All At Sea July 2023

More than 20 years since an historic meeting between the Amerigo Vespucci and Luna Rossa, the “most beautiful ship in the world” and the team that will represent Italy in the 37th America’s Cup crossed bows once again... SEE PAGE 15

THE FAMOUS PROJECT

and ambitions. Over the next three years, the Famous Project will highlight inspiring projects, both large and small. Ultimately we not only want to be the first ever allfemale team to complete the Jules Verne Trophy route, we want to break the record at the same time.”

To create a lasting impact, Alexia and her crew will develop education and scientific programmes around ocean health.

“The Famous Project is more than attempting to set the Trophy Jules Verne record,” said Alexia. “Over the coming months we will unveil the scientific program we will be undertaking with our partner, UNESCO, as well as a global educational program, which will bring to life the importance of ocean health for school children.”

ISLAND RACE

Bringing you the winning team from the Round the Island Race PAGE 4

French yachtswoman Alexia Barrier has unveiled her ambition to break the Jules Verne Trophy with an all-female crew made up of some of the best professional sailors. The Famous Project, led by Alexia and co-skipper Dee Ca ari, aims to break the record for the fastest circumnavigation of the planet, and set a world-first record for an all-female crew.

Considered one of the toughest ocean challenges in the world, no woman has been part of any crew to conquer the Jules Verne Trophy; 25 years ago Tracy Edwards and the team of Royal & SunAlliance first attempted to break one of the last records left standing for an all-female crew.

On standby from October 2025, Alexia and Dee, with a crew from around the world, will race the 100ft Ultime

trimaran IDEC Sport on a timed circumnavigation. The current record, set in 2017 by Francis Joyon on the same boat, stands at 40 days 23 hours 30 minutes and 30 seconds.

The Famous Project will be running a two-boat campaign. The former Spindrift MOD70 - renamed Limosa - will be the training and selection platform. The team has also been supported by IDEC and has been given use of Ultime IDEC Sport (formerly Groupama 3, Banque Populaire VII). The boat, as mentioned, is the current holder of the Jules Verne Trophy record as well as being a three-time winner of the Route du Rhum.

Alexia said: “We want to make the women of the planet ‘Famous’! We want to shine a light on those who dare and to inspire others to realise their dreams

Alexia has sailed the equivalent of 10 laps around the planet, completing the solo, non-stop Vendée Globe in 2021 and has raced across the Atlantic 18 times. Dee Ca ari, meanwhile, is a record-breaking round the world sailor with six circumnavigations under her belt and is the only woman to have sailed around the world solo, in both directions. Alexia and Dee have put together a crew line-up with an unrivalled depth of experience in women’s o shore sailing: 12 circumnavigations of the planet, 54 transatlantic races, three transpacific races, 28 world records and 16 championship titles.

Dee said: “This project will break down barriers. It will be the pinnacle of my career, a special record that few people have achieved or even attempted before. It is a great sporting challenge, but the project in itself is so much bigger. This is about creating an impact for women all around the world.”

Selection and training will continue throughout 2023 and 2024, with new talent from Olympic dinghy racers to seasoned o shore skippers introduced to the team. The all-female crew will be supported by a squad of multihull specialists. thefamousproject.io

FLETCHER’S PLAN TO DOUBLE PRODUCTION

including laminators, ditters, designers and business development.

These vacancies come at a time when the company, which was established in 1960, is looking to grow the business and ramp up production over the next two years.

THE CHANNEL

The RNLI reveals its English Channel lifesaving figures PAGE 8

NEW SOLENT BOATING OPPORTUNITY ARRIVES

Opening up membership to a more extensive audience whilst optimising usage potential during quieter periods, Freedom Boat Club UK has launched a new weekday initiative.

O ering flexibility and fun from their Portsmouth and Hythe Village Marina locations on The Solent, the club has launched a weekday membership, which provides the benefits of full membership including unlimited training and a boat that is safety checked and ready to go.

Weekday membership is perfect for those wanting to get out on the water

from Monday to Friday, with the appeal of boating at slightly quieter times proving a popular choice.

Anthony Plumer, UK Cluster General Manager, said: “This new initiative at the Solent clubs will make full use of all opportunities members have to get boating. Weekdays are often a less busy time, where you can soak up the peace and quiet on the water.”

With summer finally here, it is the perfect opportunity to embrace the freedom of boating, take in the aweinspiring beauty of the Solent coastline and create memories with loved ones.

British sports boat manufacturer, Fletcher is recruiting new sta members to add to its expanding production and design teams at its factory in Hambridge, Somerset. Workers are being recruited for a variety of roles in manufacturing

A CLASSIC DAY

Cowes Classics Day, preceding the start of Cowes Classics Week, promises to enthral those interested in classic cars and boats.

Image: Kat Zhou /UPY2023

On 9 July, visitors to Cowes will be able to enjoy a display of more than 40 classic and interesting cars and buses on The Parade in front of the Royal London Yacht Club, along with a unique collection of classic boats on Trinity Landing. Subject to weather, there will also be a flypast by a WW2 bi-plane and a visit by the famous charity fundraiser Major Mick in

SEAGRASS BEDS

Environmental news including a Solent Seagrass Project PAGE 10

Ed Ahmed, chief product architect at Fletcher, said: “We know the market is set to continue to grow, our aim with the latest recruitment drive is to enable us to grow the business, develop our product line and increase production line capacity. All vacancies are listed on our website.” www.fletcherboats.co.uk

his rowing dinghy ‘Tintanic’. This unique celebration of classic transport will be completed by a performance of cars, boats and planes music on the adjacent bandstand, a food tent and an Afternoon Tea o er at the Royal London Yacht Club.

Headlining the collection of historic motorboats will be the motor yacht Lilian, built in 1916 for a Swedish gentleman and restored in 1980 by her current owners.

For visitors from the mainland, Red Funnel Ferries is o ering a Cowes Classics Day special return on their Red Jet high-speed service.

RACE COLLISION

Another edition of The Ocean Race concludes, but not without drama PAGE 14

AMERICA’S CUP

Boats launched, famous faces, Barcelona bound and more PAGE 15

ALL ABOARD

By Jane Hyde

editor@allatsea.co.uk

As one iconic event ends – Round the Island Race – another is just around the corner – Cowes Week, with plenty more in between. You will find lots of news about boating events over the next few pages, plus our Cowes Week special can be found on page 16. We were delighted to catch up with Bob Trimble, chairman of Cowes Week Ltd and Cowes Combined Club, to find out more about the 2023 regatta. It is definitely countdown to the Southampton International Boat Show, though, and in this month’s British Marine page you can discover more about this year’s Quayside Club VIP experience. You can also find show news on page 10 as well as our dedicated boat show news page at www.allatsea.co.uk.

There are some fantastic photos in our news pages, such as Amerigo Vespucci pictured alongside the Luna Rossa America’s Cup boat (our cover picture). Two incredible boats, for very di erent reasons, side by side (pg15). Staying with the America’s Cup I love the photo of F1’s Max Verstappen, taken when he joined the Alinghi Red Bull Racing America’s Cup team for the day. I wonder which he found more exhilarating - his F1 car or the America’s Cup boat!

At least he returned the boat undamaged, unlike two of the boats in The Ocean Race. The photo on page 14 shows the resulting damage from a collision just after the start of Leg 7 between GUYOT environnement - Team Europe and 11th Hour Racing Team, which saw both retire from the leg. It just goes to show that even the professionals do not always get it right. Find out if the incident lost 11th Hour Racing Team the overall race win.

A much happier picture is that on page 3. The Famous Project, led by Alexia Barrier and co-skipper Dee Ca ari, is aiming to break the Jules Verne Trophy with an all-female crew. That record attempt is a couple of years away, but they have lots of other interesting plans in the meantime.

There are two other photos that stood out this month, again for very di erent reasons. I love the image of the Princess Yachts R35 being delivered to South Devon College as it is a symbol of the future of the marine industry (pg6). How fantastic to be able to learn by working on a Princess Yacht…

The final photo (pg8) is that released by the RNLI and, although only showing a mass casualty

COWES WEEK ...........................16

We look ahead to this world-famous regatta and catch up with Bob Trimble.

POWER TALK ............................18

Power news from Yamaha and Yanmar.

KIT BAG ...................................19

Updates from Garmin, a buoyancy aid for your pet and the #LifejacketSafe initiative.

BRITISH MARINE ...................... 20

Add a touch of luxury to your Southampton International Boat Show visit.

ANOTHER BIG BANG? ................21

When things quite literally go bang.

SAIL AWAY .............................. 22

From luxury charters and resorts to fantastic last minute getaways.

training exercise, makes you stop and think about the incredible work carried out by the RNLI, often in di cult circumstances. Whatever your thoughts about people attempting to cross The Channel, this photo is a reminder that when people are in danger the RNLI is there “to save lives at sea”.

It is great to see Fletcher in the news with plans to increase production. This is a brand which has been around for decades and we are excited to see what is coming up for them. Apparently 50,000 Fletchers have been built over the years, and if you own one (or have done) we would love to hear from you.

Hopefully you have some great adventures planned this summer, whether a getaway or days out. We have a handy guide to making the most of the summer with family beach day hacks on page 25.

Enjoy the issue!

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WELL DONE TSCHUSS 2!

It was a breezy start to this year’s Round the Island Race with 1,100 boats setting o from the Royal Yacht Squadron line o Cowes and heading west to the Needles.

The course continued around the Isle of Wight passing St Catherine’s Point, Culver Down, Bembridge and Ryde before finishing in Cowes.

The first boat to cross the line was Tschuss 2, a Volvo 70 which completed the race in 4 hours, 11 minutes and 18 seconds. The Mini Maxi Notorious crossed the line in second place, finishing in 4 hours, 19 minutes and 4 seconds.

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Taking Line Honours, IRC Overall Prize and the coveted Gold Roman Bowl, the weather conditions could not have been better Tschuss 2; a strong breeze throughout the day and from the west enabling a spinnaker run from just before the Needles right the way to Bembridge.

Christian Zugel, owner and skipper of Tschuss 2, said: “We are delighted with our race performance today and securing line honours is fantastic – what better way to start a new programme on our new boat! Great sailing, great competition and a fantastic welcome from the Island Sailing Club.”

PHOTO OF THE MONTH ............. 27

More of your fantastic photos!

MEET, EAT, SLEEP… REPEAT! ...... 28

The many ways to Meet, Eat and Sleep by the water this summer.

COMPETITION ........................ 29

Tschuss 2 had been training for the previous 10 days on the Solent and had a practice race around the Isle of Wight, but they did it clockwise – like the original America’s Cup route in 1851.

The tactician onboard, Neal McDonald said: “I have competed in the race a number of times and can say it was perfect conditions for Tschuss 2. It is such an iconic race in a wonderful setting.”

Dave Atkinson, race director, said: “We were carefully monitoring the weather and knew it was going to be a challenge, especially for the smaller and less experienced boats. A huge thanks to the support services of the RNLI, independent lifeboat crews and the Coastguard who worked closely with our team before and during the race."

The Island Sailing Club again partnered with the Cowes Yacht Haven to stage a Race Village which was open to competitors, supporters and visitors to Cowes. Race Partner stands entertained crowds with games and giveaways, with live bands playing for all to enjoy in the evening.

The prizegiving was held the following day at the Island Sailing Club.

In 2024 the race will be held on 15 June. Entries will be open from early in the new year.

MARINA FOCUS ...................... 34

This month we are paying a visit to Poole Quay Boat Haven.

MARINA GUIDE ....................... 36

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

PUZZLE PAGE .......................... 39

HOT TOPIC .............................. 23

Sunsail explains how sailing can take you to new mental horizons.

COMPETITION 24

Win a Talamex Aqualine QLS250 Slatted Floor inflatable worth £547!

L IFE’S A BEACH ....................... 25

Make the most of the summer with our family beach day hacks.

THE OCEAN RACE .................... 26

Ken Read, president of North Sails, reflects on The Ocean Race, a journey like no other.

WIn one of five pairs of tickets to the Southampton International Boat Show.

MODERATE BECOMING

GOOD LATER ........................... 30

Win this book! The author, Katie Carr, also explains the incredible story behind her brother’s ‘Shipping Forecast project’.

CRUISING ASSOCIATION 31

An orca update, plus French Ports of Entry and the Southampton International Boat Show.

CHANGING FACE OF MARINAS ... 32

We look at the evolution of Gosport Marina.

Sit back, relax and try your hand at this month’s quiz.

IN THE DRINK .......................... 42

Surfing the cocktail spectrum with delicious, premixed drinks.

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Tschuss 2 o Ryde

STILL ENJOYING OUR WATERSPORTS

on water activities (3+ times) remained similar to the previous year (3.2 million).

Lesley Robinson, CEO British Marine, said: “Paddle sport activities, particularly stand up paddleboarding, which are easily accessible both on the coast and inland waterways, have remained extremely popular with participation figures continuing to rise, however it does appear that the trend is still for more infrequent, experiential participation rather than regular participation."

NEWS SNAPS

THE BIG C ON HOLD

As we know, in 2021, with severe restrictions on international travel due to the pandemic, many people headed to the coast and inland waters to make the most of the good weather and spend their leisure time outdoors. Compared to 2020, this resulted in a massive growth in the

number of people participating in watersports, and it appears that the popularity for time on the water did not diminish with the lifting of restrictions.

According to the survey, some 13.2 million UK adults tried a boating activity in 2022, up three per cent from 12.8m in 2021. More than 10 million people took part in one or more boating activities* once or twice in 2022, whilst the number of people taking part more frequently in

MONTY'S ADVENTURE

Explorer, marine biologist and former Royal Marine O cer, Monty Halls has become Raymarine’s latest ambassador as he prepares for his first sailing adventure. Star of the TV show Great Escapes, the outdoor enthusiast has fitted a full range of Raymarine electronics to his 34ft cruising yacht, Sobek.

It is part of a new chapter for Monty; although he is an experienced diver and commercial powerboat skipper, he is new to sailing.

Monty will be heading out with his family to show them the wonders of the

coast around Devon and the rest of the UK. He will be writing and recording while aboard, focusing on sustainability and the marine environment.

Monty said: “This is the beginning of the journey for me and my family, a chance to explore the extraordinary world we are lucky enough to have on our doorstep. As a new yachtsman I am excited at the prospect of learning my craft - and never has that double meaning been so apt - and revealing the complex ecosystem and the hidden secrets of the coastline and coves that surround us, to my family.”

The RNLI has teamed up with 12 expert training agencies and National Governing Bodies across the UK and Ireland to develop and promote four key safety messages for paddleboarders, encouraging those heading out on the water to:

■ Wear a buoyancy aid

■ Carry a phone in a waterproof pouch

■ Wear the correct leash

■ Avoid o shore winds

Lesley continued: “As anticipated with the international travel restrictions being lifted, we saw an increase in the number of people travelling abroad to enjoy their watersports. But with so many opportunities in the UK we are confident anyone looking to try a new activity or undertake regular boating activities will be able to find just what they need on their doorstep, and we would encourage anyone looking to get out on the water to make sure they get the right training and advice before heading out, so they have a safe and enjoyable experience.”

If you are looking to find watersports opportunities and hire boat operators in your local area visit onthewater.co.uk

* The core boating activities include small sailboat racing, other small sailboat activities, yacht racing, yacht cruising, powerboating, general motorboating/ cruising, canal boating, canoeing, rowing/sculling, windsurfing, water-skiing and wakeboarding and using personal watercraft.

Andrew Bedwell’s Big C Atlantic Challenge, to raise money for Cancer Research, came to an early end when his 1m boat was smashed while being lifted from the water in St Johns, Newfoundland. Just two days into the Atlantic crossing, which would have seen him sailing 1,900 miles from St Johns to the finish o Lizard Point, Cornwall, Andrew was forced to return to harbour after noticing a small leak, and this is when the incident occured. Andrew is not giving up though: “On our way home... but this dream has not ended and I have some rough ideas and drawings for the next one.”

A FERRY BAD DAY

One driver had a really bad day after parking their car on a slipway to get an ice-cream while waiting for the Sandbanks ferry. The driver apparently forgot to put the handbrake on and the car ended up in the water before requiring lifting out. We shared a video of the car's retrieval from the water in a recent All at Sea newsletter –sign up at www.allatsea.co.uk/ aasnewsletter

GOVERNING BODY

British Canoeing has been formally recognised as a National Governing Body for Stand Up Paddleboarding, after receiving confirmation from Sport England, and has appointed a new Stand Up Paddleboarding lead for the organisation.

According to the latest Watersports Participation Survey watersports participation remains buoyant.

Image: Raymarine

RADIO 4 APPEAL

Last month, Dan Snow presented a BBC Radio 4 appeal to raise funds for youth development and outdoor learning charity, Tall Ships Youth Trust. The TV presenter and historian has been a supporter of the charity ever since he first sailed onboard its previous schooner vessel, Malcolm Miller, in the nineties. Funds raised by the appeal will help TSYT to deliver its mission of enabling young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to change their lives at sea. www.tallships.org/appeal/bbcradio-4-appeal

VESSEL DONATION

Former Sea Cadet, Keith Gooch, donated his beloved vessel, a 24ft motor sailor named Alexandra, to raise funds for the Gosport Sea Cadets. Boat sales company, boatpoint, has o ered its services to oversee the sale of Alexandra, which will be located and available to view at boatfolk’s Haslar Marina. The Gosport Sea Cadets will use the funds raised from the sale to buy a replacement RIB, which will enable them to continue to deliver RYA level 1, 2 and safety boat courses. Anyone interested in Alexandra, is asked to call 02392 414188.

ANGLING CLASSIC

A team of anglers picked up the richest prize in UK boat fishing when they were presented with an Extreme 745 Game King fully rigged with a Yamaha 300hp V6 at the Sea Angling Classic. Jason Lee Williams and Liam Smith won after catching a total of 1,756cm of fish over the two-day event in the Solent. 124 anglers onboard 41 boats competed in the recreational boat category to win the prize, which was part of a prize table valued at more than £185,000.

BORROW A BOAT

Borrow A Boat has been acquired by CEO and founder Matt Ovenden and a group of investors. The company went into administration on 30 March 2023; Matt Ovenden’s new company, TB Engine, has acquired the business and assets of Borrow

A Boat in a pre-pack process, but not the financial liability associated with the business. The company will continue trading “uninterrupted”.

WINNING READERS

Our May competition winners are David Lewis from Southampton who won a copy of Elizabeth’s Navy and Vicky Rowan from Leicestershire who won the Barton Marine SkyDock. You can find this month’s competitions on pages 24, 29 and 30. Good luck!

BRITISH SAILING TEAM UNVEILS OLYMPIC TEST EVENT LINE-UP

Joining Emma Wilson in the iQFOiL, one of two new sailing classes making their Olympic debut in Paris, will be Sam Sills, who won bronze at the Lanzarote International Regatta before clinching the top spot at the Princess Sofia Trophy.

With Formula Kite also set to debut in Paris, Connor Bainbridge and Ellie Aldridge have been chosen to compete at the test event o the back of bronze medals at the Princess Sofia Trophy and another for Connor at Semaine Olympique Française.

CHARTS UPDATED

Garmin has announced expanded and enhanced high-resolution relief shading coverage to Navionics® Platinum+™ premium marine charts for compatible chartplotters.

Tokyo 2020 stars John Gimson, Anna Burnet and Emma Wilson will headline a stellar cast of athletes picked to represent Great Britain at the upcoming Paris 2024 test event in Marseille.

The medal-winning trio are among a 14-strong squad that will take on the world’s best in Marseille, host city of the sailing competition at next summer’s Olympics. The test event is a dress rehearsal for the Games with only one entry per nation in each of the 10 classes.

