All At Sea December 2022

STEPPING BACK

After 26 years of building Clipper Ventures and hosting 12 editions of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and CEO William Ward OBE are stepping back from the day to day running of the business.

Clipper Ventures will be led by managing directors, Chris Rushton and Laura Ayres, both of whom have extensive experience within the company. Clipper Ventures, which will see its 13th edition of the Clipper Race launch in 2023, also manages experiential sailing brand, Clipper Events, along with adventure expedition sailing company SKIRR Adventures, RYA sailing school - Hamble School of Yachting and Clipper China.

sailing across the world’s oceans, many with no sailing experience prior to their Clipper Race training, they achieve something truly remarkable, which was our goal right from the beginning.

“Seeing the company grow from a biennial yacht race to a multi-faceted company that enables people from all walks of life to participate in sailing has been a privilege. Chris and Laura have been at the forefront of driving the business to this strong position in recent years, and we could not be more confident and prouder to pass them the helm going forward.”

Chris Rushton added: “Sir Robin is a pioneer in driving participation in sailing. That ethos will remain at the heart Clipper Ventures. The legacy he created together with William will provide more opportunity to discover our inspiring sport.”

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Sir Robin said: “For the last 26 years, William and I have been, and will continue to be inspired by the thousands of race crew who have taken part in the Clipper Race. By

William Ward will sit on the board as executive chairman and Sir Robin as non-executive director and president, with the operational and commercial aspects of the business overseen by Chris and Laura. As part of the long-term succession plan, the business has started a process that will enable the co-founders to reduce most of their shareholdings and find a new custodian to take ownership of the business.

PILOTS RESCUED FROM ENGLISH CHANNEL

Two experienced pilots, Paul Clifford and Duncan Laisney, were rescued from their liferaft by the RNLI after crashing their light aircraft into the English Channel off the coast of Jersey.

The RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew battled through 2-3m swells, rain and winds up to 35mph, before reaching the two men who had managed to escape the sinking plane and climb inside a liferaft, fitted with a personal locator beacon.

All three of Jersey RNLI’s lifeboats launched – from St Helier and St Catherine – in a major multi-agency operation, which also involved Jersey Coastguard, Channel Islands air search and a French rescue helicopter.

One of the pilots onboard, Paul Clifford, said: “If the RNLI had not rescued us it would have been a different story. I do not know of anyone else who has been in that situation and survived.

“I was undergoing some advanced refresher training when, at the furthest point from the runway, the engine lost power. We did all we could to get the

engine going again, but had to ditch the plane. We knew it was incredibly risky and we were unlikely to survive.

“We climbed onto the wing, and had our lifejackets on and liferaft prepared. We were stood on the wing for around three minutes before the plane went down.”

Locating the casualties was made simpler by the PLB they were carrying.

James Hope, volunteer lifeboat helm at St Helier RNLI, said: “The casualties’ use of a PLB greatly improved their chances of survival and enabled us to find them in under an hour in the gale-force conditions. It is very hard to spot such a small craft in such big swells, so to actually find two people eight miles out to sea in a liferaft is an amazing feeling; it is why we do what we do.”

The RNLI’s incredible work can be seen in the BBC series Saving Lives at Sea on BBC Two – if you missed it you can catch up on iPlayer.

More information about how to call for help at sea can be found on RNLI.org To donate to the RNLI: GoDonate.org/RNLI

WINNER!

Spanish photographer Nico Martinez, official photographer of the TP52 and RC44 circuits, has won the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award 2022. The winning photo was taken during the TP52 World Championships in Cascais, Portugal.

TAPIO’S BOAT LOST

ERROR IN SAILGP

DAME WINNERS

Ben and Georgie Ainslie’s new podcast series is available now

AC BOAT CAPSIZES More dramatic scenes during America’s Cup AC40 testing PAGE 6

GGR sailor Tapio Lehtinen was rescued after his yacht sank PAGE 8

British team miss the top spot after mistake at the final gate

This year’s winners in the DAME Design Awards are revealed

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has decided to step back from the day-to-day running

INSET: William Ward OBE will remain as executive chairman of Clipper Ventures

Image: Nico Martinez

Paul Clifford and Duncan Laisney were rescued by the RNLI

ALL ABOARD

By Jane Hyde

The end of the year can be a time for reflection, but do we really want to look back at 2022! Although it has been, in the words of the Queen, an ‘annus horribilis’ in many ways we should not forget that there have also been many good times.

Just think about all the celebrations – on and off the water – for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Lioness’ historic victory in July (and as I write this the hope that the men might enjoy similar success in Qatar…) and the glorious summer which saw many of us enjoying many a long day on the water.

Sometimes we just need a little reminder of the good times from the last 12 months and so, to help jog your memory, here are some the most noteworthy nautical stories from 2022:

■ Hannah Mills and Eilidh McIntyre won Rolex World Sailors of the Year in recognition of their sensational Tokyo 2020 gold medals.

■ BoatLife, the new Midlands boat show, took place take at the NEC with a fantastic response from visitors and exhibitors.

■ Maiden’s departure on the 2021-2024 World Tour took place when the iconic yacht left the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club on her 90,000nm journey.

■ The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race resumed – and completed - its 2019-20 edition after an almost two year delay caused by the pandemic.

■ Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron announced Barcelona as the Host Venue for the 37th America’s Cup.

■ British Marine put on a brand new show, London Luxury Afloat, at St Katharine Docks.

■ Exactly 100 years after Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust confirmed that the Endurance22 expedition had located the wreck of the explorer’s ship, Endurance.

■ The discovery of the Gloucester shipwreck, hailed the most important since Mary Rose, was announced.

■ SailGP returned to Plymouth for the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix.

■ Thousands of sailors enjoyed the iconic Round the Island Race and Cowes Week events, not to mention numerous other regatta, races and festivals around the country.

■ With hundreds of exhibitors, more than 650 craft and, of course, a purpose-built marina, the Southampton International Boat Show welcomed thousands of visitors.

■ The third edition of the Golden Globe Race started from Les Sables d’Olonne, France. The sailors face eight months of isolation sailing 30,000 miles across five oceans, solo non-stop and unassisted.

■ The race for the 37th America’s Cup took a big step forward with all five teams taking to the water.

Of course it is very hard to sum up a year’s worth of boating and you will have your own memories and highlights, and over the next few pages there is more news for you from the dramatic Golden Globe Race to the re-commissioning of a unique historic yacht for charity work to a podium position for Sir Ben Ainslie in the SailGP.

Elsewhere this month we have the final selection of readers’ photos for this year before next month’s round-up of the best of 2022. We also have another fantastic Christmas gift guide and a great competition courtesy of Ocean Safety.

All that leaves me to say is have a wonderful festive season and let’s raise a glass to a happy 2023! Enjoy the paper. Win

BEN AND GEORGIE'S INSPIRATIONAL PODCAST

Sir Ben Ainslie has teamed up with his presenter and broadcaster wife Georgie Ainslie to launch a new podcast series, Performance People, featuring inspiring leaders from the worlds of sport, politics, business and more.

Guests are invited to bring their own VIP, whether that is a spouse, sibling, coach, business partner or the key individual who has helped shape, mentor or guide them on their personal and professional journey. Ben and Georgie discover the true stories behind the highs and lows of their guests’ remarkable careers.

Guests include:

• Mercedes F1 team principal and former Venturi Formula E CEO, Toto Wolff and his wife, Susie Wolff

• Gold medal winning cyclists and married couple, Dame Laura Kenny and Sir Jason Kenny

• Former Downing Street press secretary Alastair Campbell and his partner, journalist and campaigner, Fiona Millar.

Ben said: “This is about taking the stories of successful people, sharing those and using them to inspire and relate to everyone. How do high performance people shape their worlds and drive themselves forward? How are they supported in doing that? What does that really look like, warts and all?”

Performance People is a 10-part series, available now and running until 27 December. Performance People is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. www.ainslieandainslie.com

"This is about taking the stories of successful people, sharing those and using them to inspire and relate to everyone."

BOAT LOST IN THE GOLDEN GLOBE RACE

It was not an easy task for Kirsten however. Tapio had an early visual on Kirsten’s yacht but she could not see the liferaft in the swell. Kirsten could hear him on the VHF but Tapio could not hear her voice. The GGR Crisis Management Team homed her onto Tapio’s position until they were close enough to see and hear each other to plan for recovery. Kirsten eventually retrieved Tapio from the liferaft onto Minnehaha with a retrieving line. After sharing a glass of rum, they proceeded to put Tapio back in the raft, pulled it towards the carrier M.V. Darya Gayatri which he then successfully boarded via a rescue ladder. The vessel is bound for Rizhao, China where Tapio will be dropped off in mid-December.

Don said: “Bravo to all involved with the successful rescue of Tapio which was a huge effort. It was comforting to feel the support from the GGR family around the world and experience the professionalism and dedication of MRCC South Africa, as well as Capt. Naveen Kumar Mehrotra, and the crew of Darya Gayatri who are upholding the greatest traditions of the sea by assisting a fellow mariner in distress.

Dreams shattered for a $20 part, some too slow to finish the challenge, others living life to the extreme and loving it, while a few are troubled by the mind game that is the Golden Globe Race.

Simon Curwen (UK) on Clara / Howdens was first to the Cape Town Photo Gate, which he crossed in early November. The British sailor, who had not been able to communicate with the rest of the fleet, possibly due to a faulty SSB radio installation, was happy to see people greeting him in Granger bay. During the live interview, he was surprised and delighted to learn he was still in first position

Simon said: “Bill King and Loïck Fougeron did not make it past Cape Town in 1968, and five 2018 entrants, so I am very happy to be here and very impatient to go in the south. It has not been too hard so far, as we had manageable winds, but it is gonna be very different now. I am okay at sea, the only things I miss are people, my family, friends and the other entrants. The only contacts I have had were with passing ships which is rather limited.”

Simon went up the mast again for three hours and sorted his halyard issues, disentangling the mouse line and replacing the genoa halyard, but unlike other entrants he has not found any barnacles on his hull. He had several coats sprayed with Nautix A9000 self-polishing antifouling with copolymer, specially destined for long periods of use in heavy fouling areas.

Don McIntyre, founder and president of the Golden Globe Race, said: “With the first test of the Atlantic, the issues faced by the fleet have mostly been two fold. Barnacle invasion for the majority and various issues with wind vanes. Simon has had none of those, and apart from a broken halyard faced no significant issues, which is a testament to his good preparation and the simplicity of his choices.”

Two front runners did retire at Cape Town. Damien Guillou arrived in Cape Town having lost his wind vane rudder, while Pat Lawless retired after the failure of a critical bearing bush, caught without a spare.

Pat’s goal was to become the first Irishman to sail solo, non-stop, unassisted around the world. Without a self-steering system he was unable to achieve his dream. He could have made repairs and continued the voyage under Chichester Class as a one stop circumnavigation, but decided to retire.

Damien Guillou was in third position when he lost the rudder on his Hydrovane. “I was doing fine, in the zone, in harmony with the boat, I did not know my ranking but I knew I was in a good position,” said Damien.

Winner of the Prologue Race before the start in Les Sables d’Olonne, and one of the favourites for the event, at the start he was initially leading the GGR in the Bay of Biscay. However, he had to return to Les Sables d’Olonne to repair a bolt that broke on his wind vane mount, and left six days later in last position. He went on to catchup with the skippers one by one to regain contact with the leaders.

However, with the lost rudder blade Damien was forced, with no spare, to make his way towards Cape Town. Like Pat Lawless he did not wish to continue in the Chichester Class explaining: “Psychologically it is too hard, I cannot get back out without racing in the rankings. I have had problems three times, and when these things happen, you cannot force fate. You have to be sensible and stop the race.”

Another favourite was then forced out of the GGR in a dramatic fashion when, on 18 November, Tapio Lehtinen activated Asteria’s EPIRB, 460nm SE from Port Elizabeth, in South Africa. Tapio sent a message saying: “I gave Asteria a salute standing in the raft as she went down.”

Tapio activated his liferaft’s PLB indicating that he may have abandoned ship. The GGR Crisis management team in Les Sables d’Olonne and Don McIntyre in Cape Town coordinated the rescue with the Cape Town MRCC and CROSS Griz-Nez in France. Fellow entrants Kirsten Neuschäfer and Abhilash Tomy, respectively 105 and 170 miles to his SSW diverted course towards Tapio’s latest position. However, with

"Thanks Abhilash for diverting and staying close by, and Kirsten your ocean experience and human spirit sets you apart. Your efforts have written another chapter in life and a special bond with our dear Tapio! Welcome back Tapio… your family is waiting.”

Reporting from onboard Darya Gayatri Tapio later explained that the yacht flooded from the stern with water up to deck level in five minutes.

Tapio said: “The accident was a devastating surprise, I had 100 per cent confidence for Asteria being fit for fight, the boat performed beautifully and I was very happy and proud of her. After a total rebuild four years ago and being fitted out and inspected again this year, being flooded up to deck level in five minutes and sinking 20 minutes later in beautiful summer conditions is beyond my comprehension.

“Thank you Don – getting into the raft in a rush without my grab bags of food, medicine and water, I knew that it would not be a long stay. And it was not. I felt safe through the 24 plus hours on the raft. Thank you also Kirsten for your excellent seamanship in manouvering Minnehaha next to the raft, getting me onboard and for the rum. And then in cooperation with Capt. Naveen Kumar Mehrotra, getting Minnehaha safely in the lee of Darya Gayatri and getting me safely onboard the ship where I am now very happily enjoying the Indian hospitality of the captain and crew.

“Thank you also everybody for the regards, sympathy and support through your messages, and excuse me for the anxiety I have caused. My focus from now on will be on the Ocean Globe Race with Galiana starting on 10 September 2023.”

Nine skippers are left racing including British sailors Simon Curwen (1st), Ian Herbert-Jones (6th) and Guy Waites (8th). You can track them at goldengloberace. com/live-tracker

Kirsten closest the GGR Crisis Team released Abhilash from the rescue effort.

Tapio Lehtinen

onboard Asteria

Tapio Lehtinen Leading

Pat Lawless,

father circumnavigated the globe in his seventies,

see Pat again in 2026?

NEW COMMERCIAL PREMISES ON OFFER AT AWARD-WINNING BUCKLER’S HARD YACHT HARBOUR

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, on the Beaulieu River, is sharing its first-class facilities and stunning New Forest location with marine businesses. The marina is offering workshop, office and retail spaces to let for 2023 and 2024, in the wake of its newly-announced Marina of the Year win in the British Yachting Awards 2022.

With a planned redevelopment of the boat shed as the next step in the marina’s extensive investment programme, a range of new commercial premises will be on offer in the extended and improved building, suiting a variety of different maritime business needs.

Undercover boat storage, of 134m2 or 150m2, and workshop units ranging from 55m2 to 150m2 in size, are only half the story, with office spaces ranging from 25m2 to 66m2 and a 55m2 retail unit also on offer. The installation of 6m2 and 9m2 lockers will provide useful storage solutions for marine businesses and Beaulieu River mooring holders alike. Letting terms are negotiable and can include the use of meeting rooms, secure leased line share, WiFi and parking.

With Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour boasting industry-leading services and facilities, recognised by its prestigious THYA 5 Gold Anchor accreditation, as

well as 200 fully serviced walk-ashore pontoon berths, 300 river moorings, storage ashore for 200 vessels and overnight berthing for in excess of 10,000 visitors per annum, this jewel of the south coast is the ideal base for a thriving marine industry business.

To find out more or to register your interest, contact Harbour Master Wendy Stowe at wendy.stowe@beaulieu.co.uk or call the harbour office on 01590 616200.

Winning the prestigious Marina of the Year award in the British Yachting Awards 2022, Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has been voted the best place for sailors to call home.

Gathering the most votes, and one of just six marinas to be shortlisted, the accolade is a great source of pride to the friendly and helpful marina team, who are dedicated to providing the best customer experience.

Celebrating the best that the sailing world has to offer, the British Yachting Awards are the only sailing awards to be voted for entirely by sailors, with the Marina of the Year award recognising the marina that provides the warmest welcome and the best facilities and services for sailors. The award follows Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour Marina Assistant, John Selman, receiving

Marina Employee of the Year 2022 as part of The Yacht Harbour Association’s Marina of the Year Awards.

Following its 50th anniversary celebrations last year, and a whole host of upgrades and improvements as part of its recent £2m redevelopment, the marina is looking to the future as it enters the next chapter of its history. The Beaulieu River is one of the few

privately owned rivers in the world and the custodianship of the Montagu family has protected it for over four centuries, maintaining its unique natural charm and protecting its unique habitats and species. beaulieuriver.co.uk.

The Beaulieu River team receiving the Marina of the Year award

NEWS SNAPS

ROMAN SHIP FOUND

A team of archaeologists have discovered a preserved 2,000-yearold Roman ship off the Croatian coast. Although parts of the ship have sustained damage due to shipworms, the outer frame has been preserved and maintains its shape relatively intact. For now, the wreck will be buried in layers of sand, geotextile and stone to preserve the remains, but the team plans to return in 2023 to expose the remainder of the hull.

WINNING READERS

October’s winners of a signed copy of Behind Ocean Lines were Andrew Rodwell, Philip Nicholas and Philip Gadd. The seven men-ü competition winners were Lucy Phillips, Jenny Barker, Dan Manning, Martin Harvey, Heather Grainge, Denice Copland and Claire Woods. Turn to page 23 enter this month’s competition.

GREEN YAMAHA

Yamaha Motor announced that it will adopt plant-derived cellulose nanofiber (CNF) reinforced resin for marine products as an initiative toward reducing CO2 emissions and the company’s environmental footprint. The parts developed using this material will be used in engines for personal watercraft and sport boats, and are planned to be installed in certain 2024 models.

NEW OCEAN PLAY

RS’ marine group of companies is expanding with the newly formed Ocean Play. The new company, which is collaboration between RS and Jo Richards, is now manufacturing Picos, Bugs, Bahias and Vagos, with delivery expected in late January 2023. As well as manufacturing to Jo Richards’ original design, Ocean Play will be offering worldwide customer services for all four boats.

THIS TIME IN 2019…

Three years ago HMS Prince of Wales was welcomed into Portsmouth for the first time by large crowds. Elsewhere in the news Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon joined the Tall Ships Youth Trust UK Sailing Challenge and Alex Thomson and Neal McDonald’s Hugo Boss had to withdraw from the Transat Jacques Vabre after hitting something in the water.

BEST REVELATION OF THE YEAR

The 470 Regina, from Italian shipyard FIM, was awarded Best Revelation Of The Year at the Cannes Boat Show.

The Bow Life concept was one of the key features that impressed the jury. The bow solarium can be divided into two halves and moved to the sides creating a beach area. This can be filled with water to create a small pool or transformed into an additional dining area by adding a table.

Furthermore, this configuration will ensure natural light to the front cabin, which is located beneath.

Although still a young shipyard (2019), FIM founders Corrado Piccinelli and Manuela Barcella have more than 20 years’ experience in the construction, refitting and services field.

Corrado Piccinelli describes the 470 Regina as “a beautiful boat with unexpected spaces. The family feeling with the 340 Regina is clearly evident, but this new boat has some unique characteristics that set her apart from the boats that are currently on the market. The 470 Regina has a revolutionary bow, with a movable sunbathing area and a central pool.”

With four 470 Reginas in production for the 2022-2023 season, in 2023, FIM plans to introduce the coupé and flybridge versions and has plans for a 60ft boat to join the 340 Regina and 470 Regina.

www.fimotoscafi.com

CANDELA T-TOP

Candela is making a T-Top version of the C-8 electric boat.

The T-Top features a carbon fibre sunroof that provides ample shade for eight passengers. Despite only weighing 47kg the T-Top is sturdy enough to carry several water toys – two SUPs, a kayak and plenty of fishing rods. There are also mounts for extra equipment like radar, searchlights or a VHF antenna.

Candela C-8 has a range of 50nm at 22knots on one charge, made possible through the use of hydrofoil technology. The foils allow the Candela C-8 to accommodate the harbour-hopping powerboaters seeking to travel sustainably between, for example, the popular ports on the big lakes of Italy, Switzerland and Austria, or the Mediterranean coasts of Croatia, Greece and Spain.

NEW BRITISH POWERBOAT LAUNCH

Enigma Powerboats, a new British powerboat manufacturer, has launched its debut vessel, the Enigma 38.

The first model is an open day boat, but the platform has been designed to be modular with various configurations available to buyers.

Debbie Hood, CEO, said: “With the launch of the Enigma 38, we are moving Rigid Inflatable Boat design to a new level, with a huge focus on style, safety and usability. Inspired by super car aesthetics and quality,

BAVARIA C46

With the new Bavaria C46, Bavaria Yachts has added a new craft to their C-LINE sailing yachts for 2023. The yacht promises generous space onboard with even more sailing performance and greater comfort. In the first half of 2023, the Bavaria C46 will do her first test sails. Further details will be presented at boot 2023 in Duesseldorf from 21 - 29 January.

we have pushed beyond the boundaries of traditional super-RIB design in all areas. The Enigma 38 utilises an expansive 3.4m beam, allowing a diverse range of applications for a CAT-B offshore powerboat, capable of over 100mph.” enigmapowerboats.com

ZODIAC MEDLINE 5.8

The latest addition to the Medline family, the Zodiac Medline 5.8 features a double sun deck, a secure console, up to eight sitting spots, water access platforms and a removable tube which can be easily changed to increase the life of the boat. There is also a large choice of features to customise the

boat to suit your needs.

Théo Debeunne, product manager of Zodiac Nautic, explained: “We worked over a year on this new boat to create the most ergonomic deck possible. It is one of the real assets of the boat, no lost space unlike its ancestor the Medline 580.”

SUN FAST 30 ONE DESIGN

Jeanneau and Multiplast have joined forces to develop a new high performance and accessible sailboat.

The Sun Fast 30 One Design is the outcome of a project initiated by three prestigious offshore sailing clubs and aims to become a reference One Design Class for offshore sailing, with an ambitious and international racing program.

This design project for a 30ft one design offshore racer was created by UNCL-Racing Division from the Yacht Club de France, the Royal Ocean Racing Club and the Storm Trysail Club (US), aiming to encourage the discipline, to make sailing more accessible and to train the next generation.

Multiplast brings its expertise in the conception and development of offshore racing boats and takes care of the relations with the clubs responsible of the launch and animation of the Class and race programme, as well as the sales supervision to support Jeanneau’s distribution network. Jeanneau will manufacture the Sun Fast 30 One Design in its boatyard in Cheviré, near Nantes.

Alongside performance, biodiversity and marine environments are at the heart of the two brands, such as the use of Elium®, a thermoplastic resin by Arkema, which is made up of 20 per cent recycled material and is also recyclable.

FRUSTRATINGLY CLOSE...

The Great Britain SailGP team were back on the podium after November’s Dubai Sail Grand Prix, but not in the position they had their sights set on.

On a day of light winds and close racing, Sir Ben Ainslie’s team mastered the conditions to take control on day one. The results saw the team sitting five points clear at the top of the leaderboard.

Ben Ainslie said: “We had a tough start but we regrouped so well, we managed to tame the light, tight conditions which is really pleasing; that is the area where we have probably struggled most in SailGP.”

The form continued into day two when GBR sailed a strong series to secure their spot in the podium final with a race to spare. The team went on to battle it out with Australia and France in what was one of the most dramatic SailGP finals ever, which saw Tom Slingsby’s Australia SailGP Team take one of the

more remarkable victories seen in SailGP after dramatically overtaking both France and Great Britain from what had seemed respective winning positions.

In the stunning finish France’s 250m lead turned swiftly into a Great British lead heading into the final turning mark, with Australia just metres behind.

Sir Ben Ainslie was on track for a first SailGP win in 18 months as he led right up to the final gate before an error saw Australia and France sweep past them in the final seconds to take first and second respectively.

Ben said: “I think that is one of the best examples of grabbing defeat from the jaws of victory that I have seen for a very long time, it is hugely frustrating for the team, we had such a good weekend and just missed the final move, but that is SailGP, that is sport.”

“Hats off to the Aussies who kept the pressure on and made that final jibe to take the win. It was a fantastic day of racing, one of the best I have ever been involved in. It is good motivation for us to come back stronger in Singapore.”

Australia now leads the championship by nine points from New Zealand, with France one point further back, maintaining its position in the crucial top three placings. The podium result from Great Britain in Dubai sees the team just two points off the Grand Final with four events left in the season; the top four teams have started to pull away from the rest of the field.

n Singapore Sail Grand Prix: 14-15 January

FAN-OWNED TEAM JOINING SAILGP

Shipwrecks can snag the nets of passing fishing boats. Many times, these “ghost nets” help to discover long-lost wrecks.

In 1994, for example, the fishing vessel Mistake threw down a trawling net in the Gulf of Mexico and became ensnared on the Spanish warship El Cazador. The warship sank in 1783 full of silver coins, and its final resting spot was a mystery.

That is, until crew members aboard Mistake pulled up shiny metal bits and rocks in their tangled netting. The recovered treasure included a large topaz stone and approximately 37,500 pounds of silver. However, experts did not consider the ‘treasure’ particularly valuable.

While fishing nets typically snag debris and rubbish, they have also caught on a wide variety of more valuable items along the Pacific seafloor. Of note: fishing nets helped discover European sailing ships full of gold that was mined during the famous gold rush era of the 1840s.

Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

In further SailGP news, Bernoulli | Locke has announced the launch of a SailGP fan-owned racing team across Bermuda and the Caribbean. The team’s territory combines

the Caribbean and Bermuda, an internationally recognised sailing and business destination, providing the team with a diverse, culturally vibrant and historic sailing region with

sufficient sailing talent and resources to mount a competitive SailGP team. This new team hopes to be the tenth team in the league and participate in Season 4, which will comprise 14

events at destinations around the world. It kicks off on 17-18 June with the United States Sail Grand Prix | Chicago at Navy Pier, and will include one event in Bermuda in May 2024.

Image: Joe Toth for SailGP

Image: Felix Diemer for SailGP

Image: Sven Hansche/Shutterstock

VICTORIA QUAY'S MISSION

SHINING A LIGHT ON CHRISTMAS

The organisers of Sovereign Shines announced that the festive lights competition is back again, with Premier Marinas inviting berth holders and residents of the Sovereign Harbour community to light up their boats and houses to create a magical light display in aid of two local charities.

Now in its seventh year, the categories include best boat or house, best snow scene, home-crafted display and even a ‘little and pretty’ display. Prizes for this year’s competition include Christmas hampers, dining out vouchers and a lift, high pressure wash and launch for your boat. Residents and visitors are invited to stroll around the harbour to take in the sparkle of Christmas lights.

The event is a collaboration between Premier Marinas, the Sovereign Harbour Berth Holders Association and The Rotary Club of Sovereign Harbour, who are fundraising for two local charities: the RNLI Eastbourne and the Children with Cancer Fund – Polegate.

This year’s Sovereign Shines will also be marked with an onshore event at The Waterfront on 9 December between 4-8pm. This will be an evening of free festive family entertainment to raise funds for both charities. Expect a magical atmosphere with a live performance by The Eastbourne Community Choir, meet Santa and his reindeer family, explore a festive elf hunt around the harbour and, from 2pm, enjoy a Christmas market with gifts and treats from local businesses.

The Christmas market will continue into 10 December (10am-3pm) in conjunction with the charity Santa Stroll around the harbour, organised by the Rotary Club with Premier Marinas as main sponsors.

To take part in the light spectacle: www.eastbournewaterfront.co.uk/ sovereign-shines-application-form

To make a donation to both charities: www.peoplesfundraising.com/donation/ sovereign-shines-2022

Read more marina news on page 32.

HANDY READER TIP!

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Victoria Quay is a Marine Services Hub located within Royal Clarence Yard in Gosport and under development by UK Docks Marine Services, who are a family owned company specialising in marine services and infrastructure for ships and boats.

The six acre waterfront location on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour offers facilities including over 150m of deep water servicing pontoons, 3.5 acres of hardstanding, workshops and offices, as well as a 75T travel hoist, 50T boat mover, 40T mobile crane, 4T forklift and tow boat.

Since the operations commenced in March 2022 the site has hosted a variety of vessels and projects from commercial and military vessels to leisure and racing yachts and even a barge which was converted into a five bedroom houseboat. There are eight years left of a 10-year redevelopment programme at Victoria Quay. The regeneration programme is intended to deliver more waterfront services, a new hoist dock, a drystack operation, further berthing and more offices and commercial units.

DAME WINNERS

Launched in 1991, the DAME Design Award is now the largest marine equipment competition in the world. The award raises awareness of all aspects of marine equipment design, from aesthetics to functionality, integration to packaging, and price efficiency to lifecycle management.

A total of 48 products in seven categories were shortlisted for the 31st DAME Award competition. Announced during the METSTRADE exhibition, this year six products took Category wins, 13 more received Special Mentions and the Jury named its first Environmental Design Award.

Ocean Signal won the Overall DAME Design Award 2022 for its rescueME PLB3 AIS Personal Locator Beacon. Described as “the standout product in the Jury room”, the rescueME PLB3, once activated, sounds an alarm transmitting an AIS MOB signal to all vessels within VHF range indicating a MOB emergency, while simultaneously, quickly and accurately relaying the location to a worldwide network of search and rescue satellites - ensuring survivors are given the best chance of a rapid rescue on both a local and global scale.

With Ocean Signal collecting the winning honours in the ‘Lifesaving and Safety Equipment’ category, there was a double celebration as sister brand ACR Electronics was awarded a Special Mention for its ACR GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB.

Raymarine’s YachtSense Link marine router won the 2022 DAME Award in the category ‘Marine electronics and marine related software’. This innovative device is a multipurpose marine mobile router equipped with Raynet Ethernet ports, mobile broadband connectivity and onboard WiFi.

