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16 ARCHIVE 18 GEOFF HOLT FROM PAGE 1: A video showing the stunt has reached will over 1 million views. With the yacht listing at 60 degrees, the footage shows Thomson dive from the mast whilst wearing a stylish water-repellent BOSS suit.

The 39-year-old – who is always keen to blaze new trails and devise new and

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exciting ways to use his yacht – had been planning this most recent trick for months in advance.

Skipper Ross Daniel was charged with the challenge of adjusting the angle of heel to ensure that Thomson had the best possible chance. Stunt coordinator Andy Bennett was on hand to co-ordinate the

action, whilst a medical team and a dive team also stood by.

Having safely returned to dry land after the stunt – performed off the Spanish coast near CĂĄdiz - Thomson commented: “There were lots of things that could have gone terribly wrong: the wind could have pulled me off the mast and catapulted me onto the deck; I could have hit the water at the wrong angle or surfaced too quickly. These were all factors we needed to consider far in advance. “Luckily (and despite my fear of heights), we succeeded in pulling it off. And as things turned out, the stunt was far more dangerous than I would ever have imagined. All in all, I can honestly say that it was the most stupid thing I’ve ever done in my whole life!â€?

This was not the first stunt from the British yachtsman; a video went viral in 2012 showing Alex Thomson scaling the orange keel of his yacht. Last year he sailed around the world solo in the VendĂŠe Globe, capturing third place and breaking the British record in the process. Watch the video: http://bit.ly/mastwalk

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SUNSEEKER International marked the official British launch of its new flagship tri-deck 155 Yacht on 24 March with the help of its new owner, Formula 1’s Eddie Jordan.

The Formula 1 star was in attendance alongside Sunseeker International’s Group President, Robert Braithwaite. As the biggest project ever undertaken by the British based luxury yacht manufacturer,

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the official launch was a monumental day for Sunseeker. Braithwaite commented: “We were incredibly proud to launch the 155 Yacht here in Poole with Mr Jordan.

The 155 Yacht is a truly iconic British yacht.

From drawing board through to testing, the yacht was designed and built in Poole, so it really is British through and through and the fact the launch took place in Poole made it all the more special.�

With the 155 Yacht, owners have direct input not only into the interior design and layout but the actual superstructure of the yacht. The first 155 Yacht boasts accommodation for up to 12 guests, with VIP cabins on the main deck featuring ceiling to floor glass windows, creating spectacular views, it also includes a formal dining area with side patio doors, balconies, plus sky lounge for private entertaining.

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IN a blustery second meeting of the Brooks Macdonald Warsash Spring Series, IRC1 entrant James Gair’s Mills 39 Local Letterbox Zero II was forced to retire after losing their mast man overboard.

The incident occurred during a gybe, in winds gusting up to 25 knots. Cornel Riklin’s J/111 Jitterbug, also competing in IRC1, stood by during the incident.

Fortunately, the crew member was quickly retrieved, unharmed. As a precaution, Solent Coast Guard arranged a paramedic to meet the boat on arrival in Cowes.

Jitterbug resumed racing, and after nearly three hours’ racing, lost by just 26 seconds to J-Dream (J/111 - David and Kirsty Apthorp) on handicap. Following the race, the race committee requested redress.

The squally weather took its toll on boats, equipment and sailors across the fleets, with several dramatic broaches, but the race officers set tight challenging courses keeping all the crews busy – and warm.

In the SB20 class, Crewsaver Racing (Greg O’Brien), winner of the first two races, retired from the final race with a broken boom after crossing the start line, leaving Flutter with a class win.

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By Georgie Corlett

What’s your ‘new horizon’?

IT may be that you’ve been on and around boats for as long as you can remember, or it may be that you’ve only recently stepped afloat.

Perhaps you even have yet to do so – in which case we hope All at Sea’s diverse range of stories inspires you to go ahead!

But for the more experienced boaters out there, whenever it was that you took on your very first boating experience, can you remember what it was that motivated you to do so? Why you first decided to give sailing or powerboating a try?

It was a question asked to me this month by a friend as conversation led us to compare our sports; turns out, she has long been tempted to give sailing a go, but has yet to make time in her busy triathlon training schedule to make this happen.

Overlooking this (poor!) excuse, her questions left me pondering long and hard. Having started sailing at the age of 13 at the instigation of my parents - the obvious push factors - it was a tough memory to recall. I guess the prospect of adventuring on our own, across the lake in our bright yellow Cadet, and the fact I was willing to try pretty much anything new and exciting at that age, formed the pull factors.

But that led me to wonder, what is it that’s kept me in the sport? Two decades on and I am just as keen to be on the water as ever before, no matter what boat, where it is, or even what the weather is doing. Is it the challenge of taking on the elements?

Stretching my tactical knowledge?

Pushing my boat-handling skills?

Seeing new places? Meeting new people? Learning new things?

I came to the conclusion that it was all these things - and more: being on the water so readily ticks all the boxes when it comes to seeking adventure, but there’s always a new horizon to head for.

And that I still can’t resist!

Putting together this month’s issue of All at Sea – once again, jam packed full of diverse boating stories from all around our coastline as well as from overseas – brings home just how much our sport has to offer, whether your boat is sail or power, large or small.

Looking ahead as yet another busy season gathers momentum, am endlessly grateful to my teenage self for giving it a go and never looking back.

What was it that first incentivised you to take up boating? I would love to hear your story as to what got you - and what keeps you - hooked! editor@allatsea.co.uk

SUNSAIL AT HAMBLE POINT

FOLLOWING recent changes at Port Solent for Sunsail and The Moorings, the Yacht Sales department will be continuing their thriving Charter Management and Private Boat Sales operation from a new location in Hamble Point Marina as of 1 April.

Franck Bauguil, Vice President of Yacht Ownership and Yacht Sales, Tui Marine, says: “The Hamble office will be a perfect location to continue to promote Sunsail and The Moorings Yacht Ownership Programmes.”

Sunsail and The Moorings Brokerage service offers the world’s largest fleet of immaculately maintained pre-owned boats, from leading manufacturers Beneteau, BRIGHTON CHICHESTER SOUTHSEA Jeanneau, andEASTBOURNE Robertson & Caine.

Under the Ownership programme, owners can buy a PORT SOLENT charter yacht from either Sunsail orGOSPORT The Moorings;SWANWICK managed for a FALMOUTH 5 year term, with 8-9 per cent guaranteed monthly income or initial lower purchase price, and with up to 12 weeks’ sailing worldwide per year.

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Extremes face final shoot out IT was a sweltering hot day in Muscat, Oman, for the final 11-boat showdown at the Extreme Sailing Series™, where the Arabian peninsula saved the best for last, with winds that blasted across the course at a steady 20 knots, with gusts of 26, before a final race shoot out.

Four teams were gunning for the top spot and there was no room for error, with just four points between them – and 20 points on the table for the taking. The defending

champions and home team on The Wave, Muscat made a real statement of intent from the gun, with an aggressive start that saw them lead the fleet of the line, and Leigh McMillan, Sarah Ayton, Pete Greenhalgh, Kinley Fowler and Nasser Al Mashari didn’t look back, snatching the win from the hands of the Kiwi, Swiss and Danish teams, to claim not only the Act win, but putting them top of the overall Series leaderboard after two Acts.

Emirates Team New Zealand, with two race wins and a third place in the final race, had enough to claim second overall, bettering their fourth place finish from Act 1, Singapore, which for skipper Dean Barker, was the objective.

Overnight leaders Alinghi came out of the blocks with a win in the first race of the day, but couldn’t replicate the performance, and a fourth place in the last race left the Swiss settling for third, one point behind the Kiwis.

HILARY’S NEW OCEAN RECORD QUADRIPLEGIC sailor Hilary Lister, GAC Pindar ambassador, has set a new trans-ocean record by becoming the first paralysed woman to complete the 850nm sea voyage from Mumbai in India to Muscat, Oman.

Her sailing partner, Omani yachtswoman Nashwa Al Kindi, also set a record of her own as the first Arab woman sailor to complete the trip.

The pair sailed into port at the end of their nine-day voyage which started from the busy port on the western coast of India and crossed the Indian Ocean. Back on dry land, Hilary says the hardest part was getting off the boat: “I never wanted

to get off!” It was the latest in a series of challenges that Hilary has set herself. She first made it to the record books in 2005, when she sailed the English Channel, and again in 2009 when she sailed solo around Britain.

She adds: “We had a few challenges, but for me it’s all about pushing yourself to the limit. It’s meeting those challenges that gives me so much pleasure.

“We had some fun moments too. There were dolphins and whales along the way – and I even got slapped in the face by a flying fish. And at night, the sight of phosphorescence on the water and clear starry skies is absolutely beautiful.”

Heading into the final day, J.P. Morgan BAR were within touching distance of the podium but the Brits struggled under the building breeze, before a hydraulics failure in the penultimate race forced them to retire for the day, dashing their podium dreams.

Act 3 of the 2014 global tour in Qingdao, China, presented by Land Rover, one of the most notoriously tricky racecourses on the circuit, is next, over 1-4 May.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Solent Union

Royal lymington Yacht Club, lymington town Sailing Club and Keyhaven Yacht Club are joining forces on 21 September for the world’s biggest sailing event, Bart’s Bash. “We are working towards the Western Solent Dinghies Bart’s Bash being the biggest turnout on the Solent for a long time,” explained Paul French, coordinator.

