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Soldiers Point Marina takes home two Major Awards at Marina Trade Show on the Gold Coast...

  • Australian Marina Employee of the Year
  • Most Innovative Marketing by a Marina

Of all the thousands of marina staff in Australia, Soldiers Point Marina Supervisor Jim Duncan of Soldiers Point has been officially recognised at the marine15 conference on the Gold Coast tonight for his outstanding contribution to the marina industry by being announced People’s Choice Australian Marina Employee 2015-2016.

Jim has been employed at Soldiers Point Marina since 2000 and manages the day to day operation of the Marina. As a consequence, Jim is a hive of information, knowing every customer by name and every nook and cranny of the marina and its environs.  Jim’s duties are many but include ensuring boats are safe and secure, berths are rented, records to each berth are up-to-date and accurate and that all relevant Marina Rules and Regulations are observed. 

The marina also collected the Most Innovative Marketing Award 2015-2016 for its absolute commitment to meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

Congratulations also to Paul and Julie Simpson from The Point Restaurant who were named as finalists in Australian Marina Restaurant of the Year 2015-2016.

“This has been a very rewarding night for Soldiers Point Marina and in particular Jim Duncan. He is an outstanding employee and a very worthy winner of this inaugural award. Jim always has the welfare of our customers and their boats as his first priority” said Soldiers Point General Manager Darrell Barnett CMM.

 

 

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Testimonial

Being a Sailtime member at Soldiers Point Marina for 2.5 years now has only reinforced my decision not to the buy outright, but rather pay a monthly fee and be able to walk on and off the yacht without any worries. So, what do you get as a Sailtime member at Port Stephens for your monthly?

First up, access to the yacht. The vessel is 5-year- old Jeanneau 379. And it is a treat to sail. Either single-handed or with a crew, the yacht is easy to sail, well-mannered in most conditions, and very comfortable for overnight and extended stays. The maintenance level is high. Much TLC is bestowed on this vessel by the marina staff so it looks in excellent condition. All maintenance and mechanical glitches are dealt with quickly by Darrell Barnett and his marina staff.

The marina. Access to the numerous facilities in this 5-star marina is included with Sailtime membership. Guests we’ve had on board who are new to the area are universally impressed with the facilities.

The service level. Exceptional. Nothing is too much trouble for Darrell and his staff. Always courteous, cheery, attentive and professional in their service delivery – not just for Sailtime members, but for everyone at the marina.

Finally, the sailing venue. No more needs to be said other than it is Port Stephens. Inshore and offshore – the location provides a wealth of opportunities to develop new sailing skills or to build on existing sailing experience. All in all, we found Sailtime to be an engaging and rewarding experience.

A big thumbs up!

Richard