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ANNIVERSARY EVENTS CELEBRATING UFFA FOX

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To complete the experience, we have five-star customer facilities, café and great transport links complementing the enviable one-hour access to the Solent and sheltered inland location.

Birdham is owned by Castle Marinas, a group of 11 coastal and inland marinas each with its own unique character. We are, and always will be large enough to cope yet small enough to care.

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Celebrating Uffa Fox To mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Uffa Fox, one of the most highly regarded naval architects and enthusiast of all aspects of sailing, the Royal London Yacht Club, together with the Cowes Classic Boat Museum, and supported by the Atalanta Owners Association and the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, are planning a series of events in Cowes from 18 - 21 August, 2022.

A regatta will be held for all Uffa designed boats, giving a fantastic opportunity for owners to come together. The Classic Boat Museum will also be organising a series of events including seminars and an exhibition of Uffa’s various dinghies.

It is appropriate that the Royal London Yacht Club should be chosen to organise the sailing as Uffa was a stalwart of the club and, as chairman of the Sailing Committee, was

instrumental in the resurgence of sailing after the Second World War. Racing will be for 100 per cent Uffa Fox designed dinghies, keelboats and classic boats, with some classes having racing areas along the shore to attract spectators. Along with various off-the-water tours and activities, evening social events are planned too.

Uffa was not only a successful author and boat designer, he was also a superb sailor and instructor; sailing with both Prince Philip and Prince Charles.

In 1928 Uffa gained line honours in every race he sailed in Avenger, an International Fourteen. Of her 57 starts she gained 52 first places, including the Prince of Wales Cup, two seconds and three third places.

During the Second World War Uffa conceived the idea of the Airborne Lifeboat, a

vessel to be carried beneath aeroplanes and dropped by parachute to survivors of ditched aircrafts (All at Sea February 2021). Lightly built, with lines that blended to the shape of the planes, the Airbornes had sails, an engine, survival kit, radio and instructions on how to sail. Many aircrews owed their lives to Uffa’s invention.

Years later he was caught by Eamon Andrews on the television programme, This is Your Life, where many of the airmen who had been rescued by the Airborne Lifeboat were able to thank him personally. For all his success in the field of yacht racing he maintained that this was his “most fulfilling design”.

The Uffa Fox celebrations will be followed by the Flying Fifteen European championships, organised by the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, from 20 - 26 August 2022.

Alex Thomson plots August return COLOURFUL HOLIDAYS sail via the Fastnet Rock off south west Ireland and will finish, for the first time in the race’s 96-year history, in Cherbourg, France.

Sailing on board HUGO BOSS, Alex, who will be joined for the double-handed race by a yet to be confirmed co-skipper, will aim to better his previous second place finish in the race: “This will be my 11th Fastnet, I believe, so we have got a lot of experience in this race. I am really looking forward to sailing the new course and finishing in Cherbourg. I think it adds a new tactical dimension to the race.” www.alexthomsonracing.com

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British sailing team Alex Thomson Racing will begin their 2021 competitive season with the Fastnet Race on 8 August.

Three months out from the start of the prestigious race, the team returned their IMOCA 60 yacht, HUGO BOSS, to the water and began training.

“The boat has had a full inspection, NDT and service, and two new rudders installed,” said

skipper Alex Thomson. “Restrictions here in the UK due to the pandemic have meant that we have worked at a steady pace to keep our team safe. Now, with the work complete and restrictions set to ease, we are looking forward to getting back out there to train again.”

The 695nm Fastnet Race will start from Cowes with a record 450+ boats – across multiple classes – set to compete. The fleet will

Thanks to AAS reader Rodney Chadwick for sending in this photo taken when he spotted HUGO BOSS training last month.

Following the government’s international travel up-date last month, Borrow A Boat has revealed that 70 per cent of their bookings this year have been to Amber list countries.

Matt Ovenden, founder of Borrow A Boat, explained: “Despite ongoing uncertainty, over 70 per cent of bookings have been to Amber list destinations including Greece, Croatia and Spain. We have also witnessed significant demand for boating holidays in Portugal, now on the Green list, and we expect to see bookings increase following the announcement. We encourage Brits to book their trip now to avoid disappointment.”

Borrow A Boat has also joined forces with the World Sailing Trust to launch a Sustainable Boating Guide for Charterers, which features advice on pollutants, physical damage caused by anchoring, the impact to wildlife and carbon emissions.

Information provided ranges from simple tips on eliminating single-use plastic on board and the optimum time to apply sunscreen before entering the water, to

guidance on preventing blowback - one of the most common ways in which boats can pollute the environment.

The guide will be distributed to all 146 Member National Authorities of World Sailing, as well as to Borrow A Boat charter customers. www.borrowaboat.com / www.sailing.org Read more holiday news on page 36.

A RIGHT ROYAL CELEBRATION The Princess Royal, RYA President, made a visit to Hayling Island Sailing Club as part of its centenary celebrations.

Commenting on the royal visit, commodore Andy Partington said: “We had a great time on the water and The Princess Royal showed a great interest in the centenary flag project. Her Royal Highness wanted to know the stories behind the flags and she was impressed with fact that the

100 flags were all created by volunteers. All in all, a great day.”

The Princess started various youth and Women on Water races on board committee boat Lady G, before arriving back at HISC, where she chatted with a small group of members before signing a copy of ‘100 years in the making’ and unveiling Adrienne Aitken’s painting Regatta Day, both of which will be displayed in the clubhouse.

Trustee Rod Carr, who helmed Lady G for the visit, said: “As an experienced sailor, The Princess was impressed by the standard of sailing in marginal racing conditions from our youth and Women on Water sailors.

She even helped me come alongside the pontoon by putting the fenders out. We look forward to restrictions lifting over the summer so that together we can enjoy the rest of our centenary celebrations.”

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As you will read over the next few pages, it has been a very busy month in the marine world.

Starting with the Olympic Games, which incredibly are now just a matter of weeks away.

Unfortunately, we have not been able to enjoy the usual exciting build up, with speculation over recent months instead about who can attend and whether they will actually happen at all. Even now, as I write this, the attendance of Japanese fans has not been confirmed and there is a growing voice against the Games taking place, especially within Japan itself. It is a shame that we will not be getting the spectacular Olympics that I am sure Japan would have been able to put on, but it is about sport and, now, I will just be happy to watch athletes competing!

The organisers have had a major headache in organising these Games, but it has not been plain sailing for the athletes either, as they have had their training schedules and build-up competitions affected to differing degrees.

Olympic champion Hannah Mills believes she and teammate Eilidh McIntyre have more to give at the Games as they claimed the runner-up spot at the 470 European Championships, their last big regatta before Tokyo. Meanwhile Giles Scott, the reigning Olympic Finn champion, says he will ‘regroup’ for the Games after a disappointing ninth at the Finn world championships.

Of course, this is the final Olympics for the Finn class, but it is still not clear what will replace this classic Olympic contender. The Mixed Two Person Offshore Keelboat was proposed to the International Olympic Committee for sailing’s 10th medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, but the IOC asked World Sailing to propose alternative event(s). Find out the new alternatives on page 8.

The uncertainty has not been good for athletes – some of whom have been training for the Mixed Two Person Offshore Keelboat – and boat builders who have been working on boats.

Talking of uncertain futures, it was interesting to read the statement from the New York Yacht Club in which they submitted a challenge

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for the 37th America’s Cup along with a draft protocol. They clearly have a lot to say and want to be involved in the Cup process, but it is not entirely clear yet what the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Challenger of Record INEOS TEAM UK think considering their brief response (see page 12). We would have loved to have been a fly on the wall when they received the American challenge!

It seems the America’s Cup continues to create controversy even when the teams are not racing.

Some of the concepts in the draft protocol are sensible ideas, but whether they will be taken on board and how the teams work together in the future remains to be seen. Clearly more teams need to be able to enter (financially) and a more regular format would help both teams and sponsors.

Away from the high-tech boats of the America’s Cup, it has been lovely to hear how much you have enjoyed reading the Fairey Marine story over the last couple of issues (available to read from our back issues online), but what other classic names would you like to see featured? Drop us a line at editor@allatsea.co.uk if you have a particular favourite.

One name that often appears in these pages is that of celebrated boat designer Uffa Fox, and so it was exciting to find out that next year, to mark the 50th anniversary of his death, a number of events are to be held in Cowes. It will be a fantastic opportunity for Uffa Fox fans and owners to come together and celebrate his life and work.

Lastly, a word of warning about boat crime organised crime groups are targeting sellers of boats and equipment, both in person and online, for use in people smuggling. There are also incidents of boats and equipment being stolen. Be aware and report any suspicious activity!

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PHOTO OF THE MONTH .............22

Simon Everett discusses the growing need for engine protection and a new compact pod drive unit.

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SUNSEEKER ON SHOW Sunseeker has partnered with the Bournemouth Air Festival for 2021 to create a fantastic display of new and classic Sunseeker yachts.

On 4 September, Sunseeker owners are invited to join an official ‘parade’ in front of thousands of Air Festival spectators. Sunseeker is calling for owners to take part and help become part of the event by bringing together the largest number of Sunseekers in history.

This follows last year’s successful inaugural Sunseeker Parade as part of the grand opening of its VIP Showcase in Poole, where dozens of boats took to the seas in a commemorative voyage, culminating with a visit to its shipyard on Poole Quay.

The Bournemouth Air Festival welcomes thousands of spectators each year and remains the UK’s best-attended seaside festival. This year the event is set to take place from 2 - 5 September.

If you own a Sunseeker and would like to take part in the Sunseeker Parade register your interest at: forms.zohopublic.eu/tourism/form/ SunseekerDisplayExpressionofInterest.

Sunseeker has also officially revealed the Sunseeker ‘Famous Five’ in an all-new display of the Manhattan 55, Predator 55 EVO™, 65 Sport Yacht, 88 Yacht and 90 Ocean together for the first time off the coast of Dorset. The five new models

Actor Hugh Bonneville on board a new Sunseeker. Image: Harry Tiger

dominated the waters as they sailed to Studland Bay. To celebrate their arrival, a special guest and friend of the brand, actor Hugh Bonneville, visited the boat builder in Poole to support a special launch video.

Hugh said: “A few years ago, I joined the Sunseeker team at the London Boat Show and quickly came to understand that this company is so much more than a brand – it is a global family. Sunseeker do not just build boats, they build dreams and I feel very fortunate to join in the celebratory launch of these incredible new models. It is an outstanding achievement of which the iconic British company can be justifiably proud.”

The Sunseeker ‘Famous Five’ world premiere video is available to view on YouTube.

MASTERCLASS ........................... 32

MARINA GUIDE ........................... 42

Top tips from the RYA to help you explore the upper reaches of the river.

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

TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY .......... 33 We revisit the triumph and tragedy for RNLI crews during the war years.

IN THE DRINK.............................. 46 Celebrating a return to the BBQ with an interesting choice of red wine.

EVENTS GUIDE ........................... 24 SHORESTYLE ............................... 18 This month’s round-up includes gear developed with both the British Sailing Team and SailGP.

While not all events are taking place this year, there are still lots happening all around the country.

WILDLIFE AWARENESS ............ 26 With Father’s Day on 20 June, our kit bag is all about dad this month!

It is the Green Blue’s Boating Wildlife Awareness Week this month, we investigate how to safely navigate around wildlife.

ROUND THE ISLAND RACE ....... 20

SHOW REFLECTIONS ................ 27

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

With this iconic race returning next month, we look ahead to what we can expect in its 90th year.

DISCOVER SAILING.................... 34 There has never been a better time to find your local sailing venue, get out on the water and #DiscoverSailing.

SAIL AWAY .................................. 36

We look back at the Southampton Boat Show’s 52 eventful years.

With travel restrictions gradually easing, here are some great ideas for holidaying in the UK.

SHOOTIN’ THE BREEZE ............. 28

ALL AT SEA QUIZ ....................... 38

We chat to Ben Williams , head of human performance with INEOS TEAM UK.

DOUGAL ON TOUR...................... 31 Getting to the bar is not always as easy as you think, as David Henshall explains.

Another selection of puzzles for you.

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MARINA FOCUS .......................... 40 We visit Port Hamble Marina on the River Hamble, right in the heart of the South Coast’s sailing scene.

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NEWS SNAPS JOYSAIL REGATTA

STP Shipyard Palma and Marina Ibiza have joined forces to create the Ibiza JoySail Regatta from 17 – 20 June. The regatta includes the first offshore 70-mile race course for superyachts between Mallorca and Ibiza. The regatta programme will start with an offshore race from the Bay of Palma to the island of Ibiza, and will continue on the following three days with coastal races in the waters of Ibiza and Formentera. www.ibizajoysail.com

BOATHOUSE FIRE

A devastating fire destroyed two Grade II listed boathouses and craft at Platt’s Eyot, a Thames island. The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships said the DLS Lady Gay was “been totally lost” despite attempts to rescue her.

A London Fire Brigade spokesman said: “Firefighters tackled a fire at two single-storey industrial units on the island, which were completely destroyed. The only access on to the island was via a footbridge, therefore firefighters carried all of their equipment to the scene by hand.”

KAYAK CHAOS

A driver was stopped by police in North Tyneside for attempting to drive to the beach with a 10ft kayak in the car. The problem was he had the car’s rear doors open with the kayak sticking out of either side! See the unbelievable photo at the All at Sea Facebook page. www.facebook.com/ allatseanewspaper

JOHN GOODE

Well-respected journalist, author, sailor and sailing instructor, John Goode, has passed away at the age of 71 after a brief illness. From 2001 – 2007 John was editor of the magazine Sailing Today. John was an RYA Yachtmaster who also ran Southampton’s Southern Sailing School for 25 years.

FALMOUTH RACING

Yacht insurance company Pantaenius sponsored last month’s Pantaenius Falmouth Fowey Triangle race weekend. The Royal Western Yacht Club is the organiser of the fun race, which supports the local racing community.

RWYC’s Claire Adams said: “This hugely popular three day race kicks off the season for many sailors. The success of this event is due to the perfect combination of competitive sailing and its fantastic social side with yachties enjoying the best of local hospitality in the different ports in the evenings.” www.pantaenius.com

British Motor Yacht Show Luxurious motor yacht brands are gearing up for the British Motor Yacht Show, taking place at Premier’s flagship marina at Swanwick from 12 - 20 June.

Featuring top British brands, Fairline, Princess and Sunseeker, Premier Marinas tells us that this year’s show will host around 50 luxury British and imported motor cruisers, sportsboats and RIBS including craft from Agapi, Azimut, Bayliner, Bavaria, Beneteau, BRIG, Chris Craft, Cranchi, Jeanneau, Pearl, Prestige, Sealine, Supermarine (debuting their all new Spearfish 32) and Williams Jet Tenders.

Fairline Southampton will showcase a Squadron 53 and 50 Fly, a Targa 45GT and a Targa 65 GTO and, ashore, the F-Line 33.

Princess Motor Yacht Sales will be leading with a new restyled Princess F62. Other Princess exhibits are expected to include a

Princess F45, F50, S66 and Y78 motor yacht.

Sunseeker Southampton will have at least three Sunseeker models on display at the show, including a Predator 55, Manhattan 55 and a 65 Sport Yacht, with all three vessels making their UK debuts.

Attendance is free at this nine-day show, but by appointment only. Serious buyers will therefore have the time to talk through their requirements with experts.

An exhibition of the latest marine electronics from Raymarine, products from Pantaenius (marine insurance), plus a selection of luxury Sur Marine and Kawasaki watersports equipment will also be available.