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Henri lloyd will continue its sponsorship of British sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie and the J.P. Morgan BAR extreme 40 sailing team. Ben will continue to be the face of Henri lloyd’s marine inspired men’s fashion collection for 2014 and will be putting the marine clothing through its paces.

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langstone Sailing Club is hosting an Open Day on 18 May, from midday. taster sails for newcomers with experienced club members are offered, with lunch available to enjoy on the extensive sun deck. the club offers RYA training, dinghy racing and junior activities.

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the Island Sailing Club, organisers of the annual J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, has confirmed that Sir Ben Ainslie, who is already committed to compete on 21 June, has accepted an invitation to present the prizes at the ISC’s Race Prizegiving event at 12 noon on 22 June: www.rtir.me/entries

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Garmin has been appointed by the RYA as an Official Supplier to the British Sailing team up until 2017.

All members of the British Sailing team’s Podium squad will have Garmin’s quatix or Forerunner 910Xt advanced GPS watches for on and off water training, plus use of Garmin’s new VIRB elite action cameras, for on board HD footage.

Dee Caffari (GBR), Sara Hastreiter (USA) and elodie-Jane Mettraux (SUI) will all be joining Team SCA, the only allfemale team, in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15.

Caffari is no stranger to ocean racing having competed in the Vendée Globe Race, Global Challenge, Barcelona World Race and four transatlantic races. She is the only woman to have sailed solo around the world in both directions (eastabout and west-about), as well as being the only female to have sailed around the world non-stop three times. She also holds the female crewed monohull Round Britain and Ireland speed record, a record she established in June 2009, with Team SCA crew mate Sam Davies.

Hastreiter started sailing four years ago and in that time has established an impressive CV comprising of short-handed events and yacht deliveries and has now sailed some 40,000 nautical miles in that time. Mettraux, who’s sister Justine joined the team earlier this year, won the amateur ranking in the 2012 Tour de France a la Voile and was instrumental in building the Swiss all-female match racing team in 2013.

For the past eighteen months SCA has been trialing candidates, and with some seven months left to the start, this selection has now been honed down to a current squad of twelve.

The three new crew join a squad that includes: Sally Barkow (USA), Carolijn Brouwer (NeD), Sophie Ciszek (AUS), Sam Davies (GBR), Abby ehler (GBR), Stacey Jackson (AUS), Annie Lush (GBR), Justine Mettraux (SUI) and Liz Wardley (AUS). The team is based in Puerto Calero, Lanzarote and is due to complete two transatlantic passages in May as they ramp up their training in advance of the start of the Volvo Ocean Race in October this year.

11 members of the squad will make up the actual race team with the remainder as reserves.

“There is no doubt that there is a huge amount of female talent out there that has just not had the opportunity to break through the ‘glass ceiling’ of offshore racing. We very much hope that this team will set the benchmark for women’s offshore sailing,” comments Richard Brisius, Managing Director, Team SCA.

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New NatioNwide diNghy series

GARMIN, in conjunction with SailRacer, the sailing data and events specialists, launched the Garmin Summer Series at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show at Alexandra Palace 1-2 March. Five venues, from Ullswater in the north to Calshot on the south coast, have signed up for the Garmin Summer Series. each event offers a variety of exciting and competitive multi-class handicap or pursuit racing for all ages and abilities, including the prestigious Lord Birkett Memorial Trophy. Voted as one of the world’s top 10 must-do events, this race covers a seven mile course around Ullswater Lake.

Other events for the Garmin Summer Series 2014 are: Carsington Summer Trophy; Datchet Summer Flyer; Oxford Summertime Blue; GJW Direct SailFest.

With the focus on family fun as well as onthe-water racing, the Garmin Summer Series events include onshore activities, evening entertainment, coaching sessions and live event tracking. This event formula has proven successful, already attracting entries from a multitude of dinghy classes to the SailRacer events.

All the Garmin Summer Series events will feature SailRacer’s GPS tracking services. Thanks to the sponsorship from Garmin, these events will now integrate onboard footage using the rugged new Garmin VIRB elite action camera.

This enables sailors and coaches to review their on-the-water performance after each race, and will enhance and increase the media coverage and online viewings post each event.

In addition to a Garmin perpetual trophy for the overall winner of the Series, a VIRB elite action camera will be presented to the winning boat at each event.

RARe CHAnCe tO See InSIDe tRInItY HOuSe

LONDON’S Maritime Body Trinity House is set to host a rare public open day in May to celebrate its 500th Anniversary. The open day will take place on 17 May, between 10am and 3pm. Visitors will gain an insight into Trinity House’s fascinating history.

In 1514 a young King Henry VIII granted a Royal Charter to a fraternity of mariners called the Guild of the Holy Trinity “so that they might regulate the pilotage of ships in the King’s streams” and the month of May marks the 500th anniversary of this milestone event in British maritime history.

Included in the celebrations at Trinity House, home to the Corporation and the working office of the

General Lighthouse Authority, is a rare opportunity to discover the treasures and artefacts preserved and on display, such as the bell from the Royal Yacht Britannia, within its five elegant rooms.

There is no need to contact the House – interested day-visitors can arrive and wander about the House at their leisure and receive information from expert guides stationed throughout.

Trinity House is located on Tower Hill overlooking the historic Tower of London and the picturesque Trinity Square Gardens containing a memorial to merchant navy heroes of two World Wars and the Falklands War. www.trinityhouse.co.uk/events

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COWeS Week Limited has welcomed Laithwaite’s Wine to join its family of sponsors as the Official Wine and Champagne Sponsor of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week, for an initial two year term.

Laithwaite’s Wine has been discovering and sharing great wines since the 1960s when Tony Laithwaite started shipping wines back from Bordeaux. As part of the sponsorship deal, Laithwaite’s will establish a Wine Corner enabling those connected with the regatta to enjoy great

wine deals throughout the year. During the event itself, Laithwaite’s will create a wine garden in Cowes Yacht Haven for visitors and competitors to relax with a glass (or bottle) of wine or Champagne after a day’s racing, they will also have a wine ‘hub’ on The Parade where visitors can sample wine and take part in tutored tastings. A range of Laithwaite’s wine, sparkling wine, and Champagne products will be available during the regatta, which takes place 2-9 August.

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Cowes RNlI lifeboat raced to east Cowes Marina recently after smoke was reported from a ketch.

Isle of Wight firemen dealt with the threat as it became clear that the smoke was from a wood burning stove, thankfully not a repeat of the fire on board a motor-cruiser at the same marina last November.

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Volvo Car UK has announced six Volvo Sailing Academies scheduled to take place this season, beginning 10 May at exe. launched in 2013, three highly successful ‘Volvo Sailing Academies’ gave more than 700 first time sailors the opportunity to participate in water-based activity taster sessions, with some of Britain’s top sailors and coaches.

GREAT Britain has taken its third win in the 2013-14 edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, taking first place of Race 9.1 to China’s ‘Sailing City’ of Qingdao.

The stage from Singapore had to be restarted from Hong Kong, following an unscheduled pit stop for rigging repairs, run on an elapsed time basis as the boats restarted individually as soon as the work was completed.

GREAT Britain achieved an impressive elapsed time of five days six hours and

26 minutes. Derry~Londonderry~Doire and OneDLL took second and third places with elapsed times of five days eight hours 30 minutes, and five days 16 hours 54 minutes respectively. The teams were awarded their podium pennants in an impressive prizegiving and welcome ceremony hosted by Qingdao.

Skipper of GREAT Britain, Simon Talbot was confident in his performance, but also wary of current overall leaders OneDLL who at one

stage looked set to challenge for the all-important 12 points. “I knew we had achieved a competitive elapsed time when we arrived, and I was confident that we either had first or second place,” he said. “I can’t tell you how great it feels to wins this race. It was full of never ending challenges, but the team worked so hard and really pulled together.

“I’m so proud of the crew, all our hard work has paid off and to win 12 points is fantastic,” added Simon.

A group of officer cadets from Warsash Maritime Academy , which is part of Southampton Solent University, have braved the elements by spending 24 hours in a liferaft to raise funds for sailing respite charity, Sail 4 Cancer.

On 21 March, 39 cadets experienced firsthand what it would be like to be cast adrift with their ship sinking behind them. They spent 24 hours in five liferafts which were secured to two buoys in the River Hamble.

This is the first time that a maritime academy has taken part in Sail 4 Cancer’s 24 hour liferaft challenge, which raises funds to provide respite breaks for families affected by cancer.

Thomas Jones, Officer Cadet (sponsored

by Maersk Crewing Ltd) wishes he’d known about the charity when he lost his mother to cancer. “I feel that this charity would have helped me deal with the stress of the situation. They support people by helping to take their minds off things and creating some great lasting memories.”

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New IRC RACe to SpAIN

The Royal Western Yacht Club is pairing up with Gijon tourismo, Spain for a race from Plymouth to the northern Spanish resort.

Starting on 22 June, the event, which is for IRC rated yachts, is a fully crewed race across the Bay of Biscay finishing in the sunshine and hospitality of Gijon.

With entries limited to 25 boats and the high value £150 race fee, it’s imperative those wishing to take part express an early interest.

The entry fee includes free berthing in Plymouth before the start and three days in the marina at Gijon. Added to which, during their stay in Gijon, entrants will be treated to tours and entertainment.

