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THE 2018 Golden Globe Race, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the original event back in 1968/9 which led to the first solo non-stop circumnavigation, will now start from Les Sables d’Olonne France on 1 July, 2018. The Golden Globe Race had been planned to start from Plymouth, but a twoyear search for sponsorship across the UK did not produce a successful outcome and prompted this change of host port. It is the second time the event, Falmouth and then Plymouth were due to host the event, has changed venues, with a lack of a sponsors and Brexit blamed. Spokesman Barry Pickthall said: ‘We had major sponsors lined up, but no one

ABOVE Les Sables d’LOnne will host the start and finish of the 2018 Golden Globe Race. Image: Alexandre Lamoureux/Les Sables d’LOnne/GGR LEFT: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston at the helm of his yacht SUHAILI. Image: Barry Pickthall/PPL

knows what is happening with Brexit and because of that uncertainty no one wants to spend money. We are by no means the only sporting event affected by this.” Les Sables d’Olonne, which also hosts the start and finish of the four-yearly Vendee Globe solo non-stop round the world race in Open 60 class yachts, is now a partner in the 2018 Golden Globe Race and will host a two-week celebration of the origins of solo sailing in the port prior to the start.

Yannick Moreau, President of the Sables d’Olonne Agglomeration, said: “The port, home of the Vendée Globe, is happy to welcome the Golden Globe Race, the father of all the solo round the world events, a pure race that places man and not the machine at the heart of this maritime adventure. “The Sables d’Olonne agglomeration, the city and the Vendée partners will be happy to offer the Vendée Globe channel and public support to these adventurers who will take off from Les Sables on July 1, 2018, 50 years after Knox –Johnston, Bernard Moitessier and their companions.” Prior to this, on 14 June, the entire GGR fleet of traditional long-keeled yachts and their skippers will participate in a Suhaili Parade of Sail in Falmouth, Cornwall to mark the day that Sir Robin Knox-Johnston set out to win the original race. One of nine entrants, Sir Robin was the solo finisher in the original race. Frenchman Bernard Moitessier sailing Joshua, rounded Cape Horn 17 days behind Knox-Johnston and, having the bigger yacht, might have overtaken his English rival. But instead of heading back up the Atlantic in hot pursuit, Moitessier turned east to make a second circumnavigation of the Southern Ocean to ‘save my soul’ as he put it. Sir Robin, sailing aboard his famous yacht Suhaili, will lead Bernhard Moitessier’s yacht Joshua, Sir Francis Chichester’s Gipsy Moth IV and Sir Alec Rose’s Lively Lady in the Parade of Sail around Falmouth Harbour saluted by the Golden Globe Race skippers and many other vessels. Then Sir Robin will fire a cannon from the deck of Suhaili to start the GGR SITraN Challenge charity race to Les Sables d’Olonne. Suhaili and Joshua will compete with other famous yachts and their arrival in Les Sables d’Olonne with the GGR fleet will mark the opening of the 2018 Golden Globe Race Village two weeks before the start. goldengloberace.com/en

NEWS SNAPS MUSTO SOLD

British brand Musto has been sold to Helly Hansen. Paul Stoneham, CEO of Helly Hansen, said: “Musto accelerates Helly Hansen’s long-term aspiration to become a global leader in sailing, matching our leadership position in professional skiing. Our focus will be to expand Musto internationally as an iconic British lifestyle brand with deep technical sailing credentials alongside Helly Hansen.” www.hellyhansen.com

TITANIC LETTER

An unsent letter recovered from the body of a Titanic passenger has set an auction record. Thought to be one of the last letters written before the liner hit an iceberg and sank, Alexander Oskar Holverson’s letter to his mother sold for £120,000. The letter includes the words: “If all goes well we will arrive in New York Wednesday A.M.” Holverson’s body, along with the letter and other personal effects, were recovered from the Atlantic after the tragic sinking.

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NEW FORMAT FOR LONDON BOAT SHOW the many boats on display being the stars of the show. The new Boating & Watersports Holiday Show has also widened the appeal to new audiences, taking advantage of the prime holiday booking period.

Bespoke London has now been repositioned as a feature element within the show, centred around a champagne bar with a complementary retail experience. This will allow more boats and marine exhibitors to take space.

The 2018 London Boat Show will take place from 10 - 14 January at ExCeL London. www.londonboatshow.com BELOW: There are going to be major changes at January’s five-day London Boat Show

After coming agonising close in previous editions, two-time Laser World Champion Nick Thompson took the European title in Barcelona. After his win Nick said: “I feel really, really pleased. It has been one of those events which has eluded me for a long time it. To finally take the European title means there is just one thing left - the Olympics.”

CARIBBEAN REGATTA Considered a high point of the tourist season on the island of Saint-Barthélemy, Les Voiles de St. Barth will take place as planned over 8 – 14 April, 2018. In September the Caribbean was ravaged by one of the worst hurricanes of the century. While it took a hard hit, we are told Saint-Barthélemy is already well on the road to recovery.

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ALL ABOARD By Jane Hyde

NO RECORD FOR JEANNE SOCRATES Image: Jeanne Socrates

Les Sables d’Olonne will host the Golden Globe Race

IN a surprising announcement next summer’s Golden Globe Race is now going to be starting in France rather than the UK. What a shame the powers that be could not get the backing they required in this country. There is no doubt Les Sables d’Olonne will be a great venue for celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s solo nonstop circumnavigation. However, when the sailors set off on 1 July 2018 there will be a tinge of disappointment for some that it is not happening in this country. Once they leave France, though, it will be all about the sailors, their boats and the sea. I am sure many sailors will make the trip to France to enjoy the celebrations and wave the sailors off. Whether it is France, the UK or further afield, if you are planning your 2018 holidays turn to page 16 for a selection of current offers and an up-date regarding the Caribbean following the devastating hurricanes in September. Many of the islands in the region were unaffected, while others are hard at work to get themselves back on their feet. Tourism is hugely important for the area, and so do consider the Caribbean for your next get-away. One of the impacts of the hurricane was the many boats which have been left damaged or

destroyed. This has thrown up many questions relating to the disposal of GRP boats and the cost of boat insurance going forward. To read more about these issues, and more, read this month’s Dougal’s Diary on page 22. Our new column, The Changing Face of Marinas, returns this month with a look at Premier’s Chichester Marina where there have been some interesting changes. We have been finding out about their luxury short break apartments and a new canal houseboat. If there have been changes at your marina let us know. A walk around any marina and you will see motorboats alongside sail boats. For those who have a love of power we are asking Simon Everett to dig around for the latest engine news every month. In his first round-up, Simon has been checking out Suzuki’s powerful DF350 and Selva’s coompact outboards. Next month we will have the best of your 2017 Photos of the Month, and will be asking you to vote for your overall winner. Thank you to everyone who has sent photos in this year. We have not been able to feature them all in the paper, but they do all go on the All at Sea website. Keep sending them in and you could be in the paper in 2018! Jane Hyde editor@allatsea.co.uk

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WHILE making final preparations for her solo nonstop east-about circumnavigation, 75-year-old Jeanne Socrates was forced to abandon her record attempt following an accident. Jeanne’s Najad 380 Nereida was at a local yard for antifouling and inspection

in readiness for her departure from Victoria, British Columbia on 5 October. While working on the boat, Jeanne fell from the top of a ladder and suffered significant injuries. As a result Jeanne is recovering from an operation to repair nine broken ribs, and her neck will be

in a brace for three months to allow a badly fractured vertebra to heal. She also suffered a broken nose and badly damaged right elbow. All at Sea has been in touch with Jeanne and the good news is she told us she is “Hoping to be fighting fit by the New Year.” If successful on this attempt, Jeanne would have become the oldest person, by four years, to make such a voyage. In 2012-13 Jeanne completed a solo nonstop unassisted circumnavigation in 260 days becoming the oldest woman to do so. Jeanne has had more than her fair share of sailing mishaps and disappointments. In 2008, she lost her previous Najad 380 on the beach in Mexico, 60 miles short of completing a circumnavigation. In 2009, in a new Najad 380, she set out to attempt a solo nonstop circumnavigation from Lanzarote but rigging failure forced her to stop in Cape Town. Another nonstop attempt, from Victoria in October 2010, ended with a knockdown in January 2011, west of Cape Horn. A strong storm causing damage off Oregon in October, and then broken gear off southern California in November forced Jeanne to abandon a similar attempt from Victoria in 2016. svnereida.com

NEW YORK ARE BACK THE New York Yacht Club, after a decade and a half away from the America’s Cup, is to challenge for the 36th edition. The club will be represented by Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association. The New York Yacht Club held the trophy from 1851, when it was won by the yacht America, until 1983. This run is often known as the longest winning streak in sports. The club continued to regularly challenge for the trophy following the

historic loss to Australia II 34 years ago, but has been on the sidelines since its last challenge with Team Dennis Conner in the 2002-2003 America’s Cup. The challenging syndicate will be led by American yachtsmen John J. “Hap” Fauth and Doug DeVos. Official entries can be submitted on 1 January 2018, with Land Rover BAR and Groupama Team France already expressing their intentions to compete, alongside defender Emirates Team

New Zealand and challenger of record Luna Rossa. As part of their preparations for the 36th America’s Cup Land Rover BAR have announced they will be competing in the 52 Super Series 2018. The team has joined with the Langley Holdings’ Gladiator sailing programme, led by Tony Langley. Sir Ben will lead his team aboard Langley Holdings’ Gladiator TP52 in this high performance monohull race series.

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THE Royal Yacht Britannia Trust has announced the arrival of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh’s Flying Fifteen keelboat, Coweslip. The 20ft, two-person keelboat is on loan to the trust and went on display to visitors next to Britannia in Edinburgh. Designed and built by legendary sailor Uffa Fox, the Flying Fifteen was launched in June 1949 and in the words of Uffa, it was a “a sensible, safe boat, that was fun

to sail as well, for the rough and tumble of tidal waters around the UK”. Coweslip is the most famous of the Flying Fifteens keelboats, having been presented to Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip as a wedding present in 1949. Prince Philip frequently sailed on Coweslip with Uffa Fox and, together, they had great success sailing competitively, including winning the Britannia Cup in 1952.

In 1962 at Cowes, Coweslip nearly sank when she was hit by a gust of wind and capsized, throwing both Uffa and The Duke into the water. Chief Executive of The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust, Bob Downie said, “We are delighted to have Coweslip on display, particularly in the 70th anniversary year of the Flying Fifteens.” www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk

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NEWS SNAPS BOATING DEATH

Following a boating accident in southern France a 27-year-old British woman has died. Five other passengers were taken to hospital, two of them in a serious condition. The woman was thrown overboard after the boat collided with a warning beacon on the river Rhone. An investigation into the incident has been launched.

VOLVO OCEAN RACE STARTS in the opening minutes of a Volvo Ocean Race. The highlight came on the approach to the final turning mark before leaving the bay, when Dongfeng Race Team came screaming in on a collision course with Team Brunel and MAPFRE, both of whom were forced into a quick gybe to avoid the right of way Chinese boat. Separated by under a meter at times, as they went through their manoeuvres, the on water umpires judged neither Brunel nor MAPFRE had kept sufficiently clear and penalised both, pushing them back down the fleet.

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Sunsail has launched its first Sunsail Schools app, a quick and fun tool for sailors around the world to use. The app includes information such as Rules of the Road, Navigation Lights, Day Shapes and Sounds and Lights. It is the ideal companion for newer sailors that are keen to take to the water. To download the app, search for Sunsail in the App Store. Turn to page 16 to read more about Sunsail in this month’s holiday news.

SEAFARERS’ CENTRE

International maritime charity Sailors’ Society has opened the doors to its new Southampton Seafarers’ Centre at 108 East Street. The centre gives seafarers docking in the city’s port, which handles around 14 million tonnes of cargo annually, the opportunity to access support services and free Wi-Fi. www.sailors-society.org

In the end, though, it was Vestas 11th Hour Racing who won Leg 1, crossing the finish line in Lisbon to complete the 1,650nm race. They were followed by MAPFRE and Dongfeng Race Team who made up the other podium positions. Dee Caffari’s Turn the Tide on Plastic finished the leg in last position. www.volvooceanrace.com’s Facebook page. Watch the In-Port Race highlight video at All at Sea’s Facebook page.

Volvo Ocean Race start, Alicante 2017. Image: Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race THE local heroes on Xabi Fernández’s MAPFRE were a popular winner in the first point scoring race of the Volvo Ocean Race, the In-Port Race in Alicante. The Spanish team sailed a flawless race, in terms of strategy and execution, and were never threatened after grabbing the lead at the first mark. Dongfeng Race Team fought up the fleet to grab second place, battling with Vestas 11th Hour Racing and Team Brunel who were trading places throughout the race. Dee Caffari’s Turn the Tide on Plastic finished the race in last position, after a fourth in the earlier Prologue Leg. The Spanish MAPFRE team also won that Prologue Leg, the non-scoring race to the host city and start port of Alicante, Spain. There was drama to follow, though, ahead of Leg 1, when team AkzoNobel announced

three time Volvo Ocean Race winner Brad Jackson as the new skipper following the departure of Simeon Tienpont. Then, on the day of the race start, it was announced that Simeon had returned to lead the team. “I am relieved to be back with my team and excited to be getting our Volvo Ocean Race campaign underway,” said Simeon. The teams set off on 22 October, and conditions could not have been better for the start in Alicante. The fleet of seven teams started Leg 1, a 1,450nm sprint to Lisbon, Portugal, in bright sunshine and a 15 20 knot Easterly breeze. The bay off the Alicante sea front was crowded with hundreds of spectator boats, ringing a short inshore race course, before the fleet was sailed downwind, towards Gibraltar. They were treated to some of the most intense racing ever seen

MAPFRE won the In-Port Race, Alicante. Image: Pedro Martinez/Volvo Ocean Race AS part of the Clean Seas campaign, during the race teams will gather data from parts of the oceans that are otherwise inaccessible to scientists. The Science Programme is key to the goal of creating action to tackle plastic pollution, based on accurate data. During the four most isolated legs in the race, all seven yachts will carry drifter buoys equipped with satellite communications to transmit information on ocean composition and currents. The Turn the Tide on Plastic team, skippered by Dee Caffari, will carry

instruments on board to test salinity, dissolved CO2 and Chlorophyll-a (algae) and, for the first time ever, microplastics, directly in the sea water around them. All of the racing yachts in the 2017-18 edition will send data back from the oceans every 10 seconds – recording temperature, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction. This data will be passed on to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts. It will contribute to more accurate weather forecasts and climate models.

