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The biennial Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has been through some of the toughest weeks in its 21 year history after British sailor, Simon Speirs, lost his life after being swept overboard. This tragedy came just weeks after the crew of Greenings had to be evacuated after running aground off South Africa’s Cape Peninsula. FULL STORY PAGE 3

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DOUBLE BLOW FOR CLIPPER RACE FROM PAGE ONE… It has been a difficult few weeks for the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race after Greenings was forced to abandon the race and then Simon Speirs, a sailor on board GREAT Britain, died in a tragic accident.

A member of the crew since the race start on 20 August, 60-year-old Simon was a highly experienced sailor with more than 40 years’ dinghy sailing and a Coastal Skipper licence. His death is the third in the event’s history and follows two fatalities in the 2015/16 Clipper Round the World Race.

Simon had completed the Clipper Race Coxswain Certificate in February in anticipation of his challenge. Designed in collaboration with the Maritime Coastguard Agency and the RYA specifically for the Clipper Race, this involved an intensive two-week course, in addition to the four weeks of compulsory training that all Clipper Race crew must complete.

At the time of the accident Simon was on the foredeck assisting with a headsail change when he was washed overboard.

Although he was clipped on with his safety tether, he became separated from the yacht in the Southern Ocean in a rough sea state, in 20 knots of wind, gusting 40.

The team’s man overboard recovery training kicked into immediate effect and, despite the rough conditions, Simon was recovered back on board within 36 minutes, at which point CPR was immediately administered by three medically trained crew, which included a GP. However Simon sadly never regained consciousness. The cause of death is unconfirmed at this time but thought to be by drowning.

Following medical advice and considerations, Simon was given a sea burial during a service on board held by his crew.

The incident occurred on day 18 in race three of the 13 stage Clipper Race. The fleet had been racing from South Africa to Australia.

medevac during the opening leg of the race following a serious hand injury. Andy Woodruff had been appointed as the interim skipper for the team.

A full investigation into the grounding will take place.

After 25 days battling through the Southern Ocean in race three, it remained dramatic to the very end.

Unicef finished just 40 minutes in front of second placed GREAT Britain, which managed to pull off an incredibly strong result following the tragic man overboard fatality.

The win for Unicef was the team’s first ever Clipper Race victory.

SP Logistics wrapped up the podium places, making it the team’s second third place finish out of the three races so far.

The latest leg, from Fremantle to Sydney, started on 2 December. www.clipperroundtheworld.com

NEWS SNAPS ANOTHER KIWI WIN

Peter Burling has won the Rolex World Sailor of the Year award for a second time. Peter won the award for helming the foiling catamaran that won the America’s Cup in Bermuda as part of Emirates Team New Zealand. Peter could not attend the ceremony in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico as he was racing in the Volvo Ocean Race aboard Team Brunel. Marit Bouwmeester, the 2017 Laser Radial world champion, was named women’s sailor of the year. Marit holds all the current major titles Olympic, Worlds and European.

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A full investigation will now be carried out, as is standard practice, including the reasons his safety tether did not keep him on board.

Earlier in the same race the Greenings crew had to be evacuated after running aground shortly after leaving Cape Town. There were no injuries reported and members of the Greenings crew are being reallocated across the rest of the Clipper fleet.

Greenings, however, was not immediately salvaged due to red tape. As the boat was beached near Olifantsbospunt, a protected area within

Table Mountain National Park, efforts to remove the craft were subject to environmental legislation over potential damage by the heavy equipment that would be required. Nearby wildfires on the mainland also caused delays, although fuel and loose fittings were removed to avoid polluting the area.

In conjunction with their insurers, the Clipper Race decided that the cost of repairing the vessel is uneconomic after removing and it will be written off.

This is the second major incident involving Greenings after skipper David Hartshorn was subject to a helicopter

The Clipper yacht GREAT Britain was in rough seas in the Southern Ocean en route to Australia when 60-year-old retired solicitor Simon Speirs became separated from the 70ft vessel while helping to change a sail.

As a result of holding the America’s Cup the Bermuda Tourism Authority predicted a number of sailing events between March and July 2018 would bring thousands of visitors to the island. This included regulars such as the 88th Bermuda International Invitational Race Week, but also events resulting from the America’s Cup including the Oyster Regatta Bermuda and the Atlantic Anniversary Regatta.

The schedule will start with the Moth World Championships in March, followed by the Bermuda International Invitational Race Week held in April.

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CLIPPER BOOST FOR LIVERPOOL Early research commissioned

by Culture Liverpool, and conducted by North West Research and Strategy, shows that the 2017 Clipper Race provided a multimillion-pound economic boost to Liverpool.

Activity around the race led to a £7.51m economic boost to the city and a

hugely successful, and Clipper’s Race Start was no exception.

“From the moment the vessels sailed into the city, crowds of people headed to our world heritage waterfront to see the fleet first hand, many sending the crews well wishes for

the challenge they were all facing. We are incredibly proud to be the host port for both the start and finish of the event, and it is wonderful to know that it has already attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors, which in turn boosted the local economy by millions.”

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The Boaty McBoatface trend continues as the final ferry in Sydney Harbour’s new fleet is to be christened Ferry McFerryface.

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Back in the northern city for the first time in a decade, the race drew around 220,000 visitors during the week-long festivities in August.

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson said: “Maritime events in Liverpool are always

The winner of the Vendée Globe, Armel Le Cléac’h, has taken the title of IMOCA world champion for the second time, for the period 2015-2016. The IMOCA Ocean Masters World Championship included five races: three in 2015 (Rolex Fastnet Race, Transat Jacques Vabre, Transat Saint-Barth/ Port-la-Forêt) and two in 2016 (Transat New York-Vendée and the Vendée Globe). Armel said: “It is a great way to leave the IMOCA circuit.” Britain’s Alex Thomson was second followed

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By Jane Hyde IT shocked the world of boating when two fatalities occurred in the 2015/16 Clipper Round the World Race. They were the first in the race’s history, but after a detailed report from MAIB, improved safety procedures were introduced.

No one could have predicted that in the next edition of the race yet another life would be lost. Questions will be asked as to how Simon Speirs became separated from the yacht despite being clipped on with a safety tether.

The race co-founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston said a new type of tether was being used in the race but that something had “gone wrong”. Sir Robin said: “Whether it is a type failure or a one-off failure – we will not know that until it has been examined.”

Competitors have been told to use both clips on their tethers as an extra precaution in the meantime.

Even before this tragedy the Clipper Race was dealing with one of its yachts running aground after leaving South Africa. The boat is an insurance write-off and again raises questions about safety on board these 70ft yachts, especially with so many amateur sailors taking part.

As you will see on this page, the new America’s Cup boat has been revealed. We knew it was going to be a monohull, but perhaps people were not expecting it to be a foiling monohull.

Sir Ben Ainslie certainly seems to be happy with the news, but what do you, as the spectators and fans, think about this new boat?

We previously asked for your thoughts about the change to monohulls and here is what James Robert-Poulain told us: “I agree with reverting to monohulls as I think it will have more relevance to the majority of sailors and will bring new products and technology to the

majority of the yachting fraternity.

“Though the catamarans were incredible to watch, they were so specialised requiring supersailors to handle them and quite specific conditions; they bore little commonality with the vast majority of yachtsmen and yachtswomen.

“I think the Extreme series will continue to accommodate the forefront of catamaran developments and provide a platform for those sailors specialising in high speed downwind sailing.”

So James is happy with the move to monohulls, although he would not have known it was to be a foiling craft. Share your thoughts at the All at Sea Facebook page or drop us an email.

James mentioned the America’s Cup boat change will bring new technology, and this year’s America’s Cup catamarans are featured in our technology special feature where we have been looking at the latest tech in a number of areas of boating from lifejackets to boat design.

It is incredible to think how far boating kit, and the boats themselves, have come in a relatively short period of time. At every boat show now there is new, exciting tech being introduced and next month’s London Boat Show will be no different. Let us know your favourite innovations if you go to the show.

Before that, though, is the festive period, and I cannot go without mentioning our Christmas gift guide, which is packed with goodies for your boating friends and family. The Green Blue, this month, also features presents with an environmentally friendly angle.

All that leaves me to say is happy shopping and have a fantastic Christmas. See you in January for the London Boat Show!

Jane Hyde editor@allatsea.co.uk

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AMERICA’S CUP BOAT REVEALED

The concept drawings for the new 75ft monohull that will contest the 36th America’s Cup in 2021 have been announced by the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand.

Sticking with high performance innovation expected of the America’s Cup, the new class will be a foiling monohull on two large canting T-foils and a single T-foil rudder lifting the boat into the air.

Land Rover BAR Team Principal and skipper, Ben Ainslie welcomed the early announcement: “The Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand and the Challenger of Record, Luna Rossa have delivered a truly high-performance boat that will make the next America’s Cup an incredible sporting and technical challenge.

“We look forward to the opportunity to consult with the Defender and

Challenger of Record ahead of the final class rule being announced at the end of March. We cannot wait to start tackling the design and engineering challenges in this new class.

“What we do know is that we are going to be foiling again, and that in the right conditions, this boat will be as quick as or quicker than the ACC foiling catamarans raced in the last Cup.” Land Rover BAR’s new CEO, Grant Simmer, was in Portsmouth for the announcement and said: “This new class is a real challenge for our design and sailing team. It is also a great opportunity. A new class of boat means a blank sheet of paper, and while we can use much of what was learned in AC35 about systems, foils and the associated design and engineering, there is also a great opportunity to take a jump ahead

if we get the conceptual approach right from the start. This is a very exciting time for the team.”

Read more about Grant Simmer joining the team on page 7. #BringTheCupHome

HIGH STANDARDS FOR SWIMMERS NEW bathing water quality statistics show England’s favourite swimming spots have maintained high standards.

A total of 98.3 per cent of bathing waters tested at more than 400 beaches and lakes passed tough standards, following last year’s 98.5 per cent.

There have been huge strides made since the early 1990s, when just 28 per cent of bathing waters met the top water quality standards that were in force then; now 92 per cent are rated excellent or good.

Environment Secretary Michael Gove said: “We want all bathing waters to enjoy the high quality which the 146 million visitors to Britain’s beaches every year expect, and we will keep working with partners to drive up standards.

“Not only does our coastline generate more than £3.6 billion for the economy, it is a valuable part of our natural environment and we will uphold these bathing water standards as part of our plans to deliver a green Brexit.”

Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, said: “Water quality has improved significantly over the last two decades, but to protect and enhance water quality even further we will need everyone to take the small actions that will help.”

The Environment Agency continues to lead efforts to ensure bathing waters are maintained and improved further, working with partners and the public to reduce pollution.

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UNDER BUDGET AND OVER DELIVERED The 35th America’s Cup generated economic activity of $336.4 million in Bermuda.

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THE price tag for hosting the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda has come in well under budget, at $64.1 million. That is nearly $13 million less than expected, while the revenues generated in Bermuda have exceeded forecasts.

When Bermuda was announced as the host venue, the government committed a $77 million investment and forecast a return of $242.2 million additional economic activity.

The event generated economic activity of

$336.4 million, a significant $94 million more than forecast.

This represents a 525 per cent return on investment, including future tourism revenue.

That is, for every $1 of the $64.1 million spent, $5.25 will be returned back into Bermuda’s economy, generating extra revenue for local businesses and residents and additional wages for local workers.

The $336.4 million impact on the island’s GDP includes a predicted $90.8 million in

future tourism spending over the next five years from the exposure Bermuda received from hosting the event. There are already several significant events and conferences scheduled to take place in the country during the next two years as a result of hosting AC35.

These are the findings of an independent Economic and Social Impact Assessment of the 35th America’s Cup, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers which analyses the impact of Bermuda hosting the event.

THREE new Dark Sky Discovery Sites have been designated in Chichester Harbour.

The sites were all identified as excellent places for stargazing due to their impressive levels of darkness, excellent lines of sight and good accessibility year round. The locations of the sites are north of the Lt. Col. John Q Davis footpath in West Itchenor, Maybush Copse in Chidham and at Eames Farm on Thorney Island.

The designations, put forward by Chichester Harbour Conservancy and approved by the Science and Technology Facilities Council, were particularly welcomed because in 2016 the Campaign to Protect Rural England reported that Chichester Harbour had some of the highest

levels of light pollution across England’s 33 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Roger Price, the Chairman of the Chichester Harbour Conservancy, said: “Preserving our dark skies has so many benefits. They are important for many reasons - education and astronomy, for nocturnal animals, astro-tourism and development management. For humans dark skies are critical as they affect our health and wellbeing with research showing they can help us achieve a good night’s sleep.”

In partnership with the South Downs Astronomical Society, the Conservancy will organise a number of stargazing events as part of its annual activities programme for 2018. www.darkskydiscovery.org.uk

GOING AUTONOMOUS THE UK Ship Register has signed its first unmanned vessel to the flag, showing how it is adapting to the changes of the maritime industry.

ASV’s C-Worker 7 will be used for work such as subsea positioning, surveying and environmental monitoring. It can be used under direct control, semi-manned or completely unmanned.

Although such autonomous vessels are now being introduced to many fleets in both commercial and military sectors across the world,

they are still relatively new in the maritime sector.

Doug Barrow, Director UK Ship Register, said:“By supporting emerging technologies such as autonomous systems, we are helping to keep the UK at the forefront of the global maritime industry.

“The UK Flag is growing, as we have invested in resources to meet the demands of that growth. We have the support of the UK Government and the wider UK maritime industries to continue our expansion.”

Vince Dobbin, Sales and Marketing Director of ASV Global, said: “We are delighted to have achieved the first registration of a semi-autonomous vessel for maritime operations.

The MCA has been critical in enabling ASV to reach this pivotal milestone recognising the prominence of unmanned systems in the maritime environment.”

Turn to page 24 to read more about autonomous boats in this issue’s technology article.

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BVI Yacht Charters have sent us an up-date following September’s hurricanes. Their docks are full again with pristine yachts that have been buffed and polished, plus lots of new yachts have arrived straight from the factory.

To celebrate the fresh arrivals they are offering 30 per cent off any last-minute bareboat charter for remaining dates until 20 December and 20 per cent off any last-minute bareboat charters for remaining dates between December 21 and January 31. This is for new and direct bookings only.

BVI Yacht Charters also have five new Beneteau Oceanis monohulls, available for charter this month. charters@bviyc.com Turn to page 28 for more holiday news.

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BRITISH MOTOR YACHT SHOW COMING IN MAY

THE UK’s British Motor Yacht Show has announced that next year’s show will be held at Premier’s Swanwick Marina on the Hamble between 18 - 20 May. This show is the result of a collaboration between Premier Marinas and British motor yacht brands Fairline, Princess and Sunseeker.

Next year will mark the sixth staging of the show, which has gained a reputation for showcasing a stunning line-up of luxury motor yachts - often including world premieres.

A ‘must visit’ for serious buyers, it is a great opportunity to

avoid the crowds and to get up close and personal with some of the best motor yachts in the world.

The British Motor Yacht Show also offers buyers the ‘private time’ and space to talk to technical experts with a passion for their brands and to learn about all the practical and exciting aspects of owning a luxury motor yacht.

Alongside the yachts, visitors can look forward to an impressive range of prestige cars, high performance RIBS, top yachting equipment and luxury brands. www.britishmotoryachtshow.com

THOUSANDS RAISED FOR THE CARIBBEAN SAIL Aid UK, set up to help the victims of the Caribbean islands most severely impacted by the September hurricanes, raised £46,000 at their first big fundraising event, the Black Tie/Loud Shirt Dinner.

The event attracted the cream of the UK yachting community and was held in the Land Rover BAR headquarters in Old Portsmouth. Sir Ben and Lady Georgie Ainslie attended and were joined by other big hitters from the world of yacht racing including Giles Scott MBE, Hannah White, Mike Golding OBE, Brian Thompson, Helena Lucas MBE and Hannah Stodel.

How the funds are being allocated is being discussed by the Trustees, as is the next opportunity to unite the UK sailing community at a fundraising event in 2018.

A range of T-shirts have been commissioned to raise funds for Sail Aid UK. They can be purchased at www.sailaiduk. com/shop and would make a fun Christmas present.

Take a look at this month’s kit page for more gift ideas – page 16.

