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Falmouth put on a day to remember when more than 100 boats gathered in the town’s harbour, along with crowds of supporters, to join Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and his 32ft yacht, Suhaili, as they recreated, 50 years to the exact time, when he crossed the ﬁnish line of The Sunday Times Golden Globe Race. In doing so Sir Robin entered the history books as the ﬁrst person to sail non-stop around the world. The 312 day circumnavigation inspired both the nation and future generations of ocean racers. SEE PAGE 3

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FROM PAGE 1…. An impressive flotilla of vessels, including Royal Navy warship HMS Mersey, and more than 100 supporting yachts of all shapes and sizes, joined Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Suhaili in Falmouth Harbour to recreate the historic moment he returned home 50 years ago to scenes of national jubilation, and changed the future of ocean racing forever. After he stepped back on shore at the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club in the precise location he took his first steps back on land after 312 days at sea in 1969, Sir Robin said: “Today has just felt like a fantastic display for my sport. I looked around out there and was so proud to see so many people out enjoying the day with me, celebrating something that happened 50 years ago. I feel truly honoured.” He added: “My pleasure comes from watching others getting to enjoy my sport. Sailing on the ocean is the way I

enjoy it, and as long as I can, I will go on persuading others to try it because once you have, you will understand and be captivated by it like I was.” As the clock struck 15:25 - the precise time he crossed the finish line 50 years previously - the warship and all the yachts sounded their horns in salute to the man who not only inspired the nation but also the world, and changed the face of ocean exploration for ever more. Commenting on the appearance of the Royal Navy, Sir Robin, said: “My huge gratitude to the crew of HMS Mersey for taking the time to join us here today, I feel very grateful for their support. “I love the Navy. I joined when I was 16 and I think it is one of the greatest careers open to a young person these days. More people should want to join. It is a brilliant life and a brilliant service. I learned my trade as a Merchant Navy officer and that is

really what gave me the skills and the confidence to go out and sail around the world. Without the Navy, I would never have done what I did.” There was another boat that Sir Robin was keen to make part of the day, as he explained: “I invited Lively Lady to come and join us. She also went around the world around the same time as me, though made a couple of stops. I was lucky enough to know Alec Rose, her skipper. His team have done a phenomenal restoration job on her and she is part of our culture, our history. She is run by volunteers and they are doing an important job but they do need our support.” Joining well-wishers were a strong representation of past and present Clipper Race crew. Sir Robin co-founded the Clipper Race following his round the world exploits. The only event on the planet which trains amateurs to become ocean racing sailors, more than 5,000 people have now taken part in its 11 editions since 1995. On that fact, Sir Robin said: “Watching people transform themselves on the Clipper Race is one of my proudest achievements aside from my 1968/69 circumnavigation. People all over the world have taken the opportunity to

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port to applaud his performance in beating Sir Robin’s original circumnavigation by 100 days aboard his Rustler 36 Matmut. Fifth placed Finnish skipper Tapio Lehtinen is still at sea, but made a live satellite call broadcast to the thousands of spectators at the open-air seafront presentation. “I am maximising on my entry fee for this race and enjoying every minute of the race,” he joked.

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HRH The Princess Royal has accepted an invitation to become an Honorary Member of the Cruising Association, joining a group that includes sailing legend Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. Speaking on behalf of the Cruising Association Council, President Julian Dussek commented on how delighted the CA is to welcome The Princess Royal to the CA: “We sincerely hope that Her Royal Highness finds the benefits of her membership add to her personal sailing experiences.” www.theca.org.uk

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achieve something very special with their lives and that gives me enormous satisfaction.” Whilst many people got to join Sir Robin and the celebrations in Falmouth, many more from around the world sent in their well-wishes from afar, detailing how their lives have been changed by Sir Robin’s achievements. Various public celebrations took place over the weekend in Falmouth, including the unveiling of a brass footprint cast in Falmouth Haven marina to mark Sir Robin’s last steps as he departed, and his first steps back on land 312 days later. An exhibition of recently unearthed images from his journey are also on display until 1 September at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

GOLDEN GLOBE RACE PRIZEGIVING EXACTLY 50 years to the day that Sir Robin Knox-Johnston returned to Falmouth after 312 days at sea to become the first man to sail solo non-stop around the globe, 73-year-old Frenchman Jean-Luc Van Den Heede was crowned winner of the second Golden Globe Race in Les Sables d’Olonne, France. And all but two of Jean-Luc’s rivals made the pilgrimage to the race finish

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Sir Robin also joined the celebrations via a live link from Falmouth to congratulate everyone, saying that their efforts have inspired so many people around the world to challenge themselves in this and other adventures. Although Jean-Luc Van Den Heede, Mark Slats and Uku Randmaa took the podium positions, Britain’s Susie Goodall won the Kay Kottee

Trophy for First Woman in 2018 GGR while Tapio Lehtinen won the McIntyre Adventure Spirit of GGR Trophy. Already, 20 sailors from 10 countries, including seven Brits, have signed up to compete in the next Golden Globe Race slated to start on 4 September 2022, and many more have expressed an interest to compete. Goldengloberace.com

HMS Queen Elizabeth has left Portsmouth for dry-dock in Rosyth in Scotland for routine maintenance. The 65,000 tonne vessel faced a tight squeeze to fit under the Forth Bridges as it sailed back to the Fife dockyard. HMS Queen Elizabeth is so tall its radio mast was dipped over in order to fit under the bridges, and the maneuver is only performed at low tide. The aircraft carrier had returned from her deployment to the United States in December and will be returning to America later this year where she will be carrying out operational testing with F-35 jets, following on from the developmental tests conducted last year.

STAR SAILORS LEAGUE A new era in competitive sailing dawned with the official launch of the Star Sailors League Gold Cup. This will see each nation’s top sailing athletes team together into a single crew and then race against one another aboard high performance 47ft long one design monohulls to establish ‘the world’s best sailing nation’. Boats are supplied to ensure that, as in the Olympics, it is the sailors who make the difference and not the boats. The SSL Gold Cup is set to occur biennially, taking place for the first time in Switzerland in 2021.

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Double-Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell proved life begins at 46 by becoming the oldest-ever Boat Race winner, as Cambridge defeated Oxford by a single length. Eight years older than the previous record holder, James suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2010 after fracturing his skull in a bike accident, but he refused to bow to that setback, battling back to top form and fitness.

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By Jane Hyde CONGRATULATIONS to Sir Robin Knox-Johnston who, last month, celebrated 50 years since his historic return home after sailing around the world. It was wonderful to see so many come out to show their support and enjoy the celebrations. Even on this special day Sir Robin took the time to share his passion for getting others on to the water and discovering the same love for the oceans that he has. You cannot fail to be inspired by Sir Robin’s words. Did you get away over Easter? Whether you were at home or away, hopefully you spent some relaxing time afloat with friends and family. And that is exactly what the many boat shows taking place up and down the country are all about – showing people the fantastic benefits that boating can offer. Spending quality time with loved ones is so important in today’s hectic world, and with this month’s Push The Boat Out taking place at sailing venues around the country what better time to introduce others. There is sure to be an event taking place near you, so why not encourage friends to go along with you. Turn to page 28 for this month’s events special covering July to September; if you missed last month’s spring guide you can always find the latest events at www.allatsea.co.uk. Early June will see many commemorations for the D-Day Landings, which you can read about on page 41. John Mewha also gives an account of his experiences of D-Day, which offers a fascinating glimpse into what it was like for the soldiers involved in this hugely significant event in World War II. We would love to see your photos from D-Day commemoration events. Also celebrating this year is Hamble River Sailing Club, which has

its Centenary Regatta coming up, also in June. They are looking forward to bringing together sailors – new and old – to celebrate the club and its many achievements over the past 100 years. Find out more about the plans on page 22. When it comes to new sailors, the RYA works hard to encourage youngsters to get involved, especially with RYA OnBoard. This month in Masterclass we find out why sailing is so beneficial to young people and hear from two teenagers who have discovered a love for boating, one of whom is now considering it as a career. Someone who is already working towards a job in the marine industry is determined teen Joe who, in this month’s Boating People on page 30, explains how the experiences he has had since going into foster care have helped him have a new focus and subsequently seen him come to the conclusion that boating is the way forward for him. I am sure Joe, and other young sailors like him, will have many boating holidays ahead of them. The Mediterranean is a very popular place to sail, and so we asked Sunsail for their recommendations for anyone thinking of heading to this sunny spot. Read their expert advice on page 34. You can also find more holidays and catch up with the latest holiday news on page 37. Before I go I must tell you about the three fantastic competitions we have for you this month. You could win the Magma Marine Kettle on page 40, which will help you take on board alfresco dining to another level this summer, while on page 26 you can enter to win a valet service for your boat. Lastly, on page 31, you could win a fantastic AquaMarine crew jacket. Good luck! Jane Hyde, Editor

RECORD ENTRIES FOR RACE THE countdown is on to enter the Round the Island Race, which will see 1,500 boats sail around the Isle of Wight on 29 June. The race, popular with families, first time racers and professional sailors alike, received a record number of entries within the first 24 hours. Participating sailors will be able to experience sailing around the Isle of Wight with iconic views of the fleet and coastal scenery with the leading competitors taking under four hours to complete the course.

During the race, spectators watching from the shore and from around the world will be able to follow the progress of friends and family via the race tracking service on the website, provided courtesy of Raymarine. The website will also feature a live blog, bringing all of the latest news from around the Isle of Wight as it happens. Commodore of the Island Sailing Club, David Atkinson said: “One of the main reasons that the race has a reputation as a world-renowned event is because it

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truly is a race for all. The Round the Island Race is on many sailors’ bucket list and we regularly find that, once tried, sailors return year after year as it is such a unique race.” Sailors interested in participating in the event will be able to keep up-to date with the latest news on social media using the hashtag #raceforall and will be able to enter online on the website: www.roundtheisland.org.uk Next month we will be bringing you a Round the Island Race preview and Q&A with Giles Peckham, the 2018 overall winner.

THE UK’s most luxurious motor yacht brands are ready for the launch of the 2019 British Motor Yacht Show, running from 17 - 19 May. Hosted by Premier’s Swanwick Marina, visitors will find more motor yacht brands on display than at any other 2019 regional show in the UK.

Showcasing top British brands, Fairline, Princess and Sunseeker, this year’s event will also welcome a number of high profile overseas brands as well as seven boat model debuts. Fairline Southampton will display its Squadron 53, Targa 48GT and Targo 48

Open alongside the highly-anticipated Targa 43 – finalist in the Motorboat Awards 2019 and making its debut at the show. Ashore, Princess Motor Yacht Sales will display a whole new breed of yacht, the Princess R35 - a fully carbon specimen powered by V8 engines and reaching a top speed of 50 knots; presenting the latest in advanced technology and naval architecture. In the water Princess will be showing the F62, S60, V65 and Y75 Motor Yacht. Sunseeker Southampton will have five vessels on display including the Sunseeker 95 Yacht, 74 Sport Yacht, Manhattan 66, Predator 57 and 50. An exhibition of prestige and luxury car brands, plus a selection of Williams tenders, Seabob scooters and watersports equipment will be available to view too. www.britishmotoryachtshow.com Image: British Marine

LONDON YACHT SHOW CANCELLED THE newly launched London Yacht Show, which had been due to take place this month, has been postponed until 2020. The event had been rebranded and relaunched earlier this year with a focus on the high-end boating and luxury goods market - building on the previous London On Water Show. After the launch it generated a huge amount of industry interest and excitement, with many of the UK’s largest yachting brands signing up for the show and numerous

other luxury stakeholder’s pledging support and commitment. However Andrew Williams, president maritime group, said: “Since an initial burst of interest in the London Yacht Show, take-up has slowed from some segments of the industry and from luxury brands.” “Overall commitment to the event is not at the level required to deliver a show with the profile, scale and market breadth the industry asked for and deserves in London. Following extensive

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consultation with key stakeholders, we therefore believe it is in everyone’s interest to postpone the show until next year.” Organisers Informa Global Events said the decision had been made to ensure the delivery of a high quality

on-water show, with the scale and breadth to attract full participation of the industries it is aimed at. Efforts will now be focused on delivering a ‘great event and experience’ in 2020. www.londonyachtshow.com

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Gin brand, Slingsby, has partnered with Lendy Cowes Week as the official gin supplier for the regatta and headline sponsor of Ladies Day on 13 August. Visitors to the event will spot Slingsby Ladies Day flags flying on all boats that have female sailors, plus there will be a Slingsby branded yacht at the regatta. This year Cowes Week takes place from 10 – 17 August. www.lendycowesweek.co.uk

SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

An inaugural Seafood Festival is being held at Hythe Marina Village on 8 June. With a wide range of local produce and live music the event is certain to become a firm favourite in the local calendar. “We have a really wide range of stall holders,” says Phil Bridges, event organiser for MDL. “There will be fresh fish sourced from local waters and further afield, and cookery demonstrations. Plus, there will be fun for all the family with face painters and live music.” .lovehytheandwaterside.co.uk

EASTERN CHANNEL

Jenkins Marine dredger at work in the Eastern Channel Cowes Harbour Commission has completed the delivery of a new, dredged Eastern Channel, in line with the Commission’s navigational safety and strategic objective to deliver improvements to harbour access. Capt. Stuart McIntosh, Cowes Harbour Master, said: “The dredged Eastern Channel provides a more direct, all tide route to the Solent than the previous Small Craft Channel, and allows smaller vessels safe access to and egress from Cowes Harbour, reducing potential conflict with the ferry and commercial traffic movements.” cowesharbourcommission.co.uk

MARTINIQUE FIRST

The first Martinique Boat Show will take place from 16 - 19 May in the Etang Z’Abricots Marina. In a partnership, at the same time the Martinique second-hand multihull boat show will be held with a new innovative concept from the creators of the International Multihull Show (la Grande Motte), which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. www.martinique-boat-show.fr

HMS DRAGON

Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon returned to Portsmouth after a ‘record-breaking’ operation during which the crew seized drugs worth £200m. The Type 45 destroyer sailed into its home port after a seven-month deployment to the Middle East. The ship was greeted at Portsmouth Naval Base by around 1,000 friends and relatives of crew members and will undergo routine maintenance before being deployed later this year in support of HMS Queen Elizabeth.

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COWES Week Limited, organisers of Lendy Cowes Week, is continuing the youth initiative which offers discounted entry fees to boats with crews of under 25-year-olds. The Under 25 Youth initiative, which has been running since 2012, has succeeded in doing what it was originally designed for inspiring and making it possible for young people to race at Cowes Week. By offering an attractive package to young sailors under the age of 25, numbers have, not surprisingly, increased over the last few years, with young crews enjoying both the racing and the lively apres-sail scene shoreside. This year, Cowes Week Ltd is offering the first 25 crews to enter, who are all under age 25 at the time of the regatta, a 50 per cent discount on the entry fee. Laurence Mead, regatta director said: “It is very exciting to see all the young faces enjoying Lendy Cowes Week every year. Last year’s Under 25 Trophy winners sailed their boat incredibly well and were second in class. Two years ago Freddie Peters was the overall winner of the whole regatta at the

very tender age of 14. Boat racing really is a sport for all ages and although racing in the Solent is supposed to takes years to master it is great to see such committed young sailors out on the Cowes Week start lines proving that old adage wrong!” In 2018, competition was fierce out on the water, but the Under 25 crew of Team Heiner III, not only took home the Land Rover Under 25 Trophy but also won the TNG Newcomers trophy, Musto Young Skipper trophy and were second overall in IRC 3 Class. Cowes Week has also announced the introduction of a new racing class for this year’s regatta, the GRP Classic Class. It will be run for GRP production boats which have a design date and first build of before 31 December 1974. Boats must be unmodified and must be anti-fouled. Racing will take place under the IRC Rating System with an initial target rating band of 0.860 and 0.990. Laurence Mead, CWL Regatta Director said: “We are really excited to introduce this new class to Lendy Cowes Week. Boats that would ideally fit into this class are designs

MAYFLOWER 400 CELEBRATIONS

Christopher Jones’ house, Harwich. Image: Paul Nixon Photography MORE attractions have been unveiled as part of the build-up to the Mayflower 400 commemorations. In Dartmouth, where the Pilgrims stopped before Plymouth, a £250,000 extension to the current Visitor Centre has been revealed.

