ALL AT SEA MAY 2016 by All At Sea

E FA RI C

C H N O

is a registered trademark of Henri Lloyd Ltd

C N

HENRILLOYD.COM

FR E

FREEDOM SERIOUS OFFSHORE PROTECTION

BRITAIN’S MOST READ WATERFRONT NEWSPAPER WWW.ALLATSEA.CO.UK

SUMMER OF SPORT It is set to be a fantastic summer for boat sports fans with both the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series at Portsmouth and J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race coming up in July. Then, in August, our talented Team GB sailors are hoping to repeat the team’s past Olympic successes when they head to Rio. FULL STORY PAGE 3

16 MAY 2016 VOL. N 05 O

PLUS

YOUR SUMMER OF BOATING EVENTS GUIDE ON PAGE 24

PAGE

SARAH AYTON INTERVIEW SAILOR OF THE YEAR

PAGE

REVOLUTIONARY POWERBOAT UNVEILED

WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT

WIN PAGE PAGE

35 34

Land Rover BAR Racing Team skippered by Sir Ben Ainslie. Image: Lloyd Images

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO PORTSMOUTH

AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES

NEWS

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

JULY 2012

FLEXIBLE BERTHING PLANS*

FREE LIFT OUT AND SCRUB*

2016 BERTHING PACKAGE*

Enjoy 2 for 1 berthing at Birdham Pool and Royal Clarence Marinas with an annual berthing contract

Plus 6 months storage ashore for annual berth holders at Birdham Pool Marina

Phone us to find out how much you could save on mooring fees with an anuual berthing contract

Superb Locations | Safe & Secure Berthing | First Class Service | Excellent Facilities | Ancillary Services

268x332mm_Castle Marinas_AAS_MAY.indd 1

20/04/2016 19:18

All At SeA MAY 2016 - For more newS everydAy go to www.AllAtseA.co.uk

AmericA’s cup heAding to portsmouth FROM PAGE 1: The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series returns to Portsmouth from 21 - 24 July. It is the last chance to cheer on Sir Ben Ainslie and Land Rover BAR on home waters before qualifying for next year’s historic 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda. The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series is all about the fastest foiling boats racing just metres away from the shore providing an adrenaline fuelled spectacle, with the world’s best sailors fighting it out in short, sharp races that will have spectators on the edge of their seats. Land Rover BAR’s Paul Campbell-James said: “You have got a lot of Brits across the teams which is great for the home crowd. Obviously our boat is full of Brits, then there’s Iain Percy on Artemis Racing and Chris Draper on Softbank Team Japan. Anyone can have their day, you have only got to look at the scoreboard to see that Emirates Team New Zealand lead with Oracle Team USA just in front of us. ” It is not just about the sailing. Off the water there is a packed three-day public programme of entertainment for all the family, including three aerobatic displays. The Blades Display Team will be flying on 23 July, with four high-performance planes flown by former RAF fast-jet pilots. The Blades join The Red Arrows, who are

bringing their squadron of nine red Hawk jets on 22 July. On 24 July it is the turn of the Red Bull Matadors to wow the crowds, as they twist and turn at speeds of up to 250mph in a series of loops, dives and spectacular smoke displays. Spectators can join the action on land in the new Race Village, home of a special Kids Zone, Tech Zone and Team Zone with lots of interactive activities. Before Portsmouth, though, there are events in New York (7 – 8 May) and Chicago (10 – 12 June). Alongside the racing there is still a great deal of development by teams taking place. Land Rover BAR has launched their third test boat, T3. The rules state that teams can only build one full-size 50ft America’s Cup Class boat. However, they can build shorter (45ft) versions as test boats. The rules also define much of the hull shape and structure, making wing and hydrofoil control systems one of the key technology battlegrounds. Just as wire cable linkages between the accelerator pedal and the carburettor in cars, rope aboard T3 have been replaced by sensors and electronics . T3 will sail from the team’s home in Portsmouth, with a full development and testing programme this summer. Turn to page 35 to win tickets www.lvacwsportsmouth.com/tickets

Oracle Team USA fly out the water in front of the Portsmouth crowd

ROund thE IslAnd RAcE sEts uP nEw AwARd

Image: Paul Wyeth

THE

The Island Sailing Club, organisers of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, has announced the Young Vlogger of the Year award. Younger race competitors are being encouraged to share their experiences using live footage filmed on their smartphones or tablets. The award is open to anyone competing who is aged 17 or under on the date of the race - 2 July. Race vloggers will need to submit up to three minutes of footage with a description of their experiences of preparing and competing in the race, their result and what they thought of the event. The winning vlog will be posted on the Round the Island Race YouTube channel and on the official website with links from social media feeds. There will be a selection of prizes for the winner and runner-up too. http://rtir.me/vlogger

In further race news the Royal Southern Yacht Club has been granted the exclusive right by the Island Sailing Club to be the mainland HUB Club for this year’s race, the last under J.P. Morgan’s 12-year title sponsorship. The Royal Southern, who also acted as a South Coast HUB in 2015, will be showing the Race EventTV feed throughout the weekend. This includes Friday evening’s live coverage of the Raymarine Weather Brief, live coverage of Saturday’s starts, competitor notices/information and the ISC’s full classified results service. The club will also host race-related social functions Standard entries to compete in the 2016 Round the Island Race close at midnight on 18 June. rtir.me/entries www.roundtheisland.org.uk Do not miss the Round the Island Race preview next month in All at Sea.

ANCHORING SOLUTION

• Quality engineering • Innovative design

• Competitive pricing

• Guaranteed compatibility • Unrivalled warranty

t: 023 8045 8400 | e: sales@maxwellmarine.co.uk | www.maxwellmarine.com

WINDLASSES, CAPSTANS, ANCHORS, BOW ROLLERS AND ACCESSORIES

FOR MORE NEWS EVERYDAY GO TO WWW.ALLATSEA.CO.UK - ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

ALL ABOARD PRINCESS JOB CUTS CONFIRMED By Jane Hyde

OUR annual summer events guide returns this month. It has been wonderful to put together as it makes you realise how many great days out and events there are around the country. In fact there are so many shows, festivals, regattas and races that it was impossible to fit them all in, and so there are more events on the Boating Event Guide at www.allatsea. co.uk. If you are involved with an event please send the details over to editor@ allatsea.co.uk and we will add it to the listing. One of the sporting events that is going to dominate the news this summer is the Rio Olympics. It is incredible to think it was four years ago that the world’s attention was focused on London. This time, though, Rio will be under the spotlight and we cannot wait for the action to begin and the medals to start rolling in for Team GB. One person who knows all about the Olympic Games is double Gold medallist Sarah Ayton. She will not be at Rio, but the 2015 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year still has a busy year planned. We caught up with Sarah to find out what someone who has achieved so much already has in store for 2016 and beyond. Not surprisingly one of the sailors Sarah has a great deal of admiration for is Sir Ben Ainslie who, this month, battled it out in New York in the latest event of the America’s Cup World Series. In July the teams will return to the Portsmouth in what we hope will be a triumphant repeat of last year’s

18 21 39 42

result. If you have not yet bought your ticket or fancy going along for an extra day enter our competition to win tickets for the Friday (see page 35). Before the America’s Cup arrives, though, we have the incredible J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race on 2 July. Next month we will have a preview guide to this hugely popular event but first, over on page 29, we asked Mike Peskett, Principal Race Officer, to give us an insight into the build-up to this iconic event. Let us know if you will be taking part this year and post your pictures on the All at Sea Facebook page. Sadly the news of a second death, that of Britain Sarah Young, in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race was a tragic reminder of the dangers sailors – both professional and amateur – face. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of following all safety procedures and having the right kit on board at all times. While not all incidents can be prevented the risks can be reduced with the right equipment and knowledge. It is a good time to check that your safety equipment is in good working order and, importantly, that you know how to use it, something Steve Brocket discusses on page 28. If in doubt always seek professional assistance. It is simply not worth risking the lives of you and your crew. Have a happy and, most importantly, safe month. Jane Hyde editor@allatsea.co.uk

CONTENTS

KIT ................................... 14 SHORESTYLE ......................15 RYA .................................. 16 BOOKS ..............................17 TURN TO STARBOARD ........ 18 GB SAILING TEAM ..............20 ME & MY BOAT ..................21 BOATING PEOPLE ............... 22 EVENTS GUIDE ................... 24 NATIONAL 18 ..................... 27 EXPERTS COLUMN......... 28/29 BOAT RESTORATION ........... 30 DOUGAL’S DIARY ............... 32 HOLIDAYS ......................... 34 COMPETITION ................... 35 QUIZ PAGE ........................ 37 ENGINE NEWS ................... 38 BEST BITES ........................ 39 MARINA CHAT ................... 41 WICORMARINE ................. 41 MARINA FOCUS ................. 42 MARINA GUIDE .................44 MASTERCLASS ................... 47 IN THE DRINK .................... 50

A total of 172 jobs losses have been confirmed at Princess Yachts. In February we reported that Princess Yachts was planning an extensive restructure that would result in the loss of up to 350 jobs. The news came shortly after the business, which says it has a strong

order book, launched new yachts at the London Boat Show. Speaking to the Plymouth Herald, a spokesperson for Princess Yachts said: “Thanks to positive engagement with the workforce and trade union representatives, and a number of employees seeking voluntary

severance, the company has been able to minimise the impact of redundancies.” Princess Yachts employs more than 2,000 people in Plymouth and last month moved its sales and marketing team to Turnchapel, Plymouth.

Historic gold for Team GB sailor ALISON Young has written her name into the sailing history books, becoming the first British woman to win a World Championship title in a solo Olympic dinghy class. London Olympian Young, whose previous World Championship best was fourth in 2012, claimed an emphatic last race victory over USA’s Paige Railey to seal Laser Radial World Championship glory in Vallarta, Mexico and provide a huge boost to her Rio preparations. “It was pretty tense in that last race!” said Young, who finished fifth at her Olympic debut in 2012 and is already selected for Rio. Read more about Alison’s win over on page 20.

Image: Richard Langdon/ British Sailing Team

FIRST P1 GRAND PRIX FOR SCOTLAND THE inaugural P1 Scottish Grand Prix of the Sea takes place in June. The countdown is underway to the first ever Scottish P1 Grand Prix, a two-day festival of marine motorsport on the River Clyde. Co-hosted by Riverside Inverclyde and Inverclyde Council, the two-day event will be the second round of the fivevenue P1 UK race series and has attracted backing from a variety of local firms as well as national companies based in the area. The free-to-watch Greenock event will deliver a weekend of high-speed sport and family

entertainment with a fleet of P1 Panther race boats and around 40 jet skis competing in the P1 SuperStock and AquaX championships. The two-mile race course will be close-to-shore at Greenock’s Esplanade, which will be transformed into the Inverclyde Showcase with exhibition stands and marquees showing off the best of the area’s tourism-related businesses. In addition to the 15,000 spectators that are expected on each day (18 – 19 June), the race action will be broadcast on Sky Sports and Motors TV. www.p1superstock.co.uk

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016 - FOR MORE NEWS EVERYDAY GO TO WWW.ALLATSEA.CO.UK

is a registered trademark of Henri Lloyd Ltd

FR EEDO M S ERIOUS OF FS HORE P ROT ECT ION

FULL FACE PROTECTION With OPTIVISION Hood featuring peripheral vision and spume visor

BE SEEN AT NIGHT Henri Lloyd PhotoLuminescent Reflectors give off light and reflect in the dark

2 TP2 FABRIC 100% Waterproof 100% Windproof Highly Breathable

HENRILLOYD.COM

For more news everyday go to www.allatsea.co.uk - all at sea MaY 2016

News sNaps VETERANS APPEAL

as part of its ww1: Britain’s surviving vessels centenary project, national Historic ships UK has launched its veterans appeal, with the aim of finding descendants of those who lived, worked, served or owned a range of vessels during the First world war. once found, nHs-UK plans to introduce descendants to vessel owners and arrange for them to visit the ship on which their ancestors served. www. ww1britainssurvivingvessels. org.uk

DART’S BIRTHDAY

royal dart yacht Club is celebrating its 150th birthday this year. It is being marked by a general theme running through all club events in 2016 to make this a special year. visit the club’s website to find out more. www.royaldart.co.uk

SEALINE F530

the sealine F530, the largest yacht of the sealine series at 16m, premiered at the Boat show in Palma de mallorca.

HISTORIC VESSEL

since being served notice to vacate her berth on the river severn, the last small potentially sea-going, coastal steamer in the UK, the ss Freshspring, is in dire need of support to avoid her being scrapped. a team is working to raise funds to ensure the ship can be taken to Bideford, north devon where there is huge support for her. once in Bideford, steamship Freshspring society hopes to use the ship to provide activities that will compliment maritime heritage, education and the regeneration of the region. www.ssfreshspring.co.uk

BRITISH MEDALS

rs:X windsurfer tom squires secured his first international regatta victory at the Princess sofia trophy. silver for Finn world Champion giles scott and bronze medals for young 470 talents amy seabright and anna Carpenter and the Paralympic 2.4mr Champion Helena lucas made it four medals for the British sailing team.

Marina round-up

FOR MARINA NEwS, SPOTLIgHTS, LISTINgS AND MORE TuRN TO PAgE 44

second clipper fatality raises new questions over safety

A second death in the Clipper Round the World Race has led to more questions about the safety measures in place for the participants. Sarah Young, a crew member aboard IchorCoal, died 12 days in to the ninth race in the 14-stage race from Qingdao, China to Seattle. Sarah had already sailed more than half way round the globe with IchorCoal, covering 20,000nm before setting off on the latest leg of the race on 21 March. IchorCoal Skipper Darren Ladd reported that Sarah, a 40-year-old a company owner from London, was tidying the cockpit after reefing the mainsail in 35 – 40 knots of wind when she was knocked from her position by a wave. She fell back toward the guard wire and was swept under it by another wave. She was not tethered on to the yacht at this time and was swept away in strong winds. The boat immediately applied its man overboard drill but was hampered by the conditions and lack of direct visual. Her body was recovered using her AIS signal just over an hour later. The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race teams paid tribute to Sarah, who was buried at sea after a ceremony on board IchorCoal. Darren Ladd wrote about Sarah’s adventurous spirit in his blog saying: “Sarah was an adventurer and lived life to the full. She died an adventurer’s death battling the elements circumnavigating the globe. I wish we could have said goodbye properly, we all do. The ceremony was for Sarah on behalf of all those who were fortunate enough to know her. Today we said goodbye, but she will always be present in our hearts.” Clipper Race Founder Sir Robin KnoxJohnston said: “On behalf of everyone at Clipper Ventures, I am deeply saddened by the loss of Sarah. She was a very popular and integral member of the Clipper Race family and knew our boats well, having sailed with us since London last summer. The safety of our crew has always been and continues to be our main priority and we shall investigate the incident immediately in full cooperation with the authorities.”

Her death follows that of London paramedic Andrew Ashman, who died in September on board the same boat. Andrew had been adjusting the sail of his team’s boat when he was knocked unconscious. Despite around 40 per cent of participants never having sailed before entering the race, Sarah and Andrew are the only fatalities in the 20 year history of the race. Later in the same race Da Nang – Viet Nam was knocked down when it was hit by a large wave in 45 knot westerly winds.

The boat did not need assistance but the wave damaged the port side binnacle and helming bars. As a precaution the team made the decision to retire from the race and make their way to Seattle under motorsail. Skipper Wendy Tuck reported that she and some crew sustained minor injuries and were understandably shaken by the incident. The tough North Pacific Ocean crossing from Qingdao, China to Seattle was eventually won by Northern Irish entry Derry~Londonderry~Doire, its third

consecutive race win. The Unicef team recorded its best ever result and first podium of the race series, finishing in second place after a duel with LMAX Exchange. The professional skippers leading each of the 12 teams reported the worst conditions they have ever experienced in this race with the yachts pounded by huge seas and winds gusting over 80 miles per hour. The race to New York via Panama from Seattle began on 28 April. www.clipperroundtheworld.com

Jutland Volvo ocean race finale at the Hague exhibition opens ON 19 May, in the centenary year, The National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth will open a major exhibition to commemorate the largest naval battle in history, the Battle of Jutland. ‘36 Hours: Jutland 1916, The Battle That Won The War’ will be the most comprehensive exhibition ever staged on the subject and will highlight the essential role of the British Royal Navy in winning the First World War. Through never-before-seen displays and immersive galleries the exhibition will challenge the belief that the Battle of Jutland was a German victory. The National Museum of the Royal Navy will present the battle as a British victory, both tactically and strategically. www.nmrn.org.uk/

Team Brunel resumes racing from the pit stop in The Hague during Leg 9 to Gothenburg last year. Image: Ainhoa Sanchez / Volvo Ocean Race

The Hague, scene of an enormously successful pit stop last year, has been chosen to host the finale of the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18. The Hague’s Deputy Mayor and Alderman for Economic Affairs and Harbours, Karsten Klein, said: “Scheveningen harbour is an ideal spot for sailing professionals from all over the world. Something we were able to clearly demonstrate with last year’s pit stop.” The Dutch stopover will be preceded by a midsummer stopover in Volvo’s home city of Gothenburg, setting up the crucial last leg to the Netherlands in June 2018. Gothenburg will be hosting the race for the fourth time, from June 14 – 24, 2018, having staged stopovers in 2002, 2006 and 2015. Hong Kong has also been announced as a host of the Volvo Ocean Race for the first time when the event visits in February 2018. It will be the largest world-class sailing event ever staged in Hong Kong. The 13th edition of the world’s toughest offshore race will begin in Autumn 2017 with Alicante, Spain, the race’s headquarters since 2010, the departure port. Further port confirmations will be made in the forthcoming months with Newport, Rhode Island and Cardiff already announced. www.volvooceanrace.com

All At SeA MAY 2016 - For more newS everydAy go to www.AllAtseA.co.uk

Images for illustrative purpose only

QUANTUM THE WORLD’S FIRST WIRELESS CHIRP RADAR

™

A BREAKTHROUGH IN SOLID STATE RADAR, QUANTUM DELIVERS SUPERIOR CHIRP RADAR IMAGING AND SIMPLE Wi-Fi CONNECTIVITY. · CHIRP PULSE COMPRESSION RADAR WITH EXCLUSIVE FLIR ATX™ ADVANCED TARGET SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY · LIGHTWEIGHT, AND ENERGY-EFFICIENT · EASY TO INSTALL WITH INTEGRATED Wi-Fi

WATCH THE VIDEO AT RAYMARINE.COM/QUANTUM

For more news everyday go to www.allatsea.co.uk - all at sea MaY 2016

Aston MArtin tAkes to the wAter

News sNaps

QUICKSILVER DEALER

Penton Hook has been appointed Quicksilver dealers. Penton Hook will be exhibiting a sealine s330 at this month’s london on-water Boat show.

BRANSON’S FERRY AID

according to reports in Portsmouth newspaper the news sir richard Branson might be helping Hayling Ferry, which stopped more than a year ago when the owners went out of business. the paper says that Branson is looking into sponsorship proposals. alongside other efforts to reinstate the ferry service the future now looks promising for the ferry.

TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL

the tall ships Festival 2017 will see a stunning fleet of tall ships gather in the thames at woolwich and greenwich on 13 april. as well as the thousands of visitors the event will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for dozens of young people to experience life on the high seas. they will be training and sailing on the first leg of the sail training International rendezvous 2017 tall ships regatta.

ILLUSTRIOUS FUTURE?

there are concerns over the future of Hms Illustrious after Portsmouth paper the news reported that a deal to sell her to gibraltar has collapsed. the ship was decommissioned in 2014 and since that time has been moored at Portsmouth naval Base. with efforts to preserve her in the UK coming to nothing the Hms Illustrious association’s president, vice admiral Bob Cooling, told the newspaper the ship could end up a ‘national embarrassment’ if action is not taken.

POWERBOAT TRAINING williams Performance tenders are again giving 10 students the chance to take part in its innovative training scheme involving a five-week Powerboat workshop course. now in its fourth year, the course offers young people a chance to gain valuable practical experience in the marine industry, as well as the opportunity to become an apprentice.

GORDON BENNETT’S

gordon Bennett’s, a new fish and chip shop and seafood restaurant, is now open at milford marina in milford Haven. the restaurant offers, of course, traditional fish and chips and a range of seafood dishes. let us know if you try it!

STaY Up-TO-daTe

CATCH UP WITH THE LATEST BOATING NEWS EVERY DAY WWW.ALLATSEA.CO.UK

IOW TIdal pOWer prOjecT apprOved A state-of-the-art tidal energy generation project to be constructed off the isle of Wight has been granted approval. the Marine Management Organisation has given the go-ahead to the offshore elements of the Perpetuus tidal Energy Centre. the onshore part of the project was given planning consent by the isle of Wight Council last year. it is the largest consented tidal stream energy project in England and Wales. PtEC will commercially operate a range of different world-leading turbine technologies in a five square kilometre area off st Catherine’s Point, the southernmost tip of the isle of Wight. the project will bring international companies to the UK and accelerate the country’s

adoption and understanding of tidal energy. Project Director Mark Francis said: “We now look forward to working with the MMO, local planning authority and all relevant stakeholders in completing the final development phase before we begin construction.” PtEC has consulted with sailing organisations and the round the island race organisers as part of its impact assessment process. it is believed that the historic race will not see any adverse effects from the construction and operation of PtEC’s offshore site. it is thought construction of the project will start in 2017, with potential to be generating electricity from late 2018.

Push the Boat out this month

this year’s Push the Boat Out takes place from 14 – 22 May. Over 65,000 people have discovered the sport through Push the Boat Out since its launch in 2012. Now we are in an Olympic year, Push the Boat Out is a great way to discover a new outdoor sport to enjoy this summer. You can search for your nearest event through the rYA website by visiting www. rya.org.uk/go/ptbo and using the event finder www.rya.org.uk/programmes/pushthe-boat-out/Pages/search.aspx. this event finder will allow you to find out when, where and what your local club or centre is doing during the nine-day campaign. www.rya.org.uk/go/PtBO

thE AM37 represents a new concept for the yachting world. Aston Martin and Quintessence Yachts celebrated the upcoming launch of the AM37 powerboat by showcasing its innovative design during the prestigious Milan Design Week, salone del Mobile. in April Quintessence Yachts held a worldwide preview of the AM37, a powerboat created to capture the performance, handling, comfort and style synonymous with Aston Martin. the AM37 is the result of years of research and development, challenging the status quo of the nautical world. Combining the maritime and automotive worlds with the universal characteristics of style and elegance, the AM37 offers a wonderful balance of design and engineering, performance and comfort, luxury and functionality. Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer

Marek reichman said: “it is true that a beautiful, simple shape is critical to a product’s success but it must also have drama, which is provided by surface language, proportions and through the choice of exciting materials. the most important attribute for Aston Martin is the language of design and we have transferred this language into AM37. the new powerboat represents the ideal combination of luxurious and technical materials, generating a powerful yet understated finished product.” Quintessence Yachts Chief Executive Officer Mariella Mengozzi said: “At Quintessence Yachts we translate design in functionality and technology to enhance the customer experience. We are proud to present elements of the AM37 at Milan Design Week, a boat that represents an entirely new concept for the yachting world.”

Record attempt in revolutionary powerboat British ocean racing legend Alan Priddy has re-launched his multi-million pound team Britannia round the world record bid. the boat will be crewed by a team of 12 including up to four wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women (Wis) on each of the seven legs of the voyage. Alan plans to use a revolutionary semi-wave slicing powerboat run on a fuel emulsion that slashes harmful emissions to shave up to seven days off the current record of 60 days 23 hours 49 minutes. that record is held by New Zealander Pete Bethune. the boat has been designed by Professor Bob Cripps, former technical Director of Vt halmatic. it will slice through the waves, rather than surfing them. this reduces fuel consumption by up to 30 per cent and should make the 24,000 mile trip smoother. the vessel will be powered by a revolutionary fuel emulsion, a mixture of diesel, water and emulsifier, that when burnt reduces harmful emissions such as particulate matter and NOx.

the effects of the emulsified fuel on the engines and the emissions will be monitored for the duration of the voyage and the results published by the Clean Fuel online in real time. if successful it could have major implications not just for the marine sector, but for the power generation and transport sectors. Last year Alan had to call a halt to the record bid after one of the record attempt’s major sponsors was no longer in a position to fund the project. the 80ft vessel, built out of marine grade aluminium, will be launched in september to allow it to complete its sea trials, which will include sailing around the UK and London to Monaco. to complete the record attempt the boat must pass through the suez and Panama Canals, cross the tropic of Cancer and the Equator and start and finish in the same place. the world record bid has the support of the royal Foundation of the Duke and

Duchess of Cambridge and Prince harry’s Endeavour Fund. the Endeavour Fund will support the selection and training process of the Wis crewmembers. Alan said: “i am delighted that we are receiving this generous and welcome support from the Endeavour Fund as part

of this historic record attempt. Back in 2014 when my team and i first started to talk about bolstering our crew with wounded and injured servicemen and women, we all knew that it was the right thing to do, especially as several of the existing crew have strong ties to the military.”