SWAPPING OZ FOR THE UK

THE British America’s Cup team, Land Rover BAR, led by Sir Ben Ainslie has announced that four times America’s Cup winner Grant Simmer will be joining the team as CEO. Simmer has competed in 10 America’s Cup cycles, winning sport’s oldest international trophy four times. His first win

came as the young navigator aboard Australia II, during their historic victory in 1983, breaking America’s 132-year stronghold on the Cup. The Australian born sailor/designer has gone on to win the America’s Cup three further times as head of design, managing director and general manager with Swiss team Alinghi and more recently with ORACLE TEAM USA. Ben Ainslie has worked with Grant on two previous Cup campaigns and said: “Grant’s experience and achievements in the America’s Cup are second to none. He is the right person to help Land Rover BAR achieve the goal to bring the Cup home to Britain.”

Grant Simmer added: “I have been really impressed by what Ben, Martin Whitmarsh (outgoing CEO) and the team have created from a standing start in just four years.

After a period of consolidation and reflection since the last Cup concluded in Bermuda, I see a team that have laid the foundations of a strong organisation, ready to take on the sporting challenge that lies ahead.”

Martin Whitmarsh will continue as an advisor to the team and CEO of BAR Technologies, formed to commercialise technologies developed through the America’s Cup team. landroverbar.com All at Sea_December.indd 1

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NEWS SNAPS GARMIN EXPANDS

Garmin has acquired Navionics, a worldwide provider of electronic navigational charts and mobile applications for the marine industry. Cliff Pemble, Garmin president and CEO, said: “By combining Navionics’ content with Garmin’s BlueChart® and LakeVüTM content, we will be able to offer the best available coverage to our marine customers. Going forward, we plan to retain the Navionics brand and will continue to support Navionics’ existing customers.” www.garmin.com

MERRY FISHER 1095

Jeanneau’s Merry Fisher 1095, a weekender and ideal family cruiser, made its world debut at December’s Paris Boat Show. www.salonnautiqueparis.com

POPPIES AT SEA

As part of his PixelBoat campaign, Alex Alley is selling pixels on the side of his boat. Helping Alex in his crowdfunded Round the World record attempt is friend Peter Galloway. He was weapons engineer on board HMS Glamorgan during the Falklands war when it was hit by an Argentine Exocet missile with the loss of 14 crew members. Peter has asked Alex for a large picture on PixelBoat in memory of that event and for 14 paper poppies to be laid in the sea when Alex passes by the Falklands. www.alexalley.com/pixelboat

FERRY EARLY

Red Funnel’s £7 million high-speed passenger ferry is expected to enter the water ahead of schedule in May 2018. Kevin George, Red Funnel chief executive, said: “We are delighted the construction of Red Jet 7 is progressing so well, which is testimony to the highly skilled workforce at Wight Shipyard. We expect the sea trials and crew training to commence in June 2018 ahead of her official naming ceremony in Cowes in July.” The ferry will run on the Southampton-West Cowes route.

HISTORIC VICTORY

THE winners of National Historic Ships UK’s 2017 photography competition and Marsh Volunteer Awards were revealed at an awards ceremony in the presence of HRH The Princess Royal.

The annual awards ceremony is a celebration of maritime heritage around the UK coasts, lakes and rivers, encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with historic vessels through photography, volunteering or by operating them and encouraging the public to go on board at festivals and events.

The overall winner of the 2017 photography competition was Teresa Fuller after her image, ‘Butty boat Ilford breaks the September Dawn’, was chosen from hundreds of entries.

The £1,000 prize awarded by National Historic Ships UK goes to a vessel of Teresa’s choice on the National Register of Historic Vessels.

Judge Paul Atterbury said: “Having had a long-term attachment to Britain’s inland waterway network, I am delighted to see a canal boat as the overall winner. National Historic Ships UK seems to conjure up sea-going and coastal vessels, so it is good to remember that canal craft are also part of our great boating story.” www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk

Image: Teresa Fuller

NUVA PREMIERE Premiered at the Barcelona International Boat Show was the NUVA M6, a 5.99m trailerable powerboat. Within the modern design there is a cabin for two and 100hp courtesy of the Yamaha outboard. E35,900. www.nuvayachts.com

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YOUTH AWARDS

The RYA is turning the spotlight on 2017’s most promising young sailors, windsurfers and powerboaters by opening nominations for the RYA Regional Youth Champion Awards. Winners must have shown success on the racecourse, whether at local, national or international level.

Nominations will close on 19 January 2018. To make your nomination visit www.rya.org.uk/ go/youthchampion.

CONGRATULATIONS

Well done to Anne Robinson, from Cowes, who won a McMurdo SmartFind G8 AIS EPIRB, the world’s first AIS enabled EPIRB, in All at Sea’s autumn competition.

PIRATE’S ADVENTURE A Playmobil pirate ship, called Adventure, is heading to the Caribbean after being launched by brothers Ollie Ferguson, eight, and Harry, five.

Having already sailed from Scotland to Scandinavia, it has been launched off Africa with the help of tall ship Christian Radich. The crew on the tall ship even created sails from real sail cloth and adjusted the ship’s balance to give it the

best possible change of success.

Adventure carries a message asking anyone who finds it to send the boys a picture and launch the ship back into the sea. It is being sponsored by Opex, which is paying for a tracker made by YB Tracking, that will pinpoint where the ship is. Track the ship’s journey at www. track-adventure.co.uk. https://m.facebook. com/tdajp/

HMS ELIZABETH LEAVES HOME HMS Queen Elizabeth has sailed from Portsmouth Naval Base for the first time since arriving at her home port in August.

The Royal Navy’s future flagship has embarked on the next set of sea trials to test the £3 billion ship’s capability.

Portsmouth Naval Base Captain Bill Oliphant said: “HMS Queen Elizabeth has been in Portsmouth Naval Base for two months of planned maintenance to allow her to sail to complete her sea trials.

“This period at sea will mark an extremely significant milestone in the life of the ship leading towards her

acceptance into the Royal Navy at her commissioning later this year, back in her home port of Portsmouth.”

The 65,000 tonne carrier is the biggest and most advanced warship to have ever been built by the Royal Navy and can accommodate up to 1,600 personnel, which would include a full air crew, but also provides space for embarked personnel such as Royal Marines.

HMS Prince of Wales, the second of the fleet’s new aircraft carriers, is in the final phases of construction in Rosyth Dockyard and is expected to be floated out of its giant dock next spring.

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RNLI’S BIG PROJECT

NEWS SNAPS CLEANING UP

Hamprshire based Maritime Yacht Services have partnered with Beds on Board, which allows owners to list their boats for guests, to offer a package for boat owners across the South Coast. Maritime Yacht Services will be offering a changeover service for £1.50/ft.

Read more about Beds on Board in this month’s Changing Face of Marinas on page 38. www.maritimeyachtservices.co.uk bedsonboard.com

BIG BOAT LOSSES

It is not just the Caribbean that suffered huge damages to boats following this year’s storms. An estimate from the Boat Owners Association of The United States puts the number of recreational boats damaged or destroyed in the USA as a result of hurricane Harvey and hurricane Irma at 63,000. This equals a damage estimate of $655 million (boats only). However it does not match 2012’s Hurricane Sandy, which remains the singlelargest industry loss with more than 65,000 boats damaged and more than $650 million in estimated losses.

CHARITY FUNDING

Water rescue charities have been awarded £1 million in funding for vital rescue equipment to help keep the UK’s rivers and seas safe. The money has been made available by the inshore and inland rescue boat grant fund.

MAN ON A MISSION LEE Spencer is preparing to be the first physically disabled person to row solo and unsupported across the Atlantic from mainland Europe to South America, more than 3,500 miles.

Setting off on 18 January for this new Guinness World Record, Lee will also attempt to beat the current able bodied record of 96 days, 12 hours and 45 minutes, gaining a second Guinness World Record and proving there is life beyond injury.

Lee ‘The Rowing Marine’ is on a personal mission to challenge the perceptions around disabilities. He served 24 years in The Royal Marines without suffering any life changing injuries, but then pulled over to help a motorist on the M3 while off duty.

Lee was hit by flying debris as he made his way to the stricken vehicle and his right leg was severed in the impact.

Lee said: “I do not believe anyone should be defined by something they cannot do or their limitations. It is about rediscovering who you are, not redefining who you are and being

labelled. I feel passionately about raising awareness of this and challenging these preconceptions.

Disabilities vary and they are not just physical either. I hope I am able to inspire all those who seek to rediscover themselves and raise awareness and funds for two very worthy charities who have supported and inspired me.”

Lee will battle 30ft waves and 3,500 miles of unpredictable ocean in a 7m long ocean rowing boat. Suffering from sleep deprivation, extreme fatigue, sea-sickness, fear and solitude Lee will be out of helicopter range and totally unsupported on the water.

The double Guinness World Record attempt will raise awareness and money for the Royal Marines Charity and The Endeavour Fund, which supports wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans using sport and adventurous challenges as part of their recovery and rehabilitation. www.leespencer.co.uk www.facebook.com/therowingmarine

THE RNLI has received £30,100 from the Heritage Lottery Fund HLF for a project which will involve preserving and digitising a unique collection of glass plate negatives of lifeboats built in the 20th century.

Together with the lottery donation, the RNLI has received a generous gift from Christopher Andreae, an Isle of Wight resident who is interested in local and maritime history.

The collection of nearly 1,000 glass negatives formed part of the historic archive of the Beken family in Cowes, who for generations have been photographing the yachting and maritime activity in the area.

This project is a significant step towards engaging coastal communities and diverse

groups across the UK with the crews’ stories of bravery in saving lives at sea since 1824. Working with photographer Jack Lowe, there will be a programme of outreach activities and innovative ways to take the RNLI’s heritage from the archive to everyone.

Commenting on the award, Hayley Whiting, RNLI Heritage Archive and Research Manager, said: “We are thrilled to have received support thanks to National Lottery players and Chris Andreae.

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WORLD SAILING SPECIAL EVENT

World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, has announced that the Star Sailors League has been recognised with Special Event status.

The Star Sailors League joins the Volvo Ocean Race, America’s Cup, Extreme Sailing Series, World Match Racing Tour, PWA World Tour and the Global Kitesports Association’s freestyle world tours.

Special Event status ensures the world governing body formally recognises and sanctions the event. In addition, World Sailing will support the event with promotional and marketing activities as well as providing International Race Officials.

At the initiative of the world’s best sailors, an international circuit of regattas for the promotion of sailing athletes was launched in January 2013. Under the name of Star

Sailors League, the event comprises all the regattas contested in the Star Class and proposes a unified world ranking modelled on the ATP World Tour created by tennis players.

World Sailing has also moved into the world of eSports with the launch of the first virtual World Sailing Championships. In partnership with the digital sailing platform, Virtual Regatta, the eSailing World Championships will be held every year from 2018.

Inshore regattas will be held through the year with players accumulating points that will establish their standings in the eSailing World Rankings.

Players in the rankings will have the opportunity to qualify for global play-offs, and ultimately participation in the final, which will be held in Sarasota, USA in November 2018.

GROUPAMA OUT

It has been announced that French insurance group Groupama has ended its sponsorship with yachtsman Franck Cammas after 20 years of support. The decision means Groupama will not follow him in his new project for the 2021 America’s Cup after supporting his team for the 2017 edition in Bermuda. Cammas is a dominant force in sailing including being named Sailor of the Year in 2012 and 2013. The French sailor already has the support of Norauto in his challenge for the America’s Cup and will “exploit other interesting and innovative ways of financing”.

POOLE SHOW SET TO RETURN THE Poole Harbour Boat Show in association with Sunseeker is to return for its fourth year in 2018.

Taking place at Poole Quay Boat Haven, the show will run from 8 - 10 June. It continues to be, according to the organisers, the biggest ever free boat show on the south coast, providing an opportunity for those who may not have been on the water before to get a feel of what is on offer.

Event organisers Poole Harbour Commissioners will welcome more than 200 exhibitors across the quayside and marina; a showcase for sail and motorboats of all sizes, RIBs, chandlery products, clothing and watersports activities.

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Bryan Jones, marketing manager of Sunseeker, added: “We will be bringing back the ‘Sunseeker Sessions’ music stage across the three days and our recruitment team will be available for those looking to find out about what apprenticeships and career options we have available.” www.pooleharbourboatshow.co.uk

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THE countdown is on to Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta.

The event will celebrate 150 years of the Canadian Confederation in a breathtaking sail from the shores of Royal Greenwich to the heart of Quebec.

Councillor Denise Hyland, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said: “The Tall Ships Festival is such a magnificent spectacle and we are excited to be the starting point for these beautiful ships to gather. We are busy putting together a fabulous mix of performers from both the UK and Canada to entertain visitors. of racing at the 2017 RYA Olympic THE final weekend “We are recruiting TallSeries Shipssaw Trainees to sail Classes National Ranking Weymouth and from Greenwich Portugal for the leg of the Portland put on ato show with sunny andfirst blustery conditions Regatta – if you are looking for a personal challenge challenging competitors.

Both event honours and overall 2017 series standing were at stake across the seven Olympic classes racing in Portland Harbour, as well as the Nacra 15 National Championship running concurrently.

British Sailing team squad members were challenged by new and rising talents looking to make their mark on the Olympic Classes scene.

After taking a break from 470 sailing, Luke Patience and Chris Grube are back where they left off with a near perfect scoreline to take the weekend win. Podium Potential Pathway duo Harvey Martin and Ryan Orr added a third to the first event win to be crowned series champions.

In the Women’s 470 fleet, Amy Seabright and Anna Carpenter proved to be the ones to beat after winning their second ranking event and with it wrapped up the series.

Following a strong summer on the international circuit, Jack Hawkins and Chris Thomas posted five wins to take event honours. But it was 49er National Champions Gillies Munro and Daniel Harris who topped the overall series standings.

In the 49er FX, British Sailing Team coach Ian Martin jumped into helm the skiff alongside Sophie Ainsworth to

for 2017, this is it. And if you are a local business in the borough, we want to work with you so that you make the most of this amazing event.”

The event will offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dozens of young people to experience life on the high seas, with training and sailing on the first leg. Recruitment is still open – go to www. royalgreenwich.gov.uk/tallships2017.

The festival will run from 13 to 16 April, with a huge Parade of Sail taking place on the Sunday.

After leaving Greenwich on 16 April, the ships will sailthe down to Sines, before crossing claim top spot aheadPortugal, of Sophie Weguelin and Stephanie the Atlantic to Potential’s visit Bermuda the eastern USA, Orton.

Podium Meganand Brickwood and Ellie arriving Quebec onseries 18 July.

Aldridgeinclinched the win. www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/tallships2017 A battle unfolded in the Finn fleet, with places swapping all weekend between Hector Simpson and Ben Cornish. It was eventually Simpson who took victory on countback.

Having won September’s Finn Nationals and finished as runner-up in at the first ranking event, Simpson added the National Ranking Series accolade to his name.

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MAPFRE TAKE THE WIN SPINLOCK SPACE RACE The Spanish flagged MAPFRE team won Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race, a 7,000nm marathon from Lisbon, Portugal to Cape Town, South Africa.

For most of the first half of the leg, MAPFRE trailed Dongfeng Race Team on the long charge to the south, but after crossing the Doldrums, 14 days into the leg, navigator Juan Vila and skipper Xabi Fernández made the winning move, a quick gybe to the southwest that Dongfeng did not cover.

Within hours, the decision paid off and MAPFRE had a tactical advantage they would never relinquish over the final week of racing. The team earns eight points for the Leg 2 victory, which is enough to take the overall lead in the race.

Completing the podium was Vestas 11th Hour Racing, the winner of Leg 1.

It was a close battle to the finish for Dee Caffari’s Turn the Tide on Plastic. On the approach to Cape Town, Sun Hung Kai/Scallywag led Turn the Tide on Plastic by two miles. But after sailing into the swirling, shifting winds below Table Mountain, that narrow advantage was whittled away.

By the finish, Caffari had closed to within 0.1 nautical miles – less than 200 metres – at the end of the 7,000nm leg, but ultimately finished in seventh.

The In-Port Race takes place on 8 December before Leg 3, from Cape Town to Melbourne, starts on 10 December. www.volvooceanrace.com

RACING AROUND SPINLOCK have been leading an exciting research and development project with the European Space Agency.

The two-year, €450,000 project co-funded by the ESA has been investigating the development and performance of personal locator beacons in watersports clothing and equipment to improve the signalsYacht thatClub’s are transmitted the THEdistress Royal Western Round Britainto and Ireland geostationary satellite two handed race will startnetwork. from Plymouth on 3 June 2018.

