Why Join?

The Medina Mariners Association welcomes new members, and will be very pleased to receive enquiries and applications from anyone who enjoys boating in particular or other leisure activities or, indeed, anyone who is just interested in being a member of a charity that seeks to protect and enhance the opportunity for leisure activity in an attractive estuary environment.  

The Association offers a number of facilities that may be of interest to prospective members. Set in an attractive waterfront position adjacent to the Folly Inn, these are offered at very competitive fees and charges. In addition, if you wish just to be a member of the Association, membership fees are very reasonable.  

The Association also arranges social events and, of course, sailing events, dinghy racing and cruising rallies in particular.  

One of the traditions of the Association is that members who berth on the river fly their yellow and red Association burgees at all times, so members can keep an eye on each others boats as they pass by.  

The Association actively seeks to monitor planning applications for developments that may be detrimental to leisure activity within the Medina Estuary

Another important role for the MMA is representing river users on statutory bodies such as the Isle of Wight Council,  Cowes Harbour Commission Users' Group and Newwport Harbour Users' Group, to ensure the best interests of leisure users and cruisers are properly looked after.  

The Association has a reciprocal arrangement with Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, East Cowes Sailing Club, Newport Rowing Club and Cowes Sailability Club.  

Cruising rallies, boat jumbles and social and other events are organised under the umbrella name of Medina Combined Clubs.  The arrangement also allows our members to use certain facilities of the other clubs.  

Discounts have also been negotiated with local retailers for the benefit of members. If you are interested in joining, you just need to print, complete and return the application form below.  

Please note that there may be a waiting list for dinghy spaces.  If you wish to check the current position or require any further information about membership, please email membership@medinamariners.org or call us on 07305 351325. We look forward to hearing from you.

Downloads

• [1035206]Membership_Form_2025_Feb_2025_v3.pdf
• [1035205]MMA_Ts_and_Cs_for_dinghy_park_use_-_Nov_2024.pdf

Last updated 15:21 on 14 February 2025