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HMRC has caused controversy amongst the many thousands of British yacht and motorboat owners who keep their boats in EU countries. Last year, HMRC was very clear that all British owned yachts would continue to hold full VAT-paid status at the end of the Brexit Transition Period, irrespective of the location of the yachts. However, in early October, HMRC changed its approach and said that it will reproduce the Returned Goods Relief rules into UK law and would apply these rules rigidly. This would mean that the exemption from a further payment of VAT could only be claimed for boats returning to the UK within three years of the date on which they left the UK. It meant that many boat owners had already lost UK VAT-paid status as they had either kept their boats outside the UK for more than three years or they had bought their boat outside the UK and had never located it in UK

waters. This would result in a considerable reduction in value to many of these yachts. If British boat owners are required by HMRC to pay a further tranche of VAT, in order to bring their boats back home into UK waters, they are far less likely to bring them back. This will result in less business for British marinas and less work and money spent in the UK yacht repair and maintenance industries that work alongside them. Many British yacht and motorboat owners are also likely to sell their yachts overseas. In mid-October, though, it was confirmed that the government has decided to extend RGR for a period of a further one year to goods that left the UK/EU more than three years before the end of the transitional period and are currently in the EU, provided the other conditions of RGR are fulfilled. The announcement from the Treasury follows repeated calls from organisations, including the RYA and British Marine, to HMRC for a review of the transitional arrangements for post-Brexit customs and VAT issues. Responding to the announcement, the RYA’s director of external affairs, Howard Pridding, said: “We are pleased that the Treasury has listened to our concerns. However, a one year extension remains wholly short of the three year transitional arrangement that is needed and fulfilling the other conditions of RGR is causing further uncertainty.

“Recreational boating is a seasonal market and moving boats is affected by weather conditions and other safety related issues. The Covid-19 situation additionally complicates this and boat owners are going to need a realistic transitional period to establish a date of export to qualify for RGR. “We will continue our dialogue with HMRC pressing them to understand that eligible recreational craft should secure relief from VAT and import duty on arrival in the Customs territory of the UK if it meets the criteria for RGR and has returned to the UK by 23:00 UTC on 31 December 2023. We also need replies to questions of detail that we have been repeatedly asking government before we can feel confident in the advice that we are providing to RYA members.” The Cruising Association is also pressing for more clarity and has raised a number of issues with HMRC. The Association agrees that one year is unlikely to be adequate for many boat owners to return their boats to the UK, especially with the ongoing pandemic. They would also like more information about boats that were bought by their UK-based owners in an EU 27 country but have never been located in the UK and, similarly, whether the updated HMRC position covers boats that have been outside the UK for many years. We will bring you more information about VAT-paid status from the Cruising Association next month.

DID YOU KNOW? - The post-Brexit VAT and Customs arrangements will affect thousands of boat owners resident in the UK who keep their boats in EU27 countries. A recent survey carried out by the RYA showed that 917,479 recreational boaters cruise in EU27 waters.

POST-BREXIT RULES TO HIT BOATERS ALMOST 900,000 UK boaters are due to be hit by restrictions on how long they can stay in Europe after the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020, a new survey by the RYA has found. With the end of the free movement of people, UK citizens, including boaters, will be restricted to spending no more than 90 days in a rolling 180-day period in the Schengen Area before they have to obtain a visa for each Schengen country they plan to visit. The RYA’s survey shows that of the estimated 1.2 million UK boaters who currently boat in the Schengen Area, 74 per cent spend more than 90 days in 180 in the Area either boating or on other leisure or travel activities. This equates to almost 900,000 UK boaters whose plans will be disrupted by the change in travel rules on 31 December. Currently, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has simply confirmed that the EU has already legislated such that UK nationals will not need a visa when travelling to the Schengen Area for short stays of up to 90 days in a rolling 180-day period.

Furthermore, it has accepted that this is the standard length of stay that the EU offers to nationals of eligible third countries that offer visa-free travel for EU citizens, in line with existing EU legislation. Correspondence from the FCDO confirms that UK nationals may be able to stay in EU Member States for longer than the EU’s 90/180 visa free allocation, but they will need to discuss the specifics of their situation with the relevant Member State authorities, providing any extra documentation that may be required. In contrast, the UK government will treat EU citizens travelling to the UK in the future as non-visa nationals for the purposes of tourism and holidays after the end of the transition period, meaning they can come to the UK as visitors for six months without the need to obtain a visa. For that reason the RYA is calling for the government to negotiate a reciprocal arrangement in the ongoing negotiations. You can read more about this topic in the October 2020 issue of All at Sea, available at www.allatsea.co.uk.

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UKSA welcomed its Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, to Cowes for an update on the Building Better Futures campaign, which the Princess launched in 2017. During her visit, Her Royal Highness was shown the developments on site, including the acquisition and renovation of the Cowes Youth Centre, relaunched as their new Training Centre. Developed in response to Covid, these facilities enable UKSA to deliver Live Online Learning to students so they can progress their careers irrespective of travel or social distancing restrictions. The Princess Royal was also updated on plans to build a new accommodation facility to support students learning whilst staying with them. A decision to proceed is expected later this year, should the final tranche of funding be received. In addition to the improvements and developments at the site, the charity unveiled new initiatives that will enhance the lives and maritime career opportunities for more young people. With the challenges of the current situation limiting the careers prospects for many young people, there has never been a better time to offer further training opportunities leading to tangible pathways into maritime employment. The Sea Change Fund is being launched to help

ensure the charity can be there for the thousands of children and young people for whom outside and adventure learning can make an extraordinary difference. UKSA aims to remove both financial and social barriers to enable a young person from any background to achieve the best version of themselves and gain life changing experiences, qualifications and employment. The Sea Change Fund will also support UKSA’s new initiative, The Sea Change Foundation, which they piloted with young people in October, together with The Prince’s Trust. It is a programme that will provide 14 - 18-year-olds the opportunity to visit UKSA for five days over the school holidays. It will enable them to experience a wide range of water-based yachting and watersports activities alongside classroom-based learning to showcase the pathways and careers opportunities in the maritime sector. UKSA has also gained the accreditation to be added to the register as a recognised Apprenticeship Training provider and has launched its two-year Maritime Foundation course aimed at young people who have no prior experience in watersports or yachting. This course provides the skills, qualifications and knowledge required to start a career within the maritime industry. uksa.org

THIS MONTH POWERING AHEAD ....................... 19

BOATING PEOPLE ........................ 28

We bring you news of an extended outboard line-up from Selva and a new release from Yanmar.

Aileen Jones is the first female lifeboat crew member to receive an RNLI medal of gallantry.

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE ............. 20

EXPERTS’ FORUM ........................ 29

It is back! We are bringing you another irresistible round-up of gift ideas.

Just getting started in boating? Here is some great advice from Phil Jones, Conwy Marina assistant manager.

VICTORIAN VANITY ..................... 22 The story of the Royal Victoria Hospital, a grand military hospital set on the bank of Southampton Water.

RYA ............................................... 30 Ian Walker, director of racing at the RYA, discusses the impact the pandemic has had on the UK boating community.

PHOTO OF THE MONTH .............. 24 In the build-up to January’s big Yamaha give-away we are giving you a double dose of your brilliant pictures.

SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME ..... 33 How a project to rebuild a Saxon longship is teaching us more about the Saxon way of life.

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EXPERTS’ FORUM ........................ 34 We have more expert advice for you, this time from Ocean Safety.

By Jane Hyde BREXIT - it used to be all we heard about, but for the last eight months it has been all but forgotten. What we would give now, though, to have it dominating the headlines again instead of this virus, which stubbornly refuses to go away. Now, it seems, we have both Covid and Brexit taking centre stage with the transition period ending on 31 December 2020. This will have an impact on many boaters, and is something we have been keeping you informed about in the build-up to 1 January 2021. In this month’s news we have an up-date from HMRC regarding the VAT-paid status of boats outside UK waters. While not all the questions have been answered, the work of organisations including the RYA and Cruising Association means there is some good news for boaters. Turn to page 3 to find out more, and next month we will be taking a more in-depth look at this subject with the Cruising Association. Also being impacted by Brexit are boaters who stay in the EU for long periods. We covered this extensively last month, but there is an up-date on page 3. We will continue to bring you the latest on all boating/Brexit related matters as these are topics that are going to rumble on for some time I suspect. Someone who is choosing to leave Europe this month, however, is Alex Thomson, along with the 32 other sailors taking part in this year’s Vendée Globe race. We are excited to follow the progress of Alex and the three other Brits: Pip Hare, Miranda Merron and Samantha Davies. The technology behind these sailors’ quest to win is extraordinary and ranges from the sails and electronics right through to what they wear and eat. So, we went to one of the best-known kit suppliers who, in the Vendée Globe, is ‘dressing’ Alex Thomson. Turn to page 36 to discover how Zhik went about creating the perfect gear for Alex’s quest to win. Working on a far smaller budget than

SAVING OUR SEAGRASS ............. 34 Discover how your actions can help restore this essential habitat.

the Vendée Globe teams, and dealing with technology of another sort, is 23-year-old Natasha Lambert who has Quadriplegic Athetoid Cerebral Palsy. Her dad, Gary, has spent two years working extensively on a system to allow Natasha to control and sail a Nautitech Open 46 catamaran using the sip-puff technique, sailing by breath. This is in addition to further modifications on the catamaran to prepare it for the ARC. We wish Natasha well as she sets off later this month. Staying on the subject of technology, there was an amazing innovation at last month’s Genoa Boat Show. A 3D printer powerboat! Although there are no plans for this boat to go into production, it shows how far we have come with 3D printing, and it will be fascinating to see where this technology takes us in the future. All this talk of boating gear and technology leads me nicely on to the All at Sea Christmas Gift Guide. Turn to page 20 for another brilliant round-up of ideas for the boater in your life. Plus, there will be another gift guide next month, including great ideas from the RNLI shop, so do not miss it. The RNLI has launched its Christmas appeal, which is especially important this year after losing millions in income when fundraising was halted during the pandemic. You can make a donation to the RNLI’s Christmas Appeal at RNLI.org/Xmas. We also have a fascinating Boating People with an inspiring RNLI crew member on page 28. In fact Aileen Jones was the first female lifeboat crew member to be given an RNLI Medal of Gallantry. We love her passion for the RNLI! Remember, you can sign up to receive the All at Sea newsletter at allatsea.co.uk. Be the first to hear when the new issue is out, plus catch up with the latest news, competitions and more. We would love to have you on board. Jane Hyde Editor

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ALL AT SEA QUIZ ....................... 43

We catch up with Natasha Lambert as she prepares for her latest challenge, later this month, the ARC.

Put your feet up with a cuppa and test your knowledge with our latest quiz page.

POWER DRESSING ....................... 36

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

As Alex Thomson takes on the Vendée Globe this month, we take a closer look at his choice of technical gear for this challenging race.

It has come around again already, the return of the annual Beaujolais Nouveau, plus Paul offers some tempting Christmas gift ideas.

PAWS FOR THOUGHT ...................37

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After last month’s cute cat photos, we asked Bekki and Gordon Olliver to share their tips for taking cats safely and happily afloat.

EQUIPPED FOR DISTRESS? .........37 We take a closer look at new UCL research that confirms how OnBoard can positively impact young lives.

MARINA FOCUS ............................ 38 This month we head east to Essex and pay a visit to the charming Fambridge Yacht Haven.

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

HOLIDAYS ...................................... 27 From taking an RYA course on holiday to paddleboarding in the British Virgin Islands, we have lots of holiday ideas.

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IN mid-October Alex Thomson (pictured right) bid farewell to his home base of Gosport, Hampshire to make his way to Les Sables-d’Olonne, the French town hosting the start of the Vendée Globe race. Departing on board his 60ft IMOCA racing yacht HUGO BOSS, Alex, accompanied by a small crew, left the UK to make the 600nm journey to western France. Alex arrived as one of the favourites for this year’s race, a gruelling challenge which will see 33 skippers race on their own, non-stop, without assistance for 28,000nm around the world. The race, which takes place every four years, has only ever been won by a French sailor and is widely regarded as one of the toughest sporting challenges, pushing sailors to their absolute limits both mentally and physically. In the past two editions of the race, Alex has shown himself to be a significant threat to his French rivals, securing third and second place finishes in 2013 and 2017 respectively. For the 46-year-old sailor, winning the race would be a lifetime goal realised, and a historic moment for British sport: “This is 20 years of my life. So yes, this

is what we have all been waiting for and what we have all been working towards.” “Of course, the race start will look quite different this time around because of Covid and I feel sad that I will not be able to meet the thousands of fans who show up to support the skippers. That being said, this race is made to be consumed digitally, so I feel excited at the thought of being out there in the middle of the ocean competing against the other skippers, entertaining everyone watching at home. This time around, we will be doing even more to bring people with us on the journey as I race, so that they feel like they are on board experiencing the highs and lows with me. “Obviously the goal is to go out there and win it. But to get there, you have to finish. And this race is very, very tough to finish. But, if we can get to that finish line, then I am sure we will be in contention for the win. A win would certainly validate everything that we as a team, together with our partners, have put into this journey.” At the opening of the Start Village Yves Auvinet, President of SAEM Vendée, said:

“There is real joy for us all today in seeing our 33 skippers, their boats and their teams present here along the Vendée Globe pontoon. Given the health context. It is also a relief the Vendée Globe teams, and the state and health authorities, partners and all the sports projects have worked so hard to make sure the Everest of the Seas runs this year, and for the Vendée Globe to preserve its popular character.” There was a special moment when the skippers mustered at the top of the race pontoon for the obligatory, safely distanced THE full UK Carrier Strike Group assembled for the first time during Group Exercise 2020 on 4 October. Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth led a flotilla of destroyers and frigates from the UK, US and the Netherlands, together with two Royal Fleet Auxiliaries. It is the most powerful task force assembled by any European Navy in almost 20 years.

ALL AT SEA NOVEMBER 2020 photocall (pictured left). It was likely to be the one and only time they would all be in the same space at the same time before taking the start. British sailor Pip Hare (Medallia) said: “All of a sudden you are here and have made the start. Now you have to go on and finish the race. That brings a whole lot of new stress. I want to finish so much. But you look at the reality and the statistics and it is tough to engage with that. But today is a day to enjoy.” Technical director of Alex Thomson Racing, Ross Daniel, reported: “We were a bit concerned how productive this period would be with the restrictions, and in fact we have got more done. We are in good shape.” As well as a regular testing regime, ahead of the race start the skippers had to isolate themselves in the company of their chosen ‘bubble’ as skipper confinement was mandatory from 1 November, but many were even stricter than this. The national lockdown measures announced by the French President on 28 October meant the Race Village was closed to the public from 30 October. As a result the race start took place behind closed doors without local spectators. Race start: 8 November Turn to page 36 to find out more about Alex Thomson’s choice of technical gear for the Vendée Globe.

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The British team is in New Zealand preparing for next month's first and only World Series event. Image: Harry KH / INEOS TEAM UK

THE USA America’s Cup team, American Magic, has been training in New Zealand since June, but Patriot, the second AC75 built by the New York Yacht Club’s team, was wheeled outside its hangar for the first time in early October at the team’s base in the Wynyard Quarter of Auckland. This was followed by a series of tests by the design and shore teams ahead of its launch. It was the first second

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team are bidding to change the course of history and become the first team ever to bring the Cup back home. In mid-October, Sir Ben’s team officially christened their America’s Cup race boat Britannia from the team’s Auckland base. The British boat has significant differences not only from their previous AC75, but also from the others launched so far, showing that there is not a sure path to follow to develop the fastest boat. “Today marks a landmark moment for all of us,” said Ben. “A huge amount of hard work and dedication has gone into designing and building this race boat, including over 90,000 design hours and 46,000 construction hours. “This is a big step forward for us as a team and we cannot wait to get out on the water in the Auckland Harbour. The coming months will be an intense time, as we will need to make every second out on the water in this new boat count to get the full potential out of her by the

time we start racing in the America’s Cup World Series this December and beyond, but we are all looking forward to taking on this challenge of a lifetime.” The christening of Britannia was swiftly followed, on 23 October, by the new race boat taking flight on her first sail out of the Waitematã Harbour. After a week for the systems and shore team to complete the final fit out, the British team was met by a 165 strong fleet of racing boats about to start New Zealand’s largest coastal regatta ‘The Coastal Classic’ as they exited the Viaduct for their maiden sail. Sir Ben said: “The early performance indications were good, but we need to maximise our time on the water. The hard work continues.” With estimated top speeds of over 50 knots (93 KM/H, 57.5 MP/H), Britannia is a significant evolution from the team’s first AC75 with noticeable changes to hull shape, deck layout and more. Each of the

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in with the end users, the sailors, and enables us to be more specific to their set of requirements. “This is an incredibly exciting class of boat at the bleeding edge of our design field, and we feel incredibly lucky to be involved in these types of projects.” The final challenger to arrive in New Zealand, just a few da after the British team, was Italian team Luna Rossa whose second hull landed in Auckland on 5 October after 60 hours of travel that included two technical stopovers, having covered more than 18,000km. They launched their race boat Luna Rossa a couple of weeks later with an official ceremony held at the team’s new base on Hobson Warf. No clue has been given by the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand on when they will launch their second AC75, but they are taking every opportunity to keep pushing their testing programme on Te Aihe.