To book an appointment to visit the British Motor Yacht Show and for further information about the show’s exhibitor line-up visit www.britishmotoryachtshow.com.

Big target for race charity Dame Ellen MacArthur is calling on Round the Island Race sailors to inspire young people living through and beyond cancer to believe in a brighter future, while celebrating the race’s 90th anniversary by racing to raise ‘90 in 90’.

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is again the official charity of this year’s Round the Island Race and is asking competitors to help change many young lives through fundraising.

Young people need support more than ever as Covid has massively amplified the isolation, loneliness and anxiety they have experienced.

Young people are set to be back on the water with the Trust this year after Covid saw all their 2020 sailing and outdoor activities cancelled. And to celebrate this, and the race’s 90th anniversary, the Trust is inviting entrants to raise at least £90.

Since becoming the official Round the Island Race charity in 2005, £299,266 has been raised for the Trust, making a huge difference to hundreds of young lives. Now, by going to www.justgiving.com/campaign/ RoundTheIsland2021 and setting up a fundraising page or donating, the charity hopes to pass the magic £300,000 milestone.

Dame Ellen said: “Round the Island Race have been incredible Trust supporters over the past 16 years, and I have so many great memories from the race and the crews of

young people who have sailed with us over the years.”

Round the Island Race on 3 July, run by the Island Sailing Club, will kick-start the Trust’s Image: RNLI 2021 season, marking the first time the charity has sailed since September 2019. The race will be a ‘test event’ for all the extra Covid safety measures the Trust will employ this summer.

Pip Hare will be starting the Round the Island Race, and has accepted the Island Sailing Club’s gift of honorary Club membership. ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org www.roundtheisland.org.uk Turn to page 20 for AAS’s race preview.

Image: Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

Sir Robin’s classic race Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has entered Cowes Classics Week with his famous ketch Suhaili, in which he was the first to sail singlehanded non-stop around the world in the Golden Globe Race, 1968-69.

Having recently refitted this iconic yacht, Sir Robin will no doubt be hoping to take home some silverware. Suhaili is

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one of many new entries this year, helping to swell numbers as enthusiasm builds for what promises to be a return to the good old days in more ways than one as restrictions are lifted.

Cowes Classics Week, organised by the Royal London Yacht Club, runs from 4 - 9 July, immediately following the Island Sailing

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British Classic Week Organised by the British Classic Yacht Club, this classic yacht regatta will take place in Cowes from 17 – 24 July.

Race management organised by the Royal Yacht Squadron will see beautifully maintained classic yachts battle it out over a six-race series of varied courses, including round-the-cans races and the 30nm Nab Tower Race, which takes in the iconic Horse Sand and No Mans Land Forts. Criteria for entry is IRC classic yachts of 24ft and over or modern classic, Spirit of Tradition yachts of either wood or steel construction.

BCYC commodore, Jonathan Dyke, said: “After an extremely challenging year, we are very much looking forward to hosting British Classic Week this summer. With a renewed appreciation for yachting in home waters and a lack of racing opportunities over the past year, we know classic yacht owners are

keen to be back out on the water.”

Spectators will be able to enjoy fantastic views of the racing from the coastal paths and secluded beaches along the north shore of the Isle of Wight. Line starts and finishes in front of the famous Royal Yacht Squadron allow shore-based crowds to get close to the action on the water.

Jonathan added: “This year’s social programme remains as vibrant as ever, with a balance of casual and more formal events.

Whilst we are mindful of Covid and we will adhere to any restrictions in place at the time, we are lucky that the mostly outdoor nature of the event means we can be flexible with the arrangements.”

Founded in 2001, the BCYC will celebrate its 20th anniversary at this year’s British Classic Week.

To enter, go to www.britishclassicweek.co.uk.

Club’s inaugural Windeler Cup. The regatta encompasses a variety of racing for traditional yachts and lively club-based social events.

New features for 2021 include Classics Day on 6 July, in which up to 60 classic cars and classic powerboats will be on display on The Parade and adjacent pontoons, together with some treasures from the Classic Boat Museum, the regatta’s official charity this year. www.cowesclassicsweek.org

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Summit ahead of show

MDL’s Green Tech Boat Show is partnering with Maritime UK South West to further highlight innovation in clean marine technologies.

Maritime UK South West, the leading UK ocean technology cluster, is planning a Clean Maritime Summit in Plymouth on 18 June, the day before to the start of the inaugural Green Tech Boat Show.

“UK government and the maritime sector have set their sights on achieving net zero, both as an environmental imperative but also as a stimulus for economic growth,” said Sheldon Ryan, Maritime UK South West coordinator.

“The Summit will bring together key industry partners in the south west to help achieve this aim. To make the shift we are going to need R&D, collaboration and, critically, the power of the market. The Green Tech Boat Show will drive market demand by showing consumers that it is possible to enjoy boating without destroying the environment.”

Following the summit, Maritime UK South West will be exhibiting at the Green Tech Boat Show. Ready to discuss its key capabilities of promoting innovation and collaboration, business support skills and investment, the organisation will be presenting research carried out in conjunction with partner businesses and higher education establishments.

The first boat show of its kind in the UK, the Green Tech Boat Show is a dedicated platform for the marine industry to highlight its green products and technologies, allowing consumers to understand the sustainable options now available.

Tickets to the show are free but must be booked in advance via the MDL Marinas website. MDL Marinas is working closely with the local authorities in Plymouth to ensure that the event will be Covid-secure. www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/boat-shows

Historic Edinburgh Cup Entry

Bluebottle, the beloved keelboat of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has undergone an 18-month restoration and is preparing for a new challenge.

On completion of the restoration of this iconic racing yacht in Cowes, Bluebottle has become the first entry in this year’s British Dragon Association Edinburgh Cup national championships from 31 August – 3 September. The Edinburgh Cup was originally given to the Dragon class by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.

Built by Camper and Nicholson in 1947, Bluebottle was presented to Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip as a wedding present by the Island Sailing Club. In 1956 Bluebottle was loaned to the British sailing team competing at the Melbourne Olympics,, winning a Bronze Medal, the only British Dragon to have done so.

Simon Barter, BDA chairman, said:“We are delighted that Bluebottle has been expertly restored to full racing

trim. Bluebottle will be sailed in this year’s Edinburgh Cup by the expert husband and wife team of Graham and Julia Bailey, who have each won the Edinburgh Cup, the National Championship of the British Dragon Class.”

International Dragon Bluebottle (DK 192) will join the Flying Fifteen sailboat Coweslip (designed and built by the legendary Uffa Fox), and the classic 63ft ocean racing yacht Bloodhound, all three of which were formerly owned and much-loved by the late The Duke of Edinburgh, and on which both The Prince of Wales and The Princess Royal learned to sail.

Bluebottle arriving in Edinburgh is the final part of a longstanding ambition by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust to reunite the three historic vessels, and visitors to The Royal Yacht Britannia can see the full Royal sailing fleet on display at the one location for the first time in history. www.britishdragons.org Image: Helen Pugh, Edinburgh

CLUBBING TOGETHER

The Royal Southampton Yacht Club has been in touch to share some of their upcoming events as they continue to welcome back members – both on the water and onshore.

The club is racing again with the new Beaulieu River Series running from May through to September. This is a family, fun series, open to all and free to members.

The Twilight and Summer Series, on Thursday evenings, also began last month offering fun, professional competitive racing on Southampton Water.

Alternatively there is the RSYC Double Handed Series, which next sees racing on 19 June and then continues every month into October. Further racing information is available at the club’s website. www.rsyc.org.uk

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BIG DECISIONS FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES

Instead of an exciting build-up to the Olympics focusing on the athletes and the preparations in Japan, the world is still speculating how - and if the Games will happen.

With a new wave of Covid infections in Japan, while we already know there will be no international fans, Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto has not ruled out the Olympics could be held behind closed doors – the decision has been delayed until this month. This would not only help to protect the athletes but could ease pressure on the country’s medical system.

Seiko said:“The only way that we can call the Games a success is if we completely protect the lives and health of athletes and people of Japan.”

However, last month an open letter was sent to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga by medical organisation Tokyo Medical Practitioners Association in which they said hospitals in the host city already “have their hands full and have almost no spare capacity.We strongly request that the authorities convince the IOC that holding the Olympics is difficult and obtain its decision to cancel.”

Not surprisingly, there is little support for the Games in Japan at the moment, with most backing either another delay or cancellation altogether. Furthermore, a number of the townships, previously hosting national teams, have said the teams are no longer welcome.

Apart from during war years, the Games have never been cancelled. However, with an official bill of $15.4 billion, and probably much higher, largely footed by taxpayers, cancellation seems unlikely, especially as that would probably be the end of the Tokyo Games with Paris 2024 preparations already well in hand. However, there is no doubt there are growing voices questioning whether a potential super-spreader event should be taking place when so much of the world is still fighting the virus.

With a third state of emergency declared in many parts of the country in April amid a sharp rise in cases and a low vaccination rate - Japan has only vaccinated around 2.4 per cent of its population – the country’s Olympic concerns are not surprising.

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World Sailing’s Council has approved the Men’s and Women’s Kiteboarding (Formula Kite) and Men’s and Women’s Two Person Dinghy (470) as the first and second alternative event proposals to Mixed Offshore at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The International Olympic Committee has approved nine of the 10 sailing events for the Games and, if it declines the offshore event, World Sailing now has options ready.

The alternative event proposals came about after the IOC informed World Sailing that they are continuing their assessment of the Mixed Offshore Event as the tenth medal event, but formally requested that World Sailing propose alternative event(s).

World Sailing received 26 submissions, which were considered by the President

and the Board. Three of these events were discussed and voted on before finalising the two alternative events, ranked in order of preference.

So, World Sailing has now proposed to the IOC that should the Mixed Offshore Event not be approved by the IOC Executive Board, they should consider Men’s and Women’s Kiteboarding as the first alternative event and thereafter Men’s and Women’s 470.

David Graham, chief executive officer, said: “The Mixed Offshore Event was selected by our members and remains our first-choice event for Paris 2024. It was evident throughout the Council session that our members remain committed to this event. We have made this clear to the IOC and will continue to do so.”

UBC’s Olympic 32 will be the first composite racing yacht to achieve this stipulation.

Mike Golding, who has been involved in its development, said: “One cannot help be excited about a start-up project whose passion is all about being the best.

DANU will revolutionise yacht building and indeed all industries that employ composite. Our world urgently needs to find more sustainable and circular solutions, and DANU represents a major step forward.

“The Olympic 32 is a one design yacht that is 100 per cent dedicated to double-handed offshore sailing, it will appeal to Olympic sailors who demand the best, most exciting equipment as well as the organisers World Sailing and the International Olympic Committee, who have huge ambitions to advance sport’s sustainability.”

UBC started the development of DANU, a combination of styrene-free resin and sustainable fibres, when the lack of an ‘end

of life’ solution for yachts and powerboats became a growing concern. ultimate-boats.com

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Despite the event not yet being confirmed for Paris, the Ultimate Boat Company is moving ahead with its sustainable material, DANU, as the composite material of choice for its mixed double-handed offshore keelboat aimed at the 2024 Olympics.

Together, with a world-renowned team of naval architects, sailing world champions and elite offshore race winners, the Ultimate Boat Company have developed the Olympic 32 sailing yacht for the inaugural double-handed offshore keelboat event, remaining optimistic that it will feature in the 2024 Games.

The International Olympic Committee wants sustainability to be a critical aspect of the Paris 2024 Olympics, which will be the first carbon neutral games. World Sailing, the governing body of sailing sport worldwide, has led the way with its own Sustainability Agenda which will require 90 per cent of the weight of an Olympic boat to be recyclable by 2028. If selected,

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Next stop Tokyo Olympic champion Hannah Mills believes she and teammate Eilidh McIntyre have even more to give as they claimed the runner-up spot at the 470 European Championships, their last big regatta before Tokyo 2020.

The Rio 2016 gold medallist said she and Eilidh have not yet hit their full potential – and will now throw everything at hitting their peak when racing gets underway in Japan in next month.

Hayling Island’s Eilidh McIntyre, for whom Tokyo will be the first Olympic Games, said: “It feels so good to be back on the podium.

We do not like to make it easy for ourselves, but we had a little less drama this time. We are really excited to get the silver but big picture-wise we haemorrhaged some points early on. We have plenty more learning to take to Tokyo.”

In the mixed fleet, the new format for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Vita Heathcote and Ryan Orr made amends for a disappointing world championship by claiming European bronze.

Ryan said: “Mental toughness is a massive part of sailing at the top level, and we had to rebuild our confidence on the start line after the double disqualifications at the worlds.”

In the men’s 470 fleet, Martin Wrigley Hannah Mills and Eilidh McIntyre won silver.

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and Alex Hughes signed off an impressive week with their third win in 12 races to finish seventh. The pair joined forces last year as training partners to Team GB’s Luke Patience and Chris Grube, and finished this regatta one place ahead of the Tokyo-bound sailors.

Giles Scott says he will ‘regroup’ for the upcoming Olympic Games after a disappointing ninth at the Finn world championships. Giles, the reigning Olympic champion, went into the Finn Gold Cup eyeing his fifth world title, fresh from winning silver at the European Championships. It was not to be, as he fell victim to tricky conditions in Porto, Portugal, that resulted in racing on only three of the five regatta days.

Giles’s training partner, Henry Wetherell, ended his Finn career with a 13th-place finish, adding to the seventh he scored at the Europeans in April. With the Finn being removed from the Olympic slate after Tokyo 2020, the 2021 Gold Cup was Henry’s last outing in the heavyweight singlehander that made its Olympic debut at Helsinki 1952.

The Gold Cup was the last major regatta before the Tokyo Olympics, so the next test for the world’s best Finn sailors will be on the waters of Enoshima.

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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston speaks out Image: Syafiq Adnan / Shutterstock

In a letter published in The Times, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Patron of the Cruising Association, highlighted the effect of HMRC’s demands for VAT on boats returning to the UK. His letter was counter-signed by other well-known sailing names including Sir Ben Ainslie, Mike Golding, Pip Hare and Dee Caffari, in addition to the President of the CA, Julian Dussek.

Sir Robin’s letter said: “The freedom for yachtsmen and women to sail from the UK and return a few years later has been struck a deadly blow by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.

“As recently as April 2019 HMRC said that the status quo (i.e. no further VAT would be due on returning British registered pleasure craft which had already paid VAT) would persist after we left the EU. However, in late

Covid impact on marine industry

The first-ever European Covid impact study shows a mixed impact on the industry in 2020, with optimism for coming years.

The study, by European Boating Industry, Bundesverband Wassersportwirtschaft e.V. and boot Düsseldorf, offers a unique insight into how the recreational boating industry in Europe fared in 2020 given the pandemic.

Based on the responses of companies within EBI’s membership, as well as interviews with experts among EBI’s members, it shows a mixed impact on the industry with a positive outlook for the next years and some clear trends too. Some countries and some subsectors were found to be more impacted than others with some markets doing exceptionally well with revenues increasing.

A clear picture emerges for 2021 and beyond, showing a positive outlook for companies. It also demonstrates the need for political support measures at both national and European level.

Some key messages from the study: ● Revenue: A third of companies indicated an increase while more than half recorded a drop in revenues. Companies with their main

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activity in tourism and production have been hit harder than companies in the distribution sector and service sectors. ● Future trends: The interest in boating is seen as increasing in the short- and the long-term. Companies increasingly focus on digitalisation and partly also on environmental sustainability. However, investments had to be postponed in 2020 given the pandemic.

