I quite like Hartlepool marina,
there's a very good East Asian restaurant there, called The Lotus Garden.
( Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag, Fri 29 May 2009, 21:52, archived)

I've never been to said Marina.
:(
Perhaps one day I'll sail at it.
( Jam Master Geordie Hero of B3ta., Fri 29 May 2009, 21:58, archived)