Patriot, the second AC75 racing yacht built by American Magic, in Auckland. Image: Will Ricketson

“The days are really counting down fast now, and every hour we can get on the water just helps us learn more and more.” said Glenn Ashby. “And we are basically stepping into what is the most exciting time of the whole campaign as we start to see each of the teams second AC75s, which will be their race boats. While there is still a lot of

time for development, a big chunk of the AC36 puzzle is about to be put in place.” 17 – 20 December, 2020: America’s Cup World Series, Auckland 15 January – 22 February, 2021: The PRADA Cup Challenger Selection Series 6 – 15 March, 2021: The America’s Cup Match

ETNZ then tabled a proposal with the Challenging teams in an effort to return racing to the inner city courses. The proposal made it clear that the Defender would not sail in the area defined as Course B and C on the race days when the Challengers could

not race there, to eliminate any extra sailing time or perceived advantage the Defender might have. Luna Rossa rejected this proposal saying it is ‘far from fair and is not acceptable’. The Defender will now refer the dispute to the Arbitration Panel.

OUTRAGED TEAM! EMIRATES Team New Zealand are "outraged" that after three years of planning a land-based stadium event, the Challenger of Record Luna Rossa has led a campaign through the Arbitration Panel which ETNZ believes has destroyed one of the most exciting benefits of the America’s Cup event for visitors. The ruling effectively cancels the use of the two inner harbour stadium race courses for all racing of the Prada Cup and America’s Cup Match. It was ruled that because the two courses cannot be used for the entire regatta, they should not be used at all. A Protocol rule states that all the PRADA Cup Challengers Selection Series races must be sailed “…within the course areas of

the Match…”. However, the Round Robins and the Semi-Finals of the Challengers Selection Series – the PRADA Cup – could not be sailed on the courses in question, which have been designated as preferred courses for the Final Match. ETNZ say the decision will have considerable and negative repercussions on the accessibility of the event for the public, the safety of the event and the reliability of the racing. CEO Grant Dalton said: “Quite frankly we are outraged by this decision, it has gone against everything we have been trying to achieve over the last three years, with no consideration to the effect this has on the public of New Zealand and the city of Auckland.”

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SPOTTED: Phil Bryant had been planning to take an RYA course in Palma earlier this year but, as we know, everybody’s plans for 2020 have taken an alternative direction. Instead Phil has been spending his time on the Solent, teaching powerboat courses and enjoying time on board his Nimbus Nova 26 CASSI with his wife. It was during one such day out on board CASSI that this photo of INEOS TEAM UK was taken by Phil’s good friend Cdr Tush Chatterjee RN, MEO (Marine gi eeri g er uee Elizabeth. Who would win out of the Commander’s warship and Ben’s i g ra e oat e o er s for CASSIS, Phil said: “INEOS Britannia pulled away from us like we were standing still (28 knots actually and of ol o s est o ies i o l 12 knots of true wind. It was truly a sight to make your lip tremble with emotion and bought a tear to my eye. But maybe that was just the wind and spray...” Thanks Phil, and all those who have sent in photos of Britannia. The team is now in New Zealand and we eagerly await next month’s World Series event in Auckland.

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PACKED PODIUM TEAM GB’s Elliot Hanson dedicated his Laser European Championship victory to teammates Michael Beckett and Lorenzo Chiavarini after all three filled the podium in a historic result for Britain. It is the first time all three podium places at a major Laser class championship have been taken by British athletes. It is also the third time in four years that a British sailor has taken the European title. Rio 2016 sailor Nick Thompson won in 2017, while Lorenzo Chiavarini took the top spot last year. Nick Thompson has recently joined forces with veteran British Sailing Team coach Chris Gowers, and both were in Poland to enjoy the victory. Elliot Hanson (pictured), who will represent the country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, snuck past long-

term leader and childhood friend Michael Beckett in the penultimate race of the six-day regatta in Gdansk, Poland, to claim his first European title. Michael had to settle for silver, his second in three years, while Lorenzo signalled his return from a back injury by claiming the bronze medal. Elliot said: “To lock out the podium with two guys I have been best mates with since we were 11-years-old is something really special, and something I will hold on to for a long time.” In the Radial fleet, Hannah Snellgrove was the top Brit in 18th place on her return to action after a year out following knee surgery. Ali Young – who will join Elliot Hanson in Tokyo – opted only to sail the opening two days of the regatta as a campaign decision.

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THE RNLI has launched its Christmas appeal after losing millions in income when fundraising activities had to be paused amid the pandemic. Additional PPE and adapting to coronavirus restrictions has been challenging for the volunteer crew members, staff and lifeguards who have faced an extraordinary summer. The lifesaving charity has spent £1.2M to ensure its volunteer lifeboat crews and beach lifeguards had PPE during the crisis. In total the RNLI brought in 6.7 million units of Covid-19 PPE including almost 700,000 face masks, 2.4 million gloves and just under 5,000 litres of hand sanitiser. This was money the charity had not planned to spend, at a time when RNLI shops were forced to close and fundraising events were cancelled.

With a target of £2.05M, the RNLI Christmas appeal will feature parents of RNLI crew members explaining how they feel when their sons or daughters drop everything to save the lives of strangers, often in treacherous conditions. One of the parents featured is Emma Fairbairn whose son, Kieran, volunteers at the Dunbar Lifeboat Station. Emma said: “It can be difficult seeing Kieran leave when the pager goes. I worry about him and what he might go through when he is out on a shout. Even at Christmas, I know that Kieran might have to drop everything and run out the door to go and save someone’s life.” Crew member Kieran said: “The best Christmas gift RNLI volunteers like me can wish for is a kind donation

to our Christmas appeal. Funds raised will provide the lifesaving Image: Alexout Thomson kit I need when I am savingRacing lives in all weathers. We have had a very challenging summer, rescuing those in difficulty in the midst of a pandemic and more visitors to the coast.” Kieran is not the only one leaving his family behind. Across the UK and Ireland, RNLI lifesavers will be leaving their families this Christmas to rescue those in difficulty. To make a donation to the RNLI’s Christmas Appeal visit: RNLI.org/Xmas Turn to page 28 to read this month’s Boating People with Aileen Jones, the first female lifeboat crew member to receive an RNLI medal of gallantry.

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Safety fears have been raised for Loch Tay in Scotland after Taymouth Marina applied for a ban on jet skis and powerboats to be lifted. The marina wants to remove the restriction as part of a new waterpark and sheltered berthing expansion, which was given planning permission in 2019. Taymouth Marina says they are “focused on encouraging sailing craft” to berth at the marina, but say the ban restricts income from berthing.

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Rumours of a Loch Ness monster continue with a Loch Ness tourist boat, equipped with a Raymarine sonar, capturing a sonar image of an object estimated to be 10m long. According to the Daily Record, Cruise Loch Ness director Ronald Mackenzie spotted the image while skippering the Spirit of Loch Ness catamaran. However, sonar expert Craig Wallace says the image could also have been either a sturgeon or a small shoal of fish.

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After a delay, due to Covid, a new watersports centre, Sideshore, opened last month in Exmouth, to be followed next year by a restaurant run by Exeter celebrity chef Michael Caines. Developer Grenadier said: “This project has always been about providing a place for the community and visitors to be able to learn a new sport, take part in fun activities that support well-being and, of course, provide a relaxed place to sit, eat and drink the local produce on offer.”

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BIDDING to become the first person to across the Atlantic by breath control on the largest vessel ever converted to use the technology, 23-year-old Natasha Lambert will depart from Gran Canaria on 22 November after she had to postpone her challenge last year. Whilst sailing from Cowes to Gran Canaria and then taking part in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers would not appear to be a huge challenge for a lot of people, for Natasha it is a different story. Natasha has Quadriplegic Athetoid Cerebral Palsy which means in order to sail her boat it has to be adapted for the ‘Sip and Puff’ technology that allows her to control the vessel. It all began when she was nineyears-old and first went afloat, followed by challenges of increasing difficulty,

culminating in this latest epic adventure. With the boat for this challenge, a Nautitech Open 46 called Blown Away, being considerably bigger than her Mini Transat, the work has taken longer than envisaged. The challenge to cross the Atlantic was postponed last year as her boat was not quite ready. At one point It did look like it was going to be postponed again due to Covid, but the ARC is going ahead later this month. Natasha is undertaking this challenge to raise funds for three charities: the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, RNLI and the MissIsle School of Sip Puff Sailing. The aim is to raise £30,000. You can help in this by going to Natasha’s web site, www.missisle.com, and clicking on the Virgin Money giving link. Turn to page 35 to read more about Natasha and her latest challenge.

TECH start-up Moi Composites displayed the first 3D printed powerboat in continuous fibreglass thermoset material at the Genoa Boat Show last month. Spanning 6.5m by 2.5m, MAMBO (Motor Additive Manufacturing Boat) weighs approximately 800kg and has a navigation system and 115cv engine. The various sections were printed using two KUKA Quantec High Accuracy robots in Milan, at Moi Composites’ headquarters, and in Autodesk’s Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Birmingham, here in the UK. The printed pieces were then joined and laminated at Italy’s Catmarine shipyard, creating a one-piece sandwich structure, without hull-deck division.

Continuous Fibre Manufacturing makes products strong, ultra-durable and lightweight. Moi Composites believes its 3D technology will make once-unlikely concepts, like MAMBO, a more common reality: “The creativity of many designers is suppressed due to technological, geometric limits or production costs. There are countless noteworthy projects destined to remain magnificent renderings forever. However, with CFM technology, these designs can become real.” There are no plans to put this vessel into production, but 3D printing is being utilised on a growing scale within the marine, maritime and naval sectors, and has seen significant investment over the last couple of years.

FOLLOWING a suspected hijacking of an oil tanker off the Isle of Wight seven people, believed to be Nigerians seeking asylum in the UK, were arrested. Bound for Southampton, there were reports that the stowaways on the 748ft ship had become violent. The boat was stormed by members of the Special Boat Service (elite maritime counter-terrorism unit of the Royal Navy) after a 10-hour stand-off, supported by five military

helicopters, believed to be two Merlin Mk 4s, two Wildcats and a Chinook. The Ministry of Defence said: “In response to a police request, the Defence Secretary and Home Secretary authorised Armed Forces personnel to board a ship in the English Channel to safeguard life and secure a ship that was subject to suspected hijacking.” Hampshire Police later reported that all 22 tanker crew members were safe.

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Tanya and Liane are taking on the Sail the Sea Sailing Challenge

FRIENDS Tanya and Liane met a couple of years ago sailing 40ft yachts on the South Coast. Tanya was fighting breast cancer at the time, and sadly Liane soon discovered she also had the disease. Both ladies found, through their own separate journeys dealing with breast cancer and the struggles this represents, that the sea helped them to keep their sanity when at times they were both physically and mentally close to despair. They now want to share their love of the water, whilst raising money for the charity Breast Cancer Now, by taking on the Sail the Sea Sailing Challenge on 8 May, 2021. Tanya explained: “Sailing enables you to be surrounded by friends and being part of a team means your illness no longer defines you. For that moment in

time, you are stress free, with nothing but you and the open water, a chance to unplug and recharge, soaking in all those sunshine vitamins.” Tanya and Liane are looking for teams of women and men for the series of short races around the Solent on prestige racing yachts. No sailing experience is necessary as each team will have a professional skipper and first mate, but everyone will be encouraged to get involved. After the event there will be a prizegiving and drinks at the local marina looking over the beautiful Hamble River. This includes a prize to the winning yacht and also a prize for the best dressed team. It is £295 per person to enter, which can be self-funded or raised in sponsorship. prnliane@virginmedia.com

SANTA will be back at the Emirates Spinnaker Tower this year, plus Festive High Teas will be available throughout December. Santa and his elves will be at the Waterfront Café at the base of the iconic Spinnaker Tower on set dates in December. Families can enjoy a continental style breakfast overlooking the harbour and children can write their letters to Santa, sharing their Christmas wish list, before popping it into the post box and chatting with the main man himself. The package includes admission tickets to the Emirates Spinnaker Tower, where guests can enjoy the 350° panoramic views and the glass Sky Walk (£17 per adult/£8.50 for under 2s/£20 per child (2 - 15yrs).

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Or, with the Festive High Tea, enjoy a selection of sandwiches 105m up in the Clouds Café before feasting on an assortment of sweet treats, followed by fruit scones served with jam and clotted cream. Enjoy unlimited tea and coffee whilst you take in the views above Portsmouth Harbour. The Festive High Tea costs £60 for two people, which includes general admission tickets to explore the Tower at your leisure. Guests can add a touch of luxury by upgrading with a bottle of prosecco or a bottle of a champagne. The festive high tea is available from 1 – 31 December excluding Christmas Day. www.spinnakertower.co.uk

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Entry to MDL Marinas’ win a berth competition is online following the cancellation of the Ocean Village Boat Show. To be in with a chance of winning a year’s free berthing at any of MDL’s UK marinas for the 21/22 season, boat owners and potential boat owners can enter the draw online at www.mdlmarinas. co.uk/freeberth. Entries close at midnight on 30 November 2020. Turn to page 40 to read more marina news.

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On 20 November, Exposure: Lives at Sea opens at the National Maritime Museum. Through photographs taken by people employed in the maritime world, the exhibition offers a snapshot into life at sea, seen through the seafarers’ lens. It will cover isolation and camaraderie, science and survival, climate change and conservation – the lived experience of men and women at sea. Admission is free. rmg.co.uk/exposure

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There is positive news for young sailors and windsurfers with both activities now offered again for GCSE, AS and A-level physical education. Students wishing to take PE, and to have sailing or windsurfing assessed as one of the activities, should speak directly to their school to determine which Awarding Body they use and the criteria, assessment and evidence required.

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Haslar Marina has launched a mobile black water pump out solution for annual berth holders. Berth holders simply let the Marina Office know, and make a voluntary £5 donation to environmental causes. The launch of the POO boat service coincides with the new #LoveYourHarbour campaign, designed to raise awareness of the extremely damaging consequences of discharging untreated sewage from a boat in a harbour. www.boatfolk.co.uk

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Mancetter Marina is a new 60-berth marina which opened last month on the Coventry Canal. As well as offering marina essentials, such as storage and showers, it has been developed to help attract and preserve local ecosystems and wildlife. Charlotte Lea, ecologist at The Rothen Group, said: “We have carefully considered how to create an infrastructure that will provide longevity while maintaining the rural feel of the space.”