All At SeA MAY 2016 - For more newS everydAy go to www.AllAtseA.co.uk

LOOK FOR THE LOGO

On a daily basis over 1600 fully accredited British MarineÂ Members deliver quality boating, competitive pricing and peace of mind

Buy British Marine. Buy with confidence.

Look for the logo. britishmarine.co.uk/logo

MAA15096 look for the logo resize AAS 332x268nb.indd 1

21/03/2016 10:07

For more news everyday go to www.allatsea.co.uk - all at sea MaY 2016

Brits go solo

News sNaps

COWES BREAKWATER

BriTiSH sailor Phil Sharp is the third Britain competing in the 14th Transat bakerly from Plymouth to New York, which started on 2 may. marking 10 years since his victory in the route du rhum – Destination Guadeloupe transatlantic race in 2006, Sharp returns to the Class40 to take on the 3,000 mile solo race across the north Atlantic. Sharp joins fellow British skippers miranda merron (Campagne de France) in the Class40 fleet and richard Tolkien (44) in imOCA 60s, among the 26 sailors who are taking on the north Atlantic. www.thetransat.com

the exclusion zone in place during construction of the Cowes detached breakwater has been removed. the permanent navigational aids marking the western and eastern toes of the breakwater, along with the five yellow lights spaced on the breakwater crest will remain in place. two temporary north cardinal buoys have been positioned to mark the surplus gravel that remains in short-term storage on the northern face of the breakwater. the gravel was due to be removed in april or may.

DESTROYERS DISCOVERED archaeologists have discovered two First world war german destroyers taken to Portsmouth after the war. the ships, found inside Portsmouth royal naval Base, were forgotten and left to rust. the royal navy did not know the wrecks were german. watch a video about the discovery on the all at sea Facebook page.

COWES HANDBOOK

the Cowes Port Handbook 20162017 has been distributed to numerous outlets around Cowes, east Cowes and other key island locations. get your copy for all the latest local information.

SEND uS YOuR NEWS STORIES

Write to editor@allatsea.co.uk

Noss MariNa plaNs Premier marinas has purchased Noss marina from Administrators Duff & Phelps. Set in 37 acres on the eastern bank of the river Dart in Kingswear, close to Dartmouth, the Noss marina site accommodates 180 serviced pontoon berths, 47 river moorings and a limited boatyard operation. Premier is planning a mixed use, employment-led regeneration of the site, most of which is currently in a derelict and unusable state. This regeneration is expected to bring over £100m of investment into the area. enhancements to the marina infrastructure are likely to include a new and larger marina, new berth holder facilities and a new boatyard with increased lifting

FOR SALE Diesel Engines Marine & Industrial and spare parts

Gearboxes, Diesel Generators, Diesel Power Packs, Diesel Water pumps, Diesel & Electric Compressors, Forklifts, Diesel & Electric Hydraulic power Packs, New 6” & 4” Lay flat high Pressure Hose, Hiab Cranes, Winches etc Following Makes Available ex stock A.E.C • Bedford • Cummins • Caterpillar • Daf • Detroit, Deutz • Dorman • Doosan • Enfield • Fiat • Ford • Foden • Gardner • Iveco • John Deere • Lister • Lombardini Man • Mercedes • Mercruiser • Paxman • Perkins Rolls Royce • Ruggerini • Yanmar

VISIT TO FIND OUT MOSRHEOP LINE trial.com OUR ONrm arineindus www.wincheste ok find us on Facebo

WINCHESTER MARINE Ltd

The Old Grainstores, Manby Middlegate, RAF Manby Louth Lincolnshire LN11 8UT Tel 00 44 (0) 1507 327 100 Fax 00 44 (0) 1507 327 103 Email: info@winchestermarine.net Email: winchestermarine@btconnect.com www.winchestermarine.net A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us, We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption on our work; he is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider on our business, he is part of it we are not doing him a favour by Serving him, he is doing us a favour by giving us the opportunity to do so.

capacity. There will also be workshops for complimentary marine activities and a new home for South Devon College. Access to the site via the bridge that crosses the Paignton-Kingwear railway will also be improved. Pete Bradshaw, CeO of Premier marinas, said: “Noss is located in one of the UK’s most beautiful areas and the coastline and cruising grounds accessible from the marina are breathtakingly pretty. We will create a marina to be proud of, we will preserve the character of the site and we will play a proactive part in bringing employment and economic growth to the area.” www.premiermarinas.com Turn to page 44 for more marina news.

Russian replica tall ship bound for Plymouth

A famous russian tall ship will arrive in Plymouth in October. Shtandart is a three-masted, fully rigged frigate created to exactly replicate the legendary original, which was built by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703 as the first man-o’-war of the russian Baltic fleet. The original Shtandart was designed and built in five months for Peter the Great. The frigate was captained by the Tsar himself and was the flagship of the russian Navy, defending St Petersburg during the war with Sweden and saw active service until 1719. Like Peter the Great, who encouraged links with other

countries, the mission of the frigate Shtandart is to be an ambassador. Since 2000 she has travelled more than 100,000nm and visited over 200 ports in 17 countries across europe and Africa. Shtandart will be sailing into Sutton Harbour this autumn on its first visit to Plymouth. The tall ship will be berthed in Sutton Harbour, the historic harbour of Britain’s Ocean City, from 6 – 9 October. During her stay the historic working vessel will be open to visitors. www.shtandart.com / www.visitsuttonharbour.co.uk @Sutton_Harbour

All At SeA MAY 2016 - For more newS everydAy go to www.AllAtseA.co.uk

Long awaited win for Light bLues’ men The men’s Boat Race ended up a far closer contest than that of the women’s. The 162nd staging of the Cancer Research UK Boat Race took place in tempestuous conditions after a dramatic women’s event in which the Cambridge boat almost sank in the latter stages. Prior to the men’s race the talk had concentrated on Cambridge’s impressive form and the ever-growing possibility of the light blue crew bucking the dark blue trend. From the start it was clear that Cambridge were a different animal to previous years, claiming a seat in the first 20 strokes. Cambridge responded to every Oxford move to cross the line some three lengths clear to claim their first victory since 2012. The women lined up on the Tideway on the same course and same day as the men for only the second time in varsity history - they previously raced at Henley. Off the start, both crews strayed into the middle as Cambridge stole the slightest of advantages. This was quickly checked by Oxford, who were touted as pre-Race favourites. Conditions worsened significantly towards the half way mark but Cambridge battled on bravely. Oxford eventually crossed the line over a minute ahead of their counterparts to make it four wins in a row.

charity’s royal visitor

THe Princess Royal met the Turn to Starboard team ahead of their round Britain sail. Princess Anne was visiting the sailing charity to meet staff, volunteers and beneficiaries and to mark the start of preparations for a bid to sail around Britain. During the visit the Princess Royal congratulated the charity on supporting injured veterans by teaching them to sail and helping them gain new qualifications. She then went to Pendennis Marina for a tour of a replica Tall Ship donated to the charity by the Prince’s Trust. While on board, Princess Anne presented Yacht Master certificates to two former Royal Marines, Dan Fielding and Stephen Spear. Turn to Starboard is run by a group of serving and retired Armed Forces personnel, civilian staff and volunteers who believe that sailing has a therapeutic and calming effect on participants. They help military personnel affected by operations to gain internationally recognised sailing qualifications to help start new careers anywhere in the world. They also offer sailing trips to Service families who have been affected by operations. Turn to Starboard founder RAF Squadron Leader Shaun Pascoe said he was delighted that Her Royal Highness had taken time to visit. He said: “We feel privileged to be visited

by The Princess Royal, particularly with her awarding two of our recent Yacht Masters their certificates. It was quite a special moment for them and for us, plus a boost to our participants who are preparing for the Round Britain Challenge.” The Princess Royal also met several beneficiaries preparing to sail around the British Isles in June. The Turn to Starboard Round Britain Challenge 2016 will see a crew of up to 30 veterans – many with little

or no sailing experience – sail aboard the ‘Spirit of Falmouth’ for the complete voyage or smaller sections of the route. The 2,000 mile expedition is expected to take eight weeks and is planned as a way to help participants gain new skills while highlighting the challenges some veterans face. Turn to page 18 to read more about the Turn to Starboard Round Britain Challenge 2016.

News sNaps A BOATY GOOD NAME

Although Boaty mcBoatface has topped a poll to name a new polar research ship – receiving more than three times the votes of its closest contender – the ship’s new name has not been confirmed. the natural environment research Council’s competition to find a name made headlines when the unusual name won the vote. In fact the final decision will rest with minister for Universities and Science Jo Johnson who is said to be “seriously considering” all 7,000 names suggested in the poll. the ship, due to be completed by 2019, will replace the rrS ernest Shackleton and rrS James Clark ross and sail for the Arctic.

MARINA ROUND-UP

FOr MAriNA NEws, spOTliGhTs, lisTiNGs AND MOrE TurN TO pAGE 44

Service that’s worth its weight in gold!

GENUINE PROTECTION FOR YOUR INVESTMENT Withgenuine genuineVolvo Volvo Penta parts, fitted a trained and certified With Penta parts, fitted by a by trained and certified Volvo

Volvo Penta engineer, your will fully protected. With genuine Volvo Penta parts, fitted by our engine trained certified Volvo Penta With genuine Volvo parts, fittedand byfully a remain trained and certified Volvo Penta engineer, yourPenta engine will remain protected. engineers, your engine will remain fully protected. Penta engineer, your engine will remain fully protected.

AsVolvo your local Volvowe Penta Centre we havetrained more than 100,000 With genuine Volvo Penta parts, fitted by our and certified As your local Penta Centre have more 100,000 marine parts Your local Volvo Penta Centre hasthan more than 100,000 marine parts & Volvo Penta marine parts and accessories just a click away, with live stock & accessories just a click away, with live stock levels and next day delivery. local Volvo Centre has more than levels 100,000 & engineers,Your your engine will remain fully accessories just Penta a click away, with liveprotected. stock and marine next dayparts delivery.

levels andrepair, nextservice, day delivery. To find out more about warranties, parts and engines accessories just a click away, with live stock levels and next day delivery. us on Chichester – 01243 512313 | Poole –warranties, 01202 677387 | Portsmouth –marine 02392 201171 Asplease yourcall local Volvo Penta Centre have more than 100,000 partswww.goldenarrow.co.uk To find out more about repair, we service, parts and engines To find out more about repair, service, warranties, parts and

To findjust out a more repair, service, partsand and next engines & accessories away, with live warranties, stock levels day delivery. please call usclick onabout 023 4334 engines please call us9258 on Chichester – 01243 512313 us onrepair, 023 9258 4334warranties, To find outplease service, and engines | more Poolecall –about 01202 677387 | Portsmouth – 02392parts 201171 please call us on Chichester – 01243 512313 | Poole – 01202 677387 | Portsmouth – 02392 201171

www.goldenarrow.co.uk

A Dealer, Unit 25 , Harbour front, A Dealer, Unit 25 , Harbour front, Coast Road, Anycity AD6 XYZ Coast Road, Anycity AD6 XYZ

T: 023 9258 4334 HYTHEDealer (SOUTHAMPTON) CLUB logo SAILING

Dealer logo

T: 023 9258 4334 www.dealerwebsite.com

www.goldenarrow.co.uk

For more news everyday go to www.allatsea.co.uk - all at sea MaY 2016

News sNap RESCUED AGAIN…

after an incredible nine rescues while two Us sailors sailed from norway to Cornwall, the boat they were sailing has been sold. although they had been due to sail to america one of the pair pulled out in February. the boat’s owner, steve shapiro, has now bought another boat to sail the eastern Us coast. at the least the rnlI will not be called out this time…

sailing Forward

A super NeW BLACKCAT The BlackCat is a new superyacht catamaran. BlackCat, founded by champion Australian yachtsman Mitch Booth, has teamed up with world-renowned superyacht designer Malcolm McKeon to produce this luxury craft. Mitch said: “This ‘supercat’ concept is really exciting because there is nothing else available that combines the practicality of an enormous, stable, platform, with exhilarating

performance. The accommodation space on board is a whopping 340 square metres, all within a 50-metre vessel; something that has not been done until now. It is a logical progression for superyacht designs to move towards catamarans. There are so many advantages to large multihull cruising compared to our monohull cousins, such as speed, space, low heel, comfort, the list goes on and on.” blackcat-superyachts.com

RIVERFEST RETURNS

newport’s riverfest is ready to set sail again on 21 may, as this popular annual event enters its ninth year. set on newport’s historic Quay, visitors to the Isle of wight’s picturesque market town will enjoy a range of free entertainment.

GRACE’S LIGHTHOUSE

Following the successful reengineering of longstone lighthouse in northumberland the visitor centre has been reopened to the public with improved displays for all the family. the lighthouse is famous as the scene of one of Britain’s most courageous rescues, when lighthouse keeper’s daughter grace darling rowed out with her father into storm conditions to save nine victims of the foundering steamer Forfarshire in 1838.

STAY UP-TO-DATE

CATCH UP wITH THE LATEST BOATING NEwS EVERY DAY www.ALLATSEA.CO.Uk

The community based sail organisation Sail Boat Project is run out of Brighton, Chichester and Southampton as a Sailability RYA school and Training Centre. SBP has spent over two years independently raising funds to use sailing as a way of reaching people from disadvantaged communities and will shortly discover if they have qualified for National Lottery funding to continue their work. In 2015 SBP focused their efforts on people currently recovering from addictions and/or trying to work their way out of homelessness. They offered sail training to 15 people from the Worthing Churches homeless Projects’ residential projects in Worthing. SBP raised the funds through crowdfunding to prepare the 15 clients for two days on the water. They learnt the basics of sailing, spending a night at anchor in the peace of a beautiful anchorage, essential skills like cooking, teamwork and organising themselves, all steps towards their next stage of recovery - supported independent living. They all left the boat motivated, enthusiastic, confident and ready to take their next steps. Not just a sailing jolly, SBP used the sail

training as a tool to inspire and motivate people who need the extra support. The recovery from addictions can be a long and lonely one struggling to deal with learning to live life differently. Alongside learning new skills, sail training is recognised as an intervention which benefits participants by fostering teamwork, communication skills, developing self-confidence and self-esteem and overcoming barriers. Ben Gillett (Master of International healthcare Management) made an independent evaluation of the project, which states that: “Increased scores at both the individual client level and across the clients demonstrates improved mental well-being after the Sailing Forward initiative.” Chrissy, who spent time with the Sail Boat Project, said: “I discovered things about myself that I never knew. I never thought I would have an opportunity like this and I now see how I can use this trip as part of my recovery programme.” SBP accepts donations for future projects, which include working with homeless groups in Brighton, Chichester and beyond. www.sailboatproject.org

OUR BOAT OF THE MONTH Brand: Ribeye 1050GT

Year: 2006, LOA: 10.55m, Beam: 3.08m Draft: 0.79m, Price: £69,995.00 Lying: North Devon This Ribeye 1050GT is simply awesome! Built in 2006 she has twin 350hp Yamaha engines that reach top speeds of over 50 knots. Not

only a fast rib but she also has a cabin with basic accommodation for staying on board. The current owner has kept her in storage during his ownership, so no need to anti-foul. She is so much more than a rib and is looking for an owner who likes speed and comfort. She is currently on the market for £69,995 (Boatshed Ref: 211270)

Budget Yacht Charter From Chichester Harbour AONB

‘Karic’ 10m Westerly Renown ketch 6 berth Safe - Solid - Sea kindly Bareboat or skippered charter RYA theory & practical courses 07576 248 348 sailboatproject.org info@sailboatproject.org

Sail Boat Project

Image: Ross Young Photographers

fishiNg BoAT reCovered PoRTSMouTh’S Atlantic 85 lifeboat Norma T was called out to investigate a partially submerged fishing boat on Southsea beach. The RNLI lifeboat crew searched the partially sunken fishing boat to confirm that nobody was trapped inside, with coastguard rescue units already on scene and previous reports to say that the skipper had been spotted earlier wading out of the

water. Their focus then changed to securing the wreck and preventing a potential environmental issue. It is believed that in the foggy weather, the fishing vessel struck an underwater World War 2 anti-submarine barrier causing extensive damage to the hull. Realising that his boat was taking on water the skipper took the decision to run the boat up the beach in an attempt to save it.

Flexible Affordable Friendly

All At SeA MAY 2016

Photos of the Month

VIEW MORE GREAT PICTURES ON THE ALL AT SEA WEBSITE ALLATSEA.CO.UK

Nikki Alllen sent us three lovely photos of J-Class Yachts in Cornwall.

Durdle Door and the Isle of Portland on the Dorset coast nestling into a winter sunset.

Reflection of the water on a J-Class yacht hull at Fowey, Cornwall

A J-Class yacht coming out of thick fog

Katherine Knight has sent in a selection of wonderful photos. Above is a taster with more to follow next month.

A stunning J-Class yacht in Cornwall

Send in your photoS and your piCture Could be in the next edition of all at Sea. Send hiGh Quality photoS to editor@allatSea.Co.uk or enter at the readerS’ Gallery at www.allatSea.Co.uk.

Service that’s worth its weight in gold!

Quality Marine Support, Outboard Sales, Service and Parts

3.5hp to 300hp

2.3hp to 250hp

1hp to 80hp

2.5hp to 350hp

EVINRUDE the all-new Evinrude E-TEC G2, the outboard of the future

HONDA to meet all your needs

TORQEEDO the world’s most advanced electric propulsion systems

YAMAHA the Power to Choose

Golden Arrow Marine Chichester

Portsmouth

Poole

Southampton

01243 512313

02392 201171

01202 677387

02380 710371

chichester@goldenarrow.co.uk

portsmouth@goldenarrow.co.uk

Visit our website www.goldenarrow.co.uk 18981 GAM_OUTBOARD advert 164x268mm (AAS - JAN) _A.indd 1

poole@goldenarrow.co.uk

southampton@goldenarrow.co.uk Golden Arrow Marine is part of the Salterns Marina Limited group of companies.

28/1/16 08:08:06

aLL at Sea MAY 2016

NEW KIT

Lots more kit tried and tested on our website: www.allatsea.co.uk

Pack up and go with Gill

for you and your boat

Did you know?

Every boat must have at least the minimum number of fire extinguishers relevant to the size of boat and located near to the main fire risk points. They are an essential item for on-board safety and your insurance company will expect them to be in an operational condition. Golden Arrow Marine’s four branches are now official Sea-fire Extinguisher service dealers offering supply, service and installation. Contact your nearest branch to arrange an inspection. www.goldenarrow.co.uk

Got something you want us to check out? editor@allatsea.co.uk

The Gill luggage range has been designed for sailors with their practical needs carefully considered. There are a number of bags but here we have highlighted the Backpack and Navigator Bag. The Gill Backpack (pictured) is made from a hardwearing Nylon fabric. It has a 30 litre capacity and is packed full of compartments to help keep your gear organised. Alternatively there is the Navigator Bag. Comfortable to carry and packed full of storage features, the Navigator Bag is ideal for travel and commuting. Backpack (black/grey): £55 Navigator Bag (dark grey): £49 www.gillmarine.com

FLIR Ocean Scout TK

The FLIR Ocean Scout TK is a marine thermal camera that extends your vision on the water, day or night, creating images based on heat, not visible light. Vessels, watercraft, buoys and other obstacles give off heat and appear clearly in all lighting conditions – from pitch darkness to blinding sun glare. £495 www.raymarine.com

Light exposure

Ocean Safety is now stocking the new Exposure RAW Pro Head Torch. The waterproof, lightweight torch clicks through powerful red and white beams and has a number of modes including a high intensity strobe for emergency situations. It has a washable headband and the beam angle can be adjusted using a swivel clip. The light can also be unclipped when required. £119.95 www.oceansafety.com

Buff and polish

av Ber ai th la s bl e

Polishing boats can be an arduous, expensive and time-consuming task. Shurhold’s Buff Magic is a re-conditioner, de-oxidizer and restorer scientifically formulated to work on a wide range of surfaces. It speeds up the process of polishing a boat and eliminates the need for multiple products. Simply apply, then polish to the desired level of shine. It works on small, intricate pieces like cleats or can be used for buffing more expansive areas. www.shurhold.com sales@meridianzero.co.uk

Berth your yacht at Hamble Yacht Services and you’re just minutes from the central Solent Pontoon berthing is available at our secure boatyard with a choice of both walk-ashore and lower cost river pontoons. Deep water berths are also available. Hamble Yacht Services offers full boatyard facilities and services.

· · · Boat Lifting | Dry Sail | Berthing | Dry Stack

Annual berthing contracts include winter storage ashore Temporary berthing available Fast access to open water in all states of tide

+44 (0) 2380 201 501 | hysgroup.co.uk

All At SeA MAY 2016

Shore Style nAuticAl giftS & AcceSSorieS

Jutland commemoration Camp-A-Box

The Wildo Camp-A-Box holds all the campware you will need in one tidy compact box. This helps to stay lightweight and with minimum clutter, both essential requirements for those who want to travel with as little bulk as possible. The Wildo Camp-A-Box includes a plate with lid, their classic Fold-A-Cup® Big, Fold-A-Cup®, cutting board with strainer, Shaker and Spork. £15.95 www.newheights.co.uk

Patriot Red Jack Tweed Gilet

TO JO D IN A Y !

Want to show your support to Land Rover BAR and the British sailing team this year? How about wearing your support. This gilet is made of Scottish tweed with a fun patriot jack sewn on the back. It is warm and practical too with three layers of fleece and a two-way chunky zip. It is available for both men and women (cut with a more tailored fit). £290 www.maudeandfox.com

This year 31 May - 1 June will mark 100 years since the Battle of Jutland, the largest sea based conflict of the First World War. To help commemorate the event The Royal British Legion has a number of Jutland themed products available through an online store. For those looking for something with real history behind it, this authentic British

Admiralty Boatswain’s Pipe is made to the original Acme design of 1870 and produced by the same company, J Hudson and Co, who produced the pipes used by sailors in the First World War. Still used by Navies around the world, largely for ceremonial purposes, each pipe is hand tuned to produce a full range of notes. £19.99 (available mid May) www.poppyshop.org.uk

Mafia Bags

Mafia Bags are a range of designer backpacks, duffel bags and tote bags, all handmade from upcycled kitesurf, windsurf and boat sails. Sails that would otherwise have gone into landfill are given a second life and because every item is made from upcycled sailcloth, no two bags are the same. www.mafiabags.com

• 90% OF BOATS REPAIRED ON SCENE • DEDICATED MARINE ENGINEERS WITH OWN FLEET OF RIBS • HOME BERTH START AND UNLIMITED CALL OUTS

24/7 MARINE BREAKDOWN ASSISTANCE

• CLEARING OF FOULED PROPELLERS

FREEPHONE 0800 885500 sales@seastart.co.uk • www.seastart.co.uk

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

RYA FOCUS

The RYA covers all forms of boating, including dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and sports boats, powerboat racing, windsurfing, inland cruising and narrowboats, and personal watercraft.

BY EMMA SLATER

Getting Rio ready

All images: OnEdition

With just a few months remaining until the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony, Olympic medallists and medal hopefuls will be flocking to Weymouth and Portland this June for the last major multi-class regatta ahead of the Games.

THE Sailing World Cup Weymouth & Portland (6 - 12 June), run in partnership by the RYA, World Sailing and WPNSA as part of UK Sport’s #EveryRoadtoRio events series, will provide a key opportunity for the world’s best sailors to fine-tune themselves and their equipment and make a final bid for the Rio formbook before the Olympic Games showdown on Guanabara Bay this August. With WPNSA once again opening its doors for spectators throughout the regatta, the British Sailing Team is urging fans to come out in force and send their team off to Rio in style and with home support ringing in their ears. Olympic medallists Nick Dempsey, Luke Patience, Hannah Mills-Saskia Clark and Stuart Bithell will all be returning to the scene of their 2012 triumphs and will be among an elite international entry of 40 boats in each of the 10 Olympic disciplines, with an invitational kiteboard racing event also set to be held in Portland Harbour. Giles Scott will be favourite to retain his home World Cup crown in the Finn class, but will face tough competition from 2012 silver medallist Jonas Hoegh Christensen – aka ‘The Great Dane’ – and bronze medallist Jonathan Lobert from France, with Brazil’s former World Champion Jorge Zarif and 2015 World Cup silver medallist Josh Junior also likely to be in the running. China’s Aichen Wang, world number one and winner of the 2015 Rio Test Event, will feature alongside Nick Dempsey in the RS:X Men’s event, while China’s 2012 gold medallist Lijia Xu will be in action at the site of her Olympic glory, racing in a strong Laser Radial line-up with the British Sailing Team’s Alison Young, world number one and Olympic silver medallist Marit Bouwmeester of the Netherlands and Belgium’s world-ranked number two Evi Van Acker.

