All At Sea - May 2023

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TAKING TO THE WATER BOOST YOUR WELLBEING

As the Golden Globe Race leaders approached Les Sables d’Olonne, after almost eight months at sea and more than 30,000nm, just five of the original 16 sailors remained, including two in the Chichester Class. It was a great battle between the top two to reach the finish, but there could only be one winner... South Africa’s Kirsten Neuschäfer.

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THE BOUNCING BOMB THE HOW, WHERE AND WHY

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WHAT DO YOU WEAR? WETSUITS VERSUS DRYSUITS

Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th

May 2023

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POST PANDEMIC BOUNCE BACK

British Marine has released its latest Key Performance Indicators report for the 2021/22 financial year, detailing a range of economic trends and statistics from across the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry, which confirm that the marine industry enjoyed a successful post pandemic bounce back.

“It is encouraging to see that the marine industry made a strong recovery post pandemic, prospering in both domestic and international markets and highlighting the significant contribution the sector makes to the UK economy.These results show that the industry was in a strong position as we headed into more uncertain economic times in 2022/23,” said Lesley Robinson, CEO, British Marine.

The report includes data on marine industry revenue, full-time equivalent employment and gross value added to UK GDP, alongside international trade and national figures for business and consumer confidence. It uses aggregated data shared by members, combined with internal knowledge of non-members involved in the marine industry and Government statistics.

EDDIE JORDAN OPENS SHOW

The report found that the UK marine industry bounced back from a year plagued by pandemic disruptions with like-for-like revenue growth of 25 per cent in 2021/22, while total industry revenue was estimated at £4.23 billion – or 6.5 per cent above its pre-pandemic level (2019/20 financial year).

The industry’s direct GVA contribution to UK GDP is estimated to have grown 27 per cent to £1.57 billion in 2021/22, showcasing the significant added value that marine

businesses create for the UK economy. With the re-opening of international markets post-pandemic, UK marine exports made a strong recovery in 2021/22, according to the report, growing 13 per cent to £1.22 billion, powered by the sale of UK-made boats. Sailboat exports grew 40 per cent to £116 million, rigid inflatables increased 48 per cent to £30 million and overseas powerboat sales were up seven per cent to £574 million.

With domestic demand powering industry growth, imports also saw a robust increase in 2021/22, growing eight per cent year-on-year. The report shows sales were driven by local demand for powerboats, with inboard and outboard powerboat imports up 32 per cent to £109 million, rigid inflatables up 66 per cent to £39 million and outboard engines up 40 per cent to 22 million.

Of course, economic events have changed a great deal since the end of the 2021/22 financial year in April. However, despite a decline in sales growth over the last six months, marine business confidence remained steady, with 49 per cent of British Marine members reporting in December that they were still optimistic about their prospects going into 2023. That is double the number of businesses pessimistic about their future.

“Overall, the report is reassuring, however we must remain mindful that these figures related to 2021/2022, and the impact of the current ‘cost of living’ crisis and the overall financial challenges affecting many UK businesses may well have a future impact on the sector,” said Lesley.

PARTICIPATION GUIDANCE

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a hidden gem right in the centre of London.

“The Tower of London makes an incredible backdrop, and just one lock takes you straight out into the Thames.It is a very calming location, in the heart of the city, yet you can be sitting on the deck of a yacht, enjoying the peace and quiet within this beautiful marina.”

SUNSEEKER LAUNCHES NEW SKILLS ACADEMY

Sunseeker International has launched a training initiative to address a national skills shortage affecting the marine industry.

The Sunseeker Skills Academy, developed in partnership with Bournemouth and Poole College, is open to those seeking a career change, offering individuals the opportunity to undertake a fully paid, 12week intensive boat-building course.

Successful applicants will learn trade skills across five boat building specialisms, comprising carpentry, plumbing, composite bonding, engineering and electrical installations. Following the training programme, students will join colleagues at the Sunseeker Shipyards in Poole to further develop competencies and achieve a nationally recognised qualification over 12 months.

World Sailing welcomed the new guidance from the International Olympic Committee Executive Board, recommending the Conditions of Participation for individual athletes and support personnel with a Russian or Belarusian passport in international sports competitions organised by International Federations and international sports events organisers.

The World Sailing Board considered the new guidance, which places any decision at the sole discretion of International Federations. The Board supports the Fundamental Principles of Olympism in the Olympic Charter and recognises that the principles guide the IOC’s recommendation to allow the return of Russian and Belarusian competitors as independent neutral athletes.

Noting that the IOC Executive Board has not yet considered the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the Olympic Games at Paris 2024, the Board’s current view is that in regard to Olympic qualification events, the Semaine

Olympique Française in April 2024 represented the targeted opportunity for any potential readmission to Olympic qualification events.

Given the broad diversity of sailing and given the strong views held by World Sailing’s Member National Authorities, the Board’s position is that the wider decision on the return to international sailing events will be made in consultation with the World Sailing Council at the Mid-Year Meeting, to be held on 18 May. Following the Council meeting, the Board intends to make a decision, subject to World Sailing’s policies and regulations.

World Sailing remains “wholly committed to supporting Ukraine’s sailing community through what continues to be an unimaginably difficult time”.

The IOC sanctions were put in place in February 2022 and were then reinforced and confirmed by the Olympic Summit on 9 December 2022. There has been no decision on Paris 2024 – “The IOC will take this decision at the appropriate time, at its full discretion.”

F1 aficionado and TV personality Eddie Jordan was joined by representatives from Oyster Yachts, Sunseeker and Princess Yachts and show organisers British Marine to officially open London Luxury Afloat.

the ribbon cutting and declaring the show open, Eddie said: “I feel very proud to be here, opening the second edition of London Luxury Afloat.I love being at St Katharine

Docks, the location is so perfect,

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ALL ABOARD

By Jane Hyde

Who would have thought back in September that by the end of April there would only be three left racing in the Golden Globe Race (plus two in the Chichester Class) out of 16 starters. The leaders, Kirsten Neuschafer and Abhilash Tomy, apparently had no idea how close they were to each other in the final stages! As you will read on page 6, it was Kirsten who was first to arrive, however, and what an incredible achievement, which will go down in history for many reasons. A huge congratulations to Kirsten, and all the competitors, from everyone at All at Sea. A special mention, also, to Simon Curwen – long-time leader but ultimately in the Chichester Class – who was the first to arrive in Les Sable d'Olonne! What an incredible race he had.

However, while three have safely made it to the finish, for another GGR sailor, Ian Herbert Jones, things went dramatically wrong last month when Puffin rolled and dismasted. A swift and successful rescue mission followed, which you can also read about on page 6.

You will find lots more event news in the following pages, including the British Motor Yacht Show, Round the Island Race and, of course, Cowes Week, which has introduced a new Weekend Warriors Cup. It is a fantastic idea that we are sure will be welcomed – read more on page 8.

We are also continuing our annual events guide, this month covering July to September. Turn to page 20 and start planning your summer of boating!

This month, though, is the RNLI’s MayDay Mile fundraiser. All you need to do is cover a mile a day throughout May – walk, run, jog, skip, whichever way you like! Read more at www.allatsea.co.uk, plus sign up at RNLI.org/SupportMayday. Good luck!

Also in the news this month is four-time British Paralympian Hannah Stodel who has been appointed the new Para World Sailing Manager. Part of her role will be overseeing the promotion and development of Para Sailing with the objective of achieving reinstatement to the Paralympic Games.We would love to see this happen, and so wish Hannah the very best of luck.

From the world stage to boating in Britain, it was fantastic to read British Marine’s report looking at trends and statistics across the industry. In good news for the marine industry the report confirmed that it enjoyed a successful post pandemic bounce back, although economic events have obviously changed and

MAY 2023

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

There is lots of engine news from last month’s South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show.

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

Another selection of boating kit.

SHORESTYLE..................................19

Shoes, shirts and base layers all feature in this month’s Shorestyle round-up.

EVENTS GUIDE..............................20

Your complete guide to boating events from July to September.

BRITISH MARINE........................... 23

Boost your physical and mental wellbeing by getting on the water.

so it will be interesting to see the longer-term impact on the industry.

Back on the water we caught up with Clair Connibeer in the month’s Shootin’ the Breeze. Clair is co-owner of Encounter Cornwall, which offers kayak trips, kayakhire and stand-up paddleboard lessons and tours on the lovely Fowey Estuaryin Cornwall.There is also more SUP kit in the month’s Shorestyle – we love the SUP Water Shoe! Probably the complete opposite of SUP is jet-skiing; Kawasaki Watercraft UK is celebrating 50 years, and you can read more about their story on page 17. We are also continuing our new Watersports Column; this month weare looking at the differences between wetsuits and drysuits and when you would choose one over the other.

Whether on a jet-ski, SUP or sailing boat, the benefits of being on the water are well known. With the Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Awareness Week taking place from 15-21 May, in British Marine’s column this month they are taking a look at how getting on the water can helpimprove wellbeing together with tips on how to find your next boating adventure.

I will leave you with thoughts of your next day on the water…

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EUROPE SETS TARGET ON END-OF-LIFE BOATS

For the first time, the boating industry in Europe, represented by the European Boating Industry, is launching a roadmap for solving the roadblocks to end-of-life boat recycling.

The ‘Roadmap on the implementation of the circular economy for end-of-life boats’ sets the stage to comprehensively solve the issue of end-of-life boats, a key challenge for the industry.

Public and private stakeholders, including national authorities, industry, consumers/boaters, academia and related industries, came together to develop a comprehensive approach. It follows the successful dismantling and recycling schemes already set up in many European countries.

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SEA DRAGON ADVENTURE......... 24

Holly Barnard landed her dream role onanexplorer vessel in British Columbia.

SAIL AWAY..................................... 25

New skippered charter packages in Croatia, pet friendly holidays and even an F1 cruise!

PHOTO OF THE MONTH...............26

More of your fantastic photos!

COMPETITION ............................... 28

All at Sea has teamed up withBarton Marineto give away aSkydock Storage System to one lucky reader.

THE BOUNCING BOMB.................30

This month we have been discovering more about the fascinating story about the bomb that could skip across water.

It is estimated that there are over 6.5 million boats in European waters, mostly smaller than 7.5m. They have a lifetime of up to 50 years or more, but the number of boats reaching their end-of-life until 2030 is now projected at more than 30,000 boats per year in the EU.

The industry, represented by EBI, commits to

HOT TOPIC ......................................31

Matt Newland, from Swallow Yachts, explains the benefits of using outboard engines on sailing boats.

SHOOTIN’ THE BREEZE ............... 32

With Clair Connibeer, co-owner of Encounter Cornwall.

WATERSPORTS FOCUS................ 33

We explain the differences between wetsuits and drysuits.

CRUISING MATTERS..................... 34

The latest news round-up from the Cruising Association.

SUPPORTING SEAFARERS .......... 35

The impact a life at sea can have and how best to support seafarers as they enter retirement years.

phasing out landfilling and energy recovery by 2030. It will expand the use of more sustainable recycling solutions in coordination with other composite use industries, such as wind energy; recreational and commercial marine make about two to three per cent of the total composite use in Europe. The Roadmap places the boating industry on a pathway toachieving the goals of the European Green Deal and moving towards the circular economy.

Philip Easthill, secretary-general of the European Boating Industry,said: “We are convinced that the Roadmap, once implemented by all actors, has the potential to lead the transformation towards a circular boating industry and comprehensively deal with the issue of end-of-life recreational boats. We are moving from talk to action and aim to resolve the main roadblocks by the end of the decade.”

There are 11 full members of the EBI, which does not include the UK.

CHANGING FACE OF MARINAS.................................36

We head South West to take alook at how Portishead Marina is embodying the new age of marinas.

MARINA FOCUS............................38

Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park is set in 22 acres of glorious parkland in the heart of Constable Country.

MARINA GUIDE............................40

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

PUZZLE PAGE...............................43

More fantastic puzzles to try!

IN THE DRINK ...............................46

Vinho Verde, special winesto enjoy assummerapproaches…

“A TRUE ROLE MODEL FOR THE NEW GENERATIONS”

won the Transat Jacques Vabre (2019) and finished 2nd in the Vendée Globe (2021) and the Route du Rhum (2022).

Adrien Geiger, managing director of L’OCCITANE en Provence, said: “We are very proud to support Clarisse Crémer, a true role model for the new generations, and to help her accomplish her sporting and human adventure. We have decided to join forces to promote women’s leadership in sailing, a competitive world that is still largely male.”

As well as the support, investment and motivation of L’OCCITANE en Provence, Clarisse will be joined by Alex Thomson. The British skipper, who has taken part in five Vendée Globe races and twice finished on the podium, is committed to supporting and bringing together all the skills needed to build a successful campaign.

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BOAT RACE DATE

We already have the date for next year’s Gemini Boat Race, which is determined by a number of factors, including the tides, academic calendars of Oxford and Cambridge Universities and other sporting events taking place in London. Typically taking place in late March or early April, in 2024 it will 30 March. The last time the race was held on this date was 2002, when Oxford achieved a clean sweep. However, another notable incidence of a 30 March race was in 1912, when both crews sank, necessitating a re-row the following week. Watch this year’s men’s race at youtu.be/EqqFNWK-Hbs and the women’s race at youtu.be/ NtHBjZE0Cts

HOVERGREEN RANGE

At 33, French sailor Clarisse Crémer is embarking on one of the most exciting challenges of her career - competing in the Vendée Globe in November 2024. After her sponsorship was dropped in January, which left Clarisse without a team or a boat, she will be joined by new title sponsor L’OCCITANE en Provence for a return to sailing following the birth of her baby daughter last November.

Clarisse Crémer said: “I am particularly happy and proud to be able to start

this new adventure with L’OCCITANE en Provence. I have had the Vendée Globe 2024 in mind since I last rounded the Cape of Good Hope and it is a privilege to have them by my side to pursue this challenge!

“These last few months have been intense, sometimes hard, but I will always be grateful to all those who have believed in me and who have enabled me, year after year, to progress and take part in the major events in ocean racing.

“Today I am focused on the future; it is a great joy to have an extraordinary boat and a great team to accompany me in this adventure, and I cannot wait to get back to sailing. I am putting all my energy into the success of this project to prove that with desire, determination and the right partners, we can make society, companies and sport more equitable.”

Clarisse will have one of the best performing boats of her generation, the former Apivia. On board, Charlie Dalin

Alex Thomson, team principal, said: “Clarisse is one of the most talented sailors in ocean racing and she deserves to be at the start of the Vendée Globe next year. My team and I are delighted that L’OCCITANE en Provence will support Clarisse for the Vendée Globe. We want to prove to the world that becoming a mother does not change who you are as an athlete.”

A time trial has now begun in order to shape the technical team, take charge of the boat, confirm the competition calendar and start the mileage race, to qualify for the Vendée Globe.

Hovertravel has, in conjunction with Isle of Wight artist Jayne Myles (trading as By Mrs M), launched a range of souvenirs using pieces of used skirt rubber from its hovercraft. The HoverGreen souvenirs range includes keyrings, hanging art, bookmarks and coasters. Inspired by her working environment, namely her own kitchen table in East Cowes, Jayne uses discarded materials such as wood, slate and tiles as the canvas for her designs. For the HoverGreen range the dull, black rubber creates the perfect background for the colourful patterns which characterise Jayne’s artistic style. www.hovertravel.co.uk/ HoverGreen-Souvenirs / bymrsm.com

Alex Thomson and Clarisse Cremer

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WINNING READERS

KIRSTEN MAKES HISTORY!

Diana and Ian Moore won tickets to April’s London Luxury Afloat and, as you can see above, they enjoyed their day at the show! Andrea Billot, from Gwent, won a copy of the Mediterranean Almanac 2023-24 in the March issue, while Cristina McDowall, from Devon, won the whale necklace from Jana Reinhardt. Lindsey Lodge, Patrick Hearn, Nick Irwin, Sarah Byford and Sue Brace won North Essex Boat Show and Jumble tickets.

EUROVISION AFLOAT

This month the 67th Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in Liverpool on behalf of last year's winners, Ukraine. What has Eurovision got to do with boats you might ask? Well, from Saturday 6 May to Saturday 13 May, Challenger 4 will be moored at Royal Albert Dock as the Tall Ships Youth Trust joins the Eurovision festivities in Liverpool. Throughout the week they will be hosting a number of TSYT open events where you can find out how to get involved and their mission to change young lives at sea.

Dates: 7 May (11:00 – 3:00) and 11 May (2:00 – 5:00).

OUTBOARD HELP

When you are faced with a long stretch of water ahead of you, the last thing you want is an outboard motor that refuses to start. Fortunately, CA member David Fickling has created six informative videos to assist you in troubleshooting and fixing outboard motor issues. First produced in 2021 and since viewed more than 133,000 times, the videos are straightforward and easy-to-follow. They are available to members and non-members, along with other helpful videos at www.theca.org.uk/public/videos

Read more from the CA on page 34.

FIRST FOR EDORADO

Edorado, the Dutch hydrofoil electric powerboat manufacturer, reached a major milestone last month as their first boat emerged from the mould. This momentous occasion marks a significant step forward in bringing their vision to life.

AZORES & BACK RACE

Haven Knox-Johnston tells us their sponsored yacht, Haven-KJ Enigma skippered by Ian Braham with teammate Peter Eyre, will be competing in the MailASail Azores and Back Race 2023, which starts on 3 June. Established by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club in 1975, the AZAB is held every four years and is a two-leg 2,400nm Category 1 ocean yacht race from Falmouth in Cornwall, across to the port of Ponta Delgada on the Azores Island of São Miguel, before returning back home to the UK.

Kirsten Neuschäfer has made history as the first woman to win a solo round-theworld race.

By crossing the finish line of the Golden Globe Race in Les Sables d’Olonne ahead of Abhilash Tomy,the South African sailor has achieved one of the greatest accomplishments in ocean racing. Winner of the Golden Globe Race, without assistance or technology, after235 days, 5 hours, 44 minutesand 4 seconds of racing (final time will be determined after the calculation of penalties for using fuel and bonuses), Kirsten was also the only female competitor in race .

Here is what Kirsten said on her arrival: “I am very happy to see all the people and this extraordinary atmosphere. Of all my adventure, I think that the arrival here with the crowd, the enthusiasm, was the most memorable. My boat was my companion. I talked to him a lot. I even got angry with her, but I love her very much. It is a fast, elegant boat, on which I worked a lot for a year. I had the will to win as soon as I registered for the race, I did all my preparations accordingly.

“I wanted to win, not as a woman. I did not want to be in a separate category but to compete on equal terms with all the skippers. I did not think about the long term future but about what I wanted to do in the near future. I want to go on long hikes in the wilderness with my dog for a few months.”

Kirsten, 40, completed the eight month journey alone in the face of the elements, without contact, collecting rainwater to survive. Herfeat is all the moreimpressive as her world tour was marked by a rescue. In the heart of the Indian Ocean, shehelped Finnish sailor Tapio Lehtinen.Kirsten welcomed him on her boat before he was transferred to a cargo ship and Kirsten continued her journey. Kirsten received 35 hours time allowance and 30 litres of fuel for Tapio’s rescue. Fellow sailor Abhilash Tomy was given a 12 hour time allowance for his early involvement in the same rescue.

Many in the world of ocean racing, and beyond, have been congratulating the South African. Yann Eliès, a regular in the sailing world, praised the sailor who “loves adventure with a capital A”.

“What she has achieved is incredible,” said Catherine Chabaud, the first woman to complete the Vendée Globe (1996-1997). “There is something extraordinary in the air.”

Yannick Moreau, mayor of Les Sables d’Olonne, said: “This Golden Globe Race offers us a superb scenario, and a conclusion worthy of the most beautiful epics. The only woman at the start of the longest sporting event in the world came out on top and became a legend. It is truly a historic moment that we have just experienced in Les Sables d’Olonne. By her sporting feat, her courage, her heroism... Kirsten became a model and a world reference. In Les Sables d’Olonne, we are happy and proud to see her legend born.”

