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After 29 races watched by over 55,000 spectators, it came down to the final double points decider to determine who would stand next to the Omani team on the podium. Red Bull Sailing Team got

their act together in the last three races to clinch second place, their first event podium position since Muscat 2011. After starting the day in fifth, the all-French Groupe edmond de Rothschild made an impressive come-back to claim third.

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SUZUKI POWERS SEA CADETS FOR JUBILEE SUZUKI will be providing the outboard power for the Marine Society & Sea Cadets who are taking part in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Thames Pageant. The Sea Cadets will be participating in the Thames Pageant with a 55 strong flotilla of its Trinity 500 boats, which will all be sailing in a diamond formation. The

boats will be helmed by Cadets aged between 12 and 17, who have been selected from different units around the country.

Each boat will be powered by one of Suzuki’s 2.5hp four stroke outboard motors. Patrick Balfour, staff officer operations of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets, said: “This is an exciting

event and one in which we are very proud to be participating. Suzuki has been an excellent supporter of the Sea Cadets and due to its light weight and ease of operation, the DF2.5 is perfect for our Trinity 500 boats.”

The Suzuki DF2.5 offers a host of features and is extremely light, weighing just 13kg.

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SHOW More than 80,000 people are expected to attend. Organiser, Hugo MontgomerySwan, said: “The show will have a wide range of exhibitors selling not just RIBs and powerboats but also many of the other vital associated products. This will make for a very well-rounded show for visitors, who will be able to pick up everything they need to start the spring

New RIB facilities at Yarmouth YARMOUTH Harbour has recently completed the installation of brand new

pontoons, intended to accommodate up to 50 RIBs. Finished on schedule in time for the Easter holidays, the new pontoons are designed for use by small power craft in the busy lunchtime period, allowing them to enter the harbour and berth as conveniently and quickly as possible. The intention is to increase the time spent on the water and in the town, improve safety for all harbour users, and reduce the time spent tying up.

COBRA Seats, long established as a leading supplier of high specification automotive seats, has invested £500,000 in a new engineering facility and can now offer a bespoke service to the leisure marine market.

Cobra’s most recent collaboration is with innovative RIB manufacturer, C-Fury. C-Fury’s MD Simon Mcloughlin explains: “The C-Fury is

season in one place.”

Visitors will be able to trial boats for sale at the marina including top names such as Jeanneau, Prestige and SeaDoo, and take advantage of the outlet shopping, restaurants and entertainment venues that Gunwharf Quays has to offer.

Some of the biggest names in the marine industry have signed up to

appear at the show, including Raymarine, Garmin, Ribeye, Navico, Ribquest and Piranha RIBs, as well as a number of overseas exhibitors. All will have plenty of goods of offer to browse and buy.

Also amongst the exhibitions will be disability sports ambassador Geoff Holt MBE’s new 9m Cheetah catamaran powered by two Suzuki 300hp outboards.

P1 and AquaX on TV COMPETITORS, sponsors and fans will see more action than ever before from the Powerboat P1 SuperStock UK and P1 AquaX championships this season thanks to a new agreement with television production and distribution company Greenlight TV. P1 SuperStock will be shown in the UK on Sky Sports HD, Channel 5, Sky Sports HD and ESPN UK to give a estimated total of more than 3,000 broadcast minutes. Greenlight TV is

planning to enhance the coverage through the use of more on board cameras. The popular webisodes

will again be shown on www. p1superstock.co.uk which already carries almost 30 edits from the 2011 race season.

P1 AquaX coverage will be boosted by a new end-of-season review programme on a number of channels including Sky Sports HD. Each round will have its own webisode specially produced by Greenlight TV and shown online via www.p1aquax.com A new TV presentation team has also been unveiled, with All At Sea’s own Shelley Jory Leigh providing analysis and insight together with Sarah Bennett-Baggs, and Kevin Harris replacing Gemma Scott.

PRINCESS Yachts has announced the launch of the new Princess 56, the latest in a long line of luxury flybridge cruisers from the Plymouth-based manufacturer.

Expected to set new standards in flybridge cruising, the new Princess 56 combines a contemporary interior with a highly sociable exterior deck layout. Extra space created by

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Wetwheels is Geoff’s latest project which enables fellow wheelchair users to get out on the water for a powerboat experience.

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Winning Wave An ecstatic Leigh McMillan and his crew on board The Wave, Muscat has won Qingdao’s Act 2 of the extreme Sailing Series with a race to spare, a feat rarely achieved on the circuit, as he moves into the lead for the overall Series. The

British skipper made his intentions clear, extending the lead throughout the fourth and final day of the event.

McMillan later described himself as ‘thrilled’, saying: “We weren’t necessarily expecting to win here. It’s been a tight

PAGE 1 STORY The P1 Southampton Grand Prix of the Sea will have a specially designed, spectator friendly course for the SuperStock races, which will take place very close to the show marina during the opening weekend, 15-16 September.

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ALL ABOARD ALL AT SEA Literally, every aspect of being on or by the water becomes relevant; from powerboat racing to motor cruising; round the world yacht racing to Olympic dinghy events; windsurfing, zap-catting, and even far-out new watersports like ‘surf boating’ – (see page 20 if you’re intrigued!).

And, from advice about watching the Olympics from Weymouth Beach to news of the RYA’s Active Marina initiative right through to our regular Jumble Watch update, All at Sea is also there when reporting on the huge variety of on-shore events taking place to interest the UK boating community.

However, it must be said that, with such a huge and diverse community, it would be wrong to assume that every member of that community takes a keen interest in other aspects of that community, or that that community co-exists harmoniously.

Isn’t it an oft-seen sight on a calm and windless day - the angered yachtee stood tall in the cock-pit shaking his fist after the vanishing motor yacht which is zooming away over the horizon at a rate of knots, leaving the sailing yacht dead in the water and bobbing fiercely in its wake…

But putting those petty differences aside, one thing the readers of All at Sea would all agree on, is that they love being on the water – and it is this shared passion that forms the backbone of this publication.

This brings with it a love of all things nautical, plus a penchant for adventure, whether that be sailing to new waters to explore a new marina yourself, or reading about

intrepid individuals undertaking much bigger challenges like Arctic expeditions and round-Britain circumnavigations.

It may be that you’re firmly in one camp or another when it comes to your craft of choice: wind or motor powered, large or small. But, variety as they say, is the spice of life, and being able to report on and celebrate the diversity of the UK’s on the water antics is, for me, a real positive.

Added to this is the fact that All at Sea is privileged to have a number of leaders in their field associated with the paper; this month’s brand new Power section is headed up by power boating champion and regular columnist, Shelley Jory Leigh; whilst our new ‘Experts’ Forum’ feature will bring you top advice each month from marine industry experts covering all sorts of boating-related matters.

Of course, All at Sea will still continue to cover the cornerstones of the yachting scene; look out for some big regatta previews coming up in future issues, plus we’ll be covering more of the Olympic build up as the countdown continues.

In the meantime, this month’s issue is a superb reflection of the diversity of events and activities going on on and around our sea front, and it has been a lot of fun putting this wide-reaching issue together. Whilst I may have my roots in the sailing side of things, like many of you out there I’m sure, salt water is in my blood and if it involves getting out and about on the water, I’m there!

We hope this sets a trend for All at Sea going forwards, and look forward to hearing your thoughts on this.

What would you like to see more of in All at Sea? Drop me a line at editor@allatsea.co.uk

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Clipper course shortened

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THE joy of writing for a publication entitled ‘All at Sea’ is that, thanks to its all-encompassing title, we get to cover all sorts of exciting topics when putting each issue together.

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The fleet leaves San Francisco at the start of leg 10. Credit onEdition.

COMPETITORS in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race face a shortened course on leg 10 of the 40,000 mile race, which takes them from San Francisco to Panama.

With light winds forecast to diminish further, the decision was made in order to ensure the fleet are able to traverse through the Panama Canal at the scheduled canal transit time in advance of the canal’s planned maintenance.

Rising temperatures and light, fluky airs have characterised this leg and stinted the fleet’s progress.

Race director, Joff Bailey, explains: “The

Clipper Race Committee, chaired by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, has shortened the course for race 10 by selecting one of the pre-existing gates within the Course Instructions as the new finish line. This line is perpendicular to the route and is long enough so that it does not adversely affect any team tactics.”

With several of the ten yacht entries in sight of each other, Gold Coast Australia, De Lage Landen and Visit Finland were amongst the frontrunners as this issue of All at Sea went to print.

The first teams are expected to reach Panama between 9 and 10 May, where

they will await their slot to pass through the canal before commencing race 11 to New York.

The light winds of this leg have cut a stark contrast to the fierce storms encountered on the previous 6,000 mile trans-Pacific leg from Qingdao to San Francisco, which saw the US Coast Guard called to assist the Geraldton Western Australia yacht some 350 miles off the Californian coast; the yacht was hit by a 100ft wave which swept away its steering mounting and wheel, some of its communications equipment and injured four crew members.

UK dinghy circumnavigation attempt 21-YEAR old Ludo Bennett-Jones has set out on a circumnavigation of the UK in his 16ft Wayfarer dinghy. He began the 2,500 mile adventure on 28 April from Cowes.

The adventurer from North Oxford aims to raise £100,000 for Sports Relief and the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.

Ludo is also attempting to break two world records and hopes to become the

youngest person to sail a dinghy around the UK in the shortest time.

Speaking ahead of the challenge, Ludo said: “My parents have vetoed solo offshore racing for the moment so I made a compromise; sailing around Britain in a dinghy to raise funds for two charities with which I have been directly involved. This expedition will certainly be testing, but I am sure that it will be

an amazing experience for incredibly worthwhile causes”.

Ludo is an experienced sailor and an RYA Ocean Yachtmaster; he will have a full support team travelling in tandem.

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Recommended for shortlist in the women’s skiff category are the RS900 and Mackay FX (an existing 49er hull with smaller rig); whilst the Viper and Nacra 17 were

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The reports also recommend that the rapidly growing sport of kiteboard racing is suitable to become part of the ISAF Sailing World Cup series.

These formal recommendations will now be considered at the 2012 ISAF Mid-Year Meeting in Stresa, Italy from 3-6 May, where the ISAF Council is expected to make its final decisions.

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ISLAND DOUBLE

OVER 100 boats will be vying to break Royal Southampton Yacht Club’s double handed Round the Island record on 5 May. Early starts, brisk winds and an unusual east-about course could see the current monohull record of 5 hrs 58 mins 38 secs set in 2009 by Class 40 Concise beaten. The multihull record remains unbeaten since 1996, set by firebird Catamaran Phoenix in 4hrs 44mins 29secs.

ROYAL BALL

GREAT Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic-bound sailors are to receive a royal send-off following confirmation that HRH The Princess Royal will attend the coveted 2012 Sail for Gold Ball on 13 June at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Funds raised from the Ball help to support future generations of Skandia Team GBR sailors in achieving their medal-winning ambitions. For ticket applications, visit www.sailforgoldball.co.uk

A British team is preparing to re-enact Sir Ernest Shackleton’s voyage aboard the James Caird using a replica lifeboat.

The 23ft ‘Alexandra Shackleton’ will be based at Dean & Readyhoff’s Portland Marina over the next year, whilst she undergoes fittings and sea trials in preparation for the expedition in December 2012. Visitors to the marina this summer will be able to see the ‘Alexandra Shackleton’ with her running rigging intact.

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MARINERS are being advised to exercise caution after an 11 metre fishing vessel sank in the approaches to Langstone Harbour approximately 0.6 miles SSW of the Langstone Fairway pile in position: 50° 45´.816 N, 001° 01´.758 W.

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The team of adventurers led by renowned explorer and scientist Tim Jarvis, will attempt to re-enact Shackleton’s 800 mile voyage across the Southern Ocean. Three men will then attempt to reach the (now abandoned) whaling station of Stromness, where Shackleton raised the alarm to rescuers during the ill-fated Imperial TransAntarctic Expedition of 1914-17.

Lifeboat ‘Alexandra Shackleton’ was named

by Shackleton’s granddaughter, the Hon Alexandra Shackleton in a recent ceremony at Portland Marina.

The ‘Alexandra Shackleton’ has already undergone sea trials in Portland; the boat was deliberately capsized five times to test self righting characteristics. It is estimated that the boat

will cover an average 48 miles per day at a speed of 2 knots. However, Southern Ocean currents, winds and ice drifts will be major obstacles.

To date, no-one has

replicated Shackleton’s feat. In order to relive Shackleton’s experience with the greatest possible authenticity, the six-man crew will only use technology, vittals and equipment that would have been available at the time of the original mission in 1916.

HALCYON Yachts, specialists in international yacht deliveries by sea, has been asked to deliver a brand new 16ft Canadian canoe from Northern Shropshire to Gloucester. Unusually, two professional sailors will paddle her the whole way down the Severn.

Director, Peter Green, explains that the client, initially looking for a courier company, jokingly made the suggestion that Halcyon could deliver his canoe by ‘sea’.

The company has agreed to deliver the canoe in return for a small donation to the RNLI, and hopes to complete the paddle challenge in less than seven days.

