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BLUEBIRD K7 RE-UNITED WITH TROPHY

Last month Donald Campbell’s recordbreaking hydroplane Bluebird K7 travelled to Poole and was reunited with the World Water Speed Trophy for the first time since Donald’s tragic death on Coniston Water in 1967.

The boat was recovered from Coniston Water in 2001 and was fully restored by enthusiasts, before being given to the Ruskin Museum in Coniston, which is now her permanent home.

Thanks to the Ruskin Museum the record-breaking boat visited the Royal Motor Yacht Club in Poole to celebrate the club’s long relationship with the water speed record. The club is custodian of

the World Water Speed Trophy, which has been presented to the fastest boat on water for the past 87 years.

Holders of the record have included both Donald Campbell (276mph) and his father Sir Malcolm Campbell (141mph), and more recently Australian Ken Warby who took the record to a staggering 317mph in 1978. The trophy has spent many years in Australia with the family of Ken Warby, but since his death last year the family have allowed it to be returned to Poole.

Guests at the Royal Motor Yacht Club to witness the historic event included HRH Prince Michael of Kent, Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Lord Beaverbrook. Donald Campbell’s daughter Gina Campbell was also there to see Bluebird and the magnificent trophy reunited for the first time since the loss of her father.

Following celebrations at the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Bluebird travelled to the Beaulieu Motor Museum to be briefly shown to the public before heading to Samlesbury near Preston, where the boat

JAMES BOND ACTOR’S

MOTORBIKES RAISE

£60,000 FOR THE RNLI

was originally constructed, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its build. Despite several attempts, Ken Warby’s record remains unbeaten. However, there are now credible teams preparing to challenge for the trophy from the UK and Australia, including the Ken Warby’s son Dave, who has already achieved more than 260mph.

We were delighted to hear from All at Sea reader Neil whose daughter, Niah, attends Lilliput Sea Scouts in Poole. Niah was invited to see Bluebird and the trophy at the Royal Motor Yacht Club and received an in-depth first-hand history lesson of her. She was thrilled to be chosen to meet Gina Campbell too and has shared these fantastic photos from the day.

Actor Daniel Craig donated his personal limited edition 007 x Triumph motorcycles to auction where they raised £60,000 for the RNLI to commemorate the charity’s 200th anniversary year.

Daniel has been a lifelong supporter of the RNLI, with his previous involvement including supporting a station campaign at Hoylake near where he grew up, and going afloat with the lifeboat crew at Ramsgate.

The successful bidders secured the #003/250 Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition (£28,00) and the #001/250 Tiger 900 Bond Edition (£32,000), which were inspired by the Triumph Scrambler 1200 and Tiger 900 that featured in the 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die.

Both motorcycles were signed by Daniel Craig on each side and they were sold with a certificate of authenticity signed by both Daniel Craig and Triumph Motorcycles’ CEO, Nick Bloor. Each lot also included a riding experience at the Triumph Adventure Experience in Wales with James Bond stunt coordinator Lee Morrison and stunt double Paul Edmondson.

Head of Bonhams|Cars Motorcycles department in the UK, James Stensel said: “We are honoured to be the auction house of choice, collaborating with three

exceptional British institutions - the RNLI, Triumph Motorcycles and Daniel Craig - on this exciting and important project, especially on the RNLI’s 200th anniversary. Triumph and Daniel Craig’s donation of two such evocative and thrilling motorcycles for this worthy cause is truly inspiring.”

Daniel Craig donated two motorcycles to raise money for the RNLI

OLYMPIAN RAFFLES PARIS 2024 BOAT

Olympic sailor Micky Beckett has raised more than £18,000 to help kids get on the water by raffling the boat he raced at Paris 2024.

Micky, who represented Team GB this summer in the men’s dinghy class finishing 6th, sold tickets for the £8,700 ILCA 7 dinghy for £10 to enable as many people as possible, whether sailors or not, to have a chance at winning. Also up for grabs in the raffle was the sail Micky used at the Games, still with its Olympic branding on.

All the £18,053 raised will go to the Andrew Simpson Foundation, the charity set up in memory of British Olympian Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson following his tragic death in 2013. The Foundation provides opportunities for youngsters to experience sailing from its centres in Portland, Reading, Portsmouth and Birmingham, a cause the Olympian is passionate about.

Micky said: “It is no secret that for athletes the time straight after the Olympics is a bit weird and can be a

struggle, so doing this raffle has really helped me keep busy and made me feel like I am making a difference.”

