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Follow Island race boats live online Page 3

Eyes down for 2010 after a whirlwind year Shelley Jory-Leigh Page 17

Learn all those distress signals Sticky’s Tips Page 18

Dark ales to warm up dark winter days In the Drink Page 27

RIB raiders X Factor finalists Stacey Solomon and Olly Murs officially opened the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show held at ExCeL London with the Royal Engineers.

THE Army in the shape of one of its oldest corps – the Royal Engineers – mounted a raid on the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show as it opened for the annual ten day extravaganza of all that is best

in leisure boating.

Just as they support all three armed forces in war zones, the Sappers backed up TV’s X Factor finalists Stacey Solomon and Olly Murs who braved chill winter winds to officially open the

show at ExCeL in London’s docklands.

To kick start the show, Essex’s favourite new singing sensations performed live on the Show Stage to declare the show open.

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CREW AND CONTENTS Sea talk.. ................................................ 2 News...................................................... 2 Kit...........................................................14 Consultant Editor Bob Satchwell

Ad Manager Katie Hawksworth

Shelley Jory-Leigh............................17 Sticky’s Tips.........................................18 RYA.. .......................................................21 The Green Blue................................. 22 Company Focus................................24 Marine recruitment................... I-VIII

Managing Director Sue Baggaley

South Coast Rep. Bill Oakley

Boat Show map......... centre pages In the drink........................................ 27 Book reviews.. ....................................30 Classifieds...........................................48 RNLI...................................................... 50

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Inspiring message STOP moaning about the bitterest winter for decades.

Cast off the doom and gloom over the recession.

The BMF says confidence is returning to the marine leisure industry with export driven growth of 1.9 per cent in the depths of 2008-9.

But what we all really need is a dash of optimism or, better still, a huge dollop of inspiration.

Cue Geoff Holt. While we have shivered and sneezed, he set sail from Lanzarote on December 10. Christmas was a real swell affair as he navigated 2,700 miles across the Atlantic. Then on the eve of the boat show he arrived in Cane Garden Bay, in Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands just before 1700GMT on Thursday 7 January.

But listen to what he had to say in an interview with the BBC World Service as he was about to arrive in the British Virgin Islands at the end of what was, for Geoff, an epic voyage.

“The bigger you build your barriers, the taller you become,” he said, “Well, I’m feeling 12 feet tall!”

Barrier? A gentle sail across the Caribbean? Well not quite. Geoff’s voyage was a pilgrimage to a beach where, 25 years ago as a visiting professional sailor, he dived into the sea . . . and broke his neck. Every roll of the ocean on

Close ARC AFTER sailing 2,700 nautical miles and almost 12 days at sea just 16 minutes and 5 seconds separated the first two yachts to cross the ARC finish line in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia. Every few hours the Volvo 60 Big One and the Wally 80 would meet and then gybe apart. Close on their heels was the Swan 70 Stay Calm, which set the pace of the race early on. There were more than 200 yachts in the fleet.

Torbay Week THE annual Tor Bay regatta held off the South Devon towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, will take place from 20 to 25 August 20. It will start with an RNLI fancy dress pursuit race and the sailing competitions will include racing for all classes, including juniors, dinghies, IRC and PY yachts.

The event will conclude with a passage race to Dartmouth tying in with the Dartmouth Regatta.

Seatalk

By Bob Satchwell

Geoff arrives in Tortola

Photo: Todd Van Sickle

his latest passage highlighted and amplified the fact he has been paralysed from the neck down since 1984.

Now Geoff, 43, from Southampton has become the first quadriplegic sailor to cross the Atlantic.

And what has he learned? “I know that if you truly believe in yourself and you are prepared to fail on the way – go for your dreams, reach for the stars.”

Could there be a better, more uplifting, seasonal message?

Happy New Year!

Gunwharf’s four anchors THE Yacht Harbour Association has awarded Gunwharf Quays Marina in Portsmouth Harbour Four Anchor accreditation, the marina industry equivalent of A A and R AC hotel star ratings. The marina is one of only 400 marinas worldwide, to be recognised with gold anchor status, with only six per cent achieving the illustrious four anchors.

Pontoon pick-up A CHANDLER offering passing yachtsmen a pontoon pick - up service has opened in Gosport, Hampshire.

You Boat on Endeavour Quay is based at the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour and offers to deliver orders to the pontoon when passing yachtsmen call ahead and pay by credit card. For more information contact sales@youboatmarine.com.

Spirit of Oz delights home crowd SPIRIT of Australia was first across the start line to the delight of the home crowd as Race 5 of the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race got underway on January 3. Team Finland secured their third victory of race in the Southern Ocean leg, which started on 22 November from Cape Town. In what had been the closest race to date, Team Finland finished just 33 minutes ahead of Spirit of Australia, denying the Australian team a home port victory. Third place went to Jamaica Lightning Bolt, with the Caribbean team beating Cape Breton Island across the line and claiming their second podium finish of Clipper 09-10. The teams’ progress can be followed on the race viewer at www.clipperroundtheworld.com

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Follow Island race boats live online J.P. Morgan pledges support until 2012

A GLOBAL audience of friends, family, sailing fans and the media will be able to follow the progress of individual boats in the 2010 Round the Island Race via mobile technology.

After the finish, competitors will be able to replay their race and compare their performance with other boats.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has pledged to continue title sponsorship of the race until 2012 and to maintain support for triple Olympic Gold and Silver medallist Ben Ainslie.

The announcements were made at breakfast briefing at the Tullet Prebon London International Boat Show hosted jointly with the Island Sailing Club which organises the race.

In addition to live race tracking new initiatives will include an online competitor photo gallery and free water taxis as well as continued charity commitment to the race.

Competitors with suitable GPSequipped mobile phones or laptops will be able to continuously log their position as they sail around the Island.

The solution is being developed by the race technology partner, Next Generation Results, and is one of the largest event tracking initiatives ever undertaken with mobile phone technology.

Subject to the completion of trials each competitor with compatible equipment will be able to download a small piece of software that will allow their mobile phone or laptop to become a real-time GPS tracking device.

News in brief Sporting success RYA Performance Director and Racing Manager John Derbyshire, 54, was made an OBE for his outstanding services to sport the New Year Honours. He began working with the RYA as a coach in 1984 and was the Olympic Manager for sailing from 1996 to 2000.

He managed the British sailing team at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, which brought home three gold and two silver medals.

Boating tragedy A LEADING member of Kingswear Rowing Club and the Royal Dart Yacht Club drowned after falling overboard while looking at his newly bought motor-cruiser which had just been delivered to his mooring. Peter Smith, 68, was on the 30-foot Tara cruiser with eight friends when he slipped and fell into the river. He was unable to reach the lifebuoy he was thrown.

Going solo

Part of the fleet of 1779 boats under spinnaker

The device’s position will be periodically transmitted to the race website, where a simple, easy-touse race viewer will allow visitors to monitor the progress of individual boats throughout the race.

More details of supported equipment and how to register for the service will be announced in the spring.

In response to competitors’ requests for better access to images of the race fleet and their boats, the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island website will have an online photo gallery where competitors can access professional photography along with details of how to purchase prints.

Free water taxis will run between the Folly and Cowes Yacht Haven, West Cowes, paid for by J.P. Morgan.

The race continues to raise an increasing amount for charitable causes with £100,000 raised in 2009.

Photo: Th. Martinez/Sea&Co

The SailTime Charity Challenge will take place in 2010 where the four preferred race charities – the Ellen MacArthur Trust, Macmillan Cancer Support, Breast Cancer Care and Prostate UK – will race in identical Oceanis 40 yachts.

Sonia Mayes, Rear Commodore Sailing at the Island Sailing Club, said: “We are aware of the tough times that sports sponsorship continues to go through and to be able to have that security of a title sponsor through to 2012 is an immense relief.”

She added that the success of the race was as much about the team effort between the title sponsor, race partners and ISC race management as the team effort on board each yacht.

Jasper Berens, Head of UK Sales for J.P. Morgan Asset Management, said: “We are now entering our sixth year sponsoring the Round the Island Race. The charity aspect is really

important with more than £350,000 raised over the last three years. We hope the total can reach £500,000 in 2010.

Mr Berens said it was also an honour to continue to sponsor Ben Ainslie. “The next couple of years will see Ben attempting to win his fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal.

Hopefully our support can help him reach this goal.”

Ben Ainslie said: “They have backed me since 2007 and have become more than just a sponsor. They are also part of my team and take a great approach to all my sailing commitments.”

With more than 16,000 sailors of all ages and experience and around 1,800 yachts the Round the Island Race is now the fourth largest participation sporting event in the UK, after the London Marathon and the Great North and South Runs.

The 2010 race will start at 0500 on Saturday 19 June.

AMATEUR sailor Paddy Macklin, 52, has left Falmouth in his 27-foot yacht Tessa in a bid to sail non-stop around the world with no hi-tech equipment apart from a satellite phone. Paddy, who has made three solo Atlantic crossings, is financing the £100,000 venture himself with no corporate sponsor.

Race series STARTING on Saturday 17 April 2010, HAMBLE-based Royal Air Force Yacht Club will host a series of six races specifically for non-rated yachts. The first race is on 17 April and the last race on 31 July. Further details from www.rafyc.co.uk.

Search milestone A COASTGUARD search and rescue helicopter, scrambled to help Dorset Police search for a missing person, clocked up the 3,000th mission for the helicopter base at Portland. A search and rescue helicopter base has been at Portland since 1995. It was initially based with the Royal Navy at HMS Osprey and now has its own base at Osprey Quay built by the MCA.

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News in brief Royal musto MUSTO has been granted two prestigious Royal Warrants from Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. The Royal Warrant is an accreditation given to a company that has supplied its products to The Royal Household over a period of five years or more.

Call for entries ENTRIES are now open for the Warsash Spring Series and Spring Championship. The six Sunday race series is held in the central Solent, starting on 14 March and running through to 25 April.

Black Group classes – IRC, J/109, J/105 – will have one good race a day, whilst White Group – Laser SB3, J/80, SBR Sportsboats – are scheduled for three shorter races.

Full details are available on www.warsashspringseries.org.uk

Rock bottom SAILORS have been warned that a bathymetric survey of Chichester Bar in December showed a least depth of 1.2m below Chart Datum.

The bar is periodically dredged to 1.5m below Chart Datum but the depth can vary a great deal, particularly after severe gales, so it is wise to assume a least depth of 0.8m below Chart Datum.

