Cobbs parking.....or lack of!

[sparky]

Any members hoping to work on their boats the weekend need to get there EARLY!

They have coned and chained all along both sides of main road, 

Parking between boats not allowed now either......could be busy!

[Maverick Martin]

Cobbs are in my view heading for an exodus of boats.  They are cutting all previously enjoyed benefits ie lift out bacon sandwiches and coffee are lacking this year, virtually no parking which as a customer I feel I am entitled to, no fishing competitions in fact they are in my view getting greedy and will in time pay for their short sightedness 

[fisherman1055]

I did ask them about parking by the boats

 

It seems it is elf and safety

 

At another yard a boat frll off its props and landed on a car

 

So no parking by boats anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Greg]

I was told it was a boat at Shamrock Quay not even at Cobbs.

 

I agree Martin they are getting greedy.

 

Oh for another large Marina in Poole !!

[Steve S]

It not like that at Lymington Yacht Haven where my boat in on the hard, you can park anywhere there is a space. A lot of that space is by a boat.

[mw]

I am leaving this year I cant believe how bad its got had my boat damaged last year un able to park when the suns outs

unable to keep boat out when I wanted to so ime going .mark

[jerry.shutter]

It is all a bit sad, the place seems to of lost its heart. A lot of the banter in the office has gone.

losing the fishing Comp I think must be very negative to MDL  in the long term.

Does anyone know exactly how many club boats moor here?

[Maverick Martin]

On 3/6/2020 at 11:38 PM, fisherman1055 said:

At another yard a boat frll off its props and landed on a car

 

So no parking by boats anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I've been thinking (unusual I know) about this.  I would much rather a boat fell on my car or van than on me, where do they get the elf n safety card from?  If their staff propped the boats up correctly they wouldn't' fall down! train the staff correctly.  Next they will be telling us we can't walk between the boats or get on them to work in case they fall over,  you just couldn't make it up.

[Maverick Martin]

21 minutes ago, jerry.shutter said:

Does anyone know exactly how many club boats moor here?

 

I am guessing at about 15/20

[jerry.shutter]

It’s a shame we cannot put our gripes forward en masse. As we all know you pay your money and take your choice.

Shouldnt you be washing your hair to take Dean out Martin?

[Maverick Martin]

6 minutes ago, jerry.shutter said:

Shouldnt you be washing your hair to take Dean out Martin?

 

Jerry you obviously don't know my boys, if I went out with them I would be off work for a week 

[Rob]

Sounds like Dave's replacement isn't a great fit! Or maybe he is being dictated to from above?!?!

Be interesting to know if this is the same at other MDL marinas like Hythe.

Rob

[Kingfisher 126]

That would be interesting Rob as i’m pretty sure the new Manager was there before he moved to Cobbs!! 

[great white]

A tough business to be in , in these weather conditions.

 

But that site is protected from the winds far more than ours.

 

 

I would think that making your group thoughts known to someone higher up in MDL may get a better response, they would not want to risk loosing multiple berth holders.

[Rob]

Yes, find who took over the regional director role from Dogfish!

[Greg]

The last time I was in the office a little while ago, I could not help overhearing the Manager speaking with someone with regards to a high demand for births.

 

I have been at Cobbs since 1992 and have suffered many frustrations since, but experience has taught me that Cobbs is one of the cheapest Marinas around. You simply get what you pay for !!!

 

I would also like to say that Cobbs has improved significantly over the years and as Charlie says it is a tough one these days running a Marina with various liabilities being thrown at you. I would not be surprised if their Insurance company have requested this due to the recent incident and possible claim.

 

The parking has always been a bind but I personally am happy to stay at Cobbs.

[sparky]

Blimey.........I've opened a can of worms!😊

[Maverick Martin]

32 minutes ago, sparky said:

I've opened a can of worms!😊

 

Then go fishing and give us a report 

[sparky]

16 minutes ago, Maverick said:

 

Then go fishing and give us a report 

I wish !!!!

 

[alun j.]

next week  ???

[great white]

14 hours ago, alun j. said:

next week  ???

looks possible

[fisherman1055]

On 3/6/2020 at 9:45 PM, Maverick said:

Cobbs are in my view heading for an exodus of boats.  They are cutting all previously enjoyed benefits ie lift out bacon sandwiches and coffee are lacking this year, virtually no parking which as a customer I feel I am entitled to, no fishing competitions in fact they are in my view getting greedy and will in time pay for their short sightedness 

 

I have asked about coffee and bacon rolls, these are supposed to be available but the vouchers are late.  I spoke to the guy in the shop who said they should be available, I checked with the office who agreed they should be available but were late.

 

i now park on the yellow line on the road by the boat, where are the traffic wardens to give me a ticket. Office staff walk past and seem uninterested.

 

Tony

[plaicemat]

39 minutes ago, fisherman1055 said:

i now park on the yellow line on the road by the boat, where are the traffic wardens to give me a ticket. Office staff walk past and seem uninterested.

 

Hopefully, they have been instructed to show common sense during a difficult and busy period.

 

Terry.

[Rob]

Just start constantly coughing if they come near to tell you off.