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YOUR RNLI NEEDS YOU! The RNLI is facing the ‘Perfect Storm’ with the charity’s crews now busier than ever while at the same time the organisation’s income is down. In 2018 the RNLI’s lifeboat crews launched 8,964 times across the UK and Ireland and went to the aid of 9,412 people, an increase of 17 per cent on the previous year. To ensure the RNLI can continue its lifesaving work the charity is launching a major fundraising appeal to recruit new supporters and raise money. SEE PAGE 3

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CALL FOR HELP Lowestoft RNLI lifeboat making headway through crashing seas.

Image: RNLI/Stephen Duncombe

SHOW SUPPORTS RNLI POOLE Lifeboat Station is The Poole Harbour Boat Show’s Official Charity Partner this year.

The Boat Show aims to encourage as many people as possible to give boating and watersports a try, but the show organisers believe this comes with a responsibility to ensure that they do so without taking unnecessary risks. So, a key objective of the show is to educate visitors with respect to ‘safety on the water’.

The Poole Lifeboat Station team will be on hand throughout the show, providing advice, demonstrating their equipment and raising awareness of the vital job they undertake to rapidly be at our sides in times of greatest need.

The Poole Harbour Boat Show runs from 12 - 14 June and is a free to attend event. pooleharbourboatshow.co.uk

Image: Poole Lifeboat Station

Image: Southampton Boat Show FROM PAGE 1… Before Christmas, the RNLI issued a call for help as figures show that the charity’s volunteer lifeboat crews are more than 600 per cent busier over the festive period compared with 40 years ago.

The charity is facing a ‘Perfect Storm’ with more people than ever needing its help. During the festive period last year, RNLI volunteers launched to the rescue 155 times compared with just 21 call outs in 1979. The causes of callouts over the festive period have changed over the years too. In the early ‘80s the most common reason was to commercial fishing vessels and powered craft.

Since 2000, many of those needing help are often just visiting the coast and not out on vessels or watercraft. As well as slips, trips and falls, tidal cut offs are also a contributing factor to RNLI call outs.

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JAMES Bond star Daniel Craig is once again showing his support for the lifesavers of the RNLI. The actor has swapped his tuxedo to don an RNLI T-shirt, which was put up for auction on the RNLI’s eBay site with all proceeds going to the charity.

Daniel has been a lifelong supporter of the RNLI, with his previous involvement including supporting a

To ensure the RNLI can continue its lifesaving work into the future, the charity is running a major fundraising appeal, The Perfect Storm, with the aim of raising £1.8m and recruiting 12,000 new supporters.The appeal has been launched in response to some major challenges the charity is facing; in 2018, the RNLI’s financial resources dropped by £28.6m, while its crews are busier than ever. A leading factor that contributed was a reduction in legacy income of £8.5m.

Founded in 1824, the RNLI says its crews and lifeguards have saved more than 140,000 lives, including almost 12,000 during the first and second world wars.

To support the RNLI’s work head to: RNLI.org/ ThePerfectStorm. Read about RNLI volunteers Becs Miller and Tim Kingston on pages 30 and 31. station campaign at Hoylake near where he grew up, and going afloat with the crew at Ramsgate.

The charity is mainly made up of volunteers and is busier than it has ever been, so the proceeds from this auction will help meet the growing demand on the RNLI to continue saving lives at sea.

Daniel Craig said: “I am honoured and immensely proud to support the RNLI.” RNLI fundraising director, Jayne George, added: “We are really grateful to have Daniel’s continued support. The money raised from the auction will make a huge difference. At a time when more people than ever before need the RNLI’s help, we need more money to keep providing our lifesaving service. The donations we receive help us invest in vital training and equipment as well education to help prevent people getting in trouble.”

The auction for the T-shirt raised £770 for the RNLI, and the same T-shirt is available to buy at the RNLI online shop: https://tinyurl.com/th7sx8t

@RNLI ”Our lifeboat crews are busier than ever and, while families across the country will be thinking about turkey and presents, our volunteers will be ready to jump at a moment’s notice to save lives at sea.”

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PHIL Sharp has set a new record for a single-handed monohull up to 40ft for the Around Isle of Wight aboard Class 40 race boat OceansLab. The record was set in 5 hours 5 minutes and 4 seconds, averaging a speed of 9.83 knots, breaking the record set

by Alex Alley on Class 40 Pixel Flyer in 2017. Phil adds this to his two existing records, the crewed Around Great Britain and Ireland and the single-handed Cowes-Dinard.

Phil said: “It feels fantastic to now have three world records. My objective was to aim for five hours, which was always going to be tricky when dealing with gusty conditions solo, and at times the gusts really were quite severe, which kept me on my toes.

“Today’s record was about raising awareness for the need to accelerate clean energy innovation in the maritime sector. OceansLab is a platform demonstrating vital and scalable clean technologies like solar, battery,

electric and fuel cell systems that can be embraced to decarbonise the sector. Industry targets need to be accelerated to better fall in line with climate change targets. We need to start introducing these technologies and replace fossil fuel systems in order to reduce harmful air pollutants.

“Inshore and commuting ferries would be a good start, and where levels of air pollution such as in Southampton are too high and hazardous to the health of local communities. Clean technologies exist now that can improve the quality of the air we breathe, change can and needs to happen now.”

“It feels fantastic to now have three world records. My objective was to aim for five hours, which was always going to be tricky when dealing with gusty conditions solo, and at times the gusts really were quite severe, which kept me on my toes.”

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By Jane Hyde CONGRATULATIONS to Phil Sharp who has set a new record for a single-handed monohull up to 40ft for the Around Isle of Wight, breaking the record set by Alex Alley in 2017.

Phil’s feat is all the more impressive considering it is his third record. What will he be aiming for next we wonder?

While Phil went round the island, for many of us, the Isle of Wight is a holiday destination and, of course, a yearly diary date for the Round the Island Race. If you are planning to head to this popular island this year you might want to check out this month’s Bit of Alwight for some interesting ideas for days out during your stay.

We also have lots of holiday suggestions further afield on page 26. January is always a popular time to book holidays and there are many deals to be found at the moment.

One sailor who gets to travel all over the world is Sir Ben Ainslie. Not content with the America’s Cup, Ben has announced that he is joining the Great Britain SailGP Team. The British team is looking to better its fourth place finish last year when the new season kicks off next month in Sydney.

While Australia might be too far for most of us to travel to in order to show our support, the teams will be heading to Cowes from 14 - 15 August.

No doubt Sir Ben’s involvement in SailGP will help with his preparations for the big event – the America’s Cup, which kicks off in earnest this spring.

Turn to page 13 and you’ll see some reader photos of the INEOS TEAM UK’s America’s Cup boat practicing on the waters of the Solent. If you spot the team on the water too send in your photos (editor@allatsea.co.uk).

January is when we bring together all the winning reader photos from last year for you to choose your overall winner. It is very striking to see, when all the winners are placed together, the high quality of entries (page 25).

Do you have a favourite? Vote at the All at Sea Facebook (www.facebook. com/allatseanewspaper) or send us an email. We will let you know the winner next month.

We love to see your photos and so keep them coming, with another round-up for you in February.

We would also like to hear your thoughts on another matter, this time the Fastnet. As you will read on page 6, the finish of the race is moving from England to France. This is a huge change for this iconic event, but one which, we are told, will secure the future of the race and allow more competitors. Do you think it was the right decision?

If you are wondering why James Bond is in All at Sea this month, it is because the star of the film franchise, Daniel Craig, has been showing his support for the RNLI. He has been involved with the charity on previous occasions, and this time helped to raise over £700 when an RNLI T-shirt worn by the actor was auctioned on eBay. This is much needed money for the charity which has announced that in 2018 its financial resources dropped by £28.6m, at a time when its crews are more in demand than ever. So, it has launched a fundraising appeal – The Perfect Storm - to raise £1.8m and recruit thousands of new supporters. Turn to page 30 for Q&As with RNLI volunteers.

Enjoy the issue!

Jane Hyde, Editor

EXCAVATION COMPLETE Images: Bournemouth University

Invincible’s incredible excavation story... you read Image: RNLI it here first!

FOLLOWING three years of work HMS Invincible has now been excavated by archaeologists and divers from Bournemouth University and the Marine Archaeology Sea Trust, and Historic England has been able to remove the site from its Heritage At Risk Register.

The 18th century Royal Navy 74-gun warship was rediscovered in 1979 by a local fisherman, and designated as an Historic Wreck in 1980. The urgency to recover

items from the ship arose when it was found that the bank the ship sits on was migrating away.

Discoveries include swivel guns, a gun port lid, the main stay and even a mop head and bucket. However the major excavation of the project was to lift the cutwater – the front most part of the ship – weighing over 5.8 tonnes.

Dan Pascoe, the site’s archaeologist, said: “It is probably the best-preserved

18th century warship in the UK. It was full of stores, provisions and equipment, and so much of the ship survives on the seabed and we have recovered thousands of artefacts.”

The majority of the wreck of HMS Invincible will remain on the sea bed as it is considered too fragile to move, but recovered items will end up on permanent display at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, in Portsmouth.

THIS MONTH POWER NEWS ............................... 19 The Cox Powertrain CXO300 diesel outboard is now in production, plus Simon discusses antifouling for transducers.

KIT NEWS ...................................... 20 Personal Locator Beacons, plus new electronics from FLIR.

SHORESTYLE ................................. 21 We have some gorgeous winter accessories for you.

REACH TOO FAR .......................... 22 Have we lost the fun factor in dinghy racing today?

READY TO LAUNCH ..................... 24 Do not overlook where you stow your liferaft – follow the RYA’s advice.

PHOTO OF THE YEAR .................. 25 It is time to choose your favourite photo of 2019 – here are the best reader pics from last year.

HOLIDAYS ...................................... 26 Sailing schools in the BVI, tall ships, plus ideas for where you could charter this year.

YOUR OWN SLICE OF PARADISE ............................... 28 A yacht ownership program could be the answer to your boating dreams.

BOATING PEOPLE ........................ 30 Becs Miller came to boating later than many, but has more than made up for it and is now a volunteer RNLI lifeboat crew member.

BOATING PEOPLE ......................... 31 We catch up with Boatshed’s Tim Kingston, who lives and breathes boats, including volunteering with the RNLI.

HIGH HOPES ................................. 33 With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games approaching, excitement and focus on Japan builds.

ALL AT SEA QUIZ ......................... 34 If you love puzzles, turn to this month’s quiz page for another great selection of brainteasers.

BIT OF ALWIGHT ...........................37 Is the Isle of Wight calling you? If it is on your holiday list for 2020 here are some ideas for great places to visit.

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MARINA GUIDE ............................ 44 The latest news from around the UK’s marinas, plus your handy regional marina guide.

IN THE DRINK ............................... 50 Dry January? Here is how to enjoy fizz without the alcohol.

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NEWS SNAPS TAKE ON GRAVITY

Inventor Richard Browning, of Take on Gravity, demonstrated his jet suit to American guests arriving by boat for a visit to HMS Queen Elizabeth while she was anchored off Annapolis near Washington DC. Watch the incredible video at All at Sea’s Facebook page: www. facebook.com/allatseanewspaper

FASTNET TO FINISH IN FRANCE THE Royal Ocean Racing Club, organisers of the Rolex Fastnet Race, has announced that the city of Cherbourg will host the finish of the Rolex Fastnet Race for the 2021 and 2023 editions of the biennial race.

The club says the move is to encourage and secure the future development of the race and will open it to more competitors; in 2019 the race had a waiting list of 150 boats.

The enhanced facilities offered by Cherbourg will give the opportunity for more boats and sailors to take part in future years.

Speaking about the benefits of Cherbourg as the finish venue, RORC commodore, Steven Anderson, said: “It is an exciting time for this iconic and extremely successful race. Finishing the Rolex Fastnet Race in Cherbourg will encourage and secure the continued growth of the club’s most prestigious event and provide an

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LIGHTSHIP MOVED

The 170-tonne Calshot Spit lightship was towed through Southampton to its new home at the Solent Sky Museum. The ship, which guided boats into Southampton’s port for much of the last century, is to become a visitors’ café. The museum would like to speak to anyone who served on the ship which was operated by Trinity House. www.solentsky.org

COWES WEEK

Cowes Week Limited has announced that the Official Charity for the 2020 edition of the regatta will be Greig City Academy’s Scaramouche Sailing Trust. This six-year-old school sailing club, which became a charity last year, is an initiative which gets young people from North London into the sport.

Cowes Week entry is open with the Super Early Bird offer available until 17 January.

consumers who were looking to invest in top quality products in the near future, so it makes sense for us to be there as a headline sponsor and to showcase our latest product range, including DockSense™, our assisted docking system.” (Featured on page 22).

The show is timed perfectly for those wishing to get afloat in a stunning 20 - 60ft sail or powerboat next summer. Brokers from across the region will be on hand, ready to offer expert knowledge and guidance throughout the process of buying.

“The South Coast Boat Show will provide a magnificent showcase to global brands,” said Scott Farquharson, MDL’s Ocean Village marina manager. “We are really pleased that our marina has been chosen once again to host the event.” southcoastboatshow.com

ROUND THE ISLAND IN MAY THE date for this year’s Round the Island Race has been confirmed as 30 May, with entries now open. Organised by The Island Sailing Club, the race has been a firm fixture on the global sailing calendar since 1931, covering over 50nm around the

MYSTERY SOLVED

The owner of a mysterious solar powered houseboat that washed up in Drum beach near Belmullet in 2016 has been found. Now on display in a community garden in Ireland, the craft was repaired and repurposed as the owner was not found within the necessary 12 month window after discovery.

It has now been revealed that the boat belonged to Vancouver’s Rick Small who built the boat to raise awareness of climate change.

When he could not find the right motor the boat was given away.

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Oyster Yachts is to hire 150 extra people across its yards in Southampton, Wroxham and Ashmanhaugh. The roles include joiners, laminators and boat builders. In 2018 Richard Hadida acquired Oyster after the British brand went into administration.

Your thoughts: What are your thoughts about this decision, which is a major change for the race. Some consider it a British race, which should finish in Britain. Or do you think it is the best thing for the future of the race.

We would love to know your thoughts about this Fastnet news.

Post a comment at the All at Sea Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ allatseanewspaper) or send us an email at editor@allatsea.co.uk.

SOUTH COAST BOAT SHOW THE 2020 South Coast Boat Show will take place over 15 - 17 May at Southampton’s Ocean Village Marina.