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Alex Rickman and Niki Birrell (pictured) as the guests of honour.

The ‘Best of British’ themed evening was a huge success and raised over

£55,000 to support sailing opportunities for sailors with disabilities.

HRH The Princess Royal welcomed an invited audience of over 300 guests in the beautiful surroundings of Coutts Garden Court on the Strand in London.

HRH praised the work of RYA Sailability for enabling people of all walks of life to be introduced to sport.

Special thanks went to the staff of Farrer & Co which has supported the charity by raising funds for a new Skud18 for Skandia Team GBR sailors Alex and Niki who are competing in the Paralympic Games. After London 2012, the boat will then be donated to an RYA Sailability Foundation site.

Niki Birrell said: “It has been a pleasure to be here this evening. RYA Sailability is a hugely important charity to both Alex and myself and has been one of the most important aspects in our campaigns.

Hopefully we will be able to give something back to Sailability by winning gold this summer!”

The 2012 Paralympic sailing events take place from 1-6 September.

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THE Blue Mile race for the environment welcomes Ecover as headline sponsor in 2012. On 8-9 September, Plymouth’s historical waterfront will provide the backdrop to the one mile open water course where participants will be able to swim, paddle and walk for the environment.

The partnership aims to raise vital funds to help protect the UK’s marine and freshwater environments, and together with WWF, Ecover’s beneficiary charity, the event aims to get people closer to nature.

WIN SUNGLASSES

BOLLÉ sunglasses has announced two additional sponsorships for the 2012 season, which will give competitors in the SB3 Scottish Championships (part of the Brewin Dolphin Scottish Series), the SB3 National Championships at Weymouth, and all keelboat classes at Dartmouth Week, the opportunity to win sunglasses from the Bollé polarized Marine Collection.

RYA Sailability recently joined forces with Coutts bank and law firm Farrer & Co with a fundraiser welcoming HRH The Princess Royal and Skandia Team GBR’s

INSURING THE JUBILEE

TOWERGATE Insurance has announced it will automatically cover policyholders sailing down the Thames on the 3 June Diamond Jubilee event. Nigel Mills, managing director, Towergate Insurance (marine), comments: “A number of customers have questioned whether their insurance is valid for this event and we’re delighted to confirm it is. We’re keen to support our customers for this ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity.” The 1000-strong flotilla will stretch over seven miles, and will feature private and commercially-owned modern and historic boats.

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Youth Worlds team selected AS the RYA Volvo Youth National Championships 2012 closed after four days of adrenaline-charged racing in Cardigan Bay, Sarah Webb Gosling OBE who represented Britain twice at the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships and won two consecutive Olympic gold medals, revealed the names of the twelve sailors who will represent RYA Volvo Team GBR – the team set to compete for Great Britain in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland at the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships, from 12-21 July.

Leading the charge for the British Team will be Rupert White and his new crew Tom Britz in the multi-hull catamaran class. White won a bronze medal at last year’s event in Zadar, Croatia, and is grandson of the late Reg White who won gold in the Tornado at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.

In the 420 boys’ class, Charlie Cox/ Craig Dibb will once again make the trip to the ISAF Youth Worlds hoping to improve on their top ten finish at last

year’s event. The 29er class was a tough battle, but in the end the regatta win and Worlds spot went to 29er duo Ben Batton/Tim Gratton.

In the RS:X, Cheadle’s Kieran Martin and Launceston’s Saskia Sills will be doing battle 2012’s RYA Volvo Team GBR. Credit: Paul Wyeth/RYA. for the team in Dublin. Sills will be the youngest member of the British are a number of previous medallists at team. Welsh sailors Michael Beckett and Junior, and Youth, World and European Ellie Meopham will be GBR’s contenders Championships who I am sure will be in the Laser Radial. keen to exhibit their skills and challenge Duncan Truswell, RYA Youth Racing for the medals. We also have some young Manager, commented: “It looks like we sailors who will be keen to soak up the have a really exciting team. Amongst the experience, and no doubt they will be members of RYA Volvo Team GBR there ones to watch for the future.”

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA THE morning after – this yacht was left high and dry after encountering steering problems whilst entering the Hamble by night just after the top of a spring tide; of course, once day dawned it quickly became one of the most photographed boats on the Solent!

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THE fifth annual Riverfest in Newport, Isle of Wight, is once again to be organised by the Footprint Trust as a celebration of river and community life.

Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the historic quayside setting for the free family event, taking place 19 May from 11am.

A flotilla with vessels of all shapes, ages and sizes, including a tall ship from The Little Brig Sailing Trust, will be on display.

The notorious Wight Pirates and the Wolfguard Vikings are also set to make an appearance. For fitness fans, a 2km stand up paddle board race will set out from Town Quay, run by local company Pedal n Paddle. Live music and a celebration of local volunteers will also add to the atmosphere.

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NEWS IN BRIEF ORKNEY RESCUE

A McMurdo EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) has saved the lives of five fishermen, who activated the beacon after a fire broke out on their vessel. The fishermen were 50 miles north-west of Stromness, Orkney, when they took to life rafts. Shetland Coastguard broadcast an alert and co-ordinated the rescue. All five men were winched to safety by a Coastguard helicopter and taken to Kirkwall Hospital, where they were treated for hypothermia.

EXPORT AWARD

GILL has received the Queens Award for Enterprise for International Trade after building export sales to 75% of total revenue. Gill is one of three biggest specialist clothing brands in most countries including USA. The company, founded 1975, has grown from humble beginnings in Long Eaton, and today has products catering for all types of sailing and marine use. Recent emphasis has been on the keel boat racing sector, and clothing for warmer climates to suit the growing export business.

MDL WELCOMES SEALINE

SEALINE South Coast has opened its new state-of-the-art premises at MDL’s Hamble Point Marina, providing a complete range of services from new boat sales to brokerage and after-sales services.

Facilities include undercover sales area for viewings, large service/ repair workshop, and Sealine customers’ berths on the river and moorings in the marina.

The Sealine Sea School and training centre has also relocated to the site.

CALLING ALL INSTRUCTORS

RYA Instructors are being offered a fantastic new membership deal by the RYA: those signing up as an RYA Instructor member for five years will pay the price of just three years. RYA Instructor members also have access to exclusive instructor membership benefits including discounts on Musto, Bollé and Spinlock products, and discounts on selected instructor courses.

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City charity makes a splash CITY of London Corporation charity, the City Bridge Trust, has announced awards to the AHOY Centre and the Docklands Sailing Centre intended to get more Londoners out on the water. The RYA recognised training centres, both of which are charities, have been awarded £79,000 over three years and £45,200 respectively.

The Trust’s funding will support AHOY’s Deptford-based Sailability programme, which will benefit an additional 40 disabled young people each year. The charity will also be organising ‘taster’ sessions, allowing disabled visitors to get out onto the Thames and try sailing or power boating.

Docklands Sailing Centre operates from award-winning facilities in the heart of London’s Docklands, and will use the Trust’s award to improve the quality of access to the centre, ensuring that its sailing, kayaking and dragon-boating activities remain open to everyone.

Enhancements will include significant improvements to the disabled changing facilities.

Royal boost for Beaulieu

HRH Prince Michael of Kent gave the thumbs up to sailing facilities on the Beaulieu River in Hampshire by opening enhanced facilities installed by the Royal Southampton Yacht Club at its Gins Clubhouse at St Leonard’s, Beaulieu.

Prince Michael, Admiral of the club, unveiled a commemorative board, before touring the new amenities and formally opening the extended pontoon on the river.

The pontoon has been doubled in length and a floating ramp installed which will benefit all yacht sailors arriving at the club by water and significantly improve launching and landing arrangements for young and disabled sailors. The improvements represent an investment of £23,000 and have been funded by the club and its members.

FALMOUTH EXHIBIT

THE RYA’s Olympic and Paralympic exhibition ‘Our Sporting Life – Sail for Gold’ will head to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall from 2 May to 27 June, bringing a slice of Olympic and Paralympic sailing history to Falmouth ahead of the London 2012 Games. Ben Ainslie’s gold medal winning Laser from the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games forms part of the interactive exhibition. RYA members will enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on the admission price to the NMMC.

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COWES Harbour Commission has purchased Kingston Wharf, in a £2 million strategic investment aimed at securing this important marine services site and commercial shipping wharf for the long-term benefit of the harbour and its stakeholders.

Buying the freehold enables Cowes Harbour Commission to further

establish and expand Kingston Marine Boatyard and Kingston Marine Services.

KMB and KMS are part of Cowes Harbour Commission, and provide services to boat owners, yacht clubs, marinas and marine operators across the Solent.

Cowes Harbour Master and Chief Executive Stuart McIntosh said: “It is

Shirley Receives Lifeboat Donation DOUBLE Olympic gold medalist Shirley Robertson recently visited Cowes Yacht Haven to officially receive £5,000 raised by visiting yachtsmen for the new local RNLI lifeboat station appeal. The money had been raised last year from an auction and a raffle linked to a three-day sailing challenge in the Solent, organised by the UK Firefighters’ Sailing Club.

20 teams took part in the event which, now in its ninth year, not only attracts firemen from across the UK, but also police, ambulance and mountain rescue personnel.

Another beneficiary of last year’s event

was the firefighters’ own charity, which received £3,000. This good cause is also benefitting from the 2012 challenge, together with half a dozen Hampshire-based charities.

Lifeboat Operations Shirley Robertson and son, Killian, help to graphically Manager Mark Southwell demonstrate what has been donated to the new lifeboat station. said: “It is brilliant that the organisers of this yachting event remembered the local wonderful that Shirley Robertson could appeal by the RNLI which, after all, is find the time to join us for the official also an emergency service. And it is presentation.”

SUNSAIL OPENS IN SAN FRAN SUNSAIL will be opening its very first base on the West coast of the USA in San Francisco, California, in June 2012 with a brand new matched fleet of Sunsail First 40s available for charter, training and corporate hospitality.

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vital to continue incremental investment into marine services and infrastructure to ensure that marine business and job creation can continue to prosper in Cowes and the Medina Valley.”

Vail Williams LLP, leading real estate advisers, acted for Cowes Harbour Commission in their acquisition Kingston Wharf.

Francisco Bay means that Sunsail’s yachts will offer front row seats to watch all of the 34th America’s Cup action this summer and next, including the 2012-2013 America’s Cup World Series, the Louis Vuitton – AC Challenger Series, and the 34th

America’s Cup. Sunsail’s San Francisco base will be located at Sausalito Yacht Harbour, a popular sailing area in the Bay located a 30-minute sail from the Golden Gate Bridge with views of the city skyline and the world famous Alcatraz. The

new base is also an easy reach with excellent highway access, and air travel options via the San Francisco and Oakland International Airports.

Cheryl Powell, Chief Operating Officer, comments: “Also unique to the Bay are consistent wind patterns, varying wind strengths and enclosed waters. This makes San Francisco the ideal location for our new USbased Racing, Schools and Corporate, Meeting & Incentives Programs, in addition to charter holidays.”

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Gill gets OnBoard SAILING clothing specialists Gill are the new official clothing partner for the RYA’s grassroots sailing scheme OnBoard (OB) which introduces thousands of youngsters to sailing and windsurfing across the country.

As part of this new exciting venture, sailing clubs and centres signed up to the programme are able to offer their OB volunteers and children

exclusive discounts on essential Gill clothing and kit including rucksacks, hats, scarfs, gloves, drybags, boots and t-shirts. The new partnership will also see Gill providing clothing to the staff who deliver RYA participation programmes across the country including Team15, Sailability and the Active Marina Programme.

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MDl Marinas has been granted planning consent for the development of the 4/5*Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa at MDl’s Ocean Village Marina, a fantastic new luxury hotel and spa, along with 82 waterfront apartments and stunning new restaurants and retail premises. the development is set to be a popular attraction during Southampton Boat Show.

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LAsEr CHALLENGE

Hill Head Sailing Club’s Commodore luke Morrison, 29, plans to sail around the isle of Wight single-handed in a laser to raise £10,000 for a local charity. luke will begin the challenge on 9 June at 3am to sync with the tides, sailing anti-clockwise and hoping to return to Hill Head early afternoon. Funds raised will go to BASiCS Hampshire, a medical charity whose volunteer doctors work with the Coastguard.

CLAssIC CHArtErs

YACHt charter company One Stop Sailing is making a move into the classic sailing market with over 27 beautiful ex-trading ships available for skippered charter and individual berth, adding to a 5000-strong worldwide fleet of modern yachts. the classic ships range from a 19 metre Frisian trading barge to a 47 metre ex trading topsail schooner, ideal for families, groups and corporates.

Green island fire Dorset Fire and rescue service was recently called to tackle a blaze on Green Island, situated in a remote part of Poole Harbour. the emergency services were assisted by Poole Harbour Commission, which provided several harbour control boats, as well as local information and food and drink for the fire crews. the fire was eventually brought under

control, with no injuries reported. the land is reportedly owned by millionaire edward Iliffe, who had been planning to build a luxury holiday home retreat on the island.

