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SET FOR RECORD ACTRESS and TV presenter Denise Van Outen will fire the gun at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes at 0600 on June 25 to send off a record breaking fleet for the 80th Round the Island Race. She will be joined by Michelle Luke, a Social Worker at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, who won the draw for the ‘Buy a Mile’ charity fund raising promotion run by the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.

With 1,856 entries registered by the beginning of June the race around the Isle of Wight sponsored by J.P. Morgan Asset Management was set to live up to its reputation as Britain’s favourite yacht race and one of the biggest in the world. The fourth biggest participation sports event after the London Marathon and the Great North and South Fun Runs was set to break the previous record of 1,875 of entries before the June 18 closing dates. TURN TO PAGE 2

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The race had its first outing in 1931 when 25 yachts entered. Denise and good friend, actor and TV presenter Chris Parker, will be joining Volvo Car UK as their guest for the race weekend to learn how to sail. As complete novices to sailing, they will be in safe hands with fellow Essex local, top British 470 Olympian and Team Volvo for life sailor, Saskia Clark. Saskia is confident that they can prove the ‘only way is Essex’ and beat the fellow Team Volvo for life sailors also competing in the race on board J109s. The Team Volvo for life sailors are taking time out of their busy training schedules to join more than 16,000 competitors in the Race. One of Britain’s leading Paralympic sailors, Helena Lucas and Nick Dempsey, Olympic bronze medallist and 2009 World Champion RS: X Windsurfer, will also both be sailing in J109s.

Nick said: “I’m pretty excited to be taking part in my first J.P Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. Getting to grips with competing in a J109 could take me a while as I have always windsurfed, but, I’m really up for taking part and I’m looking forward to the challenge.” The ‘Match Race Girls’ - sisters Lucy and Kate Macgregor, two thirds of top international Women’s Match Race team and current World Champions, will show their competitive spirit as they battle it out against each other. The girls will each be joined by a crew of three, including some of the country’s best youth sailors, members of the RYA Volvo Team GBR squad. Laser Radial sailors, Rheanna Pavey and Cameron Douglas and local 29er Lymington sailors Sam Battern and Henri Lloyd Williams were recently selected for July’s ISAF Youth Worlds, Croatia, and are looking forward to sailing with the girls.

The Team Volvo for life sailors are estimating a time of around eight hours to complete the 50 nautical mile course as they circumnavigate the Isle of Wight. Triple Olympic gold and silver medallist Ben Ainslie has also been confirmed he will race on board a Ker 40 entered as J.P. Morgan Asset Management with 2003 World Cup rugby star Will Greenwood on board. They will be joined by ace navigator Mike Broughton. This is one major yachting event that has so far escaped Ben’s clutches as far as picking up the main prize, the Gold Roman Bowl, is concerned, so this is another high profile and competitive entry to watch out for. But the race is not just about sailing superstars and records. For amateur enthusiasts it is a special day of fun and testing themselves and their crews. Many of them only race once a year in this classic leaving Cowes- the home of yachting – in the early morning an

returning to party into the night in the race village and town. Spectators gathered around the island and Solent coasts to watch the colourful spectacle will be able to follow the race on line and on mobile phones via tracking systems introduced last year to the introduction of mobile phone tracking technology introduced last year and enhanced for 2011. It means entrants themselves will be able to track their own progress and improvements to the Race Viewer will show estimated finish times, improved visualisation of main fleet, the ability to save and recall selected boats and search for boats in a class. It will also be integrated with EventTV so that fleet positions and leading boats can be shown on screen during the day with an estimated time of finish. Cowes Yacht Haven is gearing itself up as the key venue for entertainments and activities during race weekend.

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track race weather FoRECASTER Richard puddifoot will broadcast advice on race weather and tides via video on the Raymarine website in the run up to race day and Libby greenhalgh will be presenting the weather briefing live to competitors at the Island Sailing Club on Friday 24 June at 1800. puddifoot established a weather forecasting department at Armajaro Asset Management in 2007, analysing the impact of forecast weather

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The official charity, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, is including a sailing simulator with a leader board for visitors to beat a few well-known sailing personalities and there will be a Segway Challenge and climbing wall sessions. The ‘Round the Island in 80 years’ Exhibition will be on shown in the Events Centre in Cowes Yacht Haven from Friday 10.00 – 16.00 hrs and on Saturday from 10.00 – 16.00 hrs. Race partners are making sure there’s plenty of fun and competition with Nautica Watches throwing down the gauntlet to see who can post the fastest time on the Lewmar grinder machine. Haven Knox-Johnston will hold a fun Spot the Buoy competition on their stand and Henri Lloyd will run an F1 simulator and competition to produce the fastest lap time. Volvo Car UK will have a prominent display in the Race Village.

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enTRY forms are being circulated with the competitor Sailing Instructions and on board Red Funnel’s Red Jet service to and from Southampton and West Cowes offering a chance to win a unique framed photographic print from the ‘Round the Island in 80 years’ exhibition, valued at £500. The photo will be signed by two of the world’s legendary sailors, Dame ellen MacArthur and Ben Ainslie.

anomalies on global crop production. As the owner and skipper of a Sigma 33 Whippa Snappa, he is current Class Champion and a three-time class winner at Cowes Week. He completed the 2002 ARC Race and has raced in the Round the Island Race on several occasions, finishing second in class in 2010. Libby greenhalgh founded online professional Sports Forecasting Service in January 2011 - weatherwhiz.co.uk.

SpECIAL TRopHIES FoR 80TH ANNIVERSARY COMPetItORS will have two extra trophies to race for this year, thanks to leading marine electronics manufacturer, Raymarine. the company will donate two unique trophies to mark the 80th anniversary of the race. In this 80th anniversary year, the 80th placed boat in both the IRC and ISCRS classes, determined on corrected time, will each be awarded a stunning trophy, plus a host of goodies from Raymarine. In addition, Raymarine will once again be supporting young sailors who take part in the race by awarding the annual Raymarine Round the Island

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Young Sailor trophy. entrants in the ISCRS class which sail with at least 50 per cent of their crew aged under 18 are eligible for this prize. Around 800 boats compete under the ISCRS rating, which is allocated by the race organisers, the Island Sailing Club. All results from the race will be published instantly online and displayed on screens at the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Regatta Village in Cowes Yacht Haven, and at the Island Sailing Club. Prizes will be presented at the regatta prize giving at 12.00 on Sunday 26 June, held at the Island Sailing Club.

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She joined Skandia Team gBR British Sailing Team in 2007 as Meteorologist including forecasting for the highly successful Sailing team during the 2008 Beijing olympics and is currently working with Skandia Team gBR in preparation for 2012 olympics. She is the winner of a number of J-class championships, including Black group winner at Cowes Week; regular SB3 and 1720 sailor, former 470 olympic campaigner.

THE 2011 Event is J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s seventh year as title sponsor and will retain title sponsorship up to and including 2012. Race Partners in 2011 and 2012 are Britannia Events, Haven KnoxJohnston, Henri Lloyd, Nautica Watches, Old Pulteney Whisky, Raymarine, Red Funnel, Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Volvo Cars UK.

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NEWS IN BRIEF SCOTS TRIUMPH

SCOttISH skipper-helm Hamish Mackay and a core crew, who between them have won the top prize nine times, lifted the Brewin Dolphin Scottish Series trophy. He triumphed in 2001 and 2002 and became only the second skipper or helm to win the overall trophy three times in the 36-year history of the regatta. Steering Humberside father and son duo Jim and Steve Dick’s J97 Jackaroo, Mackay won four and was second in two of their six races over the four days. they finished nine points clear of an identical J9, Jaywalker, owned and steered by Clyde helm Iain laidlaw.

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PReMIeR Marinas at Brighton, Chichester, Port Solent and Gosport have again been awarded the prestigious ‘Five Gold Anchor Award’ following a routine assessment under the Yacht Harbour Association Scheme. the Gold Anchor scheme was introduced 23 years ago by the Yacht Harbour Association and is a consumer benchmark for quality of marina facilities and customer service.

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A ZAPCAt Grand Prix will take place in Stokes Bay near Portsmouth from Friday 10 June to Sunday 12 June. the circuit which will be marked by large Yellow inflatable marker buoys is approximately 350 metres by 200 metres in diameter and will be centred 300 metres east of the GAFIR’s slipway at the south east end of Stokes Bay. A safety craft will be in attendance.

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THAT AWKWARD AGE THEY say ten is the awkward age – too old to cry but too young to swear. There may have been something about girls in it too . . . Perhaps it should be used to say. In contemporary times who knows what goes at age ten? We are allowed to cry whenever and as for swearing . . . Whatever, as All at Sea reaches the grand old age of ten this month let’s hope we are not awkward. We are certainly not too old to shed a tear, or at least a sigh, when things go wrong on the water or when centuries old traditions are compromised for no clearly apparent reason. And we are certainly not too young to curse when people behave badly or without thought for others on the water or when petty bureaucrats, or grossly overbearing governments, abandon commonsense (if they ever understood the term). Indeed, the application of inappropriate, silly, unnecessary and certainly unwanted political correctness will continue to make

us both cry and swear, whatever our age. We are, as the label says, for all at sea, so we shall try to be awkward in spotlighting daft threats to anyone’s boating pleasures and in speaking up for anyone who goes on to the water, anywhere, whatever their craft and however they are propelled. Wish us happy birthday. Just like any ten year old we need your love and support!

POWERING ON ONE person who is certainly not at an awkward age deserves a cheer and our admiration this month. All at Sea columnist Shelley Jory thought it might be the end of her powerboat racing career when she crashed and sank in Sardinia last year. But she shrugged off what she thought were mere bumps and bruises and she has overcome any psychological fears, to which she was more than entitled, to get back behind the racing wheel. What a gal!

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ANOTHER of our columnists gives us all a vital reminder about people with disabilities. Geoff Holt bounced back - he sometimes makes us think almost literally - from breaking his neck in a Caribbean swimming accident to become the first paraplegic to cross the Atlantic without sailing assistance. This month he congratulates the Jubilee Sailing Trust on its 25th anniversary year and praises its magnificent work. But he also gently chides the charity because those who use powered wheel chairs have to give them up and use an ordinary lightweight manual wheelchair on board the trust’s vessels. Geoff’ powered chair is his independence, he says, and it doesn’t want to give that up. Quite. Getting on and off boats is an ordinary activity for most us. People who use wheelchairs deserve ordinary pleasures too. Where there’s a will there’s a way. If anyone can achieve it, it is the JST.

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Panther unleashed on Southampton Water POWERBOAT P1 demonstrated the new P1 Panther 28SS boat at Ocean Village in Southampton last month. The 28-foot sport racer was unveiled ahead of the opening round of the fiverace UK SuperStock Series which starts in Jersey on June 11 and 12 and finishes in Liverpool on September 10 and 11. The P1 Panther 28SS is powered by a 250+hp Evinrude engine propelling the boat to speeds of up to 70mph in flat water. Its lower centre of gravity provides greater stability and improved handling. The Panther is designed for dual purpose, so it can be raced then turned into a leisure boat for its next outing by simply removing the rear cowling. Powerboat P1 Management Ltd, the rights-holder for the championship, has introduced the new boat and onemake class of racing into its flagship SuperStock Championship this year to broaden the appeal of powerboat competition. Chief Operating Officer Robert Wicks said: “When you’re racing with the same boat, same engine and same performance, the only difference

Multiple world powerboat champion Neil Holmes demonstrates the new P1 Panther 28SS

between winning and losing is the driver and navigator in the boat,” The Panther will be raced in both the UK and the United States but Powerboat

P1 is currently in negotiation with promoters in Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East, Far East and South America about rolling out internationally in 2012.

Shelley back at the helm TOP woman powerboat racer Shelley Jory is returning to racing for the first time since she crashed out of the Powerboat GPS World Championship half way through the 2010 season. The Spirit of Belgium Boat she was racing sank in Sardinia. Following weeks of recovery and months wondering whether she would race again, Shelley is now ready to get back in a race boat. The All at Sea columnist said: “If someone had said to me at the end of last year or even a couple on months ago I would be back in a race boat looking for another British title when the season started, I wouldn’t have believed them!” Shelley, 41, will race in the new P1 Stock 250 Panther Class as Team Helvetia Wealth sponsored by the financial

services provider founded in Zurich, Switzerland. Joining her as navigator is former Zapcat Team Champion and close family friend Dan Smith, as well as husband Trevor as the team’s Chief Engineer. SuperStock has its foundations in the former Honda Formula Four Stroke Series which ran successfully for the last ten years under the stewardship of eighttimes Powerboat World Champion, Steve Curtis. The essence of SuperStock is close, production-based racing based on identical boats racing in two different classes, leaving the pilots to battle it out on the water through every turn and wave jump. Read Shelley’s column – page 16

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NeIl Singleton, who will soon be circumnavigating the globe aboard Singapore Clipper in the gruelling Clipper 11-12 Roundthe World Yacht Race, has been awarded the 2011 Jersey Clipper Bursary, worth £600. the annual award, a legacy from the three Jersey campaigns in previous Clipper races made possible through the generosity of Dandara, les Pas Holdings and UBS, is designed to assist an Islander to achieve a nautical ambition. As a young dinghy sailor back in the 1960’s Neil, 58, was inspired to sail around the world by the exploits of such famous circumnavigators as Sir Francis Chichester and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. www.clipperroundtheworld.com

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Olympic stars head for recordbreaking Sail for Gold Regatta

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A RECORD-breaking entry of more than 1,000 of the world’s top Olympic and Paralympic sailors bid to claim early supremacy on the 2012 Olympic waters of Weymouth and Portland in this year’s Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta. With a confirmed entry of 1050 sailors, in 740 boats, from 62 nations, competition within every class will be extremely fierce, with many of the sailors bidding to show their Olympic selectors why they should be in contention to represent their country at next year’s games. No fewer than 11 reigning Olympic and Paralympic champions, and a whole host of Beijing 2008 and World medallists, will do battle across a total of 13 classes

when 2011 Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta takes place between 6 - 11 June. The regatta is the penultimate event of the seven-round ISAF Sailing World Cup. Among those Beijing gold medallists looking to throw down the gauntlet to their challengers at are Kiwi RS:X master Tom Ashley, who will face a stiff challenge from a competitive fleet, including Dutchman Dorian Van Rijsselberge, Skandia Team GBR’s Nick Dempsey, the 2009 World champion, and Poland’s Piotr Myszka, the 2010 World Champion, if he is to claim his first Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta title. Britain’s Beijing bronze medallist Bryony Shaw will also want to make a big impact on her home waters.