What do you call a boat with a car in the boot . . . EXPENSIVE Sunseeker and Catherham Cars joined forces at the show by putting a Catherham 7 in the tender garage of the new Predator 108 SE. The boat costs a cool £7.1 million but Catherhams start at a rather more affordable £12,995.

Showcase for boating CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Stacey the bubbly 20-year-old mum, went on to be the last girl standing in X Factor, reaching the final three of the TV talent competition, while Olly faced overall winner Joe McElderry in the grand finale.

The Royal Engineers made history by demonstrating their craft out on the water for the first time since the show started in 1954.

The soldiers brought an impressive collection of military boats that are displayed on the water and on land outside ExCeL where the show will run for until Sunday 17 January.

Visitors are promised dramatic demonstrations of the military craft in action three times a day on the Royal Victoria dock for the duration of the show.

A support boat and rigid raider wow crowds on the water every day as the Engineers give insights into their lives which play a vital role in the effectiveness of the Army as well as the Royal Navy and RAF. Used exclusively by the Royal Engineers, the Combat Support Boat is a powerful, versatile craft whose major role is to support both bridging and amphibious operations.

The CSB can also be used as a general purpose working boat in support of diving operations, ship-to-shore re-supply and inland water patrols.

The Rigid Raider is a fast patrol craft with a glass reinforced plastic hull and single 115 hp Mariner Optimax outboard motor. It is used for patrolling inland and coastal waterways.

All Sappers are multi-skilled as soldiers, combat engineers and tradesmen. From fighting alongside the Combat Arms to purifying water, making maps and building accommodation.

They are often in action on bomb disposal and other duties, in Afghanistan.

Andrew Williams, Managing Director, National Boat Shows said: “The Corps’ military expertise is sure to inspire our visitors.We are expecting a highly charged atmosphere out on the marina during the demonstrations!”

The Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show is a showcase for boating, marine products and lifestyle.

The show features hundreds of boats and with more than 500 exhibitors showing off

power and sail boats, dinghies, engines, electronics, deck equipment, charter holidays, sailing courses.

Show attractions include boats ranging in size from a canoe to luxury power craft priced from £500 to £10 million.

Sunseeker’s High Energy

The show stage sponsored by Fairline, hosts a daily rendition of ‘Rock the Boat’, an explosive dance fashion show performance and inspiring sailing stories from a selection of boating heroes.

There is an interactive Deck Games zone, featuring an indoor pool for visitors to try model yacht racing, rowing and kayaking and there advice from On the Water experts on how to get into boating.

There is a new inland waterways feature, Discover Inland Waterways, or visitors can scuba dive for free with Andark’s Try-a-Dive The new Yamaha Powerboat and RIB Marina features the single largest collection of small power craft ever seen on one stand.

Stars of the Formula 4-Stroke Association, past and present, were on stage following the announcement that the F4 UK championship will be integrating into the Powerboat P1 World Championship race programme. The pilots had their first outing as ambassadors for the newly-branded Powerboat P1 SuperStock Championship.

Powerboat P1 leading lady, former F4SA champion and All at Sea columnist , Shelley Jory, introduced the teams and questioned some of the premier pilots from the series whose boats were also on display .

The Powerboat P1 SuperStock Championship begins between April 16 and

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Lifeboats, camera, action THE lifesaving work of the RNLI’s volunteers has been captured by the winner of the charity’s annual Photographer of the Year competition, announced at the opening of the London boat show.

Howard Evans, an RNLI fundraiser from Western-super-Mare, won first prize for his picture of local crew launching a D class inshore lifeboat through surf.

Howard has been helping his wife Marion fundraise for the charity that saves lives at sea for the last five years.

He took the pictures on an open day at the Weston-super-Mare station.

Howard said: “I was surprised when I was told I’d been shortlisted as I didn’t know I’d been entered into the competition in the first place, but I was very pleased to win.

“It was quite gusty and showery at times – a normal summer’s day.

The crew were launching the boat in difficult conditions and I just caught them at the right moment. They did all the work really.”

Pete Holder, Lifeboat Operations Manager at Weston-super-Mare entered a selection of Howard’s pictures into the competition. He said: “The more I looked at them the more I thought that these were real action shots, not posed.

“The shallow water and breaking waves are typical here and the photo

Other winners were: – Runner up: Martin Douglas, Loch Ness. RNLI Film-maker of the Year – overall winner: Crew and volunteers at Peterhead Lifeboat Station.

News in brief Eastern promise FELIXSTOWE Regatta, to be held on 3 and 4 July, has a new organising committee chairman in Peter Cockayne. The event is one of the best on the East Coast and will be held in Dovercourt Bay. It includes a series of races for modern IRC rated, locally handicapped cruising yachts and sports boats. For more details visit www.felixstoweregatta.co.uk

New race mark

Howard Evans (right) from Weston Super Mare receives his prize certificate from David Brann, director of fundraising and communications at the RNLI The winning picture

really captures what we do.”

Martin Fear, the crew member pictured in the water, said: “I remember the day it was taken. One minute I was waist deep in water and then the next set of waves would go over my head, so once the boat was pointing in the right direction I jumped back in pretty quickly.’

“It’s a good photo. I think it shows that lifeboats aren’t all about big boats.

It’s about smaller boats that can be used inshore, and of course it’s about the volunteer crew who use them.”

Eleanor Driscoll, RNLI Film and

Image Manager and head judge of the competition said: “Howard’s picture stood out because it illustrates perfectly the challenging conditions our volunteer crews have to deal with, as well as the team work that is needed but to save lives at sea on a daily basis.”

The competition aims to find pictures that reflect the lifesaving work of the RNLI. Volunteers and crew send in pictures to compete in four categories; rescues, people, fleet and landscapes. The overall winner is picked from the winners of each category.

Powerboat P1 SuperStock boats in action

18 in Split, Croatia.

The Sunseeker stand is always a major attraction and this year the company marks the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of Friars Cliff Marine Limited, the company from which Sunseeker International was developed from a dinghy and outboard sales company, to one of the world’s leading luxury motoryacht brands.

Sunseeker’s founder Robert Braithwaite has been there since he started as a salesman at Friar’s Cliff Motors, a Ford motor dealership.

The dealership did a sideline in boat sales – one which was to grow beyond all expectations.

High Energy – the new Sunseeker 88 Yacht exclusively for charter through Sunseeker Charters – made its debut at the boat show.

Worth £4million, ‘High Energy’ will be based in Southampton, but will be able to relocate or offer cruise itineraries to locations as far afield as the Thames, St Malo, Cork, the Scilly Isles and the Channel Isles.

As the inventors of the Flotilla sailing holiday in 1974, boating holiday specialists Sunsail announced a UK Flotilla available during May half term and throughout the summer holidays based in the Solent. Flotillas will vist Cowes, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, Poole and Portsmouth’s historic harbour.

Sunsail also announced the first Sunsail International Sailing Cup that will take place the first annual international regatta between the 15 and 22 May at Kremik, Croatia. www.londonboatshow.com

Fleet category: Winner: Howard Evans, Weston-super-Mare RNLI lifeboat station, Runner up: David Forshaw, Lytham St Annes RNLI lifeboat station. Rescues category: Winner: Martin Douglas, Loch Ness RNLI lifeboat station, Runner up: Matthew Cox, St Davids RNLI lifeboat station. People category: Winner: Si Bristow, Tyne and Wear lifeguards, Runner up: Matthew Gibbons, North Berwick RNLI lifeboat station.

Landscapes category: Winner: Carl Schofield, Tower RNLI lifeboat station, London, Runner up: Steve Jones, Porthcawl RNLI lifeboat station.

COWES Week Ltd and the Solent Cruising and Racing Association have drawn up a shortlist of prime positions for new Solent racing marks in order to improve racing.

The first of these will be sponsored by the Royal London Yacht Club and is positioned half way between Air Canada and East Knoll buoys immediately to the east of the Bramble Bank.

Winkle of the Harbour Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club’s annual ‘Winkle of the Harbour’ open event held in aid of the RNLI attracted 27 starters for a race held in a biting 12-knot North-Easterly wind and sailed over three rounds of a triangular Olympic course in Chichester Harbour on January 3. Neil Upton-Brown in a Musto Skiff was first home. Full results at www.mengeham.org.uk/dinghies.html

News in brief Golden launch DOUBLE Olympic Gold medallist Shirley Robertson OBE was due to launch the Brewin Dolphin Scottish Series 2010 at the London International Boat Show. She will act as the event ambassador in 2010, actively promoting the series in a bid to increase the profile of the event, Scotland’s largest yachting regatta. The Brewin Dolphin Scottish Series takes place from 28 to 31 May.

Brighter future SHIPBUILDERS Cammell Laird has recruited 18 apprentices aged between 16 and 20 and all from Merseyside where it is based.

This takes the total number of apprentices at the yard to 59.

The recruitment drive is critical to the shipyard’s future growth ambitions.

The apprentice programme will be run with the neighbouring Maritime and Engineering College North West.

New year sails ALL OLD sails and off-cuts are being recycled by Jeckells The Sailmakers.

The new environmental strategy also sees all the metal fixings and wire used in sails recycled rather than going to landfill. It is part of the company’s aim to help make the future cleaner and greener.

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Tall ships fleet adds a cat to get more afloat NATIONAL youth sailing charity, the Tall Ships Youth Trust, is expanding its voyage programme for 2010 with a new vessel added to its fleet.

It has also extended upper and lower age limits to enable people from 12 to 80 to get on board.

The new 62-foot vessel, Tall Ships Cat, will be launched in the spring to enable the trust to extend its work with young people with special needs as it provides an excellent and stable platform for sail training.

The Cat will also be used for voyages for 12 and 13 year olds, reducing the current entry age by two years, thus giving more young people the opportunity to develop through carefully structured sail training voyages.

The trust launched its new Summer 2010 programme at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show. The brochure includes voyages on the new Cat as well as the Trust’s fleet of four 72-foot ocean-going Challenger Yachts and its magnificent 200-foot square-rigged Tall Ship, Stavros S Niarchos.

More than 80,000 trainees have sailed 1.5 million nautical miles in the TSYT’s fleet The newly designed programme is targeted to provide a great range of sailing opportunities, with voyages tailored to meet

the specific needs of different age groups.

Included are a selection of youth and adult voyages, maritime festival voyages, regatta weeks, a Fastnet Challenge, dedicated voyages for young people with special needs and fiveday Academy voyages which enable trainees to gain the RYA Competent Crew Certificate.

Also new for 2010 are a range of voyages for people up to the age of 80, which increases the upper age limit by five years.