DUFOUR Yacht’s South Coast dealer, Universal Yachting, tells us they are hosting virtual Dufour Open Days from 13 - 22 November. There will be guided virtual tours of the whole range, including the newest models, the Dufour 470, 530 and 61, as well as current models including the Dufour 310, 360, 390 and 430. Chris Warwick, Universal Yachting’s MD, said: “These sessions are for boat buyers who are planning next year’s

sailing and leisure time, or who wish to secure a new build slot for 2021. Many of our customers were disappointed when the Southampton shows were cancelled, and some are not yet sure about travelling to Boot Dusseldorf in the New Year. This is a fabulous opportunity to get ahead.” As some models already have limited availability, this is a great opportunity grab the remaining slots. www.universalyachting.com

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LEARNING ONLINE TWO-time America’s Cup winner, Peter Isler, and veteran sailing meteorologist, Chris Bedford, have completed the Marine Weather University’s 2020 Curriculum with all 16 classes uploaded to their new online school, Marine Weather University. Peter said: “MWU truly offers a ‘university-level’ education in meteorology – geared to like-minded people who love to spend time out on the water. We started off in June with the plan to produce one class per week throughout the summer. Some lectures we presented as live webinars first, and others we recorded in private. All of the lectures,

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KICKSTARTING MARINE JOBS THE Kickstart Scheme, aimed at creating jobs for young people at risk of long term unemployment, is now available to leisure marine employers. The scheme will provide jobs for six months for 18 to 24-year-olds claiming universal credit and is fully funded by the government up to national minimum wage for 25 hours per week with an additional £1,500 per placement for set up costs, support and training. The placements will not guarantee a job after the six months, but will give young people the skills and experience they need

to find work. Once a job placement is created, it can be taken up by someone else after the first person has completed their six month term. British Marine has been encouraging members and the wider industry to take advantage of the free scheme and the benefits of taking on a staff member(s). Whilst the scheme is accessible directly for employers who can commit to 30 placements, to ensure the scheme is available to marine businesses of all sizes, British Marine has committed to the role of Employer Representative Organisation

on behalf of the marine sector and wider maritime industry. As a result, the first 30 work placements are already being processed by the Department for Work & Pensions, with British Marine acting on behalf of these businesses handling the grant application and administration. Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine, said: “The Kickstart Scheme is a fantastic opportunity for British Marine members and the wider marine industry, and a welcome response to the pandemic from the government. British Marine is making it easy for businesses to join and I am

pleased so many are signing up to use the scheme. This is just the start, and I strongly encourage as many employers as possible to apply, and embrace this chance to expand their workforce and give young people the chance to develop their employability skills.” The British Marine Kickstart Gateway is still open for any business in the wider leisure marine industry who is interested in the scheme and has work placement opportunities. If you have questions or want to know how to get involved, contact, Blue Davies, head of training at British Marine: training@britishmarine.co.uk

BOATING BOOM MORE swinging moorings will be laid this winter in the River Crouch to meet the growing demand for berths on the east coast. Fambridge Yacht Haven, in Essex, plans to lay an additional 12 swinging river moorings after all 110 moorings were sold out during this summer. Marina manager Danyal Adams has seen a growing demand for moorings: “Over the past few years, we have seen a steady growth in yachts in North Fambridge with many new customers using our Yacht Haven facilities, as well as many past customers returning to the area after cruising in different parts of the UK.” Danyal continued: “We conduct thorough biannual checks on our swinging mooring to ensure that our ground chains and risers are all in good condition, and it is this type of diligence which helps attract boaters to North Fambridge. In addition, we have tried to make our moorings as accessible as possible with a floating tender rack, as well

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Henri Lloyd have changed the way they sell to customers, which they say will reduce prices by 40 per cent. Customers will only be able to buy Henri-Lloyd products through the brand’s own distribution channels. For example, the award-winning Freemantle Hooded Jacket will retail for £399 compared to £690. Chairman Hans Eckerström said: “We can now offer premium products at very attractive prices. I am sure that this is the future using the benefit of online marketing and sales to drive value to all customers.”

LADY CONSTANCE

Last month H&H Classics Auction Online sold a boat entered from a private museum collection. Modelled on a 1914 design, Lady Constance was built in 200406 by Glyn Lancaster Jones of The Traditional Boatshop and came with its own purpose-built trailer. With an estimate of £30,000 to £35,000, it sold for £32,200.

as walkashore pontoons for skippers to pick up and drop off their crew.” Located on the scenic River Crouch, Fambridge Yacht Haven provides more than 220 marina berths in addition to their swinging river moorings. The onwater provision is supplemented by a comprehensive boatyard facility for boats up to 40 tons, including indoor and outdoor storage ashore and a modern slipway. Annual swinging moorings start from £147/m and are suited to boats up to 16m in length, and up to 18 tons. Turn to page 38 for this month’s Marina Focus on Fambridge Yacht Haven.

LOTTERY LIFELINE

After losing millions of pounds of revenue this year, Portsmouth’s Mary Rose Museum has been awarded £250,000 by the National Lottery. Although the museum has reopened, the pandemic means the attraction has lost 84 per cent of its annual income. The National Museum of the Royal Navy and the Mary Rose also now have a joint ticket in a bid to help each other through the pandemic. It will allow visitors to see all the attractions in the dockyard for a single price.

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The inaugural Hong Kong Yacht Show, planned for this month, will not go ahead. Andy Treadwell, CEO of co-organiser Verventia, said: “There is unfortunately still a lot of uncertainty about exactly what we would be able to deliver. So, with the agreement of the vast majority of our exhibitors, for whose wholehearted support we are extremely grateful, we have decided to postpone the show to October 2021.”

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The Canal & River Trust has been awarded more than £1.6 million in funding for 17 projects across the country. The funding, awarded via the Heritage Stimulus Fund, part of the government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund, will help their vital work to safeguard the nation’s historic canals and rivers. The Trust has also announced that headline private and business boat license fees will rise by two per cent from 1 April 2021.

WARSHIP RESCUE

Sailors from the Royal Navy warship, HMS Westminster, helped rescue a father and son seconds before their fishing boat sank. The frigate heard a mayday from Ocean Echo, which had capsized in heavy seas off Portland Bill. After a five mile sprint to the boat’s location, the pair were found in a life raft and, after checking them over, they were handed over to Weymouth RNLI lifeboat, who arrived just after the ship.

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OSCAR'S BIG RACE THE world’s first electric powerboat championship has been launched, with plans for a global series on both seas and lakes that will drive forward the electric revolution in the marine environment. The UIM E1 World Electric Powerboat Series features high-performance racing boats powered entirely by electric propulsion systems, racing on short courses at city-based and stunning remote locations around the world. The futuristic RaceBird boats, incorporating hydrofoil technology, will be driven by single pilots and will be capable of achieving speeds of up to 60 knots. The boats are being developed by SeaBird Technologies, a start-up based in the UK that will partner with other companies involved in high performance water vessels to produce a super fast and super light, largely one-design race boat. Designed by Sophi Horne, the boats are going to look like nothing else on the water. The hull will be unveiled on World

Oceans Day next year (8 June) before the first on-the-water testing in Greenland in August. The concept will be developed in partnership with SailGP, the global racing league that features the world’s fastest sail racing. As part of the partnership, SailGP will also provide support for event and logistics management. The plan is to attract up to 12 teams which will each purchase two boats, one based in Europe and one that will be stored on the St Helena, a refurbished former Royal Mail Ship that the Series will use as a ‘floating paddock’ for races outside Europe. Success on the racecourse will depend not just on speed in varying conditions but on a pilot’s ability to preserve energy. Unlimited charging will be allowed for testing and qualifying each weekend, but a finite supply for the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.

SHORT of space flight, a 40,000km non-stop singlehanded yacht race around the world represents one of the toughest human-mechanical challenges that can be undertaken. Sadly this often comes with a high attrition rate. Over the last eight editions of the Vendée Globe only 53 per cent of the entries have completed the course. The rest have retired with gear failure or personal injury, or often due to a collision that has caused irreparable damage. Fortunately for this year’s Vendée Globe, which set sail on 8 November, the risk of collision will be significantly reduced. 18 of the 33 IMOCAs have been fitted with a pioneering new electronic safety aid called OSCAR. Using day and thermal cameras combined with artificial intelligence, it provides a second set of ‘eyes’ for the solo skipper both during the day and, crucially, at night time.

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The system comprises a compact, lightweight masthead-mounted box containing forward-looking day and night cameras, linked to OSCAR’s processor down below that in turn connects to any type of display. OSCAR’s aim is to prevent a collision with any of the many potential threats a vessel can encounter at sea, be they other vessels, unidentified floating objects or even sleeping sea mammals. OSCAR's innovation is to use artificial intelligence, and more precisely artificial vision, the technology that enables a machine to analyse, process and understand images. In practice, OSCAR instantly alerts the skipper of any potential danger and indicates the position of that threat on a dedicated map. The skipper can view and record the images transmitted from OSCAR's cameras.

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NEXT year’s Poole Harbour Boat Show has been cancelled due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the pandemic. The Poole Harbour Boat Show is the largest free boat show in the UK, attracting more than 32,000 visitors. After cancelling the 2020 show, which was due to take place in June, event organisers Poole Harbour Commissioners have confirmed that the show will not go ahead in 2021 either. They hope to see it return in 2022. “The boat show has been a huge success over the past five years and the decision to cancel for 2021 has not been taken lightly. However, pressure on business resources across the marine industry and beyond is high, making planning for the future very difficult,” said Jim Stewart, CEO of PHC.

The show is not a money-making exercise for PHC, it is an event that was developed to give something back to, not only the local, but also the wider marine community. With the ongoing uncertainty and impact of the virus continuing to remain unknown, PHC need to refocus their resources on their core business objectives. Jim added: “At this uncertain time, it is prudent that as a business we focus on our key harbour and port roles and responsibilities. Unfortunately for now, that comes at the cost of the boat show. “I am confident that by making this difficult decision now, we will be better placed to move forward and face the challenges that lie ahead. This is not the end of the Poole Harbour Boat Show, and it will return once again as the fantastic event the boating community has come to love.”

LONDON’S WATERWAYS BUSIER THAN EVER OVER the past decade the Canal & River Trust has seen the number of boats using the London waterways more than double to a record high, and this trend is continuing. This year sees the Regent’s Canal celebrate its 200th birthday and it, together with London’s other former industrial waterways, has never been more popular. However, without additional measures to manage the areas of highest demand, it is likely that the ever-growing number of boats will impact on everyone’s enjoyment of the waterways. Ros Daniels, director for London and the South East, said: “London’s waterways are busier today than at the height of the Industrial Revolution. They provide something for everyone. They bring free access to valuable green and blue space to relax, de-stress and exercise to many people. They are a fascinating reminder of our industrial heritage and, of course, they allow the

opportunity to boat, and moor up, in the heart of the capital. “However, this popularity comes with challenges. The rise in boat numbers in some parts of London is unsustainable and is putting a significant strain on the 200-yearold canals, as well as the facilities that were never designed for this type and volume of use. Finding a mooring can be a real issue, and the high number of boats in some areas can lead to unsafe mooring practises and cause a danger to others. There is also increasingly the potential for conflict between all the different interests and ways people interact with the waterways. We need to address this.” Boaters and other stakeholders are invited to share their views to help the Trust choose a way to manage the space to ensure the canals are safe and fairly available to everyone. Views can be shared by an online survey or in writing. Take the survey: https://bit.ly/37kjTfz

NEWS SNAPS CHANDLER ACQUIRED

SeaFront Marine Group has acquired Nick Cox Yacht Chandler, which can be found at Lymington Yacht Haven. The retailer has been owned and operated by Matt and Liz Evans since 2005, and Matt will remain as general manager while Liz becomes operations manager of the SeaFront Marine Group. “We have grown Nick Cox steadily over the past decades,” said Liz, “and it was time to take it to the next level. With SeaFront Marine Group Nick Cox is in safe hands, and we are pleased to be part of a bigger venture and a bright future.”

VIP CRUISER

Last month, at the Genoa International Boat Show, Yanmar revealed the America’s Cup edition of its flagship X47 Express Cruiser, which is the Official VIP Cruiser of the 36th America’s Cup. To create the unique cruiser, Yanmar worked alongside designer Ken Okuyama and Italian yacht designer and manufacturer Azimut Yachts. www.yanmar.com

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Pre-registration for the 2021 Classic Channel Regatta is open on the event’s website. Although it does not cost anything or commit you, it does secure a place in the regatta. Entry forms will be sent to all pre-registered owners in April 2021. The regatta will start a day earlier to give an extra day in Jersey for a race, before sailing on to Paimpol for Bastille Day. 6 - 14 July. www.classic-channel-regatta.eu

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NEWS SNAPS THE HAGUE

The Hague, The Netherlands will become the international sailing capital in 2023. This follows a joint decision by World Sailing, the Royal Netherlands Watersport Association, the municipality of The Hague and TIG Sports to move the 2022 Sailing World Championships to the summer of 2023. In addition, the Youth Sailing World Championships, due to be held in The Hague in 2021, have been rescheduled for 2022. The changes follow the global challenges caused by the pandemic and the rearrangement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to 2021.

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ABOVE: e-Voyager before being re-built. LEFT: The e-Voyager is the result of a ground-breaking project designed to reduce the environmental impact of maritime transport on our coastal waters. All images: Lloyd Russell, University of Plymouth

ARMADA SAILS

Nathan Hanley is the new owner of Armada Sails, which is based at Yacht Haven Quay in Plymouth. The company specialises in yacht, motorboat and dinghy canvas covers and sails, and also offers a full repair and valeting service. www.armadasails.com

WATCHING DEE

Dee Caffari MBE has put together five videos on safety at sea, great viewing for inshore and offshore sailors. The videos cover lifejackets, liferafts, horseshoes, danbuoy and AIS and PLB units. The videos can be watched at the Ocean Safety YouTube channel. Read more safety advice from Dee on page 34.

NAVY’S TRUST

The Jubilee Sailing Trust and the Royal Navy are collaborating to give tall ship sailing experiences to naval trainees. The partnership will see around 200 Royal Navy recruits and officers sail on SV Tenacious, becoming a key part of the ship’s crew. Colonel Ade Morley RM MC said: “The voyages will provide a fantastic opportunity for our people as they move from initial to specialised training. The opportunity provides them with further experience at sea – and from an organisation that has proven it delivers impact for those who sail with them.”

THE UK’s first sea-going electric ferry has set sail for the first time in Plymouth. The e-Voyager is the result of a project designed to reduce the environmental impact of maritime transport on our coastal waters. It has been completely re-built over several months and will now undergo rigorous trials before carrying its

first paying passengers in April 2021. The vessel has been designed and developed by Plymouth Boat Trips and Voyager Marine, Cornwall in partnership with the University of Plymouth, the University of Exeter, Teignbridge Propellers and EV Parts. Dr Richard Pemberton, lecturer in

mechanical and marine engineering design at the University of Plymouth, said: “The University firmly believes that the work conducted on e-Voyager will pave the way for larger scale innovation towards meeting the government’s target of a 50 per cent reduction in emissions from the maritime sector by 2050.”

The e-Voyager will be powered by repurposed Nissan Leaf batteries, meaning they will need almost no maintenance and have clear commercial benefits for businesses in the marine sector. Engineering technology company EV Parts has installed an advanced electric motor, together with fly-by-wire controls, to replace the traditional diesel engine, a process which will be directly transferable in under 24m commercial vessels. The project partners are now progressing to the conversion of larger passenger vessels in Plymouth Boat Trips’ fleet of cruise boats and ferries, operating within Plymouth Sound, along with the new build of similar vessels.

STEAMING INTO 2021 CLASS OF ITS OWN STEAMSHIP Shieldhall marked her 65th birthday this summer, but was unable to celebrate in style as planned with a trip to the Nab Tower. Behind-the-scenes, though, work on Shieldhall means that Southampton’s heritage steamship is in excellent condition, and the ship’s volunteers are looking forward to a full 2021 sailing programme. Next year Shieldhall’s sailing will run from May to September. Special trips held over from 2020 will be staged, including the sail to the Nab Tower and a cruise to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first steamship to leave Southampton, the Prince of Cobourg in 1820.

Also included will be trips to watch the Round the Island and Fastnet Races and the Bournemouth Air Festival, as well as themed cruises including a Titanic based cruise and music cruises with tribute bands. Initially, a limited number of tickets will be available as Shieldhall introduces Covid-compliant measures on board during the autumn and winter. The ship’s new website offers passengers the chance to further support the Shieldhall Charity by becoming members (and a 10 per cent saving on all tickets purchased) and to purchase Gift Tickets for special occasions. www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk

DUE to take to the water in autumn 2021, the X80 becomes the second member of the X Class ‘Superfly’ family. Following the successful X95, the Princess X80 has been developed to offer a boating lifestyle that is tailored to how each owner wants to use their yacht, with an extensive options catalogue and a non-standard options bespoke service. Antony Sheriff, executive chairman, Princess Yachts, said: “The immediate success of the X95 demonstrates that we have a successful formula on our

hands. The X Class really does represent a mould-breaking design and architectural direction for Princess Yachts. We have now translated the X95’s unique formula to a smaller package and we are immensely proud of the X80, a striking new addition to our range. “Princess’s leading British craftsmanship is yet again obvious in the X80 and she clearly shows that we continue to push the boundaries of yacht design for everyone on board, successfully offering the best standard of life on board for any yacht her size.”