After the official reception in the City hall there will be regional parties, known as ‘espichas’, music concerts and a free public transport card for competitors to roam and soak up the holiday atmosphere this beautiful city has to offer.

John Lewis, Commodore of the RWYC who competed in the last race to Gijon, commented: “Visiting Gijon is a must if you wish to cruise along the Northern Spanish coast. Our event partners, Gijon Tourism in supporting the race, have provided a unique opportunity to visit the lovely Asturias region which should not be missed. Also the very competitive entry fee of £150 has ensured the limit of twenty five boats will soon be reached.” www.rwyc.org

FireFighters battle it out on the solent The United Kingdom Firefighters’ Sailing Challenge 2014 takes place 29 April to 1 May. In recent years, this fun but competitive regatta has attracted entries from all ‘blue light’ services, including firefighters, police, ambulance and mountain rescue crews. 2014 sees the 11th edition of the event.

Teams will gather in the Solent to pit their sailing skills against one another in identical Sunsail F40 sailing yachts over three days of intense racing. As well as attracting experienced racers, the event also welcomes those with little or no experience, enabling them to discover the thrills of racing ‘round the cans’ in a large regatta, using a handicap passage race to help level the odds.

The event raises significant money for supported charitable institutions. Over the last ten years in excess of £56,000 has been raised for various good causes. Last year saw donations going to The Firefighters Charity, The RNLI, Save The Children and Mission For Sam, all raised from competitors and event sponsors: www.ukfsc.org.uk

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Wales’ Big Weekend

Crippled Fishing Boat

A broken down fishing boat, in danger of drifting into the Solent’s main shipping lane, was rescued

by Cowes RNlI. the 12ft Jolly Dodger, with two anglers aboard, was unable to restart its engine after fishing off east Cowes. It was eventually towed to Cowes Yacht Haven.

ChiChester Changes

Chichester Harbour has certainly taken a battering this winter.

HISC Flag Officer, Nick Peters, said: “Many of us were surprised at just how much the sand/shingle banks have shifted. east Head has grown westwards, the Winner Bank has lowered and the Stocker and Pilsey shallows appear to have receded northwards.”

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Sandbanks show biggest yet SALTeRNS Marina is getting ready for the fourth Sandbanks Boat Show, taking place 10-11 May. Admission is free to this family-friendly show.

Organisers have confirmed that the stars of the show will shine once again, with Princess, Sunseeker and Fairline all set to feature.

There will be an unprecedented and diverse line-up of over 70 new boats on the water including sports cruisers, high performance, fishing, RIBs including tenders, jet skis and marine associated products. New exhibitors for 2014 include Cockwell’s

Duchy 27, Ornkey Boats, highfield RIBs, Oceanmaster Powerboats, Trusty motor boats, Sea-Doo (PWC), and Can-Am All Terrain Vehicles, joining Cranchi, Windy, Boston Whaler, Sea Ray, Jeanneau, Regal, Rodman, Targa, Sealegs, and Goldfish.

Live entertainment will be on hand, plus South West Fisheries will offer freshly prepared fish and shellfish, all washed down with some real ale, champagne or fine wine from Upham Brewery.

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the International Maxi Association has joined forces with the Royal Ocean Racing Club in the organisation of the inaugural RORC transatlantic Race and will be awarding an exquisite vintage sterling silver trophy to the line Honours winner. the new event starts from, lanzarote on 29 November, racing 2,800 nautical miles to Grenada

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The Welsh Yachting Association’s Big Weekend saw recognition for a host of clubs and volunteers across Wales for their remarkable contributions to the sport. RYA Chief executive Sarah Treseder was among 100 guests at the Plas Menai National Watersports centre.

Port Dinorwic, just a few miles from Plas Menai, boasted winners of the both the coach of the year and young coach of the year categories; mother-of-two Jo Powell being recognised for her work developing family based sailing while 17-year-old Jack Wild was recognised for spending more than 10 hours a week coaching all ages and abilities.

Powys had a clean sweep of the club awards with the participation club of the year going to Llangorse Sailing Club in the Brecon Beacons, while Clywedog Sailing Club were the performance club of the year.

The outstanding contribution awards went to three very worthy winners. 85-year-old harry Bainbridge has given more than 50 years of his life to help Gresford sailing club near Wrexham.

Bill Jackson has been a big part of Llandegfedd sailing club in Monmouthshire for 25 years and still coaches actively at club and at regional level, while Julian Bridges, a stalwart of Port Dinorwic, was recognised for 25 years of voluntary work as well as still being an active coach there.

Steven Morgan, WYA Chief executive, said: “I am always in awe of the time and dedication volunteers put into their clubs, without them our sport would not grow and develop.

“We had an incredibly strong list of winners once again and it was fantastic to give these people and clubs some recognition for the work they do.”

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Beneteau First 40 Fleet in rapid expansion

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Britannia Corporate Events, the Solent based corporate sailing event management company has confirmed an order for two new Beneteau First 40s.

Britannia already own Lancelot ii, a Beneteau First 40 which has proven herself on the race circuit, taking first place in the highly competitive rOrC Caribbean 600 race (irC2) earlier in the year. Sailing Logic, the UK’s leading yacht racing and race training school owned by Britannia Corporate Events, will have priority access to both boats. Sailing Logic has entered a Beneteau First 40 in the biennial round ireland race, in June, and will also be at Cowes Week and Cork Week.

Britannia currently manages the UK’s largest fleet of Beneteau First 40.7s on behalf of numerous private owners and Charlie Williams, Director of Sailing, observes: “the Beneteau 40.7 fleet was the most popular racer-cruiser yacht on the Solent for many years, but the market is moving on. the new First 40 is faster, slicker and offers an unrivalled balance of comfort and performance at a reasonable price. all the First 40s in our fleet are fully equipped to the highest racing spec with long keel, tall mast and a wardrobe of high-quality racing sails to offer the most competitive racing experience.”

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cockpit, 1.2 metres below the surface of the water, providing a 360 degree panorama of the sub-surface marine environment without the need for scuba gear or any specialist training.

Chris Garner, inventor of the unique water craft and managing director at MSV Explorer, says: “torqeedo’s outboards are perfect as the engines are silent and do not damage the environment.

New helm for Swanwick Marina

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Hayling Island Sailing Club’s Opening Handicap race saw over 40 boats enjoying the exceptional spring weather of bright sunshine with a ten knot shifty north westerly. An excellent spread of classes took part including a number of youth sailors in 4.7s and some of the best Moth sailors around.

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A young Durban resident is taking part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, from Qingdao to San Francisco. Nqoba Mswazi, a 22-year-old from Umbilo, is one of ten young South Africans raising international awareness and funds for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital through participation in the race.

JERSEY BOAT SHOW

Now in its seventh year, the freeentry 2014 Barclays Jersey Boat Show takes place 3-5 May at St Helier marina. 30,000 visitors are expected to the largest free-entry event in the Channel Islands, featuring a broad range of boats plus Royal Navy vessels: www.jerseyboatshow.com.

HARBOUR REVAMP

Work to improve and expand North Uist’s marine tourism facilities is underway following a £380,000 investment from The Crown Estate. The revamp of Lochmaddy harbour will bring increased moorings plus capacity for cruise liners, with knock-on benefits for the local economy. The facilities will be fully operational in May.

Full house for nationals

A full house of 24 teams were selected to compete in the UK Team Racing National Championships at Spinnaker Sailing Club, arriving to a blustery - but sunny – breeze for two days of racing.

The over-subscribed entry list meant that all the facets of the strong UK team-racing scene were represented, including 2013 University National Champions (Bristol University), 2013 School National Champions (sailing as Royal Thames YC), 2013 Wilson winners and 2013 Irish National Championship winners (Wessex Exempt) and the two-time UK National champions returning to defend their title (Spinnaker Auspicious).

Based on performances over the past year, teams were seeded into 4 ‘mini-leagues’, from which gold, silver and bronze leagues were run.

The high standard of entries made

for some extremely close racing, especially given the 30-degree shifts!

101 races were completed on Saturday, with Spinnaker Auspicious the only team unbeaten.

Sunday saw a series of close playoffs for the semis and finals, amidst hail storms, 25-knot squalls and periods of flat clam.

Then, in a first-to-three-wins final, Wessex Exempt (Ben Ainsworth/Rach Williamson, Tom Heywood/Cat Friend, Jon Pinner/Kerry Capps) made the most of some solid starting to defeat Spinnaker Auspicious 3-0 and win the Prince Philip Trophy and the 2014 UK Team Racing National Championship.

The prize-giving was a crowded affair, recognising the immense contribution of Spinnaker SC members to make the event such a success. Teams will now be looking towards the coveted Wilson Trophy, West Kirby 9-11 May.

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COUNTRIES from across Europe are set to come together and share their cultural heritage and maritime skills through the creation of the North Sea Ring. The 2014 Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Traditional Boat Festival is in its 21st year and will take place from 27-29 June. The festival will be the setting for the inaugural North Sea Ring meeting, with representatives from boat clubs and groups from around the North Sea area attending, including Sweden, Germany and Norway.

The event will provide an opportunity for participants to exchange information and to present examples of the work their projects produce. As well as traditional wooden boat building skills, food, music and textiles will

form the focus. Roger Goodyear, chairman of the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, says “The North Sea Ring is a fantastic opportunity to keep history and culture alive in the 21st century.