Three-time world champion Tom Slingsby of Australia is reigning Olympic champion Paul Goodison’s biggest rival in the Laser, while 2010 Worlds bronze medallist, Andrew Murdoch of New Zealand presents another danger. The Laser Radial is also poised for an intriguing battle between ISAF World Cup Series leader and the 2010 worlds silver medallist Marit Bouwmeester of the Netherlands and double world champion Suri Multala of Finland. In the Star, Brazilian legends Robert Schiedt and Bruno Prada, the Beijing silver medallists and current ISAF World Cup Series leaders, will want to make it an uncomfortable week for Olympic champion Brits Iain Percy and Andrew

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tHe Royal Ocean Racing Club has announced details for the 2012 Commodores’ Cup to be held in Cowes, Isle of Wight between Saturday 21 and Saturday 28 July 2012 in association with the Royal Yacht Squadron. the tough mix of inshore and offshore races will be concentrated into a challenging seven day racing schedule in and around the Solent. the last cup in 2010 was the tenth biennial event and it attracted 10 highly competitive teams from five nations: France, Ireland, Great Britain, Hong Kong and South Africa. MORe than 100 yachts competed in the Myth of Malham Race around the eddystone lighthouse off Plymouth and back to the Solent. the race a good dress rehearsal and a qualifying race for this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race. French boats dominated the results taking three out of the top four places around the 240-mile course. lASt month’s Southampton Sports Boat and RIB show returned finished on a high – with visitor numbers up more than15 per cent compared to the 2010. Suzuki Marine took visitors on dare-devil free RIB rides in the Solent. www.sportsboatandribshow.co.uk

CEREMONIAL SUNSET

ARMeD Forces Day on 25 June will be brought to its traditional close with a Beating Retreat and Ceremonial Sunset at the Historic Dockyard Chatham in aid of Chatham Historic Dockyard trust and the Royal Naval Benevolent trust. the event will feature the Band of the Royal Marines Portsmouth, together with the Duke of York’s Royal Military School Band and the City of Rochester Pipe Band. www.thedockyard.co.uk

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SPECTATORS on the banks of the Lymington River would be forgiven for thinking it was the early 1900s as ladies dressed in elegant long navy and white dresses joined gentlemen in reefers and caps and crews in white overalls prepared their classic wooden boats for sea. The boats were being given their final polish before the start of the XOD Lymington Division’s celebration of the Class Centenary. A fleet of 31 of the beautiful 21-foot keelboats, first raced in Southampton Water in June 1911, mustered on the start line in the Solent. Lymington’s resident fleet was joined by a dozen or so from the Yarmouth Division and members of the Itchenor and Parkstone divisions also attended. Despite a stiff easterly breeze, crews were determined to show off their period costumes and resisted putting on their oilskins.

“We had an excellent afternoon on the water,” said winner Ado Jardine. “We were a bit damp by the end but the organisers certainly ordered the right weather!” The ‘Best Dressed Crew’ award went to the crew of X 119 Lonestar. Danebury Vineyards, a Hampshire vineyard that sponsored the Edwardian Race Day reception. The Lymington Edwardian Race is one of a series of events taking place to mark the XOD Class Centenary. Celebrations will continue during Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week when the XODs will run their own three-day Centenary regatta within their usual racing programme, also sponsored by Aberdeen Asset Management, from 9th - 11th August. The XOD Class is the largest class to start at Cowes, with a record-breaking 100 boats expected on the start line in this year.

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Clubs and classes take lead in safety COWES sailing clubs and classes have highlighted in their sailing instructions the hazards associated with the unique location of racing start lines across the main harbour fairway. All Cowes yacht clubs have now implemented a notification procedure that has been developed with the involvement of Cowes Clubs and Classes, Red Funnel and Cowes Harbour Commission. The notification gives advance warning to Red Funnel Ferries and Cowes Pilots of racing using a Cowes shore line start, this enables the master, when practicable, to avoid crossing the start lines during the final moments of the starting sequence so as not to

adversely affect the start of a race. But that not always be possible so all race boats are asked to: • Comply with the Collision Regulations and Sailing. • Think of the perspective of the commercial vessel’s bridge crew, who for very good reasons, will not have the same interpretation of “keeping clear” • Listen to the VHF - CH 37 if racing. • Keep a good lookout. • Think ahead. The Harbour Commissioners praised Cowes yacht club and class association over a close quarter’s incident. A potentially dangerous situation developed during the early part of a race start

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sequence that required a Red Funnel vessel to take significant avoiding action. The skipper in question accepted a race ban from the class association which sent a very clear message about the importance of strict adherence to the

rules of navigation at all times. The commissioners say it is vital that yachtsmen keep a good look out, think ahead and remember that participating in a yacht race offers is not an opportunity to ignore the Collision Regulations.

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LYMINGTON–based Rogers Yacht Design celebrated a clean sweep in the second edition of the Normandy Channel Race. Tanguy de Lamotte and Sébastien Audigane (Initiatives Saveurs) took first with Bruno Jourdren and Fabien Delahaye (Port de Caen Ouistreham) second and Damien Seguin and Yohann Richomme (Des Pieds et Des Mains) in third. All were aboard their tried and tested Rogers Class 40 designs. Starting at Caen the 1,000 mile race took the fleet around the Isle of Wight, around Lands End to starboard, Tuskar Rock off the coast of the south coast of Ireland, around Guernsey and finally to the finish in Caen.

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tHe three Peaks Yacht Race, started in 1977 by 2 Barmouth GP’s, Rob Haworth and Merfyn Jones, based on the exploits of Major HW (Bill) tilman, will set off from Barmouth 25 June and head for Fort William, with stops in Caernarfon and Whitehaven to allow two members of the crew to scale, Snowdon, Scafell Pike and finally Ben Nevis, the three highest peaks in Wales, england and Scotland. www.threepeaksyachtrace.co.uk

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testing conditions for inland Oppies TOUGH windy sailing conditions proved testing for more than 300 young Optimist sailors at the Volvo Gill Optimist Inland Championships at Grafham Water Sailing Club. Racing was abandoned for the Regatta fleet’s racing without any races completed. The wind was lighter for the second day with around 12 knots, gusting 14/15 allowing the fleet to complete five races. The 200 main fleet sailors managed six races over the weekend with Optimist World Squad member, Matt Whitfield, 14, from Penarth Sailing Club taking the overall win by eight points from fellow World Squad member, Sarah Norbury, 14, from South Staffordshire Sailing Club. European Squad member, Jemima Lawson, 14, from Emsworth Sailing Club finished third on equal points to Sarah. Jemima sailed well and consistently over the weekend but Sarah finished the second day winning two consecutive

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races, to take second. It was also close at the top of the Regatta fleet with William Heathcote, nine, from Royal Lymington Yacht Club and James Hammett, 11, from Papercourt Sailing Club both finishing with nine points apiece. They were followed closely by Marrhew Ke Vasseur, 12, from Guernsey Yacht Club. Top girl in the fleet was Zoe James, 12, from Papercourt Sailing Club who finished fifth overall. Royal Lymington Yacht Club and Papercourt Sailing Club dominated the Regatta fleet with three sailors from each club finishing in the top ten. The next UK National event on the Optimist calendar is the Volvo Gill National Open British Championships, to be held at Pwllheli Sailing Club from 30 July to 5 August. The event attracts around 500 Optimist sailors from around the globe and will also be celebrating its 50th anniversary.

CHARITY RIDE

JeNNY Green who raced at international level in both Fireball dinghies and International Dragon keelboats until she was struck down with motor neurone disease has completed a gruelling charity ride on a tramper mobility buggy from Paris to london.

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BlOODHOUND, the fully restored classic 1930s yacht which once belonged to the Queen and the Duke of edinburgh will be available for charter out of Oban Marina this summer from 11 July until 24 August and up to eight guests will be able to enjoy sailing Scotland’s West Coast, as well as the hospitality of the skipper and crew, who are all former HMY Britannia Royal Yachtsmen. Bloodhound now belongs to the charitable trust that also owns and the Royal Yacht Britannia in edinburgh. www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk

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Nelson gets a make-over THE National Museum of the Royal Navy will be looking its best for the celebrations of 100 years of naval heritage within Portsmouth Dockyard. And figurehead historian Richard Hunter has been bringing the bust of Lord Nelson back to its former glory on HMS Trafalgar in Victory Arena. Richard and his colleague Philip Hudson attracted a lot of visitor attention and questions as they spent over a week on site, painting the figurehead with fast drying enamel paint that should ensure the figurehead’s future for the next decade. One of Richard’s favourite parts of the process is painting the faces as many of them have lost their character and he can help bring them back to life. Eagle-eyed visitors will also notice that this time around Nelson is without detail of his right eye as per the original figurehead of 1841. Nelson famously lost the sight in his right eye at the siege of Calvi on 10 July 1794 and this is how sailors would have recognised the image of him. The eye has been painted in for previous restorations but it has been returned

to its original form to celebrate 100 years of naval heritage. Other details that can be noticed are the medal decorations. After detailed research Richard has changed the gold version of the Order of the Crescent, which was a decoration created by Sultan Selim III in August 1799 specifically to honour Nelson on the first anniversary of the Battle of Nile, and would have originally been silver. The one original feature to be left untouched as it was still in good condition was the Breast Star of the Order of the Bath, awarded to Lord Nelson for his role at the Battle of Cape St Vincent in 1797. Over the past 20 years Richard Hunter has become increasingly involved in a number of important figurehead restoration projects around the world. He said: “Important and valuable relics of the world’s rich maritime heritage have been allowed to just simply rot away; the catalogue of lost carvings grows each year.” For further information about figureheads and Richard’s projects, visit his website: www.figureheads.co.uk

AS part of activities to celebrate 100 years of naval heritage within the dockyard, the National Museum of the Royal Navy is offering visitors a chance to step back in time. A new trail around the galleries gives them a chance to discover the artefacts which fascinated the first museum visitors in 1911. 2011 is a landmark year for the museum – formerly known as the Royal Naval Museum. Over the past 100 years the Museum has worked to preserve the rich and diverse heritage of the Royal Navy bringing to life the stories of not only the events, but the personalities behind them. The original museum - known as the Dockyard Museum - was conceived by Mr Pescott-Frost, then Secretary to the Admiral Superintendent at Portsmouth. With a passion for naval history he devoted his free time to spearheading

a project to save items for future generations, eventually leading to the opening of a new museum. His foresight ensured the survival of many interesting and important artefacts, several of which are still on display today. Some of the featured exhibits include the figurehead from HMS Bellerophon – the vessel on which Napoleon surrendered following his defeat at Waterloo and a large working model of HMS Vanguard used to teach cadets and apprentices how to set sails for varying weather conditions. The ‘Centenary Trails’ are available until the end of the year and can be collected from the information desks at the museum, or shop, free of charge. They will also be adding to their website in the coming weeks www.royalnavalmuseum.org/ Centenary.htm.

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The plaque accompanying the figurehead reads:

H.M.S. TRAFALGAR

Built as a First Rate of 120 guns at Woolwich and completed in 1841, 2694 tons. Took part in the bombardment of Sebastopol in 1854, being towed to her position in the line by the RETRIBUTION (paddle). Converted to a two deck screw ship of 90 guns at Chatham in 1858-59 and in 1873 was renamed BOSCAWEN, when she became a seaman boy’s training ship at Portland. Sold in 1905, the year in which boy’s training became shore based at Shotley near Ipswich.

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Armed Forces weekend tHe Historic Dockyard will be celebrating Armed Forces Weekend with a series of free events hosted by the National Museum of the Royal Navy, and the opportunity to visit HMS Daring and HMS Gloucester. the dockyard will be offering a 25 per cent discount on site tickets purchased in the visitor centre over the weekend of Saturday 25

and Sunday 26 June. entertaining the crowds will be performances by HM Royal Marines Band, the RN Volunteer Band, HMS Nelson, and the Field Gun Display team in aid of Working Age Parkinsons will be on display on both days in the centre of the Historic Dockyard. the Victory arena will be transformed into a 1940s style

street party, complete with a wartime tea, music from the glamorous Miss Marie and lindy hop dancing. Visitors can try out rationing favourites like eggless fruitcake, mock crab sandwiches and spam, all washed down with the traditional cup of tea! there will even be a chance to see how home front families made the

most of their rations with cookery demonstrations and how they really did make do and mend. Setting the scene will be a variety of World War II vehicles and people dressed in 1940s costumes. Plus, for those who would like to join in with the spirit ‘lipstick & Curls’ will be offering hair and make-up from the era. www.historicdockyard.co.uk

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provides a perspective on Titanic’s scale. When launched, the ship was the largest moving man-made object in the world. She is sometimes described as the ‘space shuttle of the Edwardian era’ Her ‘unsinkable’ reputation came from a comment taken out of context and then published in the ‘Shipbuilder’ magazine in 1911, the original quote was “practically unsinkable” She cost $7,500,000 to build in 1912,

tHe ‘titanic Honour & Glory’ exhibition is set to arrive at the Historic Dockyard Chatham next month. the exhibition, which runs from 1 July until 30 September in No. 1 Smithery. the Gallery has never been seen before in Kent and is set to draw crowds from afar. It features many rare artifacts from the liner’s passengers and crew. these include some of the beautiful china dinner plates, which served the first meals aboard the titanic, silverware, letters, linen and crew possessions. Remarkable, must-see artifacts include a fountain pen, which today it would cost $400,000,000 belonged to the captain of the The hole that pierced the hull was only titanic, together with his Steiff bear 12 square feet, about the size of a large and a cup presented to him in 1911 refrigerator. before the fateful voyage. The launch of the Titanic took 62 Perhaps most poignantly of all, seconds; she took just under three hours visitors will also be able to see a to sink after striking the iceberg. beautiful 18 carat gold pocket watch The Titanic was discovered on which belonged to the head waiter September 1st, 1985, lying 12,460 feet Vincenzo Gilardino that stopped at about 2.5 miles – below the waves. 2.12am, as it entered the icy water. All at Sea 1/4 page:Layout 1 06/12/2010 16:49 Page 1 www.titanicbelfast.com

NEWS IN BRIEF TOP AWARDS

tWO of the four awards available at a global conference on drowning prevention In Vietnam have been won by University of Portsmouth sports scientists. Dr Jenny Page won the people’s choice award for her presentation on beach lifeguard surveillance and Professor Mike tipton won the best presentation award for his talk on cardiac responses to coldwater immersion.

