.William Bowman joins C&N Marinas with over 15 yearsproject management experience in the marina industry. AsHarbour Manager, Bowman will manage the enhancementworks to be carried out imminently to align Hurghada Marinato C&N’s exacting standards. This includes constructionand fitting-out of new washrooms, laundry and Capitaineriewith relaxation areas.Hurghada Marina, with 200 berths capable of taking vesselsfrom 10m to 80m LOA, is situated inside HurghadaCity on the western coast of the Red Sea near the entranceto the Gulf of Suez. Since opening, the marina has had alarge impact on the city with its chic, waterfront bars andrestaurants and retail offering; providing visitors with afantastic, relaxing atmosphere for year round alfresco diningand shopping. In total, the development covers some120,000m2 and including 100 established retail outlets.Hurghada City has been a thriving maritime port for generationsand offers plenty of variety and sophistication.Only at Hurghada Marina can you enjoy the contemporaryRed Sea yachting scene, from the vibrant environment ofan authentic Egyptian city port.Hurghada Marina is owned by an experienced group ofEgyptian businessmen with 5 star hotel interests in the RedSea. General Manager of the holding company, Mr NamaziMekkawi, said „We are very pleased to be working withCamper & Nicholsons Marinas. We understand the importanceof a successful partnership with a marina operatorwith a brand and reputation such as theirs. C&N Marinashas a total dedication to maintaining superior standardsand service levels. While they work with the utmost professionalismand understanding of the international yachtingmarket, it is clear that they are sensitive to local culturesand traditions. We look forward to seeing the difference inour marina and the benefits to our customers.Camper & Nicholsons Marinas is excited about the new200 berth marina on the Red Sea, increasing berthing destinationsavailable to yachts of all sizes. Operations Director,James Beaver, regards Hurghada as a strong comple-16Around the World Continued on Page 5
17Around the World Continued from Page 3ment to the company’s network. “We are familiar withyacht owners demanding the highest service standards inthe marinas they visit” he said. “What we are now seeingis that marina owners and investors are also seekingsimilarly high levels of professionalism in marina management.We are delighted to be working with HurghadaMarinas shareholders to satisfy the demands of both investorsand customers.”Marina to Offer World Class Facilities forFishosSource: Fishing WorldThe first stage – a state-of-the-art dry stack facility – of themuch-anticipated Shoalhaven City Marina is expected tobe operational in the first half of 2011, providing local andvisiting anglers with a convenient base from which to accessfish-rich reefs such as the famous Sir Joseph YoungBanks, which lie just 10nm from the marina precinct.Located near Nowra, just 150km south of Sydney, on theedge of Berrys Canal – which links the Shoalhaven andCrookhaven rivers to create a navigable passage to the TasmanSea – Shoalhaven City Marina is the first developmentof its kind on the NSW South Coast.When fully developed, the facility will provide a 200+ berthmodern floating pontoon marina, a 240+ berth dry stackfacility, an up-market clubhouse and a full suite of industrialmarine support services – including facilities for boatbuilders and manufacturers of other marine products.Fully funded and with the first council DA approval alreadyin place, Shoalhaven City Marina is one of very fewfreehold marina developments in NSW. Owned by AlburyHoldings, the marina is being developed by Southern CrossWaterfronts (SCW).SCW’s Simone Coombes said the entire site was being developedin a “carefully-phased manner” in response to demandfrom the market.“The first stage of the development is the dry stack facility,where anglers can store their boats, rather than having totow them considerable distances every time they want togo fishing,” Ms Coombes said.“Just 14 nautical miles north of Jervis Bay, the marina isperfectly positioned for exploring the pristine waters ofJervis Bay or the upper reaches of the Shoalhaven River,and as a base for recreational or charter boats.”Local anglers say the marina will provide safe and easy accessto popular locations such as the Banks, which is wellknown for producing XOS kingfish, snapper, tuna, sharksand black marlin. The Shoalhaven has long been popularwith game and sport anglers from around NSW but thearea’s fishing potential has been hampered by a serious lackof boating facilities and infrastructure.The Shoalhaven City Marina will allow access and storageoptions for a wide range of offshore fishing vessels, openingup the extensive system of canyons and drop-offs onthe continental shelf east of Jervis Bay. These deep-watersystems offer excellent offshore game fishing for blue, blackand striped marlin, plus yellowfin and bigeye tuna, albacore,southern bluefin tuna, mahi mahi and mako sharks.The development will also incorporate a clubhouse whichwill provide a safe and pleasant environment for club membersand guests, including first-class facilities to unwindafter a long day on the water. A large marina, with spacefor up to 200 mono-hull and catamaran vessels varying inlength from 10-20m, and a full-service marine industrialpark, are also part of the plans.
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