CANDELA SEVEN

Candela Seven, the first high-speed, long-range electric boat, is coming to the British market. It has a top speed of 30 knots and a range of 50nm at 22 knots. After starting serial production last autumn, Candela is now expanding its dealer network in Europe, and Grosvenor Yachts has been appointed marketing ambassador for Candela Speed Boat AB in the UK and Ireland. sales@grosvenoryachts.com

WIN FOR JEANNE

Jeanne Socrates, 78, won in the Active Agers category at the Amplifon Awards for Brave Britons. The judges said: “At a time of life when people of her years are expected to be taking it easy, Jeanne went into turbo charge. She was chosen as the winner for her bravery and endeavour by sailing 25,000 miles around the world single-handedly, not only once but three times. On her latest voyage she broke the world record for being the oldest person to achieve the challenge.”

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MARINA FIRE LAST month a 40ft yacht berthed at Mayflower Marina caught fire, with some locals saying they heard ‘explosions’. Marina staff contacted the emergency services who quickly attended the incident. It is believed the fire was caused by an on board incident and, despite the best efforts of the fire service, they were unable to save the yacht and, after three hours ablaze, it sank. No other vessels are thought to have been damaged. Charles Bush, managing director of Mayflower Marina, said: “We are indebted to the emergency services for the speed at which they arrived and for their professionalism in bringing this

situation under control.” A South West Ambulance Service Trust spokesperson confirmed the man involved had ‘minor injuries’ and was taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth for a check-up. Environmental protection measures were deployed at the scene to contain any pollution. Statutory authorities were advised of the incident and the marina is working with the various agencies who have an on-going interest in the matter. Following the incident Mayflower Marina remained open as usual. Read more marina news on page 40.

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

EXTENDED OUTBOARD LINE-UP WELL, despite the viral interventions across the world the marine industry is one of those that has dug in and continued to develop new products and create new liaisons. Life does go on! The Italian marine business has always been strong, with world leading products at their heart. In time honoured tradition, the engineers at Selva have been busy all summer in the hive producing more enticing honey in the form of an extended outboard line-up. This family business can now proudly boast an entire range of outboards from the diminutive and featherlight 2.5hp through to the mighty V6s, boasting up to 250hp based on the proven 4.2 litre Yamaha engine blocks with Drive by Wire electronic controls. All of these new engines can be supplied handed for multiple engine installations and

come with high output alternators to maintain a high demand from today’s electronic requirements. For anyone looking to rig or repower, the options have just become a whole lot wider. In case you needed any further convincing of the commitment to progress from Selva, they have also announced the expansion of their extra tuned range with the Sei Whale 200 being given the XSR treatment. The in-line 4-cylinder, 2785cc motor has been tweaked to produce improved hole-shot, greater grunt through the mid-range just when you need it to get over the hump and on to the plane, faster throttle response and higher fuel economy for extended range from the same fuel volume. Exciting times. Just think, what if they wave the magic XSR wand over the V6 outboards to give them an extra 10 per cent performance?

BENEFITS OF SAILDRIVE THERE comes a time when the gallant, young thruster becomes an elder statesman and exchanges the thrill of hard charging through waves with the spray in their face for sedate progress in dry, quiet luxury. When that time comes Yanmar have the situation covered with their new SD15 saildrive for use with larger horsepower engines than previously catered for, giving the benefits of saildrive to hulls that were otherwise reliant on conventional machinery. The test bed for the new SD15 was a Kufner 54 and another unit has

been installed in a Sunreef 50 with excellent results. The SD15 is made by ZF and is compatible with the Yanmar 4-cylinder common rail engines: 4JH80, 4JH110 and 4JH150. Built from a specially treated alloy to maximise corrosion resistance the installation is simplified and space freed up aboard to give the designer more freedom. Those on board will appreciate the low vibration, greater hydrodynamic efficiency and reduced drag for quieter operation and greater fuel efficiency.

The drive is engaged through a multidisc hydraulic clutch for smooth operation and easier gear changes. The SD15 is ideally optimised with the Flexofold folding propeller, which is already known for its low drag operation. This new development is aimed at monohulls and catamarans in the 50ft – 65ft bracket and will make the installation easier and more cost effective while at the same time increasing the flexibility of the interior design possibilities, but keep it under your hat, we do not want this knowledge going viral.

Harbour Commissioner Wanted

Lymington Harbour is a trust port managed by an independent board of nine Commissioners plus the Harbour Master/Chief Executive. The harbour is a valuable community asset and the Commissioners play an important part in shaping its future for current and succeeding generations. We are seeking to appoint a Harbour Commissioner with current experience of commercial operations within the leisure marine and/or commercial marine industries. Experience may include marine product manufacture, boat and engine maintenance, chandlery sales or boat building, but any other relevant marine related experience will be considered. Knowledge of these industries and operations can help to inform the service provisions and operations of Lymington Harbour. We are an equal opportunities organisation and the Commissioners fully recognise the beneﬁts that a diverse board brings. Applicants should be good team players who can work collaboratively with the existing Board to deliver the best outcomes for the harbour and its community of stakeholders. The position is voluntary (unpaid). Commissioners meet at least six times a year and are appointed for a term of three years. If you are interested, we would very much like to hear from you. The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd November 2020. Further details can be obtained from our website at www.lymingtonharbour.co.uk/job-vacancies or by contacting Ryan Willegers (Harbour Master/Chief Executive) at the following address. Lymington Harbour Commissioners Harbour Ofﬁce, Bath Road,Lymington, SO41 3SE E-mail:ryan.willegers@lymingtonharbour.co.uk Phone: 01590 672014 Issued: October 2020

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VICTORIAN VANITY Florence Nightingale fought tirelessly for better welfare for wounded soldiers, only for her campaign to get side-tracked by politics and professional vanities.

n terms of our history, the Crimean War gets little in the way of a mention, not just because it was nearly 170 years ago, but because it has been masked by the two great conflicts of the World Wars. What memories that have existed through into modern times are probably centred on the Charge of the Light Brigade, that futile gallop on horseback into the heavily defended ‘valley of death’. The other great memory of the campaign still in our consciousness would be that of the ‘lady with the lamp’, Florence Nightingale, who dedicated her life to the dire need to improve the treatment of wounded soldiers. Her concerns were well founded, as the expansion of the British Empire would see our troops fighting in small, regional conflicts around the globe, often with a disastrous toll in terms of deaths and serious injuries. Warfare was becoming more mechanised, yet the treatment of the wounded had advanced little since the days of Waterloo, 35 years earlier. The figures for the Crimean conflict were far from unusual, with only 2,755 men killed in action, but a further 17,580 lost to disease. The conditions for those injured were primitive, but through her efforts Florence Nightingale was able to mobilise popular support, forcing action from the UK government. Nightingale’s populist support became so engrained into our collective psyche that today, in yet another time of crisis, the hospitals focused on

the treatment of Covid are designated as ‘Nightingale’ hospitals.

You could run out of superlatives. A quarter of a mile long, the world’s largest brick built building, but could you add ‘the world’s biggest white elephant’? Image: RVCP Netley

VANITY PROJECT

Stung by the criticisms, the government committed to the building of a new military hospital, with two locations being considered at Haslar, at Gosport, just across from the harbour from Portsmouth and at Netley, a pleasing open location on the shores of Southampton Water. Like so many ‘mega-projects’ the hospital would be late in delivery, over budget and would drive Nightingale to despair, for the lessons of treating large numbers of wounded men had clearly not been learnt. Bungling and incompetence would be rife, such as the well intentioned plan to build a pier that would jut out into Southampton Water, so that hospital ships could unload the wounded straight into the hospital. However, at only 170m, the pierhead never reached the deep water channel, so that even at high tide there was insufficient depth to allow ocean going ships to come alongside. Instead, the hospital ships would have to head to Southampton Docks and unload their cargo of wounded men there, which left them facing a bumpy ride back along the coast to Netley. When they finally reached the hospital, they must have been amazed at the sight that would greet them, for the main building was huge and grandiose, looking more like a palace than a functional hospital. Queen Victoria had laid the foundation

The beautifully restored Chapel, all that remains of the main hospital. It is now a well presented museum that is well worthy of a visit

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as barbaric and it is little wonder that the suicide rate was high, with watery swamps that formed the eastern side of the hospital site claiming a number of poor, demented souls. The name of the hospital even entered the soldiers slang vocabulary, with “he’s gone to Netley” being a reference to someone who it was considered had ‘gone mad’.

DESIGN QUESTIONS

CHANGING TIMES

With yachting growing in importance for the upper classes, with Cowes in particular now a popular fixture in the social ‘season’, plenty of the people who counted in Victorian Britain would be sailing past the building, which now dominated the eastern bank of Southampton Water. It would have been very hard not to have been impressed, for the main façade was a quarter of a mile long, topped with turrets and spires, which were all dominated by the great, copper clad dome of the central chapel. However, the grandness of the front of the building, with its pillared entrances, may have been something of a mistake, as from the earliest days there was a suspicion that all was not as it should be. The government plans called for two hospitals to be built, one at Netley, the other at Scutari, on the Crimean peninsula, but in what may have been a classic case of a ‘muddle’, parts of the plans may have been mixed up. Scutari ended up with the majority of the 130 or so wards facing south, making them unbearably hot in summer, whilst Netley had the wards orientated north, making them freezing in winter. From the outset, the Royal Victoria Hospital became something of a community within a community, as the site would gain its own water supply from a reservoir that was constructed locally, then its own gas supply from a purpose built coking plant. Local firms supplied food and did maintenance on the site as the wards started to fill up, for at capacity Netley could hold more than 1,000 patients. As was noted earlier, getting the wounded to the wards was, from the outset, problematic given the lack of depth at the pier head with transhipment to lighters being tried, only for it being easier to unload onto a quayside up in the docks. From there, for some it would be a charabanc ride directly to the hospital, whilst others were put on trains, taken to Netley station, to then get the charabanc transfer, with none of these being particularly helpful for badly wounded soldiers. Thankfully, a spur off the main railway line was added and a terminus station built behind the hospital, but even this had problems for the trains carrying the wounded.

After some of the great military disasters, such as the Somme, even a hospital as big as Netley was in danger of being swamped by the number of admissions. An extension to the main building was created, with dozens of wooden huts being erected to the rear of the main block, which more than doubled the capacity of the hospital so that at its peak, over 2,000 patients were being treated. Despite the best efforts of the medical teams, not all would recover from their wounds, with the hospital developing a peaceful, beautifully situated cemetery in a banked, wooded area just a little way back from the main units. The cemetery remains today, carefully maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the last resting place for not only soldiers from across the nations of the Empire, but for the German prisoners who were given the same careful treatment. Although the hospital shrank between the wars, it would expand again in 1939 and over the next six years would actually handle more patients than had been treated in the First World War. The tower of the chapel made an excellent observation point during the blitz for the fire watchers, on their guard for incendiary bombs, and was also used to run exercises for the local Fire Brigade and Air Raid wardens; my mother would enjoy playing the part of someone injured who was then lashed to a stretcher and lowered from the dome to the ground – it certainly helped that she had a head for heights.

END OF AN ERA

Part of the old railway track, as it curved in towards the platform created as part of the hospital, can still be seen today. It is reputed that at the height of the war, so many trains were coming in through Netley that it attracted the unenviable reputation of being the third busiest station in the UK

The dark and forbidding walls of ‘D’ Block, the British Army’s first purpose-built asylum. The gates of Hell bore the inscription ‘Abandon hope all ye who enter here’: the shell-shocked soldiers committed to D block at Netley had already been to hell and sadly for some things would not improve... suicide was not an uncommon end result

AMERICAN TAKEOVER

With the whole area around the Solent being a major staging point in the run up to D-Day, the US Military would take over the site, which included their driving a jeep up and down the main corridor. Once again, though, the return to peace would see the size of the hospital shrink, though the grounds would remain under military control, being something of a buffer between the two growing villages of Hamble and Netley. To get from one to the other meant a lengthy diversion, or taking the risk and sneaking through

the grounds, but as it was still viewed as a military camp being caught meant being taken to the guard house, the local police being called and a ‘thick ear’ being administered (plus another one when you got home). Despite the idealistic hopes for Netley when it had been first built, the standard of construction was not good, with the main block being increasingly difficult to maintain. The size of the UK’s armed forces were also shrinking and by the late 1950s the main building was closed, although the psychiatric unit would remain in operation for another 20 years.

The end for this amazing building came in June 1963 when a fire ravaged much of the old building, which left little option but to demolish the rest. This provided much entertainment for the local youths, for the first wall that was knocked down included a number of the narrow, tall Victorian windows which still had all the glass intact. The windows shattered, with some workmen being cut by flying glass, so the word went out for the local boys to bring their catapults and break some windows. Pebbles were brought up from the beach in their bucketload and a fun time was had by all. All that remains of the building today is the beautifully situated chapel, which looks out over the open spaces of what is now the Royal Victoria Country Park. Recently renovated into a well-stocked museum, the chapel has to be a ‘must see’ for any sailors visiting the area. The dome of the chapel can be seen whilst afloat in the Solent and instead of turning straight into the Hamble, a short diversion up Southampton Water provides that grand view that a rather vain architect had worked towards 165 years ago. This article started with a reference to the Charge of the Light Brigade and it is therefore fitting that it should end with another. As he watched the senseless sacrifice of the Light Brigade, a French General uttered the immortal words “C’est magnifique mais ce n’est pas la guere, c’est de la folie” (it is magnificent, but it is not war, it is a folly). As the departing troops sailed down Southampton Water on their way to war, passing the imposing structure that would await them when they returned wounded, that sense of a magnificent folly must have been strong indeed. Solent based dinghy sailor David Henshall is a wellknown writer and speaker on topics covering the rich heritage of all aspects of leisure boating.

“As the departing troops sailed down Southampton Water on their way to war, passing the imposing structure that would await them when they returned wounded, that sense of a magnificent folly must have been strong indeed.”

WIDER UNDERSTANDING

These were still the days of the Empire on which ‘the sun never set’ and those soldiers that were not injured in fighting in some far flung land were at risk of succumbing to one of the legion of local diseases and, as a consequence, Netley would become a centre for the understanding and treatment of tropical disease. With teaching being conducted in this new branch of medicine, a number of rare specimens were on display in the foyer behind the main entrance – as a young local lad heading to sing in the choir in the chapel, these were either objects of wonder or of terror, depending on how rich your imagination was! Netley would take on yet another new discipline as the terrible slaughter in the trenches sent a flood of seriously wounded soldiers back from France; however not all the injuries were of a physical nature. The understanding of shell shock and PTSD was still in the early days of infancy, but Netley would take the mentally incapacitated soldiers and put them in a new, purpose built block that was hidden away behind a high and forbidding brick wall. Some of the early treatments for mental disorders would today be seen

During WW1, there was such a flood of wounded coming in to the hospital that a second overflow unit was created in huts, that included operating theatres and everything that was needed to help the men recover

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Yacht Getaways have been in touch to let us know that next summer will see the addition of an eightday Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik route called Croatia Southern Explorer. This route will include full-board and cater for up to 12 guests on larger 62ft catamarans. It will be ideal for larger groups of friends and families wanting to travel to Croatia together in comfort and security in 2021, having missed group holidays this year. Pricing will start at € 1,490pp. The Southern Croatia Explorer route offers the best of Croatia’s stunning coastline, charming villages and rich history. Visitors will travel through the lush greenery of Mljet National Park, to the Peljesac peninsula, where they can visit local vineyards and sample the best wines, to Ston, where sailors can indulge in locally caught oysters and explore the ancient city walls. Full route Itinerary: Dubrovnik - Sipanska Luka - Mljet National Park - Korcula - Peljesac Peninsula & Wineries - Walls of Ston - Dubrovnik www.yachtgetaways.com

WINTER BERTHING OPTIONS IN ITALY

AT the time of writing, you need to quarantine on returning from Italy, but if that is not a problem and you fancy a winter getaway, here is a pick of marinas suggested by Evolution Yachting along the west coast of Italy. They should tick all the right boxes for your berthing winter needs. Porto Maurizio is just 25km from Sanremo and 73km from Monaco. The marina has the capacity to take yachts up to 90m, with a draft of 6m. There is mooring assistance and fresh water and electricity supply at the berths. Alternatively, Marina di Stabia sits beneath Mount Vesuvius, and is in one of the most sheltered and secure ports in the Med. The marina has berths available for yachts up to 100m and facilities include a yacht club with a Michelin star restaurant, a 26m pool, sport facilities, BBQ area and a waterfront gym, as well as restaurants and bars. A stay at our final marina, Roma Marina Yachting, means Rome is just under an hour away. The 230m dock, with 14 superyacht berths, can take yachts up to 85m stern to and can accommodate 150+m alongside. There is also 24/7 mooring assistance, security and dockside parking. evolutionyachting.co

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PADDLEBOARDING continues to grow in popularity, but why not combine it with a holiday to the popular British Virgin Islands. Many holiday companies, like MarineMax, can add this popular watersports kit to your trip. MarineMax has suggested these five great places to paddleboard in the British Virgin Islands. The Baths: Located on Virgin Gorda, you can explore the hidden crevices and creatures amongst these formations. Norman Island: Said to be the inspiration for Robert Lewis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, this is a popular spot for paddleboarders. Cooper Island: As well as paddling, this is a great area for snorkelling. Many also visit Cooper Island to spot a sea turtle as they are known to frequent here. Cane Garden Bay: Located on Tortola’s north shore, there is wonderful marine life to see here too. Little Jost Van Dyke: On a calm day, this area is great for exploring the mangroves. Located on the east end of Jost Van Dyke, enjoy the treasures of nature among the roots of these majestic trees. www.marinemax.com

GREEK FLOTILLA ARE you thinking about a sailing holiday in 2021? A flotilla could be the perfect getaway, offering the chance to spend quality time with friends and family during the day, with the option to meet up with others in the evening. When choosing when to go it is worth bearing in mind that there tends to be mostly couples and groups of friends early in the season - May and June - and then again late in the season - September and October. Not surprisingly, during school holidays there are families on nearly every boat (apart from the odd teacher). To find your flotilla holiday, choose your destination, your crew’s level of sailing experience and the duration of holiday you are after.