Chichester Class will be in Les Sables d'Olonne around 10 days later.

For one sailor, however, it was a case of so near and yet so far. Ian Herbert Jones(GBR), in Chichester Class, was forced out of the race in the southern Atlantic. On 10 April Iancontacted the GGR Race Office to advise that he was in extreme weather and confused sea, 50 knots, gusting over 70 knots, running under bare poles, trying to hand steer downwind.

Abhilash Tomy arrived 36 hours later than Kirsten, making him the first Indian sailor to race non-stop solo around the world.

In 2018, Abhilash experienced a catastrophic accident during his first attempt at the GGR when a violent storm caused his yacht to roll, losing both masts and resulting in a broken back leaving him unable to move and trapped below. An international rescue effort followed and then major operations and rehabilitation before walking, then sailing again.

Undeterred by this experience, Tomy set his sights on returning to the GGR.

As the last participant to join the latest race he was pushed for time to prepare. He faced a collision with a ship just two weeks before the start, which severely damaged the bow of his yacht. Then, throughout the race, Abhilash was beset by

a series of breakdowns in the rigging and windpilot windvane. Abhilash earned the nickname 'Mr Fixit' for his tireless efforts to keep his vessel afloat, and on course. He demonstrated extraordinary resourcefulness and ingenuity, solidifying his reputation as one of the world's leading sailors.

Incredibly, just a few days before the top two finished, they still had no idea where they were in relation to each other. The Race Office had thought that as the lead trio (including Simon Curwen in Chichester Class) entered a zone of intense traffic they could get information on their respective positions, but the VHF chatter had not yet let the cat out of the bag.

Sébastien Delasnerie, GGR Race Director, explained: “We spoke to both Abhilash and Simonon the phone. Both of them have no idea where the others are, and they both think they are hundreds if not thousands of miles behind the leader.

"It appears from our last conversation with Kirsten that she also thinks the same after spending several weeks in the Doldrums. Pretty unique after 233 days.”

Previous leader, Simon Curwen(GBR), but in Chichester Class following a stop for repairs, arrived in Les Sables d’Olonne earlier the same day as Kirsten. He was unaware that he was first home until his arrival. Incredibly he had stopped for two days for repairs, so it was a fantastic achievement for the British sailor.

Simon said: “I was not in the race, it is not a race, but it is very nice to be back first!”

Still racing is Michael Guggenberger (AUT) who is expected to arrive around 14 May, while Jeremy Bagshaw(ZAF)in

Ian had been in heavy weather for a full day already but was unable to deploy his drogue as the wind intensified. The conditions soon became overwhelming. Eventually, in a SW wind of 55 knots, gusting 75 knots and an 8m sea, Ian manually lifted the safety cover of his YB3 Satellite tracking and texting device and pressed the distress alert button. This is a recognised GGR distress protocol for all entrants, suggesting something more serious had happened.

Puffin had been rolled and dismasted, and Ian had hurt his back and gashed his head. He tried to get out and cut the rig to avoid the mast opening a hole in the hull but conditions were too dire to finish the job. So he went inside, sorted the water ingress through a cabin hatch and proceeded to pump the water out.

Meanwhilethe GGR Crisis Management Team had made contact with the MRCC Argentina and later with the SAR Puerto Belgranoto coordinate a rescue with commercial traffic in the vicinity. It proved a challenge in the extreme conditions as commercial ships could not safely make way towardsPuffinat the time.

TheUK Fisheries Patrol boatLilibet was the first responder, before concerted efforts from theArgentinian SAR Puerto BelgranoandMRCC Taiwancontacted a fleet of fishing vessels closer to Ian’s position. Soon there were three fishing vessels routing towards Puffin.

ZI DA WANG arrived first and after a rescue effort Ian was onboard, bruised, cut, scraped, still suffering from his back injury, but safe. It was initially reported thatPuffinwas scuttled and had sunk, but Ian did not have time during the rescue. She was known to be drifting as her satellite tracker lost power, but her status is unknown.

Puffin completed a circumnavigation with Istvan Köpar in the GGR 2018 and nearly completed a second one with Ian, completing 79.4 per cent of the round the world course with one stop in Tierra del Fuego to repair the Hydrovane.

Following his rescue, Ian was planning to be in Les Sables d’Olonne to greet his fellow sailors as they arrived! goldengloberace.com

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Congratulations to Kirsten Neuschäfer on her Golden Globe Race win! Image: Ville des Sables d’Olonne

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ARE YOU GOING TO BE RACING?

Are you up for some stiff competition, a challenging race course and a great test of your crew’s teamwork skills? The iconic Round the Island Race returns on 1 July.

Boats entered so far include the 2022 Line Honours and Gold Roman Bowl winner GP42 Dark’n’Stormy, while James Harayda has entered his Open 60 Gentoo.

James said:“Our aim is to have a good time and enjoy the racing, excitement and beautiful views along the course. I am, however, a very competitive person, so inside me the line honours fire will be burning bright.”

Charlie McKenzie, from San Francisco, watched the start of the windy 2016 race and decided that he wanted to compete. He bought a Nordship 40 DS in Ireland, renamed it Doña Marinita, and is planning to sail it over to Cowes to compete in his first Round the Island Race.

Charlie said:“I am looking forward to sailing

with friends that I have met in different parts of the world and racing in the Solent, which has such a great maritime tradition. ”

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is once again the Official Race Charity and is celebrating its 20th anniversary, having been launched by Dame Ellen MacArthur in July 2003. Five young people went sailing that first summer with the Trust and now almost 2,900 young people have been part of their transformational sailing adventures.

To mark this special occasion, race entrants are encouraged to make a positive difference in young people's lives this summer by joining the charity's #200for20 Birthday Challenge, which is launching on race day. Competitors and friends of the race will be encouraged to raise £200, which will help the Trust support up to 750 young people this year – more than ever before – as they take the next steps after their cancer treatment.

B&G, the Race Marine Electronics Partner, is

BRITISH MOTOR YACHT SHOW SET TO IMPRESS

inviting competitors to get ‘Race Day Ready’ with their fortnightly blog series which will launch in mid-May. The blog series will share hints and tips on how best to prepare for the race. Two webinars will also be hosted by B&G in June; the first will cover the basics such as preparation and how to ensure you have a great day on the water and the second a deeper dive into how to get the most out of your electronics.

Helly Hansen, the Official Clothing Partner, is launching a capsule collection in partnership with the Island Sailing Club as well as kitting out more than 150 volunteers and organisers. All garments feature the race logo and will be available to order by the end of May.

www.roundtheisland.org.uk

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Round the Island Race preview coming up next month, plus we will catch up with one of this year's entrants in Shootin' The Breeze!

The British Motor Yacht Show returns to Premier Marinas Swanwick over 11 – 14 May with a bigger-than-ever line-up featuring more than 70 boats including five Sunseekers, five Princess Yachts and four Fairline Yachts.

The British Motor Yacht Show is celebrating 10 years of shows with a fantastic choice of boats from over 40 brands to excite and tempt prospective motor yacht buyers. Building on the success of previous editions many new brands are joining returning exhibitors. At the show visitors will discover a wide range of motorboats, dayboats and RIBs from a plethora of international brands

represented by their UK dealers including Alva, Aquila, Axopar, Azimut, Bavaria, Beneteau, Bluegame, Brabus, Chris-Craft, Fairline, Fjord, Galeon, Greenline, Hinckley, Hylas, Jeanneau, Kawasaki watercraft, Nord Star, Pearl, Prestige, Premier Agapi Boat Club, Princess, Protector, Reborn, Regal, Ryck, Saxdor, Sealine, Sea Ray, Seaward, Setag, Sunseeker, Thanes Marine, Windy, Williams Jet Tenders, the first Wellcraft 355 in the UK, new Twisted tenders and SUR Marine luxury tenders.

Back this year, having been a great success in 2022, is late night Friday - this allows people to visit after work and outside of weekend hours. The show will remain open until 7pm with live acoustic music and a DJ into the twilight hours. Plentiful food and drink options will be available from The Boat House Café,

FESTIVAL OF SAIL

The 2023 Superyacht Cup Palma is the 27th edition of Europe’s longest-running superyacht regatta, which this year offers a new 90ft Class aimed at smaller performance-orientated cruiser-racers.

the new Lobster Hatch, Salcombe Gin, ice-cream from Caravanilla and samples from Portsmouth Distillery. Alongside the boats on display, visitors can also enjoy exhibits of luxury cars from Rybrook Automotive, luxury jewellery and watches from Laings, product demos and advice from Raymarine electronics, paddleboards from the SUP Company and advice from DMS marine stabilisation.

Show sponsors Sevenstar Yacht Transport will be able to answer your questions about shipping your yacht overseas, and CGI Finance and GY&LF, marine finance experts, can help to make your boating dreams a reality.

The British Motor Yacht Show is free to attend, but you will need to register at www.britishmotoryachtshow.com

WEEKEND WARRIORS CUP AT COWES WEEK

With the ever-increasing demands on people’s time, and in order to welcome new sailors to Cowes Week, the organisers have announced the introduction of the Weekend Warriors Cup for the Club Cruiser Division.

Sponsored by the Cruising Association, the Club Cruiser division was introduced in 2021 to create a racing class for those boats which are genuine dual-purpose cruiser-racers and to create a home within the regatta for boats with family

crews and without the latest in sail technology. It has been a great success, with growing interest, and so this year’s Weekend Warriors Cup ‘mini- series’ will take place on 29 - 31 July, during Cowes Week, with a trophy for the overall winner of those three days.

As well as the racing, it gives people the opportunity to attend the Cowes Week Cocktail Party on the lawn at the Royal Yacht Squadron on the Sunday evening (tickets sold separately) and a

chance to enjoy the ambience of the world’s longest running regatta, which will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2026.

Cowes Week regatta director Laurence Mead said: ‘We are excited to launch the Weekend Warriors Cup as a way into the regatta for those who race less often. This would, as an example, be a perfect add-on to a boat’s summer calendar if the Round the Island Race is otherwise your sole race of the year.

Out on the Bay of Palma the new 90ft Class offers exciting racing alongside the classic Superyacht Class and longestablished Corinthian Spirit Class, which offers fun, competitive racing without the need for race optimisation.

Among those set to join the 21 - 24 June festival of sail on the Bay of Palma are the 33mRibelle, the Dubois designed world cruiserMiss Silver,and the Swan 80Umiko,withDark Horse, also a Swan 80, expressing interest.

“With these additions we are optimistic that we will see at least 10 superyachts enjoying fun and competitive racing in Mallorca this June, and maybe a few more,”said SYC event director Kate Branagh.

SEA ANGLING CLASSIC COMMUNITY EVENT

Supported by headline sponsors Yamaha Motor UK and Extreme Boats, the Sea Angling Classic’s Crabbies’ Competition and Shoreline Clean Up will take place from Portchester Sailing Club on 21 May.

Bringing the ‘catch, photograph and release’ fishing competition’s environmentally friendly message to the community, this fun-filled event is open to all children and families from the surrounding area. With litter pickers and buckets provided, the day will kick off at 9.00am with a litter picking initiative from the sailing club along the shore around Portchester Castle.

Once the shoreline is litter free and all participants refreshed, the crabbing competition will begin at 12.00pm. All equipment and bait for the Crabbies’ Competition will be provided free of charge, and when the competition ends at 2.30pm prizes will be awarded to

those who have caught the most crabs. Every crab will be returned to its watery home after being counted.

Ross Honey, managing director Angling Spirit, and Sea Angling Classic founder, said: “The primary aim of this fun, family friendly activity is to teach children about the idea of ‘catch and release’ and respect for the marine environment, as well as the importance of reducing our impact on the environment by keeping it tidy. It is also a great opportunity for families to spend time together and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Portchester Castle while learning about the local marine life and safety on and by the water – something which is really important to what we are doing.”

The Sea Angling Classic fishing competition takes place from Portsmouth in the waters of the Solent 14 - 18 June. www.seaanglingclassic.com

Image: Sailing Energy / The Superyacht Cup

B&G will help competitors to get ‘Race Day Ready’

NEWS SNAPS

NEWS SNAPS

WARMING OCEANS

National Oceanography Centre’s scientists led a report for the UK Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership that spells out the alarming rate of ocean warming taking place around the UK. According to the report, sea surface temperatures around the UK have shown a significant warming trend of around 0.3°C per decade over the last 40 years, which are in line with the expected increase due to human influenced warming. The new set of model simulations indicate sea surface temperatures will continue to rise throughout the 21st century. This means that by 2100, average annual sea surface temperature levels are predicted to rise by 3.11°C.

WETWHEELS SUPPORT

Pantaenius UK is increasing its support for the Wetwheels Foundation. As leading advocates for the charity, this purposeful alliance is underpinned by a shared vision to augment the provision of barrier-free boating and to promote a more inclusive marine industry. “I have been lucky enough to hear first-hand from many people who have been boating with Wetwheels, and how it has brought them and their families so much joy. We could not think of another charity more deserving of our support and we are delighted to play a small part in their work,” said Mike Wimbridge, MD, Pantaenius UK.

AWARD WINNER

Ruaridh Wright won the inaugural Richmond Award, which North Sails introduced in memory of Sam Richmond, who passed away in 2022 after a yachting accident. The Richmond Award is peer-nominated and given in Sam’s honour to a North Sails employee under 35 who exudes many of the same traits as Sam.

JOINING GENTOO

The Gentoo Sailing Team has announced that Stéphane Le Diraison will be joining James Harayda as co-skipper ahead of the 2023 double-handedIMOCAraces. The duo will race together in

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July, the Défi-Azimut regatta in September and the Transat Jacques Vabre in November. James said: “Not only is Stéphane joining Gentoo Sailing Team, but we will be forming a partnership with his Time for Oceans project by collaborating on some exciting environmental initiatives.”Gentoo Sailing Teamwill be working with Stéphane developing projects focusing on the use of renewable energies, rigorous waste management as well as exploring new technologies.

MUSTANG IN-STORE

Mustang Survival technical marine apparel and gear is now available in-store and online with Shipmates in Cowes. “We are all incredibly proud to be working with Mustang Survival. Their products are arguably some of the best on the market so we cannot wait to see what our customers think,”said Aaron Baker, store manager of Shipmates.“As a long-time supporter of the sailing community, we are thrilled to partner with a brand that shares our passion for safe and enjoyable boating.”

PARALYMPIC TARGET IS 2032

World Sailing has appointed four-time British Paralympian Hannah Stodel as the new Para World Sailing Manager.

Hannah will oversee the promotion and development of Para Sailing with the objective of achieving reinstatement to the Paralympic Games. She will also manage and build key responsibilities with international stakeholders, including governing bodies, committees, athletes, coaches, classes and equipment manufacturers.

Hannah, who starts the role immediately, represented Great Britain at Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016, and is a three-time World Champion in the Mixed Sonar class.

Hannah said:“Para Sailing has been growing rapidly and has a bright future. We should be community-led and serving the needs of Para Sailors around the world while providing the framework for further growth within the sport. The Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games is the new target for reinstatement, and I cannot wait to consult with athletes past and present to be able to serve the needs of the next generations. This is an exciting challenge, but Para Sailing has been my passion since childhood, and I am thrilled to be able to make a difference for the worldwide community.”

FREEDOM BOAT CLUB EXPANDS

Freedom Boat Club is opening three new locations in Australia at Bobbin Head, Pittwater and Lake Macquarie, which will give direct access to picturesque waterways north of Sydney.

The new clubs will be franchise locations led by Darren Vaux, managing director of Empire Marinas Group, president of ICOMIA and previous president of the Boating Industry Association in Australia, and Nicky Vaux, the Boat Princess and director of the Marina Industries Association.

“Freedom Boat Club creates a new, accessible and affordable pathway to the boating lifestyle for seasoned and firsttime boaters alike,” said Darren. “What makes the Freedom model so compelling is that members not only have access to the outstanding range of boats available through the Brunswick brands, but also access to fleets of boats in more than 380 locations worldwide.”

The Australian locations are planned to open in July with a wide selection of boats, including bowriders, RIBs, centre consoles and enclosed cabins, delivering members a variety of on-water experiences to suit their needs. Through Freedom’s operating model, members will have access to professional training and the ability to

explore locally, as well as any of Freedom’s worldwide locations.

Freedom Boat Club has also announced its newest club in Marseille, providing direct access to more than 35 miles of coastline and home to top-ranked beaches, islands and diving locations.

With an established presence in the region since 2019 this latest announcement marks Freedom’s fourth franchise location in France and its 37th international location outside North America.

“Marseille is the second largest city in France and is known for its pristine waterways, which presents an excellent opportunity for Freedom to cultivate a passionate community of boaters in one of the world’s top boating destinations,” said Arturo Gutierrez, general manager, Freedom Boat Club EMEA.

“This expansion also represents continued efforts to grow our European footprint and provide more boating destinations for all Freedom members.”

Located at Vieux-Port, the new location is planned to open in early summer. Membership sales are currently underway and new members can find out more at freedomboatclub.fr. freedomBoatClub.au

PRINCESS S80

Princess Yachts has announced the latest edition to their S Class sportbridge range, the Princess S80.

“The concept of the Princess S80 focuses on an uncompromising main deck sociable living space close to the water with three distinct spaces, sunbathing, lounging and dining, usable simultaneously without conversions,”

said Andy Lawrence, director of design at Princess Yachts.

“The Princess S80 is a Princess above all else with a distinct S Class personality defined by its S hull graphic, strong graphical canopy features and powerful bulwark haunches. We have designed the S80 to sit proudly as the flagship of the S class range.”

BALLISTIC XP80

Ballistic RIBs has announced the launch of its latest model, the XP80 Adventure RIB. Offering an innovative T-top roof structure, the XP80 is perfect for carrying bikes, paddleboards, kayaks and other adventure equipment, ensuring endless exploration possibilities. Furthermore, this RIB features a discreet, hidden head within the centre console and a unique pop-up accommodation for two beneath the rear sunbed, enabling enthusiasts to explore further and stay overnight with ease and comfort.

Powered by a single or optional twin Yamaha engines, up to a total of 500hp, the XP80 is equipped with the latest onboard instrumentation, including two massive navigation screens and an incredible sound system to enhance every journey.

The XP80 further impresses with its high towing strap for wakeboarding and a lower strap for water-skiing, catering to watersports enthusiasts of all levels. Additionally, the rear seating area features a pop-up table, transforming it into an ideal space for socialising and entertaining. ballisticribs.com

New Freedom Boat Club locations are opening in Australia

Hannah Stodeland John Robertson,Stephen Thomas at Rio 2016

Freedom Boat Club has also announced a new club in Marseille

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CELEBRATING WORLD OCEANS DAY

Royal Museums Greenwich will celebrate World Oceans Day on 10 June with a free festival at the National Maritime Museum.

RMG is working with scientific organisations, conservation charities, artist collectives and community groups to produce a day full of oceanic activities suitable for all ages.

At the heart of the festival is a celebration of the ocean, and the vital role it plays in sustaining life on Earth. Over 70 per cent of the Blue Planet is covered in water, and the ocean is relied upon for food security, transportation, coastal defences and much more.

Yet it is also important to recognise the impact humans are having on the planet’s rivers, lakes and seas.

Over-fishing, greenhouse gas emissions, chemical and noise pollution, ocean mining, plastic pollution and transportation all threaten the future of the ocean, but too often these issues are out of sight and out of mind. This World Oceans Day, RMG want to bring the ocean into focus and shine a light on what can be done to protect marine environments. Featuring live music, expert talks and demonstrations, craft workshops, face painting and more, World Oceans Day at the National Maritime Museum will be a fantastic opportunity for families to learn more about contemporary maritime and environmental challenges. www.rmg.co.uk/ worldoceansday

VESSEL TO ACCOMMODATE MIGRANTS

A berthed vessel will, for the first time, accommodate asylum seekers in the UK. The barge, called the Bibby Stockholm, will be berthed in Portland Port, Dorset and will accommodate about 500 single adult males whilst their asylum claims are processed. It will, as reported in the government's statement: "provide basic and functional accommodation, and healthcare provision, catering facilities and 24/7 security will be in place

onboard, to minimise the disruption to local communities."