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LAND ROVER BAR INSTALL UK’S FIRST SEABIN

LAND Rover BAR have partnered with Seabin Pty to install the UK’s first Seabin on the pontoon of the team’s base in Portsmouth. The Seabin, an automated rubbish collection device, will sit alongside 1,000 oysters housed in protected cages on the dock, introduced as part of a scientific project and launched in 2015. Each Seabin collects floating debris and micro plastics down to 2mm in diameter and has the capability to collect 83,000 plastic shopping bags or 20,000 plastic bottles per year. The team are expecting to remove half a tonne of debris from the waters around The Camber each year, as-well as removing pollutants such as oils and detergents. The team are committed to protecting their ‘pitch’ and reducing their environmental footprint by working with exclusive sustainably partner, 11th Hour Racing, partners and suppliers to identify and communicate new innovative solutions to deliver further positive change. It has been estimated that the volume of plastic leaking into the sea is approximately

POOLE’S SOUTH QUAY

THE finish line is in sight for construction work to be completed on South Quay, the first phase of Poole Harbour Commissioner’s masterplan. On budget and on schedule to be operational from January 2018, the £10 million expansion is the biggest new port development on the south coast for many years. South Quay will provide longer and deeper facilities to enable the port to continue to compete across a much wider range of shipping and marine activities. Construction of the quay required 1,700 tons of steel piles. In addition, 150,000 cubic

eight million metric tons a year – with only nine percent being recycled – and less than 20 percent of this originates from oceanbased sources like fisheries and fishing vessels. This means that more than 80 percent of ocean plastic comes from landbased sources. Pete Ceglinski, CEO and Co-Founder of Seabin Pty said: “The team at Seabin acknowledge that the real solution to ocean plastics and littering is not technology, but education, science and research. The innovative Seabin project is also a tool to inspire and engage the next generation, with the ultimate goal to live in the world without the need for Seabins.” 17 students from Gomer and Westbourne Primary Schools, in Hampshire, were invited to join an interactive BT STEM Crew lesson with The 1851 Trust’s Education Manager, Bev Smith, focusing on Ocean Health, using the Seabin to demonstrate a tangible solution and challenging students to create their own innovative concepts. seabinproject.com

UK’S PLASTIC BATTLE ENVIRONMENT Minister Thérèse Coffey has set out how the UK is taking action to tackle marine litter and protect oceans from the effects of climate change at the Our Ocean conference in Malta. The Environment Minister pledged her support to help small island developing states with marine science, research and conservation projects. She also set out how the government is continuing the fight at home against the eight million tonnes of plastic that make their way into oceans each year. The UK’s ban on microbeads has

been lauded as one of the toughest in the world and nine billion fewer plastic bags have been distributed since the government introduced a 5p charge. The Environment Minister also announced support for global initiatives to tackle plastic pollution. While in Malta, Minister Coffey reiterated the government’s commitment to creating a network of marine protected areas around the UK, alongside reaffirming £4.8 million to drive forward the creation of a ‘blue belt’ across the UK’s Overseas Territories.

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BORIS’S BOAT

The Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson took an impromptu boat trip for a few minutes in a rowing boat with the Czech Republic’s deputy foreign minister Ivo Sramek. Mr Johnson was at Chevening House hosting European counterparts for talks on security in Europe. Of the talks Mr Johnson said: “Our departure from the EU will make no difference to Britain’s unconditional and immovable commitment to the security and defence of Europe.”

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NEWS SNAPS COWES’ PLAN

The planning application for a major re-development of Cowes waterfront has been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. The application is for mixed-use re-development to provide up to 535 residential units and up to 18630sqm of non-residential floor space and associated new public realm works, landscaping, re-construction of sea wall and new public slipway. It also seeks planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and partial demolition of the J Samuel White building, followed by the construction of nine buildings at the northern end of the proposed site.

JFK BOAT SALE

Restofus, a 17ft speedboat that once belonged to the Kennedy family, sold at auction in New York for $75,000. John F. Kennedy often drove the mahogany boat at the Kennedy family compound in Massachusetts.

FLOATING HOUSE

Here is the first image of Poole RNLI’s new floating boat house. The first phase of the project is underway consisting of the steel framework and installing the floats. The building will offer the extra space required to securely house Poole’s busy lifeboats and will be a safe working environment for the volunteer mechanics to keep the vessels protected, prepared and ready to launch.

TIGHT BATTLE TO THE END IN CLIPPER RACE AFTER a fortnight of intense and incredibly close competition, the Clipper Race teams crossed the finish line in Cape Town, successfully completing Race 2. The incredible battle between frontrunners Greenings and Dare To Lead continued right until the end. Greenings managed to cross the finish line just 18 minutes ahead of its rival to claim first place. Andy Woodruff is the Interim Skipper for Greenings after the original Skipper, David Hartshorn suffered an injury on Leg 1. Andy said: “I feel great about the race. It is really good for the team after what they went through on Leg 1. It is all about keeping things simple and not working the crew too hard and having a good time. We did push the boat when the openings came up and took advantage of the tactical situations that arose.” Garmin claimed third place, whilst a last-minute shake up saw Visit Seattle pip Liverpool 2018 to the post for fourth, with Skipper Nikki Henderson and her team crossing the finish line just 20 minutes ahead of the bright pink yacht. Congratulating the teams, Clipper Race Chairman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston said: “What an impressive race. Much like the first stage, it has been another incredibly tight contest and was almost impossible to take your eyes off the Race Viewer, proving just how well matched these one-design yachts are.

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“These teams have effectively been involved in a 3,500nm sprint, and keeping that level of intensity up for two weeks whilst across the South Atlantic is one tough test for any sailor. I have big respect for the effort put in by all the teams.” The Stormhoek Race to the Cape of Storms was a particularly eventful

one for some teams. Unicef suffered a serious spinnaker wrap on day three which damaged the team’s inner forestay, whilst a whale collided with PSP Logistics on day one, which damaged the boat’s rudder and forced the team to return to Uruguay for repairs. Ahead of Race 3 the top teams were Dare to Lead, followed

by Greenings and Great Britain. Race 3 of the Clipper 2017-18 Race started on 31 October, departing Cape Town and taking teams deep into the Southern Ocean and the infamous ‘Roaring Forties’ in another fast and thrilling ‘sleigh ride’ to Fremantle, Western Australia. www.clipperroundtheworld.com

BOATING ARCHIVE BOATSHED are launching a beta version of the Boatshed Archive, essentially a back catalogue of the 24,000+ boats they have been involved in selling. This is a great resource for people looking for craft, with each boat containing up to 100 photos, full spec and videos. When you are searching you now have the option to include sold boats, which allows you to compare boats that were sold a few years ago with boats that are currently for sale. www.boatshed.com

AFTER shooting to the top of the box office, Dunkirk has become Christopher Nolan’s most successful release in the UK, with more than £56.4m at the box office to date. Dunkirk scored the biggest Warner Bros. opening in 2017 and went on to be one of the biggest hits of the crowded summer season. The critically acclaimed film continues to draw audiences the world over, recently topping the $500 million mark in worldwide box office. Dunkirk opens as hundreds of thousands of

British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea, they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. The story unfolds on land, sea and air. RAF Spitfires engage the enemy in the skies above the Channel, trying to protect the defenseless men below. Meanwhile, hundreds of small boats manned by both military and civilians are mounting a desperate rescue effort, risking their lives in a race against time to save even a fraction of their army.

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THE replica of one of the most famous ships in the history of maritime exploration is being prepared for a new voyage along the North York Moors coast to Whitby. A partnership led by Whitby businessman Andrew Fiddler purchased HM Bark Endeavour, one of only two full-scale replicas in the world of the ship commanded by explorer Captain James Cook for his voyage to Australia and New Zealand. The partnership’s auction bid of £155,000 safeguarded the replica’s future as a North East visitor attraction, having beaten competing bids that could have seen the ship moved to Portsmouth, London or Dubai.

Andrew plans to spend nearly £750,000 refurbishing and repairing the 33m long Teesside-built ship and then relocate it from its berth at Stockton-on-Tees to Whitby, where the original Endeavour was built in 1764. HM Bark Endeavour will be re-opened as an historic tourist attraction and centre of learning for schools and colleges. The arrival of the legendary tall ship in Whitby in 2018 will coincide with the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook’s departure from Portsmouth on board Endeavour to observe the transit of Venus at Tahiti, circumnavigate and chart New Zealand and chart the East coast of Australia. www.northyorkmoors.org.uk

KILL CORD REPLACEMENTS THE RYA has made it easier for all powerboaters to replace old kill cords by stocking brands like Honda, Barrus and Yamaha. While many chandlers stock kill cords to suit different engines, they will not always be the manufacturer’s own brand. Cheaply copied kill cords often have substandard fittings and manufacturing, and some do not fit the switches they are intended for use with (too tight or too loose). The manufacturer’s own kill cord, however, will have been rigorously tested to work with the components. When replacing kill cords, you want to purchase a good quality lanyard with a strengthening cord through the middle. The RYA advises checking your kill cords regularly for signs of wear and tear as they can become stretched or brittle over time. If your kill cord has lost its spiral tension it is time to replace it. Rachel Andrews, RYA Chief Instructor for Power Cruising and Motor, advised: “Look for signs of wear,

rust and reduced elasticity in order to replace them in good time. When replacing kill cords, purchase the engine manufacturer’s own kill cord and we recommend not leaving kill cords out in the elements as extremes of temperature and UV light will harm the lanyard in the long term.” To find out more about kill cords and how they work visit rya.org.uk/go/killcord. rya.org.uk/go/shop

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NEWS SNAPS ACADEMY RECRUITS

At the Land Rover BAR Academy’s recruitment day more than 20 young sailors aged between 19 - 24 came together in Portsmouth. Jono Macbeth, Land Rover BAR Sailing Manager, said: “It has been great to have the next batch of recruits trialing out for the Land Rover BAR Academy. We are always looking for the next generation of sailors to invest in and mentor so they can move forward in their sailing careers with us.” www.landroverbar.com/academy

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World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, has moved to a new London headquarters. World Sailing is made up of 142 Member National Authorities, the national governing bodies for sailing around the world, and 114 World Sailing Class Associations. www.sailing.org

TECH LECTURE

The next Shipwrights’ Lectures will be on 10 January at the Nuffield Theatre, Southampton. The lectures are aimed at inspiring apprentices and young people involved in the industry and will show how cutting edge technology is adopted to deliver world beating performance. Following the 35th America’s Cup, which exhibited the highest level of advanced sailing technology, this year’s theme is Technical Innovation. www.shipwrights.co.uk

ON A MERCY MISSION FOLLOWING the double blow dealt by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the humanitarian organisation Sea Mercy has teamed up with the Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting to enact a first response and long term rebuilding plan. A key portal for yacht tourism in the area, the ACYM connects the international superyacht industry with local economies in the Caribbean cruising grounds. Following the hurricane strikes, ACYM had calls from yacht owners around the world asking how they could help. Having enjoyed the beauty of these cruising grounds over many seasons, these sailors understood the devastation and impact of these storms. ACYM turned to Sea Mercy for help. Operating since 2012, Sea Mercy has extensive experience in first response, rebuild operations, health care and economic development for disaster struck communities in remote areas. Comprised of dedicated vessels and a volunteer fleet with their private vessels, Sea Mercy

overcomes infrastructure limitations post disaster by accessing damaged areas with sail powered boats. The primary mission of the partnership is the provision of an ocean going all purpose landing craft, enabling volunteers to access communities and provide delivery of desalination units for provision of clean drinking water, building materials and health care personnel. Sea Mercy and AYCM are asking for donations at SeaMercy.org.

FREE BOAT SHOW TICKET

THE RYA is offering members a free ticket to the London Boat Show from 10 – 14 January. Not only can members claim their ticket for any day of the show, they will be able to

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purchase up to three additional tickets at the discounted price of £12 each. Also, up to four children (up to age 15) will be admitted for free with every adult ticket. Back for its 64th year, the London Boat Show returns in January celebrating everything you can do and enjoy on the water. Bringing a world of inspiration, stunning yachts and on-water experiences, visitors will be treated to five days of the very latest from the boating world. www.rya.org.uk/go/lbstickets www.londonboatshow.com

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SAIL Aid UK was set up in September in the immediate aftermath of hurricanes Irma, Jose and Maria wreaking violent havoc across so much of the Caribbean. The charity tells us that its first major fundraising platform, the Black Tie/Loud Shirt Dinner at Land Rover BAR’s Flight Deck in Portsmouth on 11 November, was virtually sold out within days of announcing it. In addition to take-up for the gala dinner and some incredible online and live auction prizes being sourced, there has been fantastic support from the pro-sailing community for the Sail Aid UK cause

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including Sir Ben and Lady Georgie Ainslie, Ian Walker, Shirley Robertson OBE, Helena Lucas MBE, Hannah Mills MBE, Dee Caffari and Alex Thomson. Funds raised from the dinner are anticipated to be in the region of £100,000. There is also a range of exclusively designed T-shirts incorporating the Sail Aid UK logo available for £25 (inc P+P) along with children’s sizes at £20 (incl P+P) available to purchase through the Sail Aid UK website. All profits go directly to Sail Aid UK. Read more about the impact of the hurricane on page 22. www.sailaiduk.com

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RNLI STORM RESCUE EXMOUTH’S inshore lifeboat launched during October’s Storm Ophelia to a man on board a 21ft cabin cruiser in the River Exe. Crew volunteers were on scene near the Exe Sailing Club within 12 minutes in Force 6 conditions. The man was attempting to secure his boat onto a mooring after the storm increased. A damaged propeller, along with strong waves and wind caused difficulties, so a crew volunteer was put on board to secure the cabin cruiser successfully.