The proposal includes display and exhibition space, including for the replica ship which is currently being built and will form the centrepiece for the project. In Harwich, home to Mayflower Captain Christopher Jones, they are preparing for 2020 by revealing plans for a series of commemoration events, a £50,000 welcome centre and a £40,000 heritage trail. The house of Christopher Jones will open to the public for the first time this autumn and a new sculpture has also been revealed for the Essex town. In Southampton, spend a day on land and sea with the crew of the beautiful SS Shieldhall on and around the historic waters of Southampton with their new Mayflowerthemed cruise. www.mayflower400uk.org

CRICK BOAT SHOW THE 2019 Crick Boat Show & Waterways Festival, to be held from 25 - 27 May at Crick Marina in Northamptonshire, is the UK’s biggest inland waterways festival. Showcasing nearly 300 exhibitors from across the canal world, the annual event offers a fantastic day out by the water for all the family. Visitors will be able to look around luxury boats, seek expert advice and get boat handling lessons with a qualified boat trainer. Visitors to the show can also vote for their favourite boat with the result announced mid-afternoon on 27 May. Historic boats at the show offer

visitors the chance to see how the working boat families lived when canals were the transport arteries of the Industrial Revolution. Historic boats will include Raymond, the last wooden working boat to be built in the UK, and Sculptor which carried goods from London to the Midlands. There will also be free boat trips along the Grand Union Canal aboard canal boats run by volunteers from the LNBP Community Boating, live music, shopping and more. For more information and to book tickets, camping pitches and moorings visit www.crickboatshow.com.

from Swan, Sparkman & Stephens, Van der Stadt, Peter Norlin, Bowman, Nicholson, Dick Carter, Scampi’s - the list goes on! This is not a class for fully tricked-up older boats and, whilst there is no restriction on sails, the objective is to offer high quality racing

to like-minded owners, so a full set of the latest carbon sails is not in the plan. We are looking forward to a generation of boats which may no longer have a natural home for racing joining Cowes Week in 2019. www.lendycowesweek.co.uk

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One of the main reasons that the race has a reputation as a worldrenowned event is because it truly is a race for all. The Round the Island Race is on many sailor’s bucket list and we regularly find that, once tried, sailors return year after year as it is such a unique race.” Commodore of the Island Sailing Club, David Atkinson

SUNSEEKER BACK FOR POOLE SHOW SUNSEEKER is the returning headline sponsor for the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show, continuing its support for the fifth consecutive year. Show organisers, Poole Harbour Commissioner’s marketing director, Tracy Payne said: “The 2019 event is gaining significant momentum and we are particularly pleased at the attention and support that the boat show is receiving. 2019 promises lots of expansion and more focus on our event objectives of getting people ‘on the water’, particularly younger people. There will be many varied opportunities to get on the water throughout the boat show weekend, including workshops taking place on the Tall Ships and ‘Try a Boat’ sessions. “The last four years have seen us achieve great successes, our reputation has grown and we are now recognised as the fastest growing boat show in

the UK. We are also the biggest free to attend boat show on the south coast.” Bryan Jones, Sunseeker International marketing manager, added: “This year, as well as displaying one of our latest Sunseeker models, we will be promoting our links with the Blue Marine Foundation to raise awareness and support for our ongoing charity project. Our recruitment team will also be on hand with information on our award-winning Sunseeker Apprenticeship Scheme. “PHC do an excellent job at organising a fantastic family event and one that is free. Living in Dorset makes boating and being out on the water truly accessible, so we encourage everyone to come along and enjoy what the show has to offer.” The Poole Harbour Boat Show takes place from 7 – 9 June. www.pooleharbourboatshow.co.uk

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The world’s most luxurious motor yacht brands will gather this month at Premier’s Swanwick Marina for the 2019 British Motor Yacht Show. Featuring a well matched line up of top British brands, Fairline, Princess and Sunseeker plus a wide selection of high profile overseas motor boat, this show promises to be the best of the spring shows. Visit www.britishmotoryachtshow.com to view all the boats on show.

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PORTLAND INVESTS

Portland Marina has invested around £1m in new facilities for berth holders. A new dry stack with 132 undercover berths is 19m high and 84m long. In addition to the £900,000 spent on the dry stack, cladding and a sprinkler system, the marina has invested in a new Neptune Hoist negative forklift providing it with two hoists to launch and recover boats. Last month work also began on the piling for new pontoons for an extra 40 berths afloat. Read more marina news on page 48.

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NEW figures from British Marine highlight how the marine sector has created close to £6bn in sales from boating related tourism expenditure in 2018, a 65 per cent growth since 2013. In 2018, the average boating and watersport tourist spent just over £47 a day for fun out on the water, an increase from £45.70 in 2013. Londoners and those from the South East, South West and the Midlands spent the most on boating related tourism. These boating related tourism sales contributed over £6bn in Gross ENTER TO WIN Value Added to the UK economy, a You can win a place on Team 68 per cent growth since 2013. Of the Britannia’s superboat that will be subsectors within boating tourism, used to break the round the world hire, charter and training contributed record. Team Britannia hopes the most GVA (£132 million) to the UK to smash the record held by the economy. This can be attributed to New Zealander Pete Bethune at increased spending on leisure activities 60 days 23 hours 49 minutes by as wealth and disposable incomes rose up to 10 days. The competition following the UK’s recovery from the is being launched to help fund financial crisis. the final stages of the fit out and Direct boating tourism contributes launch of the 80ft Excalibur. more GVA to the UK economy than www.teambritannia.co.uk/prizeother sectors individually including competition the agriculture, forestry and fishing Fox's M&B-M&C advert (AAS) May 2019.qxp_Layout 1 26/04/2019 15:34 Page 1

industry, and motion picture and television programme production. Britain’s boating tourism sector supports 158,000 jobs across UK leisure, marine and tourism businesses and their supply chains. The industry has created 62,000 more jobs since 2013. For every job directly employed in the boating tourism sector, there are an additional 15 jobs supported in the wider economy through the direct and indirect effects of expenditure of boaters and boating tourism businesses. Lesley Robinson, CEO at British Marine, said: “The depreciation of sterling since the Brexit vote has helped this success by promoting domestic and inbound tourism. As the hire, charter and training markets expand, we look forward to seeing even more people getting out onto the water!” Boating tourism businesses have enjoyed consistent growth since the EU referendum, benefitting from the increased attraction of UK holidays resulting from a weakened pound.

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MEDITERRANEAN charter expert PlainSailing.com has reported a drag on sales to UK-based customers as Brexit nears. It is no surprise - sailing holidays can require a reasonable outlay, and it is clear that UK customers are holding on to their cash whilst they wait to see what happens next. PlainSailing.com are still expecting a record-breaking season because the rest of the world, where there are no such worries, are going about their business as usual, and the boats are getting booked up fast. But it means that one of the side-effects of Brexit will be that, when UK customers come to book their annual sailing holiday, they will find that all the best boats and best locations may already be fully booked. As a result, Brits will possibly not be sailing the latest 2019 models, as well as not being able to sail from the top charter destinations like Dubrovnik or Lefkas in peak season, because they are already pretty much fully booked for the season ahead. Tommy Tognarelli, founder of

PlainSailing.com, said: “In regards to Brexit we still do not know which direction we are going to be heading in. With the ongoing uncertainty, it is no surprise that people are not booking European sailing holidays right now – at the moment, they are not even sure if planes will be flying, how much a pound will be worth when they arrive or even if their UK sailing qualifications will be recognised. “Sadly, it looks like once Brexit gets sorted, the key booking season will be over, and we might not be able to get our UK customers the boat of their dreams – because it is likely already booked up by someone else. Booking late means that the best boats and best rates are not available, and there is a lot less choice of boats available. “Obviously, we will try our best to find solutions that will keep out customers happy – and if they do book, they will be in the sunshine, island-hopping around the Med, which is the pretty much the ideal place to get away from it all and forget about any drama back home.” www.PlainSailing.com

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OYSTER YACHTS… ONE YEAR ON The first hull to be made in-house by blue-water yacht manufacturer Oyster Yachts has been transported from the company’s moulding facility in Wroxham, Norfolk to the Oyster Shipyard in Southampton. As the company celebrates one year since CEO Richard Hadida bought it out of administration, this marked an important milestone in Oyster’s remarkable turnaround. The 74ft hull will be the first of many to make this journey across the country, with the moulding facility set to be working back-to-back to meet growing demand for the yachts. The site has the capacity to produce four hulls at any one time, with the possibility of expanding this in the future to meet growing demand. Richard Hadida said: “Looking back to this time last year, it is fantastic that Oyster is in such a strong position today. It is a testament to the love of the brand and the hard work of the team. We are returning Oyster to its former glory, into the business it deserves to be. We are building a sustainable company using the best of British craftsmanship and skills for future generations.” www.oysteryachts.com

NO COLLISION RECOMMENDATIONS FOLLOWING the collision last September between ro-ro passenger ferry Red Falcon and motor cruiser Phoenix, in the MAIB investigation report no recommendations have been made. However an internal investigation by the Southampton Isle of Wight and South of England Royal Mail Steam Packet Company Limited (Red Funnel), Red Falcon’s owner, identified several areas of navigational watchkeeping practice to be improved. There were no injuries in the incident in which Phoenix was pinned against the ferry’s bow for 18 seconds and was seriously damaged. It was found that Phoenix’s owner had limited knowledge of the COLREGs and local guidance, and did not check astern when entering the Thorn Channel at a shallow angle, and the lookout on both Red Falcon and Phoenix was solely by eye. It was also found that Red Falcon’s bridge team did not see the motor cruiser on the starboard bow due to Phoenix being obscured by the sun’s glare and window frame blind arcs.

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Business magnate Bernard Arnault’s family and his LVMH luxury goods group are to donate the equivalent of £173 million towards repairing the 855-year-old fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. Bernard’s investment group, L Capital 2 FCPR, bought a 75 per cent stake in Princess Yachts for 200 million euros in 2008. In a statement, Bernard said: “The Arnault family and the LVMH group would like to show their solidarity at this time of national tragedy and are joining up to help rebuild this extraordinary cathedral.”

NEW SQUADRON 68 FAIRLINE Yachts has announced details of its new Squadron 68, set to debut at Cannes Yachting Festival in September. March saw the last ever Squadron 65 leave the Fairline Yachts Ipswich factory, making way for the Squadron 68, the first of which are already under construction at Fairline’s new manufacturing facility in Hythe, Southampton. Featuring the award-winning Italian design of Alberto Mancini, the Squadron 68 blends luxury design and a well-considered layout with Fairline’s celebrated build quality and seakeeping ability. Initially called the Squadron 64, the new spacious flybridge model has been renamed to reflect its grand proportions. The addition of a 2.5ft extension to the Squadron 68’s bathing platform provides greater space for jet skis, jet tender or sun

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Princess Yachts has entered the top 10 of the country’s most profitable businesses after seeing earnings rise by 114 per cent in three years. The boat builder, which has benefited from a weak sterling since the 2016 Brexit vote, has been revealed as the UK’s eighth highest company for profit growth after making a £10.9million surplus. It is the highest ranked firm in Plymouth, and the entire South West, in the 2019 Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100 league table.

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After being nominated for the European Powerboat of the Year, the Sealine F430 is now a finalist for this year`s Motor Boat Awards. Head of sales Maxim Neumann said: ”We wanted to present the largest flybridge yacht at 43ft with up to three double cabins. With panoramic glazing and a large hydraulic bathing platform - everything adds up to give the whole family the most pleasant time at sea.” www.sealine.com

AMP RIB DEBUT AN amphibious craft that uses four wheel drive to enter and leave the sea will be making its European debut in North Wales this month. The £220,000 AMP RIB will be among the stars of the All Wales Boat and Leisure Show at the Anglesey Showground from 30 May - 1 June. It is being brought to the show by Pwllheli and Southampton-based Ideal Boat who has designed bespoke versions of the high-powered vessel with Ocean Craftmarine who specialise in making rigid inflatables for the military and law enforcement agencies worldwide. Managing director Neville Williams said: “They are amphibious RIBs with wheels on legs that drop down and they drive out of the sea and straight up the beach. Most of their marine products are made for the military and special services, as well as for navies worldwide.

We gave them a specification and they have made different versions of the AMP for us, ranging in price from £156,000 to £300,000. “It is a quality rigid inflatable boat with seating that can cope with bad seas if necessary and has an on board 35hp Vanguard engine as well as the 4wd hydraulic legs which enable you to drive on dry land. The AMP will be making its first ever appearance anywhere at the All Wales Boat and Leisure Show.”

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America’s Cup Challenger DutchSail is running a crowdfunding campaign to supplement other fundraising and sponsorship for the first Cup challenge from The Netherlands. They are appealing to individuals and corporates to provide 100 euros per month for the next two years to get them to the start line for Auckland 2021. All competing teams will be using a one-design Foil Cant System, which has been developed by the Defender and Challenger of Record. It has been a complicated project with delays having a trickle down impact on when teams launch their first AC75. However, the FCS testing is now done and everyone is one step closer to putting their AC75 in the water. www.americascup.com

CRANCHI EXPANDS

Adding to its line-up of 10 sales offices, Cranchi UK distributor Tingdene Boat Sales has appointed Southampton Waters Yacht Sales to cover the South Coast from Weymouth to Eastbourne and South West UK Marine to manage Devon, Cornwall and the Channel Islands.

loungers, perfect for creating a beach-club style environment that closely connects you to the water. The yacht offers an expansive main deck galley as well as the newly designed option of an extended VIP forward cabin, offering the additional benefit of a vanity unit and even greater storage space. David Tydeman, executive chairman at Fairline Yachts, said: “Our Squadron range has always aimed to provide owners with the ultimate luxury escape and we are confident the new Squadron 68 delivers this. It is our most sophisticated model yet and we are sure our customers around the world will love the irresistible blend of ultra-modern design from Alberto Mancini and the sumptuous on board environment.” www.fairline.com

THE wreckage of a boat that helped evacuate Dunkirk during the Second World War has been removed by the Environment Agency after it was left to sink in the River Lark, Cambridgeshire. The sunken Compass Rose had been abandoned by its owner, who officers were unable to contact after numerous attempts, and had to be removed because it was obstructing navigation on the river and could pose a risk to other boaters and the environment. After several years in the water, the wreck was too badly damaged to salvage and came to pieces as it was being removed from the water. The 40ft wooden cruiser is one of a dozen vessels removed last month as the Environment Agency cleared sunken, abandoned, unregistered and illegal boats from the Rivers Nene and Great Ouse. Some of the boats had been abandoned and fallen into disrepair, while others, like the Compass Rose, had sunk and needed to be removed so they do not cause pollution

or pose a hidden hazard to other vessels. Paul Separovic, Waterways Operations team leader at the Environment Agency, said: “This is a sad ending for one of around 700 boats that supported a heroic, life-saving effort during the war. It is regrettable the Compass Rose survived that momentous event only to be left to sink nearly 80 years later.” YOUR THOUGHTS... It was sad to read about Compass Rose’s end – abandoned by her owner and left to rot. She played an important part in our history and yet we did not re-pay her with the same kindness. Do you think more should be done to care for boats with historical connections or do you feel enough vessels are already safe and resources would be better used elsewhere? Send your thoughts to editor@allatsea.co.uk or post your comments at www.facebook.com/ allatseanewspaper.