It is also a key performance indicator in the run-up to Paris 2024, where Britain will aim to maintain its title as the world’s most successful Olympic sailing team. John Gimson and Anna Burnet,

Nacra 17 silver medallists at Tokyo 2020, will head to Marseille unbeaten in 2023 having chalked up wins at the Princess Sofia Trophy and Semaine Olympique Française regattas.

Windsurfer Emma Wilson, who won Olympic bronze in the RS:X, has also enjoyed an impressive start to the season with victory at the Princess Sofia Trophy and bronze at the iQFOiL European Championships.

With many of the successful Tokyo 2020 team hanging up their wetsuit boots, including gold medallists Giles Scott, Hannah Mills, Eilidh McIntyre, Dylan Fletcher and Stuart Bithell, a new generation will get their chance stake their claim for a ticket to the Olympics.

A win at Princess Sofia followed by bronze at Semaine Olympique Française was enough to secure Micky Beckett the coveted spot in the ILCA 7, while 2022 Princess Sofia silver medallist Hannah Snellgrove will fly the flag in the ILCA 6 fleet. James Peters and Fynn Sterritt will take on the 49er fleet while two-time Olympian Saskia Tidey and test event debutant Freya Black will contest the 49erFX class.

In the mixed 470, the spot goes to Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris. The duo only joined forces a few months ago but have put in some promising performances.

Selection for the test event, made by the RYA’s Olympic Selection Committee, is a key step in the RYA’s ongoing process to nominate athletes to go to Paris 2024 as part of Team GB. The Paris 2024 test event runs from 9 – 16 July.

PRINCESS GOES TO COLLEGE

A limited edition Princess Yachts R35 sports yacht has been transported to partner education centre, South Devon College. The donation, which is now the centre piece in the college’s new Student Research and Innovation Centre, will allow students to develop their technical skills on a commercial product in a specialist environment.

Steve Caunter, assistant principal at South Devon College, said: “Equipment like this is absolutely essential to our commitment of providing local people with the specialist skills that local employers need, giving our students the opportunity to learn in a real life,

industry-standard environment. The facility will be used across hitech curriculums including marine, engineering and digital.

“All of the marine apprentices and fulltime students are expected to experience the R35. In particular, of course, it will be a major learning platform for Princess Yachts apprentices.”

In addition to the new Student Research and Innovation Centre, the college’s Marine Academy o ers a working boatyard with 10 vessels on which to work and train, with a 90m2 Princess facility housing a mock-up hull on which apprentices can practice their areas of specialism.

Applications for Princess Yachts’ award-winning apprenticeship scheme take place from 1 November to 31 March. Find out more: www.princessyachts. com/careers/apprenticeships

PETS AFLOAT

Otis would never dream of jumping in as he hates swimming apparently!

Bonnie enjoying a leisurely trip around Portsmouth Harbour

Lifejacket

ball –what more do you need for a day on the water!

The update provides 120 per cent more relief shading coverage for many new coastal and inland waters than previous charts. Combining colour and shadow, relief shading gives boaters, anglers and divers an easy-to-interpret, clearer view of what is below the surface than contour lines alone - and is now available on more than 40,000 additional lakes.

“Our team is continuously working to update our robust relief shading to provide combined inland and coastal content for our Navionics Platinum+ charts, enhancing mariners’ experience so they can focus on exploring the waters they enjoy most,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of Global Consumer Sales. Platinum+ premium charts are available now starting at £239.99.  Read more kit news on page 19.

INVITATION TO WATCH TV FILMING

Buckler’s Hard will be hosting the semi-final of Sky Arts’ Landscape Artist of the Year on 12 July and visitors are invited to support the artists competing to win a £10,000 prize commission.

Landscape Artist of the Year challenges professional and amateur artists to create a landscape in their signature style, during various rounds of the competition.

Visitors are invited to watch the filming, as artists create their masterpieces at the picturesque harbourside village in the heart of the New Forest. Each landscape will be presented to the show’s judges, Stephen Mangan and Dame Joan Bakewell, and a winning artist will be chosen to compete in the final.

Filming at Buckler’s Hard will start at about 10am and finish by 6pm. Park in the visitor car park for a small charge, then enter the village for free to explore the once thriving home of shipbuilding where time flows di erently.

John Gimson and Anna Burnet

Image: Princess Yachts Ltd

KAWASAKI DEALER

Kawasaki Watercraft UK, trading as Boats.co.uk, has appointed Plymouth-based Aquamare Marine as its latest jet-ski dealer to enhance sales and customer support in the south-west. Tom Pringle, sales manager for Kawasaki Watercraft UK, said: “Kawasaki is definitely back in the game, delivering about 100 units in 2022. There are exciting developments on the horizon, with the 160LX launched in May and more new models coming in 2024.” kawasakiwatercraft.co.uk

BUYING RED DIESEL

A reminder… whenever buying red diesel recreational boaters must declare the percentage of fuel that will be used for propulsion versus the percentage that will be used for domestic use, as only the latter is eligible for lower fuel duty. Boaters are being advised to avoid assuming a split of 60 percent for propulsion and 40 percent for domestic if that does not reflect the intended use. Read more red diesel dos and don’ts - www.rya.org.uk/ news/2023/04/13/red-diesel-doyou-know-the-dos-and-donts

EXPLORE ONLINE

Explore with Imray is an online cruising platform which includes data on more than 14,500 locations taken from pilot books by leading sailing authors to help you plan your trips. Membership gives access to verified points of interest and pilotage information from nearly 30 Imray pilot guides, plus raster charts, blog, filter and bookmarking tools in a comprehensive planning tool. Sign up for a month’s membership for £8.99 at explorewithimray.com

THE CLIPPER RACE

Portsmouth will be the location for the Race Start and Finish of the 2023-24 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Five days of festivities, from 30 August, are planned for Gunwharf Quays. The only event of its kind which trains people from all walks of life to become ocean racers, the race will see its fleet depart from Gunwharf Quays on 3 September. A Solent spectacular is planned for Clipper Race crew as they commence the 40,000nm circumnavigation, which will take 11 months to complete.

SOLENT CHARITY

Lymington Sailability, a Solentbased charity providing sailing and powerboating opportunities to people of all disabilities, tells us its 2023 brochure is now available. You can read the story of Sailability, meet some of their sailors and volunteers and find out how you can help. hello@lymingtonsailability.com

SAVING LIVES AT SEA

RNLI volunteers and lifeguards taking part in a mass casualty training exercise in Poole, Dorset

The RNLI has revealed that its lifeboat crews saved the lives of 108 people crossing the English Channel last year.

It is the first time the charity has published figures for the work of its volunteer crews in the Channel. In total, the RNLI was tasked and launched 290 times during 2022 to incidents involving men, women and children making the perilous journey across one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes in small, overcrowded and unseaworthy boats. This figure represents three per cent of the total number of lifeboat launches for the whole of the RNLI last year.

RNLI Chief Executive, Mark Dowie, said: “We are extremely proud of all our volunteer lifeboat crews throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands and that very much includes those working in challenging circumstances in the southeast of England. We have never released these figures before, but they illustrate clearly that our charity’s work in the Channel is genuinely lifesaving.

“Sadly we know there have been incidents in the Channel which have resulted in deaths, but without the brave actions of our crews, who are ready to answer their pagers day or night, 365 days a year, we can be certain there would have been more.

"The RNLI is unashamed and makes no apology for staying committed to and focused on the purpose we were

AND THAT WAS THE GGR

Jeremy Bagshaw’s arrival in Les Sables d’Olonne after 277 days at sea brought an end to the latest Golden Globe Race.

created for, nearly 200 years ago – to save lives at sea.”

The RNLI is tasked and coordinated by HM Coastguard. If someone is in trouble in the sea, and the RNLI is tasked, the charity will launch to help them without judgement, as its crews have been doing since 1824. Through working closely with its volunteers and sta in the south-east, the RNLI has developed and tested new mass rescue techniques and equipment which will help crews to save lives in the Channel. It is also hoped to deploy the equipment and share the learnings across many more of the RNLI’s 238 lifeboat stations as well with other search and rescue organisations around the world.

New equipment already in use includes inflatable horseshoe life rings and translation cards to aid communication with people from a variety of di erent countries. The latest piece of rescue equipment under development is an inflatable platform known as ‘sea stairs’ which, in recent testing, were found to significantly increase the speed at which large numbers of people can be recovered from the water and brought onboard an all-weather lifeboat.

Head of Lifeboats, Simon Ling said: “We have simulated di erent mass rescue scenarios and the sea stairs enable our crews to recover large numbers of people from the water at high speed – which in a rescue situation could be the di erence between life and death.”

The South African was one of 16 sailors who set out on 4 September last year. Just three completed the challenge (Kirsten Neuschäfer, Abhilash Tomy and Michael Guggenberger) with Simon Curwen and Jeremy Bagshaw finishing in Chichester Class and Britain’s Guy Waites finishing 10 days after Jeremy, outside the Chichester Class.

For Jeremy it was a frustrating finish, following 24 days of headwinds with a broken forestay. Then, when 400m from the finish, he was becalmed and the current took him back to sea. He crossed the line six hours later with no food or water left.

At the end of June Les Sables d’Olonne put on a celebration befitting the achievements of all 16 sailors. The skippers at the start of the GGR

received a Golden Globe, and all those who completed a circumnavigation within the event received an historic piece of Bernard Moitessier’s Joshua’s hull cut out from her recent refit.

GGR winner Kirsten Neuschäfer received the Kay Cottee ‘First Lady’ Trophy, named after the first woman to perform a solo, non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation, the Golden Globe and the GGR Perpetual Trophy from previous winners Sir Robin Knox-Johnson and Jean-Luc Van Den Heede.

Abhilash Tomy received the McIntyre Adventure Spirit of the GGR Award for embodying the necessary perseverance and fortitude to be at the start, let alone finish, following a 2018 dismasting and rescue.

Interest is strong for the 2026 edition; the GGR is now closed for Rustler 36 yachts where all seven available entries have been filled.

CHICHESTER HARBOUR RACE WEEK

This year’s Chichester Harbour Race Week begins on 14 August, hosted by Hayling Island Sailing Club.

Hundreds of sailing boats will be fighting for line honours in their classes, making the regatta an unmissable sight for spectators – just as it has been since the first event nearly 60 years ago.

Simon Radford, chair of Chichester Harbour Federation, which organises Chichester Harbour Race Week, said:

“It is an important event in the local

sailing calendar bringing all the harbour’s sailing clubs together for a real celebration of racing.”

Chichester Harbour Federation will celebrate its centenary next year. When it began in 1924 there were just four sailing clubs in the harbour and today the Federation coordinates racing between the harbour’s 13 active sailing clubs. chichesterharbourraceweek. sailevent.net

100TH OYSTER YACHT CIRCUMNAVIGATES THE WORLD

With the completion of the Oyster World Rally 2022-23, more than 100 Oyster yachts have circumnavigated the world. Amounting to more than 2.2 million nm, it is the equivalent of travelling 10 times to the moon and back.

At the ceremony to mark the finish of the Oyster World Rally 2022-23 in Antigua, event director Allie Smith awarded Oyster 56-63 Temerity and owner Richard Flaye with a special award as the 100th Oyster to achieve a world circumnavigation.

The next Oyster World Rally 202425 will depart from Antigua in January 2024 on a 16-month, 27,000nm sail around the world. Already 21 yachts are confirmed to take part.

In further news from the boat builder, marine insurance specialist Pantaenius has announced an exclusive partnership with Oyster Yachts. This association commemorates the 50th anniversary for Oyster and further reinforces a long term relationship between the two organisations. With regular attendance planned at a number of Oyster events, there will be numerous opportunities to meet the Pantaenius team and discuss marine matters first-hand.

Simon Hedley, head of commercial partnerships at Pantaenius UK, said: “I have sailed for almost as long as Oyster have existed and

keenly followed the progress of this respected brand for decades.

"This makes me, along with our whole team, so proud of this strengthening association.”

Did you know? The first Oyster World Rally started on 6 January 2013 when 28 yachts set sail from English Harbour. Since then, the company has organised three Oyster World Rallies, supporting and encouraging Oyster yacht owners, family, friends and crews to realise their dreams to sail safely, and in company, around the world.

Image: RNLI/Nathan Williams

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OCEAN PARTNERS

Gentoo Sailing Team has partnered with ocean charity Blue Marine Foundation, which focuses on addressing overfishing, creating marine reserves and restoring vital habitats. Its mission is to see 30 per cent of the world’s ocean under e ective protection by 2030. Gentoo Sailing Team will be helping to spread the ocean conservation message. By working with new technologies and sustainable materials, Gentoo plans to sail the 2024 Vendée Globe completely carbon neutral. It also has its own youth development programme, to support and inspire the next generation of sailors and ocean advocates.

SINGLE USE BAN

Did you know that from 1 October this year businesses must no longer supply, sell or o er certain single-use plastic items in England? There are exemptions, but it includes single-use plastic cutlery and polystyrene food and drink containers.

WILDLIFE CODE

The Government has launched England’s first national Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code, o ering advice and guidance on how to minimise disturbance to wildlife when visiting the coast. Marine wildlife includes everything from aquatic life to birds and other animals on beaches and nearby cli s. www. gov.uk/government/publications/ marine-and-coastal-wildlife-code

SHOW CHARITY

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s Seagrass Restoration Project has been named the o cial charity for the 2023 Southampton International Boat Show.

The Trust seeks to see seagrass habitats in the Solent restored to their historical levels and for seagrass to be present in all locations that could support it. By restoring seagrass habitats, a wilder sea is created supporting increased biodiversity and sustainable fisheries, promoting greater ecosystem services, cleaner water and creating a natural carbon solution to mitigate the e ects of climate change.

Dr Tim Ferrero, the Trust’s senior marine biologist and lead on the Solent Seagrass Restoration Project, said: “As the show’s chosen charity, we have an amazing opportunity to showcase the work we do at the Trust and raise awareness of seagrass restoration

#PROTECTOURBEDS

Just a few months since launching, the #ProtectOurBeds campaign has seen major contributors come forward expanding its global coverage. The campaign is run by not-for-profit Clean Sailors, the Ocean Conservation Trust and boating navigation app savvy navvy.

Seagrass data from the Channel Islands is now live in the savvy navvy app, as the Bailiwick Eelgrass Exploration Project (BEEP) partners in Guernsey and Alderney and the Government of Jersey are amongst the first contributors to the campaign.

Dr Mel Broadhurst-Allen, Living Seas Coordinator of the Alderney

Wildlife Trust, part of BEEP, said: “The savvy navvy app provides a wonderful new platform for us to showcase our amazing Eelgrass beds and citizen science research. More importantly, it provides marine users the chance to anchor outside the beds, thus reducing any potential impacts upon these sensitive habitats.”

Seagrasses combat climate change by absorbing and storing huge amounts of carbon, but are estimated to be the fastest disappearing habitat on the planet mainly due to avoidable human activity*.

and protection and hopefully generate some additional funding to support the project.”

To date, with the help of some 200 Seagrass Champion volunteers, the Trust has planted over 40,000 seagrass seeds at Langstone Harbour and Seaview on the Isle of Wight, with a view to plant an additional 2,000+ seed pods throughout 2023.

Pay a visit to the Trust’s stand at the show to meet the team and learn more about their projects, or drop by the Foredeck Stage where they will be speaking about the work of the Trust and the seagrass project.

Want to sponsor a seagrass pod? Visit www.hiwwt.org.uk/sponsorseagrass-seed-pod  Read more about this year’s Southampton International Boat Show on page 20.

“The project always planned to bring together UK-wide sensitive seabed data and then focus on European waters, but we have been overwhelmed by contributors and are excited to have so many partners come forward in such a short period of time,” said Holly Manvell, founder of Clean Sailors.

Data from the US and Europe has been collated and is set to be added in the all-in-one navigation app next.

Find out more about the #protectourbeds campaign: www.savvy-navvy.com/seagrass

* The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 2014 figure

DID YOU KNOW? In the UK alone, we have lost nearly half our seagrass beds since the 1930s, mainly due to avoidable human activity.

MICROPLASTICS IN REMOTE REGIONS

Preliminary results from the initial legs of The Ocean Race show microplastics in each one of the 40 samples analysed so far, with as many as 1,884 microplastics per cubic metre (pm3)* of water in some locations.

Samples analysed from leg two, from Mindelo, Cabo Verde to Cape Town, South Africa, found microplastic concentrations ranging from 92 to 1,884 particles pm3. The samples of microplastics were of similar levels to those collected during leg three, the longest in the race’s 50 year history, a 12,750nm journey through the Southern Ocean. Despite being one of the most remote parts of the planet, 160 - 1,492 particles pm3 were found in samples collected during this section of the race, between Cape Town and Itajaí, Brazil.

Victoria Fulfer, visiting scientist from the University of Rhode Island at National Oceanography Centre, said: “It is really concerning that we are finding microplastics in every sample, from coastal areas to the most remote regions of the ocean. The problem has become pervasive, and sampling e orts like those captured during this race are vital to help us understand the extent of microplastic pollution in the ocean. The samples collected by teams in The Ocean Race are unique because they cover a large spatial range in a short amount of time, giving scientists a sort of “snapshot” of the state of microplastic pollution in the global ocean for 2023.”

ELECTRIC BOAT FIRST

In June the Optima e10, 100 per cent electric boat, circumnavigated the Isle of Wight, becoming the first electric boat to make this 51nm passage.

For the first time in the roundthe-world race, the chemical structure of the plastic particles is also being examined to help our understanding about which plastic products are entering the ocean. The most abundant chemical found so far is polyethylene, which is used in many products, including single-use packaging and plastic bags.

The results from this race are significantly higher compared with the microplastic data captured during the last edition in 2017-18 when samples ranged from 50-100 pm3, with levels thought to be up to 18 times higher this time around because of an increase in microplastic pollution and improvements in the analysis methods and technology. This edition is also analysing microplastic fibres - which are incredibly prevalent - while the 2017-18 edition did not test for them.

The Ocean Race is contributing data to the Ocean Decade Odyssey project, which is an endorsed Project of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (20212030) supporting e orts to reverse the cycle of decline in ocean health and create improved conditions for sustainable development of the ocean.

Head to theoceanracescience. com to discover more.

* Initial results have analysed plastic particles between 0.1mm - 5mm. Deeper analysis, examining particles as small as 0.03mm will be published following the race.

The circumnavigation took just under six hours, starting and finishing at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club’s platform at the river entrance.

Optima’s CEO, David Kendall said: “It was an incredibly comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable trip – we were able to have lunch and engage in relaxing conversation thanks to the good sea keeping of the innovative hull and noise reduction from the electric drive.

"We arrived back in Lymington as relaxed and refreshed as we started, despite some challenging conditions south of the island including thick fog and lively seas off St Catherine’s Point.”

The 10m e10, built in the Solent, was launched in April at the Green Tech Boat Show. Not only is the vessel zero emission, but also uses significantly less energy than other boats. The entire passage used 73kWh of energy, costing only £20 to recharge at the marina on a standard shore power supply.

Optima are currently developing larger models for both the leisure and commercial markets including a 44ft luxury cruiser with a choice of enclosed or open cockpits. You can watch a video about the circumnavigation at the All at Sea online news pages.

CHARGING AHEAD WITH ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE

A £3.2 million project aims to enable South Coast boat owners to transition to electric boating.

10 sites along the South Coast are being plugged into the UK’s clean maritime revolution as part of a collaborative and Government-funded initiative.

The Electric Seaway project will create the infrastructure necessary to power the region’s ever-growing fleet of electric maritime vessels and will be targeted at leisure and commercial vessels under 24m.

By enabling vessels to move to clean energy, the project will not only support the Maritime 2050 decarbonisation goals but prevent an estimated 300 tonnes of CO² from being released into the environment each year.