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TRANSAT RECORD

Having match raced each other down the Atlantic after leaving Le Havre, Thomas Colville and Jean-Luc Nélias struck a blow for experience by holding off Sébastien Josse and Thomas Rouxel on their newly-launched Maxi Edmond de Rothschild to win the 13th edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre. Sodebo Ultim’ crossed the finish line in the Bay of All Saints in Salvador de Bahia after seven days, 22 hours, seven minutes and 27 seconds. Their time smashed the previous record of 10 days, 38 mins, 43 seconds set by Franck Cammas and Steve Ravussin on Groupama 2 in 2007.

RACING AWARDS

Sunseeker won two awards including Innovative On board Design Solution for the Manhattan 52

BRITISH Marine members had a successful night at the IBI-METSTRADE Boat Builder Awards 2017, picking up four of the nine awards that were presented on the night.

Sunseeker won both the awards they were nominated for. Their Manhattan 52 Beach Club concept won the Innovative On-board Design Solution award and was chosen by the judges for its family focused features. Sunseeker also collected the Best Apprenticeship and Training Scheme award.

Fairline Yachts collected the Boat Builder International Distributor/Dealer Development award, recognising what the company has done since its relaunch to establish a strong international sales network.

The evening culminated in recognition for Princess Yachts’ co-founder, David King,

who was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

British Marine’s Chief Executive, Howard Pridding, commented on the night’s successes: “These richly deserved awards show how strong British boatbuilding is. We are proud of our leading British boatbuilders and pleased to see that the achievements of Sunseeker and Fairline have been recognised at these prestigious awards. I am personally delighted that David King’s excellent work at Princess Yachts, and his commitment to UK boatbuilding, has been rightly celebrated with his lifetime achievement award.”

British Marine was at METSTRADE, hosting and organising the British Pavilion, and supporting the 70 member companies in attendance. www.britishmarine.co.uk

VENTURING IN A NEW DIRECTION

SCANSTRUT won the prestigious DAME Award 2017 for its RS Venture Connect Conversion Kit. A further six products were named as Category Winners and 16 received Special Mentions.

The Scanstrut Para Sailing System is a revolutionary yet simple plug and play kit that fits on to a standard RS Venture dinghy and provides total engineered adaptability to convert the boat for most disabilities.

The jury praised Scanstrut for delivering a well-designed and fully integrated solution with attention to every detail that will allow a broader range of disabled people to get

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Commenting on the result Chairwoman of the Jury, Birgit Schnaase, said: “I work a lot in the superyacht sector and saw good entries that apply there, but I was also pleased to see products with personal applications that you can touch, see, feel and understand. Our overall winner is a very good example of that.”

Watch a video of the Scanstrut RS Venture Connect Conversion Kit on the All at Sea Facebook page. Read the full list of winners in our technology feature on page 24.

Tickets are now on sale for the RYA Powerboat Racing Awards Ceremony, taking place at the Novotel, Southampton on 3 February.

The event also sees the return of the Powerboat Racing Industry Awards, recognising the companies and organisations who contribute to the sport’s success in other ways. To book your ticket email powerboat.racing@ rya.org.uk.

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FUTURE SUPERYACHT INDUSTRY DESIGNERS IN January, promising young design talent, handpicked from across the UK, will gather at the London Boat Show to compete for the title of Superyacht UK Young Designer 2018.

Standing between them and the title will be their imaginative transformation of a base vessel into an exquisite bespoke superyacht.

These students, and aspiring inventors and engineers like them, form the future backbone of a thriving British superyacht industry which is posting highest-ever figures of growth. The sector now generates a record £615million in revenue and employs a 4,244 strong workforce*.

The UK also boasts two of the world’s highest ranking new-build shipyards in the sector**.

The winner of 2018’s Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition will secure themselves a four-week internship at custom superyacht builder and

After sponsoring the team since 2003, HUGO BOSS has extended its partnership with Alex Thomson Racing for a further four years.

Alex said: “I am looking forward to another successful cycle, with the focus on building the best team, boat and campaign for the Vendée Globe in 2020.”

PLAYGROUND

A new adventure play park is to be built at Fambridge Yacht Haven, providing a new facility for marina berth holders and visitors. The playground, which will be opened next spring, will include a range of equipment and apparatus for children aged three to 16. There is a nautical theme to the new park with children able to scale a ship and perch in a crow’s nest. The playground will overlook the River Crouch and the farmland around Fambridge Yacht Haven, next to the West Wick Tearoom.

HMS MEETS HMS

HMS Queen Elizabeth and Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon met for the first time off the UK’s South Coast. The ship was carrying out her second phase of sea trials, while HMS Dragon was on her way back to her home port of Portsmouth following exercises in Scotland and the South West. Five HMS Queen Elizabeth personnel spent a few days on board the destroyer to hone their skills in the operations room.

2017’s Superyacht UK Young Designer, Christopher Karam, on his four-week internship at Pendennis Shipyard

refit specialists and event sponsor, Pendennis Shipyard.

The runner-up will receive the prize of a two-week internship at design and naval architecture studio and event sponsor, Olesinski.

Peter Brown, Chairman of Superyacht UK, said: “The UK remains a global hub for superyacht design and Superyacht UK is keen to help nurture the next generation of design talent.

“The core skill of hand sketching is increasingly rare and is often dismissed in favour of software generated design work, and so the challenge for young designers becomes one of differentiating themselves from much of the competition by employing a more traditional skillset when the situation demands it.” *Findings from Superyacht UK Annual Market Report 2017 **Findings from The Superyacht Annual Report 2017, Superyacht Intelligence: New Build: Sunseeker International ranked 3rd and Princess Yachts ranked 15th in the world

TAKE YOUR PLACE ENTRIES are open for the 2018 RYA Youth National Championships at Largs Sailing Club from 30 March – 6 April.

The top British Youth sailors will be competing for Youth Nationals glory whilst for others it will be a chance to showcase their skills in a new class or even race on the national scene for the very first time.

Selection for coveted spots on the British Youth Sailing Team for the Youth Sailing World Championships in Corpus Christi, USA, in July 2018, will also be up for grabs.

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Mark Nicholls, RYA Youth Racing Manager, said: “Make sure you get your entry in as soon as possible via the event website to make the most of the early bird entry fee. I wish everybody the best of luck with their winter training and we cannot wait to see the action unfold.”

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POWERING AHEAD SIMON EVERETT ROUNDS UP THIS MONTH’S ENGINE NEWS Honda’s BF100 features improved durability, ease of maintenance and efficiency

BATTLE OF THE OUTBOARDS

The outboard manufacturers have started on their annual battle with various offers and incentives, plus there are a couple of additions that have been announced to the wide range of available options.

In the 100hp class both Suzuki and Yamaha have brought out sexy new engines with promises of reduced weight, lower emissions, more compact and better performance. Just as you would expect really from modern technology being put to good use.

Firstly, the Yamaha F100F is blessed with Yamaha’s YCOP security for greater peace of mind. It is more compact yet has greater capacity for more torque, and it weighs less than the previous model, accelerates faster and is quieter.

The new Suzuki DF100B is 25kgs lighter than their previous version, the DF100A, using the same 1502cc block as the Df70/80/90A models, but Suzuki have managed to squeeze an extra 10hp out of it by improving the engine mapping and using a different ECM. They have also added an electronic water detection sensor within the fuel filter, which alerts the helm to the

presence of water in the fuel and can thereby shut the motor down before serious damage is done. The DF100B will feature the new emblem in the shape of a big silver S that was first seen on their flagship, the DF350.

Not to be left behind, Honda have also aroused interest with the new version of their Centurion, the BF100. In the never ending arms race to be best, Honda have improved the durability, ease of maintenance and efficiency.

It is a Honda for heaven’s sake; does the new durability mean archaeologists in 1,000 years’ time will be digging up pristine examples? Possibly, if owners stick to the maintenance schedules, which thanks to some new design features to provide easier access should be a given.

To help with corrosion proofing all the fasteners have been blessed with Honda’s own special treatment, plus the water jacket and anode have been coated with Alumite, which is only found by mining the smallest of Saturn’s moons, or something like that.

A new ECU improves the fuel frugality even further, reducing the running costs and increasing smiles per minute.

HOW MUCH ARE THEY?

The Yamaha F100F weighs less than the previous model and also accelerates faster and is quieter

The new Honda BF100 has a retail price of £9,655 including VAT and all the added improvements. The Yamaha F100F is not too dissimilar at £10,299 including VAT but that includes all rigging components.

Suzuki have not nailed their colours to the mast yet and the price for the new DF100 is still top secret, but it cannot be that far off the other two.

To try and help with the not inconsiderable outlay of purchasing a new engine those nice folks at Barrus are offering a 15 per cent cashback on selected models of their Mercury and Mariner outboards of 15hp and 20hp as part of their centenary celebrations.

CLEANER EMISSIONS

Pricing for the new Suzuki DF100 is yet to be announced

Contact participating dealers for more information and be one of the lucky few who manage to grab this bargain, as there are limited stocks and when they are gone, they are gone.

Suzuki are also sweetening the pill of purchase by offering their customers a special Suzuki Marine Finance deal on new engines to help people get out on the water. In partnership with Omni Capital the introductory offer provides a 48 month credit scheme against 50hp – 300hp purchases at just 6.9 per cent APR, subject to the usual individual credit rating. More details are available from your authorised Suzuki dealer who can also get you signed up and out on the water as soon as possible.

The International Maritime Organisation has decreed that emissions have to be cut from maritime vessels and have set the target of 80 per cent reduction in NOx and 20 per cent reduction in CO2 from the Tier 1 levels by 2020.

This is a tall order and it is causing engineers to put their thinking caps on. The Yanmar team have decided to go down the Dual Fuel route that the automotive industry used a few years ago, and like their automotive counterparts the power output is reduced, but the emission levels now meet the new Tier 3 constraints.

The Yanmar 6EY26DF Dual Fuel engine can run on LNG or diesel and the fuel can be swapped while the engine is running thanks to the clever management system that carefully controls the flow of combustion air.

The micro injection used for the liquid gas has proved to be as efficient as in diesel mode, yet Yanmar figures show a reduction of 84 per cent NOx and 25 per cent reduction in CO2, bringing their engine well within the figures required by the directive.

With commercial engine makers cleaning up their act in large vessels how long will it be before these technological improvements filter down to the leisure sector. Our seas will be cleaner, and hopefully greener, as a result.

Turn to page 24 to read more about the latest engine technology.

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NEW KIT

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Lots more kit tried and tested on our website: www.allatsea.co.uk Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 £389.99 www.garmin.com Know someone who loves their tech? Get spectacular footage with the ultra HD action camera. Compact, lightweight, waterproof and easy to use, VIRB Ultra 30 captures 4K/30fps video and features G-Metrix™ technology, which adds to the experience by letting the user overlay gauges and graphs with action data. Built-in image stabilisation (up to 1440p/60fps or 2.7K/30fps) makes for crisp, steady footage. The touchscreen display and high-sensitivity microphone are fully functional through the waterproof case.

English Oak Key Rings Betty & Dodge £6 www.bettyanddodge.co.uk These keyrings are handmade in the Betty & Dodge studio from English grown oak and are the perfect gift for someone special as well as being a great and easy way to help identify exactly which keys are which.

TrailProof VHF PRO case £30 aquapac.net From Aquapac is the TrailProof VHF PRO case that will fit almost all modern radio handsets. It is waterproof to a depth of 1m for 30 minutes and weighs just 118g.

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Sailors Smocks Adults in navy or tan £45 Children’s in navy £29 www.arthurbeale.co.uk A classic gift for sailors, these sailcloth smocks have been designed to be highly practical pieces of work wear. The canvas cuts out cold wind while sailing. They can be used over a tee shirt in warmer weather or over a woollen pullover in the winter. As they are easy to wash, they are useful to protect woollens from dirt while undertaking mucky tasks. The two front pockets keep tools close to hand and the inside top pocket offers perfect protection for a phone or glasses. In addition, a reinforced loop on the side seam can be used to attach a knife lanyard or to directly hook on a multitool.

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£9.99 www.robertdyas.co.uk How about some Christmas fun? The Sprout-A-Pult miniature catapult is perfect for anyone who is anti-sprouts.

The handy vegetable launcher can be used to fire vegetables across the dinner table.

The Arthur Beale Ditty Bag From £15 www.arthurbeale.co.uk Useful on board as well as around home this bag is made from very heavy natural cotton canvas with a hand spliced rope handle. Each bag has seven external pockets of varying widths. The large inside area can take reels of whipping twine, sailmakers palms, handy pulleys and all the little bits of rigging hardware that keep the boat going smoothly. It is available with three handle options or without a handle, if you prefer to make your own.

Approximately 200mm high x 170mm diameter.

Flaming Licks From £8.99 per month www.flaminglicks.com This Christmas sign your loved one up to a world of flavour and creativity with a subscription from Flaming Licks. Each monthly box will ensure spicy food addicts are never without their fix. Choose the best matched subscription box for your foodie companion to best tingle their taste buds.

Bering Primaloft® £350 www.musto.com Smooth and stylish, this lightweight jacket uses high-frequency sound to produce secure seams that create a waterproof seal. The jacket also has a PrimaLoft® Black ThermoPlume insulation, which gives wearers excellent warmth with high breathability. Pair this with Bering’s Durable Water Repellent finish, and it is a jacket that not only looks fashionable, but is technically good too.

Voyager Tandem £1,649 (inc Alloy three piece paddles) www.redpaddleco.com A higher value gift, but great for lovers of the outdoors, the 15’ Voyager Tandem is designed for two explorers (plus a third small companion with the removal of the central cargo points) who want to carry all their kit along with them on their adventure. The board features seven carry handles and two luggage spaces with tie-downs to keep everything secure. The Voyager Tandem packs down into an easily transportable backpack.

Whisky Ship-in-bottle £85 www.nauticalia.com A ship-in-bottle is not unusual, but when it is in a bottle filled with Highland single malt, that is a different matter. Very enjoyable to drink, and when the bottle has been emptied, with its delicate glass galleon inside, it can be re-filled with another favourite tipple to throw new light upon the ship. Contains 35cl, 40% abv.

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ALL AT SEA DECEMBER 2017 Submariner sweater £99.99 (navy or ecru) www.nauticalia.com A Christmas jumper with a difference!

Admiralty-issue to the Royal Navy in both world wars, thick wool sweaters like these have made it onto the silver screen in naval films like Above Us the Waves. Every bit as suitable for today’s sailors and those who like to keep the waves beneath them, these submariner sweaters combine the warmth, comfort and rugged durability of pure Merino wool, whilst the neck and shoulder seams are interlinked for strength.

Sizes, relating to chest size, give a loose (but not baggy) fit.

S(40”), M(42”), L(44”), XL(46”), XXL(48-50”) Diamond shaped whisky glasses £19.99 www.nauticalia.com Diamonds are a girl’s (and a whisky drinker’s) best friend.

Of course the ‘diamonds’ have to be these unusual glasses.

Cut and fashioned from borosilicate glass to look like giant gemstones, they rest at a suitably tipsy angle. This allows the drinker to swirl and rotate them – releasing the ‘nose’ and full-bodied flavour. They come as a pair in a stylish gift box. Capacity 238ml.

HMS Belfast construction kit £24.99 www.nauticalia.com

Sword letter opener in presentation box with optional engraving £29.99 www.nauticalia.com

How to tie knots mug £10.99 www.nauticalia.com

GREATEST GADGET

The iPhone is officially the greatest gadget of the last 80 years, according to a nationwide study conducted by Currys PC World.

Researchers polled Britons of all generations and asked them to vote the inventions (big and small) that they could not have lived without, with the iPhone proving the most popular for both young and old, according to 56 percent of the nation.

The research also revealed that when it comes to buying gadgets, 63 percent of us now prefer to shop online rather than head to the high street or shopping mall.

TOP SHOPPING TIP! The shops get busier and busier in the run up to Christmas – so try and shop as early as you can, and ideally on a weekday to save precious time in queues.

GIFT IDEA This year you could buy a gift and support a charity too.

You could support Sail Aid UK by buying a loved one an exclusively designed T-shirt incorporating the Sail Aid UK logo. £25 adult / £20 child www.sailaiduk.com/shop Maynard’s Late Bottled Vintage Port 2013, £9.99 Size: 75cl Aldi Give as a gift or bring friends together to enjoy this port, which has ripe red fruit flavours balanced with dark chocolate and black pepper tannins. Deep purple in colour, it is a great treat to pop open after dinner.