FIRST SEA TRIAL FOR HAWK 38 WE bought you pictures of the new Sunseeker Hawk 38 last month and can now report on its first sea trial. Prototype sea trials took place on the breath-taking waters of Lake Como in Italy and will now continue back in the UK. Sunseeker reported that its first prototype hull, with the legendary Fabio Buzzi at the helm, achieved a top speed of 68.7kts. Estimates for the finished boat with console, carbon fibre roof, deck mouldings and fittings remain at 62 - 63kts, exactly as calculated. Sunseeker also say the incredibly low noise and vibration levels are groundbreaking, even at maximum speed thanks to the all-new patented structuralfoam hull technology. Sunseeker CEO, Christian Marti said: “Extensive testing is now underway on the Hawk 38 prototype and we are thrilled with the results achieved during this initial period. Performance racing boats are in the brand’s DNA and the Hawk 38 is our most technologically advanced performance boat ever - these results prove that we are the technical experts in this field.” In further news from Sunseeker, the M/Y Elysium, an exceptionally well customised 131 Yacht, has been shortlisted as a finalist

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in the ‘Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts - 40m and above’ category at this year’s World Superyacht Awards. Taking place in London, from 16 - 18 May, the 14th annual edition of the World Superyacht Awards will recognise the remarkable innovation, design, engineering and construction of the finest superyachts from around the globe. Measuring 40.1m in length, M/Y Elysium is the most customised 131 Yacht ever made. The entire upper deck aft of the main bridge was configured to incorporate a master stateroom, dressing room, en suite and technogym to give unprecedented privacy and space with direct access to both the lower helm, an extended private deck and the ‘Skydeck’ above, complete with its own exterior helm. Sean Robertson, sales director of Sunseeker International, said: “Her daring design and craftsmanship epitomise what the Sunseeker brand stands for. Given the owner’s innate understanding of the design process and a specification uniquely tailored to his enjoyment of the yacht, it is by no means a surprise that she has been shortlisted for this award.” www.sunseeker.com

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ACCORDING to new research more people are participating in watersports, a trend that has continued for the past three years. The annual Watersports Participation Survey showed that approximately 3.9m UK adults took part in one or more of 12 core boating activities in 2018. The overall activity rise of around 1.1 per cent on the previous year is thanks in part to 2018 being the UK’s joint hottest summer on record. Of the boating activities, canoeing was the most popular with 2.1m people going paddling at least once a year in canoes, kayaks or stand-up paddleboards. The number of people who own boats has increased by around 800,000 since the beginning of the survey, which is in large part

due to more people owning canoes and kayaks. However, the most popular activities overall remain the ones that are most accessible, without the need for any training or equipment. This is a continued trend for the wider industry and flags an opportunity and need for clubs to diversify what they offer and address changing demands. RYA director of sport development, Alistair Dickson said: “We are delighted to see that there is a continued rise in the number of people getting out on the water and enjoying boating and watersports. It is also encouraging to see more women and young people taking part in regular activities too. www.rya.org.uk

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A new charity, Portsmouth Harbour Marine, has been launched with a remit of promoting marine businesses, skills and participation around the harbour. Building on the success of Gosport Marine Scene, Portsmouth Harbour Marine will work with schools and colleges to equip young people with the skills needed for marine sector employment and encourage young people to pursue a career in marine employment and to get afloat for recreation. Its aims also extend to stimulating marine businesses and their networks locally, and promoting Portsmouth’s historic harbour as a destination for all forms of competitive and leisure boating. The launch, held at the top of Portsmouth’s Emirates Spinnaker Tower, was hosted by the Chairman of Portsmouth Harbour Marine, Commodore Peter Melson CVO CBE, who said: “We cannot overstate the need for integrated and cohesive development of Portsmouth Harbour’s marine sector. By bringing all the stakeholders

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THE RYA’s Push the Boat Out campaign returns this month with more than 350 venues across the UK offering free or low cost, sailing and windsurfing taster sessions. Last year, more than 39,000 people across the UK attended a PTBO open day, inspiring thousands of new sailors to join their local club. The national participation campaign aims to get more people sailing, windsurfing, having fun and getting active outdoors, which has been proven to positively impact both physical and mental health. PTBO open days are aimed at complete novices, as well as more experienced sailors. All kit and safety equipment will be provided; visitors just need to bring a pair of old trainers they do not mind getting wet, and a sense of fun and adventure. RYA Programmes Manager, Michelle Gent said: “We are delighted that for the second year running, Push the Boat Out will be returning for the whole of

May. Open days are a fantastic day out for the whole family and a brilliant opportunity to have a go at some on-the-water activity. Many venues will also be organising tea, cake and barbecues so it is a real opportunity to appreciate the club hospitality and get stuck in. “We are encouraging as many people as possible to give it a go and are asking the sailing community to spread the word and invite colleagues, friends and family to come along. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned sailor looking for a way back in, there will be something for everyone - find out what is going on in your local area and get involved.” Find out more about the Push the Boat Out campaign and events near you at www.rya.org.uk/ptbo. Let us know how you get on at the PTBO events in your area – editor@allatsea.co.uk

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The Ministry of Defence has revealed how it will support the 75th D-Day anniversary commemorations in Portsmouth, pledging thousands of troops, dozens of planes and an armada of naval vessels. The President of the United States, Donald Trump, is also set to visit Southsea as part of the major commemorations taking place to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Trump will be making a state visit to the UK between 3 - 5 June, which will include a trip to Southsea Common on 5 June. Turn to page 41 to read more about D-Day.

COWES CLASSICS WEEK A pretty little 1927 one off yacht was one of the first entries for the 12th Cowes Classics Week. Chough, owned by Alex Kathrin Vowinckel, typifies the spirit of the event which, despite being a draw for vintage yachts and designs from all over the UK and beyond, is hotly contested on the race course. Chough herself is no slacker – following an absence from the event she will be seeking to reclaim her class title that she last held on to three years ago and even maybe her Concours d’Elegance Award which she has previously won. Cowes Classics Week has grown strongly since its inaugural regatta with a fleet that meets the qualification of being built to designs drawn up before 1979 or in the spirit of tradition. Chough’s entry is one of a

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steady flow of yachts whose numbers are likely to reach in excess of 180. For the classes, which include classic cruisers, XODs, Darings, Dragons, Solent Sunbeams, Swallows, Old Gaffers and other classic keelboat designs, the week will once again provide thrilling Solent race courses and evening entertainment. Do not forget the afternoon Winkworth Tea and Cakes, held after racing each afternoon at the organising club, the Royal London Yacht Club. Cowes Corinthian YC and the Island Sailing Club are opening their doors for social events as well, while the RORC and the Royal Thames YC are helping on the water. Cowes Classics Week will be held from 27 July to 2 August with racing from 29 July. www.cowesclassicsweek.org Victory class in the 2018 Portsmouth Regatta

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PORTSMOUTH REGATTA Plans have been approved for an iconic building on the banks of the Clyde at Greenock to welcome cruise ship passengers. In addition to the state-of-the-art visitor centre welcoming cruise ship passengers, the plans include a purpose built gallery celebrating the work of Inverclyde resident and artist George Wyllie (1921 2012) and a new restaurant with panoramic views across the Clyde. It is estimated that more than 150,000 passengers could pass through Greenock Ocean Terminal delivering £26m in annual visitor and crew spend to the Scottish economy. The visitor centre is scheduled for completion in 2020.

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THERE are two Solent Sunbeam weekend regattas taking place this month sailing from Itchenor Sailing Club on Chichester Harbour. As you would expect from a fleet of classic yachts dating back to 1922/23, some of the origins and names of the regattas, cups and events are steeped in history. The 4 - 5 May will see a gathering of the Sunbeam fleet taking part in the Chisholm Weekend. The event is named after Sir Henry Chisholm, who was a passionate and enthusiastic sailor in the fleet during the 50s, 60s and 70s. Sir Henry bought Sunbeam V24 Fay in 1957 from a boatyard in Bosham and restored her to racing class condition. He became Class Captain of the Solent Sunbeam fleet in 1964 and held the post for 11

years during which he became a hugely important figure in the revival of the class and the restoration of many of the historic boats we see racing today. At the end of the month, 25 – 26 May, the class will get together again for an open series of racing with the winner receiving the Chittagong Cup. The origins of this event date back to the early 1990s when the then Class Captain, Kirk Webster, presented the cup to the fleet. Kirk had acquired the silverware from another owner, Kenneth Bailey, whose father had been given the trophy to mark his retirement from the Chittagong Railway in Bangladesh. The name has become synonymous with this hugely competitive classic fleet of keelboats. www.solentsunbeam.co.uk

THE first week in June will see many activities celebrating the 75th anniversary of the D Day landings. Rounding off the week on 8 and 9 June will be the Portsmouth Regatta, the reborn event whose roots go back to the 1830s. This year contestants will not only remember the Normandy Beaches but will celebrate the 85th anniversary of the city’s own day boat class, the Victorys. Participants have commented warmly on the high standard of racing and the regatta has flourished gaining numbers and classes year by year. This year they will include Solent IRC Series, J109s, Club Class, sports boats and day boats organised in Black and White fleets. Courses will be laid in areas ensuring

first class sailing but wherever possible with good visibility from land and spectator boats. Racing will begin at 1100 on Saturday followed in the evening by a social event at the Bridge Tavern in Old Portsmouth. Sunday racing will be followed at 1500 by the prize giving at the Hornet Services Sailing Centre. Regatta Chairman Miles Linington said: “I am very proud of the progress we have made to date; we have a first class team, generous sponsors and a very high standard of entrants. All that has brought us to the point where I can say with absolute confidence that we are the premier regatta in the Eastern Solent.” www.portsmouthregatta.org

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THERE are more than 600 free opportunities to get afloat at the Gosport Marine Festival on 11 May. The festival provides the opportunity to find out what it is like to sail a dinghy, row a boat or glide along on a kayak. People need to book online as the activities are popular, and then turn up on the day, preferably wearing something that they do not mind getting wet. All the safety equipment needed will be provided free of charge. The festival is mainly based in Dean and Reddyhoff’s Haslar Marina, plus there will

be an array of other activities at the Cockle Pond and Trinity Church’s green. Mitch Youngman from the organising committee said: “We have got 24 miles of coastline in Gosport and the idea of the festival is showing people how they can make the most of it. We have also got big Sail Training Yachts, historic ships to visit in Haslar Marina and accessible catamarans for wheelchair users.” Book a free trial session for Standup Paddleboarding, rowing, sailing, kayaking and much more via gosportmarinescene. com/events/gosport-marine-festival/.

SOUTHAMPTON’S NEW TITLE SPONSOR BRITISH Marine has signed a title sponsorship agreement with Borrow A Boat for the Southampton International Boat Show. Taking place from 13 - 22 September, the event will be promoted as Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat. Lesley Robinson, CEO at British Marine, said: “At British Marine, increasing

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DOING THE DOUBLE WORLD Sailing’s landmark decision to select a Mixed Two Person Offshore Keelboat event for the 2024 Olympics and the news of an Offshore World Championship for mixed double-handed sailing in October 2020 has encouraged the RYA and Royal Ocean Racing Club to combine their efforts to develop double-handed offshore sailing in the UK. Double-handed entries for RORC’s Rolex Fastnet Race have increased from 36 boats in 2017 to over 90 entries in 2019, with 63 of those entries racing under the IRC rating system, demonstrating a strong desire by people to sail double-handed offshore. Initial indications from World Sailing are that for the Olympics they will not be selecting one particular class of boat until late in the Olympic cycle and that the intention is to focus on the discipline rather than the equipment. The RORC’s Season Points Championship provides the perfect playground to develop the skills required to sail double-handed. All of the RORC races have double-handed divisions and an overall series prize in addition to the IRC Two-

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Lymington Yacht Haven has been awarded the industry’s highest accreditation, the Five Gold Anchor Award. The Gold Anchor Awards grade a marina based on the quality of their facilities and level of customer service. Marina Manager Rupert Wagstaff said: “This award marks our continued efforts to exceed our customers’ expectations and provide the best marina experience on the south coast. Every year we expand our range of services as well as investing heavily in our facilities and infrastructure so we are delighted to receive the Five Gold Anchor accreditation from The Yacht Harbour Association.” www.yachthavens. com/lymington Read more marina news on page 48.

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AUSOME OPPORTUNITY AUSOME, a registered charity promoting the personal and social growth of individuals of all ages who have Autism Spectrum Conditions through sailing, has launched a campaign to compete with an autistic crew of nine sailors in the 608nm 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race. The founder and a trustee of Ausome, Lottie Harland, who is herself autistic, will skipper the yacht Lyra of London, a Nautor Swan 431 loaned to the

campaign by its owner Miles Delap. Lottie, now 22-years-old, had a difficult childhood but started sailing at nine and this built her confidence and selfesteem after bullying at school. Donations can be made to the Ausome Fastnet campaign at: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ LottieHarland. Turn to page 30 to read another story about how sailing has changed a young person’s life.

Handed National Championship in September. RYA director of racing and former Volvo Ocean Race skipper Ian Walker is excited at the prospect: “We do not yet know the exact format or equipment for Paris 2024 but that does not mean we cannot get afloat and start improving our double-handed offshore skills.” The RYA currently back keelboat activity through support of the British Keelboat League in addition to the National Match Racing Series and the British Keelboat Academy. Keelboat Manager Jack Fenwick is looking into how to further support doublehanded offshore sailing in the UK. “The first World Sailing Offshore World Championship is going to be held in 2020,” he said. “We will be keeping a close eye on those British sailors participating in the RORC Two-Handed series as well as any British teams competing in overseas events. Our first priority is to see how we can support anyone looking to get into doublehanded sailing with some coaching clinics.” rya.org.uk

LASER CHANGE

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IN the wake of last month’s termination of its contract with its European builder, the International Laser Class Association announced that all new, class-approved boats will be sold and raced under the ILCA Dinghy name. The name change will apply to all three rig sizes allowed by the ILCA Class Rules (Standard, Radial and 4.7 rigs) and the new classlegal sails for each rig will carry the updated ILCA logo. This change will have no impact on existing ILCAauthorised boats and equipment. “It is a big change for a racing class that has not seen anything like this in our almost 50-year history,” said Class President Tracy Usher. Tracy said the class is grateful for the overwhelming response they have received from the racing community and sailing industry as they look to involve new manufacturers in their existing system of suppliers. Eric Faust, ILCA’s Executive Secretary, said his team is close to issuing a formal application form to help narrow down the large number of prospective new builders: “After recent discussions with World Sailing leadership, we are assured that we have their full support, especially since we now have the opportunity to comply fully with World Sailing’s fair, reasonable and

non-discriminatory licensing requirements for Olympic equipment.” “Our main suppliers of spars, sails and parts will remain the same. They will be selling the same class-legal gear, just under a different brand name,” said Faust. “Hyde and North have now made sample sails with the new graphic and we expect to see newly branded ILCA sails available for purchase in the next few weeks.” 13-time Laser Masters World Champion, Peter Seidenberg, is fully supportive of the move: “As a Laser sailor for 46 years, and one who has competed internationally for the last 39 years, I have relied on ILCA’s strict one-design concept to be certain that all boats are exactly the same and that none of my competitors have an advantage by sailing a special boat. “I understand that, because of a breach of the construction manual agreement, ILCA considered it had no choice but to terminate its contract with the European builder and to search for new builders and that trademark restrictions forced

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the class to rename the boat. I fully support ILCA in their efforts to save the one-design concept of the class and to continue the longestablished tradition of ensuring that the boats are identical.” Tracy admitted that the timing is not ideal. “Unfortunately we had to make this change at the start of the biggest season for new boat sales so we cannot promise that the next few months will be perfect. Europe may see a slight increase in Image: www.ilcasailing.com delivery times, but other regions will soon see their orders filled more quickly and efficiently than under the previous builder.” As suppliers begin to receive new ILCA-authorised decals for class-approved parts this month, ILCA emphasises that all existing authorised parts on the dealers’ shelves will still be legal for racing. Similarly, all existing Laser brand boats with World Sailing plaques affixed to the aft face of the cockpit are legal for all class racing regardless of the builder. tinyurl.com/y66uxb4o David Henshall discusses One Design craft further on page 38.

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THE weather has been really kind to the start of the boating season this year. I hope you are making the most of it and your engine was well prepared before you laid it up. One of the common problems that surface at the beginning of the season are water pump impeller faults because many are left in situ over the winter instead of being taken out, which causes them to take on a ‘set’. Whilst a new impeller is the best course of action, a new lease of life can be given to an undamaged impeller by simply simmering it for a couple of minutes in a saucepan with a piece of cloth to keep it off the bottom of the pan. Check your impeller for any cracks or missing ends from the vanes first, though, and if there is any such damage fit a new one.

FUEL PROBLEMS

Contaminated fuel is another major source of early season problems. Fuel stored over the winter with no stabiliser added to petrol, or bug inhibitor to diesel, causes engines to misfire at best and not start at all in the worst cases. Fuel tanks left empty or partially full gather condensation and the water contamination can bring problems to the fuel system. An in-line fuel filter with water trap should save the situation, but

will need draining. Filling your fuel tank and adding fuel stabiliser in the correct ratio is the best prevention, but of course it is a bit late for that now!

BATTERY POWER

Batteries are another source of woe as the cold plays havoc with the best batteries when they are left. A trickle charger should be used to bring them up to scratch and it is worth carrying one of those emergency starter packs to get you out of trouble should your battery not hold enough charge to start the engine again. The Lithium ones are only the size of a paperback novel but have enough power on demand to start a 5.7 litre V8 several times. Of course, the starter pack has to be kept up to scratch too. A solar panel is one way of keeping your battery topped up while the boat is laying idle, or many sailing boats utilise a small wind turbine, usually mounted on the pushpit, where it is out of the way.

ANOTHER ANODE…

An oft neglected piece of preventative maintenance is the sacrificial anode. On bigger boats or outboards there are several of them positioned at strategic locations to protect dissimilar metal structures that are in contact with the water. This includes

propellers and shafts, rudder pintel or shaft, keel bolts and any other underwater metallic fitting. The saltwater causes a galvanic reaction, especially where there is a latent current in electrical wiring, which is another reason to isolate the battery completely when leaving the boat, but if you have an automatic bilge pump, the circuit has to be kept open for the pump to work. The zinc anodes attached to your hull and underwater gear are designed to erode first, so as to protect the more expensive aluminium, bronze or stainless fittings from the mild electrical current that is naturally created by dissimilar metals in saltwater. It is virtually the same process as electro-plating, but acting in reverse and the zinc is dissolved away from the anodes instead of your prop shaft being eaten away where it joins the propeller or aluminium propeller blades being slowly dissolved. Sacrificial anodes need replacing fairly frequently, so keep your eye on them because as soon as they have dissolved their protection is no longer there, and the electro circuit will be created with your fittings instead. With good preparation you should have a trouble free season ahead!