The project is being driven by a consortium that has secured funding through the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round 3, a programme funded by the Department for Transport, and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK.

The Electric Seaway project brings together two UK businesses – Aqua superPower and ZPN Energy – while its partners also include the University of Plymouth, South Hams District Council and the UK Harbour Managers’ Association.

Alex Bamberg, CEO of Aqua superPower, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to create critical marine charging infrastructure on the South Coast that can provide confidence to both commercial and leisure users by minimising range and charging anxiety as seen in the EV sector.”

OYSTER REGENERATION PROJECT

A campaign by World Sailing Special Event The Ocean Race is asking the public to show their support.

World Sailing marked last month’s World Ocean Day by calling on the federation’s global community of sailors to support the One Blue Voice petition for a Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights, which will be presented to the UN General Assembly members in September.

Alexandra Rickham, World Sailing’s head of sustainability, said: “The time to act is now – the global sailing community must add its chorus to One Blue Voice. As sailors we are uniquely placed to see the daily damage done to our oceans. And, as sailors, it is our duty to do all we can to protect the health of our oceans.

“World Sailing has a comprehensive 56-point Sustainability Agenda which outlines how we will contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Member National Authorities, class associations, sailing clubs, event organisers and sailors must work together to protect our oceans."

Petition: www.onebluevoice.net

What are ocean rights?  Ocean rights means recognising the marine world’s right to thrive, by establishing the ocean as a legal entity. It is a global approach to looking after the seas that could help us to better protect them.

UKSA has announced it is creating the Isle of Wight’s first oyster regeneration project in partnership with the Blue Marine Foundation.

The Cowes based charity will be aiding the restoration with breeding and growing of oysters in high densities, hung in baskets in the water beneath UKSA’s pontoons. This will facilitate the release of millions of larvae into the Solent, while also providing refuge for other marine life including endangered European eels, young seahorse and sea bass.

Oysters are ecosystem engineers and provide a range of benefits to the environment and people such as improving water quality, with a single oyster able to filter up to 200 litres of water every day. They also act as a natural defence to coastal erosion.

With thanks to Cowes Harbour Commission funding the baskets and the initial oyster stock to enable the project to get underway as soon as possible, UKSA is now registered as an aquatic animal holding, a requirement of the project.

Dr Luke Helmer, restoration science o cer at Blue Marine Foundation, said: “It is fantastic to be able to help others who live and work in the Solent take restoration matters into their own hands, after all it is the playground for many like UKSA.

"We cannot do it all alone, the buyin from our working group and local communities really is key to driving this kind of work forward at scale. I am really looking forward to seeing what other creatures inhabit the oyster nursery with this first Isle of Wight project.”

DID YOU KNOW? Between 1972 and 2006, the Solent supported the largest native oyster fishery in Europe, however the oyster population has declined significantly and the fishery collapsed in 2013. Native oyster reefs in the UK have declined by 95 percent due to overfishing, pollution, disease, habitat loss and other pressures.

Image: Luke Helmer

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TRY THUNDERCATS

Team Endeavour Racing is open to Wounded, Injured and Sick serving military personnel and veterans. It provides a foundation as a transition service supporting and empowering team members into future employment, training or education, utilising peer mentoring and providing support and assistance through Thundercat racing. Team Endeavour Racing is recruiting to the team and welcomes any serving or veteran military who would like to try out the sport. No prior experience is necessary. teamendeavourracing.co.uk

RNLI VOLUNTEERS

Falmouth Harbour O ce has joined forces with Falmouth RNLI, providing the prime site of a new shop for the charity as it seeks new volunteers to join the team helping raise funds for its local lifesavers. To volunteer please contact Andy Bramwell southwestvolunteers@rnli.org.uk

NO EXEMPTION

The America’s Cup Arbitration

Panel dismissed the Application by the New York Yacht Club’s team American Magic to be excused from the Preliminary Event in Jeddah; the US team believed that its team members’ safety was at risk in Saudi Arabia. The panel said it was a matter for the Challenger of Record (Team Britannia representing the Royal Yacht Squadron of Britain) and defender (Team New Zealand representing the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron) to decide on.

NEW SAILGP SEASON KICKS OFF

Season 4 of SailGP kicked o last month with the Rolex United States Sail Grand Prix in Chicago.

Reigning champion Tom Slingsby and his Australian team have proven to be the undisputed SailGP champions, but one team has had a tougher time making the start of Season 4 - the Canada SailGP Team driven by Phil Robertson.

With the original team’s owners unable to meet the funding obligations outlined in the SailGP Participation Agreement for Season 4, SailGP has taken back ownership of the team while it conducts a process with a number of interested bidders, which it expects to conclude this month. This means that the Canada team was on the startline for Chicago with a point to prove to potential new owners.

Germany, meanwhile, is the latest nation to contest the SailGP, with two of the country's leading sports stars – four-time Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel and double Olympic sailing bronze medallist Erik Heil – joining team owner Thomas Riedel to announce the Germany SailGP Team ahead of the event in Chicago.

Thomas Riedel, alongside his new co-investor Sebastian Vettel, will take an active role in the management and performance of the team. Erik Heil, who won Olympic bronze medals at both the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Games, is driving the Germany F50.

Sebastian Vettel said: “I see a lot of potential as SailGP starts its fourth season and for the first time with a German team. Parallels between sailors and Formula 1 have long existed.

"The boats are fascinating and the speeds on the water are incredibly high. In addition, the series not only uses

wind power, but also strives to set new standards in sustainability in sports.”

This brings the number of teams to an all-time high of 10 with Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Great Britain, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland and the United States alongside Germany.

Back on the water, in the end it was New Zealand who won the SailGP Season 4 opener in Chicago, with Australia taking second, followed by Canada – a great result for the team who, as we said, had a point to prove.

After the win New Zealand’s Peter Burling said: “In this first one, you know it is going to be a long season and eventually it is going to come down to the last race, but it is definitely nice to win a few along the way, this feels good.”

The British team had a less successful weekend, finishing seventh. You can read the full event report at the All at Sea news pages at www.allatsea.co.uk

Season 4 continues with the inaugural Oracle Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix | Port of Los Angeles on 22 – 23 July.

READER COMMENT

“I have been an avid follower of the SailGP series since its inception and it is depressing that the Brits have been completely outclassed by the Australians not only in the final (of season 3), but in almost every race. Their starts are hit and miss, mostly the latter, and their overall progress in the series has been poor given the experience of the team. It is obvious that should Britain be serious about competing on this world stage changes from top to bottom need to be made. This team just does not cut it...”

James Robert-Poulain

BROADCAST DEAL WITH ITV

SailGP will now be seen by more viewers than ever across the UK with a free-toair broadcast deal with ITV.

Exclusive live coverage of nine event weekends will be shown on ITVX in the first standalone live sports commission for ITV’s streaming service, which was launched in late 2022. And all events in Season 4 will be available across the ITV digital and linear network, including ITV1, ITV4 and ITVX.

Highlights from Los Angeles, this month, will be broadcast on ITV4 with live racing all weekend on ITVX. Later this summer the league will head to Europe, and the France Sail Grand Prix in Saint-Tropez will be shown on ITV1,

which coincides with the broadcaster's coverage of the Rugby World Cup. A full highlights show of the Season 4 Grand Final in San Francisco will also be seen on ITV1. All other events in the season will have highlights broadcast on ITV4.

The SailGP Season 4 events in Sydney, Auckland and Canada will be shown on ITV4 on delay to ensure the best possible viewing times for UK-based fans. All other events can be enjoyed in full either live or on-demand on ITVX, ITV’s streaming service, along with coverage of SailGP’s behind the scenes series Racing on the Edge.

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COLLISION FOR OCEAN RACE LEADER

It was victory on Leg 6, an 800nm sprint from Aarhus to The Hague, for 11th Hour Racing Team in The Ocean Race, allowing them to extend their overall lead.

The result was in doubt until the final moments, however, with 11th Hour Racing Team along with Team HolcimPRB and Team Malizia racing within shouting distance of each other during most of the final morning.

In the end, though, just 12 minutes behind 11th Hour Racing Team, Team Holcim-PRB crossed the finishing line after fending o a late charge from Team Malizia who finished just over a minute later. In the end the top three boats in the fleet were within 15 minutes.

Not far behind the leading trio, Paul Meilhat’s Biotherm secured a fourth place finish over Benjamin Dutreux and his team on GUYOT environnementTeam Europe, who returned to the race following a dismasting on Leg 4.

In the VO65s, WindWhisper Racing Team stretched their lead at the top of the table as the fleet returned for the second stage of the VO65 Sprint. It was two wins in a row for the team, after a victory in stage one in January.

Following In-Port Races which left 11th Hour Racing Team at the top of the leaderboard, Leg 7 began on 15 June and saw the teams race from The Hague to Genova, a distance of 2,200nm.

However, there were dramatic scenes at the beginning of the leg when, approximately 15 minutes after the start, there was a collision between 11th Hour Racing Team and GUYOT environnement - Team Europe.

After 11th Hour Racing Team tacked on the layline for the next turning mark and established itself as the stand on ‘right of way’ boat, the crew on GUYOT environnement - Team Europe, required to give-way, apparently did not see the other boat until it was too late.

For his part, 11th Hour Racing Team skipper Charlie Enright tried to avert a crash, but once he realised the giveway GUYOT boat was not changing course, it was too late. No injuries were reported, but both returned to port in The Hague with damage.

“Their boat appeared in front of me and it was too late,” GUYOT skipper Benjamin Dutreux said dockside. “It was impossible then to avoid contact (after

ORCA ENCOUNTER

I saw them). I take all responsibility. It is our fault for sure.”

Charlie Enright said: “Accidents happen and I know it is clear they would not want to end our race, just as we would not want to end their race. We will just have to see what happens next. Whatever it takes - we will figure it out.”

The entire 11th Hour Racing Team worked through the night assessing damage and starting repairs with the goal to sail to Genova and participate in the Grand Finale at the start of July.

The team o cially retired from Leg 7 and filed a Request for Redress; retiring gave the team the best chance, within the rules of the event, to secure the points needed to win the overall race.

In acknowledging fault, GUYOT environnement - Team Europe also retired from Leg 7, a disappointing turn of events for a team that had proved resilient in coming back from an earlier dismasting.

The team later confirmed they would not be able to repair their boat in time to get to Genova for the Grand Finale. Instead, the team completed a temporary repair and headed to their home port of Les Sable d’Olonne.

Benjamin Dutreux said: “We have spent the past six months with all the other teams. We have that link together now. There is no way we will miss the arrival of the boats in Genova. All of our team will be in Genova to welcome the boats. Whether our boat is there or not there, changes nothing.”

WindWhisper Racing Team won the final leg of The Ocean Race VO65 Sprint into Genova, beating the rest of the fleet by a massive margin of just over 24 hours.

In second was Team JAJO, who also took second place in the VO65 Sprint leaderboard behind WindWhisper Racing Team, who won all three stages. Third place overall went to Austrian Ocean Racing powered by Team Genova.

In the IMOCA class Team Malizia went on to win Leg 7, despite Team HolcimPRB leading for the majority of the leg. It was Biotherm who took second, leaving Team Holcim-PRB to take third place.

In the end 11th Hour Racing Team were crowned winners of The Ocean Race after the World Sailing International Jury awarded the team 4 points of redress - based on an

Two of the VO65 boats racing in The Ocean Race VO65 Sprint had direct encounters with orcas in the Atlantic Ocean to the west of Gibraltar.

Team JAJO and Mirpuri Trifork Racing both reported being approached by orcas. Fortunately, there were no injuries and no damage to their boats, despite the orcas pushing up against or in at least one case ramming into the boat and nudging or biting at the rudders.

Team JAJO skipper Jelmer van Beek said: “Three orcas came straight at us and started hitting the rudders. Impressive to see the orcas, beautiful animals, but also a

average of their strong results in the race to date - to put them at the top of the leaderboard.

So, two days after the IMOCA fleet arrived in Genova, 11th Hour Racing Team arrived at the Grand Finale venue as champions of The Ocean Race; the first time in 50 years that an Americanflagged team has won the race.

The final leaderboard saw 11th Hour Racing Team 3 points clear of Team Holcim-PRB in second place, with Team Malizia in third, Biotherm in fourth place and GUYOT environnement - Team Europe in fifth.

The last day of racing in this 14th edition of The Ocean Race took place at the Grand Finale in Genova. 11th Hour Racing Team skipper Charlie Enright was delighted to deliver a race win after all the e ort it had taken to get his IMOCA repaired after the collision.

The win ensured the team would take the double victory - a win in the o shore around the world race, as well as the In Port Race Series. Read more about The Ocean Race from Ken Read, president of North Sails, on page 26.

dangerous moment for us as a team. We took down the sails and slowed down the boat as quickly as possible and luckily after a few attacks they went away… This was a scary moment.”

The area around Gibraltar is becoming well known for what some are calling ‘orca attacks’ on boats, where an individual or pod of orcas repeatedly ram into a boat’s hull or rudders. In some cases, boats have been significantly damaged - at least three to the point of sinking. Scientists are still trying to understand this new behaviour. You can read the Cruising Association’s orca up-date on page 31.

Team members meet at the pontoon after the collision Image: Felix Diemer / GUYOT environnement - Team Europe / The Ocean Race

Screen Capture of the moment GUYOT environnement - Team Europe crashed with 11th Hour Racing Team

Team JAJO had an encounter with an Orca on stage 3 of the VO65 Sprint

F1 PAYS A VISIT

Double Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen (pictured) swapped Grand Prix racing on land for the F1 of the seas as he took to the waves in Barcelona with Arnaud Psarofaghis and the Alinghi Red Bull Racing America’s Cup team.  Oracle Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Advanced Technologies Chief Technical O cer Adrian Newey, the legendary F1 designer, joined Max for the visit to the Swiss Challenger’s Barcelona base to see how the team is progressing with development of its AC75 boat.

America’s Cup boats are at the cutting edge of aerodynamic and materials technology – just like Max’s race-winning Oracle Red Bull Racing RB19.

The F1 driver had the chance to go for a spin on the water at speeds of up to 100km/h onboard the team’s chase boat

in order to get a feel for what racing in the America’s Cup is really like.

Max said: “It was great to hear the insights from the team and about the technical side; it is always nice for me to understand a bit more about it. Both F1 and sailing are about communication and teamwork. When I am in the car I communicate with so many people to make everything work over a race weekend and it is the same here.”

Alinghi Red Bull Racing’s race towards the 2024 America’s Cup is being boosted by support from Red Bull Advanced Technologies with the high-tech engineering solutions arm of Red Bull leveraging its F1-bred expertise in aerodynamics, composites, software and simulations to help propel the Swiss team to success.

HISTORY MEETS AGAIN

More than 20 years since the historic meeting in New Zealand between the Amerigo Vespucci and Luna Rossa, the “most beautiful ship in the world” and the team that will represent Italy in the 37th America’s Cup crossed bows once again.

In 2002, as Luna Rossa was preparing to compete in its second America’s Cup in New Zealand, the Vespucci docked in Auckland while conducting its first circumnavigation of the globe. Now, to celebrate the meeting between the two

boats, both ambassadors of Italy, the prototype of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team sailed side by side with the Italian Navy’s training ship in the waters o Cagliari’s Ichnusa pier.

Max Sirena, skipper and team director of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, said: “We first encountered Vespucci in Auckland, during the 31st edition of the America’s Cup.

Today, over 20 years later, we met in proximity of our base in Cagliari for another sail together and to wish

AMERICAN TEAM SAILS IN SPAIN

Representing the New York Yacht Club, the American Magic Team became the second team to sail at the 37th America’s Cup venue with the successful launch of their new AC40, which was delivered ahead of the arrival of the team’s full complement of boats that is making its way across the Atlantic from their winter training base in Pensacola, Florida.

All around the Port Vell in Barcelona, the six teams competing for the 37th America’s Cup have been busy constructing their bases and readying themselves for what promises to be an intense sailing and training schedule

FIRST TO MATCH RACE

The Swiss challenger for the 37th America’s Cup, Alinghi Red Bull Racing, received its second AC40 foiling boat and, following a christening ceremony, it headed out to the America’s Cup race course at Barcelona for a test sail.

With just a few months to go until meeting its rivals for the first time at the opening America’s Cup preregatta in mid-September, Alinghi Red Bull Racing is getting into race mode with valuable two-boat training sessions on the water following

months of virtual two boat training on a simulator.

The team was the first to match race in Barcelona, gaining precious hours on the water and taking an important step towards September's pre-regatta, which will be contested on board the AC40.

“This is an important step for us, we will be able to have all members of the Driving Group on the water at the same time and this will raise their performance,” explained sailing team advisor Pietro Sibello.

ahead of the first Preliminary Regatta in Vilanova i La Geltrú in September.

Tom Burnham, the team coach, praised the huge team e ort that has gone into creating the base saying: "The team has been working super hard for the last few months. There has been a big group of people over here for a while, and they have been working really hard, and the base is really coming together.

"It has taken a while, it is definitely a lot of work but the nice thing is, now we are here, it is our home for the next 16 months so it is pretty exciting to be here and start operating out of our permanent base for the rest of the way through the Cup."

BARCELONA BOUND

While Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC40s have been maximising their time on the water pre-start training and development testing on Auckland’s harbour, the shore

crew have been operating at equal intensity, on top of their day to day tasks, packing up and shipping out container loads of equipment and supplies, chase boats and, of course, Te Rehutai, their AC75 bound for Barcelona.

"It certainly feels like we are juggling a few balls,” said Nick Burridge Emirates Team New Zealand reliability and maintenance manager.

each other “good luck”, in view of two important upcoming events: the 37th America’s Cup for Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and the round-the-world voyage for the Vespucci.”

A group of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli sailors boarded the Vespucci and, under the orders of the Commander Captain Luigi Romagnoli, had the opportunity to experience the timeless appeal of traditional navigation, where manoeuvres are still conducted as they were on 19th century vessels.

"We have got the pack up of the AC75 and all associated equipment. Chase boats, plant containers, all of that sort of stu going out the door, as well as an important sailing block at the moment where we are both feeding information into the design of our race boat as well as race training with both AC40s out on the water at the same time."

Te Rehutai and the full shipment was trucked out of the Auckland base to the

Port of Tauranga where it was loaded onto its vessel before heading on its way to Barcelona.

Shore crew manager, Sean Regan said: "The first bunch of guys will head up to Barcelona very shortly to start unloading Te Rehutai there, while the team finishes packing up the remaining stu here in New Zealand, so it should be a very brief hiatus from the water for the sailing team."

Maxime Bachelin (L) and Elena Saez (R) of Alinghi Red Bull Racing seen during the christening of AC40

COWES WEEK

Cowes Week is one of the UK’s longest running sporting events, having first taken place in 1826. It has, of course, changed a great deal since those early days, drawing huge numbers to watch and enjoy the atmosphere as well as the racing.

Gone are the days when every club printed their own sailing instructions and ran their own programme for the day. By the mid 1960s the clubs had established Cowes Combined Clubs to run the racing as a single organisation. CCC has nine members: eight yacht clubs and the Cowes Town Regatta committee. On each day of the regatta, one or two clubs present their own trophies.

Bob Trimble, chairman of Cowes Combined Clubs, said: “It takes a lot of volunteers to make Cowes Week happen every year, but the nine constituent clubs that make up CCC pool their resources into what remains a bucket list regatta for people throughout the world.

“Cowes Week will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2026, and we are already working on plans for this landmark event.”

HUNDREDS OF BOATS

Those taking part in the racing could be a World Champion or an Olympian, but they might also be a weekend sailor or complete newbie. They will be competing in a variety of handicap, one-design and multihull class races, and it is this mixture of classic and ultra-modern designs that gives the regatta its uniqueness.