“There will be a huge range of practical learning and educational events for participants of all ages – and it will offer a unique chance for people to really get hands on with new activities. It’s also a wonderful opportunity for economic development and showcasing the regeneration of small communities; for example, the boat building and restorations that are taking place through the PORT Boatshed which aims to bring our community together.” Tickets available at: www.stbfportsoy.com.

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With an eye for detail and a passion for all things nautical, fashion journalist Georgia Pitt ensures you step from boat to shore in seamless style with a round-up of the latest trends.

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Spring has finally sprung, and as the BBQ smell wafts through the air, heads soon begin to turn to the wardrobe. Dreary greys and plum purples are cast aside leaving pastel shades and gleaming whites to take centre stage.

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We are all familiar with the RNLI and the great work they do to safeguard our coast line; this year the life-saving charity are heading into fashion and recycling old life jackets into fashion accessories for men, including a tablet holder and wash bag. Each accessory is heartwarmingly unique, hand made with the maker’s name embossed on the swing tag, and has each had a taste of adventure around the British coast.

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Looking to update your casual shirt collection? Well now is the time! Roll up your sleeves and be ruthless, this year pastels are washing over the trends and shirting is no different. The chilled out hue cools as the last button is done up. Team with a pair of chino shorts and comfy deck shoes for an enviable look this season. Made from 100 per cent Flanders linen with natural trocas shell buttons, it is no wonder.

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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

60 years of the 505

As well as developing the hull shape, Austin Farrar, (#75), also had an input into the rig and spinnaker.

Image : Courtesy D.Chivers/Austin Farrar Collection

Take a look back at the birth of this iconic dinghy design and some of its contemporaries

One of the earliest 505 remaining in the UK, number 36, built by Jack Chippendale on the Hamble River, now lovingly restored. Image: Courtesy DHM

The 505 is a boat that many would describe as the best all round sailing dinghy ever launched. With its gracefully curved and flared topsides, the boat has drawn favourable comparisons to style icons such as the Spitfire and the Jaguar e-Type, which may well help account for the enduring success of a boat that is just about to celebrate its 60th birthday.

Olympic trials To understand the background to this most innovative of dinghy designs, it is necessary to go right back to the early post war Olympic regattas.

Olympic competition back then largely meant racing in the Metre classes, with just one dinghy allowed, which was a single-hander. however, the growth in dinghy sailing around the world prompted the IYRU (International Yacht Racing Union, now ISAF) to seek a performance two-man dinghy.

The ‘establishment’ dinghy designer of the day was the Isle of Wight’s Uffa Fox, who took on the

commission for the new boat with his design for the Tornado dinghy. Sadly, the heavy, boxy Tornado was not a success, which forced the IYRU to seek an alternative design. They quickly settled on the new 20ft long Flying Dutchman, but before this could be ratified, a series of Trials were to be held.

16 boats headed for the Trial site in the Netherlands, among them new designs from Ian Proctor - the Osprey - and Jack holt’s racy hornet, which though smaller than the other boats was one of the star performers.

Another new boat was the Coronet, designed by Devon-based dinghy sailor John Westall, with his eye catching boat being remarkable for its widely flared topsides.

Flare FOr design Interestingly, the idea to curve the hull outwards in this manner was not originally Westall’s. Instead, the idea had first been developed up on the east coast by Austin ‘Clarence’ Farrar, who had built a

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This new hull, at the recent Dinghy Show, illustrates the innovative flared hull, unique to the 505. Image: Courtesy DHM

new International 14 with a flared hull. Just as with the trapeze in 1938, the 14 class moved rapidly to ban the new hull shape by the simple expedient of a ‘no hollows in the topsides rule’, a change that quickly spread from the 14s to most of the other dinghies of the day. however, Westall had seen the value in the hull form and asked Farrar if he could utilise the layout on the Coronet dinghy he was currently designing for the IYRU Trials. With the flared hull banned elsewhere, Farrar readily agreed and the new boat was soon showing its paces out on the water.

With nothing less than a place at the Olympics at stake, the conduct of some boats at the Trials was questionable in the extreme. Suffice to say that some boats illegally ‘team raced’ against other entrants, whilst two members of the same team ended up having on the water fisticuffs!

As expected, the Flying Dutchman was selected as the new international dinghy, but a different fate would await the Coronet. The main French entries, the Canetons, had been shown up by a number of the new designs. What was needed was a ‘tweaked’ Coronet that would meet the design criteria of the Caneton. instant success Westall shortened the hull, changed the sail plan and the 505 was born. The first ever prototype was built in the Warsash boatyard of Jack Chippendale, with designer and boatbuilder racing each other to

The powerful lines of the 505 hull represent that all too rare perfect fusion of ‘form and function’. Image: Credit: Courtesy DHM

see which would be completed first, the hull or the design. (The hull won by the thickness of a veneer or two.) The French and UK sailors both recognised the attractions of the new boat, which quickly set new standards for performance. What was amazing about the 505 was its ability to do everything better than any other boat.

As a result, the 505 quickly spread, from the boisterous conditions of San Francisco Bay to the massive rollers of the South African coast at Durban.

Yet the 505 was equally happy ghosting along in the zephyrs on a Swiss lake, or wriggling its way down a narrow river in Belgium.

Within two years of getting International status, the first World Championships were being held, an event that has grown in size and importance ever since (the 2012 Championships in France saw 197 entries).

In recent years, the rise of the ‘skiff revolution’ has hit participation in the UK hard, but at the same time, worldwide support for the boat has never been higher. however, there is good news for the class here on home waters, with the announcement that in 2016, the World Championships will run from the Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy.

On the last two occasions that the Championships have come to the UK - Mounts Bay in 1995 and hayling Island in 2006 - the winner was a British boat. With the 505 remaining as the ultimate in ‘all round’ dinghies, we hope that once again a British boat will triumph at Weymouth.

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Accessing the thrill and excitement of a sailing holiday is often a challenge for disabled sailors.

However, here are a few options that are well worth considering.

Finding a sailing holiday suitable for people with disabilities can be a challenge in the UK, let alone abroad. The most obvious choices in the UK would be day-sailing at one of the specially adapted outdoor centres like those operated by the Calvert Trust at Exmoor or Keswick. Options which involve an overnight or longer on a boat reduce choice still further but the Jubilee Sailing Trust or the Thomas Morley Trust do at least offer these opportunities to those with a more severe disability. www.calvert-trust.org.uk www.jst.org.uk www.disabledsailing.org But what about sailing abroad as part of your holiday? if you are a wheelchair user, the options are fairly limited and do not come cheap. Here are a few ideas which may be of interest‌

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Antigua, Caribbean

Based in English Harbour, the Antigua national Sailing Academy now has two Challenger trimaran dinghies as part of its Sailability programme. The Challenger has long been a boat of choice for disabled sailors and is the perfect beach multihull for the Caribbean. www.nationalsailingacademy.org

Greece

Operating in the Saronic and Argolic islands, dR Yachting offers a dufour

wheelchair accessible cruising yacht for charter. Available with a skipper or bareboat, there is no doubt that the waters around greece and her islands provide some wonderful sailing grounds. www.disabledsailingholidays.com

Miami, Florida

The Shake-a-Leg Foundation has been operating for more than 20 years and is one of the northern hemisphere’s best destinations for disabled people to sail a variety of boats in some of the best waters in the world. Having recently added impossible dream, the 60ft accessible catamaran, to their fleet they can now provide everything from dinghy sailing to offshore cruising. www.shakealegmiami.org

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Whichever country you are visiting on holiday, it is likely there will be a disabled sailing programme of some kind which would welcome you if you attended one

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The former professional yachtsman who was paralysed in a swimming accident and inspired sailors when he became the first quadriplegic to sail the Atlantic. of their sessions. Check out the list of IFDS members on the ISAF website. www.sailing.org/disabled Of course disability is not limited to just those in wheelchairs and sailing opportunities exist in various forms for people with a wide range of disabilities at many other locations around the world.

One agent specialising in offering a range of sailing holiday options around the world is now working with its providers of flotilla and beach holidays to see how they can accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities at their resorts. Whether it be catering for blind, deaf, learning or physical disability, this initiative is to be applauded as it will mean disabled people will have access to an increased number of destinations where they and their families can go for a sailing holiday which will be good economic news for the resorts themselves too. www.onestopsailing.com

Inspiring a new generation

IT will be seven years this year since my team and I sailed around the UK and it is always heartening when people want to hear the story.

Of course, over the years, as the adventure is retold, the waves have

got bigger, the storms more fierce, the cold more severe and the sharks more numerous, but at the heart of what we achieved, conquering what was a particularly big challenge - in 107 consecutive days, back to back, visiting 51 harbours - remains as one of my proudest moments.

I am always pleased when I am asked to speak about this to kids, not that my diary allows many opportunities these days. They are always the most probing, most honest and direct of all audiences.

Only yesterday I was asked to speak to a couple of age groups at Corpus Christi school in Boscombe, Dorset; the youngest aged six, the oldest were 10. I’m never sure whether it is my talk or skipping 30 minutes of lessons which the children like most about my visits, but it is always a pleasure to talk about sailing to our next generation and hopefully sow a few seeds of enthusiasm for our sport.

