March 2026 Newsletter
- Fenwicks Office
- Aug 13
- 6 min read
March Volume 24 Issue 1
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
In this edition:
The Business Lead
Welcome Oceantec
Services Onsite
Meet the Team
Updates in our Building
Marina Reminders
THE BUSINESS LEAD
From our Managing Director Andrew Fenwick
Welcome to the first edition of Galley Gossip for 2026. Although the weather was a bit mixed during the Christmas and New Year period, I hope you all spent some relaxing time out on the water with family and friends. It is hard to believe that we are now heading into Autumn and have seen two months come and go already this year.
If you are unaware, the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Broken Bay have a great event planned for March, to be held in Refuge Bay in support of Gotcha4Life. They are excited to bring you the iconic RMYC Raft Up 4 Life — a one-of-a-kind event on Saturday, March 7, 2026 raising vital funds for mental fitness programs. Set against the stunning backdrop of Refuge Bay, this festival promises an unforgettable day on the water with incredible live music, a vibrant community atmosphere, and a floating prawn and oyster bar serving fresh seafood straight to your boat. Further details are available on the club's website
We have also welcomed Alex Gillespie of Oceantec Marine and his team. Oceantec has been providing engineering services to the boating community for more than 10 years, initially out of the Northern Beaches area, and has expanded to cover Sydney and north through to Newcastle. Alex and the team commenced set up of their new workshop here in January.
Joining Oceantec is an old friend, Andy Williams, who a lot of you will remember worked for Steve Callaghan for many years as a head technician. Andy and his teammates can provide service to Volvo, Cat, Yanmar and Mercury equipment, just to name a few. Drop in or phone Alex (02 9939 4698) to see how his team can assist to enhance your boating experience.
We continue to be very busy on the hardstand, and I again take this opportunity to remind all our clients that it is important to plan your out-of-water maintenance. Work out what will suit your schedule during the year and lock in dates as soon as possible. This not only helps us to plan our forward works, but will save you frustration and potential disappointment when booking times go out to three and four months' notice, as will happen as the year goes on.
I will be taking some time off work, as of March, to have surgery on my shoulder. During this period our team will be covering for me, and I am sure this will make my absence feel seamless as they steer our operation forward into 2026. I hope you enjoy this edition of GG and I look forward to writing our next update in or around June.
Cheers, Andrew Fenwick
WELCOME OCEANTEC
Exciting News for the Boating Community: A New Chapter at the Marina
We’re pleased to announce that Oceantec Marine has officially taken over operations of the mechanical workshop at Fenwick's Marina, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for local boat owners and marine enthusiasts.
This transition brings expanded expertise, enhanced service capabilities, and a renewed commitment to quality marine engineering support. Oceantec Marine has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable, professional mechanical services, and their presence at the marina will further strengthen on-site support for vessels of all sizes.
Authorised Service Agents
Oceantec Marine are proud authorised agents for:
Volvo Penta
MAN Marine Diesel
Twin Disc
Kohler generators
Seakeeper
Being authorised agents means customers can have complete confidence that servicing, diagnostics, warranty work, and genuine parts are handled to manufacturer standards by fully trained technicians.
What This Means for Customers
Boaters can expect:
Comprehensive mechanical repairs and maintenance
Engine diagnostics and servicing
Warranty-approved servicing and genuine parts
Preventative maintenance programs
Fast turnaround times to minimise downtime
Friendly, knowledgeable marine technicians
By operating directly from the marina’s workshop, Oceantec Marine offers greater convenience and faster response times, ensuring vessels remain safe, efficient, and ready for the water.
A Commitment to Excellence
The takeover represents more than a change in management — it’s an investment in the future of the marina’s service offering. Oceantec Marine is committed to maintaining the trusted relationships customers have built over the years, while introducing upgraded processes, modern equipment, and expanded technical capabilities.
The team looks forward to welcoming both existing and new clients and continuing to support the vibrant boating community with dependable, high-quality mechanical services.
For service bookings or further information, customers are encouraged to contact the workshop directly. 02 9939 4698
SERVICES ONSITE
Bird Electrical specialises in Lithium battery installations.