HOME REGATTA

2012 Olympian Young relishes the opportunity a home regatta brings about and hopes it will provide a boost ahead of Rio. “It is great to have a top regatta on home waters,” said Young, who finished fifth on the Weymouth waters at the 2012 Games. “Weymouth and Portland is a fantastic venue for racing so it is great for the other sailors to experience good competition and the conditions and it is nice for us to be competing at home! “It definitely gives you that added motivation racing at home and makes you want to put in a good performance.” Spectators at the regatta will also have the chance to see up close the two new additions to the Olympic sailing

INFORMATION

As well as all the action on the water visitors will be able to try dinghy sailing, windsurfing and stand-up paddle boarding, all of which will be available to try for free on both Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June. There will also be other entertainment activities for all the family. Tickets are available for the final qualification day on 11 June and the Medal Race Day on 12 June. You can also visit the venue for free from the 6 – 10 June during practice sessions and qualifying, but note, there is no live

line-up for this cycle – the Nacra 17 mixed multihull and the 49erFX women’s skiff, with Rio-bound pairs Ben Saxton-Nicola Groves and Charlotte Dobson-Sophie Ainsworth flying the British flag in those dynamic new events. Saxton and Groves will count four-time World Champions Billy Besson and Marie Riou among their key Nacra rivals, while the 49erFX fleet sees world number two duo Jena Mai Hansen-Katja Iversen of Denmark among the entries.

GET SET FOR FIERCE RACING

streaming of the racing at the venue on these days. Ticket numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. If you plan to visit on one of the ‘free’ days, you will still need to register via the ticket website for a venue access pass. The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy offers free parking within easy walking distance. For more information about the Sailing World Cup Weymouth and Portland visit www.sailing.org. #EveryRoadtoRio

Wednesday 06 – Friday 10 June (Qualifiers)

Saturday 11 June (Final qualification day)

Sunday 12 June (Medal Race Day)

Child Under 5

Free

Child 16 and under

Free

£3.00

£4.50

Adult

Free

£5.00

£7.50

Family

Free

£15.00

£20

To book your ticket visit https://2016sailingworldcupgb.eventbrite.co.uk

In the Laser event, World Champion Nick Thompson will line up against world number one Tom Burton of Australia, with Cyprus’ Pavlos Kontides also returning to the scene of his 2012 Olympic silver success, which was the first Cypriot Olympic medal in history. In the 470 Men’s event Luke Patience and Chris Grube will be up against Australia’s Olympic Champion Mat Belcher, competing with Will Ryan, plus 2016 World Champions Sime Fantela-Igor Marenic of Croatia. As well as taking in all the action on the water, visitors can enjoy the hustle and bustle of the boat park as the sailors prepare their boats for racing and get close to top British and international stars. Those who attend the event will also be able to watch the racing live on the big screen (11 - 12 June only) in the ‘seaside’ inspired spectators’ area and there will be a number of shoreside activities as well as opportunities to get afloat and try dinghy sailing, windsurfing and stand-up paddle boarding. It is a great family opportunity to support the very best of the British Sailing Team as they take on their Rio rivals on home waters. But if you cannot be there livestreamed TV coverage is also confirmed for 12 June. Details of how to view will be available on the British Sailing Team website at www.britishsailingteam.com or on the World Sailing website at www.sailing.org/worldcup.

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

BOATING READS

LATEST NAUTICAL BOOKS

READ A GOOD BOOK LATELY? WE’D LOVE TO INCLUDE YOUR REVIEWS. Send your reviews to editor@allatsea.co.uk

THE COMPLETE OCEAN SKIPPER

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO CHOOSING, DESIGNING AND MAINTAINING A NARROWBOAT by Tony Jones £18.99 / paperwork ISBN 9781408188026

The UK has over 1,000 miles of navigable canals and rivers which are home to an estimated 70,000 boats. The Narrowboat Guide covers finding and buying a boat, the legalities of purchase, the different features and utilities, finding a mooring, boating health and safety, the cost of boating, boat maintenance, boating etiquette and many other frequently asked questions. This is the inside story on buying, maintaining and using a narrowboat from someone who has already done so for more than seven years.

DEEP-WATER VOYAGING, NAVIGATION AND YACHT MANAGEMENT by Tom Cunliffe £30 / hardback ISBN 9781472918130

Following on from his bestselling Complete Day Skipper and Complete Yachtmaster, Tom Cunliffe turns his attentions to the third strand of the RYA syllabus. With the same hugely popular, highly practical approach, Complete Ocean Skipper covers everything a yachtsman needs to know when planning an offshore cruise or ocean passage. A definitive handbook, it goes beyond the theory of the RYA syllabus to ensure that readers are equipped with the knowledge of both what to do and how to go about it, in whatever circumstances. A veteran offshore yachtsman as well as an RYA examiner, Tom Cunliffe packs this must-have guide with invaluable hands-on advice for offshore and coastal sailors alike.

THE NARROWBOAT GUIDE

ISLANDS IN A CIRCLE SEA by Sandra Clayton £9.35 / paperwork ISBN: 978-0-9915904-2-1

The Voyager series of books began because a middle-aged couple wanted a final fling with life, before it got too late. But the heart of the books are the places they sail on their 40ft cruising catamaran, the weather and wildlife they encounter on the way and the people they meet when they get there. The earlier books in the series took in

France, Spain, Portugal, The Balearics, Madeira, the Cape Verde Islands, the Caribbean and America’s Intracoastal Waterway. This fifth and final book is a celebration of islands. For the North Atlantic, with its pattern of currents and trade winds, is a vast circling sea containing a lot of truly captivating ones. Like the earlier books, Islands in a Circle Sea is a mix of keen observation, people and places, humour, a bit of history, glorious seascapes and marine life - and the odd gale or two.

Another fresh idea from Elsan Spray your toilet clean, fresh and odour–free If you don’t use a flush tank additive in your boat, then Elsan Pink Toilet Freshener is just right for you. It is a powerful new spray cleaner which will help keep your toilet bowl clean and fresh. And because it also contains Odourazeo it will also help keep your environment free from bad odours.

Over time it will build up a protective film on the bowl to help keep the surface clean. It is safe for all components in any make of boat toilet as well as domestic and ceramic ones too. So try Elsan Pink now and we are sure you’ll agree that Elsan Pink was a great idea just waiting to happen.

A GREAT BRITISH PRODUCT

If you know it’s Elsan... you’re sure it’s working

GOLDEN LILY

ASIA’S FIRST DINGHY SAILING GOLD MEDALLIST by Lijia Xu £9.99

Lijia Xu was born in Shanghai in 1987 and became a full-time sailor at the age of 10. She won bronze at Beijing in 2008 in the Laser Radial and gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games. She was the 2012 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year. Golden Lily is the story of how Lijia Xu learnt to think; how she sought to learn from foreign books and coaches; how she conquered debilitating injuries (and personal disabilities of poor hearing and vision) and how she achieved her dream of winning a gold medal at London 2012. It was not an easy path. She broke her hand when training with her English coach at the start of the Olympic year and was unable to sail for three months. As a result, the Chinese team lost trust in her coach and limited their access to each other. This is an honest, heart-felt and inspirational story of a young woman’s will to succeed despite all that her background threw at her. Lijia is currently campaigning for selection to represent China once more at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

BRITISH CHALLENGE

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

ON 1 JUNE TURN TO STARBOARD’S ROUND BRITAIN CHALLENGE SETS OFF FROM CORNWALL WITH AN ARMED FORCES CREW READY TO FACE THIS NEW CHALLENGE.

VETERANS’ TURN TO STARBOARD ROUND BRITAIN CHALLENGE

The crew will work as a team alongside other veterans. Image: Mark Berriman

A VERY BRITISH CHALLENGE

Turn to Starboard’s Round Britain Challenge 2016 offers serving or retired Armed Forces personnel affected by military operations the chance to rebuild their lives and focus on a successful future.

On 1 June a select few will embark on the journey of a lifetime. Harnessing the power of the wind, 22 crew members will challenge their mind and bodies to sail 2,000 miles around the coast of Britain. The story begins, though, five years ago when Shaun Pascoe purchased windsurfing equipment. He was hoping to enjoy a relaxing life on the lakes near his home in Cornwall. It was the first time in 16 years that the former RAF Squadron Leader could spend quality time with his wife, Clare, and six children. After leading a helicopter medical emergency response team on tours in Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan and Iraq, Shaun had witnessed the horrors of war and found it difficult adjusting to normal life. He felt isolated and found it difficult to share his experiences, even with his loved ones. Rather than face his situation alone he began teaching windsurfing to other veterans who were experiencing similar difficulties before going on to gaining a RYA Yachtmaster qualification. “There is something really quite special about sailing,” said Shaun.

“It can provide a therapeutic and calming effect and when you are out at sea there is nothing to trigger the unwelcome memories that are associated with past experiences.” Using the qualification Shaun began providing sailing opportunities for veterans by offering day trips along the Cornish coast and to the Isles of Scilly, amassing a significant following and support along the way. He went on to register his services as a charity in July 2012 and Turn to Starboard was born. Within three years the organisation had expanded to include eight fulltime employees and 174 volunteers, all helping serving and retired military personnel suffering with physical injuries or mental traumas. The charity helps serving or retired military personnel gain internationally recognised RYA sailing qualifications free of charge to help them start new careers anywhere in the world. They also offer sailing trips to Service families who have been affected by operations to spend time together on a skippered yacht.

Shaun decided to lead a team of veterans and sail around Britain enabling participants to take further sailing qualifications, take on the challenge of a new adventure and highlight the challenges that veterans face.

THE CHALLENGE After repeatedly witnessing the healing benefits of sailing Shaun decided to lead a team of veterans and sail around Britain enabling participants to take further sailing qualifications, take on the challenge of a new adventure and highlight the challenges that veterans face. The Round Britain Challenge 2016 will see a core crew of 16 – many with little or no sailing experience – sail aboard a 92ft replica Tall Ship for the whole trip or smaller sections of the route. They will be joined by two yachts also crewed by veterans to meet the high demand for places. Image: Mile Searle

In 2014 The Prince’s Trust donated the replica Tall Ship the Spirit of Falmouth that will be used for the challenge

“The Round Britain Challenge will provide an opportunity for these individuals to push themselves in a challenging environment and work as a team alongside other veterans,” Sean explained. Departing from the charity’s base in Falmouth, the crew will set sail aboard the Spirit of Falmouth, a wooden gaff-rigged replica schooner. Heading eastwards on an anti-clockwise route the crew will soon be confronted by Britain’s east coast, which is open to swell from the Arctic Ocean with waves that can be troublesome to sailors. The epic journey is expected to last eight weeks and will stop at ports including Ipswich, newcastle-uponTyne, Glasgow, Liverpool and, time permitting, The Isles of Scilly. DEMANDING CONDITIONS Alongside physical exertion, sleep deprivation and the psychological challenges of living and working in a turbulent natural environment, the crew will face demanding weather conditions and complex navigational tasks. However, rewards will be plentiful from astonishing views of Britain’s intricate coastline to useful practical skills for the future. The expedition is also expected to provide an excellent lesson in seamanship, allowing the crew to acquire experience in all kinds of conditions and will contribute to RYA qualifications upon their return. Sailing is also known to provide elements that mirror the ethos of Armed Forces life, such as team cohesion and leadership skills. This can help participants gradually adjust to civilian life while gaining comfort from those in a similar situation. Shaun believes the trip will help those on board to find a positive path for the future. “After I was medically discharged due to an injury I was no longer part of a team and slowly lost my sense of self worth,” explains former Royal

Marine and crew member, Dan Fielding, 35. “Through spending time with the charity, I found that sailing requires a huge amount of teamwork if you want to arrive somewhere safely. This challenge will not only help me build up self-esteem, but I will also gain transferable skills along the way.” Dan is just one of the 21,756 men and women who have been medically discharged from the British Armed Forces for health reasons since 2001. Out of an estimated 45 million veterans worldwide, many return home with physical or mental health conditions and turn to the charitable sector for support to readjust to the pressures of civilian life. INVALUABLE SUPPORT The cost of the voyage will be met by Turn to Starboard who receive support from a range of benefactors and are believed to be the only organisation supported by all five major military charities. “You do not often associate soldiers with sailing, but Turn to Starboard provides a truly unique way to help injured veterans,” said Brigadier (Ret’d) Robin Bacon, Chief of Staff at ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. “We are proud to support this charity as they really work hard to make significant changes to the quality of life of those they help.” In 2014 The Prince’s Trust donated the replica Tall Ship the Spirit of Falmouth that will be used for the expedition. Rustler Yachts in Falmouth also gifted a boat hull, worth nearly £60,000, to help the charity start a boatbuilding programme. To find out more about the courses and opportunities available with Turn to Starboard visit the website. www.turntostarboard.co.uk Departs: Falmouth, Cornwall route: Circumnavigate Britain anti-clockwise Boat: Spirit of Falmouth, a 92ft wooden gaff-rigged replica schooner

To advertise here please call 07740 118928 19

All AT SeA MAY 2016

NOW WITH LUME-ON LIGHT FITTED

3D Tenders

Superlight Tender Twin Air

Deckvest 5D

RRP £219.94

£184.95

Superlight Tender Twin Round Tail Superlight Tender VIB Twin Air

Crewfit 165N Sport Lifejacket

FROM £59.95

Superlight Tender Twin Round Tail FROM £319.00! Superlight Tender Twin Air FROM £379.00! Superlight Tender VIB Twin Air FROM £599.00!

MOB1

RescueMe PLB1 with GPS PLB

RRP £282.00

£199.95

EPIRB1

RescueMe MOB1 AIS/DSC Beacon

RRP £250.80

£199.95

RescueMe EPIRB1

RRP £370.80

£299.95

FastFind 220 GPS PLB

SmartFind G5 GPS EPIRB

RRP £270.00

RRP £599.95

£174.95

£349.95

OUR CUSTOMERS RATE US AS EXCELLENT 9.6!

marinesuperstore.com 02392 219 433 Port Solent • Chichester

Valid until 30th June 2016 only

3690 May MSS AAS 268x332 FP.indd 1

30/03/2016 16:49

BRITISH SAILING TEAM

Image: Andre Bittencourt/British Sailing Team

FOLLOWING THE BRITISH TEAM ON THE ROAD TO RIO

Riding high for Rio In this month’s British Sailing Team column Alison Young reflects on her history-making win at the Laser Radial World Championship in Vallarta.

It has not been long since I won the Laser Radial World Championships in Mexico, and I must admit it is still a bit weird to hear ‘World Champion’ and my name in the same breath. I am still me, I am still going to mess up in racing from time to time like everyone does, but it was just great to win the Worlds and it is a big confidence boost into the rest of the season, with the Rio Olympic Games three months away now. My progress prior to the Worlds had been going well, but I was conscious that I had had a string of fourths and fifths heading in to the event, and that does start to grind on you after a while. While there is plenty still to work on between now and the Games, it is great to know that the programme we have put together is heading in the right direction,

and it can deliver, but also that we can still make some adjustments over the next few months to improve on that. FIRST AT VALLARTA I had never been out to Vallarta before so was not sure what to expect, but conditions-wise we had mid-range stuff of around 8-14 knots with a little bit of chop and not a lot of room on the race course. As ever with the Radials it was pretty tight racing, but I really enjoy that about the Laser. You can work really hard to find a little speed edge and you know that it is not down to having better equipment or a technological advantage. It is pure racing, and it comes down to technique and the decisions you make on the race course. Fitness is also really key – I

am fairly tall and have got good leverage so being able to get the most out of that when the breeze does come in is a big advantage. In the end the Worlds win came down to just a single point over USA’s Paige Railey, and I won the last race of the series to secure my World Championship gold, which was a great way to finish. GREAT SUPPORT I had not won a World Championship medal before, let alone a gold one, and to become the first British woman to win a Worlds in a single-handed Olympic dinghy is obviously a huge achievement. It was cool to get so many messages of support, and from such a variety of people who you would not necessarily expect to be following sailing. that has been really nice. But of course the Olympics is the big goal for this year and there is still work to do to be successful there. We have got some areas that we are working on in decision-making which we are keen to keep evolving and pushing forwards, and then there is some Rio-specific work on aspects of technique as well as getting a better handle on the venue conditions. I am also excited that we have a home World Cup in Weymouth & Portland coming up (6-12 June), which will be our

R.K.MARINE • FOR VOLVO PENTA PARTS AND ENGINES

Swanwick

• FOR QUALITY ASSURED VOLVO PENTA ENGINEERING SERVICES • FOR YACHT AND MOTORBOAT LIFTING SERVICES AT TWO BOAT YARDS ON THE RIVER HAMBLE

Warsash

01489 583572 (SERVICE) 01489 583585 (PARTS) www.rkmarine.co.uk

BOAT YARD SERVICES C E N T R E

Hamble River Boat Yard, Bridge Road, Swanwick, Southampton SO31 7EB Stone Pier Boat Yard, Shore Road, Warsash, Southampton SO31 9FR

Image: OnEdition

final major event before the Games, and a great opportunity for spectators to come and see what elite Olympic classes racing is all about, and get behind the team as we head to Rio. It is going to be a busy few months and there is some hard work ahead, but I am really motivated for that final push. Free-of-charge tickets for the Sailing World Cup Weymouth and Portland, to be held at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, are available at https://2016sailingworldcupgb.eventbrite. co.uk

The National Lottery-funded British Sailing Team is proudly supported by official partners Volvo Car UK, Zhik and Peters & May. Follow the team’s latest news and updates at britishsailingteam. com or on Twitter @BritishSailing

COUNTDOWN TO RIO: 3 MONTHS

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

P IVE w AENTAT no e ils l 0%EPRESnCe laB eta R i D a n va or a F k

ME AND MY BOAT

SHARE YOUR LOVE OF BOATING WITH THE NATION

SALES & SERVICE CENTRE

IAN’S PRESENT BOAT IS A WINDY TORNADO 31

endeavour Quay, gosport tel. +44 (0)2392 808717

SAILMAkINg CENTRE

wareham, Dorset tel. +44 (0)1929 554308

Quality Cruising & raCing sails spinnakers & Cruising Chutes sail Covers | Mainsail ‘paCkaways’ DoDgers & sprayhooDs | sail serviCing & valeting

Windy times ahead

ALL AT THE MOST COMPETITIVE PRICES! Local sail collections & returns are available by arrangement – contact us for details

Hayling Island’s Ian Garside shares his love of boating – be it power or sail and UK or further afield.

MY preference was, and still is, for sailing. Unfortunately, aged 76 and a collection of replacement titanium joints has made it no longer possible for me to charge around the foredeck, single-handedly setting spinnakers, poling out genoas or climbing masts. My present boat is a Windy Tornado 31. It has four berths, generous sized heads, cooker, microwave and a cockpit large enough to seat eight. It has a sink, fridge and large cockpit table, making a very sociable area. There is also a brilliant canopy giving six foot standing headroom, with various removable panels allowing many permutations until ultimately a bimini. All these combinations can be used at any speed. The boat has a deep ‘V’ performance hull, without performance power. This gives a soft, safe, economical ride, so that I can travel in a relaxed and comfortable manner without it costing me a fortune. She will happily cruise all day at 25 knots with a maximum of 35 knots on six or seven gallons per hour giving a safe range in excess of 200 miles.

POWER BENEFITS With power you can make better use of these windows. Tides, unless against force 4 or more, are much less of a problem and the lack of wind, early and late, make for comfortable motor cruising. To start our annual summer holidays I regularly used to travel after work at 6pm from Hayling Island, arriving at Torquay by 9.30pm. I was met by my wife and children to take my warps. They left at the same time by car and arrived half an hour before me. I kept my boat in Southern Brittany for many years. Leaving La Roche Bernard at 6am would get me to La Rochelle in a flat calm with croissants on the table for the children’s breakfast at 10am with them saying: “Where are we dad? We have got new neighbours.” I have now reached a good compromise by taking charter sailing holidays in at least 50ft Sunsail boats with a competent and enthusiastic crew of eight. A very experienced No.1 gives me permission to call myself ‘Captain’ and does all the foredeck work. We have cruised in the Bahamas, BVIs and twice in Croatia very successfully and enjoyably. The motorboat is reserved for Solent and Channel cruising, mostly day sails and the occasional overnighter out of Port Solent. The moral of the story is to stay afloat at all costs. Whether it is power or sail, there are still more than enough magical days to make you keep coming back for more.

IN NEED OF CREW? Having owned about ten sailing boats over the 53 years of my sailing experience, it has become a principle of mine that if you cannot single-hand your boat, you should not be doing it. Consequently, I have converted all my later sailing boats so that, apart from spinnaker work, all jobs can be handled from the cockpit. Crew can, of course, be a great help but in some cases a liability. Over the years there has been a tendency to grow bigger and better and consequently more powerful. If the weather gets a bit boisterous, then the combination of bigger sails and added years becomes an ever increasing problem in terms of safety. I have to admit that in ideal conditions, getting from A to B in a sailing boat wins hands down over power but ideal conditions occur far too rarely in the decreasing number of weather windows in these latitudes.

We want to hear about you and your boat too! Send us some high resolution photos and details about your boat and boating life or fill in the form at www.allatsea.co.uk. You could be in these pages next month…

Email: info@kempsails.com

www.kempsails.com

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

BOATING PEOPLE

Image: Lloyd Images

Q&A WITH SARAH AYTON OBE, ISAF ROLEX WORLD SAILOR OF THE YEAR AND TACTICIAN WITH THE 2015 EXTREME SAILNG SERIES WINNERS THE WAVE, MUSCAT. CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING ISAF ROLEX WORLD SAILOR OF THE YEAR. HOW DID IT FEEL TO WIN?

It was really exciting. It was the first time they had voted on the evening and so everyone was waiting. The envelope was opened and my name was announced. It was a great opportunity to celebrate the last two yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sailing on The Wave with Oman Sail. It has been a great time getting back into competitive sailing and it was wonderful to have that moment to share the success and one that my children are very proud of.

BRITAIN DOMINATED THE NOMINATIONS IN 2015. WHAT MAKES THE BRITS SO GOOD AT SAILING?

Image: Rolex / Qilai Shen

As well as a good amount of talented sailors who really push each other to be the best at what they do, one of the factors is having such a good youth to Olympic programme. Hopefully we will see an extension of that again with Land Rover BAR. We have a really good focus when it comes to performing at an Olympic Games and the infrastructure that goes around that. I think that really stems from 1996 when we had Lottery Funding. Sailors can now be professional in what they do. You need to be full time and have that infrastructure around you.

WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO JOIN THE EXTREME SAILING SERIES?

Leigh McMillan, skipper of The Wave, Muscat, asked me to join the team in 2014 as the fifth 132x164 QuarterPage.qxp_Layout 1 11/03/2016 16:29 Page 1

Book online with Witter The premium brand for less than you think

All in one price

Made by Witter Fitted by Witter Guaranteed by Witter

witter-towbars.co.uk

All At SeA MAY 2016

Image: Lloyd Images

YOU HAVE HAD HUGE SUCCESS IN YOUR CAREER INCLUDING TWO OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALS. WHAT SAILING AMBITIONS DO YOU STILL WANT TO FULFILL?

I am really passionate about creating opportunities for kids. I am in the process of putting a sailing academy together. We want to make it easy for schools to go sailing through their local sailing clubs and make it affordable for local kids to try sailing. We want to introduce the competitive side of it. Sailing is hugely technical but we want to fast track a child’s journey from stepping into a boat to competing. I am taking a different direction with my career and trying to make a difference to the next generation.

WHAT IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR CAREER SO FAR?

TELL US ABOUT YOUR ROLE ON THE WAVE, MUSCAT?