Migrants are due to be moved onto the Bibby Stockholm in the coming months, and it will be operational for at least 18 months and stay berthed in the port during that time.

Chief executive of Portland Port, Bill Reeves, said: “We encourage everyone in the community to approach this with an open mind and help us show other areas just how successful this type of

LOG COMPETITION WINNERS

The Cruising Association Log Competition dates back to 1910 when The Love Cup was first awarded and celebrates the best stories of cruising adventures spanning inland, coastal and offshore cruising in the most recent season.

The competition awards members with prestigious trophies across multiple categories for the best logs.

observational onshore and practical onboard detail included under sail and the port and marina information, combining with useful on shore information and recommendations.”

For the full list of winners visit

www.theca.org.uk/news/2022-logcompetition-winners

Read more from the CA on page 34.

initiative can be, both for the migrants and the local community.”

The Home Office is in discussions with other ports and further vessels will be announced in due course. The use of vessels for accommodation brings the UK in line with other countries around Europe, for example in the Netherlands where migrants have successfully been accommodated on vessels. The Scottish Government has also used vessels for Ukrainian refugees.

For 2022 The Hanson Cup, which is awarded for the best log of a cruise of any duration, was presented to James Kenning. James’ log shares his journey of a shake-down cruise of south Cornwall, crossing Biscay, joining the ARC Portugal rally down the Atlantic coast, then cruising independently the length of the Algarve. Discover more at: www.sailingarkyla.com

Judge Peta Stuart-Hunt said of James’ log: “As I read, I honestly felt as though I was doing the entire journey with them, thoroughly enjoying the mix of

Image: Dulwich College

Image: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

CA President Derek Lumb with James Kenning

Arkyla in a deserted Praia de Boião anchorage, Algarve

Image: James Kenning

Image: John Hadley

WIN FOR TEAM MALIZIA

- exchanging body blows all the way up the South American coast.

The penultimate night was a battle through yet another fierce storm, with gusts of 50 knots. Boris Herrmann and his crew on Team Malizia emerged into the daybreak with a60 mile lead after Holcim-PRB did a crash gybe overnight and suffered damage.

On thelast day of the leg and into thefinal night Team Malizia sailed fast and confident towards the finish, extendingits leadto more than 80 miles and taking the win with Team Holcim-PRB having to settle for second, but retaining the overall lead.

Team Malizia glided across the finish line in Itajaí, Brazil to win Leg 3 of The Ocean Race after a dramatic few weeks at sea.

The win came on the 35th day of racing and after 14,714nm of intense, close-quarters racing.

Early in the leg, it did not appear likely that Team Malizia would be at the front of the fleet as within days of the start in Cape Town the team discovered serious damage to the top of their mast and needed to devotenearly two full days to difficult repairs at sea, with an uncertain result.

Meanwhile, Team Holcim-PRB had escaped from the rest of the fleet and was a full weather system and nearly 600 miles ahead.

However, the makeshift reinforcement of the top of the spar onboard Malizia was successful and the chase was on.By the time the teams reached the Leg 3 scoring gate, Malizia had closed to less than 200 miles from Holcim-PRB, moving up into second place.

As the fleet raced south of New Zealand and into the southern depths of the Pacific Ocean, the game closed up significantly with the lead changing one to the other as they raced along the ice exclusion zone.

During one of the worst periods of the leg,with the Team Malizia boat lurching a violent sea state, Rosalin Kuiper was tossed from her bunk and suffered a head injury. With a focus on getting Rosie stabilised and recovering, the crew was taxed even more, down to a three-person watch rotation for the rest of the leg.

A day out from Cape Horn and Team Malizia had a narrow advantage of less than 30 miles, leading the fleet around the iconic passage and winning the Roaring Forties trophy in the process.The final push north was hard-fought. Team Holcim-PRB and Team Malizia were racing within sight of each other

11th Hour Racing Team took the final podium position for Leg 3 with Biotherm taking fourth place.

Leg 4 got underway on 23 April, as the five-boat IMOCA fleet set out from Itajaí on their 5,000+nm adventure towards Newport, Rhode Island.

At the end of Leg 3, on the overall points table, behind Team Holcim-PRB, Team Malizia took second place from 11th Hour Racing Team by just one point. But more than half of the race points are still available for collection on the remaining legs as the teams race towards the Grand Finale in Genova at the end of June.

BREAKING NEWS... Team Holcim-PRB dismasted while racing in Leg 4 around 20 miles off the coast of Brazil in moderate winds and sea state. Team Holcim-PRB was in the lead at the time, nine miles ahead of 11th Hour Racing Team. Skipper Kevin Escoffier had a message sent to Race Control that the crew was safe and again shortly afterwards that the boat was secure and no assistance was required.

"We had a mechanical failure and the mast came down," Kevin said. "That is life. We are working now on a jury rig to go back to the harbour to be able to be back in the race as soon as possible. The team is working hard to find a solution."

They made their way to Rio, confirming they had a plan to rejoin the race in Newport ahead of Leg 5.

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“Neap bit of parking?!”

(Jon Morby)

“Gone off to look for a hard place to be between” (David Shaw)

“The elephant stopped rowing, deciding that it was quicker to carry the boat on his back!”

(Mike Perry)

“I told you it was a low spring tide at 3 o’clock today - NOW do you believe me?” (Huw Gibby)

“How to save dry storage fees!”

(Peter Davies)

“Free mooring. No need to book, they said!”

(Damian Todd)

Our favourites are…

“No more scotch on the rocks for me - I have this bad memory!”

(Rod Newnham)

“Should have gone to SpecSavers!” (Hugh Cairn)

“Dry stack with rock bottom price” (Jeremy Byford)

Team Malizia won Leg 3 of The Ocean Race

Team Holcim-PRB dismasted while racing in Leg 4 Image: The Ocean Race

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NEWS SNAPS

NAUTICAL READS

Living Through the Gale

by Tom Cunliffe

Published by Fernhurst Books

£16.99

The object of this book is to give all sailors, whatever their passagemaking aspirations, a sound brief so that whether they find themselves at the wrong end of a force-six blow along the coast, or confronting serious waves far out at sea, they are fully aware of their options. The strong message is one of self-help. It is about making the most of your own resources to keep clear of trouble if you can, and dealing with it if you cannot. For all these fine intentions, however, the sea very occasionally brings our own efforts to nothing, so there are chapters on Emergencies, The Liferaft and Outside Assistance too.

The Secret Life of Oceans

oira utterfiel

Illustrations Vivian Mineker

Published by Quarto Publishing

Ages 7 – 11

£12.99 | hardback

The Secret Life of Oceans is a collection of stories and engaging facts, which imparts a love of oceans and nature on the next generation, inspiring them to look after the world around them. Learn about ocean homes and who lives where, big creatures, little creatures, incredible journeys, sea weather and how to help save our oceans. There are magical folklore sea stories from around the planet too. Tia the green turtle is the perfect guide around the oceans.

SUCCESSFUL SHOW

1 COPY UP FOR GRABS

Elizabeth’s Navy: Seventy Years of the Postwar Royal Navy

by Paul Brown Osprey Publishing | £45

What was the Royal Navy like in 1952 and how has it changed? Over the 70 years of the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Navy has been transformed in almost every respect. This beautifully illustrated new book provides a survey of this fascinating period, exploring each decade in turn and outlining the key events and developments. It provides a stunning visual record of the ships and operations that featured most prominently in each decade.

For a chance to win this book enter at www.allatsea.co.uk or by email to editor@allatsea.co.uk with the subject header Elizabeth’s Navy Competition.

Q. How many years of postwar Royal Navy does this book look back on?

Competition closes on: 30/5/23.

See competition T&Cs on page 46.

Boats sales, sea trial requests and quality leads at April’s South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show left exhibitors happy, with more than 90 per cent already signed up for next year’s event.

The show at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton showcased its most impressive line-up of global power, sail and electric boating brands yet, as well as featuring an extensive selection of supporting products and services. With sustainable boating no longer a separate conversation, the Green Tech Boat Show was incorporated into the show for the first time. Complete with an informative schedule of talks and presentations in the Innovation Hub, which included the Future of Boating Panel Discussion, this move proved very successful.

Rory Trahair, Co-CEO of Vita Yachts and panel member, said: “A few years ago there would have been no electric boats on display. This weekend, five per cent of the boats were electric, and I have no doubt that this will increase considerably over the coming years as both commercial and recreational boat users realise the benefits, both environmental and financial, of transitioning to electrification.

“The installation of a new AQUA superPower charger in Ocean Village on the Friday of the show is testament to how far electric boating has come. Electric boating is not the future, it is very much the present.”

The Green Innovator Award was presented to ePropulsion in the Innovation Hub. Voted for by the public, this is the second time ePropulsion has won the award.

The 2024 South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show will be held over 19 - 21 April, to enable the inclusion of the Ocean Globe Race prize giving, following the yachts’ return from the race which starts and finishes from Ocean Village Marina.

AMERICA'S CUP HEADS TO RED SEA

Racing in the one design AC40s will take place just off the race village and the Jeddah Yacht Club, adjacent to the F1 track on Jeddah’s corniche.

“As the pinnacle of sailing, I know the 37th America’s Cup and this preliminary regatta can be utilised as an event for positive influence on a number of fronts,” said AC37 Event CEO Grant Dalton.

the unprecedented sustainability projects within the Red Sea that can transform lives through sailing and the technologies associated with it.”

The second preliminary regatta of the 37th America’s Cup will be held on the waters of the Red Sea in Jeddah from 30 November – 3 December 2023, the only venue outside of Spain to host an America’s Cup regatta during the 37th America’s Cup cycle.

“When standing back and looking at the opportunity for the growth of our sport that exists in the region it is truly significant. 67 per cent of the country’s population is under the age of 34 and women’s participation in sport or physical activity is up 149 per cent in recent years.

So, we have a unique chance to grow sailing and create new connections with

Samia Bagdady, CEO of the Saudi Sailing Federation and a kite surfer and sailor, said: "Sailing is in its infancy at the moment, but the potential is huge with nine million people living on the Red Sea coast and fantastic sailing conditions all year round. "The America’s Cup and the exciting foiling AC40s racing with the world’s best sailors is the perfect catalyst to inspire our people toward sailing and widen access to the Red Sea, which has always been an important part of Saudi Arabia’s history and heritage and is integral to Saudi’s sustainable future."

GOYOUROWNWAY

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All of our marinas provide nothing less than fantastic facilities and together with these unique Broads locations close to the coast, berthing with us gives you the best of both worlds.

We are members of the TransEurope Marinas group, so as a berth holder at Brundall Bay Marina, you will receive 50% discount when

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berthing at 75+ associated marinas across Europe for up to five days a year at each marina. This covers 12 countries and close to 45,000 berths!

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RNLI SAVED 164 DOGS LAST YEAR!

animals at risk of drowning but to prevent people putting themselves in danger when trying to rescue their furry friends.

The book includes incredible stories like the rescue of Flossy the dog, who survived a 130ft cliff fall on Anglesey, North Wales. Flossy, a Bichon Frise-Shih Tzu mix, was on holiday with her owners Clare and Terry and their daughter Beatrice when she disappeared over a grassy mound. They quickly realised that Flossy had fallen into an isolated cove and was trapped on a ledge. Clare dialled 999 and asked for the coastguard who were quickly on scene.

She said: "The coastguard team started looking for a way down, but it quickly became clear that it was too dangerous even for them to attempt. My heart sank as a member of the coastguard team explained that the only way to get Flossy would be from the water.”

diminishing patch of shingle at the foot of a 6m high wall on the Thames. The cat greeted the crew by snarling and spitting, and then tried to climb the sheer wall. They finally managed to get hold of the cat, only for it to start swimming away. After wading in and some gentle encouragement, they managed to wrap it in a blanket and took him onto the lifeboat. The cat was brought ashore and released unharmed. True to form, the cat then shot off, being chased by a dog.

When visiting the coast with your dog the RNLI’s key safety advice is:

• Keep dogs on a lead if you are close to cliff edges or fast-flowing rivers.

• If your dog goes into the water or gets stuck in mud, do not go after them. Move to a place your dog can reach safely and call them.

Flossy

located in darkness at the foot of the cliffs Image: RNLI

Coinciding with the launch of the paperback version of Saved from the Waves, the RNLI has revealed an increase in the number of our furry friends it plucked from the seas in 2022.

Man’s best friend made up the majority of the 209 creature call-outs last year with the charity recording 164 dog rescues. However, there were also some surprises on the list; in 2022 the charity was called upon to rescue 27 dolphins, two deer, a rabbit and even a snake.

Saved from the Waves is filled with first-hand accounts of dramatic animal rescues and takes the reader on a journey with volunteer lifeboat crews as they face the dangers of the sea to save beloved pets, wildlife and livestock.

The book shines a light on the necessity of animal rescues, not only to save the

The coastguard alerted the RNLI.

“The RNLI?” Clare said, surprised. “They do that?”’

The volunteer crew from Moelfre RNLI were tasked to the bay, and made their way into the cove. After going ashore and coaxing a confused, cold and tired Flossy into their arms, the beloved pet was reunited with her owners.

One of the crew that night was station mechanic and helm Vince Jones. He said: “There was no doubt it was incredible that Flossy had survived such an enormous fall and escaped completely unhurt. Although it was just another rescue to us, it was much more than that in so many ways. It was another life saved and a family reunited. I felt a huge sense of pride.”

Also included is a story about the crew at RNLI Chiswick Lifeboat Station, who helped rescue a black cat on a rapidly

If you are worried about your dog, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

Daisy, the Captain’s Mate,

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Bonnie loves time aboard

the pub!

50 YEARS OF THE JET-SKI

Along the way the company pioneered the introduction of many safety, technological and performance features.

Kawasaki’s first watercraft, the stand up two-stroke single person WSAA 400 and WSAB 400 were introduced in 1973. As the concept of a personal watercraft for pleasure caught on, mass production began in 1976 with the introduction of the standup solo ski watercraft, the JS400.

By the mid-1980s the level of refinement and control took another step forward with the introduction of adjustable trim controls which made it possible to change the attitude of the Jet Ski on the water much like a high specification speed boat.

Tom Pringle said: “Essentially Kawasaki helped refine the basis for all PWCs with water entering via a hull mounted grate and then being forced out rearward by the engine acting as a high-pressure pump via an integrated impeller propelling the craft along.”

At the end of the 1990s the 150hp Ultra 150 was launched. Then 2000 saw further technological innovation with the arrival of the fuel injection model 1100 STX D.I and three years later the inaugural four-stroke Jet-Ski®, the STX-12F, was introduced featuring a marinised engine based on that of the Ninja ZX-12R motorcycle.

In 2007 the company moved over to a wholly four-stroke model line for all multi-seat craft and launched their first supercharged PWC which, by 2011, was the highest specification Jet-Ski® with 300hp. Although the solo PWC dropped out of the line-up between 2012 and 2017, the stand-up made a big comeback in 2017

with the advent of the SX-R, boasting four cylinders and a rating of 160hp.

The recent expansion of the Ultra series has steered Kawasaki into a new era for personal watercraft, culminating in the launch of the new 2023 model, the Ultra 160 LX.

Tom concluded: “Kawasaki Jet-Skis® are the original personal watercraft and we are proud to be celebrating their 50 years with them. Backed with an unrivalled heritage of technical innovation, the championship-winning Kawasaki Jet-Ski® is perfect for those wanting to take to the water for the first time and makes the perfect addition to the aft deck of a motor yacht.”

TAKING A PEEK INSIDE

Kawasaki Watercraft UK, a Boats.co.uk group company and the official UK distributor of personal watercraft for Kawasaki Motors UK since 2020, is celebrating 50 years of the Jet-Ski®.

Tom Pringle, Kawasaki Watercraft UK’s sales manager, reflects on a product whose name is so powerful that it has become the universally accepted generic name for personal watercraft.

From the beginning, in 1973, Kawasaki has led the innovation of the PWC in the marine leisure market. The company has been at the forefront of PWC technology with more than 60 models launched, most of which bear the Jet-Ski® name.

1986 was a pivotal year for Kawasaki and the wider PWC market as the world’s first two person craft, the X-2 was launched. A few years later Kawasaki introduced operational improvements in the joystickcontrolled Jet Mate, followed by the revolutionary two person sit down PWC, the TS.

Tom continued: “The 1990s was a key decade for Kawasaki and the Jet-Ski®. Engine power and capacities increased, and the popular solo ski option led to the creation of a PWC racing circuit.

"The 100hp three-cylinder two-stroke 900 ZXi further broadened the market as it offered water ski pulling power. The introduction of the three-seater Jet-Ski®, the ST, firmly positioned the PWC in the family watersports market.”

U-Boat Worx has released the interior design for the Nautilus Yacht Submarine, created in partnership with design firm, Officina Armare. The Nautilus serves as both a private yacht and a fully functional submarine, capable of diving up to 150m and covering a range of 3,200nm.

The Nautilus features spacious, beautifully appointed guest rooms, a master cabin with private en-suite and a Mezzanine Observation Lounge that provides panoramic views of the underwater world. The central space, the saloon, is the perfect place to relax, entertain or work.

The main deck lounge and foredeck lounge are also ideal spots for guests to unwind and enjoy a drink while floating

and cruising at the surface. The Nautilus is equipped with a state-of-the-art gym complete with a treadmill, a stationary bike and weights, while its sundeck features a bar and Jacuzzi.

NEWS SNAPS

NEWS SNAPS

X SHORE SCALING UP

X Shore, the Swedish technology company behind a generation of fully-electric, silent and connected boats, has announced the successful completion of a multi-million pound funding round. X Shore will use the proceeds to scale its production and reach profitability. In addition, the company will use the proceeds to invest in its North American market operations, which accounted for the majority of its 2022 sales.

EVENT CHARGES

The Canal & River Trust is introducing a charge for third-party events taking place across its estate to help cover the charity’s costs of processing and facilitating them. There will be further charges for large-scale and commercial events. This will help with the additional cost of hosting the events as well as providing a contribution to the wider task of maintaining the core fabric of the historic waterways. The introduction of charges for applications received from 1 June 2023 brings the Trust in line with similar not-forprofit landowners.

NEW FREEPORT

Stena Line and Isle of Anglesey County Council’s joint bid to establish a Freeport in Holyhead has been successful. Anglesey will benefit from Freeport status where simplified customs and trade rules will apply, providing greater incentives for investment and trade.

Tom Pringle, sales manager Kawasaki Watercraft UK and the iconic Kawasaki 550SX, celebrating 50 years of the Jet-Ski®

Image: RNLI

Image: U-Boat Worx

POWER TALK

ELCO ELECTRIC OUTBOARDS

Whether it is a day of fishing coastal flats under a cloudless crystalline sky or an inland tree-lined shore on a cool autumn afternoon, many anglers are choosing Elco electric outboards for their propulsion needs.

These outboards are exceptionally quiet, offer an impressive all-day fishing range and deliver the raw power needed to throttle up and move to the next hot spot. An integrated alert system notifies when battery levels drop. With the Elco DASH companion app, speed, RPM, charge and other operation criteria can be instantly accessed via a mobile device or smartwatch.

To match a wide range of boat types and fishing styles, Elco offers six models from five to 50 comparable horsepower. www.pelowlands.com

BOAT FIRE LESSONS TO LEARN

Following the fire onboard and subsequent sinking of a yacht, Ireland’s Marine Casualty Investigation Board has found that the ‘suboptimal capacity’ of the outboard engine was a contributory factor in the loss of the craft, Black Magic off Cork Harbour.