Jim stewart, Ceo, Poole Harbour Commissioners, described the logistics of reaching the remote area as ‘complex’ and said it had been “a team effort”.

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BRitAnniA Corporate events, leading marine leisure event company, has invested in a brand new events facility at Port Hamble Marina, Hampshire. Britannia will relocate from its existing offices in the marina to no.1 Waterside Buildings. the larger, modern, waterfront facility will include dedicated regatta check-in and briefing areas, extensive car parking, meeting

rooms and an events pontoon that will berth Britannia’s managed fleet of Beneteau 40.7 and Beneteau First 40 yachts. the move signals a strong commitment from Britannia to developing its business at Port Hamble Marina over the next decade with an investment in excess of £1 million over this period. the move also safeguards jobs and secures further business for local suppliers.

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It covers regulatory aspects including management, risk control, legal environmental obligations, and situational awareness. the course is now compulsory for anyone applying for their first commercial endorsement, and from 1 June is a pre-requisite for revalidating existing commercial endorsements. the first candidate to successfully complete the PPr course was steven Davies, a student at stormforce Coaching, who scored an impressive 100%. www. ryainteractive.org

RYA Scotland and MalinWaters are inviting boaters to register for a cruise in company to Derry to see the Clipper boats from 30 June to 7 July. With both sail and motor yachts departing from largs in the west of Scotland and also Belfast lough in northern ireland it looks to be a fantastic week for all sailing abilities.

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Busy in the Firth

Kinghorn lifeboat volunteers launched three times in four days in response to reports of disabled vessels in the Firth of Forth.

On 10 April, the skipper of a small fishing vessel called for help after his boat suffered gearbox failure and began taking on water off Port Seton. The inshore lifeboat crew towed the stricken

boat into harbour.

The following day, the crew responded to reports of a yacht aground at Fisherrow Harbour, east of Edinburgh.

A 20ft yacht, with three men aboard, had been driven aground on the beach following an attempt to rescue another, smaller vessel that had also got into difficulties at around 5.50pm.

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said: “We were tasked after a would-be rescuer who got into difficulty. Whilst this action was admirable, we would always recommend that you call the Coastguard first, and then risk assess the conditions and circumstances before making a rescue attempt yourself.

Fortunately, the beach was sandy, so no significant damage occurred.

“Both incidents serve as a timely reminder that boats should be serviced following a long winter layup. You should also carry tools and safety equipment, and a means of communication, such as a VHF radio.

“If you do get into difficulty, you should call the Coastguard as soon as possible so they can provide any necessary assistance.”

The lifeboat had also been called out on 8 April to reports of a broken down jet-ski off Pettycur Bay, but this turned out to be a false alarm with good intent.

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The smaller vessel had suffered engine failure when leaving the harbour and was driven aground by the northeasterly wind and waves. The yacht then attempted to tow the casualty vessel away from the beach, but ended up getting into difficulty too.

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the 2012 Gill Sunsail Racing Series gives sailors the opportunity to increase competitive mileage and improve racing ability, and there are still a few places remaining for this summer’s events. Sailing Sunsail F40s, the format includes two races on the Saturday and two on the Sunday with successful teams from each round qualifying for free entry to November’s finals.

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Owners cruise planned Following a successful event in 2011, Ancasta, The Beneteau Owners Club and Universal Sailing are teaming up to yet again host a cruise to Cherbourg for all Beneteau owners.

Departing on the weekend of the 15-17 June 2012, the cruise will leave from Port

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SCoTTISh SErIES ClYDe Cruising Club, organiser of the Brewin Dolphin Scottish Series, has confirmed a social programme which will create a festival of sailing for competitors and spectators alike, from 1-4 June in tarbert, loch Fyne.

A fantastic new marquee complex on the north shore of tarbert, where the yachts will be berthed, will become the social hub for the entire weekend and venue for a daily prizegiving, and will add a whole new dimension to the social side of this event. Saturday will see an exclusive competitor’s whisky tasting session, courtesy of new event sponsor Bowmore, Islay Single Malt Whisky. throughout the event, participants and spectators can soak up the atmosphere, enjoy live music, pipe bands, a tea party, a family ceilidh, a fireworks display and Water Waltzers, plus special kids events.

Women’s Match Racing Worlds

The 2012 ISAF Women’s Match Racing World Championship will be held from 20-25 June in Gothenburg, Sweden, and will be one of the last opportunities for the Women’s Match Racing teams to test themselves against each other ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.

Amongst the entrants is world number one, Anna Tunnicliffe (USA), who leads the ISAF Women’s Match Racing Standings on 56 points. Tunnicliffe claimed the honours at the 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships in Perth, Australia in December last year and will be looking to make it back to back championship titles.

2010 World Champion and world number

two Lucy Macgregor (GBR) will be amongst the competitors and after being crushed 4-0 by Tunnicliffe in the 2011 final she will be looking to bounce back to claim the title ahead of her Olympic debut on home waters.

Two time ISAF Women’s Match Racing World Champions Sally Barkow (USA) and Claire Leroy (FRA) will also be in attendance alongside other Olympic campaigners.

ISAF competitions manager Antonio González de la Madrid said: “Using the Elliott 6 metre, the boats that will be used at London 2012, we expect strong, competitive match racing in Gothenburg that will bring out the best in all those attending.”

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ORGANISeRS have released a film ahead of this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week, to assist competitors in sailing safely. It follows a collision in 2011 between a yacht and a tanker. this was the first incident of its type at the regatta in at least 15 years; but organisers are keen to safeguard against a repeat. Watch online at www.aamcowesweek.co.uk

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A SpeCIAl one-off sailing regatta is being organised by a number of Isle of Wight clubs in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this year. the Regatta takes place between 2-4 June and will incorporate racing for IRC and ISCRS rated boats including the Sail the Wight Race on Saturday; as well as providing keelboat racing from the RYS platform, dinghy racing from Gurnard Sailing Club and invitational match racing and team racing. the clubs participating in this unique sailing festival are the Royal Yacht Squadron, Royal thames YC, Royal london YC, Royal Victoria YC, Royal Corinthian YC, Island Sailing Club, east Cowes Sailing Club, Cowes Corinthian YC, Gurnard Sailing Club, Bembridge Sailing Club and Cowes town Regatta Committee. the programme will combine terrific competition afloat with a host of onshore parties and fun for everyone involved, as well as fundraising for three local chosen charities: Ocean Youth trust IOW, Island Youth Water Activities Centre and the earl Mountbatten hospice. everyone signing up for the regatta is being asked to give generously to these charities when entering and also when attending the fundraising social events.

David Aisher, Rear Commodore Yachting at the Royal Yacht Squadron, comments: “there will be a great atmosphere in Cowes with the sailing and social programme providing a rather unique Island event for everyone.

We hope to see sailors from far and wide joining in our own special celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.”

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FUJIFILM has launched the latest model in its rugged camera range, the FinePix XP150. Waterproof up to 10 metres and freezeproof to -10C this camera is designed for any environment. Whether you are sailing, diving, skiing or mountain biking or simply hanging out near the water, the FinePix XP150 promises great image quality for both stills and video, even in adverse weather. The casing is designed to ensure a strong grip, with a solid rubberized coating and riveted metal handgrip and extensive weather seals. An advanced GPS antenna allows you to pinpoint your location so you can map the exact spots where you took photographs.

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durable yet lightweight fabric used for the outer cover ensures the inflation chamber is fully protected against wear and tear whilst in use or in storage and its bright red colour is highly visible, and the high frequency welded inflation chamber is also brightly coloured.

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TESTED: All at Sea tested these gloves over a tough series of winter coaching sessions and overall they proved very good in keeping hands well protected from wind and spray. Prolonged contact with wet ropes resulted in a little damp ingress; but in general, by keeping the elements at bay, these gloves ensure your hands stay warm and thanks to the OutDry® membrane, there’s minimal bulk involved. This in turn ensures you maintain dexterity, which was great for hands-on tasks like RIB driving.

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ALL AT SEA MAY 2012

BOOKS

Looking to brush up on your knowledge or perhaps just wind down after a day on the water? All at Sea brings you a selection of the latest literary offerings.

BY GEORGIE CORLETT

PASS YOUR YACHTMASTER – 5TH EDITION

THE LONELY SEA AND THE SKY

FIRST published in 1964, Sir Francis Chichester’s autobiography is by no means a ‘new release’. But 45 years on from the voyage that saw him become the first person to sail solo around the world from west to east, this first-hand account of ardour and intrepid adventure will still hold today’s readers captivated. Chronicling his endeavours by sea, air and land, Chichester writes in a raw and honest style, giving the reader a fascinating insight into his life, travels and achievements as a good old-fashioned adventurer.

Author: Sir Francis Chichester Price: £9.99 • Web: www.summersdale.com

THIS succinct book provides a handbook-style guide for aspiring Yachtmasters taking on the shoredbased theory course. Described as a ‘crammer’ course, it covers all the essentials of the RYA syllabus – navigation, weather and safety - in an order that’s deliberately designed for easy revision. Highlighted sections pick out essential learning points and make them easy to remember; whilst the no-nonsense text is interspersed with light-hearted anecdotal illustrations from co-author and well-known yachting cartoonist, Mike Peyton. At just over 100 pages, this book manages to present a daunting subject in a manageable and easy-to-digest style.

Author: David Fairhall and Mike Peyton Price: £9.99 Web: www.adlardcoles.com

SWATCHWAY MAGIC

CRUISING UNDER POWER

DUBBED ‘a collection of contemporary yarns around the East Coast Swatchways of Essex and Suffolk by water and land’ this book retraces the forays made in Maurice Griffiths’ 1932 book ‘The Magic of the Swatchways’. Far from a pilot guide, it’s a collection of tales intended to capture the imagination. The adventures of the locallyborn authors (one of who is All at Sea’s very own Paul Antrobus) are recounted at an amicable pace that gently sweeps the reader along, as they navigate tricky backwaters, sample riverside pubs, explore historic relics and take in peaceful anchorages. With an introduction

by Bob Fisher, who also has his roots in the area, this is an enjoyable and absorbing read.

Author: Paul Antrobus and Charles Scoones Price: £14.95 • Web: www.delancypress.co.uk

CRUISING under Power offer readers a wealth of practical know-how to make the most of their motor cruising experience. Guiding the reader through every stage of preparation and planning, it is designed to instill confidence in executing a cruise in a safe and seamanlike manner.

Information is given in a clear and very comprehensive style; with sections broken down and clearly marked, this book could easily act as a quick reference guide if needs be, although novice cruisers will no doubt be happy to read it cover to cover ahead of embarking on their first major passage.

Author: Dag Pike Price: £20 • Web: www.adlardcoles.com

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RYA FOCUS

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

As RYA Olympic Development Squad Manager, Barrie Edgington, explains: “Our team spirit is always one of the most talked about elements of Skandia Team GBR’s success. The sailors, coaches and support team are a close-knit group.

The impact of this bond on whole team performance is unquestionable. If you can’t get excited about that you’re in the wrong game.”

Yet this is not where the ‘team’ stops.

Beyond this core of UK Sport National Lottery-funded hands-on expertise sits another layer of equally critical but more peripheral support – friends, family, team sponsors and suppliers, the RYA, local sailing clubs, class associations.

It is this whole infrastructure that has made not only the sailing world sit up and take notice of how Britain’s

Left: Finn sailor Ed Wright being put through his paces. Above: Psychologist Ben Chell speaking to sailor.

sailors have been the most consistently successful since 2000, but other British sports too, which are now using sailing’s model to develop their own sport.

The sailors don’t need reminding just how lucky they are.

The team behind the team It’s often said that the British sailing team is the envy of the world.

THE strength of this team - that has both struck fear into and inspired the world’s other major nations in equal measure, particularly over the past 12 years - goes

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far beyond the sailors who present the public, podium-topping face of the operation.

Skandia Team GBR, as the British Sailing Team in the Olympic and Paralympic classes has been known since 2006, is an intricate, highly-integrated network of specialists, experts and partners covering

As an RYA member you: Play an active role in protecting your boating’s freedoms Have access to a vast wealth of expert advice and information from experienced and knowledgeable RYA staff Enjoying a whole host of special member benefits, discounts and offers, and much more...

With a range of membership types to best suit your needs, getting you out on the water is what the RYA is all about. Visit www.rya.org.uk and click on join and renew for more information. You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube

the whole gamut of sailing performance.

At its core sit coaches, sports scientists - including physiologists, psychologists and nutritionists - physiotherapists and medics, a meteorologist, technical projects experts, performance analysts, operations, logistics and communications experts, a lifestyle adviser, sports massage therapist, and of course, management. This whole operation is headed-up, overseen and co-ordinated by team manager, Stephen ‘Sparky’ Park.

Each element is an independent specialism in its own right but all of these individual facets are finelybalanced and interwoven to produce a potent, combined outcome that has led to Britain winning medal after medal.

Talent, commitment and attitude can get you so far but the team behind you can be the difference between a podium finish or not.

WHAT THE SAILORS SAY...