NEWS SNAPS DREW CHANGE

Marine distress signal company, Drew Marine Signal and Safety, is now known as WesCom Signal and Rescue. The change came about after Willhelmsen Group entered an agreement to acquire the technical solutions business of Drew Marine, subject to regulatory approval. WesCom Signal and Rescue is the manufacturer of marine pyrotechnic brands Pains Wessex, Comet, Oroquieta and Aurora.

Helm, David Preece said: “It seems the casualty had reached his boat from near the railway line as he was concerned for his property and wanted to protect it in the increasing weather conditions. There was always a danger he would find himself unexpectedly in the water and was not wearing a lifejacket. We would advise boat owners to check their moorings are secure in all weathers.” www.exmouthlifeboat.org.uk

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CHALLENGE COMPLETED Inshore lifeboat launch into Storm Ophelia. Image: RNLI/John Ford

FUNDING THE FUTURE SUNSAIL is investing in developing future generations of UK sailors. Sunsail has announced the return of last year’s successful Funding the Future campaign for 2017-18. The competition encourages UK sailing and yacht clubs to enter for the grand prize of a £5,000 grant from Sunsail and a live Q&A with double Olympic medallist and Volvo Ocean Race winner Ian Walker MBE.

This year, other prizes include more cash grants with one prize dedicated solely for University sailing clubs. Last year’s winner, Solva Sailing Club, used the £5,000 grant it received from Sunsail to develop its facilities by building changing rooms, which had previously held the club back. Entries must be received by 23:59GMT on 30 November 2017. www.sunsail.co.uk

A crew of injured veterans have completed their gruelling round-Britain sailing expedition in a 92ft tall ship. The completion of the Turn to Starboard Round Britain Challenge saw 17 military veterans complete the 2,000nm voyage after taking in 15 ports across three countries. Family, friends and supporters lined the jetty at Port Penddenis while spectator boats took to the water to welcome home the crew as they reached the finish line. Participants had endured ferocious weather conditions, including menacing waves and gusts of up to 40 knots, in what organisers described as being ‘a challenge like no other’.

Chris Greenwood, a 54-year-old former soldier from St Day near Redruth, said: “The toughest part was the force 10 gales around the Isle of Man and up in Scotland. They ripped the sails so hard we had to stop for a couple of days to get them repaired.” The expedition was organised by Turn to Starboard, a Falmouth-based charity that helps military personnel suffering with physical injuries or mental trauma by providing sailing courses. The aim of the expedition was to help participants re-engage, reintegrate and gain new skills to help start new careers. www.turntostarboard.co.uk

The Canal and River Trust say private and business boat licence fees will rise by three per cent from 1 April 2018, roughly in line with inflation forecasts for next year. The Trust said income from boat licence fees helps it to continue its charitable expenditure of over £150 million per year. The fee increase comes as the Canal and River Trust continues its consultation on the overall structure and future of boat licensing.

DAME NOMINATIONS UK products make up more than a third of the nominations for the DAME Award 2017. The awards have cemented themselves as the world’s number one international design competition for new marine equipment and accessories. This recognition of British products and businesses highlights the contribution the UK continues to make to the global marine industry. The winners will be announced on the opening day of the METSTRADE Show this month in Amsterdam.

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NEWS SNAPS SHIPWRECK FIND

An artefact recovered from a shipwreck off Oman has been identified as an astrolabe, and is the oldest known example of this type of navigational tool. Thought to date from between 1495 and 1500 the instrument, which was discovered on the Portuguese explorer Esmeralda, was used to measure the height of the sun above the horizon at noon to determine location.

STORM DAMAGE

When Storm Ophelia hit Milford Haven Marina with gusts of 87mph the marina lock gates suffered infrastructure damage. We are told that water levels in the marina remain unaffected, and the marina team continue to carry out regular checks on customer vessels afloat and ashore. Read more marina news on page 36.

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WALK THE COAST WALKING around the entire England coastline is now one step closer after it was announced that work has started on every stretch of the England Coast Path, which is due to be completed by the end of 2020.. The 2,700 mile national trail around England’s coast will give the public a secure and legal right of access around the whole of the English coast. As well as the path, a coastal margin is also being established where appropriate, particularly encompassing land between the trail and the sea. Some land is excepted, such as buildings and gardens, or those not suitable for public access, such as a mudflat. The newly launched RYA Guidance Note on the England Coast Path and Coastal Access includes comprehensive information on how coastal access could affect recreational boating activities. Details of which stretches are currently being worked on are available

on the Natural England website, where boating facilities situated on the coast can also make comments on proposals. Natural England provide an overview map of progress, as well maps and details of progress in more localised areas. In addition details are provided as to how a new stretch is established. Natural England is required to strike a fair balance between the interests of the public in having rights of access and the interests of those who own and use land over which the path passes. Boat yards, sailing clubs and other boating facilities on the coast, as with all landowners and occupiers with an interest in the coast, will be contacted directly by Natural England to discuss the most appropriate route for the new trail and any concerns about the new access rights. For information or if your club has any concerns s contact the RYA on 023 8060 4222 or at environment@rya.org.uk.

Around 30 women and girls helped launch a new scheme in South Wales to increase female participation in watersports. They tried dinghy sailing, yachting and powerboating around Cardiff Bay. “Only Girls Afloat is a participation programme run by RYA Cymru Wales to inspire our clubs and training centres to get women and girls on the water taking part more often,” explained RYA Cymru Wales national development officer Ruth Iliffe. www.ryacymruwales.org.uk

NEW PARTNERSHIP INCREASE VECTOR has announced a new title partnership between Vector Offshore Racing and Jaguar, which will see the team re-named Jaguar Vector Racing. Jaguar Vector Racing will enter a number of high-profile endurance races in 2018 including the British Powerboat Championships in the Marathon ‘A’ Class. In addition, a number of challenges to established marine World Records are being planned.

Jaguar returned to racing in October 2016, becoming the first premium manufacturer to join the all-electric FIA Formula E street-racing series. Mark Cameron, Director of Experiential Marketing, Jaguar Land Rover, said: “Jaguar is a performance brand and Vector are the epitome of power and performance on the water. We have some very exciting plans for Jaguar Racing, especially as we move towards an electric future.”

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POWERING AHEAD SIMON EVERETT ROUNDS UP THIS MONTH’S ENGINE NEWS

SUZUKI’S DF350 The hot gossip is centering on Suzuki’s new flagship outboard, the incredible DF350 with its counter rotating propeller and barely believable weight for such a large capacity outboard. While Suzuki is not the first outboard maker to bring out a 350hp model, they have spent three years developing the motor before joining the party. The twin props allow the use of two, smaller gears making the gearbox thinner for reduced drag and also negate the need for handed props, making multiple installations easier for the growing trend of using multiple outboards on larger sports fishing boats. Twin props also deliver better holeshot through greater power transmission to the water through the greater blade area. Propeller torque is removed giving better handling and more grip in tight turns. A host of technological features are incorporated into the engine to provide an outboard that is truly revolutionary, like the direct air intake, twin injectors per cylinder and weight of 339kgs for the 30” shaft version of the 4.4 litre motor, which is comparable to the 2.6 litre Verado and lighter than the V8 5.3litre Yamaha. The Suzuki DF350A can be ordered in a choice of colours: Pearl Nebula Black or Cool White. Pricing has yet to be announced. marine.suzuki.co.uk

BUYING ELECTRIC POWER Electrifying news from Germany is that electric outboard maker Torqueedo has been acquired by the tractor giant, Deutz. The CEO said that the acquisition would accelerate the electrification of the core product range. The production of hybrid and electric technology will be increasingly important as the world strives to reduce emissions. An indication of the importance Deutz places on moving towards pure electric or diesel-electric power is the 100 million Euro investment they have made in this direction. They have some catching up to do though. Elco have been making electric motors for the American boating market since 1893, when they were commissioned to make 55 electric powered launches to ferry the visitors to the World Fair in Chicago. More than one million tickets were sold and the boats performed flawlessly. www.torqeedo.com

SELVA’S COMPACT OUTBOARDS At the other end of the spectrum, Selva have announced a little beauty of an engine for the tender and small boat market. The new single cylinder range of 6hp Oyster, 8hp Back Bass and 9.9 Piranha includes an integrated electric start with the battery mounted within the hood, doing away with the battery box and leads extending forward from the outboard. Even with the battery and electric start the range only weighs from 27kgs for the 6hp version. The compact, lightweight Selva Oyster, Black Bass or Piranha outboards are ideal for use on a small yacht with an engine well, as an auxiliary or as an easy to stow tender outboard. The integrated electric start does away with the frustration of trying to pull start your motor whilst balancing on a pile of gear and victuals; now you can simply turn the key. The 9.9hp is competitively priced at £2,119. www.selvamarine.co.uk

THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC Bavaria are amongst the boat builders to have brought hybrid power to the masses in their E-line of production motor yachts (pictured) at 34 and 40 feet. Is it coincidence that the Germans are making such an effort in electrification of boating? The Sunbird Greenline is another sea going motor yacht that embraces hybrid and solar power combined to provide motorboating at sailing emission levels with transatlantic capability, so the makers say. There are Greenline boats from 33ft – 80ft, powered entirely by hybrid motors with solar backup. The elegant Victorian era saw electric boats using huge banks of glass accumulators, but the march of lithium technology has breathed new life into electric boating possibilities, with the silent slip through the water that only electric motors can provide. Whilst pure motorboaters are likely to be

reticent about electric power, the sailing fraternity are far more likely to embrace electric drive, combining wind and electric power in a truly symbiotic relationship with natural power. “It’ll never catch on!” How many times through the last 50 years have we heard that phrase levelled at technology? If you consider photography as an analogy, then the march of progress for electric technology is likely to be as

fast as digital replacing film for image capture. Not convinced? The TT motorcycle races now have electric powered bikes lapping at over 119mph (2015) and Top Gun, a 38ft Cigarette offshore powerboat achieved 120mph albeit for a short duration. So electric motors are gaining in both popularity and practicality. Expect to see more on the market in the future.

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For those with bigger budgets this Christmas, this watch is a guaranteed winner. G-SHOCK’s Gulfmaster GWN-Q1000 is equipped to monitor ocean conditions from weather patterns to water depth. It has a water depth sensor in addition to atmospherics pressure sensor, thermometer and electronic compass. For ease of access, information from the four sensor modes, as well as sudden atmospheric changes and a tide graph showing low and high tide information, are indicated on the inset dial at the five o’clock position. The GWN-Q1000 will help seafarers track vital facts and figures of ever-changing conditions at sea. £700 (our internet search found it available for as low as £399) www.G-SHOCK.co.uk

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There is nothing like some new electronics kit to put a smile on a sailor’s face, so how about the VHF 110i. It is Garmin’s entry-level radio, offering 25 watts of transmit power and Class D Digital Selective Calling compatibility via NMEA 2000®. In addition to dedicated buttons and knobs for ease of use, the VHF 110i has three soft keys that allow boaters to intuitively see and

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Not all Christmas presents have to be expensive pieces of kit; here is one for stockings. Sailors will love being able to keep their gear safe and dry with Lifeventure’s Ultralight Dry Bags, available in a range of vibrant colours. Strong and lightweight, they are available in a number of sizes from a 2L to a 70L backpack liner. Each bag features waterproof, PU coated fabric with fully taped seams to keep all water out and the contents dry. From £4.49 www.lifeventure.com

select the information they want, while eliminating clutter. It also features NOAA weather alerts and position tracking, which allows boaters to locate and keep tabs on up to three boats that use a Garmin system. £269.95 www.garmin.com

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Great for on the boat and at home, the ER300 will provide hours of entertainment via the AM/FM radio. It also features a power bank, torch, SOS beacon and ultrasonic dog whistle. Great for those inevitable times when power is wanted, this radio can act as a power bank for other electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets. The built-in LED flashlight throws out

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This is Tracey Allen’s boat Catalan Bay, which has been in her family since 1983. The boat spent most of her life on the Bristol Channel and River Avon and Severn, but is now retiring in Brighton and enjoying trips along the Sussex Coast.

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Knights Cross classic motor yacht departing the Hamble River. It is a 38ft twin screw motor yacht built in 1948 by Staniland & Co, Thorne, Yorkshire. Sent in by Timo Galeon.

Hugo Boss at the Fastnet Race start as seen from SS Shieldhall. Taken by Rodney Chadwick.