Overall winner:

Ocean Signal – RescueME PLB3 AIS

Personal Locator Beacon

This year’s Category winners:

■ Marine electronics and marine-related software: Raymarine UK — YachtSense Link 4G Marine Router

■ Deck equipment, sails and rigging: Amare Srl — Arya

■ Lifesaving and safety equipment: Ocean Signal — RescueME PLB3 AIS Personal Locator Beacon

■ Clothing and crew accessories: Rooster Sailing — Aquafleece Robe

■ Machinery, propulsion, mechanical and electrical systems: Integrel Solutions — Integrel… The Next Generation

■· Marina equipment, boatyard equipment and boat construction tools and materials: MarineShift360 — MarineShift360 Lifecycle Assessment Tool

Seldén Mast is expanding its range of electronically driven sail handling products with the launch of the CXe45.

Designed for yachts in the 45-55ft range, the CXe45 is a two-speed electric Code 0 furler controlled with the push of a button. The CXe45 can be integrated into a bow or bowsprit with a through-deck installation or, attached to a pad-eye, it can be used as an ondeck unit.

“The furling Code 0 was originally developed for long distance racing but is now a given addition to a cruising sailor’s headsail wardrobe,” said MatsUno Fredrikson, director of marketing.

Environmental

Design Award winner:

Aceleron was the first discretionary Environmental Design Award winner for the Essential sustainable battery

“Combine it with a furling jib and you have the ultimate set up from broad reaching to beating upwind, all without leaving the cockpit. Now, with the use of push button control instead of a furling line it becomes even easier and safer.”

Deliveries planned to start in April 2023. www.seldenmast.com

A HAPPY WINNER!

Thanks to Simon Edwards who has sent in this photo showing the Seldén Mast Furlex S jib furling system he won in our summer competition now fitted to his boat. Happy sailing in 2023 Simon!

NEWS SNAPS

PIP’S NEW RECORDS

Pip Hare has broken two sailing records after sailing around the Isle of Wight single-handed. She achieved the new outright fastest time for a solo sailor, and now also holds the overall 60ft boat recordcrewed or solo (ratified by the World Sailing Speed Record Council). Pip completed the circumnavigation in 4 hours, 48 minutes and 38 seconds, covering 60nm.

AMERICAN PATHWAY

PACKED WITH POWER

After last year’s successful inaugural show, SBS BoatLife is shaping up to be an actionpacked event in February.

Speaking of the positive impact the show has made in the boating industry, Juliet Boyles at Barrus Marine, one of the first companies to rebook, said: “Following the successful inaugural event, Barrus are delighted to be back at BoatLife showcasing Zodiac, Mercury and Mariner outboards plus a large range of our Marine Equipment portfolio. It is a great opportunity to get these brands in front of a UK audience at the start of the year.”

Always popular, the RIB sector will feature a diverse line-up of brands. Firsttime BoatLifers and big names in RIBs, including Cobra and Gala, will showcase their latest models.

American Magic and Quantum Racing are joining forces for the 2023 season. Quantum Racing will evolve and rebrand as Quantum Racing, powered by American Magic. Building on the success of winning this year’s TP52 World Championship and the 52 Super Series title, Quantum Racing, powered by American Magic, will incorporate America’s best young talent with experienced global talent. Terry Hutchinson, skipper and president of Sailing Operations for NYYC American Magic, said: “American Magic is focused on winning the 37th America’s Cup; within that, we are also developing a pathway for the younger generation of sailors, engineers, boatbuilders and technicians.”

UPCOMING EVENTS

The CA runs a packed events calendar from October through until April, with events added all the time. Take a look at www.theca.org.uk/calendar to see what is coming up, which for December includes:

7 Dec - Modern tidal prediction and models

8 Dec - The River Deben, its history and its people

17 Dec - The British Divers Marine Life Rescue Group

REGATTA DATES

The date of the next Classic Channel Regatta has been confirmed for 17–25 July 2024. The regatta will start, as usual, at Dartmouth with registration and a Welcome Reception followed by two days of racing before the Classic Channel Race sets off to arrive at St Peter Port on 21 July. The following day there will be a passage race from St Peter Port to Paimpol followed by a rest day in Paimpol before the Round Île de Bréhat Race and Danse des Classiques and a final day in Paimpol with the prizegiving and end of regatta supper-party on 25 July.

WOMEN IN INDUSTRY

The first Women in the Marine Industry International Event to be held at METSTRADE, in Amsterdam, was hosted by British Marine, Soundings Trade Only and METSTRADE. The event welcomed more than 120 women, and men, to a breakfast networking session followed by an industry leadership panel. During the panel discussion, speakers shared their backgrounds, experience and insights as female leaders working in the marine industry.

From the power players expect an impressive choice, including Bayliner, Fairline and Axopar. Motorboat options will include those from Finnish brand

SUPPORTING TWO-INNA-ROW

24 hours a day in two-hour shifts over the course of around 50 days, facing up to 15kg weight loss, sleep deprivation and constant exposure to the elements.

This month, Darryl Thöle and teammate Sean Geiser will row 3,000 miles non-stop and unassisted in the world’s toughest ocean rowing race to raise funds for Children with Cancer UK, Kids Cancer Foundation and The Cancer Society of The Bahamas.

The team’s boat features the handprints and names of children treated at Southampton Children’s Hospital and Frimley Park Hospital. Not only that, but the boat also received a number of handprints from the Kids Cancer Foundation. The handprints – the smallest of which belong to patients just two-years-old – will provide a constant source of inspiration and determination to the pair as they row

“Every day in the UK, 10 children or young people are diagnosed with cancer. The bravery of these children is exemplary, and their fight against the illness is incomparable to the challenge we are undertaking. We are doing this for them and for life-saving research,” said Darryl Thöle.

The 2022 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge will begin at La Gomera, Canary Islands on 12 December and finishes in English Harbour, Antigua.

To donate to team Two-Inna-Row, visit www.gofundme.com/f/atlantic-rowingchallenge-for-charity DID YOU KNOW? More people have climbed Mount Everest than have rowed the Atlantic Ocean.

Infinity Nine, the second of the Kando series

Atilla Küçükdiker, the chairman and founder of AvA Yachts, said: “It is a proud and happy day that we have delivered Infinity Nine. We are sad to say farewell but 'Bon Voyage' Infinity Nine. May fair winds and following seas be with you.”

Infinity Nine is an extended Kando110 model constructed with a high-grade steel hull and aluminium superstructure featuring a six stateroom interior and upper deck master with its own private deck.

The NBA star's yacht is now making its way to Monaco where she will be berthed in Port Hercules and is being offered for charter bookings.

Grandezza, Cobalt Boats from America and Polish-based Atlantic Marine, represented by Gibbs Boat Sales. Plus, family boat and service specialists The Wolf Rock Boat Company will exhibit with BRIG, Iron Boats and UMS to name just a few.

With the new Angling Village perfectly aligned with many of these power brands, fishing enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice at the show. The Angling Village will further open up this popular activity to enthusiasts old and new.

A great opportunity to become fully immersed in all-things fishing, the zone will host a variety of stands, boats, equipment plus a stage area, all dedicated to the angling sector.

Richard Dove, MD of BoatLife Events said: “We are excited to be showcasing the new Angling Village which we have no doubt will be a very popular area and packed with atmosphere.

"Fishing is certainly a national pastime in the UK and to further augment that experience with so many opportunities and great brands is a real privilege for SBS BoatLife 2023.”

COMMITTED TO PARA SAILING

World Sailing’s CEO, David Graham, has re-confirmed the organisation's commitment to Para Sailing.

Addressing the global sailing community at the Yacht Racing Forum in St Julian’s, Malta, David said: “Nothing has inspired me this year like the sight of our sport uniting behind our efforts to get sailing back into the Paralympics for LA28. It has been a truly global movement and it has been heard loud and clear by the International Paralympic Committee.”

In July 2021, World Sailing announced its plans to see sailing reinstated in the Paralympic Games, after it was removed following Rio 2016. After an unsuccessful bid for Paris 2024, the next

opportunity for the sport will be Los Angeles in 2028.

There are 23 sports bidding to be included for the LA28 Games, and no sport has ever successfully regained their place in the Paralympics having been removed. The International Paralympic Committee is due to announce its decision in early 2023.

David said: “Whatever the decision we will continue to support Para Sailing because it is an integral part of our sport. We will not define success by our presence in LA alone but by the numbers of disabled people who have access to and enjoy our sport, and those numbers are heading in the right direction.”

RACES SET FOR 2024

Following the success of this year’s OSTAR and TWOSTAR races, the Royal Western Yacht Club has announced the next editions for both courses will be in May 2024.

Initially the race this year saw in excess of 20 entries, but the fleet was depleted due to issues in obtaining visas to enter the finish port of Newport, Rhode Island. Many of those who did not make the start line have unfinished business and are expected to be early entries for the next races.

Although running in parallel with the Oceanic races, the Round Britain and

Ireland Yacht Race was also a success this year. It started two weeks earlier and entry numbers were good. The fleet enjoyed the three new 48 hour stopovers allowing for crew changes, repairs and relaxation. This race will also take place in May 2024.

The new Fully Crewed RB&I race will run as before in a supporting role. This allows for more boats to enter the race as each boat is able to change up to 50 per cent of the crew at each stopover.

Boats from 27 - 60ft are invited to enter the races.

rwyc.org/oceanic-racing

NormCyber, sponsor of team Two-Inna-Row in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, has announced a new milestone in the rowing pair’s journey to raise funds for children’s cancer charities.

of contemporary explorer yachts from AvA Yachts, was delivered to its owner NBA basketball star Tony Parker in November.

Image: Paul Gibbins

RECORD RACE

French solo skipper Charles Caudrelier on the Ultim 32/32 Maxi Edmond de Rothschild crossed the line off Pointea-Pitre, Guadeloupe to a rapturous welcome. His was the first boat to finish the 3,542nmsolo Transatlantic race, which started from Saint-Malo, northern Brittany.

Charles Caudrelier, a 48-year-old twotime winner of the crewed Volvo Ocean Race set a new record for the course with an elapsed time of 6d 19h 47m and 25secs, bettering the benchmark set by veteran Francis Joyon in 2018 by 18h 34m and 22secs. In second place, also in the Ultim 32/32 class, was Francois Gabart and rounding off the all-French podium was Thomas Coville.

The 2017 launched Maxi Edmond de Rothschild is the flagship of the French banking family’s Gitana team, and is acknowledged as the most evolved and reliable boat in the Ultim 32/23 class. Charles now adds the highly coveted Route du Rhum-Destination

Guadeloupe title to a winning record across all the major Ultim 32/23 offshore and ocean races.

Meanwhile, Thomas Ruyant, skipper of LinkedOut, was unofficially crowned ‘King of the Transats’ when he won the 38 boat IMOCA class. Thomas set a new course record of 11d 17h 36m 25secs. Also in the IMOCA class, Pip Hare, on Medallia, finished 12th and James Harayda 14th (on his first major solo IMOCA ocean race) and Sam Davies 28th.

James said: “It was a brilliant race. At the start I could never have imagined coming 14th. It is amazing, especially after the first week when I was really struggling getting the boat to perform the way I wanted it to.”

There were 27 retirements including Britain’s Sam Goodchild in the Ocean Fifty class. During the start phase Sam, the 32-year-old skipper of Leyton and one of the favourites to win the eight boat class, was injured and had

NOMINATIONS OPEN

Nominations for the YJA Yachtsman of the Year and the YJA Young Sailor of the Year awards are open for 2022.

Established in 1955, they have been awarded to many of the great names in sailing and boating, including Sir Ben Ainslie, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Dame Ellen MacArthur, Dee Caffari, Chay Blyth, Tracy Edwards and, most recently, Pip Hare.

Anyone can make a nomination for these awards and are actively

encouraged to do so. It is not just championship and major event wins which are recognised; any act of seamanship can be nominated.

To qualify, the nominee must be the holder of a British passport, and for the Young Sailor award, the nominee must be under 19 on 31 December 2022. The nomination period closes at midnight on 11 December.

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to be evacuated ashore to hospital in Saint Malo.

A statement from the Leyton team said: “Whilst trimming the sails of his Ocean Fifty Leyton Sam Goodchild suffered injuries to his arms and face. A technical problem caused the pedestal winch to backwind and he was hit hard by the handles. He was evacuated from the boat and taken to hospital by doctors.”

As we went to press news was coming through that Multi Class Leader Gilles Buekenhout had capsized 225 miles NE off the Tête à l’Anglais (Englishman’s Head) near Guadeloupe, but was 'safe on board and not injured'.

Two cargo ships were diverted, as well as competitors Loïc Escoffier and Roland Jourdain, as requested by race management. It was later reported

that Gilles Buekenhout was on board the freighter Chem Patriot and in good health.

CLASS RESULTS

Ultim 32/23: (1) Charles Caudrelier (2) Francois Gabart (3) Thomas Coville

Ocean Fifty: (1) Erwan Le Roux (2) Quentin Vlamynck (3) Sebastien Rogues (UK’s Sam Goodchild retired)

IMOCA: (1) Thomas Ruyant (2) Charlie Dalin (3) Jeremie Beyou (UK’s Pip Hare 12th, James Harayda 14th, Samantha Davies 28th)

Class40: (1) Yoann Richomme (2) Ambrogio Beccaria (3) Corentin Douguet

Rhum Multi: (1) Loic Escoffier (2) Roland Jourdain (3) Marc Guillemot

Rhum Mono: (1) Jean-Pierre Dick (2) Catherine Chabaud (3) Willy Bissainte (TBC)

Tragedy hits Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe

On 16 November, as the first boat was finishing the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe in Guadeloupe’s bay of Pointe-à-Pitre, a motorboat carrying 11 people capsized. The circumstances surrounding the accident are still undetermined, but it caused the tragic deaths of two people who were onboard, both employees of OC Sport Pen Duick, the company which organises the four-yearly transatlantic sailing race from Saint-Malo to Gaudeloupe.

“All our thoughts go out to the families of our two employees and to all of the profoundly affected members of our teams,” said Hervé Favre, president of OC Sport Pen Duick.

NEWS SNAPS

COMING TO AMERICA

Following soaring demand for its products in the USA, Welsh marine equipment manufacturer Makefast Group is set to open its first American headquarters in Maryland. The company, which employs more than 100 people at its Newtown factory, designs and manufactures equipment for the marine and safety industries, as well as systems for superyachts and luxury boats including retractable sunroofs, awning units and bathing platforms.

CHALLENGE SPONSOR

Clothing brand Rooster has been announced as sponsor of The Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge 2022-23. In total, 21 university sailing clubs have signed up to take on the Challenge, which includes environmentally friendly actions like eliminating singleuse plastic from events. The USCs have until February to complete their challenge criteria before the successful clubs are invited to an award ceremony at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2023.