In fact, there are classes that raced more than 50 years ago which are still racing today, including Dragons, Flying Fifteens, Redwings, Solent Sunbeams and X-one-designs.

2023 marks the third year of the partnership between the Cruising Association and Cowes Week to provide a dedicated Club Cruiser Class. Perfect for family crews, it accommodates all skill levels, featuring one race per day with tailored courses to suit the boats.

With the ever-increasing demands on people’s time, and in order to welcome new sailors to Cowes Week, the event organisers have now introduced the Weekend Warriors Cup for the Club Cruiser Division. This mini-series within the regatta will see three days of racing from 29 - 31 July, at a reduced entry fee of £200 for boats up to 10m and £250 for boats over 10m.

Teams can also choose to race single days or the full seven-day series. A bonus for CA members is that they benefit from 15 per cent o the full regatta entry fee if racing the full Cowes Week.

Cowes Week regatta director, Laurence Mead said: “We are excited to launch the Weekend Warriors Cup as a way into the regatta for those who race less often. Course length and style will be set to suit the boats, so it is all about having fun rather than wearing out the crew short tacking against the tide.”

Developments have also been taking place in the running of the regatta as Laurence explained: “We have invested further over the winter on our course setting software and remain focused on delivering world-class regatta racing. Whichever class, our course setters work hard to deliver quality racing from club cruisers right up to IRC Class One.”

If you have always wanted to take part, but do not have access to a boat of your own, chartering is an increasingly coste ective way of getting involved. There are a number of charter options, although Prometheus Sailing and Sunsail UK is the charter company with a dedicated racing class, pitting competitors against one another in a fleet of identical Sunsail 41.0 yachts. All levels of sailor are catered for. Alternatively, many boat owners will be looking for crew, which is another great way to get involved.

FOLLOW THE ACTION

However, you might wish to simply watch the action, and there are many ways to enjoy the spectacle. One of the best locations to watch the starts ashore each morning, for example, is the area between the Castle of the Royal Yacht Squadron and the cannons. Racing is scheduled to start at 10am every day.

As well as all the great places to view the action on land, spectators also have a number of opportunities to get afloat. Plus, Cowes Radio provides live,

continuous on the water commentary of the sailing. Another great way to get information, for spectators and competitors, is the o cial Cowes Week

App which includes:

■ Cowes Live TV streaming and replays

■ Latest news from Cowes

■ Guide to the classes with lists of boats taking part

■ Results for every race

■ Shoreside events guide and venue map

For competitors it also includes:

■ Your own schedule of racing

■ Automatic notification of your course each day as it is released

■ Course mark bearings and distances

■ Race announcements for your class

■ In-app declaration

■ Live continuously updated results for your class

■ Detailed wind forecast from the event meteorologist

■ Competitor wallet of benefit cards for use during your time in Cowes

■ Background GPS tracking of your boat

The regatta is not just about on-water action though, with plenty going on ashore including live music, bars, food stalls and pop-up retail stands, along with nightly socials. One place that will be busy with sailors catching up after a day on the water will be Cowes Yacht Haven, an O cial Sponsor of the event. The Musto Crew Bar at CYH, for example, will be a fantastic place to meet up with friends.

Laurence Mead said: “CYH has always been the first place to go for a drink after racing, where the highs and lows of the day’s performance can be discussed, or do I mean, argued about!”

Daniel Jehan, CYH managing director, added: “Cowes Yacht Haven always had very strong links with Cowes Week and is pleased to be able to enhance this relationship this year and become an O cial Sponsor. Meeting friends old and new in the competitor village is an important part of the week, and we look

At 197 years young, Cowes Week remains one of the pre-eminent regattas in the world, with more than 500 boats racing in 37 di erent classes expected to take part this year.

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forward to welcoming everyone back to Cowes Yacht Haven.”

Whether popping over for the evening entertainment or the entire regatta, in terms of getting to Cowes, cross-Solent ferry operator Red Funnel is one of the O cial Sponsors, and they are o ering a heavily discounted day-return ticket price on the Hi-Speed Red Jet service to Cowes.

Cowes Week Red Jet Day Return tickets are available for £12.30 per person, to be purchased online in advance of travelling. Please be aware Red Jet tickets are not time allocated, so ensure you book and arrive at the terminal in good time for your chosen crossing, from Southampton into Cowes. Visitors and competitors who want to pop over to Cowes for the evening to enjoy the entertainment in town can also take advantage of the discounted ticket - the last Red Jet sailing of the day is at 23:45 from the island.

GREEN CREDENTIALS

When it comes sustainability, the event has been awarded Silver Level Clean Regatta Certification by Sailors for the Sea. Cowes Week Ltd is working towards developing a strong sustainability plan for the regatta and is committed to minimising the impact activities have on the environment. They are also working

Shootin’ the Breeze…

With Bob Trimble, Chairman of Cowes Week Ltd and Cowes Combined Clubs.

AAS: What do you suggest for anyone who would like to take part but does not have access to a boat?

closely with The Green Blue, the joint environmental initiative of the RYA and British Marine, as well as signing up with the Clean Seas campaign - Turn the Tide on Plastic.

Lastly, a word about this year’s charity. Tall Ships Youth Trust is the O cial Charity Partner for 2023 and 2024. This youth development outdoor learning charity helps to improve the skills and life chances of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, aged 1225, through transformational experiences at sea.

Laurence Mead said: “As sailors we are aware of how life a rming this great sport is and the opportunity to support Tall Ships Youth Trust, a charity that brings all of the positive attributes of sailing to more young people, is something we at Cowes Week are very pleased to be able to do.

“There are not many better ways to build self-confidence and a sense of selfreliance than sailing, seeing young people get that start in life onboard the charity’s yachts is wonderful and we cannot wait to have them join us at Cowes Week.”

The event culminates with the overall prize giving on 4 August.

Dates:

■ 2023: 29 July – 4 August

■ 2024: 27 July – 2 August

CCC Member Clubs

■ Royal Yacht Squadron Racing

■ Royal Thames Yacht Club

■ Royal Southern Yacht Club

■ Royal London Yacht Club

■ Royal Southampton YC

■ Island Sailing Club

■ Cowes Town Regatta

■ Royal Ocean Racing Club

■ Cowes Corinthian YC

AAS: How old were you when you began boating, and what was your first boat?

BT: I crewed on Fireballs as a teenager. My first ‘boat’ circa 1979 was a ‘Sea Panther’, an early UK made sailboard. I had recently come across a sailboard for the first time whilst part of a seismic survey crew on a huge inland lake in the Congo. I taught myself to use it (the peaty water was so dark there was no way of knowing what lurked below, it was a great incentive not to fall in).

AAS: How long have you been involved in Cowes Week (on and o the water), and what does your role as chairman entail?

BT: I have been involved in Cowes Week as a race o cer since around 2003. I started as crew on committee boats and over the years have done nearly every job there is to be done. My escape route is to be promoted out of it! The job involves chairing the boards of the two companies – the delivery arm (Cowes Week Limited) and the holding company (Cowes Combined Clubs). Also, being an ambassador for the event and trying to help make things happen that will benefit the regatta and the competitors.

AAS: For those new to Cowes Week, can you explain how the Cowes Combined Clubs works?

BT: CCC was originally set up in 1964 by His Royal Highness Prince Philip. Before that, di erent regatta days were run by di erent clubs. As an active competitor, HRH was keen to see a greater level of coordination and consistency in the organisation and the racing. And so CCC was set up as a partnership between the then 10 (now nine) participating clubs, most of them Cowes-based but also including the Royal Southampton and the Royal Southern from the ‘north island’.

AAS: Have any changes/upgrades been made for this year’s regatta?

BT: The sponsorship situation for our sport, like so many others, remains ‘challenging’. It has meant that we have had to take yet another very hard look at every aspect of what we do. We have had to make some cut backs that will mean some things look a little bit di erent, but we have done nothing to impact adversely on the organisation and quality of the racing itself.

The Cowes Week Competitor and Spectator Apps have proved successful and popular since they were introduced recently, and we will continue to use them as a great way to communicate with both groups.

BT: Boat owners find it harder and harder to find crew, so anyone who already knows the basic ropes and is a reliable team player should find a welcome somewhere. Look out for notices on club and class social media channels and websites. Be honest about your experience and do not be too nervous about asking around in person in Solent clubs, pubs, marinas and the like.

AAS: How many volunteers are involved, and how can All at Sea readers get involved?

BT: Altogether there will probably be around 150 volunteer race o cers involved. They will mainly be members of the nine CCC clubs. It is di cult for a one-week regatta to provide any useful ‘on the job’ training so it is pretty much a prerequisite to have had some race management experience. The best way to get that is to join a club where their race management team will probably welcome you with open arms. In that way a complete novice can progress to pretty much any role they set their sights on. It is also a great way to get out on the water and socialise with a friendly likeminded team.

AAS: Do you have a standout memory from a previous regatta (on or o the water), and will you be racing this year?

BT: I tend not to focus on particular events rather than the great atmosphere and unique flavour that we all look forward to in any Cowes Week. No, I will not be racing, but I plan to get back on the water once I have handed this role on to my successor, perhaps in a couple of years’ time.

AAS: Which are your favourite boats to watch at the regatta?

BT: My favourite boats are those that come across the finish line having had a brilliant day on the water and thrilled to have gained a place, and hopefully a gun, at the world’s longest established and best-known regatta.

AAS: Is there anything you can share about the plans for the 200th anniversary of Cowes Week in 2026?

BT: Nothing too specific at the moment, except to say that we are obviously planning for a very special Week, but also one that is part of an equally special celebratory season of events in the Solent, some of them hopefully involving some boats that visit us less frequently.

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“As an active competitor, HRH was keen to see a greater level of coordination and consistency in the organisation and the racing”

POWER TALK

TRADE-IN BONUS

YANMAR WORKING TO SUPPORT THE OCEAN

On World Ocean Day in June, Yanmar rea rmed its commitment to protecting and preserving our oceans.

Under the banner of the Yanmar Green Challenge 2050, the company has set forth an ambitious goal to become an “ecological footprint-free, GHG-free corporation based on recycled resources”. This commitment drives Yanmar’s activities and innovations aimed at reducing emissions and promoting environmental stewardship.

commitment to developing sustainable solutions for the marine industry.

Furthermore, Yanmar is at the forefront of fuel cell technology deployment with a focus on commercial marine applications. By exploring innovative and cleaner energy alternatives, the company is actively contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and environmental pollution.

Yamaha Marine UK is o ering a Trade-In Bonus o er on new Yamaha outboard engines up to 15hp until 31 July 2023 inclusive.

Customers wishing to trade in their old outboard, irrespective of size, make or model, for a new Yamaha portable (2.5 - 6hp) or versatile (8 - 15hp) outboard will receive a cash ‘bonus’ towards the new engine, in addition to any part exchange value o ered by individual participating Yamaha dealers. The bonus amount is dependent on the size of the new Yamaha outboard being purchased and ranges from £80 on a new Yamaha 2.5hp portable outboard to £330 on a new Yamaha 15hp versatile outboard engine.

“Our Trade-In Bonus is an ideal opportunity for boat owners to upgrade their yacht tender’s outboard to a Yamaha, or to repower a small RIB or motorboat with a reliable new Yamaha engine,”

said Jonny Twelvetrees, manager, Marine Sales at Yamaha.

“For someone to take advantage of this fantastic o er and make the most of the summer on the water, it is as simple as visiting one of our authorised Yamaha dealers. Regardless of the trade-in engine’s horsepower, make, condition or value, whether it is £5 or £5,000, we will add a cash bonus to the trade-in amount the dealer’s o ering, against the purchase of a new engine from our portable or versatile outboard ranges up to 15hp.”

The Trade-In Bonus is also available online for new 2.5hp, 4hp, 5hp or 6hp Yamaha outboards via a special discount code. Available on the outboard engine product pages online, the discount code is entered at checkout when purchasing a new Yamaha portable outboard engine. www.yamaha-motor.eu

Yanmar has taken significant strides in reducing marine emissions by shipping more than 1,500 units of its Selective Catalytic Reduction exhaust purification system. This technology has proven e ective in curbing harmful pollutants and minimising the environmental footprint of marine vessels.

In addition, the company has developed world-leading technology to reduce methane slip in large engines, further demonstrating its dedication to addressing greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the environment.

Yanmar Marine International plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable propulsion solutions for boaters; the YANMAR E-sail drive concept represents a step towards decarbonisation. YMI’s Energy Transition Strategy statement solidifies its ongoing

Collaboration is also a key aspect of Yanmar’s e orts. Yanmar Power Technology Co has joined forces with Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Japan Engine Corporation to develop hydrogen engine technology specifically for marine applications.

So, through ongoing innovation, collaboration and sustainable practices, Yanmar is working towards a healthier and more sustainable marine environment.

The MICROBOAT 900 is a lightweight, robust, double-skinned dory for use as a fast tender or a family fun boat. It is immensely stable and has a huge amount of reserve buoyancy. It can be rowed or motored using a small outboard motor. It can seat up to four people in calm water and will plane with one person and a 4hp outboard.

KIT BAG

RAYMARINE CHARTPLOTTERS

From Raymarine we have the Axiom 2 XL Glass Bridge Chartplotters, the largest and most powerful navigation displays in the award-winning Axiom family.

Available in 16-, 19-, 22- and 24-inch sizes, each display features Raymarine’s exclusive HydroToughTM nano-coated display technology that repels water and oils for reliable touchscreen operation in even the most challenging conditions.

Axiom 2 XL screens are designed around a new six-core processor, o ering responsive performance and a 30 per cent increase in navigation chart speed and rendering.

£6,995

www.raymarine.com

PET LIFEJACKETS

New for this year, the Baltic Splash is a pet buoyancy aid that gives added protection for our four-legged friends at sea. Dogs are part of our families and that means they come on our adventures with us, and it is important that they are kept safe too when on or near the water. Splash has an extra soft collar, a double D-ring for a leash, a padded collar and a pad for added support under the belly and to prevent cha ng.

LIMITED EDITION WATCHES

Back by popular demand, Spinnaker

Watches has introduced its second collection in collaboration with the Marine Conservation Society, the MCS Capsule Limited Edition. This collection sees three timepieces from Spinnaker Watches reimagined with original illustrations inspired by the diversity and beauty of the ocean’s marine life, including a turtle, a whale and a giant squid. The Spence 300, the Cahill 300 and the Hass each have over 300m water resistance, Swiss SuperLumiNova and clear cut indexes to aid low visibility conditions. Released last month, each watch is limited to 300 pieces.

£370 - £650

www.Spinnaker-watches.co.uk

LIFEJACKETS SAVE LIVES

At www.allatsea.co.uk you can read about how an Australian couple, Philip and Olivia Hanel, owe their lives to their Crewsaver lifejackets after their boat capsized o New South Wales.

“From that first wave, it took a matter of seconds to capsize. If we had not had our Crewsaver lifejackets on we would not have made it. There is no doubt in our minds these lifejackets saved our lives,” explained Philip Hanel.

Crewsaver has created a series of ‘how to’ videos as part of their long standing #LifejacketSafe initiative which shares top tips on how to keep your lifejacket ready for action. The bitesize

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videos cover a wide range of tutorials such as ‘how to care and maintain your lifejacket’ and ‘how to repack your lifejacket’. They are available on the Crewsaver YouTube channel.

Before and after images of the Hanel’s Trailcraft Trailblazer 680

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ADD A TOUCH OF LUXURY

You can add a touch of luxury to your Southampton International Boat Show visit with the Quayside Club

check out some of the biggest brands from chandlery and clothing to gadgets and lifestyle essentials, or simply take time out and enjoy great family entertainment.

From tall ships to dinghies, paddleboards to fliteboards, kayaks to catamarans, SUPs to superyachts there is a boat for everyone at the Southampton International Boat Show, which runs over 10 days from 15 - 24 September.

So, if you are a lover of all things ‘on water’ and want to add a touch of luxury to your visit then the new VIP experiences could be just what you are looking for…

To find out more about the exclusive Quayside Club VIP package visit: www.southamptonboatshow.com/vip

For more information about the Southampton International Boat Show and to purchase your tickets visit: www.southamptonboatshow.com

*Complimentary drinks include: all draught, all house wine and sparkling wine, all soft drinks, tea and co ee, single house spirits and mixers.

Southampton International Boat Show is well established as the biggest marine showcase in the UK and one of Europe’s largest on-water events. Attracting thousands of visitors each year, it o ers amazing on the water experiences, access to over 650+ exhibitors and everything the leisure marine industry has to o er. From paddleboards to superyachts, you will find all the products and services you need to enjoy life in, on or around the water at the show.

So how do you make an already great day out, even better?

Following the success of the new VIP Quayside Club launched in 2022, visitors will once again be able to upgrade their show experience with the Quayside Club VIP package.

As a Quayside Club VIP, you will enjoy hospitality of the highest level. On arrival you will be greeted by the VIP hospitality team and o ered a welcome glass of Hattingley Valley sparkling wine. You will also be provided with your VIP accreditation and a copy of the show map and the friendly team will be on hand to help answer any questions you may have.

Your Quayside Club VIP ticket gives you access to the show and all it has to o er, plus entry to the exclusive Quayside Club waterfront lounge where you can enjoy complimentary drinks* for the duration of your visit and a delicious premium served bu et lunch.

Situated in a prime location overlooking the marina, the lounge promises some of the very best seats in the show, where you can sit back and relax, take a co ee break or enjoy your favourite tipple, before venturing back into the hustle and bustle of the show.

All VIP guests will also have access to a dedicated coat and bag drop o area.

To ensure our VIPs enjoy an exclusive experience, numbers are limited each day, so if you would like to make your boat show visit extra special, get your ticket now to avoid disappointment. VIP tickets cost £156.25pp and can be purchased at www.southamptonboatshow.com/vip

As a VIP ticket holder, you also have the option to take advantage of exclusive VIP parking, located just moments away from the entrance to the Quayside Club. There are just 25 parking spots available each day, so to secure you spot you can select this option when purchasing your tickets. VIP parking is available to VIP ticket holders only at the additional price of £40.

Another option available to you when purchasing your VIP ticket is the opportunity to book your place on the impressive Thalassa Tall Ship, one of the most beautiful and fastest of the Dutch tall ships.

Step back in time onboard this imposing three mast ship and enjoy a late afternoon cruise, complete with complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Fitted with modern safety conveniences, including a bar area where you can relax with a drink and nibbles, you can enjoy a warm atmosphere and a truly unforgettable experience. The cruise costs £50 per person and sets sail at 16.00 each day for two hours.

Something for everyone

Alongside all your exclusive VIP extras you will, of course, be able to enjoy all the show has to o er. Journey through the show ‘zones’ showcasing di erent types of watersports activities. Enjoy thrilling and breath-taking on water displays,

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

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

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VIP experience.

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“Just a lovely way to spend the day... sun, sea, bubbles and obviously amazing craft to see”

The Quayside Club VIP ticket gives you access to the exclusive Quayside Club waterfront lounge

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ANOTHER BIG BANG?

Recent reports tell of the loss of a massive container ship that had been ablaze in the waters of Dubai, with a cargo fire again being the likely cause. This is far from a one-o incident, as one of the main insurers for the logistics trade has reported that in the three years from 2016 to 2019, they received 19 reports of major fires onboard commercial ships.

The International Maritime Organisations Dangerous Goods Code provides clear guidance for the shipment of any materials that might be hazardous, but with transport costs rising sharply, there is always the risk that unscrupulous traders might relabel potentially dangerous cargoes in order to benefit from cheaper handling conditions.