If you choose to travel with Sailing Holidays, a flotilla will be a group of 10 - 12 yachts, guided by one of their lead boats, with a skipper, engineer and hostess on board. Their one week Kefalonia Flotilla starts from £525 per person including flights based on five people sharing a Beneteau 331. This holiday, which starts and finishes in Sivota on Lefkas Island and explores many picturesque spots on Kefalonia and Ithaka, is perfect for first time flotilla sailors, as well as experienced sailors looking to introduce family and friends. There are many other flotillas available from Sailing Holidays, so visit their website or get in touch to find the perfect one for you. www.sailingholidays.com

NAUTILUS Yachting understand that 2020 may have passed you by without you being able to get out on the water abroad, but they are taking bookings for 2021 with early booking discounts available until 31 December (and some limited offers in the New Year). Next year, why not combine your holiday with an RYA course. Nautilus Yachting is just one of many holiday providers offering learn to sail holidays. You could, for example, learn on a flotilla with an instructor on board your yacht. This is ideal for couples and families trying out holidaying aboard your own yacht. Alternatively, for those looking to further their sailing skills other options include RYA Day Skipper.

With Nautilus Yachting adults can, as one option, book a cabin on a shared yacht at an RYA Recognised Training centre in Gibraltar, Greece or Croatia, whilst families may prefer to book exclusive use of a training yacht in Greece, Turkey, Gibraltar or Croatia. If you are not sure when to book, it is worth bearing in mind that Nautilus Yachting told us: “With many clients unable to travel this year due to Covid-19 and deferring their bookings to 2021, availability for some popular dates is already becoming limited. So we are recommending people book as early as possible to secure the best choice of yachts and departures.” www.nautilusyachting.com

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

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would normally do, and this meant we had to take the long way going around the East Nash Buoy. We could see the Gower Pride as we were heading towards the buoy - he was drifting close to the bank - and we made best speed to his position. As we rounded the buoy the conditions were very rough, which would make a tow to Porthcawl difficult and we decided to ask for assistance from our flank station at Mumbles. While this was put into action we carried on to the Gower Pride’s precarious position. It was rolling quite badly and it was difficult to be able to put a crew member on board. We managed to throw a tow line and hoped the skipper would be able to attach it in such awful conditions. He scrambled up to his bow and got some turns around his cleat and we started towing him away from the sandbank, but unfortunately the tow parted. We went back and this time I decided that we really needed a crew member on board, so with some difficult maneuvering and a bump on the head to one of my crew from a dan buoy (he was fine), we managed to get our lifeboat crew member, Simon, on the boat to reattach the tow. With some difficulty Simon managed to clamber his way to the bow and get a tow on successfully, and we slowly towed the boat safely away from the bank. Now Simon was on board he was also able to assess the condition of the injured crew of the Gower Pride and provide casualty care. We carried on towing the Gower Pride back to Porthcawl until The Mumbles lifeboat was able to take over and get the boat back to Porthcawl before the tide left the harbour.

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I love the camaraderie and the banter. I have been involved now a fair few years and most of the crew were children hanging around the station when I first started, so that is weird! I love the buzz of a shout, but most of all I love the fact that I am doing something for my local community. I have been part of the lifeboat family all of my adult life and most of my childhood, and I cannot think of a better place to be.

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Aileen Jones awarded the Bronze medal for gallantry for a rescue she took part in on 24 August 2004. Image: RNLI/Derek King

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Obviously, the shout I had my medal for was quite a rough day but with the adrenalin running I had to manage the situation. I generally used to get quite scared when the seas were large and there were high winds. In 1994 the station moved from a D class to an Atlantic 21 with no water ballast, and when that went over a large wave with the wind on the bow it would flutter and I was doubtful on occasions whether it would come back down the right way or go bow over stern. They were the early days of the Atlantic inshore lifeboats and all of us crew were cutting our teeth on them and we had a lot to learn. These days, with the newer boats, we have water ballast and the boat does not fly off the waves as much, thank goodness.

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My parents have always had some kind of sailing boat and my mum sailed while pregnant with me. They mostly had sailing dinghies and then in later life progressed to larger yachts and powerboats. I did a bit of dinghy sailing and generally hung around the harbour messing around with my dad’s and Sea Cadets’ boats.

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I am stationed at Porthcawl on the South Wales coast. I first joined because of my brother-in-law, as he was on the crew and there was absolutely nothing else I wanted to do more. I loved the buzz of a shout and could not wait to join. It took longer than expected but it worked out for the best in the end joining after having my children.

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It was a windy force 8 summer morning in August 2004 when I heard on my VHF radio from the skipper of the Gower Pride that he had suffered engine failure. He was drifting towards the Nash Sandbank and he also had an injured crew member on board. I was the first helm at the station and immediately got changed while waiting for the rest of the crew to arrive. We launched and headed towards the sandbank, realising quite quickly that the conditions were not favourable for us to cross the bank as we

Our call-outs are varied from people getting cut off by the tide at the bottom of the cliffs at Southerndown, surfers getting caught in a rip current, broken down vessels, missing persons, jet skis, windsurfers and kitesurfers to open water swimmers and animal rescues.

Aileen was one of the RNLI’S first female helms. Image: Alex MacNaughton

I would say that hopefully circumstances are much better for women these days, not just in the RNLI, but generally. If your goal is to become a member of a lifeboat crew then go for it; I am sure the crew will welcome you with open arms. You will have the occasional comment, usually from a member of the public, such as “wow you drive that tractor” or “wow you drive the lifeboat” to which I just smile and say “yes I do”. From my fellow crew, I have only had encouragement, friendship and respect.

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Congratulations on your MBE (awarded in 2016). What was it like to receive it and to meet Prince William?

Tell us about the sailors who inspire you (past or present).

Well there is only one that sticks out for me and that is Dame Ellen MacArthur, need I say more?

I was overwhelmed when I received the letter informing me of my MBE. It was a great day and we had a wonderful weekend away as a family, something we had not done in a while. It was amazing meeting Prince William. He made me feel very relaxed, just as if I was with one of the crew from the station having a bit of banter. It is a shame I had to wear heels and a dress though; the curtsy was a bit dodgy on the exit! He will make a fab king one day.

We have heard you love operating the launching tractor. Tell us something else people might not know about you! Yep I love driving that Tallus tractor, but I like the little Tooltrack too. I guess I love to hear those comments about a woman driving such a big machine. My husband and I have a small cabin cruiser which we use whenever we can, the only trouble is I am a bit of a helm hog so Stephen does not get a chance to skipper – he is my crew. He says he makes me look good when we get safely back to our mooring. I smile and say ‘yes of course you do’. I do not know how he thinks I manage when I go out on my own and still manage to get it back on the mooring by myself. Stephen has been a great support all through my lifeboat career and has had to put up with some horrendous meals because of it! Joking aside, I would not be where I am today without him. By the way, the horrendous meals bit is true. My cooking skills are always good for a laugh at the station, especially the strawberry and pineapple crumble…

The RNLI rea sa a a a r or you. How did you recruit your husband and children?

Well, because I could not get on the crew initially, I pushed my husband to join. This kept me involved until I could get my foot in the door, so to speak. Then once I was in, we were flying. The children spent most of their childhood at the station (they did not have much choice) and grew up around the crew and their children. It was a great environment for them and they made new friends outside of school. Eventually Frances, our daughter, was 17 and joined straight away. Things were not always harmonious on the boat when we were together – you can imagine a teenage daughter being told what to do by her mother. We learnt very quickly not to go out on shouts with each other unless it was necessary. Frances was on the crew for a couple of years and then left Porthcawl to attend university. My husband, Stephen, then retired from the crew and became a DLA (Deputy Launching Authority). Dan, my son, was now 17 and at long last was able to join the crew alongside my two nephews and me. Eventually my time came to retire and I fell into my current role as DLA. Dan, along with his cousins, are still on the crew.

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How does it feel to be included in the book Surviving The Storms – all about remarkable RNLI rescues?

It is an honour to be included in this wonderful book.There are so many amazing people who have carried out some courageous rescues and its humbling to be part of it.To be able to share our experiences at sea and hopefully encourage future generations to become involved is a privilege.

Aileen Jones, a volunteer at Porthcawl RNLI Lifeboat Station, was presented with her MBE by Prince William. Image: RNLI

EXPERTS’ FORUM WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN STARTING OUT IN BOATING Boating may be considered an expensive and exclusive hobby, but that is truly not the case. There are many ways to get out on the water that will not break the bank, and the best way to start is by joining a yacht or motorboat club and offering your services as crew.

PHIL JONES, CONWY MARINA ASSISTANT MANAGER, HAS ADVICE FOR ANYONE THINKING OF TAKING TO THE WATER FOR THE FIRST TIME. If you love the great outdoors and relish a challenge, then boating may be for you. Whether it is sailing or motorboating, there are few pastimes that provide the freedom and opportunities that being out on the water offer. Enjoy a relaxing cruise, stop to go fishing or venture further afield. Boating offers a lifetime of discovery. Boating is not really a hobby, it is a way of life. It gives you the freedom to see the world from a different perspective. It is an exciting and relaxing activity in equal parts, and I would recommend it to anyone who has not tried it yet.

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY With so many opportunities to get out on the water to have your first experience, the great thing is you can choose to be as hands-on as you want to be. If you are just starting out and not sure about boat ownership, then joining a club or association is a great option. There are many around the UK, and most will offer you the chance to get out on the water with other experienced club members. If you think sailing is for you, a yacht charter holiday abroad is a great way to find out. There are plenty of established and accredited companies providing charters throughout the UK and Mediterranean that are ideal for complete novices, whether it is a sailing trip with your own skipper on board or joining a flotilla holiday suitable for beginners and families of all ages. The more skills you have, the more you will be able to explore, so taking an

RYA course is a great place to start. RYA Start Motor Cruising and Helmsman or RYA Start Yachting and Competent Crew courses are taught by qualified instructors and are perfect for getting to grips with the basics. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Although it can be pricey to buy a brand new boat, there are plenty of used boats available at all sizes and for every budget.

To order a copy of Surviving the Storms (£14.99) visit books.harpercollins.co.uk/surviving-the-storms

Each month, All at Sea invites a leading marine industry expert to share their opinion together with their top tips to help you get the most from your boating. You could get in touch with boatpoint, a boat sales arm of boatfolk Marinas, which is an international specialist in the sale of brokerage and new boats and provides an extensive list of vessels available throughout the UK and Europe. LOCATION IS KEY Berthing your boat is also a key factor to consider and varies considerably based on location, marina facilities and size of vessel. Location is one of the most important aspects when considering a marina. Think about what you want depending on the type of boating you do, your lifestyle or amount of time you have for boating and commuting to the marina.

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As a boating enthusiast, the one you choose will play a huge part in your life, but there are plenty of marina and mooring options to think about. boatfolk, for example, operates 11 marinas in stunning locations around the UK coastline, each offering something unique to discover and enjoy. BUYING TIPS So, you have made the decision to buy your first boat. Follow the advice from other first-time buyers and established yacht brokers to avoid the pitfalls. Making sure you use a reputable and professional yacht broker will ease the process from your initial offer and contract through to completion. The only thing left to do is get afloat and enjoy all that boating has to offer. For a comprehensive range of new and used boats visit boatpoint.co.uk or browse their listings at networkyachtbrokers.co.uk.

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REFLECTIONS ON THE WATER

Eight months on from coronavirus becoming a part of all our lives, All At Sea caught up with Ian Walker, director o racing at the RYA, to nd out what impact the pandemic has had on the UK boating community. All images: Mallet Photography

including expert sessions on a range of sailing-specific topics, home workouts, inspirational talks as well as bespoke sessions for members of the British Youth Sailing squads. In total 71 #SailFromHome videos were watched more than 43,200 times over the 12-week project period, with 565,000 impressions generated.

WHAT IS THE LATEST GUIDANCE FROM THE RYA?

HOW DID THE RYA RACING TEAM (AND THE WIDER RYA) RESPOND TO THE COVID CRISIS?

Our immediate challenge was to repatriate all our sailors who were training in Palma. Over the course of the next 72 hours, 30 sailors and coaches, their boats and sailing equipment, plus 14 RIBs and 14 support vehicles were brought safely back to the UK. For the Youth team our main concern was the Youth Nationals that were due to be held in Pwllheli over Easter. Sadly these, along with almost all other events, had to be cancelled. One of the biggest challenges was communication and trying to find ways of keeping young sailors motivated and learning. This is how #SailFrom Home was born. Internally we had to stabilise the business and support our staff as we quickly adjusted to working from home. One priority was to complete the 201920 year end and reforecast for the year ahead (almost impossible). As the crisis unfolded I worked increasingly with my senior management colleagues and the RYA legal team to start a dialogue with government and begin to formulate the guidance that would allow us to return to sailing as soon as possible. Although trying to understand and adapt to ever changing government guidance was frustrating and took many late nights, I was really pleased in my

own small way to contribute to getting everybody back afloat so soon. This was a powerful demonstration of how the RYA fights to support and protect the rights of boaters.

CAN YOU TELL US A BIT MORE ABOUT #SAILFROMHOME?

#SailFromHome was launched in under two weeks as a ground-breaking programme of remote learning to unite and inspire young racing sailors and the wider sailing community during the Covid-19 pandemic. Its goals were to keep young sailors engaged with the sport, to allow them to continue to develop as world class athletes and to support positive mental health. To achieve this we had to create quality daily YouTube content, clearly communicated and on time; gather audience feedback and act on it and support sailors in their return to the water. #SailFromHome was based around the idea that each weekday, from Monday to Thursday, had its own theme: Motivation Monday, Tune-In Tuesday, Workout Wednesday and Knowledge Thursday. Content was developed to meet the needs of two specific groups in the British Youth Sailing pathway – junior sailors aged between 8 and 15, and youth sailors aged 15 to 20. However, the project was designed so that sailors of all ages and abilities could benefit. A bumper schedule was designed

The guidance that the RYA issues changes to reflect the developing situation in the UK, and the legislation and guidance from government. Given the nature of this pandemic, whatever I write now will, I am sure, be out-of-date by the time you read this article. I suggest that people regularly check our Return to Boating hub on the RYA website, a one-stop shop for all your needs regarding the current situation we all find ourselves in. I think the Q&As are particularly helpful.

WHAT TIPS WOULD YOU GIVE CLUBS TRYING TO WEATHER THE PANDEMIC?