As fifth crew member I was the smallest person on the boat. I got to run around a lot and preset stuff for manouevres. That can be full on considering when we got round a mark we were generally doing something. There was always something to do and, of course, feeding in information for the next leg of the course. So the

role is one big picture strategy, but it is incredibly dynamic. What makes a team good is everyone being able to interact and take on a varied number of jobs. Whatever needs to be done you have to be flexible.

YOU ARE A GREAT INSPIRATION. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE SOMEONE WANTING TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS?

The most important thing is to really enjoy what you do. It is great fun and you make wonderful friends. We are very privileged to do what we do. So enjoy it and set some realistic goals. Get the basics right and do not get carried away with all the fancy stuff. Get out on your boat, get tacking, gybing and that will get you a long way.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT SAILING?

I love the technical side to it. I really enjoy understanding what makes a boat go fast. The other thing is the team dynamic; working towards becoming a high performing team. Learning how in the Extreme five people can interact and always ensure they are making smart decisions and keeping the energy levels in the boat high.

HAVE YOUR LITTLE BOYS DONE ANY SAILING YET?

The three of us (Thomas 6 and Oscar 4) are known for going out in our Optimist in Chichester Harbour. We only last 10 minutes because they are only young. Thomas, the eldest, looks great in the boat so we will see what happens there.

WHICH SAILORS INSPIRE YOU (PAST OR PRESENT)?

In the UK we are really blessed with the BAR programme. That team led by Sir Ben Ainslie will be a huge inspiration. Also Leigh Macmillan. It is great to see him a part of Land Rover BAR. It shows if you work hard eventually you will get the reward you deserve. There is also Team SCA in the Volvo Ocean Race. There were a couple of mothers on the crew, and I cannot imagine sailing around the world. That is a huge inspiration. I really hope they can get another all female crew in the next race.

FESTIVAL OF BOATING FOR ALL THE FAMILY! 3-5 June 2016 Liverpool Waterfront

The North’s showcase of sailing boats, power boats, marine products and services Plus three FREE days of ships, stages and things for all ages at the International Mersey River Festival

P O ON NL T Y OO (£ £ 5 N 8 TI on P E th R C K e do A D E T or U S ) LT

crew member. It was such an easy decision for me. Having been out of competitive sailing since 2008 I was ready to get back on the water. I knew these boats were pretty feisty, and so I had to get fit and integrate into a team full of boys which was great. The racing is intense and full on, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I have had a few; it is always nice to win. In 2004 winning my first Olympic Gold. I learnt a lot through that journey. Then in 2008 we really dominated the class (Yngling). That was special to win another gold. And now here we are. It was different in the Extreme because I have two children and it is really nice sharing my success with my family.

www.northernboatshow.co.uk

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

OUT AND ABOUT

Summer events 2016 guide

BOAT SHOWS, FESTIVALS, REGATTAS & JUMBLES

MAY 1 May Shotley Marina Free Sailing Experience www.shotleymarina.com 2 May Preston Boat Jumble Near Garstang, Lancashire www.boatjumbleassociation.co.uk 2 May (start) The Transat Plymouth – New York www.thetransat.com 4 – 6 May London Yacht, Jet & Prestige Car Show londonyachtjetandprestigecarshow.com 4 – 7 May London On-Water Yacht & Boat Show St Katharine Docks, London www.londononwater.com 8 May Solent Boat Jumble The Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton www.boatjumbleassociation.co.uk 13 – 15 May ox’s Open Weekend, Boat Show and Oyster Spring Show www.foxsmarina.com 14 – 15 May Hamble Boat Show Hamble Point Marina www.hamblepointboatshow.co.uk 14 – 15 May National Legend Yachts Weekend Haslar Marina www.legendyachtsuk.co.uk

14 – 22 May Push The Boat Out 2016 www.rya.org.uk/programmes/ pushtheboatout 15 May Cardiff Boat Jumble Cardiff City Football Stadium www.boatjumbleassociation.co.uk 20 – 22 May Poole Harbour Boat Show Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole www.pooleharbourboatshow.co.uk

SPOTLIGHT

Poole Harbour Boat Show 20 – 22 May pooleharbourboatshow.co.uk

20 – 22 May British Motor Yacht Show Swanwick Marina www.britishmotoryachtshow.com 21 May Boat Jumble, Whitehaven Marina Whitehaven, Cumbria www.whitehavenmarina.co.uk 22 May South Essex Boat Jumble Eastwood Nursery, Essex www.boatjumbleassociation.co.uk 28 May Devon Boat Jumble Newton Abbot Racecourse www.boatjumbleassociation.co.uk 28 – 30 May Crick Boat Show www.crickboatshow.com

SPOTLIGHT Hamble Boat Show 14 – 15 May hamblepointboatshow.co.uk This free event will feature over 250 new and used boats for sale, both sail and power, to suit a range of budgets. Chat to expert brokers and find out more about the other marine services available on-site. There will also be on-water displays, practical workshops in conjunction with the RYA Active Marina programme and Dry Stack demonstrations.

Beale Park Boat & Outdoor Show 3 – 5 June www.bealeparkboatandoutdoorshow.co.uk In the stunning setting of Beale Park, the quirky and very British Beale Park Boat & Outdoor Show makes for a fabulous day out. You can see a wide range of boats from steam and electric to fibreglass and sea boats, and everything else in between. This year the show’s core theme is linked to the Wooden Boatbuilders’ Trade Association, so provides the opportunity to meet the best wooden boatbuilders in the country, understand their craft and try out their boats. The family area will be educational and fun. Learn how to tie knots, make a sail, make a model boat and learn about navigation and maritime history.

28 – 30 May The English Riviera Leisure and Boat Show Paignton seafront www.leisureandboatshow.com 28 – 30 May International Paints Poole Regatta The Poole Yacht Club, Poole, Dorset

JUNE 1 June Round Britain Challenge www.turntostarboard.co.uk/roundbritain-challenge-2016 3 – 5 June Northern Boat Show Liverpool Waterfront www.northernboatshow.co.uk

The Poole Harbour Boat Show in association with Sunseeker is a free event featuring many big names from the world of boating. As the Friday is a Press Day the pontoons will be open by invitation only. The rest of the show, including the quayside stands, tall ships and entertainment, will be open to everybody though. The Sunseeker Sessions’ live music stage will showcase musical talent and there will also be a selection of rides to keep your little ones entertained and much more.

JUNE SPOTLIGHTS

Northern Boat Show 3 – 5 June www.northernboatshow.co.uk This three-day boat show will showcase world class sailing boats, power boats and marine products and services, all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Albert Dock. The land-based show will be free to all festival visitors and boat enthusiasts can purchase pontoon tickets to gain exclusive access to the boats on display in Salthouse and Albert Dock.

3 – 5 June Beale Park Boat & Outdoor Show Beale Park, Reading bealeparkboatandoutdoorshow.co.uk 5 June Fambridge River Festival 2016 Fambridge Yacht Haven www.yachthavens.com/ FambridgeRiverFest 6 June ISAF Sailing World Cup Weymouth & Portland Weymouth & Portland www.sailing.org/worldcup

Fambridge River Festival 5 June www.yachthavens.com/ FambridgeRiverFest Families and sailors are invited down to the Yacht Station at Fambridge Yacht Haven for an action packed day of on the water and shoreside events, with a wide range of sail and classic boats, sailing and gig races, workshops and clinics, live music, food, drink and plenty of family fun. 12 – 19 June 2016 Venture Cup Ireland www.ventureoffshorecup.com

18 June – 3 July Festival of the Sea Isle of Wight www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

14 – 16 June Seawork International Mayflower Park, Southampton www.seawork.com

19 June Boat Jumble Skern Lodge, Appledore, Devon www.appledorelifeboat.org.uk/Events

15 – 19 June Royal Southern Match Cup Hamble sailing@royal-southern.co.uk

19 June – 7 July Solitaire du Figaro Leg 1: Deauville, France – Isle of Wight, www.lasolitaire.com

11 June Three Peaks Yacht Race Barmouth to Fort William www.threepeaksyachtrace.co.uk

17 – 19 June The Falmouth Classics 2016 Cornwall www.falmouthclassics.org.uk

23 – 26 June Extreme Sailing Series™ Cardiff, Wales www.extremesailingseries.com

12 June Arun Boat Jumble Beach Road, Littlehampton, Sussex www.boatjumbleassociation.co.uk

17 – 25 June Vintage Yachting Games Weymouth www.soling.com

24 – 26 June Portsmouth Harbour Multihull Show Haslar Marina, Gosport www.ancasta.com

10 – 12 June Pwllheli Boat Show Plas Heli, Wales 10 – 12 June Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Chicago www.americascup.com/en/world-seriesAC45.html

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

There are more events online at www.allatsea.co.uk

26 June Solitaire du Figaro Leg 2: Isle of Wight, Cowes – Paimpol (via Land’s End and the Celtic Sea) www.lasolitaire.com 27 June – 2 July Pendennis Cup Superyacht Sailing Regatta Falmouth, Cornwall www.thependenniscup.co.uk

JULY 2 July Cardiff Marina Summer Party www.themarinegroup.co.uk 2 July SORC Round the Rock Race Central Solent to Plymouth via Fastnet lighthouse solofastnet.co.uk 2 July J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race Cowes www.roundtheisland.org.uk 3 July Titchfield Boat Jumble Hound Hill Farm, Segensworth Road, Titchfield, Fareham, Hampshire www.boatjumbleassociation.co.uk 6 July Solitaire du Figaro Leg 4: La Rochelle – La Rochelle (via Île de Ré and Île d’Yeu) www.lasolitaire.com 9 - 10 July Classic Boat Festival Birdham Pool Marina Near Chichester 9 – 10 July Dartmouth Classics Weekend A feeder race to the Plymouth Classics and the Plymouth-La Rochelle Revival Race www.royaldart.co.uk/racing/detail/ dartmouth-classics-2016 9 – 10 July Dorset Seafood Festival 9th - 10th July www.dorsetseafood.co.uk 11 – 15 July Charles Stanley Cowes Classics Week www.cowesclassicsweek.org 12 – 20 July The Plymouth – La Rochelle Revival Race 16 July Sail the Wight www.sailthewight.org.uk 16 July Beneteau Owner’s Regatta Royal Harwich Yacht Club www.boauk.org 16 – 23 July Cowes Panerai British Classic Cowes / Solent www.paneraiclassicyachtschallenge. com

Please check with organisers as events are subject to change. All At Sea can’t be held responsible for quality of events.

21 – 24 July Louis Vitton America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth www.americascup.com 22nd - 24th July Bembridge Family Fun Weekend in support of Ryde Inshore Independent Lifeboat Service Tel: 01400 318135 29 – 31 July Contessa 26 Class 50th Anniversary Regatta, Lymington www.contessa26.net

Please send dates for boating events to editor@allatsea.co.uk

SPOTLIGHT

Southampton Boat Show 16 – 25 September southamptonboatshow.com Europe’s largest festival of boating sails into Southampton in September. The show’s marina will be a showcase for global superstars of boat manufacturing. The event will also host family favourite attractions including On The Water’s Try-a-Boat, feature boats and many displays and demonstrations.

29 July – 1 August Sutton Harbour Plymouth Classic Boat Rally, Plymouth www.plymouthclassics.org.uk 30 July – 5 August West Highland Yachting Week www.whyw.co.uk 31 July The Anglesey Offshore Race 2016 www.redwharfbaysc.co.uk/angleseyoffshore-race

AUGUST 5 – 14 August Falmouth Week, Falmouth, Cornwall www.falmouthweek.co.uk 5 – 21 August Olympic Sailing Competition Rio de Janeiro, Brazil www.rio2016.com/en/sailing 6 - 7 August RYA Sailability Multi Class Regatta Rutland Sailing Club

SPOTLIGHT

Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 6 – 13 August www.aamcowesweek.co.uk

Cowes Week has been a key part of the British sporting calendar since 1826 and is one of the UK’s longest running and most successful sporting events. There are up to 40 races each day for around 1,000 boats and is the largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world.

20 – 23 August Torbay Royal Regatta 2016 The Royal Torbay Yacht Club www.torbayroyalregatta.co.uk

SEPTEMBER

20 – 27 August ARC Channel Islands 2016 rally www.worldcruising.com/ arcchannelislands

21 - 26 August Poole Week Parkstone Yacht Club www.pooleweek.org

6 – 13 August Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week www.aamcowesweek.co.uk

22 – 27 August Mersea Week Essex www.merseaweek.com

14 August Worthing Boat Jumble The Promenade, Marine Parade, Worthing, Sussex www.boatjumbleassociation.co.uk

24 August Royal Regatta Anniversary Challenge Cup Pursuit Race The Royal Torbay Yacht Club www.rtyc.org

15 – 19 August Chichester Harbour Race Week chichesterharbourraceweek.sailevent.net

Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series 21 – 24 July www.americascup.com The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series features the best sailors in the world competing on foiling, wingsailed 45ft catamarans. Overall ranking position in the series determines the starting points score of the teams in the important America’s Cup Qualifiers in 2017. Portsmouth will see an action packed few days of racing alongside aerial and water displays and a busy Race Village.

27 August – 3 September Burnham Week Burnham on Crouch, Essex www.burnhamweek.com

21 August Portsmouth Boat Jumble Fort Purbrook, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire www.boatjumbleassociation.co.uk

6 – 7 August Jersey Offshore Powerboat Festival Le Jardin de La Mare, West Park, St. Helier www.jerseypowerboatclub.co.uk

19 – 22 August Whitby Regatta, York www.whitbyregatta.co.uk

20 – 21 August RYA Women’s National Match Racing Championship WPNSA www.wpnsa.org.uk

La Mouette, XOD. Image: Rick Tomlinson

26 – 29 August North Sea Tall Ships Regatta Blyth, Northumberland www.tallshipsblyth2016.com

SPOTLIGHT

1 – 4 September Extreme Sailing Series™ Saint Petersburg, Russia www.extremesailingseries.com 2 – 4 September National Watersports Festival Hayling Island nationalwatersportsfestival.com 3 – 4 September Cowes-Torquay-Cowes Powerboat Race cowestorquaycowes.co.uk 4 September Essex Boat Jumble Battlesbridge Antiques Centre, Battlesbridge, Essex www.boatjumbleassociation.co.uk 7 - 17 September 2016 Rio Paralympic Games Sailing Competition www.paralympic.org/rio-2016 8 – 11 September Little Britain Challenge Cup Cowes, Isle of Wight events@sunsail.com 10 September Devon Boat Jumble Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, Devon www.boatjumbleassociation.co.uk 16 – 25 September Southampton Boat Show Southampton southamptonboatshow.com 17 – 18 September Bart’s Bash www.bartsbash.com

Image: © ACEA 2015 / Photo Gilles Martin-Raget

Take a look at All at Sea’s website for many more events throughout the year. Let us know if you have an event you would like added. www.allatsea.co.uk

BPBOS16_A4advt_WCfinal011015.pdf

4th , d 3r

01/10/2015

16:46

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

016 2 e Jun h t &5

Thinking of buying or selling a boat? Then look no further... Classic boats • Modern boats • Wooden boats • Fibreglass boats • River boats Sea boats • New boats • Used boats • Professional boats • Amateur boats Come try a boat! See the widest range of boats to buy or sell in one place, all set around a beautiful lake beside the River Thames. C

CMY

For all trade information, please email

info@bealeparkboatandoutdoorshow.co.uk or call the Show Team on: (UK) 01296 631 273 For more information, please visit:

www.bealeparkboatandoutdoorshow.co.uk Camping on site is available. Free car parking and easy access.

“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” Kenneth Grahame,

author of Wind in the Willows

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

SPECIAL FEATURE

WE NEED YOU!

Would you like to see your boat profiled too? Get in touch: editor@allatsea.co.uk

NATIONAL 18 GETS AN UP-DATE

A National Treasure

The Good Wife just in the lead. Image: Bob Bateman

The National 18, the only three-person performance centreboard dinghy, is thriving and for its 75th anniversary received a new sleek and speedy Morrison design. N18 sailors are family friendly and sail with vibrant fleets in Ireland, Scotland, England and the Isle of Man, racing for trophies at national championships. With one trapeze they can be raced competitively by a wide range of age, weight and experience and they are fun to sail in all wind strengths. To mark the 75th anniversary and the demise of the ageing Class moulds, in 2013 Phil Morrison was asked to design a new generation. His brief was to stay as far as possible with existing dimensional rules and produce a hull that is sleeker, lighter and faster. A prototype was funded by Class members, built at the Boatyard at Bere, launched in October that year and trialled extensively in the UK and Ireland. There were rave reviews and formal approval followed at the July 2014 AGM. A builder was appointed in the autumn with 11 boats built that winter and subsequently enjoyed during the 2015 season. More are in build for 2016.

THE N18 IS BORN

The first N18s were built in 1938 following a design competition run by the RYA and Yachting World magazine. This competition was won by Uffa Fox with his ‘Ace’ design; a plumb-stemmed wooden clinker hull with a heavy centreboard that could safely lie at a mooring. After the war years the Class grew rapidly and took hold at several clubs around our coasts and also in Ireland and, perhaps surprisingly, on the Thames at Twickenham and Teddington. Several of these wood clinker 18s are still in commission and regularly race, principally at Bosham.

An Uffa Ace racing off Swansea

Proctor 18s in Portland Harbour. Image: Susie Slack

moulded, vinyl ester and core cell foam construction with a gel coat finish to all external surfaces. The foils (centreboard and rudder) are also moulded construction with epoxy resin laminated with reinforcing carbon fibre and expanding foam. The spars (mast, boom and spinnaker pole) are carbon construction. The approved layup is strong, robust and expected to last well.

AND FINALLY

lighter than the lightest previous hulls. The target weight fully rigged is less than 200kg. Otherwise she is true to the original rules and spirit of the Class. The spacious interior is designed to allow the crew to move easily and buoyancy is positioned centrally to aid speedy recovery and prevent turtling in the event of capsize. The spinnaker chute is in front of the forestay, a mainsheet hoop and updated control systems improve trim adjustment.

The new boats have had a fantastic first season seeing a significant increase in performance and manageability. Speeds of over 15 knots have been clocked in 20 – 25 knots of true wind speed; the view is there is more to come. Since introducing the new Morrison 18 during 2015 it was clear that something special has hit the water. British Olympian Rob White, MD of White Formula, was one of the first to helm her and could not keep the grin off his face: “She is seriously slippery, feels really responsive and accelerates instantly even in the lightest puffs.” She certainly turns heads both in the dinghy park and on the water and the ‘sail away’ package is considered to be exceptional value.

THE BUILD

Feature by: J.Berney / J.Vines

The Prototype Morrison storming along. Image: LPB imagery

MOVING ON

With the advent of GRP and rising costs of wood construction, Ian Proctor was asked to design a hull in the late 1960s with a brief not to outclass the existing boats. Since then the Class progressively reduced hull weight and optimised spars and sails. A single trapeze was also introduced. These Proctors have served their owners well for many years and the Class actively ensures inclusivity of all design types by racing in divisions or on handicaps recognising the development of the National 18 fleet since its inception. To maintain its National status, the Class is governed by a set of restricted development rules administered by the RYA. The Class rotates its annual National Championships between the participating countries.

The 2015 Championships were hosted by the Irish at the Royal Cork Yacht Club in demanding conditions. The 2016 Championships will be hosted by the Royal Findhorn Yacht Club on the Moray Firth (31 July - 5 August) and in 2017 by Hayling Island Sailing Club (23 – 28 July).

THE NEW HULL

Phil Morrison has designed a hull which is not extreme but, as already mentioned, is sleeker, lighter and faster than the Proctor hulls, with a broad planing stern, fine upwind entry and with all-weather performance. The hull shape is very much in line with modern developments in the other UK restricted classes, of which the N18 is the largest in the family. The hull weight has been reduced to a minimum of 160kg which is some 40kg

White Formula at Brightlingsea, wellknown builders of racing dinghies, is the exclusive builder of the production hulls and foils, and also supplies the carbon spars fitted with a standard package of standing and running rigging. The hull, deck and cockpit are vacuum

FIND OUT MORE

www.national18.com www.facebook.com/groups/ national18ers

EXPERTS’ FORUM

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

Each month, All at Sea invites a leading marine industry expert to share their opinion together with their top tips to help you get the most from your boating.

LIFEJACKET & LIFERAFT CARE & MAINTENANCE

SAFETY FIRST

IT goes without saying that keeping your onboard safety equipment in working order is of paramount importance so that it will do its job correctly should you need it. For the majority of sailors most safety equipment is for emergencies only, and it is therefore all too easy to overlook the state that it might be in or the fact that a service date has come and gone.

Steve Bocket, Training Manager at Ocean Safety, looks at on board safety equipment maintenance. All AT SeA AUGUST 2012

LIFEJACKET CARE Lifejackets should be serviced annually at a service station approved by the manufacturer. If you are not sure where to go look at the manufacturer’s website or ask in your local chandlery. Servicing is best done out of season when you are not going to need it for a while. Typically a lifejacket is going to get worn in bad weather, while an increasing number of yachtsmen are choosing to wear them all the time. Lifejackets used on a frequent basis should be inspected every three to six months. Even if you are not wearing yours very often, keeping a regular eye on the condition of your lifejacket is also a good way of making sure you are completely familiar with how to use it in a hurry. So lifejackets, whether kept on board for the whole crew or kept in the individual

yachtsman’s kit bag, should always be checked regularly. It is important to visually inspect your lifejacket before putting it on. Make sure there are no tears in the cover, the zip is intact and the webbing straps have not frayed. Check the cylinder is not corroded. To help maintain your lifejackets ensure they are stored in a clean dry area away from direct sunlight. Hang them up rather than chucking them into a locker or an unventilated bag where they will stay damp. If the lifejacket is wet, as can be the case on keelboats or high performance yachts, keep the cover opened when not in use so it can dry naturally. LIFERAFT MAINTENANCE Another safety item that is just as important to maintain, but far less likely to be used, is your liferaft. It is imperative that your liferaft is maintained by an approved service centre. Again, you can check with the manufacturer where to go. Make a note of the next service date in your diary and always make sure you have had it serviced ahead of any major voyages.

MAIN IMAGE: It is worth going to a demonstration day to learn more INSET: An increasing number of yachtsmen are choosing to wear lifejackets all the time

Keeping your liferaft onboard during winterisation is not advised as harsh winter weather can deteriorate the raft. Likewise valise packed liferafts will expand and change shape over the course of a season, so do not assume that just because it went in the locker, it will come out as easily. Many people have never seen their liferaft inflated or seen what is inside their

To advertise here please call Tom on 01489 585 205 or email tombrooks@allatsea.co.uk

safety pack contents. By appointment only some service stations will allow you to watch them unpack the raft pre-servicing and talk you through its features and what is included with your pack. Safety companies like Ocean Safety have regular demonstration days, so when you see them advertised, pop along. oceansafety.com

Southsea Marina The Boatshed, Southsea Marina, Fort Cumberland Road, Portsmouth PO4 9RJ Tel/Fax: 02392 755 155 Mob: 07803 616229

info@jwsmarineservices.co.uk

www.jwsmarineservices.co.uk

Specialist in GRP and Wooden Repairs Plank Replacement - New Teak Decks Internal Joinery - Varnishing - Insurance Work Traditional Caulking - Osmosis Treatment and much more...

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

EXPERTS’ FORUM

Each month, All at Sea invites a leading marine industry expert to share their opinion together with their top tips to help you get the most from your boating.

ROUND THE ISLAND RACE PRINCIPAL RACE OFFICER

MEET THE PRINCIPAL THE date of this year’s edition of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club in Cowes, is 2 July. Each year tides dictate the start time and on this occasion the first of the 11 starts is later than usual at 08.30. As Principal Race Officer my race day starts with a safety briefing two hours before the first start, so I am sure that I am not alone in appreciating that my alarm clock will not be set much before 0600.

Mike Peskett, Principal Race Officer of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, gives an insight into the build-up to this iconic event and reflects on his longstanding involvement.

RACE REGULAR I have been part of the Round the Island Race Management Team for 30 of the last 31 races, being involved with various aspects of the race including the results team in the late 80s when much more was done by humans compared to today’s electronic contribution. I have been Race Officer on the Outer Distance Mark start-line boat, managed timing at the start, recording at the finish, been on a spotter boat in Sandown Bay and Deputy PRO. This will be the third time that I have held the PRO position. Planning for the event takes place throughout the year with monthly meetings of the ISC Steering Group of which I am Chairman. This team includes

Image: Paul Wyeth/pwpictures 2014

the Safety Officer, a rules expert, a results service representative, the PRO and his deputy, the Club Secretary and the Sailing Secretary together with a long-standing competitor. There is a task-list of more than 180 jobs to be completed each year to ensure the Island Sailing Club is ready for the off. I am a ‘team’ man and enjoy heading up a very experienced team of Race Officers and others, some of whom have been involved almost as long as I have. This team is enhanced on race day with at least 120 willing volunteers (mostly ISC members) who give their time freely and, we know, love being a part of the experience.

