Review the starting point
Bring together existing studies, plans and operating assumptions. Identify what can be carried forward, what needs testing and where specialist input is required.
MARINA DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
From first concept.
To everyday operations.
From national yachting strategy and investment & fundraising to the development and operation of marinas, yacht clubs and waterfronts.
DEFINED SCOPES. PRACTICAL OUTCOMES.
The right expertise
for your next decision.
Explore a specific scope of work,
or build a programme across several stages.
Marina feasibility studies & business planning
Assess demand, define the right berth mix and connect the marina concept to a clear operating and revenue model.
Explore this scopeMarina operational design review
Bring operating, service and sustainability requirements into marina planning while design choices can still be adjusted.
Explore this scopeMarina operator strategy & selection
Define how the marina should be operated and create a structured basis for selecting the organisation responsible for delivery.
Explore this scopeMarina pre-opening & commissioning support
Connect commissioning, handover, staffing and service preparation so the operating team has a clear basis for opening.
Explore this scopeMarina operations & commercial optimisation
Assess current operations and turn the findings into practical service, management and commercial priorities.
Explore this scopeWaterfront destination development strategy
Connect marinas, retail, wellness, longevity and beach clubs through waterfront destination planning, commercial strategy and operating models.
Explore this scopeS3 marina & yacht club assessment
Use the M3 Monaco Smart & Sustainable Standard to examine practices, structure evidence and establish an improvement roadmap.
Explore this scopeYacht club development & consulting
Develop yacht clubs, sailing schools and nautical centres through a coherent concept, service offer and operating model.
Explore this scopeInvestment & fundraising
Define the investment case, prepare funding materials and identify potential investors and financial partners for marinas, yacht clubs and waterfront developments.
Explore this scopeNational Yachting Strategy
Align market demand, coastal infrastructure, public policy and investment through a national or regional yachting strategy and implementation roadmap.
Explore this scopeA SCOPE SHAPED AROUND YOUR PROJECT
Establish the baseline.
Focus the next decisions.
Each engagement begins with the information available and the maturity of the project. Workstreams can run in parallel when their inputs and decision points are aligned.
Align the team
Clarify the roles of the owner, designers, consultants and operators. Establish document exchange, consolidated feedback and the decisions each participant needs to make.
Make progress traceable
Agree useful deliverables and review milestones. Track open questions, actions and responsibilities so findings become clear inputs for the next stage.
FEASIBILITY & CONCEPT
Establish the project’s foundations.
Test the opportunity and define a concept that connects market demand, site requirements and future operations.
- Demand assessment, berth mix and pricing logic
- Revenue model and CAPEX/OPEX assumptions review
- Initial regulatory and commercial development requirements
PLANNING & DESIGN
Design around future operations.
Bring operational expertise into the design process, alongside environmental, safety and service requirements.
- Operational design reviews
- Regulatory and ESG requirements translated into project inputs
- Infrastructure, service and technology requirements
DELIVERY
Prepare the transition from works to use.
Support implementation with operational requirements and clear criteria for commissioning and handover.
- Project management support
- Commissioning and handover acceptance criteria
- Operational readiness requirements and supporting evidence
OPENING
Bring the team, services and destination together.
Prepare the organisation and commercial activity needed to welcome the first users and establish the destination.
- Staffing, recruitment and training plans
- Operating procedures and service blueprint
- Launch marketing, activation and event planning
OPERATIONS
Support consistent everyday performance.
Connect operational management, service quality and commercial development throughout the life of the asset.
- Operational management support
- Commercial and service optimisation
- Destination marketing and event activation
IMPROVEMENT & EXPANSION
Plan the asset’s next chapter.
Assess current performance and turn the findings into a practical programme for improvement, innovation or expansion.
- Periodic assessment and improvement priorities
- Infrastructure development planning
- S3 assessment and recognition pathway support
LET’S BUILD WHAT COMES NEXT
Where does your project stand?
We can support a defined decision or accompany several stages of development.