● Government support: In all countries, governments supported companies in difficulty. Government support, however, remains necessary on a national and European level with a focus on financial support, effective legislation and promotion. ● Industry outlook: The outlook for businesses in the boating industry is perceived as positive for 2021 with only 23 per cent seeing it as poor.

Philip Easthill, EBI secretary-general, said: “It is encouraging to see that our industry has been able to hold up well in 2020 and companies are positive for the future. This shows the resilience of our industry and hard work over the last year. Our industry is clearly very well positioned to take advantage of new consumer trends and benefit in the short- and long-term.

“Given the impact that the pandemic has nevertheless had, the study clearly shows the importance of effective policy at all levels of government to support recovery and help the industry return to growth in the next years.” www.europeanboatingindustry.eu

French entry made easier The Cruising Association, through its local representatives, has helped to make cruising to France easier, post-Brexit.

Since leaving the EU, boats arriving in France from the UK or Channel Islands are required to sail to one of a small number of Ports of Entry (mainly ferry ports) and search out relevant authorities - usually the Police aux Frontières - to register the arrival of their boat and crew. This same process of going through a Port of Entry would also be

needed before departing France for the UK or Channel Islands (or indeed any non-Schengen country), presenting CA members, and other sailors coming from the UK to France, with a potential problem for many passages.

Two of the Cruising Association’s Honorary Local Representatives have been aware of this extra challenge for some time and have been working with the local marinas, marina associations and local officials in an attempt to simplify it.

Now, as a direct result of their efforts, the French government has announced a process to allow entry at any French port. A form is available from websites, which can be downloaded, completed and emailed to the local administrative Port of Entry prior to arrival. Providing all is acceptable, boats may then enter another port. This is already underway for Le Havre and other ports will follow on rapidly. www.theca.org.uk

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2020 HMRC changed their ruling and stated that all British boats that had been out of the UK for three years or more will have to pay VAT again if they return to the UK. “An 18 month period of grace within which pleasure craft can return without incurring VAT dues has been granted, but that might be insufficient for yachts that are as far away as Australia. No privately owned boats can now leave the UK for more than three years without having to pay VAT a second time on their return.

“Boats (private pleasure craft) are subject to VAT regulations on ‘Goods’ by HMRC. We are asking the government to add British registered pleasure craft, on which VAT has already been paid, to the list of exceptions to VAT demands on returned goods in order that British sailors can continue the centuries-old practice of extended cruising abroad.”

The CA’s President, Julian Dussek, was also interviewed by The Times, adding: “HMRC changed their tune from previously stating that when we left the EU it would be status quo regarding VAT and they suddenly changed the rules at the end of last year.”

Julian discussed how many boats this might affect, stating that up to 30,000 UKowned boats in the EU would be affected by these rulings: “We do not know precisely how many people actually leave the UK each year for extended cruises.”

When asked about the cost of buying a new yacht, Julian said that a reasonable standard cruising yacht could cost upwards of £150,000 and that the VAT on returning to the UK later would be considerable because boats do not necessarily depreciate. www.theca.org.uk

Post-Brexit scenarios Leading European, British and international leisure marine associations are continuing to provide clarity on new post-Brexit trade relationships.

In the latest up-date, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations, European Boating Industry, European Boating Association, British Marine and the RYA have issued a clarification on certification requirements for secondhand boats in trade between the EU and UK post-Brexit.

Different scenarios have been confirmed by BEIS and are understood to be correct based on guidance by the European Commission. The scenarios are for second-hand boats that are covered by the EU’s Recreational Craft Directive and the UK’s Recreational Craft Regulations. In cases where re-certification would be required, a PostConstruction Assessment will have to be completed. This applies from the end of

the transition period on 1 January 2021.

Further clarifications are being sought from BEIS and the European Commission related to trade with Northern Ireland.

Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine, said: “I am pleased that this collaborative approach between marine industry associations and governments has proved effective in receiving timely responses for our members. Whilst the agreed guidance approved by both BEIS and the EU Commission offers boat builders, brokers and consumers the clarity and reassurance required to proceed with trade, they still face impacts in terms of both time and cost when selling and buying second-hand boats cross borders. On behalf of our members, British Marine will now look to work with UK government for the reduction or removal of these new burdens.”

View the scenarios at All At Sea’s online news pages: www.allatsea.co.uk/news

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American concern for future of America’s Cup

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The New York Yacht Club has submitted an unexpected challenge for the 37th America’s Cup to the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.

The American club has quite a history with the event having won the America’s Cup in 1851 and successfully defended the Cup 26 times. Although in 1983 the Cup was won by the Royal Perth Yacht Club, the New York Yacht Club remained active as a challenger in 1987, 2000 and 2003, before stepping away from the competition. However, with the creation of the American Magic syndicate, the club returned to the America’s Cup in 2021.

This new American challenge, though, was accompanied by a draft Protocol for the regatta, which would see the Cup Match take place in New Zealand during early 2024, utilising the AC75 class.

Christopher J. Culver, commodore of the New York Yacht Club, said: “The America’s Cup is at a pivotal point in its 170-year history. The competition for the 36th edition was thrilling, and Emirates Team New Zealand was a worthy winner.

“However, the New York Yacht Club, as the

original trustee of the event and a participant in the most recent edition, has serious concerns about the future of this great competition.

"The cost of a competitive campaign, the lack of continuity in the class and the inability to plan beyond the current cycle have combined to create a prohibitive barrier to entry, which has manifested in the dwindling number of challengers and public interest.

“While we await further details on the location, timing and conditions for the 37th America’s Cup, we want to emphatically signal our enthusiasm for a multi-challenger event in 2024.

“Our proposed Protocol for the 37th America’s Cup is the product of months of work and countless conversations with America’s Cup stakeholders, including current and former challengers and defenders. It includes the tools necessary to improve the long-term commercial viability and global reach of the competition, while remaining true to the Deed of Gift and to the spirit of one of international sport’s oldest competitions.”

The draft Protocol put forward by the New York Yacht Club features several key concepts: 1. A multi-event schedule — time and location — for the next four America’s Cup regattas, which will enable teams, corporate partners and media to plan in advance, think beyond single campaigns and maximise revenue opportunities; 2. Enhanced and independent event management via the creation of an America’s Cup Board of Governors, which will provide continuity and impartial oversight; 3. Consistency in design, starting with the confirmation of the AC75 as the class for the 37th America’s Cup; 4. Stronger crew nationality rules to draw more interest and to promote friendly competition between countries; 5. Cost-control measures - a predictable, and shorter, three-year cycle; consistency in platform; an increase in one-design components and a limit of one new boat per Cup cycle, all of which will make the America’s Cup more accessible and more sustainable.

In response to the challenge, a brief joint statement was released by Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd and Challenger of Record INEOS TEAM UK stating: “As the Challenger of Record for the 37th America’s Cup, we are working collaboratively with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Team New Zealand to write the Protocol that will define the rules moving forward. We are delighted to hear that the New York Yacht Club are interested in continuing participation in the America’s Cup and we will keep them informed as we move forward.”

It would seem the New Zealand and British teams are giving nothing away at this point.

Although the 36th America’s Cup did not end well for the American team – remember those images of their capsized boat – this challenge and protocol is clearly about the club looking to get involved in the decision making early on – even though entries for the next Cup cycle are not yet open. Although they must wait for the New Zealand Defender and British Challenger of Record to clarify details about the next event, New York Yacht Club has, with this protocol, offered a clear outline of what they want to see.

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Get your Plymouth SailGP tickets now Tickets for the Great Britain SailGP, taking place in Plymouth over 17 – 18 July, are available.

Plymouth Hoe will provide a spectacular viewpoint for fans to immerse themselves in the action as they watch the foiling F50 catamarans, capable of speeds of nearly 60mph.

Following the action-packed season opener in Bermuda in April, with a win for Ben Ainslie’s Great Britain SailGP Team, and then the first-ever Italy Sail Grand Prix this month, SailGP returns to UK shores, promising high speed, high tech and high drama.

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The Great Britain SailGP Team will be looking to maintain its place at the top of the leaderboard at its home event and will be hoping that fans come out in style to cheer on the red, white and blue boat.

A limited number of tickets for the event in Plymouth can be purchased online (SailGP.com/ GreatBritain). Additional tickets will be released in line with government Covid updates.

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NEWS SNAPS PIP HARE PREPARES

Pip Hare has renewed her partnership with Medallia, and has a new foiling IMOCA for her 2024 Vendée Globe campaign. Pip made news around the world after her impressive Vendée Globe in one of the oldest boats. Her latest boat is the 2016 foiling Verdier/ VPLP model raced as Bureau Vallée II by Louis Burton to third place. Pip said: “Having Medallia with me now, at the very start of my 2024 campaign is brilliant – their support has given me the chance to secure the boat that will take me round the world in about three years’ time. I am now determined to spend those years training, upgrading and finessing.” Piphare.com

END OF AN ERA

As a result of the pandemic, after 150 years at Shaftesbury Avenue in London, Arthur Beale is closing the shop.

They have also found two investors, Hugh Taylor and James Keef, to inject capital and management expertise into the business, while Alasdair Flint will continue to be a shareholder and director. The business has leased a new warehouse in Buckinghamshire and continues selling online, and they also hope to have some form of London presence again by Christmas.

FLARE DISPOSAL

Boat owners can now safely dispose of out-of-date flares at one of Ocean Safety’s four branches. Flares can become unstable and therefore dangerous if stored for too long or used after their end date. There is a nominal fee of £2.15 per item for disposal, but the fee will be waived if replacing with new ones purchased like for like at the same time. www.oceansafety.com

SUCCESSFUL BOAT SHOW

The South Coast Boat Show was deemed a great success by both organisers and exhibitors, with nearly 700 appointments booked by 500 buyers over the three-day event.

The appointment only show was one of the first boat shows to take place in a physical format since the start of the pandemic. More than 50 sail and power brands were on display in the water at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina, while the land-based exhibition area showcased smaller boats and supporting services such as gear, finance and insurance.

Ancasta International Boat Sales’ marketing director, Will Blair, said: “It was great to be able to get customers physically back on to boats again after so many months with no boat shows.

“The process to ensure visitors and staff were kept safe worked well and overall it

was a successful weekend. The format of the South Coast Boat Show is one that is here to stay, focusing on buyers who appreciate the time and space to really explore their new yachts without queues and distractions.”

Tim Mayer, director of sales and marketing for show organiser MDL Marinas, added: “We worked closely with local stakeholders to ensure that the show could go ahead in a safe and secure manner. The event taking place, and its success, is a big boost to the leisure marine industry and will give confidence to marine companies and the general public that other shows and events planned for later in the year will also be successful.”

Returning to Ocean Village Marina in 2022 for a third time, the South Coast Boat Show will take place over 6 - 8 May. www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/boat-shows

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Tall Ships Races return to Lerwick Tall Ships at Lerwick. Image: Ryan Leith

Lerwick has been selected to be a host port for the spectacular Tall Ships Races for the third time.

The Races are expected to visit Lerwick, the only Scottish location, from 26 - 29 July, 2023.

The isles previously hosted the event in 1999 and 2011.

Steven Coutts, leader of Shetland Islands Council, said: “We have a strong history of delivering memorable Tall Ships Races here in Shetland; they hold a special place in the memories of so many in our community.

"This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Shetland’s rich maritime heritage and promote Shetland internationally. It will provide a valuable boost to our economy and community as we move into recovery and renewal.”

Captain Calum Grains, Port Authority chief

executive, added: “The announcement of the Tall Ships’ return would be great news at any time, but particularly so during the gradual recovery from the pandemic, and it gives Shetland something exciting and positive to look forward to, and contributes to the promise of better times ahead.

“The colourful visit will provide a major event for the community, a showcase for island products and culture, a boost for the economy and enhance Lerwick’s international reputation as a tall ships-friendly port.”

Paul Bush OBE, VisitScotland’s director of events, concluded: “Scotland is the perfect stage for events and Lerwick’s selection as a host port for the race will provide us with a wonderful opportunity to showcase the region’s amazing scenery and culture to an avid audience of sailing enthusiasts.”

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A FAIREY GOOD READ Although I had been brought up with sailing, I really lusted after power and anything Fairey and was misty eyed every time one of these left the factory. I secretly think I am putting the power down on a Fantome (my personal fav) each time I am out on my RIB! Keep up your great work with All at Sea. Great read!

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All At Sea: Glad you enjoyed the Fairey articles Phil! We love your memories of Fairey craft and hope that one day you get to own one yourself.

Phil’s recollections about being on the water with his dad got us thinking about our own memories of being on the water as children.

So, we would love to hear your favourite memories of being afloat as a child. Post a comment at the All at Sea Facebook page (www.facebook.com/allatseanewspaper) or send us an email at editor@allatsea.co.uk.

If you missed the Fairey features, you can read them at www.allatsea.co.uk/all-at-sea-the-paper.

Here is Tramina, Phil’s family Snapdragon at Fairey Boat Park in 1970. They would climb aboard and the tractor and trailer took them to the slipway (still there!), roll them carefully down for them to gently reverse off. This could be a bit hairy depending on tides and was always trickier getting back on!

Dear All At Sea I have enjoyed the last couple of articles by David Henshall about Fairey Marine. I have loved the craft since my parents kept their modest Snapdragon at the Fairey ‘Boat Park’ in the late ‘60s.

However, I do not remember them launching it.

Instead, Peter Twiss would often be at the controls of the tractor that would pick us up and trundle down the slipway to put us in the water. That was easy enough, but getting back on to the platform/trailer after a weekend away with the tide sluicing would give dad the jitters and he would ask me to do it – I was around 14 at the time. Loved it!

After we moved down from London and I had left college, my first job (early ‘70s) was a trainee salesman with Marine Construction (Marcon) in Woolston. Whilst they were super busy building their Sabres, Tomahawks and others, we also moulded for Rival Yachts and also the Fantome and Spearfish for Fairey.

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NEW CRUISE LINE

A new British cruise line, Ambassador Cruise Line, is starting sales this month with cruises beginning in spring 2022.

The company will offer a ‘premiumvalue’ cruise experience, sailing for the British market from its homeport of Tilbury in London. It will be offering no-fly itineraries aimed primarily at the over 50s. Featured destinations will include the British Isles, Norwegian fjords, Baltics and St Petersburg, Greenland, the Arctic and Iceland, plus short break cruises. For the winter months expedition style voyages will sail to the Canaries, Cuba, the Caribbean, Cape Verde and Scandinavia. www.ambassadorcruiseline.com

SUMMIT CRUISE SHIP

About 1,000 police officers being drafted in to protect the G7 summit in Cornwall are to be accommodated on a 3,100-capacity cruise ship (more realistically described by owners Tallink as a ‘cruise ferry’). Sky News says that Devon and Cornwall Police has hired the MS Silja Europa, which has more than 1,150 passenger cabins. The ship, currently docked in Tallinn in Estonia, will be moored in Falmouth for 10 days and used by police for accommodation, catering and other “essential facilities”, but the Daily Mail says those staying aboard the MS Silja Europa can look forward to visiting its several restaurants, a spa, beauty salon, discos and nightclubs. 5,000 police officers are being brought into Cornwall to boost its existing 1,500 force. The G7 summit is in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, from 11 - 13 June, and is the first time leaders have met face-to-face for two years due to the pandemic.

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Lost at Sea

Lost containers at sea; they carry all kinds of goods to meet ever increasing consumer demand. It has been reported, however, that the loss of containers has reached its highest level in seven years.