Rubis Chocolate Wine, £9.99 Size: 50cl Aldi Know someone who loves wine and chocolate? This award-winning indulgent wine is a chocolate lovers’ dream, with flavours of velvety, smooth dark chocolate complimented by rich, puckering fruit and hints of dried fig.

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BOATING READS

NEW BOOK

THE COMPLETE YACHTMASTER (9TH EDITION)

RELEASES

By Jane Hyde

Sailing, Seamanship and Navigation for the Modern Yacht Skipper Tom Cunliffe | Hardback £25/eBook £21.99

REEDS NAUTICAL ALMANAC 2018 Published by Adlard Coles Nautical | Print edition £49.99/eBook £49.99

The Complete Yachtmaster has established itself as the standard reference for Yachtmaster students as well as skippers of all levels of experience.

In this fully revised 9th edition, Tom Cunliffe brings together all the essentials of modern cruising in one volume. He presents an analysis of a good skipper, the theory and practice of sailing

LONELY PLANET’S ATLAS OF ADVENTURE U N C L E B O B B U I L D S A B O AT MARK JARVIS WITH CHRIS POWELL

This modern day parable – showing the importance of, and interaction between your team, your environment and your management style. It highlights the importance of knowing what success looks like and the fact that you may need more than one team to achieve that success.

“So much of what’s out there is task oriented, true but blunt and unimaginative. This is about sneaking key messages in while you are caught up in the story.”

from his sophisticated city ways, but ends up adjusting himself to a new environment where the same project management principles must be applied in a different way. He learns about bringing together a successful team for each part of the fulfilment of his dream, as well as the need for training, hard work and support along the way.

By focusing on what success looks like and keeping the team on track to deliver, the “wise man” of the story, Uncle Bob, helps the city boy through the boat build and the crew training to the final race for the trophy. This is not about simple team roles, objectives and ticking boxes; it is the fluid world

MARK JARVIS WITH CHRIS POWELL

This is the easy to read story of one man’s dream to win a local village sailing trophy. He starts the process thinking that the villagers have much to learn

U N C L E B O B B U I L D S A B O AT

Reeds Nautical Almanac is the trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters, and provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco, the Azores and Madeira.

Packed with essential information for coastal cruises as well as passage making, it is regarded as the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea.

The 2018 edition is updated throughout, containing over 45,000 changes, and includes: 700 harbour chartlets, tide tables and tidal streams, buoyage and lights, 7,500 waypoints, distance tables, radio, weather and safety information and a first aid section.

of people, their environment and the challenge of achieving a dream and staying on course together.

UNCLE BOB BUILDS A BOAT By: Mark Jarvis

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and sail trim, the art of seamanship, accurate navigation including chartplotters and PCs, understanding meteorology, heavy weather preparation, understanding yacht stability and coping with emergencies.

The Complete Yachtmaster builds knowledge as it builds sailing confidence, guiding examination candidates through the RYA syllabus.

GMDSS: A USER’S HANDBOOK (6TH EDITION) Denise Bréhaut | Paperback £20 The 6th edition of GMDSS incorporates all the changes to the regulations that came into force in 2009 as well as the 2016 system updates.

Denise Bréhaut explains the operation of the system and outlines the procedures required to get help quickly, as well as covering the syllabi of the General Operator’s Certificate, the Long Range Certificate and the Restricted

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Operator’s Certificate.

The text is supported with illustrations, Q&A sections and a quickreference revision guide for GOC and LRC students.

Concise descriptions of channel usage, call signs, types of transmission and equipment allow novices as well as longtime users to thoroughly understand this life-saving communications system.

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.

BENEATH THE SURFACE: THE ART OF DREDGING

DR. BEN CARROLL, IN-HOUSE EXPERT AND ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER AT MDL MARINAS, SHARES HIS INSIGHT INTO THE ART OF DREDGING AND WHY THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL PRACTICE FOR ALL MARINAS. Maintaining an exemplary marina which offers an efficient service is the utmost priority for all marina managers. However much of the work at a marina takes place under the surface.

Marinas across the world are, for the most part, subject to constant siltation

and many require regular dredging to to ensure no damage occurs to customer maintain water depths, which ensures boats or the marina infrastructure, whilst boats do not run aground and have safe also minimising any potential disruption to access when mooring. marina activities.

The pattern and scale of siltation In order to minimise disruption, we always at any given marina will depend on a schedule the MDL dredging campaign for unique range of physical factors, which the winter period, between November and will inherently differ between sites.

March, when the marina is usually quieter.

Therefore, the dredging requirement However, one potential challenge of a of any two marinas will never winter dredge campaign is the risk be the same. of delay due to bad weather, Each year MDL invests whereby disposals to sea are DID YOU up to £1million into hindered.

KNOW? its dredging strategy, This should always Last year MDL dredged in 3 dependent upon be factored in when excess of 50,000m (65,000 the requirements undertaking a winter tonnes) of material across across the marina dredging programme its marinas, enough to fill group. Executing and contingency more than 20 Olympic-sized a comprehensive plans should be swimming pools. dredging programme considered in the event of in seamless conjunction unpredictable weather. with additional services is a key factor to ensuring marinas stay PLANNING FOR SUCCESS competitive and somewhere for boaters The path to undertaking dredging requires to enjoy. meticulous planning as there are strict legislative requirements to adhere to.

The first step of planning is the granting MINIMAL DISRUPTION of a marine licence from the Marine In many respects, dredging is seen as a Management Organisation, which permits necessary evil, with a degree of disruption dredging and disposal activities. inevitable when operating large A marine licence can typically take mechanical equipment within a confined between six and 12 months to come marina basin. Due care must be taken

through, dependent upon the nature of the project, application requirements, which includes environmental assessments, and outcome of the public consultation.

Once a marine licence is in place, the planning of the annual dredge campaign usually starts in June, when hydrographic surveys are arranged for marinas subject to high levels of siltation.

These surveys provide an invaluable picture of the existing depths across the marinas and allow us to review potential dredge requirements. The hydrographic surveys also enable us to identify short to medium-term patterns in siltation across

each marina, allowing dredging in future years to be planned more accurately.

Dredging at MDL Marinas in the Solent region is carried out by a single contractor, whilst elsewhere it is tendered separately to a number of contractors.

Dredging tends to start in early November, typically at Cobbs Quay in Poole, and then moves in an easterly direction towards Northney and Sparkes marinas in Chichester, to be completed by March. Once the dredging is finished a second hydrographic survey is undertaken to ensure the target depths have been reached. www.mdlmarinas.co.uk

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GET TRAINED ABROAD You cannot beat the UK for fun and challenging sailing conditions in winter.

But if you crave sunshine and warmth, why not set yourself a challenge abroad?

THE Masterclass

ALL AT SEA DECEMBER 2017 Certificate of Competence, which you will need when travelling in foreign countries. More advice can be found at rya.org.uk/go/icc.

For those with even more experience, time and money - winter is a great time to knuckle down and study for the Yachtmaster exam. Many centres run a two-week RYA Yachtmaster package covering the theory, practical and exam in one package.

HIT THE WATERWAYS

With over 28,000 miles of waterways to explore in Europe there are plenty of destinations you can tick off your wish list travelling via barge or luxury river boat. The RYA’s Inland Waterways courses give you all the tips and tricks needed to make your time on the water safer and more enjoyable.

RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman Course enables you to handle a boat safely and confidently, plus it allows you to apply for the CEVNI, needed to skipper your family and friends abroad.

The south west of France is a fantastic place to explore. Look for RYA Training centres on the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Canal du Midi. The two-day Helmsman training cruise is the perfect introduction to life afloat on this stunning waterway.

Most courses are taught in English, so there are no language barriers to worry about.

If you cannot find an appropriate course abroad, why not get trained in the UK ready for your next holiday?

To find a course or centre visit www.rya.org.uk/courses-training.

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WINTER is a great time to get some boat training ready to put into practice next spring. If you are new to boating perhaps you want a taster? Or maybe you have sailed before but need a refresher? If you have a specific goal you may need a longer, more detailed course. Whatever your requirements there are plenty of options abroad.

HIT THE BEACH

Book a fun-filled beach front holiday which includes sailing or windsurfing lessons as part of the package. Make sure you choose a reputable holiday company with an RYA recognised sail school so you can be sure that you are buying into safe equipment, expert tuition and the best possible allround experience.

With professional RYA guidance you will be up and windsurfing in a day or sailing a single-handed dinghy in light winds in

just a few sessions. Most beach clubs allow you to book flexible sessions – either in one chunk over a day or two or spread in smaller slots throughout your holiday. Find RYA schools in Greece, Sardinia or Croatia, or for Caribbean luxury head to St Lucia.

HIT THE CITY

A two-day taster like RYA Start Yachting is the perfect introduction for novice yachties. If you get bitten by the bug, follow it up with RYA Competent Crew – better suited to those more serious about being active crew members.

The yachting hub of Palma in Mallorca is a good place to look for centres running motor and sail cruising courses.

Experienced sailors with aspirations to charter a yacht abroad would benefit from taking the RYA Day Skipper and Day Skipper Theory course. Passing these enables you to apply for an International

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ALL AT SEA DECEMBER 2017 A testing start at Salcombe places a great emphasis on boat handling and rules knowledge.

The blue boat, top left hand corner, looks set to be sent home for an early shower, scored OCS

DOUGAL’S

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PICTURE THE START As anyone who has raced a boat will know, the start can be tricky and has led to even the most seasoned sailors acin dis uali cation.

Solent based dinghy sailor David Henshall is a well known writer and speaker on topics covering the rich heritage of all The completed wave screen at Haslar aspects of leisure boating.

W

e all know that the key ingredients of a race are a start, a defined course and a finish. It does not matter if it is nags racing on the turf, runners pounding around our streets or Lewis Hamilton going very quickly around in big circles, the rules are the same.

To the casual observer, sailing appears to be no different to the rest, but on closer inspection, it becomes clear that the start line for a race afloat never physically exists; instead, it is a defined construct, something that can only be expressed as existing between two points.

This lack of a clear start line is then compounded by the fact that in sailing, more than just about any other sport, the race can be so heavily influenced by what happens before, during and immediately after the start.

TAKING CONTROL With the first leg traditionally sailed to windward, winning the start allows a sailor to control the race as the boats behind are forced to sail in dirty wind, a real case of the rich getting richer. In many races, leading at the windward mark is a ticket to an eventual podium position.

Nor is good starting simply a matter of luck, instead it demands superb close quarter boat handling, excellent knowledge of the Rules of Sailing (plus the ability to work out the situational advantage in double quick time) and

On a crowded start line a little bit of private space is a valuable commodity

quite often a healthy pair of lungs! It is not unusual for the air surrounding a sailing start line to be bluer than the water the boats are floating on.

One other key attribute is to be able to ‘see’ with the sailor’s eye exactly where the start line actually lies. The Sailing Instructions will have clearly set out the two points that mark the two extremities of the line, often a buoy or a mark boat at the ‘pin’ end and a staff bearing a flag (today orange is the most used colour) on the Committee boat.

RACE OFFICE’S LINE The skill of the sailor is to hit the line, at speed, a second after the starting signal has sounded. That delay is important, for under the Rules, the line ‘belongs’ to the Race Officer.

If any part of the boat or crew is breaking the line, then that boat is OCS – On Course Side, in other words, classed as a premature starter.

Sanctions for this range from merely having to dip the line until being on the right side to a straight forward disqualification from that race.

Back in the early days of yacht racing, when the number of starters was lower, and the boats were slower and more ponderous, the starts were still exciting. However, as boats became faster and more manoeuvrable, start lines got more congested, which resulted in pressure to make them longer.

The theory is that the start line runs from the orange triangle to the yellow buoy. A the start, the line ‘belongs’ to the Race Officer and any boat breaking that line will be in big trouble

The favoured sound signal was a blank shot from a cannon – the proverbial starting gun, but even if it could be heard above the noise of slatting sails on a breezy day, there is still a problem. Once the line is 400m plus, the sound takes that vital second to reach the far end; with even longer lines, the delay can create confusion.

In the 1970s, with dinghy fleets often running into 200 or more craft, getting the boats away in the race became a nightmare as start after start was abandoned due to over eager racers ‘jumping the gun’ en masse.

Stronger penalties were introduced such as the dreaded Black Flag, which insists that all boats are outside of the triangle formed by the two ends of the line and the windward mark in the final minute.

A BFD score, denoting that you have been caught out by the Black Flag, has ruined many a champion’s best hopes for winning an event.

FIRST GATE START But as fleets grew ever bigger, a better solution came to hand. The idea for a ‘gate start’ goes as far back as the mid-1950s, but the kudos for the first practical application at championship level goes to Herne Bay Sailing Club in 1960.

Faced with a massive entry for the Fairey Firefly Championships, they developed the concept where a chosen boat (the normal selection process is to be 10th placed in the preceding race), after passing the Committee boat at the start, sails a disciplined close-hauled course for a pre-determined number of minutes.

This boat, the pathfinder, is protected by a guard boat, flying Code Flag G (for Gate). As the pair move forwards, the rest of the fleet, on starboard, dip under the stern of the guard boat and hence out on to the course. Like all brilliant ideas, it sounds simple because it is, although being pathfinder on a breezy day can be a test for the strongest of nerves.

It works and today is an accepted way of running major championships with large entries, but back in 1960, Herne Bay were faced with the task of explaining this to some 250 sailors.

In an inspired move, they decided to make their own film, with a downward facing 16mm cine camera taking single shots. They used rippled blue plastic to give the impression of the sea, model boats, chalk drawn wakes and little plastic pots for marks.

Once each frame had been taken, the position of the boats was advanced by a fraction of an inch and the process repeated. Some light relief was introduced by animations of boats blowing up and sinking, with cotton wool for smoke and basic animations including the word ‘flash’ (it sounds like an early Batman film!).

Lacking the resources of the Disney studios, making the film, which would run for the full five minutes or so of the start, was a lengthy and tiring process, with delays built in by the cameraman falling asleep.

But in the end, the film of how to sail in a Gate Start was made and shown to the competitors. It may not have won an Oscar, but it did ensure the successful running of a championships, whilst showing the effective way in which the Gate Start could be used.

The legacy of such a clever and creative team, Reg Barrett, Barrie Smith and Mr C. Heselden is the modern Gate Start, which today is little different to their animated film of 57 years ago.

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t is a fair question. You buy a boat, you might join a local club or association, get a couple of training certificates and just enjoy getting out on the water. Rarely, if at all, does British boating’s governing body enter your psyche.

But what you might not know is if you have used duty paid red diesel whilst boating at home and in parts of Europe over the past few years, you have been able to do so without fear of fines because of the lobbying work the RYA continues to do with the British government on your behalf.

Or, when you pass through or anchor in a Marine Conservation Zone around the UK coastline, that is permitted because the RYA has campaigned to ensure the navigation rights and safety of recreational boaters are taken into account in the selection and designation of MCZs and that ‘safe haven’ areas are not affected.

Or, when you are taking an RYA course at your local club or marina, that training centre has been inspected to ensure it meets the highest standards of safety, management, tuition and equipment.

canal boating on the Kennet and Avon, club dinghy sailing in the Midlands, powerboat racing in the North West, whatever and wherever it might be, with being part of a wider community where they can make this positive difference to their boating.”

Last September, RYA membership was re-launched in four new categories, each tailored to benefit its specific audience.

Pathway - people who have just discovered boating and want to build their experience, skills and knowledge Personal - recreational boaters who value their time on the water and want to help the RYA protect recreational boating from unnecessary regulation Associate - members of RYA affiliated clubs or class associations Accredited - RYA instructors, appointed RYA race officials and Race Coach level 2 and 3, commercial endorsement holders and RYA performance pathway sailors Within these categories there are four membership types - Under 18, Under 25, Adult and Family. For as little as 12p a day, every member is doing their bit to help the RYA promote and protect the sport they love.

Every member also receives free boating related specialist legal, regulatory and technical advice and support from RYA experts. It also offers access to over 70 reward partners - from insurance, travel, clothing, equipment and chandlery benefits to more specialist perks such as discounts on sail numbers, fast-track certification and the RYA online shop working to make their boating cheaper.