Luke Patience (selected men’s 470 helm for London 2012) – “The British sailing team support staff has always been amazing; there is no wrong time or place to ask them anything.”

Kate Macgregor (one third of the selected Match Race Girls team) – “Our coach Maurice has broken things down in our campaign and challenged us to look at things differently.”

Saskia Clark (selected women’s 470 crew for London 2012) – “We’re really lucky to have help in our boat development from Peter Bentley, RYA Technical Projects manager who has been a major part of Britain’s success over the past 20 years.

Peter just knows how to make things work well on a boat. His hobbies include flying so he is a great one for coming up with slightly offbeat ideas and many of Peter’s seemingly more wacky ideas end up on medal-winning British boats!”

Nick Dempsey (selected men’s RS:X windsurfer) – “Paul Mullan, the Skandia Team GBR physiologist, is an integral part of my team. I also have daily contact with Steve Gent, the team’s strength and conditioning expert. We tweak and test, putting my body under masses of different stresses to see what makes the difference and what doesn’t; everything is scientifically recorded so we can tell very quickly how my body responds.”

ALWAYS SUNNY!

MEET SKANDIA TEAM GBR METEOROLOGIST, LIBBY GREENHALGH...

“I’VE been the team’s weather forecaster, covering all the weather and tide requirements from an education, research and forecasting angle, since 2007. Having previously sailed a 470 to a reasonably high standard definitely helped me understand what the key weather considerations for a racing sailor are. It also helped I knew quite a few of the team members already.

“At an event I have an early start, usually between 5.30am and 6am. I prepare a forecast for the day ready to provide a briefing for the coaches and sailors.

“I can’t give away my trade secrets but there are a variety of weather models freely available that I use to predict the weather we can expect and cross comparison is always good. During the day I continue monitoring real-time data and provide updates to the coaches and sailors where necessary. At around 7pm, a debrief is usually held where we discuss what happened over the day.

“Meteorological knowledge within the squad of sailors varies. A large part of my role is to improve the education of the sailors so that they have a better understanding and can use the information where necessary to make better decisions.

“Weather forecasting is probably one of the few jobs in the world where you can sometimes get it wrong and not lose your job! I like to think that when the forecast does go wrong there is generally a significant amount of uncertainty conveyed within the initial forecast of the day. There is the usual banter in the team when it doesn’t quite go according to plan! But on a dayto-day basis when things do go spot on and confidence is instilled in the forecast that is the real buzz of my job.”

Want to know more about Skandia Team GBR and the people behind the team?

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SURF BOATING

All at Sea takes a look at one of the wildest new sports to hit the UK’s waters, as Bournemouth Surf Boat Club shows us what its all about.

It’s rowIng, but not as you know It!

Bournemouth’s newly refurbished surf boat.

forget the sophistication of river rowing at henley on thames, public school etiquette and pimms.

All at Sea in a Surf Boat Bournemouth at Bude surfboat. Photo: Simon White.

Bournemouth girl’s team win European silver.

What is surf boating?

Crews of four rowers and a specialist coxswain, called a ‘sweep’, line up beside their boats in knee deep surf, waiting for the starter’s whistle. A few metres away white water pounds the beach.

At the whistle the crews leap into their boats and row hard and fast into the breaking surf to get as much speed as possible. The boats plough head on into the waves, the crews rowing hard to maintain momentum, no matter what.

The sweeps ride their surf boats like Ben Hur chariot racing gladiators, their shouts of encouragement a cracking whip to drive their rowers onwards. 400 or 500 metres from the beach, the crews ‘handbrake turn’ around buoys and increase their stroke rate, rowing faster to catch a big wave and earn a free ride home.

Once surfing, the rowers lie back and ‘trail oars’ over their heads, then hurry to the back of the boat so their combined weight lifts the bow as they cling on and surf wildly towards the beach.

As soon as they reach shallow water, the bow rower jumps out and sprints to the finish line. The racing is fast, frantic and exhilarating for both competitors and spectators.

This spectacular watersport is run by the UK surf rowers League (www.uksrl.co.uk) which organises a summer race series in

some stunning locations in Bournemouth, Devon, Cornwall and wales.

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Bournemouth surf Boat Club was formed three years ago by ellis Haggar and Mark Green following their part as marine crew in the climactic battle sequence of ridley scott’s $200M epic, robin Hood. enthused by their Hollywood adventure, ellis and Mark began looking for a surfboat.

A chance conversation with Bournemouth Council’s seafront supervisor, steen stones, and sports and recreation manager, Matt Lloyd, prompted the rediscovery of an exAustralian surfboat sat rotting on a trailer in Bournemouth.

Built some 22 years ago in Bulii, south west Australia, she had been gathering moss after a four year lay-up. But thanks to 18 months of hard work by John Clarke, Matt williams and club members, the newly refurbished boat will lead the surf boat contingent for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant on 3 June.

Despite being the newest club to join

the UKsrL, Bournemouth girl’s team won a silver medal in the 2011 european surf rowing Championships, and both the men and women’s teams finished in fourth place in the UK championship. The club has an ethos of ‘having fun on the water’ and welcomes all new members, regardless of ability or experience.

INTERESTED? If this has sparked your interest, contact the club’s president, Ellis Hagger via the club’s Facebook page, ellishaggar@live.com or 07825 215536.

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ALEX WATKINS, THE GREEN BLUE

A Day in the life of…Alex Watkins The Green Blue, development officer SO this morning I’m donning my formal Green Blue branded shirt to catch the Red Jet over to Cowes to meet Becky Scott, a member of the Artemis Offshore Academy. Becky’s two year campaign is focused on the Mini Transat 2013, but the next key event on the Classe Mini Calendar is the Azores Race on 29 July.

With a background in environmental science, Becky is keen to explore ways to make her Mini campaign and Basecamp, her Mini 6.50, as green as possible with The Green Blue’s input, looking at energy, materials and products and the overall carbon footprint of the campaign.

Always keen to climb on board, Becky gave me a great insight into how such a small boat can travel across the second biggest ocean in the world! Follow Becky’s blog: www.beckyscottracing.com

It was then back on the Red Jet and straight to a local yacht club to discuss ways to prevent pollution thanks to a new pilot initiative between The Green Blue and the Environment Agency - just one part of our work to help the EA with its obligations to deliver the Water Framework Directive, which aims to enhance and protect the quality of our inland and coastal waters.

This is a great initiative, enabling us to offer club members and marina berth holders a selection of bilge socks, fuel collars, phosphate free washing up liquid and tarpaulins - practical kit that will make an immediate difference .

As always, I took the opportunity to walk around the club (usually starting with a look in the bins) to see if I could spot any ways for the club to improve its

waste management by recycling more (cheaper than sending waste to landfill), and reducing energy and water usage, another way to save money.

SUSTAINABLE OPTIONS

After lunch it’s back to the office briefly to organise my notes before driving over to Port Solent.

Since 2008 The Green Blue has been working with Sunsail to help it to make its fleet of Beneteau F40s more sustainable, and to improve the waste management facilities and energy efficiency on site.

The boats are now stocked with Ecover, plastic recycled mugs with ‘Did you know facts’ to ponder on over coffee,

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Environmental tips are built into the standard operating procedures and given out in the annual skippers’ briefing. All in all, a great example of a marine company leading the way in sustainability.

Then, with the day nearly over I head back to the office once again to arrange a few more site visits. My next visit will take me up to the East Midlands to

a small dinghy club looking to install rainwater harvesting facilities to be used for washing down boats and flushing toilets in the club house; a good time to use our case studies to learn from other facilities who have been through the same process with great success: Helensburgh Sailing Club and Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy to name just two. And with the papers talking of a similar drought to 1976, it’s a perfect time to look at recycling water!

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If you’re going out and about on the water then it’s important that you keep warm and dry so that you can enjoy yourself and avoid getting cold and fed up. So wearing the right kit for the boating you do is essential.

IF you’re a dinghy sailing fan or simply love windsurfing then you might find yourself in the water from time to time so wearing a wetsuit is a very good choice; it will keep you warm when you get wet. A wetsuit works by trapping a layer of water between your skin and the neoprene of the wetsuit which your body heats up and keeps you warm, although it might be a little chilly the first time you fall in! You will probably also need other bits of kit such as wetsuit boots, a lightweight and waterproof top to go over your wetsuit, gloves, and a hat.

Perhaps sailing on a bigger boat is more up your street, such as a motor cruiser or sailing yacht. As there is often

more room on a bigger boat you can take a bag with extra clothing and kit in it. You’ll need different kinds of clothing depending upon the weather so check if you need shorts or waterproofs, sun hat or warm hat? But always remember the sunscreen whatever the weather, as the effects of the sun are always more intense at sea.

If you like something a bit speedier like a jet ski or a powerboat then your kit not only keeps you warm but will also keep you safe so don’t forget your helmet, back protector and gloves.

And remember, whatever boating you do, make sure you always wear your life jacket or buoyancy aid.

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It is often much cooler on the water than on shore, so here are some top tips to keep you warm: ■ If you can, take spare layers in case you get wet or need to add more clothes ■ Fleeces and thermals will keep you toastie warm and are lightweight – you don’t want to wear anything too heavy or bulky ■ The key to staying warm is staying dry so make sure you wear the right kit ■ Check the weather forecast before you go afloat as this will help know if the weather is likely to change All you need to do now is get your kit on and hit the water…

Want to join the RYA? Well we now have special memberships just for younger members.

Junior – up to age of 11. As a Junior member you’ll receive a welcome pack containing an activity book and you’ll also be sent a quarterly newsletter with all the latest news. You’ll also have your own dedicated area on the RYA website where you’ll find games, top tips and lots more.

Youth – 12 to 17 age group. As a Youth member you’ll receive a welcome pack containing an RYA Book of Knots, special e-bulletins, and have a dedicated area on the RYA website packed with top tips, competitions and even careers advice for those of you thinking about working on the water.

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Did you winterise your boat engine properly last year? It seems strange to talk about winterising boat engines this time of year when we should be servicing them and getting them ready for your summer boating activities or already using them, but I will explain.

Think about your boating activities over a 12 month period. Let’s begin at the traditional start of the UK’s boating season, which is March/April. Most boat owners want to go boating over the first double bank holiday weekend when the weather can be warm and sunny (we hope) and we have the added advantage of extra daylight hours. The Easter Bank Holiday weekend is and always has been the start of the boating season for UK boaters. Some of us have been lucky

enough to have the boat engine serviced, hull antifouled and have the boat in the water for that weekend. Some of us have had even better luck with the weather and have had a great weekend boating.

From then it is good weather, more bank holiday weekends and more daylight until October. That amounts to eight months’ worth of boating every year. Now think about work and family commitments over those eight months and that boating time is reduced depending on your circumstances. The great British weather can reduce boating time too.

Therefore, in order to make the most of your total boating time and get the

Renew component parts regularly.

best value for money out of your boat, it needs to be fully operational for those eight months (or less depending on circumstances). It follows that, to get the best return on your boat - great boating and boating memories that you cherish for many years - you need to be organised.

Organisations that require machinery to perform a task without fault or failure for a required period always schedule and budget for planned machinery maintenance. The aviation industry, manufacturing companies and the military are the best examples of this.

A machinery operator from one of these organisations will want a machine to run without fault or failure or stopping for servicing over a set period before starting its next task. The period before it starts its next task is the time when planned maintenance (servicing) takes place. To reduce risk of fault or failure during the set running period, they will also carry out preventative maintenance (replacing worn and suspect parts).

Now if we use this planning process to ensure our machinery (boat engines)

will be able to perform our task (enjoyable boating) for our required period (March until October), then we should schedule our planned maintenance Preventative maintenance can help maximise potential time on the water. and preventative as per the engine manufacturer’s maintenance between October requirements. When winterising and and February. servicing we should also be checking for Is your boat ready? and replacing any worn or suspect parts Winterising in my view is not just (preventive maintenance) that could draining down or flushing the engine’s fail during our precious eight months’ sea water system and topping up boating period. the engine’s fresh water system with I hope you all enjoy your boating this antifreeze to ensure there will be no season, but just think about this when frost damage. Winterising should you plan to carry out your boat engine be combined with your planned servicing. Could you combine the boat maintenance or servicing. engine service with winterisation or Ideally, we should be changing the could you do it between October and engine lubricating oil and filters, February? If so, you might find yourself changing the fuel filters, changing the able to enjoy getting out on the water a sea water pump impellers and drive little earlier next year! belts, and carrying out all other servicing www.rkmarine.co.uk Photos: R.K. Marine

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All you need to know in the run up to this incredible once in a lifetime event, both on and off the water.

What to wear – see Small At Sea on page 24

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Fourth time lucky?

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Nick back in 2010 at the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta.

Backed by steely determination and years of experience, Nick Dempsey is ready to give it his all on home waters this summer.

NORWICH-born Nick Dempsey began windsurfing at the age of seven and has never looked back, making his Olympic debut at the age of 20 at the Sydney Games. In 2004, he then became the first ever Briton to win an Olympic medal in windsurfing, when he won the bronze medal in Athens. That was his second Olympics; London 2012 will be his fourth.

