When strong winds are forecast, yacht owners are reminded to check that their yachts are properly secured while the weather is still fine. Remember the Maltese expression, “Fil-bnazzi torbot ghal Maltemp.” It is very difficult to secure a yacht properly in bad weather.
The Marina Office will close on Good Friday, 6th April 2012, and open again for business on Monday 9th April 2012. The Directors and staff of Creek Developments plc wish all the Marina users a very Happy Easter. Marina Security will be on duty 24 hours as usual.
If you will be out of the Marina for a while, please, don’t tell your friends, tell the Marina office! This way, your usual berth can be allocated to a temporary yacht, and best use can be made of the Marina. Visiting yachts are not permitted to enter vacant berths unless the Marina office has confirmation that the resident yacht is out. To avoid confusion, only the Berthing Master can allocate a berth in the Marina.
With a little bit of help from above, and good preparation and vigilance on the part of marina staff, security and many of the yacht owners, the marina came through the weekend’s storm relatively unscathed. A big thank you to the residents for making the 56 guest yachts welcome, and thank you to the guests for the work to keep your own and residents’ yachts safe. We hope to see you again under better circumstances!
The Creek Developments Plc Msida & Ta’Xbiex Marina welcomes the 56 unexpected guest yachts, assorted small fishing vessels and the AFM SAR boats, sheltering in the Marina over the coming days. We thank you for your cooperation, and your willingness to work with Marina residents and staff to ensure all the yachts are safe.
The wind is forecasted to back to the NE and pick up again to F7-8, peaking in strength about 10am on Sunday 11th March, dropping to F5-6 by the evening. Yacht owners are advised to check their yachts frequently and be prepared to take action to prevent damage to their own and other marina users yachts.