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KEEPING IT CLEAN Clean sport is at the heart of international competition, ensuring that all athletes are competing fairly on a level playing ﬁeld.

he Royal Yachting Association works with World Sailing and UK Anti-Doping to promote clean sport and the values of UKAD’s 100% Me programme. A key part of this responsibility is the delivery of an education programme for sailors in the British Sailing Team. While sailing is not a sport usually associated with doping, we still need to ensure that everyone is meeting their responsibilities and are aware of the risks. The main focus of the education programme is to prevent inadvertent doping through supplements and medication, making sure sailors know about the tools that they can use to check medications against the Prohibited List, or to reduce the risk associated with supplements. A large proportion of doping test failures are not the result of actively taking a banned substance, and are instead due to inadvertently consuming a banned substance through cross contamination from supplements. Indeed, 45 per cent of UK Anti-Doping positive tests in the 2012 testing year were caused by prohibited substances contained in supplements. The education programme is tailored for the level of the sailor, and is run according to UKAD’s 100% Me values of hard work, integrity, determination, passion and respect. The key principle of any anti-doping education is that of ‘Strict Liability’: athletes are solely responsible for any prohibited substance All Images: Lloyd Images

However this does not mean that you could be unable to compete in such events if you are taking a banned substance for medical reasons. If this is the case and you are tested, you would be able to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) from your doctor to explain why you need to take that particular medication. Unless you are in the British Sailing Team performance squad (P1-P3) you do not need to apply for a TUE in advance of competition.

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found in their system, irrespective of how it got there. The programme aims to increase understanding of clean sport, and to promote and encourage personal responsibility.

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For Olympic sailors, a typical workshop might include information about specific banned substances or how to

use the whereabouts system for those in registered testing pools, whereas for younger sailors, the education session might instead focus on a ‘food first’ approach to supplement use or understanding the consequences of doping. The programme is planned around the UKAD curriculum and resources are provided to make the sessions as interactive as possible. The education programme has previously just focused on Olympic athletes and youth athletes going to major international events. However in the last year this has been expanded to include younger athletes earlier in their sailing careers. The purpose of this has been two-fold: firstly to help sailors to start thinking earlier about Clean Sport and their responsibilities so there is not as much to take in as they transition to the senior programme, and secondly to make sure they fully think through the risks and potential consequences before taking any supplements.

They have also run a workshop for sailors joining the British Keelboat Academy as the anti-doping rules equally apply to yacht racing. In the next year, the plan is to roll out education throughout the youth and junior programme, with plans for webinars for sailors and their parents.

COACHES TOO

Education is not just for sailors, though, and all coaches within the World Class programme complete a training course specifically designed for coaches, called Coach Clean, and other staff supporting athletes will undertake the UKAD Accredited Adviser course. This is particularly important as it is not just sailors who can be banned for doping: six of the 10 anti-doping rules apply equally to support staff and coaches. The RYA anti-doping rules apply to sailors at the majority of UK regattas, including any events where the RYA is the organising authority, where the Notice of Race or Sailing Instructions state that the RYA has jurisdiction for anti-doping or any event that is open to sailors from any other club. This includes non-professional recreational sailors and under 18s.

The RYA has a number of qualified educators, and if you would like any more information for you or your club, contact the RYA anti-doping officer through the RYA website, which also contains more anti-doping information and links, including the RYA anti-doping rules (under the Racing Rules pages). Further educational resources are available on the UKAD website (www.ukad. org.uk), with sections of material specifically written for athletes at different stages in the pathway, for parents and for other support personnel. Information for coaches and the Coach Clean online course is also available through the UKAD website. If you have any concerns about potential doping, there are a number of ways to report those concerns in confidence, including an anonymous phone number. Details are again available on the UKAD website.

CLEAN SPORT WEEK UKAD will be running a Clean Sport week running from 20 - 26 May, which will be actively supported by the RYA. The campaign, which will have the support of a range of National Governing Bodies, sports organisations and UK sports stars, will celebrate clean athletes and their success, and promote the work of the anti-doping community in the fight for clean sport. Look out for tweets from our Olympic sailors explaining what Clean Sport means to them!

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HAMBLE CLUB CELEBRATES amble River Sailing lub has revealed plans for its agship event this yearThe entenary Regatta.

aking place between 7 and 9 June, The Centenary Regatta will revive the club’s tradition of the annual summer regatta. There will be racing for all ages and all classes of boat. “We are really looking forward to bringing everyone together to reflect on our achievements and inject new momentum into supporting sailing at all levels and for all ages on the River Hamble,” said Stephanie Merry, Commodore at Hamble River Sailing Club. “We have come a long way since our ambitious and humble beginnings in 1919. It is a privilege to have this opportunity to support a growing and talented membership, whether sailing for competitive reasons or just for fun, on the wonderful River Hamble.”

HRSC is one of the best-known sailing clubs in the country with a growing list of sailing achievements. Most notable was in 1972 when six of the 13-man Great Britain Olympic sailing team were HRSC members and brought back a Gold and Silver medal. Today, HRSC’s Hamble Winter Series is the premier lateseason series in the UK yachting calendar. The club was founded 100 years ago in 1919 by nine Hamble men to ‘encourage the sport of small boat sailing and racing’. In recognition of the club’s mission, the centenary year programme has been themed ‘Then. Now. For Future Generations’. With so much to celebrate, they have organised a year of festivities to bring past and present members together on and off the water. Together they will reflect upon their achievements, make plans for future generations and raise the profile of sailing on the River Hamble. From the humble beginnings of a wooden storage hut in the kitchen garden of the Bugle Inn, the present clubhouse is now at the southern end of the Parish Dinghy Park, and the overall aim of the centenary year is to raise funds to fulfil an ambition to renovate the clubhouse facilities as well as raise awareness to extend its membership.

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Day one of the Centenary Regatta aims to appeal to the more mature sailor. Open to anyone more than 50-years-old, they hope to welcome competitors who remember HRSC in its heyday of Olympic sailing and dinghy championship success. With racing organised for dinghies under PY handicaps and Foxers, plus HRSC Club Handicap keelboats and XODs, this is the perfect opportunity to dust off a treasured boat and challenge old rivals. After racing, competitors will come ashore for a Rum Party on the HRSC patio, raise a glass and enjoy the view on the River Hamble. There will be Centenary prizes for class winners, age groups (60+, 70+ and so on) and for boat/crew combos totalling 100 years or more. Image: Sean Ryan

OPEN JUNIOR RACING DAY

Day two offers racing for under 18s in a club boat or their own class boat with PY handicap and One-Design classes - but non-trapeze dinghies only. Mums and dads are welcome to participate as well in the parent and child category. After racing, competitors can enjoy a BBQ party and prizegiving at the HRSC clubhouse.

ONE-DAY SOLENT RACING

Day three of the regatta welcomes all IRC classes and Sports Boat Classes, J/70 etc., HRSC Club Handicap keelboats and XODs, plus Foxer racing on the river. There will be a post-race party and prizegiving at the HRSC clubhouse. www.hrsc.org.uk/sailing/june-regatta-50-plus-1 www.hrsc.org.uk/sailing/june-regatta-juniors-1 www.hrsc.org.uk/sailing/june-regatta-irc-racing-1

THE HRSC CENTENARY APPEAL

During its 100th year, the HRSC aims to raise £100,000 for its Centenary Fund. The fund has been set up to make much-needed improvements to club facilities, which will help extend the club’s reach to the community. There are plans to build a landing jetty, purchase a new fleet of dinghies for junior sailing and tuition and refit the kitchen to meet the highest health and safety standards, to improve their offering to members and trainees. All donations will be gratefully received and make a huge difference to the future success of the club. For details about how to donate visit www.hrsc.org.uk/theclub/centenary-2019.

Hamble River Sailing Club is marking its 100th year with a special Centenary Regatta in June. Racing will be taking place over three days and will welcome sailors of all ages to take part, plus, of course, the celebrations will continue back on land. The club is also running an appeal to raise £100,000 to improve the club facilities for its members. For more information about the regatta, appeal and the sailing club’s centenary celebrations head over to the club’s website: www.hrsc.org.uk

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Welcome visitors after a long day sail. Sent in by Mike Lord

Stunning reflections during Lymington’s very own Thursday night drifting race. Sent in by Marek Hudson.

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

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CHIPdiary OFF THE OLD BLOCK DOUGAL’S

Simple solutions can often be the best but where does the future for the block lie? Solent based dinghy sailor David Henshall is a well known writer and speaker on topics covering the rich heritage of all aspects of leisure boating.

The completed wave screen at Haslar

Although not a ‘big’ block, this single twin sheave block weighed in at more than a kilo. Yet for all the ironwork and reinforcing, the block was now not very efficient due to friction and had quite a low point of failure when under load

he problems would have started the moment that early man first held up an animal skin on a stick in order to help drive his primitive raft (dug-out canoes would come along much later) down wind. Harnessing the power of the breeze might be considerably easier than paddling, but straight away it would introduce the fundamental problem of control. Next would come the idea of tying some form of fibrous rope to the ‘sail’, but with each new advance would come another set of problems. Top of the list would have been a way to change the load axis, the direction in which the rope could be pulled to provide the required control. It may all seem so obvious to us now, but the simple idea of passing the rope around something, or better still, through something would have been a huge leap forward for these primitive boat men. TURNING POINT But in time, holes were either bored or burnt through a piece of wood and once the trick had been learnt of trimming away the sharp corner to reduce both friction and wear, the simple fairlead quickly became a turning point (in more ways than one!) of early boatbuilding. The turning block would be a much later addition as this would be something of a spin off from the development of the wheel. Again, with today’s levels of understanding, that conceptual leap in thinking that instead of using the circular motion to move position of an object, if the wheel was fixed, that things can rotate around it, may seem straight forward, but it was anything but for these early innovators. We now know that way back in ancient history, the idea of the pulley block was in use in Mesopotamia as far back as 1500 BCE and as boats became ever bigger and more sophisticated, the use of turning blocks as part of the rigging would have been an essential development. Bigger boats also meant trade and as coastal sailing became fully seagoing, it was not just the goods that would be spread further, but the ideas of how to transport them. By the time the Romans started their invasion of Britain in AD 43, not only had our island status resulted in the growth of ship borne trade, both coastal and international, but that maritime nation mindset was already in place that saw ideas of how to develop boats further flourishing. SPECIALIST BUILDERS Not only had boatbuilding become a specialised trade but supporting this would be an even more highly focused workstream. We know about the men who made the ropes, the mast builders and the sailmakers, but all their efforts relied on an unremarkable, but essential activity, the block makers. For something that appears to be so simple; making blocks is actually a highly technical operation. To start with, the choice of wood was of primary importance, as the timber needed to be strong enough to withstand the loadings placed on it. The sheaves would have been turned on a primitive lathe, and a centre

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spindle made from wood (though soon this would become iron). Although it could be oiled, water was the enemy of these wooden blocks for not only were they exposed to the elements, but as a wet rope passed through the pulley and came under load, it would squeeze the water right out into the very heart of the block. If the wet wood started to swell, the sheave would not run freely and the block could seize up. But there was another issue, as bigger ships meant bigger and more powerful rigs, so making the blocks strong enough would see iron reinforcement, which would all add to the weight of each block. In what would become the state-of-the-art sea going ship up until the arrival of steam, the ‘square rigger’, each mast would require a large number, all or which would contribute to that enemy of the sailor, ‘weight aloft’. Blocks had multiple other uses on board as well, with a warship the size of HMS Victory having more than 1,000 blocks in use across the boat. This issue would be brought into sharp focus as the demand for more blocks grew, but well into the 20th century, wood would still form the basis of the turning block, although by now some mechanisation of the construction process had started in Portsmouth using machinery developed by none other than Brunel – but in this case it was Brunel senior, Isambard’s father). AWAY FROM WOOD However, by the start of the 1930s, blocks were appearing that were made from tufnol, a synthetic material made of phenolic resin and cloth forced together in a heated press. With stainless steel spindles, not only did the new material reduce the weight, but it allowed for the mass Bainbridge now produce their high strength titanium rings in a variety of sizes for different applications. They all share one common feature in that they are incredibly light! Image: Bainbridge International

production of blocks that all but did away with the labour intensive process. The spur to yet more advanced technological solutions would be driven by the heat of competition out on the race course, which would see the development of ever more advanced construction, using first plastics, then carbon composites for the block, with the friction under load being minimised by the use of roller bearings. This development of the ‘modern’ block is a subject that needs its own article and will soon be featured in All at Sea. The latest development, though, has to be the simplest, with the low friction ring, such as the new titanium ones developed by Bainbridge International, going right back to the basics but in a very special way. The carefully shaped ring ensures low friction, even when under load and the very simplicity of the fitting makes for a near maintenance free solution. More importantly, the use of titanium for the rings has resulted in the fittings weighing in at little more than a few grams, yet these are strong enough to withstand intensive loadings. Even in nothing larger than a dinghy, many systems such as kicker cascades can operate at loadings that are measured in hundreds of kilos, yet even when stressed as highly as this, the rings show no sign of deforming. Once again, progress shows us that sometimes the simplest solutions can be the best and though there is still a place for the block (albeit now a hightech one) the low-friction ring may well be one of the fittings of the future.

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

JULY 3 - 7 JULY Henley Royal Regatta Henley-on-Thames www.hrr.co.uk 4 - 7 JULY Sailing Champions League Qualifier 3 St Petersburg, Russia sailing-championsleague.com 4 – 7 JULY Goodwood Festival of Speed Goodwood Estate of the Duke of Richmond Near Chichester www.goodwood.com

7 JULY Titchfield Boat Jumble Hound Hill Farm Segensworth Road East Titchfield, Fareham Hants PO15 5DY boat-jumbles.co.uk

23 - 26 JULY Fowey Classics www.foweyclassics.com

8 - 10 JULY SW Gaffers Festival of Sail Plymouth oga.org.uk

5 JULY RYA Sailability Multi-Class Regatta WPNSA www.wpnsa.org.uk 5 - 7 JULY Norfolk Gathering Norfolk Broads oga.org.uk 5 - 7 JULY Ware Boat Festival River Lee in Ware www.waterways.org.uk

10 JULY Marlow Rope Show Warsash Sailing Club www.marlowropes.com 12 JULY Deacons Marina Summer Party Southampton www.deanreddyhoff.co.uk

27 JULY Annual OGA East Coast Race Stone Sailing Club River Blackwater Essex oga.org.uk 27 JULY Linslade Canal Festival Grand Union Canal www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk

13 - 14 JULY Lymington Dinghy Regatta Royal Lymington Yacht Club / Lymington Town Sailing Club Lymington rlymyc.org.uk

27 JULY Rocquaine Regatta Guernsey www.facebook.com/Rocquaine.Regatta

13 - 20 JULY British Classic Yacht Club Regatta Cowes britishclassicyachtclub.org/regatta 14 JULY Great Waterside Raft Race Hythe Marina Southampton watersideraftrace.wordpress.com

6 JULY Thames Historic Barge Rowing Event Greenwich Pier www.thamesbargedriving.co.uk

19 - 21 JULY The Thames Traditional Boat Festival Henley-on-Thames www.tradboatfestival.com

6 - 7 JULY River Festival Stratford Upon Avon www.stratforward.co.uk

20 - 21 JULY Conwy River Festival Racing Weekend, Conwy conwyriverfestival.org

8 - 12 AUGUST Bristol Harbour Weekend Bristol Channel oga.org.uk

10 - 11 AUGUST Sail GP Cowes sailgp.com

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27 JULY – 2 AUGUST Cowes Classics Week Cowes, Isle of Wight www.cowesclassicsweek.org

10 - 12 AUGUST The Whitby Regatta Whitby, North Yorkshire www.whitbyregatta.co.uk

28 JULY - 3 AUGUST East Coast OGA Summer Cruise Rivers Colne Blackwater & Crouch Essex oga.org.uk

10 - 17 AUGUST Lendy Cowes Week Cowes www.lendycowesweek.co.uk

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2 - 4 AUGUST Family Fun Weekend Bembridge Harbour Isle of Wight www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk 3 AUGUST Rolex Fastnet Race www.rolexfastnetrace.com

this year, will feature food markets, dance showcases, circus acts and more. On the water, the harbour will feature special onwater displays including the arrival of three very special tall ships, The Etoile Molene, Irene and Iris. A new feature for this year will be the Power8 Sprints, a 350m high octane rowing action that will be the headline act on the water.

3 - 4 AUGUST Clovelly Maritime Festival Clovelly Harbour Devon oga.org.uk

SEE SHOW SPOTLIGHT

10 - 17 AUGUST Lendy Finance Challenge Cowes www.sunsail.co.uk/events/finance-challenge

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4 AUGUST Nottingham Riverside Festival Dragon Boat Challenge River Trent Victoria Embarkment dragonboatfestivals.co.uk

9 - 18 AUGUST Falmouth Week Falmouth, Cornwall www.falmouthweek.co.uk

SEE 19 - 21 JULY SHOW SPOTLIGHT Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol www.bristolharbourfestival.co.uk

It is free and brings together more than 250,000 people to celebrate Bristol’s maritime history and enjoy a range of music and entertainment. The festival, the 47th

This is the world’s largest offshore yacht race and will feature 340 yachts racing 605 miles from Cowes to Plymouth via the Fastnet Rock. The race record for the Rolex Fastnet Race was set in 2011 by the 130ft trimaran Banque Populaire V, skippered by Loïck Peyron, in a time of 32 hours 48 minutes at an average speed of 18.5 knots. Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, the international fleet is diverse with boats ranging in size from 9m to 32m with a start sequence taking place over a 1hr 40min period off Cowes from the Royal Yacht Squadron line.