QUEEN’S HONOUR

OCeAN Youth trust South, based in Gosport and Southampton, is one of 130 winners of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the MBe for groups of volunteers who work in their local community for the benefit of others. the trust received the award for Adventure Under Sail.

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tHe second ‘Girls 4 Gold’ women’s skiff weekend will take place at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy from 1819 June to look forward to the new women’s skiff event for the 2016 Olympic Games. www.rya.org.uk/go/Girls4Gold

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COMMEMORATIONS have started to mark the ill-fated history of one of the world’s most famous ships. The end of May was the centenary of the launch of the Titanic that was lost after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic less than a year later in April 1912. Once described as unsinkable, 1,490 of the 2,358 maiden voyage passengers perished. Built by Harland and Wolff in Belfast the tragic ship will become the centerpiece of a major urban £7 billion regeneration project centred on the former shipbuilding yard. The plans stretching over 185 acres with one mile of waterfront, include apartments, business, leisure, tourist and education facilities and will create 25, 000 new jobs. The new Titantic Belfast building, due to open next April, will stand at the head of the original slipway. With 400,000 visitors expected annually it is set to become the biggest built visitor centre in Northern Ireland to rival the Giant’s Causeway. Titanic took three years to build – roughly the same amount of time it will take to build Titanic Belfast. The 900-foot long Thompson Dock and Pump House was built to accommodate Titanic and her sister ships. The dock

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tHe Quarterdeck Marina at the Bitter end Yacht Club in the British Virgin Islands is undergoing a major refit. From 4 July it will be one of the most popular marinas in the Caribbean suitable for larger vessels and superyachts, as well as holiday charter sailors, cruisers, and deep-sea and sportfish anglers.

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Le Boat 15-03 sleeps six adults in three cabins. An optional fold-down bed in each cabin sleeps three extra and there is room for one extra in the convertible saloon area. The Le Boat 15-04 sleeps eight adults in four cabins with room for one extra in the saloon. The 1500 Series has completed water and technical trials and the first 29 boats were due to be delivered to the company’s bases across France and Germany by the end of May. Cheryl Powell, Le Boat’s Chief Operating Officer, said: “The Le Boat 1500 Series

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Cruisers go green and quiet inland HOLIDAY cruisers on Europe’s rivers and canals are going green. Cruising under electric power via a hi-tech electric engine and bank of solar batteries, inland waters operator Le Boat‘s new 1500 series provides environmentally conscious customers with a new green option. The boats have a pod-drive system and hybrid diesel/electric cruising that is new to inland waterways cruisers. Key features include easy manoeuvring via a joy stick allowing the boat to turn 360 degrees as well as forwards, sideways, backwards and diagonally in all directions. The boats also have a normal steering wheel using a marine-style throttle and bow thrusters. The Volkswagen Marine diesel is designed for fuel efficiency and emission control, as well as low noise and vibration levels. The boat’s hull is designed to ensure

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Skipper overboard in breaking waves VOLUNTEER crew members from Brighton inshore lifeboat and Newhaven all-weather lifeboat crews responded to a distress call from a stricken yacht on 26 May. The 32-foot yacht had been on passage from Hamble, heading to Brighton Marina in readiness for a yacht race starting the following morning. The crew were lowering their sails on approach to the marina when they were hit by a large wave that knocked them down and swept their skipper overboard. The near gale force wind was gusting 35-40 knots, driving breaking waves of up to four metres through the yacht. Fortunately the skipper had been using a safety line so he remained in contact with the yacht – but he was now left suspended dangerously over the side, battered by the wind and waves, unable to free himself. The crew attempted to pull him back on board but were unable to do so, so they broadcast the MAYDAY distress call on VHF channel 16. Solent Coastguard alerted the RNLI Brighton inshore lifeboat, which

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FOUR fishermen were stranded 40 miles off the north east coast of england on 3 June when their trawler nets were tangled in their propeller. tynemouth RNlI all weather lifeboat launched and was on scene within and hour and a half. the volunteers attached a rope and began the long tow of the stricken vessel and crew to safety at North Shields.

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launched at 1.17pm – within seven minutes of being paged. Newhaven allweather lifeboat (pictured to the right of the stricken yacht) was also tasked. The Brighton crew took ten minutes to power through the waves and reach the yacht. Despite the conditions, a lifeboat crew member managed to climb aboard the yacht and the skipper was safely lifted back on board. Newhaven lifeboat stood by. With

the situation now under control, the yacht was escorted through the marina entrance and on to the safety of a visitors’ berth. Given the horrendous conditions on scene, Solent Coastguard rescue helicopter 104 and mobile Coastguard units had also been also tasked to assist. A spokesman for RNLI Brighton lifeboat said: “Praise goes to the crew of the yacht who, during this extremely stressful

incident, in hostile conditions, managed to remain calm throughout. The sea in that area on a day like today is confused and steep and this incident highlights dramatically the importance of wearing a lifejacket and safety line when working on the deck of a yacht in these conditions.” Danny Oliver, the skipper added: “Very thankful for the guys who turned out to help – very professional.”

tWO teenage girls who were swimming off llanelli Beach were stranded on rocks on the evening of 2 June. A strong tidal rip current prevented them from swimming back to shore and they waved for help. A teenage boy who was out walking took a rescue ring and swam out to try to give assistance. the Burry Port lifeboat crew launched their inshore Atlantic 75 which took the three teenagers back to shore.

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NEW AND IMPROVED RADAR FOLLOWING on from the huge success of the BR24 Broadband Radar, Navico (the parent company of Lowrance, Simrad and B&G) has launched its new Broadband 3GTM model. The manufacturers claim a 30 per cent increase in both range and target detection, without compromise to its extraordinary close-range capabilities. With twice the RF transmit power of the BR24 at the antenna, objects such as small fibreglass boats and channel markers can be seen much further away - and right up until the moment they pass safely within less than two metres of your boat. The ‘InstantOn’ facility enables the radar to power up from standby in under 16 seconds. It also boasts lower power consumption than its rivals and yet it transmits fewer harmful frequency waves than a mobile phone, making it very safe for you and your family, even on a small boat. The original Broadband Radar was a massive step forward, but if all these claims hold true, the new version will be the must-have tool for the serious navigator. You can expect to see it on UK shelves from the beginning of June. Price: from 1,399 Euros (plus VAT) www.lowrance.com www.simrad-yachting.com www.bandg.com

SKIPPER’S FIRST AID KIT A company called e-pax has launched what it calls ‘the first commercially available medical pack for boaters’. Called ‘e-pax sail’, it contains prescription medication and a choice of three strong anti-sickness treatments, enabling you to tailor the kit to your needs. The pack also includes various treatments for the most common sailing injuries, including abrasions, rashes and burns. And you also get treatments for diarrhoea, allergic reactions, fevers, infections (including eye and ear), and general pain and inflammation. The sea sickness tablets are available at extra cost, as (rather oddly) is the morning after pill. Price: from £59.99 www.e-pax.co.uk

THE award-winning Hypo Hoist Man OverBoard (MOB) recovery system from SeaSafe Systems has been redesigned for ease of use on smaller boats, including RIBS, small workboats and other recreational open boats. It retains all the key benefits of the original ‘big boat’ version - namely, the ability to rescue a man overboard at speed, while minimising risk of injury. But the smaller ladder-free design can be deployed and operated by one person, making it ideal for lightly crewed craft as an aid to safety. Jeremy Dale, MD of SeaSafe, said: “Feedback from our customers, particularly in the small boat sailing and

watersports community, who often face the challenge of getting a tired, cold person back onto a safety boat or other RIB, made us realise there was a need for a small boat version of Hypo Hoist. It was quite straightforward to modify the original model so that it was still easy to use and just as effective in MOB recovery. And by eliminating the ladder, which is not needed for small craft, it reduced the cost of manufacture and therefore the selling price, making it more affordable for owners and users of small craft, including sailing and watersports clubs that operate safety boats.” Price: £149.95 www.seasafe.co.uk

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BACK in the 2011 Dinghy Range by popular demand is the Gill Hurakan Long John wetsuit. Designed to offer the sailing enthusiast a combination of cutting edge materials and functional design, it is developed specifically for dinghy sailing, with 3/2mm neoprene offering decent protection from the water, from the cold and from the friction generated through contact with the boat. The X4 Flex panels create a super-stretchy suit, allowing excellent freedom of movement and eliminating the need for uncomfortable seams and zips. Non-slip knee protectors also provide good grip as well as impact protection, and the seat panel is made from ‘High Tenacity Di-Guard’ neoprene. Sizes range from XS to XL. Price: £86 www.gill.co.uk

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WELL, I wasn’t sure whether this day would actually happen and I had resigned myself to not racing this season. I would probably have been a bit bored and lost not mixing it up at events with my fellow racers. I would certainly have missed the buzz and adrenaline rush racers get from waiting on the start line through to the chequered flag. If someone had said to me at the end of last year or even a couple on months ago that I would be back in a race boat looking for another British title when the season begins, I wouldn’t have believed them! But as always in powerboat racing things change and here I am facing my first race of a championship with a new team, new boat, but somewhat familiar race series in the new P1 Superstock 250 Championships. This race series is like the very successful Honda 4 Stroke series – one design, affordable racing and hellishly competitive! I’m glad to say I’ve got that buzz again, the pre-season build up feeling, the wanting to be back behind the wheel waiting for the green flag to drop and it feels good.

June 11 and 12 will see me competing in the first round of the 2011 RYA National P1 Stock Championship in Jersey. Joining me on this new adventure is my husband Trevor as the team’s chief engineer and my navigator Dan Smith. He used to help me test in my Honda days when Libby wasn’t available. When I look at him I see a young man who as a boy was knee high to a grass hopper but always eager to please and just happy to be around boats. As we came back from testing he would ask if he could clean my boat for me. A family friend, he was soon helping during testing. From this I’ve seen him grow into a powerboat racer and apprentice marine engineer and former Zapcat Team Champion. We have a new clothing sponsor in the form of SLAM, Sunglasses for Sport. com, my good friends at Andark Diving and Watersports and Gill and Gareth at Drivers Dry Berthing where sometimes I feel I live. I just need to get a bed moved in there! P1 Team Number 5 will be there on the start line. I just hope I can do everyone proud.

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WHILST the public perception is that the JST caters for all disabled people, some people with learning disabilities are excluded if deemed unable to follow safety instructions from permanent crew. And people like myself who use powered wheelchairs are also denied physical access. I think it is about time a 150-foot merchant vessel could accommodate them. I should clarify that powered wheelchair users are welcome, however they must leave their chair behind and use the ship’s lightweight wheelchair. But that completely misses the point; I’m independent and I don’t feel disabled in my electric wheelchair – the moment I’m in a lightweight manual-wheelchair, I feel disabled again. Hopefully new CEO Alex Lochrane will put this on his “to do” list. If so, I’m at the front of the queue please. But personal disappointment aside - because I’m desperate to go on a voyage with them - the JST is a national treasure and I have yet to hear a bad word from anyone who has sailed with them.

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AIS is good for weather BACK home and catching up on ten weeks’worth of emails, bank statements, credit card bills et al, I have reflected on some of the major lessons of the delivery to Turkey from Burnham-on-Crouch. We should have allowed longer for our shake down passages, a fortnight was not enough. We were still making changes to the rigging, reefing set up and equipment three weeks into the passage. Luckily we were still in the

UK and could easily make changes. The owners’ original plan had been to deliver the boat to Marseille by road and then make their way to Turkey from there; I suspect that they are now happy that their initial sailing legs were close to the UK. I am a great fan of Navtex, (see photo), the ability to receive weather forecasts up to 600 miles offshore is a great bonus, particularly when out of range of VHF transmissions. I had recommended the owners equip their boat with this, but they decided to install a plasma TV set in lieu. This had to be dismounted before setting sail and was wrapped in a duvet in the owners’ cabin whilst sailing. When sailing through waters where the locals speak French, Spanish, Italian, Greek and Turkish it puts a bit of a strain on OceanRace2011_AllatSea 19/05/2011 15:02 Page 1 the translation game and

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COWES PORT HANDBOOK 2011 COWES is undoubtedly one of the international homes of sailing. With several marinas, hundreds of businesses, a multitude of events and being home to the largest annual boating regatta in England, what Cowes needs is a huge guide. And that is exactly what Island Holiday Media has produced. A 160 page, full colour guide to help you into Cowes’ marinas, find your way around both on and off the water, and to help you time your visit to either coincide or completely avoid one of the many events. It’s packed with loads of visitor information for both the causal boater and sightseer, and also has generous sections devoted to racing, events and wildlife, plus some handy pull out maps at the back. This will make a fantastic addition to your onboard library and is quite frankly the most thorough port guide I’ve ever seen. The only slight drawback is that you have to go to Cowes to get your hands on one, from one of the many dispensers around the marinas. Being a free publication it undoubtedly would cost too much to mail these out, but luckily all the information in the book is also on their website (www.cowes.co.uk). They also have an iPhone application coming out later this year, due to be released prior to Cowes week, with the app being translated to different smart phone formats after that. Tim Addison, Editor of the book told All at Sea, “this is about Cowes, Cowes and Cowes. It’s new for this year, and one important asset is that we’ve included a comprehensive guide to all the businesses in Cowes – not just those who advertise, so you’ll be able to find what you need, when you need it. All the information is also on the website. We also have a Facebook page and twitter account to encourage feedback. We want to be publishing this in ten years time, so we want it to be as comprehensive and as useful as it possibly can be”. Personally we find this port guide easy to digest, extremely relevant and stuffed full with more information than one boater could possibly need. This is essential reading for all Solent sailors. Price: free Info: www.cowes.co.uk

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2012 Countdown to

THE worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spotlight will shine on Weymouth and Portland in Dorset as the district hosts the sailing competition for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The games are the largest sporting spectacle in the world offering a unique opportunity for individuals, businesses and communities to get involved and celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event. In order to deliver the sporting events and the cultural celebrations associated with the games, a host of local organisations are working together to help make the Dorset element for London 2012 the best it can be.