A few things I have learned when speaking to children; never tell them not to hold their breath – a nanosecond after giving the direction not to hold their breath, in front of your eyes, the faces of your entire audience will go puce, cheeks puffed out, I am

certain one of them came close to fainting yesterday!

Secondly, have a private bet with the teachers how long it will be before you get asked if you have seen a shark.

At Corpus Christi it was the very first question which surprised even me.

Then be prepared for direct follow ups: what was the biggest shark, how

many sharks and have you ever been attacked by any sharks?

Finally, be prepared for the unexpected, and yesterday I was hit by two sidewinders. Firstly, when I was sat in my boat all day, how did I have a wee?

And secondly, am I happier now as a disabled person or before my accident? Wow. What a question from a six year old. How would you answer that question?

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Great white shark diverts away from UK waters MARINE WILDLIFE IN THE SPOTLIGHT

THE great white shark Lydia – all 14ft and 2,000lbs of her - is now reported to be heading away from the UK and veering northwest according to Ocearch, an international research organisation operating from on board vessel MV Ocearch, complete with at-sea laboratory and a 75,000lb capacity hydraulic platform.

The satellite-tagged fish crossed the mid-Atlantic ridge in March, starting her journey in Florida a year ago, and has travelled over 30,500km since but is now unlikely to reach UK shores - no doubt prompting mixed feelings but overall some relief for water users and boaters here!

WILDLIFE SPOTTING

The great news is that there is still plenty of amazing marine wildlife in UK waters – from the largest fish in British waters, the basking shark, to the Mola Mola, or Sun Fish, the heaviest bony fish in the world. Both of these and many more are shown in The Green Blue’s very first e-book, The Green Marine Wildlife Guide.

First published in print in 2010 in partnership with The Wildlife Trusts, the guide contains beautiful illustrations by artist Martin Camm, as well as video footage of a number of species in their natural habitat.

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Wildlife Day) provides interactive touch-based illustrations of the most common species of marine wildlife, together with a map of the UK showing what marine wildlife boaters can expect to see in 10 specific locations around the coast throughout the year.

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In this instance, the skippers were dealt with by ‘restorative justice’ and forced to complete a Wildlife Safe (WiSe) course on how to view marine wildlife safely, responsibly and within the law.

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Offshore expert, Aaron Cooper, counts the Sydney Hobart, Fastnet, Commodore’s Cup and the Artemis Figaro Academy on his CV, but was racing in the Middle East for the very first time.

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Sailing Arabia The Tour offered an enthralling intro to sailing in the Gulf, with some surprising finds and exciting new challenges to tackle on route.

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The sailing conditions varied greatly over the 720nm; from the fresh, cold wind in Bahrain to the warm breeze of Oman; from high powered planning conditions to drifting in calm light airs. We soon learnt that due to the predominantly thermal driven nature of the wind it tended to follow the sun during the day and then die down as sun fell.

We saw some magnificent wildlife, including dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish and sea snakes.

Obstacles to avoid included oil platforms, fishing nets and badly charted areas – difficult to deal with especially at night. The region is full of surprises with something different around every corner; from a fleet of moored oil container ships off the coast of Fujairah to reclaimed land around the Palms and World Islands off the coast of Dubai.

For me, the leg between Ras al Khaimah, UAe and Dibba, Oman was the most fascinating as we raced past the dramatic, mountainous coastline, a huge contrast from the flat desert landscapes and large metropolitan cities of the UAe. This leg also saw us sailing through a narrow gap in the cliffs at the Straits of hormuz, touch and go to say the least!

Another highlight was sailing along the Corniche of Abu Dhabi. This narrow strip of water cuts into the city to provide a fantastic natural arena for in-

port racing. With flat water and a good sea breeze the fleet sailed in the shadow of the towering city above and in view of busy commuters and business professionals ashore.

Cultural differences included religion, dress, day to day behaviour and cuisine. Custom formalities required to move in and out of each country were surprising - something perhaps we take for granted in europe. Despite this, at each stop over we were welcomed with open arms by helpful marinas, local dignitaries and many more.

InspIrIng trAdItIon

Sailing is a long-standing tradition within some of the areas around the Gulf, especially with Dhow racing and there is a growing campaign to revive the region’s heritage. The Persian Gulf is a fantastic area to sail and I hope that love for the sport there continues to grow.

Sailing in this region was both fascinating and inspiring. The race presented challenging offshore legs and tight inshore racing, and rewarded us with beautiful landscapes and warm hospitality. The onedesign nature of SATT is perfect and its length and intense schedule demands endurance and focus.

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The Middle east is a part of the world that I had not been to before and I certainly didn’t foresee that I would be competing in a yacht race there. But, when invited to join the Plymouth Sailing Team, sponsored by Messe Frankfurt, to compete in Sailing Arabia The Tour (SATT) I jumped at the chance to explore the Gulf by sea.

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RACE INSIGHT

Sailing legends Olly Cotterell, Sir Robin Knox Johnston and Eric Holden talk about the grueling physical and metal challenges required to win a round the world yacht race.

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convenience, which can mean missing out on rest. “You must maintain a constant focus on getting the maximum power from the sails. That takes a lot of practice, patience, persistence and training. That means removing any shoreside distractions.”

When he is racing, Sir Robin restricts emails sent to him to only the most important ones, and won’t read news.

“You must also accept a loss of privacy and that having a social life is hard,” Sir Robin adds.

Racing round the world is no easy ride

What sacrifices need to be made to be victorious in the notoriously tough 40,000 mile Clipper Round the World Yacht Race?

MENTAL and physical exhaustion, sleep deprivation, foregoing a social life in port, keeping a constant focus on actively performing, not just surviving – and that’s just the beginning.

Olly Cotterell, the professional skipper of OneDLL, currently in first place in the world’s longest ocean race, says you will need to push yourself well beyond your preconceived limits and often be very uncomfortable.

“In order to stand on the podium first you must stand on the edge,” says Olly.

“Tactically you need to keep the yacht on the edge of its ability all the time, a bit like a Formula 1 car going around a corner.

However if you push too hard you will break equipment. Huge amounts of time and effort need to be put in even before the yacht leaves the pontoon, and continues well after you get in. Preparation is at the top of OneDLL’s performance pyramid.

“This can be hard when all you really want to do is go have a beer or see friends and

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“In bad conditions everyday life is a challenge, but scars are souvenirs you never lose.”

Olly adds that if you want to win a Clipper Round the World Yacht Race you must be prepared to be truly physically exhausted, bruised and battered, mentally fatigued, sleep deprived, too hot and too cold.

“It is relatively easy to sail the yachts at 95 per cent speed, but to then get that extra four per cent and then an extra one per cent on top of that is exceedingly challenging.

It is an exponential test. It requires team work, concentration, consistency, hard graft, determination, persistence and resilience.”

Eric Holden, the skipper of Henri Lloyd, currently in second position in this year’s edition, says that if you have a desire to

achieve something great, and are actively looking for ways of doing so, then the choices you make are not sacrifices.

“We are not doing anything special that others couldn’t duplicate, but we do start with the mindset of asking what else we can do.”

Race director Justin Taylor, who was a skipper in the 2002-03 and 2009-10 editions, adds: “It takes total dedication to achieve the best results. For example, not speaking to your teammates when you are on the helm, to remain totally focused, and accepting that certain sacrifices must be made in port too, if you want to be the most prepared.”

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SAILING IN THE CITY AFTER a hard day in the office, pounding the treadmill can feel pretty soulless……..but what better way to wind down than to switch a business suit for a wetsuit, and set sail.

For those who live in and around our cities, people often assume that getting out on the water isn’t an option without travelling to the coast or further afield.

We take a look at a few of the patches of water in and around our cities, helping you get on the water whether beginner, improver, inspiring racer, or perhaps a company looking to offer opportunities to your employees.

MANCHESTER

If you said ‘Manchester City’ to anyone, the reply is most likely to be ‘football’.

But in the very heart of the city is Debdale Outdoor Centre. Operated by Manchester City Council, Debdale provides Manchester and the surrounding districts with a thriving watersports centre with a first class range of activities and leisure opportunities. With clubs for adults and juniors operating all year round at low cost, Debdale is able to get someone as young as seven years old out on the water to experience sailing and windsurfing.

Club activities take place on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings at £10 per person, which includes the use of all equipment needed, and a specific club for juniors.

In addition to the club activities, the centre also runs a wide variety of youth courses, during the school summer holidays as well as half term weeks, pay and play opportunities, demo days for you and your family to have a taste of watersports and plenty of social events including the ‘Gorton Carnival’.

BIRMINGHAM

“Don’t let inner cities stop you from getting involved in the exciting sports of sailing and windsurfing,” says Ben Julian from Edgbaston Reservoir, a patch of water with the sights of the city in the background.

Edgbaston offers two and a half hour sailing taster session for just £20 which are fun introductions in Picos and Wayfarers for those who want to try something new. By the end of the session, participants should be able to sail in a straight line and follow a simple course. Edgbaston Watersports also provides RYA windsurfing courses for adults and youngsters throughout the year, as well as hosting demo days a few times a year, which sees keen windsurfers from around the region heading to the centre.

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There are fantastic opportunities to enjoy sailing in Bristol. Tony Wood, RYA Regional Development Officer in the South West explains: “Bristol has fantastic sailing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. The floating harbour in the middle of the city is a wonderful focal point and the sailing available reflects the city’s maritime history.”