Throughout the course of boat show the trust will be running a series of special offers, providing massive savings on voyages in the UK and international waters.

For more information about Tall Ships Youth Trust and the range of events and voyages, go to stand N069A at the Boat Show.

Contact the Head Office team on 023 9283 2055 or visit www.tallships.org.

Ostar hero dies at 92 MIKE Richey, the veteran OSTAR sailor and skipper of the famous Folkboat Jester, died son December 22 at his home in Brighton.

The 92-year-old master mariner became famous as the skipper of the junk-rigged Jester, first sailed by Blondie Hasler in the 1960 Observer Singlehanded transatlantic race.

Richey bought the engineless Folkboat from Hasler immediately after the race and sailed her in six subsequent OSTARs until forced to abandon her in July 1988, when a rogue wave smashed a hatch. The damage left the boat open to the seas 500 miles south-east of Halifax, Nova Scotia and was subsequently lost while under tow.

Jester was not insured but friends formed trust to build a replica Jester in time for Mike to compete in the 1992 OSTAR.

He competed again in 1996 and again came last. When he sailed back from America the following year, he was presented with a certificate by the Guinness World Records as the oldest person to have braved the Atlantic alone, having reached the finish at age of 80 years and 31 days.

During the Second World War, Richey served on a British minesweeper and later became one of the founder members of the Royal Institute of Navigation. He edited Journal of Navigation until 1985.

In 1979, he was awarded the Gold Medal of the Institute and in 1986, was awarded the Seamanship Medal by the Royal Cruising Club and the Ocean Cruising Club gave him their Award of Merit in 1993.

Threat to Scilly ferry link THE 200-year-old ferry link between the Isles of Scilly and Penzance, a 28-mile lifeline vital to the local economy, could be broken next month unless Cornwall county councillors change their minds.

The council’s strategic planning committee has rejected plans for a new passenger and freight-handling facility at Penzance and the Department of Transport has warned that funding for the £44 million project will be lost if a way forward is not found by February.

Now Falmouth, 25 miles away, has offered

to take over the link and provide modern docking facilities for the 1,255-ton Scillonian III ferry, which has been in service since 1977 and due to be replaced by a £17 million ro-ro ferry in 2012.

If Penzance loses the ferry link, the town could lose more than £5 million a year in income and 500 jobs.

Peter Child, managing director of A&P which operates Falmouth docks, said: “If Penzance can’t get its act together, we have the facilities and the ship could sail into Falmouth tomorrow.”

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Show boat prize rebuilt on budget

By Sue Pelling.

A GROUP of boating enthusiasts from Burnham-on-Crouch have renovated a Hunter 19 for a raffle prize to raise funds for the RNLI .

Team leader David Lewin is a former chairman of the Marine Trades Association.

As well as raising funds for the RNLI’s floating boathouse appeal for the town’s new Atlantic 85 lifeboat, the team has used the project – known as Boating on a Budget – to demonstrate that you don’t have be wealthy to go boating.

The project was a culmination of ideas put together by Lewin and Roger Noble, Chairman of Burnhamon-Crouch Lifeboat Station.

Noble was involved in the ongoing ‘Burnham Floating Boathouse Appeal’ to raise £130,000 towards a new floating boathouse and Lewin

was keen to fulfill his passion to encourage more people, of all ages, to take up sailing on a budget.

On a mission, the pair managed to locate a Hunter 19 cruiser/racing keelboat Barangoola that was in need of total renovation. She was in a sad state of repair having been left to rot in a back garden for four years so she was the perfect platform for the Boating on a Budget project team to demonstrate how they could bring her back to life for less than £5,000.

Because of its charitable connection, nearly all the major equipment was donated by members of the MTA including a new outboard engine from Yamaha, deck gear from Barton Marine and Allen Brothers, general equipment from Plastimo, paint from International Paints, and FLAG Paints, and rigging from Proboat.

News in brief Towing the line TOW-BOATS for the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) will be provided by MasterCraft, the manufacturer of inboard wakeboard, waterski and performance boats. A six-year deal covering the world championships, and disabled waterskiing, wakeboard and the waterski & wakeboard world cup series has been agreed.

Charity row

Dick Rycroft, from the RNLI said: “It was a real team effort with various members of the Burnham RNLI also donating their spare time to work on the boat. We were also very fortunate in being able to have a boat shed to use, courtesy of Nick Oliver of Rice & Cole.”

To help with the project’s marketing, Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show organisers donated a stand where Barangoola

will be on display to demonstrate what can be achieved with a limited budget.

For a chance of winning the sparkling ‘new’ Hunter 19, head to the main stage in the North Hall where £5 tickets can be purchased.

The draw will take place on Sunday 17 January, and all proceeds will be donated to the Burnham-on-Crouch RNLI Floating Boathouse Appeal. www.londonboatshow.com

VITAL marine distress signals for a charity fundraising team rowing across the Atlantic are being supplied by Pains Wessex. Solo Atlantic adventurer James Ketchell of Basingstoke, Hampshire, is aiming to raise £50,000 for the NSPCC. He is planning to row around 12-13 hours each day in his high-tech, self-righting rowing boat and finish the 3,000 mile trip from the Canaries to Antigua in 66 days.

He is among 40 rowers taking part in the Atlantic Rowing Race.

Dubai date SPORTS lifestyle company PUMA is the title sponsor of the International Moth World Championships 2010 which will be held in Dubai from 8 to 15 March. The event is expected to attract up to 70 dinghies and as many as 15 of the world’s top Moth sailors, to the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club.

News in brief River showcase BEALE Park’s Boat Show from 4 to 6 June is being sponsored again by the Environment Agency.

The show, at Lower Basildon in Berkshire, is seen by the agency as a great showcase for the River Thames. The sponsorship will help the show to grow and unite both the local and boating communities. For further information visit: www. bealeparkboatshow.co.uk

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New ship for Cadets

High fives BUILDING contractor and shopfitter Hutton Construction has announced it will, for the 12th year, back one of the UK’s major inshore sailing regattas on the East coast. SailEAST will host five regattas this year, starting on the Blackwater in May followed by Felixstowe, Medway, Ramsgate and the Crouch. www.saileast.org

Winning ways CREWS from Sailing Logic, the Southampton-based sail training company recently awarded the Royal Ocean Racing Club ‘Yacht of the Year’ 2009 Award, have also won first and second places in IRC 1 in the Garmin Hamble Winter Series with their Reflex 38 Puma Logic and their other Reflex, Jaguar Logic.

BRIDGEND Boat Company has just launched and is commissioning a new training ship for the Marine Society and Sea Cadets.

The vessel is well ahead of schedule and is currently undergoing sea trials to ensure she will be in prime operational condition for her official handover in the Spring.

The Jack Petchey is an updated

version of the Marine Society and Sea Cadet vessel the TS John Jerwood, and the she will considerably increase the capacity of the charity to offer young people, from the age of 12, a six-day voyage at sea.

The new 24-metre power vessel will accommodate some 16,000 young people during an anticipated 25year lifespan. They will learn skills

such as engineering, electronic communication and chart systems, cooking and stewarding, the need to be vigilant and watch keeping skills.

They will also learn the value of living in a tidy and disciplined environment, and the need to employ sound social and communication skills when working in a team.

Rowers set off at last

AFTER delays of nearly a month crews in the Atlantic Rowing Race 09 made it off the start line La Gomera in the Canary Islands on January 4 and are now heading towards Cape Shirley off the south coast of Antigua.

The official race distance is 2,548 nautical miles and is expected to take anywhere between 40 and 90 days.

The priority for all crews now is to settle into their new environment and get into the routine of rowing, eating and sleeping.

Adventure travel company, Explore, has teamed up with the only female pair entered into the WoodVale Challenge in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Annie Januszewski and Mel King will encounter 35 foot waves, blisters, sharks and extreme tiredness but they are determined to complete journey in record time.

In support of Mel and Annie, Explore carried out their own ‘Row-aThon’ at their offices in Farnborough, Hampshire. Armed with two rowing machines, 36 staff members rowed a total of 122,315 metres in ten hours but that was just 2.5 per cent of the distance across the Atlantic. www.explore.co.uk/atlanticrowers

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News in brief Chilly waters FALMOUTH coastguard helped save 20 people from a sinking fishing boat off the West coast of South America. The coastguard received a distress call via satellite early on New Year’s day from the vessel Tolirova which was 1,200 nautical miles off Chile. They notified the Chilean coastguard, reassured the crew on the sinking boat, and relayed the distress message to all vessels in the area – one of which reached the fishing boat by morning and rescued all the passengers. Watch Manager Andy Cattrell said: “This incident proves the real value of satellite communications in the coordination of long-range search and rescue operations. We are delighted all were rescued and reunited at this time of year with their families.”

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Sailing tall into Hartlepool HARTLEPOOL will be in the international spotlight in August when it welcomes up to 100 tall ships from around the world and up to a million visitors at the dazzling finale of The Tall Ships Races.

The North-East coastal town has been chosen to host the celebrations in what will be a magnificent spectacle and what the town’s Mayor Stuart Drummond has dubbed “Hartlepool’s biggest party.”

The ships are due to arrive in

A rubbish gift SURFERS Against Sewage (SAS) supporters have sent parcels of litter found on UK beaches back to their manufacturers wrapped in Christmas paper. They were taking part in the award-winning Return To Offender campaign which, while acknowledging that the manufacturers do not drop the litter themselves, urges companies to improve their anti-littering message, invest in low-impact packaging and support anti-litter campaigns.

Garden shed museum needs new home

Hartlepool on Saturday 7 August after sailing from Kristiansand in Norway in the second and final race. They will stay until Tuesday 10 August when they bid farewell in an impressive Parade of Sail.

The vessels will range from 40metre-long Class A ships such as the Mir, Pogoria and Stavros S Niarchos to smaller B, C and D class vessels.

Other features of the event will be a special Tall Ships Village packed with stalls and entertainment, a crew parade, a continental market and a spectacular eve of sail fireworks display.

Organisers say they already have 50 out of a possible 100 ships confirmed to attend the event and a volunteer campaign has been launched to encourage people from all over the North East to help.

RETIRED Plymouth boat builder Robert Carter has turned his garden shed into what is thought to be the world’s smallest maritime museum.

The 12-foot by six-foot shed in the garden of his Plymouth bungalow has hundreds of exhibits including relics from Trafalgar, 18th-century naval uniforms, cutlasses, pieces of eight and a silver admiral’s whistle.

