By now most, if not all of you will be aware of the wholesale changes which have taken place in the area from the old RNYC car park right across the top of the public slipway to the end of the PYC building.

Not only has this affected access to the water, although this is slowly improving as the work nears completion, but has also resulted in the closing down of the keel boat slipping and maintenance facility which previously occupied this area.

As all keelboat owners know regular slipping of boats in a necessity and the demise of this facility in the yacht mole has rightly been a cause for some concern around the clubs. While slipping at the yacht mole is now a thing of the past the RNYC would like to bring to the attention not only of it's own members and keelboat owners but to all keel boat owners in Durban, the fact that a viable and in fact technically superior and safer alternative to the facility that we previously had does exist in Durban.

Marina Yacht Lift down at Bayhead offers a professional and comprehensive facility with state of the art equipment and an impressive array of facilities. At Marina Yacht Lift all yachts are removed from the water at their custom built dock using one of two travel lifts. All slings and lifting gear meet the legislated safety requirements and are well maintained to ensure the safety of your yacht going both in and out of the water and being moved around the yard.

Once out of the water yachts are positioned and chocked in the safest possible manner. Gone are the risks of collapsing cradles and haphazardly balanced boats.

On site Marina Yacht Lift boasts and impressive array of facilities with a number of on site contractors including specialists in wood and stainless steel work, yacht masts and rigging, yacht engines and spray painting and polishing. There is no spray-painting in open public areas, a practice which is illegal as it is anyway!

All spray-painting work is done within the confines of a spraying area with additional protection to ensure that fumes and over spray are confined to that area. This means no worrying about over spray from the yacht next door on your newly polished yacht or car parked nearby.

There are also ablutions and a catering facility on site completing the all round service offered.

The next time your yacht comes due for a fresh coat of anti foul, a new stern gland or any other out of the water repairs you now know where to go. For booking information or further enquiries contact Marina Yacht Lift on 031-205 1814 or e-mail mrgas@iafrica.com.

To view photographs of the facilities available at Marina Yacht Lift Click HERE.