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THErE’s lOTs HAPPEnIng In DOrsET Highlights in 2011 will include Weymouth and Portland’s fourth Maritime Festival in July and the official Olympic sailing test event in August. tHe Spirit of the Sea Maritime Festival, taking place from 2-10 July will celebrate the area’s close relationship with the sea, bringing together a range of sporting activities, cultural events and entertainment.

Spirit of the Sea is a nine day festival of independently organised and funded maritime related events coordinated by a team of representatives from local business, local government, clubs and organisations which are looking to raise the profile of Weymouth & Portland’s maritime-related events. the overall objective is to build the ‘Spirit of the Sea’ brand so that it contributes to a lasting legacy for

the borough from its role as sailing venue for games. the Olympic Games themselves will take place from 27 July to 12 August 2012. the schedule can be viewed online. this includes prices for the ticketed spectator venue proposed for the Nothe Fort. A free spectator site is also planned for Weymouth Beach. the Paralympic Games will run from 29 August to 9 September. http://spiritofthesea.org.uk/

Get involved in 2012

Christina Bassadone and Saskia Clark, 470, sailing at the Olympic Games, Qingdao, China, August 2008 Photo: Richard Langdon/RYA

THE sailing venue and Olympic village will get their Olympic makeover next year in readiness for the start of the games and you can get involved The Team Dorset Challenge is a webbased initiative which encourages you to step out of your comfort zone as much as you dare and do new things. You might think the Olympics is just about hundreds of world class athletes competing in different events for one month over the summer of 2012, and you would nearly be right . . . but not quite! There are many ways for you to join in with the 2012 Olympics and you don’t have to be an elite athlete, a sports fan or spend lots of money to be part of the fun. Inspired by such Olympic and Paralympic values as courage, inspiration, determination, friendship and excellence, the Team Dorset Challenge is here to get you involved and inspired by 2012. Most people will have one or two Olympic memories that bring the games alive for them - a moment that they will always remember and which for some people changes their life in some way. The challenge aims to use that feeling to inspire people across Dorset to try something different at least once before the Olympics - and maybe change their lives for the better too. To help you decide what that might be and to provide a fun way to get involved, the Team Dorset Challenge is a new

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interactive website that makes it easy. By signing up you can find out about different activities, events and opportunities local to you to challenge yourself with. You can do it all with your family and friends, so have a look and get challenging! A challenge can be anything, so long as it is a challenge to you but it’s a good idea to start with something small and build up from there.

It might be finding a simple way to exercise or learning something new. You can select challenges from hundreds of ideas on the website or create your own. You can also create your own profile page showing your challenges, update your progress, win online medals and challenge others to join you (friends, family, club or work mates). www.teamdorsetchallenge.org

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Sail for Gold Regatta: Opening of the 2011 Sail for Gold Regatta will be held at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy and is the sixth event of the 2010-ISAF sailing World Cup. www.skandiasailforgoldregatta.co.uk

JULY

Spirit of the Sea Festival: Celebrating the area’s close relationship with the sea, the festival brings together a range of sporting activities, cultural events and entertainment. www.spiritofthesea.org.uk Weymouth Transport Package complete: the one year programme of works to improve road and public transport in and around Weymouth will be finished in time for the 2012 Games. London 2012 Open weekend: http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/open-weekend/index.php One year to go: celebrations around the country as the Olympic clock counts down. Test event for the Paralympic Games: the award winning disabled facilities at the Academy will be put to the test when the International Federation for Disabled Sailing hosts the World Cup. this is the most prestigious event in the disabled sailing calendar outside of the Paralympic Games, which will also be hosted at the WandPNSA next year. www.ifds.org

AUGUST

LOCOG Olympic sailing test event: just under a year to go and Olympic sailors and their teams from around the world will come to Weymouth and Portland as they test the sailing academy and field of play again with a full competitive test event prior to the Games in 2012. Cultural Olympiad: A series of events sponsored by the Cultural Framework Group aimed at creating a ‘carnival’ of non-sporting events built around the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Individual events will run in and around Weymouth and Portland from August to September.

SEPTEMBER

Paralympic tickets to go on sale 9 September: www.london2012.com

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Torch Relay: lit in Olympia, the Olympic Flame will arrive in the UK on 18 May 2012. 8,000 torchbearers will carry the flame on a 70-day journey across all nations and regions, with entertainment, shows and concerts marking its arrival in each place. the flame will come within a one- hour journey for 95 per cent of the population. www.london2012.com

Dorset 2012 Volunteers

APPLICATIOnS to become a London 2012 Games Maker closed last year but if you missed the deadline, fear not . . . The local volunteering scheme is set to launch very soon. The programme will give local people the chance to get right into the party spirit and be a critical part of Games time operations. Volunteers will be recruited as welcome hosts and ambassadors for the area. Their role will be to give a warm welcome and provide useful Olympic-related local knowledge to visitors and residents alike.

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the RelAYS project THE Regional Educational Legacy in Arts and Youth Sport project is a programme of linked cultural and sporting opportunities that will generate a positive legacy beyond 2012. RELAYS is one of the flagship Cultural Olympiad projects in the South West. It aims to inspire and engage young people and their diverse communities to participate in, produce and promote cultural work and sporting activities. RELAYS will be running a series of events across the South West, working with students to make it happen. The School Events Coordinator based

at Bournemouth University and the Cultural Coordinator based at the Arts Institute at Bournemouth will be working closely to ensure the ‘wedding of art and sport’ is achieved. They are tasked with delivering a series of sporting and cultural school events across Dorset, whilst up-skilling students that are involved in the process. For the young people participating, the events that take place will provide an exciting opportunity to try out a variety of new sporting and cultural activities. RELAYS aims to leave a lasting legacy

beyond 2012 by embedding the events and festivals into the university and the Arts Institute, as well as in local communities across the county. If you are a student and would like to get involved in RELAYS please contact: Virginia Bailey (RELAYS School Events Coordinator) on 01202 965882, or vbailey@bournemouth.ac.uk Bournemouth University Jo Gardner (RELAYS Cultural Coordinator) on 01202 363745, or jgardner@aib.ac.uk The Arts Institute at Bournemouth. www.unversitiessouthwest.ac.uk/ relays.aspx

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Inspire

THE Inspire programme recognises outstanding non-commercial projects and events inspired by London 2012 across the themes of sport, culture, education, volunteering, sustainability and business. Inspire projects are creating opportunities for people to take part, push for their personal bests and be part of London 2012, across the UK. There are a number of reasons as to why you should apply to be part of the Inspire programme including: Only the best projects are accepted on to the Inspire programme and projects can carry the London 2012 Inspire mark on a range of marketing materials which shows their direct association with London 2012. Projects can use their recognition to help raise awareness and drive participation. There is support including advice for writing press releases. You can promote your project through a number of channels including the Inspire website and the monthly Inspire newsletter. There are more than 70 Inspire projects in the region. If you or your organisation is involved in non-commercial projects inspired or energised by 2012, please contact the London 2012 Inspire Programmer for the South West. inspire.mark@london2012.com

MAKE A DATE Olympic competition dates July 28 to August 12 (including practice)

Paralympic competition dates August 30 to September 9 (including practice)

The eyes of the world will be on the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy this June

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FIELD OF PLAY

 A channel system will be set up in Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour to allow craft access to their own moorings and the open sea. This will allow 24 hour access from the start of the Olympics to the closing of the Paralympic Games.  The Olympic and Paralympic race areas will have restricted access to all non-accredited boats during competition hours to ensure fair and safe racing.  Temporary restrictions will be controlled by a Harbour Revision Order.  The plan is to open the waters as soon as possible after each day of racing.

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OLYMPICS LONDON 2012 COVERAGE

Get Set

GET Set is the official London 2012 education programme for schools, colleges and local authority education providers across the UK. The Get Set website offers a huge range of opportunities and resources targeted at three to19 year olds. Its flexible, interactive learning resources are designed to get schools and young people thinking about the Olympic and Paralympic values and the London 2012 Games. The Get Set network is made up of learning providers who are demonstrably living one or more of the Olympic and Paralympic values and are committed to integrating these values into their whole school development planning and ethos.

THE AIMS OF GET SET Enhance young peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning right across the curriculum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; through sport, culture and education Support and drive existing educational priorities and agendas To involve as many children and young people as possible in the excitement of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games To take the magic and inspiration of the London 2012 Games out to classrooms, playgrounds and into the lives of young people across the UK To support children and young people across the UK in the development of their leadership, personal, thinking and life skills For more information visit the Get Set website. http://getset.london2012.com/

THE OLYMPIC VALUES FRIENDSHIP EXCELLENCE RESPECT

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Olympic legacy

THE London 2012 Games represent a once in a lifetime opportunity to create positive change, regeneration and a sustainable legacy for communities and businesses. There are significant social, cultural, sporting, and business opportunities to be won before, during and beyond 2012. The London Organising Committee has defined five themes under which the Olympic and Paralympic legacy is being recorded:  Community and wellbeing  Economy and infrastructure  Education and skills  Environment and sustainability  Sports and culture To realise the opportunities requires drive, vision, new thinking, entrepreneurship, creativity, risk, belief, positive attitudes and action. Dorset’s legacy vision is not just about physical infrastructure; it’s about education, skills, employment and social regeneration. It’s every one developing a proud and positive attitude that can be shared with the world when the world spotlight focuses on the county in 2012. Individuals, organisations and partnerships across Dorset are working hard to deliver a legacy and take advantage of any 2012 opportunities that arise. dorset2012@dorsetcc.gov.uk

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MARINA FOCUS HARBOURS AT HOME AND ABROAD

Cyprus makes its mark on Med’s boating map

WHEN the foundation stone for the Mediterranean’s most exciting new Marina in Limassol was laid by the President of Cyprus, this historic moment signified the Government’s backing of the £350 million waterfront development, one of the biggest investment projects in Cyprus. It has been hailed the country’s most prestigious development project, an opportunity for Cyprus to stake its place on the map of the Mediterranean as a leading yachting destination. The company bringing the prestigious project to fruition is Limassol Marina Ltd, a group of developers, construction companies

and investors, whose specialist knowledge and proven experience guarantees the lasting success of Limassol Marina. The fashionable new marina is set to become a glittering new destination for living and sailing on the island. Exuding exclusivity and charm in an unrivalled environment, it offers the perfect blend of luxury and elegance. The historic city of Limassol is the setting for a beguiling new mix of luxury apartments and stylish villas each with their own exclusive berth, a state-of-the-art Marina, with the buzz of waterfront restaurants, bars and high-end retail, leisure and cultural facilities.

Designed by a world-renowned team of architects and engineers, just a stroll away from the heart of the city, the Marina will build on Limassol’s association with the sea, blending with the city’s old harbour, the town’s historic centre and the medieval castle. With Camper & Nicholsons Marinas appointed as the marina operator, it will accommodate all types of vessels from sailing yachts to megayachts and provide facilities and services of the highest standard. With a capacity of 650 berths, able to accommodate yachts from eight to 100 metres, the entire marina will be provided with fresh water, electricity, IPTV, high-speed wireless internet

and telephone. There will also be haul out and shoreside technical facilities, a dry dock and workshop for light repairs and maintenance. It will also encompass refuelling and waste removal facilities. Providing year-round, 24-hour security, a team of experienced marina professionals will ensure the smooth running of all facilities and services. The marina will be ready to welcome its first yachts by the end of 2012. Nick Maris, Camper & Nicholsons Marinas CEO said: “With over 340 days of sunshine a year, unspoilt natural beauty and 400 miles of coastline, Cyprus is a fantastic cruising destination.

“At C&N we aim to meet the high expectations of owners and crew and this new marina is set to become the region’s natural base for yachts of all sizes.” Steady westerly winds, calm waters and beautiful scenery are good reasons to go sailing in Cyprus. In addition to Limassol Marina, there are three existing marinas, a number of ports and idyllic bays. With its sculpted waterfront, Limassol Marina is designed for “living on the sea” and offers a plethora of choices for all residents and visitors. From apartments with unobstructed sea views to exclusive villas with their own private berth and a range of

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dining and shopping facilities to indulge the senses, this modern resort is a perfect blend of luxury and elegance, comfort and convenience, privacy and community. The construction works are progressing very well. The luxurious Peninsula Villas at Limassol Marina, priced from £1.65 million, represent a truly unique proposition –featuring their own private berths or direct access to the beach. An exclusive selection of apartments and penthouses are also available at Nereids Residences. Set in a private, verdant landscape and arranged around a beautiful freeform swimming pool, they feature stunning sea and Marina views and are priced from £400,000 to £2,000,000. Sophia Paraskeva, of Limassol Marina Ltd, said: “It is a highly anticipated project embraced by all involved, including the local community. Limassol Marina will boost tourism and position Cyprus on the nautical yachting map. It is destined to become the most attractive new hotspot in the Mediterranean for living and sailing and will enhance the beauty and character of the surrounding area. “The opportunity to buy property at Limassol Marina offers a sound and exciting investment to purchasers.” Limassol is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with its traditional tavernas, markets and splendid historic buildings providing a fascinating contrast with its contemporary bars, glamorous clubs, restaurants and boutiques, fringed by miles of golden sands and the waters of the Mediterranean. A thriving arts and cultural scene and famous Carnival and Wine Festival make it a great place to live and visit. A wealth

of ancient monuments and landmarks close to Limassol include the spectacular amphitheatre of Kourion, the temple of Apollo and the ancient city of Amathus. The Troodos Mountains stretch across the centre of Cyprus, with the peak of Mount Olympus at 1,962 metres. There are opportunities for skiing from January to March, visit mountain villages and tour ten UNESCO rated Byzantine churches and the Kykkos monastery. Cyprus is an all-year round destination, with an average of 340 days of sunshine a year. Visitors from all over Europe and other territories are choosing Cyprus for their holidays and as a second home, attracted by its spectacular beauty and lifestyle, and a reputation as one of the safest countries in Europe. The country is proud of its high quality of life and its stable economy. It uses the Euro as its currency and has one of the most beneficial low tax regimes in Europe. Cyprus is also home to a growing international business community, with English widely spoken throughout the island, as well as French and German. More than 40 airlines, including Cyprus Airways, operate daily scheduled flights from the UK and Ireland, with the redevelopment of Larnaca and Paphos international airports recently completed. With a legal framework based on the English system, buying property is easy. The experienced and knowledgeable team at Limassol Marina will guide buyers through the process. For more information on buying property at Limassol Marina contact Cybarco London on +44 208 371 9700, email info@limassolmarina.com or visit www.limassolmarina.com

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SAILING REALLY IS FOR EVERYONE by Britannia Building Society. I love anything pink, so when Dennis came to visit me in hospital and tell me about the new boat I couldn’t help but smile and get better really quickly to have a sail in her.