The work done by club committees all over the country has been extraordinary. One of the challenges is that every club is subtly different to another, and so each needs to work out what is most suitable for them. The best advice I can give would be to make sure you have a written risk assessment for all your activities and

then put appropriate mitigation in place. Communicate well with your members and do not be afraid to try to get as close as you can to being back to normal. We may have to live with this virus for a long time, so we cannot keep our doors closed forever.

HOW HAVE YOU HAD TO ADAPT EVENTS TO THE ‘NEW NORMAL’?

I think that on the water very little has changed, but it is ashore that the biggest difference is noticed. Sadly the social aspects have all but disappeared. There will be some positives, such as the increased use of online briefings, shorter protest hearings and perhaps an acceleration with new technologies to help the volunteers. The biggest thing I have learnt is how adaptable people have become in a sport that, in many cases, has not changed much for decades. There is a real desire for people to get on the water on, or in, anything that floats and I am delighted to see such strong activity in many local clubs.

YOUR DAUGHTER IS A KEEN 420 SAILOR – WHAT IS IT LIKE BEING A PARENT AT A REGATTA? CAN YOU EVER JUST BE A PARENT?

I think so, the 420 parents are great and are very respectful not to hassle me with RYA business all weekend. I like to try to volunteer when I can, but I also like to

“I think that on the water very little has changed, but it s ashore that the est eren e s not e .

give my daughter the freedom to not have me around too much. I love that she loves sailing, I love the fact she has her sailing buddies and I love it even more when we sail together. I find it stressful to watch, so I have never bought any binoculars and I tend to go cycling or catch up on work if I am not volunteering. I really enjoy cruising as a family now.

WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR UK RACING IN THE SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM?

That is a very big question. Fundamentally I would like to see the long term decline in sailboat racing reversed. I would like to see healthy clubs and lots more people out enjoying racing as I have done all my life. The hard part is working out how I can best support that. One thing I am certain of is that we need strong clubs, we need to attract the younger generation and retain their interest in the sport and we need to support and attract volunteers. Sailing needs to find ways to become more accessible and inclusive. Trying to reinvent what we did 40 years ago is not going to be the answer. www.rya.org.uk #KeepOnBoating

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SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME An East Anglian project to build a Saxon longship is already revealing intriguing information about our ancestors and is proving their sophisticated understanding of ship design.

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At 90+ft long, each of the dots is a ‘bog iron’ rivet!

The LongShed would not be complete with a picture of King Raedwald to oversee construction. The image is of the helmet, found in the longboat remains at Sutton Hoo. It was in hundreds of pieces but has been painstakingly restored

here are many old hulls resting in mud berths all around our coasts, but there can be few as intriguing, or as old, as the ancient logboat found during building work on the upper reaches of the Hamble River in 1888. For a long time, it was thought to date to Roman times, but more recent investigations have shown that the construction is Saxon, probably from the 7th century. This reappraisal of the boat is important, for although the Saxons are such a part of who we are (the ‘AngloSaxons’) there is very little in the way of detailed knowledge about who they were, how they lived and how they reached here from their native lands in North Germany. Their arrival, though, brought a new structure to the still fragmented land mass that would become the UK which, following the departure of the Romans, had become all but depopulated.

LONGSHIP DISCOVERY

Thankfully, some of those gaps in our understanding are now being addressed courtesy of an exciting project that is taking place up on the quay in Woodbridge, Suffolk. This location is important, for just a mile or so across the River Deben is the site known as Sutton Hoo where, in 1939, as a number of hilltop burial mounds were being excavated, one was found to contain the remains of a full sized Saxon longship. It was clearly part of the burial of an important person, probably the Saxon King Raedwald who had died in 624 AD, for there were a number of beautiful ‘grave goods’ placed within the hull, but the bigger surprise was how the hull could have been manhandled to such an elevated spot. Painstaking archaeological research has subsequently revealed much about the shape of the boat and some of the

construction techniques that the Saxons used, but with each revelation the questions just multiplied. How did the Saxons fit out their boats, how were they used and how did they make voyages that were demanding even by the standards of today? These, though, were not the longships made famous on the ocean crossing voyages of the Vikings, but nevertheless the Saxons still had to have the ability to cross the North Sea in significant numbers, establishing themselves strongly around the coasts of East Anglia and along the South Coast.

Along with a smaller model, work progresses in the LongShed in front of a full sized wall plan

When the tools to hand are primitive, you can always get nature to lend a helping hand by coming up with wood already on its way towards the right shape!

A touch of the holly used to refer to the wood used to make a policeman’s truncheon, because the wood from a holly tree is very resistant to splitting, Back in Saxon time, a piece of holly trunk such as this would have been used as a mallet

REBUILD PROJECT

Sutton Hoo gave some hints as to the lives they led, but the real breakthrough would come when the momentous decision was taken to rebuild the longship, using wherever possible the materials and techniques of the day. This was no easy task, for the longship was 90ft long, with beautifully curved ends that arched up, with the finished hull weighing many tons. The first task was to record every detail of the original boat, with teams from both Southampton and York Universities closely involved in turning the remains of a 1,400-year-old hull into plans that would be at the heart of the new build process. A purpose-built workshop, the now famed LongShed, was constructed on the quayside at Woodbridge and a team of helpers, both professional and volunteers, was assembled to turn the plans into a reality.

WOOD MATTERS

First would be the issue of sourcing the materials needed, as throughout the whole project the overriding intention was to keep referencing back to the traditional methods of working wood. One of the surprises is that the majority of the hull will be laid up in unseasoned, green oak, with the hope that ‘windfall’ trees could be utilised. The

A mock-up of the centre section of the boat shows the curved hull sections, but at the same time, the alarmingly low freeboard

demands of a 90ft hull will require some tree felling, but it is an essential part of the project that more trees will be planted than will have been used in the build. Another very important aspect of this part of the project was a focus on the reduction in waste from this ‘precious’ material. As traditional woodworking techniques are being used, it is also important to try to match some of the more complex component shapes required with pieces of wood that are already close to the finished product. Of course, all working results in some waste in the form of wood shavings and sawdust, yet there are environmentally positive uses even for this.

BUILD PROCESS

Sailors used to seeing smaller boats and dinghies being built in wood will immediately recognise the process, where a rigid jig is set up on the workshop floor, then the hog and frames set up, quickly revealing the outline shape of the hull. The longship will be slightly different, as it will start with the massive keel being laid down, then the frames being positioned on to that. This means that the hull will be constructed the ‘right way up’, with the planks being fastened together with some 3,000 ‘bog iron’ rivets. However, the construction of the hull is just the start, for it marks some of the limits of the current knowledge of how the boat was fitted out. One surprise would be that the boat was potentially powered by oars alone, as there is nothing in the way of evidence that the original was equipped with a mast and the attachment points for rigging. Instead, up to 40 oarsmen would have worked to keep the hull moving through the water. For a boat that is already revealing surprises on a regular basis, maybe the biggest is the low profile of the hull. Considering that this was a boat for heading offshore there is not a lot of freeboard midships. A look at the midships sect ions shows a lovely hull form though, one that suggests that the Saxons were far more sophisticated in their understandings of ship design. It would be fantastic at this point to be talking of the hull taking shape, but sadly the project timelines have been hit hard by the Covid pandemic, as now only six people are allowed to be in the workshop at any one time. Hopefully this is a temporary setback and soon it will be rising up from the workshop floor. All at Sea will be closely following not only the construction, but the fitting out, launching and then the sea trials that All images: Andrew Wiseman show just how our forebears reached these

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REJUVENATION PROJECT

The RYA has partnered with Natural England, along with other organisations, as part of a four year EU LIFE funded project, known as the LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES Project. The aim of the project is to improve the condition of five key at-risk seagrass bed habitats in the South of England and to reduce the negative impact of recreational boating activities, such as mooring and anchoring.

WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES?

s recreational boaters it is essential to be aware of the protected seabed habitats that lie hidden under the surface of the sea. Understanding why the seabeds are so important and adopting best practice when carrying out boating activities, such as anchoring and mooring, can play a big role in securing the biodiversity future of our seas.

WHAT IS SEAGRASS?

Seagrasses form a key habitat of the seabed, but they are at risk from damage and are currently classed as a critically endangered species. The habitat that seagrass provides is essential to the marine ecosystem. It acts as a key breeding, feeding and resting ground for a variety of protected species such as seahorses, cuttlefish, stalked jelly fish, as well as rare seaweeds.

Traditional swing moorings are most commonly used in UK waters. These moorings consist of an anchor, chain and a float. The chains are prone to moving with the tide and, in doing so, often scour and abrade the seabed as they pivot around the anchor point. Repetitive damage from anchoring and mooring can result in a significantly lower chance of seagrass regrowth in that area.

an elastic component that does not lie along the seabed) or the anchor (through using, for example, a helical screw pile component rather than a block). Avoiding shallow waters and being conscious of low tides will help to ensure that your boat avoids coming into contact with, or running aground on, seabed vegetation. If you do run into seabed vegetation, stop immediately and lift your engine. You should then paddle away until you are clear of the vegetation. You should never use your engine to force your way out as it will damage the habitat and your engine.

For regular updates and advice on sustainable boating, follow The Green Blue on social media: @TheGreenBlue on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information about anchoring best practice, as well as water pollution and boating around wildlife, visit The Green Blue’s website: www.thegreenblue.org.uk.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP…

As boaters we can have a significant positive effect on seagrass beds just by making minor changes to our boating practices. One example of this is using a designated slipway, whenever possible, to land and launch your boat. This will avoid the hull, your feet and trailer wheels coming into direct contact with sensitive habitats in shallow waters and along the shoreline. Advanced Mooring Systems have been designed to have less impact on the seabed. There are various AMS designs that exist, with changes often made to the chain (such as using

WHAT YOU SHOULD PUT IN A GRAB BAG

IF you are in a situation where you have to abandon your yacht there is not going to be much time to gather any vital equipment to take with you into a liferaft or dinghy. In the panic and heat of the moment it is unlikely you are going to be able to think straight about what is needed. The best way round this is to have a grab bag on board, packed ready at all times, which you can just pick up and take with you. You may already have a number of safety items packed into a liferaft, but it is worth having extras or duplicates just in case.

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Our actions as boaters can have a positive effect on seagrass beds

EXPERTS’ FORUM

STEVE BOCKETT, HEAD OF TECHNICAL SALES SUPPORT AT OCEAN SAFETY, DISCUSSES WHAT TO CONSIDER PUTTING IN YOUR GRAB BAG.

Seagrass beds are rapidly declining and are becoming especially scarce in UK waters, but if all water users make a conscious effort to ensure that actions, such as anchoring, cause as little damage as possible, then there is a chance that we may be able to save this essential habitat.

World Sailing’s Offshore Special Regulations refer to grab bags, stipulating that ‘if a grab bag is provided it shall have inherent flotation, at least a 0.1m² area of fluorescent orange colour on the outside, shall be marked with the name of the boat and shall have a lanyard and clip’. Although the guidance is applicable to racing yachts, it is an equally useful guide for all offshore sailors. An example meeting these requirements is Ocean Safety’s Roll Top Grab Bag, but there are a number of different options on the market. SHARE ITS POSITION Make sure that the grab bag is listed on an on board Safety Equipment Location Chart that all the crew can see easily, so that they know where to find the Grab Bag in a hurry. This becomes especially important on bigger boats where there are more places to hide things. No stranger to safety drills is Ocean Safety’s ambassador, solo sailor Dee Caffari MBE. As the first woman to have sailed single-handed and non-stop around the world in both directions, and the only woman to have sailed non-stop around the world three times, Dee knows a thing or two about emergency preparation.

Each month, All at Sea invites a leading marine industry expert to share their opinion together with their top tips to help you get the most from your boating. handheld GPS, torch, first aid kit, personal medicines, passports, credit card and official papers, a mobile phone, rehydration sachets and optionally a Satcase that allows you to plug your mobile phone into the iridium network. “Then there are some personal items I would not go without when I am sailing,” says Dee. “These include a lifejacket with AIS unit fitted and tether, wet weather

trousers and smock top, sunscreen and sunblock, multitool, sunglasses, hat – beanie and sunhat, base layer, torch with strobe function, waterproof notepad and pencil, refillable water bottle and personal medicines.” For further advice on what to put in your grab bag, contact Steve Bockett at Ocean Safety, sbockett@oceansafety.com.

“Be aware of the contents and location of the boat’s main grab bag.”

The contents will vary but there are key items you should include in your grab bag

“Be aware of the contents and location of the boat’s main grab bag,” advises Dee, adding: “This needs to be accessible at all times to meet worse case scenarios. On long voyages it is worth taking a personal grab bag as well to take responsibility for your own needs.” Dee says there are no hard and fast rules for the contents of your grab bag, but make sure it is not too heavy and you can open it and access the contents. If necessary, you can split your contents between two bags. IN YOUR BAG Dee’s list of the equipment that should be in a boat’s grab bag includes flares, EPIRB, handheld VHF and spare battery,

Dee Caffari suggests an additional personal grab bag on long trips

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Atlantic Challenge Natasha is a young lady who has quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, so everyday life is always full of challenges. Natasha never lets this get her down and is always positive and looking for ways to enjoy her life and live it to its fullest. This latest sailing challenge, though, is Natasha’s most ambitious to date. using her sip-puff technique, sailing by breath. There is also an integrated communication system that she can use to operate the chartplotters, route planning software and so on. The work on the 46ft cat also included adaptations to accommodate Natasha being able to live aboard for four weeks by, for example, the fitting of a ceiling mounted hoist track throughout the owner’s cabin, saloon and cockpit area.

CHANGE OF PLAN

Natasha and her family, including dad Gary who designed a system to enable Natasha to sail

ATASHA’S previous half a dozen sailing projects have all laid the foundations for the current endeavour, the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC). The earlier adventures have provided many and varied challenges, from crossing the Channel and negotiating busy shipping lanes to dealing with swells off Land’s End, the changing weather off the East coast of

Ireland and the logistics of moving a crew around the country. However, they have all set Natasha in good stead for this next step, an Atlantic Crossing. The last two years have seen Natasha’s dad, Gary, working extensively on creating a robust system to allow Natasha to control and sail a Nautitech Open 46 catamaran called Blown Away. The unique system allows Natasha full control of the helm, traveller and sheets,

This year, during the worldwide pandemic, there have been many new hurdles to face. Work on the boat was halted in March until the end of May. With all the uncertainty of what the future held, not knowing when and if plans could go ahead, it has been a very difficult year in many ways. In spite of this, on 1 August, Natasha and the crew set sail from Cowes en route to The Canary Islands. It was a passage of 2,000 miles, during which Natasha and her crew encountered various sailing conditions from fog in The English Channel to thunderstorms in The Bay of Biscay. There were also 30 knot winds off Cape Finisterre, pods of dolphins in The Straights of Gibraltar, various unlit fishing boats and Atlantic swells. Allowing all the systems on board to be tested included an unexpected bonus of Natasha’s treadmill (fitted to help Natasha keep fit and exercise during the passage) doubling up to allow Natasha to helm from a standing position in the cockpit. Due to the many Covid restrictions it was not possible to undertake a crew change in Portugal as hoped

and instead they sailed to Gibraltar to ensure compliance with regulations. On 29 August, Natasha and the crew on board Blown Away arrived safely in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, where the boat is currently berthed ahead of the planned departure for St Lucia at the end of November. The boat was cleaned down and the crew flew back to UK, whilst the family enjoyed a couple of days relaxing before heading home. The team are flying back to Gran Canaria early this month to rejoin Blown Away and do the final

preparations for the ARC, which departs on 22 November.

SUPPORTING CHARITIES

Natasha is passionate about her charity, the MissIsle School of Sip Puff Sailing, which encourages other disabled individuals to broaden their horizons, as well as helping and working with two other charities, The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and the RNLI. Natasha is using this expedition as a platform to help raise vital funds for these charities. Follow Natasha’s adventure this winter on social media. The aim is to raise £30,000 to share equally between the three charities. Visit Natasha’s website, www.missisle.com, and click on the Virgin Money giving link. The ARC is a ‘must do’ for many sailors, and attracts more than 200 boats and 1,200 people every year to sail 2,700nm across the Atlantic from Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia. www.worldcruising.com

“The unique system allows Natasha full control of the helm, traveller and sheets, using her sip-puff technique, sailing by breath.”