WEATHER WATCH Any problems are mainly associated with the weather which, obviously, is the one thing that we have no control over and which changes from year to year. A few days before the day of the race we start to get daily forecasts from an expert local forecaster. The Safety Officer and I start planning to see if we will need to cancel any of the classes. The Racing Rules of Sailing state that ‘it is the boat and the boat alone that shall decide whether to race or not’. However we have a duty of care to our competitors, and although the Solent might look benign enough for a nice day’s sail we will have information about conditions right round the island, particularly along the south side and St Catherine’s Point.

ON THE BOX My most frightening moment was the two-and-a-half minute interview I had with Channel Five news presenter Simon Vigar on our own RTI TV going live around the world on the internet (including to my brother in New Zealand). This new initiative, launched last year, attracted more than 37,000 viewers, some of whom watched the entire four hours of broadcasting. The internet is a wonderful way of communicating the Round the Island Race live to the world. There were more than 1.5 million hits to the official website from January to July 2015. www.roundtheisland.org.uk Do not miss next month’s J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race preview in All at Sea.

Boats meet the traitorous Isle of Wight landmark, The Needles. Image: onEdition

B.V.D. MARINE SEASPRAY DORIES

COASTWORKER 18+21

SEASPRAY 4M SPORTS DORY

PACKAGE PRICES FROM £17,800 INC VAT (18 OPEN/TOHATSU 50/TRAILER/COVER)

PACKAGE PRICES FROM £9,400 INC VAT (BOAT/MERCURY 25/ TRAILER/COVER)

AAS1115 BVD Marine

COASTWORKER BOATS

Open or Cuddy versions www.coastworkerboats.co.uk

Factory at: Bowcombe Business Park, Bowcombe, Isle of Wight PO30 3HZ Tel: 01983 532727 or 07747 848518

www.mbboats.co.uk

Also at : BBMS: Eastlands Boatyard, Coal Park Lane, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7GW Tel: 01489 580250 or 07802 290840

YOUNG BOATERS BOAT RESTORATION PROJECT FOR STUDENTS

Building the future

One boat restoration project in particular has proved very successful in encouraging young people to take up sailing and helping them to develop practical life skills.

and self-esteem. The work they complete during the project is included in their individual school portfolios and counts towards their final school grades. At first only a small group of students from the Stanground Academy were involved using the project as the skill section of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Although the boat was purchased to help students complete the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award other students from the Academy showed an interest and wanted to be involved. This increased participation meant the boat was soon finished. A ceremony was held in June 2014 when Stanground I was launched in front of the students who had worked so hard to restore the boat.

Students have been working on all aspects of the boat project

IT is amazing how projects can develop from a simple chat over a mug of tea. This is exactly what happened when Ali Butler-Baines, Business Development Officer at Grafham Water Centre, met up with Mike Murray, from the Stanground Academy. Following that chat they are now working on the second boat project scheme at Grafham Water Centre.

THE BOAT PROJECT The Grafham Water Centre Boat Project was introduced in 2013 by a local Huntingdonshire Secondary School and has grown into a very worthwhile project for other local schools. The boat restoration project works with students to help them develop practical life skills and gain confidence

STARTING AGAIN The success of the project led to the Academy acquiring a second boat, Stanground II, which is undergoing an extensive refurbishment, again with students carrying out the bulk of the work. As part of the project they have been learning to sail by working their way through the RYA’s Youth Sailing Scheme

qualifications with the ultimate aim of taking the Academy’s boats out on to Grafham Water. Educational Visits Co-originator Mike Murray from the Stanground Academy says: “Having acquired our first boat it quickly became apparent that the students were gaining so much from their involvement. “That is why we have extended the scheme and have purchased a second boat, which has been worked on over the winter and will hopefully be completed by the end of this year. “With two boats we will be able to offer our students the opportunity to learn to sail in our own Wayfarers and also give them the chance to work on maintaining and repairing them over the winter. “It is especially pleasing to see students who do not necessarily excel academically learning to complete different tasks using a wide range of tools and developing a range of practical skills such as problem solving, planning, numeracy and literacy. “You can see the students’ confidence grow week by week, which is having a positive effect when the students are back at the Academy as well.” BUILDING TO SAILING Each week the students work on something different on the boat led by their lead instructor. They may spend one week costing up materials whilst the next may involve learning how to use fibreglass and resin. It is this range of activities that keeps the students interested.

Students enjoy taking the finished boat out on the water

The sessions are detailed and varied, from taking part in woodwork, making new seats to learning the art of fibreglass. Some students have been involved with painting the boat and choosing the school colours. Interest in this project then spills on to learning to sail and understanding more about the sport of sailing in general, which ties in nicely with the six-week sailing programme the school has during the summer months. They have even seen some students attend the boat project, learn to sail through the Academy and then attend RYA On-Board Sailing sessions.

ED C DU RE

Stingray have been building handcrafted boats for over 35 years. The range starts from 18ft up to 25ft and includes bow riders, sports cuddies and cruiser models. Get on the water this summer, these boats and many more are in stock and ready to go!

Call us for further details and special offer prices on 01202 023117

NEW BELLA 580C

19ft, fitted with Mercury F100 ELPT Efi outboard engine, blue hull sides, hydraulic steering, Wallas 800 safeflame (stove + blower lid), sink with 14L water tank, teak laminate flooring and trim tabs. Fantastic day boat £29,100 inc VAT

BAJA 192 with wake tower

2008, Mercruiser 5.0 MPI 260hp Alpha1, s/s prop, low hours & serviced. Silent choice exhaust system, snap in carpet, high power stereo, auto trim tabs, full bow & cockpit covers & roller trailer. Must be seen £18,995 inc VAT

NEW STINGRAY 250CS

NEW STINGRAY 215LR

BELLA 530HT

FLETCHER 160 ARROWSPORT

2014 model. 25ft cruiser with Mercruiser 5.0L MPI 260hp Bravo 3, 4 berths in two cabins, galley, enclosed head & shower. Many extras inc covers, depth finder, remote control windlass, hot water system, 220V electrical system, electric trim tabs. Fantastic family cruiser £65,000 inc VAT

2010, spacious cuddy with cockpit canvas making a comfortable day boat, with Mercury 30hp 4 stroke with power trim and tilt with warranty, fish finder, Indespension bunked trailer. A popular cuddy boat £9,995 inc VAT

21ft bowrider, Mercruiser 4.5L 250hp with convenient head compartment, cockpit sink, bimini top, cockpit & bow covers, snap in carpet, depth finder. A very spacious boat for 21ft with plenty of storage space. Prices start from £35,495 inc VAT

1994 model with Mercury 90 hp, power trim and tilt, fitted ski pole in excellent original condition. A very popular family ski boat complete with bunked trailer and light set Ideal watersports boat £4,295 inc VAT

Visit our web site for more new & pre-owned boats

Stingray Sportsboats UK Ltd. Cobbs Quay Marina, Hamworthy, tel 01202 023117 / 07836 695994 email mark@stingrayuk.com Poole, Dorset. BH15 4EL WWW.STINGRAYUK.COM Stingray AAS 164x268 May.indd 1

22/04/2016 11:23

To advertise here please call 07740 118928 31

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

1 Rhu - Eastern Clyde l 2 Bangor - Belfast Lough l 3 Royal Quays - River Tyne l 4 Conwy - North Wales l 5 Deganwy - North Wales l 6 Penarth - Cardiff Bay l 7 Portishead - Bristol Channel l

1 2 3

4 5

QUAY MARINAS

6 7

KEY LOCATIONS

Quay Marinas provide everything you need to enjoy your boating, giving you access to some of the finest cruising and sailing waters in the British Isles. For details of our marinas and their facilities and activities please visit: www.quaymarinas.com

DOUGAL’S DIARY

A MAN OF ACTION THE STORY OF ROBERT ERSKINE CHILDERS BY DAVID HENSHALL

Robert Erskine Childers was inspired by German expansion and sailing to write the influential novel The Riddle of the Sands. His life story, though, makes equally fascinating reading.

Sailor, soldier, diplomat, author and... gun runner

Childers Vixen, aka Dulcibella, would have been very similar to this boat, an old ship’s lifeboat with the sheerline raised by an extra plank. For the early generations of owner/yachtsmen this was the boat to get afloat in! Image: J Coote

WITH the Somme and Jutland looming large, 2016 is set to be a great year for the celebration of centenaries. There is, though, another date being remembered, though with more in the way of mixed feelings. On the 24 April, 1916, Irish Republicans launched the armed insurrection that would become known as the Easter Rising, with the main thrust being to seize the key buildings in Dublin and from there proclaim an independent Irish Republic. Leaving the politics behind the attack to one side, the rebellion brings back into focus the activities of an individual who was famous for another revolution, that of the liberalisation of yachting as an individualist activity. Born in 1870, Robert Erskine Childers was very much an Englishman of what used to be called ‘good birth’, as his father was renowned as an oriental scholar. However, on the early death of his father, the young Childers was sent to grow up at the family home of his mother in County Wicklow, where he quickly associated himself with the cause of a free Ireland. Despite these feelings, Childers still fought for England in both the Boer and First World Wars, earning himself a Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery.

SMALL BOAT CRUISING But it was as an author that Childers had already made his mark, with his subject being at the time dubious pleasures of cruising in a small boat. Following an injury, Childers had started sailing and would soon become a proficient yachtsman. This, though, was a very different sort of sailing to the accepted view of the day, which was one of smart yachts sailed by professional crews. The boat Childers was sailing at the turn of the century was little more than a converted ship’s lifeboat, with the sheerline raised by the addition of an extra plank. Rather than the conventional deep keel, an iron centreplate offered good stability, yet when raised had the ability to float in just a foot or so of water. In such a boat Childers had explored the North Sea coast of Germany, taking in the low-lying Frisian Islands, before venturing further north and east into the Baltic. This gave Childers much food for thought, for he saw a Germany that was growing rapidly and who would soon be challenging the UK for mastery of the North Sea. INSPIRED TO WRITE These two threads, German expansion and short-handed sailing in an area

of shallow, tidal waters, gave him the inspiration for his story the Riddle of the Sands, a book that would become one of the Observer newspaper’s ‘100 greatest novels of all time’. The book tells the story of Davies (Childers himself) and his at first rather foppish friend Carruthers, who was expecting to be sailing on a luxury crewed yacht. But the real star is the boat, the Dulcibella, which was extensively modelled on Childers’ own boat, the Vixen, simply disguised by being renamed for one of Childers’ sisters.

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

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 adventures of Davies and Carruthers in the myriad maze of creeks and swatchways around the islands make for page turning drama. On a dangerous lee shore, with uncharted sandbanks everywhere, their constant concern was the state of the tide. Indeed the book could have easily been called “If the tide serves”! Riddle of the Sands describes in vivid detail both the travails and pleasures of sailing one’s own boat, albeit one devoid of any of the creature comforts of today. The constant thread of yachting detail was spiced up by the presence of a dastardly traitor, plus the romantic interest of a young lady who liked sailing. Not only was Riddle of the Sands one of the very first books to describe sailing as something that anyone could do; it is also seen as one of the very first spy novel genre, with its exciting flavour of international espionage. The central theme of the book, that the Germans would use the Frisian Islands as a covert base to launch an attack on the lightly defended east coast of England, might have been fiction, but the situation it foretold was real enough. Indeed, the First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill, would acknowledge the part the book played in his decision to take steps to establish much stronger naval forces in the North Sea. DEATH & LEGACY Despite his writing and his UK military service Childers’ support for the Irish cause went beyond the mere political and become one of action. In July 1914, in his new yacht the Asgard, a 51ft Colin Archer yawl, Childers ran a cargo of Mauser rifles and ammunition, delivering them to the Republican forces at Howth, just north of Dublin. It would be these guns that would arm the Irish forces during the

Easter Rising, with Childers’ role in their provision well known by both sides in the conflict. Even so, in 1921 Childers would go on to play a key part in thrashing out the details of the Treaty that would ultimately lead to the creation of the Irish Republic. Before that could happen a civil war would break out, leaving Childers in a precarious position.

Not only was Riddle of the Sands one of the very first books to describe sailing as something that anyone could do; it is also seen as one of the very first spy novel genre, with its exciting flavour of international espionage In November 1922 he was arrested whilst in possession of a pistol, tried by a Military Tribunal and sentenced to death. Even as his appeal was being prepared Childers was shot by firing squad, an act that Éamon de Valera, who would go on to become the Irish President, would describe as Childers ‘dying the Prince he was’. However, Childers’ death would not be the end of the story, for in time his son, Erskine Hamilton Childers, would go on to become President of Ireland. Childers’ yacht, the Asgard would be restored and become a central exhibit in the National Museum of Ireland, but the Vixen ended up on the hard at Lymington, where it would eventually be broken up. But the enduring story of both boat and writer lives on as one of the great sailing stories of our time.

The bleak emptiness of Childer’s Norderney is now a popular resort and summer playground. Image: My Entdecker

33 41

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016 ALL AT SEA MAY 2015

UKSA is all about getting young people on the water to help change their lives for the better. We do this both as a youth charity and also have over 30 career-launching, professional maritime training courses.

Sea. Change.

From a of the

Sailing Adventures

love sea to loving your career

Our expert staff are passionate about seeing you fulfil your potential. We’ll mentor and guide as well as giving you access to our online recruitment DAY SAILING l WEEKEND SAILING service. So choose a course to suit you, whether you’re taking your first HEN & STAG l RYA TRAINING steps on board or developing a fantastic career.

Make the change. Launch your career at sea. Visit uksa.org Email careers@uksa.org Call 01983 203038

EXPERIENCE THE PERFECT MIX OF PARTY, ADVENTURE, CULTURE AND RELAXATION UKSAsailing @UKSAsailing UKSAsailing

Professional Development 078 9 4 4 2 9Schools 4 5 3& Groups W

@UKSAsailing

Charity WRecreation W. V E N TURESAILING.CO.UK

RYA RESIDENTIAL COURSES FROM £379 All of our courses are run over 5 days at a premier hotel on the isle of Wight.

12-16 October 09-13 07-11 2015 7 - 11 March - FULL; 12 -November 16 October, 16 - 20December November, 2016 RYA DAY SKIPPER THEORY The day skipper theory course covers the following: l A comprehensive introduction to chartwork l Tidal heights and tidal streams l Buoyage l Collision regulations l Meteorology l The basics of seamanship l Electronic navigation including the use of chartplotters and GPS l Pilotage and passage planning.

WHAT’S IncluDED: 3 3 3 3

Full RYA training All accommodation Bed, breakfast and 4 course evening meal each night Full use of the hotel leisure facilities.

All this for just £379 and bring your partner for £99 (accomodation and half board only). RYA coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster courses also available over 6 days. WEEKEnD SAIlIng available in the Solent - call for details.

Call Holdsworth Hotel central reservations on 01983 861111 or email info@holdsworthhotels.co.uk www.holdsworthhotels.co.uk

Ocean View Hotel l l l l l l l

l l l l l

Heated indoor swimming pool Ample car parking Fully centrally heated throughout All bedrooms have ensuite facilities Tea and coffee making facilities in all bedrooms Complimentary tea and coffee replenished daily Remote control colour television and radios in all rooms Telephones in all bedrooms Large bar lounge Entertainment most evenings in the ballroom Lift to all floors Full size snooker table.

All At SeA MAY 2016

BOATING HOLIDAYS

Every month we bring you a selection of delightful boating holidays.

Set sail on your dream holiday

Palma dE mallorca

Sunsail’s current franchise base in Palma de Mallorca became an official Sunsail base in April. Joining the current fleet of Sunsail 41, 47 and 444 yachts will be four 36i’s and an additional 41. Sailing the aquamarine coastline of Mallorca gives access to hundreds of beaches, coves and sheltered bays, only accessible by sea. There is plenty to do once you have anchored up too, with ancient towns and villages, vineyards and orange groves to be explored. Sailing requirements and qualifications: n Sailing experience level 3. Only suitable for confident sailors who have experience with long spells of open water sailing, broad tidal ranges, strong winds and remote anchorages. n To sail in this destination you will need at least an ICC or an RYA Day Skipper qualification or above. Prices from £2,552 for a bareboat charter based on a Sunsail 41 – three cabins mono or similar - for one week (includes outboard, end cleaning, fuel and YDW) departing in October 2016. Flights and transfers can be booked individually at a supplement. www.sunsail.co.uk

ToP 5 in grEEcE

Nautilus Yachting tell us the top five Greek sailing destinations are: Athens, Skiathos, Corfu, Lavrion and the Ionian. They have a number of Greek special offers including 20 per cent off a Bavaria 45. This yacht can be chartered in the Ionian on either a bareboat charter or flotilla sailing holiday. Get in touch with Nautilus Yachting to find out more. www.nautilusyachting.com

grEEk Sailing acadEmy

Greece’s Sani Resort has three new academies to help children learn a new skill and excel in whichever sport they choose. For those passionate about water sports, Sani is offering a Sani Marina Sailing Academy with the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki. With a 7km white sandy beach and the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea, Sani Resort offers great conditions for beginners. Children, aged six – 17, can learn the ropes with 10-hour intensive sailing courses. With lessons held on land and offshore, kids will earn their Certificate of Attendance at the end of the course. Cost: £196* per child per 10-hour course. Family (2+ children): £176* per child per 10-hour course. (*depending on exchange rate)

Image: SANI S.A. 2007-2012

going inland?

From how to find to the right holiday for you and the right company to book with, to where you can go, how much it costs and what to expect on your holiday, the RYA Inland Boating Holiday Video can answer all your questions. If you are looking to take an inland boating holiday this year RYA Inland instructor, Alison Selby-Nicholls, Castaway Canal Boats, gives the lowdown on everything you need to know in this interesting video. https://youtu.be/Rxa-6seJ1iQ

SPring day SailS

Day sails are an excellent opportunity to introduce someone to the world of Tall Ship Sailing or to have a fantastic family experience. Day sails are suitable for ages 12 - 80 so all the family can get involved. Spring Day Sails: 3 June and 4 June / £125 www.tallships.org

Sailing HolidayS

Bareboat – One way charters in the Dalmatian Islands of Croatia in August. Did you know you do not always have to start and end your sailing holiday in the same place? This gives you much more flexibility in a one week holiday. A great place for a one way charter is the Dalmatian Islands. Sail from Split to Dubrovnik or vice versa. From £429 per person for one week. www.bareboatsailingholidays.com Flotilla – Sail in style with a free skipper Sailing Holidays are offering a skipper free of charge on their Beneteau 50 and Beneteau 52.3 on selected dates and routes, to give you a taste of big boat sailing without having to have a certificate. This is a great opportunity for those in need of more space but without the qualifications to sail a yacht of this size. Save £120 per day. Prices start from £565 per person. www.sailingholidays.com

cElESTyal cruiSES For a boating holiday where you can sit back and let others do all the hard work you could choose a cruise. Celestyal Cruises’ 2016 themed cruise programme includes more than 800 different activities and events throughout the entire cruise season under three individual themes: Stories of Greek Culture and Heritage, Stories of Greek Summer Festival and Stories of Greek Enogastronomy. Those travelling in June, July and August will enjoy Stories of Greek Summer Festival. The summer festival as we know it was invented by the ancient Greeks and Celestyal Cruises will honour this with theatrical performances, concerts by traditional and Greek pop singers, Greek films, parties with Greek DJs and a science festival. CelestyalCruises.com

FurTHEr inFormaTion

n Nautilus Yachting: www.nautilusyachting.com n Nisos Yacht Charter: www.nisosyachtcharter.com n Seafarer: www.seafarersailing.co.uk n Sailing Holidays: www.sailingholidays.com n Ocean Elements: www.ocean-elements.co.uk n The Moorings: www.moorings.co.uk n Mauri Pro: www.mauripro.com n Neilson: www.neilson.co.uk n Sunsail: www.sunsail.co.uk n Mallorca Yacht Charter: www.mallorcayachtcharter.eu n Tall Ships: www.tallships.org

To advertise here please call 07740 118928 35

All AT SeA MAY 2016

WIN TICKETS

AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES PORTSMOUTH

All at Sea and the America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth have two pairs of tickets to the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth up for grabs! THE tickets will give the lucky winners access to the Race Village on Friday 22 July where you will be able to enjoy preview racing, a display by the Red Arrows, on water displays and much more. The spectacular America’s Cup World Series, featuring the best sailors in the world competing on foiling, wing-sailed 45ft catamarans, returns to Portsmouth from 21 - 24 July. It is set to be even more incredible than last year with a new-look ticket only Race Village in Southsea. See the sailor’s close-up, learn about the racing and the technology with live commentary and big screens to give you a blow-by-blow account of the racing as the teams reach incredible speeds. www.lvacwsportsmouth.com

To be in with a chance of winning, send your answer to the following question by 1 June.

Image: Shaun Roster

Q. How many feet are the America’s Cup World Series catamarans? Send your answer to editor@allatsea.co.uk or enter online at www.allatsea.co.uk For T&Cs see page 50

ENTER ONLINE WWW.ALLATSEA.CO.UK

Exhilarating Racing on our 72ft Challenger Yachts

Fastnet Campaign 2017

ARC 2016 re Adventu of a Lifetime

Training Weekend: 24-25 September 2016 ARC 2016: 17 November -12 December 2016 Only £3,499*

Intoxic ati Racing ng

Training Weekend: 21-23 April 2017 3 RORC Qualifying Races: April- July 2017 Rolex Fastnet Race: 5-12 August 2017 Only £3,845*

* Price includes race entry fees, accommodation, meals, snacks, travel insurance, safety equipment and sailing instruction, but excludes transport to/from the vessel.

023 9283 2055 | tallships.org

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016 Cab Alus rio alum mart mod inium ava els now 250 ilable in , 28 0 310 and

Use promo code AAS10 to receive a 10% discount off your first charter fee*

Where your adventure startsâ&#x20AC;Ś By the simple touch of a remote control, you can change the configuration in only 4 seconds.

Quality Yachts Family Friendly Bareboat & Skippered Charter Parties & Special Events

Cabrio 360CH

Cabrio 245 Console Console options for Cabrio 270 and Cabrio 310 as well as open versions Cabrio espaCe 270

YACHT CHARTER

YACHT MANAGEMENT *Applies to charter fee only. Valid until 30th June 2016.

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

QUIZ TIME

GUESS THE ANCHORAGE

ICAL PUZZLES NAUT

How many will you get right?

CROSSWORD 1

7 9

1 1

20 ICA 1 L PUZZL 1E S NAUT 1

No:

Can you unravel the mixed up words? You’ll find all the words in the Sailing Upwind story.

18 21 1

1. Short vessels: public transport back to the south (4) 3. Non-paying passenger is around to pull a whale aboard initially (8) 9. Watery, as in a twitch (7) 10. Zero returns to Queen PBK_001-027 Artwork.indd 23 Elizabeth, passenger ship (5) 11. Dreadful cruise with RN turns into mutiny (12) 13. Compulsion to be acceptable in sailor suit (6) 15. Drops a suggestion to set sail (4,2) 17. Paints sea green, Mediterranean blue etc? (12) 20. Object to doing the night shift (5) 21. Mixing up ‘sea’ and ‘main’, or just forgetting? (7) 22. Left a gap in the ship’s window (8) 23. Shock: bananas sent back (4)

Clue – when you are sailing upwind you are beating to?

Across

Pirate Crossword

Do you know where this is (hint: the locals will greet you with ‘hola’)? Last month’s anchorage was Weymouth.

1 1

17 19

6 1

12 13

9 11

CRACKING ON

Clue – Helm says this before he starts the turn

1 1

For more puzzles pick up a copy of The Adlard Coles Nautical Puzzle Book. Small enough to stow away on the trimmest of decks, it is packed with 200 nautically-themed brain-teasers designed to shiver the mental timbers.