Last year the sea claimed more than 3,000, and this year the number is already over 1,000. Not only are they littering the sea, but they account for millions of pounds worth of lost goods.

Massive growth in consumer demand during the pandemic has put added pressure on shipping companies to deliver orders as quickly as possible. The ships themselves are also getting bigger with containers stacked unbelievably high.

Clive Reed, founder of Reed Marine Maritime Casualty Management Consultancy, said:“The increased movement of containers means that these very large containerships are much closer to full capacity than in the past. There is commercial pressure on the ships to arrive on time and consequently make more voyages.”

Clearly time pressures can lead to human

error, whether in terms of securing containers on board or taking weather based risks that would once have been avoided. So far, none of the recent container accidents has been directly attributed to safety lapses, but it is an accident waiting to happen.

The weather, with its unpredictable nature, clearly has a role to play in some of the losses.

Interestingly, most of the recent incidents have occurred in the Pacific Ocean, where the busiest traffic and the worst weather meet.

Unfortunately, the increase in traffic from China to the US last winter coincided with the strongest winds over the Northern Pacific since 1948. This weather increased the likelihood of rougher seas and bigger waves. With boxes stacked ever higher, it is inevitable that a ship can become more unstable in a storm.

We should remember, though, that more than 200 million containers are shipped globally every year and so those lost remain a small percentage. However, in terms of the dangers they present – to boats and the environment – even one is too many.

The risk of collision at sea is a major cause for concern among many skippers and those in the marine world.

With three retirements from the Vendée Globe linked to collisions, as well as other impacts reported during the race, Class IMOCA is working to rally together the skills of the marine industry in a bid to break even more new ground in its search for solutions geared towards improving safety for sailors and the preservation of biodiversity.

Certain systems have already been put in place on the IMOCAs; the most widely known include ‘pingers’ and the ‘OSCAR’ system. In the Vendée Globe 2020-21, around 10 IMOCAs had a Whaleshield Pinger. This acoustic transmitter, placed on the keel bulb, is designed to ward off cetaceans. Half the IMOCA fleet in the Vendée Globe was also equipped with OSCAR, a system combining two cameras, one thermal and the other enabling the identification of surface forms. However, these new technologies still need time to develop.

With containers, blocks of wood, drifting ice, unreported craft, waste of all kinds, as well as creatures of the deep of very different sizes and behaviours, the risk

of hitting something at sea is a threat that continues to loom large for racers and yet it remains a highly complex issue. With radars, AIS, thermal cameras and acoustic deterrents, the equipment is out there and over the past winter the Vendée Globe was another test run for work in this field, but there is still a way to go.

The problem of collisions at sea may not solely be resolved with on board detectors, of course, but rather by combining skill sets among oceanologists and specialists in flora and fauna, space, mathematics or other shipping.

For several months, a think tank grouping together teams from numerous Classes and various specialists and networks, has enabled extensive sharing of experiences and knowledge. Following these exchanges, Class IMOCA and the Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique marine science and technology cluster has drafted a Call for Expressions of Interest.

The aim is to call on a variety of experts to brainstorm the subject of collisions at sea and come up with a set of solutions enabling the detection of a remote target – manufactured or living, submerged or semi-submerged – and a reduction in the risk of a high-speed collision.

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POWER TALK

Simon Everett is the man in the know when it comes to what is being launched and the latest technologies emerging in marine engines. Get the inside scoop right here…

New Pod Drive Unit Be safe, not sorry Electrification continues apace, but this month brings news of a useful, compact unit that could be of just as much interest to sailors as it is to motorboaters. The specialist electrical arm of Fischer Panda has produced a compact pod drive unit with a Yamaha Delta propeller to provide the most efficient thrust possible.

The pod drive unit is housed in a stainless steel body with polymer ends and runs through a stepless controller for finesse in control.

The water cooled, brushless motor requires no sensors as all the controls and electronics are safely kept in the hull of the boat in the Easybox controller unit, which is mounted alongside the battery bank.

The compact drive pod is a sealed unit that can be rotated for steering; with 360-degree rotation available the manoeuvrability on offer is incredible. The mounting shaft has triple seals for greatest safety and minimal maintenance.

In addition to through hull mounting, there is a custom built bracket available to enable the unit to be used as an outboard motor, or high powered trolling motor for larger angling boats.

This new electric drive pod is aimed at the commercial market rated at 3.8Kw, just over 5hp, at 48V giving 3000RPM and a very reliable slow speed, virtually silent running, which is ideal for smaller operations such as Harbour Master launches.

For the leisure market a 24V option provides 1.7Kw or 2.3hp in either fixed or portable versions.

The environmental benefit of clean, quiet, vibration free use will enhance any time on the water and the minimal amount of maintenance required will reduce the need for downtime and inconvenience.

The jungle drums have been beating and smoke signals emanating from the hills have brought news of longer than normal lead-in times for delivery of engine orders, it would appear, right across the board. Looking into the situation there seem to be several reasons combining to create a perfect storm.

The virus has curtailed production at the factories, reduced staffing on the shipping front, which has then been further compounded by the backlog created through the container ship blocking the Suez canal.

It will be of little comfort to anyone waiting for their engine to be delivered, but it is by no means a British thing alone. Production and distribution channels have been disrupted right around the world. Friends in America are complaining about the lack of availability of all sorts of things over there too, so you cannot blame it on Brexit!

Talking to several importers and dealers, their advice is that you need to make a decision and just buy it, whatever it is, because as stock comes in it is invariably already sold before it even gets here. The demand on stock has also increased, meaning there are more people chasing fewer units.

In the past this has usually fuelled the ‘illicit supply chain’, otherwise known as engine thefts.

Especially for things that are not registered to a particular owner, such as motor vehicles. The general advice being offered, therefore, is to ensure

your security is strong and make life as difficult as possible.

MotorLoc has a variety of outboard engine security devices both for clamped on outboards and those bolted through the transom. All of these stainless steel based locks are security devices that are approved by the leading insurers.

The company has produced locks for Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha and Tohatsu, and each device has been extensively tested by security test centres throughout Europe. In short, they are among the best you can get. Be safe, not sorry.

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Yamaha Motor Europe’s latest boat partner collaboration guarantees that from now until 2026, all White Shark boats distributed in Europe will be fitted exclusively with a single or twin rig of Yamaha outboard engines.

French builder, White Shark, has developed a reputation as premium sea going craft ideal for day boating, fishing and family recreation, as well as for robust offshore commercial applications.

When Cannes-based importer, French Boat Market, took ownership of the brand in 2020, they did so with the intention “To innovate in the pursuit of an exceptional boating experience”.

Fabrice Lacoume, marine director of Yamaha Motor Europe, said: ‘‘We are very excited to begin this long term agreement with White Shark. The customer-centric innovations available in the Yamaha Outboard range, combined with the DNA of White Shark and the significant range of boats

is sure to deliver this experience to boat owners who are in search of a more refined adventure.”

While White Shark anticipates that Yamaha’s V6 models from 300hp to 225hp will account for 80 per cent of all outboards fitted to White Shark transoms, the new alliance will involve at least 10 key models in the Yamaha line-up, from the industry-defining XTO 425hp V8 to the lightweight four-cylinder 115hp.

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PRO COMBO

For the dad who loves spending time in the water, why not treat him to Typhoon International’s Pro Combo mask and snorkel set, which comes in a recyclable mesh bag and a choice of colours.

So that dad is not on his own in the water, there are junior sizes available too.

Colours: blue, silver or yellow Adult: £37.95 / Youth: £25.95 www.typhoon-int.co.uk

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ASDA photo have a range of products available online from aprons to wear when in charge of the BBQ to a towel to keep on board after a dip in the water.

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ROUND THE ISLAND RACE

Organised by the Island Sailing Club, the Round the Island Race is an iconic one-day race around the Isle of Wight, which attracts competitors from around the world and is a must-do for many sailors of all abilities.

Sailing Club handicap system (ISCRS), which is a free system for entrants, boats who do not regularly race can be rated to take part.”

Inevitably in an event that welcomes all abilities, the finish times vary a great deal, as those who have taken part previously will know. Although the majority of the fleet take many hours to complete the course, the records stand at 3h 43m 50s for a monohull boat, set by Mike Slade on ICAP Leopard in 2013, and 2h 22m 23s for a multihull boat, set by Ned Collier Wakefield on Concise 10 in 2017.

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sually bringing in more than 1,500 boats and thousands of sailors, the Round the Island Race is one of the most iconic sailing events in the boating calendar with sailors competing to win up to 200 trophies. The most famous of these is, of course, the Gold Roman Bowl, which has been awarded to the overall winner of the race (now the IRC division) since the very first race back in 1931.

The famous 50nm course around the Isle of Wight begins at the Royal Yacht Squadron line in Cowes, before the fleet races westabout, to The Needles, round St Catherine’s Point and Bembridge Ledge buoy, and back into the Solent to the finish line at Cowes.

Along with the thousands of sailors on the water, the day is renowned for the large numbers of spectators following the race from the many vantage points.

These include Hurst Point and Gilkicker Point on the mainland and Ryde Pier, Ventnor and Chilton Chine on the island.

Unlike the days of old, both competitors and spectators can see fast

With many class and overall trophies, there are numerous opportunities to win. Image: Paul Wyeth

on-screen results flashed up on Event TV sites in Cowes or pick them up from around the world via the dedicated website and through social media.

Race for all

With so many class and overall trophies, there are many opportunities to win, but for many it is simply the joy of taking part; proven by those who come back year after year to take part in what is one of the world’s largest sailing events. For some it is the only race they will enter this year, but alongside them will be celebrities and well-known names from the world of sailing and even first time racers. It is this ‘Race For All’ ethos that the organisers continue to embrace.

Talking about the day Dave Atkinson, race director, said: “The Island Sailing Club is extremely proud of our flagship event, particularly as it welcomes all types of sailors and boats, from first time racers and family cruisers to professional sailors.

“This is why our ethos of ‘A Race For All’ really comes alive, with all those participants competing side by side on the same race track. With the Island

Last year the Round the Island Race was scheduled to take place on 30 May, but was moved to 26 September due to Covid-19. That would have been the first time in its long history that the race would have been held so late in the sailing year. In the end, however, the race, like so many others, did not take place.

Coming back strong in 2021, at the time of writing there are already 794 entries for this year’s race.

Rob Peace, rear commodore for sailing, Island Sailing Club, said: “Sailors are desperate to get back out on their boats, and our race is perfectly timed and definitely provides a unique and thrilling experience for all of the crews. Over the past 90 years approximately 500,000 sailors and 70,000 boats have been challenged by this race - those are some impressive statistics!”

In terms of the impact, this year, of Covid restrictions, the organisers say: “While the UK Government’s roadmap out of lockdown suggests we will be able to run some of our usual social activities ashore, we are very mindful of the likely need to avoid large gatherings over the race weekend and for those taking part to observe all relevant guidelines and restrictions.”

The organisers have, therefore, set up an online Covid Checklist, which is being updated as necessary in line with changing restrictions.

New for 2021

Race organisers have introduced a new event this year for small keelboats, called the Windeler Cup, after the founder of the race. Instead of sailing the full 50nm course of the main race, boats from the Daring, Dragon, Etchells, Flying Fifteen, Mermaid, Redwing, Sunbeam, Swallow, Sonar, Squib, RS Elite, Victory and XOD classes will compete in a ‘Round the Solent’ race.

The race will start from the Royal Yacht Squadron line off Cowes, around 08.30, after the main fleet is underway. It will follow a course towards Hurst Narrows, around Western Solent marks, before taking advantage of favourable tides to return along Cowes beach and finish back on the RYS line in Cowes.

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The Windeler Cup will feature small keelboats.

Image: Paul Wyeth

Official charity

The official charity of the race, the Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust plans to bring young people living through and beyond cancer back together again this summer.

Trust CEO, Frank Fletcher, laid out their plans to take the Trust on tour across the UK, with the Round the Island Race being the first time they will get young people back on the water since 2019.

Frank said: “We are so grateful to be the official race charity again and it is great to have a boat entered in the Round the Island Race. This will act as a pre-season ‘test event’ for the extra safety and risk management controls.”

Next Year 25 June, 2022 - Mark the date in your diary for next year. Organisers aim for a Saturday in June when tides are most favourable, but this means race day can come in May or July if it is more suitable. Next year it is June!

Also new for this year is the Round the Island Rowing Race. The teams, including The Bubbleheads, will set off on the afternoon of 1 July from the RYS start line in their ocean rowing boats, circumnavigating all 50nm around the Isle of Wight, in a bid to be the fastest.

Their offshore rowing boats are very similar in shape to the airdropped boats that were designed by the late Isle of Wight local Uffa Fox, and used in WW2 to save downed pilots afloat in the sea. Rowed by a mixture of doubles or fours they have wave piercing bows, a cabin forward and aft and three rowing positions midships.

Andrew Taw, The Bubbleheads navigator, said: “The ocean rowing teams feel privileged and honoured to be invited

to one of the greatest yachting regattas in the world. We hope to share our passion for the sea with the sailors participating and immerse ourselves in the rich history of the Round the Island Race. It provides us with valuable preparation for our Atlantic Challenge. Rowing around the island non-stop will enable all teams to practice night rowing, routines and planning their kit on board.”

Dave Atkinson, Round the Island race director, added: “The Round the Island Race and the ISC welcome the rowers to our event this year. It. has been clear to us during our conversations that they share our enthusiasm for our iconic event. It will be interesting to see how quickly they can complete the course and try to set a record for it.”

The Round the Island Rowing Race is new for this year. Image: Studio SnapYachts

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PHOTO OF THE MONTH

Send in your photos and you could be in a future issue of All At Sea. Send your entries, with a caption, to editor@allatsea.co.uk.

Catching the Ferry! Thanks to Paul Hruza for this cute picture.

“A competition win at this quirky place allowed me to take this shot at Porthleven, Cornwall.” Image: Laura McGhin

A great photo opportunity from Stokes Bay, taken by Rod Chadwick.

The start line for an evening Folkboat Race, Lymington. Sent in by Anne O’Brien.

In this Olympic year, here is an Olympic throwback photo! Sailing at the London 2012 Games - sent in by Rob Spears.

This sunset shot was taken by Nick Millerchip just outside of Yarmouth.

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South Staffs Sailing Club racing at New Quay, Wales. Sent in by Chloe Dawson.

PHOTO OF THE MONTH

A great spinnaker shot sent in by Wendy Davies.

Entering The Needles. This stunning shot was sent in by Jan Steadman.

“Wind power at sea” sent in by Catherine Griffin.

Thanks to Susan Nelson for this “We were sailing back into Portland Harbour and noticed a square rigger coming out under the jib of our 14ft Scottish Post Boat.”

Thanks to Nikki Linfield for this photo.