Small at Sea: Who do you sail with? Tilly: I have been learning to sail with my sister, Candice, and much to our amazement we have both now achieved our RYA Stage 2. Mum says if it wasn’t for my bright pink boat – it would be impossible to tell which of us had the disability. Sailing really is a ‘level playing field’.

MEET Tilly Griffiths. Tilly is 11 years old and has been sailing since she was three. She is a regular sailor at Rudyard Lake but the difference for Tilly is that she has a condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy which means she has muscle weakness in her whole body leaving her with virtually no mobility and she gets around in a finger-tip powered wheelchair. But with her “can do” attitude she sails solo using just her finger tips, teaches her friends how to sail and is also currently learning how to race. So we asked Tilly to tell us more about her sailing and why she loves it so much.

Small at Sea: So, how old were you when you started sailing? Tilly: I started sailing with Rudyard Sailability when I was three years old. I was at Rudyard Lake with my family when one of the RYA Sailability volunteers suggested to my mum and dad that I might like a little trip on the water and that was that. I used to sit on my mum’s knee in a double seated boat called an Access dinghy and learnt the ropes from the Sailability Principal, Dennis Priebe. Mum says I learnt the sailing really quickly as I’m a proper little sponge and

Small at Sea: What do you love most about sailing?

If it wasn’t for my bright pink boat – it would be impossible to tell which of us had the disability pick things up really quickly. When I was six I took control of the boat myself using just my finger. It was really exciting and I started extra training after school with Rudyard Sailability Chief Instructor, Gary Lowe. Before I knew it I was preparing to sail solo. Dennis made me a specialised solo seat using polystyrene, which was painted pink. It worked a treat. It was an enormous thrill to sail solo, but I think Mum’s heart was in her mouth! Mum says there are all very proud of me as it took quite a bit of courage and skill.

Small at Sea: What type of boat do you sail? Tilly: I sail a bright pink Access dinghy with electronic controls called Barbie which was donated to Rudyard Sailability

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Tilly: When I was filmed sailing solo for the Pride of Britain 2008 awards, I said that sailing was my favourite activity, “because it gives me the chance to be free, with all the wind ...” I also love that I can take my ablebodied friends out for a tour of the Lake, I’m even teaching my best friend how to sail! It’s also great that I can take my mum out with me and on a really windy day it’s great to tip the boat so that our pony tails dip in the water! It always makes mum squeal!

Small at Sea: What would you say to other young disabled people thinking about trying sailing for the first time? Tilly: Some children with a disability might not consider sailing as a sport, but they really should give it a go. Contact your local Sailability centre now because it is the most amazing, thrilling, exciting, fun thing to be involved in, and it is also SAFE, as there are no risks taken that would put anyone in danger. There is nothing to fear except no wind! It is also really ‘cool’ that I am able to be the one helping others for a change, to be the one giving

the instructions and to help others to have a fun time.

Small at Sea: Have you done or do you compete in any sailing competitions?

Webb OBE when she came to sail with me on Rudyard Lake. Sarah really inspired me and I taught her how to use the electronic controls and she let me hold her Olympic medal. One day I’d love to win an Olympic medal of my own.

Tilly: At the end of last season I was practising racing turns in preparation for racing. Dennis, my coach, has been really impressed with how tight I can move around the marker, probably because I’m used to driving a big electric wheelchair in small spaces. I’m really looking forward to getting involved in racing.

Small at Sea: What three words best describe sailing for you? Tilly: Freedom, Thrilling and Cool.

Small at Sea: What are your future sailing aspirations?

Tilly would like to say a very big thank you to Rudyard Sailability for giving her this amazing opportunity. Tilly also does a great deal of charity work and to date has raised over £2 million for children with disabilities.

Tilly: Through Sailability I get to meet other people who live with disability and hear about their sailing adventures, like going off on the tall ships. This is a trip I’d like to make myself one day. I also was lucky enough to meet Sarah

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Check out the weather Predicting the weather and planning for the conditions is one of the most vital things you can do before you set off. emma Slater from the RYA shows you how to get it right.

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WITH a bit of prior knowledge and some careful preparation, you can make every trip as enjoyable and safe as possible. We have put together some advice on how you can plan ahead for a safe and pleasant trip out on the water, along with a few things to look out for during your sail.

Take your TIme

although it shouldn’t be an arduous task you should start to look into some forecasts at least a week in advance, as it will help you get a rough idea of what to expect and aid you in getting a reliable prediction of what the wind strengths will be like. We all know the weather can be unpredictable, even for the experts. So with that in mind, it’s important to take a more considered approach to your planning a couple of days before you set sail. keep building up your predictions until just before you leave and always be prepared to set off earlier or later than intended if the conditions aren’t safe.

Vary your SourceS

When it comes to your research, try to use as many different sources as you can, as some weather reports might not give you information about winds. This will help you build up an accurate prediction leading up to your trip. The internet has revolutionised the way we predict the weather, offering a range of great sources that give up-to-date data on weather conditions around the world. keep going back to the same websites each day to keep track of any changes and try to view as many as you can. Some good sites include the met office (metoffice.gov.uk), which provides

weather forecasts for shipping and inshore waters – and you can also find surface pressure charts (used to show synoptic charts) online. other useful websites include accuWeather, Xc Weather and BBc Weather, not to mention the rya homepage.

TradITIonal SourceS

While it’s great to use the internet, you should also use the more traditional methods of newspapers, noticeboards and the shipping forecast which is available on BBc radio 4 and on navtex 518kHz. you should also use coastguard reports and keep in contact with harbourmasters. and make sure you keep using these while out on the water, as you need to keep yourself abreast of what the weather will be like for the rest of your journey.

THe numerIcal Scale

The Beaufort Scale will give you an excellent understanding of what to expect on the water. The scale, which links wind speed with the sea state in open waters, is available via weather reports, such as the shipping forecast. It ranges on a scale from 1 to 12, with 1 being light airs, 2-3 being ideal drifting conditions for sailing and 12 being the most extreme - over 64 knots, which is officially classified as a hurricane.

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once you are prepared and ready to go, it’s time to use the most important tool – yourself! While you’re on the water, try to look at the shape of the land around you to see how it might affect the wind strength and directions. and you should also look out for any dark clouds that might be looming on the horizon and plan ahead accordingly. libby Greenhalgh, rya meteorologist says: “In the days before you’re planning to leave, you should keep checking the weather at your departure point and your destination – especially the wind conditions, the wind pressures and the tides. changes in the weather might mean you will need to be flexible with your plans.” www.rya.org.uk

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The RYA covers all forms of boating, including dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and sports boats, powerboat racing, windsurfing, inland cruising and narrowboats, and personal watercraft.

BY EMMA SLATER

Get qualified on your holiday THE sunshine is glorious, all the stresses of everyday life have been left at home and those people just off the beach pottering around in Picos look like they are having a brilliant time. Every year thousands of Brits undertake watersports activities while on their holidays, often for the first time. Whether dinghy sailing, windsurfing, big boat sailing, or personal watercraft, such as Jet-Skis, there is something alluring about being out on warm, inviting waters, learning something new and enjoying yourself, as part of your holiday abroad. But how can you be sure that, wherever you are in the world, you are safe and learning the right things? The RYA Tickmark is as powerful an indicator of safety and quality abroad as it is at home. With more than 2,300 recognised RYA Training Centres operating worldwide including far-flung places such as the Canary Islands, the Balearics, the Caribbean, Thailand, the Mediterranean, Australia, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates and the United

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perceived as a ‘course’ in the formal way signing up for a training course at home would be. For example, if you are taking part in a flotilla holiday there may be some training you undertake to be able to tackle certain tasks on board. This may all be very informal and part of the overall experience but in reality, that training could be essential for your safety. Companies whose training lead to the award of an RYA qualification will be using qualified instructors and suitable vessels. Also make sure you are clear about exactly what you are booked for before you go. Just like any recognised centre in Britain, an overseas centre is expected to comply with the regulations laid down as part of being an RYA Training Centre at all times. Being a recognised Training Centre means suitably qualified staff, following the relevant national syllabus, using appropriate, well maintained equipment, with suitable safety support. Centres working with Under 18s should have a child protection policy and procedures while other elements such as changing and onshore teaching facilities are taken into consideration when a centre is seeking to achieve, or maintain, its recognised RYA Training Centre status. Centres should also have procedures in place to make sure anyone using their equipment or attending courses has the right level of experience or skill to participate safely, whilst there are strict

guidelines on pupil-instructor ratios. Even if a centre is providing recreational dinghy sailing or windsurfing which does not include any tuition, each RYA recognised centre will have approved regulations on safety boat cover. A huge number of centrallycoordinated RYA inspectors operate both at home and abroad ensuring standards do not waiver or vary across the world. In some circumstances, where the RYA feels that a centre needs additional support or monitoring, two inspections per year may be required. Craig continued: “The RYA Tick Mark primarily covers the safety and quality of training for RYA courses, but it does also extend to the overall culture within an organisation so even if you do not want to take a formal course, and just wish to informally use a centre’s equipment, you

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Brand New! Dufour 455 Grande Large

Dufour 40e Performance

Southampton 2011 Boat Show Package opportunity! Display Boat for Deal! 3 cabs, 2 heads (8 bth) Beautiful cruiser with complete sailaway package. POA.

2011 -As new Demo boat, 3 cabs , 2 heads (8bth) Performance sails, cruising chute, fully commissioned Full electronics pack, heating, carbon wheels, Navy coloured hull. Must see! £208,750

Dufour 36 Classic – 1999

Dufour 38 Classic – 2002

3 double cabs, 1 heads, heating. Very popular cruiser. Great accommodation , well equipped ready to go! £69,995

3 CABS, 2 HEADS, One of the last built with teak decks , well equipped, ready to go! £83,500

Dufour 40 Performance – 2008

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3 cabs 2 heads, Extremely well presented racer/cruiser. Lightly used and very well maintained.Spinnaker/electronics. Lying Cardiff. £149,950.

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James Dickens Marine Ltd HYTHE (Southampton) MARINA BROKERAGE Many boats listed but all the boats shown are with us here in Hythe

Westerly Regatta 290 1993 20hp Volvo, ashore being prepared for sale. Hythe Marina £TBA

1973 Fairey Fantome 32 ‘Classic boats’ 2 x 300 Sabre, In 2005... just 250 hours! £67,500

Sealine S43 2003 2 x 480 Volvos on shafts, huge spec, clean boat £159,950 afloat Hythe

2001 Broom 345 Offshore 2 x 250hp Yanmars. Very high spec example just having service ashore Hythe £139,000

Faeton 780 Moraga 2002 1 x Yanmar 230HP diesel on outdrive, extras…. £32,000

Broom 39KL 2006 2 x 260 Volvo D4’s Stunning navy hull, huge spec ashore Hythe £239,000

Westerly Fulmar 31 1987 Fin keel, superb specification, ashore Hythe, on website £34,000

Osprey 24 “expedition” Superb seaboats, huge extras list, 350hp Yanmar etc mega electronics. Special £55,000

1995 Sealine 310 Ambassador 2 x 150 Volvo’s on Duoprops, all very clean and tidy. £49,950

Fairey Huntsman 31 2 x 220hp Sabre. Ashore Hythe, “Classic” boat. Much history Reduced now £48,950

Finnmaster 6400 Fabulous Scandinavian fast able Diesel boat with lots of kit, “as new” order, on trailer. £31,850 OFFERS!

1989 Humber 40 aft cabin, 2 x 275 Sabres, solid build and ability, bargain cruising. £85,000

V Type RIB 2002 1 x Steyr 240hp six cylinder turbo diesel, approx 220 hours run. In very nice order, ashore Hythe £27,850

Fairline Turbo 38 1991 2 x 306, stunning external order. Original interior, many extras. Great boats. £109,850

Contessa 32 1976 Classic boats, Beta diesel engine, ashore Hythe. £29,950

Broom 50 2007 2 x 575 Volvos. “AS NEW” superb specification Huge saving £460,000

Diva 36 2003 2 x 230 Yanmars Owners want 430 Sealine or similar Trade down? £89,950

Nelson 34 ex “ARK ROYAL” Huge refit 2003/5. Great seaboats, family layout. Battleship Build, ashore Hythe £39,000

Delher 36 DB 1990 1 x Yanmar 3 cylinder, ashore Hythe £49,000

Atlantic 40 2007 2 x 310 Volvos, superb Aft cabin cruising boat, ashore Hythe £255,000

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With over 30 years combined experience, our guys specialise in a variety of areas such as plank replacement, teak decks, internal joinery, varnishing’s and much much more.

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Proline 20 Sport

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2007 £16,750

1989 £14,995

2009 £12,999

Centre console, chine keel, hydraulic steering, 135hp Honda BF petrol engine with under 60 hours, brand new cover. Plenty of deck space and impressive performance.