Meanwhile, the new Associate membership will soon bring direct benefits to affiliated clubs as every time someone joins the RYA as an Associate member and lists their club in the join up form, the RYA will credit a commission to that club, which will be paid quarterly.

RYA AT WORK

You might not be aware of everything being achieved, but the RYA’s raison d’être is to promote and protect safe, successful and rewarding British boating. So if that is you, it is because of the RYA’s work.

As Conor Swift, RYA Membership Development Manager, explains: “The first question I always get asked is: what does the RYA do for me?”

“Annually 2.5m people in the UK participate in one of the disciplines the RYA oversees. As the representative and recognised voice of British competitive and recreational boating, the RYA stands up for boaters’ interests at all levels, campaigning on important issues including safety, access and freedom to go afloat.

“The RYA is a member’s organisation, run by and for our members. By combining the voice of every one of the 111,000 plus members we currently have, we can achieve our aim of giving all boaters the peace of mind to enjoy safe, successful and rewarding experiences on the water. The more voices we have, the louder we can shout.”

FUTURE PROOFING

By taking an RYA course you know it will meet the highest standards. Image: Paul Wyeth

YOUR NEEDS FIRST

To fulfill its mission, all the surplus made from RYA membership - last year £3.7m is reinvested into the sport between three RYA departments: Legal and government affairs including lobbying, advice and information Sport Development - including comprehensive club support nationwide Racing - including supporting pathway development across all disciplines The traditional perception is RYA members are all cruisers and yacht owners, and yacht cruising is the most popular activity among RYA members.

But, over the past couple of years, membership amongst dinghy sailors has grown faster than in any in other discipline. The ‘what does the RYA do for me?’ is hitting home with more boaters

e doing for ou

RYA membership is open to all types of boating

than ever as RYA membership numbers have reached a record high.

WHY HAS THIS HAPPENED?

Conor continues: “We know RYA members like feeling part of a community, sharing the same passion and making a positive difference to the boating they do.

So over the past two years ago we have worked to ensure RYA membership is more relevant to whoever you are, wherever you live and whatever type of boating you do.

“More and more people are now connecting their windsurfing in Wales,

The RYA offers expert advice across a broad range of boating areas from legal to technical

racing

When people become RYA members they stay members, with average membership almost 10 years, and the Association has a good retention rate at 85 per cent. This, combined with membership growth, has enabled the RYA to keep investing.

But now is not the time to start back slapping. The RYA knows its biggest challenge is to remain relevant to new generations of members with dramatically different needs, wants, values, expectations and ways of communicating.

As Conor concludes: “To maintain the health of boating, and to continue to protect the interests of all boaters, RYA membership has to remain buoyant.

“We are committed to ensuring RYA membership is relevant to everyone and are working to bring even more tailored benefits for the differing needs of each boating group we represent. We have only scratched the surface of what is possible.”

If you want to find out more about RYA Membership simply go online: www.rya.org.uk/go/join

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TECH: GEEKS R US Everybody loves to discover new tech, and the good news is that innovative technology is continually making its way onto the market to make boating safer, easier and more enjoyable.

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Whether it is on board communications, safety gear or the design of your new cruiser, technology is all around you, and it is developing fast. This is especially true in the areas of digital and wearable tech. o e er safet it is a so ene tting massively from developments.

STAYING AFLOAT

Lifejackets are a safety essential on board, In terms of what is next for lifejacket and their history goes back 260 years technology, and what will filter down to to when Dr John Wilkinson first began the consumer, Crewsaver say technology looking at creating something that would that helps locate and rescue a casualty by keep sailors afloat in the water. It resulted speeding up precise location worldwide in the first lifejacket, made out of cork, is critical. which was patented in 1765.

Wearable tech is a bit of a buzzword, Since that time lifejacket development but most wearable tech still requires has seen continual change with the charging or batteries. introduction of additional buoyancy, Nigel added: “In my opinion a focus improved methods of inflation and higher for development should be wearable comfort levels. tech that does not require charging or Nigel Parkes, Crewsaver Design batteries, that provides feedback and Manager, told All at Sea: “Integrating new location (which we can already do with a technology always enables us to go back, watch), and can work in conjunction with rework and improve upon elements of a PFD rather than being added to it.” our designs. For example, a new material All at Sea got in touch with another development may allow us to construct business that has introduced a further a lifejacket that is both lighter and step forward in lifejacket design, the more flexible.

2017 Dame nominated TeamO. “New highly breathable Nearly all inflatable he rst fabrics recently included lifejacket harnesses have in our buoyancy aids, for their attachment point at in ata e example, make them the front of the jacket. lifejacket was quick draining, drying and This is fine if your invented by more comfortable when tether keeps you on worn for longer periods board, however tests have Peter Markus of activity. proven that if you slip over in 1928.

Any new technology the side whilst tethered to incorporated into a lifejacket a vessel conventional jackets design will also need to work with with a front-mount tether will drag new technology used elsewhere in sailing your body face-down, forcing your head kit, and of course vice versa. So, as kit has underwater. become lighter and more air-trapping This issue has become a growing layers are worn, the design/size and concern in the sailing community after positioning of the buoyancy in lifejacket the tragic death in 2011 of Christopher bladders has changed and improved.”

Reddish, who fell overboard during a

RORC race and had drowned by the time his crew were able to stop the boat.

Further research by British solo sailor and designer Oscar Mead revealed more deaths and several near-misses, and so he set out to solve this problem.

His TeamO BackTow Lifejacket Harness is the only harness on the market which incorporates BackTow technology.

It can tow you face up if you go overboard whilst tethered and is a huge modification to lifejacket design.

When wearing a TeamO BackTow lifejacket you still clip on at the front like normal. If you fall over the side your lifejacket will automatically inflate, at which point there is a large handle that when pulled will release the tether from the front. The load then automatically transfers to the back of the jacket so that you are pulled along on your back, face up.

The BackTow strop does double-duty as it can then be used for recovery by clipping a halyard to it for retrieving the wearer without having to unclip them from the boat. If you are a solo sailor it gives you time to work out how to self-rescue that you would not otherwise have.

So that is one new development in lifejackets, but there are many more.

In this year’s America’s Cup the sailors were wearing buoyancy aids with added armour for impact protection.

Also, those worn by the Artemis Racing team, designed by Crewsaver, featured attachment points for emergency spare air.

Looking ahead no doubt smart fabric technology will become an increasing feature along with more ‘invisible’ buoyancy. For example there is a swimsuit design that does not need inflation as it uses tiny invisible air bubbles to add buoyancy in the water.

The TeamO BackTow 170N Lifejacket Harness comes with a light, whistle, sprayhood and crotch straps as standard and is £220 from major chandleries or online at www.teamomarine.com.

Watch the introductory BackTow video, from TeamO, on the All at Sea Facebook page. www.facebook.com/ allatseanewspaper

IT COULD ‘APPEN

While lifejackets have been around in varying forms for more than a quarter of a century, apps have been in regular use for just a few years. We are so reliant on them now, but actually the Apple App Store only made its debut in July 2008.

With more than 80 per cent of the population owning mobile devices, there are regularly new applications coming to the market to help make your boating life easier.

It started with weather and tide apps, and increasingly it is navigational data, trackers and chartplotting apps.

Exposure Lights combined mobile technology with Bluetooth Low Energy to develop the Overboard Location Alert System, a safety app to help sailors in an MOB incident.

OLAS is an affordable, wearable, MOB tracking system (OLAS tag pictured above). It acts as your personal safety coach that walks you through the MOB process and directs you back to where the incident occurred.

Recognising that many sailors, especially short-handed crews and couples, often have the concern “what would I do if my partner went overboard”, OLAS provides instant help in such a crisis on your mobile. In standard mode OLAS provides core navigational data. When it is ‘paired’ with up to six OLAS Tags, that are worn like a watch or attached to your lifejacket, it creates a ‘virtual tether’ with the wearers.

When an OLAS tag goes in the water, or beyond a range of 30m, the virtual tether is broken and sounds a piecing alarm on the mobile. OLAS instantly switches screens to MOB mode, providing directions and an arrow, giving the course to steer, bearing and distance back to the exact position the incident occurred.

OLAS has been specifically designed for the inexperienced or less confident sailor to aid quick self-recovery, and help through the entire MOB procedure, to save time and reduce panic levels.

Tom Harrop, Brand Manager at Exposure Lights, added: “Apps like OLAS help make sailors’ lives easier. They should never replace the normal MOB procedure or equipment. Of course, you must still hit the DSC button, stop the boat and call the coastguard, and OLAS prompts you and gives you all the information you need to do this on the screen.”

There is no doubt that the range of nautical apps is helping to make sailing and boating safer. Instant access to weather data allows much greater awareness and preparation before setting out, and the ability to track boats via AIS finders means your progress can be monitored.

With the increasing use of tablet computers many leisure boaters are now downloading specialised apps and turning their devices into chartplotters.

OLAS tags retail at £44.95 or a pack of four at £171. Available from leading chandleries and www.alertandfind.com. www.exposurelights.com Watch the video, made

by Exposure Lights, on the All at Sea Facebook page showing how easily things can quickly go wrong, even in relatively calm conditions.

AUTONOMOUS BOATS

Just last month it was reported that, in a world-first, in the US British soldiers have been controlling 4x4s with Xbox-style controllers and a UK driverless truck leading American trucks in an unmanned convoy.

Travelling at speeds of up to 25mph, the vehicles used integrated robotics to make decisions about speed, steering and other driving functions.

Continuing the MOD’s investment in cutting-edge technology, the UK has been working with the US military on autonomous resupply, providing a glimpse into the future of getting muchneeded supplies to the front line.

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ASV Global has converted a 26ft hydrographic survey launch to enable it to operate autonomously

Whilst technology will not automatically make you sail better, it gives you the capability to rapidly accelerate your improvement.”

We hear a great deal about autonomous cars and so it should not come as a surprise that autonomous boats are also being built.

Of course militaries have been working on unmanned vessels for decades, but commercially they are also being developed across a variety of areas from ferry boats on Amsterdam’s canals to remote-controlled ships to carry containers across the Atlantic and Pacific. In fact some of the world’s biggest maritime firms have committed to designing ships that will not require captains or crews on board.

Car manufacturers are getting in on the act too. Earlier this year Rolls-Royce demonstrated a remote-controlled tugboat in Copenhagen.

In the meantime, though, we are very much still in control of our boats. With this in mind we should consider the fact that drinking alcohol and driving is dangerous, and equally so on a boat.

Alcohol was actually the number one contributing factor in U.S. recreational boating deaths between 2003 and 2012. However Blood Alcohol Content monitors offer a quick and definitive way of determining whether you are safe to operate your boat.

It is claimed the vessel YARA Birkeland will e the or d’s rst fully electric and autonomous container ship, with zero emissions. It is planned to be fully autonomous by 2020.

Watch the video of the Rolls-Royce autonomous ship concept on the All at Sea Facebook page

The Deep Blue outboard delivers 40 - 80hp of electric power

It is not just your local sailing club boaters who are choosing to buy electric as the Royal family is too. Earlier this year, Torqeedo installed a twin Deep Blue 40 propulsion system for The Queen’s Royal Rowbarge, Gloriana.

Torqeedo also announced this year that it is working with automotive giant, BMW, to make its state-of-the-art battery technology available for boats, by offering BMW i3 high-capacity batteries.

The BMW i3 battery has been adapted to work with Deep Blue, Torqeedo’s most powerful solution for inboard, outboard and hybrid systems up to 160hp. The durable high-capacity batteries offer the highest energy density currently available in boating – at a lower cost per watt hour than ever before.

In the 108 years since Ole Evinrude built the first outboard, engine technology has seen huge changes including, in the 1970s, breaking the 100hp barrier and the advent of electronic fuel injection in the 1980s.

Outboard motor technology as a whole has advanced to the point where engines are more reliable, greener, weigh less and are more fuel efficient than past models. To meet stricter emissions restrictions, higher fuel costs and ever more demanding consumers, many new technologies are added. These range from direct air dual induction systems and idle charging systems to burn control.

Technology also has improved the corrosion issues found on outboards.

This could be a special multi layer paint system or new alloy composites and anti corrosive finishes.

In addition there has been a huge digital impact on engines. Just think of joystick steering, digital integration of gauges with boats’ systems and marine electronics, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi controllers. All these have delivered fingertip control and immediate feedback to boaters. www.torqeedo.com/en Check out the video of the Torqeedo Deep Blue R on the All at Sea Facebook page.

sailing safer and more enjoyable. These technologies are in Garmin’s products such as GPSMAP chartplotters, quatix 5 marine GPS smartwatch, inReach satellite communication handhelds and VIRB action cameras. These technologies add more performance for the racing sailor, too, as they enable products to communicate with each other, delivering a new type of connected on-the-water experience not available several years ago.

How much R&D goes into the development of new Garmin kit?

It takes an entire team – including sales, engineers, pro staff and more – to develop a new Garmin kit. We are fortune to have sponsorships of various events and teams like the Clipper Around the World racing fleet for long-term extreme use-case testing, and we have had products sailing in past America’s Cup and TP52 Super Series events along with boats sailing in major races around the world. From those types of events, we receive great feedback on sailing product performance and features. It is a team effort with some very dedicated Garmin sailors looking over the process.

Can you tell us about Garmin’s wearable tech and where it is going.

Garmin makes purpose-built wearable devices across many of the markets we serve from sailing and boating to hiking and golfing. Because we have been designing wearables for well over a decade, we are able to leverage our experience in the marketplace to focus on utility and making our products essential to our customers, and that has really proven to be a significant factor in our wearable history and success that will undoubtedly be a big part of our future too.

Want to see the VIRB camera in action? Take a look at the All at Sea Facebook page.

arine radio as rst installed on ships around the turn of the 20th century.

TITANIC CHANGES

ELECTRIC POWER

Just as we may see a move to autonomous boats in the future we can expect a growth in electric engines too.

Although huge improvements have been made, petrol outboard motors are traditionally considered to be noisy, a threat to marine life and inefficient. The development and introduction of electric propulsion for boats has taken the market by storm and revolutionised boating, ensuring preservation of marine life and coastal environments.

Due to the noise and water pollution created by hydrocarbon fuelled engines, along with strict environmental regulations, Dr Christoph Ballin, cofounder of Torqeedo, developed the first Torqeedo engine in 2005.

His aim was to create an environmentally friendly motor, which was modern, efficient and high performing.

One of the main advantages of electric propulsion is that the more it is used, the more environmentally friendly and economical it becomes. It is the only form of propulsion that can operate entirely

on clean energy (once the initial outlay has been made), offering the potential to go boating with no further financial or environmental costs for powering the boat, especially with the introduction of solar charging.

Electric outboard motors are much more efficient than the typical petrol outboard. This is essential if they are to become the norm in boating, given the finite ‘fuel tank’. Whilst petrol outboards can have an efficiency of around 10 per cent at the propeller, some electric outboards boast an efficiency in excess of 50 per cent.

Electric motors are not a new concept. They were popular from the 1880s until the 1920s, when the internal combustion engine became the engine of choice.

The sinking of RMS Titanic tragically led to 1,500 deaths, but it should also be remembered that around 700 people were saved by other boats thanks largely to the ocean liner’s radio offices signalling for help. The tragedy also led to many changes in safety at sea procedures.

Electronics are a major part of boat safety and are probably the biggest area of development since the Titanic sank more than 100 years ago in 1912.

Nowadays there are chartplotters, fishfinders, GPS, VHF radios, radar and autopilots costing from around £100 up to thousands of pounds for the very latest hi tech gear. A walk around any boat show and you will encounter manufacturers eager to share their latest designs and features with you.

As with engines, the digital era has transformed the electronics business. One of the newer innovations is the digital dashboard. The digital touchscreen displays integrate with your on board system so you can control it all – engine, fishfinder, GPS – from one or more touch screen displays.

Some even have specially-designed screens that are viewable from any angle.

We spoke to one of the best known names in marine electronics, Garmin, about marine technology.

How is Garmin embracing new technology in its gear for sailors?

Garmin is currently using technologies like WiFi, Bluetooth, ANT and now even satellite communications to make

Garmin has an extensive range of electronics including the GPSMAP 64

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BOATING INNOVATIONS Here is a selection of boating innovations. Let us know what you consider to be the most important at editor@allatsea.co.uk - it does not have to be from this list!