Lithium batteries can change your boating fun. They weigh much less, have nearly twice the equivalent capacity, have a 10 year warranty and charge much faster than previous chemistries.
Bird Electrical is committed to providing Lithium battery upgrades to vessels in accordance with the Australian and New Zealand standard, AS/NZS3004. The standard requires a visual and audio alarm at the helm if the batteries are about to switch off. We have been using Voltgo Lithium batteries which provide a cost effective replacement for old fashioned lead based batteries at a very similar price. Voltgo batteries have communications ports to communicate with Sieltec battery Monitoring systems providing the alarm facilities required for compliance with the Australian standard. As well as the helm alarm facility the battery monitoring system can provide relevant data on each battery in the battery bank, immediately identifying if one battery in the bank is underperforming.
Please speak to us about all of your battery needs including solar charging, the sensible capacity for your boat, insurance implications, remote monitoring and how to get the most out of your battery installation.
We can also provide generator autostart facilities so if the batteries do go flat for any reason you generator can automatically start and recharge them, switching off the generator when they are full. It basically means the battery system takes care of itself.
Our modern Lithium battery solutions now can be designed to accommodate the entire vessel load including air conditioning. Please let us design your system for maximum flexibility and a minimum of boating energy stress.
Please contact us about Voltgo Lithium Batteries to find out how they can satisfy your boating needs. Check out the Sieltec Battery Monitor here. https://sieltec.com.au/lithium-battery-monitor
Contact Peter - 0426 267 300 or
Harry - 0410 934 629 who is onsite
Contact Alex - 02 9939 4698
Contact Michael the Shipwright or
Ben the Fabricator
Michael: 0422 733 731
Ben: 0432 648 534
Contact Peter
0404 057 947
UPDATES IN OUR BUILDING
Late last year, as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, we refreshed our front office to provide our team with updated, functional workspaces and to create a fresh, welcoming environment for our clients. After 40 years of operating as a family business, we believe it’s important to keep investing in both our people and the spaces we share with you.
Starting next week the 9th of March, our team will be utilising the Captains Lounge during their break times while we update their lunchroom. This space hasnt been updated since it was built in the 80's so it’s overdue for our hardworking staff enjoy a refreshed and updated lunchroom. We appreciate your understanding while we make these improvements to have a shared space. Updates should be completed in about 1 months time.
We’re also excited to share that our new onsite tenants, Oceantec, have taken on updating the downstairs workshop and are transforming it into a clean, showroom-ready service area and we’re absolutely loving the way their space is coming together.
MEET THE TEAM
Meet Karl our Yard Hand
January marked 3 years of working at the Marina!
Keep an eye out, job post going live soon!
Interested? Give us a ring or Email your resume and a bit about yourself to Mark@fenwicksmarina.com.au
MARINA REMINDERS
FISH FRIENDLY
We know we have alot of avid fisherman who maintain their boats with us but please enjoy that out in the scenic Hawkesbury River or out at sea.
You are not allowed to fish off our marina, we want to ensure we keep the native fish and not take them away from their local habitats. We are an accreditated Clean Marina and Fish Friendly site.
Check out the local fish chart on our deck next time your onsite.
SECONDARY CONTAINMENT
Ensure all Dangerous Goods or Hazardous Materials have secondary containment when moving around the marina. If you are moving items from your car to your boat on the Marina or hardstand please put them in a tray or tub. This includes Cleaning Solutions, Paints, Fuel, etc. Please ensure that will withhold 10% of the total volume of all containers, or 100% of the volume of the largest container, whichever is greater.
BOAT BOOKINGS
Are you booked in for 2026?
You can put your booking enquiry through our website via the Enquire Now button or click book now below. Please include all scope of works that needs to happen to your vessel whilst out of the water and one of our team members will get back to you with dates in a few days time.
Friendly reminder, you can always book your vessel in for the following year when it is out, just let the team know when you are onsite or making payment.
31 Brooklyn Rd, Brooklyn NSW 2083, Australia 02 9985 7633
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