Now in its second year, the show will feature global power and sail brands making it perfect for those looking to purchase a new boat immediately, or within the next 18 months.

With exhibitor berthing selling out in 2019 and requests for a shoreside exhibition area, the organisers have added berths for top-end brands as well as land-based marine exhibition space for services including gear, finance and insurance.

Raymarine has come on board as headline sponsor, and Harry Heasman, Raymarine’s head of sales UK, explained: “The South Coast Boat Show offers a fantastic platform for our new product range. Last year we saw it attract

Image: Tom Gruitt

enhanced competitor experience.”

The new course will be 90nm longer and RORC says there is no decision yet on whether or not it will run before or after Cowes Week in 2021. www.rorc.org

Image: Paul Wyeth

breathtaking Isle of Wight coastline.

Dave Atkinson, Island Sailing Club event director, said: “The Island Sailing Club is delighted to confirm the date of next year’s Round the Island Race, which is a couple of weeks earlier than usual

to accommodate tidal conditions. The event has been a favourite in the sailing calendar for many years and we have lots of exciting news to share in the new year.

Round the Island 2020 is one not to miss - both on and off the water!”

This year, organisers are offering gift vouchers for the race which are redeemable against the entry fee. The vouchers are available to purchase at giftpro.roundtheisland.org.uk. roundtheisland.org.uk

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NEWS SNAPS JERSEY BOAT SHOW

The Barclays Jersey Boat Show is set to take place between 2 - 4 May. This free to enter show, which attracts more than 30,000 visitors, takes place in and around the award-winning St Helier Marina and adjacent Weighbridge Place and Liberation Square. The Royal Navy will once again play a major role along with other popular activities, including demonstrations both on and off water, an outdoor and active zone, an entertainment programme and an environment zone together with food and refreshments.

CLUB CELEBRATES TRICENTENARY THE Royal Cork Yacht Club has launched its online entry system for the Volvo Cork Week 2020 regatta, which will see hundreds of boats and thousands of yachtsmen and women from around the globe compete on the waters around Cork Harbour from 13 – 17 July.

This year’s Volvo Cork Week has extra special significance as it forms a key part of the club’s Cork300 celebrations marking what is the oldest yacht club in the world’s tricentenary.

The biennial regatta, first held in 1978, is expected to attract a bumper fleet of entries and will this year incorporate The Irish Cruiser Racing Association National Championships, 1720 European

Championships, the Beaufort Cup, a Classic Yacht regatta and the southern championships for the International Dragon Class.

All qualifying boats entered in Volvo Cork Week 2020 will automatically be entered into the ICRA National Championships, which will see the Irish National Champion declared.

Volvo Cork Week director of racing, Rosscoe Deasy said: “I look forward to welcoming sailors from around the world to Cork Harbour in 2020 in celebration of the Royal Cork Yacht Club’s tri-centennial year. We have a packed schedule and the season’s centrepiece will be the renowned Volvo Cork Week.” www.corkweek.ie

Iain Percy and Anders Ekström (GBR/SWE) are 2019 Star Sailor’s League Finals champions, earning $40,000 of the $200,000 prize purse. “It was tighter than we wanted, but exciting,” said Iain.

“There must have been three boats within a meter. That is what it is all about here – it was brilliant.

You keep plugging away and sometimes it works out like it did for us today.”

Portsmouth Harbour has been chosen to host The Yacht Racing Forum’s 2020 international racing conference from 23 - 24 November. The annual event draws international delegates and provides a forum for discussing challenges facing the marine industry.

Image: Andrew Wiseman

AUCKLAND’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithell won bronze at the Championships. Image: Jesus Renedo / Sailing Energy

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In November David Henshall wrote about the impact of climate change and the fact that many UK yachting locations are in the front line of any change. So it should perhaps be no surprise that we subsequently received this photo from Andrew Wiseman showing Hamble High Street under water…

DYLAN Fletcher and Stuart Bithell rounded off a stellar 2019 season with bronze at the 49er World Championships in Auckland, New Zealand.

The medal for the pair, who survived a capsize in the drama-filled final race to seal third place, means the European champions have finished on the podium at every regatta they entered last year.

Meanwhile, an incredibly close battle in the Nacra 17 World Championships saw John Gimson and Anna Burnet miss out on a medal by just six points. Their

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chances of finishing on the podium were hampered when Burnet fell out of the boat, losing them vital places.

Ben Saxton and Nicola Boniface, their rivals for the one Olympic British Nacra 17 berth, finished sixth overall, just two points behind.

Lastly, a strong final day that included a win in the medal race saw Charlotte Dobson and Saskia Tidey finish seventh in the 49erFX World Championships.

You can read about the build-up to this year’s Olympic Games on page 33. www.britishsailingteam.com

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BM ON THE MOVE

British Marine is moving its head office from Surrey to Ocean Village, Southampton and is expected to be operational by the spring with 30 out of BM’s current 36 staff transferring. Commercial director Dean Smith said: “Relocating enables the organisation to remain accessible to its members and positions it in the area in which 65 per cent of the leisure marine workforce are located.” There will also be regionally based events and alternate board meetings in the regions.

ADVANCE tickets are on sale for the 2020 Crick Boat Show, saving up to 15 per cent on the entry price. The event, which takes place at Crick Marina, near Daventry in Northamptonshire, will be held from 23 25 May, with an extra Trade & Preview Day to be held on 22 May. As well as being the canal world’s biggest marketplace, showcasing the inland waterways industry with nearly 300 exhibitors, Crick Boat Show offers a fantastic day out with dozens of boats to view, free boat trips, free advice seminars on boat ownership, live music, children’s activities, a real ale marquee and a large

variety of food and drink stalls.

Peter Johns, publisher of Waterways World and show director, said: “Now in its 21st year, the show hosts the largest display of new inland boats, both narrowboats and wide beams, and for three days it becomes Britain’s largest chandlery when almost 300 exhibitors bring together the complete range of equipment and materials for inland boating.”

Camping pitch prices start at £36 for one night for a 6m x 6m pitch for a tent and car. Mooring costs start at £1.50 per foot. www.crickboatshow.com

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It was reported in Yahoo Sport that Britain’s Paralympic sailing champion Helena Lucas is saddened that British athletes will not get the chance to compete in the upcoming Olympic Games. Helena said: “Rio was always going to be my last Paralympics but it is so sad to see it dropped from the programme.

World Sailing are trying to get it reinstated, but it has not happened yet and the work is still going on.”

OCEAN AMBASSADORS ‘Ena - Heroine of Dunkirk, saved 100 lives, now rotting in the mud on the Hoo peninsula’ by David Stearne

NATIONAL Historic Ships UK’s annual awards ceremony is a celebration of maritime heritage around UK coasts, lakes and rivers, encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with historic vessels through photography, volunteering, conservation, operational use and by opening them to the public at festivals and events.

The winner of the 2019 Photography Competition was David Stearne after his image, ‘Ena- Heroine of Dunkirk, saved 100 lives, now rotting in the mud on the Hoo peninsula‘, was chosen to scoop the £1,000 prize. The prize will go to a vessel of David’s choice on the National Register of Historic Vessels.

Commenting on the winning image, head judge David Newberry said: “We found this a very evocative and moving photograph which well portrays the fate which awaits too many of our historic vessels, even those with an illustrious past.“ Photograph of the Decade, chosen from photo competition winners from the past 10 years, was awarded to Yasmin Steel from Australia, for her stunning image ‘50 Degrees South’.

For the first time and in honour of NHS-UK’s late director, Martyn Heighton,

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Photo of the Decade - ‘50 Degrees South’ by Yasmin Steel

a new annual award was launched to mark best practice in the conservation of historic vessels. This year’s recipient of the Excellence in Maritime Conversation Award was Lakeland Arts, Windermere Jetty Museum (as featured in AAS August 2019). A special trophy was commissioned using funds donated at Martyn’s memorial service which incorporates wood previously removed from HMS Victory, gifted to NHS-UK courtesy of the National Museum of the Royal Navy.

Furthermore, the annual Flagship of the Year Award for operational vessels was awarded to three Regional historic vessels: Isabella Fortuna (Scotland), Fishing Vessel, Kingswear Castle (South West Region) and Kitty (Thames Estuary. www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk

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NEWS SNAPS

MUSTO, known for its performance clothing, has joined forces with Norwegian expedition yacht, Barba, in an ongoing conservation project to find and study orca, humpback and sperm whales off the coast of Arctic Norway.

The project aims to use the whales as ‘ocean ambassadors’ to inspire people to engage with the planet. Marine biologist Andreas B. Heide leads the mission, backed up by an alternating crew of scientists, journalists, videographers and photographers.

Explaining the concept of the project, Andreas said: “There are few animals out there that inspire so much enthusiasm and thrill as orcas. They are the human equivalent in the ocean – they are highly intelligent, social animals, moving in family groups with up to four generations in each pod.

They are complex and fascinating to us, and we hope that our studies of them will fascinate others too.

Navigating beyond the Arctic Circle, the crew will brave temperatures as low as minus 20. Musto provides the backbone of the protective gear used, with their HPX Gore-tex Pro Ocean products acting as the important outer shell against the environment.

Nick Houchin, head of marketing at Musto, said: “To be involved in such a meaningful project is important to us, especially as a brand that operates within sailing and cares greatly about ocean health. We wish Andreas and his crew every success on their Arctic missions.”

Look out for a Boating People with Andreas in an upcoming issue of All at Sea. www.musto.com

MARITIME FILM FESTIVAL THE Woolverstone Project and the Woodbridge Riverside Trust have organised a Maritime Film Festival, which takes place between 17 - 19 January.

It is a celebration of yachting and maritime films from all eras – from Hollywood blockbusters like Adrift, through to classics like Riddle of the Sands. Other films will include The Mercy, Maiden, Life on the Deben, Turning Tide and Deep Water.

Each film will be introduced by a short talk by the likes of renowned yachting journalist Bob Fisher, Drummond Challis (the original producer of Riddle of the Sands), one of the original Maiden crew and Rear Admiral Roy Clare who, as well as having been Commodore of Dartmouth Naval Training College, was the head of the National Maritime Museum.

The festival will take

place in Woodbridge in Suffolk in the Long Shed – a beautiful boat shed next door to the famous Woodbridge Tide Mill where a replica of the Sutton Hoo Burial Ship is being built.

Any surplus raised from the event will help the two organising charities – the Woolverstone Project and the Woodbridge Riverside Trust. www.maritimefilmfestival. co.uk / 01394 610983

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YOUR THOUGHTS

Boaters who use Scotland’s Lowland Canals are being encouraged by the Inland Waterways Association to respond to Scottish Canals’ consultation about user operation on the Forth & Clyde and Union canals. The Lowland Canal operations consultation is open until the week starting 20 January and asks boaters to give their views on various issues. IWA supports the proposals by Scottish Canals to allow user operation of some of the organisation’s locks and bridges.

WHAT A DAY!

It was a triple celebration for former soldier, Dave Williams, as he scooped a prestigious award, passed his RYA Yachtmaster assessment and got engaged to his girlfriend Talissa all on the same day. Dave was presented with The Croft Yachtmaster Award by sailing charity Turn to Starboard in recognition of his efforts progressing through their ‘Zero to Hero’ RYA Yachtmaster training programme.

SANTA DIVERS

More than 100 divers took a festive dive dressed as Father Christmas in aid of the RNLI. The divers braved the December weather at at the Vobster Quay Inland Diving Centre in Radstock, Somerset. The event, which has seen as many as 161 divers take part, has raised more than £10,000 for the charity in previous years. It is thought the temperature at 20m deep, where the divers gather, was a rather chilly 8C.

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NEWS SNAPS SCOTTISH OPTIMISM

Figures released to mark the Scottish Marine Trade and Marine Symposium show an optimistic and confident marine sector. British Marine Scotland’s survey showed more than half (56 per cent) of Scottish marine businesses reported an increase in business and a similar number believe that the marine tourism strategy, Awakening the Giant, has helped stimulate growth for marine tourism in Scotland.

A CLASSIC CHALLENGE Don McIntyre, chairman of the Ocean Globe Race, has announced the addition of a CLASSIC Challenge.

This new class will open another eight entries to former Whitbread Maxis over 71ft and W60 racing yachts from 1985 to 1997.

Retro and Classics will share host and stopover ports as well as starting dates. However, the unique, longer course sailed by CLASSIC sailors means additional hardship and less in-port time, making for a more challenging race. Crews will compete for the Big Red Trophy named after the late Sir Peter Blake’s Steinlager II, the only yacht ever to win all legs, line honours and on handicap.

CLUB VOTING OPEN

You can vote for the RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year Award 2020 until 27 January. The finalists are: Prestwick Sailing Club, Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club, Delph Sailing Club, Draycote Water Sailing Club, Royal Anglesey Yacht Club, Strangford Lough Yacht Club, East Antrim Boat Club, Christchurch Sailing Club, Netley Sailing Club and Felpham Sailing Club. awards. yachtsandyachting.co.uk/rya/

SEALINE’S SPORTY EXPERIENCE WITH the Sealine C390v, HanseYachts presents the third and largest model of the sporty Outboard-V series and confirms a trend towards fast yachts with outboard engines. Two Duoprop 350hp outboard engines accelerate the Sealine C390v up to 32 knots and give a sporty driving experience.

Product manager Andrea Zambonini said: “By relocating the engines we have created additional stowage beneath the cockpit floor which can be used for watersports equipment and bulky gear. The C390v is a fast family cruiser corresponding to all the needs in comfort and fun for the entire crew.”

JEANNE HONOURED

Since becoming the oldest person to sail around the world alone, non-stop, and unassisted, 77-yearold Jeanne Socrates is as busy as ever. Not only is Jeanne writing a book, but she has received the Cruising Club of America’s Special Recognition Award and had a dock named after her in Victoria Harbour, Canada. Jeanne has also given a presentation in Mexico to a ‘Women Who Sail’ group.

With 15 confirmed entries in five months, the Retro Class is already more than half-full. The addition of the CLASSIC Challenge and the two discretionary invitations will increase the number of available entries to 34, making the OGR one of the biggest fully-crewed round the world races of the last 29 years.

Don said the Classic Challenge is a natural evolution: “We were approached

by Maxi and W60 owners seeking to enter, which we politely declined.

Then pressure from owners of nonapproved designs and commentators alike to enlarge the base of starting yachts increased.