BK_001-027 Artwork.indd 22

(Adlard Coles Nautical, 9781472909121, £6.99)

FOR ALL ANSWERS SEE PAGE 50

Clue – Helms says this to get you ready to turn U

Down 1. Waterfowl braised in a stew on top of stove (8) 2. Colours that can follow either part of Royal Navy (5) 4. At first went back, then deck collapsed so changed course repeatedly (6) 5. Pirate’s order to take a last promenade on deck (4,3,5) 6. Openings for women surviving around the north (7) 7. Three foot space outside (4) 8. Tar angst: helm out of order, a fair distance away (2,4,6) 12. Leader of the crew, company with six wan characters needing order (8) 14. More prepared to set sail and study? That is right (7) 16. Creep under the pole and make an illegible mark (6) 18. Aloft, the group is overturned (5) 19. Capsized vessels come to a halt (4)

B A

T O

D Y

Clue – Watch this before you release the sheet I

Play sudoku online at:

24/04/2014 16:53

MAY SUDOKU 2016-04-16

3 7

4 8

This Month 4 Years Ago… 19 May 2012 Sir Ben Ainslie became the first person to carry the Olympic torch in the UK. Starting the 70-day tour of the United Kingdom at Land’s End, he was the first of 8,000 torch carriers, passing the flame to 18-year-old Cornish surfer Tassy Swallow.

PLAY SUDOKU ONLINE AT: WWW.SUDOKUKINGDOM.COM

What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, and has a bed but never sleeps?

ANAGRAMS

Can you work out these boating anagrams? So rail Sonar me Brave door

BRAINTEASER

2 1

4 4

24/04/2014 16:53

4 1

Medium level

3 5

To ‘crack on’ meant to set more sail and so attain a better speed. The word almost certainly relates to the loud retorts which are heard as the straining sails and sheets are eased. The order ‘crack the sheets’ is to ease them usually because the wind has freed.

RIDDLE

www.sudokukingdom.com

Daily Sudoku puzzle No. 3473

The Nautical Origins of Everyday Expressions Salty Dog Talk by Bill Beavis and Richard McCloskey (Adlard Coles Nautical, 9781472907981, £8.99

Using the grid below, how many words can you find? Each word must contain the central V and no letter can be used twice, however, the letters do not have to be connected. Proper nouns are not allowed, however, plurals are. There is at least one nine letter word.

OER DVB RAO Genius: 28 words. Excellent: 20 words. Good: 16 words. Average: 12 words.

ENGINE NEWS

Mercury is rising 115 PRO XS FOUR-STROKE OUTBOARD

Mercury has raised the bar with the launch of the new 115 Pro XS four-stroke outboard. Based on Mercury’s 115 four-stroke, the new outboard is claimed to deliver significantly better performance than any other high-output 115hp outboard on the market. LIGHTER AND FASTER THAN ITS OLDER BROTHER The new 115 Pro XS is said to be more than 8kg lighter than its nearest competitor and over 7kg lighter than the two-stroke Optimax outboard it replaces, which has now been discontinued. Its 2.1L displacement is high for its class and increasing engine rpm from 6000 to 6300 gives the ability to run lower-pitch props which in turn is said to give quicker acceleration than Mercury’s standard 115 four-stroke. Getting up on the plane is improved too reducing 0 to 20mph by one to two seconds on its predecessor. SPEEDY TOO Mercury claim the 115 Pro XS is up to 3mph faster than its nearest competitor and more than 1mph faster than Mercury’s standard 115 four-stroke, which this engine is based on. IDLE THE TIME AWAY There is a new feature that provides up to 48 per cent more battery charging at

idle speed giving you more time out on the water. The engine uses Mercury’s ultra-low copper-content alloys to help prevent corrosion and withstand the elements. WHERE YOU CAN SEE THEM The new engines are available to order now through the dealer network and you will be able to inspect them at close quarters shortly - possibly at this year’s Southampton Boat Show. Mercury and Mariner outboards and Yanmar diesel inboard engine are distributed in the UK by E. P. Barrus Ltd, a British company founded in 1917 by Ernest Prouty Barrus. Soon to be 100 years old, the company has a strong engineering focus and has developed partnerships with major international companies. Barrus custom build products for the Ministry of Defence, RNLI and H.M. Coastguard. Look out for further engine up-dates in future issues of All at Sea.

Mercury 115 Pro XS from £10,215.45 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT WWW.BARRUS.CO.UK E. P. BARRUS LTD GLEN WAY LAUNTON ROAD BICESTER OXFORDSHIRE OX26 4UR TEL: 01869 363636 CUSTOMERSERVICES@BARRUS.CO.UK

t s e b s Dartmouth bite 39

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

Lifelong food and drink enthusiast, Penny Hopkins, blends a background in hospitality with keen journalistic skills, travelling far and wide in search of a tasty bite - by boat, foot and bike.

This month we head to Dartmouth to discover what tasty treats await.

beautiful , e n li t s a o c g Stunnin y to do, t n le p d n a e id countrys he perfect t is n o v e D h t Sou destination.

DARTMOUTH has quite a history producing Naval Officers since 1863, inventing the first steam pumping engine in 1712 and waving a tearful farewell to the Mayflower and Speedwell in 1612, as they left Bayard’s Cove to head to the New World. Now this desirable town, on the steeply wooded slopes of the River Dart, is a sheltered haven for seafarers and not a bad place to go shopping – with over 12 galleries and chef Mitch Tonks – or live. It is buzzing with activity and brave new builds sit cheekily alongside fishermen’s cottages and merchants’ villas. Right, the sun is shining and it is time to hit the streets…

BREAKFAST

It has to be Alf Resco on Lower Street, but be prepared to wait (though not for long) as this place seems popular with all from young officers to gentlemen, families, hikers and visiting yachtsmen. There is a great menu with fine attention to detail and covers healthy smoothies to a fry up. I like that a whole page is committed to different types of hot chocolate and the choice of toppings on the porridge, including Chia seeds and nut butter. These guys also have rooms available upstairs and the top floor apartment has wonderful views over the Dart from its crow’s nest balcony. It is open from 7am, but shuts at 2pm so get there on time, but perhaps avoid the first door rush. www.cafealfresco.co.uk

For lunch try Rockfish takeout, South Street Deli or, if you are lucky, a mug of Mark Lobb’s creamy seafood chowder in the Old Market Square, where he has a wet fish stall (9am-14.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday). www.wildfooddevon.co.uk

Try Cafe Alf Resco for a tasty breakfast

AFTERNOON TEA

BEST BAKER

DINNER

Big night out? Go to the Seahorse, home to chef Mitch Tonks who knows a thing or two about fish and about using local produce and supporting

FANCY A TIPPLE? Cocktails: Bellinis, open on Friday and Saturday 5pm -1.30am. A favourite haunt of Ribeye.

BEST PUB IN TOWN? Try Windjammer on Victoria Road, run by Andy Coombe, with its own commercial fishing boat. The Teign mussels are always worth trying and the beer is well kept. BEST PUB UP RIVER? Maltsters Arms, tucked into the inlet at aptly named Tuckenhay with a small pontoon outside. Once owned by the immaculate Keith Floyd it is always worth a visit, but ring ahead if arriving by boat to see if there is room to tie up outside. 01803 732350

LUNCH

Head to Wood Roast, the second string to Italian owned outfit in Totnes, who also run the Curator Kitchen. They are passionate about their beans, which are roasted over in Italy, along with the biscotti that the owner’s brother makes in Ancona. It is a family affair. I had the day’s special, Congo, and loved it. It is a convivial, small space, but if full get a take-out and buy some beans for the boat. Tel: 01803 832155 Conveniently positioned opposite Wood Roast is Smith Street Deli, another great spot to grab a quick bruschetta, buy some wonderful olive oil and tapas, read the papers and catch up with emails - wifi is good here. www.smithstreetdeli.co.uk My sources all said you have to go to Saveurs, the French Patisserie on Victoria Road. It really is what it says on the tin, a proper patisserie with an impressive array

monkfish and king prawn Malabar Curry with handmade cumin naan bread. It is only open in the evenings, whereas the Seahorse does a good lunch slot and I like the locals’ set menu for £20. www.seahorserestaurant.co.uk

of breads, pastries and chocolate work. You could be in France or watching Bake Off’s La Crème de la Crème. I bought a big boule of sour dough and took a pain au raison to go with my Wood Roast take-out. It was a joy to sit in the sun by the hyacinths and early opening magnolias, overlooking the misty Dart. www.saveurs.co.uk However I would also give the Almond Thief bakers available in Dart Deli a punt as their bread looked a proper job to me and they are a small outfit baking out of Dartington.

Dart Marina Hotel is a fabulous spot opposite the Higher Car Ferry and has cleverly combined a modern, luxurious hotel with the marina, spa facilities and some lovely colour washed flats (there was a two-bed available for £775k), all enjoying that ever changing view over the river. The restaurant shares the lovely views that the rooms enjoy, and I like the attention to detail with blankets and binoculars set up on your balcony. I have heard about their three cream tea options – fizz, Hendricks or tea. What, I hear you cry, tea? When you could have Hendricks? Why not be sensible and have both as the delightful mix of sandwiches, scones, cakes, desserts and handmade chocolates are not to be rushed. The Hendricks teapot arrives, beautifully painted and chinking with ice cubes. I pour my first cup with cucumber slices and a scattering of peppercorns at the base and lean back and enjoy the ice cold, fresh green scent of it – what a delight. Overlooking one of South Hams prettiest rivers in the distance and a tea tray of artistic reflectiveness in the foreground. I like this place. www.dartmarinahotel.co.uk

BEST COFFEE

fisherman, including the poor guys whose trawler, the Saint Christophe, was being recovered outside the restaurant. Or try Kendricks, on Fairfax Place, with a good buzz and busy tables when I visited. They had some great sounding imaginative fish including

Great sausage rolls at the Dartmouth Castle Tea Rooms

What a wonderful spot to live - Dart Marina apartments

What could be better than a Hendrinks cream tea?

Below: Saveurs’ impressive sweet delights

THE HIKE: An easy walk along the river to Dartmouth Castle, through some delightful coloured merchants’ houses, past Baynards Cove, original departure point for the Mayflower, to join the South West Coastal Path out to the castle itself, where you will find Dartmouth Castle Tea Rooms. You can be fortified here with fresh baked cakes, darned good sausage rolls and a cuppa. www. dartmouthcastletearooms.co.uk Before heading back, or if fatigued, take the ferry option. The ferries make this whole area a walker and cyclist’s dream as you can cover some beautiful distances without covering the same area. This walk can be extended to a 6km circular trek, well marked as the Diamond Jubilee Way. www.devon.gov.uk/ diamondjubileeway www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk www.dartharbour.org

@dartmoutheverytime @DartMarina @RoyalRegatta @MitchTonks

EVENTS:

■ Brixham Heritage Society Regatta 28 - 29 May ■ Salcombe Town Regatta 30 July - 6 August ■ Torbay Royal Regatta 19 - 24 August ■ Dartmouth Royal Regatta 25 - 27 August ■ Dartmouth Food Festival 21 - 23 October

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

Specialists in the supply of ‘Mooring Equipment’ and associated products.

“Moor for less” To order on-line, please visit our website for full range of mooring products.

www.boatgeardirect.co.uk

Mooring Lines, Anchor Lines, Rope & Chain Sets, Rope Risers etc, all available and made to your specifications. Please call for prices and details.

Rope & Chain Sets

Multiplait Nylon

(Suitable for Windlass)

Maggi Grade 40 Calibrated Chain (Aqua 4 / Italian Origin)

High Quality Multiplait Nylon from

Baltic Ropes

30m x 12mm Nylon Multiplait Spliced to 30m x 7x22 DIN766 Chain £139.50 30m x 12mm Nylon Multiplait Spliced to 30m x 8x24 DIN766 Chain £169.50 30m x 14mm Nylon Multiplait Spliced to 30m x 8x24 DIN766 Chain £179.00 30m x 14mm Nylon Multiplait Spliced to 30m x 10x28 DIN766 Chain £289.00 30m x 16mm Nylon Multiplait Spliced to 30m x 10x30 EN813 Chain £299.00

Grade 30 Galvanised Chain Calibrated & Tested (Ideal for Anchoring)

6 x 18.5 x 20 8 x 24 x 26 10 x 28 x 34 10 x 30 x 35 12 x 36 x 40

DIN766 DIN766 DIN766 EN813-3 EN813-3

£2.35 £3.45 £4.95 £4.95 £6.95

per per per per per

mtr mtr mtr mtr mtr

10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm 24mm

£0.69 £0.90 £1.20 £1.50 £1.85 £2.80 £4.22

Multiplait Nylon 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm 24mm

£65.00 £85.00 £114.00 £135.00 £175.00 £266.00 £399.00

per per per per per per

Polyester Navy Multiplait

Polyester Navy 3 Strand

12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm 24mm

£1.40 £1.85 £2.40 £3.05 £3.70 £5.05

MTR Price £

12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm 24mm

£133.00 £175.00 £228.00 £289.75 £333.00 £479.75

£375.00 Mounting Bracket

£39.95

316 Stainless Delta Type

5kg £84.99 10kg £139.99 16kg £219.99

It is ideal for use as ground tackle.

MTR Price £

Admiralty Pattern Mooring Anchors 30kg to 250kg from

£89.00

Mail Order Tel: 01473 655541 Email: sales@boatgeardirect.co.uk

VS PRO SERIES Vertical Windlass

Shackle point can be easily changed for a fork/eye swivel or fixing of your choice.

£259.00

Suitable for vessels up to 42ft (8mm)

£569.00

Suitable for vessels up to 20ft (Horizontal)

£189.00

(6mm Nylon Gypsy)

£225.00

PRO 900M

710FS (6mm S/S Gypsy)

£439.00

£499.00

For Vessels Up To 45ft

Delta Type

316 Stainless Trefoil Anchor (Bruce Pattern) 5kg 7.5kg 10kg 15kg

VS1000 S/S

Suitable for vessels up to 42ft (8mm)

(8mm S/S Gypsy)

Trefoil Anchor (Bruce Pattern)

Galv Anchor

£89.95 £139.00 £179.98 £249.00

6kg 10kg 16kg

c/w Galvanised Steel Chain Tube

2kg £14.50 5kg £23.50 7.5kg £32.95 10kg £39.75 15kg £57.50 20kg £79.75 30kg £119.00

£19.95 £34.75 £49.95

Heavy duty galvanised steel chain tube. Takes up to 20mm diameter chain.

Thick and durable outer elastimer polyurethane UV protected coating. From

VS1000C S/S c/w Capstan

Pro 710 Series 710F

£28.00 £55.00 £70.00 £100.00 £130.00

100 metres £

For Vessels Up To 30ft

NEW! ‘Elastimer’ Foam Filled Buoy

Please call for details

£27.33 £54.66 £72.00 £93.00

8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm

PRO 800F £349.00 (8mm S/S Gypsy)

Stainless 12v CAPSTAN

mtr mtr mtr mtr mtr mtr

Used Chain is often available from 30mm to 50mm.

11kg 22kg 33kg 45kg

£0.30 £0.60 £0.80 £1.10 £1.45

PRO 800 & 900

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

(Mooring Anchor)

8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm

100 metres £

EC1000S

316 Stainless Chain

£57.00 £76.50 £100.00 £137.75 £171.00 £261.25 £332.50

100 metres £

Horizontal Windlass

Test Certificates provided on request

Mushroom

10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm 24mm

MTR Price £

(Recommended for Windlasses)

£2.95 £3.75 £4.75 £8.50 £8.40 £11.95

£0.60 £0.85 £1.10 £1.45 £1.90 £2.75 £3.50

100 metres £

Grade 40 Galvanised Chain Calibrated & Tested DIN766 DIN766 DIN766 DIN766 EN813-3 EN813-3

10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm 20mm 24mm

MTR Price £

Test Certificates provided on request

6 x 18.5 x 20 7 x 22 x 23 8 x 24 x 26 10 x 28 x 34 10 x 30 x 35 12 x 36 x 40

Nylon 3 Strand

Deep recess designed to avoid override damage to the hull. Please call for full details.

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

Dock Bumpers 3/4 Round (110cm)

£39.95

Flexible Corner £29.50 Set Offer

£99.95

2 x 110cm Bumpers 1 x Flexible Corner

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

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

All AT SEA MAY 2016

MARINA CHAT

NortherN Delights MEETING BOATERS AROUND THE UK’S MARINAS

Reg and Linda Mathews are making the most of their retirement, spending many months of the year sailing around northern Europe on board their beloved Rivulet. WE are the proud owners of Rivulet, a single-masted sloop that we have had for almost 25 years. Linda and I are very attached to our boat and have sailed well over 30,000 miles on her. I have been sailing for around 40 years after starting as a child at boarding school in Germany. I continued throughout my adult life, but since we retired we have been lucky enough to spend even more time at sea. As we live in London we have kept Rivulet in a variety of marinas over the years.

Port Le Foret, a marina near Concarneau on the west coast. We loved it there and the manager persuaded us to stay. It was easy enough to get there on the ferry with our car and we both speak a workable level of French. It did mean that we both needed to take a long weekend if we wanted to go sailing though. BACK iN BritAiN Berthing back in the UK we were at Sparkes Marina for many years, and on one of our trips to Spain we stopped at MDL’s Queen Anne’s Battery Marina in Plymouth and fell in love with the place: the history, the Barbican and the town. There is so much to explore on land and on the water that it has kept our interest for many years and it is a great base to explore the rest of northern Europe. It was at Queen Anne’s Battery that we were introduced to MDL’s Freedom Berthing. Now we are both retired we tend to go away for five or six months of the year cruising around northern Europe. It is fantastic that we have access to over 100 marinas across the UK and Europe. NortherN eUroPe Sailing around northern Europe is our passion. Some of our most memorable voyages have included the Wadden Zee, the Freisian Islands and a three week stay in Boyardville on the Isle d’Oleron where we were invited by friends to study the oyster culture. All of this adventuring can sometimes take its toll on our 43-year-old Rivulet. There can even be times when it takes its toll on us too when your 40ft mast is lost in a trough in Biscay. Luckily the team at Queen Anne’s Battery looks after Rivulet and us very well. The yard crew, headed up by Graham

FreNCh eXChANge We even kept her in France for a while. At the time we were on our way back through the Bay of Biscay and stopped at

Reg and Linda love sailing around northern Europe but they love coming back to the UK too

Turner, is a great bunch and really do a fantastic job. When a boat gets to 43-years-old she does need a bit of looking after and there is a chandlery for her and restaurants for us, which is perfect. Queen Anne’s Battery Marina 01752 671142 mdlmarinas.co.uk/mdl-queen-annes-battery

ANNIVERSARY WICORMARINE YACHT HAVEN AT 50

A year to remember

WicorMarine Yacht Haven is celebrating its 50th year as a family business and has been associated with several well known names from the world of boating.

1966 might be remembered by most for sporting reasons, but it also saw the beginnings of WicorMarine Yacht Haven. Situated in a surprisingly tranquil reach halfway up Portsmouth’s busy harbour, WicorMarine Yacht Haven is a charming, sheltered spot and a gentle step back in time for the visiting yachtsman. Initially set up and run by Chris and Ruth Waddington, it has a fascinating history. Described by Chris as “depressing,

smelly and neglected… it was such a challenge we had to go with it.” Previously known as Felthams Boatyard they bought it for £12,000 in 1966 and it was christened WicorMarine after the nearby village. The couple immediately started rebuilding and renovating. Intensive works carried on into 1967 with diggers clearing the site and building the new jetty pilings. The

A Great Britain III news cutting from 1975

An aerial shot of the new moorings and dinghy pontoon

jetty provides walk ashore berthing for larger vessels including Dutch barges, houseboats and fishing vessels. There were 19 original moorings with big steel admiralty buoys, which the Harbour Master agreed the yard could have. Another challenge was a suitable vessel for checking and laying new moorings. A Winkle Barge, which used to carry shellfish up the Thames, was found at Tuffs

of Teddington and delivered to Portsmouth. A roller and winch were installed on the foredeck and the barge pushed around by the Wicor launch. Bit by bit other facilities were acquired, donated or ingeniously recycled. ExAdmiralty fenders became the dinghy storage pontoons, the old Gosport ferry pontoon was commandeered in 1984 to increase capacity and later a mooring barge adapted from a Macwester 34 mould. It was a DIY yard, with sail makers and boat builders who set up their businesses on site. However, Chris soon realised he needed a small team of trusted tradesmen. Between them, David Palmer, shipwright, and Tony Dugdale, engineer, they clocked up more than 60 years service with the yard. sir ChAY BlYth Around this time Chris was introduced to Chay Blyth, the first person to sail singlehanded non-stop westwards around the world. He became a close family friend. Having completed his Atlantic Row, Blyth was preparing for the Golden Globe and wanted to sail in some privacy. Chris provided him with a base for his operations and remembers sitting in the local Seagull pub discussing how the yacht British Steel should be built for Blyth’s wrong way round circumnavigation. Subsequently a number of Blyth’s boats came to the yard and his trimaran Great Britain III was built there. As a result WicorMarine developed a reputation with other long distance sailors too.

PAssioN For ClAssiCs As the yard got sorted Chris was able to engage in his own passion, classic yachts, restoring a Colin Archer 32’ made from oak on pine called Saari, eventually selling her to Tom Cunliffe. Other classic restorations followed including Moya a 43ft built on Morecambe Bay Prawner lines and Sorella, a 28ft Itchen Ferry built in 1858. The strong association with classic boats is a tradition carried on by Chris’s son Scott and wife Imogen who run the yard today. Since Scott took over in 2003, the facilities have steadily developed without losing any of its original charm. Chris’s original ethos to provide customers with a complete boat service in a haven of peace without paying over the odds remains very much in place. A new Sublift and telehander offer upgraded launching facilities. In 2012 a number of swinging moorings were replaced with deep-water pontoons, a short row from the jetty, suitable for yachts up to 20m LOA. A well stocked chandlery, tool hire service and most recently the Salt Café have been added. Activities marking WicorMarine Yacht Haven’s 50th year as a family business will take place throughout 2016. A celebration event for Wicor’s extended family of friends and past and present customers takes place on 4 June. www.wicormarine.co.uk See more pictures of WicorMarine Yacht Haven over the past 50 years at www.allatsea.co.uk.

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

MARINA FOCUS SPOTLIGHT ON UK MARINAS & HARBOURS

FAMBRIDGE YACHT HAVEN Fambridge Yacht Haven Church Road, North Fambridge Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6LR 01621 740370 fambridge@yachthavens.com www.yachthavens.com/fambridge

Nestled within a peaceful and pretty village in Essex, Fambridge Yacht Haven is less than an hour from London and boasts an impressive range of facilities. It is not hard to see why this marina is commonly referred to as ‘the jewel of the River Crouch’. PART of the multi-award winning Yacht Havens Group, Fambridge offers all the charm, warmth and personal service of a family owned marina whilst delivering a wealth of valuable services. This unique combination is what makes Fambridge a clear choice for its devoted berth holders and returning visitors. This marina certainly ticks all the boxes when it comes to fantastic facilities: 120 deep water swinging moorings, a 120m visitors’ pontoon and the hugely popular valet berthing service – allowing berth holders to ‘step on board and go’. Alongside

Racing on the River Crouch

this are all of the comforting and practical conveniences that Yacht Havens customers have come to expect as standard: excellent security, on-water diesel and petrol, free showers and parking, free Wi-Fi and unrivaled customer service and friendly atmosphere – synonymous with Yacht Havens. To top it all, Fambridge berth holders enjoy 14 days free berthing at Yacht Havens’ six other marinas including UK Marina of the Year 2016, Lymington Yacht Haven. Plus they receive 50 per cent discounted visitors’ mooring for five consecutive days at over 70 marinas around the UK and Europe.

ACCESS

Fambridge is only 30 minutes from the M25, making it one of the closest marinas to London. From the M25 take the A12 towards Chelmsford, the A130 towards South Woodham Ferrers and follow signs to Burnham On Crouch. Fambridge Yacht Haven is roughly half way between South Woodham and Burnham. Approaches and navigational info: Fambridge Yacht Haven is located at North Fambridge on the north bank of the River Crouch approximately 6nm upriver of Burnham-On-Crouch (Posn: 51deg 38.55’ N, 0 deg 39.9’E). The marina is set within Stow Creek where access can be gained at all states of the tide depending on vessel draft. Approaching from seaward, pass through Burnham Fairway on the south (port) bank of the river and pass Essex Marina and the commercial Baltic Wharf at Wallasea Island also on your port side. The river is wide and deep right up to North Fambridge, but keep clear of Bridgemarsh Island, a very large area of flooded marshland on the north (starboard) side of the main river channel, which can be entirely

submerged on very high tides. Approaching North Fambridge you will see Fambridge Yacht Havens’ ‘Yacht Station’. You will see mid-river moorings ahead of you, 120m visitors’ pontoon on your starboard side and South Fambridge on your port side. If approaching at night, the 120m visitors’ pontoon is easily seen with two single, green flashing navigation lights - one at either end (FL(3)G.4s). Pass the swinging moorings (keeping towards the south side of the river as traffic can be busy around the visitors’ pontoon on the north side) and continue upriver for another half-mile where you will see a single special mark known as ‘Stow Post’ in the mouth of Stow Creek on your starboard side. At night, Stow Post is lit with a single flashing yellow light (QF(4)Y.8s). Enter the creek leaving Stow Post to port and keep within the buoyed channel leading towards the marina on the starboard side. The River Crouch and approaches are well marked with lit channel markers as far as Baltic Wharf, Wallasea Island. Upriver of Baltic Wharf is not lit for approximately 5nm until you reach the visitors’ pontoon and Stow Post.

