Boat owners, please make sure your boats are tied securely, BEFORE the wind picks up, and check on them regularly during the storm. See the warning from gozo weather.com :
WARNING/S: The NW-WNW wind is expected to reach Force 7-8 at times from Friday 11am onwards. It will back WNW-W in the evening and may reach Force 9-10 until midnight, veering again NW overnight and continue reaching Force 7-8 all day Saturday.
A gale warning is in force from Friday evening 24th January 2014, lasting through Saturday…….veering West Northwest force 4 to 5 increasing to force 7 to gale force 8 in the evening. Boat owners are advised to check their boats regularly ropes are properly tied and sails and canopies are secure.
Annual berth holders are reminded that payment of the full year’s berthing fees by the 31st January will entitle them to EUR 25 free credit top-up on the water and electricity fob key. Boat owners paying online may collect the credit next time they are in the Marina Office.
Bookings are currently being accepted for 12 month berths on Pieta Quay for boats up to 8m LOA and 3m beam at special rates.