26 JULY - 2 AUGUST West Highland Yachting Week whyw.co.uk

5 - 7 JULY FAST40+ Circuit R3 IRC Nationals RORC www.fast40class.com

19 - 21 JULY BRISTOL HARBOUR FESTIVAL Bristol www.bristolharbourfestival.co.uk

3 August Rolex Fastnet Race www.rolexfastnetrace.com

26 - 28 JULY Conwy River Festival LA LA Rally Conwy conwyriverfestival.org

12 - 14 JULY Club Members Cruise-in-Company Hamble River Sailing Club www.hrsc.org.uk

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26 - 28 JULY Taittinger Regatta Yarmouth www.royalsolent.org

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12 - 16 AUGUST Youth Open Race Week Hayling Island Race Week www.hisc.co.uk 15 - 18 AUGUST Sailing Champions League Final (preliminary) St Moritz, Switzerland sailing-championsleague.com

3 - 10 AUGUST Salcombe Town Regatta Salcombe, Devon www.salcombe-regatta.co.uk

18 AUGUST Portsmouth Boat Jumble Fort Purbrook Portsdown Hill Road Cosham, Portsmouth Hants PO6 1BJ boat-jumbles.co.uk

4 AUGUST Mid-Summer Open Regatta Bewl Sailing Association www.bewlsailing.club

19 - 23 AUGUST Chichester Harbour Race Week Hayling Island Sailing Club www.hisc.co.uk

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14 SEPTE BER Last Night of the Proms Live BBC TV Simulcast Outdoor Concert Hythe Marina Village www.mdlmarinas.co.uk

As one of the UK’s longest running sporting events Cowes Week runs up to 40 races each day for around 1,000 boats, making it the largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world. Courses are designed each day taking into account the weather forecast, tidal streams and speed of each class of boat. Not only do more than 8,000 competitors from around the world take part, but on land there will be over 100,000 spectators enjoying the racing, entertainment and unique atmosphere that this regatta brings. From pleasure sailors right up to Olympic legends, this week of races welcomes sailors of all abilities.

23 - 25 AUGUST Circuit R4 HYS FAST40+ Nationals www.fast40class.com 24 - 25 AUGUST Burnley Canal Festival Leeds & Liverpool Canal burnleycanalfestival.org 24 - 26 AUGUST IWA Festival of Water 2019 Erewash Canal Waltham Abbey www.waterways.org.uk 24 - 26 AUGUST Torbay Royal Regatta Torbay, Devon rtyc.org/event/torbay-royal-regatta-2019/ 24 - 31 AUGUST Burnham Week Essex www.burnhamweek.com

14 SEPTE BER Devon Boat Jumble Newton Abbot Racecourse Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 3AF www.compass-boatjumbles.co.uk 14 SEPTE BER The Great River Race London Docklands to Ham in Surrey www.greatriverrace.co.uk

29 - 31 AUGUST Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta Dartmouth, Devon www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk

14 - 15 SEPTE BER BART S BASH International www.bartsbash.com

31 AUGUST East Anglian Dragon Boat Festival Oulton Broad, Lowestoft dragonboatfestivals.co.uk

SEPTEMBER Image: Hayling Island Island Sailing Club

1 - 30 SEPTE BER Totally Thames thamesfestivaltrust.org

14 SEPTE BER TheSUPco.com Hayling Island Challenge Hayling Island www.hisc.co.uk

5 - 8 SEPTE BER 21st Jersey Regatta Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club jerseyregatta.com

14 - 15 SEPTE BER Bart’s Bash International www.bartsbash.com

7 SEPTE BER Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival Cambridge dragonboatfestivals.co.uk

26 AUGUST - 1 SEPTE BER Kirkintilloch Canal Festival Forth & Clyde Canal Kirkintilloch www.kirkintillochcanalfestival.org

21 - 22 SEPTE BER Huddlesford Heritage Gathering Birmingham & Fazeley Canal heritagegathering.uk

13 - 15 SEPTE BER Ullswater Rally Ullswater oga.org.uk

21 - 22 SEPTE BER Bembridge Harbour Food Festival Bembridge Harbour Isle of Wight www.bembridgefestivals.co.uk

13 - 15 SEPTE BER Black Country Boating Festival Bumble Hole Nature Reserve Windmill End Netherton, Dudley www.bcbf.com

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13 - 22 SEPTE BER SOUTHA PTO BOAT SHOW Southampton www.southamptonboatshow.com Britain’s best-known boat show returns to Southampton on 13 September and promises many new launches, exhibitors and show attractions. Last year the show

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20 - 22 SEPTE BER Sail GP Marseille, France sailgp.com

Bart’s Bash is, quite simply, the largest sailing race in the world as verified by Guinness World Records! The event aims to connect sailing communities around the world to raise money to help change lives. Bart’s Bash is arranged by the Andrew Simpson Foundation, inspired by lympic Gold and Silver medalist Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson MBE who believed that everyone should have the chance to try sailing and en oy the many benefits that it brings. The event is open to all sailing clubs, schools, universities, scout groups, individuals and any venue globally that can host a race with each event organised by the venue.

19 - 22 SEPTE BER FAST40+ Circuit R5 One Ton Cup www.fast40class.com

12 - 15 SEPTE BER Little Britain Challenge Cup Shepards Wharf, Cowes www.sunsail.co.uk 25 AUGUST - 1 SEPTE BER 2020 World Cup Enoshima Round www.sailing.org

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16 - 18 SEPTE BER Southampton Sailing Week reesleisure.co.uk/southampton-sailing-week

10 - 15 SEPTE BER Cannes Yachting Festival Vieux Port and Port Canto Cannes, France www.cannesyachtingfestival.com

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SEE 13 - 22 SEPTE BER SHOW Southampton Boat Show SPOTLIGHT Southampton www.southamptonboatshow.com

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10 - 17 August Lendy Cowes Week Cowes www.lendycowesweek.co.uk

celebrated 50 years, and looks to carry on welcoming boaters for many years to come with a huge range of boats, accessories, kit, holidays and much more for all budgets. All at Sea will keep you up-dated with all the essential show information over the coming months, plus do not miss our special show preview in the September issue.

21 - 22 SEPTE BER Hamble Classics Regatta Royal Air Force Yacht Club rafyc.org.uk 21 - 22 SEPTE BER Gill Sunsail Racing Series Chapter 5 Port Solent www.sunsail.co.uk/events/sunsailracing-series 25 SEPTE BER Wooden Spoon Regatta Solent www.sunsail.co.uk 25 - 28 SEPTE BER Monaco Yacht Show Monaco www.monacoyachtshow.com 26 - 27 SEPTE BER The Moore Blatch Silicon Cup - The IT dustr aili e atta Cowes, Isle of Wight www.sunsail.co.uk/events/silicon-cup-regatta

16 - 18 SEPTE BER SOUTHA PTO SAILI G WEE www.southamptonsailingweek.co.uk The first Southampton Sailing eek was held in 2017 and the organisers are hoping this year will be the biggest yet with more than 60 yachts and 600 sailors, and the aim of getting more children than before on to the water. The regatta will see three days of racing with the chance to win in six cups from different industries (the City Cup, the Women’s Cup and the Property Cup, along with the three new ones); participants can enter as a corporate team of seven to 10 or individually.

There are more events online at www.allatsea.co.uk Please check with organisers as events are subject to change. All At Sea cannot be held responsible for quality of events. Send dates to editor@allatsea.co.uk

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BOATING PEOPLE Q&A WITH JOE, A 15-YEAR-OLD WHO DISCOVERED HIS PASSION FOR SAILING WHEN HE WENT INTO FOSTER CARE. TELL US HOW SAILING HAS CHANGED YOUR LIFE?

YOU DISCOVERED SAILING WHEN IN FOSTER CARE. TELL US HOW THIS CAME ABOUT?

Before I came into foster care, I went to school at a behavioural unit because of inappropriate behaviour. Aged 10, I could not read or write. I continued to misbehave until I was permanently excluded from school about six months later. Any child is entitled to education, no matter what the circumstances, so my carer arranged home tuition for me. Over the next three years, I was diagnosed with Dyslexia, but I steadily learnt to read and write and improved my maths. My carer also arranged lots of opportunities for me to experience new things, to see what I would like and enjoy. I spent a lot of time with my horse, learning how to care for and ride with feeling and compassion. I have been kayaking around Ireland and the Devils Causeway, speedboating, snorkeling in Cyprus, cliff diving in Cornwall, orienteering in the Lake District and sailing with my local club, Denholme Sailing Club, and The Island Trust in Plymouth.

SO, WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT SAILING?

You just need to see the list of things I have done, and that is not even half the stuff, but sailing is now the only way forward for me. It is the key that has unlocked the door to my soul. Before sailing I never had any dreams to become anything. I did not think about tomorrow, did not care about the future. Nobody had ever worked in my family, so it was not something I ever thought about. A job? A career? My family did not work like that. But now, everything has changed. When I am out on the water it is just the best feeling in the whole world. I now have a reason to work and get my education. My carer found a maritime school, Trinity House Academy in Hull. It is 70 miles away from my home, but we had an interview, they accepted me and I have been there for a year-anda-half, studying the same GSCEs as other year 11s along with maritime studies and photography. I love my school, my friends, my life.

You are free to make your own decisions, no one is telling you what to do. It is a place where I can be myself. In every other aspect of life, I worry about stuff; when I am on the water it is just me, the boat and the wind. Each time I sail it is different, a fresh start. If I have had a bad week, being out on the water just changes my whole mindset. The sense of freedom and the adrenalin when the wind is in my main sail, the water spraying up from the bow into my face. It is the best feeling ever.

DO YOU FEEL OTHER CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE WOULD BENEFIT FROM SAILING IN THE SAME WAY YOU HAVE?

WE HEAR YOU HAVE SET YOUR SIGHTS ON THE AMERICA’S CUP. TELL US MORE.

For sure, I think ALL children, not just fostered kids, should be able to experience the sea and being on the water. My carer says: “You are only a product of your experiences” – how do you know if you want to be a mountaineer if you have never climbed a mountain? Or a zookeeper if you have never held a snake? The same goes for sailing. Most inner city kids probably do not ever get the chance to find out about the maritime industry, or think about it as a career, as most schools do not offer that as part of their curriculum.

HAVE YOU TAKEN PART IN ANY REGATTAS YET?

Sailing with The Island Trust team I raced out of the Isle of Wight on one of the sail training vessels, also the small ships racing out from Torbay. There is also the YouthTraveller Series with my Lightening, and my sailing club hosts its own Lightening weekend.

DO YOU BELONG TO A SAILING CLUB?

My sailing club is Denholme Sailing Club. We sail every Sunday. The commodore is Jason Gallagher who sold me his Lightening last year. He gave her a new rig, painted it pink and named it Bad Boy. I love this boat.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO SAIL?

I have sailed in Morbihan France, on the Solent with The Island Trust on board Moosk and Pegasus, on Hornsea Mere, the Humber, in the Lake District at Ullswater and Coniston, the Isles of Sicily, but the best of all is my 17 acre lake at Denholme, I love it. The water sits with winds hitting it from all angles, you can have an SSE wind in your main with NW in your jib, and if you can stay afloat on this water then you can sail anywhere! Well, that is what all the ‘oldie’ club members say anyway.

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS THIS YEAR?

As soon as my GCSEs are done, I am volunteering with The Island Trust in Plymouth, and hopefully having a week doing my Day Skipper practical – although this is not set yet; I am still trying to find some others to come on board for that. I have already done my RYA Day Skipper theory with school over last year.

WHICH SAILORS INSPIRE YOU?

Sir Ben Ainsley, of course, and Jason Gallagher our club commodore, who best watch this space as I am right behind him!

I would love to be the next Ben Ainsley; at the helm of the winning team and boat that bring it back to the UK!

TELL US ABOUT YOUR OTHER SAILING AMBITIONS.

Post 16, I am continuing my education with Trinity at Carmelite House, studying marine engineering for two years, then hopefully on to UKSA for the four-year Racing Yacht Master course. Ultimately, I want to sail with a racing crew, being part of and doing what I love the most.

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BOATING FOR KIDS Sailing and indsurfing help to develop positive character traits in our youngsters, hich ill help them as they get older. THE WHY do we sail? Well, the most common answer is that it is fun! But what makes it so fun, particularly for young people? Is it the fact that whilst sailing you are often for the first time at the control of uncontrollable elements like the wind and the tide? Is it being in control of your course, speed and destination and being relatively free to roam where you want? Or maybe it is just being outside with friends, messing about on the water. Whatever the reason, it is not only really good fun, but also helps young people to develop and get on in life. “There is an almost universal consensus that character as well as exam results, has a significant role to play in shaping

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young people’s life chances, and these character ‘skills’ are much sought after by employers too,” explained Professor Bill Lucas, Director of the Centre for RealWorld Learning and Professor of Learning at the University of Winchester, who has worked with the RYA in developing their OnBoard programme. “When youngsters start making connections between sailing and their real lives in two or three areas, then these traits develop, start to transfer more naturally and instinctively, and become embedded in a person’s character.”

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family, Krishan developed a passion for sailing through his local RYA OnBoard club, and in 2013 was awarded a Topper through OnBoard’s partnership with the John Merricks Sailing Trust. “The independence and skills I have gained from sailing, I do not think I would have got from anywhere else. I do my fitness programme because I want to, because I see the performance gains. I finished my GCSEs last year and sailing really helped my organisation. I felt a lot calmer than most people going in as I was used to high-pressure situations. Everything that happens on the water is my own responsibility. I really like that,” explained Krishan. Having lost her father in 2014, Nicola Stockdale focused on her sailing, developing her teaching skills, volunteering as an instructor and

devoting more than 500 hours to her local club. The 19-year-old is now considering a career in sailing, with aspirations to become a Yachtmaster having found that being part of a team has built her confidence and skills. Nicola said: “The work I do at my club has shaped me as a person; I take on much more of a leadership role, even with my friends, and I have developed so many skills. “I was a bit reserved when I first came. I was quiet and would not really talk to many people, but being involved at the club has shaped me. And sailing, windsurfing and working at the club have changed the direction of my life. I love the collaboration of being involved and having fun with my friends. That team spirit is great.”

GET ONBOARD!

The RYA OnBoard programme was relaunched in 2017 with a new focus on the broader learning benefits of sailing and windsurfing. It is open to anyone aged 8 - 18 and offers the opportunity to try out sailing and windsurfing in a safe, structured and fun environment. www.rya.org.uk/onboard

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OFF WATCH SUDOKU

1 Informal expression for all the oceans of the world (5,4)

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

7 Make sore by rubbing (5)

EASY

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4 Scarper (5) 5 Staple, fundamental (5)

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2 Qualified for by right according to law (8)

12 Avian ablution facility (8)

14 Light brown, nut-coloured (5) 15 Mischievous fairies (5)

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18 Metal paper fastener (6)

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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.

SPRING SAILING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

SARAH COTGREAVE, UK MARKETING MANAGER AT SUNSAIL, LOOKS AT WHAT THE MEDITERRANEAN OFFERS SAILORS IN THE SPRING.

a melting pot of culture, history and tantalising cuisine, coupled with excellent sailing conditions that are perfect for advanced sailors and beginners alike. Whether you are looking to enjoy the ultimate freedom to roam on a bareboat yacht charter, discover together with family and friends on flotilla or simply wish to kick back whilst an expert skipper guides you towards the best hidden gems, you are bound to encounter adventure at every turn. But, before you hit the high seas, you could hone your skills around the iconic British shores of The Solent with, for example, Sunsail’s RYAaccredited instructors, offering a range of popular courses from Competent Crew to Yachtmaster. If Portsmouth’s

convenience and tidal sailing do not tempt you, head to sunny Agana, Lefkas or Whitsunday, and rest assured you will come away with the nautical skills you need to flourish. GREECE Whether it is the towering ancient ruins, warm afternoon winds or powdery white sand beaches that draw you in, island-hopping adventures in Greece are sure to leave a lasting impression. With temperatures hovering comfortably around 20°C in the daytime, spring is the perfect time to sail, particularly if you would like to beat the summer crowds. And with more than 8,000 miles of Heptanese, Saronic and Cycladic coastlines to explore, no two sailing adventures are the same.