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OUT & ABOUT JULY 2 – 4 JULY

Ware Boat Festival River Lee, Ware www.waterways.org.uk

11 JULY

Clovelly Maritime Festival Clovelly Harbour Devon www.clovelly.co.uk 11 JULY

3 JULY

Mayflower 400 Four Nations Ceremony Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth Devon www.visitplymouth.co.uk

3 JULY

Taittinger RSYC Regatta Solent www.royalsolent.org

3 – 4 JULY

Pwllheli Town Regatta Pwllheli, Gwynedd pwllhelisailingclub.co.uk

3 - 9 JULY

SailGP Plymouth Plymouth, Devon www.sailgp.com

4 JULY

British Classic Week Cowes www.britishclassicweek.co.uk

2 – 7 JULY

Drascombe Rally Plas Heli www.plasheli.or Round the Island Race Cowes www.roundtheisland.org.uk Film by the Water Port Solent Marina, Portsmouth www.premiermarinas.com Lymington Dinghy Regatta Solent rlymyc.org.uk Cowes Classics Week The Solent www.cowesclassicsweek.org Titchfield Boat Jumble Hound Hill Farm Fareham, Hampshire www.boatjumbleassociation.co.uk 6 – 14 JULY

Classic Channel Regatta & Dartmouth Classics Dartmouth – Channel Islands – Paimpol www.classic-channel-regatta.eu 8 – 9 JULY

Southampton Sailing Week southamptonsailingweek.co.uk 9 JULY

Cowes-Dinard-St Malo Race Royal Ocean Racing Club www.rorc.org

16 – 18 JULY

17 JULY

17 – 18 JULY

Dragon Boat Racing Poole, Dorset www.dragonboatevents.com

Rocquaine Regatta Guernsey www.visitguernsey.com

Rolex Fastnet Race Cowes - Cherbourg www.rolexfastnetrace.com

Cowes Week www.cowesweek.co.uk

Chichester Harbour Race Week Hayling Island Sailing Club chichesterharbourraceweek. sailevent.net

28 JULY - 1 AUGUST

31 JULY

31 JULY – 6 AUGUST

31 JULY – 6 AUGUST

West Highland Yachting Week Various locations whyw.co.uk AUGUST 1 AUGUST

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9 – 13 AUGUST

9 – 13 AUGUST

2021 Youth National Championships Plymouth Youth Sailing Club Devon www.britishyouthsailing.co.uk 11 – 15 AUGUST

18 – 23 JULY

Falmouth Week Falmouth, Cornwall www.falmouthweek.co.uk

British Keelboat League. 7 Royal Western Yacht Club, www.britishkeelboatleague.co.uk

Ramsgate Week Ramsgate, Kent www.ramsgateweek.com 23 - 25 JULY

Bembridge Harbour Family Fun Weekend Bembridge Harbour Isle of Wight www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk 24 JULY

Film by the Water Southsea Marina Portsmouth www.premiermarinas.com 24 JULY

10 – 11 JULY

British Keelboat League 6 Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club Helensburgh Scotland www.britishkeelboatleague.co.uk

10 – 12 JULY

Dragon Boat Racing Warrington Cheshire www.dragonboatevents.com

Bembridge Gig Fest Bembridge Harbour Isle of Wight www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk

GC32 Racing Tour Lagos, Portugal www.gc32racingtour.com

Henley Royal Regatta Henley-on-Thames www.hrr.co.uk

10 – 11 JULY

Film by the Water Eastbourne Marina Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne www.premiermarinas.com

Falmouth Sailing Week Falmouth, Cornwall falmouthweek.co.uk/sailing-week

Dragon Boat Racing Ilford, East London www.dragonboatevents.com

Channel Race Royal Ocean Racing Club www.rorc.org

J/70 Sprint Series Royal Southern Yacht Club j-70.co.uk/2021-schedule

8 – 15 AUGUST

Fowey Classics Fowey, Cornwall www.foweyclassics.com

17 – 24 JULY

10 JULY

Dragon Boat Racing Preston, Lancashire www.dragonboatevents.com

27 – 30 JULY

Your guide to the best of July to September’s boating events.

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25 JULY

25 JULY – 4 AUGUST

Olympic Sailing Regatta Tokyo Olympics 2020 tokyo2020.sailing.org

6 – 15 AUGUST

Round the Island Race 3 July

14 - 15 AUGUST

Image: Paul Wyeth

Organised by the Island Sailing Club, the Round the Island Race is one of the UK’s largest participation sporting events and regularly attracts more than 1,500 boats and thousands of sailors. This year, the race celebrates its 90th anniversary, and includes the first Windeler Cup competition, which will set sail after the main fleet departs from Cowes. The Race will also welcome competitors from the rowing and kitesurfing worlds, who will enjoy their own Round the Island on the Thursday and Friday, before the main sailing race on the Saturday. Turn to page 20 to read our Race preview guide.

Olympic Sailing Regatta 25 July – 4 August Following the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to 2021, the sailing regatta will take place from 25 July to 4 August at Enoshima Yacht Harbour. The Men’s 470, Women’s 470, Laser, Laser Radial and Finn fleets will sail 10 races as part of their opening series with a concluding Medal Race. 12 races will be held for the 49er, 49erFX, Nacra 17, Men’s RS:X and Women’s RS:X fleets ahead of their Medal Races. Team GB tops the all-time Olympic sailing medal table; British sailors have won 58 Olympic medals – including 28 golds – since sailing made its debut at the inaugural Olympic Games in 1896.

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28 – 31 AUGUST

Maldon Mud Run Promenade Park, Maldon www.visitmaldon.co.uk

IWA Festival of Water Worcester www.waterways.org.uk

Falmouth Tall Ships Falmouth, Cornwall www.falmouth.co.uk/tallships

Burnham Week Royal Corinthian Yacht Club Burnham on Crouch Essex www.burnhamweek.com

17 – 19 AUGUST

20 – 21 AUGUST

SailGP Aarhus Denmark www.sailgp.com 20 – 22 AUGUST

Torbay Royal Regatta Royal Torbay Yacht Club Torbay, Devon rtyc.org/event/torbay-royal-regatta-2021 20 – 22 AUGUST

Crick Boat Show Crick Marina Crick, Northants www.crickboatshow.com

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British Keelboat League 8 Poole Yacht Club, Dorset www.britishkeelboatleague.co.uk

21 – 29 AUGUST

Dragon Boat Racing Tonbridge, Kent www.dragonboatevents.com

Whitby Regatta Whitby, North Yorkshire www.whitbyregatta.co.uk Dartmouth Royal Regatta Sailing Week Dartmouth, Devon www.dartmouthsailingweek.com 22 AUGUST

Dragon Boat Racing Himley, Staffordshire www.dragonboatevents.com 22 AUGUST

Great Waterside Raft Race Hythe Marina Village Hythe, Southampton www.watersideraftrace.org.uk 22 AUGUST

Portsmouth Boat Jumble Fort Purbrook Portsdown Hill Road Cosham, Portsmouth www.boatjumbleassociation.co.uk 25 – 28 AUGUST

Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta Dartmouth, Devon www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk 27 – 30 AUGUST

The Thames Traditional Boat Festival Fawley Meadows Henley-on-Thames www.tradboatfestival.com 28 AUGUST

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Cannes Yachting Festival Vieux Port and Port Canto Cannes, France www.cannesyachtingfestival.com

Cowes Week 31 July – 6 August Cowes Week stages up to 40 daily races for around 1,000 boats and is the largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world. After an enforced break last year, Image: Paul Wyeth the 195th Cowes Week returns with a new class, the Club Cruiser Division, with two starts planned each day, depending on the number of entries. Also new is the first ever Cowes Week opening party, which will take place on 1 uly after race day one. For the first time there will be a daily pri e giving as well, open to all competitors, to be held on the Parade at 18:00 every day, celebrating the race winners across the regatta.

Rolex Fastnet Race 8 August

Considered one of the classic big offshore races, competitors race from Cowes to Plymouth via the Fastnet Rock, a distance equal to 605 miles. From just seven boats in the first edition in 1925, the biennial Fastnet Race had more than 400 boats in 2019. Now part of the Globe Series calendar, the Rolex Fastnet Race provides an opportunity to earn championship points and build miles toward selection for the end e Globe.

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J/70 UK Nationals Royal Yacht Squadron j-70.co.uk/2021-schedule Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta Combined Yacht Clubs of Jersey jerseyregatta.com

Dragon Boat Racing York, North Yorkshire www.dragonboatevents.com

Devon Boat Jumble Newton Abbot Racecourse Newton Abbot www.boatjumbleassociation.co.uk

Southampton International Boat Show Mayflower Park Southampton www.southamptonboatshow.com

GC32 Racing Tour World Championship Villasimius, Italy www.gc32racingtour.com

TheSUPco.com Hayling Island Challenge Hayling Island Sailing club www.hisc.co.uk

Dragon Boat Racing Jersey www.dragonboatevents.com

Dragon Boat Racing Birmingham, West Midlands www.dragonboatevents.com

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J/70 Sprint Series Royal Southern Yacht Club j-70.co.uk/2021-schedule

Brixham Heritage Rally Brixham brixhamheritageregatta.uk

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Wildlife Awareness

As the Green Blue’s Boating Wildlife Awareness Week takes place this month, we look at how to safely navigate around wildlife.

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Kate Fortnam, The Green Blue Campaign Manager ne of the many joys of spending time on a boat is the prospect of catching a glimpse of the local wildlife. Whether you are travelling down the Kennet and Avon Canal or sailing near Falmouth, nature always delivers a plethora of wild sights and sounds to enjoy.

As boaters, we are often granted a closer view to the action than those travelling on land, so it is key that in those moments we boat responsibly around the approaching wildlife.

Minmise your impact

There are many ways that you can minimise your boat’s impact on wildlife. The presence of boats does not have to result in a disturbance to local animals. Firstly, always keep a watch for upcoming wildlife. The use of binoculars is integral to allowing boaters to still view wildlife whilst keeping a distance of at least 300ft. This will help to minimise any unintended collisions and disturbance from the boat’s noise or wash - slowing down the speed of your boat will also help with this.

If you are able to maintain a slow and consistent course when travelling, this will lower your unpredictability for nearby animals. This will then reduce their level of perceived threat and you may even be able to view the animal for longer.

At the end of your day on the water, try to go ashore using recognised landing places to reduce the risk to nesting birds on the shore and damaging shallow water habitats beneath foot.

Remember, as regular water users, we have a duty of care to respect the wildlife that we

encounter. We share the water with an amazing variety of marine life that often depend on the waterways as a safe place to feed and raise their young. Frequent disturbance from humans can disrupt an animal’s natural feeding times, increase stress levels and lower rates of reproductive success.

Researching the local wildlife will enhance your experience and help protect them

Wildlife awareness

However, boaters must never try to follow or chase wildlife and should never get caught between a mother and its young. Approaching wildlife from behind should also be avoided as this can similarly be perceived as aggressive and predatory, therefore causing unnecessary stress.

Duty of care

If you are exploring a new area of water, remember to research the wildlife that you may see before setting off. Learning about an animal’s behavioural habits, including feeding and resting locations and the times of the day that they undertake these activities, will not only help you to react better if you encounter them, but it will also make your trip more interesting.

Always keep a look out for any upcoming wildlife

We should respect all the wildlife we come across

The 7 - 11 June is The Green Blue’s Boating Wildlife Awareness Week, a chance for boaters to learn more about best practice when experiencing wildlife out on the water and how to best protect it too.

The Green Blue, the joint environmental awareness programme between the RYA and British Marine, will be sharing advice and information throughout the week across their website and social media channels.

To join in on the conversation, find out more about Boating Wildlife Awareness Week and to help raise awareness, follow The Green Blue on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @TheGreenBlue and use the hashtag: #BoatingWildlifeAware. You can also visit The Green Blue website (www.thegreenblue.org.uk) where you can find further information, guidance videos and activity sets.

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Show Reflections In just three months’ time the Southampton International Boat Show will once again be opening its doors to welcome boating and watersports enthusiasts, new and old. As we look forward to celebrating all things ati i t r ta a tt r ct th h t l y ar

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hile the 2019 Southampton Boat Show broke all sorts of records including attendees – there were more than 103,000 - and debuts, last year’s event was unfortunately cancelled due to Covid, just as it was preparing to open its doors.

This year, though, the hugely popular boat show is returning from 10 – 19 September, and we can expect a fantastic line-up of sail and powerboat brands. Not only is the show back, but it is going to be larger than ever. As well as including Europe’s largest purposebuilt marina, Mayflower Park itself will be bigger and better. Throughout the show there will also be new features including stages, live music, entertainment and guest speakers.

Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine, explained: “After trying times due to the pandemic, we are

naturally thrilled to welcome back an incredible range of sail and powerboats as we deliver the much-awaited and anticipated show.

“It will inspire and capture the next-generation and growing number of get-afloat newcomers through the new zone experience, whilst balancing the more targeted needs of serious boat buyers through the marina showcasing power and sail craft. Our end goal is to build on this national celebration of boating and watersports, offering a great day out for the family in one location and a way of enthusing next generations.”

So, as we look forward to an exciting show, what better time to look back at how it all began and some key events over the years… www.southamptonboatshow.com Next Month: behind the scenes of staging the show.

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Shootin’ the Breeze As we find ourselves once again in racing season, we catch up with Ben Williams, head of human performance with INEOS TEAM UK. Image: Alex Palmer

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When most people think of performance, they think about race day, but clearly what happens before racing is very important too. How can data help get a team ready before race day?

BW: I agree that when people think of athlete performance, they think about race/match day, but most competitions are won through dedication before the event. In our department we have three-and-a-half years to develop our athletes to give optimal power to the boat and be available for the racing schedule.

Physiological and biomedical data helps us track how our athlete populations are individually responding to the stresses and adjust our programming appropriately. Both to overload an athlete to demand an adaptation and to recover an athlete ready for competition.

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The team used a range of Garmin technology. Did they have a favourite piece of kit?

BW: I would say the Fenix 6 Pro Solar was the most used piece of hardware along with the Garmin Connect, where we could analyse our athlete data.

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BW: We started working with Garmin halfway through our 36th America’s Cup campaign as a supporting partner. The partnership truly enabled the strategic development of our athlete support methods.

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Succeeding in an event like the America’s Cup needs optimal human performance as well as optimal boat performance. What Garmin kit did INEOS TEAM UK use to monitor the team’s performance?

BW: During AC36 we used the whole Garmin ecosystem to enable our human performance data collection, analysis and applied practice. Our athletes used the Garmin Index Smart Scales in the morning to track body composition, which is essential for us in a weight restricted sport. Each athlete wore a Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar smartwatch every day to track sleep, recovery, stress, calories, HRV and training data (both ashore and on-water). The Fenix 6 Pro Solar was accompanied by the Garmin HRM-Pro chest strap to accurately track HR data for HRV, physical loading and recovery. Additionally, our athletes used the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus bike computers on their Grinding pedestal on the water to track their load (power and HR) and on the bike during recovery rides.

All of the data recorded from the Garmin products was automatically synced across to the Garmin Connect app, which was then transferred to our athlete monitoring system (AMS) Training Peaks.

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BW: On the water our main focus was to develop the boat. So, we spent a lot of time doing that of course.

But in terms of athlete development, we spent around 15 -20 hours a week in the gym. Which was probably similar to the amount of sailing hours for most of the campaign. In the last six months, however, we sailed a lot more and focused on specific racing load.

“The Cup’s legacy is that ‘there is no second’, so there is no margin for error in our performance.”

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Where did most of the team’s training take place - on land, in the gym or out on the water?

How can use of this kit translate to your everyday sailor entering regattas and races?

BW: The Garmin eco-system is great for any person at any activity level in my opinion. If someone just wants the sailing boat metrics of speed, wind, direction etc then these watches can show it. If someone is more active and competing, then these watches will tell them their activity metrics during training and sailing as well as informing their training status such as ‘progressing’ or ‘maintaining’ and how much recovery they need for a given activity. A wearable is

How did the performance insights help the team?

BW: From the data set synced from all of our devices we could accurately analyse how our athletes were absorbing and adapting to the training and sailing load, and how much recovery they needed to harvest that training stimulus. It heavily informed our applied practice, especially the periodisation of training and the tapers into competition. We measure HR and Power time in training zones, average power, normalised power, peak power and time in zone, amongst other performance metrics.