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These thermal leggings have a tog rating of 0.39, which is measure of a textile’s thermal ability. Designed to shape to your body’s contours they have an elasticated waist and are extremely comfy to wear. These are all about keeping you warm and with Heat Holders’ impressive insulation levels you will be lovely and toasty without feeling bulky. Ideal for winter days on the boat. Black / Grey / White / £21.99 / www.heatholders.co.uk

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This fleece is incredibly soft and with a 1.7 tog rating is very cosy to wear. With a full length zip and two pockets, you can wear it as an outer layer on milder days or underneath your coat when it gets colder. With a choice of three colours you will look good as well as staying very warm. Black / Navy / Purple £28.99 www.heatholders.co.uk

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Offering high performance insulation and another 0.39 tog rating this soft vest is the ideal thermal vest to wear on a chilly winter day. It is a great base layer that fits nicely around the body without being too tight. It does not ride up under other clothing or cause unsightly lumps or bumps due to being very thin. A good one to team with the thermal bottoms. Black / White £21.99 www.heatholders.co.uk

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Think of this get-away as a combination of adventure and training. Tall Ships Adventures’ Heavy Weather Training voyage is for ages 18 – 80 on board a Challenger yacht. No experience is required for this two night heavy weather training weekend, which provides tuition for inshore sailors who are looking to extend their offshore and heavy weather sailing knowledge. Starting and ending in Portsmouth, crew members will have the opportunity to learn the theory behind heavy weather sailing and then apply it to practical techniques when on board. 19 – 20 January | £349 tallships.org/events/cf-466-heavy-weather-training

SUNSAIL IN SICILY

For those looking for a taste of Italy, Sunsail has a new base in Sicily. With an average temperature of 28C from March to November, this is an ideal bareboat holiday for relaxed sailing in consistent winds and clear waters. The new Portorosa base is Sunsail’s fifth location in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The temperate weather and mild winds of north-east Sicily make the base a great starting point for tours of the Sicilian coast, or voyages north around the UNESCO-protected Aeolian Islands. The cruising grounds blend chic ports of call, like Panarea, with the quiet ambience of islands off the tourist track such as Salina. The imposing volcanoes, abundant castles and historic waterfront villages offer lots to explore, combined with clear, warm waters ideal for snorkelling and spectacular black sand beaches for relaxing. More adventurous sailors may consider plotting a one-way course from Portorosa to Tropea, Palermo or Procida, or taking on the challenge of a two-week coastal and open water voyage to Malta. Prices for one week start from £2,646 for a three-cabin Sunsail 38 premier yacht (sleeps up to eight people) excluding yacht damage waiver and fuel, departing on 2 June 2018. Flights and transfers can be booked individually. Get in touch for further dates and pricing. www.sunsail.co.uk

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For many a boating holiday begins with a flight. However, holidaymakers are understandably concerned following several incidents in which hundreds of thousands of passengers have had flights cancelled and delayed. The Monarch Airlines collapse hit around 860,000 passengers with 110,000 left waiting to be brought back home. It is not just Monarch that made the news. In the last few months, the European aviation industry has been shaken by collapsing and failing airlines. According to aviation experts, it is only the start of a more far-reaching industry consolidation that is expected to whittle the number of European airlines down to numbers of only a few profitable carriers. Marius Stonkus, the CEO of global claim platform www. skycop.co.uk said: “In the last five months three European airlines collapsed and another major carrier cancelled 20,000 flights which led to the company’s worst crisis in its history. “Numbers of affected passengers have reached millions and yet not everyone will be entitled for compensation. In our opinion, watching such recent events in aviation industry, there should be more strict rules implemented into EU laws to protect passengers.” “With Aliatalia, Air Berlin and Monarch all going bust in a relatively short period, the industry looks to be going through a period of flux and more airlines are expected to fall in the coming years which in turn will continue to leave millions of people stranded and demoralised.” Moneysavingexpert.com tip: It is important to protect yourself as fully as possible. The easiest way is to book direct with the airline using your credit card, as when the transaction is more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act means the card company is equally liable if something goes wrong. This means if you book a flight and the airline goes bust, you can get your money back from the credit card company. When it comes to package holidays, most operators (UKregistered firms) are members of ATOL (the Package Travel Regulations require all UK firms selling holidays with air travel to be signed up to ATOL) or ABTA travel protection schemes. This means if the firm goes bust or there is another issue, your break is protected that way. However, if you book flights and/or hotels directly, this will only apply if the provider is ATOL-registered. Also note that if you book a flight and/or a hotel via a travel agent you may not be covered by Section 75 as there is no direct relationship with the supplier. You may still be covered by ATOL/ABTA though. The best advice is to check your cover at the time of booking.

TRAVEL PARTNERS

Celestyal Cruises has announced a partnership with Hays Travel. The new partnership will see Hays Travel selling Celestyal’s product range which includes a number of three to sevenday Aegean cruises and a seven-day Cuba Cruise. Hays Travel will package the cruises with a selection of transport options and ground arrangements from the UK. www.celestyalcruises.com

SUNSAIL – CARIBBEAN UP-DATE

Following September’s devastating hurricanes in the Caribbean Sunsail said: “The local teams in the British Virgin Islands and St. Martin have made great progress in just a short time since Hurricane Irma and Maria passed through these territories. We are working hard along with our partners in the cruising grounds to welcome guests back for the winter sailing season. “The BVI will re-open 9 December 2017 and St Martin will re-open 1 February 2018. Our desinations in the Bahamas, Belize, Antigua, Grenada and St. Lucia were unaffected and continue to operate charters normally.” If you have a scheduled charter departure in the BVI between now and 8 December, or in St Martin between now and 31 January, contact 03303321172 / Sales@sunsail.com for assistance with rearranging your charter. If you wish to help the BVI community you can donate to BVI Relief: bvirelief.org.

BVI YACHT CHARTERS

The loyalty from visitors that the Caribbean needs to support its important tourism industry is already proving to be strong. BVI Yacht Charters tell us they took a record number of new bookings at The Annapolis Boat Show. They have new boats coming into the fleet, many from existing yacht owners, who are replacing their vessels, and others from new owners. If you are considering the Caribbean, BVI Yacht Charters say: “Our 2018 season is shaping up, the water is beautiful blue and warm, the gentle tradewinds are blowing and beaches are white as ever. Do not miss out! We are looking forward welcoming you all soon at our Tortola base.” www.bviyachtcharters.com

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more time exploring, relaxing or learning new sailing skills. This paradise archipelago offers countless white, sandy beaches. Walk through rainforests, snorkel at the coral reefs, dive with sea turtles and see giant tortoises. A lot of work is done to preserve this beautiful place including marine parks, nature reserves and biodiversity zones, many of which you can visit during your holiday. www.naleiayachting.com

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BOATING PEOPLE

Q&A with Felix Trattner, 21, who was studying and working at UKSA, Cowes. After finishing his studies at UKSA he worked there over the summer, before heading back to Austria to be with his family. Felix is now living in Southampton, attending Southampton Solent University. Image: Mandy Meadows TELL US ABOUT SOME OF YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS AT UKSA.

I was delighted to be awarded the Bernard Taylor Trophy for going ‘above and beyond’ with my achievements both on and off the water whilst studying for a BTEC in Sport and Physical Activities (Level 3).

YOU ARE ORIGINALLY FROM AUSTRIA. HOW DID YOU COME TO BE AT COWES?

We were training and competing in various race events across the Solent, including the Tuesday Night Race Series and Cowes Week, as well as taking part in the J/80 World Championships in July. We used Tuesday Night Racing to practice new techniques on the boat. We also spent a lot of time off the water training too – working on fitness training and theory using video analysis. Before the World Championships the team set a goal to sail below top 30; we could not quite accomplish this, finishing in 34th. It was a real learning curve being able to sail in high winds with leading British teams.

WHAT IS COMING UP NEXT FOR YOU?

For the 2018 season, we are currently looking into different classes to decide what might be best for us. For this campaign we will need sponsorship to help cover the expense of attending races and boat maintenance.

YOU CERTAINLY LIKE TO PUSH YOURSELF.

Yes, I formed the training centre’s first student-only race team, in the J80 class (UKSA Youth Team), who competed in the J/80 World Championships in July. During my time at UKSA, I also undertook several extra watersports qualifications, along with extra study modules. I achieved a triple distinction for my course, and I am now studying Naval Architecture Powercraft and Yacht Design at Southampton Solent University. I also work for a rigging company in my spare time.

WE WOULD LOVE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE J/80 RACE TEAM.

UKSA generously lent us the J80 boat for the season. In addition to our studies I was busy training with five fellow students, Dominic Brown (17), Tom Playford (17), Karl Schafer (17), Sean Starkey (16) and Poppy Stanley (19), before the J/80 World Championships.

You can follow the team’s progress and get in touch with them via their Facebook page. Simply search for UKSA Youth Team on Facebook. UKSA is a charity offering maritime training opportunities to help young people transform their lives for the better as a youth charity and as a centre of excellence for nautical professional development.

Amongst his achievements Felix set up UKSA’s first student-only race team, the J80 Race Team. Image: Mandy Meadows

I originally came to the Isle of Wight for work experience and to learn English as a second language as part of my studies. I only intended to stay on the island for four weeks, but was there for more than two years.

WHAT WAS IT ABOUT THE ISLE OF WIGHT THAT YOU LIKED?

I chose to come to the Isle of Wight, and UKSA in particular, as it gave me the opportunity to go sailing and to be out on the water. I decided to come back and further develop my sailing skills. I gained my sailing instructor ticket and keelboat endorsement, powerboat instructor qualification and RYA Day Skipper.

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THE Masterclass

THE development of smaller, low cost classes combined with a strong network of clubs throughout the UK providing a broad range of racing circuits means that these days it is far easier to get into a sport that was once perceived as the preserve of a handful of dedicated speed freaks. RYA Powerboat Racing Manager Jeni Jelf said: “In the past the classes that attracted the most attention were the really glamorous ones like the P1 circuit or big events such as the Round Britain and Ireland Race. “It was easy to look at that and see a sport that requires big budgets and masses of expertise, but that is a bit like looking at Formula One racing and then coming to the conclusion that motorsport as a whole is not accessible. “What has been great in the past decade or so has been the rise to prominence of smaller classes that have

started to attract headlines and have helped people to see that you can start racing on a small budget and very little experience and still have spectacular fun in a safe, well supervised environment.”

GETTING STARTED

Before you get started, think about where you want to race. Do you want to race offshore - on the sea - or inshore, which is known as circuit racing. This is a key consideration and may well be based on where you live. There are six circuit racing clubs dotted across the UK and nine offshore racing clubs. It is worth contacting your nearest one - or possibly a couple of clubs - just to ascertain what sort of racing will suit you and also to get an indication of cost. Many of the classes will also have open days allowing you to take a look at the boats and even take part in taster sessions

where you get to take a ride in one. Certain classes are definitely tailored toward entry level racers, such as P750 ThunderCats, which operate both inshore and offshore, GT15s (for juniors) and GT30s plus the 3a and 3b which are all offshore classes. Youngsters are particularly fortunate, as the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship looks to help anyone aged under 16 to get into the sport. Heats are held at clubs across the UK throughout the summer, culminating in a final at the Southampton Boat Show in September.

up. For beginners, the RYA’s Powerboat Level One will provide you with the fundamentals of boat handling. If you have already picked out a specific class that you want to race within then it is worth checking if the class association runs training sessions, as this is an excellent means of getting to grips with a specific type of powerboat. Alternatively, the RYA’s Powerboat Race Training course is an excellent way to get a real ‘feel’ for racing. This is typically a twoday course covering, among other things, tactical driving, understanding your race boat and cornering techniques. With the fundamentals in place, you are ready to apply for your Provisional Licence. You will need to join a powerboat racing club to obtain this and they will help you with the application process.

GETTING A BOAT

The next really big consideration is what sort of boat you are going to get. This can initially appear very confusing and the key really is to talk to as many people as

possible and also shop around until you are clear on exactly what you want. Powerboat racing can be an expensive hobby, but it certainly does not have to be. One method of keeping costs down is to enter a one design class that does not allow for potentially expensive modification work. There are plenty of small classes out there that offer you very reasonable ‘ready to race’ boat packages that can be delivered in as little as a couple of weeks. The aim with many of these starter classes is to provide racers with a ‘turn-key’ experience whereby there is no tinkering involved, you just get into your boat, fire up the engine and let the real fun begin. To find out more about powerboat racing visit www.rya.org.uk/go/ powerboatracing For more information on RYA Powerboat training courses visit www.rya.org.uk/go/courses

GETTING TRAINED

Having selected what sort of racing you want to take part in, the next step is to get some training. If you are a total novice, start with getting the basics sorted. Learning to drive a boat is not difficult, but it is best to start with something simple and work your way

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UNDERSTANDING NMEA AND ITS INSTALLATION ON YOUR BOAT play communications standard used for connecting marine sensors and display units within ships and boats.

PHIL WHITEHURST IS THE CEO OF NMEA SPECIALIST ACTISENSE, A MARINE ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURER BASED IN POOLE. NMEA, which stands for National Marine Electronics Association, is a not for profit organisation based in the USA. Its mission is to improve communications between marine electronics manufacturers. The latest standard is known as NMEA 2000 or N2K and is intended as the eventual replacement for the much older NMEA 0183. NMEA 2000 is a plug-and-

SO WHY UPGRADE? NMEA 0183 is limited and is becoming outdated. NMEA 2000 continues to grow with new features from control over the on board entertainment system to engine monitoring. Geek Mode ON: In the latest version of NMEA 0183 released in June 2012, there are 148 sentences (messages) with between 550 and 570 data fields. In total contrast, in the latest version of NMEA 2000 released in February 2015, there are 163 PGN messages and 1,569 data fields. Geek Mode OFF: Other reasons why you should consider upgrading to NMEA 2000 with your next marine electronics purchase are: n It is easier to install and expand n The resultant network is lighter n Cabling uses far less space BUT I CANNOT AFFORD TO UPGRADE ALL MY KIT… The good news is that you do not have to. Conversion gateways are available so that you can keep your old NMEA 0183 devices and integrate them with the NMEA

20000 network. This means that you can upgrade only what you need or want to. I AM CONVERTED, BUT WHAT DO I NEED? Every NMEA 2000 installation, however small, must consist of a network. Devices cannot connect directly together. The illustration shows what the beginnings of an NMEA 2000 network may look like when upgrading from NMEA 0183. As a minimum, every NMEA 2000 network must have: n 2 x termination resistors n 2x T-pieces: one per device. Without two devices sharing information there is not a network Power T-piece: just like a normal T-piece but used for giving power to the network Extra cabling is only required if you need to extend the distance between T-pieces for the backbone, or if your NMEA 2000 device does not come with a cable for connecting in to the network, known as an instrument drop. Starter kits are a good way to make sure you have the minimum requirements to install your first NMEA 2000 network. Different manufacturers may include additional items with their starter kits. Check the contents to see if you need anything else and make sure that what it does include is fit for purpose. For example,

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It is almost too obvious a cliché, but the hurricanes that have torn across the Caribbean have created something of a storm that is only just now revealing its true significance.