“On reflection we are now excited to include the CLASSIC Challenge, completing the historic connection of celebrating the original Whitbread story and its evolution from enlightened amateurs to pro sailors.

“The non-retro provisions and modern sponsor signage of yachts create a point of difference for the two distinct races taking place, covering the evolution of the Whitbread over 24 years: Retro from 1973 to 1981 and CLASSIC from 1985 to 1997.

“Unlike the Retro class, CLASSIC entries will be allowed full sponsor branding and no restriction on boat signage. Crews will have access to all usual electronics, including GPS, smartphones, satellite communications (to media only), satellite video feeds, drones, sat weather forecasts and computers, but not to weather routing programs.”

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AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES HEADING TO PORTSMOUTH

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merica’s Cup sailors will return to the Solent for a thrilling preliminary regatta from 4 - 7 June.

The 2020 America’s Cup World Series will see all participating teams race their AC75 America’s Cup class yachts. The first ACWS event will take place in Cagliari, Sardinia from 23 - 26 April, the second in Portsmouth, then concluding in Auckland as part of the Christmas Race from 17 – 20 December.

The ACWS is then followed by the Prada Cup Challenger Selection Series, which will determine which foreign yacht club will take on the Defender of the America’s Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand, in the 36th America’s Cup Match presented by Prada from 6 - 21 March 2021 in Auckland.

Having raced at the two previous ACWS events in Portsmouth, Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton said: “Portsmouth was a fanatically supportive city for the ACWS in 2015 and 2016, so we are looking forward to getting back there. The difference this time is the racing will be in the new AC75s which will be a spectacle like nothing seen before on the Solent.”

Portsmouth is home to INEOS TEAM UK, led by Sir Ben Ainslie, who said: “We are really looking forward to competing in front of our home crowd again. The previous two America’s Cup World Series events in Portsmouth saw an estimated 250,000 fans line the Southsea waterfront. It is so great that Portsmouth

Image: America’s Cup

has been chosen as only one of two locations outside of New Zealand where people can watch the AC75 foiling monohulls in action. We are confident the racing will deliver a true spectacle.”

As the 36th America’s Cup campaign gathers momentum, ELG Carbon Fibre’s technical partnership with INEOS Team UK continues to flourish.

To date, the recycled carbon fibre convertor has processed more than 1.2 tonnes of the British challenger’s waste materials and used these fibres to produce two cradles for race boat Britannia.

Moulds for the hull regions of the team’s test boats have also been manufactured using the same technology.

Alan Boot, naval architect at INEOS Team UK, explained: “ELG’s technology was ideal for the cradles’ application.

Their recycled materials are easy to handle, perform well and fitted straight into our production processes.

As an America’s Cup team we hope to lead the way showing other manufacturers you can avoid putting materials in landfill, close the loop and reuse the fibres with stunning results.

This is a game changing approach to marine manufacturing that we are delighted to be part of.”

Watch the video about the ELG and INEOS TEAM UK story at All at Sea’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/allatseanewspaper

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Ben Ainslie announces he is joining Great Britain SailGP Team.

Image: Thomas Lovelock for SailGP

BEN JOINS SAILGP BEN Ainslie – the most successful Olympic sailor of all time – has joined the Great Britain SailGP Team.

For the global league’s second season, kicking off next month, Sir Ben and a worldclass squad of athletes will represent Great Britain. Using a combination of athletes from INEOS TEAM UK and existing members of the Great Britain SailGP Team, the crew will pilot the revolutionary F50, which last year eclipsed the 50-knot speed barrier for the first time ever in sail racing. The team will race against at least five other national teams beginning in Sydney on 28 – 29 February.

“We could not be more pleased to have one of the most successful Olympic athletes of all time – across any sport – join our global championship,” said SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts. “With crucial support from INEOS and Sir Ben Ainslie, the Great Britain

SailGP Team will be contenders from day one and will create even more thrilling competition across our growing league.”

Current Great Britain SailGP Team grinder Matt Gotrel joins Ben as the second official team member of the squad. The 30-yearold British Olympic champion rower will also join Ben and INEOS TEAM UK in their America’s Cup campaign.

“SailGP has proven itself as one of the most exciting sailing leagues, with top level competition and racing in iconic venues across the world,” said Ben. “The cutting-edge technology, speed and athletic requirements of the championship will provide a great sporting challenge.”

The British team finished the inaugural SailGP year in fourth, behind podium finishers Australia, Japan and China, and ahead of France and the United States.

A Youth America’s Cup regatta will be raced in a new class of foiling monohull, the AC9F, in 2020 and 2021.

The Cup is a joint initiative between the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, the China Sports Industry Group and Emirates Team New Zealand. The multi-leg event will begin with a fleet racing seeding event in China in November 2020 and then a match racing event in Auckland from 18 - 23 February 2021 with the finals held between 8 - 12 March 2021 outside the RNZYS in the shadow of Auckland’s iconic Harbour Bridge. In line with the original America’s Cup Deed of Gift it is designed to be a ‘friendly competition between yacht clubs of all nations’.

Unlike previous editions, multiple entries from various countries will be allowed. Crews must be aged between 18 – 24, and to encourage diversity the teams will consist of a mixed crew of four sailors on each boat, including two females and two male sailors with a maximum crew weight of 311kgs.

ETNZ CEO, Grant Dalton, said: “Probably the most important aspect of this is that through the establishment of the Youth America’s Cup event, in conjunction with the exciting AC9F boat, a pathway or vital stepping stone for the best young guys and girls from around the world has been created to progress one step closer to sailing on an AC75 in the future.”

The AC9F is a nine-metre foiling monohull designed

by New Zealand’s Yachting Developments with input

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from the Emirates Team New Zealand design team, Southern Spars, North Sails and significant support from the wider New Zealand marine industry. The fleet of one-design boats will be built primarily at Yachting Developments in Auckland.

An initial entry period for yacht clubs and youth crews is open until 29 February 2020. www.youthamericascup.com Dear All at Sea, Please find a couple of shots of the INEOS team out on the water on a grey autumnal day. They were taken as we cruised back to Port Solent from Cowes at a steady five knots on our Gib’sea 96 Master, Mouse Too. Heading almost due east and beating into a 16 knot north easterly, they passed us as if we were standing still; even the motorboat entourage following INEOS were struggling to keep up.

Nigel and Debbie Padbury Send your INEOS team pics to editor@allatsea.co.uk

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NEWS SNAPS ROSSITER SOLD

After 75 years of family ownership Christchurch’s Rossiter Yachts boatyard has been sold to a Lymington based family run business.

The boatyard operates more than 100 moorings and has slipways, a 14-ton crane and two boatbuilding sheds equipped for repair and boatbuilding.

The new owners intend to continue operating the boatyard and moorings and integrate one of its existing businesses, RIBS Marine, on to the site.

QINGDAO CLINCH VICTORY Images: Vision Inspired Photography

VOLUNTEER AWARDS

Some 47 volunteers were recognised at the RYA Volunteer Awards by HRH The Princess Royal. The awards are divided into four categories: RYA Awards, RYA Community Awards, The Francis Elkin Award and the Family Award. For the list of winners and to watch a video of the awards visit the online All at Sea news pages (www.allatsea.co.uk). Nominations are now invited for the 2020 RYA Volunteer Awards. www.rya.org.uk/ go/volunteerawards

GARMIN DOUBLE

Garmin won in two categories at the 2019 DAME Design Awards, which celebrate marine equipment design. The Garmin Force trolling motor and the GPSMAP 86i marine handheld with inReach® satellite communication capabilities received top DAME accolades in the machinery, propulsion, mechanical and electrical systems and fittings, and marine electronics and marine related software categories, respectively.

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fter a three-week game of cat and mouse across the Southern Ocean from Cape Town between the two leading Clipper Race teams, it was Qingdao which clinched a narrow victory.

The team, flying the flag for China’s sailing city, pipped closest rival Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam to the finish line in Fremantle, Australia.

Talking of Race 4: The Marlow Southern Ocean Sleigh Ride, skipper Chris Brooks said: “It has been an epic journey. Above anything else the weather has been challenging, just keeping positive when there is nothing but rain and grey skies. But it has been amazing, so brilliant to come in first.”

Racing non-stop around the clock, the 11 teams, racing identical yachts, faced wind speeds of over 50mph, freezing cold temperatures and waves as tall as apartment blocks in their bid to win the third stage of Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

In the final days of their race, the frontrunners Qingdao and Ha Long Bay Viet Nam hunkered down to play their last strategic moves around incoming weather systems. Crossing the finish line just a little over an hour behind Qingdao, Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam claimed a wellearnt second place.

Upon arrival, skipper Josh Stickland said: “We said at the beginning we would head east, we stayed with the pressure and fronts and it paid off. Well done to Qingdao and Imagine your Korea. They pushed us, we all pushed each other through the whole race. I

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have a great team to be with. Overall, it was a great race.”

The race for the final podium spot went to Imagine your Korea which, under the lead of Clipper Race skipper Dan Smith, enjoyed its first podium result of the 40,000 mile circumnavigation so far.

As the teams set off on Leg 4, Race 5 from Fremantle to Whitsundays on 22 December it was Qingdao, Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam and Punta Del Este who topped the overall standings.

In further Clipper news, Royal Albert Dock in London’s Royal Docks has been confirmed as Race Finish Partner to the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race in August 2020.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “We are thrilled that next year’s Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will finish right here in London in the Royal Docks. Our city truly is the sporting capital of the world and this is further proof that London is open to the biggest and best sporting events.”

The Clipper Race was founded in 1996

by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first

person to sail solo, non-stop around the world. For Sir Robin, the Race Finish at RAD will hold personal significance; in February 1957 as a Cadet in the Merchant Navy he joined his first ship which set sail from Royal Albert Dock to Africa.

Sir Robin said: “Both the Clipper Race and RAD have global ambition at their cores and celebrating global achievement of the 700 remarkable Clipper Race Crew is extremely fitting.

“Additionally, The Royal Docks’ use of its waterways to engage people with watersports at grassroots levels is synonymous with the way the Clipper Race provides the opportunity for people from every walk of life, and regardless of sailing experience, to take part in ocean racing.”

The Royal Albert Dock development is set to create more than 30,000 jobs and generate £6 billion to London’s economy.

This is London’s newest international business district, with the first phase already completed of the 4.7 million sq ft office, residential, retail and leisure facilities on the 35-acre site. www.clipperroundtheworld.com

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NEWS SNAPS WIGHTLINK WINNER

Wightlink, operator of ferries to the Isle of Wight, is celebrating winning an environmental award for its £30 million hybrid energy ferry Victoria of Wight. Combining powerful batteries and conventional engines, she is using up to 17 per cent less fuel than a conventional ferry of the same size. Wightlink Chief Executive Keith Greenfield said: “We have pledged to do all we can to protect the sea, land and air around us by keeping the Solent clean, recycling as much as possible and reducing waste and emissions.”

LEARNING ACADEMY

LAST month we asked: “After all the excitement of seeing the new HUGO BOSS launched it was very disappointing to see Alex’s first race - the Transat Jacques Vabre - in the revolutionary $7.7 million racing yacht end in such a frustrating way. However it is not the first time Alex has had to end a race early, after crashing out of 2018’s Route du Rhum in 2018, that time whilst leading. Do you think this latest incident will impact on Alex’s Vendee Globe preparations?”

“I think Alex Thomson Racing is resilient and these things happen in racing, knowing from past experiences he will dust off, learn, correct, refocus and reset. I’m hoping to see this stunning vessel lead the pack in the VG.” Glenn Bradford Head to www.facebook.com/ allatseanewspaper to comment on this month’s Your Thoughts (page 6) or email us at editor@allatsea.co.uk.

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BOOST FOR YOUNGSTERS

ISLE OF WIGHT CALLING! FAMILIES travelling to the Isle of Wight can look forward to savings this year with Wightlink extending its Kids Go Free promotion across all school holidays and half terms in 2020*.

For the first time the offer will also be valid for seniors too, so grandparents can join in the family fun for less. Under 5s always travel free with Wightlink, but when the schools break up, families can take up to two children aged 5 - 15 for free with

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romising Mid Wales sailor Ed Corbett will no longer have to collect a boat in midweek before weekend competitions thanks to a national programme helping young talent progress in the sport.

Ed is one of 13 youngsters from across the UK who have been handed a huge boost in their ambitions to become top class dinghy sailors and windsurfers.

The sailors have been awarded exclusive use of their own boat or windsurfing board for the next two years through the partnership between the John Merricks Sailing Trust and RYA OnBoard.

Launched in 2013, the partnership supports youngsters who display enthusiasm, drive, talent and commitment to the sport and who may not ordinarily have the opportunity or financial backing to achieve their goals.

“I am extremely happy with winning the boat. It is very exciting,” said Ed. His dad Tom added: “To know we can just load up and go sailing from home will make such a difference to him. It will mean he can get on the water for training more frequently. It will also make a real and positive difference to have a boat with the latest rigging and a hull devoid of patches and scratches.

We sincerely hope we can make the most of the opportunity having this Topper affords Ed.” The JMST seeks to help young sailors and youth sailing organisations to achieve their goals and was set up in memory of 1996 Olympic silver medallist, John Merricks.

This year’s recipients all applied for and were awarded their new boats or boards after attending their respective British Youth Sailing Regional Junior Championships. Declarations of Eligibility for next year’s applications will open in July. www.rya.org.uk/go/onboard

every adult or senior foot passenger day return ticket.

Keith Greenfield, CEO of Wightlink, said: “At Wightlink, we know how difficult and expensive it can be for parents to keep their kids occupied during the school breaks.

That is why we have decided to give parents and grandparents a well-deserved bonus by offering a great value day out at a time when budgets are usually stretched. We know the importance of family

time and we hope that our Kids Go Free offer can give families the quality time together that they need.”

When it comes to planning a day trip to the Isle of Wight in 2020, families are spoilt for choice: from sporting events to music and food festivals, there is something for every age and interest.

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DID YOU KNOW?

SCOTT MISSES OUT ON MEDAL

Prince of Wales is the seventh ship to carry the name, with the he first ei in 1765.

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BIG BROTHER COMMISSIONED THE Royal Navy’s second Queen Elizbeth Class aircraft carrier has been commissioned into the fleet as the largest warship ever built for the nation.

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, as the ship’s Lady Sponsor, alongside HRH The Prince of Wales, presided over the ceremony at HM Naval Base Portsmouth.