When we are trying to develop an athlete, we are looking at what exposure we have to prescribe for them to overload a stimulus, so the body recognises the need to adapt. In recovery we look at their acute stress score, chronic load, heart rate variability, resting heart rate and sleep quality to ensure they have recovered from the physical load to create a positive adaptation.

The performance insights helped INEOS TEAM UK reach the PRADA Cup final in the America’s Cup earlier this year.

a great investment for anyone interested in health and activity; these watches certainly give you a whole host of wellness and fitness stats that can help you monitor and improve your lifestyle.

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BW: I am extremely proud to represent INEOS TEAM UK on a world stage and am fortunate to be immersed in elite sport. Being surrounded by futurists, innovate thinkers, elite mindsets and individuals that set themselves pinnacle standards in a unique highperformance environment is a privilege. The culture, work ethic and relentless pursuit of excellence is both rewarding and motivating and drives my personal development as a practitioner. Elite sport inspires so many to be ambitious, think critically and take a chance on themselves. Long may it continue.

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How far has tech come since the last America’s Cup and how do you see it developing further to help teams in, say, the next America’s Cup? BW: We have developed hugely in the last seven years, especially in terms of AMS and understanding how to best use the data we capture. You could drown in data if you were not smart at identifying the key determinants of performance and the metrics that inform your technical model. Additionally, the quality of physiology, biometric, biomedical and psychological research has never been so potent to inform practice and innovation. Should we get the opportunity to progress into AC37 we already know some key areas of focus and how we would adapt our current technical model to embrace new technologies and learning. Especially around the applied use of data and convergence between athletes and coaches.

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

The bar’s OPEN! The headline that the bar is open will be wonderful news to everyone after 14 months of lockdown, but for those who h a t a at tti t th ar ca ha a th r a r worrying meaning.

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ven in the relatively benign conditions around the Solent, there are bars that can be deceptively difficult even in reasonably settled conditions, but more worryingly have the potential to become dangerous when wind and tide conspire together to create a sea state that can be unpleasant even for a large, well found boat.

Along the leisure boating hotspots of the South Coast, the most (in)famous of these has to be Hayling Bar, which is more correctly titled the Chichester Bar, a shallow spit that guards the entrance to the extensive, sheltered waters of the harbour.

Since the earliest years of the post-war boom in dinghy sailing Hayling Island Sailing Club has been one of the most popular venues for hosting events, from domestic meetings right up to high-profile World Championships.

Yet at the same time it has had to work against a well-founded reputation as being a location where boats and gear can be broken.

On an otherwise very pleasant summer’s day, clouds forming over the rolling hills of the South Downs are a great indicator that a sea breeze will soon be blowing, but if the wind is already in the south, the two can combine to give the breeze a marked extra kick.

If that coincides with a spring ebb, then the conditions on Chichester Bar can quickly change from an unpleasant experience for tired sailors trying to get back ashore after racing out in Bracklesham Bay, to a scary ride that can see masts broken and boats

In a spring ebb and strong onshore Chichester Bar really is not the place to be. Other bars onshore may be open but this one is closed! Image: Bill Rowland

Many see Tennyson’s poem ‘Crossing the Bar’ as a euphemism for life and death, but back in Victorian times, before small ships had auxiliary engines, crossing the bar could often be just that. Image: Everett Collection / Shutterstock

damaged. Today, there is a much greater awareness of the situation with the HISC Race Team always ready to call a halt to activities out in the Bay so that competitors can be brought back into the Harbour before conditions deteriorate too far.

If the wind has freshened even further, then the sea state over Chichester Bar can quickly reach the point where it is unwise to attempt except at the top of the tide, and if there has been a prolonged period of windy weather, this can bring around changes in the depth of water that can easily negate local knowledge.

run at more than 6kt, rushes out through the pinch point of the harbour entrance, before flowing over the raised area and creating a series of sharp standing waves, often with constantly breaking crests, separated by troughs of what can be shallow water.

If, at the same time, this tidal flow is being opposed by a strong wind, then the resulting sea state becomes that perfect storm of an almost unmanageable wave pattern.

What is the problem?

But what exactly IS a bar and why do they pose such a problem that the various

pilotage guides to a harbour contain dire warnings of when to take care and when to avoid completely? In the end, it all comes down to the local geography, with the short answer being that a bar will form across a break in the coastline that creates an inlet.

In the case of Chichester Harbour (which in geological terms is classed as a Ria – a flooded valley system), the combination of the strong tidal streams that are formed as the harbour empties on the ebb tide and the wonderful fine sand that makes Hayling such an attractive holiday location result in the formation of an area of raised sand, and thus shallower water, positioned across the entrance to the main channel.

The ebb tide, which at Chichester can

Variety of bars

Each bar is different; just a few miles west of Chichester Bar, the entrance to Langstone Harbour can be every bit as unpleasant when that combination of conditions

With ripping currents, shifting sand banks and the Pacific swell, the mouth of the Columbia River is acknowledged to be one of the worst bars, if not THE worst, in the world.

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creates an area of broken water that is the best warning to either head for an alternative location or wait until the flood has given sufficient rise of water.

Another famous bar across a harbour entrance is that at Padstow. It is immortalised by the name ‘Doombar’ and, although the name is actually a version of the word ‘Dune’, in a strong Westerly or Northerly wind Doombar can be a very apt name as the number of shipwrecks in the area will testify.

From Caernarfon around to Southwold, to the entrance into the Deben or the very tricky bar sailors encounter when heading into the harbour at Littlehampton (which can reach 0.9m above chart datum), the location may change but the dangers remain the same.

However, these can be minimised with careful planning and prior preparation, and boaters should always have a ‘Plan B’ should the conditions require it, as there is one consideration that should always be uppermost in the mind of the sailor: once committed to a bar crossing, it is very difficult and nearly always too late for a change of mind!

World’s worst

“Once committed to a bar crossing, it is very difficult and nearly always too late for a change of mind!”

Of course we should be wary of complaining too much as even the scary UK bars are nothing when compared with some of the monsters found abroad, with the commonly accepted ‘worst in the world’ being on the west coast of the USA, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific.

In a little over 200 years more than 2,000 ships have been wrecked there, so it is of little surprise that the huge bar, which covers some 18 square miles, is often referred to as the ‘Graveyard of the Pacific’.

Yet for all their perils, once the bar has been crossed there is that promise of a safe harbour, which has accounted for the notion of ‘crossing the bar’ becoming synonymous with the passage of life itself.

It is amazing then that the great poet, Alfred, Lord Tennyson could relate passage over another of the South Coast’s scarier bars at the entrance to Salcombe (even more infamous for the loss of 13 RNLI lifeboatmen back in 1916), with one of his most enduring poems, Crossing the Bar, which has as its final stanza: The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face All images: When I have crossed the bar.Andrew Wiseman

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THE UPPER HAND Top tips from the RYA to help you explore the upper reaches of the river.

With planning, many rivers are navigable for a great distance

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he upper reaches of a river often go unexplored but usually offer stunning scenery, great waterside pubs and interesting places to moor. With a little prior planning and sufficient tidal rise, many rivers are navigable for a fair distance and offer a welcome rest to the hubbub of the main port.

Here are six tips to help you to the head of the creek.

1. Deep water The deeper water usually flows near the outside of the bend. Keep this natural phenomenon in mind when the buoyage starts to thin out. Often a sand bank or shallow patch on the inside of the bend is ready to catch the unwary or those thinking of taking a shortcut.

echo sounder is used to locate one side of the channel when the depth reduces you will know which way to turn. For example, if following the 2m contour on the starboard side of a channel, turning to port should put you into deeper water.

Most rivers will become shallower as you travel upstream

2. Pick a side When the buoyage becomes sparse, instead of looking for the middle of a channel, find one side of the channel and stick to it. If you are in the middle of a channel and suddenly lose depth, there is no way of knowing whether turning it to port or starboard will take you into deeper water. If, however, the

3. Tidal Heights Tidal height dramatically changes what you see, compared to the charted view.

A channel may look straight forward on the chart because it gives the view you would get with no tide present i.e. if tidal height=0. But a rising tide covering the banks makes the obvious channel disappear, leaving just a scattering of marks, so if in doubt note the bearing and distance to the next mark on a plan to indicate which way to go.

Most rivers get shallower as you travel upstream and require you to establish the tidal height to give you safe clearance. Remember, the depths on the chart give the lowest depth expected and any predicted tidal height is added to it.

Therefore, if there is a depth of 2m on the chart and there is a tidal height of 3.7m, the actual expected depth would be 2m + 3.7m = 5.7m. Heights for many ports are available on the Internet, or the actual rise of tide can be calculated using information found in an almanac.

4. Clearance Allow sufficient clearance under the boat. If you have a keel and the propellers and rudder are protected, the clearance may be less than if the props and rudder would be the first to touch. The required clearance may also be affected if the bottom is hard rock or soft mud and whether the tide is rising or falling, as greater margins are prudent with rocks and on falling

You need to establish the tidal height to give your boat safe clearance

tides. Proceed slowly and watch the echosounder. A look behind the boat will often indicate whether you are starting to get shallow as the wash from the props will start churning up mud or sandy coloured water.

5. Make a plan Keep the all-important chart down below to stop it blowing away and instead draw a plan. Drawing a plan allows you to start building a mental picture of where you are going as one bend in a river is often similar to another. Keep track of your position by crossing off key points and buoys as you go.

6. Taking the heat Shallow water increases the chance of weed, sand and mud making its way into your engine seawater filter. Check the filters afterwards and keep an eye on your engine temperature during the trip.

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TRUMPH AND TRAGEDY We revisit the triumph and tragedy of RNLI crews during the war years.

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rom being gunned down by German aircraft to getting blown up by a floating mine, being washed overboard during heroic rescue missions to getting caught in an air raid, 37 lifeboat crew lost their lives during the period of the two World Wars.

Despite being dedicated to saving lives, seven RNLI lifeboats were also tragically lost in various ways during World War II – from air-raids on lifeboat stations to being captured.

Hayley Whiting, RNLI heritage archive and research manager, explained: “Our lifeboat crews had some challenging times throughout the war years, with lifeboats and lifeboat stations being damaged and sadly, the loss of life of some of our crew. For heroic lifeboat services during the war years a total of 283 gallantry medals were awarded for outstanding bravery.”

Here we look back at some of the stories behind the headlines.

In 1940, the RNLI’s St Peter Port lifeboat from Guernsey was heading to St Helier lifeboat station on Jersey and then on to England. During the journey, it was machine-gunned by three German aircraft and, sadly, a member of the crew, Harold Hobbs, who was the coxswain’s son, was killed.

A year later in 1941, just a few days before Christmas, Coxswain Jack Slade and shore signalman Thomas Escott went out in the coxswain’s boat to investigate a floating object. On getting closer it was revealed to be a floating mine, which tragically exploded destroying the boat and killing both men. Also in 1941, Thomas Pratt, an RNLI mechanic, lost his life while covering at Falmouth lifeboat station when an air raid struck the town.

Thousands saved

Although lifeboat crew were lost, some directly due to the war, and some undertaking routine rescues in horrendous conditions in rowing and sailing lifeboats, all was not in vain as lifeboats worked tirelessly to save those in peril.

During the first and second World Wars lifeboats launched 5,478 times and saved a staggering 11,698 lives.

With thousands of younger men being called to serve their country on the front line, the average age of RNLI lifeboat crews increased with lifeboats crewed by 50, 60 and 70-year-olds.

The Jane Holland Eastbourne lifeboat showing the damage she sustained during the Dunkirk evacuation in May/June 1940. Image: RNLI

Admiralty’s request, to take part in the evacuation of British troops from the French port of Dunkirk. A total of 19 RNLI lifeboats were part of this historic and daring force, known as the Little Ships.

With many of the lifeboats being taken charge of by military personnel, two lifeboats from Ramsgate and Margate took part in their toughest mission yet with their own RNLI crews on board. They packed some unfamiliar equipment on board: steel helmets, gas masks, grass towing warp and extra supplies of fuel and fresh drinking water.

Their orders? To bring the soldiers off the beaches and into the safety of the rescue ships waiting offshore. Battling strong tides and dodging enemy fire, boats and wreckage, Ramsgate’s lifeboat crew helped to collect soldiers from the beach.

They kept going for 30 hours, even then, the work of the lifeboat did not stop.

After a long trek back across the channel to Ramsgate, the crew were in action again, bringing injured troops ashore from other vessels.

In total, more than 338,000 men were rescued between 26 May and 4 June, of which over one-third (98,000) were evacuated by Dunkirk’s ‘Little Ships’. The original target for Operation Dynamo had been to evacuate 45,000.

Coxswain Howard P Knight displaying medals and his official hat. He took the Ramsgate lifeboat to Dunkirk in 1940. Image: RNLI

Here are two RNLI crew members, both wearing oilskins, kapok lifejackets - Lizard Station.

Image: RNLI

Further reading

A full account of the Dunkirk rescue can be read at shorturl.at/bfAC1.

About the RNLI

Funded by voluntary donations, the RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea around the UK and Ireland.

It relies on thousands of dedicated volunteers who are on-call 24/7, ready to risk their lives to save others in danger on the sea. The RNLI operates over 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. rnli.org

“During the first and second World Wars lifeboats launched 5,478 times and saved a staggering 11,698 lives. With thousands of younger men being called to serve their country on the front line, the average age of RNLI lifeboat crews increased with lifeboats crewed by 50, 60 and 70-year-olds.”

Cox Edward Drake Parker (centre), with his son James on his right and son Edward. All three took part in the evacuation of Dunkirk. Image: A C Robinson

Lusitania survivors

On 7 May 1915, the British ocean liner RMS Lusitania was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine, causing the deaths of 1,198 passengers and crew. She was 11 miles off the southern coast of Ireland and had been on her way to Liverpool from New York.

All available tugs and trawlers were sent to the scene including Queenstown’s motorless RNLI lifeboat James Stevens No. 20, which was towed to the scene by one of the tugs. They were able to help those who had been fortunate enough to make it into one of the ship’s lifeboats

and to pull to safety the few still alive in the water. There were 761 survivors.

A further 14 volunteers from Courtmacsherry launched their lifeboat, and with no wind to sail the lifeboat they rowed the entire 12 miles, taking three-and-a-half hours. They arrived to a devastating scene with no one left alive to save. So the crew set about recovering the bodies to bring home to loved ones.

Dunkirk’s Little Ships

In May 1940, a fleet of hundreds of pleasure boats, fishing boats and other civilian vessels gathered, at the

Tynemouth station – a bombed lifeboat station in which a lifeboat was also destroyed. Image: RNLI

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DISCOVER SAILING 2021 is marked as the year of the staycation and with the easing of restrictions and outdoor sports restarting, there has ne er been a better time to find your local sailing enue get out on the water and isco erSailing.

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ailing clubs are now welcoming their communities to get back out on the water, with many offering activities aimed to help those who have been off the water for a while and those who may be new to the sport.

“After a long winter in lockdown we know people are keen to spend time outdoors with their friends and family, whilst taking advantage of both the physical and mental health benefits associated with being on the water. In 2020 approximately 21,000 people joined their local sailing club, which is fantastic considering the limitations that many venues were facing,” explains Rob Clark, RYA director of sport development.

For those interested in finding out more about what a local club has to offer, look out for two great RYA campaigns this summer.

If you have been away from sailing for a long time, why not try one of the ReDiscover Sailing sessions? Since April, RYA affiliated clubs have been running sessions aimed at reintroducing past sailors back to boating and helping everyone to make the most of 2021.