■ Magnetic Compass (200 BC) ■ Propeller (1836) ■ Anti-Fouling Paint (circa 1880) ■ Inflatable Lifejacket (1928) ■ Fibreglass (1933) ■ Radar (1934) ■ Sterndrive (1959) ■ Sonar (1959) ■ Production RIB (1969) ■ GPS (1978) ■ Chartplotter (1984) ■ EPIRB (circa 1988) ■ Handheld GPS (1988) ■ DSC for VHF Radios (1997) ■ Solid-State Marine Radar (2009)

trip planning software.

The boating industry is really embracing virtual reality, and you have probably already seen it in use at boat shows this year.

VR is the use of computer technology to create a simulated environment. It places the user inside an experience, so instead of viewing a screen in front of them, users are immersed and able to interact with 3D worlds.

Fairline Yachts has embraced this budding technology, and the 2017 London Boat Show saw the premiere of a first-ofits-kind immersive VR experience by the UK boat yard.

Fairline used the technology to showcase its first fully Alberto Mancinidesigned boat, the Targa 63 GTO, to the show’s visitors more than nine months ahead of the boat’s physical launch at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.

Miles Moorhouse, head of marketing at Fairline Yachts, told All at Sea how the yacht builder is using this technology: “The Fairline VR experience, which will be rolled out for its new models going forwards, means fans and customers can explore the yachts both inside and out, months ahead of the actual launch dates.

Offering a virtual ‘walk-around’ of boats that have not yet entered production phase, the VR experience gives a great opportunity for visitors at boat shows across the world to experience the new age of Fairline, without having to wait.”

Fairline has also developed a more indepth VR experience for those customers seriously considering a purchase, which enables them to visualise and customise the interior layout and other features of the boat, and see it all in ‘real’ context – to ensure every detail of their boat is perfect.

Another company making the most of VR technology is Boatshed, albeit in a different way. BoatshedVR.com is an initiative to make boat buying easier.

Boatshed believe potential buyers should have most of their questions answered before they decide to view a boat.

They provide VR viewings of the boat, so that the potential buyer can get all of the details first. You do not need any special headset; you can view the boats on your phone, tablet or PC.

Everybody loves to discover new tech, and the good news is that innovative technology is continually making its way onto the market to make boating safer, easier and more enjoyable.

source: boatingmag.com

SELLING BOATS The are many different new technologies available to sell boats and here is one used by Boatshed, who are the first in the industry to apply Big Data analytics to boat sales, to accurately match buyers and sellers.

Machine learning, in combination with AI and Big Data analysis, all enable Boatshed to make accurate predictions about boat buyers and sellers.

They can make extremely accurately predictions about buyer and seller behaviours, meaning which boats a potential buyer will be interested in and how a seller will react to offers.

Boatshed collects and analyses data from hundreds of thousands of messages to provide very accurate insights about behaviours.

The platform works on a vast database of boat choices, including all the most popular brands, but also many that clients may not know about.

With 62 million rows of data for analysis and more arriving every day, Boatshed tell us they can find nearly the exact boat a client is looking for, or find buyers who match seller expectations.

LIGHTING For obvious reasons marine environments and electrical systems have traditionally been a difficult match. In one area where technology has had a big impact is LED lighting, which is rapidly replacing old bulb systems.

Not only are they fully sealed to eliminate corrosion issues, but the diodes last for tens of thousands of hours. Plus you can get different colours, so you can give your boat a cool look.

WEARABLE TECH

The current investment by businesses in wearable tech – from VR headsets, smart watches to fitness trackers – is huge.

There is a great deal of hype at the moment around smart glasses; head mounted displays with cameras, such as Google Glass. You may have noticed smart glasses in use during this year’s America’s Cup. One option is the Afterguard Headsup Display for sailboat racing, which can connect via Wi-Fi to your boat’s existing instruments.

Boatshed uses VR to make boat buying easier

Although not a smart watch as we know if today, in 1999, Samsung launched the or d’s rst atch phone, the SPH-WP10.

When it comes to smart watches the Apple watch probably comes to mind first, but for sailors one to consider is Garmin’s quatix 5 marine GPS watch, which features NMEA2000 data display, autopilot remote control or downloadable routes from your desktop

Wearable tech like VR and smart watches are great, but it is also important to wear the right kit too.

Boats are getting faster and lighter every year, and sailors expect to see this reflected in their clothing. Looking at the racing scene, sailors are looking for sleeker and sharper looking kit, whilst demanding the latest technology.

On 25 December 2016 Helly Hansen ambassador, Thomas Coville, broke the record for the fastest solo sail around the world in a total of 49 days, three hours, seven minutes and 38 seconds. Fully outfitted in Helly Hansen clothing, the 140-year old Norwegian brand can now claim that it creates the fastest kit in the world.

It is all about performance and Øyvind Vedvik, Category Managing Director for Sailing at Helly Hansen, told us this is reflected in the Aegir Race series – in particular, the Aegir H2 Flow Jacket, which was awarded a Design Award for the latest technology and performance in a lightweight midlayer jacket.

In addition, we are seeing demands for smarter ways to dress for the sport, including more technical baselayers and midlayers.

Watch a video of the Afterguard system on the All at Sea Facebook page.

DESIGN MATTERS

From kit to the boats themselves.

Technological changes are allowing manufacturers to come up with better boat designs that deliver greater value than ever. With the advent of CAD designs, 3D printing and other technologies, boats offer higher levels of quality, comfort and reliability.

Marnix Hoekstra, creative director of Vripack, the company responsible for the naval architecture of Fairline’s Targa 63 GTO, told All at Sea: “We are proud of the final boating experience of the Fairline 63 GTO. Particularly the 30 per cent decrease in the likelihood of suffering from seasickness due to our state-of-the-art hull development.

“Additionally, boat owners will appreciate the extreme low dynamic trim as well as the 20 – 30 per cent decrease in fuel usage. We have focused on placing the owner and guests of the Fairline 63 GTO central to the design, which has meant we are able to achieve these results.”

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You can use 3D printing to manufacture bespoke parts and spares for your boat.

However it is not just boats for leisure sailors where we are seeing huge leaps in technological advances. Race boats are seeing big changes too. Just take this year’s America’s Cup. The development of Land Rover BAR’s America’s Cup challenger, R1, involved three years of development, design and engineering - 85,000 hours of work, including the launch and testing of four development boats.

The America’s Cup began in 1851 with a race around the Isle of Wight, when a fleet of big, traditional yachts sailed at speeds in single digit nautical miles per hour, crewed by dozens of men with nothing more technical than a compass, thousands of metres of rope and the trusty block and tackle.

The 2017 America’s Cup Class boat was a 15m foiling multi-hull that could reach speeds of 60mph. It had a crew of six men on board and flew over the surface supported by high-tech hydrofoils.

The conventional soft mainsail was replaced by a carbon fibre wing. There was just 67m of rope on board, but over 130m of hydraulic pipes and more than 1,200m of electronic and electrical cabling connecting 190 sensors and four video cameras.

The America’s Cup is no longer just about naval architecture, the design and engineering innovation is developed on all fronts: systems, electronics, hydraulics, computers and software.

Some of the cutting edge technologies that you might not expect to be used in the development and construction of R1 included AI in modelling the boat performance, bone conduction headsets for on board communications, Big Data performance analytics, Fluid Structure Interaction analysis in the development of the wing and E Ink screens for on board displays.

Watch a video of R1 as Land Rover BAR sailor David Carr gives a behind the scenes tour. Head to the All at Sea Facebook page.

The America’s Cup boats saw huge technological advances.

Image: Harry KH/Land Rover BAR

Designed by racers for racers, the d10 is a tactical racing tool that collects and seamlessly uploads racing metrics to the cloud

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RACING AHEAD

America’s Cup technology is clearly on another level, but there is still plenty of kit available for your regular racer.

Sailing, like many other sports, has seen some exceptional technological innovation. Our fascination and in some cases obsession with data continues and the racegeek team is bringing the benefits of the internet to sailing.

Racegeek’s d10 utilises a large format display and works with the built-in GPS and compass and off the shelf sensors to form a tactical system for sports boats, small keel boats and performance cruisers.

Ric Morris, co-founder of racegeek, told All at Sea: “One of the most significant trends in hardware development is that everywhere you look now people are building things themselves from scratch.

“We knew that we needed to develop a professionally designed product to suit its market place. We achieved this by combining the core functionality of multiple instruments into one device, as well as a large digit backlit LCD waterproof display, inbuilt compass, GPS and Wi-Fi connectivity.”

JC Durbin, co-founder of racegeek, added: “Data collection has evolved in other industries. To be successful the collected data has to be a by-product of a device not just its core purpose, it has to be easy to get the data off the device and the data collected has to be meaningful results that people can act upon.

“We think that we have cracked this for the inshore racing market by creating the d10, a tactical racing tool

that collects and seamlessly uploads the metrics to the cloud. As well as giving sailors performance metrics there is the potential to share data across fleets around the world and the racegeek analytics portal offers exciting gamification opportunities.”

The technology used in racing gradua ters down to day-to-day boats. Earlier this year, in Paris, a prototype for a foiling water taxi made its debut.

Watch a video about Racegeek at the All at Sea Facebook page.

Whilst technology will not automatically make you sail better, it gives you the capability to rapidly accelerate your improvement.

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BOATING HOLIDAYS DREAM CHARTERS

Dream Yacht Charter have new all-inclusive cruising routes and destinations for 2018.

You can choose to kick back and relax in all-inclusive luxury with by the cabin charters or take charge and sail bareboat.

During the cabin charters you will have your own chef and a comfortable double cabin and private bathroom.

Here are the routes: The Bahamas – The Abaco island chain spans 130 miles and has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Bermuda – Discover some of Bermuda’s 138 islands and explore the pink sands of Elbow Beach, Horseshoe Bay and Tobacco Bay. Visit the capital, Hamilton, and its renowned crystal caves.

Palma de Mallorca, Spain – With 300 sunny days a year and hundreds of beaches, this destination is one of the most popular Balearic Islands.

New bases for 2018: Pula, Croatia – This is a fantastic getaway to hop between islands in the Kvarner Gulf, such as Krk, and the wonder of the Kornati National Park with its hundreds of islands to explore.

Naples, Italy – Choose this jewel in the Tyrrhenian Sea for your vacation and immerse yourself in the city’s UNESCO World Heritage status. Set sail for Pontine Islands, the Phlegraean Islands, the Aeolians and the Amalfi coast from the base in Pozzuoli.

Tivat, Montenegro – Relax at the new state-of-the-art marina, Porto Montenegro, with its swimming pools, spa and modern facilities. Montenegro’s impressive mountainous backdrop and 300km sandy coastline is becoming popular with sailors worldwide.

Book now to get your choice of the new routes, boats and bases, and if you have sailed with DYC before, you may be entitled to their repeat charter discount. www.dreamyachtcharter.co.uk

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There is space available on this month’s SEA CLOUD II for a Barbados roundtrip. This two-week trip will include St Lucia, Dominica, St Kitts and Grenada.

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DIVING IN THE MALDIVES

For those who enjoy diving, Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa is offering a Stay and Dive package for those booking before the 15 December 2017, to stay between 1 March and 15 December 2018.

With this package, guests organising a stay of four nights can enjoy a complimentary orientation dive, unlimited unguided house reef dives, as well as complimentary dive luggage allowance for domestic flights. Those staying for six nights or more will receive a six-dive package with the hotel’s Blue Journeys dive team.

The Stay & Dive package at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa is £416 (exchange rate dependent) per villa per night, based on double occupancy on a B&B basis. Rates are inclusive of boat fees. www.maldives.hadahaa.park.hyatt.com

BRIGHTON BELLE

Steve Benham explains why shared ownership could be the perfect solution to your travelling dreams.

In the 12 months since September 2016 Brighton Belle, an Oyster 55 ketch owned by 36 members, has sailed from Brighton to Lanzarote, spent the winter and spring cruising around Lanzarote and then Tenerife, before returning via Madeira, the Azores, La Rochelle, Isles of Scilly and the Solent.

There was also a quick flit over to Amsterdam, stopping under Tower Bridge in St Katherine’s Dock, before returning to Brighton via Boulogne this September. That is 7,000 miles in the log book.

For the club as a whole we learned that we can sail week after week for 12 months, we generate sufficient money in member and guest sailing fees to undertake maintenance during our cruises and we need to set aside a couple of weeks a year to focus on developing mates and skippers.

Before I joined Brighton Belle Sailing

Club I sailed a few weeks a year as crew and organised a weekend or two in the Solent as day skipper. Three years later I can skipper Brighton Belle and have accumulated 7,000nm at sea including the two week, 1,300nm ocean leg from the Azores to La Rochelle.

I now understand the enormous benefits of our shared ownership model. There is always somebody on board happily sharing their sailing skills including the racing skipper who tuned the rig to win the Dieppe Dash (annual event from Brighton to Dieppe) and a fine dining chef who can prepare a one pot meal to three star standard, well one star at sea.

There is also a retired delivery skipper who has seen ‘under the hood’ of more yachts than I knew existed, a crew member who has sailed the north Pacific in spring and others who have sailed the Atlantic both ways a number of times.

Previously, when I used to charter a yacht, I had to spend a few days just getting used to its vagaries. Now I just climb aboard and set sail.

Most surprising, for somebody who has not opened the bonnet of his car for 20 years, I am learning the maintenance side of keeping a luxury yacht like Brighton Belle moving week after week.

The new equivalent of Brighton Belle costs, I am told, circa £2.5 million. That is not even worth dreaming about for most of us.

‘My yacht’, albeit a year or two older, is well within my means.

For £4,000 I bought a share, let us call it a life time membership fee, then for £35 a day I get to sail a luxury yacht pretty well when I want and to places I had only dreamed about and are now a reality.

You could join Brighton Belle next year.

We are formulating our 2018-19 plan to circumnavigate Great Britain from May to the end of August, pausing for cruising weeks in Orkney, Lerwick and Oban. Then, in September, we hope to go back to the Canaries for the winter because we enjoyed it so much last time. www.brightonbelle.org

FURTHER INFORMATION

■ Nautilus Yachting: www.nautilusyachting.com ■ Nisos Yacht Charter: www.nisosyachtcharter.com ■ Seafarer: www.seafarersailing.co.uk ■ BVI Charters: www.bviyachtcharters.com ■ Ocean Elements: www.ocean-elements.co.uk ■ The Moorings: www.moorings.co.uk ■ Mauri Pro: www.mauripro.com ■ Dream Yacht Charter: www.dreamyachtcharter.com ■ Sunsail: www.sunsail.co.uk ■ Mallorca Yacht Charter: www.mallorcayachtcharter.eu ■ Tall Ships Adventures: tallships.org ■ Naleia Yachting: www.naleiayachting.com

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A solar powered phone charger is small enough to fit in your pocket, and can get you out of trouble when you have been streaming funny boating mishaps for hours only to find that you have no battery left to make an important call. Using the power of the sun and an inbuilt battery, this small device can give your phone that extra boost when needed. There is a selection available from PowerBee (www.powerbee.co.uk) from £5.99.

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If you are thinking of getting someone skincare products or cosmetics then this is a great opportunity to avoid purchasing gifts that contain microbeads. Download the ‘Beat the Microbead’ app which enables you to scan the barcodes of many products to find out if they contain microbeads. Otherwise try to avoid gifts with ‘polyethelyne’ in the ingredients list. For an ecofriendly alternative try the Sukin Natural Skincare range (sukinorganics.com).

Here is a great way to give someone a gentle nudge to take shorter showers. Efergy Showertime Shower Coach attaches to your tiles and indicates the amount of water you use each time you shower and it even has an inbuilt LCD clock and alarm.

From then on, every time you step in the shower it lets you know when you have reached your allocated time and amount of water. Available online from SmartGreenShop (smartgreenshop. co.uk) for £7.95.

It might be the wrong time of year to be thinking about deckchairs, but there are some great gifts - from deckchairs and cushions to weekend bags - made by giving old sails a new lease of life. RagBags UK and Reefer Sails are just two companies making fantastic products for your home, the beach and, of course, on board.

changing for a fresh pair every now and then. They are even available with a nautical twist from www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk at £35 for a box of seven.

Happy shopping and Merry Christmas!

To find out more about the work of The Green Blue visit www.thegreenblue.org.uk.

Avoid buying presents containing microbeads.

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Launched in 1511, the Mary Rose served Henry VIII for 34 years before sinking during a sea battle with the French in the Solent just off Southsea Castle.