At the 2008 Games, he was cruelly denied a medal in a dramatic final race; but the bitter disappointment of finishing in fourth place four years ago has spurred Nick on.

Since 2008, Nick has made Weymouth his home, together with wife, Sarah Ayton, herself a double Olympic gold medalist, and their two sons; the couple

married just months after the 2008 Games.

I will be in the zone; just concentrating on my racing and being in the moment.

Nick competing in the 2011 Princess Sofia Trophy.

In emphatic style, Nick has stamped his mark on the waters of Weymouth, winning the RS:X windsurfing World Championship title there in 2009, and the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta there in June 2011, topping this off with silver at the official Test Event at the Olympic

venue later that year.

Silver at the recent 2012 RS:X Windsurfing World Championships, held at the end of March in Cadiz, Spain, confirms Nick Dempsey is well on track for podium position on his home waters later this year.

WATCH FROM THE BEACH FOR those who missed out on tickets to watch the sailing from Nothe Gardens, the venue of Weymouth and Portland still promises to be a fantastic place to soak up the Olympic atmosphere, with a mega beach party and a live screening site planned.

From 12 noon until 6pm daily, Weymouth Beach will host a free of charge 2012 Olympic Live Site, with two giant screens showing the full sailing action, plus regular updates

from other Olympic events brought to you by the BBC. The site will entertain up to 15,000 people at any one time, hosting a lively throng of people soaking up the atmosphere.

The Live Site will also be host to an eclectic mix of musical, theatrical and cultural performances, as part of the Maritime Mix - the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad by the Sea, with something for everyone promised.

Next to the Live Site, there will also be an interactive Sports Arena, giving

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VISITORS to Weymouth during the Olympics can also enjoy the Bayside Festival, a ticketed family event, featuring a showcase exhibition of over 112 years of British Olympic and Paralympic sailing heritage; excursions on the classic cruiser, MV Balmoral; Natural England’s Jurassic Coast Display; Royal Marines Climbing Wall; Team Extreme Skate Park; plus more than 100 retailers and exhibitors. In addition, there will be some 200 acts across two stages, providing great live entertainment.

Looking for a bird’s eye view of the Olympic venue? Check out the brand new Weymouth Sea Life Tower, set to open this July.

Rising 53 metres, the Tower’s slowly revolving observation deck will offer a stunning panoramic vista over the Olympic sailing arena and along the Jurassic coast.

Last but by no means least, whether you are visiting by land or sea, watch out for a magnificent firework display in Weymouth Bay on 27 July to mark the Olympic Opening Ceremony.

With one Olympic bronze already under his belt, Nick Dempsey reveals all ahead of an epic fourth Olympic Games…

Names: Nick Dempsey Ages: 31 Class: RS:X Windsurf Sailing clubs: Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy

Q&As

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AAS: Describe yourself in three words?

ND: I’ve been called windsurfing’s ‘Mr Nice Guy’ – however I prefer ‘rock and roll’!

AAS: Describe your sport in three words?

ND: Fast, brutal, rewarding AAS: What is the biggest difference between Olympic windsurfing and the other sailing disciplines?

ND: Windsurfing is pretty different technique-wise, but in principle the racing is very similar. One big difference is that my training is more fitness focused than any other class, so I generally spend more time in the gym than on the water.

AAS: Greatest achievements to date?

ND: My bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics and winning the World Championships in Weymouth in 2009 are two of the biggest highlights in my sailing career.

AAS: How did you feel when you heard you’d been selected for the 2012 Games, this being your fourth Olympic Games?

ND: I felt pretty chilled to be honest;

I was lucky enough not to have the same pressures as some of the other members of the team.

AAS: In 2008 you came so close to a medal at the Beijing Games; how did that experience affect you?

ND: Deeply!

AAS: Ok, enough said! Have you altered your approach at all this time around?

ND: No; I felt I did everything right in the build up to Beijing and sailed one of the best regattas of my life. I had changed the whole way I sailed for Beijing and improved so much in the light winds. Two years earlier I’d finished 14th at the Olympic Test Event and at the Games, had the medal race gone to plan, I could have won gold. So really I had campaigned very well. I simply wish I could have done the medal race again!

AAS: Has your wife [Sarah Ayton OBE, double Olympic gold medalist] been able to offer any support, considering her past achievements?

ND: Yes and no. She is a full time mum and the boys are her main priority. My sailing is my work and I try to keep work and family life quite separate – however, she is a very supportive and understanding wife!

AAS: What are you most looking forward to about competing on home waters?

ND: Having my family and friends be a part of the whole experience.

AAS: What will be your biggest

challenge during the Games? Any major rivals to look out for?

ND: Lots of rivals, including New Zealand’s JP Tobin, and Holland’s Dorian Van Rijssel-berge. The biggest challenge will be with myself and avoiding a repeat performance of 2008.

AAS: What will you be thinking about as you cross the start line of the first race of the Olympics?

ND: I will be in the zone; just concentrating on my racing and being in the moment.

AAS: What tips will you be giving your fellow Team GB sailors who are competing in the Olympics for the first time this year?

ND: Don’t enjoy yourself too much.

Work hard, keep your head down and stay close to those you trust.

AAS: Favourite thing to do away from sailing?

ND: Proper windsurfing. I also enjoy surfing, cycling, golf and photography.

AAS: Which car do you drive (and which car would you like to have?!)

ND: I am taking delivery this week of my new Volvo V60 T6 polestar. Very, very excited! Same answer for both questions.

AAS: If you could take any one in the world out on your windsurfer, who would that be and why?

ND: My eldest son Thomas - I am so looking forward to taking him windsurfing and I think he will love it.

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Land lubbers visiting Weymouth during the Olympic period are being encouraged to use public transport. But beware!

Weymouth rail station will be particularly busy two to three hours before events begin (that’s 9am to 12 noon) and one to two hours after events finish (after 6pm).

Local road links will be subject to closure, with Park and Ride schemes in force.

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by Suzuki, takes place at Gunwharf Quays from May 11-13. A family-friendly and free-to-visit event, it will offer plenty for visitors to see and do, including the chance to get out on the water and experience free powerboat rides in the Solent courtesy of Suzuki, the show’s title sponsor.

More than 80,000 people are expected to attend. Organiser, Hugo MontgomerySwan, said: “The show will have a wide range of exhibitors selling not just RIBs and powerboats but also many of the other vital associated products. This will make for a very well-rounded show for visitors, who will be able to pick up everything they need to start the spring

New RIB facilities at Yarmouth YARMOUTH Harbour has recently completed the installation of brand new

pontoons, intended to accommodate up to 50 RIBs. Finished on schedule in time for the Easter holidays, the new pontoons are designed for use by small power craft in the busy lunchtime period, allowing them to enter the harbour and berth as conveniently and quickly as possible. The intention is to increase the time spent on the water and in the town, improve safety for all harbour users, and reduce the time spent tying up.

season in one place.”

Visitors will be able to trial boats for sale at the marina including top names such as Jeanneau, Prestige and SeaDoo, and take advantage of the outlet shopping, restaurants and entertainment venues that Gunwharf Quays has to offer.

Some of the biggest names in the marine industry have signed up to

appear at the show, including Raymarine, Garmin, Ribeye, Navico, Ribquest and Piranha RIBs, as well as a number of overseas exhibitors. All will have plenty of goods of offer to browse and buy.

Also amongst the exhibitions will be disability sports ambassador Geoff Holt MBE’s new 9m Cheetah catamaran powered by two Suzuki 300hp outboards.

Wetwheels is Geoff’s latest project which enables fellow wheelchair users to get out on the water for a powerboat experience.

The show will be open from 9am to 7pm each day and entry is free. For further info, click www. powerboatandribshow.com or visit twitter.com/powerandribshow.

P1 and AquaX on TV COMPETITORS, sponsors and fans will see more action than ever before from the Powerboat P1 SuperStock UK and P1 AquaX championships this season thanks to a new agreement with television production and distribution company Greenlight TV. P1 SuperStock will be shown in the UK on Sky Sports HD, Channel 5, Sky Sports HD and ESPN UK to give a estimated total of more than 3,000 broadcast minutes. Greenlight TV is

planning to enhance the coverage through the use of more on board cameras. The popular webisodes

will again be shown on www. p1superstock.co.uk which already carries almost 30 edits from the 2011 race season.

P1 AquaX coverage will be boosted by a new end-of-season review programme on a number of channels including Sky Sports HD. Each round will have its own webisode specially produced by Greenlight TV and shown online via www.p1aquax.com A new TV presentation team has also been unveiled, with All At Sea’s own Shelley Jory Leigh providing analysis and insight together with Sarah Bennett-Baggs, and Kevin Harris replacing Gemma Scott.

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SUZUKI POWERS SEA CADETS FOR JUBILEE boats will be helmed by Cadets aged between 12 and 17, who have been selected from different units around the country.

Each boat will be powered by one of Suzuki’s 2.5hp four stroke outboard motors. Patrick Balfour, staff officer operations of the Marine Society & Sea Cadets, said: “This is an exciting

event and one in which we are very proud to be participating. Suzuki has been an excellent supporter of the Sea Cadets and due to its light weight and ease of operation, the DF2.5 is perfect for our Trinity 500 boats.”

The Suzuki DF2.5 offers a host of features and is extremely light, weighing just 13kg.

Cobra makes a move

COBRA Seats, long established as a leading supplier of high specification automotive seats, has invested £500,000 in a new engineering facility and can now offer a bespoke service to the leisure marine market.

Cobra’s most recent collaboration is with innovative RIB manufacturer, C-Fury. C-Fury’s MD Simon Mcloughlin explains: “The C-Fury is

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PRINCESS Yachts has announced the launch of the new Princess 56, the latest in a long line of luxury flybridge cruisers from the Plymouth-based manufacturer.

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SUZUKI will be providing the outboard power for the Marine Society & Sea Cadets who are taking part in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Thames Pageant. The Sea Cadets will be participating in the Thames Pageant with a 55 strong flotilla of its Trinity 500 boats, which will all be sailing in a diamond formation. The

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POWER

Business woman and British Power Boat Champion Shelley Jory-Leigh, from Hampshire, is one of the UK’s leading powerboat racers and the top female in the world. In her spare time she runs a bridal business.

SHELLEY JORY-LEIGH

Conditions caused problems even for the specially trained Safety Crews.

RNLI Members of the Zapcat Safety Crew ensure the safety of the ZCR50 Class.

THE offshore season for 2012 is finally underway. The first event of the 2012 RYA National Championships took place at Fistral, Newquay, from 21-22 April. The event saw 14 Zapcat teams battle with almighty surf conditions and unyielding onshore winds, producing some of the harshest conditions teams have seen in recent years.

I had the opportunity to have a go in a Zapcat a few years ago. That was in sunny Solent conditions and, despite being great fun, it’s not a class I’d jump at the chance to race in - let alone in pounding

surf - so I can only begin to imagine what the teams feel like after this tough weekend.

Of the 14 teams that started the battle this year to become British RYA Zapcat Champion, five brand new ‘Rookie’ teams joined the fleet. Having been put through their paces during race training, they then received a real baptism of fire that even experienced crews wrestled with.

The action was immense with the teams battling throughout 12 heats of racing on each day to secure a place in Sunday’s two finals. The fleet split into weight categories with crews of a

combined weight of 26.5 stone or over racing in the ZCR50X class, and those under in the ZCR50 class.

LEVEL PLAYING FIELD

Royal Marine Powerboat Racing Team Captain, Richie Lake, told me why the new weight classes introduced in 2011 had made the racing so much more interesting; “Weight and the distribution of weight in these boats really affect your performance in the championship.

“We have five Royal Marine teams competing this year and we’re all quite big guys. Before the weight introduction

your team could have a combined weight of around 30 stone and be racing against teams with a combined weight of just over 20 stone - that’s a lot of difference and you knew that unless lighter boats made a mistake, you couldn’t beat them.”

“With the new spilt you find yourself on more of a level playing field and the racing is a lot closer. When it’s closer it’s a lot more fun, as you’re pushing each other all the time, which in turn will improve your racing skills as you’ll have to race more tactically when it comes to flat water events. Here at Fistral it’s all about keeping the boat upright and making it

Rookie Championship Leaders Lee Head & Ricky Wright take bronze on Sunday’s podium.

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Zapcat Championships Rookie Leaders RM Fire for Effect Ricky Wright & Lee Head narrowly miss going for a swim. Photos: Gary Bray/UNiCOM.

around the course.”

Class honours on Saturday in the ZCR50 class went to Team Essence (Jamie Stickler and Nathan Parker). The ZCR50x class was won by Royal Marine team 37, RM State of Mind (Richie Lake and Andy Farmer).

Sunday’s racing was won by Crest of a Wave No 12 (Pat Moger and Paul Rush) in the ZCR50 class, and Royal Marines Contact Wait Out brothers (Paul Holt and Mark Holt) in No 14 in the ZCR50x class.