“Anyone can come in,” said Robert, 65, “I get hundreds every year through

word of mouth. I’ve been building the collection for over 40 years.

“It’s great to see people’s reaction when they come in. They can’t believe what they’re seeing.”

Now full to overflowing, the garden-shed museum needs a new home.

Robert’s ambition: “To get a decommissioned lightship, put in the garden and turn it into a fullsized museum.”

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Dive in for a degree in photography

Photo: Nick Shutt

STUDENTS from South West schools were treated to a submerged spectacular at the National Marine Aquarium last month to celebrate a new degree course in underwater and surface- based Imaging at Plymouth College of Art. Plymouth Dance Company, Attik Dance, were captured on film by art and photography students.

Pioneering underwater photographer and Plymouth College of Art alumni Dan Burton was a guest speaker at the launch. In 1999, Dan was the first photographer in the UK to take digital images underwater using cameras he built himself. More recently he’s become the first person to film 360 degrees underwater and is currently leading the way in 3D film underwater.

Dan has received global acclaim filming Beluga Whales, Great White sharks in Mexico

and Reindeer in Lapland amongst others.

Students from seven schools and community colleges throughout the South West attended the launch, including World Champion diver Tom Daley, who is studying photography at school.

For more information contact Dave Kinney, 01752 203434 or dkinney@plymouthart.ac.uk.

Photo: Nick Shutt

Orange for Indies day FOR one day only Independent Lifeboat Crews will join forces on Friday 26 February to raise awareness for the Lifeboat stations that operate outside the RNLI. There are around 100 lifeboat units that are not run by the RNLI and every year their volunteer crews respond to pager callouts just like the RNLI. The independent units are responsible for their own fundraising, training and maintenance of equipment. If something breaks it is up to those present to work out how to fix it.

The independent units have existed for many years and need support.

Often mistaken as the RNLI the work of these units can go unnoticed, or the public will donate to the RNLI thinking that this money is going towards their local Independent Unit.

The independents says they want everybody who has an Independent lifeboat unit nearby to join in with the day by wearing something orange or holding an “orange” fundraising event and donating the funds raised to their local lifeboat unit. http://www.i-lifeboat.org.uk

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News in brief Float suits SWANSEA coastguards praised an angler for wearing a flotation suit after he was swept off rocks at Broadstrand near Ilfracombe.

His wife raised the alarm and he was rescued by Ilfracombe RNLI lifeboats 20 minutes later a mile off the coast in cold, rough seas.

Bev Haigh, duty watch manager said: “This man was fortunate he was wearing a suit that kept him afloat and visible. I would recommend all sea anglers wear an appropriate flotation device when fishing from rocks.”

Search and ResQ THE manufacturers of a seaworthy inflatable took their latest design hot off the production line to join the house-to-house rescue of families hit by the Cockermouth floods. It took Leyland-based Specialised Inflatable Technology 12-hours to complete the construction of a second ResQcraft for the Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service and deliver it to the stricken Cumbrian village to help save families from the flooded streets.

John Lloyd Young, boat instructor and fire fighter said: “One of the boats had been ordered for trial purposes and these conditions certainly put it to the test.”

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No time for cold turkey...

IT WAS 13.30 on Christmas day. The roasties were sizzling, the turkey was browning beautifully when Emma White, Press Officer at Littlehampton Lifeboat Station heard the dreaded screech of pagers bleeping around the house.

Suddenly there was a stampede to get out the kitchen door.

First came Emma’s husband Nick, lifeboat operations manager, with his phone attached to his head talking to the coastguard. Emma

put his shoes in easy reach, handed him his keys and away he went.

Next, thundering down the stairs came Emma’s stepson, crewman Tom White and with them went any hope of Christmas lunch being served on time.

They launched their D-class lifeboat at 13:40 after a 999 call reporting a dog in the river. As always the main concern was that the owner might follow it into danger.

Crewmen Ollie Clark, Robbie Devo

Bid to get people On the Water THE British Marine Federation, the trade association for the leisure, small commercial and superyacht sectors of the UK marine industry, launched its new project On the Water at the boat show.

Over five years, it will aim to raise the awareness of boating, breakdown the barriers to entry and encourage regular participation in boating.

The goal is to swell the current 3.2 million active boating participants who get on the water in a range of boating activities from kayaking to sailing to inland boating.

The campaign launch will be supported by events throughout the year aimed at helping people make

their boating decisions.

A website will include ideas to get on the water and advice about buying a boat.

The British Marine Federation has 1,500 members representing an industry employing more than 34,000 people in the UK. BMF Marketing Manager, Hayley James said: “People love the anticipation and excitement of boating. Through On the Water we need to show that there are many forms of boating and there’s something for everyone, whether it’s an adrenaline pumped race through a rapid kayak course or a slow Sunday meander up the river. www.onthewater.co.uk

and Tom White rushed to Hattie’s rescue locating her quickly near the shingle bank at the mouth of the river.

Hauling her aboard they then dropped her to a very grateful owner waiting on the sailing club moorings, both were a little shaken but otherwise unharmed.

Littlehampton lifeboat was back, refuelled and ready for service by 14:15. Xmas lunch was saved and served at 14:30!

“Welcome to my world!” said Emma.

TEAMORIGIN searches for UK America’s Cup venue TEAMORIGIN, the British America’s Cup team headed by Sir Keith Mills, are seeking a venue in the UK to host a Louis Vuitton Trophy event – as early as August or September this year or during the 2011 season – and possibly repeating annually.

The overall objective is to bring America’s Cup style racing to British shores as soon as possible. During 2009 TEAMORIGIN completed the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series held in Auckland in February and, the first ‘Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta’, in Nice in November.

Sir Keith said: “As part of TEAMORIGIN’s build-up to the next America’s Cup it would be really positive to see cup teams racing in British waters. We are looking for serious expressions of interest from British coastal venues by the end of January.

The 33rd America’s Cup is due to take place in February between the defender, Alinghi, and Challenger of Record, BMW Oracle Racing. The winner will declare the programme for the 34th America’s Cup in which TEAMORIGIN will compete. marcushutchinson@teamorigin.com

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Extreme 40s head for Oman

Extreme 40 fleet on final day of racing in Singapore. Photo: Th.Martinez/Sea&Co/OC Events

IT was all clear at the top of the leaderboard at the end of five days of racing in Singapore under a kaleidoscope of weather as Oman Sail’s Masirah took their second consecutive win at the Extreme Sailing Series Asia.

Red Bull Extreme Sailing Team finally taking second place with The Wave, Muscat in third.

Masirah’s win brought their score in the overall Extreme Sailing Series Asia scoreboard to a perfect 12 but the real battle is for second place with four teams in contention. BT and China Team and tied in second place with seven points apiece and Red Bull Extreme Sailing Team and The Wave, Muscat just behind with six.

Muscat, Oman will host the third event 1 to 5 February just before the America’s Cup in the neighbouring United Arab Emirates. The

Oman Sail’s Masirah take their second Extreme Sailing Series Asia crown winning Round 2 in Singapore.

Photo: Th.Martinez/Sea&Co/OC Events

Sultanate of Oman, home to the legend of Sindbad, is known throughout the Gulf for its spectacular beauty and hospitality.

Leopard misses RYA and out at Hobart Pelican join forces at Cowes LINE Honours in the 2009 Rolex Sydney Hobart were been won by New Zealand’s Neville Crichton in his 100-foot super-maxi Alfa Romeo, taking advantage of better breeze to break clear of the opposition, relegating Bob Oatley’s Wild Oats XI and ICAP Leopard, skippered by Britain’s Mike Slade to second and third positions respectively.

New website for Sealine SEALINE South Coast has launched a new website.

The new website is an interactive platform for customers and owners.

A comprehensive list of the 2010 Sealine South Coast events will soon be available on the new website. www.sealinesouthcoast.com

COWES based Pelican Racing have announced a new collaboration with the Royal Yachting Association to encourage more adults to get involved in sailing.

With funding provided by Sport England and the RYA as part of the Active England campaign, Pelican will be offering 12 subsidised places in their fleet of Laser SB3s for the Tuesday night racing series run from Cowes from 20 April to 24 August. www.pelican-racing.co.uk

Candid camera

FIFTY-TWO boats received verbal warnings in September and October for bylaw infringements such as speeding and creating wash when entering harbours. Berthing masters have trialled video cameras and radar speed guns are likely to be re-introduced.

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KIT SMART STICK DIGITAL Yacht has expanded its range of AIS products with what it describes as “the world’s first, fully self-contained Smart AIS antenna”. The SmarterTrack ANT200 incorporates a highly sensitive dual-channel AIS receiver into a waterproof antenna housing no bigger than a traditional GPS antenna. You basically connect the power and interface connections to any compatible AIS plotter and you’ll be presented with an overlay of AIS targets directly onto your plotter screen.

Price: £186.83 01179 554474 www.digitalyacht.co.uk

GREEN WASTE

BREATHE EASY

A TIME TO DRY

THE Raritan ElectroScan is a marine sanitation device designed to clean wastewater to a degree of purity that often surpasses the water in which the boat is travelling. The ElectroScan’s 7.5-litre tank macerates waste, forcing it into direct contact with coated electrodes that temporarily convert saltwater to hypochlorous acid, a powerful bactericide. This naturally produced disinfectant eliminates the need for harmful chemicals. Designed for vessels of up to 20 metres and up to two toilets.

01295 770000 www.leesan.com

DOMETIC Marine is introducing a new line of air purification products for boats. The Breathe Easy air purifier uses photocatalytic nano-mesh technology with UV light to destroy airborne biological contaminants and odours.It is available in two models: as an in-line ductable product within the boat’s air conditioning system or as a standalone portable unit.

08446 260133 www.dometic.co.uk

DEHUMIDIFIERS keep boats dry in winter months to avoid the damage that damp, cold storage conditions can create - and now there is a new contender from a company that specialises in dehumidifiers for unheated spaces. The Meaco X-Dry is designed to maintain performance even when the temperature falls. An electronic hygrometer provides accurate control and the Auto-restart facility ensures that it kicks in again after a power cut – very useful if your craft is left unattended for long periods.

Price: £199.99 www.meaco.com

HANDY HOLDER IF finding storage space on your boat is a struggle, how about Accon Marine’s Quick Store System? It offers extra pockets to keep small items safely stored while underway, by means of pouches hooked securely on to a quick-release stainless steel drinks holder. It’s fast and easy to install and it’s lightweight and low-maintenance once fitted. 08452 266953 www.cquip.com

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Eyes down for 2010 after a whirlwind year Shelley Jory-Leigh British Powerboat Champion www.shelleyjory.com

LAST year came and went so fast and our attentions have already turned to the season ahead of us and the 2010 championship titles that are up for grabs.