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t a time when people have lost their homes (and some their lives) and with huge swathes of their tropical paradise reduced to rubble, it may seem trite to be talking about the damage done to yachts in the area, but this is now a growing problem for the battered islanders. Tourism is a major driver for the economy of the region, with yacht charter a significant and high value subset of this. Over the last 25 years, the lure of day long sunshine, warm seas, super sailing breezes and the ‘rum fuelled’ après sail ashore has seen spectacular year on year growth. There is little not to like, for as Northern Europe shivers its way from Christmas through to spring, cheap flights have carried ever increasing numbers of sailors away to a location where every day is a champagne sailing day. Then came the first of the autumnal storms, which in itself was nothing out of the ordinary. During a normal hurricane season, which is taken as running from the 1 June through to the 30 November, something between eight to 11 named tropical revolving storms, hurricanes, will cross the region on their north westerly paths. When the first mentions of hurricane Irma were posted experts had already warned of severe storms in the 2017 season, given that the sea temperatures in the area were markedly above normal.

As it drew up more and more energy from the warm surface waters, Irma gathered strength to become a fully-fledged Category 5 storm. It had sustained wind speeds in excess of 157mph/252 kmph, torrential rain and an accompanying storm surge in sea levels. PICTURE OF DESTRUCTION There is no need to repeat the sad litany of what happened next, as once communications were restored, the world media was full of horrifying pictures of total destruction. One of the features of many of the pictures that were broadcast was that amongst the wreckage lay the hulls of hundreds of boats of all shapes and sizes. Luxury catamarans lay twisted and broken alongside the hulls of smart powerboats; rigs had been torn from hulls, whilst engines had been rendered useless after immersion in the water. Even the best prepared operations had suffered cruelly. One whole fleet of charter boats was moved to safety ashore in a hurricane shelter, but Irma took no notice of this, trashing the shelter itself, before flattening the yachts that had been stored inside. One of the most amazing pictures showed a whole line of yachts that had been brought ashore to avoid the worst of the conditions; only to be blown sideways like a line of dominos until they rested hull against hull. All

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must have been damaged, but the ones on the bottom of the pile must have been crushed beyond repair. Once the storm had finally moved away, the true scale of the situation facing the Caribbean marine industry finally became apparent. Hundreds of charter yachts had been wrecked, with one operator reporting that from a fleet of more than 60 yachts, he was left with just two that were serviceable. Nor is it just the yachts themselves that have shown the worst signs of destruction, for many of the marina facilities that the yachts rely on have been hit hard. Some of the pontoons and walkways can be repaired and repositioned locally, yet this is a time consuming process that would normally draw on a local infrastructure that has itself been trashed.

DAMAGE ASSESSMENT If that was the immediate situation post-Irma, what has happened since and is happening now? One of the first difficulties was that the damage was so wide spread and total that getting expertise in to assess the situation was in itself a major task. Once the aid agencies were in place, next came the insurance assessors who would undertake the task of basic triage; what could be saved and what was a total write-off. They were presented with the fullest range of damage cases possible, from boats that had almost escaped, suffering from cosmetic or light damage that could be repaired in situ, to the more serious, yet still salvageable. For these lucky boats, repairs could most easily be done off island, with boatyards stretching up the US eastern seaboard quickly being pre-booked by insurance companies desperate to get expensive yachts repaired to their pre-storm state. This still leaves a large number of sad cases where a repair is not considered economically viable. These boats are being sold on to the salvage merchants, who strip and recover anything of value that can be saved from these badly damaged boats. GRP RECYCLING However, this leaves a veritable GRP mountain of bare, denuded hulls that will still have to be disposed of. Now they say that every cloud (even one Irma sized) has a silver lining and if the legacy of the storm is a greater awareness of the environmental issues surrounding the disposal of no longer needed GRP hulls, then this has to be a good thing. For there can be little doubt that across the sailing world, dumped

ALL AT SEA NOVEMBER 2017 away in the metaphorical and often real long grass, are fleets of old GRP boats. Even down at the smaller sized dinghy hulls, the problem is just as big, as there are lots more of them. In the winter months, work parties at sailing clubs are often faced with old hulls that are no longer useable and will not sell on eBay with the only options being to cut the hull up and put it in a skip, or a bonfire. The Viking funeral might be okay for old wooden boats, but burning a GRP hull is fraught with difficulties and is hugely damaging to the environment. At the same time, cutting the boat up and taking the bits to the tip might sound okay for an old dinghy hull, but, increasingly, the environmental protection legislation is making it more difficult to dispose of GRP into landfill sites. These hulls can be recycled and over the last few years the EU has been funding the BOATCYCLE project, looking at ways to address the end of life issues for GRP hulls. Currently this approach is only finding traction in the more environmentally aware Scandinavian countries; other popular yachting nations are still lagging behind. While it has proved very successful, recycling has been shown to come at a cost. For a popular sized 10-12m hull the cost could already be in excess of £1,200,

but this figure goes up sharply as size increases. So it can be done, but the question has to be “who will pay?”. For all those yachts out in the Caribbean, it will be the insurance companies who will bear the brunt of getting all the damage sorted, be it through repair or disposal. The sheer scale of their losses from Irma will send their own storm surge on through the industry and on out to yachtsmen, wherever they are based. The insurance companies will have covered their exposure with a second level of re-insurance, with these premiums expected to increase sharply. This will be reflected onwards in an increase in insurance costs, with boats that sail in the Caribbean seeing the biggest increase. Not only will the Hurricane Excess go up, but conditions will get ever stricter. One private owner of a luxury catamaran confirmed that his insurance insisted that the boat be laid up ashore, lashed down to huge blocks of concrete, from the end of May to the end of November. However, the expectation is that all those who go afloat will feel the impact of Irma and the other, damaging storms. As one expert in the field said: “In real

terms, yacht insurance has been getting progressively cheaper as people have taken to scouring the internet for the cheapest deal.” He went on to describe how it was already getting to the point where some readjustment was required, though this may be less for those with the larger companies who have been better at avoiding the race to the lowest end user figure. The insurance for the yachts, though, is only part of the grim tale, for he went on to question if all of the charter operators had covered their operations with sufficient Business Interruption Insurance, for without this, the coming season will see some having a hard time. The fear now is that these super storms, which used to be described as ‘once in 100 year’ occurrences, seem to be happening with an increasing frequency, not to mention the extra violent damage they cause. Irma was not just a storm in the meteorological sense, but a storm that may have brought about a true wind of change. We can but hope that the islands can recover quickly and that the Caribbean charter scene is soon fully buoyant again, bringing prosperity back to the area and giving yachtsmen the sort of sailing holiday that will keep them heading back, year after year!

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Oyster Pond, St Maarten on 8 September. The post hurricane Irma destruction to hotels, private homes and boats. Image: Multiverse / Shutterstock.com

One of the Sail Aid UK founders, Peta StuartHunt, brings us up to speed on the progress of the campaign. On 8 September, within 48 hours of Hurricane Irma wreaking devastation across the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, five individuals in the UK, each with strong ties to the Caribbean and working in yachting and related businesses, combined forces to form Sail Aid UK. The Founders (currently Trustees in waiting) are Liz Lotz, Philippe Falle, Simon Boulding, Katie Walker and myself, and we have been joined by Tara Smyth who works with Liz in London.

Each of us brings to bear our own relevant experience in most if not all areas needing to be addressed to deliver this campaign efficiently over the longer term. Between us we are covering the legal and logistical know-how to set up Sail Aid UK as a charity, mounting a hardhitting international awareness and fundraising campaign and organising a Gala Black Tie/Loud Shirt Fundraising Dinner at Land Rover BAR in Portsmouth, for 200 people on 11 November… and all organised within two months. As a group we are fortunate in having the relevant contacts in the right places to make big things happen, fast. Our Facebook page served us well as our promotional platform until such time as our website was launched in mid-October. We knew what we wanted to achieve and we approached anyone and everyone who we thought might be able to help us achieve it. So many people have been equally moved and motivated to help after seeing the footage and images showing the horrific scale of the destruction suffered in the Islands,

and have given up their time without question in support of the cause. Sail Aid UK is indebted to its Fundraising Dinner Sponsors, Land Rover BAR, Opihr Gin and Westerhall Rums. The video producers Red Handed TV, sailor and broadcaster Hannah White and the auctioneer supremo Nick Bonham are all generously sharing their time and their individual talents for the benefit of our dinner guests on the night. Major auction and raffle prizes have been sought and found and with an audience made up of many of the bestknown figures from the world of sailing and the yachting industry, it is hoped to raise in the region of £100,000. The funds raised will be targeted at, but not limited to, regeneration projects being funded through Virgin Unite, ABSAR (Antigua and Barbuda Search and Rescue), VISAR (Virgin Islands Search and Rescue) and the Anguilla Red Cross. The Sail Aid UK team is liaising with contacts on the ground in the Caribbean, including at Sint Maarten Yacht Club to ensure that monies are used for the right projects once the need for immediate humanitarian aid support has been reduced.

ONE company that has been working to help with the sale and disposal of many of the boats caught up in the hurricanes is Boatshed. Hurricane Damaged Boats.com is an initiative specifically designed to help companies, individuals, boat owners, charter companies and the wider marine industry following the storm and hurricane damage in the Caribbean. The Boatshed organisation is working with a number of partners and associated marine companies. By making available its boat sales platform and specifically its mobile web applications, it is able to assist with the disposal, sale and potentially repair and refurbishment of boats and associated equipment. The transparency of Boatshed, utilising its TIM platform (transparent information marketing), enables potential buyers and sellers to very accurately work out values and to monitor interest in boats. The process involves recording around 350 pieces of information, including hundreds of photographs, video and VR, enabling boat buyers, insurance companies and charter organisations to get a completely clear impression of the current condition of boats. Using behavioural data and machine learning it is possible to better understand which customer is interested in which boat and how strong that interest is at a particular point in time. This enables the broker and sales process to be more efficient. In a market place where numerous boats have been damaged, it is really important that the condition of all of the components of a boat are very accurately described and catalogued.

Boatshed is making available its toolset to enable companies or individuals to better appreciate the condition of boats and to make the process flow better. Boatshed has pioneered the use of a modular process for the disposal and sale of a huge range of watercraft. Hurricane Damaged Boats is now utilising these same principles to facilitate a clearer open market place. The modular approach also makes it much more economic for companies to dispose of boats because brokerage fees are calculated on the amount of potential work and which process is undertaken. HurricaneDamagedBoats.com will be utilising the modular process with each module charged at two per cent of boat value. Therefore, charter companies wishing to catalogue boats and conduct their own viewings, but who still require a broker, will be able to sell boats and dispose of damaged vessels at six per cent of boat value. This represents a significant saving on the traditional USA/Carribbean 10 per cent brokerage fee. For more information about Boatshed Modular and to get more information on how to be involved in the Hurricane Damaged Boats project, go to Hurricanedamagedboats.com. Boatshed envisages that the first listing of boats will start in January 2018, with a view to auctions and a sales catalogue in February. A team from Hurricane Damaged Boats supported by the Boatshed organisation is spending several weeks over the New Year working with existing charter companies to facilitate the sale of some of their vessels.

Going as far back as when the area was fought over as the ‘Spanish Main’, at the first sign of these major storms boats headed for the so called ‘hurricane holes’, very well protected anchorages that are safe in any weather. The trick used to be to ram the boat up into the mangroves, securely lashing the boat to the trees, but the growth in tourism now means too many yachts in too small a location, whilst many of the waterside mangrove areas have been developed into resorts.

Sail Aid UK was set up to provide a carefully-managed and targeted platform from which to unite the UK sailing community in fundraising to help regenerate, restore and rebuild communities. It is without doubt making great strides towards achieving its long-term objectives and we are all in this for the long haul. Meanwhile, the group has been incredibly active, populating and launching its website (designed and built by Jeremy Pocock) and Action Stations Funding Channel, mounting a PR and social media I’m in! #sailaiduk campaign and organising the first of its major fundraising initiatives, the dinner. The application for charity status has been submitted to the Charity Commission but it is taking many more weeks than usual to process applications as, unsurprisingly, they have been inundated. Once given our Charity Number Sail Aid UK can start claiming Gift Aid. Visit www.sailaiduk.com to read news, watch the Call to Action video and, crucially, join the campaign and make a donation.

Peta Stuart-Hunt set up Sail Aid UK with a group of like-minded people following September’s hurricanes

SEIZURES

IN THIS SERIES ALL AT SEA IS SPOTLIGHTING CHAPTERS FROM FIRST AID COMPANION TO GIVE BOATERS A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.

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ALL AT SEA NOVEMBER 2017 1. It is important to understand that the rescuer cannot stop the seizure from happening. 2. Make sure the casualty is not in danger while the seizure is happening. No attempt should be made to restrain a casualty or put anything in their mouth during the seizure. Remove items around the casualty to make the area safer. 3. When a seizure stops the casualty may be unconscious. Place in the recovery position till they wake. Monitor as for any unconscious casualty. 4. After a seizure the casualty will be very tired and may want to sleep. Having a seizure can be exhausting. 5. If the fitting does not stop it is vital to get help immediately from radio medical advice. Advice should also be sought if this is the first time a seizure has been experienced.