SPRING has officially sprung in the Mediterranean. And, as we see temperatures starting to rise from the bougainvillea-blushed streets in the Cyclades to the golden-hued Moorish coastlines across Mallorca, you will soon find that the Mediterranean in springtime holds a certain allure for every kind of sailor. The Med is

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Undock from the Emerald Isle of Corfu and enjoy a leisurely cruise, ideal for beginners, towards the sleepy islands of Paxos and Antipaxos. Or, venture off from Sunsail’s sheltered base in Lefkas to marvel at the magnificent ruined Nikopolis. Experienced sailors are recommended to head to the Bay of Zea, in Athens. Once you have had your fill of souvlaki joints and cliffside art galleries, get ready for wind-in-your-hair exhilaration as you ride meltemi winds across the Saronic gulf towards the scenic shores of Hydra. If you are looking for sheltered harbours, with an irresistible mix of towering ancient ruins and some of the world’s most crystalline waters, then Greece is the destination for you.

CROATIA With more than 1,000 islands dotted across Croatia’s glittering archipelago, the Adriatic offers ideal sailing conditions for beginners and families. In springtime, why not take the opportunity to enjoy gentle coastal cruising and easy, line-ofsight island hops, from the mysterious blue grotto in Vis to the spectacular waterfall of Krka National Park. Studded with UNESCO World Heritage Sites, choose to cast off from Sunsail’s Marina Agana base, or set sail from the Pearl of the Adriatic in Dubrovnik, and you will soon uncover a myriad of unspoilt coves, lush green pine forests and fortified walls steep in history. The adventure starts here. Come and see for yourself! www.sunsail.co.uk

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SPRING CLEANING Bill gets to grips with the big pre-season clean, looking at restoring the teak, cleaning the decks and much more.

ith the weather improving and the Easter weekend very warm, my attention has turned to the final push of readiness for the season – the “spring clean”. If I’m to have any chance of getting ‘The Admiral’ (her indoors) out on the water, the boat will have to be ship shape and Bristol fashion. With so many areas of the boat to consider when cleaning - bilge, hull, deck, teak, interior, soft furnishings, sail cover, fenders, fuel and the list goes on - I will again be turning to the proven Starbrite range of cleaners purely because it still appears to be the most comprehensive. That said, I must confess that I have been spending time looking into a range of newer products to the market, August Race, Semco, Iosso, Vistal, Wessex, Renovo, Owatrol etc... My philosophy (especially with an older boat) is to do as much protection to all areas of the boat after cleaning. I have been disappointed in the past when having only used cleaners. The area instantly looks good, but it doesn’t last very long. In recent years I have been using more of the “combination” type products that do all three aspects of maintenance – cleans, shines and protects. I tend to start with the parts of the boat where, despite it being the greatest above water area, I am likely to get the greatest instant gratification once completed – the hull and deck. With an aged gelcoat hull the fade, due primarily to the lack of TLC over the winter period, is quite remarkable. I suppose I should be using a cleaner, polish and wax and do it in a three-step process, but aching joints no longer allow such lengthy activities. I will again be opting for Premium Marine Polish. This I find to work exceptionally well on reviving the colour of the GRP as well as working just as effectively on painted and metal surfaces. When it comes to the deck, I always revert to my tried and tested Non-Skid Deck Cleaner. This is one of the few products in the cleaning/protecting armoury that I tend to use all season long. Very easy to use and probably one of the best products at cleaning the textured fibreglass deck, I always keep a bottle of it in the cockpit locker for a quick spruce up. Once I have the outside of the boat gleaming and looking like new (well not really, but to me she will look stunning) I focus my attention on the potentially most offensive area of the boat – the bilge. It is mind blowing how clean water (salt or fresh) can enter the bilge and there some mysterious action

occurs turning the water foul in colour and smell. I have spent countless hours over the years on my hands and knees with my head in the rancid bilges trying in vain to clean every nook and cranny. Only recently I was given what I consider to be golden advice – pour a good cup full of Bilge Cleaner into the bilge water and leave it. The gentle rocking motion of the boat on the mooring “sloshes” the water and cleans whilst doing so. The best part for me is that when it’s time to empty the bilge, I don’t feel guilty as the product is biodegradable. Win – win all round and The Admiral is happy I’m being eco-friendly. Now we come to the fiddly job cleaning, restoring and rejuvenating the teak hand rails and hatch supports. Within the portfolio of start of season projects, this must be the ultimate 1-2-3 step process – Cleaner then Brightener then Oil to preserve the ‘as new’ look. Imagine my delight when I found that Starbrite have now developed

a Cleaner & Brightener in 1 Step and 1 bottle! This new combination saved me significant time, and it was still simple after I had rinsed the wood down to finish off with the traditional Premium Golden Teak Oil. Even better as I had half a bottle of this left in the locker from last season. Rather than me ramble on about how good this process is and how to do it, I suggest you visit the very informative Starbrite website – www.starbrite.com or scan the QR code below. When done correctly the wood stays in pristine condition for months. As and when mid-season top ups are required, I give a good wipe down of the teak with the Premium Teak Oil. I always find this to be the clincher with The Admiral – a job well done in this area of the boat is well rewarded with hours of happy cruising whilst admiring the woodwork. Sounds sad on my part, but very enjoyable. With the exterior of the boat completed and the bilges no longer making spending time below decks a nightmare, my attention will be focused on the numerous cleaning tasks below decks. Watch out in my next article for how I tackle soft furnishings, interior vinyl trim, water treatment and the all-important treatment of the fuel tank.

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BOATING HOLIDAYS

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

WATCHING PEMBROKESHIRE

Here is a great way to enjoy the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast; Discover Coast and Cleddau are offering boat trips from Milford Waterfront. Discover Coast takes passengers on a guided tour around Skomer Island to see the array of wildlife while Discover Cleddau explores the more tranquil waters around Benton, Cosheston Woodlands and Lawrenny. Both trips celebrate the rich history of the waterway.

STAR Clippers operates three of the world’s largest and tallest fully-crewed sailing vessels, with a new ship currently under construction. The ships can drop anchor in smaller harbours and visit ports often untouched by larger cruise ships and provide guests with the amenities and atmosphere of a private yacht. High standards of service are provided by an attentive crew and all three ships have expansive teak decks, swimming pools, informal dining, a Tropical Bar on deck and a piano bar and are large enough to offer first class accommodation and dining. Here is a taster of this year’s adventures:

So if you are in the area this spring or summer, or just fancy visiting the area, head over to Milford Waterfront. The good news is all passengers are seated comfortably inside a heated cabin. Director of Property and Tourism at the Port of Milford Haven, which owns and operates the vessel, Clare Stowell, said: “There is so much to see within the Milford Haven Waterway and out towards the islands that we are confident both trips will be really popular.” www.milfordwaterfront.co.uk

n Borneo maiden port call Borneo is a new addition to Star Clippers’ existing South East Asia itineraries sailing in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Known for its beaches and ancient, biodiverse rainforest, it is home to many cultures, cuisines and exotic wildlife. The first of the new 10 and 11 night sailings between Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, and Singapore on board Star Clipper departs on 18 May and costs from £2,190pp, including all meals on board and port charges and a 10 night itinerary.

Oarsome Dream, a new Dufour 460

DREAM YACHT CHARTER’S UK FLEET

DREAM Yacht Charter’s UK base in Port Hamble has welcomed two new Dufour yachts to the fleet. The Dufour 460GL and 430GL are the first of their kind to arrive in the UK from Dufour’s factory in La Rochelle, France. The larger of the two monohulls was named Oarsome Dream, by round the world yachtsman and Dream Yacht Charter brand ambassador Alex Thomson earlier this year. The name was chosen in recognition of Dream UK’s support of the Oarsome Chance charity which works with young people in the Hampshire area; students from the charity were involved in the commissioning of the boat. Both yachts will be available for bareboat charters throughout the summer, giving sailors the freedom to explore England’s south coast. Prices start from £1,113 for a weekend (two-night) charter of the Dufour 430GL, which sleeps

up to 10 passengers in four cabins, with two heads. Or from £1,384 for a weekend charter of the Dufour 460GL which sleeps up to 14 passengers in five cabins with three heads. Dream’s exclusive members only boat club launched in 2018, offering members the opportunity to use top-of-the-range RIBs in four locations in the UK and Mediterranean. Developing it for 2019, Dream Boat Club is planning to open a further 30 bases throughout the world. The Mediterranean will see additional bases in the south of France as well as openings in Spain, Italy and Corsica. Outside Europe Dream Boat Club will be present in Florida, New Caledonia and Martinique. Membership plans start at £2,275, giving members access to up to 12 outings per year, in any of the worldwide bases, on a range of fully equipped RIBs and powerboats. www.dreamyachtcharter.co.uk

HOLIDAYS ON THE HIGH STREET

PLAINSAILING.COM has partnered with Kuoni UK to launch all-inclusive sailing holidays, complete with skipper, hostess and VIP transfers, through Kuoni stores on UK high streets. PlainSailing.com and Kuoni UK have developed a range of sailing holiday experiences from seven bases across the Mediterranean, including the classic cruising grounds of Greece and Croatia, but also the luxurious French Riviera (sailing into Cannes, Nice and Monte Carlo), the stunning Amalfi coast and Capri and the exciting mountains and fjords of Montenegro. The all-inclusive package, which includes insurance, fuel and mooring fees, means customers will only have to pay for their own food, drink and souvenirs. Tommy Tognarelli, founder of PlainSailing.com, said: “It is

exciting to offer something new to the mainstream UK holiday market: we are firm believers that anyone can go sailing, and this now gives the opportunity for us all to get off the beaten track and explore the secluded bays and private beaches of the Ionian, to find places of intrigue that you can only get to by boat, or to just enjoy the bob of the sea and the gentle lapping of the waves on your own private yacht or catamaran. “These packages include a skipper and hostess as standard to steer the ship, cook meals and keep things tidy - which means that customers can really focus on relaxing, having a great time, enjoying the sun and the sea, and recharging their batteries.” No sailing experience is necessary; the boats can suit groups of up to 12 people (or more with multiple boats). www.kuoni.co.uk/sailing-holidays

n Mamma Mia sailing The Greek islands of Skiathos and Skopelos, where the 2008 movie Mamma Mia was filmed, are included for the first time in a new seven night round trip. Sailing from Athens (Piraeus), there are four departures between May and August. During the new sailing itinerary Star Flyer also drops anchor alongside Dikili, Turkey, as well as the Greek islands of Limnos, Skiathos, Skopelos and Poros. The seven night sailings cost from £1,655pp, including all meals on board and port charges, based on the 18 May departure. n Family holidays under sail Family active holidays on board Star Clipper’s three magnificent tall ships include the chance for families to bond together under thousands of feet of billowing sails, with plenty of time out in the fresh sea air. The fully crewed ships include a qualified sports crew to organise complimentary sail boarding, kayaking, waterskiing, mast climbing to the crow’s nest, 15m above deck, deck top games and a weekly crew/staff talent show. A family sailing on board Royal Clipper sailing from Cannes to Rome, departing on 10 August, costs from £1,810pp, including all meals on board and port charges, or £775 for a third person sharing a cabin. www.starclippers.co.uk

SUNSEEKER CHARTER

This year Bournemouth celebrates the 12th annual Air Festival, a popular event among locals and tourists. Since its formation in 2008 the festival has entertained more than 9.75 million people. This year it will be held from 29 August to 1 September, and what better way to watch the festivities than from the comfort of your own charter yacht. Sunseeker Charters have three yachts available for day charters during the event from £3,600 a day, which includes 40nm of cruising, captain, hostess and refreshments. info@sunseekercharters.com

FURTHER INFORMATION

n Nautilus Yachting: www.nautilusyachting.com n Nisos Yacht Charter: www.nisosyachtcharter.com n Seafarer: www.seafarersailing.co.uk n BVI Charters: www.bviyachtcharters.com n Ocean Elements: www.ocean-elements.co.uk n The Moorings: www.moorings.co.uk n Mauri Pro: www.mauripro.com n Dream Yacht Charter: www.dreamyachtcharter.com n Sunsail: www.sunsail.co.uk n Mallorca Yacht Charter: www.mallorcayachtcharter.eu n Tall Ships Adventures: tallships.org n Naleia Yachting: www.naleiayachting.com

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have been, with the belief that hulls from one factory were quicker than those from another.

The superb 49er is built both in Australia and the UK. It is unclear where the imposition of EU FRAND rulings will leave the 49er and other Olympic boats. Image: Henshall

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For many the Laser represents the beginning of their life on the water, but where do One Design craft stand today and what does the future hold? Solent based dinghy sailor David Henshall is a well known writer and speaker on topics covering the rich heritage of all aspects of leisure boating. The completed wave screen at Haslar

n a recent article in All at Sea titled ‘Heart of Glass’ we reported on how the arrival of GRP had changed boatbuilding from a traditional cottage industry into something more akin to a production line process. This also resulted in a fundamental shift in the underlying financial nature of boatbuilding, for much of the cost was front ended in the creation of the very high quality tooling that was needed in the form of moulds. With a high level of investment required up front before a single boat could be built, the pressure was on to sell sufficient numbers of hulls to recoup the initial outlay. Increasingly, boat builders became boat suppliers, selling a turn key package of hull, sails, foils and all the gear, with the attraction being that all the boats would be identical. No one at the time seemed that worried that monopoly structures were being created. Instead, the message was that success out on the race course would be determined by skill and good sailing, rather than the depth of the pockets of the sailors. If there was one boat, more than any other, that had come to epitomise this shift towards the ‘SMOD’, the Single Manufacturer One Design, it had to be the Laser. Launched in the early 1970s, the Laser was a true game changer, not only as the biggest selling boat across the sport, but in the way the strict one design ethos attracted the very best of sailing’s talents. It is little wonder that so many of the top sailors of today, across all disciplines, can trace the foundation of their success back to competition in the Laser.

The Laser dinghy might well be a popular choice for the prospective Olympic sailor, but more importantly it is one of the cornerstones of the domestic club racing scene. There can be few sailing clubs where the Laser is not found in numbers. But the EU has been concerned for some time now that the monopoly situation has not been giving sailors the ‘best’ possible deal for their boats and gear

BEFORE THE LASER Although the Laser might be the example of the SMOD that people are most aware of, the concept itself was not new. Back in 1945, as part of the ‘Peace Dividend’, Fairey Aviation were left with a number of high pressure steam ovens at their Hamble factory that had been used to make parts for the Mosquito aircraft. Wooden aircraft were now a thing of the past, so the company changed to Fairey Marine and started producing the 12ft Fairey Firefly. Just as with the Laser, all the Fireflys were identical, which made it an easy boat to choose for the Olympic Regatta when it was held at Torquay in 1948. However, in 1952 the Firefly was replaced by the Finn dinghy, which was as individualist as the sailors who raced them and rather than follow the strict

one design path, sailing would instead focus its efforts on ways of making a faster/better boat. Yet in a bizarre twist to this story, some builders were so good at making a boat that would conform to the one design rules, yet was still better than the rest, that they created yet more virtual monopolies. If, in order to win, you needed a hull from builder ‘X’, then that was what had to be done. A popular saying used to be that “Nobody ever got fired for buying IBM” which fairly summed up the situation of the time; wise people knew what to buy, leave the risk taking to others. Little wonder then that many saw the arrival of the Laser as something akin to a ‘lifeboat’ for the sport of sailboat racing. With the 1970s seeing the oil crisis, high inflation and with much of the industrialised world in recession, the costs of getting afloat, let alone being competitive, were rapidly escalating. 25 years of global growth in sailing as a sport would slow, then worryingly the first signs of decline would be seen, a situation that would be exacerbated when other forms of leisure activity, such as windsurfing, would offer a cheaper and less structured way of getting afloat. AT THE OLYMPICS It seemed that the remedy for sailing lay in moving ever further towards the SMOD ideal, which would see the Laser elevated up to Olympic status, where it would be joined by the Laser Radial, then the 49er/49erfx and now the Nacra foiling catamaran. For the authorities that run sailing, this move to a world populated by SMODs had other attractions, for it enabled nations that lacked the long standing heritage in competitive boat building to successfully access the sport, and it is one of the great successes of boats such as the Laser that they have been responsible for bringing so many ‘new’ nations into contention at major events such as the Olympics.

Set against this, however, was a growing concern that some of the SMOD builders were being perceived as abusing their monopoly position. Certainly, in the area of after-market consumables, such as sails, the end user price paid by the sailor seemed to bear little relation to the actual cost of production. Then there were the rumours that started to gain some credence that not all of the boats being built were as equal as they should

EU INFLUENCE This situation would then be stood on its head as the EU sailed into the competition, with an insistence that its anti-monopoly FRAND rules (Fair, Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory) applied to the provision of equipment for events such as the Olympics. In a move that threatened to turn the clock back by more than 70 years, World Sailing now finds that at least in terms of boats sailed at the Olympics, that they will have to be FRAND compliant. This is being taken to mean that anyone can set themselves up to build boats, and their associated equipment, without any collusion with regard to pricing, as long as they follow the tight guidelines to ensure that the strict one design ethos is maintained. Already some interested parties are suggesting that the introduction of a competitive marketplace could see standards improving, with costs actually reducing! Whilst this situation might be driven by the EU Directives, it seems that they have something of a strong grasp of the tiller moving forward. Taking the Laser as a bellwether of the sport suggests that over 60 per cent of competitive small boat sailing takes place within the EU’s sphere of influence, so what happens here will have ramifications around the globe. With long entrenched market positions at stake, the EUs FRAND ruling is something of an iceberg, with there being a lot more going on below the surface than what is visible at present. With the situation compounded by legal struggles between builders and those who administer the sport, how this situation will finally play out is, as yet, far from clear. Yet all the sailors want to do is to go sailing, in good boats that are fairly priced. Hopefully that will happen, but watch this space!