DANGEROUS CARGO

There is, though, one cargo that is always subject to the most stringent of conditions given that it has the potential to be even more dangerous than explosives, even though it is such an everyday item. It is not di cult to see the ships carrying liquified petroleum gas thanks to their bright red hulls that are clearly marked with LPG on their sides, almost from the waterline to deck level, with many also showing the characteristic domes that indicate the tops of the pressure tanks. Thankfully, incidents involving these boats are rare, but where there have been accidents involving a fire the di culties of controlling the blaze have led to the loss of the ship.

There can be few more arresting images over the last few years than when, on 4 August 2020, a fire in a dockyard warehouse reached a stored consignment of 2,700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, a chemical used to create fertiliser.

In terms of peacetime explosions the resulting blast was both massive and devasting, with more than 200 deaths, 7,000 injuries, the Port of Beirut wrecked and almost a quarter of a million people left either homeless or with damage to their properties.

Much closer to home the widespread damage caused by the blast would reignite concerns over the risks posed by the Richard Montgomery, the wrecked WW2 ammunition ship that rests on a sandbank in the Thames estuary. There have been growing fears that as the hull rusts away the deadly cargo might shift, causing a small initial explosion that could then set o the rest of the cargo.

Thankfully, as we discovered in an earlier episode of Dougal’s Diary that focused on the Richard Montgomery, most specialists agree that, although an explosion cannot be totally ruled out, the chances of everything blowing up at once are fairly slim.

(STOP PRESS: There are reports that the plan to remove the masts which extend above the surface level have had to be put on hold as there is now evidence that some munitions have already spilled out onto the seabed.)

FREIGHTER COLLISION

However, that fairly slim chance is not a scenario to be viewed lightly as explosions on cargo ships can have terrible e ects, none worse than was seen in December 1917 when a collision occurred between two freighters in the harbour at Halifax, Nova Scotia.

One of them was a French munitions carrier, the SS Mont-Blanc, which

caught fire and then exploded with a force that made it the largest ever man-made event to date and one that would not be surpassed until the nuclear age. Just measured in equivalent tonnes of TNT, the blast was nearly three times that seen at Beirut, with more than 1,700 people killed, 9,000 injured and the harbour areas of Halifax and Dartmouth flattened.

So massive was the explosion that it then created a tsunami, which resulted in a second wave of destruction, including that of a Mi’kmaq First Nation settlement that had resided on the shores of nearby Tufts Cover for many generations. It was only later, during the clean-up operation, that the 500kg

shank of Mont Blanc’s anchor was found, over 2¼ miles away from the epicentre of the blast.

CLOSER TO HOME

Although Beirut and Halifax show what can happen, and the Richard Montgomery is a reminder to us that some of the dangers of yesterday may still be with us today, here in the UK we have already had a dramatic experience with exploding munitions.

On the evening of 19 July, 1950 work was in hand at the Royal Navy’s Armament Depot at Bedenham, just up the harbour from Gosport and across from the heavily populated area of Portsmouth, when a fire broke out. In total some 5,000 tonnes of ammunition were being loaded from a train onto a series of lighters, ready for transshipment to a boat that would take them out to the Far East, where war had broken out on the Korean peninsula.

With the UK once again subject to wartime restrictions some of the details are sketchy, but what seems certain is that a number of very brave workers unhitched the una ected railway wagons full of explosives and moved them back. Their selfless bravery limited the eventual size of the blast, but there remains a hanging question over just how big the bang really was. It was least 1,000 tonnes of high explosives, with a blast that was clearly felt in Winchester, some 30 miles inland, where the blast was enough to break windows.

So great was the force of the explosion that the roof of the Cams Hall in Fareham was ripped o , whilst debris showered down over much of Portsmouth and Gosport, with a heavy wheel from one of the locomotives being blown right across the harbour to land in the city. Worse still, some of the

thankfully they were not fused and did not create any further explosions.

Still, the pier at Bedenham was destroyed along with many of the buildings on site, whilst out afloat nine transport lighters were sunk. In total more than a dozen railway wagons were wrecked, but mercifully the toll of injuries was light and there were no reported fatalities.

MODERN DAY

When you look at how heavily developed the waterfronts are today, on both sides of Portsmouth Harbour, there has to be a fear that a modernday occurrence of such an event could potentially cause a massive loss of life. This is all the more worrying given the concerns being expressed over the high rate of explosive accidents involving container ships.

This is not to say that the ships themselves are unsafe, nor are they operated in a dangerous way, but mistakes can occur in the shipment of materials which, although normally benign, have been known to deteriorate during shipment to create a fire or explosive hazard.

The Solent could well have been home to one such major incident when, in October 2006, a cargo surveyor tried to connect his test equipment to take a sample of the tank contents of a liquified gas carrier that was loading propane at the Fawley Marine Terminal. It might sound bizarre but the connection valve “came o in his hand” (an actual quote from the o cial MAIB Report!), which allowed the pressurised gas to start releasing and worse, there was no way of stopping it!

The well-schooled emergency protocols at Fawley swung into action, with the resident fire tugs covering the a ected ship with their water sprays to help disperse the escaping gas. Within an hour Southampton Water was closed to all tra c for the next 7½ hours and even the following day there were still restrictions in place with a carefully maintained 400m exclusion zone.

The swift reaction from the authorities prevented a far more serious incident occurring, despite the loss of 66 tonnes of gas out into the atmosphere. It was, though, a timely reminder that although the seas around our shores are getting increasingly busy with commercial tra c, they remain remarkably safe, despite the inherent risks posed by many of the cargoes carried. The problem remains, though, that if a ship were to go bang, we will all be able to hear it!!

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.

History has numerous examples demonstrating what can happen when things quite literally go bang onboard, but thankfully they are few and far between.

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bombs that were being loaded were still intact as they showered down, though

Double hull construction and a vivid orange paint job are a dead give-away: LPG bulk carriers can be a high risk operation Image: Dougal Henshall

The remains of the Richard Montgomery lay just o shore from a number of modern developments that include housing and... a gas terminal! Image: Rob Atherton/Shutterstock

After the explosion in 1950, the pier at Bedenham was rebuilt and is very much in use today, with the ammunition being loaded onto barges for transhipment to the main Navy vessels

The totally devastated area of Beirut Port after a warehouse exploded. Yet this was just the latest in a long line of incidents, with the ever present potential for another ‘big bang’  Image: kameelRayes/Shutterstock Image: Dougal

SAIL AWAY

WHERE TO GO?

LUXURY RESORT TO OPEN IN FIJI

Following the success of its inaugural 100 per cent solar powered marina and residence resort in Exuma, the Bahamas, Silent Resorts is finalising the location of its second luxury resort in the picture-perfect island nation of Fiji.

Still looking for an August get-away? Mediterranean countries such as Greece and Italy are popular summer travel destinations, but Dream Yacht Worldwide also recommends taking advantage of ‘less-popular’ but equally stunning locations such as the French island of Corsica.

With its striking volcanic terrain, unbelievable wildlife and enduring connection to Napoleon Bonaparte, there is no other sailing holiday destination in the Mediterranean quite like Corsica. Those interested in a sustainable sailing option can take advantage of Dream Yacht Worldwide’s newly launched electric catamaran option in Corsica. DYW is expected to bring more than 22 electric yachts to the Dream Yacht fleet by spring 2024.

Sailing the islands of Seychelles is also an under-theradar summer holiday destination. Dream Yacht began its first yacht charters in the Seychelles and for good reason, as it is one of the most beautiful places on the planet, comprising 41 of the earth’s oldest granite islands and 74 low-lying reef islands which embody the phrase ‘tropical paradise’.

August is also the perfect time for travel to Tahiti since it is one of the country’s driest months.  www.dreamyachtcharter.com

Exploring Weymouth

Will you be visiting Weymouth this summer?

If so, be sure to explore the Heritage Trail which now has 18 locations thanks to the installation of six new Heritage Slabs throughout the town. Drawing attention to Weymouth’s rich history, the Heritage Trail is a fantastic way for visitors to explore the town.

Dawn Rondeau, chief operations o cer at We Are Weymouth, explained: “We have had excellent feedback from visitors and locals about the slabs and

the trail, with renewed interest in the town’s incredible history. This is an important long-term legacy for the town, celebrating its historical past for generations to come. We look forward to future installations.”

After a day discovering Weymouth’s historical secrets, why not stop in one of the town’s award-winning restaurants or head to one of many live music venues. Do not forget a cocktail or glass of wine on the seafront admiring the bay too.

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This second Silent Resort will be situated on a private-island sanctuary in the Fijian archipelago and o ers a zero-carbon, sustainable private escape nestled in the jungle hillsides and white sand beaches lined with a stunning coral reef.

On o er will be 28 four, five or six-bedroom Silent Estate Residences, 14 two-bedroom Silent Marina Residences and 10 two-bedroom Silent Beach Club Residences, alongside exclusive access to a fleet of solar-electric powered tenders, speed boats and catamarans.

In addition to the luxurious beachfront and marina village

STRIKE STRESS

Worried about flying to a holiday destination this summer? You are not alone, with the threat of cancellations caused by pilot and security strikes (the strikes at Heathrow Airport have now been called o ) having a huge impact on consumer confidence, with Google searches for cancellation insurance more than doubling. So, once again many of us are choosing to stay right here in Britain and enjoy the many wonderful coastal areas on o er.

Xavier Vallee, chief customer o cer Parkdean Resorts, said: “The stories about airport strikes are the last thing any family wants to hear before their summer holiday – people want control, not a holiday that might be cancelled at the last minute, so it is no surprise that they are looking for UK breaks. The British weather is amazing at the moment, and the good news is that there are still some great deals available, but they will not be around forever!”

solar-powered residences, amenities include an owners’ clubhouse beach bar/restaurant and a health and wellness centre, as well as exclusive access to Fiji’s first solar-powered Silent Marina, dedicated to electric boats only.

Construction is set to begin on Silent Resort Fiji’s marina and beach club by the end of 2023.

With its construction now well underway and slated for completion in early 2024, the Bahamas was the location for

the first tropical resort, with the Silent 55 chosen as the inaugural promotional yacht; Silent Resorts is the exclusive partner of Silent Yachts, the Austrian company producing solar electric catamarans.

MAKING CONNECTIONS

Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has released its sailing schedule through to the summer of 2025, with several key deployment moves for its fleet of six ships including three all-suite motor yachts and three classic sailing yachts.

“People are spending more and travelling longer,” said Windstar president Christopher Prelog. “Our new deployment works towards responding to those trends with longer and even more remote options in Tahiti, as well as more connections between di erent itineraries to extend trips in new and exciting ways.”

They have added more than 75 voyages for the 2025 season, with nearly 250 departures in Europe visiting close to 200 ports, including new ports of call to Syracuse on the historic Italian island of Sicily and new itineraries to the Canary Islands.

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Caribbean charter with Huntress

The 248ft Lürssen yacht, M/Y Huntress is now available for charter in the Bahamas and Caribbean through Sapphire Seas. One of the first ice-classed, expedition-capable yachts on the market at the time of her launch in 2009, Huntress joins the charter market with a professional crew of 22 ready to provide unique

experiential opportunities for multi-generational guests.

Accommodating 12 guests in six staterooms, this six-deck yacht is bursting with amenities ranging from a state-of-the-art gym with sauna, a wellness and beauty treatment spa, movie theatre, multiple spacious shaded al fresco lounge areas,

a helipad, two spa pools and a five-deck elevator.

O ered for charter through Sapphire Seas, M/Y Huntress is available for the summer and winter seasons for $725,000 per week.

Watch a video of Huntress: youtu.be/e49QhWqHjPU

on your dream holiday this year with the latest news and o ers

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HOT TOPIC

UNLOCKING THE FLOW STATE

Discover how sailing takes you to new mental horizons.

In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of true immersion and mental clarity can be rare. Enter the elusive state of flow. A mental state where everything seems to align perfectly, and you become fully absorbed in the present moment, performing at your peak. It is a state of mind bringing a sense of happiness, creativity and total focus.

But how can we tap into this elusive flow state?

A recent study commissioned by global yacht charter company, Sunsail, unveiled intriguing insights about the flow state and its impact on mental health.

The findings indicate a mere 11 per cent of Brits have experienced the flow state in the past 3-12 months, despite 100 per cent expressing their enjoyment of being in it. A stark contrast emerges when comparing childhood experiences, with 72 per cent of participants reporting being in a flow state over 80 per cent of the time during their youth.

The survey also highlighted the positive impact it had on mental health, with 94 per cent of respondents reporting improvements in their wellbeing. Sadly, 53 per cent of participants had forgotten what it feels like to be in the flow state, and 92 per cent noticed a decline in flow experiences as they aged.

Often referred to as an ‘optimal state of consciousness’, the flow state manifests when you are at your best, both mentally and physically. It is a state of complete immersion and engagement in an activity,

where time seems to fade away, and your focus becomes laser sharp.

How sailing can help

There are many ways sailing can help you achieve this flow state. Not only does it demand unwavering concentration, but it also provides a welcome respite from the demands of everyday life. When you set sail, the world around you changes. It requires your full presence and involvement, e ectively shutting out distractions and fostering a mindset of living in the here and now.

In addition, sailing’s profound connection with nature serves as a catalyst for the flow state. The soothing sound of the wind, the rhythmic movement of the waves and the breath-taking beauty of your surroundings combine to create an unparalleled sense of peace and tranquillity.

You are empowered to take the helm, literally and metaphorically. As you gain experience and refine your techniques, you become the master of the boat. Control and mastery are key ingredients, as it instils a sense of achievement and self-confidence.

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It also o ers moments of pure mindfulness and relaxation. As you sail, a soothing rhythm emerges - the wind embraces your face, the water glides beneath the hull and you become attuned to the boat’s every movement. In this meditative state, stress and worries dissipate, and you find yourself enveloped in a serene sense of harmony with the elements. It is during these moments of tranquillity that the conditions for flow can e ortlessly emerge.

When conditions provide choppy waters, balancing technical skills with decision-making presents an everevolving challenge that pushes your abilities to the edge. When the level of

challenge matches your skills, a delicate equilibrium is struck, fostering a state of heightened focus, deep engagement and absolute immersion.

Beyond the mental benefits, sailing unlocks a world of adventure and exploration, providing opportunities for personal growth and fulfilment in uncharted waters.

Unlocking the flow state requires practice and dedication, but the rewards are boundless. So, the next time you feel the need to escape the hustle and bustle of life, consider hoisting the sails, feeling the wind in your hair and embarking on a journey towards the flow state. www.sunsail.co.uk

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

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“The next time you feel the need to escape the hustle and bustle of life, consider hoisting the sails, feeling the wind in your hair and embarking on a journey towards the flow state”

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All at Sea has teamed up with Barrus to give away a Talamex Aqualine QLS250 Slatted Floor inflatable.

The Talamex Aqualine inflatable boats are available with a slatted, air floor or aluminium floor. The boat packages include a repair kit, sliding seat, paddles, stainless steel towing eyes, mooring line, stowbag and a hand pump. All Talamex boats are CE certi ed by the Dutch Marine Inspection, making them meet all European requirements!

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LIFE’S A BEACH

Make the most of your summer in and by the water with our family beach day hacks.

Family beach days should be fun. But when you are spending the day on the beach with teenagers and/or toddlers plus those inbetween, there are a whole host of ways in which fun can be replaced with frustration. Check out our beach hacks which guarantee a good time is had by all.

Empower your children

Our first tip for a successful day trip is to empower each child to take responsibility for their day. Whether they want to take a traditional bucket and spade, ball, beach game or a blow-up paddleboard, make sure they are thinking about what they need – and collecting it – the day before.

Top tip… mesh bags are great for stashing sand toys in and brilliant for giving them a quick rinse before you head back to the car.

Empower yourself

Fingers crossed there will be enough adults with you that you will be able to grab some time to yourself. Thus, you will need a sturdy rucksack with enough room for your towel, your personal library and potentially all the food as well.

It is likely that you will want to enjoy the beach games too. Think about keeping your keys and phone safe with a waterproof bum-bag. This means you can go into the water to retrieve any missed catches, and not worry about leaving your high-value items unattended.

Footwear

There is nothing worse than going to a new beach and finding out you do not have the right footwear for the day. Check in advance if there are rock pools or acres of hot sand and invest in decent shoes for the family to make the most of your time there.

Tides

Check out the tide times so when you arrive and lay out your towel, you know for sure you are not going to be washed out half an hour later and have to scramble for a space.

Temperature

Of course, the weather and sea temperature will have a big e ect on your day out. If you – or any members of your family – feel the cold, a short wetsuit is a great investment.

Top tip: take a bucket to transport sandy wetsuits home and rinse with fresh water before drying.

Changing

Is there somewhere for teenagers to change into, or out of, their swimwear?

For those with self-conscious teenagers, a good idea is to take a changing area with you – if you are investing in a new beach tent for the younger ones, make sure it is one that a teen can change in and protect their modesty.

Food

If you are planning on having a BBQ insitu, make sure you have checked with whoever is responsible for the beach you are visiting that it is allowed.

Many parents recommend wrapping up food into small portions to stop sand contamination. Small plastic food tubs are easily stackable when empty and can also be used for extra sandcastle building in an emergency.

Freeze a couple of bottles of water and use them as ice packs for other bottles of water – and then drink them later. The steel water bottles which keep drinks chilly are also great.

Take extra bags

Take a couple of extra bags with you: one for rubbish, one for wet gear. It makes life so much easier if you have these to hand.

Amusing teenagers

While younger ones are generally easily catered for, teenagers often get bored. One solution is to get them a stand-up paddleboard – in advance. This means you are not going to be running around looking to buy a SUP or bodyboard while also trying to apply sunscreen to a younger child.

Mindful of the fact that you have invested in this, make sure it is not going to get lost at the first wipe-out. Leashes come attached to most bodyboards and SUPs (check this when buying as it is a key safety feature too).

We always advocate wearing a buoyancy aid when using a SUP, and do not forget one for any furry friends as they are likely to want to round-up the teenagers as they are paddling alongside the shore.

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Safety on the beach

SKIN SAFETY:

■ UV protective clothes help cut down on the amount of sunscreen needed. Always have a long-sleeved version of top and bottoms to protect from the sun if it is all too much.

■ Research sun creams which are marine friendly (and apply it at home before you leave if it is a sandy beach).

■ Take umbrellas and / or tents to give children a break from the sun.

■ Pack a small first aid kit: plasters, antiseptic cream, antihistamines and an insect soother are a few basics to start with ■ Solar powered showers are available to clip to the back of a car door. You can wash o the salt and sand before getting into the car for a more comfortable ride home.

WATER SAFETY:

■ Make sure you know about the local water conditions.

■ Do not take blow-up inflatable rubber rings as these are made for enclosed water, like swimming pools.

■ A top tip for younger family members is to take a waterproof wristband with your phone number written on it –especially if it is a busy beach. You can find these online.

HYGIENE SAFETY:

■ A filled bucket of water, half buried in the sand, is a great way to have a handy hand dip prior to eating. Rinse o all the sand and wait for the hands to air dry.

■ Make sure you have some hand gel and wet wipes in your bag, and natural baby powder is useful for getting sandy feet clean.