On 11 October, 1982 the Mary Rose was gently lifted to the surface, and since then more than 19,000 objects have been recovered and are on display in the museum.

IS THE PRESERVATION OF THE SHIP AN ONGOING TASK? Yes. While we have completed the active conservation of the ship itself, we still need to monitor and look after her. Along with the ship thousands of objects were recovered and our focus has moved to those still needing conservation.

It is a huge undertaking and our conservation team are always developing new ways to care for our collection.

I organise a variety of events for groups ranging in size from two to 300, including corporate dinners, afternoon teas, birthdays, business conferences and weddings. My team and I are lucky enough to be working in a truly unique venue that offers modern facilities alongside the chance to be part of our nation’s history. We constantly strive for excellence, and treat all our guests as VIPs, whether they choose to dine on the Upper Deck, overlooking the preserved timbers of Henry VIII’s flagship, dance the night away in the Admiral’s Gallery surrounded by the museum’s finest exhibits or pop in for an afternoon tea in our Wardroom.

WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF THE JOB?

Watching people’s reaction when they realise how close they are to the only 16th century warship on display in the world. It is great to watch people engaging with the collection in such a different way, and it does not hurt that they get to enjoy some lovely food at the same time.

CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE COUNTRY’S FASCINATION WITH THE MARY ROSE?

It is the world’s largest Tudor artefact and gives us a unique glimpse into life during one of the most fascinating periods in our history.

WHAT CAN VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM EXPECT TO FIND?

Stunning views. Built on three levels, the museum offers awe-inspiring panoramic views of the ship from all nine galleries through floor-to-ceiling glazing. But

it is more than just the view – it is the story of the ship and the crew who sailed on her that they will feel part of. The museum’s multimedia show brings the story of the Mary Rose vividly to life through a series of images projected directly on to the ship’s hull.

WHAT IS COMING UP IN 2018?

Next year we are hoping to build on the successes we have had during 2017 including the launch of our Upper Deck Dinners. In 2018 we want to see our venue hire continue on its current upward trajectory so we can look at offering bigger, more exciting events than ever before.

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Boatshed is the exception that shows just what opportunities have been missed.

Selling a boat is an emotional decision, as good brokers know. It’s very important that a seller’s expectations be met, just as buyers usually have a very exact picture of what they’re looking for. That’s why Boatshed uses cutting-edge technology to match buyers and sellers.

The technology is part of Boatshed Boatshed’s customer focus. Boatshed has records of thousands of viewings, dating back to 1999, and these have resulted in literally millions of engagements with boats by customers.

With over 62 million rows of data, Boatshed can use its top-of-the-line analytics and Artificial Intelligence to make extremely accurate predictions on which boats a buyer will be interested in. We reinforce this knowledge with further analysis of customer actions – based on boat viewing patterns, we know that when a customer is interested a certain boat, there are specific other boats that the customer is likely to want to see. And the Boatshed website offers literally hundreds of photos and videos, showing every detail of the boat under consideration.

“The result is that Boatshed can then be very precise about which listings show a potential buyers, zeroing in on those that are almost certain to please, and providing all the information about those listings. there a very strong chance he So that when buyers go to visit a boat, there’s or she will find what they are looking for. Boatshed’s local presence – the company is represented by offices in every major marketplace – supports the effort, ” comments Graham Wharmby, head of Boatshed operations in France. Once a sale is made, Boatshed’s international corporate organisation takes over, managing the legal formalities.

“And so we handle everything at the highest professional level, ” Wharmby adds, “which is another reason we close sales faster than others.”

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The most basic module is finding a listing. If you find a listing that leads to a sale, then you earn up to 20 per cent of commission. Just enter the name of the boat, the owner’s name, and your name on Boatshed’s online platform, and Boatshed will do the rest. You’ll be notified about every phase of the sales process, and, if the sale goes through, you’ll receive your 20% automatically.

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ALL AT SEA DECEMBER 2017 Lymington Yacht Haven is just one marina to welcome new visitors thanks to Beds on Board.

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THE CHANGING FACE OF MARINAS There is a business, launched just two years ago, that is changing the way we use marinas and, at the same time, is opening up the world of boating to a new audience.

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Then there are the people coming to visit the area where your boat is moored and looking for accommodation, perhaps something different to the usual hotel room. Putting the empty boat and visitor together was the obvious solution Beds on Board came up with.

The sharing economy is not a new idea, what is new is the technology to connect people and the changes in attitude toward ownership and trust.

Airbnb (sharing homes) is probably the best known but there are hundreds of companies such as HiyaCar (sharing cars) and JustPark (sharing driveways) in what is one of the world’s fastest growing economies - estimated to be worth more than €500 billion by 2025 according to PwC. Beds on Board, launched at the London Boat Show in 2015, follows the same model but for sharing boats. The craft do not leave their moorings, and they are not a charter company (although the sharing economy does cover chartering too); the boats are for accommodation only.

It is truly peer-to-peer, meaning that the owner lists and manages their own boat and communicates directly with potential guests themselves. Beds on Board’s job is to connect the two via their platform, bedsonboard.com.

LOOKING FORWARD

As well as talking to thousands of boat owners and hundreds of marinas, the Beds on Board founders have spoken at World Marina and British Marina conferences where, as members of British Marine and The Yacht Harbour Association, they were invited to talk about new ideas and trends and the future marina customer.

They were at the events because the industry is now fully aware of two facts: the marine industry must attract new customers and the sharing economy is a vehicle to do so.

The Beds on Board founders: (L-R) Jason Ludlow, Sir Peter Ogden and Tim Ludlow Boats are empty, on average, more than 90 per cent of the time. Equally, short breaks are now the most popular reason for travel and many areas that have great marinas (with empty boats) have a shortage of accommodation.

Over time Beds on Board saw the idea as benefiting what they call the ‘three economies’: the sharing economy (although PwC suggest that this is doing fine without their help), the boating economy and the local economy.

FORMING PARTNERSHIPS

The partnership with MDL Marinas may be the best expression of how far the idea has come. Announced at the Southampton Boat Show, the Beds on Board and MDL collaboration offers a safe and secure managed service where MDL members and guests have access to the marina staff and resources.

It is owners, though, who are the real partners for Beds on Board, and their

Zen Dog’s owner, Mike, has already covered the cost of his berthing using Beds on Board stories are what keep the co-founders focused. Several of them offer their time to help educate other owners, joining the team at boat shows and events.

Mike, the owner of Zen Dog in Lymington, told us: “I am typical of so many boat owners. The dream of spending every weekend on the boat has not come true. I contemplated selling her, but

then I met the Beds on Board team who convinced me that there might be a way to offset some of the costs.

“We have had a real mixture of guests but the one common thread is that they all like boats. We have had other boat owners book our boat as overflow accommodation for their friends and family. We have had lots of aspiring boat owners and plenty of birthday and anniversary celebrations.

“All seem to take genuine care – we have not had any damage, parties or other incidents. Many seem to be in awe of the boat. They have readily accepted and even enjoyed the compromises that staying on a boat requires.

“I have had more than 40 bookings.

They have covered the full cost of berthing and I am well on the way to paying for the annual servicing too. Unless you can spend all summer on your boat, I really recommend it!”

Beds on Board help owners provide the best service they can. This advice includes

how owners can simplify the whole experience: labelling switch panels with green stickers for anything the guests can control and disconnecting the gas and just having an electric kettle and microwave is another (their surveys show that most guests want to eat in local restaurants anyway).

Some owners make short welcome videos on their phones to show the guest around the boat so they are already familiar with it when they arrive for check-in.

However as well as ensuring their guests enjoy their stay owners should speak to their insurance company to make sure they have sufficient cover. Beds on Board have several partners who offer cover, usually at no extra premium.

Once insured and prepared it is empowering for owners to realise that they can accept or decline any booking request that comes through – there is no obligation to accept a booking and there is plenty of time to ask the guest questions, check their profile and talk to the Beds on Board team.

All of this ultimately helps the owner be in control, and one of the most exciting results is that using the service often means the owner will use their boat more.

Whilst they may rent it for a few nights per month, the boat is then aired and clean, ready for them to use when they want. They are engaged with the boat far more than the statistical average of 10-12 days per year. And of course they will have earned some money.

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So what is next? Launching in Australia is a major step having worked with local industry experts and marina owners Darren and Nicky Vaux to gain an exemption for the service from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Also , continuing to work with marinas to make sure what is already taking place is happening with transparency and, of course, continuing to talk to owners all over the world.

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£39.95 Railway Wheel Sinkers 250kg to 500kg These are offered c/w 1mtr of 38mm tail chain welded through the centre.

Please call for details

Flexible Corner

£29.50

Set Offer

2 x 110cm Bumpers 1 x Flexible Corner Mooring assemblies can be made to your specifications.

Please call.

Email: sales@boatgeardirect.co.uk

316 Stainless Trefoil Anchor (Bruce Pattern)

5kg 7.5kg 10kg 15kg 20kg

£99.95 £149.00 £199.98 £249.00 £399.00

Mushroom

(Mooring Anchor)

11kg 22kg 33kg 45kg

£35.00 £59.00 £75.00 £99.00

Galvanised Calibrated Chain

Suitable for use with Windlass

6x18.5 DIN766 £2.95 mtr 7x22 DIN766 £3.75 mtr 8x24 DIN766 £5.25 mtr 10x28 DIN766 £7.95 mtr 10x30 EN818-3 £7.75 mtr 12x36 EN818-3 £9.90 mtr Please call us for advice on suitability for your windlass. *Test Certificate supplied with chain.

316 Stainless Chain 6x18.5mm £7.95 mtr 8x24mm £12.50 mtr 10x28mm £18.95 mtr

£89.00 Used Chain

Used Chain is often available from 25mm to 50mm. It is ideal for use as ground tackle.

Rope & Chain Sets (Suitable for Windlass)

‘Titan’, Grade 40 Calibrated Chain

Test & Certificated

High Quality Multiplait Nylon

from Baltic Ropes

Grade 30 Galvanised

Tested Chain (Ideal for Anchoring)

From

Please call for details

£99.95

Mail Order Tel: 01473 655541

2kg £17.50 5kg £29.50 7.5kg £36.95 10kg £45.75 15kg £57.50 20kg £89.75 30kg £119.00

‘TITAN’ GRADE 40

30kg to 250kg

Dock Bumpers Mounting Bracket

Trefoil Anchor (Bruce Pattern)

each

Low prices maintained

Admiralty Pattern Mooring Anchors

£17.50

£39.95

each

Large 1200 - 1900mm

For vessels up to 42ft 8mm S/S Gypsy

(8mm S/S Gypsy) For Vessels Up To 45ft

710FS £249.00

£99.00

8 x 24 x 26 10 x 28 x 34 10 x 30 x 35 12 x 36 x 40

DIN766 DIN766 EN818-3 EN818-3

£3.75 mtr £4.95 mtr £4.95 mtr £6.95 mtr

Test Certificates provided on request

30m x 12mm Nylon Multiplait Spliced to 30m x 7x22 DIN766 Chain £169.50 30m x 12mm Nylon Multiplait Spliced to 30m x 8x24 DIN766 Chain £199.00 30m x 14mm Nylon Multiplait Spliced to 30m x 8x24 DIN766 Chain £229.00 30m x 14mm Nylon Multiplait Spliced to 30m x 10x28 DIN766 Chain £299.00 30m x 16mm Nylon Multiplait Spliced to 30m x 10x30 EN813 Chain £329.00

Carriage = £9.95 up to 10kg & £12.50 up to 30kg

Carriage charge is to most UK mainland destinations only. Please email or call for Scottish Highlands & Isles, English Islands, N Ireland & Eire, Plus European destinations.

All prices include vat at 20% and correct at time of print.

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SOUTH COAST

SOUTH WEST

PREMIER MARINAS FALMOUTH North Parade, Falmouth, Cornwall. TR11 2TD T: 01326 316620 E: falmouth@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com MYLOR YACHT HARBOUR Manager/contact: Culum Matheson Mylor Yacht Harbour, Mylor Churchtown, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5UF T: 01326 372 121 E: marina@mylor.com W: www.mylor.com

MDL BRIXHAM MARINA Manager: Andrew Millar Berry Head Road, Devon. TQ5 9BW T: 01803 882929 E: brixham@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.brixhammarina.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS NOSS ON DART Bridge Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth Devon , TQ6 0EA T: 01803 839087 E: noss@premiermarinas.com

MDL TORQUAY MARINA Manager: Mike Smith Torquay, Devon , TQ2 5EQ T: 01803 200210 E: torquaymarina@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.torquaymarina.co.uk

KING POINT MARINA Marina Manager - Mark Brimacombe Brunel Way, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EF T : 01752 424 297 E : marina@kingpointmarina.co.uk W: www.kingpointmarina.co.uk MAYFLOWER MARINA Manager: Charles Bush Mayflower Marina, Richmond Walk, Plymouth, Devon PL1 4LS. T: 01752 556633 E: info@mayflowermarina.co.uk W: www.mayflowermarina.co.uk PLYMOUTH YACHT HAVEN Manager: Steve Kitchen Shaw Way, Mount Batten Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9XH T: 01752 404231 E: plymouth@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com YACHT HAVEN QUAY, PLYMOUTH Manager: Will Rahder Breakwater Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7FE T: 01752 481190 E: boatyard@yachthavenquay.com W: www.yachthavens.com MDL QUEEN ANNE’S BATTERY Manager: Chris Price Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth Devon. PL4 0LP T: 01752 671142 E: qab@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.queenannesbattery.co.uk THE MARINA AT SUTTON HARBOUR Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe The Jetty, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, PL4 0DW T: 01752 204702 E: marina@sutton-harbour.co.uk W: www.suttonharbourmarina.com KING POINT MARINA Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe Brunel Way, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EF T: 01752 424297 E: marina@kingpointmarina.co.uk W: www.kingpointmarina.co.uk MDL DARTSIDE QUAY Manager: Andrew Millar Galmpton Creek, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon. TQ5 0EH T: 01803 845445 W: www.dartsidequay.co.uk

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 WEYMOUTH HARBOUR Manager/contact - Keith Howorth 13 Custom House Quay, Weymouth Tel - 01305 838423 E: weymouthharbour@dorset.gov.uk W - www.weymouth-harbour.co.uk PORTLAND MARINA Manager: Russ Levett Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset. DT5 1DX T: 08454 30 2012 E: berths@portlandmarina.co.uk W: www.portlandmarina.co.uk LAKE YARD MARINA Manager/contact - Mr Robin Culpan Lake Yard Marina, Lake Drive, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4DT T - 01202 6745313 E: office@lakeyard.com W -www.lakeyard.co.uk POOLE QUAY BOAT HAVEN Manager: Kerrie Gray Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ Tel/Fax: 01202 649488 E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk PORT OF POOLE MARINA Manager: Kerrie Gray Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ Tel/Fax: 01202 649 488 E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk SALTERNS MARINA LTD Manager: Robert Golden 40 Salterns Way, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset. BH14 8JR T: 01202 709971 F: 01202 700398 E: reception@salterns.co.uk W: www.salterns.co.uk

MDL COBB’S QUAY MARINA Manager: David Wilson Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset.

BH15 4EL T: 01202 674299 E: cobbsquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.cobbsquaymarina.co.uk LYMINGTON YACHT HAVEN Manager: Rupert Wagstaff Kings Saltern Road Lymington, Hampshire SO41 3QD T: 01590 677071 E: lymington@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com BUCKLER’S HARD YACHT HARBOUR Harbour Master: Wendy Stowe Harbour Master’s Office Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour Beaulieu Hampshire SO42 7XB T: 01590 616200 E: river@beaulieu.co.uk W: www.beaulieuriver.co.uk HAVEN QUAY, LYMINGTON Manager: Ali Neal Mill Lane, Lymington Hampshire, SO41 9AZ T: 01590 677072 E: havenquay@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com DEACONS MARINA Manager/Contact name: Anne Bland Address: Bursledon Bridge, Southampton SO31 8AZ T 023 80 402253 F: 023 80 405665 E: admin@deaconsmarina.com www.deaconsmarina.com MDL HYTHE MARINA VILLAGE Manager: Matthew Leigh The Lock Building, Shamrock Way Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire.

SO45 6DY T: 023 8020 7073 E: hythe@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hythemarinavillage.co.uk MDL OCEAN VILLAGE MARINA Manager: Debbie Burns Marina Office, 2 Channel Way Southampton, Hampshire.