Image: Laser Performance Europe

You can have a lovely shiny new Laser, but their strict build control means that it is the same as a boat a dozen years old...

...such as this, a boat that provides accessible, exciting sailing at what is in today’s terms, almost a bargain basement cost basis. Image: Henshall

A monopoly situation in the supply of boats and gear is nothing new! Back in 1948 Fairey Marine were building the Fairey Firefly for the Torquay Olympic Regatta under conditions that comprised a strict monopoly on supply. Image: Fairey Marine

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D-DAY LANDINGS REMEMBERED

The Allied armada disgorges its cargo on Omaha beach. LSTs have beached themselves and are unloading vehicles as freighters stand further off and are unloaded by LVCPs and DUKWs. Image Courtesy of The National WWII Museum

You would be hard pushed to miss the events which are taking place along the coastline this June to commemorate the D-Day landings. From Portsmouth and Gosport stretching down to Brixham and beyond, there is so much happening.

n 6 June 1944, allied forces launched a combined naval, air and land assault on Nazi-occupied France. After months of detailed planning for D-Day, operation Overlord – landing Allies on Normandy’s beaches – marked the start of the liberation of Europe. By 1944, more than two million troops from over 12 countries were in Britain in preparation for the invasion. These troops stayed across the south coast, and down into the west country, before setting sail to join the invasion fleet in the Solent. Early on 6 June, more than 18,000 Allied airborne forces parachuted into drop zones across northern France. Around 7,000 naval vessels, including battleships, destroyers, minesweepers and assault craft, took part and landed ground troops across five assault beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword. There is no surprise that the effects of this mass of people and equipment echoes down the years. Graham Brown, MD of Sea Sure (which makes performance and classic dinghy equipment from its factory in Warsash), says: “My grandfather started the business. He moved down to Southampton to run Spitfire production as parts were being made in many workshops along the south coast. My grandfather was a toolmaker and understood the production of parts. Stainless steel was developed for the aircraft industry (and was the carbon fibre of the time) and then that new material was picked up as the small boat and dinghy market emerged.”

D-DAY MEMORIES John Mewha, Midshipman, HM LCT (5) 2304, recalls his D-Day.

Brixham Marina will be commemorating D-Day African American soldiers of the 320th Anti-Aircraft Barrage Balloon Battalion, 1st US Army prepare to deploy a barrage balloon on Utah Beach during the Normandy invasion. US forces were racially segregated until after World War II, and the 320th was one of several African American units that landed on D-Day. Image Courtesy of The National WWII Museum

D-DAY EVENTS

Just up the road from him, Gosport’s Stokes Bay is hosting a D-Day weekend on 1 and 2 June, featuring vintage vehicles, performances and a 1940s dance in the evening, while on 8 and 9 June, Southwick Village (from where the invasion was planned) will once again travel back in time to 1944. This event will be stunning, so if you can go, make sure that you do. But activities are not just happening around the Solent. As one of the key departure points, MDL’s Brixham Marina will be commemorating D-Day, alongside the wider community, in style. As well as a parade and vigil service, the sounds of air raid sirens (and all-clear) will echo across the 1940s inspired window displays and

Members of the 101st Airborne Infantry Division and the 4th Infantry Division crowd aboard an LCT on the way to Utah Beach, 6 June, 1944. Image Courtesy of The National WWII Museum

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“Our orders were to transport 70 American Combat Engineers with their vehicles and a medical team with their Jeep to Utah beach. “On 3 June, we left Brixham with other vessels and sailed to the south of Start Point, to wait for the convoy from Plymouth, Salcombe and Dartmouth. “The convoy made its way to the south of the Isle of Wight, which we reached late on 4 June. We started the journey across the English Channel to Normandy but, during the night, we turned round because of the appalling weather and were escorted by cruisers into Weymouth Bay. “This part of the voyage was completed without either lights or radio and no anchorage was available, so we circled for several hours in very rough sea conditions. There were many collisions and explosions. “When dawn broke we could not believe our eyes; the whole sea was covered in ships of all shapes and sizes... a sight never forgotten. “We sailed under the guns of several battleships, which opened fire on targets ashore as we passed by. The noise was deafening and intensified as salvos of explosive rockets joined in the melee. “We followed a marked channel and on reaching the beach area discovered the initial landing was a thousand yards away from the planned site. Despite searching for a clear way into the beach avoiding wooden stake beach obstacles embedded in the sands, we had little success. Under increasing pressure we decided to drop our kedge anchor and go in regardless. We sustained some damage to the craft and hit a concealed sandbank some yards from the shore line. The landing ramp was unable to reach the beach, resulting in a drop of several feet from the ramp into the water for the disembarking men. “As the ramp door was lowered, it

became clear the craft’s bow was not square to the beach, due to the rough sea conditions, unpredictable currents and wind. I, and one of my crew, secured ropes to the forward bollards, took them on to the sandbank and tried to hold the craft’s head steady. I have no idea if our efforts did any good but all the while the noise of enemy shelling around us was deafening. “We were keen to return to the holding area and to embark more vehicles and men from the larger Landing Ship Tanks and merchant ships positioned some miles off the landing beach. “We sailed to a marked channel, where a US Navy Landing Craft Infantry, immediately in front of us, disintegrated as a result of a shell or mine. We reached the holding area safely and reported our damage. We were holed in several places by the underwater obstacles and were advised that our ‘craft was expendable.’ We were to await further orders concerning our evacuation before our craft was sunk. We had become rather attached to our landing craft, since it had been our home for at least nine months and, against orders, we moved to an anchorage some distance from the holding area. “We were exhausted through lack of sleep and nervous anticipation of the day’s events. Despite this, at dusk we slipped away from the anchorage and made our way to Southampton on our own. This was an adventurous night for us, since we were aware that German E-boats were patrolling the area looking for the likes of us. “However, our luck held and we arrived safely in Southampton where the damage was assessed. We were made to feel very welcome especially by the dock workers. After repairs were completed, we returned to Utah beach with another load of equipment and men and then we proceeded to the British Gold beach, where we unloaded larger merchant ships in and around the Mulberry Harbour at Arromanche.”

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This month we head over to ardi arina, a 3 berth marina in the heart of ardi ay. SITUATED on the River Ely within Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Marina is perfectly positioned to provide safe, secure and sheltered moorings for motorboats and yachts. The Pont Y Werin Bridge at the heart of the marina completes the Bay Edge Footpath, allowing a walk around the entirety of Cardiff Bay and easy access to a train station, supermarket and a variety of places to eat and drink in the picturesque seaside town of Penarth. Cardiff Marina offers a range of flexible berthing options and welcomes boat owners all year round, providing annual, seasonal and visitor berths. As part of The Marine Group, Cardiff Marina is a member of the company’s ‘Visitor Network’ which allows annual berth holders the opportunity to visit the company’s three

other coastal marinas around Wales for up to 30 days for free. In addition, the Visitor Network offers discounted berths at member marinas in North Wales and Ireland. Since building Cardiff Marina in 2008, The Marine & Property Group Ltd has invested considerably in the facility. Over the past three years the waterside setting of the marina has been transformed by the development of Bayscape, a new mixed-use development of 115 apartments. The new building is also home to the new marina management suite, laundry and luxury washrooms. In addition there is a south facing lounge bar, Coffi Co, with an extensive terrace overlooking the marina, providing a great location for berth holders to relax and unwind.

FACILITIES

Cardiff Marina can accommodate boats up to 60ft in its 350 berths and has capacity for a further 110 motorboats in its drystack facility along the river. All the berths have electricity and water and there is dedicated parking for berth holders. The marina also runs a brokerage from the marina office with a range of motorboats and yachts for sale. The marina is home to the biggest boat lifting facility in the Bristol Channel, a 50 tonne Sealift. This state-of-the-art, self-contained, floating dock is suitable for lifting yachts, motorboats and catamarans up to 50 tonnes. Vessels can be

lifted out quickly and easily for maintenance work, hull inspections and surveys. The marina also offers a comprehensive rigging service and has a knuckle boom crane for mast work. Cardiff Marine Village, further along the river, is home to Cardiff Marine Services, the marina’s boat refit and repair centre. They offer a wide range of specialist boat servicing treatments and repairs, working with industry leading brands. The boatyard holds a number of dealerships including Hot Vac Osmosis Treatment Centre, International and Awlgrip Paint Application Centre, 3M Gelcare Centre and Dek-King Centre.

As well as this, Cardiff Marine Services is a leading insurance repair centre with extensive workshops suitable for carrying out the most complicated repairs. The three-acre site also offers ample space for hard standing storage for boat owners looking for winter storage or carrying out refit and repair work with the boatyard. The marine business park at Cardiff Marine Village is home to Force 4 chandlery, a sailmaker and boat insurance company as well as Cardiff Marina’s marine engineers who are dealers for a number of brands such as Mercury/Mercruiser, Yamaha, Yanmar, Suzuki and Tohatsu.

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CRUISING

The location of Cardiff within the Bristol Channel allows sailors the opportunity of exploring not only the South Wales coast, but also Somerset and North Devon. Cardiff Marina is a great location from which to explore the Bristol Channel. If you are looking to take

to the water just for the day you can enjoy the sights of Flat Holm or Steep Holm islands or even stay within the freshwater lake of Cardiff Bay itself. For weekend breaks the vibrancy of Bristol or Portishead with their modern waterfront developments are a popular choice. For those looking for something a little more

tranquil Watchet is a hidden gem. For those looking to go further afield, Cardiff provides a good base from which to explore the coastline of Wales with the city of Swansea and the beautiful coastline of The Gower a great weekend cruise destination. From here it is easy to continue further along the coastline to the

popular seaside town of Tenby or the blue waters around Milford Haven. Sailing south from Cardiff allows you to discover the northern coastline of Devon and on to Cornwall with hidden gems such as Watermouth Cover and Porlock Weir or the better-known harbours of Ilfracombe and Padstow.

LOCAL EATERIES

Coffi Co Lounge bar overlooks the marina and offers a wide range of coffees, cocktails and beers. You can enjoy breakfast on the terrace or indulge in one of their cakes or hot chocolates. In the evening, unwind with a glass of wine, listening to live music. Alternatively, on the opposite side of the river is the family friendly Oystercatcher pub and for those wanting fine cuisine there is the Custom House Restaurant or Pier 64 steakhouse. The independent shops and bars on Penarthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high street are also a short walk from the marina. If you need to stock up on provisions, Tesco supermarket is just a few minutes away across the Pont Y Werin bridge, or Morrisons and Asda are alternatives within walking distance.

THINGS TO DO

ACCESS

Cardiff Bay is an attractive and approachable environment for boat users of all standards providing 200 hectares of freshwater to explore, while the Barrage allows 24-hour access to the Bristol Channel. On approach to Cardiff Bay you should contact Barrage Control on VHF 18 to request a lock in. They will advise you of the next available lock and give the instruction to enter the outer harbour. Cardiff Marina can then be contacted on VHF CH.M/37. All new boats must report to the Marina Office on arrival to complete a mooring contract. The Marina Office is situated on the River Walkway overlooking the marina. When approaching Cardiff by day the Ranie Buoy (Port Hand Buoy) marks the extremity of the rocks and sand spit of Lavernock Point. The south Cardiff cardinal buoy makes the southern extremity of the Cardiff Grounds. From a position between the two buoys make a course for the Outer Wrach Buoy

(West Cardinal Buoy). Follow the Wrach Channel and buoys into the Cardiff Bay Outer Harbour. If approaching Cardiff by night from the South or West, leave the Ranie Buoy (FL(2)R.5s) to Port and the South Cardiff (FLQ(6)+LFL.15s) to Starboard. Steer a course for the Outer Wrach Buoy (FLQ(6)+LFL.15s). You will pick up the Sector Lights for the Wrach Channel (oc 10s WRG). Stay in the white sector until you pick up the buoyed channel for the Cardiff Bay Outer Harbour and the sector light (LFI.WRG5s). Note: Vessels coming from Kings Road (Avonmouth) are advised to use the South/West Approach. It is important that you keep a careful watch for large vessels coming from Cardiff Docks as they are severely constrained by their draught. For those approaching by land, Cardiff Marina is easily accessible from Junction 33 of the M4. Alternatively, if using public transport, there is a bus stop directly outside the marina and Cogan train station is a five minute walk.

The location of Cardiff Marina, in the Welsh capital city, ensures there are lots of activities within close proximity to the marina. The impressive waterfront along the freshwater bay known as Mermaid Quay offers pay and display moorings allowing boat owners direct access to a wide range of bars and restaurants, or the opportunity to watch a performance at the Millennium Centre. For those looking for history and culture, Cardiff Bay offers a number of attractions including the Norwegian Church, the Senedd and the Pierhead building. There is a train station with regular trains into the city centre, which is less than a 10 minute journey, to explore the numerous shops, the National Museum or Cardiff Castle. If its match day at the Principality Stadium, the marina is a great base to retreat to after the vibrancy of the stadium. The area is also rich in wildlife with Flat Holm Island only five miles from Cardiff and the Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve both bursting with wildlife. The Bristol Channel is popular for fishing and offers the perfect setting for both serious and leisure fishermen. Throughout the year there are a number of events and festivals held within Cardiff Bay for berth holders to enjoy. Cardiff Marina is also perfectly positioned for berth holders looking to participate in other types of sport and recreation. Neighbouring Cardiff Marina is Cardiff International White Water Rafting Centre, an Olympic-standard canoe and slalom centre and a flower rider surf facility. Cardiff International Pool is only 150m away offering a leisure pool and a 50m Olympic Pool. The ice rink is next to the pool which is the home of Cardiff Devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ice Hockey Team.

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PREMIER MARINAS FALMOUTH North Parade, Falmouth, Cornwall. TR11 2TD T: 01326 316620 E: falmouth@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com MYLOR YACHT HARBOUR Manager/contact: Culum Matheson Mylor Yacht Harbour, Mylor Churchtown, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5UF T: 01326 372 121 E: marina@mylor.com W: www.mylor.com

MDL BRIXHAM MARINA Manager: Andrew Millar Berry Head Road, Devon. TQ5 9BW T: 01803 882929 E: brixham@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.brixhammarina.co.uk

KING POINT MARINA Marina Manager - Mark Brimacombe Brunel Way, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EF T : 01752 424 297 E : marina@kingpointmarina.co.uk W: www.kingpointmarina.co.uk

MDL TORQUAY MARINA Manager: Mike Smith Torquay, Devon , TQ2 5EQ T: 01803 200210 E: torquaymarina@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.torquaymarina.co.uk

MAYFLOWER MARINA Manager: Charles Bush Mayflower Marina, Richmond Walk, Plymouth, Devon PL1 4LS. T: 01752 556633 E: info@mayflowermarina.co.uk W: www.mayflowermarina.co.uk

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

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

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

YACHT HAVEN QUAY, PLYMOUTH Manager: Will Rahder Breakwater Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7FE T: 01752 481190 E: boatyard@yachthavenquay.com W: www.yachthavens.com

PORTLAND MARINA Manager: Paul Swain Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset. DT5 1DX T: 01305 866190 E: berths@portlandmarina.co.uk W: www.portlandmarina.co.uk

MDL QUEEN ANNE’S BATTERY Manager: Chris Price Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth Devon. PL4 0LP T: 01752 671142 E: qab@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.queenannesbattery.co.uk

LAKE YARD MARINA Manager/contact - Jenny Burrows Lake Yard Marina, Lake Drive, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4DT T - 01202 674531 E: office@lakeyard.com W -www.lakeyard.com

THE MARINA AT SUTTON HARBOUR Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe The Jetty, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, PL4 0DW T: 01752 204702 E: marina@sutton-harbour.co.uk W: www.suttonharbourmarina.com KING POINT MARINA Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe Brunel Way, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EF T: 01752 424297 E: marina@kingpointmarina.co.uk W: www.kingpointmarina.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS NOSS ON DART Manager: Andy Osman Bridge Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth Devon , TQ6 0EA T: 01803 839087 E: noss@premiermarinas.com MDL DARTSIDE QUAY Manager: Andrew Millar Galmpton Creek, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon. TQ5 0EH T: 01803 845445 W: www.dartsidequay.co.uk

POOLE QUAY BOAT HAVEN Manager: Kerrie Gray Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ Tel/Fax: 01202 649488 E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk PORT OF POOLE MARINA Manager: Kerrie Gray Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ Tel/Fax: 01202 649 488 E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk SALTERNS MARINA LTD Manager: Robert Golden 40 Salterns Way, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset. BH14 8JR T: 01202 709971 F: 01202 700398 E: reception@salterns.co.uk W: www.salterns.co.uk

MDL COBB’S QUAY MARINA Manager: Frank Gelder Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4EL T: 01202 674299 E: cobbsquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.cobbsquaymarina.co.uk LYMINGTON YACHT HAVEN Manager: Rupert Wagstaff Kings Saltern Road Lymington, Hampshire SO41 3QD T: 01590 677071 E: lymington@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com BUCKLER’S HARD YACHT HARBOUR Harbour Master: Wendy Stowe Harbour Master’s Office Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour Beaulieu Hampshire SO42 7XB T: 01590 616200 E: harbour.office@beaulieu.co.uk W: www.beaulieuriver.co.uk HAVEN QUAY, LYMINGTON Manager: Ali Neal Mill Lane, Lymington Hampshire, SO41 9AZ T: 01590 677072 E: havenquay@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com DEACONS MARINA Manager/Contact name: Rachael Foster Bursledon Bridge, Southampton SO31 8AZ T 023 80 402253 E: berths@deaconsmarina.co.uk W: www.deaconsmarina.co.uk MDL HYTHE MARINA VILLAGE Manager: David Lewis The Lock Building, Shamrock Way Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire. SO45 6DY T: 023 8020 7073 E: hythe@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hythemarinavillage.co.uk MDL OCEAN VILLAGE MARINA Manager: Scott Farquharson Marina Office, 2 Channel Way Southampton, Hampshire. SO14 3TG T: 023 8022 9385 E: oceanvillage@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.oceanvillagemarina.co.uk

TROON CHANDLERY The new Troon Chandlery has opened with an extensive range of marine products and equipment on offer. Now located within the Marina Office and run by the Troon Yacht Haven team, the chandlery is open and staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition to an extensive stock in store,

the chandlery is offering a ‘call, order and collect’ service by sourcing any other products that you may require and having it ready for your arrival. For a stock list and a ‘call, order and collect’ request, call Troon Yacht Haven on 01292 315 553 or visit www.yachthavens.com/troon.