Some clubs are also taking part in #DiscoverSailing, which will reach out to new would-be sailors and windsurfers through low cost or free open days and taster sessions.

“Clubs are offering their customers and members a diversity of ways to get out on the water,” Rob continues.

“And with activities ranging from stand up paddleboarding and open water swimming to windsurfing and sailing, they are becoming attractive destinations for families and people of all ages, during the week as well as at weekends.”

Many clubs offer activities for the whole family and they often have a fantastic social scene and provide great opportunities to practice your skills with other sailors as crew.

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want to have a go on holiday or buy your own machine, this proficiency course for first-time and experienced riders alike will teach you how to get the best from PWs and stay safe.

Navigation, Seamanship & Specialist Courses: Develop pilotage, passage planning and meteorology skills or knowledge on topics such as first aid, marine radio and diesel engines.

Sense of adventure

If you want to step into the slow lane or inspire your children with an ‘adventure’ this summer, do not miss the downloadable #DinghyTrails, which provide lots of ideas for getting started with day trips in sheltered waters across the UK. There are currently guides for Brownsea Island in Dorset, Great Cumbrae in Scotland, Rutland Water in the Midlands, Hickling Broad in the East, Milford Haven Waterway in Wales and Ullswater in the Lake District, with more to follow.

Each trail comes with its own map and instructions including distance, safety, A number of Dinghy Trails are available, ideal for the perfect day out

people on its waiting list and around three enquiries a day when lockdown three came to an end.

Manager Phil Reeves explains: “We are at Edgbaston Reservoir, which you can bike or run around, and it is a nature reserve as well, so it is a good place in the city to get away from it all.”

With activities including RYA junior and adult courses, sailing, windsurfing, Sailability, Women on the Water and holiday clubs, Phil adds that alongside an already packed schedule there has been growing interest resulting from changing work-life trends during the pandemic.

“A lot of people are benefiting from flexible home working now and asking if they can work from here with a coffee and get out paddleboarding for a couple of hours.”

St Edmundsbury Sailing and Canoeing in Suffolk is also expecting a busy 2021 season following increased demand in start sailing courses, kayaking and also paddling.

SESCA commodore Norman Savigar says: “We have purchased four more kayaks, six children’s Optimists dinghies, two paddleboards and have a training programme ready for anyone who wants to learn at the club this summer. You do not need to have your own dinghy or kayak to sail or paddle, and we have a large fleet of boats available for hire for our members.”

Take a course

If you are new to sailing taking a sailing course locally or on holiday is a really effective and quick way to pick up some skills and get started. If you already have some experience you might like to develop your skills further or even try a different activity.

There are more than 100 RYA courses and over 1,000 RYA Recognised Training Centres across the country plus 70 abroad, including with holiday providers such as RYA member partners Nielson, Rockley Watersports and Sunsail.

Available courses include: Sail Cruising: Including Start Yachting, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper, Competent Crew and Navigation.

Powerboat: Popular Level 1 & 2 certificates and options for children, plus Intermediate and Advanced, Safety Boat and Tender Operator.

Inland Waterways: For extra confidence and safety on boating holidays, building skills for more enjoyable helming or crewing.

Motor Cruising: Courses for all from beginner to advanced, including Start Motor Cruising, Helmsman, Day Skipper Motor, Navigation and Advanced Pilotage.

Dinghy Sailing & Windsurfing: Lots of courses for all ages and skill levels from beginner to racing skills to taking off with foiling!

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sailing times and launch sites. They are also packed with information, details of navigation or anchorage, who-knew-that facts, insider visits, wildlife spotting and stellar views plus best picnic spots. Some even link to the national curriculum.

“This is a fantastic low-cost way of using your dinghy with family and friends whilst exploring our beautiful coastline and inland waters. Dinghies are not just about racing; it is about discovering the great outdoors,” explains RYA programmes manager Michelle Gent.

The #DinghyTrails can be downloaded at www.rya.org.uk/go/dinghytrails.

So, whether it is splashing around and having fun at your club, learning new skills or exploring the UK in a dinghy, there are plenty of opportunities to spend summer 2021 on the water.

If you are interested in getting afloat locally this summer, get in touch with your nearest sailing venue and find out what they have to offer by visiting www.rya.org.uk/wheresmynearest. To find a Discover Sailing taster session in your area www.rya.org.uk/discoversailing.

“With activities ranging from stand up paddleboarding and opening water swimming to windsurfing and sailing, clubs are becoming attractive destinations for families and people of all ages, during the week as well as at weekends.”

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This summer you could take a skippered or bareboat charter in the Solent with Britannia, who are based at Port Hamble Marina, near the mouth of the River Hamble.

Join family and friends and explore the South Coast from Southampton to Lymington or pop over to the Isle of Wight. If you choose, they have experienced skippers who can join you on board and know the best places to visit on a Solent yacht charter.

The Solent offers world-class sailing conditions, perfect for experienced and novice sailors alike. The 30-mile stretch of water between the coast and the Isle of Wight, flanked at one end by the famous Needles and at the other by the historic Napoleonic forts, provides some of the most popular cruising waters in the world with sheltered anchorages, superb scenery and numerous historic ports, all a very short distance apart.

Craft on offer range from their largest boat, a Dufour 460GL, right through to a high-speed 7m RIB. 02380 458 900 / info@britanniaevents.co.uk

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A study carried out by Borrow A Boat found that 42 per cent of 18 – 24-year-olds are planning to charter a boat this summer, and with more people choosing to stay in the UK this year here are some ideas, for travellers of all ages, from Borrow A Boat’s CEO Matt Ovenden.

Isle of Wight: Dock at Southampton and sail across to The Isle of Wight in as little as an hour, depending on weather conditions. You can ride in style on the Allegro, an Italian designed, fast motor cruiser complete with a large open cockpit for entertaining and socialising and a wet bar with fridge and grill. Make the most of the British summertime by sunbathing on board or taking a dip via the swim platform.

You can also stay overnight on the boat in one of three cabins, each with ensuite. Split between four friends, your trip could cost as little as £290 each per day.

London: If you fancy a city break, a boat trip in London is the perfect way to explore without all the traffic and crowds. Take a trip down the Thames and see all the sites on the Thames Sailing Barge Lady Daphne. A captain will take you and seven friends to see sights including the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, Greenwich, The O2, Canary Wharf and the Thames Barrier.

Edinburgh: For the adventurer and wildlife enthusiast, there are some stunning views to take in around Scotland’s coastal areas. Just outside Edinburgh’s city centre, charter a luxury catamaran for 10 guests, with captain. The boat takes you and your guests on a tour of some beautiful and historical locations including the famous Forth Bridges, Inchcolm Island and Blackness Castle. This trip is also great for wildlife spotters. Expect to see wildlife including seals, porpoises, puffins and many types of seabirds on your trip.

Weymouth: Are you an adrenaline junkie? Want to ride on the 26ft RIB that was the safety boat used in the film Dunkirk and reaches speeds of more than 40 knots?

Head down to Weymouth to ride the speedy twin engine RIB, Endeavour, which cuts through waves with ease. Thrill seekers can even request a donut to ride behind the RIB for the ultimate experience. www.borrowaboat.com

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There is good news for anyone planning a trip further afield, such as the ever-popular BVI. Effective since 15 May, the BVI has a new entry protocol for travellers.

Those fully vaccinated* will be immediately released from quarantine, once their arrival test is Image: BVI Tourism negative. Proof of a negative PCR test no more than five days prior to arrival will be required along with proof of vaccination status and travel insurance. The ‘BVI Gateway Traveler Authorization Certificate’ has also been reduced from $175 to $105 for fully vaccinated travellers.

Unvaccinated children will be tested on arrival and released from quarantine together with their vaccinated parents/guardian once the test results for the entire group are negative.

Prevention measures such as mask-wearing, hand washing and physical distancing remain in effect. *Two weeks after receiving both doses of an approved two-dose vaccine.

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Sailing this area of Scotland is perfect for those who like to be immersed in nature. Surrounded by some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes, the West Coast and the

Hebrides offer the chance to spot amazing wildlife including sea otters, whales, dolphins and basking sharks.

Throughout the week, as a crew, you will explore the magnificent islands in the Hebrides and experience the warming culture ashore where you can spend hours walking along craggy rocks to find a secluded white sand beach, or tour a local distillery.

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The government announced which countries were on the initial green travel list in early May, as part of the new traffic light system implemented when the international travel ban was lifted on 17 May. Each country now has a green, amber or red status based on Covid-19 factors including vaccination numbers, infection rates and variants. For holidaymakers wishing to travel abroad without quarantining on coming home, means choosing a ‘green’ country. The green list, however, can change, although the government plans to review countries every three weeks, which will hopefully help to minimise disruption.

When visiting a ‘green’ country, travellers will need to take a private Covid test in their holiday destination before returning home (lateral flow or PCR), fill in a passenger locator form online before leaving and take a private PCR test on or before day two of their arrival in England. There will be no need to quarantine when back home, or take additional tests, unless the post-arrival test is positive.

The government has advised against visiting an ‘amber’ country, which requires self-isolating for 10 days on returning, although taking an optional PCR test on day five, under the test to release scheme, can end the self-isolation early.

Remember, though, to also check the entry requirements of the country you are visiting as they will vary and may well require testing on arrival, if they are welcoming travellers at all (Australia’s borders are closed to most international arrivals until 2022).

You should also read the advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office before booking because if the FCDO advises against travel to a country, you will find it difficult to get insurance. However, if you book through a good package holiday company, you will be entitled to a refund, date change or new destination should the FCDO advise against travel after you have made the booking. Note that some travel companies no longer follow the rules on FCDO advice, so check carefully who you book with.

FURTHER INFORMATION IMPORTANT The outbreak of COVID-19 continues to evolve. Please check FCO travel advice pages for the latest travel information: www. gov.uk/foreigntravel-advice.

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MARINA FOCUS PORT HAMBLE MARINA

Bertie Marsh Marina manager 023 8045 2741 porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.porthamblemarina.co.uk The postcode for your Sat Nav is SO31 4QD Lat: 50°51.62’N | Long: 1°18.74’W

Port Hamble Marina is located on the River Hamble, right in the heart of the South Coast’s sailing scene.

With thousands of visitors every year, this busy five gold anchor marina is popular with racing enthusiasts and cruising vessels looking for an exciting

Image: Jenna Foxton

atmosphere. Plus, the picturesque Hamble Village, with its inviting pubs and restaurants, is only a few minutes’ walk away.

FACILITIES & BERTHING

Port Hamble Marina has 310 berths with the maximum LOA of 24m, and the marina has on-site refuelling facilities, with the easily accessible fuel berth selling both petrol and diesel seven days a week.

All berths at the marina are supplied with power and water and have walk ashore access.

In addition, there is a chandlery, laundry, yacht brokerage, bar and restaurant facilities, WiFi and electric vehicle charging (Universal Type 2).

The chandlery, Force 4 Chandlery, is open seven days a week in the season, and stocks clothing, electronics, books and boat parts among many other items.

Lifting facilities up to 75-tonnes and extensive boat yard services are available at neighbouring Hamble Point Marina, just a short trip down river.

ACCESS

Keep a look out for, and keep clear of, any commercial shipping in Southampton Water. From abeam Calshot Castle head for Hamble Pt South Cardinal buoy at the mouth of the well-marked river. From here the channel is narrow between drying banks, so be sure to leave the No 2 East Cardinal beacon to port.

At night two directional lights lead to Warsash Jetty on the east bank.

Port Hamble Marina is about 0·75 miles north, the second marina on

the west bank. It is essential to call on VHF Ch 80 or by mobile to request a vacant berth if visiting Port Hamble Marina.

It is also always best to review tidal conditions or ask the marina team for advice before coming into the marina, to assist in planning your arrival on to the berth.

By road, from the M3 take the M27 eastbound for Portsmouth.

Exit Junction 8 of the M27 for Southampton East/Hamble. Follow signs for Hamble on B3397, Hamble Lane. After approximately three miles you will arrive in Hamble Village; bear left into Satchell Lane. The entrance to the marina is about 50m along on the right.

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CRUISING

Day sailors can cruise to the Isle of Wight, or head east and explore Portsmouth or the sheltered waters of Chichester Harbour. To the west lies the historic town of Lymington and Buckler’s Hard on the Beaulieu River.

MDL has nine marinas on the Solent to explore. Visit superyacht haven Ocean Village with its luxurious hotel, bars and restaurants, or the family oriented Hayling Island marinas such as Northney or Sparkes. Plus, also on the Hamble River, Hamble Point Marina and Mercury Yacht Harbour offer a different view of the bustling river.

Poole is only a day’s sail (stay at Cobbs Quay), and if you are feeling more adventurous, you can cruise to the West Country and enjoy some spectacular sailing along the Cornish Coast. Port Hamble Marina is also a great starting point for any cross-channel voyage.

For the competitive sailor, the Solent probably offers the widest choice of racing in the UK, with fixtures throughout the summer and winter months. All these features combine to make Port Hamble one of the most popular marinas on the South Coast and an obvious choice for racing enthusiasts.

PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

“Port Hamble Marina offers a great overall package. Firstly, the marina staff are so friendly and terribly helpful.

Secondly, the facilities (toilets and showers) are really very good and last but not least – the other berth holders all seem equally as friendly and helpful as the staff!

“It is also very conveniently located. I am currently doing a lot of day sailing with my crew as we prepare for the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) in November.

My crew are quite spread out across the UK and it is really easy for them to get there.”

Jerry Norton, 66, Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 “As a family with two young children having our boat at Port Hamble Marina is the perfect choice, ideally located on the beautiful Hamble River, just a five minute walk to town for restaurants and shops. We use our boat all year round and with access to so many great destinations on the Solent and local rivers we are never stuck for places to explore and visit. At Port Hamble our home marina, and at other MDL marinas we have visited, the staff are always friendly and helpful and you get a real feeling of community. Highly recommended.”

Justin Morley, Port Hamble berth holder

LOCAL EATERIES

Located in the marina, Banana Wharf (bananawharf.co.uk/hamble) is a vibrant bar and restaurant offering the perfect spot to meet, eat and drink. With a large heated and covered terrace area for dining, it has unobstructed views of the River Hamble.

The King and Queen, known by the yachting community as ‘The Rum Pub’, provides good hearty meals with friendly table service. The indoor seating is cosy, relaxed and characterful, with candles and real fires. The outdoor seating is in a beautiful, sheltered courtyard setting.

Jenny’s Café (jennys-cafe.com) is a family run cafe on the High Street in Hamble. It is home to delicious sandwiches, soups, cakes, coffees, sausage rolls and many other goodies.

You can also try Jenny’s by the Boats, located in the adjacent boat yard at HYS, for a coffee on the go or breakfast bap.

Within walking distance of the marina there is a well-stocked Co-op

supermarket, which will allow you to replenish your ship stores or provide for the perfect meal and favourite tipple aboard. There is also a large Tesco a 10-minute drive from Hamble.

THINGS TO DO

Wine lovers can visit Hambledon Vineyard (www.Hambledonvineyard. co.uk), an award-winning English wine producer, offering tours, tasting and ‘Dine in the Vines’ experiences.

There are many walking routes to enjoy around the marina. Amble along the lanes of the historic Hamble Village, through the ‘Hamble common and copse’ and along the coastal path, taking in views of Southampton water and the busy commercial shipping fleets entering Southampton International Port. (www.walkandcycle.co.uk/ trail?trailcode=HAMPTR0019) If you need to get around, Viking Cars offers a friendly 24 hour local service, with airport and rail transfers.