This is just the latest in a number of challenges Natasha has taken on for charity

Natasha’s cat, Blown Away, has been modified in readiness for Natasha to take on the ARC

Natasha uses a sip-puff technique, sailing by breath

Natasha’s treadmill also allows her to helm in a standing position

36 ALEX Thomson is a sailor who has never been afraid to challenge conventions. Be it innovative hull design, application of technology to gain that extra increment of speed or the spectacular trilogy of stunts - The Keel Walk, The Mast Walk and The Sky Walk – each delivered on the impressive IMOCA 60, HUGO BOSS. Now, with the radical new HUGO BOSS, the British skipper and his team have their sights set on victory in the Vendée Globe 2020.

Power Dressing We nd out more about Alex Thomson s choice o technical gear or the Vend e lobe 2 2 , which started this month.

When Alex Thomson Racing contacted Zhik in 2019 about their upcoming Vendée Globe campaign, it quickly became apparent that there were many synergies between the sailing team and the Australian performance clothing brand. Set up by Brian Connelly, who felt that the sailing clothing of the late 90s needed a complete rethink, Zhik found success with top dinghy sailors through radically re-engineering the design of modern wetsuits. Since the 2004 Olympics, Zhik has become one of the go to brands for Olympic teams, America’s Cup racers, performance sailors and youth sailors. Subsequently expanding into the offshore clothing sector, with their own highly durable, three-layer breathable fabrics, Zhik were soon on board with two teams in the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18.

The Vendée Globe sailors have to navigate through the windless heat of the Doldrums twice during the race, and as they push further south they will be heading into summer again. For milder and warmer conditions Alex will also be using the ZhikDry LT long sleeve top. Super soft and comfortable to wear, these ultra lightweight tops are made from a fast action, moisture wicking fabric, to keep you cool during activity and hot or humid conditions. Like the Hydrobase, the fabric is treated with an anti-microbial finish treatment, as well as UPF 50+ sun protection. Talking about his gear, Alex Thomson concluded: “We certainly hope that, with the cockpit design on board the new HUGO BOSS, I will be dryer, warmer and more comfortable during this Vendée Globe. “But those design choices presented some new challenges when it came to technical clothing. With the help of the team at Zhik, we have been able to select a range of technical gear that should be comfortable, breathable and durable – all of which is going to be so important over such a long period at sea!”

An unexpected brief

Light foul weather gear

With the radical design of the new HUGO BOSS and its enclosed cockpit, Alex will wear Zhik’s INS300® range in the Vendée Globe. Designed for professionals and round-the-cans racers, the lightweight shell provides full wet weather protection using Zhik’s Aroshell® fabric technology, a highly breathable, waterproof three-layer fabric. The INS300 Smock was developed for the intense activity of the Volvo Race team’s inshore races and warm weather legs. Despite its light weight, the fabric is highly durable and is rated two-times more ‘waterproof durable’ than leading brands of ePTFE ocean fabrics. With soft, comfortable neck and wrist seals, a large, quick-venting neck gusset to get it on and off easily, the stretchy waterproof fabric allows unrestricted agility when moving around on board. To ensure complete waterproofness, the INS300 Smock is compatible with the Zhik Adaptable Ocean Hood making it flexible across a wide range of conditions. This DAME award-winning innovation is a separate hood, collar and integrated face visor, also a result of the Volvo race clothing developments. When conditions get extreme, the hood can simply be zipped on to the outside of the garment and removed again when the weather improves.

weave helps spread the moisture making it particularly quick drying. Perfect during periods of high activity, such as grinding, moisture vapour is rapidly transferred to the outer side and instantly evaporates, ensuring dry fabric against the skin. High stretch, water repellent cuffs prevent water seepage up the sleeves and a built-in odour control treatment makes life more pleasant for endurance wear.

Managing moisture and weather

Challenging convention

Fresh from their success with Volvo Ocean Race winners the Dongfeng Race Team, Zhik’s expectation was that the Alex Thomson Racing team would require similar levels of extreme ocean protection. However, once again, convention was put to one side. Even the Zhik team were surprised when, at the first meeting, it was made clear that whilst the boat design was firmly under wraps, Alex would not be needing full ocean foul weather gear as he would mostly be below deck. Instead, the ambition was for lighter gear for Alex to wear day in and day out, across a wide range of temperature and humidity differences. Weight, breathability and enduring comfort were critical factors. Yet the garments had to provide full waterproof protection in case Alex has to go up on deck in the extremes of the Southern Ocean, as well as be comfortable in the more temperate zones.

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Alex Thomson (HUGO BOSS) Vendée Globe: 5th attempt (2004/05: retired, 2008/2009: retired, 2012/2013: third, 2016/2017: second) Boat: HUGO BOSS (foiling). Launched in 2019, this is a revolutionary boat whose aesthetic lines contrast with anything seen before: a fully closed cockpit, a short deck plan, oversized curved foils and many other innovations.

Made from the same lightweight Aroshell fabric, the INS300 salopettes have a practical full-body, sleeveless design, rather than using braces. Comfortable to wear for long periods, the upper body is made from Avlare®, Zhik’s award-winning water shedding, high stretch, breathable fabric, originally designed for Olympic teams in Rio to cope with intense levels of humidity and heat. Water simply rolls off this wind resistant fabric, which stretches to allow free athletic movement. Drue Kerr, Zhik’s design and production manager, explained: “The INS300 range features our Aroshell Fabric Technology, which is optimised for extreme levels of breathability and manoeuvrability. On HUGO BOSS, where Alex is frequently transitioning from deck to the cockpit, with large temperature and humidity differences between these environments, breathability is a highly important factor.” The other unique aspect of Alex’s IMS300 foul weather gear is its high visibility pink colour, exclusively dyed to match the colour scheme of the new IMOCA 60.

Images: Alex Thomson Racing

In the deep south

Despite the amazing enclosed cockpit on board HUGO BOSS, the Vendée course will mean being in the colder latitudes of the Southern Ocean, and starting from the French Atlantic coast during the onset of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Zhik’s Superthermal Hydrobase®

pants and top have been selected as the base layer for skipper Alex Thomson and his technical team in the lead up to, and during the race itself. Designed for rapid moisture transfer, this highly efficient, composite fabric has a unique grid weave of hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibres, which pass water from the inside to the outer surface. The

Zhik has been working with professional sailors and teams for many years to create performance race kit

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PAWS FOR THOUGHT ast onth we ro ht o hotos o e or eo s ers an h n h as who o e s en n t oar the r owners a t te h en ata aran. ntr e we aske ekk an or on share the r t s or tak n ats sa e an ha a oat.

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Diamond Dancer, Emerald Sparkle, Coffee Cupcake, Vanilla Cheesecake and Strawberry Shortcake love being on board Bekki and Gordon’s ‘cat’amaran (sorry!).

7. Expect attention. Fellow boat owners will always comment, start up conversations or take photos of the cats, especially when visiting other marinas. . cratching. We wrapped some thick sisal rope around the central table leg to provide a cat scratching pole. This saves the seats from being shredded. 9. icrochipped. All our cats are microchipped, just in case they do decide to wander. 1 . Alert. if you are visiting another marina, make the office aware that you have cats so that you are not berthed next to a boat with dogs.

1. Gaps. Make sure any small gaps and holes are blocked up inside the boat. We used wire mesh to cover over gaps under the sink, the back of cupboards and under shelves as Coffee Cupcake would disappear into every space he could find. 2. itter Tray. A great place for the litter tray is in the shower. It is easy to clean and, depending on the style, it does not move around too much. . Routine. Ensure you develop a good routine so that when the cats are taken to the boat they know exactly where they are and it will not take them long to settle in. Our fluffies insist on being fed at the same time each day, so whatever the circumstance - marina, at sea, anchoring up - they will all appear for their food, which can sometimes be a bit awkward.

11. i e ac ets. As we did not get on with the cat lifejackets*, we purchased five harnesses and leads. Again it is routine, but they know that when we put the harness on them they are going to the boat. The attached lead is a great way to keep hold whilst carrying them to the boat (ours do not like going in baskets). The harness has a little D Ring (to attach the lead), but when the lead is off it provides a suitable way to hook them out of the water using a boat hook, if the unfortunate should happen.

4. upplies. Make sure you have enough food and litter to last the whole journey. We feed our cats on minced rabbit, which is frozen. Due to the long, hot summer, a lot of ours defrosted (despite the cold storage), so we had to get more delivered to the marina we were in at the time - at great expense as none was available locally. We are now investing in a larger freezer.

12. wimming. Contrary to common belief cats can swim, but hopefully we will never have to find out.

. Trust. Cats generally do not like water so will not ‘jump off’ as many people think. At first, keep an eye on them when they take a wander on the deck, but they will soon get used to it and you can then relax.

1 . ovement. Having a stable catamaran, movement is not too much of a problem. Although we have gold china cat bowls, you may be better with plastic ones on a monohull.

. leeping. Our cats like to sit or sleep in one of the cabins when on the move. This is great as they do not get under your feet at crucial moments.

ew resear h on r s how n oar os t e a t o n es.

*Bekki and Gordon did try pet lifejackets, but as you will see from this YouTube video they unbalanced them unfortunately: youtu.be/HR-sAeKnhHk

THE Masterclass

Image: OnEdition

hrough research with young people, teachers/carers and instructors, an UCL report has shown the benefits of the RYA OnBoard Programme, which introduces youngsters to sailing and windsurfing. ‘Children and Sailing: A research evaluation for the RYA’, by UCL researchers, examined the consequences of participation in the programme. Although we knew RYA OnBoard does so much more for young people than simply teach them to sail, now this landmark study by the Institute of Education at University College London has proved it!

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Last year, 371 young people (aged 8 - 17) from 19 schools and 14 sailing clubs and centres completed before and after questionnaires to assess the impact of being part of the programme. 11 instructors, teachers and parents/carers were interviewed too. The ‘broader learning’ study OnBoard undertook in 2017, with the University of Winchester and Prof. Bill Lucas, identified how sailing builds six core character strengths in young people: creativity, teamwork, determination, communication, independence and confidence.

This broadly supports the evidence that physical activity tends to correlate with other benefits, including increased wellbeing and self-esteem, and is associated with increases to happiness, life satisfaction, confidence and cognitive functioning. Now the UCL report has concluded there are also a number of ways in which being part of the programme has a positive impact on young lives beyond learning sailing techniques and moving towards developing life skills. One of the biggest findings was how OnBoard offers young people, who may not otherwise have the opportunity, access to outdoor activities. Most of the children and young people had never sailed before, despite sailing sites being located in their local communities.

● OnBoard sessions are enjoyed by almost all participants and provide feelings of fun and freedom. ● The sessions contribute to a participant’s wider personal and social development, including enhanced socialisation with peers and adults, responsibility, concentration on tasks and maturity. ● Participants reported feeling more supported by their peers, relaxed and confident about themselves following a session. ● OnBoard plays an important role in tackling social injustice. It provides unique experiences to those from disadvantaged backgrounds and can help to develop self-confidence and further opportunities.

● Teamwork, communication and confidence are attributes particularly developed within sessions. One parent said: “I have seen a huge difference in my eldest. He is always quite shy. He is very risk aware. However he got here and he just got stuck in. I think for him it is a huge difference - teamwork, working together, confidence in coming in and chatting to everybody.” Hannah Cockle, RYA OnBoard operations officer, said: “We are so pleased the UCL research team drew the conclusions that reinforced our own beliefs about the potential it has to positively impact young lives. “Being on the water creates multiple situations where young people are challenged and tested as they learn a new activity. “The programme provides a safe and proven structure for this to happen and a great environment to help them develop the character attributes and capabilities so important for success in life. We have seen over many years the difference being OnBoard can make to young people over time, now this reports proves it.”

You can find more information about the research and how to get involved with the RYA OnBoard Programme at rya.org.uk/onboard.

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MARINA FOCUS FAMBRIDGE YACHT HAVEN

Marina Manager: Danyal Adams Fambridge Yacht Haven Church Road, North Fambridge, Essex CM3 6LU VHF Channel 80 01621 740370 fambridge@yachthavens.com www.yachthavens.com

This month we head to Essex and pay a visit to the charming Fambridge Yacht Haven, which is laying more swinging moorings this winter to meet growing demand. NESTLED within a peaceful and pretty village in Essex, Fambridge Yacht Haven is less than an hour from London and boasts an impressive range of facilities. It is not hard to see why this marina is commonly referred to as ‘the jewel of the River Crouch’. Fambridge offers a back-to-basics family holiday with watersports on the river, mudlarking and fishing on the shore, along with wildlife watching across the surrounding salt marshes, tidal flats and grasslands. The marina is split across two sites. On the riverside is the Yacht Station with access to the marina’s river moorings,

visitor pontoon, boatyard and the Ferry Boat Inn. Within Stow Creek is the Yacht Haven and the 200 berth marina, indoor and outdoor boat storage, 40 ton boat hoist and marina café. Part of the Yacht Havens Group, berth holders benefit from a rural, peaceful marina, but with the professional services and facilities that come from being part of a modern marina group. Berth holders also enjoy discounted cruising through the TransEurope Marina scheme, as well as 14 days’ free berthing across Yacht Havens’ eight other marinas around the UK and the Netherlands. There are many things to do, both on and off the water in this part of Essex

FACILITIES

200 berth modern pontoon marina 120 deep water swinging moorings Complimentary launch service for swinging mooring holders Visitor berthing 24 hour access to toilet, showers and laundry Ample free parking Free Wi-Fi throughout the site Extensive boatyard with lifting for boats up to 40 tons Indoor and outdoor boat storage Park and launch slipway service Chandlery On-site eateries including The Ferry Boat Inn and River Breeze cafe

BERTHING & STORAGE

With more than 120 moorings, the River Crouch offers excellent value for money for boat owners wanting the freedom and economy of swinging moorings. Suitable for boats up to 16m in length and up to 18 tons, owners get complimentary use of a floating tender pontoon and seven-day ferry service. There is even a handy pontoon for easy pick-up/drop-off of crew and belongings. For year-round use, Fambridge offers a ‘Summer Swing’ package – seven months on a swinging mooring during the summer and five months on a sheltered pontoon berth over the winter.

Indoor and outdoor storage is available at Fambridge Yacht Haven

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ACCESS

Well connected by road and with a direct train line to London, Fambridge Yacht Haven is located in a peaceful, rural part of Essex overlooking the scenic River Crouch. North Fambridge is 6nm upriver from Burnham-on-Crouch. Approaching from seaward, pass through Burnham Fairway on the south (port) bank of the river and leave Essex Marina and the commercial Baltic Wharf at Wallasea Island on your port side. The river is wide and deep to North Fambridge

where you will see the Yacht Station on your starboard side as well Fambridge’s river moorings. To access the marina, continue beyond the Yacht Station to Stow Post and into Stow Creek. North Fambridge is well-connected by road and situated between South Woodham Ferrers and Burnham-onCrouch on the northern bank of the River Crouch. The village train station has hourly trains to London Liverpool Street with complimentary pick up/ drop off from the marina team. By road, the M25 is just 30 minutes away.

LOCAL EATERIES

Reopening soon, the historic Ferry Boat Inn has undergone a major renovation. The characterful 16th century pub is being carefully restored with a little 21st century space being added.