Centre cockpit sports fishing boat, Yamaha 250hp outboard engine, serviced May 2011. Large open deck space, bait well, many rod holders, cuddy cabin with double berth and chemical toilet.

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2001 £37,500

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Honda 150hp outboard engine, recently serviced, hydraulic steering and planing hull. Chartplotter, fish finder, double berth in cuddy cabin, sea toilet, pressurised water system.

Volvo 170hp diesel engine, shaft drive, 3 bladed propeller with prop guard, bow thruster, trim tabs, chart plotter, forward reading echo sounder. 2 double berths, heating, galley area and separate heads with sea toilet.

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BOATS FOR SALE CLASSIC SAIL BOATS / SAILING YACHTS

KLEIN VANGUARD 3

£10,000

ALBIN BALLAD

£13,450

GIBSEA 29

£13,624

VAN DE STAD DESIGN

£44,405

ROBERTS 36

£20,000

P17580

P17816

P17764

P17681

P17627

1974, Well maintained, long keel, galvanised steel hull, 24hp diesel engine very low hours, 6 berth in 3 cabins inc aft cabin, Webasto heating, vhf, fridge, fishfinder, Brighton marina mooring paid till. (West Sussex)

1973, Sturdy stiff swift easily handled cruiser equally at home racing around the cans, pottering in coastal waters or offshore, extensive inventory, excellent condition. (County Down)

1988, 1988 Ex sailing holiday boat, good inventory, main and genoa furling, 18 hp Volvo diesel, Jabsco, Bimini inflatable, electric anchor, windlass, spare suit sales. Lying Kalamata Greece.

1985, Cruising sloop. West-system, van de stadt design, good sailer in immaculate condition, well equipped, roomy interior with 5/6 berths, excellent sail inventory with fully battened mainsail. (Germany)

1994, Cutter rig, steel built, launched in 1994, Volvo md22, 60 hp diesel low engine hours. Lying in Medway. (Kent)

Tel: 07989 556802

Tel: 07096 691061

Tel: +0030 69759107

Tel: +0049 431788574

Tel: 01634 364476

SWIFT EXPLORER

£2,950

BENETEAU 393 CLIPPER

£88,500

SANTANDER 30

£24,950

JEANNEAU 32.2

£39,500

P17719

2002, all in excellent condition. Hardly any use in last 3 years but fully maintained, heating, bow thruster, and all usual equipment fitted. 260 Engine hours. (Devon)

P17633

Swift explorer 18’ GRP dinghy, new standing rigging, drop keel, compass, bilge pump, carbon fibre spars, o/b well, lockers, roller reefing jib, sbc, galvanised road trailer, beautiful looking boat. (Cornwall)

Tel: 07096 690922

Tel: 07707 844031

CLASSIC ONE DESIGN

£2,000

X YACHTS X332

£61,000

T17656

P17655

, Classic GRP sloop with long overhangs. Continual upgrades last five seasons. Rig, rigging, engine, sails and much more. Article st January 2009. (Cumbria)

1999, Sun Odyssey, 27.3hp, 3 cylinder Yanmar diesel. 6 Berth. Deep keel. Eberspacher heater. Autopilot. Speed log. Echo sounder. Compass. Vhf radio. 2 Burner hob, gas oven. Fridge. H&C water. Sea toilet. Shower. (Wigtownshire)

Tel: 01539 488050

Tel: 01556 502442

ODIN / IMEXUS 820

£29,500

P17689

1937, Three quarter decked wooden dinghy. Beam 6’ 6”. The hull has double diagonal planking, was probably made in Bosham, Sussex. Owned since 1957. Repainted ready for use. Carries 5o5 mast. Foredeck overhangs. (Surrey)

Tel: 01483 489531 WESTERLEY CENTAUR

£11,950

P17605

2004, Planing hull & water ballast for speed under power. Drop mast and keel for low bridge/ shallow water access and trailer ability. Cruising shute and raising keel/ propeller for downwind performance. Copper bottom for low cost berthing and maintenance. Fully fitted out for cruising in comfort. (Hampshire)

P17699

1997, White hull with triple stripes, lying UK Weymouth. X-yachts x-332 in excellent condition with all the sails, electronics and upgrades necessary for racing or fast cruising. (Dorset)

Tel: 01305 787222

WAUQUIEZ GLADIATOR

£32,500

Tel: 02380 458889 TRIDENT VOYAGER 30

£24,950

NORTH SEA CRAFT

£6,750

P17735

1980, Smart gladiator lots of new kit 08 28hp engine relaminated and copper coated, standing and running rigging 07, Lucas sails and harken mast track 07, heating, ais, radar, 100amp alternator. (Hampshire)

P17763

2010, New in 2010 - beta 16, prop shaft, water filter, exhaust system, tricolour, galley pump, rigging, etc. Two genoas, two mains, sea toilet, Avon dinghy, sprayhood, dodgers etc. (Lancashire)

Tel: 07096 692341

Tel: 01285 850159

T17654

P17594

A beautiful example of this classic cruising yacht. Extensive inventory including wind generator, heating, fridge, liferaft, five sails. 2010 Survey available. Lying Kent. (Kent)

1979, GRP long keel sloop. 10Hp Nanni diesel engine. Sails main and genoa by kemps. Spinnaker by banks. Es.Log. Gps. Autohelm. Dsc vhf radio. Spray hood, dodgers. Burner cooker & grill. Full inventory. (Dorset)

Tel: 01740 629460

Tel: 01929 552650

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2006 REVENGER 29

2001 JEANNEAU SUN OD

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£69,000

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1992 TRADER 41 SPORT

2006 PEARL 50

2008 PHANTOM 48

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Superb Island Master

2007 PERSHING 56

2003 MANGUSTA 108’

2008 SUNSEEKER PREDATOR 108

2007 BENETTI 100

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Value £ £7,000,000 £120,000 £130,000 £135,000 £500,000 £700,000 £780,000 £1,200,000 £320,000 £150,000 £150,000 £280,000 £240,000 £500,000 £22,000 £36,000 £240,000 £80,000 £150,000 £100,000 £85,000 £92,500 £100,000 £240,000 £310,000 £450,000 £550,000 £6,000,000

Looking to Exchange for Motor Yacht 50’ + cash Motor Yacht Liveaboard 40 + Motor Boat 40 + Motor Yacht Liveaboard Motor Yacht Motor Yacht Motor Yacht Motor Yacht Motor Yacht Motor Yacht Motor Yacht Motor Yacht Motor Yacht Motor Yacht or Property Power or Sail Power or Sail Sailing Yacht 40 feet Sail Boat around 40 Sail Boat around 40 Sail Boat around 40 Sail Boat 35-45 foot Sail Boat Sail Boat Boat For French Canals Property or Motor Yacht Power Boat or Property Property Dutch Barge M/Y S/Y Business Property

Power Nelson 34 North Sea X2K Tarquin Sea Ray Sundancer 37 Trader 54 Sunliner Motor Sailor Rodman 56 Prinz 54 Picchiotti 36 m Azimut 110 Fairline Squadron 55 Boston Whaler Fairline Targa 37 Sunseeker Camargue 50 Rinker 340 Fiesta Chris Craft 308 Open Jeanneau Prestige 36 Fairline Phantom 43 Beneteau Flyer 12m

Length 34 34 46 37 54 77 56 54 118 110 64 26 37 50 34 30 36 43 40

Location UK UK UK Ireland France UK Norway Norway Med France Norway Ireland UK UK Croatia Ireland UK UK France

Value £ £28,000 £75,000 £75,000 £80,000 £150,000 £160,000 £450,000 £600,000 £1,200,000 £1,700,000 £370,000 £45,000 £100,000 £250,000 £100,000 £45,000 £100,000 £375,000 £230,000

Looking to Exchange for Any Exchange Considered Any Exchange Considered Any Exchange Considered Any Exchange Considered Any Exchange Considered Any Exchange Considered Any Exchange Considered Any Exchange Considered Any Exchange Considered Any Exchange Considered Any Exchange Considered Motor Yacht Motor Yacht Flybridge Motor Yacht Flybridge Sports Boat Smaller and lower value Smaller and lower value Smaller and lower value Smaller and lower value

Sail Beneteau Oceanis 343 Hallberg Rassy 352 Jeanneau 40 Sun Oddessy Turkish Gullet Tropic SV Fanai Beneteau 411 Celebration

Length 34 35 40 82 42 36 41

Location UK Spain UK Turkey UK UK UK

Value £ £83,000 £80,000 £86,950 £350,000 £46,500 £100,000 £110,000

Looking to Exchange for Any Exchange Considered Power Sports / Cuddy RIB or Halberg Rassey Modern Sailing Yacht 45 Property in Europe Property in Europe Property

AAS1106 Coastal Leisure

Property Type Luxury Villa Dom Rep Two Farmhouse 9 Acres Southsea Spanish Villa “One The Thames” US FL Near Disney Southampton Regents Park Area Water Frontage House Australia Southampton Park Gate Turkey Villa Pub Lease For Sale Southampton Park Gate Southampton Regents Park Area US Florida near Disney Town House in Bot Vineyard 9 Acres Spanish Villa Mar Menor 2 Bed Apartment 2 Bedroom Penthouse 3 Bed Maisonette Spain Villa Martain Cyprus Apartment Spanish Apart Spanish Penthouse duplex Southampton Luxury Apartment Spanish Villa with Pool Portugal Villa 112 Acres 484 Villas Land

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All At SeA June 2011

BOATS FOR SALE

SAIl YACHtS / tRAIleR SAIleRS / FISHING BOAtS / SAIlING DINGHIeS

DOCKRELL 22

£2,500

BENETEAU FIRST 211

£15,500

RED FOX 200E

£13,500

BALLISTIC 2006

£7,300

MARINER 20

£4,500

P17534

P17499

P17804

P17810

P17632

1983, Well maintained GRP 4 berth cruiser, central lifting and twin bilge keels, mainsail and roller furling foresail, Yamaha 8hp outboard, standing headroom 5ft 9”, toilet, sink, cooker, cushions, compass. (West Sussex)

2003, Slab reef main, furling Genoa and Jennaker. Lowrance 320 chart plotter, nasa clipper wind system, Raymarine speed/log/ depth mounted in cockpit. 4Hp mercury sailpower 2 stroke outboard. (Cornwall)

1995, David Thomas designed spacious cruiser trailer sailer. GRP hull sloop rigged yacht with roomy cockpit and excellent sailing performance. Lots of storage in cockpit and in cabin, sink and cooker. (Northamptonshire)

2006, Bass. Single outboard. Fresh water use. 21’. Mercury engine. Primary fuel type: Gas. (West Midlands)

Fishing day boat, Perkins 4108 diesel engine, Enfield stern drive, radar, gps, ship shore radio, nav lights, CD/cassette. Average condition. (Lincolnshire)

Tel: 07096 690932

Tel: 07831 252139

Tel: 07096 690970

Tel: 07035 920151

Tel: 07096 690923

BENETEAU OCEANIS

£79,000

KENT 8M

£8,950

COPELAND FOX TERRIOR

£5,700

ORKNEY ORKADIAN 20

£13,995

WARRIOR 165

£6,950

P17532

P17453

P17652

P17777

P17621

2001, 36cc Clipper. Roomy centre cockpit yacht. Fitted out for live aboard cruising. £40K of extras/upgrades fitted. Immaculate condition. Lying Greece. 0030 6973474080 Or stephenseath@aol.Com. (Greece)

1974, Spacious 4 berth motor sailer, Perkins 47hp diesel, new sails, rigging 2005, vhf radio, vgc. (Essex)

1982, Excellent condition, lifting keel, 3/4 berth. Retrimmed interior, good inventory, lying Emsworth. Tired but useable trailer included. (West Sussex)

1999, this well maintained boat is in very good condition, comes equipped with a double axel trailer. Hull length 5.97M; beam 2.30: Berths 2: engine 50hp Yamaha 4 stroke (regularly maintained). (Oxfordshire)

Excellent condition, mariner 75, Yamaha 8 aux, rapide roller 7 trailer. Engines recently serviced. Sat nav, fish finder, radio, new battery. Many extras. (Kent)

Tel: 0030 6973474080

Tel: 01206 381932

Tel: 01273 845107

Tel: 07096 690948

Tel: 07096 690924

WESTERLEY GK 24

£6,750

NEWBRIDGE VENTURER

£4,650

HURLEY FELICITY 20

£2,750

MB BOATS SHERMAN 15

£8,500

SEASTRIKE SEMI VEE

£2,094

P17512

P17451

P17771

P17776

P17610

1977, Unique opportunity to own a very special westerly gk24 _ the original gate Krasher, campaigned by westerly marine back in the late seventies on her Solent mooring. Can this be the cheapest (and most fun!). (Hampshire)

1987, Good condition family cruiser. Includes strong road trailer. 6 Hp Tohatsu 4 stroke outboard. Sleeps 4. Sep heads with RM69 sea toilet. Good galley. Sprayhood and dodgers. Seriously for sale. (Anglesey)

1978, Hard standing south of London. Excellent sea or fresh water yacht. 3 Or 4 birth triple bilge keel, with all sails and rigging. Navigation lights, auto bilge pump. Speed / distance log, echo sounder, compass. (Surrey)

2010, with 60hp Mercury outboard. 2 x 25 litre fuel tanks anchor + rope fenders vhf radio with dsc Garmin 300 fish finder and depth sounder waterproof cover from the cabin to the aft vat paid. Berthed Southampton. (Hampshire)

2011, 12ft semi vee Seastrike open boat. Please call foe more details.(West midlands)

Tel: 01923 262212

Tel: 07533 236056

Tel: 07096 692357

Tel: 07096 692419

Tel: 01922 458227

BENETEAU OCEANIS 36C £72,000

SEAL MK3 22 SAIL NO. 374 £3,995

SASANKER 660

P17511

P17442

P17675

P17636

P17604

2001, Clipper, Centre cockpit. We’ve got all the bells and whistles on board for comfortable living. Sail away condition. We stand out from the crowd with our blue hull and teak decks both in immaculate order.