(02380 406 633 / www.vikingcars.co.uk)

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MARINA GUIDE JUNE 2021

SOUTH WEST

PREMIER MARINAS FALMOUTH North Parade, Falmouth, Cornwall. TR11 2TD T: 01326 316620 E: falmouth@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

PORT PENDENNIS MARINA Manager: Mark Webster Challenger Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3YL T: 01326 211211 E: marina@portpendennis.com W: www.portpendennis.com MYLOR YACHT HARBOUR Manager/contact: Culum Matheson Mylor Yacht Harbour, Mylor Churchtown, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5UF T: 01326 372 121 E: marina@mylor.com W: www.mylor.com FALMOUTH HAVEN Contact: 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, Richmond Walk, Plymouth, Devon PL1 4LS. T: 01752 556633 E: info@mayflowermarina.co.uk W: www.mayflowermarina.co.uk PLYMOUTH YACHT HAVEN Manager: Steve Kitchen Shaw Way, Mount Batten, Devon, PL9 9XH T: 01752 404231 E: plymouth@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com YACHT HAVEN QUAY, PLYMOUTH Manager: Will Rahder Breakwater Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7FE T: 01752 481190 E: boatyard@yachthavenquay.com W: www.yachthavens.com MDL QUEEN ANNE’S BATTERY Manager: Chris Price Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth Devon. PL4 0LP T: 01752 671142 E: qab@mdlmarinas.co.uk 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: Andy Osman Bridge Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth Devon , TQ6 0EA T: 01803 839087 E: noss@premiermarinas.com MDL DARTSIDE QUAY Manager: Alex Warner Galmpton Creek, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon. TQ5 0EH T: 01803 845445 W: www.dartsidequay.co.uk

50th anniversary reopening 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: Mike Smith Torquay, Devon , TQ2 5EQ T: 01803 200210 E: torquaymarina@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.torquaymarina.co.uk WEYMOUTH MARINA Manager: Alistair Clarke Commercial Road, Weymouth Dorset. DT4 8NA T: 01305 767576 F: 01305 767575 E: berths@weymouthmarina.co.uk W: www.weymouthmarina.co.uk WEYMOUTH HARBOUR Manager/contact - 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: berths@portlandmarina.co.uk W: www.portlandmarina.co.uk LAKE YARD MARINA Manager/contact - Jenny Burrows Lake Yard Marina, Lake Drive, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4DT T - 01202 674531 E: office@lakeyard.com W: www.lakeyard.com POOLE QUAY BOAT HAVEN Manager: Kerrie Gray Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ 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: Frank Gelder Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset.

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

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

SO14 3TG T: 023 8022 9385 E: oceanvillage@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: WWW.OCEANVILLAGEMARINA.CO.UK

Lord Montagu has reopened Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour following the completion of its major £2m redevelopment, 50 years after the marina was first built as a haven for boats on the Beaulieu River.

The expanded marina boasts 66 new berths, an increase of walk-ashore pontoons and improved facilities.

Faces past and present came together to celebrate the milestone achievement in a ceremony on board Gipsy Moth IV, the yacht that Sir Francis Chichester famously sailed around the globe. Lord Montagu and his sister The Hon. Mary MontaguScott were joined by Harbour Master Wendy Stowe and former Harbour Master Bill Grindey to mark the occasion.

Lord Montagu said: “After two winters of upheaval, and over a year of coronavirus restrictions, it is a great relief to see the marina reconfiguration completed just as the country is coming out of the third lockdown. I hope that the berth holders approve of the changes and that, for those who have kept their boat on the river for several decades, the atmosphere of the river does not seem too different to when

the marina was built 50 years ago. It was wonderful to have Gipsy Moth IV in the river to mark the completion of work, making a connection to the years before the marina was built.” www.beaulieuriver.co.uk / harbour. office@beaulieu.co.uk / 01590 616 200

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

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

MDL SAXON WHARF Manager: Andrew Millar Lower York Street, Northam, Southampton.

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

HAMBLE YACHT SERVICES Port Hamble, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4NN T: 02380 201501 E: info@hysgroup.co.uk www.hysgroup.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

UNIVERSAL MARINA Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green Southampton, SO31 7ZN T: 01489 574272 W: www.universalmarina.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 MDL MERCURY YACHT HARBOUR Manager: Simon Cothill Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire.

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

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour - l-r Bill Grindey, Harbour Master Wendy Stowe, Lord Montagu, Mary Montagu-Scott

HASLAR MARINA Manager: Ben Lippiett Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire.

PO12 1NU T: 023 9260 1201 F: 023 9260 2201 E: berths@haslarmarina.co.uk W: www.haslarmarina.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS GOSPORT Manager: Jonathan Walcroft Mumby Road , Gosport, Hampshire.

PO12 1AH T: 023 9252 4811 F: 023 9258 9541 E: gosport@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

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New berths at King Point Marina

Ocean superheroes A total of 1,300 native oysters have been returned to waters in the Firth of Clyde, as part of a restoration project to bring back these ‘ocean superheroes’ from the brink of extinction.

The Wild Oysters Project, a partnership between ZSL (Zoological Society of London), Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) and British Marine aims to help restore healthy, resilient coastal waters around the UK. Earning themselves the title ‘ocean superheroes’, native oysters (Ostrea edulis) provide great benefits to the oceans health, including filtering pollutants from our seas and acting as an important habitat for marine wildlife. Declining by 95 per cent due to human activities, native oyster populations have continued to decrease since the 1800s, meaning their benefits to the ocean have been lost.

In a bid to restore native oyster populations, and in turn see the return

of healthy coastal waters, nurseries filled with oysters will be suspended underneath marina pontoons in Largs Yacht Haven and Fairlie Quay Marina. The nurseries create a micro habitat where the oysters can reproduce, releasing millions of baby oysters, known as larvae, into the ocean.

British Marine environment executive, James Scott-Anderson, said: “British marinas are once again enabling the recovery of oysters. Largs Yacht Haven is one of the largest in the UK with over 700 berths, and Fairlie Quay is a fully commercial operation, and are ideal for the deployment of the oyster nurseries with exceptionally clean waters.

“Both venues are a great example of how large and busy facilities can host environmental projects, proving how industry, science and sustainability can work together successfully.” wild-oysters.org

Rowing for mental health charity MDL’s Hamble Point Marina is supporting team Mindcraft, as they prepare and train for the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.

The team will be rowing 3,000nm across the Atlantic in their boat Mindcraft to raise funds and awareness for stem4, a charity supporting positive mental health in teenagers.

The 24ft Mindcraft is a Rannoch R25, and was given easy access to the water

by MDL at Hamble Point Marina for the duration of the team’s training in The Solent. The crew of two, Tim Harris and Simon Calver, are friends with careers in business and finance, looking to raise much-needed funds for the teenage mental health charity.

“Our mental health will arguably be more important than our physical health over the two months or so of the row. It is likely the process will forever change our lives and, hopefully,

positively help many teenagers change theirs as well from the money we raise,” Tim explained.

The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge will begin in early December 2021, departing from the Canary Island of La Gomera and will finish at Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua & Barbuda. The Mindcraft team will be competing against around 34 other teams from across the globe.

“We are delighted to support team Mindcraft in their Tallisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, in aid of such a great cause,” said Debbie Burns, Hamble Point marina manager. “It was a pleasure to welcome the team to Hamble Point Marina and we wish them every success.”

For more information about Mindcraft’s Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, or to donate, visit www.themindcraft.co.uk/home.

Sutton Harbour Group, which owns Plymouth’s King Point Marina, has invested in new berthing facilities to meet demand for larger vessel spaces.

The investment enabled the creation of a new arm called Pier A, creating four additional 15m berthing spaces for larger boats - which sold out within days.

Only a limited amount of berths remain at King Point for vessels between 9m and 10.5m, and these are being sold on a first come, first served basis. Annual berthing packages at King Point Marina are available, and prices start from £420 per metre.

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

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

King Point Marina is owned and operated by Sutton Harbour Group, which also owns the 5 Gold Anchor Sutton Harbour Marina based in Plymouth’s historic waterfront where all but five per cent of the berths have already sold out.

Both marinas will be co-hosting yachts berthing in Plymouth in July as part in the SailGP sailing championship.

Mark Brimacombe, marina manager, said: “We created 24 extra leisure berths at King Point Marina in November for vessels of between 9m and 10.5m in length, and the new Pier A arm enabled EAST COWES MARINA Manager: Mike Townshend Britannia Way, East Cowes Isle of Wight. PO32 6UB T: 01983 293983 F: 01983 299276 E: berths@eastcowesmarina.co.uk W: www.eastcowesmarina.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS PORT SOLENT Manager: Mark Phillp South Lockside, Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO6 4TJ T: 023 9221 0765 F: 023 9232 4241 E: portsolent@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com PREMIER MARINAS SOUTHSEA Fort Cumberland Road Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO4 9RJ T: 023 9282 2719 F: 023 9282 2220 E: southsea@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com GUNWHARF QUAYS MARINA Manager: Carl Jarmaine Gunwharf Quays Marina Office Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 3TZ T: 02392 836732 E: gwqmarina@incentive-fm.com W: www.gunwharf-quays.com/marina

ISLE OF WIGHT COWES YACHT HAVEN Manager: Katy Ednay Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes, PO31 7BD T: 01983 299975 F: 01983 200332 E: berthing@cowesyachthaven.com W: www.cowesyachthaven.com VHF: Channel 80

COWES HARBOUR SHEPARDS MARINA Manager: Jock Rafferty Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7HT T: 01983 297821 E: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk W: cowesharbourshepardsmarina.co.uk ISLAND HARBOUR MARINA Manager: Danie Erasmus Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA T: 01983 539994 E: info@island-harbour.co.uk W:www.island-harbour.co.uk BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR Manager/Contact - Gordon Wight The Duver, St Helens, PO33 1YB T: 01983 872828 E : mail@bembridgeharbour.co.uk W: www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk

SOUTH EAST

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

four new 15m berthing spaces to become available. We are now looking forward to welcoming the SailGP teams in July for this exciting international event, which will further put Plymouth on the map as a fantastic destination for sailing enthusiasts.” www.kingpointmarina.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS CHICHESTER Manager: Paul Cook Birdham (Chichester Harbour) West Sussex. PO20 7EJ T: 01243 512731 E: chichester@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME LITTLEHAMPTON MARINA Berthing Manager: Darren Humphries Ferry Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5DS T: 01903 713553 F: 01903 732264 E: sales@littlehamptonmarina.co.uk W: www.littlehamptonmarina.co.uk LITTLEHAMPTON YACHT CLUB (LYC) Rope House, Rope Walk Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5DH Office: Fiona Boyce: 01903 713 996 Berthing Master: Bill Kellett T: 01903 732 926 F: 01903 725 911 E: fiona@littlehamptonyachtclub.co.uk W: www.littlehamptonyachtclub.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS BRIGHTON Manager: Mike Hatch West Jetty, Brighton, East Sussex. BN2 5UP T: 01273 819919 F: 01273 675082 E: brighton@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com PREMIER MARINAS EASTBOURNE Manager: Dan Heckford Sovereign Harbour, North Lockside, Pacific Drive, Eastbourne. BN23 5BJ T: 01323 470099 F: 01323 470077 sovereignharbour@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME NEWHAVEN MARINA Manager/Contact: Russell Levett Address: Newhaven Marina, The Yacht Harbour, Fort Road, Newhaven, BN9 9BY T: +44 (0)1273 513 881 E: info@newhavenmarina.co.uk W: www.newhavenmarina.co.uk

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GILLINGHAM MARINA 173 Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent. ME7 1UB T: 01634 280022 E: berthing@gillingham-marina.co.uk W: www.gillingham-marina.co.uk MDL CHATHAM MARITIME MARINA Manager: Emma Crompton The Lock Building, Leviathan Way Chatham Maritime, Kent. ME4 4LP T: 01634 899200 E: chatham@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.chathammaritimemarina.co.uk MEDWAY YACHT CLUB Contact: Sue Bannister Lower Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XB T: 01634 718399 W: www.medwayyachtclub.com PORT OF DOVER MARINA Manager: Chris Windsor Address - Dover Marina, Crosswall Quay, Union Street, Dover, Kent, CT179BN T +44 (0) 1304 241 663 E marina@doverport.co.uk W www.doverport.co.uk/marina

SURREY

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

BERKSHIRE

MDL WINDSOR MARINA Manager: John Harris Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire. SL4 5TZ T: 01753 853911 E: windsor@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.windsormarina.co.uk

SUFFOLK

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

ESSEX

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

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ABERYSTWYTH MARINA Manager: Jon Booth Y Lanfa Aberystwyth, Trefechan SY23 1AS T: 01970 611422 E: aber@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

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Return to the great outdoors What could be better than wine and a BBQ; here is a great way to combine both in a very tasty way.

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s we emerge butterfly-like from our lockdown chrysalises and the weather gets warmer, outdoor BBQ parties and picnics on board are back in full swing. You may like to enhance the occasion with a glass of wine or beer that goes down well in the fresh air.

If red meat is on the grill, take a look at Beefsteak Club’s Beef & Liberty brand from Wellington, South Africa, a fusion of SA Malbec and Merlot. The Wellington wine producing district in the West Cape is defined by its rolling hills and Mediterranean climate, and the grapes are low yielding old vines which produce concentrated and complex flavours.

Beefsteak Club produces several wines including Argentinian and French Malbecs, but this particular South African Malbec/ Merlot is labelled ‘Braai Edition’. A ‘braai’ is a BBQ in the SA vernacular and this wine was created with that in mind.

At 13.5 per cent abv, it is dark and fruity with plenty of body and an extra citrusy bite they call a ‘biltong savoury finish’. One unexpected sunny day as lockdown was easing we managed an outdoor picnic for six and gave it a try. All noted the extra bite and gave it a thumbs up.

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The labelling is interesting. I have rarely seen so much information about the wine and its provenance provided on a label, front and back. It gives pretty much the whole story, including an invitation to join the Club.

Plus, a novelty to me, the back label has a ‘peel here for recipe’ corner which reveals full instructions for creating an authentic ‘braai’ coating for the steaks. Quite amazing!

The labels in the range are quite similar, so be careful to pick the SA Malbec Merlot one.

Nothing wrong with the other versions, of course, but this one is especially tailored for the BBQs we are now enjoying again. Prices vary but I found our supply at Sainsbury’s for £7.50 for a 75cl bottle.

The ‘club’ aspect comes from way back in 1705 when private dining clubs were formed in London that saluted the beefsteak as a symbol of liberty and prosperity. Today the Beefsteak Club as a brand celebrates great steak and outstanding wines from around the world.

As for beer, an American IPA such as Sierra Nevada or the hybrid Grolsch or Camden’s Helles (both featured in AAS last month) are perfect for the great outdoors.

“The back label has a ‘peel here for recipe’ top corner and opens up to reveal full instructions for creating an authentic ‘braai’ coating for the steaks.”

Try it on your BBQ

Make your own authentic South African ‘Braai Dry Rub’ (which will enhance your steaks whatever you are drinking). The recipe coats four large beef steaks.

Combine 2tbsp each of ground coriander, paprika, ground all spice, course sea salt, sugar, garlic powder with 1tbsp cayenne pepper. Add four sprigs of fresh thyme leaves. Mix together and coat the steaks. Grill to your usual preference, turning infrequently. Allow to rest. Pair with blue cheese for a taste explosion. Enjoy with Beefsteak Club Braai Edition Wellington Malbec Merlot.

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