THINGS TO DO

There is a park and launch slipway service

North Fambridge is a peaceful retreat for families, rallies and solo-travellers with fine riverside walks to country pubs and plenty of children’s attractions. Overlooking the marina, a recently opened adventure playground allows children to play, with the adjacent River Breeze Café open 7 days a week serving freshly cooked food. North Fambridge Yacht Club and West Wick Yacht Club are both based at Fambridge Yacht Haven, with an active racing, social and cruising programme allyear round. The jointly organised Winter Series provides free racing for yachts of all sizes, with the Sunday series culminating in a popular Icicle Pursuit Race in the New Year. After years of planning and fundraising, the 1st North Fambridge Holy Trinity Sea Scouts Group opened their new activity centre at the Yacht Haven last year. Utilising the sheltered Fambridge pond, the centre is fitted out with a floating pontoon, a range of watersports equipment, office and storage. The centre will take young Scouts aged five to 25 on the water, teaching them the basics of kayaking, sailing, canoeing and other watersports. The Blue House Farm Nature Reserve is a migration hotspot for a variety of birds, with the riverside walk a popular place to spot owls. The 605 acre farm is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust ensuring the Site of Scientific Interest is well-protected for wildfowl and wading birds. Continuing down the riverside footpath takes you through scenic Essex countryside with several train stations en-route to return you back to Fambridge. A classic boat near the yacht station, with access to the marina’s river moorings, visitor pontoon, boatyard and the Ferry Boat Inn

There are lots of opportunities for watersports in this area including at the nearby activity centre

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MARINA GUIDE NOVEMBER 2020

SOUTH WEST

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

PORT PENDENNIS MARINA Manager: Mark Webster Challenger Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3YL T: 01326 211211 E: marina@portpendennis.com W: www.portpendennis.com MYLOR YACHT HARBOUR Manager/contact: Culum Matheson Mylor Yacht Harbour, Mylor Churchtown, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5UF T: 01326 372 121 E: marina@mylor.com W: www.mylor.com FALMOUTH HAVEN Contact: Barry Buist 44 Arwenack Street, Falmouth TR11 3JQ T: 01326 310990 E: welcome@falmouthhaven.co.uk W: www.falmouthhaven.co.uk MAYFLOWER MARINA Manager: Charles Bush Mayflower Marina, Richmond Walk, Plymouth, Devon PL1 4LS. T: 01752 556633 E: info@mayflowermarina.co.uk W: www.mayflowermarina.co.uk PLYMOUTH YACHT HAVEN Manager: Steve Kitchen Shaw Way, Mount Batten, Devon, PL9 9XH T: 01752 404231 E: plymouth@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com YACHT HAVEN QUAY, PLYMOUTH Manager: Will Rahder Breakwater Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7FE T: 01752 481190 E: boatyard@yachthavenquay.com W: www.yachthavens.com MDL QUEEN ANNE’S BATTERY Manager: Chris Price Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth Devon. PL4 0LP T: 01752 671142 E: qab@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.queenannesbattery.co.uk SUTTON HARBOUR MARINA Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe The Jetty, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth PL4 0DW T: 01752 204702 E: marina@sutton-harbour.co.uk W: www.suttonharbourmarina.com KING POINT MARINA Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe Brunel Way, Milbay, Plymouth PL1 3EF T: 01752 424297 E: marina@kingpointmarina.co.uk W: www.kingpointmarina.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS NOSS ON DART Manager: Andy Osman Bridge Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth Devon , TQ6 0EA T: 01803 839087 E: noss@premiermarinas.com MDL DARTSIDE QUAY Manager: Andrew Millar Galmpton Creek, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon. TQ5 0EH T: 01803 845445 W: www.dartsidequay.co.uk

PREMIER SELF STORE 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 MDL TORQUAY MARINA Manager: Mike Smith Torquay, Devon , TQ2 5EQ T: 01803 200210 E: torquaymarina@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.torquaymarina.co.uk WEYMOUTH MARINA Manager: Alistair Clarke Commercial Road, Weymouth Dorset. DT4 8NA T: 01305 767576 F: 01305 767575 E: berths@weymouthmarina.co.uk W: www.weymouthmarina.co.uk WEYMOUTH HARBOUR Manager/contact - Keith Howorth 13 Custom House Quay, Weymouth T: 01305 838423 E: weymouthharbour@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk W: www.weymouth-harbour.co.uk PORTLAND MARINA Manager: Paul Swain Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset. DT5 1DX T: 01305 866190 E: berths@portlandmarina.co.uk W: www.portlandmarina.co.uk LAKE YARD MARINA Manager/contact - Jenny Burrows Lake Yard Marina, Lake Drive, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4DT T - 01202 674531 E: office@lakeyard.com W: www.lakeyard.com POOLE QUAY BOAT HAVEN Manager: Kerrie Gray Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ T/F: 01202 649488 E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk PORT OF POOLE MARINA Manager: Kerrie Gray Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ T/F: 01202 649 488 E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk SALTERNS MARINA LTD Manager: Robert Golden 40 Salterns Way, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset. BH14 8JR T: 01202 709971 F: 01202 700398 E: reception@salterns.co.uk W: www.salterns.co.uk

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

FOLLOWING a rise in demand for household and business storage space, a third floor has been installed at Premier Marinas’ Sovereign Harbour Self Store, creating an additional 45 new rental units. The storage facility, Premier Self Store, provides a value-for-money storage solution with 121 individual units to choose from with rents starting at £10 a week. For local businesses the facility provides a secure place for storing tools, equipment and stock, and for boat owners the days of lugging dinghies, outboards and valuables to and from the boat are over with the contents of their boat stored nearby. The units range in size from 10sq ft to 150sq ft and are available on flexible rental agreements; customers can upsize or downsize as their needs change and there is no requirement for a long term commitment. The 5,200sq ft facility has 24-hour security, digital CCTV security inside and outside, the latest fire detection alarms, well-lit surrounding areas and secure MDL SHAMROCK QUAY Manager: Barry Radband William Street, Northam, Southampton Hampshire. SO14 5QL T: 023 8022 9461 E: shamrockquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.shamrockquay.co.uk MDL SAXON WHARF Manager: Scott Farquharson Lower York Street, Northam, Southampton. SO14 5QF T: 023 8033 9490 E: saxonwharf@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.saxonwharf.co.uk MDL HAMBLE POINT MARINA Manager: Debbie Burns School Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4NB T: 023 8045 2464 E: hamblepoint@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hamblepointmarina.co.uk MDL PORT HAMBLE MARINA Manager: Bertie Marsh Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4QD T: 023 8045 274,1 E: porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.porthamblemarina.co.uk MDL MERCURY YACHT HARBOUR Manager: Martin Bowman Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire. SO31 4HQ T: 023 8045 5994 E: mercury@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.mercuryyachtharbour.co.uk

access to the facility using a digital fob. There is unlimited access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with helpful staff, ample car parking with loading and unloading bays at the entrance, use of trolleys and even a forklift if necessary. Premier Self Store, North Lockside, Pacific Drive, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne BN23 5BJ eastbourne@premierselfstore.com / 0344 967 5000 PREMIER MARINAS SWANWICK Manager: Graham Bristowe Swanwick (on the Hamble) Southampton, Hants. SO31 1ZL T: 01489 884081 E: swanwick@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com TOWN QUAY MARINA Manager: Brian Akerman Management Office Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2AQ T: 02380 234397 E: bakerman@abports.co.uk W: www.townquay.com HAMBLE YACHT SERVICES Port Hamble, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire,SO31 4NN T: 02380 201501 E: info@hysgroup.co.uk www.hysgroup.co.uk UNIVERSAL MARINA Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green Southampton, SO31 7ZN T: 01489 574272 W: www.universalmarina.co.uk HASLAR MARINA Manager: Ben Lippiett Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1NU T: 023 9260 1201 F: 023 9260 2201 E: berths@haslarmarina.co.uk W: www.haslarmarina.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS GOSPORT Manager: Jonathan Walcroft Mumby Road , Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1AH T: 023 9252 4811 F: 023 9258 9541 E: gosport@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

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MDL Marinas’ loyalty-based membership programme, Otium, is offering great bonuses for the end of this year’s boating season. Until the end of November, MDL is doubling its Otium points on all lifting, pressure washing or storage booked at any MDL boatyard. This means that for every £100 spent on boatyard services, members get back £28 of equivalent points to spend elsewhere. Members who use monthly berthing at one of MDL’s 15 participating marinas between October and December will earn 100 per cent bonus Otium points to spend on MDL services. This means that if someone spends £500 on a monthly berth, they will receive £500 worth of points. The double points are available for a limited time only and subject to availability. “We are delighted to be able to offer our customers such fantastic services and berthing options this winter, plus an opportunity to save with Otium,”

said Tim Mayer, sales and marketing director at MDL. “For those not already enjoying the benefits of our new loyalty programme, it is free to join.” Customers looking for an annual berth can join Otium, and those who book by 30 November 2020 will enjoy this year’s prices. They will also receive a six per cent reduction for payment in advance and 10 per cent off their berth value in Otium points. www.mdlmarinas.co.uk www.mdlrewards.co.uk *prices based on a 10m boat

PROMOTIONS AT MDL

MDL Marinas has six new managers across its UK marinas, five of whom have been promoted internally. Debbie Burns has transferred to manage Hamble Point Marina, Claire Kennedy has been promoted to manage Northney and Sparkes marinas and Andrew Millar is to head up Ocean Village and Saxon Wharf. Further internal promotions see Martyn Sherratt and Alex Warner take over the helm at Brixham Marina and Dartside Quay respectively, while Emma Crompton joins the company to manage Chatham Maritime Marina. Debbie Burns, now looking after Hamble Point, has worked for MDL for the past 26 years and has previously managed Mercury Yacht Harbour, Port Hamble, Ocean Village and latterly Northney and Sparkes. Debbie is a Certified Marina Manager and is actively involved with British Marine South. After two years as assistant manager, Claire Kennedy has been promoted to marina manager at Northney and Sparkes. Claire has

over 12 years’ experience in the industry and is delighted to take on the promotion, managing the two Hayling Island sites. Successfully leading the team at MDL’s Brixham Marina since 2017, Andrew Millar has been promoted to marina manager at MDL’s flagship Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, with the additional responsibility of managing the boatyard at Saxon Wharf. Martyn Sherratt joined MDL in 2010 as a dockmaster. Progressing his career with MDL he has been promoted to manager at the popular Brixham Marina. Starting his time with MDL at Queen Anne’s Battery nearly six years ago, Alex Warner underwent a successful six-month secondment to Dartside Quay in 2018. Following two years as boat yard manager, Alex has recently moved up to the role of manager at Dartside Quay. Emma Crompton is new to MDL but comes with an impressive resume to underpin her tenure as manager at Chatham Maritime Marina. A Thames Waterman (and Freeman of the River Thames), she crews for RNLI Gravesend Lifeboat Station and has been harbour manager at Queenborough Harbour Trust and associate director for a marine consultancy company. www.mdlmarinas.co.uk Watch out for a Boating People with Andrew Millar in the new year!

BUCKLER’S Hard Yacht Harbour, on the Beaulieu River, has been nominated as Marina of the Year in The British Yachting Awards 2020, as it enters the next part of its £2m redevelopment to increase capacity and improve services. The new berths constructed during phase one have already been filled, and Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has now begun taking reservations for an additional 35 berths, which will be available by April 2021, the marina’s golden anniversary year, including large berths capable of accommodating vessels of 18m and above. ROYAL CLARENCE MARINA The Bridgehead, Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1AX T: 023 9252 3523 F: 023 9252 3523 E: info@royalclarencemarina.org W: www.royalclarencemarina.org PREMIER MARINAS PORT SOLENT Manager: Mark Phillp South Lockside, Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO6 4TJ T: 023 9221 0765 F: 023 9232 4241 E: portsolent@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com PREMIER MARINAS SOUTHSEA Fort Cumberland Road Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO4 9RJ T: 023 9282 2719 F: 023 9282 2220 E: southsea@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com GUNWHARF QUAYS MARINA Manager: Carl Jarmaine Gunwharf Quays Marina Office Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 3TZ T: 02392 836732 E: gwqmarina@incentive-fm.com W: www.gunwharf-quays.com/marina

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

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The redevelopment is part of a continuing program of improvements, which has already seen the marina become TYHA’s Coastal Marina of the Year 2018/19. Harbour master Wendy Stowe said: “The Beaulieu River is a natural haven and a perfect place to ‘get away from it all’, particularly in such a challenging year. We have been pleased to provide a secure and friendly environment this summer, and look forward to sharing our new facilities with visitors when they open next spring.” The final phase of work is due EAST COWES MARINA Manager: Mike Townshend Britannia Way, East Cowes Isle of Wight. PO32 6UB T: 01983 293983 F: 01983 299276 E: berths@eastcowesmarina.co.uk W: www.eastcowesmarina.co.uk COWES HARBOUR SHEPARDS MARINA Manager: Jock Rafferty Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7HT T: 01983 297821 E: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk W: cowesharbourshepardsmarina.co.uk ISLAND HARBOUR MARINA Manager: Darren Cooke Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA T: 01983 539994 E: info@island-harbour.co.uk W:www.island-harbour.co.uk BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR Manager/Contact - Gordon Wight The Duver, St Helens, PO33 1YB T: 01983 872828 E : mail@bembridgeharbour.co.uk W: www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk

SOUTH EAST

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

to begin this month, to minimise disruption to marina customers out of the main season, with the final unveiling to take place in the spring of the marina’s golden anniversary year of 2021. www.beaulieuriver.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS CHICHESTER Manager: Paul Cook Birdham (Chichester Harbour) West Sussex. PO20 7EJ T: 01243 512731 E: chichester@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME LITTLEHAMPTON MARINA Berthing Manager: Darren Humphries Ferry Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5DS T: 01903 713553 F: 01903 732264 E: sales@littlehamptonmarina.co.uk W: www.littlehamptonmarina.co.uk LITTLEHAMPTON YACHT CLUB (LYC) Rope House, Rope Walk Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5DH Office: Fiona Boyce: 01903 713 996 Berthing Master: Bill Kellett T: 01903 732 926 F: 01903 725 911 E: fiona@littlehamptonyachtclub.co.uk W: www.littlehamptonyachtclub.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS BRIGHTON Manager: Mike Hatch West Jetty, Brighton, East Sussex. BN2 5UP T: 01273 819919 F: 01273 675082 E: brighton@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com PREMIER MARINAS EASTBOURNE Manager: Dan Heckford Sovereign Harbour, North Lockside, Pacific Drive, Eastbourne. BN23 5BJ T: 01323 470099 F: 01323 470077 sovereignharbour@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME NEWHAVEN MARINA Manager/Contact: Russell Levett Address: Newhaven Marina, The Yacht Harbour, Fort Road, Newhaven, BN9 9BY T: +44 (0)1273 513 881 E: info@newhavenmarina.co.uk W: www.newhavenmarina.co.uk

FDS U.K. Ltd offer marina operators, a range of self operational lightweight & portable dredging systems for various marina applications & where access is a problem, to include, silt clearance from marina berths, under pontoons, berthing areas, docks & walkways, locks, sills & dock gates. Wide range of self operational equipment to suit most marina applications for the removal of Fines, Silt, Sand, Gravel, Shingle, Shale & General debris. All self operated dredging systems are supplied as stand alone packages, for both crane or manual operation. Road transportable environmentally friendly units available for both long & short term rentals, to suit your application. Please contact our office with your requirements.

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

SURREY

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

BERKSHIRE

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

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

ESSEX

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

WALES

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

MDL BRAY MARINA Manager: John Harris Monkey Island Lane, Bray, Berkshire. SL6 2EB T: 01628 623654 E: bray@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.braymarina.co.uk

CARDIFF MARINA Manager: Andy Coles OBE Watkiss Way, Cardiff. CF11 0SY T: 02920 396078 F: 02920 345116 E: info@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

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

MILFORD MARINA Manager or contact: Melanie Durney Milford Marina, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 3AF Tel: 01646 796518 E: enquiries@milfordmarina.com W: www.milfordmarina.com

NORFOLK

PENARTH MARINA Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, F64 1TQ T: 02920 705021 E: penarthoffice@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com

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PORT DINORWIC MARINA Marina Manager: Ged Tyrer Y Felinheli Gwynedd, LL56 4JN T:01248671500/01248 670176 E: portdinorwic@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk BURRY PORT MARINA Harbour Master: Robert Hockey The Harbour Office Burry Port Carmarthenshire T:01554 835 691 E: burryport@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

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

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

BRISTOL

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

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

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SCOTLAND

RHU MARINA Contact: Suzanne Bell Rhu, Helensburgh G84 8LH T: 01436 820238 E: rhumarina@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com

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

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MARINARA Front Desk: Federica Civilla Via Marinara 11, Marina di Ravenna, 48122 Italy T: (0039) 0544 531644 E: info@marinara.it W: www.marinara.it

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

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

MDL MARINA DI STABIA Customer Service: Marika Somma Via Alcide de Gasperi 313, Castellammare di Stabia, Bay of Naples, 80053 Italy T: (0039) 0818 716871 E: marinadistabia@mdlmarinas. co.uk W: www.marinadistabia.com

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KARPAZ GATE MARINA Customer Service: Emel Suerdem PO Box 12 Yenierenkoy, Iskele TRNC Via Mersin 10 / Turkey T: +90 533 833 7878 E: info@karpazbay.com W: www.karpazbay.com

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