The Board has recommended that the Irish Minister for Transport amend or update the code of practice for the Safe Operation of Recreational Craft, to advise owners to ensure that “auxiliary engines fitted to racing yachts provide the necessary power to allow safe inshore or coastal passage”, especially when “adverse weather or sea conditions prevail”.

The report found the likely cause behind the fire was the “continuous operation” of the auxiliary engine at its maximum design capacity, but the MCIB also recommended the Minister for Transport publish a marine notice highlighting the risks associated with refuelling operations or decanting volatile flammable liquids at sea or alongside, to or from open containers in the vicinity of hot and exposed surfaces.

MCIB said: “Refuelling the outboard engine by topping up the engine’s fuel tank likely resulted in a fuel spillage in the vicinity of the engine and transom. The spilled fuel was likely to have been a contributory factor in the subsequent fire which started at the outboard engine.”

BOAT SHOW LAUNCH

POWER

SHORTS

Developed in response to a strong demand for complete and efficient power solutions for lowpowered recreational craft, theePanda Series 8.0with new 5kW electric shaft drive made its UK debut at last month’s South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show.

The ePanda Series 8.0 unit will be the first product to hit the UK recreational marine market from this new range and includes the newly developed 5kW shaft drive. The air-cooled drive, which forms a fixed unit with the inverter, is brushless, sensorless and features permanent magnet technology. This makes

it a low-maintenance, extremely efficient drive, weighing only 22kg.

Chris Fower, sales & marketing director at Fischer Panda UK, said: “Fischer Panda UK is really excited to be able to offer this new power solution to the UK leisure market. With increased awareness from day boaters, weekend sailors and blue water cruisers around the efficiency and reliability of electric systems, the ePanda Series 8.0 meets the demands of those looking for a greener, affordable and complete electric solution.” www.fischerpanda.co.uk

‘PLUG AND PLAY’ ELECTRIC INBOARD MOTORS

At the South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show, ePropulsion was showing the newly launchedI-Seriesrange of ‘plug and play’ electric inboard motors, while Steve Bruce, ePropulsion UK, could be found at the Innovation Hub stagespeaking about the latest electric propulsion technologies and batteries for leisure cruising yachts.

The I-Series motors offer a power range between 10kW and 40Kw, ideally suited for leisure sailing yachts and motor boats up

to 24m. Significantly lighter, which increases efficiency, the I-Series motors replace the equivalent traditional 20 – 80hp diesel engines, and are easy to install and connect directly to a shaft drive. A fully integrated system, it contains the motor, gearbox, motor controller, vessel controller and thermal management inside a robust, compact housing, with no additional moving parts required. IoT connectivity enables intelligent, safe boating and remote monitoring.

ptima lectric achtslaunche its first 00 per cent electric boat at the South Coast & reen ech oat how a 0m lu ur a boat wee en er he ultra efficient, low resistance hull form benefits from a significantl re uce energy consumption to provide a range of up to 00nm, along with re uce charging requirements and comfortable sea keeping.

Hendy Power is set to showcase FPT Industrial engines which meet the IMO Tier III emissions regulations at June’s Seawork as environmental and operating performance continue to be a top priorit for marine operators he e e hibit on the Hendy Power stand is set to be the brand new n ustrial ursor 00 marine engine which has been esigne specificall to meet the needs of the commercial marine market and be IMO Tier III emission regulations ready.

AR Peachment has been appointed the e clusive an relan istributor for utch e-propulsion manufacturer Combi Electric Propulsion Systems, whose range of products inclu es inboar motors, outboar s, fi e an steerable pods and a range of hybrid systems to suit many of today’s popular inboard diesel engines.

Silent Yachting presented theRemigo electric outboards at the South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, hot on the heels of the RemigoOne winning a Green Product Award (motion category). The outboards are designed to power large tenders and small boats.

INFLATABLE RACE LIFE JACKET

Developed with feedback from professional sailors, the Sailsafe Inflatable Race Life Jacket is ISO (12402-3) certified. It is ergonomically designed to feel lightweight and flexible, and its close-to-body fit maximises comfort while still providing optimal freedom of movement. With an automatic Hammar® hydrostatic pressure inflation system, the life jacket will only inflate if submerged. It also comes with an ISO (12401) certified integrated deck harness, which features patented Sailsafe technology for an ergonomic fit, providing mobility and comfort even during long periods of use. Additional safety features include an ISO (12402-8) certified spray hood and an integrated SOLAS-rated automatic emergency light and reflectors.

£300

www.hellyhansen.com

ELECTRIC COOLER

Planning some days out? The Dometic CFF12 electric cooler, with new design and extended capacity, can be carried around with the equipped shoulder strap. Its volume has been increased from 11L to 13L while keeping the existing width. A new feature is the detachable cupholder with adjustable fingers to hold various sizes of bottles and tumblers. Under the detachable cupholder, there is now a storage compartment for smaller items such as phones and keys.

£489

www.dometic.com

ORCA DISPLAY 2

Looking for a fast marine navigation device? Kristian Fallrø, co-founder and CTO of Orca, explains why sailors should consider the Orca Display 2: “It is a fantastic navigation device, but it is also a completely open Google Certified Android tablet. This certification means you can install your favourite apps via the Play Store, whether it is for boating, entertainment or productivity.”

The Orca Display 2 delivers chartplotter-level brightness and operating temperature range combined with the portability and performance of a modern tablet. Every aspect is purpose-built for boating, and for its second-generation display, Orca developed its Lumen HDX screen which can be easily viewed in direct sunlight. Boaters can view AIS information, engine data and control modern autopilots wirelessly via the Orca Core. Orca Display 2 is also cellular-enabled so, when used with a SIM card, users can access, say, live weather forecasts. It also synchronises your personal spots and routes directly with the Orca app on your smartphone and tablet.

£899

www.getorca.com

SUP WATER SHOE

Clarks Shoes has launched a new addition to their All-Terrain Leisure range – the SUP Water Shoe. Created in partnership with paddleboard brand, Red Paddle Co, the result is a technical outdoor water shoe designed for anyone who wants to take their adventure from land to water. The shoes are designed for use in water allowing water to drain in and out; they are also lightweight, breathable and quick drying. The shoe uses recycled materials throughout and is available in men’s and women’s sizes and colours.

£99.95

www.clarks.co.uk www.red-equipment.co.uk

A boating favourite, we have a couple of styles for you this month from Sebago. Up first is the Ranger Waxy Millerain (top), which was born by combining the comfort of an iconic boat shoe’s upper with the endurance of a thick honey gum commando sole to give weather-resistance and improved stability and traction. Or, how about the Askook Waxy Millerain (bottom) which has a lightweight suede construction featuring a hand-stitched apron and is embellished with a hot-stamped pine tree detail on the heel.

Askook Rocky Mountain: £170

Ranger Waxy Millerain: £135 www.sebago.co.uk

ELITE POLO SHIRTS

The Elite Polo shirts from Zhik will keep performing during even your most active days on the water. Complete with Zhik’s odour control technology, these shirts will keep you cool, dry and comfortable on and off the water. Manufactured with a significantly more sustainable dyeing process, they come with contrast feature colour strips on the collar and arm openings with uncluttered panels for branding.

Black, Navy, White and Ocean Red

Men’s: S – XXXL / Women’s: XS – XL

£67.95 | www.zhik.com

MERINO BASE LAYER

The core of the HPX Merino Base Layer is made from ZQ certified, 100 per cent merino wool, which is much finer than traditional sheep’s wool, so feels softer against the skin. Merino wool is known for its impressive warmth and moisture wicking capabilities; sweat is wicked away so bacteria does not have a chance to build up and create bad smells. The long sleeve top also features a layered four-way stretch, durable Cordura® fabric on the elbows, the highest wear area on base layer tops.

£120

www.musto.com

KIT BAG SHORE STYLE

Image: Musto

OUT & ABOUT

JULY

1 July

Pembroke River Rally Pembrokeshire www.wwmhs.org.uk

1 July

ASC Portsmouth Open Day Portsmouth, Hampshire andrewsimpsoncentres.org

1 July

Port of Dover Regatta Dover, Kent www.doverport.co.uk

1 July

Round the Island Race Isle of Wight www.roundtheisland.org.uk

1 – 2 July

RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta WPNSA www.rya.org.uk

1 - 2 July

Walton Marina Day Boat Open Weekend Walton-on-Thames, Surrey tingdeneboating.com/inlandmarinas-uk/walton

1 – 2 July

Atherstone RCTA Floating Market Coventry Canal Towpath above Atherstone, Staffordshire www.rcta.org.uk

1 – 2 July

Audlem RCTA Floating Market Shropshire Union Canal towpath Audlem, Cheshire www.rcta.org.uk

1 – 2 July

West Country Boat Repairs MS4 Thorney Island Sailing Club Chichester Harbour www.2000class.org

1 – 2 July

Latitude Series 3

Ullswater Yacht Club, Lake District www.2000class.org

2 July itchfiel oat umble Hound Hill Farm Titchfield, Hampshire boat-jumbles.co.uk

2 July

Olney Riverfest

River Great Ouse www.theolneygroup.org

2 – 9 July

IRC Two-Handed EuropeanChampionship

La Trinité – Cowes

Cowes – Dinard – St Malo www.rorc.org

3 – 16 July

Wimbledon Screening St Katharine Docks, London www.skdocks.co.uk

4 – 5 July

Reginald Fessenden Challenge Hamble www.britanniaevents.co.uk

4 – 8 July

GKSS Match Cup Marstrand World Match Racing Tour Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club Marstrand, Sweden wmrt.com

6 – 9 July

The Tall Ships Races Hartlepool Hartlepool sailtraininginternational.org

7 – 8 July

Lymington Dinghy Regatta Solent www.rlymyc.org.uk

7 – 9 July

Port of Plymouth Yacht Regatta Plymouth Yacht Haven yacht-regatta.ppsa.org.uk

7 – 9 July

Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy Cascais, Portugal mirpurisailingtrophy.com

8 – 9 July

RYA Youth Match Racing Championship WPNSA www.rya.org.uk

8 – 9 July

Summer Artisan Market at The Waterfront The Waterfront Sovereign Harbour www.premiermarinas.com

8 – 9 July

Salcombe Gin July Regatta www.royal-southern.co.uk/ summer-series

8 – 14 July

Cowes Classics Week www.cowesclassicsweek.org

10 – 14 July

GC32 Racing Tour GC32 Lagos World Championship Algarve, Portugal www.gc32racingtour.com

14 – 16 July

Gnosall Canal Festival

Shropshire Union Canal towpath www.gnosallcanalfestival.co.uk

14 – 16 July

Conwy River Festival La-La Rally conwyriverfestival.org

14 – 16 July

Thames Traditional Boat Festival Henley-on-Thames www.tradboatfestival.com

14 – 16 July

Lymington Seafood Festival

Lymington lymingtonseafoodfestival.co.uk

14 – 16 July

Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol www.bristolharbourfestival.co.uk

14 – 16 July

Taittinger RSYC Regatta The Solent www.royalsolent.org

15 – 22 July

British Classic Week The Solent www.britishclassicweek.co.uk

15 July

Marine Industry does the Isle of Wight charity bike ride Isle of Wight www.justgiving.com www ream ight org

21 July

Harbour Carnival St Peter Port Seafront, Guernsey www.harbourcarnival.gg

21 – 22 July

Tunes on the Sand South Devon tunesonthesands.com

21 – 23 July

Haslar Marina’s 30th BerthdayWeekend Haslar Marina, Hampshire www.boatfolk.co.uk

22 July

Rocquaine Regatta Torteval, Guernsey www.facebook.com/ Rocquaine.Regatta

22 July

Rolex Fastnet Race www.rolexfastnetrace.com

22 July

Ballyholme Yacht Club Regatta County Down, Northern Ireland ballyholme.com

22 July

Pwllheli Regatta Plas Heli plasheli.org

22 July

RNLI Ramsgate Lifeboat Open Day & Street Collection

Ramsgate Royal Harbour rnli.org

22 – 23 July

Conwy River Festival Racing weekend conwyriverfestival.org

22 – 23 July

West Country Boat Repairs MS5/ Latitude Series 4 Carsington Sailing Club www.2000class.org

22 – 23 July

Cosgrove Canal Festival & Craft Fair Grand Union Canal towpath www.buckinghamcanal.org.uk

22 – 23 July

United States Sail GP Los Angeles SailGP.com

22 – 23 July

Trentham RCTA Floating Market Trent & Mersey Canal towpath www.rcta.org.uk

23 July

Clovelly Maritime Festival Clovelly, Devon www.clovelly.co.uk

Your guide to boating events from July to September.

23 July - 7 August

National Marine Week

25 – 28 July

Fowey Classics Cornwall www.foweyclassics.com

26 – 29 July

The Tall Ships Races Lerwick Lerwick, Shetland Scotland sailtraininginternational.org

27 – 30 July

Internationaux France Match World Match Racing Tour Pornichet France wmrt.com

29 July

Linslade Canal Festival Linslade Bedfordshire canalriverhub.co.uk

29 – 30 July

Waterways Restoration Showcase Sutton Weaver Wharf Runcorn chesterandmerseyside@ waterways.org.uk

29 July – 4 August Cowes Week Cowes www.cowesweek.co.uk

29 July – 4 August

West Highland Yachting Week Various locations whyw.co.uk

29 July – 4 August

e eet ee Brightlingsea Sailing Club Essex p e eetwee sailbrightlingsea com

29 July – 5 August

Salcombe Town Regatta Salcombe, Devon www.salcombeinformation.co.uk

AUGUST

4 – 12 August

Falmouth Week falmouthweek.co.uk

5 – 6 August

Fenny Stratford Canal Festival Grand Union Canal towpath Milton Keynes

6 August Round the Goodwins Ramsgate to Ramsgate www.eaora.org.uk

6 – 11 August

IOCA Optimist National & Open Championships WPNSA www.optimistsailing.org.uk

6 – 11 August

Ramsgate Week Ramsgate Kent www.ramsgateweek.com

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10 – 20 August

Allianz Sailing World Championships The Hague The Netherlands thehague2023.sailing.org

12 – 14 August

Blisworth RCTA Floating Market Grand Union Canal Towpath Northampton www.rcta.org.uk

12 – 14 August

Whitby Regatta Whitby, North Yorkshire www.whitbyregatta.co.uk

12 – 18 August

Rooster 2000 Class National Championships Keyhaven Yacht Club Western Solent www.2000class.org

13 August Plymouth Fastnet 500 Race Royal Western Yacht Club rwyc.org/plymouth-fastnet-500-race

13 – 18 August

Mersea Week Essex merseaweek.org

14 – 18 August

Chichester Harbour Race Week Hosted by Hayling Island Sailing Club www.hisc.co.uk

15 – 18 August

The Tall Ships Races Magellan-Elcano Falmouth, Cornwall Falmouth.co.uk/tallships

18 – 20 August

Chicago Grand Slam World Match Racing Tour Chicago Yacht Club Chicago, USA wmrt.com

18 – 20 August

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

18 – 21 August

Torbay Royal Regatta Royal Torbay Yacht Club Devon rtyc.org

19 August Beaumaris Lifeboat Open day Beaumaris Lifeboat Station Beaumaris rnli.org

19 – 20 August

Brownhills Canal Festival Silver Street Brownhills Walsall lhcrt.org.uk

19 – 25 August

Folkboat Week Yarmouth www.royalsolent.org

19 - 27 August

Dartmouth Royal Regatta

Sailing Week

Dartmouth Devon dartmouthsailingweek.com

20 August

Great WatersideRaft Race

Organised by the Hythe & Calshot Branch of the RNLI www.watersideraftrace.org.uk

20 August

Thames Estuary Race

Medway to Burnham

Royal Corinthian Yacht Club & EAORA www.eaora.org.uk

21 – 27 August

Portland Week

Portland Marina Dorset www.portlandweek.co.uk

23 – 26 August

Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta

Dartmouth Devon www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk

23 – 27 August

International Match Race for the Detroit Cup World Match Racing Tour Bayview Yacht Club Detroit, Michigan, USA wmrt.com

24 – 27 August

The Tall Ships Races

Magellan-Elcano A Coruna, Spain sailtraininginternational.org

25 August – 3 September

Largs Regatta Festival Firth of Clyde, Scotland largsregattafestival.com

26 – 27 August

Kirkintilloch Canal Festival Kirkintilloch East Dunbartonshire, Scotland www.kirkintillochcanalfestival.org

26 – 27 August

The Alderney Regatta Braye Harbour Alderney www.alderneysailingclub.com

26 – 27 August

Hamble Classics

Co-hosted by HRSC and RAFYC hambleclassics.co.uk

26 – 28 August

Milton Keynes RCTA Floating Market Grand Union Canal Towpath Milton Keynes www.rcta.org.uk

26 – 28 August

IWA Festival of Water

Pelsall Junction

Nr Walsall waterways.org.uk

26 – 2 September

Burnham Week

Burnham-on-Crouch

Essex www.burnhamweek.com

27 August

Burnley Canal Festival Finsley Gate Wharf burnleycanalfestival.org

27 August

La Solitaire du Figaro Caen – Kinsale www.lasolitaire.com

27 August - 13 September

La Solitaire du Figaro www.lasolitaire.com

29 – 2 September

Thompson Cup

World Match Racing Tour

Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club Oyster Bay, New York, USA wmrt.com

31 – 5 September

The Tall Ships Races

Magellan-Elcano Lisbon, Portugal sailtraininginternational.org

SEPTEMBER

2 September

Houghton Cup Burnham to Burnham www.eaora.org.uk

2 – 3 September

Birmingham RCTA Floating Market

Birmingham Mainline Canal Navigation towpath www.rcta.org.uk

2 – 3 September

Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival

Devon www.visitilfracombe.co.uk

2 – 10 September

Largs Viking Festival Largs, Firth of Clyde largsvikingfestival.co.uk

3 September Portsmouth Boat Jumble Fort Purbrook Cosham, Portsmouth boat-jumbles.co.uk

5 – 9 September

Oakcliff International World Match Racing Tour Oyster Bay, New York, USA wmrt.com

7 – 10 September

The Tall Ships Races

Magellan-Elcano Cadiz, Spain sailtraininginternational.org

8 – 10 September

Black Country Boating Festival

Bumble Hole Nature Reserve Netherton, West Midlands

8 – 10 September

Carey Olsen Jersey Regatta Jersey www.jerseyregatta.com

8 – 10 September

Teign Maritime & Shanty Festival Devon www.teignshantyfestival.co.uk

9 September

Devon Boat Jumble

Newton Abbot Racecourse, Devon simon@compassevents.co.uk

9September boatfolk Big Weekend www.boatfolk.co.uk

9September

Classic Boat Festival St Katharine Docks, London www.skdocks.co.uk

9 – 10 September

Shardlow Inland Port Canal Festival

Trent & Mersey Canal

9 – 10 September

Aylesbury Basin RCTA Floating Market

Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal www.rcta.org.uk

9 – 10 September

France Sail GP Saint-Tropez SailGP.com

9 – 10 September

Seafeast

The Dorset Seafood Festival e m th e i s la www.dorsetseafood.co.uk

9 – 10 September

West Country Boat Repairs MS6 & Welsh Championships Cardiff Bay Yacht Club www.2000class.org

10 September

Ocean Globe Race Start Southampton oceangloberace.com

12 – 17 September

Cannes Yachting Festival Cannes, France www.cannesyachtingfestival.com

14 – 17 September

America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain www.americascup.com

15 – 17 September

September Regatta www.royal-southern.co.uk/ summer-series

15 – 24 September

Southampton International Boat Show a er ar , thampt www.southamptonboatshow.com

16 – 17 September

Round Hayling Challenge Hayling Island www.hisc.co.uk

16 – 17 September

Bart’s Bash Various locations www.bartsbash.com

16 – 17 September

Latitude Series 5 Bassenthwaite Sailing Club Lake District www.2000class.org

19 September

All about the steamship Shieldhall

IWA Kent & East Sussex Branch Strood Yacht Club Strood, Kent roy.sutton@waterways.org.uk

19 – 24 September

Formula Kite European Championships Portsmouth www.formulakite. org/2023europeans

20 – 24 September

Baltic Match Race World Match Racing Tour

Pirita Top Harbour Tallinn, Estonia wmrt.com

21 – 26 September

Genoa Boat Show Genoa, Italy Salonenautico.com

23 - 24 September

Huddlesford Heritage Gathering Huddlesford Junction ichfield heritagegathering.uk

23 - 24 September

Italy Sail GP Taranto SailGP.com

27 – 30 September

Monaco Yacht Show Monaco www.monacoyachtshow.com

30 September

West Country Boat Repairs MS7 Chichester Yacht Club West Sussex www.2000class.org

30 September

Alumni Event pre i s he field alumni welcome) i ersit he field aili l www.facebook.com/UoSSailing

Please check with organisers as events are subject to change. All at Sea cannot be held responsible for quality of events. See AprilJune’s events in the April issue, available to read at www.allatsea. co.uk/all-at-sea-the-paper

SOLENT BOAT JUMBLE

SUNDAY 14th MAY

Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 5GA, (Junction 8 from M27)

THE UK’S LARGEST BOAT JUMBLE. THOUSANDS OF NEW & USED NAUTICAL BARGAINS BOATS/ENGINES/CHANDLERY/FISHING TACKLE

Entry 10am-2pm. Adults £5, kids under 14 free. Sell your unwanted boating items: Stalls: £40, Car Boots/Boats £25. Book & pay online for a guaranteed pitch or pay on the day (subject to space)

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Ph: 07771 962495; 07887 771451; Book online at: boat-jumbles.co.uk

Image: Paul Wyeth

BOOST YOUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLBEING BY GETTING ON THE WATER

Staying safe

When taking to the water, in whatever guise, or whatever your level of experience, it is of course important to ensure you are safe to do so. For loads of advice on how to stay safe on the water visit www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/safety

Get listed on onthewater.co.uk

Not only is onthewater.co.uk a fantastic tool to help promote and encourage people to try watersports, it provides a wonderful shop window to showcase the products and services of British Marine members and the variety of watersports activities available in the UK.