Unfortunately there will be absent faces on start lines next year following the tragic Offshore Circuit Racing accident in the UK in August that saw the death of Alex Edmonds.

Trevor, my husband, and I received more tragic news while on honeymoon, Team Victory 1 in Class 1 were involved in a fatal accident in the final round of the World Championship.

Mohammad Al Mehairi from the UAE and Jean-Marc Sanchez of France were both killed during the accident.

Tragedies like these affect the sport and all the people in it whether you know the individuals or not.

Trevor had worked for Victory Team and knew Jean-Marc for many years so it hits home even more. It makes you stop, think and take stock of your life but we all love the sport for the thrill and risk element and all go into it with our eyes wide open.

My thoughts go out to all those that have been affected by the tragedies in the sport.

As most of the UK’s racers were building up for Christmas and preparations for 2010. The UK had three representatives racing in the UAE challenging for titles in the F1 and F2 Classes and doing the country proud.

The F1 Powerboat World Championship is similar to Formula 1 car racing and similar rules apply. The 2009 Championship consisted of eight two-day events beginning in April and finishing on December 11 in Sharjah, UAE. Britain’s Andy Elliott returned to the F1 race scene after a year out in 2008 for his 17th year of competition. But it was to be a short season for the eight times Powerboat World Champion when he broke his back at the event in Russia in August. Team Qatar drafted in replacement driver Craig Bailey from Australia for the China Rounds of the championship but Bailey was

Malcolm Goodman in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix action

Malcolm Goodman. Photo: Neil Perkins, NDP Publicity Services

injured whilst racing in an event at home and was ruled out of the rest of the championship.

Andy Elliott suggested a new replacement in the shape of the UK’s Malcolm Goodman. The 27-year-old jumped at the offer and with it the

Photo: Neil Perkins, NDP Publicity Services

chance of fulfilling a life’s dream.

Malcolm’s first race was a home event for team Qatar as they competed in Doha, in November.

He qualified 17th on the grid with team mate Jay Price in second.

So picture the scene as 24 powerful catamarans lined up along the start pontoon.

Inside a cockpit similar to that of a fighter jet sat Malcolm Goodman with one hand grasping the steering wheel while the other stood poised over the start button, the tension was building as he awaited the crucial start to what was probably the biggest race of his life to date.

The green flag went down and 10,000hp of highly tuned power burst into life sending the fleet of 24 hurtling towards the first turn mark in a fountain of white spray at over 90mph.

Around 30 minutes later the chequered flag was waved as Italy’s Guido Cappelini won the race, and UK’s Malcolm Goodman finished his debut race in a phenomenal fifth place.

The next 4 races of the championship saw Malcolm and Team Qatar plagued by engine and electric problems out of his control and whilst they worked long hours to fix them and he fought to qualify for the races he would be forced to do something un-natural to the youngster and retire from the races before the chequered flag was raised.

The final round of the championship in Sharjah saw Malcolm qualify in 15th place for the race and as the green flag went down and he rounded the first turn mark he had flown in to sixth place. But a double barrel roll from team mate Jay Price led to a restart of the race and Malcolm back in his original starting position.

The second start saw him fly into sixth again and he held the position for several laps until engine problems plagued him again and saw him drop back down the fleet.

Malcolm held off strong challenges to take eighth position in the final race of the season and providing him with an end to a season that dreams are made of.

So attentions turn to the season ahead and I can’t wait with some exciting news being announced at the London Boat Show before the whirlwind build up to the 2010 green flag.

Good luck and stay safe to all those racing in 2010.

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Learn all those distress signals Sticky’s tips

By Sticky Stapylton

HOW many of us know all the distress signals?

I remember quite a while ago, a candidate on a Yachtmaster Offshore exam was asked by the examiner to name them. He could manage six.

They are listed in Annex lV to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea: • A gun or other explosive signal fired at intervals of one minute.

• Continuous sounding with any fog signalling device.

• Rockets or shells throwing red stars fired at short time intervals.

• A signal, SOS in Morse code, made by radio telegraphy, sound or light.

• A signal, MAYDAY, sent over the radio.

• The International Code Signal of distress indicated by NC. • A signal consisting of a square flag having

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above or below it a ball or anything resembling a ball. Some vessels carry an orange piece of canvas with a black square and ball on it.

Flames from a vessel. Some say light a barrel of tar or oil to leeward to show distress.

A rocket parachute flare or hand flare showing a red light.

A smoke signal giving off an orange coloured smoke.

Slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering outstretched arms to each side.

Signals transmitted by emergency positioning radio beacons.

Signals transmitted by radio communication systems, including survival craft radar transponders.

A dye marker.

Flake it

How often do you delve into a locker to get out a warp and find that it is in a complete muddle?

We all have our own ways of coiling a rope but I swear by the system where the coil is well and

truly secured with turns crossing over round the complete coil (see photo). It is unlikely to come apart despite crew poking around in the locker for something else.

I always try to encourage people, whatever the speed required, to uncoil a line by flaking each individual coil on to the deck, one by one.

If you don’t, sod’s law, you will end up with a humguffery.

If you are in a hurry to throw a line to someone, 99 times out of a 100 it will pay you to flake individual coils in preparation.

Fingers and thumbs

DO YOU know the three finger rule?

An object which is three fingers high – fingers need to be held out at arms length, horizontally, palm towards you – is about ten times as far away as it is high. As long as you know the height of the object you have a rough distance off.

Next, this does not work for the Cyclopean of us because it utilises the distance between your two eyes but to estimate distance, sight over your thumb first with one eye and then with the other. The thumb will move over the background, perhaps first crossing a prominent building and second a church spire.

The chart will tell you that these two are say 400m apart, use the ratio of distance between eye and outstretched arm/distance between pupils, usually 10:1 and the distance off is then 4,000m.

Lee bow it

I plotted an eight-hour EP ahead on a cross channel trip, and showed an erstwhile

Yachtmaster that, had he considered lee bowing the tide as he had been advised, he would be getting to Braye on Alderney as planned and not having to run for St Vaast-la-Hogue on the east side of the Cotentin Peninsula.

Cut the lines

I was reading about recovery of a man overboard the other day and the author talked about the need to cut the guard rails/lines to get the casualty back on board.

Older boats have their guard lines secured to the pushpit with a short lanyard, so that this can be cut in an emergency to release tension but many modern yachts have their guard rails tailormade so that they fit exactly between the pulpit and pushpit. This may mean getting out the bolt croppers to cut the lines.

Tooth fairy

I read the other day about a boat owner, with seriously cloudy windows used toothpaste to clean them with remarkable effect. He had also used the toothpaste to clean some type of sealant and bits of gasket from the cover of the engine seawater pump, again successfully.

Sit back or learn

I am running budget weekend sails in the Solent.

If you are interested in minimum cost two days sailing, either look at my website or send me an email. You can either learn or sit back and watch others learning. instructor@sail-help.co.uk www.sail-help.co.uk

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gives instructors special status

By Sam Jefferson.

FROM an outsider’s perspective, being a sailing or powerboating instructor can seem like a pretty ideal way of life: you get to play around in other people’s boats and, if you’re very lucky, you can end up in some pretty amazing locations getting paid for the privilege.

And the basic fact is that instructing is a pretty amazing job – but there is generally one drawback – money. Whichever way you look at it, it doesn’t always pay that well and with this in mind that the RYA have set up a new membership package for its instructors.

The RYA realises that it needs to provide some more tailor-made benefits for instructors, as the RYA’s Marketing Manager, Steve Gray, explains: “For a membership

organisation like the RYA, loyalty is absolutely vital if we are to flourish. It was with this in mind that we decided to set up a range of benefits for RYA qualified instructors.

“We all know that while instructing is great fun, it is also not the best paid profession, so we realised that if we were going to keep instructors as members, we would have to ensure that we had benefits that were specifically designed to suit their needs.

“This is also a way for the RYA to recognise the good work done by instructors on our behalf, and also say ‘thanks’. We hope that you enjoy these new benefits.”

The new benefits will be unique to instructors and include exclusive discounts on an instructor’s range of Musto clothing and a special price on the custom designed and branded

Spinlock Deck Vest, and the complete Deckware Series range. There will also be offers on a custom buoyancy aid in the future, along with other periodic one-off deals and discounts.

There are no extra costs associated with having Instructor membership. You just need to be an RYA member and an RYA Instructor.

Existing RYA member/instructors will automatically receive their new instructor membership card at their next renewal and will receive automatic notification of their exclusive benefits which will be accessible via the RYA website.

As an added incentive of the membership, RYA Instructor members will receive commission on any new RYA members they sign up. For each new full member who joins, as recommended by the RYA

Photo: Paul Wyeth/RYA

Instructor member, the instructor will receive £7.50 commission, so by signing up just six new members each year your annual subs are more than covered. New members can join quickly and easily via the online joining point.

The new scheme will go live in February and is really just a way of

saying thank you to all those RYA instructors out there who brave all kinds of weather conditions and truculent clients in order to spread the RYA’s message of safe, enjoyable boating. So from everyone at the RYA, we hope you enjoy the new package. www.rya.org.uk

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Step up for the 10:10 challenge Sarah Brown The Green Blue

CHANGES are afoot. After more than three years I am moving on to a fresh challenge.

Inspired by the work of The Green Blue I will be moving to Scotland to take forward our work there.

A lot has changed in the last three or four years. Copenhagen may be stealing the spotlight at the moment but let us not forget how far the marine sector has come in terms of our own sustainability.

To name but a few of the great achievements of the sector, at our annual conference we heard how people like Ormiston Wire are winning awards for their commitment to reducing waste.

The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy have also taken on the challenge and gained themselves recognition as a first class, low energy, high quality facility.

The Olympics and Paralympics are going green and the RYA will continue their commitment to reducing energy use, having already cut almost ten per cent.

When I started this job I worked hard to get boating magzines to carry features on green boating. Now there are features on environmental challenges and on how to

save fuel and improve efficiency.

Henri Lloyd have just launched their new Blue Eco range made from recycled and recyclable materials and talking of recycling, The Green Blue’s recycling scheme has saved more than eight million litres of waste from going to landfill in the last 12 months alone!

To say times are a changing is an understatement. Dame Ellen Mac Arthur has had an epiphany and is now taking on the sustainability agenda head on. With Ellen on our side I feel like we can take on the world.