WHEELYBOAT LAUNCH

A fully electric wheelchair accessible hire boat has been launched on the River Avon in Warwickshire. The Coulam V17 Wheelyboat will enable wheelchair users of all ages and abilities to access and enjoy the waterway that runs through the heart of Shakespeare’s Stratford for the first time. For bookings and enquiries go to www.avon-boating.co.uk

RACING TO PROTECT OUR OCEANS

Richard Brisius, race chairman at The Ocean Race said: “Less than three per cent of the ocean is protected*, which has led to our blue planet being ruthlessly exploited. Working with organisations that are also racing to protect the ocean is the best way of making waves and driving action.”

In further race news, Genova, host of the Grand Finale of the next edition of The Ocean Race, will see a line-up of race legends descend on the Italian port to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the race.

All boats and sailors who have previously competed in the race are invited to participate in the Legends festivities. The Legends regatta will be part of the host city activities during the finish at the end of June 2023.

Over the coming months, The Ocean Race will celebrate its heritage by having race legends at stopover events, promoting historical content in race programming, through a capsule merchandise collection and a virtual legends race, all building towards the Legends event in Genova.

Race chairman Richard Brisius said: “One of our race legends, the late Sir Peter Blake, once said this race ‘gets in your blood and you can’t get rid of it’, and I think that is a perfect description of how the challenge of The Ocean Race takes hold of your imagination and

doesn’t let go. This is the history we want to honour and celebrate during our 50th anniversary year in 2023.”

Born as the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1973 and continuing as the Volvo Ocean Race from 2001 through 2018, The Ocean Race begins on 15 January in Alicante, Spain.

The Ocean Race and Mission Blue, an NGO dedicated to exploring the ocean and driving its protection, are coming together to accelerate action to safeguard the seas.

At the heart of the new collaboration are two ambitious goals for a healthy ocean: establishing a Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights and protecting 30 per cent of the ocean by 2030.

Through its Racing with Purpose programme, established in collaboration with Founding Partner 11th Hour Racing, The Ocean Race has been working for over 18 months to build support with decision-makers and governments across the world for a Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights, which would establish

the ocean as a legal entity and put in place a global framework for protecting the seas.

The Race is also getting the public onboard through the One Blue Voice campaign, with a petition for a Declaration that will be presented to the United Nations General Assembly in September 2023. As an Impact Collaborator of The Ocean Race, Mission Blue will help to drive support for ocean rights and highlight how this could play a crucial role in protecting the seas.

The collaboration will also shine a spotlight on Hope Spots, vital parts of the ocean that have been scientifically identified as critical to the health of the marine environment.

LADY BLAKE JOINS NOVARA ONE PLANET

Pippa, Lady Blake, whose husband was the late Sir Peter Blake, has joined Novara One Planet as a Patron. Sharing a deep concern for the effects of climate change, Lady Blake is a strong supporter of Novara’s mission explaining: “I am thrilled to support the Novara team as they work with coastal communities adapting to climate change. This is urgent work as the effects of climate change are happening now, particularly in coastal communities."

The Novara One Planet project aims to connect people to the impacts of climate change through

science, education, art and adventure. Lady Blake’s support for the Novara One Planet project complements her association with The Sir Peter Blake Trust (BLAKE) as both foster youth leadership development and learning through marine programmes with an environmental focus.

The sailing vessel Novara is a platform for climate/ environmental science, in particular research in coastal communities in the Artic, Caribbean and Pacific. There will also be opportunities for sailors and researchers to join climate change focused sailing expeditions.

RENOVATION PROGRESSES

A 46-year-old sailing ketch, Francis Drake, is being brought back to life by Dan Couchman.

Renovating the 72ft ex-Ocean Youth Club sailing vessel began less than two years ago and is now well underway with the re-building and alteration of the hull.

Dan said: “Clearly we all know that there are many difficulties attached to approaching a restoration. One of the more complicated technical difficulties regarding the composite works is how to bond new e-glass to a very old glassfibre / polyester resin structure. It is fairly easy for small repairs but for larger structural areas it gets complicated.”

Several epoxy systems were tested extensively prior to Pro-Set and West System epoxy being chosen.

Dan explained: “Francis Drake was originally built to MCA code category 0, a go anywhere yacht, and we

are rebuilding her back to code under survey, so we had to get the epoxy selection absolutely spot on to deliver this.”

The goal for the build is to maintain the classic hull shape but to re-purpose the vessel into a modern, highend yacht charter. The work involves a major amount of secondary bonding to the existing hull. To gain interior volume and standing height, the topsides are being raised by around half a metre along with a new deck. This not only provides a completely transformed interior arrangement but saves the extensive time involved in repairing the old deck which, after years of water ingress, was beyond repair.

Project completion is estimated to be mid-2024, when Francis Drake will enjoy sea trials prior to heading to the Mediterranean as a commercial charter vessel.

Three of the teams that will compete in The Ocean Race 2022-23

The Mayor of Genova, Marco Bucci, and Richard Brisius, race chairman of The Ocean Race

Image:

Vincent Curutchet /IMOCA

Image: The Ocean Race Genova

ROUND-UP

The latest news, information and up-dates from British Marine, the trade association for the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry.

FIND YOUR PERFECT MARINA WITH THE YACHT HARBOUR ASSOCIATION

Everything you need to know when it comes to marinas, from Find a Marina and Clean Marina to the Gold Anchor scheme.

GOLD ANCHOR SCHEME

Administered and delivered by TYHA in the UK, the Gold Anchor scheme was developed by the marina industry to look at ways of improving marina standards and providing customer centric services.

The scheme has been auditing marinas throughout the world for more than 25 years and is well known as a credible measure of marina quality. Gold Anchor awarded marinas will have been subjected to a series of rigorous tests and customers can be assured that excellent customer service and the recognised industry standards have been achieved. Look out for the Gold Anchor flag flying at accredited marinas.

CLEAN MARINA

As gatekeepers to our oceans and waterways, marinas are also key in recognising the importance of doing all they can to ensure their operations do not pollute our coastal and inland waters and the Clean Marina scheme was designed to help them meet this objective.

As a recognised Clean Marina, you can be assured that marina is getting the basics right such as blackwater capture and treatment, correctly managing segregated and hazardous waste, spill prevention and treatment, washdown capture and filtration, drain interception, using sustainable products and preventing plastic pollution and, of course, influencing tenants, contractors and boaters to be more sustainable too.

Did you know that there some 621,000* boat owners in the UK and approximately 94,000 boats are kept in one of the 723 UK marinas. But how do you go about choosing the right marina for you?

For some it will simply be a matter of logistics, which marina is the closest, but there are many factors you may want to consider.

As well as offering a safe haven for you to moor

or berth your cherished craft, marinas come in all shapes and sizes and offer a myriad of services, from refuelling services to washing and repair facilities, marine and boat chandlers, stores, gyms and restaurants.

Established in the mid 1960s, The Yacht Harbour Association helps boat users find good quality marinas on both coastal and inland waters.

FIND A MARINA

The ‘Find a Marina’ facility on the TYHA website is the perfect starting point to help you find a marina in a given location, with facilities to suit your needs.

For boat owners, you can search by country, location, facilities and size of berth to find your perfect match. But there is much more to a marina than somewhere to ‘park’ your boat; they often have tenants on site who can provide you with a range of boating experiences and services.

You might be looking to hire or charter a boat, sign up for a training course or simply take in the scenery while you enjoy a drink and something to eat when socialising with friends. With ‘Find a Marina’ you can specify exactly what you are looking for to find a marina that suits your needs.

You will be given a list of marinas matching your search criteria and an overview of the marina, its facilities and contact details. You can then pick a marina(s) and contact them to see how they can help you secure a berth or help you get on the water.

You will also find details on whether your chosen marina is a member of TYHA, part of the Gold Anchor global marina accreditation scheme, or a Clean Marina.

MARINA MEMBERS

With the development of marina standards at the heart of TYHA’s work, the association also works hard to support marina businesses and help them improve their services and operate to high, modern standards. At present there are some 587 TYHA members, across 28 countries: 495 in the UK and 92 overseas.

TYHA marina members have access to invaluable support and expert advice in a range of issues including operational support, promotional tools, specific training for marina management and the opportunity to work with other businesses to find the best way to address problems. These services work together to save money and valuable time.

So, whether you are a boater seeking a marina, a marina looking to join the Gold Anchor scheme, or simply looking for a cafe/bar to relax in, then The Yacht Harbour Association can help. www.tyha.co.uk

*According to British Marine’s latest estimates for the number of boats in ownership in the UK, covering the 2021 calendar year. These estimates include all sailboats, motorboats, narrowboats, rigid inflatables and PWCs, but exclude watersports (paddle) craft, like rowing boats, canoes, kayaks and SUPs.

British Marine is the trade association for the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry. It has over 1,500 members from both seagoing and inland sectors and represents an industry which employs more than 38,700 people in the UK. British Marine also owns and operates the Southampton International Boat Show. For more information about the work of British Marine and how to join, please visit the website: www.britishmarine.co.uk or follow British Marine on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Troon Yacht Haven has been awarded the highly acclaimed 5 Gold Anchors award

Karpaz Gate Marina in North Cyprus was runner-Up in the International Marina category of TYHA Towergate’s Marina of the Year

POWER TALK

Bringing you the latest marine engine news…

WORLD DEBUTS

Fischer Panda UK’s ePanda Series 8.0, comprising a new 5kW electric shaft drive, made its world debut at METSTRADE last month.

Comprising the ePanda Drive, the ePanda Power Unit and the ePanda Control Unit, the Series 8.0 will be the first product to hit the recreational marine market and includes the newly developed 5kW shaft drive.

The air-cooled drive, which forms a fixed unit with the inverter, is brushless, sensorless and features permanent magnet technology.

This makes it a low-maintenance, extremely efficient drive, weighing only 22kg.

Chris Fower, sales and marketing director at Fischer Panda UK, said: “In response to the growing demand for complete electric solutions from recreation boat builders, the new ePanda series is derived from many years of experience and will be a driver of future technology in this arena.”

NEW SPEED RECORD

Participating in the 50th anniversary Speed Week, held at Coniston Water in Cumbria, Cox Marine achieved the industry’s first ever Diesel Outboard World* Speed Record.

The Cox Marine team, and their vessel Pegasus, surpassed their own three prior speed records, recorded earlier in the week, to clinch a coveted World Record title after achieving an average speed of 62.27mph.

Measured across a kilometre long course Pegasus, a 21ft Hallett Vector piloted by powerboat racer Adam Brown, was required to travel the course in both directions within an hour to minimise any potential wind advantage. Both time and speed in both directions were recorded and then averaged over the two runs constituting the final speed.

It was fitting that Adam achieved the record as his father, Robin Brown, was chairman of Records Week for several decades, as well as being instrumental in bringing the event to Coniston in 2005.

Adam said: “It is a great honour to be able to set a new record. There may be future diesel outboard powered record attempts, but Cox Marine will always be the first. 62.27mph is a great time for a 300hp engine which is straight off the production line and has not been optimised for powerboat racing.”

2023 will see the 51st annual Power Boat Record Week take place on Coniston Water between 30 October and 3 November.

*The record is awaiting full official ratification by Union Internationale Motornautique

Fischer Panda UK offers ready-to-install solutions supported by a range of battery management systems from well-known brands such as Mastervolt, which specifically support the requirements of the UK marine market.

SHORTLISTED FOR AWARD

ePropulsion

MILESTONE FOR SUZUKI

After starting production of outboard motors in 1965, Suzuki has now produced four million units. The four millionth outboard motor was the new model DF350AMD, which started production at the company’s Kosai Plant in October.

Toshihiro Suzuki, president of Suzuki, said: “Since the start of production Suzuki has strived to introduce new technologies, aimed

to produce outboard motors marked by uniqueness, and this has led to the four million accumulated production. We are sincerely grateful to all the fans of Suzuki outboard motors. We will continue to provide marine products and services that are needed by the people and society, through our marine business activities.”

Launched in 1991, the DAME Awards recognise the best-designed marine products, with a particular emphasis on design, functionality, easeof-use, originality and innovation. Reflecting global sentiment and the need to transform to net zero, the awards now place greater importance on the environmental impact of products and how they improve sustainability.

Clean, quiet and environmentally friendly, the I-20 is suitable for both individual and commercial users. It is highly integrated and compact, featuring five modules (motor, gearbox, motor controller, system

control unit and cooling system) in one core power module. Drawing design inspiration from the whale in terms of shape, strength and connection to the marine environment, the I-20 is designed to be lightweight and easy to install and maintain.

“The I-20 effortlessly combines iconic design with practical, real-world use and we are thrilled it has been recognised in these prestigious awards,” said Danny Tao, co-founder and CEO of ePropulsion.

“We have incorporated intelligent features and connectivity within the I-20 aesthetic design that, when combined with its efficiency and performance, are better for the planet and quieter for both passengers and the aquatic environment. We are passionate about making boating more sustainable so that it can continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.”

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PHOTOS OF THE MONTH

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“Monmouth, mournful, yet majestic.” Thanks to Phil Bryant for this photo of the decommissioned HMS Monmouth.

This peaceful photo was taken at Island Harbour Marina by Jill Harris.

Thanks to Sally Tregunna for sending in this photo – a lovely calm day on the water.

Tony Thompson sent in this very tranquil photo.

A beautiful shot entitled ‘Calm anchorage at sunset in Newtown Creek’. Thanks to Wendy Davis for sending in this photo.

Thanks to Laura Smith for this photo of a boat on the beach at St Mary’s Island, Isles of Scilly in October.

A view of Swanwick sunset from Carolyn Hallatt’s boat.

PHOTO OF THE MONTH WINNER!

This photo was taken by Joan Hewes in Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye.

Yacht ‘True Colours’ has been truly framed. An early summer evening on passage to the West Country. The picture is from Brian Newland.

Thanks to Steve Potten for this great photo simply entitled ‘powerboating’.

‘Perfect Sunday afternoon’ - this was taken while watching the sailing at Chew Valley Lake, Somerset by Teresa Simmonds.

A glorious sunset at Lowestoft - Britain’s most easterly point – taken by Karen Richards.

Smiles all round as Lymington Sailability trimarans take on the Isle of Wight ferry! Another great photo from Dudley Freshwater.