Commanding Officer, Captain Darren Houston, read the commissioning warrant to the crew and guests.

Capt Houston said: “As we lower the Blue Ensign and raise the White Ensign, this day marks the culmination of over a decade of work by the country’s maritime and ship-building industry who have come together with the Ministry of Defence to deliver this magnificent ship through the Aircraft Carrier Alliance.”

More than 10,000 people across the UK have contributed to the delivery of

the ship as part of the Aircraft Carrier Alliance, building on the experience they gained in constructing and operating HMS Queen Elizabeth.

About 550 VIP guests, 1,400 family and friends of the ship’s company, including guests with connections to the previous HMS Prince of Wales, a battleship sunk on that same date 78 years earlier by Japanese forces in the South China Sea, joined the crew for the ceremony.

Nearly 7,000 miles away, the crew of HMS Enterprise had earlier stopped at the final resting place of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse to hold a memorial service and lower a White Ensign to the remains.

HMS Prince of Wales, which by naval tradition will be referred to in the feminine form despite carrying the title of the male heir apparent, is marginally

larger and heavier than her sister. HMS Queen Elizabeth has returned from her second deployment to the east coast of North America conducting aviation trials with UK F-35 jets and developing her warfighting capabilities.

GILES Scott says missing out on a world championship medal will serve as a “wake-up call” as he prepares to defend his Olympic title at Tokyo 2020.

The Rio 2016 gold medallist had to settle for fourth at the Finn Gold Cup, the class’s world championships.

Gold was out of reach for Giles, 32, as he went into the final double-points race but with just five points splitting second to fourth, the silver medal was still within his grasp.

A testing race in big seas and strong winds saw Giles, who won the European title in May, cross the line in eighth while podium rivals Zsombor Berecz (HUN) and Nicholas Heiner (NED) took second and third respectively. The result meant Heiner

secured the silver medal, while Berecz took bronze. The title went to New Zealand’s Josh Junior.

“I just was not quite consistent enough,” Giles said. “I was well within a shot of bridging towards Josh who has been the standout performer this week, but I got the last race wrong and so had to count my 16 which I was discarding. It comes down to consistency and I did not quite execute that.”

Similar to Josh Junior and fellow New Zealander Andy Maloney, Giles juggles Olympic campaigning with his full-time commitments to Ben Ainslie’s America’s Cup challenge.

Fellow Brits Ed Wright and Henry Wetherell finished the regatta in 13th and 24th respectively.

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THE RYA is on the hunt for sailors and boat owners interested in the new double-handed mixed offshore event that will debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The discipline will see mixed pairs battle it out over a four-day offshore race in a new showcase for the sport. With planning for Paris 2024 already underway, the RYA has registered an entry for a British team in the 2020 World Sailing Offshore World Championship, held in conjunction with the Rolex Middle Sea Race.

The RYA would like to hear from any sailors interested in trying doublehanded offshore sailing, and they are also keen to hear from any boat owners who may either be looking for a racing partner or prepared to loan or charter a suitable boat to others.

Jack Fenwick, RYA keelboat manager, is hoping to bring interested parties together in early 2020 with a view to running doublehanded offshore taster sessions and training next spring.

“Double-handed offshore sailing could appeal to a wide range of people from professional sailors to existing or former international sailors, or perhaps even those just graduating from our RYA British Keelboat Academy,” he said.

“At this stage we would like to hear from as many people as possible to try and build a database of interested parties. We would particularly like to hear from yacht owners who might be looking for partners to get afloat and give it a try.”

In a vote of confidence for the existing RORC racing series, the RYA says that selection for the OWC, taking place in Malta in October in L30 yachts, will be based solely on the popular RORC

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CARGOES

A Celebration of the Sea

John Masefield & Kenneth D Shoesmith Glyn L Evans

CELEBRATION OF THE SEA WHEN a poet or artist is truly able to capture, in words or pictures, man’s fight for mastery of the sea, he may be counted by those who fully appreciate these two art forms, a master of his craft.

Cargoes: A Celebration of the Sea Through the Pen and the Paintbrush of John Masefield and Kenneth D Shoesmith sets out to examine how a collaboration between the two might have flourished. Kenneth’s maritime

Channel Race which starts from Cowes on 1 August.

“We believe the existing RORC Racing calendar of events will provide excellent training opportunities and should be a huge advantage to British medal hopes in 2024,” said Ian Walker, RYA director of racing.

Chris Stone, RORC racing manager, said: “In 2020 the Channel

Race will run as normal for our IRC rated fleet, but we will extend the race for those double handed mixed entries who wish to be considered in the RYA selection for the OWC. “The intention is for this selection event to best replicate the duration of the OWC, which is likely to be three or four days.” keelboatracing@rya.org.uk

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THOUSANDS of people enjoyed dazzling displays, projections and performances as Illuminate events across the UK marked the official start of the Mayflower 400 commemorative year.

Stunning art installations and projections from local, regional and international artists helped mark the first Thanksgiving that took place between the Pilgrims and the Native American people nearly four centuries ago, with visitors enjoying fun and inspiring experiences.

Charles Hackett, chief executive of Mayflower 400, said: “Illuminate is one of the key events planned for the commemorations and, as well as being an amazing spectacle, it connects the partner

destinations across the UK in 2020. The festival builds on the core values of Mayflower 400, which include Freedom, Humanity, Imagination and Future.”

In Plymouth, a four-day festival was held across four waterfront locations: Royal William Yard, Sutton Harbour, the Barbican and Mount Edgcumbe. In Harwich, meanwhile, around 6,000 people attended Historic Harwich across two days, to enjoy the stunning projections along buildings on The Quay and on to Christopher Jones’ house. The ship’s master and co-owner, Jones’s house still stands in Kings Head Street and will open in February 2020 as a tourist attraction.

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POWERING AHEAD SIMON EVERETT ROUNDS UP THIS MONTH’S ENGINE NEWS. BEST OF BRITISH

It is ironic that development of high power engines takes an age. After 11 years of development, British engineering excellence has finally won through and the Cox Powertrain CXO300 diesel outboard is now in production. Preproduction versions have been trialled and tested but now the ribbon is ready to be cut.

Cox Powertrain’s testing methodologies are closer aligned to those used by the automotive industry and until now have not been seen in the marine industry.

“We are doing something new, so we have to be particularly thorough in our early stage testing and engineering,” said Vince Parry, Cox Powertrain principal engineer. “We are not just iterating a product. Instead of taking an engine

made for use in cars and motorbikes and simply adapting it for marine use, Cox’s team has succeeded in creating this unique engine by starting from the ground up to design a marine diesel outboard. We take the best of marine and combine it with the best of automotive,” he added.

Data has been collected from independent, third party comparison assessments of a pre-production twin CXO300 installation and a comparable petrol installation on an Intrepid Nomad 345 34 centre console. At cruising speeds between 40 - 46mph the CXO300 returned between 20gph - 28gph, compared to the twin petrol 300hp on the same boat, which returned 24gph 35gph at the same cruising speeds.

During the demonstrations the engines were consistently reported to

have low vibration, an operational noise level so low that normal conversation near the engine at cruise and full speed was easy, impressive torque, good throttle response and no smoke.

The CXO300 delivers 300hp at the propeller making it the world’s highest power diesel outboard engine.

Designed specifically for marine applications, the engine is based on a proven technology of a 4-stroke, V8 architecture. The final production engines will weigh just 385kgs, which is comparable to a 350hp petrol engine, and customers will have the option of three leg lengths: 25”, 30” and 35”.

The Cox CXO300 is a British development using the best of British design and engineering know-how that was forged in Formula One over many years.

ANTIFOULING FOR TRANSDUCER Winter has us in its grasp, and now is the time to take advantage of quiet workshops, winter specials and to get those maintenance jobs completed in readiness for the first signs of spring or to make use of the wonderful, crisp weather as the days begin to get longer again.

Propspeed, the specialist producer of antifouling for propellers, rudders and underwater running gear, has produced a new, clear antifouling for transducers in addition to their clear coating for underwater lights.

Working with the specialist transducer people at Airmar, Propspeed has come up with a biocide free, super slippery coating that enhances transducer performance by prohibiting marine growth for at least 12 months, with an even longer lifespan in cooler climates.

It works by preventing marine growth adherence and maintaining efficient water flow with minimal disturbance for clearer echoes and complements their other products,

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CLEARER VISION AND PERFECT PARKING

FLIR, a world-leader in thermal imaging products, has introduced a series of new technologies that offer enhanced situational awareness for recreational users, opening the door to safer navigation in poor visibility, and enabling then to execute flawless marina manoeuvres.

The flagship M364C and M364C LR models of FLIR’s latest M300 Series fixed-mount cameras use clever integration of thermal and visible imagery to enhance the basic thermal picture with sharper edge detail and colour, making it easier to distinguish navigation marks and running lights.

Making the cameras easier to use and interpret earns them a place in a boat’s list of must-have technology. Thermal imaging offers a set of ‘eyes’ unaffected by poor visibility, filling in the close-quarters gap – where radar starts to struggle – with a detailed image of the boat’s surroundings. Warmer objects especially become easier to spot, whether it is the heat signature from another vessel’s engine or, crucially, a person in the water.

Clever post-processing of high-resolution images is not limited to FLIR’s fixed-mount thermal cameras. Stereoscopic imaging technology is key to the other major innovation recently announced by the company, this time under the Raymarine brand. DockSense™ is an intelligent object recognition and

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motion-sensing assisted docking solution, bringing to boats the same revolution that parking sensors and cameras brought to cars. DockSense™ Alert detects, displays and alerts the helm to obstacles around the boat using machine vision camera technology and video analytics, making mooring a boat significantly easier and safer, while DockSense adds throttle and helm assistance, taking corrective action should a hazard appear within a protective Virtual Bumper zone around the boat.

Fusing image data from several different sources is key to pioneering research being carried out into autonomous control, both on land and sea. As a leading developer of high-accuracy camera technology, FLIR are well placed to bring further innovation in this field – it is certainly an area to watch for the future. www.flir.co.uk / www.raymarine.co.uk

ACR Electronics has launched its next-generation ResQLink™ Personal Locator Beacons. The ResQLink View’s screen displays all the beacon’s operational activities including GPS coordinates, operating instructions, usage tips, transmission bursts, as well as battery power. Compact and lightweight, the ResQLink beacons feature a protected activation button located away from the test button, multiple wearable mounting options as well as a new infra-red strobe light in addition to the ultra-bright strobe light to assist rescue crews using night vision goggles.

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Orolia has given us details of the FastFind ReturnLink PLB with Return Link System capabilities.

The PLB transmits the user’s unique ID and GNSS location via the global network of Cospas Sarsat search and rescue satellites, and then uses Galileo’s Return Link Service to transmit a return signal back to the user’s device to confirm the alert has been received and location has been detected.

The PLB displays a blue light to inform the user that search and rescue professionals are aware of their situation and location and that they are not alone. Packed into a rugged and lightweight palmsized unit, FastFind Returnlink comes with a belt attachable buoyancy pouch and life jacket oral tube clip attachments. www.oroliamaritime.com

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A REACH TOO FAR All images: David Henshall

Over the years dinghy sailing has seen changes in more than just the design of the boats, but what about the fun factor?

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.

The completed wave screen at Haslar Going quicker on the reach is all about weight; the heavier the boat, the longer it stays in the high drag displacement mode

It is worth remembering that while you might be going quickly when reaching, things can go wrong even faster

Then, having shown the way forward, Fox’s designs would rapidly be overtaken by a new generation of dinghy hulls that were lighter and flatter, so would plane earlier and faster, then could stay planing for longer. This step change in performance would help define the shape of the ideal racecourse into that of a triangle, giving a beat to windward, followed by two reaches, another beat, a run, then the final beat to the finish.

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lthough the early maritime traders were undoubtably skillful sailors, possibly the biggest driver in the rapid development of sea-going ships would come from the demands of what we would now call the ‘military’.

Yet bizarrely, until quite late on in history, warships would be commanded not by sailors, but by soldiers. The needs of the soldiers gave us much of the boating terminology that survives through to today (the fo’c’sle being the forecastle)… the forward castle, a raised structure built up at the front of the ship, where archers could be placed to attack the crew of another boat during the approach phase of an encounter, but the easiest point of sailing, when the wind was blowing in across the beam, would become known as a ‘sailor’s wind’.

It would be much later on that the term ‘reaching’ would be used, with this ranging from a close reach, with the wind just ahead of the beam, to a broad reach, with

The change to asymmetric spinnakers may have made boats quicker, but at the expense of them only sailing windward/ leeward courses.

Tactical yes... fun... maybe?

What sailors will remember, though, will be the reaches, for now there was a new descriptive term, the ‘screaming reach’, when in breeze the boats would arrive at the windward mark, before accelerating away down the reach in a cloud of spray.

Even better still would be the combination of better spinnakers that could now be flown on the reach (rather than just on very broad offwind legs) and the trapeze, that shifted the crew weight outboard to help counterbalance the power that all this sail area could generate.

By the early 1950s, yachting journalist John Westell, who would go on to design the iconic 505 dinghy, would be writing about the incredible speeds that he had enjoyed when reaching, out on the trapeze with the spinnaker up, one of the first references to these two developments being used together.

Most of all, sailing a lightweight dinghy, on a reach, was a huge amount of fun, with one very successful helm recounting how he gave his boats ‘reachworthy’ names such as ‘Geronimo’. When he bore away at the windward, his recipe for success was to “sit out and shout out” and when the fleet

heard the sound of ‘Geronimo’ echoing over the water, they knew he was already on his way downwind.

Performance reaching would become turbo-charged in 1962 when Chichester based designer Peter Milne would launch his ground-breaking Fireball dinghy, which was light, flat and extremely quick, but most of all offered outstanding reaching performance.

Easy to build and accessible to all, the Fireball was popular with sailors of both sexes, with the F in Fireball standing equally for the big F in Fun. Yet at the same time, it represented something of a high spot for reaching in dinghies, as the next big change would come courtesy of the skiff revolution that arrived in the UK from Australia.

With the large asymmetrical spinnakers, the skiffs were exciting, very fast, but only sailed windward leeward courses. Their arrival would be accompanied by a new narrative in the sport, that sailing reaches was boring and processional and that sailing windward/leeward courses offered so much more tactical content.

FAST CHANGES Normally changes in sailing are adopted slowly, but the movement away from a ‘reach rich’ triangular course to only sailing windward/leeward courses came about very quickly and soon even classes that loved nothing more than a rumbustious blast, found that they had been forsaken in favour of that ‘fairer’ run back downwind.