“I swapped going to the gym for trying to sell tickets for £10 and I have really enjoyed how much everyone has engaged with it. I know people who barely sail, yet were excited to buy a ticket. Raising money for the Foundation has always been something I have wanted to do.

“Given the Foundation was set up in Bart’s name, and his huge Olympic success, it seems fitting to try and maintain that link between the Foundation and the Olympics by raising money with the boat I used this summer.”

Caroline Slocock, Andrew Simpson Foundation’s fundraising manager, said: “The money raised will see over 500 young people experience sailing, many for the first time. Athletes like Micky are great inspirations for the young people we welcome onto the water, and the money raised could even be an introduction to sailing for future Olympic stars.”

Niah with Gina Campbell

Bluebird K7 was reunited with the World Water Speed Trophy

Image: Andrew Simpson Foundation

ALL ABOARD

By Jane Hyde

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Recent boating news has been, not surprisingly, dominated by all the America’s Cup action in Barcelona. This included the Youth and Women’s America’s Cups, in which Britain performed brilliantly ﬁnishing third and second respectively (read more about the Women’s Final on page 10). It looks like both these events will continue to be a part of the America’s Cup, which can only be a good thing for the future of the sport.

INEOS Britannia. What an incredible achievement to be the ﬁrst British team to reach the America’s Cup Match for 60 years. After so many years all that stood between INEOS Britannia and the Cup was the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand, a team that continues to show its dominance on the water. Another win for the New Zealanders looked inevitable when they took a 4-0 lead, but two race wins in one day saw that lead halved and British hopes raised. However, it was not meant to be and the Cup was won by Emirates Team New Zealand for the third consecutive time. It was fantastic to see the support for the British team, though, and let’s hope they can go one further in the 38th America’s Cup, for which the Royal Yacht Squadron has already been conﬁrmed as the yacht club that will be Challenger of Record. But for now the America’s Cup is over for a few more years… and the wait continues.

However, we can turn our attention to another huge event on the racing calendar – the Vendée Globe. It starts this month with 40 skippers each hoping to add their name to the winners’ list. Amongst them are three brilliant British sailors: Pip Hare, Sam Davies and Sam Goodchild. We will be following their progress closely and wish them the very best of luck. You can read more about the Vendée Globe starting on page 12.

One boat that reached speeds far in excess of both America’s Cup and Vendée Globe craft was Donald Campbell’s Bluebird K7, which was in the news again last month when she went on a mini ‘tour’ including the Royal Motor Yacht Club and Beaulieu Motor Museum (page 3). If you missed it, though, Bluebird K7’s permanent home is the Ruskin Museum in Coniston.

Bluebird was recovered from Coniston Water 23 years ago, while on page 19 Nautical Archaeology Society member and scuba diver Susannah Hart shares the fascinating story of the Iona II, which sank o the coast of Lundy Island 160 years ago. Protected under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, the Society’s work is helping to understand her and keep her story alive.

Turn to page 20 for our annual Christmas gift guide, which continues next month. From virtual gifts and advent calendars to clothing and drinks, we have got it covered. Plus, we have four fantastic competitions for you including a Limited Edition Typhoon Inﬁnity 200 Drysuit! What a festive treat winning that would be but, as always, you have got to be in it to win it! All our competitions can be found at www.allatsea.co.uk and if you receive our weekly newsletter you can enter through that too.

Enjoy the issue!

VENDÉE GLOBE 13

We look ahead to the 10th Vendée Globe which begins this month in Les Sables d’Olonne.

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In this month's holiday news, cruising with Windstar and a new catamaran from Sunsail.

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Getting your dinghy winter ready.

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T-FOILS ON WAY FOR SAILGP FLEET

SailGP has conﬁrmed that its new highspeed T-Foils will be added to its entire international ﬂeet of F50s in January 2025, ahead of the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix.

SailGP CEO Russell Coutts said: “The addition of T-Foils next season will be a game changer for the sport and SailGP, as part of our continued evolution to produce faster and more entertaining racing. Alongside the existing innovative technology onboard our F50s, the T-Foils will enable teams to have more control at high speed and better performance. One of the big surprises has been the increased performance when sailing

upwind, approximately 5.5 km/h faster.”