Onthewater.co.uk is available to all watersports providers and British Marine would encourage companies to get listed and raise awareness of their products and services to some 25,000 website visitors, helping them to find new customers as well as encouraging watersports participation.

To be listed on onthewater.co.uk visit onthewater.co.uk/add-your-company, and visit www.onthewater.co.uk to fin our ne t on-water adventure!

* Being a frequent boater or watersports participant is associated with an increase in life satisfaction of 0.44 in comparison to a moderate boater. As a comparison, practising yoga or Pilates is associated with a wellbeing contribution of 0.17.

Mental health is the largest cause of disability in the UK with one in four adults and one in 10 children experiencing mental illness in any given year (NHS). Many people with mental illness do not consider themselves disabled, yet the effects can be just as life limiting. The good news is that getting out on the water can and does have a tremendous impact on mental health and improved wellbeing.

Research commissioned by British Marine and the Canals & River Trust in 2021 found that spending time on coastal or inland waterways can be an effective way to improve wellbeing. Watersports can be fantastic for physical and mental health offering a real sense of freedom and exploration, while regularly spending time out on the water could be even more beneficial than accepted mindfulness activities such as practising yoga or pilates*. The research found that the more time spent out on the water, the bigger the benefit: frequent participation (ranging from once a month to more than once a week) in boating and watersports saw anxiety levels 15 per cent lower compared to moderate participation.

With so much choice, from paddleboarding, motor cruising, surfing and kayaking to narrowboat cruising, sailing and many more, whether you live by the coast or near the inland waterways, if you are a first timer or seasoned expert, the water offers something for everyone to enjoy.

With the many lifestyle benefits associated with watersports, the boost received each time you push away from the shore, coupled with fresh air and vitamin D, there is all the more reason to take to the water and try something that is not only fun but good for your body and mind.

Find your next boating adventure

To help connect people with their local watersports’ providers, from sailing in Scotland to kayaking in Kent, British Marine launched the onthewater.co.uk website (www.onthewater.co.uk).

The website provides a one-stop shop for avid watersports lovers looking for their next adventure, whether that is a new activity or helping to hunt out an exciting new location, as well as giving people taking their first steps into the wonderful world of watersports access to a whole raft of different activities at just the click of a button.

On the site visitors can search for easily accessible ‘pay to play’ watersports services by searching by postcode and browsing boating and watersports on offer in the area. Then it is simply a case of contacting the provider directly to book and get afloat. As supporters of www.onthewater.co.uk, the RYA also lists RYA Recognised Training Centres on the website.

So as the evenings start getting lighter and the weather gets warmer why not embark on a boating adventure to give your mental health a boost. You will also find loads of opportunities to get on the water at the Southampton International Boat Show (15 - 24 September) alongside hundreds of exhibitors showcasing everything from kayaks to catamarans, SUPs to superyachts, as well as all the kit and equipment you might need to get out the water, plus you are guaranteed a sea-sational day out! You can find out more at www.southamptonboatshow.com

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

With the Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Awareness Week taking place from 15 - 21 May we take a closer look at how getting on the water can help improve wellbeing and share tips on how to find your next boating adventure.

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SEA DRAGON ADVENTURES

Holly Barnard, an UKSA superyacht cadetship graduate, landed her dream role on an explorer vessel in British Columbia.

At the age of 24 Holly Barnard, from Nairn in the Scottish Highlands, was offered the opportunity to become a second mate on board Pangaea’s SV Sea Dragon.

Holly learned to sail recreationally as a child, experiencing lots of different watersports and later rediscovered her love of sailing. She dropped out of university to begin instructing windsurfing and sailing full time, before later completing further training at UKSA for a professional maritime career with its superyacht cadetship course.

Without the financial means to afford the training, Holly benefitted from Trinity House’s bursary fund which allows students to access careers in the yachting industry regardless of their situation.

Dream job

Holly had followed the work of Pangaea Exploration and ‘eXXpedition’ for a number of years before landing her job with them.

“Every day is an adventure,” said Holly. “Exploring unknown territories, meeting wildlife and being able to sail to areas only accessible by boat is pretty spectacular. I have always loved being on and in the ocean, so living and working on it is a dream come true. I love travelling and discovering new places and cultures and being able to share these experiences with our guests and making their time on board unforgettable.

When talking about what Holly’s learned from working on board she said: “I am constantly building my broad skill set, solving different problems and learning from my colleagues’ experiences. My instructor background has enabled me to effectively teach guests how to safely handle a large vessel and teach basic navigation. I am also proud that I have become a bit savvy when it comes to plumbing, deck repairs and maintenance.”

Incredible sights

In terms of where she has been since joining the crew, Holly said: “I joined the boat in Victoria B.C, where we sailed north through the infamous Inside Passage to Ketchikan, Alaska. Shaped by the staggering forces of massive glaciers millions of years ago, the Inside Passage stretches 500 miles along the Pacific Ocean and is full of hidden and untouched inlets.

“We have been so lucky to explore trails only accessed by local bears and swum in natural hot springs, waterfalls and glacier waters. We have even eaten dinner on beaches only populated by seals, otters and seabirds. I have felt so lucky to have seen such a vast array of wildlife too, from breaching pods of humpback whales and orcas, to porpoises, bears and their cubs, as well as eagles diving for fish and swimming with wild salmon the length of my leg.”

Challenging times

The dream job does not come without its challenges and Holly does not shy away from being honest about those.

“It is challenging spending long lengths of time away from family and friends, and sometimes we are without a phone signal for weeks at a time. Due to a strict itinerary and time schedule it is hard to sail past places that you would like to explore more of, but I have made a note of the places I would like to revisit, and one day I will return. For now, I am thankful to have very supportive family and friends, despite missing those special occasions, and am getting the opportunity to travel the world and live my dream.”

James Potifer, cadetship manager at UKSA, said: “Hearing a story like Holly’s is what it is all about at UKSA. Seeing students fulfil their potential and leave us fully equipped to take on maritime roles they have trained for is the ultimate

reward. We are always welcoming back former students who have gone on to do great things and join us again to further their knowledge for their next adventure.

“The funding from Trinity House was crucial in Holly being able to complete her course and the funding options we have available ensure there are no barriers for students who want to pursue a career on the water.”

A new adventure

Holly’s time onboard Sea Dragon finished by delivering the boat from San Francisco to Ensenada, Mexico. After a short holiday, an agent got in touch with her from Crew & Concierge about a deckhand position onboard a 32m Southernwind, Farfalla.

Holly explained: “After a couple of interviews with both captains, it seemed like a great fit, great opportunity and a great itinerary. I joined the boat in Vilanova, Spain with the plan of two weeks later crossing the Atlantic to Antigua in the Caribbean.

“A week into being onboard, I found myself in a Spanish hospital after injuring myself (quite severely) whilst climbing down from the boom.

“The crew were very patient, super supportive and helpful. Unfortunately, it meant I could not do the Atlantic crossing. Consequently, I was at home for Christmas and New Year which was really lovely to spend it with family who I had not seen in a long time.”

After recovering, in January Holly flew out to Grenada, re-met the crew and delivered the boat to Antigua. Since then they have sailed to Panama, sailed around the San Blas islands, crossed the Panama Canal and are now on their way to the Galapagos islands. For the rest of the year they are making their way to New Zealand stopping off at ‘pinch-me’ locations on the way! For more information on UKSA, opportunities for funded places and its courses, visit www.uksa.org.

Pangaea Exploration’s Sea Dragon is a 72ft, 90,000lb displacement steel hulled sailing vessel built in the UK in 2000. Formerly known as CB 37, she is one of 11 second-generation yachts originally built for the Global Challenge Race. Pangaea Exploration support, enable, connect and sometimes lead people working on marine conservation worldwide, whilst offering a unique opportunity for anyone who wishes too, to join an ocean sailing expedition.

www.panexplore.com

Holly completed a superyacht cadetship course at UKSA

SAIL AWAY

Pet-friendly Holidays

Holidays with your whole family should be a breeze, and that is why at Hamble Point Yacht Charters they welcome your four legged friends onboard. Their pet-friendly approach means friends and loved ones can holiday and explore together.

You can wave goodbye to those kennel fees and embrace your next sailing holiday with your beloved fur friend onboard for just a small nominal fee. Sailing holidays are the perfect dog-friendly solution, they live for the outdoors and you have the freedom to access endless countryside walks and dog-friendly Hampshire attractions.

A sailing holiday gives you the luxury of planning your route and destinations to best suit the needs of your family. Enjoy being out on the water and exploring somewhere new each day. Stop off and dine at local eateries, moor up and go for some lovely walks along the shore, or adventure further afield to soak up Hampshire’s thriving culture, history and heritage.

With a charter fleet of 33 yachts available for both skippered and bareboat charter and a fantastic position on the Hamble Point Peninsula you will be spoilt for choice. www.info@yacht-charter.co.uk

Grand Prix Cruise

Small ship line Windstar Cruises has added a new Formula 1® experience for its guests, this time at the final race of the 2023 season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November.

During an overnight in Abu Dhabi, amidst the inaugural 10-day Sparkling Sands & Cities of the Persian Gulf voyage departing Dubai on November 23, guests will have the option to experience the F1® race on 25 and 26 November with premium grandstand seats for the time trials and the race, transfers to and from Yas Marina Circuit, English-speaking coordinators and onboard perks such as an exclusive cocktail party.

The racing excursion is in addition to Windstar’s longstanding themed F1® cruise to the Monaco Grand Prix this month aboard the 342-passenger sailing yacht Wind Surf. The Windstar shore excursion to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 is available as part of Windstar’s first-ever sailings in the Middle East on board the 312-passenger Star Legend. www.windstarcruises.com

on your dream holiday this year with the latest news and offers

New Skippered Charter Package in Croatia

Sunsail has launched a new Skippered Charter Package in Agana, Croatia, which makes booking simpler and easier than ever for those who are new to sailing holidays, as well as more experienced sailors looking for a dedicated captain onboard.

It is available for charters departing from May 2024 onboard Sunsail’s four-cabin 454L sailing catamaran, which features an upper deck outdoor lounge with wraparound seating, offering 360° views.

Caroline Barbour, UK marketing manager for Sunsail, said: “A great choice for families, couples and friends, a skippered holiday allows you to be as carefree as you want as the skipper will take care of the navigation of the yacht. You will also benefit from their extensive knowledge of the region you are

Back in charge

International yacht charter brokerage HELM has been re-acquired by its founders Peter Harrison-Hill and Simon Morgan.

They sold HELM to Borrow a Boat in June 2021 and continued to work within the group. Peter and Simon will resume the day-to-day running of the brand and are keen to emphasise that existing charters remain unaffected.

Simon Morgan said: “We have always placed our customers’ needs first and believe this is vital to our long-term success. It was a key consideration in taking the company back and we remain committed to being transparent with our customers while ensuring they have amazing yachting holidays.”

“We have seen really high demand lately, and after posting record bookings in FY2022 and Q1 2023, we are very excited about what the future holds for HELM and all of our customers.”

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exploring, and they can share with you their secret hideaways and hotspots!”

Antonio Lipanovic, Agana base manager, added: “When selecting this package, customers will be able to view skipper profiles before booking for added transparency, and it is inclusive of everything needed to accommodate the skipper.

“With over 1,000 islands to explore, this slice of Croatian paradise has something to offer everyone, from island-hopping your way to top-rated beaches on Brac, to exploring the ancient town of Trogir and enjoying a traditional wine tasting at a vineyard in Vis.”

This package comes as an addition to Sunsail’s current skippered charter offering. www.sunsail.co.uk

Charter fleet additions

Denison Yachting has announced a new yacht is joining its growing charter fleet in Europe, a 48m sailing yacht Corsario, which is available for charter in Croatia and Montenegro from this month until October.

With a design inspired by a traditional tall ship, Corsario offers a luxurious experience while guests explore the beautiful islands, charming seaside villages

and medieval towns of the Croatian coastline.

A charter can be customised to fit every guest’s preferences. For example, a seven day itinerary in Croatia could begin in Split and include stops exploring Milna village, taking in the architecture of Stari Grad, bar hopping in Hvar and taking in the views at Korcula. Alongside the crew, Corsario comfortably

accommodates up to 12 guests in six luxury staterooms.

Also joining Denison Yachting’s growing charter fleet in Europe is the 97ft Permare yacht Baccarat, which is available for charter in the South of France and Italy. Among the five crew, Captain Etienne keeps charter guests in good hands with over 10 years’ experience in the maritime industry.

To reserve

moorings@portsmouthsc.co.uk

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PHOTOS OF THE MONTH

Send in your photos and you could be in All at Sea, on our Facebook page or in our weekly newsletter (sign up at www.allatsea.co.uk). Send entries, with a caption, to editor@allatsea.co.uk. Each month’s winning photo will be included in the 2023 Photo of the Year reader vote!

PHOTO OF THE MONTH WINNER!

The Lymington - Yarmouth car ferry docked at Yarmouth’s busy harbour terminal. Sent in by Peter Bott.

Ann Belcher sent in this lovely photo of boats sailing in the Friday night race at the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club inFalmouth.

This is Ant Palmer’s great photo of MDL’s Northney Marina!

A stunning scene – the idyllic boating life. Thanks to Julie Hands for this photo.

A fantastic shot - bet you can’t guess where it is though? Matt Adamiak took this at Swanwick Marina.

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An early morning at Menai Straits captured by Hannes Coetzee while repairing his boat.

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Calling all boating enthusiasts!

Sitting at the feet of the green cradling hills of Dover, the newly opened Outer Marina (1st of April) is nestled within the protective reach of the harbour arms. It is here that sailing community can moor their leisure vessels and relax as they immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the waterfront.

As the closest marina to the Continent, and only 66 minutes away from London via highspeed train, Port of Dover Marina visitors are in perfect position on both land and sea. Yet, one doesn’t need to go far to enjoy respite along pebble beaches, clean waters, and quaint, history-soaked landscapes.

To celebrate the opening of the Outer Marina, we are excited to invite you to the inaugural Dover Marina Showcase event on Saturday, 20th of May 2023. This is the premier event of the year for all things boating. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor, a weekend wanderer, just starting out, or simply want to enjoy the seaside, the Marina Showcase has something for everyone.

Join us at the Dover Marina Curve, Clocktower Square between 10am and 5pm to enjoy a host of stalls, specialist maritime talks, and presentations catering to marina life only a 66-minute train journey from London via high-speed train. Visitors travelling in via the sea are also welcome to moor their vessel in our newly opened Outer Marina and make use of our amenities such as shower facilities, family rooms, as well as the newly installed fuelling berth. Here, in the cradle of the harbour arm, a replica Bronze Age boat will be on display amongst the rest of the Prince of Wales Pier’s historic artefacts. While enjoying the wide array of street food stalls, visitors can opt into one of the available tours of Outer Marina, as well as listen to live music or one of the many presentations and talks by experts from RNLI and the Royal Yacht Association, and more.

Boating enthusiasts will also be able to check out chandlery stalls, dispose of marine ares at a are amnesty, as well as bring in

lifejackets for a well-to-do safety check. Network Yacht Brokers displaying their latest sales for new and used boats for those in the market for a vessel.

For those seeking an adventure, Wetwheels and Sea Safari will be o ering accessible trips out onto the channel, to sightsee along Dover’s beautiful, scenic coast.

So, come join us for a new annual festivity celebrating maritime life!

We look forward to seeing you.

For more info visit portofdover.com

DOUGAL THE BOUNCING BOMB

of the cannon, would impart a spin to the shot, thus making it fly truer and bounce further. Making the shot spin was found to be all important, as this brings the Magnus Effect into play (the Magnus Effect is named after Heinrich Magnus, who in 1852 investigated the phenomenon of a spinning object moving through a fluid, though Isaac Newton had described the effect back in 1672!).

It is perhaps a sad reflection on the British psyche that one of the popular TV adverts from the early 1990s featured a drinker of a wellknown brand of lager ‘bouncing’ his towel across the swimming pool to land it on a prime location Spanish sunbed, all to the tune of the Dam Busters theme.

Some 20 years before the referendum vote on leaving Europe, there was an undeniable, underlying hint of xenophobia about our character, but at the same time the iconic wartime raid on the German Dams using the Barnes Wallis ‘bouncing bomb’ is something that we have every reason to be proud about.

80 years ago, this spring, a squadron of modified Lancaster bombers took off from Scampton airfield, flying south-east over enemy territory before swooping down to below what today would be masthead height, in the pitch dark, to bounce their bombs across the surface of the water and into the massive dams. Little wonder then that this is an action that today, even after so many years, is one that still stirs the senses as the bravery, not to mention the sacrifice of so many lives, plus the clever innovation behind the weapon, all speaks of ‘Britain at its best’.

What may, though, be a surprise to our readers is just how much of the original development of the idea (which Barnes Wallis successfully obtained a patent for in August 1942) took place around some of our most popular stretches of coastline.

GETTING THE FACTS RIGHT

Some of these gaps in our knowledge stem from the 1955 film The Dam Busters, for as a source of information this was badly flawed. At the time the film was made, the technology behind the bouncing bomb was still firmly on the Secret List, which forced the producers into a number of factual fudges. One of the biggest of these forms the early part of the film, where the avuncular Barnes Wallis faces down the powers of authority to get his idea accepted, and while this made for an exciting and

engaging film, it simply is not borne out by the facts.