DID YOU KNOW? Some seizures are hardly noticeable while others are very dramatic. Seizure symptoms can include rapid blinking or simply staring into space. Other symptoms might make someone appear very confused for a few minutes. Others might lose consciousness, fall to the ground and have jerky muscle contractions for a few minutes, followed by confusion. Epilepsy is a term that encompasses recurring seizures. However things like high fevers, low blood sugar, alcohol or drug withdrawal or recently having a concussion can also cause seizures.

6. Monitor the casualty. Count the pulse rate and breathing rate.

In the final part of this series we are looking at seizures, which are sometimes called fits or convulsions. Possible causes include epilepsy, head injury, poisoning, alcohol, lack of oxygen (hypoxia), low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia), infection and high temperature.

“No attempt should be made to restrain a casualty or put anything in their mouth during the seizure.”

If someone on board is known to have seizures they should ensure they have sufficient medication with them. They should also tell other crew so that everyone is aware of their medical condition and knows what to do to help should a seizure happen.

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SAFETY REVOLUTION In its 60th anniversary year, lifejacket manufacturer Crewsaver looks at how lifejackets have evolved, and what the future holds.

t was 260 years ago when Dr John Wilkinson began the process of designing what would become one of the first lifejackets. His aim was to provide seamen with ‘such things as, if he be shipwrecked, may float with him safe to shore’(i). While lifejackets, and the technology that is incorporated within them, have come a long way in the interim years, Dr Wilkinson’s stated aim of providing a product that will keep a person afloat and ensure they get safely to shore is still relevant. Today’s lifejackets may be a world away from Dr Wilkinson’s ‘cork jackets’ but their life saving role remains unchanged. Dr Wilkinson’s experiments with cork jackets led to him patenting one of the first lifejackets in 1765. He had such faith in the power of his cork jackets to save lives that he also wrote a book, which included details of his experiments. The book is entitled Tutamen nauticum: or, The Seaman’s preservation from shipwreck, diseases, and other calamities incident to mariners and you can read it on Google Books. The book was dedicated to the King and asked for his patronage for his invention that had already ‘been the means of preserving the lives of a very considerable number of shipwrecked seamen; some of whom were brought safe to land after being several hours in the water’. In the book he writes that the most efficient design was found to be ‘two pieces of thin light canvas… sewed together in a proper form; betwixt these, duly inserted and well secure, are put a sufficient number of oval-formed pieces of select sound compact cork… disposed in so convenient a manner as to be perfectly comfortable.’ Like today’s lifejacket designers, from the beginning comfort was

key, as was the fact that the jacket needed to allow the wearer flexibility. In 1854, however, the concept behind Dr Wilkinson’s invention benefited from the higher profile offered by the RNLI, which had been founded 30 years previously. Captain Ross Ward, an RNLI Inspector, created the next generation of cork vest-style jacket. This was made in a similar way, but rather than ovals of cork, Captain Ward’s jacket had small blocks of cork sewn to the canvas body. The aim was, again, to allow freedom of movement when swimming or rowing, as at the time volunteers had to manually row their boats when launching to rescue in stormy seas. The lifejacket soon proved its worth when, in 1861, Whitby lifeboat capsized with the loss of all but one of the crew. Henry Freeman, the sole surviving lifeboat man had been wearing one of the new cork lifejackets.

EARLY PIONEERS

With the evidence that lifejackets could save lives, lifejacket design moved forward as more people became involved in refining the concept. James Kinnear, described in the 1875 Aberdeen Journal as an artificial limb-maker, is credited with inventing a new ‘life-saving jacket’, which he tested off Abercrombie Jetty. In 1912, from the comfort of the terrace of the House of Commons, MPs watched William Carrol testing his new life-saving jacket and lifebelt. However, little else is known about these early modern lifejacket pioneers. The extraordinary French polymath, Gustave Trouvé, who invented, amongst other things, a pocket-sized carbon-zinc battery, an early metal detector and the outboard motor, is also credited with inventing a battery-powered lifejacket in 1900 (although officially his brother, Jules, was granted the patent for this).

CREWSAVER TIMELINE 1968

Crewsaver begins to expand quickly and develops a specialist knowledge in safety products, creating unique styles tailored to specific sectors of the sailing community

1957

The Crewsaver brand is first incorporated under the name Crewsaver Marine Equipment Ltd in Gosport, Hampshire

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1980

CE approval standard is introduced and Crewsaver lifejackets are adapted to ensure that they exceed the new standards

Crewsaver pioneers the design of new gas operated air-only lifejackets

1997

1973

Crewsaver finds larger premises to house its expanding business, taking over Ratsey and Lapthorne’s 20,000ft sail loft after their move to Cowes

1984

The Crewfit lifejacket is launched

Crewsaver works with the RNLI to produce the firstgeneration bespoke lifejacket for the RNLI

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Lifejacket technology has come along way from its origins in the 1700s

SIX DECADES

Focusing on key Crewsaver products helps chart the development of lifejackets since the mid-20th century.

CREWSAVER LIFEVEST 1959

Crewsaver’s 1959 Lifevest was inflated by the wearers themselves using a ‘non-returnable mouth inflator’ and the recommendation was that you partially inflated it before wearing. The brochure also suggests it “can be worn either over or under sailing clothes”, a point on which advice has completely changed. The design offered the user “complete freedom of movement” and a loop adjustment on the back strap meant that the lifejackets could fit “any sized person”.

CREWSAVER SEAFIRE 1970S

When it launched, the pioneering commercial Seafire lifejacket was unique; a dual chamber lifejacket offering automatic inflation of both chambers. It was designed for offshore work and to comply with the Department of Trade’s requirements for offshore lifejackets.

CREWSAVER CREWFIT FROM 1984

In 1984 Crewsaver’s Crewfit lifejacket was launched. A pioneering gas-operated air-only lifejacket, its styling and shape, and the new position of the buoyancy chambers, revolutionised lifejacket design and have proved enduringly popular. The Crewfit is constantly evolving, keeping it at the forefront of lifejacket design. For example, the 2009 Crewfit 190N responded to demand for a shorter and more compact lifejacket, and a new three-dimensional cover was introduced that followed the natural contours of the body. The Crewfit 190N Advanced was developed after a two-year test period, the final stages of which involved testing from British sailor Alex Thomson (the fastest Brit to sail solo, non-stop around the world on a monohull). The unique inflation bladder of the Crewfit 190N Advanced featured dual asymmetric lobes to provide faster in-water turning performance and increased buoyancy to ensure that the lifejackets’ turning capabilities were not hindered by heavy waterproof clothing. In 2014, 30 years after it was originally launched, the Crewfit had a makeover. A new Fusion 3D designed range of Crewfit Sport lifejackets was added at an affordable price tag and in a range of bright colours.

ERGOFIT RANGE 2010S

The ErgoFit range, launched in 2012, introduced Fusion 3D technology. This creates lifejackets that are moulded to the shape of the body and sit off the neck giving the user complete freedom of movement and creates a lifejacket that is particularly comfortable.

The battery was used to inflate the lifejacket, to power a light to transmit and receive SOS messages and to launch a distress flare! (ii)

CORK REPLACED

At the beginning of the 20th century cork was surpassed by Kapok as the material of choice for lifejackets. Kapok is a natural fibre with some extraordinary properties. Its hollow core makes Kapok very lightweight. It is also buoyant. It has a waxy coating, which helps to repel water while air bubbles trapped in the centre cavity of each fibre trap air. Kapok is five times more buoyant than cork. Kapok was also used as a stuffing for soft toys, so was much more comfortable. In 1904 the RNLI introduced Kapok lifejackets for its crews and these were used until foam lifejackets became the norm in the 1970s when the Beaufort lifejacket was introduced for lifeboat crews. The Beaufort lifejacket was constructed using synthetic closed-cell foam, offering inherent buoyancy and supporting the wearer. Additional buoyancy was available from a bladder that could be orally inflated, giving enough buoyancy to support another person. Despite the bulky nature of the foam Beaufort jacket, it remained in service with the RNLI until 1992. In this period, lifejacket manufacturers proliferated, but few can claim the heritage of Crewsaver, established in 1957 in Gosport, on the South Coast in Hampshire. In 1992 the RNLI and Crewsaver created a lifejacket to replace the long-serving Beaufort lifejacket. The new lifejacket was lighter and more comfortable. Rather than offering inherent buoyancy, it was inflated by CO2.

Crewsaver partnered up with Alex Thomson Racing in 2008. Image: Jari Salo Sailing Images

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WHERE NEXT?

The evolution of sailing kit has influenced advancement in lifejacket design. As sailing kit has changed lifejackets have adapted accordingly. Older generation lifejackets were designed for a different style of kit; heavier clothing rather than layers that trap air and boots that pulled your legs down rather than helped them float. Buoyancy in today’s lifejackets is designed to work with the type of kit that people are wearing now. In the same way, today’s lifejackets have to work harder as sailing becomes more physical and more demanding. America’s Cup sailors now routinely wear buoyancy aids with added armour to

(i) Source: Dr John Wilkinson: Tutamen nauticum: or The Seaman’s preservation from shipwreck, diseases, and other calamities incident to mariners (4th Edition, 1766)

(ii) Source: Gustave Trouvé: French Electrical Genius (1839-1902) - Kevin Desmond

Also used in compiling this article: rnli.org/about-us/our-history/timeline/ Hugo Boss image below courtesy of Lloyd Images/AT Racing

2012

Crewsaver announce partnership with Alex Thomson and his crew, supplying Crewfit 190N Advanced to the Alex Thomson Racing team on Hugo Boss

protect themselves from impacts. The Crewsaver designed buoyancy aid for the Artemis Racing 2017 America’s Cup team has attachment points for Spare Air if this were needed in an emergency. Next generation lifejackets for defence operatives use über-thin fabrics that offer effective buoyancy but are designed to be worn over portable tech. Looking to the future, will smart fabric technology, which monitors the wearer’s respiration, become routinely integrated into lifejackets? With more and more wearable technology available, our obsession with information, data and communication is already helping to save lives, and that can only be a good thing.

Crewsaver chosen as supplier for sailing, triathlon and canoeing marker buoys at the London 2012 Olympics. ErgoFit range of lifejackets launched

2014

Crewsaver signs partnership with Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, who go on to win the 2014/15 Volvo Ocean Race

2015

Artemis Racing appoints Crewsaver as its Technical Supplier and works with Crewsaver to develop the new ErgoFit 50 EX buoyancy aid

2007

Crewsaver celebrates its 50th anniversary. Crewsaver products are now sold in over 40 countries

2010

Crewsaver named RNLI supplier of the year

2017

Crewsaver celebrates 60 years of pioneering lifejacket technology and is appointed Official Safety Provider to the 35th America’s Cup

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ALL AT SEA NOVEMBER 2017 The Salterns apartments are on the waterfront

THE CHANGING FACE OF MARINAS Following on from last month’s feature on the new hotel in Ocean Village we move eastwards to Premier’s Chichester Marina where there ha e een so e stunning hanges too. The All at Sea tea aught u with arina sta to find out a out their luxury short break apartments and Samphire, Premier’s new canal houseboat.

ocated at the head of Chichester Harbour, in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Premier’s Chichester Marina offers boaters the best of all worlds with its proximity to the Solent and fantastic harbour anchorages. But if your family prefers not to sleep on board, or if you like to be by the water, but not on it, Premier’s luxury short breaks and holidays could offer the ideal solution. Set at the water’s edge, in Chichester Marina, are The Salterns Apartments and Samphire, a houseboat on the Chichester Canal in the marina.

THE SALTERNS APARTMENTS

The Salterns comprise nine self-catering apartments with superb views on three sides across the masts and bows that form the backdrop of Chichester Marina. Set in a Sussex barn style building, as a nod to the agricultural heritage still visible in this part of the country, the apartments are mostly two-bedroomed with a mix of layouts suitable for solo, couple and family visitors. With private moorings available for Salterns’ only, guests can arrive by water should they choose and berth practically at their front door. With a team of interior designers overseeing the creative development of the apartments, which launched last year, each apartment is finished to a high standard in which stylish living and comfort happily coexist. Neutral tones with splashes of accent colours in fabrics and furnishings along with statement pieces of furniture provide luxurious living spaces.

The apartments deliver on a practical level too. Each apartment comes with a well-equipped kitchen, dishwasher and necessities such as a washer/dryer (perfect for post beach and muddy walk days). Entertainment is not overlooked either with Wi-Fi, smart TV and Sonos systems supplied as standard. The apartments capitalise on the marina views with private balconies and patios positioned to make the most of the nautical surroundings. A private lawn to the rear of the apartments gives guests an added outdoor space at the water’s edge. Four-legged friends are welcome in most of the apartments at The Salterns, so you and your pooch can enjoy your waterside holiday together.

NEW LUXURY HOUSEBOAT

The latest addition to Premier’s Salterns ‘staycation’ collection is the houseboat Samphire. Moored on the banks of the locked Chichester Canal, in a truly tranquil location, Samphire is a luxury two-bedroomed, two-bathroomed houseboat offering guests a unique and peaceful getaway. Designed and built by Bluefield Houseboats, Samphire combines modernity with functionality. The interior offers a similar theme to The Salterns’ apartments with a living area that makes the most of on-the-water views. Visitors can make their way up the oak staircase to a private sun terrace. With views around the marina and up to Goodwood and the South Downs this is a perfect spot to enjoy a sundowner. Besides the sun terrace, Samphire has a private garden with views over Sussex

The exterior of the houseboat is in keeping with the rest of the marina fields and the bankside of the canal. It is here you will encounter many wildlife neighbours as they go about their daily business.