But this is no time for complacency, now is the time for action. We must follow all these good words with real action, and 10:10 is a great place to start.

I challenge you: can you save at least than ten per cent of your energy in 2010? I know it can be done.

Go to www.1010uk.org and get started, The Green Blue is here to help, www.thegreenblue.org.uk and www. marinetoolkit.co.uk has all the information you could ever need and the team is always here to help, from the frozen north to the balmy south coast.

Sir Keith Mills, Team Principal of Team Origin, speaking at The Green Blue’s annual conference

www.endeavourquay.co.uk

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In order to effectively support a nationwide client base across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, Cummins UK has strategically built a comprehensive network of more than 30 certified marine dealers located in major marine centres and marinas.

The dealer network provides a full range of Cummins MerCruiser Diesel (CMD) and Cummins Onan products, including engines, parts, consumables and service support.

The marine dealer network is complimented by a further seven of Cummins UK’s own in-house service centres located in major towns and cities, boasting modern, fully-equipped facilities, and a fleet of fully trained, experienced mobile

Cummins produces some of the most technologically advanced, cleanest and compact diesel engines and generator sets available in the marine marketplace.

Offering an extensive range of Cummins MerCruiser Diesel (CMD) inboard, sterndrive and pod drive propulsion packages, these include 2.0 litre to 11.0 litre engines (115715hp), the revolutionary ‘Zeus’ pod drive and ‘Axius’ sterndrive systems.

In addition, sterndrive packages are available in the ranging from 130480hp, including the market-leading QSB480 NXT¹ package.

A wide range of technologically advanced Cummins Onan generator sets are available from 4-99kW. These

include QD Series Digital Gensets offering legendary reliability with extremely low noise and vibration together with advanced digital electronic control for extensive diagnostics and highly efficient engine management.

Contact Cummins UK Marine Centre on tel: +44 (0) 1489 724 106, or email: marineuk@cummins.com

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II JOBS in the leisure marine industry are more diverse than most people realise. The industry is made up of many sectors, from manufacturing to sales, all offering a huge range of work. These roles require different skills, experience and qualifications. James Ward and Tim Spicer took a look at the different jobs available within the boating world.

AT SEA YACHT AND SUPERYACHT CREW Captain/Skipper The captain of any yacht has one primary duty, which is the safe manning and operation of the yacht.

This includes taking full responsibility for the crew and guests. Every crew member falls under the ultimate command of the captain. Generally speaking, the smaller the yacht, the more hands-on the captain must be. The larger the yacht, the more administrative duties the captain will hold.

The skipper or captain should be qualified and experienced enough to take on the responsibility of the vessel

and all aboard. They should have experience of similar sized vessels and the size and type of the vessel should dictate what qualifications they have.

These can range from maybe RYA Yachtmaster for a small sailing yacht to MCA Master Mariner for large Superyachts. The MCA STCW Basic Safety certification is also required on all vessels these days.

A lot of the time the skipper or captain will live on board and salaries can range from £20,000 to £100,000 a year.

First Mate This person will be second in command after the skipper or captain.

They are responsible for managing all deck crew including the bosuns and deckhands.

Responsibilities include the safety of the yacht and everyone on board, overseeing all deck operations and maintenance, supervision and preparation of toys on board, and many administrative and safety duties. It is usual for the First Officer to undertake the navigational passage planning for the yacht.

The position of First Officer demands someone with a firm knowledge of working on deck and therefore usually has a background working as a deckhand or bosun.

Additionally, they should have diplomacy, good personnel management skills and the ability to assign duties and delegate crew to various projects. Knowledge of safety

issues is paramount.

A lot of the time, the First Mate will live on board and salaries can range between £20,000 - £80,000 plus, depending on the size of the vessel.

Bosun The bosun, sometimes known as the Leading Hand or Senior Deckhand, is likely to be an experienced deckhand who is able to take on extra responsibilities. The bosun is responsible for maintaining the exterior of the yacht immaculately and is in charge of the deckhands.

In order to become a bosun you would probably have a background in yachting and boating and would generally need experience as a deckhand. You should have a good understanding of exterior and general deck duties on a luxury yacht and an ability to delegate duties and work assignments to deckhands.

Salaries range from £20,000 to £50,000 pa, depending on the size of the vessel.

Deckhand A deckhand is the entry level for almost all professional crew jobs on yachts. The deckhand position will encompass many responsibilities, but most importantly, he/she will maintain the exterior of the yacht and keep it in pristine condition at all times. Qualifications and certification are not normally needed to become a deckhand – experience is generally more important but RYA Photo: ©iStockphoto.com / mbbirdy

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Salaries range from £15,000 to £25,000pa.

Chief Engineer The Chief Engineer is in charge of the engineering department and is responsible for its safe and efficient operation.

Reporting directly to the captain, as well as managing the engineers, electricians and Electronic Technical Officers) the Chief Engineer has overall responsibility for the engineering department.

Most Chief Engineers reach their position by starting out as an engineer on board superyachts. They should have broad experience of maintaining and repairing all of the mechanical and electrical operations on board, including engines, generators, air conditioning systems, electrical systems and water makers.

They should hold the MCA STCW qualification as well as recognised Marine Engineering qualifications, ideally in mechanical and electrical.

Salaries range from £25,000 to £55,000 depending on the size of the vessel.

Engineer The main function of the engineer is to maintain the mechanical and electrical operations of the yacht.

The position will entail very large, complicated jobs and it can, at the same time, incorporate something as small as fixing a remote control for guests, or fixing a toilet.

An Engineer must be a very technically-minded individual who can wear many hats during the course of the day. He/she must be able to handle the transition well between engine room work and interacting with guests.

An Engineer should hold the MCA STCW Basic Safety certification as well as recognized Marine Engineering qualifications, ideally in mechanical and electrical.

Salaries from £18,000 to £40,000.

Chef On a yacht, regardless of the size, the food is one thing that a charter guest or an owner will always remember.

The chef plays an incredibly important role and is one of the key figures on board. The position is challenging in every sense of the word. From the initial purchase of the food s, transportation to the yacht, changing money and languages in between, to the preparation and final presentation on the table – it’s all in a day’s work for the chef.

Most superyacht chefs have previous experience of working as a head or sous chef in a hotel, restaurant or on board other yachts.

Salaries range from £20,000 to£60,000.

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Steward/ess The most important aspect of the steward/ess role is attention to detail.

Thinking ahead, and providing a service before the guest makes the request and anticipating events before they happen.

Most importantly, you must exhibit the ability to discreetly serve guests drinks and food in a friendly manner. The steward/ess will also be responsible for cleaning and polishing the yacht interior as well as assisting the chef and sometimes on deck.

There are no specific qualifications, but skills and experience of food/drink service, hospitality and customer service would be beneficial as well as some knowledge of boats and general yacht operation.

Salaries range from £15,000 to £30,000 depending on the size of the vessel.

SHORE BASED YACHT DESIGN Naval Architect A Naval Architect deals with the design, construction and repair of vessels.

The role involves basic and applied research, design, development, design evaluation and calculations during all stages of the life of a

marine vehicle.

Preliminary design, its detailed design, construction, trials, operation and maintenance, launching and dry-docking are the main activities involved.

A Naval Architect requires a qualification on a course accreditated by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects or another engineering professional institution. They must be in the forefront of high technology areas such as computer aided design and calculation.

Salaries range from £60,000 to £150,000 depending on experience and the size of the vessels worked on.

Designer Designers create the initial plan of a vessel, designing the shape of the bow, deck and gunwhales, the hydrodynamics of the hull, the helm, living quarters, galley etc.

A boat designer works in conjunction with naval architects to take it from a conceptual blueprint to the physical finished product.

Engineering courses in boat design are available in which you will graduate with the analytical and design skills of a naval architect.

Salaries range from £30,000 to £100,000 depending on size of boat.

BOATYARDS Project Manager The project manager is the person

who will see a project through from conception to completion, whether it is a new yacht being built or a yacht refit.

Some of the responsibilities a project manager will be involved in are planning, budgeting, time and staff management, dealing with suppliers and ensuring the project is completed to the standard expected on time and on budget, and they are ultimately responsible when it does not.

Project managers usually have a strong background in boatbuilding or engineering.

Sometimes they might have been captains or skippers who have been involved in new builds or re-fits of the vessels they worked on.

Salaries range from £25,000 to £80,000pa depending on the size of the project and their experience.

Boatbuilder/ Shipwright A boatbuilder or shipwright is traditionally someone who has a variety of skills required to build a boat from start to finish.

These may include traditional wood working to more modern composite building techniques. They will have a good understanding of the manufacturing process.

The skills they posses can vary from laminating, carpentry, joining, fairing, finishing, and spraying. Some may also be skilled in mechanical and electrical engineering and even

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IV design. Yacht manufacturing is now usually made up of specialist teams working on a production line type process.

There are a number of boatbuilding qualifications available both general and specialising in one discipline.

Most skilled boatbuilders may have done some sort of apprenticeship and others may have just learnt on the job from a young age.

Salaries range from £15,000 to £30,000 depending on experience.

Carpenter/Joiner Marine carpenters and marine joiners are usually highly skilled craftsmen.

They work on all the wood sections of a new build or a repair. They can be found working on anything from the hull construction to the interior fit out, which can include building and fitting tables, doors or cabinets.

Carpenters and joiners will usually have qualified either at college or through a time served apprenticeship. One of the most recognised qualifications is the City and Guilds.

Salaries from £15,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.

Fairer The fairer prepares the hull, deck interior, keel and rudder for final spraying and will spend hours sanding, filling imperfections and sanding some more, to get the surfaces as smooth and fair as possible. It is hard work and can consist of hours

on end with a long board.

Experience will usually have been gained from a boat building background and then specialisation in fairing. You must have a strong arm and an eye for detail. It helps to be a perfectionist.

Salaries from £15,000 to £30,000

Fitter This is more the mechanical side of a boatyard. Marine fitters are usually responsible for fitting, fixing or replacing all the main working components on a boat This can include the engine, electronics, navigational equipment, deck hardware and hydraulics.

Marine fitters will have a strong mechanical or electrical engineering background. They may have a time served apprenticeship or a City and Guilds qualification Salaries from £25,000 to £30,000.

Laminator Laminators work with composites - modern materials such as GRP and carbon fibre. Laminators apply a resin to a cloth and mould the objects. The objects can be anything from the entire hull of a large yacht, to a small component like a rubber stock on a dinghy.