For the first time ever the Fistral Grand Prix win went down to a tie with no way of splitting the points of Team Essence and RM State of Mind; even counting back through their heat results, and so the organisers declared a draw.

A notable performance came from the Rookie Marine team No 42 Fire for Effect (Richard Wright and Lee Head) who secured silver and bronze medals, and were one of few boats which managed to remain upright throughout the weekend.

They now take the lead in the Rookie Championship.

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PROPERTY

Property is a special section spotlighting the best residential and commercial developments by the waterside and along the coast.

Peter Halliday from Waterside Properties reports.

LIVING ON THE WATER

Antipodean alternatives An island nation like the UK, New Zealand has lots of coastline, river and lake frontage, much of it remote and unspoilt. A similar size to the UK but with only 8% of the population, there is less call for high rise and more call for spreading out when it comes to housing.

Since Captain Cook and the onset of colonisation in the 1770s, Brits have been making their way to a new life in New Zealand. Despite being such a long way away, there are many who want to start anew and New Zealand can offer a fresh, outdoor, uncluttered appeal, not available to many back home.

Brits are not the only ones. We

encountered settlers from all parts of Europe, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Poland, as well as Malaysia, China, Japan - a real cross section.

Kiwi hot spots

First of all, there doesn’t appear to be a shortage of quality property on the market. Wherever we went there was a good selection of waterfront property presented by agents for sale. In recessionary times, New Zealand agents prefer auction or best offer tenders preceded by open days to attract buyers and achieve fair market price, as opposed to the guide prices or fixed prices prevalent in the UK. Maybe we should learn something from this.

Agents and pundits are claiming, as in the UK, a fall in demand with current sales volumes reported at 61% of 2007 levels. This in part is put down

Scenic Akaroa is located within a flooded volcano crater.

to the global recession, with fewer visitors looking to buy from traditional catchment areas such as the UK, but also New Zealand has received a significant kick in the teeth with the recent devastating earthquake in Christchurch.

River front property in Keri Keri - £400,000.

Prices to that point had risen by 87% in the previous five years, and since then, (subject to local variations) have fallen, but on average by only 5.7% , not as far as in the UK. Hot spots include Auckland and the environs in North Island, home to over 50% of all resident New Zealanders, and Queenstown, the self-proclaimed adrenaline capital of the world in South Island. Here land is expensive, still sought after, and prices remain relatively high.

We travelled to more remote parts such as Keri Keri near the Bay of Islands in the north of the North Island, a glorious sailing area shared with wild dolphins and rare blue penguins, and also to Akaroa, an hour’s drive south of Christchurch on the South Island. This town was colonised by the French and is

Bay of Islands - a sailor’s paradise.

scenically located inside a flooded extinct volcano; it’s now a centre for the New Zealand blue pearl industry.

the bottom line

A four bedroom, 3000 square foot single storey home in Keri Keri with four acres of river front land would set you back around £400,000; whilst a three bedroom elevated house with large deck giving unforgettable 180 degree uninterrupted harbour views in the best part of Akaroa comes in at similar money.

We concluded that although average property prices in New Zealand (£191,000) are higher than in the UK (£167,000) convert that to a per square

foot price and you can get similar bang for your buck waterside property wise in New Zealand compared to the UK, even in these hardened times.

So, if it’s time for a life change with tall mountains interspersed with wide open plains, blue lakes and seas, exceptional beaches, deep forests, seasons that we already know about and so much space that you can drive for hours without seeing a living soul, then New Zealand offers a seductive alternative.

But it is an awfully long way away!

If you are looking try: www.bayleys.co.nz www.harcourts.co.nz Both agents have offices nationwide.

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A recent trip to new Zealand gave a casual opportunity to take a look at a housing market on the other side of the world and to compare it to our own waterfront property sector here in the UK, a casualty of a ‘global’ recession.

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MARINA FOCUS SPOTLIGHT ON MARINAS AND HARBOURS

Emsworth Yacht Harbour CHICHESTER

Chichester Harbour has always been considered something of a gem of the south coast. Its sheltered waters and narrow channels open out into a beautiful vista of open water as the tide rolls in, becoming a playground for watercraft of all types. Set against a backdrop of the rolling hills of the South Downs, boasting several beautiful villages dotted around its shores and a million creeks and inlets to explore, this is cruising heaven. Well, at least until the tide rolls out again and leaves you high and dry if you’re not careful.

Aerial view of the entrance and marina berths.

Emsworth Yacht Harbour Thorney Road, Emsworth, Hants, PO10 8BP Tel: +44 (0) 1243 377727 www.emsworth-marina.co.uk.

THANKFULLY, Chichester also has more than its fair share of tempting havens and marinas to await the next tide; amongst them, Emsworth Yacht Harbour has long been acknowledged as a bit of a hidden treasure.

Tucked away at the top of the Emsworth Channel, this cheerful little marina boasts 220 fully serviced berths, a couple of boatbuilders on site, a chandler and a newly opened cafe. Despite its tidal location, its sill also means it has a maintained depth of 2m within.

Perhaps its biggest attraction, however, is the fact that the marina has retained a friendly atmosphere, aided by the fact that this is still very much a family run business. This atmosphere is augmented

by its proximity to the village of Emsworth, which is a five minute walk away and has a friendly, slow paced charm, boasting such novelties as a grocer, a baker and a decent hardware store.

The village was originally a thriving fishing community, and Emsworth oysters were considered a delicacy.

Emsworth boasted the largest local sailing fishing boat fleet in the UK and had 30 pubs to show for it.

These days the oyster beds are long gone, and yachts have moved in to replace the majority of the fishing boats.

Nevertheless, it’s worth keeping an eye out for the restored oyster boat Terror on a fair day. She generally takes tourists out

on day sails, and cuts a pretty picture as she plies the Emsworth Channel.

BERTHING & FACILITIES

Emsworth has plenty to offer berth holders and visitors alike, including water, electricity, showers and WiFi. In addition to this, there is a large slipway and drying grid. The marina also boasts smart new toilets, showers and a new launderette under the Deck Cafe.

There is a fuel berth within the marina which also sells Calor Gas. For repairs, Nick Gates and Andrew Oliver both run shipwright businesses side by side in the marina. www.nickgates.co.uk and www.andrewoliver.co.uk

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The passage into the Chichester Harbour is unique and different to Langstone and Portsmouth for one important reason. The harbour is home to over 10,000 boats and there are over 18nm of navigable waterways inside the harbour.

All these boats and all this water must enter and leave through the narrow entrance and to reach the sea they must cross over the Chichester Bar - a rise of sand right in the middle of the entrance channel. Crossing the bar is easy as long as you abide by the three basic rules: 1. Before leaving Chichester Harbour always consult the Chimet Data Buoy www.chimet.co.uk – the data is recorded at the Bar Beacon and provides a real picture of conditions, including wind speed, direction and strength, sea state and tides.

2. Avoid the bar over the last two hours of the ebb.

3. If there is a southerly wind, the smoothest water will be found within HW±1 - outward bound, it pays to fight against the last of the flood from your berth in order to avoid the worst of the seas at the Bar. When approaching the Bar from the west it’s important to stay well south of the shoals off Langstone and Chichester Harbour. Horse Sands Fort sits right on the latitude of 50°45’ and a good guide for yachts is not to venture north of that latitude – use a back bearing on the Fort not less than 270°. It’s also important to avoid the temptation of turning north too early once you’ve past Winner - stay just south of the 50°45’ latitude until the Eastoke Bn is open to the east of the West Pole.

Whether coming from the west or the south you need to make for a point about 100m to the south of West Pole (WP 50°45’.32, 00°56’.60W) and staying well clear of Bracklesham Bay. Make a heading of 013° towards the narrow entrance which will keep you clear of the shoals and into the deeper water off Eastoke Point.

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Harbour Chandlers is conveniently located within the Marina. It’s a friendly place with a decent range of products. www.harbour-chandlers.com.

Seateach Chandlers is based by the railway station off North Street and has a good range of products. www. seateach.com.

For food, there is a Co-op and a tesco Metro within the village, but if you want a big shop it’s possibly

the Sussex Brewery is close to the marina and the menu offers an impressive range of high quality specialty sausages. It has a convivial atmosphere and good bitters on offer. www.sussexbrewery.com those partial to curry will be impressed by Spice Village, located in the centre of the village. If you’re having trouble finding it, just follow the delicious aroma of curry. www. spice-village.co.uk For those who like a bit of fine dining, 36 On the Quay (01243 375592) is a Michelin starred restaurant, while just opposite, Fat Olives offers delicious locally produced cuisine (01243 377914).

Where to driNk

Beyond the Sussex Brewery, the Blue Bell on South Street is generally crammed full of locals even on a week night and has all the ingredients of a proper old school pub including a fine selection of bitters. Closer to home, quaff a pint or two in the lord Raglan on Queen Street.

What to see

Chichester Harbour and the surrounding area has plenty to offer visitors to the area. In between sailing trips, enjoy a spot of rambling. there are hundreds of walks all around the emsworth area, including a circular walk around thorney Island. Starting from the marina, it takes about two hours and offers splendid views across the harbour.

Strike inland and you soon find yourself in the South Downs. Rolling hills and picturesque villages abound and it’s a great place for a spot of mountain biking or further strolling.

You’re also close to Goodwood race course if horse racing floats your boat.

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A couple of miles up, the channel forks and this is marked with a South Cardinal.

You need to bear to starboard and follow the trots of moored boats up towards Emsworth. Again, the channel is clearly marked. Heading up this final leg to the marina, the channel shelves rapidly and there is a visitor’s pontoon slung between piles. This accommodates boats up to 2m in depth even on low tide. If you’ve timed the tide right, however (access to Emsworth Yacht Harbour is generally two to three hours either side of high water), you can proceed up the channel. The main channel is still clear until you reach an East Cardinal No Entry

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and in close proximity a port marker, Fisherman’s, FL(3)R.10s. Here the channel splits three ways and you want to take the central channel.

Continue to follow the moored boats up this channel until you get to the starboard marker, Echo FL(3)G.10s. From here you can clearly make out Emsworth Yacht Harbour and it’s a case of curving around to the right. There are a number of markers, but it does get tricky at night.

There is a depth gauge just outside the marina which gives you the height over the sill and if you’ve got it wrong, there are piles just to starboard which you can dry out against.

Call the marina on 01243 377727 to ensure there is space. There is no VHF. Once inside, turn to starboard, sashay to port past the fuel berth and you’re at the visitor’s pontoon.

Looking at the channel from shore. Note the east cardinal which marks the entrance to a narrow channel up to Emsworth quay.

Beyond that, East Head is a very popular anchorage, with a lovely beach.

Heading east from Chichester does not open up such immediately inviting cruising grounds, yet there is scope for exploration and Brighton or Eastbourne aren’t far away.

However, when it comes to sailing out of Emsworth, west is generally best; the tidal nature of Emsworth means you’re generally going to leave pretty close to high water and this means that by the time you get out of the harbour you’re

usually going to have five or so hours of west running tide, which is more than ample to get you either around the Isle of Wight or into the heart of the Solent.

For those venturing further afield, a trip to Poole Harbour gives you an idea of what is essentially a long weekend’s cruise. Heading straight out across the English Channel opens up the traditional favourites of Cherbourg and the Channel Islands, both within easy reach from Emsworth. Fecamp is also a tempting option.

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The ‘Active’ approach Partnering with marinas, rYa recognised training centres, berth holder groups and yacht cubs, the rYa active Marina Programme has been created to encourage and support increased berth holder activity to help people to get more from their boating. Piloted last year with just 12 marinas, the programme proved to be a real success and today, a total of 40 marinas have signed up to the scheme and are proudly flying their rYa active Marina flags.

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To find out more information about the Active Marina Programme and see if your marina has signed up, visit www.rya.org.uk/go/ activemarina. If your marina is already an Active Marina, speak to your marina manager to find out about next season’s opportunities and events.

receiving huge support from marina groups including MDL, Premier, Yacht Havens, Dean and reddyhoff, rYa training Centres and most importantly from the participants,” explains guy Malpas, rYa Yachting Development Officer who is responsible for running the programme. “if your marina is signed up to the programme, you and your crew will have the opportunity take part in practical workshops at your marina which are tailor made to build your knowledge and boost your confidence,” guy continues. “this could be a refresher on manoeuvring and berthing, crew training, or even a specialist workshop which will help you to tackle the tasks which challenge you the most.”

Sovereign Harbour, a Premier Marina in eastbourne celebrated its launch of the active Marina Programme with a day of practical workshops covering basic manoeuvring and berthing skills as well as electronic navigation sessions for yacht sailors, motor cruisers and powerboats.

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Marina Manager Janet taylor said: “the launch was a great success and we are very pleased to work with the rYa by becoming an active Marina. it is a fantastic opportunity to be able to tailor activities to give our customers exactly what they need to become more confident and to enjoy using their boats.”

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alongside workshops, the active Marina Programme also allows you the opportunity to get to know and cruise with other berth holders and boat owners, and spend time with likeminded people at social events.

