Lee Valley Marina at Stanstead Abbotts in Hertfordshire provides all marina services and is situated in Lee Valley Regional Park a few miles north of the junction with the River Lee.

​The River Lee is connected to the national waterways system by the Hertford Union Canal and the River Thames giving over 2,500 miles of cruising waterways.

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Le Tonkinois Varnish is made in the traditional way, using Linseed Oil, Tung Oil and natural resins. It sinks deep into the timber, feeding the wood and bringing out all the natural colours. Le Tonkinois has a very high resistance to UV. It is 100% waterproof and remains flexible, so will never crack or peel. Because it is oil based, it is suitable for use on all materials, including oily wood like teak and iroko. Unlike most modern varnishes, it contains no solvents, therefore it is slower drying, allowing all the brush marks to disappear.

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The Laurent Giles Archive includes more than 1000 historic designs of sailing yachts and power craft from as far back as the late 1920s. Full plan sets and individual copies are available for new construction or refit projects, or for research purposes and general interest.

Established in 1927 Laurent Giles is one of the oldest names in yacht design, with over 1400 designs under our belts we offer a unique breadth of experience in all types of yacht design and naval architecture.

From initial concept development and technical support to class and flag approval, structural design and through build support, we can work with you throughout your project to ensure it’s success.

We opened Largs Chandlers in 1985 in a portable cabin and have grown to be one of the largest chandlery shops in the UK.

We have a reputation for our comprehensive stock of marine equipment, charts and books, enhanced by good technical knowledge. We offer a special order service for non-stock items and enjoy the challenge of sourcing obscure boat hardware!

Our ranges of clothing and accessories include well-known brands of waterproofs, technical clothing, nautically themed casual wear, footwear, luggage and accessories.

A Marine Warranty Surveyor provides a technical review of the clients documents and procedures. The MWS will typically attend site to oversee and approve operations. The MWS will act on behalf of the underwriters, the assured, the contractors and for selfinsured clients.