Popular small daysailer, also seaworthy enough for coastal cruising. Unique split function cabin can be opened out & used as a deep secure lower cockpit area for passengers when day sailing yet covered. (Cornwall)

Massive inventory. Adds up to nearly £28k new! see www.pj-hansell.net for lots of details and pictures. (Hampshire)

2008, Excellent condition, less than 8 hours use, fitted with Lowrance 520c gps / fishfinder / icom, vhf radio, on rapide braked trailer. Gwynedd. (Wales)

Hull sound, antifouled. 3Yr old 40hp Suzuki 4 stroke. Painted trailer new hubs and suspension. All warps anchor fenders etc. 5Hp 2stroke mercury. Hand held gps, fishfinder vhf not fitted. (Pembrokeshire)

Tel: 03462 8294767

Tel: 07096 692326

Tel: 07788 551444

Tel: 07096 690919

Tel: 01646 601499

WESTERLY BERWICK

£22,500

PARKER 275

£33,000

2006 SCOUT

£19,750

£7,500

WARRIOR PRO ANGLER

MARINER 20

£14,000

£4,500

ORKNEY FASTLINER

HOBIE 16

£6,300

£1,250

P17506

P17359

P17821

P17632

P17547

1978, New 30hp Yanmar (30hrs), epoxied inflatable & outboard as new, rigging 2007, many extras, lying iow. Radar, gps, auto pilot, vhf, roller headsail. Many extras. (Isle of wight)

1995, Full sails set: main, furling, genoa, spinnaker. Cabin hood. Heating with hot/ cold water and shower. Radar, autohelm instruments, tiller pilot. (Lincolnshire)

2006, 2006 Scout 222 Sportfish with transferable warranty. Scout designed an aggressive bow flair to deliver a dry comfortable ride through chop yet drafts only 14 inches. (London)

Fishing day boat, Perkins 4108 diesel engine, Enfield stern drive, radar, gps, ship shore radio, nav lights, cd / cassette. Average condition. (Lincolnshire)

Priced for a quick sale. The hobie is in good condition with - a nearly new trampoline (new last year), two new harnesses, new masthead float, partial new rigging, road trailer.(Surrey)

Tel: 01983 616994

Tel: 07788 533582

Tel: 07096 691066

Tel: 07096 690923

Tel: 01252 706998

All At SeA June 2011

- New Jeanneau Powerboats -

NEW Jeanneau Cap Camarat 8.5WA Prices from £79,995

NEW Jeanneau Cap Camarat 7.5DC Prices from £49,995

NEW Jeanneau Cap Camarat 5.5DC

NEW Jeanneau Cap Camarat 6.5DC

NEW Jeanneau Cap Camarat 5.5WA

2010 Jeanneau Cap Camarat 6.5DC

Yamaha F100, Premier pack, Yamaha pre-rigging. £26,995

Fitted with Yamaha F150 4 stroke outboard, Premier Pack, Wooden cockpit floor, cockpit twin sundeck, Bow ladder, Pre Rigging £33,995

Fitted with Yamaha F100 4 stroke outboard, Premier Pack, Console Cover, Sunbed cushions, Pre Rigging £24,995

Fitted with New Yamaha F150 4 stroke outboard, Premier Pack, Full Camper hood, Wooden cockpit floor, bow ladder, Raymarine A70 GPS £28,995

- Jeanneau Merry Fisher boats -

NEW Jeanneau Merry Fisher 585 Legend, Yamaha F50, premier pack, Yamaha pre-rigging. £19,995

- New/Used Brokerage -

NEW Jeanneau Merry Fisher 645

NEW Ribeye 6m

NEW Ribeye TA 480

Fitted with Yamaha F115 4 stroke outboard, Legende Version, Premier Pack, Fridge, Yamaha Pre-Rigging £32,995

Yamaha F100, Garmin 551s, Garmin VHF, roller trailer, A-Frame with nav lights, from £29,995

Yamaha F40. From £14,249

2009 Crescent Arrow

1999 Fletcher 15 Arrowflash

Ballistic 7.8

Dory 15 Sportsman

Fitted with Yamaha F50 4 stroke outboard. Large U-shaped bow seating with cushions, wood flooring, centre console, rear bench seat with cushions & back rest, roller trailer & full cover £10,599

Mercury 75hp 2 stroke, tonneau cover, ski pole, in floor ski locker, sport bucket seats, rear bench seat, rear boarding ladder, road trailer. £4,995

Yamaha 200hp outboard, twin axle roller trailer, VHF, GPS, fishfinder £19,995

Yamaha F50, trailer, Bimini, VHF, fishfinder £5,995

AAS1104 Lansdale

All At SeA June 2011

BOATS FOR SALE SAIlING DINGHIeS / CRUISeRS / CHANDleRY

ILLUSION II

£2,000

MANITOU

£POA

CALLUMCRAFT

£1,900

MOREBAS 17 DELUXE

£4,995

ANCHOR & CHAIN

£190

P17635

P17818

P17696

P17592

P17435

2 Seater, 15ft GRP, (dry sailed), new rigging, two genoas, two mainsails, new cover, galvanised road trailer, new lighting board, all in excellent condition. May p/x for ‘wayfarer’ in similar condition. (North west)

1998 Nordic Heat, Excellent condition, Stored indoors, Mercruiser HP500, Bravo Drive. Only 108 hours. Boat has been well maintained only run in fresh water and Very clean. (London)

This is a 1972 model of a cruiser, 22ft, 4 birth it is suitable as a restoration project. It has one hole in stern and needs restoring on the inside. (Devon)

Mercury 90 elpt, snipe trailer, fishfinder, compass, canopy, fenders, lots of spares. Lying north Kent. (Kent)

7.5 Kilo stainless steel “Bruce” type claw anchor c/w 10 metres galvanised calibrated 8mm chain and s/s swivel connector. Little used and “as new” (Hampshire)

Tel: 07096 690920

Tel: 07096 691062

Tel: 01364 654454

Tel: 07096 690927

Tel: 07096 692328

RS 200

£2,400

FALCON 234 CSPC

£12,950

ROMANY PILOT 31

£25,000

VIKING 23

£5,500

ROPE MOORING STROPS

£60

P17631

P17806

P17660

P17582

P17434

2000, Eye-catching yellow hull sailed in freshwater only, usual fading round bow. Comes with 2 sets of sails, 1 suitable for club racing, 1 nearly brand new. Twin patch kite, boat cover, foils, trolley, road. (Kent)

1989, the boat is called Omega and is 1989 23ft 6 berth Motor cruiser with Volvo 205hp inboard engine and has a LPG Conversion, this was done by the previous owner, loads of history and service.(Hampshire)

1964, Twin diesel motor cruiser, two berth cruiser with large aft cockpit, good sized gallery with running hot/cold water, shower & toilet, powered by twin T6354 Perkins in good condition. Koden radar. (Scotland)

1984, 3+2 Berth, twin ring cooker, fridge, porta-potti, full headroom. Serviced Jan. 2010, new canopy 2009, hull repainted 2010. Engine mariner 15hp. Ideal for canal & river cruising. (Shropshire)

4 Nylon mooring strops used 1 season, approximate sizes all 3.30 Metres long. 2 @ 18 Mm diam. & 2 @ 20Mm diam. Spliced thimble & 12mm s/s shackle one end & soft eye the other end to go round cleat. All. (Hampshire)

Tel: 07804 622057

Tel: 07096 690990

Tel: 07096 690917

Tel: 01606 74120

Tel: 07096 692329

TRADER 475 SIGNATURE BEREAVEMENT FORCES SALE

£219,500

1998, Probably the best of its kind at the price. Twin Perkins Sabre 225hp diesel engines, a/c, bow + stern thrusters, gps Garmin 128, log + flybridge repeater, depth sounder, radar, plotter, auto helm, single lever controls at both stations. Rare galley up version, renewed fridge/ freezer, cooker, grill/oven 12kw Onan, rope cutters, s/s centre fuel tank + seacocks, raymar h/held vhf, radio c/d. 6 Person life raft & life jackets, tender+outboard, canopied aft deck optional pull down enclosure. Sundeck. Deck cushions all excellent cond. Extras too numerous to list. New batteries + battery starter motor. Well maintained + ready to go. Sensible offers considered.

Tel: 07096 692335 NORMAN CRUISERS 23

£5,250

UNKNOWN CRUISER

£2,000

JEANNEAU LEADER 705

£19,995

BARTON GENOA TRACK

£25

P17634

P17576

P17433

1972, Cabin cruiser. Easy refurbishment, has a two cylinder Yanmar diesel on shaft, bilge keels, fishfinder & depth, and more. Ashore in Essex. (Essex)

2002, Well cared for family boat lightly used 3 weeks pa. Full service and maintenance history. 3 Berth cabin, with toilet/sink/ fridge. Raytheon bi-data, vhf, elec windlass, fishfinder, loads of extras. (Devon)

Brand new, in package, 1.8 Mtr length of 25mm track. For information please call (Dorset)

Tel: 07096 690921

Tel: 020 8946 9580

Tel: 07096 692331

COBREY BOATS 260

£28,762

FAIRLINE CRUISER

£3,400

OUTBOARD BRACKET

£25

P17805

Nice clean condition boat. With 15 hp Yamaha petrol engine, great runner. Fitted out inside, with cooker, loo, table etc. Sleeps 4 comfortably. Currently moored at Papermill Lock. Brand new BSSC. (Essex)

Tel: 07096 690973 QUAYLINE 18 18

£5,500

JEANEEAU 625

£16,995

P17769

P17615

P17343

2010, Volvo Penta d3-200 diesel dps. Beam 2.55m. Length Overall 7.8 m. Dry Weight 2050 kg. Full details on request.

1970, 2 berth. Completely professionally rewired (2010), new bunks and flooring, navigation lights, new boat safety certificate. 9.9 Yamaha 4 stroke electric start outboard engine. Ideal for fishing / weekends. (Norfolk)

This stainless bracket has had little use and is in good working order. (Dorset)

Tel: 04938 52748

Tel: 01603 469317

Tel: 07096 692353

SEALINE 305

£43,950

ANCHOR MARINE FENDERS £330

YELLOW FENDER

£10

P17840

P17707

P17607

P17553

P17552

1989, Mercruiser 3.7ltr with 165 hp alpha one. Comes with trailer and full pram canopy. Serviced and winterised every year and very clean, great all rounder for river, sea and watersports. (Buckinghamshire)

2003, An excellent example of the Jeanneau Merryfisher 625, has many extras and has been well maintained by its owners. This is the ideal boat for the day angler with a top speed of 22 knots you can get out to. (East Sussex)

1989, Much loved and cared for boat. Many new items including new props. Receipts provided. (Berkshire)

3 Large anchor marine fenders, 91cm long, 35cm diameter, 2 blue, 1 white, RRP new £52. Used, in good condition. (Cornwall)

Very large round yellow fender. Black reinforced eye. 80Cm high. 60Cm diameter. Used, in good condition. (Cornwall)

Tel: 07096 691076

Tel: 0844 704 6950

Tel: 01582 840892

Tel: 07096 690929

Tel: 07096 690930

All At SeA June 2011

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ALL AT SEA JUNE 2011

MARINA GUIDE

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JUNE 2011

THE SOUTH COAST

SOUTH WEST

1. PREMIER MARINAS FALMOUTH North Parade, Falmouth, Cornwall. TR11 2TD T: 01326 316620 F: 01326 313939 VHF: 80 E: falmouth@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com 2. PLYMOUTH YACHT HAVEN Manager: Mrs Laura Whinney Plymouth Yacht Haven, Shaw Way Mount Batten, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 9XH T: 01752 404231 F: 01752 484177 E: plymouth@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com 3. QUEEN ANNE’S BATTERY Manager: Chris Price Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth Devon. PL4 0LP T: 01752 671142 F: 01752 266297 E: qab@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.queenannesbattery.co.uk 4. YACHT HAVEN QUAY Manager: Mr Will Rahder Yacht Haven Quay, Breakwater Road Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 7HJ T: 01752 481 190 F: 01752 484 494 E: boatyard@yachthavenquay.com W: www.yachthavens.com

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10. POOLE QUAY BOAT HAVEN Manager: John Binder Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ Tel/Fax: 01202 649488 E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk

18. SAXON WHARF Manager: Jonathan Walcroft Lower York Street, Northam Southampton. SO14 5QF T: 023 8033 9490 F: 023 8033 5215 E: saxonwharf@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.saxonwharf.co.uk

11. SALTERNS MARINA LTD Manager: Simon Chalk 40 Salterns Way, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset. BH14 8JR T: 01202 709971 F: 01202 700398 E: reception@salterns.co.uk W: www.salterns.co.uk

19. HAMBLE POINT MARINA Manager: Mike Weldon School Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4NB T: 023 8045 2464 F: 023 8045 6440 E: hamblepoint@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hamblepointmarina.co.uk

12. PORTLAND MARINA Manager: Russ Levett Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset. DT5 1DX T: 08454 30 2012 F: 08451 80 2012 E: berths@portlandmarina.co.uk W: www.portlandmarina.co.uk

20. PORT HAMBLE MARINA Manager: Colin Jefferies Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4QD T: 023 8045 2741 F: 023 8045 5206 E: porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.porthamblemarina.co.uk

13. LYMINGTON YACHT HAVEN Manager: Mr Edward Mead Lymington Yacht Haven, Kings Saltern Road, Lymington, Hants. SO41 3QD T: 01590 677071 F: 01590 678186 E: lymington@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

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26. ENDEAVOUR QUAY Manager: Tim Newell Endeavour Quay Ltd, Endeavour Quay, Mumby Road, Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1AH T: 02392 584 200 E: timnewell@endeavourquay.co.uk W: www.endeavourquay.co.uk 27. HASLAR MARINA Manager: Ben Lippiett Haslar Road, Gosport Hampshire. PO12 1NU T: 023 9260 1201 F: 023 9260 2201 E: berths@haslarmarina.co.uk W: www.haslarmarina.co.uk 28. PREMIER MARINAS GOSPORT Mumby Road , Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1AH T: 023 9252 4811 F: 023 9258 9541 VHF: 80 E: gosport@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com NEW DRY STACK FOR BOATS, 4.5 – 10M!