The global racing championship has carried out testing over the past 18 months, with a number of teams getting ﬁrst-hand experience of the new test foils in training. The Canada SailGP Team clocked 101.98km/h (in a wind speed of 32km/h) using the new foils while testing in San Francisco, the fastest-ever speed registered on an F50.

Safety was also a key consideration in the upgrade. In addition to providing more control and performance, the outer tips of the T-Foils – which protrude outside the hulls – have been designed to break o in the event of a high-impact

GILES SCOTT JOINS CANADIAN TEAM

boat on boat collision. Further testing and refinement of the T-Foils will be carried out ahead of Auckland, before final adoption across the fleet.

The T-Foils will replace the existing L-Foils that have been used since SailGP’s inception in 2019. Constructed from machined titanium and carbon, the high-speed T-Foils have thinner sections than the current L-Foils, reducing the drag at high speed.

In addition to the high-speed T-Foils, SailGP is also in the process of producing new light-wind foils, designed to ensure the F50s are able to get up onto the foils at almost 3km/h less wind than currently feasible.

SailGP has conﬁrmed an 11-team line-up will be on the startline for the new season starting this month (23 – 24 November) in Dubai, with a 12th team, France, joining the ﬂeet at the second event, in Auckland in January.

As well as being acquired by biotech entrepreneur Dr. Greg Bailey, the Canada SailGP Team has a new driver in the form of double Olympic Gold medallist Giles Scott, leaving outgoing driver, Phil Robertson, a free agent.

Giles Scott took over from Sir Ben Ainslie mid-way through Season 4, steering the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team to victory in Halifax, followed by consecutive event podiums in New York and San Francisco. Born in the UK, Giles also holds Canadian citizenship and was introduced to sailing on the Ottawa River in his early years.

Giles said: “I am really looking forward to representing Canada at the highest level of our sport in this upcoming season. Winning the inaugural Canada event last season was an unforgettable experience –the energy of Canadian fans was like

no other. Canada has already proven to be a competitive force, and I am determined to build on that success with a talented crew beside me.”

Of the move Ben Ainslie said:

“This is a great opportunity for Giles and therefore we support his move to the Canada SailGP Team. Giles did an excellent job as Driver of the Emirates GBR F50 and we are sure he will go on to achieve great things with the Canadian team. This is the ﬁrst ever transfer fee deal in sailing, and it shows the level of the team’s performance last season as well as the strength of the commercialisation of the league.”

The 2024/2025 season begins this month in Dubai; Emirates GBR has not conﬁrmed who will take over as Driver. The racing will return to home waters with the Great Britain SailGP over 19 - 20 July 2025.

The Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team helmed by Giles Scott won the ROCKWOOL Canada SailGP earlier this year

A practice session ahead of last season's Spain SailGP

J CLASS BARCELONA REGATTA

The Swedish flagged team, Svea, won the three boat J Class Barcelona Regatta, which was sailed at the heart of the 37th America’s Cup arena last month.

The team, which has virtually dominated J Class racing since they joined the fleet early in 2022, had made winning this prestigious regatta one of their primary goals from the outset.

Svea started the final day of racing with a lead of just one point ahead of Velsheda, but their closest rivals were immediately squeezed out at the committee boat by third place Rainbow and so nullifying any final battle.

And then at the start of the second race both Rainbow and Velsheda were over the start line early and had to recross, leaving Svea to earn their biggest victory of the week, having already won the J Class Barcelona title with a race to spare.

Svea’s navigator, Steve Hayles said: “It is absolutely fantastic to have been out there this week with the AC40s sailing around, I think a lot of them came to buzz us, and with everything happening

here with the youth sailing and the women’s sailing it is all amazing. It feels we are a little part of that.”

Velsheda, the 1933 launched only original boat in the fleet, took second overall after sharing the regatta lead at the end of both of the first two days of racing. Newcomers to the class Rainbow, under new ownership for the last two years, finished strong at their first full J Class regatta event.

Rainbow’s British navigator Simon Fisher said: “Every day we go on the water we have been learning with the boat and it is good we have had a positive trajectory this week. It is a new boat and quite a new team. So we have been improving every time we have been out. It is good to finish strong.

“I have enjoyed it immensely as these are interesting boats to sail, they are difficult boats to sail, it takes a while to get everything right. It is exciting racing here where the J’s are such an important part of America’s Cup history and I think they make such a spectacle wherever we go.” www.jclassyachts.com

BLUEFIN TUNA CHAMPIONSHIP

The UK’s first ‘catch and release’ Bluefin Tuna Championship, organised by the UK Bluefin Tuna Association and Sportfishing Club of the British Isles, has celebrated a unique combination of sport, science and sustainability with 43 fish caught, measured and released back into the world class fishery off the Cornish coast.