Whilst this makes sense for the skiffs, who can generate higher speeds by ‘sailing the hot angles’ by broad reaching and gybing their way back downwind, there is a strong counter view that something very special was being lost along the way.

Given the new demographics in the sport of dinghy sailing, which are now changing very fast, as the ‘golden generation’ of the 1970s hang up their wetsuits, it could be that a whole new generation could progress in the sport without ever experiencing that visceral thrill of heading away down the reach with every setting on the boat cranked up to the maximum!

Worse still, with the top down attitude that ‘reaching is wrong’, this one element of sailing risks not being practiced, yet the real exponents of reaching (who also happened to be the great all-round sailors) are quick to point out that this is a skill that has to be learnt and perfected. Most of all, though, is the thought that while changes might make the racing better, they have lost that all important element of fun, and thus have left the sport that much the poorer.

If there is one boat that has defined reaching, it is the Peter Milne designed Fireball. Add a spinnaker and a trapeze and the boat becomes a reaching rocketship

the wind from aft of the beam, but not so far that the boat was running. Then, as sailing developed into a competitive sport, the reach was accepted to be the fastest point of sailing and the most exciting, as the boat surged along at its best possible speed.

DESIGNED TO PLANE The big change would come in the late 1920s when Isle of Wight dinghy guru Uffa Fox designed an International 14 called Avenger which had a hull specifically designed to plane. If sailed fast enough the hull of Avenger would develop sufficient dynamic lift to allow it to ‘plane’ away at a much higher speed than had previously been possible with the hull still operating in displacement mode. The ability to plane was very much a function of speed, with a lighter boat needing less lift to plane, which would prompt Fox to make one of his best ‘bon mots’ that weight is only useful to the designers of steamrollers.

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READY TO LAUNCH Simply put, a liferaft may well be your salvation should the unthinkable happen, so put some thought into where and how to stow it.

IF you do not have a liferaft, in extreme circumstances you may simply have to take your chances in the water; the chances of a person surviving in the water compared to being in a liferaft are significantly lower and your

survival time will vary depending on the location, the time of year, the weather conditions and the water temperature.

It is not mandatory for private pleasure craft under 13.7m to carry a liferaft, but when deciding whether or

not to do so, your proximity to other boats and emergency services who can render assistance if you need to abandon ship should be taken into consideration.

GOOD PRACTICE

Your liferaft must be capable of being launched quickly and easily in an emergency. It is critical that it is stowed correctly otherwise it might not be Your liferaft could save your life, but it must be easy to locate and launch

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accessible if it is needed. There is no single best solution, but good practice dictates that wherever that is, it should be capable of being launched in 15 seconds.

If you normally keep your liferaft in a locker, possibly to prevent theft, then make sure it is not covered in clutter that you have to remove first to get to it. Better still, move it to a more accessible position, particularly when making offshore plans. If it is stored on deck it needs to be somewhere that does not risk accidental deployment in heavy weather or get damaged from being stepped on or sat on.

USING AN HRU

Think what would happen if you capsized – could you get to your liferaft? It is becoming more common for liferafts to be mounted on the coachroof or aft of the cockpit with a hydrostatic release unit (see below).

However, these only release at about

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Book in and observe your liferaft being opened and inflated, with the option to leave for servicing.

Events on the day include: • Liferaft inflation • Practical flare training • Man overboard products showcase

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three metres below the surface and that might not be deep enough for an inverted boat. Even if the HRU is triggered the liferaft may well not float free if not stowed properly.

If you intend to use an HRU, make sure that you follow the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure that it will function properly. You should also make sure that you can launch your liferaft manually – a Senhouse slip/Pelican hook is ideal. If you have to take to the liferaft there is no point in being in the water hoping for the liferaft to float free. The HRU should be viewed as a last resort rather than the primary means of deploying the liferaft.

Do not overlook where you stow your liferaft, it should be an important part of any offshore passage preparation and not an afterthought.

Visit the RYA’s online safety hub at www.rya.org.uk/go/safety for a wealth of practical advice and safety top tips covering a vast array of boating activities – and look out for the Safety Advisory videos on the RYA’s digital channels on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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This month we are asking you to vote for your favourite reader photo of 2019 from the best images featured over the past year. Send your vote to editor@allatsea.co.uk or vote online at the All at Sea Facebook page (www.facebook.com/allatseanewspaper). To be in with a chance of winning next year send in your photos to: editor@allatsea.co.uk / allatsea.co.uk/ readers-gallery. Happy snapping!

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Anita Golding sent this peaceful shot taken during a cruise round the west of the UK. It was taken early one morning leaving Pwllheli Marina heading to the Isle of Man.

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8. September Sometimes it just has to be done. Thanks to Ljiljana Pavlovic for putting a smile on our faces back in September.

to r Stunning colours captured by Huw Williams in this sunset shot taken at Yarmouth

A great photo of friends have arriving in Tierra del Fuego. Thanks to Huw Williams for sending it in.

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6. July

The winning photo in March was this stunning boat captured by Karen Howcroft.

US Aircraft Carrier Harry S. Truman moored just outside Portsmouth. Sent in

by Karen Howcroft.

10. November

3. April Thanks to Tim Kingston at Boatshed Brighton for this photo taken just off Beachy Head.

7. August An usual trio of cruise ships taken by Rod Chadwick was November’s winner.

11. December

Sunrise from Gosport Marina overlooking Gunwharf Quays. Sent in by Zoe Harmsworth.

Time for lunch! August’s winning pic of a ‘burglar’ was sent in by Rod Chadwick.

Fergal Wallbank sent this shot of racing on the River Avon.

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BOATING HOLIDAYS

EVERY MONTH WE BRING YOU HOLIDAY NEWS AND A SELECTION OF OFFERS

STAR CLIPPER SAVINGS STAR Clippers has an early booking discount of 20 per cent off three of its Trans-Atlantic sailings for bookings made by 31 January 2020, saving up to £597pp.

Guests can savour long days with just the sea, the sky and the workings of the ship, relaxing far from the stress of the world. Daytime activities include lectures and presentations about the ships, the chance to climb 45ft to the first crow’s nest for a true birds-eye view of the ocean

and the decks, knot-tying, rope pulling and learning navigational skills.

Early booking savings of up to £549 per person make the fare from £1,391pp for a 15 day sailing on board Star Flyer from Lisbon to Philipsburg, St. Maarten, calling into Las Palmas and San Sebastian en route, departing on 20 November 2020.

On 4 April 2020 the flagship Royal Clipper relocates from Barbados to the Mediterranean, stopping at the Azores,

and a 16 night sailing costs from £2,049pp, saving up to £564pp.

The third Trans-Atlantic sailing in 2020 is when Royal Clipper returns to the Caribbean, departing from Lisbon on 22 October, when a 16 night sailing costs from £1,522pp, saving up to £597pp.

All prices include breakfast, buffet style lunch, silver service dinner, snacks, tea and coffee and port charges. www.starclippers.co.uk / 0808 231 4798

TALL SHIP VOYAGE PROGRAMME THE Tall Ships Youth Trusts’ 2020 programme offers voyages from family day sails in the Solent to transatlantic crossings, so you can choose the perfect one to suit you. Whichever vessel you sail on, their expert crew will provide the safest and most exciting sailing experience possible, plus it is the chance to meet new friends, explore new places and build sailing skills. Their adult adventure holidays are for those aged from

18 to 80, with no prior sailing experience necessary. Proceeds from the Adult Crew Voyages fund the charity’s youth work.

Meanwhile, the charity’s youth voyages offer life changing experiences for those aged 12 to 25. As well as being incredible adventures, there are opportunities to gain RYA qualifications and to work towards The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. www.tallships.org

WHERE TO SAIL

BVI SAILING SCHOOL REOPENS

STUCK for ideas for this year’s sailing holiday? We have a few suggestions from the team at Nautilus Yachting.

Croatia is a beautiful country and, whether you are a keen sailor or want to learn the ropes, you can take bareboat charters, flotilla, RYA courses and motor yacht charters.

Or, how about combining the flavours of Italy and France on a yacht charter from Sardinia, famous for its white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.

Ever popular too are the Balearic Islands; you could extend your sailing holiday and enjoy a few days in beautiful Palma.

Nautilus Yachting has a number of eco friendly sailing tips including… be green when you clean!

The waste water from your showers, hand basins and washing up sinks is deposited directly into sea. The majority of soaps and shower gels contain chemical nasties whilst detergents can contain chlorine and bleach. Whenever possible it is a good idea to shower ashore, and keep washing on board to a minimum. When washing up or cleaning, utilise an environmentally friendly cleaner. Finally, use a water soluble, ocean friendly sun lotion. The majority of sun lotions contain oils which form a layer on the water’s surface reducing photosynthesis, essential for life. www.nautilusyachting.com

SUNSAIL is reopening its sailing school in the British Virgin Island this month, making it the fifth sailing school base for the holiday charter company.

The BVI sailing school will offer two courses. For first time sailors, the RYA Competent Crew Course gives a sound knowledge of basic sailing techniques, navigation and terminology. Completed over five days, with 100 miles at sea and four hours of night sailing, the course gives students a sound knowledge and understanding of the yacht and all the basic sailing techniques including rope work, mooring up and casting off.

The RYA Day Skipper course is a practical course for sailors with significant previous sailing experience (a minimum of five days sailing and living on board, 100 miles logged and four hours night sailing is required) and a comprehensive understanding of the theory behind the practice.

Students preferably take the RYA Day Skipper theory course or have theory knowledge to this level before completing the practical.

The Day Skipper course offers students the experience and qualifications necessary to be able to then set sail with confidence on one of Sunsail’s yacht charter or flotilla holidays.

Kate Staniforth, senior UK marketing manager from Sunsail, said: “The perfect sailing conditions make the British Virgin Islands the ideal destination for sailors of all abilities with easy line-of sight navigation, deep water sailing and steady breezes. As well as having an experienced instructor, there is also a ‘free day’ to explore Tortola to make sure that everyone also has the opportunity to explore this stunning sailing destination.”

Sunsail also has sailing schools in Portsmouth, Croatia, Greece and Australia. www.sunsail.co.uk/ sailingschools / 0330 332 116

EVEN MORE PLAINSAILING.COM PLAINSAILING.COM tells us they have been upgrading their website with faster and more detailed search tools on their way, an enhanced and informative customer interface for 2020 bookings (allowing you to do even more to manage your booking online) and more comprehensive information and tools to help customers.

The first phase has been the home page; along with technical improvements, there are sign-posts to help both newbies and experienced sailors find the content they are looking for – from the basics of how a sailing charter holiday works, how much they cost and what a skipper does, through to information

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about mooring fees, transfer fees, where to sail and the sailing distance calculator.

PlainSailing.com are also listing plenty of new boats for the 2020 season.

Tommy Tognarelli, cofounder of PlainSailing.com, said “We are always on the lookout for ways to improve our system and processes to make chartering a yacht or catamaran through us as simple, straightforward and hassle-free as possible. And of course, we are also adding more boats, destinations and countries for customers to sail from to our website for the 2020 season – we are sure it will be another record breaking year.” www.PlainSailing.com

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BILL’S NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

Bill reflects on the past year and looks to the new decade.

THE New Year looms large on the horizon with a new decade beginning and perhaps even political clarity for the country, note I do stress perhaps! I always find this is a time for reflection and the Admiral loves to give me a few challenging resolutions!

We have enjoyed a wonderful season on the water, discovered so many great new and innovative products that help minimise the chores and keep the Admiral happy. We have made investments: the new cover to protect my pride and joy and reducing the tedious but necessary cleaning required before casting off for a weekend on board.

The replacement of our much loved but very tired tender for a shiny new AquaMarine airdeck tender, we have not looked back!

And so, to the resolutions! There’s the leaky bilge pump which causes the Admiral great distress as she has to get down on her hands and knees to mop out the bilges by hand, so I think that had better be first on the list. There are many bilge pump types and brands on the market including Albin Pump Marine, Attwood and Shurflo, automatic, cartridge, heavy duty and even manual, so I will have to do some in depth research into the best for the job, a little opportunity to indulge in a spot of internet research (and peace and quiet!).

Back in August, you might remember she who must be obeyed had ‘instructed’ me to get a new cooker, I distracted her for a while, but the cooker is definitely on the new year honours list! So, I have been asking around at the marina and the club and looking at specs to see what will suit our needs. As I have said before, why we need a new one to boil the kettle on is anyone’s guess, but instructions are instructions. As with many things there are levels of cooker and I will need to find one that both fits the boat and the budget. It

seems that at the upper end is the GN Espace Levante which is purpose built for cruising sailors but comes with a hefty price tag, and working my way down the list of options, as this is not in budget, I have come across the AquaMarine Neptune 4500, which is both reasonably priced and reviews well.

The 4500 offers three options, varying from all stainless steel to stainless steel front, top and facia with zinctec sides. There are several features offered as standard by each model including gimbals and sea-rails and a flame failure device on all burners. Added features of the 4500 Deluxe is a gimbal lock and both the 4500 and 4500 Deluxe have an electric ignition on all burners. I can now make an informed decision and seek approval from the Admiral.

So, what else needs doing? The list is long and the more I think on it the longer it gets.

Those jobs that always fall to the bottom or that there is never time to do properly and end up being rushed and so my thoughts are as follows: I badly need to give the topsides a really deep clean and proper polish to bring the gelcoat up properly for once and make her look truly cared for.

Fit LED nav lights. I am forever having to fiddle with the corroded terminal on the bow, just when I need the lights most. It is almost always when its wet and in waves, so that getting the terminals clean and dry is neigh-on impossible. Holding the screws and screwdriver whilst this is going on risks bits falling overboard. The modern, completely solid and enclosed LED versions have so many advantages, this is a job I should have done years ago. From what I have heard to date, the Hella versions look good but some research should be done I think – oh well, back to some more peace

and quiet! I must, must change the toilet valves and diaphragms whilst laid up so that all is dry - and well before this becomes a necessity in the season - nobody needs to be caught up in that! I must order the spares now, so they are on hand for a day that the weather makes it impossible to work outside.

Another resolution is to change the halyards to Dyneema®. I sailed this season on a mate’s boat where he had fitted them, and I was amazed at the “set and leave” ability of the halyards. Instead of me having to constantly fiddle with the halyards, with his, once we had the sails properly hoisted, they stayed like that for the passage – and the sails always looked like gull’s wings.

