"I wish to thank you for the wonderful time we have had at Wicormarine. Thank you too for all your help and assistance and the courtesy and professionalism which you have always demonstrated."

'Sol Pieter'

"I have been at Wicor for many years, and the high standard of care and attention to customers’ needs has always been a very strong feature. I myself, and I know many other berth holders, are very appreciative of this continuing high standard of service."

'Landroval'

"I have just worked out that next season will be my 27th at Wicormarine. I endorse all the comments of the other owners. It is tremendously reassuring to know that your boat is on a strong,safe mooring and in the hands of caring professionals."

'Helios'

The dinghy channel is also a great improvement, I occasionally meet customers who don’t remember the days pre-channel when if you didn’t get ashore promptly you were stuck aboard for hours on a falling tide!

We were on the boat yesterday and the peace and quiet and birdlife etc. makes Wicor my first choice mooring, not just because marinas are more expensive!"

'Dabchick'

"I made a deliberate choice to come to Wicormarine on the basis of a well managed facility with thoughtful,polite, and friendly co-berth holders."

'Ateya IV'

"Now that the Boatman service has finished for the season, I’d like to thank you for providing the service in the first place, but also to record our appreciation of the effort that Chris has put in over the last few months; his assistance and willingness have been very much appreciated by many"

'E'le May'

"I have hugely enjoyed the years that I have had boats at Wicormarine and have always 'sung your praises' to as many people as possible. I have always thought that your facilities, philosophy, and attention to detail have been excellent and I will miss Wicormarine.
I may well be back, cap in hand, to see if you have any moorings left.... or perhaps in a few years when the boys have grown up."

'Moonskater'

"I understand that next weekend is the last one for Chris and the ferry service, I would just like to say that it has been a pleasure using this service over the summer months, and will miss him over the winter, especially as we are hoping to keep 'Starvision' on a winter mooring..... " "Let's hope that we see Chris back for the summer of 2008, with his happy, helpful disposition and thank you to him for the fantastic service he has provided."

'Starvision'

"We would like to express our thanks for the way you have conducted the sale of "Estelle" it was very comforting knowing that it was all in safe hands.
It has been especially difficult for us with our retirement and moving to France this has meant a big worry off our minds.
We wish you and Wicormarine every success in the future and we have many happy memories both with Estelle and Conch Pearl our previous boat during your fathers time."

'Estelle'

"Yesterday we had the need to use the launch service for the first time because of an unexpected problem with inflating our dinghy. Chris not only gave us an initial lift over to the mooring he also got the dinghy inflated and took it back to the mooring while we were away. His friendly willingness to help and competence in carrying it out was hugely appreciated. Originally, we thought it unlikely we would need to use the launch but have now found just how much of a valuable service you have introduced. Chris was impressive and a credit to Wicor.

Can we also say how similarly impressed we have been with the outcome of the repairs/renewals to the jetty, well in keeping with the high standards of the boatyard itself . Congratulations!"

'Winsome Lady'

"Wicormarine has proved to be the boat yard that all others should aspire to emulate! I have really enjoyed my years at the yard where you and your team seem to take the view that your berth holders are people to be cherished. If my move west does not work out, I shall be back!"

'Shereefa'

"For assorted personal reasons, I can no longer keep my boat at Wicormarine. For the benefit of any new "customer" I record what I shall miss:
A STRONG PROPER MOORING - Boats like lying to moorings. Mine was never broken into, and kept surprisingly clean and unscratched over a number of years.
WORKING THE TIDES - This is an interest not a chore if you really love sailing.
WATCHING THE TIDELINE - Wicor is a Mecca for wading birds, geese, ducks and herons. The water is not dead as in so many harbours, and 'Cockling' still goes on.
PASSING PORTSMOUTH - You have to pass Portsmouth going in and out of the huge harbour, and there is a feeling of history which goes beyond the obvious monument HMS Victory. It is also much more fun to avoid the Navy and the Ferries than to follow a procession of other yachts up a river.
JUDGING THE WEATHER - Although well protected, Wicor was not, in olden times, called "Windy Bend" for nothing. In most harbours and almost all Marinas, you can't tell what it's like outside. Here as your boat swings to wind and tide you get a good idea of whether "to go or not to go".
POSITION - With S W winds prevailing, and sailing time limited, you can be sure of a good long beat up the Solent towards the Needles Passage, and a fairly reliable run back (about 40 miles as the Cormorant flies). Chichester Harbour is also near enough to be easy in any respectable weather, (out by the Dolphins and back through the Forts is usually a happy plan). If you are going Foreign, you are well placed to decide which side you are going to leave the I. O. W.
THE CHANDLERY - Have a look at the stock. You won't find many funny gimmicks but you will find paints, lubricants, gas, screws, shackles and vital items of all sorts. If you have an old gaffer or traditional boat, you may even find something as rare as it is authentic.
THE YARD - Like the chandlery, this is run by practical people for practical people. The equipment, skill and knowledge is all there when a job gets beyond your own ability to cope.
IN SHORT - If you are a Marina Mariner whose fridge is more important than his main halyard, you won’t fit into 'Wicor's World' at all easily. If you are any other sort of sailor, you will find here a lot of the old magic, which first made you interested in boats."

J.R.West Midlands