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SCALLY’S SEA SCHOOL

Sea School with Scally, 10 top tips for teaching young people to sail:

n Be patient.

n Understand each child as an individual and teach according to their strengths. They will then naturally look to work on the things that challenge them to become a better sailor.

n Involve nature in your teaching. Look at what birds are surrounding the boat as you sail. Ask them if they recognise these birds, if not teach them. Look for insects in the sails that may be making a passage with you. By bringing nature in early to their sailing days, they will naturally learn to respect it, understand it whilst at sea and ultimately will want to protect it.

n Mix fun and learning. Encourage the children to ask questions and give real examples when these are asked and, of course, where possible. I often use my sailing mishaps as a way of teaching others what not to do.

n Prepare them that boat life brings with it change, that not everything goes as planned. Teach them to think on their feet.

n Give them regular breaks whilst teaching. Remember, these are young minds. Within these breaks remind them to keep hydrated at sea, it can be thirsty work on a boat.

n Encourage them to listen and observe others on the boat. Work as a team and be on hand to support if needed.

n Get stuck in. Boat life involves all tasks - cleaning the decks, hoisting the sails, cooking, keeping the ship tidy and taking it in turns to clean the heads.

n Slow and steady rather than speed. This will pay dividends when teaching them to park as they get older.

n Accept that even if you, as an adult, love the ocean and sailing, your children may not. If they try it but it is not their thing, then at least they have given it a go. Too many times, it ends in tears when overbearing parents force their kids to sail and, as a result, the child never ventures near a boat again.

n Safety - the final point but probably the most important! Before anything else, run through why we need to think safety first. Start with the lifejackets why we wear them and how to use them. Then run through the rest of the boat. If we do not think about safety first and the safety of others on the boat, then we should pack up and go back to shore.

Ross was later asked by the family to take the boat to Gibraltar with them to start the next stage of their boating adventures. You can follow the Morris family’s travels @thesailing7 on Instagram.

Imet Paul whilst teaching him for his Day Skipper course. Little did I know that this would lead to me getting to know his whole family, plus Sonas their boat.

Having taken the brave step of purchasing a Beneteau Oceanis 58 and saying goodbye to the drudgeries of everyday life, the Morris family and their two dogs were embarking upon their sailing dream, and I was lucky enough to play a tiny part in it.

They asked me to instruct and assist them in getting to know their boat and ultimately help prepare them for their sea adventures. Sailing by its very nature brings people together and makes them work as part of a team. When working with a family, it is that next level of ‘togetherness’. They are already a team; my role was just to support and help the group grow and become ship shape.

When teaching young people to sail,

the rewards are endless. Watching this family grow in confidence as the week progressed makes what I do worthwhile. Children absorb information surprisingly quicker than some adults and bring with them an enthusiasm that inspires and delights any onlooker, including me.

One of my big goals is to encourage the next generation to learn about the sea and sailing, and make it an accessible opportunity for all. Engaging with families like this one allows me to do that. With a mother and father like Sarah and Paul leading by example, the kids have every chance of learning about the world. Little screen time, fresh air and lots of jolly yarns were the measure of the day.

This family has had the courage to follow their hearts, sell up and go for a globetrotting adventure. I admire their spirit and courage and enjoyed every minute of sailing with them.

ABOUT ROSS BRADY

From

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This year Ross Brady, known as Sailing Scallywag, helped a family follow their dreams to set sail in search of adventure.

Ross Brady, also known as Sailing Scallywag

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an early age, having grown up in the Quantocks in Somerset, Ross’s sense of adventure was born. After serving in the Royal Marines for six years Ross’s next adventure took him sailing, where he fell in love with the ocean and all that it brings. Having qualified as a sailing instructor he set up his own business, Sailing Scallywag. Ross’s passion for the sea and ambition to bring sailing to all those who may never normally consider it is his driving force.

“One of my big goals is to encourage the next generation to learn about the sea and sailing, and make it an accessible opportunity for all”

Ross helped the Morris family achieve their sailing dreams

Ross understands the importance of teaching children according to their strengths

The Morris children certainly appreciated Ross’s teaching style

The Morris family bought Sonas, a Beneteau Oceanis 58

DOUGAL STAR QUALITY

Star Light, Star Bright… the next time you look up to the stars consider the important role these giant balls of gas have played in navigation over time.

plotted and where they intersect has to be the location that the sightings were being taken from. This is very much a simplification of what in practice is a more complex process which also involves reduction tables and other calculations, but it was now possible to get remarkably accurate fixing of both the latitude and longitude positions. Today, with even more accurate timekeeping, an experienced navigator can take a ‘fix’ that will position the user to a point within a nautical mile.

KEEP ON SHINING

However, the war years had also seen the introduction of electronic navigational aids and as these got ever more sophisticated, accurate and cheaper, to the point that today even a dinghy can carry a GPS receiver, the expectation was that astro navigation would go the way of Morse code and lead lines.

In this season of goodwill to all, it is interesting that be it the guiding star for John Masefield’s sailor in his classic poem ‘Sea Fever’ or the biblical ‘star in the east’ that is followed by the three wise men of old, it is a knowledge of the stars that from the earliest days has been an essential point of reference for long distance travellers.

Man’s association with the stars goes right back to our earliest pre-history, as our ancestors looked upwards in wonder before working out that there were patterns in the night sky that varied with the seasons. The likelihood is that these first-generation astronomers would have associated what we now refer to as the constellations with whatever was happening in their lives at that time of the year, with the very term constellation harking back to the Latin constellatio or ‘set of stars’.

There is clear evidence in the form of clay tablets that as far back as 3,000BC the Mesopotamians (nowadays Iraq) had created series of constellations, with these being refined by the Babylonians, but it was the ancient Greeks who named many of the collections of stars with characters from their colourful mythology.

What is even more amazing is these foundations of astronomy were taking place at a time when many thought the world was either flat or worse, flat and balanced on the back of a turtle (or an elephant, depending on where you were). Yet more than 500 years before the “we three Kings of Orient are” learned travellers from Africa had worked out that there was a different set of constellations in the Southern sky and had started to assign names to them.

GROWING KNOWLEDGE

By the 2nd century CE, the Greek astronomer Ptolemy would be producing his ‘Almagest’, an incredibly detailed catalogue that described not only the position of the clearly identifiable stars but their magnitude in brightness terms. This greater awareness of the movement of the stars would then lead on to be used as a way of navigating longer distances, be that on land or out at sea, which helped drive the growing pace of not just exploration but international trade.

By the time the Vikings were heading westwards across the Atlantic to discover the North American continent, the principles of astro navigation were already becoming more clearly understood, though in practice the methods of calculating a position remained fairly crude, which at best could only give an approximate location.

Part of the problem was that whilst there were techniques that aided the measurement of the angle of a celestial object, be that the sun or a star which will give an indication of latitude, longitude would be a much more

With long night flights over the blank vastness of the Pacific Ocean, astro navigation was a key skill for US aircrews, with the subject being carefully taught. Here is the result of some careful plotting as the navigator’s position should be somewhere inside that small triangle where the three lines intersect

difficult equation to solve. As long as you had some idea of the speed of the boat, you could calculate how far you had travelled (speed x how long you had been travelling for) but this only really became of value once you knew, with a reasonable degree of accuracy, how far you still had to go before you ran out of water and hit the land.

As long offshore voyages helped develop our understanding of the known world the need for better navigational skills grew ever more demanding. This demand had two key aspects, the first of which was the need for better maps, as whilst the seas around Europe were becoming charted, the world maps of the late Middle Ages could only reflect the world as it was known then.

When, in late 1520, Ferdinand Magellan headed westwards into the Pacific away from the tip of South America he was heading for the Spice Islands, which the maps of the day suggested were just a couple of days sailing away over the horizon. The portion of the world map that covers the vastness of the Pacific

simply did not exist at that point and would not do so until the explorers of the Renaissance period were able to add in the missing details.

EVERMORE ACCURATE

It would be another 250 years before John Harrison, an innovator based in Yorkshire, finally developed his H4 chronometer with this allowing the practice of accurate shipboard time. It would only take a few more years before a French team demonstrated the measurement of longitude onboard the ship Aurore.

In theory, the process they followed remains the same today and is fairly simple, with the angle between the horizon and a known star being measured with a sextant. This figure, along with the exact time, is then used in conjunction with a maritime almanac to create a ‘Line of Position’, which is itself just a short segment of what is in effect a large circle on the surface of the globe.

As more sights are taken using other celestial bodies, more positions are

The sailors may have perfected the technique but they would not be the only masters of steering by the stars, as during WW2, with the continent of Europe ‘blacked out’, the RAF bombers would navigate their way on night-time missions by taking star sights, with the task being eased by the construction of a special clear canopy (an Astrodome) that allowed the navigators an uninterrupted view of the night skies.

But the resilience of star sights, which mean that they cannot be jammed, saw the cold war ballistic missiles steering by the stars and, launched just last month, the Artemis moon mission (testing a rocket and capsule that could return astronauts to the Moon after 50 years) uses an advanced form of star sight navigation to stay on course as far as the moon and beyond.

Our forebearers looked up to the night sky in wonder, then in more recent times we have followed stars, as they took us in the right direction. In the not too distant future, when we finally head to the stars, we will be using them to find our way, just as those early navigators on sailing ships did so many years ago!

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

“There is clear evidence in the form of clay tablets that as far back as 3,000BC the Mesopotamians (nowadays Iraq) had created series of constellations, with these being refined by the Babylonians”

“I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and sky And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by…”

Sunset was always a good time for taking a sight with a sextant as the stars are visible, but at the same time the horizon is clearly discernable

NASA’s Orion capsule will travel further from earth than any previous human rated spacecraft. In order to return safely to earth, Orion’s location has to be calculated in three dimensions, which they do by following the stars, just like the sailors of old

EYE OF THE STORM

Think marine security, think STORM. By following these simple measures you will be able to protect your boat and related equipment.

At the height of the pandemic, borders were closed, flights were cancelled and holidays were postponed. According to figures from British Marine, many people used this as an opportunity to look closer to home for their leisure activities, with boat sales increasing nine per cent in 2020, compared to the previous year.

Having spent a lot of money buying and maintaining a boat or other form of marine craft, the last thing anyone wants is to be a victim of crime. While accurate crime statistics in this area are difficult to come by - marine crime is thought to be highly underreported - there have been notable increases in theft and damage of marine equipment.

Thieves are attracted to all kinds of things - outboard motors, life rafts, electronic/GPS equipment - in fact, they will steal anything that takes their fancy including radios, mobile phones, laptops, fishing tackle, personal items and even the boat itself. With this in mind, it is vitally important to make sure that your craft is secured, along with the equipment onboard.

Police CPI, in conjunction with the Border Force-owned Project Kraken initiative, are working to raise awareness of marine crime and the steps boat owners can take to avoid becoming victims.

When thinking of marine security, think STORM:

■ Security – physical security measures

■ Track – property marking and tracking systems

■ Observe – keep an eye on your marina / sailing club

■ Report suspicious activity

■ Monitor at all times – CCTV and alarms

Do not consider each of the measures in isolation – using a combination of physical and technical security measures will increase boat security and keep your possessions safe.

STORM

Security

Make sure your cockpit lockers are properly locked and keep unused ropes, fenders and other items out of sight. Check that your main hatch and fore hatch are locked with a Secured by Design (SBD) approved padlock. Think about having a small SBD approved safe or security cabinet onboard to store small valuable items. If your boat is stored on a trailer, take extra steps to make sure that it is secure. At the very least you should have an SBD approved wheel clamp, hitch lock and ground anchor system.

Track

Security marking your outboard and electronic equipment using a Secured by Design recognised forensic asset marking or etching kit is a highly effective, visible deterrent to thieves and an established method of reducing theft. Keep a record of serial numbers on valuables like your radio, navigation equipment or outboard motor, chassis

and model numbers for trailers and take note of any custom marks on the trailer or boat. Keep a copy of the list at home and on your boat. Take colour photographs from several angles as well as a video.

Consider using a tracking system on your boat or yacht, and especially your outboard, to increase the chances of recovery. They activate once the vessel or outboard is stolen and alert the tracking company who will use GPS systems and other communication technologies to locate the stolen property in the UK and, importantly, overseas. SBD have several members which specialise in this area and can advise on the best system for you.

Observe

Most marinas have on-site CCTV and restrict access to the site; however, you still need to look out for each other and be a good neighbour. Get to know other boat owners and work together to keep the area secure.

Keep an eye on other boats, as well as your own, and always keep the pontoon gate closed. Do not give your marina/pontoon access card or key to other people, and never tell anyone else the access code. Do not let strangers into the marina/pontoon, however genuine they may seem. Be aware of ‘tailgating’ – people accessing private areas by following in those with legitimate access.

Report suspicious activity

Report any strangers at the marina to the harbourmaster or yard master. Be vigilant at all times in and around the water and report anything suspicious to the police - use the 101 facility for passing information (by phone or online), or call 999 in an emergency.

Monitor at all times

It is a good idea to fit an alarm and use a visible sticker to say that one is installed.

If you do not have mains power, consider using a battery-operated GSM mobile alert system and camera which can alert you to anything suspicious or if the main hatch has been opened.

If you have pontoon facilities and WiFi there are systems which can be linked to your phone and tablet to alert you to any activation, allowing you to view your boat or yacht in real time.

Doug Skins, development officer for Secured by Design, explains the importance of reporting marine crime: “Although the precise number of cases remains unknown, outboard motor theft continues to be a problem. Reporting all instances of crime in relation to your boat, sailing club and marina helps local police forces to establish where they are needed and allows Police CPI to develop more effective crime prevention strategies.”

Developing this further, Police Sergeant Matthew Gransden, from Hampshire Constabulary’s Marine Unit, said: “Marine crime is very difficult to try and impact upon without the support of owners and stakeholders - we have large quantities of very valuable property that is, by its nature, often left unattended in isolated locations for long periods.

This means we are predominantly alerted to acquisitive crime a significant time after the incident occurred and evidence can be hard to come by.

WHAT IS POLICE CPI?

Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI) is a police-owned organisation that delivers a wide range of innovative and ground-breaking crime prevention initiatives to support the wider UK Police Service, Government and the general public.

Police CPI’s Secured by Design initiative operates an accreditation scheme on behalf of the UK Police Service for products or services that have met recognised security standards. These products or services are known as being of a ‘Police Preferred Specification’. SBD is the only way for companies to obtain police recognition for security-related products in the UK, through the Police Preferred Specification.

Anything owners can do to reduce the time between occurrence and discovery is very helpful - such as regular checks and tracking or alerting devices.

“Marine property is specialist, and we strongly encourage owners to be diligent in marking their property and recording serial numbers and photographic records of unique marks or modifications at the point of taking ownership.

“If they are then unlucky enough to be a victim of crime, the unique nature of marine items means there is an increased chance the property will be identified as stolen at a later date –Police Marine teams regularly struggle to prove ownership and reunite the rightful owners with their property.” www.securedbydesign.com

Hampshire Constabulary’s Marine Unit at the Southampton International Boat Show

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Shootin’ the Breeze...

We catch up with Mark Hart, sales manager for marine leisure and equipment at Barrus.

QWhat is your role at Barrus?

MH: I am the Sales Manager for Marine Leisure and Equipment and joined Barrus in April this year. It has been an enjoyable and busy few months getting out and about meeting lots of customers. I have been lucky enough to travel to Italy to meet customers based out there and enjoyed my first Seawork and Southampton Boat Show as part of the Barrus team. Set up in 2018 the Marine Equipment division has seen tremendous growth, and I am looking forward to contributing to its future success.

boats and outboard engines, garden machinery and tools, wellington boots and gardening gloves to electric utility vehicles. The line-up of brands includes Mercury and Mariner outboards, Beneteau boats, Zodiac inflatable boats and marine equipment such as Barton, Simrad and International Paints.