He recommended Dyneema® Cruise from Kingfisher and I agree that it seems to be reasonably priced and certainly has a colour

range to suit the Admiral’s pallet. Talking about ropes I noticed that my mooring lines are looking in poor condition. They never seem to last very long, picking up nicks and chafe pretty quickly. Although very tempting to use bits of old sheets and halyards - that certainly ticks the recycling box - but means they are a smaller diameter than is easy and comfortable to hold if my berthing technique is not up to the conditions.

And, mooring lines are made in stretchier materials than old sheets which helps the boat sit quietly alongside.

Whilst I am at it, I want to fit mooring compensators to these lines to take the constant snatching the boat makes alongside the pontoon as boats pass

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I have a good, modern and secure anchor and chain, but one of the downsides of its reassuring grip is that after use the said ground gear can get very muddy. By the time we have the anchor up, this mud has managed to get all over the deck and dribbled down the topsides (perhaps one of the reasons the boat needs a really good clean). I have seen on larger boats a deck cleaning hose up in the forepeak that washes all the ground gear and if kept running onto the chain and rope as it appears, means the mess simply ends up overboard. I must do more research as to how this can be done, but it looks like an Albin wash-down pump, some hose and a bayonet deck fitting installed in the bow will give me what we need. Perhaps some brownie points from the Admiral for that!

I must check the service dates on our liferaft – I think we are OK for another year, but time passes (too) quickly and it might be this season. If it is now, then I will have to book it in to a service station. After reading about a motor yacht going up in flames, I will also check the dates on my fire extinguishers, and in a similar vein, I must mount the gas alarms in a better and less haphazard way.

There are always many jobs to do on a boat, but this seems quite enough for the January list – too much more and I might get a fright and do none of them. As I close this article, I hope you all have a very happy and healthy new year and wish you fair winds and good sailing.

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BOATING PEOPLE Q&A WITH THE RNLI’S BECS MILLER, A VOLUNTEER LIFEBOAT CREW MEMBER.

Becs joined the RNLI five years ago. Image: RNLI/ Nigel Millard

Sunday, Monday and Thursday, which means constantly practicing procedures so when there is an emergency we are as ready as we can be.

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE WITH THE RNLI?

My role is volunteer lifeboat crew for both the allweather lifeboat and the inshore lifeboat, but I also contribute by delivering safety messaging through educational talks, fundraising at events and helping out in the local community. For example, I once spent a weekend marshalling at a local firework display on the Saturday, but had to leave part way through for a shout! Then, on the Sunday, I was out at 8am helping to put up the town’s Christmas lights. The RNLI is part of the fabric of our community and we like to give back to everyone who kindly supports us.

BECS, WHEN DID YOU FIRST GET INTO BOATING?

I was quite late in discovering the beauty of boating.

In my early thirties I was carrying out voluntary work on a tiny island in the Caribbean called Saba and had the good fortune to meet someone who lived on a boat. This idea fascinated me, so I went home, completed my RYA Dinghy Level 1 course and started my adventures on the water from there.

WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO Moving to Scotland and a small community was quite a change and I wanted to get involved locally. Dunbar is lucky enough to have an RNLI shop on the high street. I started there as a volunteer, then became a Youth Education Volunteer, going out to share water safety messaging in schools and local groups. Sometimes crew would come along to share their stories and demonstrate the kit. I was asked if I had thought about volunteering as a lifeboat crew member, so that was the next step for me.

HOW MUCH TRAINING DID YOU HAVE TO TAKE?

I joined the crew in November 2014, thinking to myself if I could make it through a winter, then that would be a good starting point. The training is ongoing, and starts off with focusing on safety, how to keep yourself safe, the importance of your Personal Protective Equipment and what to do in an emergency. We exercise on a

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TELL US ABOUT HELLY HANSEN’S WORK WITH THE RNLI.

Since Spring 2018, Helly Hansen has been a strategic partner of the RNLI’s and helped us in our efforts to reduce drowning. The two brands align on many different levels, including our 350 years of combined rich heritage, innovation and expertise at sea, and our shared work with professionals and enthusiasts on the water. The support they have given us has been fantastic, through supporting our fundraising campaigns and generating income for us to sharing our lifesaving safety messaging with their customers. A really exciting element of the partnership is that Helly Hansen became our all-weather lifeboat crew kit supplier. It keeps us warm, dry and safe in all kinds of weather and is much lighter than the old kit and uses breathable fabric, which is ideal for the more demanding tasks we often need to carry out.

WHAT IS COMING UP THIS YEAR FOR THE PARTNERSHIP?

We are looking forward to continuing to work closely with Helly Hansen throughout 2020 and beyond. We have an initial five-year partnership which includes plans to work more closely with them to get some important safety advice out to the sailing and boating community, specifically with both organisations absolutely committed to helping to reduce drowning.

Of course, we hope our friends at Helly Hansen will continue to support our fundraising campaigns and help generate vital income for us. They are also supplying kit for our lifeguards on beaches across the country, and our corporate clothing and uniforms too.

DO YOU SAIL WHEN NOT ON THE WATER WITH THE RNLI?

I am taking part in the ARC – Atlantic Rally Crossing. This takes place from Gran Canaria, hopefully catching the trade winds to safely arrive in St Lucia. I am very excited to complete another ocean journey - my last one took 44 days across the South Pacific - but this one should be shorter than that. I have been going out locally as crew for The Dunbar Sailing Club members to keep my knowledge up-to-date. It is great as some of our lifeboat crew own boats, so there is always someone looking for help.

WHAT ARE THE FIRST STEPS FOR SOMEONE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE RNLI?

The RNLI is an amazing charity and there are so many opportunities to get involved and support it. You do not have to get your feet wet to save lives and you do not have to live on the coast. I would recommend taking

a look at our website, as it gives an idea of what is available and how people can get involved: www.RNLI.org.

WHICH SAILORS INSPIRE YOU (PAST OR PRESENT)?

The first person who springs to mind is Grace Darling, who has to be my hero. Back in 1838, Grace helped rescue survivors from the shipwrecked Forfarshire in Dundee. I find it fascinating that someone who was the same sort of height and build as me managed to hold an extremely heavy boat in a treacherous sea state, wearing a dress and with no safety equipment! Thankfully, within the RNLI we are here to save lives at sea, and our clothing is made to withstand the elements, keep us dry and, above all, focus on our safety. The second is Pip Hare. Pip is such an inspiration who has over 20 years’ experience of ocean racing and in 2020 is entering the toughest single-handed race – the Vendée Globe - with the goal of breaking the female world record. She constantly pushes the boundaries, always looks to improve and has a wicked sense of humour – plus she used to work in the RNLI’s Community Safety team. Last time we met was in the RNLI training facilities in Poole to put our Helly Hansen kit through its paces in a life raft.

“The RNLI is part of the fabric of our community and we like to give back to everyone who kindly supports us.”

RNLI Lowestoft showing the extreme conditions the crews sometimes face.

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BOATING PEOPLE Q&A WITH TIM KINGSTON, AN RNLI VOLUNTEER.

When did you join the RNLI and what inspired you to join?

I joined in 2018 – I have loved lifeboats since I was a small boy and when I started to work at the marina, I quickly realised I was working close enough to be on call and so applied to join immediately.

Tell us a little about the life of an RNLI volunteer…

It is a whole new family. There is a lot of training, centred around competence and experience; everyone and everything is incredibly focused upon saving lives at sea. The best part of being in your team is feeling that I can use my skills to make a difference, to help people at their worst moments and knowing that I can trust my life in my team’s skills.

Tell us a little about yourself…

I spent 25 years in the Royal Navy as a marine engineer, then went to university and did my Masters in Engineering and Management and started a second career in facilities management, culminating as head of facilities at the National Theatre.

I then bought my boat from Boatshed and my experience and observations of Boatshed’s broker and processes helped me decide that was what I wanted to do – make a living through my boat obsession. I really admired the way Boatshed handled my purchase from start to finish providing a full brokerage service. I also appreciated the Boatshed ethos of total transparency. Word is spreading quickly, through recommendations and reputation, and Boatshed Brighton has the most top Google reviews of any other broker in the Sussex area.

What fears do you have when you get the call?

You never quite know what it is going to be. We are trained and equipped physically and mentally to prepare ourselves, though, and it is a case of adapting to whatever the shout is.

How do you balance family life with running a busy brokerage and being a lifeboat man?

My family are all behind me, including my Boatshed family. There is an incredible amount of hard work that makes a good broker and I have full support from everyone in everything I do.

How long have you been a Boatshed broker and what area do you cover?

It has been five years, covering Brighton, Eastbourne, Shoreham, Newhaven, Rye, Suffolk and Mallorca – quite a varied patch. We have 70 offices in 23 countries and all work in our local areas, but we are one big global brokerage service working together to provide support to both sellers and buyers. We have a great head office team supporting us throughout.

What is the most interesting boat you have ever sold?

What sort of recreational boating do you enjoy?

Sailing solo in local areas – I want to do trips to the Solent and France this year and I dream of circumnavigating England and Scotland solo, one day.

What boat would you love to own and where would you take her?

I have my dream boat, a Moody 29, but I guess we all aspire to something a bit newer and bigger eventually. I have yet to decide what my absolute favourite boat is, but a modern 46ft yacht would give me everything I need. I love to learn about modern design and how clever features are incorporated into the boat.

Who is your most inspirational sailor?

Alex Thomson – I will be watching his 2020 Vendee Globe with huge interest. He and his team really push the boundaries and are so focused on what they want to achieve. His recent keel breakage will be a setback, but he will bounce back, for sure.

Your favourite galley meal is…

Pasta, pesto and chorizo – nice and easy to boil up on the stove – one pot, one spoon, eaten straight from the pot.

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What did the RNLI interview process entail?

Just that – an interview, along with medical assessments and structured boot camp training.

Have you ever thought your life was in danger?

No, I do not think about that – you are concentrating too hard upon what you are doing and following the RNLI’s operating procedures, which are designed to keep us as safe as possible. Things can seem alarming, but the training kicks in.

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HIGH HOPES FOR TOKYO As the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games approach excitement and focus on Japan builds.

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fter praise was lauded on the Asian nation following a successful Rugby World Cup, there is even more anticipation for the Summer Games.

Due to the very nature of the sport sailors would expect to spend a disproportionate amount of time in the Olympic venue, way more than any other sport on the schedule, as they learn the nuances and weather patterns of their field of play. Because of this Japan has played a big role in the recent history of the British Sailing Team.

After the Olympic class staples of Europe earlier in 2019 such as the Princess Sofia Trophy,World Cup Series and class Europeans, the British Sailing Team were in good shape as attention was turning to Japan.

There were British one-two’s in the Nacra 17, 49er and Laser Europeans. Giles Scott was Finn European champion. Up and coming Emma Wilson took silver in the RS:X and Hannah Mills and Eilidh McIntyre also claimed silver in the 470. The medal count was building.

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With the Tokyo 2020 Test Event – dubbed READY STEADY TOKYO – signifying one year to go to Games time, the British Sailing Team had selected their athletes.

It is an event that often indicates who will be successful when the big show rolls around.

The British Sailing Team have been working with the town of Hayama across the bay from Enoshima, the home of the Olympic sailing competition. They have been very welcoming and have made the team feel very settled. With this relationship a summer of sailing was

possible for the team, and the Test Event representatives, training partners and other select sailors got much needed time in the Olympic waters.

Away from Enoshima, the Laser and Laser Radial competitors headed to the northern coast of Japan to Sakaiminato City for their World Championships and returned with a bronze medal around the neck of Ali Young in the Radial.

As the Test Event drew ever closer there was one more World Championship to contest – the 470. The 470 Worlds were held just ahead of the Test Event, utilising the same waters and venue as the Olympic Games, the first of three events in quick succession.

Continually pushing the podium since coming together as a pair, Hannah Mills and Eilidh McIntyre came through a tough week of sailing to take the crown as Women’s 470 World Champions, beating the home nation’s Kondo Yoshida and Yoshioka in the process.

There was no rest for the newly crowned champions, though, as just days later the Test Event began. They were joined by a team that would mimic Games times – one entry for each class, except in the Nacra 17 where the option to send two crews was taken.

There was a medal haul of three silvers and three bronzes, which gave Britain the most medals of any nation in attendance.

Mills and McIntyre backed up their Worlds gold with silver. Dylan Fletcher and Stu Bithell also took silver in the 49er. Two Nacra 17 entries returned two medals with John Gimson and Anna Burnet in silver and Ben Saxton and Nikki Boniface just behind in bronze. Scott took bronze in the Finn and 49erFX pair Charlotte Dobson and Saskia Tidey also had bronze.

There were also near misses for the RS:X pair of Emma Wilson and Tom Squires who both fell just shy of the podium in fourth.

Despite the success, again, there was no rest. Days later the World Cup Series had its time in Enoshima for the third and final regatta within such a short space of time.

Again, there was more British medal success. James Peters and Fynn Sterritt took gold from the jaws of defeat coming from fifth at the start of the medal race to claim victory. Ali Young took her second Japanese bronze medal in the Radial and Ben Saxton and Nikki Boniface upgraded their Test Event bronze to a World Cup Series silver.

BACK IN EUROPE

On the return to Europe the British RS:X sailors headed to Torbole, Italy, to take on their World Championships. Both Emma Wilson and Andy Brown secured U21 podium finishes with Wilson in bronze and Brown silver.

There was also a medal from a class yet to taste Olympic action as Ellie Aldridge claimed an impressive European title just one year after crossing over from the 49erFX. Aldridge has been part of the #Kite4Gold programme set up in conjunction with UK Sport, EIS and British Kitesports – a programme which is already bearing fruit ahead of Paris 2024.

ATHLETES ANNOUNCED

However, it was not long before attention was turned back to Japan as Team GB announced their first athletes for Tokyo

Hannah Mills and Eilidh McIntyre took the crown as Women’s 470 World Champions

2020 – 12 sailors (pictured top). Giles Scott and Hannah Mills have the chance to retain their gold medals with Mills going for the title of most successful female Olympic sailor in history when she sails with Eilidh McIntyre.

Other Olympic medallists in the team are Luke Patience, who will sail with Chris Grube in the 470, and Stu Bithell who will team up with Dylan Fletcher in the 49er.