Hopefully, trying just a couple of our beach day hacks will help you to have a great time with your family down at the coast this summer. typhoon-int.co.uk

Next Month: what to wear when supping this summer

“UV protective clothes help cut down on the amount of sunscreen needed. Always have a long-sleeved version of top and bottoms to protect from the sun if it is all too much”

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The Ocean Race:

By Ken Read, President of North Sails

A JOURNEY LIKE NO OTHER

In recent years, o shore competitive sailing witnessed a dramatic rise in popularity and awareness. This sector of our sport pushes sailors, their boats and their equipment to the limits, and races like The Ocean Race are among the most physically and mentally demanding challenges known to man. Unsurprisingly, the race has come to be known as ‘the Everest of the Seas’. Having done this race three times myself, I sometimes wonder if climbing Everest would be all that bad…

In this edition The Ocean Race ushered in a new era of competition: two classes of boats and fully crewed racing on the IMOCA. It has been fascinating to watch the race unfold, and there has been plenty of competition throughout this lap around the planet. And true to character, the race has delivered all the highs and lows of o shore sailing: leaderboard shifts, demastings and a heartbreaking collision at the start of the final leg followed by a heroic team e ort to get the boat sailing again (see page 14).

For me personally, this race saw the fall of the 24-hour monohull world speed record, which I helped set in 2015 as skipper of Comanche. The record stood for eight years before Holcim-PRB broke the record during the Transatlantic Leg 5 of the Ocean Race. But savouring their success was short-lived as Team Malizia answered by breaking that record again hours later. As the saying goes, records are made to be broken.

For North Sails, our business and products have continued to play a pivotal role in shaping innovations, raising the bar for competition year-on-year. North Sails was first named the exclusive supplier to the then brand-new VO65 one design class in 2013. Two editions later, North Sails has once again proven itself worthy of delivering consistency across the one design fleet, and is the sailmaker of choice for four of the five IMOCAs. Our sails and, more recently, our performance

Unmatched performance clothing: equipped for victory

foul weather gear enable the teams to push their boats, and themselves, harder than ever.

Sailmaking innovation: pioneering the future of sailing

At North Sails, we have always been at the forefront of sailmaking innovation, and our contributions to The Ocean Race 2022-23 are no exception. Our sail technologies, including the revolutionary North 3Di and Helix Structured Lu Sails, have redefined the boundaries of performance and endurance in the most challenging conditions.

Thanks to North 3Di TechnologyTM, the best performance no longer comes at the expense of longevity. Built using spread-filament tapes, the sails are set on a full-size 3D mould – and crucially, involve the elimination of Mylar film. We discovered that this technology ensures exceptional shape-holding, durability and lightweight performance. This unitary, monolithic construction produces an airfoil that has balanced resistance to distortion in all directions. Setting new industry benchmarks for reliability and longevity, these sails change sailors’ mentalities. They allow teams to push the limits and achieve unparalleled speed and e ciency on the water – elevating levels of competition and excitement.

Helix Structured Lu SailsTM, exclusive to North Sails, have revolutionised sail design philosophy by leveraging the sail’s structure to enhance aerodynamics and reduce equipment load. With our Helix Headsails utilising 3Di composite structures and Helix Code Sails reducing loads on free-flying sails, teams have gained significant advantages in camber control and overall performance. These innovations have proven instrumental in propelling our partner teams towards victory in The Ocean Race.

In this edition of the race, for the very first time, our Performance foul weather gear was outfitted on an entire team. Developed by Nigel Musto, a true visionary in the marine performance clothing industry, our Performance Clothing o ers the ultimate combination of technology, protection and performance.

As a previous skipper of a boat in The Ocean Race, I know firsthand how important it is to be equipped with the right technology. And I am not just talking about the boat. In the race, sailors endure some of the toughest conditions known to man. Our clothing must utilise the most cutting-edge technologies in the market; adequately protecting us from the elements whilst also being lightweight and durable. That is no easy feat.

Small margins are everything. Sailors in The Ocean Race have been known to snap a toothbrush in half to reduce weight, thus enhancing the boat’s speed, manoeuvrability and responsiveness to wind changes. Every second genuinely counts. So, we knew we simply had to create the most lightweight, durable and breathable gear. Our pioneering 4DLTM and TightWeaveTM technologies, along with the latest GORE-TEX® Pro construction, make North Sails Performance Clothing the most technologically advanced gear in the market.

The 4DLTM technology, with its four-layer durable laminated reinforcement patches, delivers exceptional robustness without water absorption. This technology reduces bulk and weight, allowing sailors to manoeuvre e ortlessly. Meanwhile, our TightWeaveTM fabric construction, with its thinner threads and tighter weaves, o ers superior water resistance and high abrasion resistance, guaranteeing longlasting performance even in the most challenging race environments.

Using the latest GORE-TEX® Pro membrane, we have ensured superior waterproofing and breathability, keeping sailors dry, comfortable and focused on the race ahead. After all, it is impossible to perform at your best when you are cold and wet.

Committed to excellence

The Ocean Race has long been the ultimate test of sailing skill and endurance, and North Sails has consistently risen to the challenge, providing products that enable teams to push their limits.

We have a deep and genuine connection to the race, both in terms of on-water experience and technical expertise. A three-time Ocean Race competitor myself, I am not the only one at North Sails who can speak to personal experiences at this annual event.

Our Northern Europe Sales Manager, Ian Walker, is also a multi-race veteran who won the race in 2015, and this year Charlie Enright – a North Sails employee of 15 years who has been integral to pushing o shore sail development for the company to new levels – is skippering 11th Hour Racing Team.

At North Sails, we are so proud to have become an integral part of the success stories that unfold on this global stage. For this Ocean Race, and every one thereafter, we will continue to craft products that help teams to chart new horizons, conquer the seas and further push the boundaries of sailing.

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“We will continue to craft products that help teams to chart new horizons, conquer the seas and further push the boundaries of sailing”

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With Cowes Week coming up, the Saunders family sent this fab photo in. Send us your Cowes Week 2023 photos for September’s Photos of the Month page.

Phil Bryant captured this fantastic photo at the approach to Port Solent in May.

Can you spot the Spinnaker Tower? This was taken from Royal Clarence Marina, Gosport by Diana Richardson.

“An exciting sail near Lulworth Cove in a fresh north-easterly.” Thanks to Monty Johnson.

Elaine Sinclair took this funny photo of her partner windsurfing for the first time in a while. It is hard work having fun afloat sometimes…

Meet, Eat, Sleep… Repeat!

you do not feel like cooking onboard, especially after a long voyage.

On the central South Coast, after a day’s sailing, the lively Banana Wharf bar and restaurant at Port Hamble Marina provides the perfect spot to indulge, with unobstructed views of the picturesque River Hamble, made (in)famous in the 1980s as the setting of so much of the action in the ‘sailing soap opera’, Howard’s Way.

Sleep

If you are avoiding the crowds and the inevitable airport delays this year by taking a staycation, MDL’s lodge and holiday parks provide the most idyllic riverside destinations to explore from.

Set in 22 acres of glorious parkland at the heart of Constable Country, just a stone’s throw from Ipswich, Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park overlooks the scenic River Orwell on the east coast.

The beautifully crafted lodges at this tranquil woodland getaway provide first class accommodation for a quiet mini-break, a fun-filled family holiday and boating with friends when it is just too much of a squeeze onboard.

The sun is shining, temperatures are soaring and the kids are finishing school for the holidays. Summer is well and truly here and it is time to start enjoying it to the max. And what better place to do this than by the water. Cruising along the coast, taking a staycation or lunching along the Thames – it is all happening where the land meets the sea this summer.

With 18 marinas in the UK, set in stunning waterside locations, we spoke to the team at MDL Marinas about the di erent ways you can make the most of the summer with family and friends, whether you are arriving via road or water.

Meet

Working or socialising, what better backdrop to a cup of co ee, a glass of wine or a workout(!) than a bustling marina or riverside.

Along the Itchen River in Southampton, among the award-winning blooms at Shamrock Quay is the Yellow Welly café. This much-loved café has been a meeting point for berth holders, visiting sailors and onsite tenants since it opened its doors more than 40 years ago. Family run and cooking to order, you can upgrade your morning co ee and spoil yourself with ‘the best fry-up in Southampton’ before heading o to work or out on the water.

To the east, for cruisers, kite surfers, walkers and cyclists, the Salt Shack Café at Northney Marina is a great starting point or pit stop when enjoying all that the seaside haven of Hayling Island has to o er. And with the proprietor hailing from South Africa, there is a tantalising Afrikaner twist to the menu – BBQ breakfast anyone…?

To the west, overlooking Plymouth Sound, cosy café Sound Bites cheerfully serves the boating community, the workforce and the many visitors to Plymouth’s largest yachting marina, Queen Anne’s Battery.

With uninterrupted sea views, it o ers a wonderful welcome to those needing to re-fuel after a workout at the onsite eco-friendly gym, or anyone stocking up before jumping on their paddleboards

from the marina’s slipway and exploring all that this breath-taking section of the coast has to o er.

Eat

For those looking to unwind over lunch, or on into the evening, Queen Anne’s Battery also boasts the Waypoint Bar and Bistro which, in turn, boasts Plymouth’s largest heated dining terrace. With the Cornish coastline as a backdrop, and

excellent food and wine, this is a dining experience not to be missed.

Just along the coast at Torquay Marina is Otto. With its name meaning eight in Italian, this relaxed restaurant certainly has a distinct Mediterranean feel with alfresco dining on the large terrace and stunning 360-degree views. Having partnered with il Cornicione Pizza, Otto’s eclectic o ering includes award-winning wood-fired Neapolitan pizza – ideal if

Catering for groups of four to eight, each lodge is unique, but o ers spacious open plan living and dining rooms, fully equipped kitchens and en-suite family bathrooms - an ideal base for adventures. There is something for everyone from colourful nature walks along the river to skiing or climbing at the nearby Su olk Leisure Park.

For those seeking a more alternative form of self-catering accommodation while taking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park on the banks of the river Hamble provides not one, but two exciting solutions in addition to its camping/touring and static caravan accommodation.

For anyone who loves the idea of camping, but prefers a more luxurious experience while on holiday, four new bell tents have been pitched amongst the green fields on the edge of the river. Designed to host four people in luxury under canvas, each ‘glamping’ tent is equipped with a carpet, interior lighting and power supply, an induction electric cooking hob, kettle and cooking utensils as well as crockery and cutlery. A cool box with an ice block which can be changed daily at the park o ce comes as part of the package, and outside there is a picnic bench and barbecue to enjoy dining outdoors as you make plans for the following day’s activities and the sun dips behind the horizon.

Not alternative enough?

Situated on the quiet north-west corner of the marina are three stunning floating marine lodges o ering the home comforts of a traditional short stay lodge, but with the thrill of waking up to the sounds of water and the wildlife along the riverside.

Overlooking Badnam Creek, the spectacular views of both the creek and the river can be enjoyed from the pods’ open-air seated decking area created around the entrance to the marine lodge.

Only a 20-minute walk from the vibrant Hamble Village and its independent shops and restaurants, Mercury’s riverside location is a visiting sailor’s dream. It lends itself to amazing walks and cycle rides, supported by the little pink Hamble Ferry to get you across the river, not to mention the paddleboarding and kayaking trips. Depending on the tide, there is the option to paddle upstream to the Horse and Jockey and the Jolly Sailor pubs, or downstream to The Rising Sun in Warsash.

It is all there to be enjoyed. So, this summer when you are by the water, let your mantra be Meet, Eat, Sleep… and Repeat.

For more information on MDL’s marinas and to book visitor berthing,

Summer lovin’ – there are so many ways to Meet, Eat and Sleep by the water.

You could pop into The Rising Sun in Warsash

After a day on the water enjoy the lively Banana Wharf bar and restaurant at Port Hamble Marina

There are lots of watersports to be enjoyed!

Enjoying the view with friends at Mercury Yacht Harbour

There are many ways to enjoy MDL’s waterside locations…

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The 54th edition of the Southampton International Boat Show returns to Mayflower Park, Southampton, 15-24 September and promises to be bigger and better than ever.

The show boasts some 600+ exhibitors showcasing everything from kayaks to catamarans, SUPs to superyachts. So, whether you are a boating beginner, a seasoned pro or just looking for a great day out, there is something for everyone.

Not only does the show have a fantastic atmosphere and a great vibe for all… you can journey through the show zones showcasing di erent types of on water activities. Check out oar-inspiring boats in the spectacular purpose-built show marina with hundreds of the world’s most prestigious sailing and power boats, as well as high-end tender and chase boats.

Get your toes wet with a whole host of on the water activities. Sail a yacht, take the throttle of a motorboat or feel the power of a RIB blasting around Southampton Water. Try your hand at single or double handed dinghy sailing, grab a friend and try out the double kayaks or have a go at stand-up paddleboarding with the whole family. You can even enjoy a mini cruise!

Plus, witness high-octane thrills in the watersports show, enjoy delicious food and drink including the newly revamped Guinness Bar, whilst live music provides the festival vibe and much, much more.

With a whole host of attractions on and o the water and the best of all things marine, the Southampton International Boat Show really has something for everyone, and you are guaranteed a sea-sational day out! *per pair of tickets

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Moderate Becoming Good Later

Written by Toby Carr’s sister Katie after his untimely death, Moderate Becoming Good Later is both an epic adventure and a personal voyage of discovery that includes old friends and new, plenty of wildlife and the ever-present sea. We asked Katie to tell us about Toby and his incredible kayaking adventure to visit all areas of the Shipping Forecast, and how it led to her writing this book.

Perhaps it is the endless possibilities of the horizon, or the fact that you are so obviously carried by other forces, but there is a special solace to be found at sea, a connection that is only deepened by listening to the Shipping Forecast.

My earliest memories of the BBC Radio 4 broadcast are combined with the sound of halyards whipping against the mast of our small catamaran as we sheltered from the latest ‘hooley’ to batter Thames and Dover.

“I have decided I need a bit of a challenge, so I am going to kayak in all areas of the Shipping Forecast,” my brother Toby told me in the summer of 2017.

Toby was known to take on slightly obscure projects, but in the wake of our brother Marcus’s death at 38, caused by a rare genetic illness both brothers shared, Toby’s response seemed like the sensible option.

Starting in Iceland

By May the next year, Toby had packed up his life as an architect in London and was focused on ‘Moderate Becoming Good Later’, the name he had given to the project. So it was that he found himself on the dark volcanic beaches of south-east Iceland, starting a journey that would take him down the coasts of most of Western Europe and help him chart a course through grief’s turbulent seas.

He kept detailed notes… “Looming presence of land as the ship slips between pointy islands and rain lashes down the windows,” Toby wrote of his arrival at the Faroe Islands, “the jaws of the ship open to reveal bedraggled passengers waiting on the slipway. They look at me with my kayak as if to say, “hasn’t anyone told him what it is like here?”.”

More than a challenge, Toby’s journey was about connection, that special feeling you get when you meet someone with a shared interest, particularly a water related one. Over the course of the three years he spent ‘bagging’ sea areas, Toby built friendships and shared experiences with kayakers and other water lovers.

“At a time of increased national divisions, the sea and shared salty fables are what can bring us together,” he wrote.

He was also deeply interested in the history of the places he visited, as one 15-minute voice recording made in the Bagpipe Museum in Gijon can attest to. An innate curiosity led him to gain a deeper understanding of the shorelines he traced, even as he battled rough seas and surfy beaches.

Telling Toby’s Story

Thwarted by the pandemic and then by cancer, Toby died at 40 in January 2022 having kayaked in 17 of the areas of the Shipping Forecast and garnered interest in a book from Summersdale Publishers.

Poring over his notebooks the week after he died, I could see how much he wanted to tell his story. So I spent a year researching and writing Moderate Becoming Good Later. It often felt like I was on the journey with him at some of the best moments of his life. A tough task, writing the book gave me an extra year with Toby.

Another (more dangerous) side e ect was that I had convinced myself that the next logical step was for me to complete his challenge. A plan made somewhat more di cult given I had never been in

a sea kayak. Back in November 2021, I had interviewed Toby for a podcast I was running at the time.

“If there is something you are thinking of doing, now is the time to do it,” he told the audience. “There is no better time than now.”

writing Moderate Becoming Good Later”

Katie’s Wild West

Replaying it in January this year, and after talking to my aunt Nicky, a kayaker and one of the few people I knew would encourage me, I decided to get it done.

Having visited all the sunny southern areas, Toby left me the Wild West of the Shipping Forecast: the frayed coasts of Ireland, Scotland and north-east England. I will be tackling these over the next year-and-a-half while building my kayaking skills and relying on competent paddlers to help me.

Toby’s adventure would have been di erent in almost every way, but that is ok, I am not out to win any prizes for adventuring. I have already felt the healing power of the sea for myself and I am keen to get back out there.

On World Ocean Day, 8 June, the story of Toby Carr’s attempt to kayak in all areas of the Shipping Forecast, Moderate Becoming Good Later: Sea Kayaking the Shipping Forecast, was published by Summersdale Publishers. £9.99

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No stranger to weathering a storm after living with a rare life-limiting condition and facing the death of his brother, avid kayaker Toby Carr set out to explore the areas of the Shipping Forecast. On a journey that took him to the harshest and most tranquil stretches of our seas, he found the real people, places and stories behind the familiar names and imagined environments of the well-loved BBC broadcast. From the wildness and peace of the sea, looking back at the land, Toby hoped to gain the strength and balance he knew nature could provide and to discover what anchors us to each other. Moderate Becoming Good Later was written by Toby’s sister Katie from his extensive notes and recordings.

“Poring over his notebooks the week after he died, I could see how much he wanted to tell his story. So I spent a year researching and

Kayaker Toby Carr kept detailed notebooks about his ‘Moderate Becoming Good Later project

Image: Michal Madera

Image: Alexander Lukatskiy/Shutterstock

Toby Carr set out to explore the areas of the Shipping Forecast, an adventure his sister Katie is now continuing

CRUISING MATTERS

The latest news and views from the Cruising Association.

The CA was founded in 1908 specifically to meet the needs of cruising sailors and provides services, information, help and advice to thousands of members worldwide. For more information visit www.theca.org.uk.

ORCA UPDATE

CA at the Southampton International Boat Show

The CA has launched its updated online portal and web pages. This is the result of a year-long e ort to gather and analyse data on orca interactions by a particular population that feeds on and follows the migration of tuna exiting the Mediterranean from the Strait of Gibraltar and heads west and north around the Iberian Peninsula.

The updates reflect the research and analysis that has been undertaken by the CA since June 2022, and include the sharing of additional safety and deterrent advice, updated reporting forms and links to other resources, including current orca locations.

In 2022, two yachts were sunk due to interactions with orcas, and another yacht met the same fate in May 2023. While fortunately all crew members were rescued, this situation is of great concern to cruising sailors located within or transiting through the a ected area and there is only limited evidence led advice available to help.

The CA orca project team has analysed more than 300 interaction and uneventful passage reports received in 2022 and some patterns have emerged, which are shared on the portal. Of the 132 interactions, 99 yachts experienced damage. The comparative data is published, with the CA portal the only database that is publicly accessible for use by sailors, scientists and others interested in the data.

By gathering as much information as possible, the CA and partner Grupo Trabajo Orca Atlantica will be better equipped to identify factors that may help reduce the risk of an interaction, along with those actions taken by a skipper which are e ective or not.

Although various risk reduction and mitigation measures which do not harm the orca are discussed, there are currently no reliable methods. The CA portal provides a ‘Safety Protocol’ and a list of potential, yet unproven, measures. Examples include staying close to shore, staying in shallow water, reversing, making a noise onboard and using sand as a screen. Recently sprinkling sand into the water around the rudder has been found to confuse the orca’s sonar without harming it, and could keep a boat mobile during an attack.

“It does not have to be a lot of sand. A few kilogrammes,” said John Burbeck, the CA Orca Project Team Lead. “The orcas are coming in on sonar, not sight. We know that. And sand around the rudder confuses that sonar picture they are picking up.” Find out more at www.theca.org.uk/orcas

The CA hosted webinar on ‘Orca and Yachts: Fact, Fiction and Fear’ attracted a live audience of over 450 participants from 37 nations. Information was shared on interactions and uneventful passages in 2022 and 2023, data and analysis, reporting protocols, tracking and location maps, along with a range of information resources, advice on staying safe and risk reduction, before wrapping up with a comprehensive Q&A. Watch it at www.theca.org.uk/news/ rats/orca-webinar-video

Visit the CA on Stand J419 in Ocean Hall at the Southampton International Boat Show, 15 - 24 September. The CA is excited to welcome members and non-members throughout the show and, while the final details are being finetuned, here are a few insights.