QCanyou tell us about Mercury Marine’s Avator™ electric outboard concept, announced earlier this year.

MH: Barrus has always been an innovator and has constantly adapted to new opportunities and challenges, and today its business operations cover the marine, garden, industrial and vehicle markets. Barrus first became involved in the marine market during the late 1920s with the concept of what became known in the 1990s as the ‘package boat’. This was a series of boats that came fully equipped and priced to suit most pockets.

With a reputation for specialist design and engineering, Barrus is also a leading custom-engine builder. The Post Immersion Restart System, an outboard engine that can be rapidly restarted after being submerged, was pioneered for the RNLI and the professional rescue services. It would be true to say that there is scarcely a single professional rescue organisation around the UK that does not use Barrus-supplied equipment. At the company’s headquarters in Bicester, you can see everything from custom-built marine and industrial engines, inflatable

MH: The Avator program is a further step towards Mercury’s commitment to sustainability and product excellence. The Avator concept provides a sense of what Mercury believes is important for an initial electric propulsion offering: ease of use, premium quality, efficiency and a great user experience. Mercury

intends to make the first formal Avator product introduction in January 2023 and bring five electric outboards to market in 2023.

QWhat

else is coming up for Barrus in 2023?

MH: Following the successful launch at Southampton and an overwhelming response to our new SEAFLO brand, we will be extending the range by adding a further 40 new products in all categories such as bilge, freshwater and sanitation. This includes the introduction of a new Quiet Flush freshwater electric marine toilet offering a great combination of quality and affordability.

From the anchor manufacturer Rocna, there will be a new Mk11 model which was showcased at METS in Amsterdam last month and will be available early next year. Also being featured at METS are new products from UK manufacturer Barton Marine including a new range of wind indicators, stanchion bullseye and flush-mounted deck plates. All are available for the 2023 season.

We recently announced a new distribution agreement with the long-established boatbuilder Beneteau; we are the UK dealer for the Flyer Range, which has been totally renewed, and the bestselling Antares Range of outboard boats.

QAre

you a boater yourself?

MH: Yes, I enjoy shared ownership of a small Hardy with a Mercury (what else) 30hp. I love being out on the water as it is a great escape from my busy life.

Q What kind of boating do you enjoy?

MH: Sea fishing - I particularly enjoy dawn and dusk when there is little traffic, the water is calm and the sun is rising or setting.

QWhat is your dream boat?

MH: Never an easy one and if outside my current financial limitations (wife allowing) I would buy a bigger Hardy, or if I had the money (and you could guarantee the sunshine) a Duchy 35 – I would always buy British!

QCan you tell us something people might not know about you?

MH: I love playing hockey, it is a great team sport that attracts some great people. I have friendships that have extended more than 30 years because of it and my wife and both daughters all play at a high standard too!

HOT TOPIC

STAYING CONNECTED AT SEA – ANY TIME, ANYWHERE

We discuss important topics with marine industry experts who share their opinions and top tips to help you get the most from your boating.

Whether you are crossing oceans, cruising off the coast or racing, there is no doubt that reliable and always-on satellite connectivity can transform life onboard. The safety and convenience benefits are clear to see, from downloading weather reports and navigation charts wherever you are sailing to getting help or maritime rescue in case of accident or medical emergency.

With most of us spending much of our day online, we still want the option of chatting with friends and family, sending photos and emails, or browsing the internet while out on the water.

Maybe you are deterred by preconceptions about service and hardware costs, and the hassle of large, bulky equipment that is unsightly and difficult to install. Or perhaps you still consider satellite communication to be

the domain of rich superyacht owners or high-performance racing teams.

The reality is that basic satellite communication (satcom) is accessible for average mid-size boat owners looking for onboard connectivity to enhance their safety, enjoyment and overall experience while cruising with family and friends.

The latest compact domes and cost effective, flexible entry-level service packages combine with advances in satellite technology and global coverage to create a connected future for all sailors.

ENTRY-LEVEL SOLUTION

If you are considering adding satcom to your boat, your wish list will centre on reliable connectivity, easy-to-install equipment and a flexible, affordable service plan. At Inmarsat, we hear that boat owners want the reassurance of access to the internet and the ability to make and receive calls, without having to worry about cellular coverage or network roaming charges.

Inmarsat’s Fleet One was designed to answer those needs, providing basic

simultaneous satellite voice and data that is within the reach of any vessel. With global coverage, Fleet One is an entry-level satellite solution for smaller yachts, providing 150kbps connectivity outside MF/HF and GSM coverage. It also has a free voice distress (505) call service that connects leisure users directly to the nearest Search & Rescue team in case of an emergency.

Featuring a compact antenna, Fleet One Global or Coastal Plans deliver inbuilt safety services and flexible air-time plans, with no need to be tied into a longterm contract. A fixed terminal like Fleet

One is ideal because it is fast, reliable, easy to fit and handles both data and voice and all of the above. With WiFi capability, it does not require a handset and is always on – unlike satellite phones which may be out of battery or out of credit.

POWERED BY NEW TECHNOLOGY

Most of us do not need to know the ‘magic’ behind how reliable, global satellite communication is delivered to your yacht, but as owner and operator of its own satellite network, Inmarsat has a launch plan in place that will dramatically boost bandwidth and capacity in the years ahead.

QBarrus has a history going back more than 100 years. What would you say are some of the company’s biggest achievements?

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Mark loves to be out on the water fishing

Barrus’ headquarters can be found in Bicester

Arvid Karlberg, business development manager of yachting and passenger at Inmarsat, explains why flexible, affordable service plans and new satellite communication technology are creating a future in which sailors can always be connected.

“If you are considering adding satcom to your boat, your wish list will centre on reliable connectivity, easy-to-install equipment and a flexible, affordable service plan”

Earlier this year images were captured from the Endurance shipwreck by AUVs launched from South African icebreaker Agulhas II and shared via Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress service

Inmarsat is the owner and operator of its own satellite network

SAIL AWAY

HOLIDAYING IN AFRICA

Don’t assume winter sun means long haul travel as there are great destinations for winter sun closer to home than you might think.

Morocco’s largest seaside resort, Agadir, enjoys a mild year-round climate, with the temperature in December and January typically being in the low twenties - much more pleasurable than the UK’s temperatures during the winter months. Agadir Beach is the main attraction; you can hire jet skis and surf. You do not have to be an expert either as beginners can take a surf

FINDING SUN

You can book yourself a sailing holiday onboard a world-famous Challenger vessel with Tall Ships Youth Trust.

Their winter-sun programme to Portugal and the Canary Islands is almost sold out, but there is one trip still available at the time of writing and you are also able to join the waiting list for other get-aways including a Canary Islands New Year Celebration Voyage.

James Hudson, TSYT director of fundraising and marketing, said: “All of our adult voyages directly support our programme of youth development voyages for young people aged 12-25 from across the UK. The great thing about our winter-sun adventures is that you get to enjoy a little sun, sea and sand, while supporting young people to benefit from our voyages.”

•Canary Islands - Wintertime escape, 11 - 21 December, age range: 18-80, £979 / www.tallships.org

class with trained instructors.

Alternatively, you could head to Cape Verde. This group of islands is located off the westernmost tip of continental Africa in the central Atlantic Ocean and, due to being a former Portuguese colony, is home to a rich culture characterised by a mix of African and European elements.

You can fish for your supper straight from the source on the Santa Maria pier or try your hand at kitesurfing on the island of Boa Vista. Despite being one of Cape Verde’s coolest seasons, you can expect balmy

temperatures between 21-26°C during the winter months.

James Foot, on-the-water expert at Borrow A Boat, said: “When it comes to my winter holiday, being on or close to the water is a non-negotiable. There is nothing quite like the calm of being at sea to truly escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The switch from land to sea on a sailing holiday gives you the opportunity to really switch off and get some well-deserved rest and relaxation – something we all could use more of these days!”

www.borrowaboat.com

CRUISING IN ARABIA

Windstar Cruises, sailing to luxurious and off-the-beatenpath ports around the world, has added Arabia to its 2023/2024

sailing schedule

One of the cruises, the nine-day Arabian Nights & Egyptian Days, will sail from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Aqaba, Jordan – and the reverse. Highlights include an overnight in Sharm el-Sheikh and in Safaga with the opportunity to visit Luxor, and the chance to soak in the turquoise waters of the resort ports of Ain Sokhna and Hurghada.

“With impressive UNESCO sights, beautiful beaches and wildlife, top-rated golf courses, amazing snorkeling and diving and, of course, great shopping, Windstar is excited to introduce our guests to the Red Sea and Persian Gulf with new itineraries in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar,” said Windstar Cruises president Christopher Prelog. Cruises begin in November 2023, on the all-suite, 312-guest Star Legend. www.windstarcruises.com

NEW CORFU ROUTE ADDED

Nautilus Yachting has added a Northern Route to its Corfu Flotilla.

If you like slightly stronger sailing conditions along with beaches and big, beautiful anchorages then in 2023 you could set sail from Corfu to Greece’s most northern islands.

Offering long and mostly deserted beaches with several free anchorages and a new full-service marina, the island of Erikousa (pictured) has everything you need. The flotilla also stops in Kassiopi, an old fishing village on the northeast coast of Corfu. A bustling small town set around a scenic harbour, the waterfront is lined with traditional tavernas, overlooked by the remains of a Byzantine castle.

FESTIVE ADVENTURES

Spend Christmas and the New Year learning to sail from St. Lucia to Grenada in the Caribbean with Rubicon 3 Adventure.

The Windward Islands are a throwback to days gone by, with deep turquoise waters, hidden anchorages and tropical islands lined with white sandy beaches and soaring green mountains. Joining the 60ft clipper yacht in St Lucia, in the shadow of its world-famous Pitons, the holiday weaves its way amongst islands such as Bequia, known as the Nantucket of the Caribbean, and Mayreau, the smallest inhabited island in the Grenadines, and ‘the place that time forgot’.

Stopping in Mustique there is time to sip cocktails and people watch in Basil’s Bar set on stilts over the Caribbean Sea. On the islands of Tobago Cay, the jewel in the crown of the southern Caribbean, swim with turtles or take one of the hiking trails that criss-cross Petit Rameau and Petit Bateau,

two of its five uninhabited beach-ringed islands. Throughout the voyage there is a real emphasis both on training as well as exploring ashore.

Participants come together as a maximum ‘crew’ of nine people with many joining as solos in an incredibly social environment. No previous sailing experience is necessary on this trip and under the expert guidance of a professional skipper and mate, participants learn and develop a range of skills from navigating, helming and sail trimming, right through to how to pick the perfect anchorage.

•Departing 23 December 2022, spend 12 days over Christmas and New Year in this part of the Caribbean from £2,299pp.

•Alternatively, departing 9 - 20 January 2023 save £500pp on a new Year voyage from £1,799pp. www.rubicon3adventure.com

Travellers can also enjoy a night in Corfu town, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre known for its rich history. With beautiful Venetian architecture and the Old Fortress, it is a charming place.

•Departure Dates: 6, 20 May; 3, 17 June; 1, 15, 29 July; 12, 26 August; 9, 23 September; 7 October Prices from £2,128 (per yacht) www.nautilusyachting.com

EXTENDED FLEET OF LUXURY YACHTS

ScicSailing has announced an extension of its fleet of luxury yachts for charter.

Available for charter on an exclusive basis, the yachts include an eight person Deluxe LX2, 10 person Deluxe LX1, 10/12 person Breeze1 and 12 person yacht Breeze2.

In the words of ScicSailing: “Think of it as a vessel for special occasions, memorable family holidays or for an upscale getaway with friends – all with that little extra level of comfort and style.”

Alternative chartering options are also available with Comfort Yachts. They can be enjoyed on a cabin charter basis, including solo travellers, or chartered exclusively for sailing holidays with friends and family.

www.scicsailing.eu

FURTHER INFORMATION

■ Nautilus Yachting: www.nautilusyachting.com

■ Seafarer: www.seafarersailing.co.uk

■ BVI Charters: www.bviyachtcharters.com

■ Ocean Elements: www.ocean-elements.co.uk

■ The Moorings: www.moorings.co.uk

■ Dream Yacht Charter: www.dreamyachtcharter.co.uk

■ Mallorca Yacht Charter: www.mallorcayachtcharter.eu

■ Sunsail: sunsail.co.uk

■ Tall Ships Youth Trust: tallships.org

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MARINA FOCUS CHICHESTER MARINA

Chichester Marina can be found nestled deep in the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty against the backdrop of the South Downs.

Opened in 1966, Chichester is one of the UK’s first marinas and the second largest in the UK. The marina has seen substantial investment to sympathetically modernise all infrastructure and has been awarded TYHA’s prestigious Five Gold

Anchors for high quality facilities and customer centric services. Despite its size, Chichester Marina is a peaceful haven with easy access to Chichester Harbour, East Head and the popular cruising grounds of the Solent.

FACILITIES

Chichester Marina is a safe and secure locked marina for boats up to 22m (max beam 7m, max draft 2.3m). Offering 1,100 wet marina berths and a slipway for trailer sailers to launch.

24-hour security monitors the site; the marina lock also operates 24 hours a day. Whilst the marina team are always on hand to assist at the side of the lock, they also offer inductions and lock workshops to support berth holders wishing to familiarise themselves with the process of entering and leaving the lock.

The marina operates two travel hoists at either side of the marina: a 35-tonne hoist on the north side, near the marina’s slipway, and a 65-tonne hoist on the south side of the marina next to the boatyard complex.

An innovative boat wash water recycling system by FiltaBund has

MORE INFORMATION

Chichester Marina,Birdham,Chichester, West Sussex PO20 7EJ

VHF Channel 80

Tel: 01243 512 731

For bookings or contracts please call within office hours: 09:00 - 17:30 chichester@premiermarinas.com

recently been introduced in the south boatyard which prevents contaminated run-off entering the harbour. This system filters the wastewater from the jet-washing process, removes potential pollutants such as copper, zinc and paint particles and recycles the water to pump it back to the jet-wash, essentially protecting the local marine ecosystem from pollution.

It is one of several environmental and sustainability initiatives Premier Marinas has already deployed including using power-efficient LED lighting and solar PV generation at all its sites, and starting the journey towards low-carbon HVO fuel use in boatyard plant and machinery.

Continued investment across Chichester Marina ensures the facilities are maintained to a high standard yet are sympathetic to the local surroundings. A long-term

maintenance project is underway to re-deck all finger pontoons, ramps, walkways and hammerheads for lasting durability, the berth holder laundry facility has been upgraded (now accepting contactless payment) and a pump-out facility has been installed at the fuel dock. Regular investment in the onsite treatment plant helps to protect the ecosystem in Chichester Harbour AONB.

Marina tenants include many yacht brokers and marine services from rigging to engineering. The onsite chandlery, Marlin Leisure Marine, is open 9am – 5pm, 7 days a week.