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

FACILITIES

■ 180 fully serviced pontoon berths ■ 120 deep water swinging moorings, with a summer weekend ferry service ■ Large 120m visitors’ pontoon ■ 24 hour access to facilities - toilets, showers and laundry ■ Free showers and parking ■ On-water diesel and petrol ■ Free Wi-Fi throughout the marina ■ Excellent security with CCTV surveillance ■ Extensive, fully serviced hard standing for 700+ boats ■ Floating tender pontoon ■ The Clubhouse café and bar ■ 14 days free berthing at Yacht Havens’ six other marinas

Undercover storage is available at Fambridge Yacht Haven There is fully serviced hard standing for more than 700 boats

EXPLORING AFLOAT

Essex has 350 miles of coastline and the longest shoreline of any county in England. Diverse with rich wildlife, natural saltings and farmland, tidal inlets and no less than 35 islands, there are plenty of hidden treasures to explore. Best known for its popular resorts like Southend-on-Sea, you will also be pleasantly surprised by its mudflats, saltmarshes and creeks. Head for Mersea Island and enjoy its simple gifts of dramatic wide skies and estuary views and a feast of fresh native oysters. Cut off at high spring tide and just eight miles square, Mersea deserves some careful planning but is well worth a visit. Osea Island, on the Blackwater Estuary, is simply enchanting. With 400 acres of stunning countryside and four miles of beaches and coastline, the island is rich with history and natural beauty. Osea is only accessible every seven hours due to the tides. A stone’s throw from Southendon-Sea, Foulness is the largest of the Essex islands. Tidal creeks, vast, flat and isolated marshland and a haven for wildlife, Foulness is open to the public for just six days a year – making it an unspoiled paradise.

A stunning location less than an hour from London

“We are now in our fifth season at Fambridge and I cannot see us ever leaving. Fantastic facilities, friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere in a lovely location.” Berth Holder, Bru Peckett

EXPLORING ASHORE

North Fambridge is a peaceful, friendly and pretty village. A mere 30 miles from London, with incredibly easy access by road and rail, it is a popular destination to escape the city and enjoy the relaxation of your boat in less than an hour. There is plenty to keep you occupied both on and off shore. Within the village, adjacent to the entrance to Fambridge Yacht Haven, you will find the famous Ferry Boat Inn, an excellent pub serving great food, freshly prepared onsite and cooked to order (www. ferryboatinn.net). Tuck into the FBI Ploughmans with smoked applewood stilton and honey roast ham.

If you have a day to spare, the popular port of Maldon is steeped in maritime history and a must-see for boating enthusiasts. The famous, historic sailing town of Burnham-On-Crouch is only 15 minutes away on the train, or a pleasant three to four hour walk along the level sea wall from Fambridge Yacht Haven. Here you will find a good choice of yacht clubs and a selection of well stocked chandleries. It is also a great place to stock up on general stores from one of its many shops and supermarkets. South Woodham Ferrers is one stop away on the train heading towards London. Families will enjoy Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park where children can get close to farm animals and play safely in one of their adventure play areas. There is also a Country Park which boasts excellent coastal walks and superb views of the River Crouch. Following the success of the inaugural River Festival in 2015, the event is returning on Sunday 5 June. Held at the Yacht Station at Fambridge Yacht Haven, it is an action-packed day with a wide range of sail and classic boats, sailing and gig races, workshops and clinics, live music food, drink and plenty of family fun.

Visitor berthing is available

Tell us about your marina in 500 words: editor@allatsea.co.uk

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

MARINA GUIDE MAY 2016

THE SOUTH COAST

SOUTH WEST

PREMIER MARINAS FALMOUTH North Parade, Falmouth, Cornwall. TR11 2TD T: 01326 316620 F: 01326 313939 VHF: 80 E: falmouth@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com New dry stack for boats up to 8 metres MYLOR YACHT HARBOUR Manager/contact: Culum Matheson Mylor Yacht Harbour, Mylor Churchtown, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5UF T: 01326 372 121 VHF: 37 / 80 E: marina@mylor.com W: www.mylor.com MAYFLOWER MARINA Manager: Charles Bush Mayflower Marina, Richmond Walk, Plymouth, Devon PL1 4LS. T: 01752 556633 F: 01752 606896 E: info@mayflowermarina.co.uk W: www.mayflowermarina.co.uk PLYMOUTH YACHT HAVEN Manager: Steve Kitchen Shaw Way, Mount Batten Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9XH T: 01752 404231 E: plymouth@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com YACHT HAVEN QUAY, PLYMOUTH Manager: Will Rahder Breakwater Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7FE T: 01752 481190 E: boatyard@yachthavenquay.com W: www.yachthavens.com QUEEN ANNE’S BATTERY Manager: Chris Price Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth Devon. PL4 0LP T: 01752 671142 F: 01752 266297 E: qab@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.queenannesbattery.co.uk DARTSIDE QUAY Manager: Shaw Smith Galmpton Creek, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon. TQ5 0EH T: 01803 845445 F: 01803 843558 W: www.dartsidequay.co.uk BRIXHAM MARINA Manager: Shaw Smith Berry Head Road, Devon. TQ5 9BW T: 01803 882929 E: brixham@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.brixhammarina.co.uk TORQUAY MARINA Manager: Mike Smith Torquay, Devon TQ2 5EQ T: 01803 200210 F: 01803 200225 E: torquaymarina@mdlmarinas.co.uk

WEYMOUTH MARINA Manager: Alistair Clarke Commercial Road, Weymouth Dorset. DT4 8NA T: 01305 767576 F: 01305 767575 E: berths@weymouthmarina.co.uk W: www.weymouthmarina.co.uk WEYMOUTH HARBOUR Manager/contact - Keith Howorth 13 Custom House Quay, Weymouth Tel - 01305 838423 E: weymouthharbour@dorset.gov.uk W - www.weymouth-harbour.co.uk PORTLAND MARINA Manager: Russ Levett Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset. DT5 1DX T: 08454 30 2012 E: berths@portlandmarina.co.uk W: www.portlandmarina.co.uk LAKE YARD MARINA Manager/contact - Mr Robin Culpan Lake Yard Marina, Lake Drive, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4DT T - 01202 6745313 E: office@lakeyard.com W -www.lakeyard.co.uk POOLE QUAY BOAT HAVEN Manager: John Binder Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ Tel/Fax: 01202 649488 E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk PORT OF POOLE MARINA Manager: John Binder Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ Tel/Fax: 01202 649 488 E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk SALTERNS MARINA LTD Manager: Simon Chalk 40 Salterns Way, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset. BH14 8JR T: 01202 709971 F: 01202 700398 E: reception@salterns.co.uk W: www.salterns.co.uk

COBB’S QUAY MARINA Manager: David Wilson Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4EL T: 01202 674299 F: 01202 665217 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: Mike Nicholls Harbour Master’s Office, Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, Beaulieu, Hampshire. SO42 7XB T: 01590 616200 E: harbour.office@beaulieu.co.uk W: www.beaulieuriver.co.uk HAVEN QUAY, LYMINGTON Manager: Ali Neal Mill Lane, Lymington Hampshire, SO41 9AZ T: 01590 677072 E: havenquay@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com DEACONS MARINA Manager/Contact name: Anne Bland Address: Bursledon Bridge, Southampton SO31 8AZ T 023 80 402253 F: 023 80 405665 E: admin@deaconsmarina.com www.deaconsmarina.com HYTHE MARINA VILLAGE Manager: Adrian Gilson The Lock Building, Shamrock Way Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire. SO45 6DY T: 023 8020 7073 E: hythe@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hythemarinavillage.co.uk OCEAN VILLAGE MARINA Manager: Debbie Burns Marina Office, 2 Channel Way Southampton, Hampshire. SO14 3TG T: 023 8022 9385 E: oceanvillage@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.oceanvillagemarina.co.uk

Beauty comes to Ocean Village THE Ocean Rooms beauty salon is now open at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina, Southampton, based at the newly constructed Admirals Quay. The Ocean Rooms aims to provide the highest quality treatments and service at reasonable prices, with staff trained to the highest standard and therapists use world-renowned products. Offering a a comprehensive

selection of treatments, along with a wide range of retail products available, including ESPA, OPI and XEN Tan customers can expect to leave feeling relaxed, happy and pampered. To visit The Ocean Rooms, book online at www.theoceanroomsbeauty. co.uk or call 023 8178 399. The Blake Building, Admirals Quay, Ocean Way, Southampton, SO14 3LG

SHAMROCK QUAY Manager: Jonathan Walcroft William Street, Northam, Southampton Hampshire. SO14 5QL T: 023 8022 9461 E: shamrockquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.shamrockquay.co.uk

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

SAXON WHARF Manager: Jonathan Walcroft Lower York Street, Northam,Southampton. SO14 5QF T: 023 8033 9490 F: 023 8033 5215 E: saxonwharf@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.saxonwharf.co.uk

TOWN QUAY MARINA Manager: Lex Bancroft Management Office Town Quay, Southampton. SO14 2AQ T: 02380 234397 F: 02380 235302 E: lbancroft@abports.co.uk W: www.townquay.com

HAMBLE POINT MARINA Manager: Nicholas Parton School Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4NB T: 023 8045 2464 F: 023 8045 6440 E: hamblepoint@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hamblepointmarina.co.uk PORT HAMBLE MARINA Manager: Colin Jefferies Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4QD T: 023 8045 274,1 F: 023 8045 5206 E: porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.porthamblemarina.co.uk MERCURY YACHT HARBOUR Manager: Matthew Leigh Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire. SO31 4HQ T: 023 8045 5994 F: 023 8045 7369 E: mercury@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.mercuryyachtharbour.co.uk

HASLAR MARINA Manager: Ben Lippiett Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1NU T: 023 9260 1201 F: 023 9260 2201 E: berths@haslarmarina.co.uk W: www.haslarmarina.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS GOSPORT Mumby Road , Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1AH T: 023 9252 4811 F: 023 9258 9541 E: gosport@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com NEW DRY STACK FOR BOATS, 4.5 – 10M! 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

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

HAVEN POD TO PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION IN WALES Neyland Yacht Haven has launched a new Haven Pod cabin-style lodge which takes the phrase “waterfront accommodation” to a new level. The cabin-style lodge floats on the water in the marina surrounded by boats and the stunning Pembrokeshire National Park. The eco-friendly cabin, which sleeps two adults and two children, is built from ethically-sourced balau and cedar wood, floating on up-cycled pontoons and finished with Fair Trade products. The pod itself has all the amenities families would need from a self-catered accommodation including a kitchenette and kitchen essentials, a dining table and chairs, TV, sofa, Wi-Fi and a stunning private terrace. Marina Manager James Cotton described his delight at the opening of the Haven Pod saying, “It has been a six month project from start to finish so it is a great to see the eco-friendly lodge open for guests. The appearance of the cabin is very unique so we’ve had a lot of curious onlookers while the finishing touches have been made!” The Haven Pod is open for bookings with prices per night starting from £60 during the summer months. Located within the coastal Pembrokeshire National Park, Neyland Yacht Haven offers marina berths for over 400 boats. The marina offers free parking, a chandlery, convenience store, bike hire, and food and drinks at the popular Bar Restaurant.For more information, visit www.yachthavens. com/neyland or call 01646 601601.

PREMIER MARINAS PORT SOLENT South Lockside, Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO6 4TJ T: 023 9221 0765 F: 023 9232 4241 E: portsolent@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com PREMIER MARINAS SOUTHSEA Fort Cumberland Road Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO4 9RJ T: 023 9282 2719 F: 023 9282 2220 E: southsea@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com GUNWHARF QUAYS MARINA Manager: Carl Jarmaine Marina Manager Gunwharf Quays Marina office. Gunwharf Quays. Portsmouth. Hampshire PO1 3TZ T: 02392 836732 E: marina@gunwharf-quays.com W: www.gunwharf-quays.com WATCHET HARBOUR MARINA Manager: James Burnell 10 The Esplanade, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AJ T: 01984 631264 E: james@watchetharbour.co.uk W: www.Watchetharbour.co.uk

ISLE OF WIGHT

COWES YACHT HAVEN Manager: Ben Ferris Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes, PO31 7BD T: (0)1983 299975 F: (0)1983 200332 E: berthing@cowesyachthaven.com W: www.cowesyachthaven.com VHF: Channel 80 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

SHEPARDS WHARF MARINA Manager – Jock Rafferty Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight , PO31 7HT T: 01983 297821 F: 01983 294814 E: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk W: www.shepardswharfmarina.co.uk VHF: Channel 80 Call sign: Shepards Wharf Marina ISLAND HARBOUR MARINA Manager/Contact name: Darren Cooke Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 2LA T: 01983 539994 E: info@island-harbour.co.uk W :www.island-harbour.co.uk

SOUTH EAST NORTHNEY MARINA Manager: Kerry Marriott Northney Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire. PO11 0NH T: 023 9246 6321 F: 023 9246 1467 E: northney@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.northneymarina.co.uk

SPARKES MARINA Manager: Kerry Marriott 38 Wittering Road, Hayling Island Hampshire. PO11 9SR T: 023 9246 3572 F: 023 9246 5741 E: sparkesmarina@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.sparkesmarina.co.uk BIRDHAM POOL MARINA Birdham, Chichester, West Sussex. PO20 7BG T: 01243 512310 F: 01243 513163 E: info@birdhampool.co.uk W: www.birdhampool.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS CHICHESTER Birdham (Chichester Harbour) West Sussex. PO20 7EJ T: 01243 512731 E: chichester@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME

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

PREMIER MARINAS’ BRITISH MOTOR YACHT SHOW

LITTLEHAMPTON YACHT CLUB (LYC) Rope House, Rope Walk Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5DH Office: Fiona Boyce: 01903 713 996 Berthing Master: Bill Kellett T: 01903 732 926 F: 01903 725 911 E: fiona@littlehamptonyachtclub.co.uk W: www.littlehamptonyachtclub.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS BRIGHTON West Jetty, Brighton, East Sussex. BN2 5UP T: 01273 819919 F: 01273 675082 E: brighton@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com PREMIER MARINAS EASTBOURNE Sovereign Harbour, North Lockside, Pacific Drive, Eastbourne. BN23 5BJ T: 01323 470099 F: 01323 470077 sovereignharbour@premiermarinas. com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME

PREMIER Marinas Swanwick Marina will once again host the British Motor Yacht Show from 20 - 22 May. This specialist show promises to deliver a stunning line up of the best of British motor yachts, alongside industry leading engine manufacturers, marine electronic specialists, Williams RIBS and luxury car brands such as Porsche and Maserati. Swanwick Marina’s beautiful surroundings will provide the backdrop for this collaboration between Fairline Southampton, Princess Motor Yacht Sales and Sunseeker Southampton. Open daily, between 10am and 5pm

each brand will showcase a line-up of new and used yachts, in the water and on shore, with some measuring up to 98 feet. Princess Motor Yacht Sales will unveil the new Princess 49 at the show; with the latest IPS pod drive system. Fairline will have a great selection including a Squadron 60, a Squadron 48, a Targa 48GT and a Targa 38 Open and Sunseeker Southampton also promises to display a spectacular range. The iconic British Yacht brands will be joined by a host of handpicked industry-leading exhibitors. For more: Premier Marinas Limited Tel: 01489 885000

ALL AT SEA APRIL 2016

MARINA GUIDE

For even more up to the minute news visit: www.allatsea.co.uk

MAY 2016

UK AND IRELAND

KENT

GILLINGHAM MARINA 173 Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent. ME7 1UB T: 01634 280022 E: berthing@gillingham-marina.co.uk W: www.gillingham-marina.co.uk CHATHAM MARITIME MARINA Manager: Alastair Hand The Lock Building, Leviathan Way Chatham Maritime, Kent. ME4 4LP T: 01634 899200 F: 01634 899201 E: chatham@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.chathammaritimemarina.co.uk

SURREY

PENTON HOOK MARINA Manager: Andrew Smith Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey. KT16 8PY T: 01932 568681 F: 01932 567423 E: pentonhook@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.pentonhookmarina.co.uk

BERKSHIRE

WINDSOR MARINA Manager: Sarah Pearsall Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire. SL4 5TZ T: 01753 853911 F: 01753 868195 E: windsor@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.windsormarina.co.uk BRAY MARINA Manager: Sarah Pearsall Monkey Island Lane, Bray, Berkshire. SL6 2EB T: 01628 623654 E: bray@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.braymarina.co.uk

NORFOLK

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

SUFFOLK

WOOLVERSTONE MARINA Manager: Kelly Sharman Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP9 1AS T: 01473 780206 F: 01473 780273 E: woolverstone@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.woolverstonemarina.co.uk LOWESTOFT HAVEN MARINA Manager: Bob Beare Lowestoft Haven Marina (twin site), School Road and Hamilton Dock, Marina Office, School Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk. NR33 9NB T: 01502 580300 F: 01502 581851 E: lowerstofthaven@abports.co.uk W: lowestofthavenmarina.co.uk FOX’S MARINA & BOATYARD Marina Manager: John Jonas Fox’s Marina, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8SA T: +44 1473 689111 E: foxs@foxsmarina.com W: www.foxsmarina.com

ESSEX

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

LONDON

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

WALES

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

CARDIFF MARINA Manager: Rob Freemantle Watkiss Way, Cardiff. CF11 0SY T: 02920 396078 F: 02920 345116 E: info@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk MILFORD MARINA Manager or contact: Shayne Busby Marina Control, Cleddau House, Milford Marina, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 3AF Tel: 01646 796516 E: enquiries@milfordmarina.com W: www.milfordmarina.com VHF: Pierhead CH14, Marina Control CH37 CONWY MARINA Conwy, LL32 8EP T: 01492 593000 E: Conwy@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com DEGANWY MARINA Manager – Jon Roberts Deganwy, Conwy, LL31 9DJ T: 01492 576888 E: Deganwy@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com PENARTH MARINA Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 1TQ T: 02920 705021 E: penarthoffice@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com NEYLAND YACHT HAVEN Manager: James Cotton Brunel Quay, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1PY T: 01646 601601 E: neyland@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

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

NEW H39 CRUISER-RACER FITTING OUT AT FOX’S FOX’S Marina & Boatyard has been chosen to complete the first H39, a new 39ft IRC Cruiser-Racer from the Humphreys Yacht Design office in Lymington. The first of these new designs is at the Fox’s yard now and is due to launch in late May. The new H39 marks a return to the dual purpose cruiser-racer and features include a berth for every crew member;

a proper cockpit; seamanlike galley with an oven and fridge; a permanently fitted saloon table and, going forward, the yacht has an enclosed WC with a hot and cold shower. The composite hull structure was built by a specialist contractor and work carried out by the team at Fox’s will include: fitting the keel, rudders and all deck gear; engine installation;

HAVENGORE GETS FIT FOR THE QUEEN IN 1965, watched live by a worldwide audience of 350 million, the historic Thames River cruiser, Havengore, took centre stage during the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill. In 2012, Havengore carried members of the royal family as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in a flotilla of over a thousand vessels during the River Thames pageant and in June this year Havengore will take part in HM Queen’s

90th birthday celebrations. Havengore, whose home port is at St Katharine Docks in London, is currently at Fox’s where work is in progress on her annual maintenance and refit and her owner, Chris Ryland, is keen to make her available for local people to view whilst she is in Suffolk. Anyone who would like to come and see the vessel ashore is welcome to do so during the Fox’s Open Weekend, which runs from Friday 13 to

fairing and painting the hull; complete electrical installation and fitting out of the yacht’s interior. Fox’s Stainless has fabricated all the custom fittings and Fox’s Rigging will be making both the standing and running rigging. Designed to be competitive under the IRC handicap rule, the yacht is expected to participate in both the UK and European IRC Championships this season.

Sunday 15 May, 1000-1600 daily. Fox’s Open Weekend incorporates the annual Oyster Brokerage Spring Boat Show and the Fox’s Yacht Sales New and Used Boat Show with over 50 new and used yachts to view as well as demonstrations and exhibits from Raymarine, Dolphin Sails, Ocean Safety and other marine suppliers so there will be plenty to see. For more information see www.foxsmarina.com

BRISTOL

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

NEWCASTLE

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

CUMBRIA

WHITEHAVEN MARINA Manager: Simone Morgan Bulwark Quay, Whitehaven , CA28 7HS T: 01946 692435 E: enquiries@whitehavenmarina.co.uk W: www.whitehavenmarina.co.uk MARYPORT MARINA Manager: Pauline Gorley Marine Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8AY T: 01900 814431 E: enquiries@maryportmarine.com W: www.maryportmarina.com

SPAIN

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

HOLLAND

JACHTHAVEN BIESBOSCH Manager: Henk de Beer Jachthaven Biesbosch Nieuwe Jachthaven 54924 BA, Drimmelen, NL T: +31 (0)162 682249 E: info@jachthavenbiesbosch.nl www.jachthavenbiesbosch.nl

Get in touch with stories from your area: editor@allatsea.co.uk

SCOTLAND

KIP MARINA Manager: Duncan Chalmers The Yacht Harbour, Inverkip, PA16 0AS T: 01475 521485 W: www.kipmarina.co.uk RHU MARINA Contact: Suzanne Bell Rhu, Helensburgh G84 8LH T: 01436 820238 E: rhumarina@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com

LARGS YACHT HAVEN Manager: Carolyn Elder Irvine Road, Largs, Ayrshire, KA30 8EZ T: 01475 675333 E: largs@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com TROON YACHT HAVEN Manager: Stephen Bennie The Harbour, Troon, Ayrshire, KA10 6DJ T: 01292 315553 E: troon@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

ITALY

MARINA DI STABIA Customer Service: Marika Somma Via Alcide de Gasperi 313, Castellammare di Stabia, Bay of Naples, 80053 Italy T: (0039) 0818 716871 E: info@marinadistabia.it W: www.marinadistabia.it MARINARA Front Desk: Federica Civilla Via Marinara 11, Marina di Ravenna, 48122 Italy T: (0039) 0544 531644 E: info@marinara.it W: www.marinara.it

COBBS QUAY TEAM CYCLE FOR PROSTATE CANCER CHARITY STAFF and customers from MDL’s Cobb’s Quay Marina in Poole cycled a fantastic 91 miles and raised £168 for Prostate Cancer UK last week as part of an initiative across its 18 marina locations, which will see them cycle the entire route of its UK marina network and back again. MDL Marinas created the initiative in support of Mike Glanville, MDL’s Group Head of Operations, who has undertaken two charitable runs todate following the loss of one of his best friends to Prostate Cancer. Mike is currently in training for his third and biggest run – the Virgin London Marathon on 24th April. The MDL Marinas team decided that whilst Mike puts on his running shoes and pounds miles and miles of

pavement, they would all support him by cycling the whopping 1,634 miles (the length of its marina network and back again) in an effort to raise an additional £1,634 for Prostate Cancer UK – a target that the team have already smashed! To conquer the challenge, MDL’s static bike will be making a grand tour of its 18 UK marinas, where team members and customers have been challenged to hop on the bike and cycle to raise funds for such a worthy cause. To donate towards this worthy cause please visit www.justgiving. com/Mike-G-Marathon For more information about MDL Marinas, visit www.mdlmarinas.co.uk

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

MINI MASTER CLASS

THE Masterclass

PRACTICAL KNOW-HOW FROM THE RYA

BOATING ABROAD

If the typical UK Bank Holiday weather has whetted your appetite for stretching your sea legs further afield, are you confident you are up-to-date on the laws, rules and regulations for boating abroad?

SPOT CHECKS

When taking a UK boat to any other country you need the right papers for the boat and the crew. These are the minimum you should be able to produce if requested: Ship’s Papers ■ Registration documentation ■ Ship Radio Licence ■ Evidence of the boat’s VAT status ■ Insurance documents ■ Evidence the vessel is RCD compliant (e.g. CE Mark) / exempt

WHEREVER you want to go there could be factors, local or otherwise, that could leave you in a spot of bother if you do not do your homework beforehand.