There are a number of schools and colleges where you can gain composite boatbuilding qualifications, or composite qualifications, which are also relevant to the marine industry.

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2010 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show Exhibitors list

Trading Name

Telephone

Website

Stand Number

Trading Name

Telephone

Website

Stand Number

Adlard Coles Nautical

02077 580200

www.adlardcoles.com

N041C

Beneteau

02380 733477

www.beneteau.com

S045

Admiralty Leisure

01823 337900

www.admiraltyleisure.co.uk

N014B

Broom

01603 712334

www.broomboats.com

S067

Andark Diving and Watersports

01489 581755

www.andark.co.uk

N048J

Brunswick - Bayliner/Maxum/Trophy 0032 87 32 3212

www.maxumboats.com

S042A

Aquador

00 353 1 280 2020

www.mgmboats.com

S038C

CA Clase UK

02392 247920

www.caclase.co.uk

N044A

Avon Inflatables

01554 882000

www.avonmarine.com

S053A

Cambrian Boat Centre

01792 467263

www.cambrianboats.com

S041C

Azure Wear UK

02085 313792

www.azurewear.co.uk

N045C

Clipper Marine Ltd

02380 605060

www.clippermarine.co.uk

TBC

Baltic Safety Products UK

02380 457272

www.balticlifejackets.com

N041K

Cobra Ribs

01794 400995

www.cobraribs.com

S045B

Barclays Marine Finance

02380 456298

www.barclays.co.uk/marinefinance

S031G

Craig Cohoon Water Ski School

01285 713735

www.craigcohoononline.co.uk

N066A

Barnet Marine

01707 331389

www.ribs.co.uk

S046C

Crewsaver

02392 528621

www.crewsaver.co.uk

N042J

Barrus EP

01869 363636

www.barrus.co.uk

S027H

Crownline

01305 782080

www.blue-horizons.co.uk

S036C

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Telephone

Website

Sports Boat and RIB Magazine

01223 460490

www.sportsboat.co.uk

Discovery Yachts

02380 865555

www.discoveryyachts.com

Echopilot

01425 476211/2 www.echopilot.com

Stand Number

Trading Name

Telephone

Website

Stand Number

Gul International

01208 262400

www.gul.com

D018

Hanse Yachts

02380 457008

www.hanseyachts.co.uk

N031P

Harken UK

01590 689122

www.harken.co.uk

N025A

N013N

N055L TBC

Essex Boatyards - Arvor UK

01702 258885

www.essexboatyards.com

S028B

Helly Hansen UK

01159 608797

www.hellyhansen.no

N072A

Fairline Boats

01832 273661

www.fairline.com

S029

Henri Lloyd

01617 991212

www.henrilloyd.com

N043J

Furuno (UK)

02392 441000

www.furuno.co.uk

N044L

Hobie Cat Sport (Seamark Marine)

07710 416487

www.hobiecatsport.co.uk

N045D

Garmin

02380 524000

www.garmin.co.uk

N030J

IBS Boats International

01621 744250

www.ibs-boats.com

S036A

Gibbs Marine

01932 242977

www.gibbsmarine.co.uk

S044

ICOM UK

01227 741741

www.icomuk.co.uk

N031J

GILL

01159 460844

www.gillmarine.com

N046K

Jeanneau

00 33 251 642020

www.jeanneau.com

S058

The Suzuki Indoor Harbour at last year’s London International Boat Show.

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Telephone

Website

Stand Number

Jobe Sports

00 31 487 573090

www.jobesports.com

N017K

Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics

01493 745192

www.johnsonoutdoors.co.uk

S023K

Lamberti ractional Ownership

02380 224376

www.lambertiluxuryboats.com

NO80S

Lombard Marine Finance

02380 242171

www.lombardmarine.co.uk

S035C

Mailspeed Marine Ltd

01925 838 858

www.mailspeedmarine.com

N046A

Marina Marbella UK

02380 453005

www.marinamarbella.co.uk

S030A

Marine Electronic Services

08701 221099

www.mesltd.co.uk

N043P

Marinestore

01621 854280

www.marinestore.co.uk

N025C

MC Products

01243 430892

www.motorcats.com

N024E

MDL Marinas

02380 457155

www.mdlmarinas.co.uk

N070

Musto

01268 491555

www.musto.com

N042L

MyBoatshare.com

02380 879978

www.myboatshare.com

N024C

Nasa Marine Ltd

01438 354033

www.nasamarine.com

N031A

Nauticalia

01932 244396

www.nauticalia.com

N044G

Navico UK Ltd

01794 510010

www.navico.com

N030L

Navimo UK Ltd

08707 514666

www.plastimo.co.uk

N048D

Navionics UK

01752 204735

www.navionics.com

N029D

Nord West

0046 304 34960

www.nordwest.se

S055A

Pearl Motor Yachts

01789 740088

www.pearlmotoryachts.com

Peters & May

02380 480480

www.petersandmay.com

S031A

Piplers of Poole

01202 673056

www.piplers.co.uk

N024L

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Visitors enjoy a busy day at last year’s London International Boat Show.

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Telephone

Website

Stand Number

Trading Name

Telephone

Website

Stand Number

Premier Yacht Sales Ltd

01489 884075

www.premieryachtsales.co.uk

TBC

VersaDock International

01590 683500

www.versadockuk.com

N069D

Princess Yachts International

01752 203888

www.princessyachts.com

D040

Vetus

02380 454507

www.vetus.co.uk

N064H

Raymarine

02392 693611

www.raymarine.com

N028J

Volvo Penta

01923 228544

www.volvopenta.com

S031R

Ribcraft Ltd

01935 411846

www.ribcraft.co.uk

S054A

W Bates & Son Ltd

01932 562255

www.bateswharf.co.uk

S043

Rib-X

01162 777373

www.rib-x.co.uk

S053

Waterways Ireland

02866 346209

www.waterwaysireland.org

N071M

RNLI

08451 226999

www.rnli.org.uk

N019D

Webasto Product (UK)

01302 322232

www.webasto.co.uk

N020L

Rockley Watersports

01202 677272

www.rockleywatersports.com

N061M

Yamaha

01932 358000

www.yamaha-motor.co.uk

S025A

www.rodman.es

S055B

Zego Marine (UK) Ltd

0800 9173454

www.zego-boats.com

N058A

B050

Zodiac International

01604 497637

www.zodiacmarine.com

S053B

Rodman

0034 986 393 918

Royal Navy

02072 187508

www.royal-navy.mod.uk

Royal Yachting Association

08453 450400

www.rya.org.uk

SailTime

01202 492833

www.sailtime.com/uk

Selva Marine Sales (UK)

01202 706454

www.selvamarine.co.uk

S016A

Shetland Boats

01359 235255

www.shetlandboats.co.uk

N059F

SM Group (Europe)

01752 241000

www.smgeurope.com

N030D

Standard Horizon

01962 866667

www.standardhorizon.co.uk

N031F

Sunsail Ltd

02392 222300

www.sunsail.com

N60G

Sunseeker Champagne Bar

01202 381111

www.sunseeker.com

S014A

Tacktick

01243 379331

www.tacktick.com

N029C

The Inland Waterways Association

01494 783453

www.waterways.org.uk

N046E

Tohatsu Marine

01590 670787

www.tohatsu-uk.net

S024A

Ventura UK Ltd

02076 479000

www.venturaeurope.com

N017R TBC

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Sprayer Sprayers are responsible for applying the paint and sometimes graphics to new builds and repairs. They work with fairers and finishers to ensure the final finish is as perfect as possible. On top of this they have to be a chemist, having expert knowledge in marine paints, hardeners, primers and mixing quantities.

This is another role which can be learned either at college or on the job but takes years to perfect.

Salaries from £20,000 to £30,000 depending on experience.

Welder There is a variety of different welding techniques although is a skills shortage within the British marine industry, especially aluminium welding. However, superyachts are often built out of aluminium and you will find yards on permanent recruitment drives for experienced aluminium welders.

Because of the shortage of welders there are more and more schools and colleges offering welding courses.

Salaries from £15,000 to £25,000 depending on experience.

Marine Engineer A marine engineer can stretch from structural design to hands-on engine maintenance. Usually in a boat yard or marina the on site marine engineer’s role would be more for fitting and servicing of marine engines and electronics.

Marine engineers can train in schools colleges or on the job, there are a number of City and Guilds qualifications as well as apprenticeships.

Salaries from £18,000 to £30,000 depending on experience.

Rigger Rigging in the marine leisure industry is usually the fitting and repairing of all components of a mast or boom, from halyards to spreaders and shrouds. It can also include any other wire work on a yacht such as guard rails.

Riggers can also be found on the commercial side of the industry, on oil rigs assisting to build lifting structures like cranes.

There are a number of apprenticeships and courses for rigging. On the job training is hard to find with no experience but a lot of the rope manufactures run rigging and splicing courses, which can be a start. Riggers must not be scared of heights!

Salaries from £18,000 to £35,000 depending on experience.

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Yacht Commissioner A yacht commissioner is responsible for taking a nearly built yacht from the basic state it comes out of the factory, usually wrapped in cling film or bubble wrap with the mast down and everything fitted to a standard spec and taking it to a state where the customer can collect and sail away.

The role can include fitting electrics, stepping the rig, valeting, rigging, minor hull or deck repairs and test sailing.

Yacht Commissions can learn on the job but most will have some experience of boat maintenance or boat building or rigging. Yacht handling experience and a friendly manner with the customers is also important.

Salaries from £15,000 to £25,000 depending on experience.

MARINAS

within a marina, maybe as an assistant manager. Yacht captains are often a popular choice when marinas are recruiting for managers.

Salaries from £30,000 to £80,000 depending on location and size of marina.

Marina Operative The role of a marina operative is a busy one. They can be seen getting involved in moving boats around the marina, operating cranes and hoists lifting boats in and out of the water and also maintaining, servicing and valeting yachts.

Marina operatives have excellent boat maneuvering skills, so may hold various sailing or powerboat qualifications, they will also hold the required qualifications for driving the cranes, hoists and fork lift trucks.

Salaries from £20,000 to £25,000 depending on experience and size and location of marina.

Marina Manager A marina manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the day-today running of a marina. This can vary from berthing allocation to scheduling lift outs or negotiating rent terms with on-site tenants who run businesses from within the marina.

It is usually a heavily customer facing role and requires excellent business and people management skills.

Marina managers usually have previous experience of working

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Dockmaster The ambassador of the marina. The first person a customer interacts with – either on the radio or in person as the boat is docking.