In addition, berth holders and marine users alike can also now benefit from the brand-new Premier Self-Store facility offering dry storage for marine equipment with variable sized lockable units available to access 24 hours a day.

ACCESS

The

CRUISING

Chichester Harbour itself has 17 miles of amazing channels and some superb sandy beaches to explore by boat with a particularly tranquil anchorage off East Head. Outside Chichester Bar, it is just a short hop to Premier’s Southsea Marina with its friendly angling club.

The Eastern Solent is a short sail away with idyllic spots such as Bembridge and Osborne Bay on the Isle of Wight, or historic Portsmouth Harbour can be experienced from Premier’s Gosport or Port Solent marinas.

Also, within a day’s sail to the west, you will find Beaulieu, Lymington and

with

Creek

Gatwick

OUT & ABOUT

Visitors do not have to go far for great food and a lively atmosphere. In the marina, The Boat House Café is a relaxed eatery with plenty of seating inside and outside overlooking the harbour. Also on site, Chichester Yacht Club, with more than 1,300 members (both sailing and motorboat enthusiasts), has a large modern clubhouse, spacious bar and restaurant serving snacks and full meals.

Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, Chichester is surrounded by beautiful countryside, sandy beaches, fishing villages and historical and family attractions including Goodwood House and Racecourse. Aside from watersports, the area is popular for walking and birdwatching. From the marina, there is a 7.5km figure-of-eight walk taking in Dell Quay which was once a busy commercial port. The traditional Crown &

Anchor pub in Dell Quay is a popular eatery in this tiny village.

At Chichester Marina you can hire an App-Bike to enjoy the Salterns Way, a 12-mile cycle route, which runs from the centre of Chichester to the sandy beaches at East Head. Most of the route follows dedicated cycle paths, which weave around fields, but the route also passes down country lanes and a few roads.

Just four miles away, the city of Chichester combines all the attractions of a thriving urban centre with the remains of Roman streets, walls and gateways. For culture, the iconic cathedral has stood at the heart of Chichester for more than 900 years and Pallant House Gallery houses one of the best collections of 20th century British art in the world. In addition, Chichester Festival Theatre is one of the finest regional theatres in the country.

PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

“We have made passages to Northern Spain, France, Southern England and Southern Ireland and have yet to find a marina we like as much as our home base here in Chichester. Set in the most beautiful countryside with lovely walks to Chichester and along the harbour shore through to the sea, you cannot beat the facilities at Chichester Marina.

The roomy shower blocks are always clean and warm with plenty of hot water, the groundskeepers do a supreme job (there are few marinas with such beautifully kept grounds) and the boatyard crew work tirelessly throughout the year, handling our boats with care and consideration.

Marina manager Andrew has brought together a friendly, knowledgeable team who are a delight to get to know and quickly make you feel welcome. The office is manned 24/7 and staff regularly walk around the marina, all of whom we have found incredibly helpful. Over the years, staff change but it would appear the calibre of staff matters to the Chichester managers.”

Richard and Amanda Cutsforth, S/S Justine Gabrielle

of

Chichester is also an excellent starting point for cross-channel cruises to France or the Channel Islands.

Chichester Harbour is a very popular spot for recreational boat and dinghy racing. It is advised to anticipate sailing craft manoeuvres and allow plenty of room if necessary. Be wary of entering Chichester Harbour in a strong Southerly wind, however the harbour itself provides great shelter in all five main channels.

INFORMATION

www.premiermarinas.com www.cyc.co.uk www.idealcollection.co.uk/ theboathousecafe-chichester/ www.app-bike.co.uk

Yarmouth and the Hamble River – home to Premier’s Swanwick and Universal marinas. Premier Marinas' berth holders can take advantage

42 free visitor nights at all Premier marinas.

"Chichester Harbour itself has 17 miles of amazing channels and some superb sandy beaches to explore by boat with a particularly tranquil anchorage off East Head"

Marina Manager Andrew Collumbell CMM has assembled his ‘dream team’ to ensure every berth holder and visitor has a great experience whilst at Chichester Marina. His team (20 plus extra seasonal staff in the summer) is available to assist with any queries you may have.

marina is easily accessed from the Chichester bypass (A27) by taking the A286 towards the Witterings. Buses operate every 20 minutes between Chichester Bus station and the Witterings,

fast trains running between London Victoria and the city’s main rail station.

airport is an hour-and-a-quarter by road. Private aircraft may land at Goodwood Aerodrome just five miles from the marina.

Approach from the sea via the West Pole beacon and cross over Chichester Bar at the entrance to the harbour. Inside the harbour, the channel is well marked: head north-east past East Head keeping Itchenor on your starboard side and up Fishbourne

until you arrive at the marina. The marina approach channel is dredged to approximately 0.5m below CD. Call the lock keeper on VHF Ch80 and upon arrival look out for the red/green/amber lock signals.

MARINA GUIDE

DECEMBER 2022

SOUTH WEST

PREMIER MARINAS FALMOUTH

Manager: Mark Evans

North Parade, Falmouth, Cornwall. TR11 2TD

T: 01326 316620

E: falmouth@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

PORT PENDENNIS

MARINA

Manager: Mark Webster Challenger Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3YL T: 01326 211211

E: marina@portpendennis.com W: www.portpendennis.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

FALMOUTH HAVEN

Contact: Barry Buist 44 Arwenack Street, Falmouth TR11 3JQ T: 01326 310990

E: welcome@falmouthhaven.co.uk W: www.falmouthhaven.co.uk

MAYFLOWER MARINA

Manager: Charles Bush Mayflower Marina, Plymouth, Devon T: 01752 556633

E: info@mayflowermarina.co.uk W: www.mayflowermarina.co.uk

PLYMOUTH YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Steve Kitchen Shaw Way, Mount Batten, 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 W: www.queenannesbattery.co.uk

HARBOUR MARINA

SUTTON

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, Milbay, Plymouth PL1 3EF

T: 01752 424297

E: marina@kingpointmarina.co.uk

W: www.kingpointmarina.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS NOSS ON DART

Manager: Andy Osman

Bridge Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth Devon , TQ6 0EA T: 01803 839087

E: noss@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

MDL DARTSIDE QUAY

Manager: Alex Warner

Galmpton Creek, Brixham, Devon

T: 01803 845445

W: www.dartsidequay.co.uk

MDL BRIXHAM

PORT OF POOLE MARINA

MARINA

Manager: Martyn Sherratt

Berry Head Road, Devon. TQ5 9BW

T: 01803 882929

E: brixham@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.brixhammarina.co.uk

MDL TORQUAY MARINA

Manager: Alex Warner

Torquay, Devon , TQ2 5EQ

T: 01803 200210

E: torquaymarina@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.torquaymarina.co.uk

WATCHET MARINA

Manager: Matt Driscoll

10 The Esplanade, Watchet, Somerset TA23 0AJ T: 01984 322230

E: Info@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

AVON

Manager: Kerrie Gray

Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ

T/F: 01202 649 488

E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk

W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk

MARINA LTD

SALTERNS

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

EXPANSION PLANS

MARINA

Manager: Alexis Smith Rossiter Quay, Bridge Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1DZ T: 01202 612610

E: info@avonmarina.com W: www.avonmarina.com

WEYMOUTH

MARINA

Manager: Neil Bedwell Commercial Road, Weymouth Dorset. DT4 8NA T: 01305 767576

E: weymouth@boatfolk.co.uk W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

WEYMOUTH HARBOUR

Manager/contact - Jamie Joyce

13 Custom House Quay, Weymouth

T: 01305 838423

E: weymouthharbour@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

W: www.weymouth-harbour.co.uk

PORTLAND MARINA

Manager: Paul Swain

Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset. DT5 1DX T: 01305 866190

E: portland@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

LAKE YARD MARINA

Manager/contact - Jenny Burrows

Lake Yard Marina, Lake Drive, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4DT

T:- 01202 674531

E: office@lakeyard.com

W: www.lakeyard.com

POOLE

QUAY BOAT HAVEN

Manager: Kerrie Gray

Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ

T/F: 01202 649488

E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk

W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk

MARINA

Manager: Dan Lewis 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: harbour.office@beaulieu.co.uk W: www.beaulieuriver.co.uk

HAVEN QUAY, LYMINGTON

Haven Quay Dry Stack Mill Lane,, Lymington Hampshire SO41 9AZ T: 01590 677072

E: havenquay@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

DEACONS MARINA

Contact name: Adam Pryce-Jones Bursledon Bridge, Southampton SO31 8AZ

T 023 80 402253

E:deacons@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

MDL HYTHE MARINA VILLAGE

Manager: Mark Baker The Lock Building, Shamrock Way Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire. SO45 6DY

T: 023 8020 7073

E: hythe@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.hythemarinavillage.co.uk

Maritime Yacht Services is continuing its expansion plans by adding an 8,000 sq. ft workshop and office complex in the heart of the Solent.

This modern facility ‘Hanger 1’, based at Premier Universal Marina in Southampton, will be able to house PWCs through to vessels up to 80ft for refit and repair works.

James Tapp, founder, said: “With this

MDL OCEAN VILLAGE MARINA

Manager: Lauren McCann Marina Office, 2 Channel Way Southampton, Hampshire. SO14 3TG

T: 023 8022 9385

E: oceanvillage@mdlmarinas.co.u W: www.oceanvillagemarina.co.uk

MDL SHAMROCK QUAY

Manager: Barry Radband William Street, Northam, Southampton Hampshire. SO14 5QL T: 023 8022 9461

E: shamrockquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.shamrockquay.co.uk

MDL SAXON WHARF

Manager: David Walters Lower York Street, Northam, Southampton. SO14 5QF

T: 023 8033 9490

E: saxonwharf@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.saxonwharf.co.uk

MDL

Manager: Debbie Burns School Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4NB T: 023 8045 2464

expansion, MYS can increase its offering to owners and trade alike. We shall be able to engage in more extensive, more complex repairs all year round.”

Universal Marina is the latest addition to the Premier family, offering 24-hour access and is an ideal base to explore the Solent.

www.maritimegroup.co.uk www.premiermarinas.com

MDL MERCURY YACHT HARBOUR

Manager: Dominic Brown SatchellLane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire. SO31 4HQ T: 023 8045 5994

E: mercury@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.mercuryyachtharbour.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS SWANWICK

Manager: Graham Bristowe Swanwick (on the Hamble) Southampton, Hants. SO31 1ZL T: 01489 884081

E: swanwick@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

HAMBLE YACHT SERVICES

Port Hamble, Hamble,Southampton, Hampshire,SO31 4NN

T: 02380 201501 E: info@hysgroup.co.uk www.hysgroup.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS UNIVERSAL

Manager: Graham Bristowe Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7ZN

T: 01489574272

E: universal@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

HASLAR MARINA

Manager: Ben Lippiett

Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NU

T: 023 9260 1201 F: 023 9260 2201

E: haslar@boatfolk.co.uk W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

MDL PORT HAMBLE MARINA

Manager: Bertie Marsh Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4QD T: 023 8045 274,1

E: porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.porthamblemarina.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS GOSPORT

Manager: Jonathan Walcroft Mumby Road , Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1AH

T: 023 9252 4811 F: 023 9258 9541

E: gosport@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

MDL IN BLOOM AWARDS

MDL Marina’s Shamrock Quay is the Outstanding Overall Site winner of the annual MDL in Bloom awards, sponsored by Towergate Insurance.

MDL’s marina teams take great pride in the aesthetics of their marinas, creating stunning floral displays. The MDL in Bloom awards are designed to celebrate the hard work of the greener fingered members of the team who plant and tend to the flowers and shrubs, adding a personal and homely touch to their marinas.

There are three award categories: Outstanding Tubs & Borders, Outstanding Hanging Baskets and Outstanding Overall Site. Winning in the Outstanding Overall Site for the second time, Shamrock Quay also took first prize in the Outstanding Borders and Tubs category with Torquay Marina coming first in the Outstanding Hanging Baskets category.

Daniel Beorby, head of marine at Towergate Insurance, MDL’s insurance partner, said: “The colourful arrays of flowers create a community feel and truly enhance boat owners’ enjoyment of the marinas.”

The winners of each category receive a £50 Amazon voucher and trophy. The winner of the Outstanding Overall Site award also receives a hamper of goodies to share with the team.

Runners up in the categories are:

• Outstanding Overall Site: Torquay Marina

• Outstanding Borders and Tubs: Sparkes Marina

• Outstanding Hanging Baskets: Port Hamble Marina www.mdlmarinas.co.uk www.towergateinsurance.co.uk

Around the marinas...

The Beaulieu River has successfully carried out an oil spill exercise in partnership with marine and conservation agencies, with the marina being put to the test with its response to a simulated emergency situation, protecting both people and wildlife habitats.

St. Katharine Docks has welcomed Paul Atkins as the new Marina General Manager. Working within the marina sector for the past 18 years, most recently as Marina Manager at MDL’s Ocean Village in Southampton, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge to the role.

Newark Marina, on the river Trent in Nottinghamshire, has had its first Pump Out Station installed. The unit has been installed by LeeSan and has been designed to meet ATEX ratings due to the fact that it is sited next to a fuel pump.

Montenegro’s Adriatic42, a joint venture company between PM Holdings LLC and Drydocks World Dubai, has officially launched. The world’s largest sailing yacht, Black Pearl, became the first boat to dock in Adriatic42’s superyacht yard for its ongoing refit.

Pontoon and water access specialist, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems showcased its floating concrete breakwaters at METS last month.

Oliver Shortall, managing director, said: “Lack of space has led to marinas expanding or being developed in more exposed areas. Our floating concrete breakwaters are an ideal option for marina and harbour operators where a fixed breakwater is not feasible.”

FRESH NEW LOOK

The Deck at Penarth Marina has unveiled its latest renovations, including 10 new floating bedrooms and a refurbished restaurant.

Philip Lay, director at boatfolk, said: “We are thrilled to welcome the new luxurious floating bedrooms to the marina. The accommodation managed by The Deck will provide a unique and luxurious stay for guests looking to relax and unwind, with the benefit of The Deck’s fantastic bar and restaurant just a stone’s throw away.”

Travellers are now able to book a floating bedroom at the marina with

CLARENCE MARINA

ROYAL

The Bridgehead, Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1AX

T: 023 9252 3523

E: info@royalclarencemarina.org W: www.royalclarencemarina.org

PREMIER MARINAS PORT SOLENT

Manager: Mark Phillp South Lockside, Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO6 4TJ T: 023 9221 0765 F: 023 9232 4241

E: portsolent@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

PREMIER MARINAS SOUTHSEA

Manager: Peter Pring Fort Cumberland Road Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO4 9RJ T: 023 9282 2719 F: 023 9282 2220

E: southsea@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

GUNWHARF QUAYS MARINA

Manager: Carl Jarmaine Gunwharf Quays, Marina Office Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TZ T: 02392 836732

E: gwqmarina@incentive-fm.com W: www.gunwharf-quays.com/marina

ISLE OF WIGHT

COWES YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Katy Ednay Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes, PO31 7BD

T: 01983 299975

F: 01983 200332

E: berthing@cowesyachthaven.com W:www.cowesyachthaven.com

VHF: Channel 80

EAST COWES MARINA

Manager: Mike Townshend Britannia Way, East Cowes Isle of Wight. PO32 6UB T: 01983 293983

F: 01983 299276

the options including single, double and twin bedrooms complete with full ensuite facilities.