21. MERCURY YACHT HARBOUR Manager: Matthew Leigh Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4HQ T: 023 8045 5994 F: 023 8045 7369 E: mercury@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.mercuryyachtharbour.co.uk

29. ROYAL CLARENCE MARINA Manager: Tony Dye The Bridgehead, Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1AX T: 023 9252 3523 F: 023 9252 3523 VHF: 80 E: info@royalclarencemarina.org W: www.royalclarencemarina.org

22. UNIVERSAL MARINA Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green, Hampshire. SO31 7ZN T: 01489 574272 VHF: 80 E: info@thewillmentgroup.com W: www.universalmarina.co.uk

30. PREMIER MARINAS PORT SOLENT South Lockside, Port Solent, Portsmouth Hampshire. PO6 4TJ T: 023 9221 0765 F: 023 9232 4241 VHF: 80 E: portsolent@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

15. HYTHE MARINA VILLAGE Manager: Peter Hogsden The Lock Building, Shamrock Way Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire. SO45 6DY T: 023 8020 7073 F: 023 8084 2424 E: hythe@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hythemarinavillage.co.uk

23. PREMIER MARINAS SWANWICK Swanwick (on the Hamble) Southampton, Hants. SO31 1ZL T: 01489 884081 F: 01489 579073 VHF: 80 E: swanwick@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME

31. PREMIER MARINAS SOUTHSEA Fort Cumberland Road Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO4 9RJ T: 023 9282 2719 F: 023 9282 2220 VHF: 80 E: southsea@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

8. WEYMOUTH MARINA Manager: Alistair Clarke Commercial Road, Weymouth Dorset. DT4 8NA T: 01305 767576 F: 01305 767575 E: berths@weymouthmarina.co.uk W: www.weymouthmarina.co.uk

16. OCEAN VILLAGE MARINA Manager: Debbie Burns Marina Office, 2 Channel Way Southampton, Hampshire. SO14 3TG T: 023 8022 9385 F: 023 8023 3515 E: oceanvillage@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.oceanvillagemarina.co.uk

24. TOWN QUAY MARINA Manager: Lex Bancroft Management Office Town Quay, Southampton. SO14 2AQ T: 02380 234397 F: 02380 235302 E: lbancroft@abports.co.uk W: www.townquay.com

9. COBB’S QUAY MARINA Manager: Dave Wilson Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4EL T: 01202 674299 F: 01202 665217 E: cobbsquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.cobbsquaymarina.co.uk

17. SHAMROCK QUAY Manager: Nicola Walsh William Street, Northam, Southampton Hampshire. SO14 5QL T: 023 8022 9461 F: 023 8021 3808 E: shamrockquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.shamrockquay.co.uk

25. BUCKLER’S HARD MARINA Harbour Master: Mike Nicholls Harbour Master’s Office, Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, Beaulieu, Hampshire. SO42 7XB T: 01590 616200 E: river@beaulieu.co.uk W: www.beaulieuriver.co.uk

5. DARTSIDE QUAY MARINE SERVICE CENTRE Manager: Shaw Smith Galmpton Creek, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon. TQ5 0EH T: 01803 845445 F: 01803 843558 E: dartsidequay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.dartsidequay.co.uk 6. BRIXHAM MARINA Manager: Shaw Smith Berry Head Road, Brixham Devon. TQ5 9BW T: 01803 882929 F: 01803 882737 E: brixham@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.brixhammarina.co.uk 7. TORQUAY MARINA Manager: Mike Smith Torquay, Devon TQ2 5EQ T: 01803 200210 F: 01803 200225 torquaymarina@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.torquaymarina.co.uk

14. HAVEN QUAY Manager: Mr Alistair McNeal Haven Quay, Mill Lane, Lymington Hants. SO41 9AZ T: 01590 677072 F: 01590 672717 E: havenquay@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

ISLE OF WIGHT 32. COWES YACHT HAVEN Manager: Ben Ferris Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes. PO31 7BD T: (0)1983 299975 F: (0)1983 200332 E: info@cowesyachthaven.com W: www.cowesyachthaven.com 33. EAST COWES MARINA Manager: Mike Townshend Britannia Way, East Cowes Isle of Wight. PO32 6UB T: 01983 293983 F: 01983 299276 E: berths@eastcowesmarina.co.uk W: www.eastcowesmarina.co.uk SMALL BOATS WELCOME

SOUTH EAST 34. NORTHNEY MARINA Manager: Michael Glanville Northney Road, Hayling Island Hampshire. PO11 0NH T: 023 9246 6321 F: 023 9246 1467 E: northney@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.northneymarina.co.uk 35. SPARKES MARINA Manager: Carl Jarmaine 38 Wittering Road, Hayling Island Hampshire. PO11 9SR T: 023 9246 3572 F: 023 9246 5741 E: sparkesmarina@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.sparkesmarina.co.uk 36. BIRDHAM POOL MARINA Manager: Tony Dye Birdham Nr. Chichester West Sussex. PO20 7BG T: 01243 512310 F: 01243 513163 VHF: 80 E: info@birdhampool.co.uk W: www.birdhampool.co.uk 37. PREMIER MARINAS CHICHESTER Birdham (Chichester Harbour) West Sussex. PO20 7EJ T: 01243 512731 F: 01243 513472 VHF: 80 E: chichester@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME 38. PREMIER MARINAS BRIGHTON West Jetty, Brighton, East Sussex. BN2 5UP T: 01273 819919 F: 01273 675082 VHF: 37 or 80 E: brighton@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME 39. PREMIER MARINAS EASTBOURNE Sovereign Harbour North Lockside, Pacific Drive Eastbourne. BN23 5BJ T: 01323 470099 F: 01323 470077 VHF: Ch 17 E: sovereignharbour@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME 40. DOVER MARINA Harbour House, Marine Parade Dover, Kent. CT17 9BU T: 01304 241663 E: marina@doverport.co.uk W: www.doverport.co.uk 41. LITTLEHAMPTON MARINA Ferry Road, Littlehampton West Sussex, BN17 5DS VHF: 80 T: 01903 713553 F: 01903 732264 sales@littlehamptonmarina.co.uk www.littlehamptonmarina.co.uk

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48. LOWESTOFT HAVEN MARINA Manager: Sarah Hanna Lowestoft Haven Marina (twin site), School Road and Hamilton Dock, Marina Office, School Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9NB T: 01502 580300, F: 01502 581851 E: lowerstofthaven@abports.co.uk W: lowestofthavenmarina.co.uk

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53. WATCHET HARBOUR MARINA LTD Manager: James Burnell 10 The Esplanade, Harbour Road Watchet, Somerset TA23 0AQ T: 01984 631264 F: 01984 634893 W: www.watchet-harbour-marina.com

49. NEYLAND YACHT HAVEN Manager: Mr James Cotton Neyland Yacht Haven, Brunel Quay Neyland. SA73 1PY T: 01646 601601 F: 01646 600713 E: neyland@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

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1. LIMASSOL MARINA 2 Syntagmatos Square, Old Port, Amathus Building, 4th Floor, 3036, Limassol, Cyprus Number of berths: 670 T: +357 25 022 600 F: +357 25 022 699 E: esolea@limassolmarina.com W: www.limassolmarina.com

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2. MARINA DEI CESARI Manager: Enrico Bertacchi Lungomare Mediterraneo 26, 61032 Fano (PU), Italy T: (0039) 0721 800279 F: (0039) 0721 813854 E: enquiries@marinadeicesari.com W: www.marinadeicesari.com

55. TROON YACHT HAVEN Manager: Mr Stephen Bennie Troon Yacht Haven, The Harbour, Troon, Ayrshire. KA10 6DJ T: 01292 315553 F: 01292 312836 E: troon@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

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3. SANT CARLES MARINA Manager: Nicolas Gonzalez Ctra. Villafranco s/n, Apartat de Correus 192, 43540, Sant Carles de la RĂ pita, Spain T: (0034) 9777 45153 F: (0034) 9777 45153 E: enquiries@santcarlesmarina.com W: www.santcarlesmarina.com

56. KIP MARINA Manager: Duncan Chalmers Kip Marina, The Yacht Harbour, Inverkip Renfrewshire, Scotland. PA16 0AS T: 01475 521485 F: 01475 521298 E: enquire@kipmarina.co.uk W: www.kipmarina.co.uk

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51. LIVERPOOL MARINA Coburg Wharf, Sefton Street Liverpool. L3 4BP T: 0151 707 6777 F: 0151 707 6770 W: www.liverpoolmarina.com

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54. LARGS YACHT HAVEN Manager: Ms Carolyn Elder Largs Yacht Haven, Irvine Road Largs, Ayrshire. KA30 8EZ T: 01475 675333 F: 01475 672246 E: largs@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

50. DINORWIC MARINA LIMITED Manager: Steve Mc Williams Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, North Wales LL56 4JN T: 01248 671500 F: 01248 671252 E: info@dinorwicmarina.co.uk VHF: 80 Call Sign: Dinorwic Marina W: www.dinorwicmarina.co.uk

57. CRAOBH MARINA Manager: Jim Berry Craobh Haven, by Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland. PA31 8UA T: 01852 500222 F: 01852 500252 E: enquire@craobhmarina.co.uk W: www.craobhmarina.co.uk

CUMBRIA

52. WHITEHAVEN MARINA Manager: Simone Morgan Whitehaven Marina Ltd The Marina Office, Bulwark Quay Whitehaven, Cumbria. CA28 7HW T: 01946 692435 E: enquiries@whitehavenmarina.co.uk W: www.whitehavenmarina.co.uk

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46. FAMBRIDGE YACHT HAVEN Manager: Mr Danyal Adams Fambridge Yacht Haven North Fambridge, Chelmsford Essex. CM3 6LS T: 01621 740370 F: 01621 742359 E: fambridge@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

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47. WOOLVERSTONE MARINA Manager: Trevor Barnes Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP9 1AS T: 01473 780206 F: 01473 780273 E: woolverstone@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.woolverstonemarina.co.uk

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An even better choice is around now than when All at Sea was launched JUNE 2001, in the first edition of All At Sea, I wrote: “For our launch, we just have to follow nautical tradition and have some Champagne.” Despite today’s economic woes, Champagne, or at least a good fizz, is still essential for a launch party, birthday, weddings or race-winning celebration. Prices have, of course, risen since 2001. Then we recommended Balls Bros Joseph Perrier at £18 a bottle - today listed at £30 - and a Calais winerun special ‘house’ Champagne from Beer & Wine (Majestic) that was £8 and is now £12. Only part of the increase is higher grape costs. Much is due to fuel, duty and VAT increases. But all is not lost. Search around and Champagnes are still to be found at parity to 2001 prices. Several supermarkets have Heidsieck Monopole at £20, good Champagne but not to be confused with Piper-Heidsieck, a new sponsor of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. Their upper quality Piper-Heidsieck NV sells at £30 a bottle at Waitrose. Waitrose’s own Brut at £17 a bottle was much liked by my tasting panel. An even better deal is Tesco’s case offer of the very respectable Nicolas Feuillatte at only £14.50 a bottle. Most Champagnes are blends from three grape varieties, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier (both black grapes) and Chardonnay (white grapes). The well known variation Blanc de Blancs is made only from Chardonnay grapes and the less prevalent Blanc de Noir only from black Pinots. The Champagne AOC area is centred around Epernay and Rheims. The average temperature a cool 10º C and the soil chalky, just like Kent, as English wineries point out. The point is that all these grape varieties, soil, climate and blending expertise, can be created elsewhere. Alternative sparkling wines have made great progress over the last ten years and are now achieving very similar results to wine from the Champagne AOC. They have become increasingly

acceptable and even preferred by some for quality and taste, never mind the price advantage. Cava is top quality Spanish ‘traditional method’ sparkling with its own Denominación de Origen, which is Catalonia in north-east Spain, embracing Barcelona and Valencia.

With quality like this it can be better to buy a top-of-therange sparkling than a lowly ranked Champagne Codorniu, first made in 1872, is top quality, not too dry. Freixenet Brut (in the matte black bottle) and La Rosca Brut are both excellent. All three about £7 a bottle. Generally Cavas are slightly less acidic than Champagnes and often chosen for this and their taste, not for their price. Australian Jacobs Creek Sparkling is under £10 at Waitrose and a good outdoor drinker, as is New Zealand Lindauer at £12, made from NZ grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. English sparklings have become very successful. Cornwall Brut from Camel Valley Winery won ‘best sparkling’ in a recent international wine competition, beating ‘real’ Champagnes. Denbies from Dorking and Chapel Down from Tenterdon are also excellent fizz. But expect £17 plus a bottle for these. With quality like this it can be better to buy a top-of-the-range sparkling than a lowly ranked Champagne. So the bubbles need not go out of our sailing lives! Just takes open-minded lateral thinking and enjoyable market testing to find your favourite fizz fiscal saviour.

THE RIGHT AND RITE OF DRINKS ON BOARD IN our first issue, June 2001, we said, “Whether you cruise or race, one of the many pleasures of boating is the ‘quiet little drink’” which is why we created the unique AAS In the Drink column. A lot has happened since, but the pleasure of a cockpit sundowner when gently sailing in the evening breeze or on the mooring or marina remains one of boating life’s great social pleasures. The run ashore after a Channel passage makes even a wet and bumpy crossing more than worthwhile. This is a pleasure some would like to restrict and we have to actively guard it carefully, by sensible seamanlike behaviour and by strongly retaliating against regulatory zealots. On this front, we must thank and support the RYA which over the last few years has lobbied hard on our behalf to resist new legislation, by successfully arguing it is fundamentally unworkable with any degree of fairness. While neither they nor any sensible yacht skipper would condone being drunk in charge of any water craft, they have argued that there is no evidence that legislation is required or beneficial. Well done, the RYA. Regulatory zealots have a tendency not to go away, so we must stay vigilant and most of all we must avoid even one case study that they could be cited as a reason for imposing their will on our freedom. Good behaviour and drinking etiquette aboard and ashore is important, so as our friends at Wight Vodka say, “tack and gybe responsibly”.

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