For a starter, the idea of attacking a number of German dams predated the outbreak of hostilities, as they were already on a list of high value targets worthy of attack, as and when we had the capability to do so. Nor was the idea unique to the UK, as the Germans equally had a number of UK dams in their sights, but they too lacked not only a viable weapon, but the heavy, longrange aircraft capable of delivering it.

None of this mattered, as once hostilities were opened, the dams were soon protected by a series of antitorpedo nets.

FAR FROM NEW

Despite Barnes Wallis grabbing the idea, the basic principles were far from new, as back in Nelsonian days it was known that a shot fired at a very shallow trajectory could skip across the surface of the water, potentially increasing the range at which the enemy could be engaged.

Nevertheless, it would be Barnes Wallis who approached the matter in a systemic, multi-pronged attack. On one hand he instigated a number of experiments with some small model dams to see how they could best be breached by an explosion occurring nearby. At the same time, he was instrumental in exploring how an air launched weapon could be made to not just bounce, but keep to its desired course towards a target. Here the film does get it right as he experimented in his garden with marbles launched from a catapult into a pond, before the encouraging results saw him scale up his tests at the Test Tank near Teddington.

What is key, though, is that as the bouncing bomb progressed from being a good idea on paper towards becoming a highly effective weapon, for a long time the idea that it would be targeted at the dams was a secondary consideration, as this was seen as the ideal way of striking at Germany’s capital warships, with all eyes looking towards the dreaded Tirpitz. Torpedoes were still relatively slow and were as yet unguided, so the prospect of a fast, accurate anti-ship weapon meant that it was the Admiralty who were the first to push for the next stage of development. Barnes Wallis was quick to pick up on this and when the Top Team from the Admiralty came to check on his progress, he made sure that the model dam that they had been aiming for was replaced by a model battleship!

Part of the attraction for the Admiralty came from the spinning action of the bomb, for when it finally reached the ship’s side it was still rotating and would thus ‘cling’ to the hull as it sank, taking it down to the more vulnerable areas of the ship’s bottom.

EARLY TESTING

The early practical tests of an air launched bomb took place on the Fleet, the sheltered lagoon inside of Chesil Beach with the bombs, which were dimpled like a golf ball, soon showing just how well they could perform. Now that the idea was seen to work, there was a major policy shift that swung the focus firmly back onto the dams. These would be a bigger bomb, with much of the testing now moving to the north Kent coast at Reculver, a few miles west of Margate, which had the advantage that the water was shallow and the seabed sandy, so if the bomb casings broke up on impact, as often happened, at low water a work party could head out and pick up the pieces. With time now of the essence, the bombs evolved to be a simple, large cylinder known as ‘Upkeep’, with the final test of a live bomb taking place further offshore in the Thames Estuary

os uito of ua ron, the sister unit to the am busting ua ron, test rops a highball the anti ship version of the bouncing bomb

with spectacular results. Even so, as a spectacle, this pales against the amazing sight of the seemingly impregnable concrete dams that the bombs would finally split open, with devastating results for the countryside downstream. With the techniques of the bouncing bomb now a proven success, the pace of developing the anti-ship weapon hotted up with a second squadron being formed using Mosquito aircraft, and this was very much intended as an anti-ship platform. The development of the attack techniques would move to Scotland and the waters of Loch Striven, just to the north of the Clyde estuary west of Glasgow.

A French WW1 battleship was moored in the sea Loch, but it was thought that this would be safe as by the time the inert bombs reached it, most of their velocity would have been lost. All went well until the day when a bomb gave an extra big bounce and hit the hull square on, punching a hole straight through the topsides.

Yet, even with the big push to get things going, by the time the weapon and the delivery techniques were ready to go, the Tirpitz had been sunk and the war itself had moved on, with the dams raid ending up being the only full use of a bouncing bomb.

MOVING ON

Barne Wallis’ idea also spawned a number of other initiatives, such as a smaller, rocket power version that could replace the torpedo tubes on a Motor Torpedo Boat. The early development of this took place up on the Bristol Channel, firstly at HMS Birnbeck (the pier linked Island at Weston Super Mare that featured recently in All at Sea) then the fort at the nearby Brean Down. In the end, though, this would be another of those brilliantly innovative ideas that ultimately went nowhere, such was the pace of development during the war years. With the return to peace there was one last hurrah for the ‘Upkeep’ bouncing bombs that had not been used in the dams raid. The remaining modified Lancaster bombers were taken out of storage, loaded with the bombs (thankfully not fused) then flown out over the waters to the north-west of Ireland, where they were unceremoniously dumped from altitude into the Atlantic. Some would have broken up on impact, but one thing can be certain, they did not bounce.

33 years after he stood on the beach at eculver to watch the test rops, arnes allis returne to the same spot on the north Kent coast

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.

This month we have been discovering more about the fascinating story behind the bomb that could skip across water.

With Chesil Beach as a backdrop, a Wellington bomber completes one of the first test rops of a bouncing bomb

Despite the passage of time, interest in the bouncing bomb testing aroun our coasts remains high ere a o al av iver e amines a test ighball bomb on the bottom of Loch triven in cotlan

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Image: Ray Hepner/Charles Foster

HOT TOPIC

OUTBOARD ENGINES VS INBOARD FOR SAILING BOATS

Boat builder Matt Newland, from Swallow Yachts, explains the benefits of using outboard engines on sailing boats, and why he continues to choose Yamaha outboards to power his range of 20 - 26ft daysailers.

As a boat builder, you want to ensure that you are building a boat that is truly fit for purpose for your clients. Our boats combine a classic look with modern and efficient performance, a performance that we have found is enhanced by using outboards as opposed to inboard diesel engines.

Weight

Our sailing boats are trailerable, and when designing a boat to be trailered you are always concerned about the overall weight. Increased weight also impacts on performance.

Outboard engines have a better powerto-weight ratio than inboard engines, meaning you can go the same speed under engine but for a lot less weight. For example, a 9.9hp Yamaha outboard weighs about 40kgs while an inboard of about the same horsepower weighs around 100kg. Plus, there is the shaft, propeller and exhaust system to take into consideration. So, the weight is easily double when directly comparing the two.

Lifting clear of the water

One of the biggest advantages is that an outboard engine can be lifted clear of the water. This means the engine does not sit there ‘fizzing’ away when you leave the boat on a mooring or in the marina and, when you are sailing, there is less drag because you are not dragging the prop or

engine leg through the water – making the boat more streamlined and efficient.

If you get anything wrapped around the propeller, you can lift the outboard and clear it rather than having to dive in under the boat and untangle it.

Also, when launching off a trailer, you can tilt the outboard so you can launch in much shallower water than if you have a fixed inboard propeller sticking down below the bottom of the boat. In addition, with an inboard you also need to go into the water much deeper with a trailer, which means that your trailer bearings get wet, leading to more maintenance issues with the trailer.

Economy and servicing

Less weight and less drag in the water means less fuel used. Servicing is also easier as you can take the engine off and drop it into a service agent. Outboards are cheaper too - by the time you have done a full installation of an inboard, it tends to be double or even triple the cost of buying an outboard.

Steerability

Another key benefit of outboards is that they are steerable. You can steer with the outboard tiller to make an extra tight turn, and to vector the thrust in whatever direction you want.

Previously, the only drawback for us of using outboards was the perception of reliability. It is why we chose to work with Yamaha who, we believe, offer higher quality and more reliable engines. We

have been boat partners for years, and I honestly cannot remember having a warranty issue. We certainly do not have a problem persuading customers to go with a Yamaha outboard – we have built nearly 90 of our Bay Cruiser 23 and only two customers chose to have a diesel inboard, so nearly everyone sees the advantages and chooses an outboard.

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

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“We have built nearly 90 of our Bay Cruiser 23 and only two customers chose to have a diesel inboard”

Shootin’ the Breeze...

…with Clair Connibeer co-owner of Encounter

in Cornwall) and twice a year we are visited by a pair of Osprey on-route either to or from the Highlands. There is nothing quite like floating with the tide on a warm summer’s day, chatting with clients whilst spotting the wildlife...

Qn what ways ha e you seen interest in watersports change in recent years hat are the latest trends

Qhat would you say to someone who has ne er been aya ing or tried S , but is thin ing of gi ing it a go.

Storage, transportation and geography of the area you intend to paddle are other factors to consider. Obtaining knowledge from a professional will help you save money and find the best kit to suit your needs.

Qell us about S N , your S clothing range.

CC: STAND is the brainchild of my husband, Ben. It is all about the SUP community. He works incredibly hard on all our designs and has some fantastic thoughts for equipment, garments and direction for the future. Watch this space!

Qe now sustainability is important to your business. an you tell us more

Qhen did you first get into watersports, and which is your fa ourite

CC: Growing up in Cornwall and on the edge of the Fowey estuary, I have been lucky enough to be involved in a number of different watersports throughout my life. This includes body boarding, kayaking, surfing and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). However, my main passion lies with SUP, which I first tried about six years ago. From the moment I stood on a board, I was hooked… a sort of eureka moment! At the time I had no idea it would catapult me into the business I am in now.

Qow did ncounter ornwall come about

CC: In 2019 my husband Ben and I, with our friends Jules and Phil, created our company Paddle Cornwall SUP. This was a mobile, stand-up paddleboard school offering SUP lessons and tours on the River Fowey, launching from the slipway in Golant. After receiving some great feedback from our customers, we were inspired to look at ways to further diversify, and so when the opportunity arose to purchase the award-winning kayak tour company Encounter Cornwall, we took it. To say it has been an interesting few years (pandemic aside) is an understatement!

Qhat is it li e spending your days wor ing on the i er owey

CC: It is wonderful! The estuary is so special, it is an AONB with an interesting history and vibrant ecosystem. Most days on the water we see heron, egret, kingfishers, curlews, cormorants, one or both of our resident seals (two of the only ‘common seals’

CC: I have seen interest in watersports explode over the last few years, particularly during the pandemic. However, I believe I have seen the biggest leap in SUP. The difference in equipment, technique and understanding is very interesting. Kite, surf, wind and SUP foiling is also becoming huge, as is SUP racing.

CC: Do it! It has an amazing community, and it is a fantastic way to spend your time. I would definitely recommend a licenced and insured provider to give you a lesson in technique and safety. I cannot stress how important this is. Once you get it, you get it, and it will open a whole world of adventure up to you. Check out British Canoeing ‘Go Paddling’ centres and clubs, as well as BSUPA, WSA and ASI schools.

Qo people need their own gear to get started

CC: Not at first, but again I would recommend having a lesson and discussing equipment options with the instructors. There is so much kit to choose from, and it can be quite confusing. Certain boards, paddles, wetsuits etc… may not be suitable for your body composition or lifestle.

CC: Yes, sustainability is important to us, whether it is through local employment, community involvement or local environmental awareness. We believe we have a role to play on the estuary, helping to support and protect the wildlife.

QYou ha e tra elled a great deal, but what do you lo e most about li ing and wor ing in ornwall

CC: I could fill the whole interview with this answer. In a nutshell, I love the communities, the way of life and the environment. Paddling along the crystal-clear waters in the summer months to watching the stark power, and the beauty of the waves in the winter, to me it is the best of all worlds.

Qell us something people might not now about you

CC: I get most of my energy from Kittows of Fowey handmade scotch eggs during my tours in the summer months. A guilty pleasure that I feel absolutely no guilt for at all…!

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ornwall, o ering  aya trips, aya  hire and standup paddleboard lessons and tours, along with mega S hire on the stunning owey stuary in ornwall.

“It has an amazing community, and it is a fantastic way to spend your time”

WETSUITS VS DRYSUITS

his month we are loo ing at the di erences between wetsuits and drysuits, and when you would choose

one over the other.

Wetsuits and drysuits both fall under the collective term of exposure suits –basically because they are designed to protect you from exposure to the elements, keeping you warm and comfortable while participating in your chosen watersport.

Generally, the type of activity you are doing, where you are doing it and how long you are going to be doing it will dictate whether you need a wetsuit or a drysuit, but what is the difference between the two?

Quite simply, with a wetsuit you get wet while a drysuit keeps you dry.

THE DIFFERENCES

Wetsuits are designed on the principal that your body is the best source of heat. They are made from material, like neoprene, which is filled with thousands of tiny bubbles.

A wetsuit works by trapping a thin layer of water between you and the suit. This water is then heated by your body temperature. It is important that a wetsuit fits snuggly to prevent water ‘flushing’ through the suit and carrying heat away rather than keeping it trapped.

A drysuit, however, keeps you completely dry. Made from neoprene, vulcanised rubber or heavy-duty nylon, it is fully sealed using a combination of wrist seals, a neck seal and a waterproof

zipper. Drysuits fit more loosely than wetsuits, allowing you to wear insulating clothes underneath – they are not designed for warmth if used without undergarments. With most watersports, wetsuits are generally more favourable when in the water, while drysuits are more favourable out. But there are many things to consider when deciding on a wetsuit versus a drysuit.

YOUR ACTIVITY

Let us take surfing as an example. You are in the water almost as much as you are out of it (especially if you are a beginner!) and you need an exposure suit that allows for flexibility so you can paddle and pop-up onto the board. A wetsuit is ideal, keeping you warm, without causing drag in the water.

WHEN AND WHERE

Depending on where you are in the world and/or what time of the year you are on the water, your exposure suit does not just keep you warm, it can extend your time on the water.

During the summer in the UK, you could spend hours on the water paddleboarding in a wetsuit, but in winter you would most likely have to opt for a drysuit to combat the chill. A drysuit is more restrictive, but you need to balance manoeuvrability with warmth.

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Drysuits are generally more suited to activities where you move less as they can create drag and restrict range of movement. Wetsuits are better suited to when there is short sharp bursts of energy or a sustained effort over a period of time.

THE BUDGET

Drysuits tend to be more expensive than wetsuits, as the features which keep the water out require more engineering and specialist materials. It is always advisable to go for the best you can afford for the activity you are doing - after all, it is not much fun being cold and miserable - and there are drysuits and wetsuits out there to suit all budgets.

Next Month: for your feet – in, on and under the water

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CRUISING MATTERS

The latest news and views from the Cruising Association.

JIMMY CORNELL HONOURED BY CA

rca interactions continue

The phenomenon of orcas damaging small yachts and other vessels along the south and west coasts of Spain and Portugal began in 2020. It is linked with the migration of tuna exiting the Mediterranean from the Strait of Gibraltar and heading west and north around the Iberian Peninsula, into the Bay of Biscay, primarily between the months of June and October.

To address this issue, the Cruising Association’s Regulatory & Technical Services group (RATS) launched a campaign in June 2022 to enhance communication with the boating community through an online reporting platform. The platform (www.theca. org.uk/orcas) was designed, through detailed submitted reports, to aid research, assist crews in avoiding interactions, reduce the impact on their boats in case of an interaction and identify patterns of orca behaviour. This is in conjunction with and built on the work already undertaken by Groupo Trabajo Orca Atlantica (www.orcaiberica.org).

Last year, the CA received 132 orca interaction reports and 256 uneventful passage reports. According to the data collected by the CA in 2022, 73 per cent of yachts reporting an interaction with orcas were damaged, with two yachts sinking and 25 per cent (one-third of the damaged yachts) needing to be towed to port. The interactions spanned curiosity to violent interactions, usually involving one to six orcas and lasting between 10 - 90 minutes.

Over the winter, the CA orca project team has reviewed the submitted interaction and uneventful passage reports, in order to identify refinements to the questions being asked, and analysed the comparative data to identify common factors in order to share advice and experiences on risk reduction and mitigation measures.

For the 2023 season, the CA will collect additional data based on the skippers’ reports, such as whether the boat was trailing a fishing lure, the number of orcas in the pod, how many of them made contact with the yacht, how close they got to the yacht and the effectiveness of reversing, whether fast or slow or in a straight line or circle.

The CA continues to collaborate with international organisations, including attending a webinar hosted by the Portuguese Institute of Nature Conservation and Biodiversity in March. The webinar brought together interested parties to discuss the orca phenomenon, review experiences and expand communications with and support for the boating community. Despite numerous suggestions, the reasons why orcas interact with yachts are still unknown and research continues to gain a better understanding.

On 11 March, the CA presented its orca project to the European Sailing Federation (EUROSAF) AGM in Rome, attended by representatives from national sailing authorities in 22 countries. The presentation was well-received, generated many questions from delegates and increased international awareness of the orca project.

Find out more about the CA orca project, review reports received and interaction maps, read the recommended Safety Protocol and monitor the GTOA orca sighting traffic light guidance at www.theca.org.uk/orcas and www.orcaiberica.org

Renowned sailor Jimmy Cornell has been honoured by the Cruising Association with the presentation of the prestigious Duchess of Kent Trophy in recognition of his lifetime contribution to cruising.

The Cruising Association may present the Duchess of Kent Trophy to any sailor, not necessarily a member, who has achieved something exceptional in or around small boats.

Jimmy Cornell, who has sailed more than 200,000 miles in all oceans of the world including three circumnavigations, as well as voyages to Antarctica and the Northwest Passage, has influenced the contemporary cruising scene more than any other sailor. He has also spoken at

CA events and given lectures. His books, including the bestseller World Cruising Routes, have helped thousands fulfil their dream of blue water cruising.

“I am certainly very moved by being awarded such a prestigious prize,” said Jimmy, “As you know, I fully support the CA and what it stands for.”

As the founder of the highly successful ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers), Jimmy is credited with having devised the offshore cruising rally concept. In the last four decades he has organised 38 transatlantic rallies, six round the world rallies and one round the world race, with more than 3,000 boats and 15,000 sailors having participated.

acing at owes ee

The Cruising Association continues its partnership with Cowes Week as the presenting trophy sponsor for the Club Cruiser Class. This exciting racing division for cruising sailors made its successful debut in 2021 and has expanded every year since.

Cowes Week, the pre-eminent regatta week in the UK, takes place from 29 July - 4 August, offering racing on the worldrenowned Solent courses and a fantastic après sail programme that ensures the fun continues long after the finish. Both the CA and Cowes Week organisers are

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participate in the ‘Refer A Friend’ programme, or • You are a member of any CA partner boat owner associations, yacht clubs or marine associations. Find out more at www.theca.org.uk/join

excited to welcome experienced teams and newcomers to the Club Cruiser Class, which is dedicated to genuine cruising boats. If 2023 is your first time competing at Cowes Week, then take a look at the ‘First-timer video’ at www.theca.org.uk/news/cowes-weekfirst-timer-video

The event format features one race per day, with several starts off the iconic Royal Yacht Squadron line. Do not miss your chance to compete in one of the UK’s most exciting sailing events. Entries are open at: www.cowesweek.co.uk

he was founded in 0 specifically to meet the needs of cruising sailors and pro ides ser ices, information, help and ad ice to thousands of members worldwide.  or more information isit www.theca.org.u .

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CA member John Burbeck gives a presentation at the UROSAF AGM

Club Cruiser Class at Cowes Week Image: Paul Wyeth

Jimmy Cornell with the Duchess of Kent Trophy

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SUPPORTING SEAFARERS

Commander Brian Boxall-Hunt OBE, CEO at The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, discusses the impact a life at sea can have and how best to support seafarers as they enter retirement years.

Alife which involves working at sea can be demanding and brings with it a unique set of challenges. Working at sea requires long stints away from loved ones, which can often be a lonely experience for seafarers, and careers within the maritime industry are often reported as being the ‘most dangerous’ jobs. Only recently, research named the role of a deckhand as the most dangerous job in the UK.

Over the course of their careers, seafarers will face numerous, oftendangerous, physical and psychosocial situations. But while their physical issues take priority, mental health struggles often go unaddressed, with prevalence of stress, depressive symptoms and burnout being mentioned for decades within the industry. Understanding the unique challenges seafarers face is an essential part of providing the care and support they require as they enter the later stages of life.