The Deck restaurant, which is now open, has been closed since September for refurbishment, including an extension which enlarges the internal dining area, replacing the plastic marquee.

The refurbishment also includes a complete remodelling of the restaurant and outside balcony area to enhance the whole experience. thedeckpenarth.co.uk www.boatfolk.co.uk

COWES HARBOUR SHEPARDS MARINA

Manager: Jock Rafferty

Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7HT T: 01983 297821

E: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk W: cowesharbourshepardsmarina.co.uk

ISLAND HARBOUR MARINA

Manager: Danie Erasmus

Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA T: 01983 539994

E: info@island-harbour.co.uk W:www.island-harbour.co.uk

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

YARMOUTH HARBOUR

Harbour Office, The Quay, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0NT T: 01983 760321

E: info@yarmouth-harbour.co.uk W: www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk

VHF: Ch 68 (harbour), Ch 15 (water taxi)

SOUTH EAST

MDL NORTHNEY MARINA

Manager: Claire Kennedy Northney Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0NH

T: 023 9246 6321

E: northney@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.northneymarina.co.uk

MDL SPARKES MARINA

Manager: Claire Kennedy 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

Manager:

Birdham (Chichester Harbour)

West Sussex. PO20 7EJ

T: 01243 512731

E: chichester@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

SMALL BOATS WELCOME

LITTLEHAMPTON MARINA

Berthing Manager: Darren Humphries Ferry Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5DS

T: 01903 713553 F: 01903 732264

E: sales@littlehamptonmarina.co.uk W: www.littlehamptonmarina.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

Manager: Mike Hatch West Jetty, Brighton, East Sussex. BN2 5UP

T: 01273 819919

F: 01273 675082

E: brighton@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

PREMIER MARINAS EASTBOURNE

Manager: Dan Heckford 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

NEWHAVEN MARINA

Manager/Contact: Russell Levett

Address: Newhaven Marina, The Yacht Harbour, Fort Road, Newhaven, BN9 9BY

T: +44 (0)1273 513 881

Marine fast charge network Aqua superPower was nominated for the DAME Design Awards. By installing fast chargers marinas have been able to establish themselves as a destination for electric boat users.

Suntex Marina Investors has acquired California’s Seaside Boatyard & Marina, formerly known as The Boat Yard - Channel Islands.

Read more marina news at allatsea.co.uk

E: eastcowes@boatfolk.co.uk W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

E: info@birdhampool.co.uk

W: www.birdhampool.co.uk

E: info@newhavenmarina.co.uk W: www.newhavenmarina.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS CHICHESTER

Andrew Collumbell

MARINA GUIDE

DECEMBER 2022

KENT

GILLINGHAM MARINA

Manager: Chris Aldous

173 Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent. ME7 1UB

T: 01634 280022

E: berthing@gillingham-marina.co.uk W: www.gillingham-marina.co.uk

MDL CHATHAM MARITIME MARINA

Manager: Emma Crompton

The Lock Building, Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Kent. ME4 4LP

T: 01634 899200

E: chatham@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.chathammaritimemarina.co.uk

MEDWAY YACHT CLUB

Contact: Sue Bannister

Lower Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XB

T: 01634 718399

W:www.medwayyachtclub.com

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: Andrew Smith Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey. KT16 8PY

T: 01932 568681

E: pentonhook@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.pentonhookmarina.co.uk

BERKSHIRE

MDL WINDSOR MARINA

Manager: John Harris Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire. SL4 5TZ

T: 01753 853911

E: windsor@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.windsormarina.co.uk

MDL BRAY MARINA

Manager: John Harris Monkey Island Lane, Bray, Berkshire.

SL6 2EB

T: 01628 623654

E: bray@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.braymarina.co.uk

SUFFOLK

MDL WOOLVERSTONE MARINA

Manager: Richard Browning 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: Lee Gilson

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

WALES

ABERYSTWYTH MARINA

PENARTH MARINA

Manager: Stuart Jones

Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, F64 1TQ T: 02920 705021

E: penarth@boatfolk.co.uk W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

NEYLAND YACHT HAVEN

Manager: James Cotton Brunel Quay, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1PY T: 01646 601601

E: neyland@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

PORT DINORWIC MARINA

Marina Manager: Charlotte Dawson Y Felinheli, Gwynedd LL56 4JN T:01248671500/01248 670176 E: Info@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

BURRY PORT MARINA

Harbour Master: Robert Hockey The Harbour Office Burry Port, Carmarthenshire T:01554 835 691

E: Info@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

N. IRELAND

BANGOR MARINA

Manager: Kevin Baird Bangor, Co. Down T: 02891 45329

E: bangor@boatfolk.co.uk W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

CARRICKFERGUS MARINA

CARDIFF MARINA

Harbour Master: Ryan Hack Marina Manager: Karen Steelen 3 Quayside, Carrickfergus BT38 8BJ T: 028 9336 6666

E: harbour.master@midandeastantrim. gov.uk W: www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk

BRISTOL

PORTISHEAD MARINA

Manager: Simon Davis Portishead, Bristol BS20 7DF T: 01275 841941

E: portishead@boatfolk.co.uk W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

NEWCASTLE

ROYAL QUAYS MARINA

Manager: Matt Simms North Shields, Tyneside NE29 6DU T: 0191 2728282

E: royalquays@boatfolk.co.uk W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

SCOTLAND

RHU MARINA

Contact: Suzanne Bell

Rhu, Helensburgh G84 8LH T: 01436 820238 E: rhu@boatfolk.co.uk W: www.boatfolk.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

TROON YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Stephen Bennie The Harbour, Troon, Ayrshire, KA10 6DJ

T: 01292 315553 E: troon@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

SPAIN

MDL SANT CARLES MARINA

Manager: Nicolas Gonzalez Ctra Poble Nou s/n, Apartat de Correus 192, 43540, Sant Carles de la Ràpita, Spain T: (0034) 9777 45153 T (UK): 023 8045 0227 enquiries@santcarlesmarina.com W: www.santcarlesmarina.com

HOLLAND

JACHTHAVEN BIESBOSCH

Manager: Renate Ilmer Nieuwe Jachthaven 54924 BA, Drimmelen, NL

T: +31 (0)162 682249 E: info@jachthavenbiesbosch.nl W: www.jachthavenbiesbosch.nl

KERRERA MARINA

Contact : Tim Vollum Ardentrive Bay, Kerrera, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4SX T: 01631 565333 W: office@kerreramarina.com W: www.kerreramarina.com

N CYPRUS

KARPAZ GATE MARINA

Customer Service: Mucella Kara PO Box 12 Yenierenkoy, Iskele TRNC Via Mersin 10 / Turkey T: +90 533 833 7878 E: info@karpazbay.com W: www.karpazbay.com

ITALY

MARINARA

Front Desk: Federica Civilla Via Marinara 11, Marina di Ravenna, 48122 Italy T: (0039) 0544 531644 E: info@marinara.it W: www.marinara.it

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THE CHANGING FACE OF MARINAS

The archetypal marina is a hub for all things boating, a convenient and comfortable haven for those who have chosen it as their boat’s base, whilst providing safety, shelter and facilities for visiting boats. However, few could boast being a bucket list boating destination and a tourist attraction. As the only marina in central London, St. Katharine Docks’ location remains unparalleled.

A prestigious landmark and a thriving home for communities and businesses, St Katharine Docks is as vibrant as it is welcoming. At water level the awardwinning marina has been billed as a city break by boat and is described as a secluded enclave in the middle of the vibrant, busy city. It has history, world class shopping and dining just a stone’s throw away.

St Kat’s, as it is fondly known, is the perfect base for visitors wishing to explore everything the capital has to offer. Lying adjacent to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, the marina provides easy access to many famous London tourist attractions and its transport network. Cafes, restaurants and shops occupy original warehouse buildings, while its cobbled waterfront and its mix of modern and iconic vessels are a photographer’s delight.

Dock History

Designed by Thomas Telford and opened in 1828, St Katharine Docks was one of the busiest ports in the UK, renowned for handling trade in luxury items such as sugar, rum, spices, perfumes, wines and

more than 32,000 tons of tea passing through on a yearly basis.

Replacing what is described as a ’24acre slum’, a hospital and a community of 11,300 people were moved on for its creation. Its name, St Katharine, derives from the church and hospital that previously resided at the site.

Trade of items, including controversial ivory, continued into the early 20th century. Unfortunately, the docks were badly damaged during The Blitz, with most warehouses on the east side destroyed, and the basins became disused. However, during the late 1960s a multi-million development saw the docks morph into a harbour, which evolved into a marina development in the 1990s.

A berth boosting renovation in 2017 saw a reconfiguration of pontoons and an increase in capacity. St Katharine Docks is now London’s largest marina comprising 520,000sq ft of office, retail and residential properties.

Two surviving buildings provide glimpses into the dock’s former 19th century life (the timber-framed tavern The Dickens Inn and the elegantly ornate and aptly named Ivory House) providing the iconic, picturesque backdrop.

Featuring 185 berths in three basins, the marina accommodates vessels up to 40m long, on visitor or long-term berth contracts, provides a popular social calendar of enjoyable nautical events and all-year round activities, including a floating film festival and Wimbledon tennis screenings.

Each year the marina welcomes vessels from across the globe and is particularly popular with rally groups. It

has

New era

From February 2020, the management, operations and branding of the marina were taken over by Island Global Yachting Marinas. Recently acquired by US company MarineMax, IGY Marinas owns and operates marina

destinations in key global yachting destinations, offering an expanding global network of 23 marinas in the Mediterranean, United States and Caribbean.

In 2022 St Katharine Docks introduced a carbon offset scheme to counterbalance the carbon impact of boating to the marina. Visitors are now being offered the opportunity to carbon offset their fuel emissions by making a voluntary £1 donation and the marina is matching every contribution made. To

Soar

date the marina has offset 32 tonnes of CO2, which is the volume equivalent of 280 shipping containers.

In 2022 the marina was also awarded the prestigious 5 Gold Anchors Award for the second time in succession and came third in the Coastal Marina of the Year in the TYHA Marina of the Year Awards. The marina is also now the host of a prestigious annual British Marine boat show, London Luxury Afloat, which will be returning for a second year from 18 - 22 April 2023.

Old fashioned values

Each year in September the marina organises a three-day boating extravaganza, the St Katharine Docks Classic Boat Festival, an event that sees more than 40 beautiful vintage and exquisitely preserved vessels assemble in the central basin. These include the war heroes, the Dunkirk Little Ships, cruisers from the Bates Starcraft range and other historic and impressive working vessels.

With an array of activities, such as boatbuilding workshops, live music, talks and kids’ activities, it is the perfect day for all the family. The 2023 Classic Boat Festival will be taking place over 8 - 10 September.

To find out more about the marina and events visit www.skdocks.co.uk.

FURTHER INFORMATION www.skdocks.co.uk www.londonluxuryafloat.com www.igymarinas.com/marinas/stkatharine-docks

When does a marina become a destination? Island Global Yachting’s St Katharine Docks Marina is located in one of the world’s greatest cities and offers charm 200 years in the making.

a dedicated events pontoon, which is often the focus of events and forms a meeting place-cum-lounge area for boating crews.

The Classic Boat Festival takes place every September

All images: C. Frew

With Paul Antrobus

BY PAUL ANTROBUS

In the drink

Box Clever for Christmas

festive season.

bottles and claims that if 97 per cent of wines made to be consumed within a year switched to boxes, the greenhouse gas emissions would be reduced by about two million tons.

On the quality and taste side, technical improvements to the air-tight seal between the tap and bag means that wine in a box can be used over a period of 20 weeks or more. Perfect for when you want just one glass for an occasional evening drink or for a Christmas recipe, whereas an opened bottle will only last two to three days maximum.

Following the growing trend for low or zero alcohol beers, there are many alcohol-free versions of mainstream brands, like Doom Bar Zero, Adnams Ghost Ship and Shepherd Neame Noughty Bear. But beers that are specifically brewed to be under three per cent from the outset might be a viable compromise.

Low alcohol beers are classified as:

■ Table beer 2.8 to 3.8 per cent abv

■ Small beer 0.5 to 2.8 per cent abv

Image: L.O.N Dslr Camera/Shutterstock

With December and its festivities suddenly upon us, messages of doom, price inflation, production and supply chain costs continue. And if we are watching our spending, one area on our drinks list worth revisiting is the winebox. The cost of manufacture, transport costs in the supply chain, ecology and environmental impact, shelf price and the quality of the wine within the box – it is all good news!

On the production side, the wine industry put out a warning that the cost of glass is rising rapidly, which will

move quickly through to the shelf price.

According to online wine seller VinNaturo, the cost saving per litre of wine in a box instead of glass is as much as 30 per cent.

Cardboard is cheaper per litre than glass. The squared-up wine box obviously takes less space than wine bottles with their long tapered neck, and the lower weight helps reduce shipping/trucking costs. Both are routinely recycled, but processing the glass costs more than cardboard.

According to Decanter trade magazine, a three-litre box generates about half the emissions of the equivalent glass

The box suffers from the notion that it is only for cheap wines. This is changing as more ‘better’ wines are filling boxes alongside their glass bottle offerings, such as Italian Trebiano Pinot Grigio, 12 per cent abv, and Mendoza Argentine Malbec, 13 per cent abv, for 2.25 litres (three standard 75cl bottles), both £13 at Tesco, equivalent to £4.33 a bottle.

So the modern wine box has much to offer and, in current financial circumstances, is well worth reappraising for the festive season.

■ Alcohol free/non-alcoholic 0 to 0.5 per cent abv

Back in time when drinking water in big cities was unsafe to consume, a mildly alcoholic drink was brewed known as ‘small beer’, drunk for hydration and nutrition by more or less everybody, including children. It was certainly well known in Shakespeare’s heyday.

James Grundy and Felix James founded the Small Beer Brewery in Bermondsey, London in 2017.

As James said: “Small beer was the original session beer… The ambition for our brewery is to reinvigorate the art of crafting beers that nourish and hydrate. All of our beers are brewed under 2.8 per cent.”

There you have it! A few cans or bottles of small beer IPA 2.3 per cent and lager at 2.1 per cent are perfect for long parties during the festive season and taste pretty good.

Available at Waitrose or direct from www.theoriginalsmallbeer.com at about £2 for a 350ml bottle or 330ml can.

For a Christmas cocktail treat, try Sourz Apple fruit-based liqueur, 15 per cent abv. Sweet and sour, it is very versatile for making cocktails, neat over ice or cut with tonic, sparkling water or ginger ale, or made extra special by adding Prosecco for a spritzer. About £11 for 70cl at Tesco, Sainsbury’s and other supermarkets.

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