Ali Young returns for her third tilt at Olympic success in the Laser Radial while on the other end of the spectrum Emma Wilson and Tom Squires will contest their first Games in the RS:X. Charlotte Dobson and Saskia Tidey complete the line-up to date in the 49erFX. Spots still up for grabs are the Laser and the Nacra 17, so while some can focus on an Olympic assault there is still work to be done to get on that plane for another trip

to Japan for the summer showcase.

Before the British Sailing Team could ring in 2020 and the start of an Olympic year, there was still the small matter of Southern Hemisphere World Championships to contest as the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 were in New Zealand while the Finn class was in Australia.

Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithell rounded off a successful season with bronze at the 49er World Championships, while Charlotte Dobson and Saskia Tidey finish seventh in the 49erFX. In the Nacra 17 John Gimson and Anna Burnet missed out on a medal by six points with Ben Saxton and Nicola Boniface just two points behind in sixth. Giles Scott also finished the year out of the medals with a fourth place at the Finn Gold Cup, the class’s world championships. www.britishsailingteam.com

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BIT OF ALWIGHT

Known as one of the destinations to get away from it all, the Isle of Wight is the ideal location for a relaxing weekend or short break and a place to escape busy or hectic lifestyles.

Whether visitors are believers or not, the spot is a wonderful place for a peaceful walk or meditation, as the downs offer some of the most beautiful views on the island. Entry is free and the lighthouse is open during daylight hours. www.english-heritage.org.uk

ANCIENT WOODLANDS

Appuldurcombe House. Image: English Heritage

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rom places to sit and meditate in nature, to learning about the island’s history and enjoying a walk with incredible scenery, the Isle of Wight is perfect for a restful break.

Plus, this year it has been awarded UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Status, meaning that it is now recognised as one of the best destinations in the world to explore the sustainable way people interact with their natural environment.

The Status covers the entire Isle of Wight and the Solent and is the first time in seven years that an English area has received the honour.

We asked Wightlink, who offer three routes to the island from the mainland, for their recommendations for relaxation, peace and tranquillity on the Isle of Wight.

THE LONG STONE

The Long Stone at Mottistone is a 6,000-year-old set of stones laid in Neolithic times as a burial mound. The layout of the stones would have been significant to worshipping both the sun and the moon, which is why the Long Stone barrow is aligned from the west to the east. The stones hold a powerful connection to mythology at a time when nature was a huge part of worship. Visitors can walk across the site of the stones or alternatively enjoy a stroll at Mottistone Down, all of which is free to enter. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Quarr Abbey is a Grade I listed Monastery surrounded by beautiful grounds, walled gardens, woodland walks, an art gallery, 12th century Abbey ruins, Monastery shop, teashop and a farm, which are kept and maintained by the Benedictine monks who live in Quarr. Admission is free and voluntary donations can be made to the abbey. Visitors can sample the delicious home cooked food at the tea and farm shop, most of which has been prepared from Quarr Abbey’s organically grown allotment produce. Quarr Abbey honey, jams and chutneys and award-winning ale are also available in the farm shop. www.quarrabbey.org Built in the 18th century, Appuldurcombe House is a Baroque style house with beautiful grounds and is a fantastic place to visit for a day out. Much of the house was lost to bombing during the Second World War, but visitors can get a sense of polarity between the ruins and the parts of the house which are still intact. Entry is free and the house is open from Sunday to Fridays from April until October. www.english-heritage.org.uk St Catherine’s Oratory is a medieval lighthouse on St. Catherine’s Down overlooking the dramatic coastline of Chale Bay across the south of the island.

It is the second oldest lighthouse in the country and is rumoured to be haunted.

The island has a total of 1,614 hectares of ancient woodland (pictured right) and some of the most scenic include Firestone Copse, with paths that lead down to the river for a spot of quiet reflection, and the majestic ancient woodlands at Kemphill Moor Copse near Bouldner.

There is also Parkhurst Forest in Newport - home to some of the island’s red squirrel population. These woodlands are perfect for blowing away the cobwebs and taking a gentle walk.

St Catherine's Oratory.

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FOSSIL HUNTING

Dinosaur Isle is a purpose-built interactive museum that showcases the island’s incredible geological collections. It also runs guided fossil walks which are a great way to get outside with a hands-on activity that is sure to keep the whole family entertained. Tickets start from £4 for children and £5 for adults, with family tickets available from £16.50. www.dinosaurisle.com

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE Afternoon tea is served in style at Ventnor’s Royal Hotel between 3pm – 5pm daily, perfect for ladies who want to see and be seen. The menu offers Royal Afternoon Tea for £23 with the option to add fizz and enjoy Champagne Afternoon Tea for £30. royalhoteliow.co.uk/dining/royalafternoon-tea For something completely different and active, Goodleaf offers two-hour tree climbing experiences for those who thrive whilst being 40 feet in the air. After an introduction and health and safety session, participants are shown tree climbing techniques before embarking to the tree top where a birds-eye view of Appley Park and the Solent can be admired. A two-hour session costs £29 per person for up to five climbers.

“These woodlands are perfect for blowing away the cobwebs and taking a gentle walk."

Take the kids to the Isle of Wight or mainland for free during the school holidays. Under 5s always travel free with Wightlink, but when the schools break up, you can also take up to two children aged 5 - 15 for free with every adult foot passenger day return ticket. This means that a family of four can travel to the island from just £34. For the applicable dates see: www.wightlink.co.uk/go/discounts/ kids-go-free

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MARINA FOCUS SALTERNS MARINA

MORE INFORMATION Salterns Marina Ltd 40 Salterns Way, Lilliput, Poole Dorset BH14 8JR 01202 709971 marina@salterns.co.uk salterns.co.uk

Situated close to the Solent, Salterns Marina not only o ers a s per location t e cellent services and facilities too.

THE marina, located in Poole, Dorset, enjoys the sheltered waters of Europe’s largest natural harbour. With outstanding on-site facilities and a fantastic location, Salterns Marina provides easy access to explore Poole Harbour, Sandbanks, the picturesque Jurassic Coast and more.

FACILITIES & BERTHS

Saltern’s on-site chandlery is fully stocked all year round and is open seven days a week, offering an extensive range of equipment, accessories, clothing and refreshments, incorporating the coffee shop where you can sit overlooking the marina and Poole Harbour.

In addition to being a 275 berth marina with full marina facilities, Salterns Marina supplies engineering services, boat and engine sales, parts and accessories, repairs and services both to the leisure and commercial sectors, locally and globally.

This industry leading business includes Salterns Marina, Salterns Brokerage, Salterns Boatyard, Offshore Performance and Golden Arrow Marine.

Facilities include: n 275 marina berths including visiting berths n Berths available up to 23 metres LOA n 88 Versadocks n 75 swinging moorings lying with in the sheltered waters close to Poole Harbour’s entrance and Brownsea Island. Accessible at all states of tide

n Free marina launch service available seven days a week n 24 hour access with no tidal restrictions n Knowledgeable staff with 24 hour manning and secure car parking n Modern shower facilities n Fully serviced boatyard and repair facility with 45-tonne travel hoist and capability to take on minor running repairs through to major refits n On-site chandlery and coffee shop n 24 hour fuel (petrol and diesel) n On-site hotel and restaurant n Exclusive benefits and events for annual berth holders n Salterns Brokerage and boat sales services and UK dealers of Sealegs Amphibious Craft

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PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

“I have been with Salterns since June 2012 and I presently have a Fairline Phantom 48. I have always loved being at Salterns as it is the best located marina, with the best facilities and the staff are more like friends, as nothing is too much trouble. My favourite boating has to be the Jurassic coast around to Chapmans Pool, taking in Winspit along the way. One of the qualities about the marina that suits me is that it is situated at the end of the spur road, which means I can be on board within 25 minutes of leaving home at Ringwood. Because of the location of Salterns I have access to all the major beaches within 15 minutes of leaving the marina.”

Steven Randall, 56

ACCESS

By Sea: Passage into Poole Harbour is via the narrow entrance with the Sandbanks chain ferry plying its way back and forth, she has right of way over all vessels not carrying a pilot. Care must be exercised in the vicinity of the chain ferry, which should always be passed astern. It is seamanlike to use your

engine and not attempt to sail this busy entrance where the tides can run extremely hard on the ebb, sometimes approaching 4.5kn at Springs.

Once inside the entrance, proceed toward Brownsea Castle, which should be on the bow, keeping close by North Haven point of the Sandbanks peninsula. Keep a look out

for the Westerly cardinal at North Haven, make a bold alteration from north westerly to north easterly as you pass the cardinal, which will lead you to the beginning of the North Channel from ‘Bell buoy’ south cardinal that should be left to Port.

Continuing along the well-lit, buoyed channel for a little over 1nm will bring you to the entrance

of Salterns Marina. Be aware that outside of the well-defined channels lie many shallow areas, albeit predominantly very soft.

By Road: Poole is well signposted once in Dorset. On arrival in Poole, follow the brown tourism signs for the beaches and Sandbanks. The marina is situated in Lilliput and is sign posted from the Lilliput shops.

CRUISING

Poole is one of the world’s largest natural harbours. This great expanse of sheltered water provides the perfect conditions for cruising, sailing and watersports. Salterns Marina overlooks Brownsea Island and the Purbeck Hills beyond. For mariners it is the perfect location; ideal for pottering around Poole Harbour, The Jurassic Coast, Studland, Swanage Bay or exploring further afield into the Solent, West Country, Isle of Wight or France.

One of their favourite cruises is the berth holder’s trip to The Hut at Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight for lunch with the option of staying overnight in Yarmouth. RIBs and smaller craft can easily anchor off the front of The Hut. Alternatively, continue to Yarmouth and take a short taxi ride back to the restaurant. Boats are requested to anchor before the white marker buoys. If you choose to stay overnight in Yarmouth, you can begin the next day with a leisurely cruise of The Solent then on to Beaulieu River where you can relax and explore by boat or on foot.

LOCAL EATERIES

There is a good choice of dining in walking distance from Salterns Marina including Salterns Hotel & Restaurant where you can dine with panoramic harbour views. If fiery Thai cuisine takes your fancy, Koh Thai is recommended, also a brief walk from the marina. Or enjoy some old fashioned Fish & Chips from T&Js. Alternatively Poole, Sandbanks and Bournemouth are all a short taxi ride away.

THINGS TO DO

Located on the beautiful South Coast of England, in the historic county of Dorset and close to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, Salterns Marina is in a breath-taking location.

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Furzey Islands and 110 miles of harbour coastline, there are plenty of quiet spots where you can anchor up and spot an abundance of wildlife.

Salterns Marina has an interesting past. Dating back to the 1700s when the site was active in salt-making, hence the name ‘Salterns’, its history is also linked to pottery making.

There has been a yacht club on the site since 1935, and during the war years from 1943 - 1948 the site was used as the Flying Boat Headquarters and was Britain’s only international airport. Famous passengers included film stars, royalty and Sir Winston Churchill. In 1969 the Smith family (of Matchbox Cars) purchased the business and went on to develop the marina as you see it today.

“We have berthed at Salterns since June 2018 and we are now on our third boat. Our first boat was a Stingray RX180 speedboat. We had a few sweaty palm moments berthing it. On a couple of occasions Salterns staff rushed to the rescue and gave us some much needed confidence and coaching. We then took the Salterns coach trip to the boat show and returned with a new Bayliner Ciera 8. We now have a Sealine S330. The highlight of 2019 was the Salterns trip to The Hut, during which we were lucky enough to have Goldie and Lucy as crew.

Tracey took the helm both ways and some superb coaching from Goldie saw Tracey’s confidence and skill level reach a new high. Salterns staff are exceptional and nothing is too much trouble whether it is help refuelling or just getting advice about where to head out with the day’s forecasted weather. We also feel there are a number of other like-minded boaters at Salterns. We have done Lulworth Cove, Studland, Wareham and our highlight has been the Isle of Wight.

We also just love anchoring up at Furzey. Salterns is not too big, so you do quickly make new friends and we also like its location, most of all the staff take an interest in us and our boat.”

David and Tracey Chanin, 55

MARINA MANAGER

Robert Golden, or ‘Goldie’ as he is known to staff and customers throughout the marina, has been at Salterns for almost six years following a long established military career in the Royal Marines reaching the rank of Warrant Officer. Goldie’s encyclopedic knowledge of all things maritime ensures that all our berth holders are looked after to the highest standard. The ultimate seaman, ‘Goldie’ is at home on all manner of water craft big and small.

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PREMIER MARINAS FALMOUTH 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: Mark Evans 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, Richmond Walk, Plymouth, Devon PL1 4LS. T: 01752 556633 E: info@mayflowermarina.co.uk W: www.mayflowermarina.co.uk PLYMOUTH YACHT HAVEN Manager: Steve Kitchen Shaw Way, Mount Batten, Devon, PL9 9XH T: 01752 404231 E: plymouth@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com YACHT HAVEN QUAY, PLYMOUTH Manager: Will Rahder Breakwater Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7FE T: 01752 481190 E: boatyard@yachthavenquay.com W: www.yachthavens.com MDL QUEEN ANNE’S BATTERY Manager: Chris Price Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth Devon. PL4 0LP T: 01752 671142 E: qab@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.queenannesbattery.co.uk SUTTON HARBOUR MARINA Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe The Jetty, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, PL4 0DW T: 01752 204702 E: marina@sutton-harbour.co.uk W:www.suttonharbourmarina.com KING POINT MARINA Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe Brunel Way, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EF T: 01752 424297 E: marina@kingpointmarina.co.uk W: www.kingpointmarina.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS NOSS ON DART Manager: Andy Osman Bridge Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth Devon , TQ6 0EA T: 01803 839087 E: noss@premiermarinas.com MDL DARTSIDE QUAY Manager: Andrew Millar Galmpton Creek, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon. TQ5 0EH T: 01803 845445 W: www.dartsidequay.co.uk

MDL BRIXHAM MARINA Manager: Andrew Millar Berry Head Road, Devon. TQ5 9BW T: 01803 882929 E: brixham@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.brixhammarina.co.uk MDL TORQUAY MARINA Manager: Mike Smith Torquay, Devon , TQ2 5EQ T: 01803 200210 E: torquaymarina@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.torquaymarina.co.uk WEYMOUTH MARINA Manager: Alistair Clarke Commercial Road, Weymouth Dorset. DT4 8NA T: 01305 767576 F: 01305 767575 E: berths@weymouthmarina.co.uk W: www.weymouthmarina.co.uk WEYMOUTH HARBOUR Manager/contact - Keith Howorth 13 Custom House Quay, Weymouth Tel - 01305 838423 E: weymouthharbour@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk W - www.weymouth-harbour.co.uk PORTLAND MARINA Manager: Paul Swain Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset. DT5 1DX T: 01305 866190 E: berths@portlandmarina.co.uk W: www.portlandmarina.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 Tel/Fax: 01202 649488 E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk PORT OF POOLE MARINA Manager: Kerrie Gray Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ Tel/Fax: 01202 649 488 E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk SALTERNS MARINA LTD Manager: Robert Golden 40 Salterns Way, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset. BH14 8JR T: 01202 709971 F: 01202 700398 E: reception@salterns.co.uk W: www.salterns.co.uk

MDL COBB’S QUAY MARINA Manager: Frank Gelder 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 Manager: Ali Neal Mill Lane, Lymington Hampshire, SO41 9AZ T: 01590 677072 E: havenquay@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com DEACONS MARINA Manager/Contact name: Rachael Foster Bursledon Bridge, Southampton SO31 8AZ T 023 80 402253 E: berths@deaconsmarina.co.uk W: www.deaconsmarina.co.uk MDL HYTHE MARINA VILLAGE Manager: David Lewis The Lock Building, Shamrock Way Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire.

