Vision

Hythe Marina is the premier marina on the South Coast.

Mission

Hythe Marina becomes the most sought after location to pursue a marine life style.

Objectives

• Protect the interests of its members
• Maximise the effectiveness of MDL’s management of the marina
• Protect its members against future risks
• Promote social cohesion within the marina
• Comply with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements

Strategy

• Maximise the value of properties within the marina
• Ensure the marina is attractive to berth holders and visitors
• Achieve the most favourable service charge for residents
• Maintain an adequate reserve fund to avoid significant variations in future service charges
• Maintain an HMA reserve to fund independent legal advice if necessary
• Maintain the attractive appearance and good condition of the marina
• Protect against external threats to the marina’s quality of life
• Encourage commercial activities within the marina that are compatible with the HMA’s objectives
• Forge closer relationships with the local community
• Maintain effective communications with its members
• Assist members in complying with their lease where appropriate

Tactics

• Regularly review MDLs budgets and their performance against them
• Identify opportunities for MDL cost savings where possible
• Provide constructive feedback to MDL on its management of the marina
• Ensure berth holder facilities are fit for purpose
• Establish a prioritised refurbishment programme with MDL
• Undertake an infrastructure review every four years with MDL
• Perform flood risk assessments every three years with MDL
• Arrange varied social activities for its members
• Issue an HMA newsletters to members on a quarterly basis
• Maintain an effective website for the interest and benefit of members
• Provide cost effective public liability insurance for member’s pontoons
• Allow use of the Solent Dolphin room for HMA supported activities
• Provide continued support to the Alison McGregor
• Support the “Save Our Pier” group
• Represent the interests of members against ABP’s port expansion plans
• Promote HMA as an essential part of the community
• Encourage members to volunteer their expertise to assist the HMA Board
• Encourage members to join the HMA Board to ensure smooth succession of all roles
• Leverage the provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 for the benefit of members