For the first time in almost a decade, there's recently been a considerable amount of info available to St Kilda Marina residents.

SKMC published our first Newsletter "Reflections" in November 2007. Shortly thereafter in December 2007, and for the first time in seven years, marina management decided to produce their own newsletter.

It was good to finally see some communications from marina management to their own residents, but we've received many questions, comments and complaints from marina residents on the content of their Newsletter.

The fact is that much of the information they have provided is incorrect, and in many cases blatantly untrue.

SKMC Members and marina residents don't understand why marina management would provide information that is inaccurate.

SKMC Members and marina residents also don't understand why marina management has allowed the entrance depth situation to deteriorate to the point where despite their promises, newsletter and signage, boats are still literally striking bottom, or running aground on a daily basis - and that despite their promises and the information in their newsletter, they have allowed this situation to persist for well over 12 months. One marina resident incurred over $15,000 in damage to his props and shafts when he ran aground at the entrance. And he's only one of many.

SKMC Members and marina residents also can't understand how Greg Spooner can refuse to accept any responsibility for damage caused to residents boats as a direct result of his own negligence in ensuring a safe and navigable entrance depth - and to add insult to injury, how he can shrug off any liability, and expect residents to claim damages through their own insurance.

SKMC Members and marina residents also can't understand why Greg Spooner (marina manager) is wasting his time and marina resources in a vindictive attempt to cancel SKMC's Manager's berthing agreement, when there are so many more important issues - such as depth and security problems - that require his immediate attention.

The fact is if he had addressed these critical issues when they arose years ago, residents wouldn't have any reason to complain about them. In order to maintain perspective, we've published both newsletters, and placed comments received from marina residents regarding the articles in the marina's Newsletter.

This has nothing to do with being pedantic, or trying to antagonize marina management. It's just the unanimous opinion of members that all residents at the marina are entitled to be provided with a high standard service, and of information that is accurate and truthful, and provided in good faith.

Below you can read both SKMC's "Reflections" (Nov 07), and also marina management's Dec 07 Newsletter. By the way, our latest newsletter will be published soon, so make sure you check back here regularly.

If you click on the view comments icons, on the various articles you can see what SKMC's members and marina residents think about these issues. SKMC values the opinions and thoughts of all residents at the marina. If you'd like to make a comment on any of the articles or issues click here

SKMC 'Reflections' Nov 2007

SKMC 'Reflections' May 2008 - Coming Soon!

St Kilda Marina Newsletter - Dec 2007