MDL 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

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

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

MDL HAMBLE POINT MARINA Manager: Andrew Coles School Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4NB T: 023 8045 2464 E: hamblepoint@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hamblepointmarina.co.uk MDL PORT HAMBLE MARINA Manager: Andrew Coles Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4QD T: 023 8045 274,1 E: porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.porthamblemarina.co.uk MDL MERCURY YACHT HARBOUR Manager: Andrew Coles Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire. SO31 4HQ T: 023 8045 5994 E: mercury@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.mercuryyachtharbour.co.uk

HAMBLE YACHT SERVICES Port Hamble, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire SO31 4NN T: 02380 201501 E: info@hysgroup.co.uk www.hysgroup.co.uk Permanent and visitors’ berths 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

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A NEW DISCOVERY AT LYMINGTON YACHT HAVEN

DISCOVERY Yachts Group, which includes sailing brands Discovery Yachts, Southerly Yachts, Bluewater Yachts and Britannia Yachts, has expanded their operations with a brand new office at Lymington Yacht Haven. The state-of-the-art office will be the new home for the Discovery Yachts Group sales and marketing teams. With boats positioned on the pontoons and in the boatyard, customers will have easy access to the Solent for sea trials and boat lifting for surveys. With a growing order book in their boatbuilding facility in Marchwood, and an increasing second hand market for Discovery Yachts and Southerly Yachts, the new sales office comes during a period of growth for the British company.

Working in partnership with the Yacht Haven, the brand new building has a modern, open plan finish with touch screen digital brochures. A large boardroom is flanked by two offices and the main foyer where the new Britannia 74 model, the Group’s latest yacht, takes pride of place. Yacht Havens Director Rupert Wagstaff said: “Having a global, highly-respected brand like Discovery Yachts Group at Lymington Yacht Haven is a wonderful addition to the site. We strongly believe that the quality of their boatbuilding goes perfectly hand-in-hand with what we offer at the Yacht Haven; a first-class, bespoke, full-service experience for boat owners. We hope this will be a long and fruitful partnership for brands.”

PORTLAND WEEK THIS August there is going to be a special Portland Week festival that Portland Marina owner, Dean and Reddyhoff, is organising. Portland is an isle of rugged beauty, smugglers’ coves and lighthouses, joined to Dorset by the awe-inspiring Chesil Beach. This August the Portland Marina team is inviting visitors and berth holders to get out on the water and try new activities. From paddle boarding

and fishing to diving and making cool craft sculptures from beach clean materials, the first Portland Week is a celebration of all things nautical. From 19 - 24 August, there will be themed days with loads of free and paid for activities (with donations going to charity) for all the family to enjoy. So get the date in your diary, book your berth and look forward to celebrating life on, in and under the water. www.portlandweek.co.uk

JET SKI BERTHING AT PLYMOUTH SUTTON Harbour Marina has installed four new Jet Ski pods for personal watercraft berthing in the heart of Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City. The new Jet Port Max will provide a safe haven for watercraft, keeping them out of the water and dry. The 5 Gold Anchor marina in Sutton Harbour already provides sheltered and secure berthing for up to 420 vessels. New and existing berth holders will be able to dock their watercraft close to the corner of North Quay and Sutton Warf – and that is not a spelling mistake! The pods are fitted with rollers, which will not scratch or damage the hulls and are suitable for all designs of personal watercraft. Jet Ski berthing takes away the hassle of transporting watercraft and launching from a slipway. Marina Manager Mark Brimacombe said: “The Jet Ski pods are a wonderful addition to the marina and provide a convenient place for owners to store their watercraft, with greater ease of access and effortless launching. “Personal watercraft berthing is available to both existing and new customers. After having some fun on the water, owners can benefit from ROYAL CLARENCE MARINA The Bridgehead, Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1AX T: 023 9252 3523 F: 023 9252 3523 E: info@royalclarencemarina.org W: www.royalclarencemarina.org PREMIER MARINAS PORT SOLENT 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/marina

ISLE OF WIGHT

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

our excellent facilities at the marina, including on-site parking, wet-room showers and changing facilities.” Sutton Harbour Marina is in the very heart of the historic quarter of

Plymouth, which boasts a vast array of restaurants, cafes and entertainment venues all year round. 01752 204702 www.suttonharbourmarina.co.uk

EAST COWES MARINA Manager: Mike Townshend Britannia Way, East Cowes Isle of Wight. PO32 6UB T: 01983 293983 F: 01983 299276 E: berths@eastcowesmarina.co.uk W: www.eastcowesmarina.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS CHICHESTER Birdham (Chichester Harbour) West Sussex. PO20 7EJ T: 01243 512731 E: chichester@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME

COWES HARBOUR SHEPARDS MARINA Manager - Jock Rafferty Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7HT T: 01983 297821 E: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk W: cowesharbourshepardsmarina.co.uk

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

ISLAND HARBOUR MARINA Manager: Darren Cooke Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA T: 01983 539994 E: info@island-harbour.co.uk W :www.island-harbour.co.uk BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR Manager/Contact - Gordon Wight The Duver, St Helens, PO33 1YB T: 01983 872828 E : mail@bembridgeharbour.co.uk W : www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk

SOUTH EAST

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

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 NEWHAVEN MARINA Manager/Contact: Russell Levett Address: Newhaven Marina, The Yacht Harbour, Fort Road, Newhaven, BN9 9BY T: +44 (0)1273 513 881 E: info@newhavenmarina.co.uk W: www.newhavenmarina.co.uk

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MARINA GUIDE MAY 2019

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

SURREY

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

BERKSHIRE

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

NORFOLK

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

SUFFOLK

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

ESSEX

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

LONDON

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

WALES

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

MILFORD MARINA Manager or contact: Melanie Durney Milford Marina, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 3AF Tel: 01646 796518 E: enquiries@milfordmarina.com W: www.milfordmarina.com 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, F64 1TQ T: 02920 705021 E: penarthoffice@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com NEYLAND YACHT HAVEN Manager: James Cotton Brunel Quay, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1PY T: 01646 601601 E: neyland@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com PORT DINORWIC MARINA Marina Manager: James Kinsella Y Felinheli Gwynedd, LL56 4JN T:01248671500/01248 670176 E: portdinorwic@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk BURRY PORT MARINA Harbour Master: Robert Hockey The Harbour Office Burry Port Carmarthenshire T:01554 835 691 E: info@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

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

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

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

SCOTLAND

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

SPAIN

ITALY

HOLLAND

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

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

JACHTHAVEN BIESBOSCH Manager: Renate Ilmer Nieuwe Jachthaven 54924 BA, Drimmelen, NL T: +31 (0)162 682249 E: info@jachthavenbiesbosch.nl W: www.jachthavenbiesbosch.nl

MDL 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: marinadistabia@mdlmarinas. co.uk W: www.marinadistabia.com

N CYPRUS

KARPAZ GATE MARINA Harbour Master: Deniz Akaltan PO Box 12, Yeni Erenköy, Iskele North Cyprus, Via Mersin 10, Turkey T: +90 533 833 7878 E: info@karpazbay.com W: www.karpazbay.com

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TENANT FOCUS

STAND-UP BUSINESS Most people think of comedy when you say stand-up. But to WeSUP the enjoyment of their guests is no laughing matter.

ean White is a driven man. He has gone from managing music acts to opening his third stand-up paddleboarding centre at MDL’s Torquay Marina in the space of a few years. “Our new joint venture at Torquay Marina opens on 1 May,” Sean says. “It is going to be a destination in its own right. It has got an artisan café partnered with Cornish master coffee makers Origin, a fantastic retail space stuffed full of high-end watersports gear and clothing and, of course, our offering of Stand Up Paddleboard hire and lessons, and other watersports too.” The offering at Torquay will follow through on WeSUP’s community club thematic, which Sean says is borne from his music industry experience. It is all about lifestyle opportunities – fitness, connecting people and seeing the coast from a new perspective. This fits perfectly with Torquay Marina’s community – where MDL’s manager, Mike Smith, has opened the gates of this waterside location to act as a leisure hub. Companies on-site already offer RIB and jet-ski rides plus the marina is the start-point for lots of hires such as fishing trips. “Ours is a beautiful marina,” says Mike. “We are always looking for ways to open the water up to the community and watersports enthusiasts. We are delighted to have Sean on board. SUP will complement the other watersport providers we have here, including jet skis, kayaking and more. Torquay offers so much more than a place to berth a boat.”

GIVE IT A TRY

Sean is convinced that once people try stand-up paddleboarding, they will be hooked for life, as he was. He began aged 23. Before that he was terrified of open water; he had grown up in Cornwall so he was supposed to love surfing, but he did not take very well to getting beaten up and drowned by massive waves. He was not a natural, but SUP changed everything, after one trip out on flat water. Now 12 years on he laughs about the serendipitous manner in which he came across the sport. As a music manager, he had been living in London. “I had gone to a beach to shoot a video for a band called Yellow Wire,” he explains. “It was for Phoenix Mercury Trust. Once a year people dress as Freddie (Mercury) to raise money.. The band were dressed up and the idea was to put them on paddleboards. The boards were beasts. Heavy and unwieldy.” As they were getting started with filming a man (Ant Baker) appeared and offered them the use of his new boards instead – and according to Sean they were a revelation.

Sean swapped a career in music for a career on the water

“It was all about adventure and the experience of the wild. That opened a new realm for me, thinking about transformational experiences. That is what S o ers.

“Ant’s boards had handles,” he explains. “We had to carry the other ones on our head, so of course we said ‘yes’. And after a few minutes on the water, we could all tell the difference. They were Fanatic boards, and I have never looked back. We were lucky he was there looking for business.”

PITCHING THE DREAM

Sean kept hold of Ant’s card and a year later, when he was looking for a change of career and a life back in Cornwall, he followed the address on the card to arrive at Nik Baker’s (Fanatic’s UK agent) house to pitch the WeSUP dream and that was the start of the WeSUP journey. Nik helped to start the journey by supporting Sean’s fledgling business. As one of the most famous big wave windsurfers in the world, he was not afraid of a challenge and gave Sean a leg-up from the outset. Even so, initially Sean had to beg friends and family to come and have a go at his first centre on Gylly Beach. Back then, he says, his was the only SUP in sight as nobody was doing it, and nobody had even seen it. But it was not long before the notion of standing up on the water began to spread, especially helped by the

adventurous journeys he was making. Like paddling the length of Scotland along the Caledonian Canal. “We surfed Loch Ness for 30 miles on a crazy wind swell,” Sean says. “It was all about adventure and the experience of the wild. That opened a new realm for me, thinking about transformational experiences. That is what SUP offers. “After our Scottish adventure we did 252 miles round the coast of Cornwall – Duckpool (Bude) to Saltash (on the Tamar). We were the first to do that and we were also the first to SUP the entire region of Sognefjord in Norway, which happens to be the world’s longest, narrowest and deepest navigable fjord. SUP is so different from being on a boat, or in a canoe. You get a unique perspective – in a kayak you cannot see into marshes, you cannot look over the boat. When you are standing-up you get a 360-degree perspective into the water and around you.”

THE WAY FORWARD

Seeing things in a unique way is a common theme with Sean. Like working with MDL and its network of 18 UK marinas. “Companies like us offer forward thinking marinas a way to change how their economies work,” Sean says. “To open the access to the river for locals and other people. We will bring a whole new group of people on site, and their spending power. Plus, I am now thinking about buying a boat after spending time in marinas – and I expect a lot more people will too. We are helping the whole of the industry.” And the industry is helping him straight back. Working with MDL has, he says, inspired his, and his recent business partner Harry James-Mills, levels of professionalism to reach even higher. “The attention to detail, operational procedures and safety policies involved with setting up our centre with MDL in Torquay Harbour have made us acutely aware of what we need to be thinking about across all our sites. It is a brilliant journey with MDL and one we are looking to spread out across many of their sites.”

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ONE ALE OF A BEER New World pale ales make a great tangy summertime beer.

ACCORDING to Waitrose, “One topic of conversation that dominates the beer world is the seemingly insatiable demand for New World pale ales. The number one attraction of these beers is their intensely hoppy flavour, which comes from American, Australian and New Zealand hops and delivers punchy, tropical-fruit flavours.” The trend was seeded by bottled beers imported from the US, like Sierra Nevada and Brew Dog (which quickly switched to cans with very bold graphics) and then by UK craft breweries using imported New World hops. The volume growth has been enough for mainstream UK brewers to get involved with their own American pale ale style beers with the same New World hops. The supermarket shelves are brimming with choice. Cans are popular for keeping the beer fresher, they pack better in cold boxes or in the boat bilge (to keep cool) and they are a larger canvas for ultra-modern packaging graphics. Lined up together on the supermarket shelf they present a dominant splash of colour – but also a dilemma in deciding which to go for. There is more recipe creativity to come, according to Waitrose, with new yeast strains 8 7 5 1 and protein-rich malts. So the choice can only get 9 6 8 bigger and the humble British best bitter may 3 4 be under volume threat. This may be a current 2 9 6 trend now but, as often happens, there was a 6

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Here are a few in the New World or American pale ale genre I think are worth trying. I would start with the US Sierra Nevada which could be credited with being the first to gain serious traction in the UK - that was back in 1980 when it first made its appearance over here. Some would compare it to a lager type but it is genuine pale ale style and, at 5.6.per cent abv, a meaty beer. I had the chance to visit their distillery a couple of years ago. Stunningly clean and efficient, and the beer we get over here is top quality. About £1.80 for a 355ml bottle. Brooklyn Brewery’s Brooklyn Scorcher India Pale was created to ‘cut’ spicy foods and to go with salads, grilled meats and cheese. At 4.5 per cent, it costs £1.99 for a 335ml bottle. Beavertown Gamma Ray American Pale Ale is brewed at a small North London craft brewery. Flavours are juicy tropical fruits and, at 5.4 per cent, it costs £2.40 for a 330ml can. Established UK brewers are fighting back with their own ‘craft’ offers. One7is Fullers Wild River 3 5 8 4 3 9 9 4 Pacific Pale Ale, inspired by US Californian ales. 8 9 5 9 8 3 At 4.5 per cent abv, it is £1.99 for a 330ml can at 4 8 2 Waitrose. And Fullers Frontier Lager, distinctly 1 1 2 8 9 5 6 5 8 American but also brewed in London, features

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New World hops and Old World malt. At 4.5 per cent, it is nicely tangy, £1.79 for 330ml. One from our side which would make a good benchmark to judge against the US styles is Whitstable Bay Pale Ale. It is labelled as from the Faversham Steam Brewery which has been resurrected as a brand by Shepherd Neame brewery, which many East Coast readers will know. With a light, sharp citrus flavour, this one 7 is made from English hops and is a very nice 2 summer ale for the picnic ice box or the boat bilge. 3 9 A perfect UK pale ale, 4 per cent abv and £4.70 for a 9 four-pack of 500ml cans – excellent value!

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