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

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

ON 8 December visitors to Brixham’s seafront saw red as 238 Santas came together to take part in the Brixham Seaside Santa Run. Sponsored by MDL’s Brixham Marina and in conjunction with the local running club, Brixham Harriers, the run took place to raise money for the Brixham Food Bank.

Andrew Millar, Brixham marina manager, said: “It was really good fun, lots of soggy Santas as it did not stop raining, but this did not dampen anyone’s spirits.”

This is the first run of its kind that Brixham Marina has been involved with.

“Normally, we select a charity as a team and buy Christmas cards from that charity to send to our berth holders, but this year we wanted to do something different and a bit more environmentally friendly as well,” continued Andrew.

“The Santa dash just fitted the bill. An active and fun community event that raises money for a worthwhile local cause.

We pledged £500 to support the event and 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: Joe Walton Lower York Street, Northam, Southampton.

SO14 5QF T: 023 8033 9490 E: saxonwharf@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.saxonwharf.co.uk MDL HAMBLE POINT MARINA Manager: Andrew Coles School Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4NB T: 023 8045 2464 E: hamblepoint@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hamblepointmarina.co.uk MDL PORT HAMBLE MARINA Manager: Andrew Coles Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4QD T: 023 8045 274,1 E: porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.porthamblemarina.co.uk MDL MERCURY YACHT HARBOUR Manager: Andrew Coles Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire.

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

all proceeds from entries and individual fundraising go directly to the Brixham Food Bank.”

The ‘race’ took Santa suit clad runners off road for three kilometres around Brixham Harbour, marina and breakwater.

Held in association with Run for Britain the run was fully licensed and open to everyone over the age of nine.

“We were thrilled with the turn out, and the fact that our very own marina operative, Will Whittaker, came in second was the icing on the cake. We have already decided to support the event again next year,” said Andrew.

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 TOWN QUAY MARINA Manager: Brian Akerman Management Office Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2AQ T: 02380 234397 E: bakerman@abports.co.uk W: www.townquay.com HAMBLE YACHT SERVICES Port Hamble, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire,SO31 4NN T: 02380 201501 E: info@hysgroup.co.uk www.hysgroup.co.uk UNIVERSAL MARINA Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green Southampton, SO31 7ZN T: 01489 574272 W: www.universalmarina.co.uk HASLAR MARINA Manager: Ben Lippiett Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire.

PO12 1NU T: 023 9260 1201 F: 023 9260 2201 E: berths@haslarmarina.co.uk W: www.haslarmarina.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS GOSPORT 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

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NEW SEABIN AT OCEAN VILLAGE THE fight against plastic pollution in our local waters is getting an important boost, with the installation of a new Seabin in Ocean Village Marina, Southampton. The award-winning piece of technology has been installed in the North East corner of the marina, where prevailing winds cause the most litter to accumulate.

The Seabin sits in the water and moves up and down with the tide. By drawing in water from the surface and passing it through a fine mesh bag, it will catch floating litter such as plastic bottles and microplastics as small as 2mm in diameter. A single Seabin can collect up to 1.4 tons of litter each year – the equivalent of 90,000 plastic bags or 35,700 disposable cups – but can cost as little as 80p a day to run.

This Seabin represents a collaboration between several local organisations as part of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s marine project, Secrets of the Solent. The project will see several Seabins installed across the Solent – this one has been funded by DP World Southampton and will be maintained by MDL Marinas, who operate Ocean Village Marina.

Tim Ferrero, Secrets of the Solent project manager, said: “Seabins help address the global problem of plastics in the environment both by collecting some of the existing litter and by raising awareness about the issue. Hopefully

Nick Loader, Scott Farquharson, Tim Ferrero Image: DP World LR

when people see the Seabin at Ocean Village Marina, and the plastic it collects, they will be inspired to think about reducing the disposable plastics they use and taking extra care to recycle or dispose of them responsibly.”

Scott Farquharson, Ocean Village marina manager, said: “Our Queen Anne’s Battery marina in Plymouth has had a Seabin installed and so we have seen the benefits that it brings. Ocean Village Marina is on the edge of the Solent and the bin will really assist my team maintain the overall cleanliness of the marina.

Working by the water, we are passionate about the marine environment and we cannot wait to see the difference that this bin makes.”

Nick Loader, chief operating officer at DP World, said: “The Solent is an important marine environment which we must protect for future generations.”

MERCURY IS RISING

MDL Marinas is investing £400,000 into its Riverside Holiday Park. The park, which became part of the MDL group in January 2018, is located next door to MDL’s tranquil Mercury Yacht Harbour, just minutes from Hamble village.

The investment includes the provision of nine new holiday homes complete with decking areas for guests to enjoy amazing views of the marina and River Hamble. The new homes are a valuable addition to the marina, providing ideal accommodation for berth holders’ guests if it is a bit of a squeeze for everyone to stay on board.

The proximity to the marina and its waterfront bar and restaurant coupled with fantastic watersports opportunities makes Riverside Holiday Park an even more appealing place to visit for both on-water and land leisure activities.

General manager at the park and former manager of MDL’s three Hamble marinas, Colin Jefferies said: “This is a very exciting new venture for me, having worked in marinas for many years. This massive investment allows us to create a holiday park which complements our local marinas and offers our berth holders, visitors and guests a broad selection

of accommodation options in the Hamble area. The same warm and friendly service and great facilities you experience at our marinas will be found at the holiday park.”

To further improve the holiday park experience, the site’s infrastructure is also being improved with new roads, paths and lighting. “We are a small and peaceful holiday park with 15 holiday homes available all year round and 35 camping and touring pitches. We can offer that all important ‘get away from it all’ break in the lovely surrounds of picturesque Hamble,” continued Colin.

“From 2020 our guests will also be able to join us for a glamping holiday in one of our fully equipped self-catering bell tents.

“Riverside Holiday Park is ideally situated for access to the South Coast and the Isle of Wight. Our guests can also explore further afield to the stunning South Downs and the New Forest. 2020 is shaping up to be an amazing year for the holiday park and we look forward to welcoming our guests and visitors to our exclusive holiday homes and beautiful site.”

Riverside Holiday Park is the second of two holiday developments owned by MDL. Woolvestone Marina in Ipswich also boasts a unique collection of luxury holiday lodges available for short breaks or family holidays at Woolverstone Lodge Park.

The new Riverside holiday homes and luxury Woolverstone lodges can be booked via Hoseasons: www.hoseasons.co.uk.

IN November MDL Hythe Marina Village hosted an automotive extravaganza.

Dating from 1914 to 1990 the featured vehicles included supercars, British classics, American legends, motorcycles and scooters. There was even a Kenilworth big rig and five fire engines.

Starring in the supercar display area were Bentleys, Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Aston Martins.

Visitors were able to view more than 280 vehicles lined up along MDL Hythe Marina Village’s picturesque waterfront.

Attendees could ‘talk yesteryears motoring’, enjoy a meal at the on-site Boathouse restaurant, have a bite to eat from Waltling Street Food and Pit Stop or sample drinks with HMS Spirits.

Solent boat rescues also welcomed people to its stand.

“What a fantastic event to have ROYAL CLARENCE MARINA The Bridgehead, Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire.

PO12 1AX T: 023 9252 3523 F: 023 9252 3523 E: info@royalclarencemarina.org W: www.royalclarencemarina.org 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 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 Marina Manager Gunwharf Quays Marina office.

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

at the marina. We make a point of hosting events which offer our berth holders something different and enhance their time with us,” said Dave Lewis, Hythe Marina Village marina manager. “We thoroughly enjoyed having all the amazing vehicles on display, and also working with local and onsite companies. We look forward to welcoming them back in June 2020.”

“This amazing event has caught the eye of keen motoring enthusiasts across the south of England, showcasing a wide range of automotive legends,” said Mark Elliott Classics and Supercars on the Quay organiser. “We encourage our marina managers to get involved in making fantastic events happen for our berth holders, like this show at Hythe, the Big Bay Eco Challenge at Torquay Marina and Proms in the Park, also at Hythe,” said Maxine Lane, head of marketing at MDL Marinas. “Events like this mean we can welcome local communities into our marinas which can only be good for encouraging more people to participate in watersports.”

The next stop for Classics on the Quay will be MDL’s Shamrock Quay Marina.

EAST COWES MARINA Manager: Mike Townshend Britannia Way, East Cowes Isle of Wight. PO32 6UB T: 01983 293983 F: 01983 299276 E: berths@eastcowesmarina.co.uk W: www.eastcowesmarina.co.uk 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: Darren Cooke Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA T: 01983 539994 E: info@island-harbour.co.uk W :www.island-harbour.co.uk 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

SOUTH EAST

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

ISO FOR PREMIER

PREMIER Marinas has announced that the company has just been awarded ISO 45001:2018 certification; an internationally recognised standard for running effective occupational health and safety management systems. This award follows Premier’s ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Certification in 2018 and together these awards affirm the group’s dedication to improving its environmental performance whilst managing its health and safety responsibilities.

To gain ISO 45001 2018 certification a comprehensive review and a revision of Premier’s health and safety management system was conducted over a 12 month period; this involved audits at Premier’s Head Office and at all Premier marinas to ensure uniformity of working practices.

Alongside its recently acquired ISO certifications, Premier holds the Gold standard Investors in People accreditation for staff training and development.

Premier Marinas sees the Investors in People Award as central to delivering the company’s growth and the success of staff members across its nine marinas.

PREMIER MARINAS CHICHESTER Manager: Paul Cook 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 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 E: info@newhavenmarina.co.uk W: www.newhavenmarina.co.uk

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GILLINGHAM MARINA 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: Alastair Hand 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: Lee Gibbons Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey. KT16 8PY T: 01932 568681 E: pentonhook@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.pentonhookmarina.co.uk

BERKSHIRE

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

NORFOLK

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

SUFFOLK

MDL WOOLVERSTONE MARINA Manager: Kelly Sharman Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP9 1AS T: 01473 780206 E: woolverstone@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.woolverstonemarina.co.uk LOWESTOFT HAVEN MARINA Manager: Bob Beare Lowestoft Haven Marina (twin site), School Road and Hamilton Dock, Marina Office, School Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk. NR33 9NB T: 01502 580300 F: 01502 581851 E: lowerstofthaven@abports.co.uk W: lowestofthavenmarina.co.uk FOX’S MARINA & BOATYARD Marina Manager: John Jonas Fox’s Marina, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8SA T: +44 1473 689111 E: foxs@foxsmarina.com W: www.foxsmarina.com

ESSEX

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

LONDON

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

WALES

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

MILFORD MARINA Manager or contact: Melanie Durney Milford Marina, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 3AF Tel: 01646 796518 E: enquiries@milfordmarina.com W: www.milfordmarina.com PENARTH MARINA Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, F64 1TQ T: 02920 705021 E: penarthoffice@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com NEYLAND YACHT HAVEN Manager: James Cotton Brunel Quay, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1PY T: 01646 601601 E: neyland@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com PORT DINORWIC MARINA Marina Manager: James Kinsella Y Felinheli Gwynedd, LL56 4JN T:01248671500/01248 670176 E: portdinorwic@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 W: www.quaymarinas.com

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

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

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

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It, too, is made from 100 per cent organic grapes, using a completely vegan method of production and avoiding the addition of unnecessary sugar. The result is beautifully dry, nicely sparkling and an excellent Prosecco taste.

Then, in 2018, Thomson & Scott launched sparkling rosé in a can, an Italian sparkling ‘frizzante’ with no more than three grams of sugar per litre, 10 per cent abv.

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Whisky sour – the simplest of all, 1 scotch measure, 1 teaspoon sugar, juice of half a lemon, top up with soda water, add a slice of lemon zest

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Launched last autumn, Noughty is made with 100 per cent organic Chardonnay grapes and is ‘dealcoholised’ – their word not mine – using a patented technique without any additional sugar or artificial aromas. And it is vegan suitable.

Thomson & Scott are the people who launched ‘Skinny’ Prosecco at 11 per cent abv for Easter 2016, creating a new sub-segment for low-sugar wines.

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We are seeing the return of whisky cocktails. In the age of elegance and transatlantic travel by ship, whisky cocktails were definitely ‘in’; Scotch and Bourbon in equal measure.

Then post WW2 the purists gradually took the high ground, especially with the growth of single malts, and extolled only water as the mixer. Even adding soda water was classed as a ‘cocktail’ and in many bars the Schweppes soda syphon would be on the counter for free use by customers.

This century the range of flavours and types of whisky has expanded, with innovation being the name of the game. Cocktails are returning to favour and smart bartenders are making the most of the many different varieties, some even using ultrasonic machines to integrate ingredients and centrifuges to separate liquids from fats to create totally new drinks.

These bartenders become dedicated professionals and they compete with each other. At the 2019 final of the World Class Bartender of the Year competition, held last September in Glasgow, 55 bartenders from 55 countries gathered for a series of set tasks and to present their own creations. The winner was Bannie Kang, a female bartender at the Hotel Fairmont Singapore.

Imagine Talisker (single malt from Skye) mixed with peach concentrate, extract of fig and a dash of ginger soda. Or a highball made with 12-yearold blend Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch, sea buckthorn (a wild shrub), rosehips and celery soda.

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