Personal papers ■ Passport ■ Authority to operate maritime radio (e.g. SRC) ■ Evidence of competence (e.g. ICC) ■ European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) Original documents should be carried, particularly the registration

document, as you could be fined, most notably in France, for only having a copy. The need for evidence of the VAT status of the boat comes as a surprise to many people. Many owners, and particularly owners of older boats, simply do not have historical paperwork for the boat and are not able to produce evidence that the VAT was paid on the purchase of the boat when it was due.

In recent years Portugal (or more specifically the region of Portugal which comes under the jurisdiction of the Faro customs authority) has been gaining a reputation for spot checks on the VAT status of the boat. Owners receive an email or a letter that notifies them that they must present their registration document, evidence of the VAT status of the boat and a T2L to the Faro customs authority within 30 days. A T2L document is not normally issued to boats sold new within the EU. It is designed to establish the community status of goods but it can be issued retrospectively by HMRC. A completed C88 (Part 4 or status) form validated by HMRC provides evidence that the boat it relates to is of EU origin and thus establishes its status for customs purposes. RYA Members can email T2L@rya. org.uk with their name, membership number and postal address and will be sent a pack that explains all. Otherwise contact the HM Revenue and Customs National Advice Line on 0300 200 3700.

BE PREPARED

The majority of EU countries seldom conduct checks and most boat owners report that they have never had their VAT paperwork checked. Going abroad without evidence of the VAT status of your boat is unlikely to cause you a problem whilst you are cruising in the EU, but you should be aware that it could. Similarly you should be aware that returning from a country outside the EU without that evidence has the potential to be expensive. More information can be found at www.rya.org.uk/go/boatingabroad with country-specific information available to RYA members. Members can also email cruising@rya.org.uk for up-to-date advice. More detailed advice is also available to RYA Members. Always check the latest information with the authorities of the country in question too. Happy cruising – and do not let rules and regulations scupper your plans! Go to the RYA pages at www.allatsea. co.uk to read the complete article with more information about VAT status.

FOR SALE - BENETEAU FIRST 305 - VIANE OF COWES

visit the website for more information

www.allatsea.co.uk

07824 399266 OR EMAIL chris@allatsea.co.uk

14 JULY 2014 VOL. N 07

WWW.ALLATSEA.CO.UK

THE LONGEST DAY

See overleaf for details

FILL IN THE ALL AT SEA 2014 READER SURVEY

Towergate All at Sea Earpiece 73x57mm.indd 1

10/06/2014 13:28

OV W ER ORT £3 H 00

CALL CHRIS ON

We’ll beat your boat insurance renewal price today!

BRITAIN’S MOST READ WATERFRONT NEWSPAPER

SEE PAGE

AND YOU COULD WIN A PAIR OF CREW CLOTHING SPRAY JACKETS

SEE PAGE

NEW! BEST BITES COASTAL CUISINE INSPIRATION

Light winds hampered the 1585 entries in this year’s Round the Island Race, as the slowest ever line honours win was recorded.

SEE PAGE

COWES WEEK PREVIEW

FULL STORY PAGE 6

FULL GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON

Image: Thierry Martinez Photograph

Excellence in Marine Engineering

PROP DEFLECTOR Marine Engines

from all your requirements. WARRANTY Ask about our all inclusive water toWITH Copper Coat specialists andENGINES Approved 5-YEAR Excellence in water special deals!ALL 11 BHP to Osmosis Centre for Hempel and International. Raymarine/SIMRAD plus on site chandlery and engine spares. The UK’s leading dealer of Sole Diesel now offers Whisper Power generators and bespoke marine fabrication to meet

Engineering The Little YardMarine with the BIG REPUTATION!

Marine Engines

280 BHP

5 YEAR

WARRANTY

The UK’s leading dealer of Sole Diesel now offers Whisper Power generators and bespoke marine fabrication to meet Bucklers Hard Boat Builders Limited The Agamemnon Beaulieu,Hampshire HampshireSO42 SO427XB 7XB Bucklers Hard Boat Builders Limited•from • The AgamemnonBoat BoatYard, Yard,Bucklers Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu, all your requirements. Ask about our all inclusive water to water special deals! Copper Coat specialists and Approved 5 YEAR 11 BHP to Phone: (01590) 616214 • Fax:info@bucklers.co.uk (01590) 616267 • Email: info@bucklers.co.uk • Website: www.bucklers.co.uk Osmosis Centre for Hempel and International. Raymarine/SIMRAD on site(01590) chandlery and engine spares. Phone: (01590) 616214plus • Fax: 616267 • Email: • Websites: www.bucklers.co.uk • www.bhfab.com • www.prop-deflector.com WARRANTY

The Little Yard with the BIG REPUTATION!

280 BHP

Bucklers Hard Boat Builders Limited • The Agamemnon Boat Yard, Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu, Hampshire SO42 7XB Phone: (01590) 616214 • Fax: (01590) 616267 • Email: info@bucklers.co.uk • Website: www.bucklers.co.uk

AAS1205 Bucklers

Pick up the latest issue at your local marina or call 01442 820580

WANT TO DISTRIBUTE?

AAS1205 Bucklers

£20

■ PRICED FOR QUICK SALE AND TO REFLECT VINTAGE AT £19,950 ■ LYING PORT SOLENT ■ CONTACT BY PHONE OR TEXT 07824 399266

Roller headsail, main with lazy jacks, storm jib, spinnaker and cruising chute. Dinghy, tiller pilot, chart plotter, wind speed and direction new in 2014, log and depth and VHF. Engine overhauled 2014, professionally anti fouled and topsides polished 2016.

FOR JUST

Built in 1986, one owner since 1992. Lightly used but well maintained in recent years, raced only in Round the Island.

Never miss an issue! 12 MONTHS

A speedy cruiser-racer, ideal for a first step up into ‘big’ boats for family coastal cruising and the Channel or club racing. Six berths.

BRITAIN’S MOST READ WATERFRONT NEWSPAPER

48 ALL AT SEA DECEMBER 2013

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016 To advertise here please call 07740 118928 37

ALLAT ATSEA SEA--CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS ALL A tranquil, 50-berth marina with a friendly atmosphere, close by all the attractions of the heart of London.

£25 OFF YOUR Our facilities include: PRACTICAL Heated showers  Washing machine & dryer COURSE

Date-A-Sailor

ON-LINE DAY SKIPPER AND .com YACHTMASTER THEORY COURSES Whether You’re £285

32ft Skilso Arctic 975 Motor Cruiser - £74,950 AAS1203 Craft Insure

Chelsea Harbour Marina

Captain or Crew,  Laundry service Bag Yourself  24hr security patrols & CCTV A New Shipmate  Underground parking Learn at home with our on-line Day Skipper and Yachtmaster theory  Pump-out facility courses. Full tutor support by e-mail, skype or phone. Today!  Overnight pontoonmaterials and free theory clinic should you Price includesriver all course

A superb family cruiser with renowned Norwegian build quality and design. Built in 1995 and only two owners from new, both local to Chichester Harbour. Economical Twin Volvo TAMD 31 diesel engines less than 400 hrs. & bow thruster. Huge forward berth converts to saloon. Large double mid berth & further berth/ saloon in cockpit. Wallis heating to cabin & cockpit. Galley/cooker/fridge, heads, shower, hot water, shore power, plenty of storage. Very well maintained and equipped. Chart Plotter, Radar, Auto Pilot, Compass, Speed & Depth Log, VHF radio Ashore at Northney Marina, Hayling Island, 16 Feb to 29 March then on B20. Further details: www.nordica.org.uk or call Denis Knockton 07710 431 544 Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority

Quality cover at internet prices for a wide range of craft

www.craftinsure.com www.craftinsure.com

VISITORS need extra help. ALWAYS WELCOME

T +44 (0)20 7225 9108 On-line and classroom combined course also available

Go online or call us on 08452 607888

M +44 (0)7770 542783 harbourmaster@chelsea-harbour.co.uk www.commodore-yachting.com www.chelseaharbourmarina.com/marina/ training@commodore-yachting.com 02392 504443

Whether you’re Captain or Crew.. Find your Perfect Shipmate Here!

Go online or call us on 08452 607888 Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority

Offers around £29,950 for quick sale PRIVATE Quality Low OR Cost BUSINESS Marine Insurance Quotation in 5 Clicks and 30 Seconds due to retirement OPPORTUNITY

Chelsea Harbour Marina A tranquil, 50-berth marina with a friendly atmosphere, close by all the attractions of the heart of London.

GENUINE PROTECTION FOR YOUR INVESTMENT

Our facilities include:

The Brand New Dating Site

 Heated showers  Washing machine & dryer Your With local Volvo centre more thanVolvo genuine VolvoPenta Penta parts, fitted by has a trained and certified  Laundry service Penta genuine engineer, your parts engine will fully protected.with live stock 100,000 &remain accessories,  24hr security patrols & CCTV Your local Volvonext Penta Centre has more than 100,000 marine parts & available and day delivery.  Underground parking accessories just a click away, with live stock levels and next day delivery. To find out more about repair, service, warranties, To find out more about repair, service, warranties, parts and engines  Pump-out facility partsplease andcall engines, please us on 023 9258 4334call us on +44 (0)1621 869756  Overnight river pontoon

SAm A

R O IL

- co E . T DADealer logo

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME A Dealer, Unit 25 , Harbour front, T +44 (0)20 7225 9108 WOODROLFE ROAD, Coast Road, Anycity AD6 XYZ M +44 (0)7770 542783 TOLLESBURY ESSEX CM9 8SE T: 023 9258 4334harbourmaster@chelsea-harbour.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1621 869756 www.dealerwebsite.com sales@volspec.co.uk www.volspec.co.uk www.chelseaharbourmarina.com/marina/ Fax: +44 (0)1621 868859

10%

AAS1011 Porthcawl-Insurance

. w

Boat insurance insurance at button at the the touch touch of of aa button

Email desmonderridge@yahoo.co.uk 11 meter 8 berth Feeling ( just had mob..07912202459 or 07834687073 out of the water 5 year coded sailing vessel survey) presently operating as R.Y.A Training vessel prime mooring at Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth easy access to Solent , 3 months free if required then transferable all you need for charter sail says it all! Ourorname training Life raft hire 9 hire month left. With For quick, instant quotations and cover for all type of marine craft contact us on: sale, life jackets /life lines /flares/hand held radio/hand held compass/G.P.S/charts/sail www.insurance-4-boats.co.uk Telephone: 01656 784866 reasonable condition engine over hauled and much more boat handling and sail Fax: 01656 784872 quotes@insurance-4-boats.co.uk training given if required. Insurance-4-boats.co.uk is a trading style of Porthcawl Insurance Consultants (UK) Ltd. PIC is authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority. All telephone calls are recorded.

Make of Boat: Beneteau Model: Oceanis 393 - 2006 Offer Price: £19,950 for Quarter Share Phone: 07957352019

All At SeA diScount when you quote AAS

AAS discount terms and conditions: Applies to insurance products in the first year only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer

Description: Quarter Share on offer, 10 weeks sailing per year, 39ft Beneteau Oceanis 393, Commissioned 2006, Berthed Gosport Marina, 2 Cabin Version, High Specification, Excellent Condition, Friendly Syndicate Partners, On-going costs £200 per month per shareholder. See website: www.athenayacht.info or call Roland on 07889659285 for more information.

BOAT INSURANCE Soft Options Marine Upholstery Ltd Recovering/re-upholstering your boats interior and exterior seating

Quality, durable fabrics, ‘Ezi Dry’ antibacterial marine grade foam steel From quote to sale to claim, we’reStainless all on the same ship.�ixings Come aboard 30 years boating & rate upholstery and find out for yourself why our customers us so highly. experience We let our customers do the talking:

For your free, obligation quotation contact us: provide the best no price and service.* Tel: 023 92259268 Mob: 07827322408 Email: softoptions33@aol.co.uk Call: 01242 531 179

“We have been with Towergate for several years and found them to “

Visit: towergateinsurance.co.uk/boat-insurance

www.softoptionsupholstery.co.uk

93%

Based on 1798 reviews

Independent Service Rating

*Customer feedack via feefo 18/5/15 Towergate Insurance is a trading name of Towergate Underwriting Group Limited. Registered Address: Towergate House, Eclipse Park, Sittingbourne Rd, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3EN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

ALL AT SEA - CLASSIFIEDS

ON-LINE THEORY

DORSET LAKE SHIPYARD BOATYARD | MARINA | SWINGING MOORINGS | WATERFRONT BAR

DAY SKIPPER COASTAL / YACHTMASTER £295.00

THE PERFECT PLACE

Learn at Home On-line Day Skipper and Yachtmaster Theory Courses. Full Tutor Support - Course Materials - Free Theory Clinic

Dorset Lake Shipyard Poole, Dorset, BH15 4DT T: 01202 674531 E: office@lakeyard.com

FREE PLOTTER AND DIVIDERS WITH DAY SKIPPER THEORY COURSE

On-line and Classroom Combined Course also Available

www.lakeyard.com

Call us today to discuss your 2016 mooring options

www.commodore-yachting.com training@commodore-yachting.com 02392 504443 / 07971 290589

Fast & Fun

SALAR 40 CENTRE COCKPIT KETCH

Classic Laurent Giles yacht designed for comfortable long distance ocean cruising. Fitted out for circumnavigation, Perkins P4236 diesel engine, 600hrs, new in-mast mainsail, furling jib, Radar, chart-plotter, SSB/DSC, AIS, Auto Pilot, wind, Depth VHF/DSC, Bow Thruster, etc. Lying Portsmouth. More details Tony, 07758456048 or cayuco4040@hotmail.com

Fast & Fun EAST COAST SPECIALIST IN RYA POWERBOAT TRAINING AAS1006 Britannia Sailing

EAST COAST LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, INTERMEDIATE, SPECIALISTS IN RYA SAFETY BOAT TRAINING Britannia Sailing EAST COAST Lothlorien House, 13, Beaumont SPECIALISTS IN RYA POWERBOAT Park ,Essex CM3TRAINING 4DE POWERBOAT TRAINING

LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, INTERMEDIATE, LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, INTERMEDIATE,ADVANCED, SAFETY BOAT TRAINING ONISONSAFETY BOAT TRAINING PLUS CORPORATE FAST AND FUN DAYS ADVANCED, T O R S!

s t s i l N PA ITE a S M i B O E c FAST AND FUN DAYS PLUS CCORPORATE e W p S e Th

Britannia Sailing East Coast Victory House, Shotley Marina, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1QJ T. (01473) 787019 E. enquiry@britanniasailingschool.co.uk

Top Quality Boatwww.britanniasailingschool.co.uk Insurance for complete peace of mind

Join our Club

Britannia Sailing East Coast Victory House, Shotley Marina, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1QJ The UK's first online boat insurance provider Quality Low Cost Marine Insurance Quotation in 5 Clicks and 30 Seconds T. (01473) Created by 787019 boat people, for boat people! E. enquiry@britanniasailingschool.co.uk ● ● ● ● ●

Quick and easy online quotations and cover 24 hour claims help line and online tracking Multi-boat insurance discounts - insure two or more boats for less Monthly payments available for premium over £100 at NO EXTRA COST! Underwritten by Navigators & General a trading name of Zurich Insurance plc

www.britanniasailingschool.co.uk Our name says it all! For quick, instant quotations and cover for all type of marine craft contact us on:

www.insurance-4-boats.co.uk

Telephone: 01656 784866

Fax: 01656 784872

quotes@insurance-4-boats.co.uk

Insurance-4-boats.co.uk is a trading style of Porthcawl Insurance Consultants (UK) Ltd. PIC is authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. All telephone calls are recorded.

www.craftinsure.com

or call: 03452

607888

Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

AAS1006 Britannia Sailing

PLUS CORPORATE FAST AND FUN DAYS

Advertising Director John Baggaley john@allatsea.co.uk

Art Editor Mark Hyde design@allatsea.co.uk

Distribution Director and Company Secretary Chris Satchwell chris@allatsea.co.uk

Editorial Director Bob Satchwell bob@allatsea.co.uk

Publisher Sue Baggaley sue@allatsea.co.uk

Subscriptions 01442 8350580 Accounts accounts@allatsea.co.uk General Inquiries john@allatsea.co.uk

AdvertisingSouth Coast Liz Brookes Liz@allatsea.co.uk

Published by

ALL AT SEA P U B L IC AT IO N S

L I M I T E D

R IC

LO G Y

108

S T O P

No. 30 Pirate Crossword W A I N E D O N W 14 S G

No. 29 Word Amidships Break [water] line

W A A L I K 10 T I H E T P L O A 21 N E K 23 S

N A R R A S B E R A L O I N A P S I F S T R O M B O L I O M X F T P B F Puzzle solution: S D O S F S H L O C O Q S X I U T P H D Q Q I R K M P Sudoku puzzle No. 3473 2016-04-16 I I T T V H E A L 6 8 A1 P5 Z 2 B 7W 4C 3T Z9 Z 9 3 I4 N8 I 6 R 1O 2T 7N A5 S

L H I N D Y D N U L

www.allatsea.co.uk/paper U B S S T O L A8 A Q U A T I C E A K N S U R R E C 12 M D 13 U R E S S 1 L E L 16 S 17 W A T E R C O 19 D N 20 R H I N G A M E T W O R T H O L E

HENRILLOYD.COM

BRITAIN’S MOST READ WATERFRONT NEWSPAPER WWW.ALLATSEA.CO.UK

16 MAY 2016 VOL. N 05 O

PLUS

YOUR SUMMER OF BOATING EVENTS GUIDE ON PAGE 24

PAGE

SARAH AYTON INTERVIEW SAILOR OF THE YEAR

PAGE

REVOLUTIONARY POWERBOAT UNVEILED

WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT

No. 35 Word Trawl

No. 28 What’s Overboard? Y, Mayday

S E A B I R D S

T IO

Or read FREE online No. 27 Off The Map Cable car

Pick up the latest issue at your local marina or call 01442 820580

No. 25 Haul My Luff No. 33 Word Knot 3. To furl a sail by pulling it in towards Spreaders Play sudoku online at: the mast No. 34 Haul My Luff No. 26 Picture Rebus 3. British Royal Navy name for www.sudokukingdom.com Dog watch oatmeal porridge

12 months for just £20

No. 32 Word Ladder Deck – heck – hack – hark – hard

No. 24 Word Knot Weather helm

No. 31 Picture Rebus Freeboard

No. 23 Word Ladder Bail – boil – coil – coin – conn

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

FREEDOM SERIOUS OFFSHORE PROTECTION

Winners will be notified by email/phone. The winners will be the first correct entry drawn at random after the competition closing date. No cash or alternatives will be offered. Please indicate on your entry if you do not wish to receive information about other products and services from All at Sea, by phone, post, email or by SMS. No cash alternative will be offered.

CAMPAIGN SUPPORTER One supporter of the campaign is Bruichladdich (pronounced brook laddy), the only malt whisky to be distilled, matured and bottled

on the Isle of Islay. Bruichladdich’s biggest seller is the Classic Laddie (unpeated). The distillery’s mantra is ‘terroir matters as much for whisky as it does for wine’. That is the barley source, the distillery location, the maturation climate, the type of barrels and the age and range of matured malts in the recipe. A letter from CEO Simon Coughlin to www. scotchwhisky.com/magazine says: “Recognising the restrictions imposed on us by current legislation, the information provided on the Classic Laddie bottle, packaging and advertising is not going to change. We are not going to publish (blend) information in a form that can be accessed by a casual visitor to our website. The information will only be available in response to a request from a third party who has access to the batch codes i.e. typically someone who owns a bottle of Classic Laddie which carries the batch code. “When a batch code is entered into the proffered field on the product page of our website, www. bruichladdich.com, the enquirer will be provided with the recipe pertinent to that vatting. We have no intention of publishing the batch numbers anywhere other than on the bottles.” Classic Laddie is not sold in supermarkets so the best way to buy is online via www. thewhiskyexchage.com or www.masterofmalt.com. Expect to pay about £43 for a 70cl bottle at 50 per cent abv. Tasting notes: barley, a hint of mint, wild flowers and green fruit. Best enjoyed in good company, brings warmth to the heart and soul. Sounds like our sort of drink!

COMPETITION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WE are used to being bombarded with government advice and explicit product content labelling intended to help us make informed choices on food and soft drinks. But would you like to know exactly which malts from which distilleries, what age each is and in what proportion it is in the particular whisky recipe? THE ANSWERS Compass Box, an independent high value (means expensive) specialist whisky maker, wanted to

reveal just that for one of its brands to inform and encourage potential consumers. Unfortunately the Scotch Whisky Association, guardian of the integrity of the Scotch industry, stepped in to declare that full disclosure did not comply with the current EU law. In effect an ‘appellation d’origine contrôllée’ for Scotch whisky, and the initiative had to cease. But a campaign for change has begun. John Glaser of Compass Box said: “Scotch whisky is one of the few products where it is prohibited by law to be fully open with consumers, limiting the ability of the producer to share pertinent information with their customers.” Odd, eh? He is campaigning for change to give Scotch producers the “freedom but not the obligation” to publish the age of all components included in their whiskies. The art of blending is both the key to continuity of taste and style of established brands and to creativity, finding new combinations to produce ‘new’ products. You can see why a small craft brand would find it useful to extol the recipe to its potential customers and why the big, high-volume brands would find it a logistical nightmare.

The views and opinions of the contributors to this publication are not necessarily those of the Publishers. Accordingly, the Publishers disclaim any responsibility for such views and opinions. Printed in Cambridge by Iliffe Print. All at Sea is copyright and can not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the publisher. Every care is taken in compiling the contents, but the proprietors assume no responsibility for any effect rising therefrom. We welcome unsolicited manuscripts and photographs, but accept no responsibility for their loss, damage or total disappearance. Recycled content of paper in UK newspapers is 78.9 per cent.

When all other food producers are obliged to reveal exactly what is in their products, the opposite is true for whisky. There is a move afoot to change this.

Registered Office: The Binnacle, 33 Victoria Avenue Hayling Island, Hampshire PO11 9AJ

Whisky rebellion

is a registered trademark of Henri Lloyd Ltd

Editor Jane Hyde editor@allatsea.co.uk

BY PAUL ANTROBUS

BRITAIN’S MOST READ WATERFRONT NEWSPAPER

IN THE DRINK

One of the pleasures of boating is a quiet little – responsible – drink.

ALL AT SEA CREW

QUIZ ANSWERS

Y A R D

C O X U R S P W S I A E I T U N

2 4

No. 36 Ketch Me Out

9 L: 3 The 1 famous 7 6 sea 5 2fight 8 is the Battle of Lake Erie 6 8 9 5 2 7 4 3

7 8 3

1 4

No. 37 Making Way 6 eight-letter 1 9 3 word 8 4 6 7 4 honestly 3 9 5 2 seven-letter words 9 2 8 5 6 1 7 honesty, looneys, soothly 2

WIN PAGE PAGE

35 34

Land Rover BAR Racing Team skippered by Sir Ben Ainslie. Image: Lloyd Images

Anchorage: Santa Pola, Spain Anagrams: sailor, oarsmen, overboard Riddle: A river Brainteaser: above, adverb, ave, aver, brave, braved, braver, bravo, bravoed, deva, dove, drove, drover, ova, over, OVERBOARD, OVERBROAD, overdo, rave, raved, raver, rev, rove, roved, rover, var, verb, voe.

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO PORTSMOUTH

AMERICA’S CUP WORLD SERIES

WINNERS AND GRINNERS

March’s Guess the Anchorage winner was Southampton’s Richard Williams who will receive a copy of The Adlard Coles Puzzle Book. The answer was Plymouth Yacht Haven.

To advertise here please call 07740 118928 51

ALL AT SEA MAY 2016

FIND YOUR FREEDOM ONE BERTH, 100 HOLIDAYS

START YOUR ADVENTURE WITH MDL MDL doesn’t just provide a secure home for your boat. Our expert team of friendly staff make sure you are looked after round the clock. With beautiful locations across Europe and the UK, we pride ourselves on delivering an unrivalled marina experience, no matter where your adventure takes you… C O M P L I M E N TA R Y S TAY S AT O V E R 100 M A R I N A S M O S T G E N E R O U S B O AT YA R D D I S C O U N T | U N L I M I T E D S T O R A G E A S H O R E SUPER FAST WIFI | FUEL AT COST

mdlmarinas.co.uk U K

F R A N C E

I T A L Y

OFFICIAL UK MARINA PARTNER

MDL (268x332) ad al at sea 2016.indd 1

S P A I N

Terms and conditions apply

19/02/2016 16:18