The dockmaster’s main function is to make the customer’s stay pleasant and safe. More specifically, he or she is in charge of maintaining the docks and the marina facilities, directing boats to the proper berths, and removing hazardous material in the water surrounding the marina.

There is no educational requirement to become a dockmaster, however, you must have good common sense and the ability to make informed decisions quickly.

Knowledge of boats is essential, as is the ability to tie lines and knots.

Salaries from £15,000 to £30,000.

BOAT SALES Yacht Broker A yacht broker is a specialist who acts as a representative for the sale of a yacht or boat. The yacht broker is paid an agreed commission for the sale price of a yacht and to this end markets the yacht for sale, fields buyer interest and acts as a middle man in negotiations.

Yacht brokers are salespeople. They are not necessarily experts on yachts, although it does greatly benefit. They need piloting skill if doing sea trials and knowledge of the brands and

types of boats that are available is essential. Experience of registration procedures and having contacts for surveys, boat detailing and transport are also important.

Earnings can be £100,000 to £500,000.

Charter Broker A charter broker acts as an agent for the sale of charter time on yachts and is paid a commission based on the charter price of the yacht.

There are two main kinds of charter: bareboat and crewed.

Bareboat charters involve a person renting a boat and skippering it themselves, therefore most charter brokers arrange courses to teach basic seamanship and prepare people for bareboat chartering.

Similar to yacht broker but with more practical knowledge of piloting and contact with professional skippers and available crew.

Salaries from £50,000 - £200,000.

New Boat Sales A boat salesperson runs a dealership, stocking vessels from either one specific brand or various compaies, then sells them to prospective buyers.

In depth knowledge of the boats and the brand/s is essential, as is being able to ‘talk the talk’, and be sell the positive reasons for buying that particular model. Some technical knowledge for dealing with

the customer and mechanics during boat services is also helpful.

Sales experience and knowledge of boats is paramount, as is the ability to pilot the vessel and understand how it works.

Salaries can range from £50,000 to millions depending on the brand of boat.

YACHT CLUBS Club Manager Responsible for all aspects of business planning, development and operations, as well as establishing a range of members, guest services and initiatives, along with a comprehensive events program to complement the Yacht Club facility and maximise profits.

Management experience or training is essential, as is experience with managing budgets.

Yacht club experience, excellent people skills and a background in boating are prerequisites.

Salaries from £30,000 to £150,000 depending on size of yacht club.

Sailing Secretary Responsible for supporting the club’s sailing programme through the management of the racing calendar, production of notices of race and sailing instructions, and production of club and open meeting results.

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Computer and typing skills, customer focus and attention to detail are essential.

Salaries from £15,000 to £30,000 depending on the club.

SAILING SCHOOLS/ HOLIDAY CENTRES Centre Manager Running a centre that provides facilities for and instruction of sailing, powerboating and other watersports. A centre manager will have a background in instructing and may continue to instruct as part of their job. Overall responsibility for the centre, staff and activities while also ensuring adherence to safety regulations at all times.

Previous experience managing a centre or a background in sailing instruction.

Salaries from £20,000 to £80,000.

Beach Manager Management of the centre’s beach to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for the customers. This include maintaining a consistent standard of cleanliness on the beach and in surrounding waters, managing workers, and keeping a responsible operating relationship between boats and swimmers.

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Salaries from £30,000 to £80,000

Chief Instructor This involves running the Sailing/ Holiday Centre’s programme of courses with both theoretical and practical instruction and managing a team of instructors. Quick thinking and patience are essential, as is an indepth knowledge of both sailing and

powerboats, including the ability to maintain and repair them.

First aid, fitness, years of boating experience and a vibrant personality are necessary. As is the ability of manage a team of instructors.

Salaries from £18,000 to £30,000

under the supervision of a senior instructor or the chief instructor at the sailing or holiday centre.

RYA courses are good starting points.

Salaries from £10,000 to £20,000

Instructor

CHANDLERIES

Sailing instructors will have been trained to assist chief instructors in teaching sailing. They must work

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Whatever the vacancy or budget, Marine Resources can help find the right people for the job as well as saving time, money and resources.

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Chandlery manager Managing a chandlery involves ordering and supplying marine goods for customers – anything ranging from brushes and barometers to lifejackets and lubricants. This means that the manager needs to have sound knowledge of the equipment for sale, be able to deal with budgets, deal with customers and manage his team.

General shop management experience and a background in boating are the best qualifications.

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Shop Assistant Serving customers in the chandlery, selling marine goods and operating the till. Also general upkeep of the showroom and knowledge of the supplies that are for sale.

Qualifications and experience include general shop work background and an interest in boating.

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Dark ales to warm up dark winter days

In the drink

By Paul Antrobus

ONE nice compensation for winter is the attraction of the dark beers to be found in our better pubs.

There are always a few seasonally promoted ‘winter warmers’ from major brewers and the ever-inventive small independents, and excellent they are, too.

But a beer for winter does not have to be so named. Some of the best are year-round darker brews which just peak a bit in winter.

They tend to have unusual, sometimes challenging, flavours of burnt barley, caramel or black treacle, and typically around five per cent abv plus, so good for quiet contemplative sipping by a roaring open parlour fire rather than the thirst-quenching volume of lower strength session beers.

Theakston Old Peculiar, 5.6 per cent abv, a legendary Yorkshire brew is one.

Deep, dark ruby, fruity , malty, mellow and warming. Fuggle hops provide the underlying bitterness.

Or Wychwood Brewery Hobgoblin, traditional ruby beer, 5.2 per cent abv. The roasted malts flavour comes through, rich and smooth. The wide range of beers from this Oxfordshire brewery can be enjoyed at canalside pubs in the area.

Jennings Sneck Lifter, 5.1 per cent abv, brewed at Cockermouth, Cumbria. It has a complex flavour derived from their own Lakeland water well, Marris Otter Norfolk barley and Goldings hops. If you normally drink lager or ordinary bitter, this will jolt your taste buds.

A ‘snecklifter’ is an old English country term for someone who sponges off others for his pint. A ‘sneck’ is an old-fashioned latch. A ‘snecklifter’ would lift the latch of a pub, peep in to see if there was a friendly face to buy him a beer, then notoriously skip the pub without buying his round.

King’s Old Ale, 4.5 per cent abv from W.J. King, Horsham, Sussex. This small family concern was created as a re-start by the family after their King & Barnes company, well known in the county for its beers and good pubs, was bought out. Look out for Old Ale on draught as a guest ale in your local. Stoutlike, it has a pronounced taste of black treacle but still fresh and clean due to the Kent hops it is made with. Available October to March. Buy at the brewery or online on www. kingfamilybrewers.co.uk.

Some ‘summer drinks’ have come out with their winter warmer versions. Pimm’s Winter uses brandy instead of gin as its base. Try it with warmed apple juice.

Wight Vodka is connected mainly to summer sailing but the Winter Wight cocktail has some warming ingredients: one shot vodka, three parts cloudy apple juice, a dribble of Triple Sec and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and/ or a cinnamon stick to act as the swizzle.

Ginger is always a great winter flavour. Get alcohol-free Appledram Ginger Cordial from Appledram Farm Products near Chichester (e-mail appledramcider.co.uk) and add rum or the heavily peated Scotch Islay single malts like Bowmore or Lagavulin.

Crabbies Alcoholic Ginger Beer is promoted as a summer refresher but try it at warm room temperature for a refreshing winter drink.

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Tug worker injured BARRY Dock lifeboat crew launched on 29 December to help evacuate an injured tug crew member. The lifeboat met with the tug two miles off Barry. The casualty had suffered severe finger injuries and was transferred to the lifeboat, where he was given first aid. The casualty was brought ashore and transferred to the University Hospital of Wales by air ambulance.

New Year Honour RNLI Lifeboat Coxswain Francie Morgan received an MBE for voluntary services to the charity the Queen’s New Year Honours List. Francie, Coxswain of the Newscastle lifeboat in Northern Ireland, first volunteered to be a lifeboat crew member in 1969.

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French trio rescued

TWO of the brightest lights in British sailing have been recounting their gruelling race experiences and encouraging support for the RNLI at the London Boat Show.

Visitors to the RNLI’s stand (N19D) can hear Vendée Globe sailor Steve White and Team Helly Hansen’s Hannah White talk about what it’s like to battle the elements in singlehanded races.

Steve White was one of only 11 competitors out of 30 starters to complete the gruelling Vendée Globe race in 2009. He will be talking about

THE volunteer crew of RNLI Queensferry lifeboat rescued three people who had been trapped by a fast incoming tide on 3 January.

The French visitors had taken a trip to Cramond Island in Firth of Forth, where they were trapped by the tide. They attempted to make their way ashore but one fell into the freezing water. They were taken to Granton Harbour, where an ambulance took them to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

the mental and physical strength needed to race around the world alone and how his battle to reach the start line was almost as tough as the race itself.

Helly Hansen-sponsored sailor Hannah White will recount her dramatic voyage in the OSTAR – the Original Single-handed TransAtlantic Race 2009. Hannah won her class and came fourth overall in the race, securing her reputation as one of the sport’s most dynamic young protégés. She’ll be speaking at the RNLI stand until Tuesday 12 January AAS1001

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It’s not just Hannah White that Helly Hansen are supporting – they’re also sponsoring the RNLI’s Serious Fun! fundraising campaign and are encouraging show visitors to sign up as RNLI members.

Anyone signing up at the show will be in with the chance to win £500 worth of Helly Hansen clothing and footwear, and you can also pick up a free copy of the Serious Fun! DVD at the stand, which is packed with useful safety tips for leisure craft users.

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0558 1049 W 1816 O 2307

6.3 29 +45mins 1.1 TH

0558 1054 W 1812 O 2306

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7.1 0.3 6.9 0.6

0633 1123 TH 1847 2335

1.1

6.6 1.0 6.5 1.0 6.6 1.1 6.5 1.1 6.5 1.3 6.3 1.3 6.2 1.5 6.0 1.6 5.8 1.8 5.7 1.8 5.5 2.1 5.5 1.9 5.5 2.0 5.6 1.7 5.7 1.7 5.9 1.4 6.0 1.4 6.3 1.0 6.3 1.1 6.6 0.8 6.5 0.9 6.8 0.6 6.6 0.8 6.9

0642 1127 1857 2347

0.6 6.7 0.7 6.8

0722 1206 F 1935

0.7 6.7 0.8

6.4

1.0 6.4 1.0 6.5

m

1.0 6.5 1.0

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