THE LOCAL AREA

Located in Chichester Marina and just outside the cathedral city of Chichester, The Salterns and Samphire lie close to the award-winning beaches of West Wittering and the South Downs National Park. This kaleidoscope of landscapes provides guests with plenty of outdoor activities to take part in both on and off the water. On-the-water enthusiasts have a wide choice of activities that can be arranged during a visit. Genteel exploration of the waterways in and around Chichester Harbour and Chichester Canal can be taken aboard a SUP, and there are various harbour trips including seal and bird watching tours. For those seeking a more adrenaline-fuelled experience kite

surfing, surfing and sailing lessons are all available locally. The city of Chichester has a rich heritage of arts and culture and is steeped in history. Just a short stroll along the pedestrianised cobbled streets found in the city centre rewards you with many historic buildings still influencing the town centre today. Shopping enthusiasts will not be disappointed either as well-known high street shops sit side-by-side with independent retailers, which brings a unique flavour to the streets of Chichester. The city is also renowned for the Chichester Festival Theatre. This worldclass theatre sees a lot of its programme flourish and then transfer to the West End. The Goodwood Estate is another massive draw throughout the year. With events such as The Goodwood Revival, Festival of Speed and Glorious Goodwood week it is worth securing accommodation well in advance as it has been known for

Chichester to become ‘fully booked’ over these key times. The Salterns and Samphire are selfcatering apartments, but for those looking to enjoy the local culinary delights there is plenty to sample in the area. There is The Boat House bistro on the marina, country pubs and the eclectic range of dining options in town. Chichester Marina is also a walkers’ paradise. From routes that take you along the Chichester Canal into the historic city centre to those that whisk you away to explore the superb estuary coastline of Chichester Harbour and beyond, there is much to discover.

PREMIER BONUS

Besides attracting a wide range of short break guests, The Salterns is becoming popular with Premier Marinas’ berth holders who enjoy a discount on their bookings; using the apartments for family celebrations, get-togethers and providing a pied-a-terre from which to enjoy day boats and RIBs. Premier’s Customer Experience Director Andy Mills told us: “Premier is constantly looking at the whole experience in its marinas to enhance customer enjoyment of its locations. The Salterns short breaks will feature in other marina settings as we add to leisure opportunities on our sites.” From £347 - £455 for a three-night stay in The Salterns From £455 for a three night stay on Samphire www.thesalterns.co.uk www.premiermarinas.com

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MARINA FOCUS

BUCKLER’S HARD YACHT HARBOUR The Beaulieu River Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour keeps pace with modern demands while remaining an unspoilt, stunning, natural haven. THE Beaulieu River is one of only a few privately owned estuaries in the world. Four centuries of custodianship by the forebears of Lord Montagu have ensured that it remains an unspoilt haven, where riverside development and the number of moorings at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour are carefully controlled. Its unique character and natural charm make it a popular boating destination. Considered one of the most picturesque

locations on the south coast, it is close to the sailing centres of Cowes, Lymington and Hamble and in the heart of the New Forest National Park. With Harbour Master Wendy Stowe and her new team at the helm, the awardwinning yacht harbour and boatyard has introduced a fresh approach to delivering a personal, quality service, with modern facilities to match the expectations of customers. Wendy Stowe took on the role of Harbour Master at Beaulieu River in 2016

EXPLORING AFLOAT

Meandering out through the salt marshes of the Beaulieu River is like entering a unique world of pure escapism and relaxation, before joining the modern-day bustle of the Solent. Yet only a short sail away is the yachting hub of Cowes, with its world-famous calendar of popular regattas and racing events. Lord Montagu’s rights to ownership of the riverbed derive from those granted to the monks of Beaulieu Abbey by King John in 1204, and the river now forms the south-eastern edge of the Beaulieu Estate. Rich and plentiful riverside flora and fauna make an exceptional habitat at the gateway to the New Forest National Park with riverside woodland wildlife walks in a designated National Nature Reserve. It supports a wide range of bird species, particularly waders and wildfowl.

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Beaulieu River Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, Beaulieu, Hampshire, SO42 7XB www.beaulieuriver.co.uk river@beaulieu.co.uk 01590 616200 facebook.com/beaulieuriver @BeaulieuRiver Tune into VHF Channel 68 and call on Beaulieu River Radio or Beaulieu River Patrol.

The Beaulieu River is an ideal starting point for weekend sails around the Solent, with nearby destinations including Lymington, Newtown Creek, Yarmouth, the Folly Inn on the Medina River, Alum Bay, the Needles and Hurst Castle.

BHG SERVICE CHANDLERY

Family-owned BHG Service, which is part of the awardwinning BHG Marine group, offers three generations of experience from its chandlery at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour. The chandlery for Beaulieu River mooring holders and visitors is open seven days a week and sells a range of rope, hardware, Calor and Camping Gas, grocery provisions, outboards, dinghies and canoes. For engineering services for all inboard and outboard powered craft, electronics, antifouling and GRP repairs contact BHG Service.

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FACILITIES

Beaulieu Palace House is a 13th-century house, shown here with Beaulieu village to the right

EXPLORING ASHORE

The timeless quality and tranquil pace of life continues as you step ashore to the 18th century village of Buckler’s Hard. It is easy to imagine how it was when Admiral Lord Nelson chose to build ships for his Trafalgar fleet there. Its gently sloping street down to the river is still flanked by original shipbuilders’ cottages. The Captain’s Cabin Tea Room and Master Builder’s Hotel, with a bar and restaurant with beautiful views overlooking the river, make a welcome retreat. The Buckler’s Hard Maritime Museum tells the story of the river’s important role in shipbuilding history. To revive its past, a Shipwright School has been built using a traditional hand-raising of the timber framework for a replica 18th century shipwrights’ workshop. At regular courses, maritime archaeology students learn ancient shipbuilding techniques to keep the skills alive for future generations. The Beaulieu attraction is only minutes away from the river, where you can see the National Motor Museum’s collection of more than 250 vehicles, the new-look World of Top Gear, On Screen Cars, the ancestral Montagu home of Palace House, 13th century Beaulieu Abbey and the grounds and gardens. Yacht Harbour visitors receive

20 per cent off visits to the Beaulieu and Buckler’s Hard attractions. To help explore inland, a new bike hire service is available from the Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour office. The New Forest offers the very best of England with 300 square miles of idyllic woods and open moorland where New Forest ponies, cattle, donkeys and deer roam free under ancient Commoners’ rights. Charming towns and villages and 43 miles of coastline offer a range of activities from walks to family fun and there are a large number of characterful pubs and awardwinning restaurants to enjoy.

EVENTS AT THE HARBOUR

The Mooring Holders’ Summer Party is an annual event to bring together the boating community. Whether it is an evening soiree or delicious afternoon tea, you are guaranteed great company in beautiful surroundings at the event on the banks of the Beaulieu River. It is a key date on the Beaulieu River calendar. A new event, which was recently added, the Gourmet Riviere pop-up restaurant was held for the first time this summer and offered a charming evening of French cuisine for mooring holders. The event was a sell-out and there are plans to make this a more regular feature in the future.

NAVIGATIONAL VIDEO

Yachting author and broadcaster Tom Cunliffe believes that English Channel mariners enjoy a richer life for the challenges of an ever-changing tide. Tom has produced a special guide to help visitors navigate the Beaulieu River. Using his expert knowledge and experience of mooring his boat on the Beaulieu River for more than 25 years, Tom has recorded his top tips which you can see at www.facebook.com/pg/ beaulieuriver/videos/.

A highlight of the year is the Mooring Holders’ Summer Party

PROUD HERITAGE

You are in good company if you moor your boat on the Beaulieu River. Sir Francis Chichester moored his boat on the river and departed and returned there from his epic voyage to become the first person to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe. His record-breaking yacht, Gipsy Moth IV, can still be seen back at its original home on the Beaulieu River for regular tours for mooring holders and visitors. Now owned by the Gipsy Moth Trust, just stepping on board the famous yacht brings home what life was like for Sir Francis as he sailed around the world 50 years ago.

With a top-rated five Gold Anchors, Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour offers a stunning setting for 115 fully serviced berths, more than 300 moorings and a boat park with a slipway. Yachts up to 60ft can be comfortably accommodated in the marina. The on-site boatyard workshop offers an extensive repairs service, as well as lift out, washdown and storage services all year round. As well as a first-class service from experienced staff, permanent berth and mooring holders can enjoy benefits including: n One-month free storage October February and 10 per cent off lift and launch n Reduced rates for early payment for a berth or mooring n Reciprocal berthing arrangements with other marinas via membership of TransEurope n Free Wi-Fi throughout the marina n Free parking on-site n CCTV n Conveniently located boatyard services

n On-site recognised Volvo Penta service and parts centre n Special seasonal offers on boatyard services n Privilege card available from the Master Builder’s Hotel, giving 10 per cent discount on food and drink n Free entry to Buckler’s Hard Maritime Museum for mooring holders n Two tickets to the Beaulieu visitor attraction n Two tickets to Beaulieu Boatjumble, with a free shuttle bus between Buckler’s Hard and Beaulieu n On-site chandlery open seven days a week n Buckler’s Hard Water Taxi (April - September) n Captain’s Cabin Tea Rooms at Buckler’s Hard n Lavatories, showers and a launderette n Newsletter six times a year n Professional on-site yacht broker

INFORMATION

n BHG Service: 01590 612078 / info@bhgservice.co.uk n www.bucklershard.co.uk n www.beaulieu.co.uk

RECOMMENDATIONS

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour was named as ‘one of the most desired locations’ on ‘one of the most picturesque rivers in the UK’ by the assessor for its top-rating 5 Gold Anchors award. The report said: “The Beaulieu River is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque rivers in the United Kingdom and the historic village of Buckler’s Hard and the Yacht Harbour are one of the most desired locations. “The marina blends into the countryside offering tranquil berthing either on pontoons, berths or swinging moorings. The marina, dating back to the early eighties, offers berth holders good facilities all within 25 minutes of the main south coast motorway network.”

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MARINA GUIDE NOVEMBER 2017

SOUTH COAST

SOUTH WEST

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

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

PREMIER MARINAS NOSS ON DART Bridge Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth Devon , TQ6 0EA T: 01803 839087 E: noss@premiermarinas.com

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

KING POINT MARINA Marina Manager - Mark Brimacombe Brunel Way, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EF T : 01752 424 297 E : marina@kingpointmarina.co.uk W: www.kingpointmarina.co.uk MAYFLOWER MARINA Manager: Charles Bush Mayflower Marina, Richmond Walk, Plymouth, Devon PL1 4LS. T: 01752 556633 E: info@mayflowermarina.co.uk W: www.mayflowermarina.co.uk PLYMOUTH YACHT HAVEN Manager: Steve Kitchen Shaw Way, Mount Batten Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9XH T: 01752 404231 E: plymouth@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com YACHT HAVEN QUAY, PLYMOUTH Manager: Will Rahder Breakwater Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7FE T: 01752 481190 E: boatyard@yachthavenquay.com W: www.yachthavens.com MDL QUEEN ANNE’S BATTERY Manager: Chris Price Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth Devon. PL4 0LP T: 01752 671142 E: qab@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.queenannesbattery.co.uk THE MARINA AT SUTTON HARBOUR Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe The Jetty, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, PL4 0DW T: 01752 204702 E: marina@sutton-harbour.co.uk W: www.suttonharbourmarina.com KING POINT MARINA Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe Brunel Way, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EF T: 01752 424297 E: marina@kingpointmarina.co.uk W: www.kingpointmarina.co.uk MDL DARTSIDE QUAY Manager: Andrew Millar Galmpton Creek, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon. TQ5 0EH T: 01803 845445 W: www.dartsidequay.co.uk

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

MDL COBB’S QUAY MARINA Manager: David Wilson Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4EL T: 01202 674299 E: cobbsquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.cobbsquaymarina.co.uk LYMINGTON YACHT HAVEN Manager: Rupert Wagstaff Kings Saltern Road Lymington, Hampshire SO41 3QD T: 01590 677071 E: lymington@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com BUCKLER’S HARD YACHT HARBOUR Harbour Master: Wendy Stowe Harbour Master’s Office Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour Beaulieu Hampshire SO42 7XB T: 01590 616200 E: river@beaulieu.co.uk W: www.beaulieuriver.co.uk HAVEN QUAY, LYMINGTON Manager: Ali Neal Mill Lane, Lymington Hampshire, SO41 9AZ T: 01590 677072 E: havenquay@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com DEACONS MARINA Manager/Contact name: Anne Bland Address: Bursledon Bridge, Southampton SO31 8AZ T 023 80 402253 F: 023 80 405665 E: admin@deaconsmarina.com www.deaconsmarina.com MDL HYTHE MARINA VILLAGE Manager: Matthew Leigh The Lock Building, Shamrock Way Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire. SO45 6DY T: 023 8020 7073 E: hythe@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hythemarinavillage.co.uk MDL OCEAN VILLAGE MARINA Manager: Debbie Burns Marina Office, 2 Channel Way Southampton, Hampshire. SO14 3TG T: 023 8022 9385 E: oceanvillage@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.oceanvillagemarina.co.uk

BERTH HOLDER CRUISE FROM LYMINGTON TO NEWTOWN CREEK LYMINGTON Yacht Haven in October is normally the time of year when winter bookings are made and boats are lifted ashore for winter storage. But this October, the Yacht Haven in the Western Solent attempted to change that cycle with an autumn cruise to Newtown Creek for their annual berth holders. Over 40 braved the 15 - 20 knot forecast and congregated on the visitor moorings in Newtown Creek after cruising from Lymington River. With the Yacht Havens RIB on hand (appropriately named Thank Havens), boaters were shuttled ashore and met with Sloe Royale cocktails on the quayside. After a pleasant walk along the creek, Yacht Havens staff and berth holders settled down for a hearty lunch of pies at the New