The All Aboard Watersports Centre in Bristol City Docks offers a range of watersports for the whole community. As an RYA Sailability site, its newly refurbished premises are fully accessible for people with disabilities. For youngsters, All Aboard offers sailing and windsurfing sessions for local schools with kids from all backgrounds experiencing the sport. They also run watersports clubs during the holidays and evening clubs for under 18s from 4:30-7pm.

Admittedly sailing around with skyscrapers as a backdrop is a little strange to start with, but it really doesn’t take time to get accustomed and becomes strangely therapeutic.

RYA Regional Development Officer Steve Mitchell explains: “Sailing in London is much more accessible than people think; using public transport there’s no more than a 30 minute commute within London to the nearest provider. “London has a fantastic range of sailing venues from inland reservoirs to lakes and docks.

There are also plenty of opportunities to join one of the many sailing clubs or take advantage of a ‘pay and play’ session at an RYA Training Centre,” Steve continues.

“You don’t even have to own your own dinghy or windsurfer as the majority of clubs are limited in space so offer use of equipment as part of the deal. Mid-week after work activity is popular with many clubs offering short racing or social sailing sessions to meet the demand of those arriving after a day in the office. There are also plenty of clubs and centres offering cruising with

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Shadwell Sailing Club in East London meets every Tuesday evening at 6pm, welcoming everyone from experienced sailors to those wanting to have a go for the very first time. All equipment is provided so instead of being crammed on the tube, you can enjoy a safe but exciting sail on the Thames, all equipment provided.

Phil Hammonds, Shadwell SC, explains: “The River Thames allows you the chance to explore and see the City from a different perspective.

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Polyester Navy Braid on Braid 3 Strand Royal Blue 8mm £26.00 10mm £0.41 10mm £46.00 12mm £0.62 12mm £52.00 14mm £0.82 14mm £70.00 16mm £1.08 16mm £118.00

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ExpErts’ forum

Each month, All at Sea invites a leading marine industry expert to share their opinion together with their top tips to help you get the most from your boating.

BlindS And curtAinS with OcEAnAir

The rejuvenation option

Blinds on Board: How to uplift your interior

Andy Fitzgerald, Managing Director of blind and shading specialists Oceanair Marine, has some advice on transforming your boat living space through the addition of blinds. Here’s what to consider when choosing:

Whether you live aboard or just use your boat occasionally, its interior and your comfort is hugely important. From temperature control to keeping the bugs out of the cabin and having a peaceful night’s sleep - blinds onboard a boat can go a long way in controlling these elements to ensure maximum satisfaction.

Oceanair has lately seen a move away from on board curtains to more modern blind systems and technical fabric choices, which offer greater light, temperature and privacy management. harnessing control of light through blinds is one of the keys to individual comfort on board. Whether slightly filtering the light to take the edge off the glare, or achieving 100 per cent blackout to ensure sound sleep after dawn, manipulation of light can create a multitude of moods.

Different blinds and fabrics also provide varying levels of privacy, day and night, especially when moored in marinas.

Light control is inextricably linked to temperature control; for example, a denser fabric can create a cool environment

An alternative to replacing blinds would be to give them a jolly good clean. No matter what kind of blinds you may have (wooden, roller, vertical slats), on board a boat is a prime place for mould and mildew to collect, as well as dust. Here are a few cleaning hints:

away from the midday sun. there are also combination flyscreen and shade hatch systems that are well-worth considering for warmer nights or boats in hotter climates. Furthermore, hatch screens help reduce condensation by creating a thermal layer whilst catching drips.

When selecting blinds for the marine environment, remember there is increased sunlight and UV exposure, salt, damp and insects, and some fabrics will not withstand these elements and become ‘tired-looking’ quickly or not function efficiently. Pick a ‘marinised’ fabric that has undergone thorough testing. www.oceanair.co.uk

stay cHild safe

Keep your Boat dry and well ventilated n Wiping with a sponge soaked in hot water with a squirt of washing-up liquid should remove mould build up.

Alternatively a mixture of water and vinegar will clean up most fabrics. n ensure blinds are left fully extended and allow to dry completely before stowing away again. n Use a wet cloth or sponge on wooden blinds - but don’t soak them When dusting slatted blinds use a lambswool duster or anti-static cloth, working across the slats starting at the

top. Do not use plastic dusters which leave the slat statically charged to attract more dust. n Vacuums are not common on boats, but some may have a small handheld ‘dust-buster’ on board which are great for using on blinds – again remember to brush downwards – and if there is a brush head attachment, even better! n Never spray any cleaning product directly onto the blind, always apply using a cloth, and have another at hand to wipe off and dry – so dirt or grease doesn’t get spread around n Always test cleaning solutions on a small sample spot first.

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When choosing blinds for places where babies or small children may be sleeping or playing, always choose a blind that does not contain cords or chains. Look for blinds that incorporate concealed cords, or have precision slide and hold mechanisms or a spring mechanism

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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.

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Girl Power! Elen Mollestad (Norway) with Fillipa RIng (Sweden).

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The changing face of powerboat racing POWERBOAT racers have, in the past, been described as ‘Moet maniacs and beer bellied guzzlers’ - a type of man with copious amounts of loose change to pay for his hobby. But if this is your perception, stop right there! It’s time for a rethink.

It is, after all, the 21st century… Today’s generation of racers look for credibility, justification and ethics; they often hold down full time jobs whilst still expecting an abundance of fun and an adrenalin rush from their weekend adventures.

From grass-roots upwards, it is now all about accessibility, inclusivity and diversity.

2014 sees the launch of an aggressive approach to rebrand and market this unique and exciting world class sport – spanning both offshore and circuit racing; eradicating old illusions of the past and the misguided synopsis that powerboat racing is dying out.

GIRL POWER GOES FULL THROTTLE No longer can the Spice Girls have the monopoly on ‘girl power’, with two proactive ladies at the helm of UK

Powerboat Racing – RYA CEO Sarah Treseder and the new RYA Powerboat Manager Jeni Jelf.

With their refreshing positivity, they are engaging the next generation of racers, officials and organisers to come forward.

They do say that the law of attraction works; well, this year will see a wealth of women of all ages joining the sport; no longer will it be unique to be a female racer as it was in my day!

A staunch promoter of female empowerment to powerboating, Fiona Pascoe Organiser of ThunderCat Racing

has spearheaded a campaign ‘WOW’ – Women on Water, and as a result, three new female teams will be racing in the 2014 season.

“We want to get rid of the exclusive to men image and make powerboat racing inclusive to all,” says Fiona. “It is going to be such an epic year, I do believe the best so far in ThunderCat Racing UK. Our three teams will consist several times World Champion Jet Ski racer Anya Colley; Swedish freestyle snow skier representing her country this year – Filippa Ring; Elen Molestad who heads

up the number one Thundercat team in Norway; as well mums with kids, students or those in a job that couldn’t ever dream the dream.

“Now thanks to sponsors Microlink, Kingfisher Security and Ahmad Tea, all these women are living the life and will represent Great Britain at the Europeans in Gibraltar, in October 2014.”

As for me, I am fully behind all this and I was honoured to be asked by Fiona if I would be the WOW Team Manager – look out girls, training starts soon! Find out more: www.thundercatracing.co.uk

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RAMPART CLASSIC MOTORBOATS AT THAMES RALLY FOR its 15th anniversary, the Rampart Owners Club will be appearing at the Thames Traditional Boat Rally taking place’ 18-20 July at Henley.

During the 1950s and 60s, the Rampart Boat Building Works on the banks of the River Itchen, near Southampton, was one of the best known motor yacht building yards in England. It had a reputation for building sturdy, quality gentleman’s motorboats that were traditional in style while being fast, well specified and having good sea-keeping abilities.

Founder, George Alexander Desty, was born in 1885 to a Sunderland shipwright. George began his career as an apprentice at a small boatyard at Woolston on the River Itchen under his uncle, John West. Desty’s later success in producing wooden motorboats was proven long after the arrival of GRP, when the firm was one of the last yards building wooden motorboats on the south coast of England.

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VENTURE CUP – UK LEG ANNOUNCED THE Venture Cup London to Monte Carlo Powerboat Race, which is set to take place 7-9 June, promises to be a race not to be missed, with two great opportunities for UK spectators to take in the action. From 4 June, London’s St Katherine Dock will play host to some 25-30 ocean-class powerboats as they prepare for the start of the race, commencing at the ceremonial Greenwich Meridian Line. The first leg of this two-week 2,750 mile race then ends on the Island of Jersey, crossing a finish line in St Aubin’s Bay before mooring beside the Race Village on St Helier’s Albert Pier.

Vassilis Pateras of Blue FPT, the winner of the last major endurance powerboat race The 2008 Round Britain Race, plans to compete in this year’s Venture Cup

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The RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show saw Suzuki launch a selection of RYA recommended safety boat packages, designed specifically for dinghy sailing clubs. for dinghy sailing clubs, partnering with boat builders Ribcraft and Rigiflex.

FAIRLINE has released a new hardtop version of the Squadron 78 motor yacht. The Squadron 78 CUSTOM is now available with an integrated fixed flybridge hard-top, surrounding an electric retractable canvas roof. The new roof brings a permanent structure to the flybridge, with large sunbathing area and plenty of space for openair entertaining.