Christine Klimczak, who recently took part in a Ladies Day at Queen anne’s Battery marina in Plymouth, explains: “i think that everyone should have as

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many opportunities to practice and get as much training as possible because the more people you sail with, the more skills you pick up. “it’s also nice to meet the people you haven’t met before, especially the people you will hopefully bump into again at the marina.”

Cruising in company is a relaxed and enjoyable way to extend your cruising horizons and ‘active’ marinas across the

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Solent based dinghy sailor David Henshall is now a well known writer and speaker on topics covering the rich heritage of all aspects of lesiure boating.

SAILING THEN AND NOW

David Henshall.

Celebrating the Royal Southern Yacht Club 175 years and counting!

The club today occupies a privileged setting on the Hamble with a spectacular clubhouse.

COWES may like to think of itself of the ‘home’ of British yachting, but the real powerhouse of the sport lies just across the Solent on the River Hamble. The river is rightly famous for its busy marinas, boatyards and sailing clubs, but 2012 will see a new milestone reached, when the Royal Southern Yacht Club celebrates its 175th Anniversary.

The history of the club creates an interesting parallel with the changing nature of sailing, as when the club was first founded in 1837, it was originally known as the Royal Southampton, with the first clubhouse being based within the city. In these formative days of the sport, yachts were few in number but large in size and were crewed by paid hands. Some of the larger yachts even carried their own cannon, which must have added a touch of spice to breaches of what is now ‘Part 2’ of the Racing Rules!

Within a few years of being formed, the club was renamed and became the ‘Royal Southern’ (the name Royal Southampton was later taken by the club that still bears that name today at its Ocean Village headquarters). In the golden years of the late Victorian era, it occupied an imposing clubhouse just opposite the Royal Pier. Yachting was still very much

the sport of the wealthy and titled few, with the Royal Southern’s Commodore in the mid Victorian period being none other than Lord Cardigan of ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’ fame.

However, values were changing fast in late Victorian England with newer, more accessible yacht clubs attracting healthy memberships and the Royal Southern found that maintaining its high profile presence in central Southampton was becoming a heavy burden for its declining membership to bear. The club was already showing a flexibility to move with the times, as in 1905 the Royal Southern agreed to host one of the first powerboat races run in the UK.

WISE MOVE

In the early 1930s, when faced with the building of the Eastern Docks at Southampton, the club took its first steps towards moving to Hamble Quay.

Although initially this was seen as nothing more than an adjunct to the main clubhouse, with the club’s finances in a parlous state, it eventually

Photos: Courtesy of Royal Southern Yacht Club.

King George V. Again the club showed its ability to move with the times, running the first Cowes-Torquay Powerboat Race in 1961, whilst reflecting its close involvement in the yachting scene by introducing the perennially popular Solent Points Series in 1968. By now the club was going from strength to strength and in 1980 had the honour of being a Challenger Club for the America’s Cup. Its yacht ‘Lionheart’ may have been eliminated by the French, but the Royal Southern itself continued to enjoy success.

50th running of the ever popular RORC/ JOG race from Cowes to Deauville. In addition there will be the Brewin Dolphin Open event for Metre Yachts; events for motorboats; family and fun days; and the inaugural Biscay Offshore race in association with Sunsail Racing.

Clearly the Royal Southern Yacht Club is the place to be, not just in this year of celebrations, but as it forges ahead towards its next major milestone, of 200 years at the forefront of the UK sailing scene.

FORGING A FUTURE

Hamble waterfront in the 1930s when the club began occupation.

made financial sense to sell the Southampton site.

Being based at Hamble was indeed fortuitous for the Royal Southern, as in the early post war years it meant that they were perfectly placed to benefit from the rapid expansion in the sport that was taking place at that time. In 1952 the club was once again honoured with royal approval, as HRH Prince Philip took on the role of Admiral; in 2003 the Duke of Edinburgh agreed to extend his involvement with the Club to that of full Patron, a role last held in 1936 by HM

The Royal Southern has been at the forefront of the movement by sailing clubs to offer a full and attractive package of activities to members, both afloat and ashore, and in 1998 the superb new clubhouse was opened. The club has also been looking to its longer term future by developing its Youth Programme into a Youth Academy, which is already seeing younger Royal Southern members emulating and even surpassing the achievements of the older members.

These initiatives, allied to the ability to constantly develop the value that the club offers to members and visitors, means that the Royal Southern is in robust health at 175 years old. The birthday celebrations planned for this season are a very good indicator of just how the club now enjoys considerable support across a diverse range of activities. The main event, a celebratory regatta, will run for 16 days in May and June, featuring racing for over 30 classes, before the Royal Southern hosts the

The Victorian clubhouse in Southampton.

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19. 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

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

20. HAMBLE POINT MARINA Manager: Neil Salter 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

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!

12. 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 13. 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 SMALL BOATS WELCOME NEW DRYSTACK, BOATYARD & FUEL BERTH 14. 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 15. 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 16. HYTHE MARINA VILLAGE Manager: Adrian Gilson 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 17. 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

21. 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 22. 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 23. UNIVERSAL MARINA Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green, Hampshire. SO31 7ZN T: 01489 574272 VHF: 80 E: info@universalmarina.co.uk W: www.universalmarina.co.uk 24. 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 25. 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 26. BUCKLER’S HARD YACHT HARBOUR Harbour Master: Mike Nicholls Harbour Master’s Office, Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, Beaulieu, Hampshire. SO42 7XB T: 01590 616200 E: harbour.office@beaulieu.co.uk W: www.beaulieuriver.co.uk

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29. ROYAL CLARENCE MARINA 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 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 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

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 WELCOM-

SOUTH EAST

34. NORTHNEY MARINA Manager: Carl Jarmaine 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: Mike Weldon 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. EMSWORTH YACHT HARBOUR Manager: Neil Brooke Thorney Road, Emsworth, Hants, PO10 8BP T: 01243 377727 F: 01243 373432 E: info@emsworth-marina.co.uk W: www.emsworth-marina.co.uk 37. BIRDHAM POOL MARINA Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex. PO20 7BG T: 01243 512310 F: 01243 513163 E: info@birdhampool.co.uk W: www.birdhampool.co.uk 38. 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 39. LITTLEHAMPTON MARINA Ferry Road, Littlehampton West Sussex, BN17 5DS Berthing Manager: Darren Humphries T: 01903 713553 F: 01903 732264 VHF: 80 E: sales@littlehamptonmarina.co.uk www.littlehamptonmarina.co.uk

40. LITTLEHAMPTON YACHT CLUB (LYC) Rope House, Rope Walk Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5DH Office: Fiona Boyce 01903 713 996 Berthing Master: Bill Kellett 01903 732 926 F: 01903 725 911 E: fiona@littlehamptonyachtclub.co.uk W: www.littlehamptonyachtclub.co.uk

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UK AND IRELAND

KENT

44. GILLINGHAM MARINA 173 Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent. ME7 1UB T: 01634 280022 - Berthing T: 01634 283008 - Chandlery E: berthing@gillingham-marina.co.uk W: www.gillingham-marina.co.uk 45. CHATHAM MARITIME MARINA Manager: Alastair Hand The Lock Building, Leviathan Way Chatham Maritime, Chatham Kent. ME4 4LP T: 01634 899200 F: 01634 899201 E: chatham@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.chathammaritimemarina.co.uk

SURREY

46. PENTON HOOK MARINA Manager: Mike Gates Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey. KT16 8PY T: 01932 568681 F: 01932 567423 E: pentonhook@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.pentonhookmarina.co.uk

BERKSHIRE

ESSEX

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

LIVERPOOL

50. 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

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

53. 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

42. 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

60 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

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57. 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

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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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58. 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

EUROPE

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59. 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

56. 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

WALES

48. BRAY MARINA Manager: Mike Gates Monkey Island Lane, Bray, Berkshire. SL6 2EB T: 01628 623654 F: 01628 773485 E: bray@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.braymarina.co.uk

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CUMBRIA

51. 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

47. WINDSOR MARINA Manager: Mike Gates Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire. SL4 5TZ T: 01753 853911 F: 01753 868195 E: windsor@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.windsormarina.co.uk

43. DOVER MARINA Harbour House, Marine Parade Dover, Kent. CT17 9BU T: 01304 241663 E: marina@doverport.co.uk W: www.doverport.co.uk

54. DINORWIC MARINA LIMITED Manager: David Owen 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

SUFFOLK

52. CARDIFF MARINA Manager: Rob Freemantle Watkiss Way, Cardiff. CF11 OJL T: 02920 396078 F: 02920 345116 E: info@cardiffmarinegroup.com W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk Dry stack for boats up to 30’

41. 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

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2. MARINA DEI CESARI Manager: Enrico Bertacchi Lungomare Mediterraneo 26, 61032 Fano (PU), Italy T: (0039) 0721 800279 T (UK): 023 8045 0227 F: (0039) 0721 813854 E: enquiries@marinadeicesari.com W: www.marinadeicesari.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 Ràpita, Spain T: (0034) 9777 45153 T (UK): 023 8045 0227 F: (0034) 9777 45153 E: enquiries@santcarlesmarina.com W: www.santcarlesmarina.com

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2007, Maxum 1800 2007. Red and White. 18ft 3LTR Mercruiser engine, 135hp, power steering, bimini covers, . Seats 7, sunbathing deck and sunlounger, Full UK Galvanised Trailer.

Purchased from new. (West Lothian)

1985, Sunseeker Mexico Sports Boat. 2 x 151C Volvo Penta, 2 Berth Cabin, Stereo, Fishfinder, Compass, Boat clean and tidy, Serviced regulary, 20Year Survey August 2010. (Dorset)

Good condition, original gel Coat, Cuddy seats 4, Mariner 40hp Evinrude 4hp recent full service, Eagle fish finder, DSC r,adio, Garmin GPS, Trailer new wheels tyres bearings jockey wheel. Great buy. (Derbyshire)

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2005, Chaparral 204SSI, 4.3 Mercruiser engine, can only be described as in great condition, she has had very little use and comes recently serviced, the trailer has also just been serviced. (Hampshire)

2 berth cabin cruiser. 15hp yamaha electric start & tilt outboard (2007). Two burner and grill, gas cooker, chemical toilet. DSC radio Cobra f55 and Garmin 210 GPS.

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Fin keel, Yanmar diesel. Been ashore for the last 18 months in magazine testing use and therefore requires two or three weekends’ work before launching (scraping, antifouling etc.)

Lovely, solid boat. Interior makeover and sails serviced 2011. Upgrading to larger testing boat.

For sale by private treaty. To be sold “as seen” at Port Solent, Portsmouth by previous appointment only. Offers invited in the region of £12,000-£15,000. Contact Michael Kimber or Sue Wheeler. www.tsauction.co.uk. (Hampshire)

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1989, Sail no 118, 6 Berth, Tiller/Autohelm, Yanmar 1GM10 regularly serviced, New Hyde Sails 2008, Stackpack 2007, Cruising Chute, Depth/Log new 2008. New Heads 2008, VGC, carefully maintained. (Hampshire)

1976, Sleeps six in two doubles and two single berths in two cabins, L shaped settee converting to a double berth. Single berth opposite and _ berth to stbd. Forward focsle with double berth - (or two singles). (Kent)

1989, Rare sought after sports cruiser for sale.

Lovely condition Fairline sprint offered for sale to a new home/owner. Sleeps 6 ( 4 in 2 cabins and 2 on rear deck under canopy) and can comfortably seat 8. (Dorset)

2005, looks like a see-doo powered by 115HP Johnson, Tomcat Trailer, little use, Epsom.

(Surrey)

Heavy Duty 15ft, 2 years old , used a few times, with aluminium floor.. comes with Trailer, and 30HP Tohatsu short shaft FS30S EFI bought Brand New for £2,872 in August 2010, and have only used for about 10 hours.

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P17975

P17973

1989, Horizon lifting keel sailing yacht. 5 berths in 2 cabins. In overall excellent condition and well equipped. This is a great family boat, she is easy and rewarding to sail and a very safe and seaworthy craft. (Hampshire)

2008, This boat has been lightly used comes with 90hp outboard, lazy jacks, plus all standard bits, no trailer. (Hampshire)

1970. Iroko on Oak, Bermudan Cutter, roller headsails. Perkins Perama 29hp, 500hrs, Koden Radar, Lofran’s 12volt windlass, Simrad tiller pilot, Taylor’s & calorifier heating. Holding tank, svc batteries 2010 & full winter cover. (Suffolk)

STEAM/ELECTRIC LAUNCH. Licensed in Salcombe for 8 passengers. In regular use Cobbs Quay Poole. Trip easily arranged. Tel or email me at: malcolm427@aol.com for more details.

Trailer & Instruction Manual & Tools included.

Weatherproof wheelhouse with 2 seats & full instrumentation. Safe walk around decks. 2+2 berths. Built circa 2000. Length 7.25m, Beam 2.61m. Draft 0.8m. Volvo TAMD 31P shaft driven. 15 knots+. Engine hours under 400.

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adur boat sales Nicholson 27, GRP sloop built 1980, Volvo 7.5 hp diesel (1987), 7 berths in 2 cabins, w.c.