Inn pub at Shalfleet. Head to the Lymington Yacht Haven website for details about 2018 cruises. www.yachthavens.com

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

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

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

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

MDL HAMBLE POINT MARINA Manager: Nic Parton 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: Nic Parton Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4QD T: 023 8045 274,1 E: porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.porthamblemarina.co.uk MDL MERCURY YACHT HARBOUR Manager: Nic Parton Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire. SO31 4HQ T: 023 8045 5994 E: mercury@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.mercuryyachtharbour.co.uk

HAMBLE YACHT SERVICES Port Hamble, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire SO31 4NN T: 02380 201501 E: info@hysgroup.co.uk www.hysgroup.co.uk Permanent and visitors’ berths HASLAR MARINA Manager: Ben Lippiett Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1NU T: 023 9260 1201 F: 023 9260 2201 E: berths@haslarmarina.co.uk W: www.haslarmarina.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS GOSPORT Mumby Road , Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1AH T: 023 9252 4811 F: 023 9258 9541 E: gosport@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

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are also savings on winter scrubs and storage ashore at a number of its boatyards. Adrien Burnand, Head of Marketing at MDL Marinas, told us: “The winter season is the ideal time for boat maintenance, so it is important our winter offers represent good value. We know that boat owners look for safe and secure winter berthing. There are some fantastic savings to be had and we encourage early bookings as our winter offers are always very popular.” www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/offers

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MARINA KEEP

IN a project costing around £480,000 Premier Marinas has plans to revitalise Port Solent Marina’s infrastructure to allow the marina to accommodate bigger boats by the 2018 season. The project includes reconfiguring pontoons A-D and the plan is to provide berths that can host boats from 6.5m up to 33m. The reconfiguration will provide wider fairways and the renewal of pontoons and walkways. General Manager, Graham Bristowe, told us: “Port Solent

was built in the 1980s and since that time manufacturers have made boats both longer and wider, which has meant that our current pontoons are now dated. This upcoming project endeavours to modernise the infrastructure of Port Solent allowing it to berth larger boats, which is expected to be particularly popular with motorboat owners.” The works will begin early in 2018 in preparation for the new season.

HI-TECH HARBOUR

THE Beaulieu River and Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has just completed its first season with a new electronic harbour management system. The initiative has been made possible by major upgrades in the provision of Wi-Fi at the marina. The Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour team is now using up-to-the-minute information provided by the Harbour Assist management tool. Harbour Master Wendy Stowe said: “As this was the first electronic harbour management system we had used, moving to Harbour Assist was a major task for us. The transition has run smoothly, however, and the team now has a more efficient way of working. “Using Harbour Assist is allowing us to offer a far better service to customers, with instantly updated information at our fingertips.”

MANY boat owners look for winter berthing and MDL is offering great value winter offers at its marinas on the south, east and west coast. There is three months berthing on the River Hamble from just £699 including VAT, six months berthing on the River Thames from £1,395 and Queen Anne Battery is offering a 40 per cent discount on all MDL boatyard services, including cradle hire, from 1 October - 24 December 2017. Torquay and Brixham are offering winter berthing from £32.48 per metre per month. There

Wendy, who is working with a new team to deliver services at award-winning Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, gave a talk at the Southampton Boat Show about her role and becoming one of the first female Harbour Masters in the south. Russell Bowman, Managing Director for the Beaulieu River, said: “Our aim is to keep pace with modern demands and deliver the best possible customer service for mooring holders and day visitors, while retaining the timeless quality of one of the most picturesque settings on the south coast.” Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, in the heart of the New Forest National Park, is one of the few privately owned estuaries in the world and has a coveted top rating of five Gold Anchors. With 115 marina berths, over 300 moorings and a boat park with slipway, the fully serviced marina offers a boatyard, fuel and valet service with provisions for convenience. www.beaulieuriver.co.uk

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GUNWHARF QUAYS MARINA Manager: Carl Jarmaine Marina Manager Gunwharf Quays Marina office. Gunwharf Quays. Portsmouth. Hampshire PO1 3TZ T: 02392 836732 E: marina@gunwharf-quays.com W: www.gunwharf-quays.com

BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR Manager/Contact - Gordon Wight The Duver, St Helens, PO33 1YB T: 01983 872828 E : mail@bembridgeharbour.co.uk W : www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk

WATCHET HARBOUR MARINA Manager: Iain Lambert 10 The Esplanade, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AJ T: 01984 631264 E: Iain@watchetharbour.co.uk W: www.Watchetharbour.co.uk

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

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

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MDL CHATHAM MARITIME MARINA Manager: Alastair Hand The Lock Building, Leviathan Way Chatham Maritime, Kent. ME4 4LP T: 01634 899200 E: chatham@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.chathammaritimemarina.co.uk 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

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

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

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

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

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

CONWY MARINA Conwy, LL32 8EP T: 01492 593000 E: Conwy@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com DEGANWY MARINA Manager – Jon Roberts Deganwy, Conwy, LL31 9DJ T: 01492 576888 E: Deganwy@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com PENARTH MARINA Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, F64 1TQ T: 02920 705021 E: penarthoffice@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com NEYLAND YACHT HAVEN Manager: James Cotton Brunel Quay, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1PY T: 01646 601601 E: neyland@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

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

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NEW berth holders at Neyland Yacht Haven can now have a free sailing or motorboating training session on board their own boat. The Pembrokeshire marina is giving boaters the chance to improve their knowledge and skills with a complimentary training session from a professional skipper. Marina Manager James Cotton commented: “In our experience, every boater

has questions and wants to learn more about their boat or sailing in general. With both sailing and motorboating training schools based at Neyland Yacht Haven, this is a great way for boaters to get some expert tips, advice and demonstrations from industry experts.” The offer is open to any new annual berth holders who join the marina in 2018. www.yachthavens.com

The Bembridge Harbour’s first Oktoberfest enjoyed sunshine and light breezes and the 250 or so who attended enjoyed locally made Bratwurst sausages with all the trimmings, washed down with Island ales and spirits. A five-piece band, Folklore, created a truly authentic sound with the addition of a Melodeon as well as some numbers being sung in German. With ticket sales, donations and a raffle (for hampers of Isle of Wight produce), over £1,800 was raised on the night for the event’s nominated charity The Sophie Rolf Trust - KissyPuppy. 2018 Bembridge dates for your diary ... Jazz on the Quay: 16 June Family Fun Weekend: 27 - 29 July Oktoberfest: 22 September

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MARYPORT MARINA Manager: Pauline Gorley Marine Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8AY T: 01900 814431 E: enquiries@maryportmarine.com W: www.maryportmarina.com

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he Government has not adequately responded to concerns around Marine Protected Areas, according to the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC). The suite of Marine Protected Areas is designed to protect and enhance the marine environments of the Overseas Territories and around the UK coast, whilst supporting the sustainable use of its resources. The Blue Belt programme in UK Overseas Territories, together with domestic designations of MPAs, is intended to significantly contribute to the UK fulfilling its international commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity, which include a target of 10 per cent of global waters protected by 2020.

SIGNIFICANT DELAY

The 2015 Conservative Party Manifesto made a commitment to complete the network of Marine Conservation Zones. So far, however, only 50 MCZs have been designated. This is considerably less than the 127 sites originally recommended by the regional projects in 2011. The previous EAC’s report made clear that the Government should not delay the designation of sites due to a lack of “perfect data”. The EAC asked the Government to bring forward proposals as soon as possible. They said the Government response of 2019 is a significant delay as the third tranche of MCZs was originally expected to be designated in 2018. During the inquiry, the RYA called on Government to carry out effective stakeholder engagement in order to understand the benefits and impacts of designating potential MCZs. The RYA made it clear that they should ensure they are designed so conservation aims are achieved whilst minimising the impact on sea users, prior to finalising the proposals for the formal consultation. The RYA also called on Government to increase investment socio-economic

the RYA would be very concerned should Reference Areas be proposed for the third and final tranche. In its response the Government has argued that it has chosen not to proceed with Reference Areas as “specific proposals in the original stakeholder engagement were too small to provide the necessary benefits”. It has failed to outline, however, any other form of data that will be used to assess progress against conservation objectives.

COMMUNICATIONS

The previous Committee argued that while MPAs should be “the jewels in Britain’s crown” the Government needs to “implement a robust communications strategy that aims to raise awareness of the MPA network amongst businesses and the general public”. In evidence to EAC, the RYA stated that the lack of openness on which sites might be designated, and what management might be needed, has resulted in sites becoming both locally and nationally contentious. The Government’s communications strategy in both the UK and the UKOTs, however, is still ineffective and unsatisfactory, this is despite it having been raised as a concern in 2014. The Government has accepted that there is always more that could be done to improve communications. For the third tranche they said they have been focusing their stakeholder engagement on the more controversial sites.

ROBUST EVIDENCE

The EAC had called upon Government for more designations to be made using ‘best available’ data. Giving evidence to the Committee on Marine Protected Areas, the RYA called for decisions on designation to be based on sound, objective and robust evidence. Emma Barton, RYA Planning and Environmental Manager, said that this evidence should be up-to-date and from a reliable source and that an area or site should not be designated for a specific feature (e.g. species or habitat) unless it has been established that the feature is present in the area to be protected. In its response, the Government confirmed that for a site to be designated, and subsequently managed, there needs to be certainty that the feature is present on the site and of its extent. They said that this is a reasonable evidence base to support decisions that may have economic impacts on people’s livelihoods and result in enforcement and monitoring costs that fall on the tax payer.

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data collection to enable an accurate impact assessment and to understand what management may need to be put in place. It was confirmed by the Government that it is vital that there is an adequate evidence base for each site to ensure successful, well-managed MCZs. They said they will not make rushed decisions, nor make decisions which are not based on evidence. They recognised that some MCZs may have potentially significant impacts on sea users, so it is right that they take the time necessary to consider options to best reduce any impacts, whilst still delivering the sites’ conservation aims.

REFERENCE AREAS

In its report the EAC made clear its disappointment that the Government had decided to exclude reference areas from the third tranche of MCZs. The Committee’s report stated that without Reference Areas the Government will be unable to “establish an effective and coherent MPA network, as they will have no benchmark against which to assess the effectiveness of management measures”. The RYA had strong concerns over the approach that had been taken for selecting and monitoring Reference Areas. Given the potentially significant impacts on socio-economic activities through their exclusion from Reference Areas, the RYA said it is essential that the science behind the approach is robust and that the ecological benefits are demonstrably proportionate to the socio-economic costs. It was affirmed that

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The RYA will continue to actively engage in the MPA process to ensure that recreational boating interests are understood and taken account of as part of the MCZ designation process. Emma Barton said: “We recognise that establishing an ecologically coherent network of marine protected areas will contribute towards achieving the Governments’ shared vision for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas. “In most cases we believe this vision can be achieved without any adverse effect on either the public right or the safety of navigation for recreational boating. “We strongly believe that education and an increased understanding of the environment leads to better actions within marine conservation zones, as opposed to legislation. Ultimately our members are out there to enjoy the environment and we are working hard to ensure Government recognises this.” To find out more about the RYA’s work to ensure that recreational boating’s interests are considered as part of the MPA process, visit the Current Affairs hub at www.rya.org.uk. LEFT: In UK waters the spiny starfish is much more common to the south and west of the British Isles. Image: Paul Naylor

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growth. They think the strength of their brand name in the sparkling wine sector will sweep them to the top of the Prosecco tree too. “We want to be the consumer’s first choice for sparkling wine, and in the UK that means we must have a Prosecco,” said Freixenet UK MD Damian Clarke. It is not everywhere yet but is available at Tesco for £12 in a classy, cut glass 75cl bottle at 11 per cent abv, positioned, says Clarke, as a premium “special occasion Prosecco”. It has a pale green colour and a crunchy apple flavour with a touch of sweetness. Why not give it a try this Christmas?

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In early September when Lidl offered a promotional six bottles of its own Prosecco for £20 – about £3.30 a bottle – there were reports that disorderly queues and wrestling in the aisles broke out. Supplies quickly ran out which apparently took Lidl by surprise. While we all look for price bargains, permanently low prices might be met by a drop in quality. So it is a case of buyer beware.

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EVERY year on the third Thursday of November, the young red vin de primeur Beaujolais nouveau is released on to the market in a frenzy of promotion, buying and drinking. Just six to eight weeks old, the wine is intended for immediate consumption, though it will last in bottle for up to two years. Not everyone is a fan and the quality or otherwise of the light fruity Gamay wine is hotly contested. What is certain is that the night of 16 November, and the weekend following, will see many parties at various wine bars given over to boisterous testing of this year’s bottling. The Majestic wine warehouse chain says that last year it was surprisingly popular in their stores and they will certainly be putting on a promotion this year. At the time of All at Sea going to press, the wine is not yet ready for tasting or bottling and the buyers have to race against time with only a few days to find and ship their stock when the locked gates open. Majestic’s price point is likely to be £9.99 per single bottle but with generous discounts for multi buys. Mark the occasion with a theme for a dinner party or sailing club Saturday evening special event. Serve the Beaujolais chilled. Menu: French cruditées, coq au vin, soft brie or camembert cheeses. That is the way to do it!

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did in 2016, according to market research company IRI, while Cava dropped by six per cent. Prosecco can only be made from Glera grapes and in the northern Italy region around Veneto. To meet the increasing demand, the approved growing area is being expanded by 3,000 hectares over the next three years and Freixenet has set up new production facilities within the DC area. Freixenet dominates the global Cava market and has suffered most from falling Cava sales versus Prosecco’s

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