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MARINA FOCUS SPOTLIGHT ON MARINAS AND HARBOURS

CARDIFF MARIA

Cardiff Marina Watkiss Way, Cardiff, CF11 0SY 02920 396078 info@themarinegroup.co.uk VHF M/37 ‘Cardiff Marina’

Cardiff Marina is a 350 berth marina in the heart of Cardiff Bay, which itself is an attractive and approachable environment for boat users of all standards. The Bay provides 200 hectares of freshwater to explore and the Barrage allows 24 hour access to the Bristol Channel.

SITUATED on the River Ely on the International Sports Village, Cardiff Marina is perfectly positioned to provide safe, secure and sheltered moorings for motorboats and yachts.

The location of the marina, in the Welsh capital city, ensures there are plenty of activities within close proximity to the marina to provide an exciting and dynamic location to moor your vessel. You can sail

over to Mermaid Quay and spend your time exploring the wide range of bars and restaurant or watching a performance at the Millennium Centre, or you may prefer to sail out to Flat Holm Island or spend an afternoon fishing in the Bristol Channel.

And, as part of a fully integrated marine company, Cardiff Marina offers berth holders peace of mind by having the onsite knowledge and expertise of its Boatyard.

DEVELOPMENT AND FACILITIES

THERE have been moorings at this location for over 30 years but, in the last seven years, the marina has undergone significant investment and development.

Under new management, it has expanded to a sizeable marina, with 350 berths, 110 drystack spaces, as well as hard standing

storage. As a result, a wide variety of yachts and motorboats can be accommodated, although, due to Cardiff Harbour Authority Byelaws long term liveaboards are not permitted at the marina. All berths at Cardiff Marina are Walcon pontoons with water and electricity to every berth.

EXPLORING ASHORE

FOR those stepping ashore in Cardiff looking for a spot of refreshment, the Oystercatcher pub is a five minute walk from the marina across the Pont y Werin bridge. Further along the Penarth side of the River Ely there is Pier 64 and the Custom House. On the Cardiff side of the River there are several restaurants a short walk away.

To stock up on provisions, head to Tesco supermarket, which is located just a few minutes away by foot across the Pont y werin footbridge. Morrisons and Asda supermarkets can also be found within walking distance, so you have plenty of choice.

For supplies of a more nautical nature, Force 4 Chandlery is situated at the main head office and there’s a boatyard site at Cardiff Marine Village on Penarth Road.

If you are heading ashore in search of entertainment, there’s plenty on offer. Neighbouring the marina is Cardiff International White Water Rafting Centre, an Olympic-standard canoe and slalom centre.

Cardiff International Pool is only 150m away offering a leisure pool and a 50 metre Olympic Pool. The ice rink is situated next to the pool and is home to the Cardiff

Devils Ice Hockey Team. The construction of the barrage has allowed for the creation of an impressive waterfront complex alongside the freshwater bay known as Mermaid Quay. With pay and display moorings operating in the heart of Mermaid Quay, this area is the perfect place to enjoy numerous restaurants, bars, ice cream parlours, boutique shops, and of course, the magic of theatre at the Wales Millennium Centre.

The Red Dragon Centre provides further entertainment for all ages, with a selection of restaurants and bars, a multiscreen cinema, bowling alley and casino.

Techniquest is a popular attraction set on the waterfront which has exhibitions, shows and programmes to educate and engage people with science and science-related topics.

Other attractions along the waterfront of Cardiff Bay include the Norwegian Church Arts Centre and the Sennedd Building.

It’s not all about the city, though. The wider area is rich in wildlife, with Flat Holm Island only five miles from Cardiff and the Cardiff Bay wetlands Reserve both bursting with a wide range of birds and wildlife.

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FACILITIES AND SERVICES 24 hour CCTV security Free car parking Toilets and showers Electricity to berths with pre-pay cards of 10kwh, 50kwh or 100kwh Fresh water to berths Dedicated marina office Free wireless internet access Diesel fuelling station Rubbish disposal and recycling facilities

CRUISING

FoR cruising sailors, Cardiff provides a gateway to not only the south Wales coast but also the dramatic shoreline of Somerset and north Devon. Regardless of wind direction, its position at the heart of the Bristol Channel makes Cardiff perfectly situated for endless exploration.

The neighbouring city of Swansea with the nearby Mumbles Head area with its beautiful beaches makes a great weekend cruise destination. Meander along the coast on to Saundersfoot, or beyond, towards the traditional seaside resort of Tenby, nestled around a picturesque harbour setting, or the fascinating waters

off Milford Haven. Upriver, navigable to beyond the M4 bridges, the city of Bristol appeals to those looking for a host of cosmopolitan delights mixed in with the city’s rich maritime heritage. on route, the small but sheltered marina at Portishead offers respite from the Bristol Channel’s fierce tidal streams, as well as a modern complex of tempting waterfront restaurants.

Sail south and you will find a plethora of craggy bays and hidden coves that define the northern coastline of Devon.

Cream teas, surfing and dramatic cliff top walks await. Hidden gems include Watermouth Cove, Padstow and Porlock

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Wier. The iconic islet of Lundy has held allure for mariners for hundreds of years, thanks in no small part to its dramatic location where the Atlantic meets the inshore waters of the Bristol Channel; approximately 15 miles off the north Devon coast, and just over 60 miles from Cardiff. Today the island is owned by the National Trust, and offers a unique peace and tranquillity plus an abundance of wildlife – including puffins, dolphins and seals. Much of the 3.5 mile long island is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and the seas surrounding it make up England’s first Marine Conservation Zone. The island has a small harbour and jetty.

ACCESS

WHEN approaching Cardiff by day, note that the Ranie Buoy (a port hand buoy) marks the extremity of the rocks and sand spit off Lavernock Point. The south Cardiff cardinal buoy makes the southern extremity of the Cardiff Grounds. From a position between the two buoys make a course for the outer Wrach Buoy (West Cardinal Buoy). Follow the Wrach Channel and Buoys into the Cardiff Bay outer Harbour.

If you are approaching by night, from the south or west, leave the Ranie Buoy (FL(2)R.5s) to port and the south Cardiff (FLQ(6)+LFL.15s) to starboard. Steer a course for the outer Wrach buoy (FLQ(6)+LFL.15s).

You will pick up the sector lights for the Wrach Channel (oc 10s WRG).

Stay in the white sector until you pick up the buoyed channel for the Cardiff Bay outer Harbour and the sector light (LFI. WRG5s). Note that vessels coming from Kings Road (Avonmouth) are advised to use the south/west approach.

It is important that you keep a careful watch for large vessels coming from Cardiff Docks as they are severely constrained by their draught.

Having passed through the locks, you will then find yourself at the Penarth end of Cardiff Bay. To port, you will find the entrance to Penarth Marina, whilst ahead of you lie Ely Peninsula and Cardiff Bay Yacht Club, after which you come to Cardiff Marina.

To starboard you will see the Butetown link road over the River Taff, beyond which is Cardiff Yacht Club. Turn further to starboard and you come to St David‘s hotel and spa, the Inner Harbour and visitor pontoons.

Cardiff Marina itself is situated on the River Ely. When navigating along the river you’re advised to keep to the middle wherever possible and at least 8 metres from the riverbank at all times, as there is a step underneath the waterline. on approach to Cardiff Bay, boaters should contact Barrage Control on VHF 18 to request a lock in. You will be advised of the next available lock and given the instruction to enter the outer harbour.

Cardiff Marina can be contacted by VHF on Channel M/37. on arrival, if you have not already been assigned a berth visitors are welcome to find a free berth but must then immediately report to the marina office located between pontoons C and D - who will advise you of your berth location.

All new boats must report to the marina office on arrival to complete a mooring contract and must have a copy of their insurance document which must be a minimum of third party with salvage to comply with Cardiff Harbour Authority Bye Laws.

For those approaching by land, Cardiff Marina is located in the International Sports Village in Cardiff Bay off Junction 33 of the M4. If using a sat nav, use the postcode CF11 0SY. For public transport, there is a bus stop just along the road from the marina main gates, with access routes straight into town.

Cogan railway station is a short walk across the Pont y Werin footbridge with trains straight into Central Cardiff.

The marina is accessed via a security gate with the use of fobs. There is an intercom system on the gate to speak to the marina office.