⚫ Drop by throughout the day to talk all things cruising, and after a busy day at the show unwind and mingle during the daily 1630-1730 happy hour.

⚫ Some fantastic prizes are in store for members and non-members, with the show prize provided by Icom, and the Big Winter Prize Draw in partnership with Marine Products Direct being launched.

⚫ In addition to on-stand information and knowledge sharing, the CA will again be involved in talks on the Foredeck Stage.

⚫ You can also pick up the 2024 edition

of the renowned CA Cruising Almanac and other CA goodies.

Save the date, mark your calendars and the CA looks forward to seeing you soon. Find out more at www.theca.org. uk/southamptonboatshow

Entering & Leaving France for Cruisers

The CA has been at the forefront of sharing updates on the evolving situation of French Ports of Entry since the UK left the EU.

With the EU Entry Exit System delayed until at least late 2023, the CA has published new information and advice to its members regarding entering and leaving France on pleasure boats, much of which is also available to non-members too.

Most recently, for the 2023 summer season, in May the CA reported that French O cials have announced a

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derogation for the ports of St Cast, St Quay, Lézardrieux, Tréguier and Trébeurden in Brittany to act as temporary Ports of Entry for the period of 1 June to 30 September 2023.

These are in addition to other previously announced Ports of Entry and will permit pleasure vessels arriving from or travelling to outside of the Schengen area to be checked in and out.

For further information go to www.theca.org.uk/news/enteringleaving-france-for-cruisers

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“In 2022, two yachts were sunk due to interactions with orcas, and another yacht met the same fate in May 2023”

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THE CHANGING FACE OF MARINAS

of the two marinas without changing their contract.

A notable testament to the marina’s reputation is that Clipper Ventures chooses to berth their fleet of Clipper 70 yachts and Clipper 68 Ocean Racing Yachts here. The renowned adventure company has made extensive use of Endeavour Quay’s boatyard facilities - refurbishing the older yachts and preparing the Clipper 70s for the upcoming Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

Nestled just inside the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour, Gosport Marina has established itself as the destination for people seeking a comprehensive and well-equipped marina and boatyard facility.

Since it was bought by Premier Marinas in 2003, the marina has undergone significant developments to cater to the evolving needs of boat owners who want more than just a berth.

Situated just 500m from the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour, the marina enjoys direct access to the Solent and open water sailing. This strategic location makes it an ideal base for boaters looking to explore the surrounding waters quickly and e ortlessly.

One of the standout features of Gosport Marina is the expansive marina, with an impressive 455 deep-water berths and access at any stage of tide. In addition, responding to the growing demand for dry storage, the dry stack was built in 2010. Due to its popularity, it was extended in 2014 and now has the capacity to hold up to 160 boats. This convenient option allows smaller day boats and RIBs to splash and go with just an hour’s notice using a handy App.

Recognising the evolving needs of boaters, annual berth holders at Gosport have the added flexibility of also being able to berth at Premier’s Port Solent Marina and vice-versa. This freedom within Portsmouth Harbour means berth holders can enjoy the di erent aspects

The Clipper 2023-24 Race will welcome approximately 450 adventurers to Gosport this year to undergo rigorous training on these yachts in preparation for the race, which sets o in September.

MORE THAN A BERTH

In 2014, Premier Marinas acquired the neighbouring Endeavour Quay boatyard, which boasts a rich maritime heritage as the original Camper & Nicholsons shipyard. The presence of a full-service boatyard is valued by berth holders as it o ers them easy access to expert maintenance and repair services.

The marina is home to significant commercial buildings, attracting large and small businesses which provide a diverse range of specialist marine services, plus many other businesses that enjoy the waterside location and help create the vibrant atmosphere of the marina.

The self-service fuel pontoon means people can conveniently refuel their vessel. Given the rising cost of fuel, it is important to note that berth holders enjoy preferential prices on fuel which can really help cut the cost of their boating. This exclusive benefit is part of the Premier Advantage rewards and benefits for Premier Marinas customers, which also includes free visitor nights and unlimited day visits to other Premier Marinas, free Wi-Fi and parking, storage ashore, Sea Start breakdown support, as well as an annual Boatyard Reward and a Berthing Loyalty Reward worth up to three per cent, ensuring Gosport Marina berth holders receive fantastic value for their investment.

TIME TO RELAX

Having a quality eatery onsite provides an important hub for all parts of the marina community. The Boathouse at Gosport boasts a terrace with panoramic views of Portsmouth Harbour and a relaxed vibe. Following a recent refurbishment, they are eager to showcase a new menu and will be hosting live music evenings throughout the summer season. So, whether it is for a casual co ee, business meeting, light lunch or evening meal, The Boathouse is the ideal venue to bring the marina community together. The panoramic views of the magnificent Spinnaker

Tower and the historic HMS Warrior at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard serve as a captivating backdrop for the marina. Accessing these iconic landmarks, along with Gunwharf Quay’s outlet shopping, is easy via the Gosport Ferry, which operates every 15 minutes from adjacent to the marina. This also connects to Portsmouth Harbour train station which o ers excellent connections to London Waterloo, adding convenience for crews joining their vessels.

The marina team at Gosport Marina exemplifies Premier Marinas’ commitment to o er exceptional service. This, alongside the top-notch facilities and a specialist boatyard, makes this marina a sought-after haven for today’s owners whose needs extend beyond just a berth for their boat.

The evolution of Gosport Marina is a fantastic example of the many roles played by marinas nowadays, providing boaters far more than simply a place to berth their boat.

The Clipper Ventures fleet is berthed here

MARINA FOCUS

POOLE QUAY BOAT HAVEN

MORE INFORMATION

Poole Quay Boat Haven

The Quay, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HJ

Marina Manager: Kerrie Gray

O ce Number: 01202 649 488

E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk

W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk

Poole Quay Boat Haven is the most popular marina for visitors in Poole Harbour welcoming more than 8,000 vessels during the summer months. It has also been voted TYHA Marina of the Year on four occasions and runner-up five times in the award’s 11-year history. The marina is perfectly positioned on the quayside

o ering a perfect base to explore Poole Harbour and its surrounding areas, with stunning views of Brownsea Island and the Purbeck Hills. The location also benefits from a lively events calendar and over 40 cafés, bars and restaurants within a 300m radius. The only di cult choice you have to make is where to watch the sun go down!

FACILITIES & BERTHING

Poole Quay Boat Haven can accommodate vessels up to 75m with a draft of up to 5m. They recommend that visitors book in advance in order to guarantee a berth. The main summer season at Poole Quay Boat Haven runs from 1 April until the end of October, and winter berthing packages are available.

■ Electricity is available with standard 16 amp connections on all pontoons. 32 amp single phase, 63 amp single phase and 63 amp triple phase are also available on a limited number of berths. Please speak to the o ce sta if you require more than 16 amps when you make your booking.

■ Their newly refurbished shower and toilet facilities are available at no extra charge 24/7. All the facilities are cleaned daily (twice daily at busy periods) and are only available for berth holders and visitors. Codes will be given to you when you visit reception to check in.

■ Pump out (Black water) is charged at £10 per vessel (free of charge for annual berth holders). They request that customers wishing to use this facility contact them in advance.

■ Laundry facilities are available. Tokens can be purchased from the Marina O ce.

■ Fresh drinking water can be found on the pontoons. You can also use this water for washing down vessels.

■ At Poole Quay Boat Haven there is one accessible toilet on the pontoons. Alternatively, there is an accessible shower and toilet located ashore, just across the road from the entrance. Please ask at reception for the code.

■ Free Wi-Fi is available to all customers.

■ Trolleys can be found near the bin area on the pontoons.

■ Disposal for International Catering Waste.

■ Security – key coded access to pontoons and facilities, security cameras monitoring 24 hours a day and security overnight.

■ Hazardous disposal area – oil, chemical and batteries.

This month we are in the lovely county of Dorset paying a visit to Poole Quay Boat Haven.

Image: Ian Roman

Image: Philip Hartley

Image: Ian Roman

OUT & ABOUT

The marina is lucky to have a location to rival that of the Mediterranean. Poole Quay Boat Haven is perfectly positioned to o er a fantastic base from which to explore Poole Harbour and its surrounding areas.

As well as being ideally located on the quayside with a stunning view of Brownsea Island, there are lively cafés, bars and restaurants close by.

Take your pick of Poole’s stunning hotspots, from fine dining to business lunches, family dining and traditional pubs, plus the town’s vast array of small independent, often family run restaurants means that Poole is bound to have something to suit your taste, budget and occasion.

Cafes

■ The Quay Cafes

■ Deli On The Quay

■ Oriel on the Quay

■ The Fisherman Café

Restaurants & Bars

■ Custom House

■ Poole Arms

■ Rockfish

■ St Tropez Lounge

■ The Portsmouth Hoy

■ Jolly Sailor

■ Lord Nelson

■ Rick Stein

■ Sambo Rodizo

To name a few …

ACCESS

When approaching, Poole Harbour is identifiable by the high cli s of Anvil Point. Once nearer, the rocks of Old Harry are clearly visible. From here the Swash channel will appear being marked by Bar Buoy (No.1).

The Swash Channel passes between the Training Bank on the western side and Hook Sands to the east. Once nearing the harbour entrance, be careful of the Chain Ferry as the ebb can run to 5 knots or more.

Once past the chain ferry good practice is to keep to the starboard (right hand) side if navigating within the channel, or use the small boat channel.

The harbour and the marina is accessible at all states of the tide. The harbour entrance can be dangerous in very strong S and SE winds, particularly on the ebb tide.

It is advisable to keep a listening watch on channel 14, which is the harbour operations channel. Once you are nearing Stakes Buoy you can then change channel to 80 and call Poole Quay Boat Haven for your berthing instructions.

Poole train station and bus station can be found approximately 13 minutes from the marina.

CRUISING

If you want to keep those sails working, take a scenic trip down the Wareham Channel, located just the other side of Poole, and calmly make your way to Wareham Quay, an historic market town famously frequented, among others, by D H Lawrence. Sit at the seat he often sat in, now marked with a plaque.

Behind Brownsea Island sits the Purbecks, a coastline that has been relatively untouched, and once you have stepped ashore at Studland Beach, the magnificent backdrop is like stepping back in time. With so much history to discover, why not start at the grand ruins of Corfe Castle, sitting high on top of the hill, ramble across the many footpaths through lush green fields and, after satisfying your appetite with a hearty meal at one of the many centuries-old public houses, head for the cli tops and make your way down the steps to your yacht, taking in the fantastic coastline, with the famous Old Harry Rocks making for a perfect photographic scene. Swanage is but half an hour’s sail from Poole, and the glorious summer months are perfect to anchor up in this naturally calm shielded bay, perfect for swimming and to take in yet another beautiful view.

RECOMMENDATIONS

“We have had the opportunity to experience Poole Quay Boat Haven for almost a year now and, overall, we have found it to be a pleasant and enjoyable place for yachts of all sizes. First and foremost, the marina’s location is excellent and well protected. Situated in a beautiful coastal area of Poole, it o ers breathtaking views of the surrounding harbour. The peaceful atmosphere and serene surroundings make it a perfect spot for yachts looking for a relaxing and easy getaway whilst exploring Poole and the harbour. The marina facilities are well-maintained and clean, the on-site facilities include newly renovated restrooms and showers, which are conveniently located near the dock area, ample bins for di erent material, a pump-out point, reliable shore power and fresh water points with hoses provided by the marina. Kerrie, Tom, Harry and all the sta members are friendly, professional and knowledgeable. They are always available to assist with docking, and I have been able to leave the yacht for a period of time without any concerns. Overall, the marina provides a wonderful boating experience. With its stunning location, well-maintained facilities, knowledgeable sta and commitment to safety, it is an excellent choice for boaters seeking a peaceful and enjoyable time on the water.”

George and Catherine

25m motor yacht

“After returning to the UK in 2020 due to the pandemic, we took a berth at Poole Quay Boat Haven. Kerrie, the marina manager, has been outstanding in helping us since, both with her professionalism and friendly nature. The central location of the haven to Poole Quay with stunning views of the harbour and Brownsea Island make this a must visit together with 24 hour manned security and great sta on the docks who work tirelessly to keep everything at a high standard.”

Ian and Caroline Moors

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“The marina is perfectly positioned on the quayside o ering a fantastic base to explore Poole Harbour and its surrounding areas”

MARINA GUIDE

JULY 2023

LONDON

ST KATHARINE DOCKS

Manager: Paul Atkins

50 St. Katharine’s Way, London E1W 1LA

T: 0207 264 5312

E: marina.reception@skdocks.co.uk

W: ww.skdocks.co.uk

SOUTH WEST

PREMIER MARINAS FALMOUTH

Manager: Mark Evans

North Parade, Falmouth, Cornwall. TR11 2TD

T: 01326 316620

E: falmouth@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

PORT PENDENNIS MARINA

Manager: Mark Webster

Challenger Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3YL

T: 01326 211211

E: marina@portpendennis.com

W: www.portpendennis.com

MYLOR YACHT HARBOUR

Manager/contact: Culum Matheson

Mylor Yacht Harbour, Mylor Churchtown, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5UF

T: 01326 372 121

E: marina@mylor.com

W: www.mylor.com

FALMOUTH HAVEN

Contact: Barry Buist

44 Arwenack Street, Falmouth TR11 3JQ

T: 01326 310990

E: welcome@falmouthhaven.co.uk

W: www.falmouthhaven.co.uk

MAYFLOWER MARINA

Manager: Charles Bush

Mayflower Marina, Plymouth, Devon

T: 01752 556633

E: info@mayflowermarina.co.uk

W: www.mayflowermarina.co.uk

PLYMOUTH YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Steve Kitchen Shaw Way, Mount Batten, Devon, PL9 9XH

T: 01752 404231

E: plymouth@yachthavens.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

YACHT HAVEN QUAY, PLYMOUTH

Manager: Will Rahder

Breakwater Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7FE

T: 01752 481190

E: boatyard@yachthavenquay.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

MDL QUEEN ANNE’S BATTERY

Manager: Alex Warner

Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth

Devon. PL4 0LP

T: 01752 671142

E: qab@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: 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, Milbay, Plymouth PL1 3EF

T: 01752 424297

E: marina@kingpointmarina.co.uk

W: www.kingpointmarina.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS NOSS ON DART

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

E: noss@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

MDL DARTSIDE QUAY

Manager: Alex Warner Galmpton Creek, Brixham, Devon

T: 01803 845445

W: www.dartsidequay.co.uk

MDL BRIXHAM MARINA

Manager: Martyn Sherratt

Berry Head Road, Devon. TQ5 9BW

T: 01803 882929

E: brixham@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.brixhammarina.co.uk

MDL TORQUAY MARINA

Manager: Martyn Sherratt

Torquay, Devon , TQ2 5EQ

T: 01803 200210

E: torquaymarina@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.torquaymarina.co.uk

WATCHET MARINA

Manager: Matt Driscoll

10 The Esplanade, Watchet, Somerset TA23 0AJ

T: 01984 322230

E: Info@themarinegroup.co.uk

W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

WEYMOUTH MARINA

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

T: 01305 767576

E: weymouth@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

WEYMOUTH HARBOUR

Manager/contact - Jamie Joyce

13 Custom House Quay, Weymouth

T: 01305 838423

E: weymouthharbour@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

W: www.weymouth-harbour.co.uk

PORTLAND MARINA

Manager: Paul Swain

Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset. DT5 1DX

T: 01305 866190

E: portland@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

LAKE YARD MARINA

Manager/contact - Jenny Burrows Lake Yard Marina, Lake Drive, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4DT

T:- 01202 674531

E: o ce@lakeyard.com

W: www.lakeyard.com

POOLE QUAY BOAT HAVEN

Manager: Kerrie Gray

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

T/F: 01202 649488

E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk

W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk

PORT OF POOLE MARINA

Manager: Kerrie Gray

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

T/F: 01202 649 488

E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk

W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk

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: Kelly Trewern Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4EL

T: 01202 674299

E: cobbsquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.cobbsquaymarina.co.uk

LYMINGTON YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Rupert Wagsta 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 O ce. Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour,, Hampshire, SO42 7XB

T: 01590 616200

E: harbour.office@beaulieu.co.uk

W: www.beaulieuriver.co.uk

HAVEN QUAY, LYMINGTON

Haven Quay Dry Stack Mill Lane,, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 9AZ

T: 01590 677072

E: havenquay@yachthavens.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

DEACONS MARINA

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

T 023 80 402253

E:deacons@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

MDL HYTHE MARINA VILLAGE

Manager: Chas Kirkby

The Lock Building, Shamrock Way Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire.

SO45 6DY

T: 023 8020 7073

E: hythe@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.hythemarinavillage.co.uk

Successful Electric Trial

After six months of being put through its paces in a marina, RS Electric Boats says its Pulse 63 electric RIB has proven its credentials as a workboat at MDL’s busy Ocean Village marina in Southampton.

MDL was keen to assess whether an electric RIB could carry out the daily tasks associated with running a busy marina, like transporting items around the site, responding to berth holder requests and towing yachts; and whether charging would be straightforward.

The MDL team says the battery lasts for about two weeks’ worth of ‘pottering’ around the marina.

“We have been really surprised how long a full charge lasts,” James Bills, assistant manager at Ocean Village, said. “We thought we would be plugging it into the Aqua superPower charger every day but we are not.”

MDL Marinas is a keen advocate of green technology and has initiated and hosted a Green Tech Boat Show for the

MDL OCEAN VILLAGE MARINA

Manager: Lauren McCann

Marina O ce, 2 Channel Way, Southampton, Hampshire. SO14 3TG

T: 023 8022 9385

E: oceanvillage@mdlmarinas.co.u

W: www.oceanvillagemarina.co.uk

MDL SHAMROCK QUAY

Manager: Barry Radband

William Street, Northam, Southampton Hampshire, SO14 5QL

T: 023 8022 9461

E: shamrockquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.shamrockquay.co.uk

MDL SAXON WHARF

Manager: David Walters

Lower York Street, Northam, Southampton, SO14 5QF

T: 023 8033 9490

E: saxonwharf@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.saxonwharf.co.uk

MDL HAMBLE POINT MARINA

Manager: Debbie Burns

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: Bertie Marsh Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton

Hampshire. SO31 4QD

T: 023 8045 274,1

E: porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W:www.porthamblemarina.co.uk

TOWN QUAY MARINA

Associated British Ports, Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2AQ

T: 023 8023 4397

E: info@townquay.com

W: www.townquay.com

last three years. It was during one of these that the two companies first met. The commercially focused Pulse 63 is specifically designed for law enforcement, border protection, security and marinas. It is available in leisure and superyacht configurations for private boat owners who want to reduce their carbon footprint.

www.mdlmarinas.co.uk

www.rselectricboats.com

MDL MERCURY YACHT HARBOUR

Manager: Dominic Brown SatchellLane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire. SO31 4HQ

T: 023 8045 5994

E: mercury@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.mercuryyachtharbour.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS SWANWICK

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

T: 01489 884081

E: swanwick@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

HAMBLE YACHT SERVICES

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

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

PREMIER MARINAS UNIVERSAL

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

T: 01489574272

E: universal@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

HASLAR MARINA

Manager: Ben Lippiett

Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NU

T: 023 9260 1201

F: 023 9260 2201

E: haslar@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

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

Lauren McCann and James Bills (Ocean Village marina manager and assistant manager)

New Harbour Master

Chichester Harbour Conservancy has appointed Joanna Cox as Harbour Master.