Navigation instruments, liferaft, full set of sails, lying Shoreham Harbour ........................ £14,500

Moody 33, 11 ft 6 beam, 5 ft 9 draft, fin keel, 20 hp bukh diesel, good sails, WC, 7 berths, cooker, out of water ladup T.l.C neaded..................... £20,000

Hurley 27, Bermudan sloop, 1973, headroom, 4-5 berths, Volvo diesel 19hp,liferaft,full nav. equipment,re-wired 2005,gas system replaced 2005,well maintained yacht,lying Shoreham harbour....................................................... £8,750

Folksong sailing sloop, 26’, grp, 1980’s, 4 berths,Yamaha diesel inboard engine, 2 suits of sails in fair condition, lying shoreham ......................... £2,950

1982, Jeanneau Sunfizz, GRP, 40’,8 berths in 4 cabins, Vetus Mitsibushi 46hp engine 2008, liferaft, sprayhood, dodgers, nav. equipment, needs tlc, lying Shoreham on quayside ...............................................................£46,000

1972 Legend 29, Yanmar 2GM, 2007, diesel 20hp, sails, slab and roller reefing, navigation equipment, 4 berths, w.c. cooker, interior refurbished...£8,500

Colvic Countess 33’, launched 1993, GRP, 5 berths in 3 cabins, w.c. shower, headsail roller reefing, navigation equipment, Perkins diesel engine, Hurth gearbox. Lying Shoreham .. £32,000

38’ Cheoy Lee motor sailer, 1958, teak construction, twin diesel 60hp Beta engines fitted 2009, 4/5 berth in 3 cabins, beautiful interior. Will make lovely live aboard or long distance cruiser.

Must be seen. Lying Shoreham ............... £47,500

20 ton Hillyard, built 1966, ketch rigged, 40’, Parsons diesel engine, classic yacht one of only two built to this design. Good condition, needs a little tlc.

Lying Shoreham. ..................................... £34,000

Sea Lion 42, twin screw diesel yacht, built Holland 1962, fitted out by JG Meakes, 2 x Mermaid marine diesel engines, 128hp each. Aft cabin with one single and one 3/4 double, shower and toilet en-suite.

Closet and 4 drawers under each bed, dressing table. Saloon with folding table, single berth, wheelhouse with nav. equipment, chart cupboard etc., separate galley, toilet with sink, forward cabin with bunks and storage. Lying on residential berth in Narbonne, France .....................................£69,000

REDUCED! 14mtrs Cal 46, grp motor sailer, ketch, Perkins 4108 diesel, 6 berths in 3 cabins, this is a round the world yacht, recently returned, full galley, washing machine, freezer, water maker, shower x 2 bath, 2 x toilets. 6kva Onan diesel generator, life raft, dinghy, radar, GPS, compass etc., needs re-fit, sails good, roller reefing twin, in boom furl, lots of gear, very interesting project, re-fit needed, with 6 berths, lying Shoreham .. ..................................................................... £45,000

34’7” x 12’3” x 4’4” timber lifting keel sailing boat. Built and designed by F C Langmaid 1990.50hp Perkins diesel inboard engine. 1 x double berth, 4 single berths in 3 cabins. Hot and cold water with calorifier. Crusader sails, slab reefing, lazy jacks. Navigation instruments included.

Beautifully kept, lying Shoreham ..............£28,000

For further information please contact Graham at Adur Boat Sales on 01273 591705 Colvic Watson motor sailer, built 1981 by Hall & Co, 34’6” x 13’ x 4’8”, Ford diesel 120hp engine 1981, Berswarner 2 x 1 gearbox, 1981, 6 berths in 3 cabins, 2 x w.c.lying Shoreham Harbour ............ ............................................................... £46,000

Isle of Wight Workboat Rib, 2003, GRP hull, 30’, 300hp diesel engine. Substantial workboat, suitable fishing, diving or transporting to and from work projects. Lying Brighton .......................... £29,500

Great Dane 28, 1973, GRP, Beta 25hp diesel engine 2008, long keel, 5 berth, classic mainsail, furling genoa, navigation equipment, lying Brighton.................................................. £13,950

M: 07802848915 F: 01273 870349 E: graham@adurboatsales.co.uk

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2011 hAwk 20 DAy SAIlER

22ft, 6.5hp Volvo diesel penta 2001, recently reconditioned

1978 NOrbUry INVADEr 22 New sails 3 years ago, Honda outboard 15hp 4 stroke

1984 LEISUrE 23 SL

Mariner 8hp outboard, very beamy yacht and spacious

£6,950

£5,950

£6,950

1978 TrIDENT 80

1973 wESTErLy cENTAUr 26FT

1990 cENTUrION

27ft sloop rigged 10hp diesel yanmar engine

£14,950 ono

Diesel 30hp 3cylinder new 2008, inmast mainsail, ideal for cruising locally or across the channel.

£11,950

Twin Volvo petrol 205hp, ideal house or dive boat.

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1973 LONG kEEL 25FT rOUND bILGE SLOOp

13 hp inboard kubota diesel, beneteau baroudear four berths double in forepeak and two singles.

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JUMBLE WATCH

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Chris Chaddock has been attending and organising boat jumbles for over 25 years; here he gives a round-up of recent Boat Jumble Association approved events.

BOAT JUMBLE NEWS

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2 1: Heyland Lugger 11' 6" 2: RIB for sale at Norfolk.

3: Plymouth saw the streets filled with bargain hunters. 4: Norfolk BJ Fittings. 5: Which colour dear? Canoes at Norfolk.

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April showers fail to dampen jumblers’ spirits

THE weather tried its hardest to spoil outdoor shows in April but boat jumblers are a hardy crew and they still turned up in their droves at the Boat Jumble Association events. I took a trip to two of the old favourites.

The first, Plymouth Boat Jumble, is held in City College grounds and is run by a group of volunteers ably led by Dean Reynolds from Stonehouse Bridge Boat Owners Association to raise funds for the upkeep of their moorings. It is traditionally held on Easter Sunday and it attracts locals and holiday makers, luckily the sun shone and much fun was had by all. There is quaint West Country charm about this show and the piles of old lobster pots and fishing nets for sale added to the ambience, making it look

like a set from an episode of Doc Martin the TV show. Martin Clunes was nowhere to be seen; he missed a great day out.

This event is a long drive west and with diesel costs so high it doesn’t attract many commercial exhibitors but it always gets a big selection of private car boot sellers so there was a great mix of new and old chandlery on offer.

Exhibitors I spoke with reported good sales of fenders, rope and fishing tackle and I saw several small dinghies and tenders change hands at bargain prices.

SOUND ADVICE

Paul and Mary Bjork of Yacht Parts Bristol were one of the bigger stands exhibiting with a very attractive display of larger chandlery items such as cookers, hatches, winches, windlasses and self-

steering gear. I witnessed some detailed discussions with a customer over a beautiful pair of dinghy davits they had on display. Good product knowledge from exhibitors like this can prevent you from buying the wrong item and save you a fortune.

Vic Chappell of Taunton in Somerset, another boat jumble regular with over 20 year’s outboard motor servicing and sales experience, was also exhibiting. I caught up with him towards the end of the sale and he was still dispensing advice on fuel injection systems to some avid motor boaters. He reported good sales of small outboards up to 15HP and was very pleased with some engine purchases he had made from the car booters. As he put it in his West Country way, “a few 2 stroke ‘fixer uppers’ and a few ‘basket cases’ for stripping down for spare parts” - the Green Blue initiative would be proud of his recycling efforts!

IN THE KNOW

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Another West Country specialist in attendance was Compass Marine of Dartmouth, the country’s foremost independent importer of fenders and what Tim Mear the owner doesn’t know about the various shapes and sizes and applications of inflated fenders, coir fenders or high density foam fenders is not worth knowing. He was in full flow when I passed by talking about the pros and cons of fender socks.

Watching the dispensing of all this

free advice got me thinking, boat jumble exhibitors normally come from a sailing or boating background or are well versed in the products they sell and can impart much advise and wisdom to novice sailors. So, even if you don’t buy anything at an event you can ask questions of the stallholders and benefit from their experience at no cost. Now that is a bargain worth attending for!

INTERESTING MIX

Next up was Norfolk Boat Jumble, held at the Royal Norfolk Showground on 15 April, which was altogether a more regal affair at the purpose-built showground venue. This show attracts a nice mix of East Coast businesses and private sellers, together with the regular boat jumble circuit exhibitors, and makes for a great family day out.

The intermittent showers of icy hail did little to dampen the spirits of the attendees who eagerly bought up all manner of nautical bargains, including shop-soiled cookers and fridges from big names like Aquafax; antifoul and top sides paint from Dauntless Boatyard chandlery; canoes from Nucleus Water sports of Holland-on-Sea and Norfolk Canoes; and rope and buoyancy aids from Rota Marine of London.

Ian Thomson, a regular boat jumble exhibitor based on the East Coast had a fabulous display of new and used boat fittings, dagger boards and rudders mainly from salvaged vessels which

4 he had lovingly dismantled. This was a great opportunity for dinghy sailors who were restoring their dinghies prior to the new racing or cruising season. Ian also had a huge selection of used sails for all types of dinghies with more back at his warehouse apparently.

I also saw some great boats on display.

Highlights included a brand new 6 metre Seapro RIB, and a beautiful little pre-loved 11ft 6 ins Heyland Lugger sailing dinghy at £975 from a private seller - ideal for lazy summer days on the Norfolk Broads.

DIARY DATES FOR MAY Scottish Boat Jumble (Paisley) – 6 May Preston Boat Jumble (Garstang) – 7 May Solent Boat Jumble (Southampton) – 13 May Suffolk Boat Jumble (Ipswich) – 20 May Humberside Boast Jumble (snaith) – 27 May

All shows open to the public at 10am and usually run until 3pm.

For SATNAV details on any of the mentioned shows or to enquire about selling your own unwanted chandlery items or boat, visit the official Boat Jumble Association web site www.boatjumbles.org.uk

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IN THE DRINK

One of the pleasures of boating is a quiet little – responsible – drink.

BY PAUL ANTROBUS

Rosé wines ONLY ten or so years ago, rosé wine was much maligned by so-called British wine buffs, yet much loved by me and my continental friends. Since then, the brands on offer here have increased and improved markedly, fuelling a big shift in attitudes - so much so that rosé is now included in the Consumer Price Index ‘shopping basket’.

More or less every wine-making country has stepped on to the rosé band wagon, to the extent, unfortunately, that less reputable producers are exploiting the booming demand and putting some mediocre wines back on our shelves. Buyer beware!

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BRITISH SPIRIT Wight Vodka is taking centre stage in exclusive (and totally fabulous) social events this spring.

From May Balls at Oxford and Cambridge to WV Martini parties at Henley, 1st in Class crew socials to Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Wight Vodka epitomises the British yachting spirit of revelry, camaraderie & passion that we love so very much.

Enjoy your ‘Wight Vodka Summer’ and please remember to Tack & Gybe Responsibly!

When abroad, always try a local brand to learn more. French vineyards make rosés to meet domestic holiday demand but in relatively small quantities. On one trip to St Tropez, we stocked up at the Campaux winery, a few miles inland. The rosé there was a stunner; pale pinky grey, delicate flavour and, at that time, only €6 a bottle - but no spare bottles for ‘export’. The lesson here is to enjoy the local production when you find it!

What to look for in the UK? The best starting indicator is colour and price. The paler the better, but the paler the wine the higher the price tends to be - from £6 to £12 a bottle at least to get the flavour quality.

The other useful indicator is the grape variety.

The best rosés are pressed from a mix of white and red grapes. Some are just blended red wine with white. It’s not necessarily inferior and rosé sparkling wines are usually made this way. The most common method is to make a white wine, then to let it stand on red grape skins for a period. The colour and flavour spectrum is thereby infinitely adjustable by the wine maker.

Another good way to choose is to follow the grape varieties the wine is made from. If you have a

favourite white wine, a rosé from the same grapes may well suit you.

RECOMMENDED ROSÉS

These are examples I have found in my local supermarkets which all worked well with my tasting panels. Serve well chilled.

From Côtes de Provence, France, Petit Rimauresq 13 percent a.b.v, uses Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan grapes. A bright translucent light colour, it drinks beautifully but costs £11.

The Italia brand range, a reliable moderately priced brand quite widely available, offers a straightforward Italian Pinot Grigio Rosé at 12.5 per

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cent which I found at a bargain £5.25. On the darker side, but still drinks very well.

If you like Spanish Rioja, you will enjoy Muga rosé at 13.5 percent a.b.v from the Rioja Alta region and made from the classic Rioja Tempranillo, Garnacha and Viura grapes. Crisp and great with summer foods and savoury canapés. Around £7.50 a bottle.

A moderately priced French rosé which has been around for a few years is the cutely named Chaten-Oeuf, loosely translated as ‘the cat that got the cream’. From the Pays d’Oc region and 12 percent, this brand cheerfully admits to being from a variety of unspecified grapes but is fine to drink on its own. £6 at Waitrose.

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