( formerly Shepards Wharf Marina )
Strategic Plan Objectives
Performance : Review performance against business plan and KPIs . 2016-2021 Performance is under continual review against the current Business Plan .
The Sugar Store Events Centre : Deliver annual growth of hosting events and rallies against the business plan targets . 2016-2021
There is a continued drive for increasing the number of events held and expansion of the services offered by the venue . The Business Plan is currently under review to ensure that it remains fit-for-purpose .
RIBs and dry sailing : Assess options for maximising potential and growth . 2017
Site space at the marina is being utilised to maximise its potential . An annual drive to reach capacity on dry sailing will continue .
Pier : Consider options for maximising potential of the pier . 2018 A review to maximise the potential of the pier will be carried out in 2018 .
Buildings : Evaluate options for maximising potential of the main administration building . 2020 An ongoing evaluation of the potential provided by the administration building will continue .
Marina Report
As one of Cowes Harbour ’ s main marina facilities , Shepards Marina offers a full range of services and amenities for yacht racing events , organised rallies , cruising sailors and powerboaters . The marina has capacity for 130 visiting boats , 40 resident berth holders , and specialises in providing dry sailing packages for day class yachts , RIBs , motorboats and trailered keelboats .
The 2017-2018 year has been one of significant improvements on site at Shepards Marina and to The Sugar Store Events Centre . Cladding protection has been installed to The Sugar Store building , and a new storage level has been created inside the building to enhance the aesthetic and functionality of the venue . Additionally , the pontoon lighting at the marina has had a full upgrade over the winter to improve reliability and cost efficiency .
New event partners JHAV Ltd . completed their first Lendy Cowes Week shoreside “ official venue ” offer at Shepards Marina in 2017 . Whilst the weather could have been much kinder , JHAV worked extremely hard and their “ Cowes At Shepards ” regatta offer was very well received . Other notable events during the 2017 season where competitors berthed at Shepards Marina included the annual Round the Island Race in association with Cloudy Bay , as well as the Dragon Edinburgh Cup and Little Britain Challenge Cup , which were hosted by Shepards Marina for the first time . These events enjoyed great success and we are pleased to report that Little Britain will be returning to Shepards Marina in 2018 .
In November 2016 , CHC took on its first Port Operative Apprentice , Sam Saunders . In April 2018 , after much hard work apprentice Sam successfully completed his portfolio and obtained an SQA Diploma in Maritime Studies : Marinas and Boatyards , before deciding to move on into the world of superyachts . As our first apprentice , Sam proved that an apprenticeship is a valuable opportunity for both the individual and CHC , and we are pleased to report that we will soon be selecting another apprentice candidate .
Simon Willis , who was recruited for the 2017-2018 season to assist with berthing and dry sailing , has now been taken on full time as a new Berthing Master . Sophie Baggot , who joined CHC for her first job as a receptionist at Shepards Marina in 2016 , became a valuable member of the administration staff , and has recently decided to move on to specialise in accountancy .
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