Shoreside the tournament marquee brought competitors and visitors together with the scientists and organisations behind the new English Catch and Release Recreational Fishery (CRRF).

The Championship winner – with the total length of his three largest tuna recorded at 209 inches – was St Ives skipper Sam Narbett aboard his vessel Bluefin, closely followed by another local skipper, Jerry Rogers, on Dream Catcher 2 who took second place with 200 inches. Visiting small boat private skipper from Torbay, David Mordecai on Gadget was the winner of the biggest tuna of the tournament with a fish coming in at 83 inches.

Among the scientists present was Associate Professor of Ecology at Exeter

University, Lucy Hawkes, who said: “This competition is definitely a way for us to understand much more about the biology of these animals. Being here, seeing these tuna from the sky and underwater gives you a totally different perspective on what these incredible fish are up to.”

The CRRF has been developed over the last six years by the UK Bluefin Tuna Association, the Angling Trust, DEFRA, the Marine Management Organisation, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science and Natural England.

The UK once had a thriving tuna fishery but numbers declined mainly due to overfishing of the tuna themselves and herring which is their main food source. Many years of protection and conservation at a global level have seen Bluefin tuna back in huge numbers around the British coast for around five months of the year since 2016.

The organisers of the championship are already planning for 2025 and intend to grow the event to attract an international angling community to Falmouth.

BRP TO SELL MARINE DIVISION

BRP is to sell it marine businesses, namely Alumacraft, Manitou, Telwater (Quintrex, Stacer, Savage and Yellowfin), and Marine parts, accessories and apparel. This process excludes all activities related to its Sea-Doo personal watercraft, Sea-Doo Switch pontoons and jet propulsion systems.

Due to “current economic conditions” BRP will channel its efforts and investments towards its Powersports Year-Round Products, Seasonal Products, Parts, Accessories and Apparel portfolio, as well as its Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Engine business.

“After careful consideration and given the current dynamics of both the Marine and Powersports industries, we have decided to double down on our core Powersports activities and to sell our Marine businesses,” said José Boisjoli, President and CEO of BRP.

“Over the past few years, we have built a solid foundation by investing in the development of innovative Marine products and upgrading the production facilities. As such, we believe that these iconic brands can offer attractive value creation opportunities for a new owner.” www.brp.com

GRIFFIN OFFSHORE PATHWAY

The Royal Ocean Racing Club has announced the launch of the 2025 Griffin Offshore Pathway, a programme designed to provide a range of opportunities to young sailors of different abilities, wanting to hone their skills in offshore sailing.

Building upon the success of the Griffin24 programme, the 2025 Griffin Offshore Pathway will offer

increased opportunities to sailors across various offshore disciplines, onboard a variety of racing boats. The programme will enable three fully crewed squads to compete in the RORC Season’s Points Championship, as well as various JOG races.

In addition to racing in the UK programme, sailors will have the opportunity to gain

offshore experience racing one-design. RORC will enter a team in the fully crewed, Tour Voile, part of the Figaro 3 circuit in France, and will expand their partnership with the Nastro Rosa Series in Italy, giving more opportunities to compete double-handed.

Jim Driver, Chair of Griffin, said: “We have learned a lot from the first year of our refreshed Griffin project and

we have put those lessons into our planning for 2025 and beyond. This is a long-term initiative and next year’s plan takes us in the right direction to creating new opportunities for developing offshore sailing talent.”

To get involved as a sailor, or to offer support to the Griffin Project, please contact Griffin Chair Jim Driver: griffin@rorc.org.

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Released every four years, the newest edition of the RYA Racing Rules of Sailing (2025-2028) outlines the compulsory rules for sailors competing around the world. As the National Governing Body for the UK, the book not only features the World Sailing rules in full, but is also the only publication to contain the RYA Racing Charter and the RYA National Prescriptions – essential for racing in the UK. This version also includes several key updates including new o cial racing terminology and deﬁnitions, changes to ‘At Marks and Obstruction’ sections and a

completely reworked outline for ‘Protests, Redress, Hearings and Appeals’. The new rules will apply from 2025.