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1. PREMIER MARINAS FALMOUTH North Parade, Falmouth, Cornwall. TR11 2TD T: 01326 316620 F: 01326 313939 VHF: 80 E: falmouth@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com 2. MAYFLOWER MARINA Manager: Charles Bush Mayflower Marina, Richmond Walk, Plymouth, Devon PL1 4LS. T: 01752 556633 F: 01752 606896 E: info@mayflowermarina.co.uk www.mayflowermarina.co.uk 3. PLYMOUTH YACHT HAVEN Manager: Laura Whinney Shaw Way, Mount Batten Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9XH T: 01752 404231 E: plymouth@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com 4. YACHT HAVEN QUAY, PLYMOUTH Manager: Will Rahder Breakwater Road, Plymouth Devon, PL9 7FE T: 01752 481190 E: boatyard@yachthavenquay.com W: www.yachthavens.com 5. QUEEN ANNE’S BATTERY Manager: Chris Price Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth Devon. PL4 0LP T: 01752 671142 F: 01752 266297 E: qab@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.queenannesbattery.co.uk 6. DARTSIDE QUAY MARINE SERVICE CENTRE Manager: Shaw Smith Galmpton Creek, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon. TQ5 0EH T: 01803 845445 F: 01803 843558 E: dartsidequay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.dartsidequay.co.uk 7. BRIXHAM MARINA Manager: Shaw Smith Berry Head Road, Brixham, Devon. TQ5 9BW T: 01803 882929 F: 01803 882737 E: brixham@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.brixhammarina.co.uk 8. TORQUAY MARINA Manager: Mike Smith Torquay, Devon TQ2 5EQ T: 01803 200210 F: 01803 200225 E: torquaymarina@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.torquaymarina.co.uk 9. WEYMOUTH MARINA Manager: Alistair Clarke Commercial Road, Weymouth Dorset. DT4 8NA T: 01305 767576 F: 01305 767575 E: berths@weymouthmarina.co.uk W: www.weymouthmarina.co.uk 10. COBB’S QUAY MARINA Manager: Peter Hogsden Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4EL T: 01202 674299 F: 01202 665217 E: cobbsquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.cobbsquaymarina.co.uk

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19. HAMBLE POINT MARINA Manager: Nicholas Parton 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

27. PREMIER MARINAS GOSPORT Mumby Road , Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1AH T: 023 9252 4811 F: 023 9258 9541 E: gosport@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com NEW DRY STACK FOR BOATS, 4.5 – 10M!

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

28. ROYAL CLARENCE MARINA The Bridgehead, Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire.

PO12 1AX T: 023 9252 3523 F: 023 9252 3523 E: info@royalclarencemarina.org W: www.royalclarencemarina.org

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

29. 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

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

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

15. 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

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

31. GUNWHARF QUAYS MARINA Manager: Chris Beech (operations manager) Gunwharf Quays Marina office. Gunwharf Quays. Portsmouth. Hampshire PO1 3TZ T: 02392 836732 F: 02392 836704 VHF: Channel 80 E: marina@gunwharf-quays.com W: www.gunwharf-quays.com

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

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

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

25. BUCKLER’S HARD 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

14. 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

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

26. 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

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32. LYMINGTON YACHT HAVEN Manager: Rupert Wagstaff Kings Saltern Road Lymington, Hampshire SO41 3QD T: 01590 677071 VHF CH 80 E: lymington@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com 33. HAVEN QUAY, LYMINGTON Manager: Ali Neal Mill Lane, Lymington Hampshire, SO41 9AZ T: 01590 677072 E: havenquay@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

ISLE OF WIGHT

34. COWES YACHT HAVEN Manager: Ben Ferris Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes, PO31 7BD T: (0)1983 299975 F: (0)1983 200332 E: berthing@cowesyachthaven.com W: www.cowesyachthaven.com VHF: Channel 80

35. 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 36. SHEPARDS WHARF MARINA Marine Services Manager - Rod Hodgson Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7HT T: 01983 297821 F: 01983 294814 E: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk W: www.shepardswharfmarina.co.uk VHF: Channel 80 Call sign: Shepards Wharf Marina

SOUTH EAST

37. 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 38. SPARKES MARINA Manager: Kerry Marriott 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 39. 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 40. 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 41. PREMIER MARINAS CHICHESTER Birdham (Chichester Harbour) West Sussex. PO20 7EJ T: 01243 512731 F: 01243 513472 E: chichester@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME 42. LITTLEHAMPTON MARINA Ferry Road, Littlehampton,West Sussex, BN17 5DS Berthing Manager: Darren Humphries T: 01903 713553 F: 01903 732264 E: sales@littlehamptonmarina.co.uk www.littlehamptonmarina.co.uk

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KENT

47. GILLINGHAM MARINA 173 Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent. ME7 1UB T: 01634 280022 E: berthing@gillingham-marina.co.uk W: www.gillingham-marina.co.uk 48. CHATHAM MARITIME MARINA Manager: Alastair Hand The Lock Building, Leviathan Way Chatham Maritime, Kent. ME4 4LP T: 01634 899200 F: 01634 899201 E: chatham@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.chathammaritimemarina.co.uk

SURREY

49. 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

50. 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 51. 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

SUFFOLK

52. 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

53. 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 54. IPSWICH HAVEN MARINA Manager: Philip Watson Ipswich Haven Marina, New Cut East, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0EA T: 01473 236644 F: 01473236645 E: ipswichhaven@abports.co.uk W: pswichhavenmarina.co.uk

ESSEX

55. FAMBRIDGE YACHT HAVEN Manager: Danyal Adams Chelmsford, CM3 6LU T: 01621 740370 E: fambridge@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

NORFOLK

56. ST OLAVES MARINA Contact: Rona Sporle Beccles Road, Norfolk. NR31 9HX. T: 01493 488500 E: enquiries@stolavesmarina.co.uk W: www.stolavesmarina.co.uk

WALES

57. 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’ 58. BANGOR MARINA Marina Manager Kevin Baird Bangor, Co. Down T: 02891 45329 W: www.quaymarinas.com

59. CONWY MARINA Conwy, LL32 8EP T: 01492 593000 E: Conwy@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com 60. DEGANWY MARINA Marina Manager – Jon Roberts Deganwy, Conwy LL31 9DJ T: 01492 576888 F: 01492 580066 E: Deganwy@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com 61. DINORWIC MARINA LIMITED Manager: David Owen Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, North Wales. LL56 4JN T: 01248 671500 F: 01248 671252 E: info@dinorwicmarina.co.uk W: www.dinorwicmarina.co.uk 62. PENARTH MARINA Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan CF64 1TQ T: 02920 705021 F: 02920 712170 E: penarthoffice@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com

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CUMBRIA

44. PREMIER MARINAS BRIGHTON West Jetty, Brighton, East Sussex. BN2 5UP T: 01273 819919 F: 01273 675082 E: brighton@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

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

70. LARGS YACHT HAVEN Manager: Carolyn Elder Irvine Road, Largs, Ayrshire, KA30 8EZ T: 01475 675333 VHF CH80 E: largs@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

SCOTLAND

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

63. NEYLAND YACHT HAVEN Manager: James Cotton Brunel Quay, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1PY T: 01646 601601 E: neyland@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

71. TROON YACHT HAVEN Manager: Stephen Bennie The Harbour, Troon Ayrshire, KA10 6DJ T: 01292 315553 VHF CH 80 E: troon@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

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64. PORTISHEAD MARINA Portishead, Bristol BS20 7DF T: 01275 841941 E: portisheadquays@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com

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

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66. ROYAL QUAYS MARINA North Shields, Tyneside NE29 6DU T: 0191 2728282 W: www.quaymarinas.com-

ITALY

45. PREMIER MARINAS EASTBOURNE Sovereign Harbour, North Lockside, Pacific Drive, Eastbourne. BN23 5BJ T: 01323 470099 F: 01323 470077 E: sovereignharbour@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME

69. RHU MARINA Contact: Suzanne Bell Rhu, Helensburgh G84 8LH T: 01436 820238 F: 01436 821039 E: rhumarina@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com

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

EUROPE

43. 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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1. MARINA DEI CESARI Manager: Ilaria Cianci 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 2. MARINA DEL GARGANO Manager: Nicola Francescucci Lungomare del Sole s/n, 71043 Manfredonia (FG), Italy T: (0039) 0884 532522 T (UK): 023 8045 0227 marinadelgargano@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.marinadelgargano.co.uk

SPAIN

3. SANT CARLES MARINA Manager: Nicolas Gonzalez Ctra Poble Nou 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 enquiries@santcarlesmarina.com W: www.santcarlesmarina.com

HOLAND

4. JACHTHAVEN BIESBOSCH Manager: Henk de Beer Jachthaven Biesbosch Nieuwe Jachthaven 5 4924 BA, Drimmelen, NL T: +31 (0)162 682249 E: info@jachthavenbiesbosch.nl www.jachthavenbiesbosch.nl

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DESPITE the floods, Somerset’s only cider-brandy distillery kept on going.

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That was how Julian Temperley of the Somerset Cider Brandy company last month described his survival as floods surrounded his Pass Vale farm, near Martock in the Somerset Levels. The apple orchards were wet but not flooded and the distillery had been working all through the winter months, distilling “until the apple blossom arrives”.

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THE 75ft motor yacht ‘Rum Jungle’ is a familiar sight at major yachting events in the Solent and further afield. Established in 2000 by renowned ocean-racing navigator Hugh Agnew, it has gained an enviable reputation as a top corporate charter yacht serving up impeccable hospitality. The yacht takes its name from the small town of Rum Jungle in Australia’s Northern Territory, founded, they would have us believe, in 1871 when a bullock cart carrying rum to Darwin got bogged down in the middle of nowhere and a week of rum partying ensued before it was rescued.

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With this level of personal attention, it is in essence a boutique rum and, with its fun provenance detailed on the bottle’s back label, makes for an interesting and unusual brand to have on board.

At present distribution beyond the yacht is limited to a few bars and specialist shops in the south coast area. For now the easiest source is www.rumjungle.co.uk/rum/buy or direct from the Rum Jungle office in Lymington, tel: 01590 676 796. Price £20 per bottle to collect or £25 delivered. A multi-buy of a six-bottle case brings the price per bottle down to £17 collect or £18 delivered, reasonably competitive for a boutique spirit.

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