SO14 3TG T: 023 8022 9385 E: oceanvillage@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.oceanvillagemarina.co.uk

LOOKING FOR A SAFE AND SHELTERED WINTER BERTH? SHEPARDS Wharf Marina in Cowes is offering winter berthing on a first-come, first-served basis at only £15.81 per metre per month with bookings being taken now.

Shepards is situated on Medina Road, just two minutes from Cowes High Street and within easy reach of nearby transport links to the mainland.

Winter berths benefit from a safe marina basin and a full range of services including

free Wi-Fi, electricity and water on pontoons, inclusive showers, free pump out, waste and recycling facilities, as well as site-wide CCTV. You can also make use of the Shepards bespoke services such as Winter Boat Care, Winter Boat Watch and Pre-Season Boat Preparation.

Call 01983 297821, email shepards. chc@cowes.co.uk or visit the website www.shepardswharfmarina.co.uk.

MDL SHAMROCK QUAY Manager: Jonathan Walcroft William Street, Northam, Southampton Hampshire.

SO14 5QL T: 023 8022 9461 E: shamrockquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.shamrockquay.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS SWANWICK Swanwick (on the Hamble) Southampton, Hants. SO31 1ZL T: 01489 884081 F: 01489 579073 E: swanwick@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com New dry stack for boats up to 11 metres

MDL SAXON WHARF Manager: Jonathan Walcroft Lower York Street, Northam,Southampton.

SO14 5QF T: 023 8033 9490 E: saxonwharf@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.saxonwharf.co.uk

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

MDL HAMBLE POINT MARINA Manager: Nic Parton School Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4NB T: 023 8045 2464 E: hamblepoint@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hamblepointmarina.co.uk MDL PORT HAMBLE MARINA Manager: Nic Parton Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4QD T: 023 8045 274,1 E: porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.porthamblemarina.co.uk MDL MERCURY YACHT HARBOUR Manager: Nic Parton Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire.

SO31 4HQ T: 023 8045 5994 E: mercury@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.mercuryyachtharbour.co.uk

HAMBLE YACHT SERVICES Port Hamble, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire SO31 4NN T: 02380 201501 E: info@hysgroup.co.uk www.hysgroup.co.uk Permanent and visitors’ berths 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 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

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FAMBRIDGE GO PINK

RORC FOR GRENADA CAMPER & Nicholsons Marinas and Pure Grenada have signed an agreement with The Royal Ocean Racing Club to host the finish of the prestigious transatlantic yacht race for the next four years.

Competitors will depart from Calero Marina in Lanzarote to tackle 2,995nm before arriving at Camper & Nicholsons’ Port Louis Marina in Grenada.

This year is the fourth edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race, which is an annual event organised in association with the International Maxi Association. 22 entries, with crews from

FOR one day only Essex-based Fambridge Yacht Haven turned pink in aid of Breast Cancer Now raising £1,949 for the charity.

The marina team wore a variety of pink outfits and headgear, undertaking their normal duties, for the popular Wear It Pink day.

Pink cakes were sold in the marina office, while a raffle, bingo and evening BBQ all took place at West Wick Yacht Club’s clubhouse with berth holders and marine businesses at Fambridge all taking part.

Undoubtedly the most popular fundraising activity was the nine hours of sponsored silence by the yard manager Paul Wiggins. Paul went about his entire duties for the day in

complete silence – much to the pleasure of his colleagues.

Marina Manager Danyal Adams said: “It was such fun and the response from our customers was overwhelming. Everyone in our team knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer so we were very keen to take part in the Wear It Pink day to raise funds for the charity. On behalf of the whole team, we extend a big thank you to all our berth holders and the other businesses on site who got involved in the day.”

The national Wear It Pink day takes place every October, raising money for life-saving research into breast cancer. Since 2002 the day has raised over £30m making it one of the largest fundraising events in the UK.

WINTER BERTHING IN SPAIN ANYONE? THE Stella Maris Yachting Spain facility in St Carles has a new manager Andy O’Shea.

Andy, who also heads up SMY’s Premier Brokerage division, is offering over-winter guardianage services to yachts that base themselves in Spain for the winter.

Andy O’Shea, who has several decades of experience in yacht management, told us: “The new SMY office is now open for business. We have a permanent support base for yacht owners who want to keep their yachts permanently or temporarily in this part of the Mediterranean.”

The facility in St Carles is centrally located halfway between Valencia and Barcelona, and on the mainland directly facing Mallorca.

The marina is operated by MDL Marinas with whom SMY has a well-established and

collaborative working relationship.

Andy said: “We are welcoming boats from all over Europe and further afield. We have just lifted a Danish yacht and agreed a guardianage service for a yacht from Hong Kong. We are looking after some yachts for a German client and many others besides.”

A WEIGHTY LIFT! MDL Marina’s Cobb’s Quay Marina was recently presented with a weighty challenge - to lift a 60 tonne, 25m metal hull yacht into the water.

The two-day lift required a 1,000 tonne crane, along with six support vehicles.

The lift was managed by the team from Baldwins Crane Hire, with support from the Cobb’s Quay crew.

Marina Manager, David Wilson, said: “This is probably one of the largest single point lifts ever completed at MDL. It was a major project that required significant planning and management.

We had to close the yard to traffic and the public, so we thank everyone for their patience while we completed the lift. Everything went according to plan and this impressive lift was completed to schedule.

“The Fair Lady has been a longstanding fixture at the marina and we are

around the world, will be racing in a diverse range of boats from 10 to 30.5m.

RORC Chief Executive, Eddie Warden Owen said: “We are delighted that Grenada want to host the finish of our Transatlantic race for the next four years. This year will be the fourth time we have finished in Grenada and the competitors receive a warm and friendly reception on arrival.

“Grenada is an ideal destination with fabulous facilities at the Camper and Nicholsons’ Port Louis Marina and close by is the beautiful cruising ground of the Grenadine islands, which is perfect for our sailors to explore at the end of the race.”

delighted to see her back in the water and wish her well for her re-fit.”

Fair Lady has been berthed at Cobb’s Quay since 1976. A new owner has committed to giving the boat a new lease of life and is transporting her via tugboat for a re-fit in the Solent.

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

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

PREMIER MARINAS CHICHESTER Birdham (Chichester Harbour) West Sussex. PO20 7EJ T: 01243 512731 E: chichester@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME

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

SHEPARDS WHARF MARINA Manager – Jock Rafferty 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

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

ISLAND HARBOUR MARINA Manager: Darren Cooke Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA T: 01983 539994 E: info@island-harbour. co.uk W :www.island-harbour.co.uk

LITTLEHAMPTON MARINA Berthing Manager: Darren Humphries Ferry Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5DS T: 01903 713553 F: 01903 732264 E: sales@littlehamptonmarina.co.uk www.littlehamptonmarina.co.uk

GUNWHARF QUAYS MARINA Manager: Carl Jarmaine Marina Manager Gunwharf Quays Marina office.

Gunwharf Quays.

Portsmouth.

Hampshire PO1 3TZ T: 02392 836732 E: marina@gunwharf-quays.com W: www.gunwharf-quays.com

BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR Manager/Contact - Gordon Wight The Duver, St Helens, PO33 1YB T: 01983 872828 E : mail@bembridgeharbour.co.uk W : www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk

WATCHET HARBOUR MARINA Manager: Iain Lambert 10 The Esplanade, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AJ T: 01984 631264 E: Iain@watchetharbour.co.uk W: www.Watchetharbour.co.uk

ISLE OF WIGHT

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

SOUTH EAST

MDL NORTHNEY MARINA Manager: Colin Jefferies Northney Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0NH T: 023 9246 6321 E: northney@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.northneymarina.co.uk MDL SPARKES MARINA Manager: Colin Jefferies 38 Wittering Road, Hayling Island Hampshire. PO11 9SR T: 023 9246 3572 E: sparkes@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.sparkesmarina.co.uk BIRDHAM POOL MARINA Birdham, Chichester, W Sussex. PO20 7BG T: 01243 512310 E: info@birdhampool.co.uk W: www.birdhampool.co.uk

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

BN2 5UP T: 01273 819919 F: 01273 675082 E: brighton@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com PREMIER MARINAS EASTBOURNE Sovereign Harbour, North Lockside, Pacific Drive, Eastbourne.

BN23 5BJ T: 01323 470099 F: 01323 470077 sovereignharbour@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME

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MDL CHATHAM MARITIME MARINA Manager: Alastair Hand The Lock Building, Leviathan Way Chatham Maritime, Kent. ME4 4LP T: 01634 899200 E: chatham@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.chathammaritimemarina.co.uk PORT OF DOVER MARINA Manager: Chris Windsor Address - Dover Marina, Crosswall Quay, Union Street, Dover, Kent, CT179BN T +44 (0) 1304 241 663 E marina@doverport.co.uk W www.doverport.co.uk/marina

SURREY

MDL PENTON HOOK MARINA Manager: Simon Plummer Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey. KT16 8PY T: 01932 568681 E: pentonhook@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.pentonhookmarina.co.uk

BERKSHIRE

MDL WINDSOR MARINA Manager: Simon Plummer Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire. SL4 5TZ T: 01753 853911 E: windsor@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.windsormarina.co.uk MDL BRAY MARINA Manager: Simon Plummer Monkey Island Lane, Bray, Berkshire. SL6 2EB T: 01628 623654 E: bray@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.braymarina.co.uk

NORFOLK

ST OLAVES MARINA Contact: Tamsin Bromley/Mary Hall Beccles Road St Olaves Gt. Yarmouth NR31 9HX T: 01493 488500 E: enquiries@stolavesmarina.co.uk W: www.stolavesmarina.co.uk

MDL WOOLVERSTONE MARINA Manager: Kelly Sharman Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP9 1AS T: 01473 780206 E: woolverstone@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.woolverstonemarina.co.uk LOWESTOFT HAVEN MARINA Manager: Bob Beare 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 FOX’S MARINA & BOATYARD Marina Manager: John Jonas Fox’s Marina, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8SA T: +44 1473 689111 E: foxs@foxsmarina.com W: www.foxsmarina.com

ESSEX

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

LONDON

CHELSEA HARBOUR MARINA Harbour Master: Colin Bullock Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XF T: 07770 542783 E: harbourmaster@chelsea-harbour.co.uk W: chelseaharbourmarina.com

WALES

ABERYSTWYTH MARINA Manager: Jon Booth Y Lanfa Aberystwyth, Trefechan SY23 1AS T: 01970 611422 E: aber@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk CARDIFF MARINA Manager: Rob Freemantle Watkiss Way, Cardiff. CF11 0SY T: 02920 396078 F: 02920 345116 E: info@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

CONWY MARINA Conwy, LL32 8EP T: 01492 593000 E: Conwy@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com DEGANWY MARINA Manager – Jon Roberts Deganwy, Conwy, LL31 9DJ T: 01492 576888 E: Deganwy@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com PENARTH MARINA Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, F64 1TQ T: 02920 705021 E: penarthoffice@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com NEYLAND YACHT HAVEN Manager: James Cotton Brunel Quay, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1PY T: 01646 601601 E: neyland@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

N. IRELAND BANGOR MARINA Manager: Kevin Baird Bangor, Co. Down T: 02891 45329 W: www.quaymarinas.com

CARRICKFERGUS MARINA Harbour Master: Nigel Thompson 3 Quayside, CARRICKFERGUS BT38 8BJ T: 028 9336 6666 W: www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk

BRISTOL

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

NEWCASTLE

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

HASLAR COUNTS SEALS FOR WILDLIFE TRUST Image: Chas Spradberry - The Wildlife Trust

THE secrets of the Solent seal population have been revealed by a new aerial survey by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, with the support of staff and berth holders at Dean and Reddyhoff’s Haslar Marina.

The survey found that a minimum of 49 harbour seals, including 11 pups and seven grey seals, are currently resident in the Solent. The areas surveyed were Langstone Harbour, Chichester Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour, Ryde sand banks, Beaulieu and Newtown Creek.

The trust has been counting the seal

population since 1994, when just three harbour seals were recorded. The survey takes place each August, when the seals moult and spend more time ashore.

Haslar Marina Manager Ben Lippiett said: “Our berth holders have enjoyed seeing seals around the Solent this year, and we are delighted to have been able to help the Wildlife Trust with this important conservation work. This is the start of an ongoing relationship for Dean and Reddyhoff, as we work with our local Wildlife Trusts on environmental projects from citizen science projects to beach cleans and promoting sensitive boating.”

Rayner Piper, Secrets of the Solent Project Manager at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, said: “Our huge thanks to marina operator Dean and Reddyhoff for

helping make the survey happen and to pilot Steve Tyas. We now know that our Solent seals seem to be slowly increasing in numbers, which is great news as elsewhere in the UK, harbour seal populations are in steep decline. We are looking forward to next year’s survey, which we hope will show more population growth.”

The survey was made possible thanks to fundraising by Haslar Marina berth holders and staff, which paid for the flight and sourced the plane and pilot. In addition, over £1,000 was made available to the Trust for further local wildlife and environmental work.

Every year Dean and Reddyhoff staff and customers raise thousands of pounds for local charities at the ever-popular berth holders’ summer parties and through activities like their Big Green Bike Ride.

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

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

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

MARYPORT MARINA Manager: Pauline Gorley Marine Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8AY T: 01900 814431 E: enquiries@maryportmarine.com W: www.maryportmarina.com

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

SCOTLAND

KIP MARINA Manager: Duncan Chalmers The Yacht Harbour, Inverkip, PA16 0AS T: 01475 521485 W: www.kipmarina.co.uk

To be included on these pages contact John on 07740 118 928

SPAIN

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from Indonesia, cardamom and black pepper from India and coriander from Morocco.

It makes a fine G&T with an orange slice instead of lemon and is also recommended with ginger ale (a Gin Buck) or for a gin version of the Bloody Mary which they call a Red Snapper.

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As the craft gins phenomenon continues apace, a bottle is a ‘must have’ this year. Typically from £27 - £40 per 70cl bottle and a decent 43 per cent abv, all are rated highly for their individual flavours.

Bewildered which to choose? Here are a few west to east way points to search gins we have featured in AAS to help you find one that is near to you, your local hero!

Start Point Gin, Salcombe, Devon, extra fruity, 44 per cent, £37.50.

Chilgrove Dry Gin, Chilgrove village, West Sussex, the first ever gin distilled from grapes, silky and subtle, 44 per cent, £30 a bottle..

Isle of Wight Distillery Mermaid Gin includes handpicked local samphire, 42 per cent, £36.50 a bottle.

Sipsmith, Chiswick, London, launched in 2009 so almost the daddy. 41.6 per cent, £23.

Adnams Copper House Gin, Southwold, Suffolk, 40 per cent, £27. East Anglian barley, juniper and only five other botanicals with sweet orange notes.

A new gin option is the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s RORC Gin, distilled by the London Distillery, Battersea, 43 per cent, with a distinctly juniper, traditional gin taste. To get this one you have to visit the RORC London or Cowes clubhouses, £27.50 for members and £32.50 for non-members.

Or Opihr (pronounced O-peer) London Dry Gin has now joined the sailing community. It has become the official gin of the Sunsail yacht charter company, familiar to many Solent sailors and for exotic sailing holidays in warm sunny places around the world.

You can expect to see it at sailing shows and events throughout the year starting with the January 2018 London Boat Show.

At 40 per cent abv, slightly lower than the craft gins, it has been around for about four years and is stocked in mainstream supermarkets for £23 or so.

Opihr has a lightly spiced flavour profile that brings the exotic intensity of the Orient to mind, featuring handpicked botanicals such as spicy cubeb berries

Dessert wine

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Christmas dining gives us time to enjoy a dessert wine. Try a Banyuls fortified port-like wine from the Catalan Pyrénées in southern France, close to the Spanish border.

One I have discovered is Banyuls Rimage Les Clos de Paulilles, 16.5 per cent, made mainly from Grenache grapes giving a lovely aroma and cherry under-taste. Best served at 12 degrees centigrade and very good with blue cheese or red fruit and chocolate desserts. It costs 11.18 euro (about £9.99) per 500ml bottle at Majestic Calais or online in UK, for example from www.ewwines.co.uk, at £14.50 the half litre.

Banyuls is the town and the name of the AOC (appellation d'origine contrôlée), one of the strictest in France. Steeply terraced Grenache vineyards are required, irrigation is banned and tractors prohibited so all work must be carried out by man and mule and the mules have to be born within the appellation itself! The wine is well worth the effort though.

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