Having served in the Royal Navy for 35 years, I at least have some appreciation of the pressures and demands on life at sea and how it can impact at all levels of personnel. For the last 16 years I have been running a different organisation as Chief Executive of maritime charity The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, and its nursing care home, Belvedere House.

The society and its employees have been providing housing, residential and nursing care to former seafarers, their widows and dependants since 1865. We understand, and have developed, a home dedicated to the unique challenges faced by former seafarers.

Providing a comfortable environment

Ensuring a high standard of care facilities and practice is an essential component of any care home. However, it is also important that residents feel at ease and are comfortable enough that they recognise it as their home.

As a specialised care home, we provide a safe haven for retired seafarers and our design and décor reflects this throughout. Practical considerations should always be a priority when it comes to care home furniture and interior design. At the same time, the residents need to feel safe and supported in surroundings they recognise and are comfortable in.

As we also provide care for those living with dementia, familiarity is especially beneficial to those residents as it can help ease confusion, leading to a more comfortable overall environment. In our case, the nautical-themed décor with many maritime artefacts around them can help retired seafarers trigger old memories and provide an environment where the people in our care can reminisce with other residents through shared experiences.

Importance of community and shared spaces

It is imperative that care homes include communal spaces where residents can partake in social activities and spend time with friends and reminisce. Research shows that regular social interactions provide a wide range of benefits for the elderly, including maintaining a sense of purpose, reducing loneliness and enhancing self-esteem.

Our seafaring residents at Belvedere House will often enjoy exchanging stories of their time at sea, so ensuring there are areas of the care home where they can spend downtime is important for their mental wellbeing. Having a bar helps this process enormously and is a popular asset in the Home.

We have recently carried out a programme of extensive modernisation to further enlarge resident rooms

and add en-suite wet rooms and air conditioning. This also included building an extra downstairs lounge and a new, larger activity room to allow for more socialising and activity spaces as we have seen the positive effects of this time on our residents’ mental wellbeing.

As an organisation, we have always placed an emphasis on delivering a wide variety of activities to stimulate both the body and the mind, and this increased space will mean that we can continue to provide these important sessions and incorporate even more.

Ian Potter served 10 years in the Merchant Navy and is now a Tenant at The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society’s Banstead site, which includes Care Home and Sheltered Housing. Ian spoke about the impact of community in the home: “I really like living at the Royal Alfred, because I have got something in common with all the tenants, and that is we are all ex-seafarers. I like the fact that there is a bar here and for tenants it is the daily meeting place where we can all “swing the lantern” and swap life experiences.

“When I first moved in here, I was worried about being the only rating, when nearly all of the others are exmasters and mates. But being part of somewhere that focuses on bringing together like-minded people has really helped put me at ease and feel comfortable about the place I call home.”

Understanding seafarers’ needs

To further support seafaring residents, we have initiatives such as the Maritime Acquaint Training programme which helps staff to better understand their seafaring residents in terms of their physical and psychological needs both in a seagoing life and afterwards.

With loneliness at sea being a welldocumented issue, it is also crucial that staff members are aware of residents’ predisposition to feel isolated and accustomed to hardship. The care we provide to residents takes into account the unique challenges of the way people live at sea, as well as the diverse problems that former seafarers may experience in later life and how to support them.

An environment to thrive in

Ultimately, any care home for seafarers must cater to their needs by providing specialist care and understanding the unique challenges they face. A key part of this is creating a familiar, welcoming environment that helps the residents feel at home. All of these factors, taken together, will help elderly seafarers lead comfortable, more joyful lives in their retirement.

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Brian Boxall-Hunt

Ian Potter enjoys having something in common with everyone; they are all ex-seafarers RA Sutton Sea Cadets paying a visit

The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society’s Belvedere House

“Caring for former seafarers and understanding their needs and supporting wellbeing is so important”

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THE CHANGING FACE OF MARINAS

The sea has always been a source of exploration, from adventure seekers heading out to discover new places to water lovers simply enjoying a day out on their boat. Whilst these experiences often start and end at the marina, many are starting to realise a marina is no longer just a place to park your boat, it has become so much more.

We can agree marinas play a pivotal role in the community and are further transforming into multi-faceted destinations with things to see and do. But what kind of things can you do? Whether you are an experienced or novice boater or local visitor to the area, marinas present a diverse range of activities and experiences.

We are taking a look at what is on offer at the scenic Portishead Marina in the South West.

Learn new skills!

If you are thinking about buying or chartering a boat but do not have the qualifications, Bristol Maritime Academy offers a full range of RYA recognised marine courses including Powerboat, Personal Watercraft and Safety Boat courses. So if you want to learn how to navigate, handle a boat in different weather conditions or master the theory, they have a course for you.

When you are ready to buy a boat, boatpoint’s dedicated sales team are on hand to help potential buyers find the right boat. Located on the quayside of Portishead Marina, boatpoint’s expert team also provides free market valuations and advice on the latest legal requirements for those wishing to sell their current boat.

For young adults looking to get afloat #boatgen, a joint initiative by

boatfolk and the Andrew Simpson Foundation, is a community of likeminded, passionate young boaters, and provides the opportunities needed to start experiencing the rush of the water. Registration for upcoming free boatgen events can be found at www.boatgen.co.uk

It is not just about boating, however. Marinas are great launch pads to try other water-based activities. Portishead Sup Co. works with the marina to deliver paddleboarding lessons for all ages, so you can learn the basics and explore the waterways at your own pace.

If you are looking for good fishing opportunities, the Bristol Channel has got you covered. The best way to experience this is to take a day out on the channel explorer. With its wellequipped vessel and experienced guides, you can catch the best fish the Bristol Channel has to offer.

The Portishead Small Boat and Sea Angling Club brings a community of anglers together through shared experiences, friendly competitions and monthly meet-ups to tell tales and hear from the occasional guest speaker.

Join a community!

By becoming a berth holder, you join a passionate community and have access to a wide range of events and activities occurring throughout the year, ranging from BBQs to beach cleans. Being part of boatfolk also means being part of a national group of boaters, with access to 300 nights across its 10 other marinas around the UK.

On the water

Portishead Cruising Club hosts regular events for sailors of all levels. If you are a more experienced sailor, yacht racing

is a great way to test your skills against others. If dinghy sailing is more your thing, Portishead Yacht and Sailing Club offers training and membership to all ages and experience levels.

Whether you are sailing or cruising, the marina is home to a full-service boat maintenance and repairs team. Boatcare makes it easy for boaters to spend more time on the water and less time in the yard.

A base for exploring

If you are looking to use Portishead Marina as a base to explore nearby, the surrounding areas have a wealth of options. Along the Portishead to Clevedon coastal walk, you can enjoy stunning views of the coast and, if you are feeling tired after the walk, you can always get the bus back!

Options for visitors are not limited to the immediate areas surrounding a marina. Rich in maritime history and a thriving scene for arts and culture, Bristol is home to an array of activities, all reachable by foot or public transport.

Dining out

Portishead Marina has a variety of dining options, from Aqua Dining and Cocktail Bar, a modern and contemporary restaurant, to Hall & Woodhouse on Chandlery Square, where you can sit and watch the boats go by. A recent addition to the north quay of the marina is SeaRock Posh Nosh Fish & Chips, or if you are after a smaller bite to eat or coffee and cake, Mokoko has what you are looking for.

For the latest news and events, visit www.boatfolk.co.uk/ portishead-marina-bristol

This month we head South West to take a look at how Portishead Marina is embodying the new age of marinas.

MARINA FOCUS

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Just a short car journey from Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk and one of England’s oldest towns, the marina also features an on-site luxury lodge park, specially designed to extend Woolverstone Marina’s appeal as a destination for both on-water and land leisure pursuits, as well as attracting new visitors seeking a family-friendly retreat. Coming into the MDL fold in 1986, the Woolverstone site was once part of the estate surrounding Woolverstone Hall. Lord Berners used to keep his steam yacht at the landing place known as Cat House Hard. According to local custom, smugglers gave the brick house the name Cat House in the 18th century, and if there were no revenue men about and it was safe to land

contraband, the shore party would put a china cat in the windows of the house.

During the Second World War, the Royal Navy took over Woolverstone Hall and it became HMS Woolverstone for the period of the hostilities. The military laid the concrete road and slipway, which was still in use 50 years later. The facility was heavily used for the training of Army and Navy landing craft personnel, and was heavily guarded in the run-up to D-Day.

There is more fascinating history in this area; whilst digging out the foundations for the new boat bays at Woolverstone in 1960, a flint axe was found dating back to the Neolithic period of the Stone Age. It now resides in one of the local museums.

FACILITIES & BERTHING

Today, there are 235 pontoon berths in the marina, accommodating power and sailing boats up to 24m, and 45 swinging moorings with a water taxi service. The extensive berthing facilities are complemented by provision of fuel, modern laundry facilities, electric vehicle charging, WiFi and Calor gas.

Berth holders and visitors to the marina can also make the most of the on-site sailing school, yacht brokerage and there are some excellent restaurants within a short walk.

As part of MDL’s Otium Loyalty Rewards programme, berth holders earn loyalty points when they spend at MDL marinas. Otium points can then be used to purchase any of MDL’s services, such as fuel and electricity, as well as on selected tenants’ products and services. Visitors can also join the programme for free and earn and redeem points on MDL’s services – sign up at mdlrewards.co.uk

MDL‘s beautifully crafted luxury lodges provide first-class accommodation, perfect for large gatherings of friends and families, for couples seeking a quiet weekend away or relatives of berth holders visiting the marina.

The lodges, booked via MDL Holidays and Hoseasons, are truly exquisite. Each of them is unique, but they all offer the same high quality in build and furnishings, plus guests all benefit from the outstanding customer service delivered by the Woolverstone Marina team. Plus, many of the lodges cater for dogs (and come with complementary doggy treats and dishes).

They can accommodate up to eight guests with spacious open plan living and dining rooms, fully equipped kitchens, multi-channel TV and en suite and family bathrooms. All have dedicated parking, luxury linen and towels, MDL WiFi and feature woodland balconies.

Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park is set in 22 acres of glorious parkland in the heart of Constable Country, overlooking the picturesque River Orwell.

OUT & ABOUT

With something for all the family, there are some fantastic places to visit in the local area.

The more historically and culturally minded can explore Christchurch Mansion, a Tudor mansion within Christchurch Park, with a fabulous collection of pottery, glass, contemporary art and paintings by artists including Constable and Gainsborough. Or, there is the historic remains of the Blackfriars monastery, the last of five which once stood in Ipswich.

The town itself provides an eclectic mix of eateries, bars, coffee shops and independent boutiques.

For those more interested in the natural world, 100 different creatures from capybara to crocodiles, pigs to pelicans and even monkeys can be found at Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park. Visitors can hand feed some animals and get even closer with the special animal talks and activities held every day.

And if this is not enough, Colchester Zoo is not far away with its 180 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes. You can experience the different habitats and see animals from around the world, including Komodo dragons, white rhino, giraffes, ostrich, zebra and kudu.

“If you are coming with family, I recommend Suffolk Leisure Park where you can enjoy a range of exciting activities, from a dry ski slope where you can ski or ringo, to high ropes, climbing, obstacle courses, a driving range and

mini golf. There is also a cinema complex nearby with all the latest releases,” said Shane Cheshire, marina manager.

PLACES TO EAT

The Butt & Oyster: Just down the road is one of the best-known waterfront pubs on the East Coast. It has an amazing panorama of the River Orwell, and you can enjoy quality food and drink in unique surroundings. The Butt & Oyster has a rustic character which is a reflection of its wonderful surroundings and its history. www.debeninns.co.uk/ buttandoyster

Red Lion, Chelmondiston: Close to Woolverstone Marina and set in the attractive Suffolk village of Chelmondiston, the Red Lion serves affordable fayre with the emphasis on flavour and quality of ingredients. www.redlionchelmondiston.co.uk

Shipwreck Pub, Bar and Restaurant: Uniquely positioned with views of Felixstowe and Harwich, the River Orwell and the Stour estuary, the Shipwreck Pub, Bar and Restaurant has a warm welcome for everyone, from local residents to visitors and sailors. As well as serving tasty home cooked food it is a Free House committed to quality beers, lagers and wine. shipwreckpub.co.uk

ACCESS

By Road: From the A14, turn off at the junction with the A137 (south of Ipswich) and head towards Ipswich Central and Docks, past the dry ski slope on your right. At the roundabout, bear right onto the B1456 towards Shotley. Continue on this road passing under the imposing structure of the Orwell Bridge. After about three miles you will come to Woolverstone village. Halfway through the village, before the road bears right, the marina entrance is signposted on the left.

By Rail: The nearest Inter-City mainline station is Ipswich. London Liverpool Street to Ipswich takes approximately one hour. From Ipswich station, it is a 15-minute taxi ride to Woolverstone Marina.

By Boat: From seaward follow the Recommended Yacht Track past Shotley Point to Fagbury green buoy at the mouth of the Orwell. Keep to starboard of the buoyed channel, clear of commercial traffic, for four to

five miles. Woolverstone Marina is on the south bank, one mile above the moorings at Pin Mill. Visiting yachts are asked to please call on VHF channel 80 or by mobile for a vacant berth.

CRUISING

With direct access from the marina, the River Orwell is particularly scenic and there are numerous creeks in Walton Backwaters to explore.

To the south, the Colne and Blackwater estuaries offer varied sailing, while turning north takes you towards the River Deben where you can cruise upriver past Ramsholt to the pretty town of Woodbridge.

MDL’s Chatham Maritime Marina, situated on the River Medway in Kent, is just a day’s cruise away. A little further up the coast is the Ore/Alde River, where a fast tide sweeps you past Havergate Island, up to picturesque Orford and on to Aldeburgh. If you would like to go further afield, Ostend in Belgium is only 92 miles away from Woolverstone, whilst Holland and France are also within easy reach.

MARINA BUSINESSES

Sail and Cover Ltd: Specialises in high quality made-to-measure boat covers, spray hoods, stac systems, sails and upholstery. Products are tailor made to specific requirements and onboard consultation is offered.

Seapower Marine Ltd: A marine engineering specialist providing new engines, generators, exhaust systems to commercial boat builders, shipyards and recreational marine users.

Shearwater Sailing School: Offering a

full range of RYA practical and theory courses, Shearwater Sailing School is a family run sailing school specialising in providing a friendly, fun and quality sailing experience.

Suffolk Yacht Services: A family run business selling new and used boats and associated services. It is also the exclusive UK distributor for Viko Yachts.

Volspec Ltd: A marine engineering firm, Volspec Ltd specialises in the sales and support of power solutions from Volvo Penta.

PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

“We have been berth holders at Woolverstone since 2007 and love the atmosphere and the location. The marina is a very welcoming place set in beautiful countryside with walks and parkland with easy access to some great village pubs.

“The Woolverstone team are excellent, attentive and always on hand to help or answer any questions you may have, and are frequently found on the pontoons helping boat owners and crews. The location is on the beautiful River Orwell, offering shelter, great scenery and views, with high quality security and facilities for berth holders and visitors alike.”

Nick & Terri Rainsley – Inspiritus

MARINA GUIDE

MAY 2023

LONDON

ST KATHARINE DOCKS

Manager: Paul Atkins

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

T: 0207 264 5312

E: marina.reception@skdocks.co.uk

W: ww.skdocks.co.uk

SOUTH WEST

PREMIER MARINAS FALMOUTH

Manager: Mark Evans North Parade, Falmouth, Cornwall. TR11 2TD

T: 01326 316620

E: falmouth@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

PORT PENDENNIS MARINA

Manager: Mark Webster Challenger Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3YL

T: 01326 211211

E: marina@portpendennis.com

W: www.portpendennis.com

MYLOR YACHT HARBOUR

Manager/contact: Culum Matheson

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

T: 01326 372 121

E: marina@mylor.com

W: www.mylor.com

FALMOUTH HAVEN

Contact: Barry Buist

44 Arwenack Street, Falmouth TR11 3JQ

T: 01326 310990

E: welcome@falmouthhaven.co.uk

W: www.falmouthhaven.co.uk

MAYFLOWER MARINA

Manager: Charles Bush

Mayflower Marina, Plymouth, Devon

T: 01752 556633

E: info@mayflowermarina.co.uk

W: www.mayflowermarina.co.uk

PLYMOUTH YACHT HAVEN

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

T: 01752 404231

E: plymouth@yachthavens.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

YACHT HAVEN QUAY, PLYMOUTH

Manager: Will Rahder Breakwater Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7FE

T: 01752 481190

E: boatyard@yachthavenquay.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

MDL QUEEN ANNE’S BATTERY

Manager: Alex Warner

Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth Devon. PL4 0LP

T: 01752 671142

E: qab@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.queenannesbattery.co.uk

SUTTON HARBOUR MARINA

Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe

The Jetty, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth PL4 0DW

T: 01752 204702

E: marina@sutton-harbour.co.uk

W: www.suttonharbourmarina.com

KING POINT MARINA

Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe Brunel Way, Milbay, Plymouth PL1 3EF

T: 01752 424297

E: marina@kingpointmarina.co.uk

W: www.kingpointmarina.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS NOSS ON DART

Manager: Mike Smith Bridge Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth

Devon, TQ6 0EA T: 01803 839087

E: noss@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

MDL DARTSIDE QUAY

Manager: Alex Warner Galmpton Creek, Brixham, Devon T: 01803 845445

W: www.dartsidequay.co.uk

MDL BRIXHAM MARINA

Manager: Martyn Sherratt

Berry Head Road, Devon. TQ5 9BW

T: 01803 882929

E: brixham@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.brixhammarina.co.uk

MDL TORQUAY MARINA

Manager: Martyn Sherratt

Torquay, Devon , TQ2 5EQ

T: 01803 200210

E: torquaymarina@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.torquaymarina.co.uk

WATCHET MARINA

Manager: Matt Driscoll

10 The Esplanade, Watchet, Somerset

TA23 0AJ

T: 01984 322230

E: Info@themarinegroup.co.uk

W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

WEYMOUTH MARINA

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

T: 01305 767576

E: weymouth@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

WEYMOUTH HARBOUR

Manager/contact - Jamie Joyce

13 Custom House Quay, Weymouth

T: 01305 838423

E: weymouthharbour@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

W: www.weymouth-harbour.co.uk

PORTLAND MARINA

Manager: Paul Swain

Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset. DT5 1DX

T: 01305 866190

E: portland@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

LAKE YARD MARINA

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

T:- 01202 674531

E: office@lakeyard.com

W: www.lakeyard.com

POOLE QUAY BOAT HAVEN

Manager: Kerrie Gray

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

T/F: 01202 649488

E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk

W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk

PORT OF POOLE MARINA

Manager: Kerrie Gray Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole,Dorset. BH15 1HJ

T/F: 01202 649 488

E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk

W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk

SALTERNS MARINA LTD

Manager: Robert Golden

40 Salterns Way, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset. BH14 8JR

T: 01202 709971

F: 01202 700398

E: reception@salterns.co.uk

W: www.salterns.co.uk

MDL COBB’S QUAY MARINA

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

T: 01202 674299

E: cobbsquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.cobbsquaymarina.co.uk

LYMINGTON YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Rupert 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,, Hampshire, SO42 7XB

T: 01590 616200

E: harbour.office@beaulieu.co.uk

W: www.beaulieuriver.co.uk

HAVEN QUAY, LYMINGTON

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

T: 01590 677072

E: havenquay@yachthavens.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

DEACONS MARINA

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

T 023 80 402253

E:deacons@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

MDL HYTHE MARINA VILLAGE

Manager: Chas Kirkby The Lock Building, Shamrock Way Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire.

SO45 6DY

T: 023 8020 7073

E: hythe@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.hythemarinavillage.co.uk

Apprenticeship Graduate

his apprenticeship was ama ing, seeing Oran grow through the programme learning all the important s ills and nowledge to help him come a confident Operative for ambridge acht aven.

n sse student has become the first apprentice in the to complete a new course aimed to providing a new route into the marine sector for young people.