Jo has a strong maritime background, serving in the Merchant Navy and the British Antarctic Survey where she combined sea going and scientific research, progressing to Chief O cer with Master Mariners certification.

Jo joins the Senior Management Team at the Conservancy, responsible for the safe operation of Chichester Harbour, and management of the Harbour Team.

The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne continues to expand its reputation for being the go-to location for car shows and family-friendly days out this summer with a busy calendar of events.

Already open is The Urban Beach at The Waterfront for children and families to enjoy together while working on building the perfect sandcastle.

Celebrating and supporting small independent businesses in East Sussex, the second Seasonal Artisan Market will be open on 8 and 9 July from 10am - 3pm with locally produced goods on sale including cakes, pastries, sweet treats, spirits, homemade jewellery, candles, photography and art.

Working with local car dealerships and clubs, The Waterfront o ers a perfect waterside backdrop for displays of classic, American, military and supercars for the community to view for free.

Upcoming car shows at The Waterfront:

Now in its second year, the Wheels on The Waterfront events include a display of classic American cars on the first Sunday of every month until October. Plus, the July and August rallies will have live music from a European Elvis Presley tribute champion and The Redcatz rock ‘n’ roll trio.

Hosting an evening rally, the local Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club will bring 20 Jaguar vehicles on 18 July for visitors to view and ask club members any questions they may have about owning and driving a Jaguar.

The Waterfront also o ers an array of restaurants, bars, cafés, health and beauty businesses and an indoor crazy golf, all overlooking the marina views, making it the perfect day out this summer. www.eastbournewaterfront.co.uk

Summer at The Waterfront AROUND THE MARINAS

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, on the Beaulieu River, has been awarded The Yacht Harbour Association’s ‘International Clean Marina’ accreditation, in recognition of its e orts to help protect the UK’s oceans and waterways.

Introduction to Sustainability in Marinas o ers a narrative approach to a few of the ways in which sustainability applies to marinas.

Starting at inception with ecological and social design considerations and completing the circle by learning to protect local biodiversity and encouraging citizen science, the guide is a useful resource for marina managers and their teams.

British adventurer Jasmine Harrison is gearing up for the Globe 5.8 Transat challenge to help prepare for the 2025 Mini Globe Race. The Transat will see Jasmine sail solo 3,600 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Jasmine’s boat is currently berthed at Mayflower Marina, Plymouth, where she is undertaking boat preparation and additional sailing practice.

Berth holders and visitors to boatfolk’s Haslar Marina in Gosport can be certain of a good night’s sleep now Inland and Coastal Marina Systems has completed the installation of a 70m wave attenuating breakwater at the eastern end of the marina. It has also enabled Haslar to create new berths. Keep an eye on Haslar Marina’s Facebook page for

information about upcoming events at the marina.

MDL Marinas has partnered with Falco and its marina management software provider, Havenstar, to trial smart marina technology at Queen Anne’s Battery marina. This will enable MDL to automate parts of its operational processes, maximising availability of visitor berthing and freeing up the marina teams to spend more time on the pontoons.

Dura Composites has replaced the decking at Great Haywood Marina in Sta ordshire with a glassfibrereinforced polymer alternative. Dura Composites’ GRP Mini Mesh o ers non-corrosion, non-conductive and anti-slip properties.

Azets have been appointed administrators of Port Dinorwic Marina Limited in North Wales. The marina, which dates back to 1763, was acquired in 2017 by The Marine and Property Group Limited, which was placed in administration in April 2023.

Penarth Marina has been awarded the European Blue Flag. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication to environmental and sustainable initiatives at the marina.

There will be a boat jumble at Rhu Marina on 20 August. Clear the decks, buy and sell your boaty bits or just browse. The marina can be found on the east side of the Gareloch on the north side of the Firth of Clyde.

In 2012 Jo was appointed Government O cer on the remote sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. She then took up her first command as Captain on the Royal Research Ship Discovery, before time in the Falklands as Harbour Master in their newly formed Maritime Authority.

ROYAL CLARENCE MARINA

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

T: 023 9252 3523

E: info@royalclarencemarina.org

W: www.royalclarencemarina.org

AQUAVISTA ROYAL CLARENCE

WATERSIDE & MARINA

Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1AX

T: 023 9252 3523

E: royalclarence@aquavista.com

W: www.aquavista.com

PREMIER MARINAS PORT SOLENT

Manager: Mark Phillp South Lockside, Port Solent, Portsmouth,Hampshire. PO6 4TJ

T: 023 9221 0765

F: 023 9232 4241

E: portsolent@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

PREMIER MARINAS SOUTHSEA

Manager: Peter Pring Fort Cumberland Road Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO4 9RJ

T: 023 9282 2719

F: 023 9282 2220

E: southsea@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

GUNWHARF QUAYS MARINA

Manager: Carl Jarmaine

Gunwharf Quays, Marina O ce Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TZ

T: 02392 836732

E: gwqmarina@incentive-fm.com

W: www.gunwharf-quays.com/marina

ISLE OF WIGHT

COWES YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Katy Ednay

Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes, PO31 7BD

T: 01983 299975

F: 01983 200332

E: berthing@cowesyachthaven.com

W:www.cowesyachthaven.com

VHF: Channel 80

EAST COWES MARINA

Manager: Mike Townshend

Britannia Way, East Cowes Isle of Wight. PO32 6UB

T: 01983 293983

F: 01983 299276

E: eastcowes@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

On her appointment Jo said: “Chichester Harbour is a very special place, and to be part of the team tasked with ensuring that it is safe and accessible to users is a privilege. The appeal of this role was the opportunity to combine my professional skills and passion for the environment and conservation. Having just returned from time in the Falklands, it is also wonderful to be home!”

COWES HARBOUR SHEPARDS MARINA

Manager: Jock Ra erty

Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7HT

T: 01983 297821

E: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk

W: cowesharbourshepardsmarina.co.uk

ISLAND HARBOUR MARINA

Manager: Danie Erasmus

Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA

T: 01983 539994

E: info@island-harbour.co.uk

W:www.island-harbour.co.uk

BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR

Harbour Master - Alan Mackay

The Duver, St Helens, PO33 1YB

T: 01983 872828

E : mail@bembridgeharbour.co.uk

W: www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk

YARMOUTH HARBOUR

Harbour O ce, The Quay, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0NT

T: 01983 760321

E: info@yarmouth-harbour.co.uk

W: www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk

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

SOUTH EAST

MDL NORTHNEY MARINA

Manager: Mark Baker Northney Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0NH

T: 023 9246 6321

E: northney@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.northneymarina.co.uk

MDL SPARKES MARINA

Manager: Mark Baker 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

PREMIER MARINAS CHICHESTER

Manager: Andrew Collumbell

Birdham (Chichester Harbour)

West Sussex. PO20 7EJ

T: 01243 512731

E: chichester@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

AQUAVISTA BIRDHAM POOL WATERSIDE & MARINA

Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7BG

T: 01243 512310

E: birdhampool@aquavista.com

W: www.aquavista.com

LITTLEHAMPTON MARINA

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

T: 01903 713553

F: 01903 732264

E: sales@littlehamptonmarina.co.uk

W: www.littlehamptonmarina.co.uk

LITLEHAMPTON YACHT CLUB (LYC)

Rope House, Rope Walk Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5DH

O ce: 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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MARINA GUIDE

JULY 2023

KENT

GILLINGHAM MARINA

Manager: Chris Aldous

173 Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent. ME7 1UB

T: 01634 280022

E: berthing@gillingham-marina.co.uk

SUFFOLK

MDL WOOLVERSTONE MARINA

Manager: Shane Cheshire

Woolverstone, Ipswich, Su olk. IP9 1AS

T: 01473 780206

E: woolverstone@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.woolverstonemarina.co.uk

LOWESTOFT HAVEN MARINA

NEYLAND YACHT HAVEN

Manager: James Cotton Brunel Quay, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1PY

T: 01646 601601

E: neyland@yachthavens.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

PORT DINORWIC MARINA

Marina Manager: Charlotte Dawson

Y Felinheli, Gwynedd LL56 4JN

SCOTLAND

RHU MARINA Contact: Suzanne Bell

Rhu, Helensburgh G84 8LH

T: 01436 820238

E: rhu@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

LARGS YACHT HAVEN

KERRERA MARINA

Contact : Tim Vollum

Ardentrive Bay, Kerrera, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4SX

T: 01631 565333

W: o ce@kerreramarina.com

W: www.kerreramarina.com

W: www.gillingham-marina.co.uk

MDL CHATHAM MARITIME MARINA

Manager: Emma Crompton

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

T: 01634 899200

E: chatham@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: 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: Dean Smith Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey. KT16 8PY

T: 01932 568681

E: pentonhook@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.pentonhookmarina.co.uk

BERKSHIRE

MDL WINDSOR MARINA

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

T: 01753 853911

E: windsor@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.windsormarina.co.uk

MDL BRAY MARINA

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

SL6 2EB

T: 01628 623654

E: bray@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.braymarina.co.uk

LANCASHIRE

AQUAVISTA GLASSON

WATERSIDE & MARINA

School Lane, Glasson Dock, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0AW

T: 01524 751491

E: glasson@aquavista.com

W: www.aquavista.com

Manager: Bob Beare Lowestoft Haven Marina (twin site), School Road and Hamilton Dock, Marina O ce, School Road, Lowestoft, Su olk NR33 9NB

T: 01502 580300 F: 01502 581851

E: lowerstofthaven@abports.co.uk

W: lowestofthavenmarina.co.uk

FOX’S MARINA & BOATYARD

Marina Manager: Lee Gilson Fox’s Marina, Ipswich, Su olk, IP2 8SA

T: +44 1473 689111

E: foxs@foxsmarina.com

W: www.foxsmarina.com

ESSEX

FAMBRIDGE YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Danyal Adams Chelmsford, CM3 6LU

T: 01621 740370

E: fambridge@yachthavens.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

WALES

ABERYSTWYTH MARINA

Manager:Adam Knowles Y Lanfa Aberystwyth, Trefechan SY23 1AS

T: 01970 611422

E: aber@themarinegroup.co.uk

W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

CARDIFF MARINA

Manager: Andy Coles OBE Watkiss Way, Cardi . CF11 0SY

T: 02920 396078

F: 02920 345116

E: info@themarinegroup.co.uk

W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

CONWY MARINA

Manager – Jon Roberts

Conwy Marina Ellis Way, LL32 8GU

T: 01492 593000

E: conwy@boatfolk.co.uk

W:www.boatfolk.co.uk

MILFORD MARINA

Manager or contact: Melanie Durney Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire ,SA73 3AF

Tel: 01646 796518

E: enquiries@milfordmarina.com

W: www.milfordmarina.com

PENARTH MARINA

Manager: Stuart Jones

Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, F64 1TQ

T: 02920 705021

E: penarth@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

T:01248671500/01248 670176

E: Info@themarinegroup.co.uk

W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

BURRY PORT MARINA

Harbour Master: Robert Hockey

The Harbour O ce, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire

T:01554 835 691

E: Info@themarinegroup.co.uk

W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

N. IRELAND

BANGOR MARINA

Manager: Kevin Baird

Bangor, Co. Down

T: 02891 45329

E: bangor@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

CARRICKFERGUS MARINA

Harbour Master: Ryan Hack

Marina Manager: Karen Steelen

3 Quayside, Carrickfergus , BT38 8BJ

T: 028 9336 6666

E: harbour.master@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

W: www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk

BRISTOL

PORTISHEAD MARINA

Manager: Simon Davis Portishead, Bristol BS20 7DF

T: 01275 841941

E: portishead@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

NEWCASTLE

ROYAL QUAYS MARINA

Manager: Matt Simms

North Shields, Tyneside NE29 6DU

T: 0191 2728282

E: royalquays@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

YORKSHIRE

AQUAVISTA HULL WATERSIDE & MARINA

Warehouse 13, Kingston Street, Hull, Yorkshire, HU1 2DQ

T: 01482 609960

E: hull@aquavista.com

W: www.aquavista.com

LIVERPOOL

LIVERPOOL MARINA

Manager:Daniel O’Dea Liverpool Marina, Coburg Wharf, L34BP

T: 0151 707 6777

E: reception@liverpoolmarina.com

E: manager@liverpoolmarina.com

W: www.liverpoolmarina.com

Manager: Carolyn Elder

Irvine Road, Largs, Ayrshire, KA30 8EZ

T: 01475 675333

E: largs@yachthavens.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

TROON YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Stephen Bennie

The Harbour, Troon, Ayrshire, KA10 6DJ

T: 01292 315553

E: troon@yachthavens.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

SPAIN

MDL SANT CARLES MARINA

Manager: Nicolas Gonzalez

Ctra Poble Nou s/n, Apartat de Correus 192, 43540, Sant Carles de la Ràpita, Spain

T: (0034) 9777 45153

T (UK): 023 8045 0227 enquiries@santcarlesmarina.com

W: www.santcarlesmarina.com

HOLLAND

JACHTHAVEN BIESBOSCH

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

T: +31 (0)162 682249

E: info@jachthavenbiesbosch.nl

W: www.jachthavenbiesbosch.nl

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KARPAZ GATE MARINA

Customer Service: Mucella Kara PO Box 12

Yenierenkoy, Iskele TRNC

Via Mersin 10 / Turkey

T: +90 533 833 7878

E: info@karpazbay.com

W: www.karpazbay.com

ITALY

MARINARA

Front Desk: Federica Civilla

Via Marinara 11, Marina di Ravenna, 48122 Italy

T: (0039) 0544 531644

E: info@marinara.it

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Karpaz Gate Marina is supporting a project to create the first bicommunal Cypriot sailing team to sail around the divided island of Cyprus together. With a mission to build peace, connection and change through sport, the ‘Winds of Change’ journey provides an opportunity for young Greek and Turkish Cypriots to unite.

Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, located on the Brisbane River in Australia, is being listed for sale to facilitate the next phase of the yard’s plans for expansion.

GY Marinas is partnering with NEOM to develop and operate the marina at Sindalah, Saudi Arabia, the giga-project’s luxury island destination. It will o er 86 berths for yachts up to 50m and additional serviced o shore buoys for superyachts up to 180m.

The Legendary Marina Resort at Blue Water Cay and the Government of the Bahamas have signed an agreement for the development of a multi-million dollar marina project on Blue Water Cay in New Providence Island.

PORT 32 Marinas has unveiled PORT 32 Fort Lauderdale Marina. A recently constructed full-service marina, it provides berthing options for yachts up to 180ft.

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An Aqua superPower electric marine charge station has been installed at Spain’s Marina Vela - the host of the 2024 America’s Cup.

The Boat Works, an Australian based shipyard and marina facility, has taken delivery of a new 90-tonne expandable travel lift from Boat Lift in Italy.

OFF WATCH SUDOKU

Place a number (from 1 to 9 inclusive) into each square in such a way that every digit appears once in each horizontal row, each vertical column and each box of nine squares.

Across

1 Wolfgang ___ Mozart, composer (7)

5 Heave, regurgitate (5)

7 Bring together, assemble (5)

8 Period at universities during which money is raised for charities (3,4)

9 Equestrian footrest (7)

10 Abominable snowmen (5)

11 Most capable (6)

13 Superior monks (6)

18 Traverse (5)

20 Siren of German legend (7)

21 Volcanic island republic in Melanesia (7)

CROSSWORD

Solve the puzzle, then rearrange the letters in the shaded squares to spell out a type of water vessel.

22 Famous marbles from Greece (5)

23 Fictitious, untrue (5)

24 Candour (7)

Down

1 Capital of the state of Maine, USA (7)

2 Inconsiderate of or hostile to others (7)

3 Dies, passes away (7)

4 Long, brightly coloured shawl, worn mainly by Mexican men (6)

5 Form of football (5)

6 Live side by side in mutual toleration (7)

12 ___ Cartland (1901-2000), author of light romantic fiction (7)

14 Grow and flourish (7)

15 Provides a favour for someone (7)

16 Coppice (7)

17 Farm tool used to prepare the soil prior to sowing (6)

19 Wobble (5)

Each letter of the alphabet has been given a di erent number. Substitute numbers for letters to make words to complete the puzzle. The check-box and letters either side of the grid may help you keep track.

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Using the letters in the wheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible of three or more letters, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns.

Each word must contain the central letter and no letters can be used more than once per word unless they appear in di erent sections of the wheel.

There is at least one nine-letter word to be found.

WORD E R E

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With Paul Antrobus

BY PAUL ANTROBUS

In the drink

All Shook Up

cans or bottles provide recipe control and a cost-e ective way to surf the seemingly ever-expanding range of cocktails on o er.

Here are a few we taste-tested recently, mostly from the All Shook Up brand, at four per cent abv, £1.85 a 250ml can in Tesco.

⚫ All Shook Up Mango Margarita, based on Tequila flavour, fruit alcohol and vodka, in essence ready-made juices mixed together and canned.

⚫ All Shook Up Strawberry Daiquiri, based on white rum.

⚫ All Shook Up Mixed Berry Mojito, strawberry, raspberry and mint flavours based on white rum.

⚫ All Shook Up Passion Fruit Martini, featuring passion fruit juice and based on fruit alcohol and vodka.

⚫ House of Cocktails Mojito, lightly sparkling, based on fruit alcohol and white rum, only 99p for a 250ml can.

A salty twist

In the meantime, recipe modifications continue apace for gins and rums.

Historic ship’s chandler Arthur Beale has launched its own rum brand, Sea Salted Spiced Rum, a blend of Caribbean rums infused with spices and a touch of sea salt. Taste notes: rich salted caramel and warm spices.

Ready-mixed cans of what might be termed established spirits and their established mixers have been around for decades.

In my own experience, premixed Gordon’s gin and tonic and Pimm’s No.1 have been convenient and welcome stock onboard open keel boats, think Darings or X Boats. But ashore premixes had an undeserved image of inferiority versus the self-made ‘real thing’, with a measure from the generic bottle topped up with, say, lemonade or tonic.

Things have changed now. The last few years have seen a spectacular increased interest in what might be called ‘exotic’ cocktails and here is where the ready-mixed cans come into their own. No waste, no large investment, no need to buy the whole bottle with the risk that it ends up left on the shelf only two-thirds consumed when enthusiasm wanes.

Supermarkets now stock a vast range of premixed cocktails with a variety of base spirits, and the premix

My tasting panel and I gave our highest scores to the House of Cocktails Mojito and the All Shook Up Passion Fruit Martini. We were not so fond of the red berry mixes.

But I am not of the ‘cocktails generation’ that the new premixes, many of them fruit based, are so clearly aimed at. Nevertheless, no waste and no bottle investments o er great cocktail fun for all ages. Give them a try now that summer is here.

Arthur Beale’s managing director, Hugh Taylor said: “Our Sea Salted Spiced Rum is a perfect complement to our Seaweed and Samphire Gin and reflects our commitment to quality and innovation.”

The rum, 40 per cent abv, is perfect for sipping on its own or mixed into a cocktail. Its distinct flavour pairs well with ginger beer and grapefruit juice to make Arthur Beale’s version of a Dark & Stormy.

Available online direct from Arthur Beale or House of Malt, a 70cl bottle costs £34.95, plus shipping.

Editor Jane Hyde 07940 240390 editor@allatsea.co.uk

Art Editor Mark Hyde design@allatsea.co.uk

Contributors

David Henshall Paul Antrobus

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Publisher Jane Hyde 07940 240390 / editor@allatsea.co.uk

Publishing Assistant Marianne Rickard

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These days you can surf the cocktail spectrum with delicious premixed drinks.

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