Oran ones, from ambridge acht aven, completed the Marina oatyard Operative pprenticeship scheme, becoming the first student to successfully complete the course with aragon ills.

Oran oined the sse marina several years ago, combining on-the- ob training with online, remote study.

Oran’s personal tutor from aragon ills, abio cimeca, congratulated Oran on the successful completion of his course saying he progress Oran made during

MDL OCEAN VILLAGE MARINA

Manager: Lauren McCann Marina Office, 2 Channel Way, Southampton, Hampshire. SO14 3TG

T: 023 8022 9385

E: oceanvillage@mdlmarinas.co.u

W: www.oceanvillagemarina.co.uk

MDL SHAMROCK QUAY

Manager: Barry Radband William Street, Northam, Southampton Hampshire, SO14 5QL

T: 023 8022 9461

E: shamrockquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.shamrockquay.co.uk

MDL SAXON WHARF

Manager: David Walters Lower York Street, Northam, Southampton.

SO14 5QF

T: 023 8033 9490

E: saxonwharf@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.saxonwharf.co.uk

MDL HAMBLE POINT MARINA

Manager: Debbie Burns School Lane, Hamble, Southampton

Hampshire. SO31 4NB

T: 023 8045 2464

E: hamblepoint@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.hamblepointmarina.co.uk

MDL PORT HAMBLE MARINA

Manager: Bertie Marsh Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton

Hampshire. SO31 4QD

T: 023 8045 274,1

E: porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W:www.porthamblemarina.co.uk

Marina manager Danyal went further, emphasising Oran’s contribution to the marina and the team e has grown in his role, both in nowledge and confidence. e has become a real asset to the marina, a s illed rigger and a firm favourite with customers and staff ali e due to his good nature and intellect.

On completion of his course, Oran is now a qualified Marina oatyard Operative and a full time Operative for ambridge acht aven.

ommenting on the scheme, Danyal said e have witnessed first-hand the value of this apprenticeship programme, both to us as employers as well as to the individual. s a result, we have employed a new apprentice on the same scheme with Oran ta ing a lead role to help him through the role and the course content. www.yachthavens.com

MDL MERCURY YACHT HARBOUR

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

T: 023 8045 5994

E: mercury@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.mercuryyachtharbour.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS SWANWICK

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

T: 01489 884081

E: swanwick@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

HAMBLE YACHT SERVICES

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

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

PREMIER MARINAS UNIVERSAL

Manager: Graham Bristowe

Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7ZN

T: 01489574272

E: universal@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

HASLAR MARINA

Manager: Ben Lippiett Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NU

T: 023 9260 1201 F: 023 9260 2201

E: haslar@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS GOSPORT

Manager: Jonathan Walcroft Mumby Road , Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1AH

T: 023 9252 4811 F: 023 9258 9541

E: gosport@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

Bringing iconic race home

After almost a quarter of a century, MDL Marinas has announced it has partnered with the Ocean Globe Race to bring the iconic sailing race back to Southampton. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Whitbread Round the World Race, the fully crewed retro Ocean Globe Race will be run in the spirit of the original 1973 race, starting and finishing at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, as so many editions of this epic sailing challenge did before.

“I am absolutely thrilled to have MDL onboard for the 2023 Ocean Globe Race and starting from Ocean Village in Southampton is a personal dream for me,” said Don McIntyre, Ocean Globe Race founder and owner of McIntyre Adventure.

“When I conceived this event as a 50th anniversary celebration of the original 1973 Whitbread Race, I desperately wanted a start in the UK as this is where it all began. Now, in September, the UK public and sailors everywhere will be able to celebrate an important part of their maritime culture as 15 yachts set sail to re-create that first ever fully crewed race around the world.”

Harbour Master Designate

The Port of London’s Deputy Harbour Master is to become Falmouth’s Harbour Master Designate, shadowing the current HM Duncan Paul until his retirement early in 2024 and joining the team in the run up to Falmouth’s busiest ever season of events on and beside the water.

Miles Featherstone will be bringing his wide-ranging experience and qualifications over a decade on the management of 95 miles of the Tidal Thames – and actively enhancing Falmouth Harbour’s vision to make the Cornish port “the UK’s best to invest in, live beside or visit”.

ROYAL CLARENCE MARINA

“What better way to celebrate MDL Marina’s 50th anniversary than to join forces with Don McIntyre to bring the Ocean Globe Race to life to celebrate the iconic Whitbread Round the World race as it also turns 50,” said Tim Mayer, sales and marketing director at MDL Marinas.

On 10 September, more than 160 sailors will depart Ocean Village onboard the 15 yachts to complete the four leg, 30,000 mile race around the world via the three great capes: Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, Australia’s Cape Leeuwin and South America’s notorious Cape Horn.

Onboard the privately-owned, pre1988 sailing boats, the international crews will have no GPS, no high-tech equipment and no computers and will navigate using only a sextant, charts and the stars.

The Race Village at Ocean Village Marina will open on the 26 August, two weeks prior to the start. During that time the Race Village will host speakers, pre-race activities, past race screenings, hospitality and entertainment as well as the sailors’ briefing area.

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MORE MARINA NEWS...

Yacht Haven Quay has taken delivery of a brand new Wiggins Bull Marine Forklift to support dry stack and boatyard operations at their Plymouth facility. The Plymouth marina now operates with three full-time forklifts to support their state-of-the-art dry stack of over 200 boats.

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas will provide management, operational and branding services to a boutique marina at Elounda Hills in Crete, which will be surrounded by a private beach club, fitness and wellbeing facilities, shopping boutiques, restaurants and bars across 2km of coastline.

US-based marina operator Safe Harbor Marinas has acquired the superyacht refit, repair and maintenance facility Savannah Yacht Center in Georgia, USA, which is able to accommodate some of the world’s largest superyachts.

Bristol City Council has approved plans for a marina at Capricorn Quay, which will have space for more than 30 boats along with washroom facilities (together with reed beds and space for wildlife habitats). Bristol City Council is planning to spend £480,000 on the new moorings with a grant from the West of England Combined Authority.

To celebrate its 50th anniversary MDL Marinas is launching a new website (www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/mdl50th)

showcasing the company’s history and telling the stories of those who have been a part of MDL’s journey. As part of its celebrations, MDL is sponsoring the ‘Marine Industry does the Isle of Wight’ charity bike ride. On 15 July, 50 members of the marine industry will be aiming to raise £50,000 for children’s charity Dreamflight by covering over 50 miles as they circumnavigate the island. Donate at the ‘MDL Isle of Wight Ride’s fundraiser for Dreamflight’ JustGiving page.

D-Marin is to develop Pylos Marina in Greece. Pylos Marina has a berthing capacity of 129 yachts up to 30m overall and will include berths specifically for the local fishing fleet.

boatfolk’s Portland Marina has a new partnership with its marina charity, Clean Jurassic Coast CIC and marathon swimmer, Chloë McCardel’s Channel Queen charter business. The partnership will deliver marine and conservation educational programs to thousands of young people over the next three years onboard Chloë’s swim support vessel, Channel Queen, berthed at Portland Marina.

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

T: 023 9252 3523

E: info@royalclarencemarina.org

W: www.royalclarencemarina.org

AQUAVISTA ROYAL CLARENCE

WATERSIDE & MARINA

Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1AX

T: 023 9252 3523

E: royalclarence@aquavista.com

W: www.aquavista.com

PREMIER MARINAS PORT SOLENT

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

T: 023 9221 0765 F: 023 9232 4241

E: portsolent@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

PREMIER MARINAS SOUTHSEA

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

T: 023 9282 2719

F: 023 9282 2220

E: southsea@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

GUNWHARF QUAYS MARINA

Manager: Carl Jarmaine

Gunwharf Quays, Marina Office Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TZ

T: 02392 836732

E: gwqmarina@incentive-fm.com

W: www.gunwharf-quays.com/marina

ISLE OF WIGHT

COWES YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Katy Ednay

Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes, PO31 7BD

T: 01983 299975

F: 01983 200332

E: berthing@cowesyachthaven.com

W:www.cowesyachthaven.com

VHF: Channel 80

EAST COWES MARINA

Manager: Mike Townshend

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

T: 01983 293983

F: 01983 299276

E: eastcowes@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

Miles sees his new role in Falmouth Harbour as an incredible opportunity in the next stage of his career explaining: “With family links to Devon I have always had a great fondness for the West Country and I cannot wait to build a new life and career in one of the UK’s most important and beautiful ports.

“Falmouth Harbour has a truly vibrant and forward-thinking team and it is an exciting time to be joining them in managing such an enormous year of events.” Find out more about upcoming events at www.falmouthharbour.co.uk.

COWES HARBOUR SHEPARDS MARINA

Manager: Jock Rafferty

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

T: 01983 297821

E: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk

W: cowesharbourshepardsmarina.co.uk

ISLAND HARBOUR MARINA

Manager: Danie Erasmus

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

T: 01983 539994

E: info@island-harbour.co.uk

W:www.island-harbour.co.uk

BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR

Harbour Master - Alan Mackay

The Duver, St Helens, PO33 1YB

T: 01983 872828

E : mail@bembridgeharbour.co.uk

W: www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk

YARMOUTH HARBOUR

Harbour Office, The Quay, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0NT

T: 01983 760321

E: info@yarmouth-harbour.co.uk

W: www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk

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

SOUTH EAST

MDL NORTHNEY MARINA

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

T: 023 9246 6321

E: northney@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.northneymarina.co.uk

MDL SPARKES MARINA

Manager: Mark Baker 38 Wittering Road, Hayling Island

Hampshire. PO11 9SR

T: 023 9246 3572

E: sparkes@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.sparkesmarina.co.uk

BIRDHAM POOL MARINA

Birdham, Chichester, W Sussex. PO20 7BG

T: 01243 512310

E: info@birdhampool.co.uk

W: www.birdhampool.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS CHICHESTER

Manager: Andrew Collumbell

Birdham (Chichester Harbour)

West Sussex. PO20 7EJ

T: 01243 512731

E: chichester@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

AQUAVISTA BIRDHAM POOL WATERSIDE & MARINA

Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7BG

T: 01243 512310

E: birdhampool@aquavista.com

W: www.aquavista.com

LITTLEHAMPTON MARINA

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

T: 01903 713553

F: 01903 732264

E: sales@littlehamptonmarina.co.uk

W: www.littlehamptonmarina.co.uk

LITTLEHAMPTON YACHT CLUB (LYC) Rope House, Rope Walk Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5DH

Office: Fiona Boyce: 01903 713 996

Berthing Master: Bill Kellett

T: 01903 732 926

F: 01903 725 911

E: fiona@littlehamptonyachtclub.co.uk

W: www.littlehamptonyachtclub.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS BRIGHTON

Manager: Mike Hatch West Jetty, Brighton, East Sussex. BN2 5UP

T: 01273 819919

F: 01273 675082

E: brighton@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

PREMIER MARINAS EASTBOURNE

Manager: Dan Heckford

Sovereign Harbour, North Lockside, Pacific Drive, Eastbourne. BN23 5BJ

T: 01323 470099

F: 01323 470077 sovereignharbour@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

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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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KENT

GILLINGHAM MARINA

Manager: Chris Aldous

173 Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent. ME7 1UB

T: 01634 280022

E: berthing@gillingham-marina.co.uk

SUFFOLK

MDL WOOLVERSTONE MARINA

Manager: Shane Cheshire Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP9 1AS

T: 01473 780206

E: woolverstone@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.woolverstonemarina.co.uk

NEYLAND YACHT HAVEN

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

T: 01646 601601

E: neyland@yachthavens.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

SCOTLAND

RHU MARINA

Contact: Suzanne Bell

Rhu, Helensburgh G84 8LH

T: 01436 820238

E: rhu@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

KERRERA MARINA

Contact : Tim Vollum

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

T: 01631 565333

W: office@kerreramarina.com

W: www.kerreramarina.com

W: www.gillingham-marina.co.uk

MDL CHATHAM MARITIME MARINA

Manager: Emma Crompton

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

T: 01634 899200

E: chatham@mdlmarinas.co.uk

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

T: 01932 568681

E: pentonhook@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.pentonhookmarina.co.uk

BERKSHIRE

MDL WINDSOR MARINA

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

T: 01753 853911

E: windsor@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.windsormarina.co.uk

MDL BRAY MARINA

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

SL6 2EB

T: 01628 623654

E: bray@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.braymarina.co.uk

LANCASHIRE

AQUAVISTA GLASSON WATERSIDE & MARINA

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

T: 01524 751491

E: glasson@aquavista.com

W: www.aquavista.com

LOWESTOFT HAVEN MARINA

Manager: Bob Beare

Lowestoft Haven Marina (twin site), School Road and Hamilton Dock, Marina Office, School Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 9NB

T: 01502 580300 F: 01502 581851

E: lowerstofthaven@abports.co.uk

W: lowestofthavenmarina.co.uk

FOX’S MARINA & BOATYARD

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

T: +44 1473 689111

E: foxs@foxsmarina.com

W: www.foxsmarina.com

ESSEX

FAMBRIDGE YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Danyal Adams Chelmsford, CM3 6LU

T: 01621 740370

E: fambridge@yachthavens.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

WALES

ABERYSTWYTH MARINA

Manager:Adam Knowles

Y Lanfa Aberystwyth, Trefechan SY23 1AS

T: 01970 611422

E: aber@themarinegroup.co.uk

W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

CARDIFF MARINA

Manager: Andy Coles OBE

Watkiss Way, Cardiff. CF11 0SY

T: 02920 396078

F: 02920 345116

E: info@themarinegroup.co.uk

W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

CONWY MARINA

Manager – Jon Roberts

Conwy Marina Ellis Way, LL32 8GU

T: 01492 593000

E: conwy@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

MILFORD MARINA

Manager or contact: Melanie Durney

Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire ,SA73 3AF

Tel: 01646 796518

E: enquiries@milfordmarina.com

W: www.milfordmarina.com

PENARTH MARINA

Manager: Stuart Jones

Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, F64 1TQ

T: 02920 705021

E: penarth@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

PORT DINORWIC MARINA

Marina Manager: Charlotte Dawson

Y Felinheli, Gwynedd LL56 4JN

T:01248671500/01248 670176

E: Info@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

E: bangor@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

CARRICKFERGUS MARINA

Harbour Master: Ryan Hack

Marina Manager: Karen Steelen

3 Quayside, Carrickfergus BT38 8BJ

T: 028 9336 6666

E: harbour.master@midandeastantrim. gov.uk

W: www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk

BRISTOL

PORTISHEAD MARINA

Manager: Simon Davis Portishead, Bristol BS20 7DF

T: 01275 841941

E: portishead@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

NEWCASTLE

ROYAL QUAYS MARINA

Manager: Matt Simms North Shields, Tyneside NE29 6DU

T: 0191 2728282

E: royalquays@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

YORKSHIRE

AQUAVISTA HULL WATERSIDE & MARINA

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

T: 01482 609960

E: hull@aquavista.com

W: www.aquavista.com

LARGS YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Carolyn Elder Irvine Road, Largs, Ayrshire, KA30 8EZ

T: 01475 675333

E: largs@yachthavens.com

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W: www.yachthavens.com

TROON YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Stephen Bennie

The Harbour, Troon, Ayrshire, KA10 6DJ

T: 01292 315553

E: troon@yachthavens.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

SPAIN

MDL SANT CARLES MARINA

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

T: (0034) 9777 45153

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

W: www.santcarlesmarina.com

HOLLAND

JACHTHAVEN BIESBOSCH

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

T: +31 (0)162 682249

E: info@jachthavenbiesbosch.nl

W: www.jachthavenbiesbosch.nl

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KARPAZ GATE MARINA

Customer Service: Mucella Kara PO Box 12 Yenierenkoy, Iskele TRNC

Via Mersin 10 / Turkey

T: +90 533 833 7878

E: info@karpazbay.com

W: www.karpazbay.com

ITALY

MARINARA

Front Desk: Federica Civilla Via Marinara 11, Marina di Ravenna, 48122 Italy

T: (0039) 0544 531644

E: info@marinara.it

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

Across

1 Nocturnal flying creature (4)

5 Decorate with gold leaf or liquid gold (4)

7 Message written in secret code (6)

8 Cover against loss or damage (6)

9 Barrier constructed to keep out the sea (4)

10 Sticker (5)

11 Expensive (6)

13 Remove from o ce (4)

14 Dandies (4)

16 Bathing costume (6)

19 Greyish-brown colour (5)

20 Heroic (4)

21 Driven or crowded together (6)

CROSSWORD

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

22 Conforming to propriety or good taste (6)

23 Go out with (4)

24 Fearless and daring (4)

Down

1 Lunatic (6)

2 Has faith in (6)

3 Full of zest or vigour (6)

4 Tatty (6)

5 Tra c jam so bad that no movement is possible (8)

6 Misleading falsehood (6)

12 Legal action where the outcome is likely to set a precedent (4,4)

14 O ensively malodorous (6)

15 Blasphemed (6)

16 See with attention (6)

17 Dark blue colour (6)

18 So (6)

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

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

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

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

Nine-letter word(s):

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BY PAUL ANTROBUS

In the drink

A Taste of Summer

Vinho Verde, special wines to enjoy as summer approaches…

was how difficult it was to come by in supermarkets. Hopefully by now they have more on their shelves or available online.

At Tesco, I found Por Do Sol white Vinho Verde at only nine per cent abv which makes it ideal for lunchtime or afternoon picnics, £5.25 for 75cl. I also saw that Majestic listed a small selection online, ranging from 9.5 to 13.5 per cent abv and very reasonably priced.

CHECK THE LABEL

Vinho Verde rosé delivers both the rosé flavour with Vinho Verde characteristics.

Rosé gets its colour from the maceration process; the juice staying in contact with the skins which bleed the colour into the wine. Winemakers only macerate it for a few hours to a day, and when they are happy with the colour the skins are removed and the juice goes forward for fermentation.

The most common types of grapes used to make any type of rosé are Grenache, Sangiovese, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault and Pinot Noir.

May, still spring and, once the King’s coronation is behind us, we can turn our attention to wines for the next Bank Holiday on 29 May, and the summer beyond.

Vinho Verde wines from the northeast of Portugal on the Atlantic coast are some of the nicest summer wines, with a bit of a difference. They fit the bill perfectly for alfresco dining, fresh and fruity, with the characteristic very subtle frissant.

The vines of local grapes like Alvarinho, Loureiro and Trajadura are trained to grow high off the ground up trees or fences, mainly to avoid rot caused by the high rainfall of the Minho region. Locals claim that is what makes the wine so fresh!

The name ‘Vinho Verde’ is not about colour - they come in red, white or rosé - but means ‘young wine’ which is intended to be drunk within a year.

So far so good, but the problem when I tried to source it in March

I found Porta 6 Vinho Verde rosé, 10.5 per cent abv, at my local Sainsbury’s for £6.50, discounted from £7.50, described as “fruity with a light spritz, ideally paired with refreshing meals, sunny days and good friends”. It sports a highly colourful Portuguese Art label which incorporates a sticker-like graphic declaring it is Vinho Verde. If it does what it says on the label this is a rosé well worth trying – or any other Vinho Verde rosé you can find.

Take care, there are other wines in the same brand range with similar colourful labels which are not Vinho Verde. So, check out the sticker graphic.

Usually only two or three would be used in a particular rosé and, when finding your way through the vast array of rosés available, it is worth trying to check that your particular selection does come from the original grape and is not just white wine and red wine mixed together.

PICNIC BEER

If you find the full-on English IPA too heavy for the summer picnic, try American Style IPA as a halfway house between English IPA and lager. Simply labelled as that, Sainsbury’s have it in their Taste the Difference range brewed by Bank’s Brewery, Wolverhampton. £1.85 for 500ml at a relatively strong five per cent abv. A bit more fizz and citrus than the UK beers.

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