ELVSTRØM EXPLAINS THE RACING RULES

By Paul Elvstrøm & Søren Krause £18 | Bloomsbury Publishing

Proving that understanding the rules is crucial to winning, Paul devised this unique approach to explaining them using bird’s-eye diagrams. His detailed explanations are applied to di erent racing situations, each cross-referenced to relevant case studies provided by World Sailing. This edition is revised to cover the new rules issued for 2025-28, including a quickreference guide highlighting the latest changes. There is also a conﬁdencebuilding section on how to present your case in a protest.

WIN! 2 COPIES OF EACH OF THESE BOOKS UP FOR GRABS

With the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe starting on 10 November, this month we are giving you the opportunity to win books from skippers with close connections to the event: Pip Hare who is taking part in her second race and Jean-Luc Ven Den Heede, twice a podium ﬁnisher.

IN MY ELEMENT

By Pip Hare

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This is a story about the highs and the lows involved in setting yourself a challenge, where you have to learn new and di cult skills, stretch yourself to grow and push yourself to the limit to get what you want, even when doors slam in your face. But above all, it is about being in your element – ﬁnding that occupation or endeavour that makes your heart sing, and the power of authenticity in a world where you are told you do not belong. Pip’s account of the Vendée Globe race includes enduring life lessons and strategies that can be applied to any challenging situation. It will appeal to all those looking for inspiration in whatever sphere they ﬁnd a pull towards, and to fans of endurance and sailing stories.

For a chance to win this book enter at www.allatsea.co.uk or by email to editor@allatsea.co.uk with the subject header Pip Hare Book Competition.

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THE LAST SEA DOG

By Jean-Luc Van Den Heede £14.99 Fernhurst Books

The Last Sea Dog tells the story of Jean-Luc Van Den Heede’s life and his many sailing adventures, focusing on his triumph in the 2018/19 Golden Globe Race.

Jean-Luc has rounded Cape Horn 12 times and completed six solo circumnavigations. He holds the overall record for a circumnavigation against the prevailing winds and currents. He has been on the podium twice in the Vendée Globe, coming third in 1990 and second in 1993. More recently he won the Golden Globe Race in 2018/19 at the age of 73. This race was run as a 50th anniversary of the 1968 race won by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. While the restriction of no assistance and no stopovers were not particularly unusual, more challenging were the requirements to sail the race ‘as in 1968’ with yachts similar to those available in that year and, except for safety equipment, no modern technology allowed.

For a chance to win this book enter at www.allatsea. co.uk or by email to editor@allatsea.co.uk with the subject header Van Den Heede Book Competition.

Q: How old was Jean-Luc Van Den Heede when he won the Golden Globe Race?

Author Talk! On 26 November Jean-Luc Van Den Heede will be at Stanfords in Covent Garden to talk about his autobiography The Last Sea Dog. You can buy your ticket (£7) at https://bit.ly/3C6rqQl

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ATHENA PATHWAY LOSE TO ITALIANS IN THE FINAL

Athena Pathway, the British team supported by Cobham Ultra and racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron, was narrowly beaten at the ﬁrst PUIG Women’s America’s Cup Final.

The team, skippered by three-time Olympic medallist Hannah Mills, faced the Italian team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli in the one-race ‘ultimate jeopardy’ ﬁnal, after they fought o 10 other nations for the two coveted spots. It was an extremely close battle, with Athena Pathway pushing the Italians hard, however Luna Rossa secured the win with the Brits just eight seconds behind.

Skipper Hannah Mills said: “It has been an amazing campaign. We have put so much into this and I am so proud of all of

our team who have worked extremely hard to get us to this point. This is just the beginning for women’s sailing and women in the America’s Cup and I am so proud to be a part of the ﬁrst ever women’s event. It is obviously gutting to not deliver today but for all the young girls watching, this is happening and it will be your turn next.”

Joining Hannah on the AC40 for the ﬁnal was SailGP Strategist Tash Bryant as Co-Helm, with Hannah’s previous Olympic partner Saskia Clark and SailGP teammate Hannah Diamond as Trimmers. The team also included Olympic Kite Sailing Champion Ellie Aldridge, Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Anna Burnet and 2023 WASZP World Female Champion Hattie Rogers as reserve athletes.

Keeping you afloat

Athena Pathway was launched in August 2022 by Hannah Mills and Ben Ainslie with the aim of fast-tracking development in high-performance sailing and bringing diversity to the sport and the UK marine industry more broadly. Hannah said: “Ben and I set up Athena Pathway to support young people and women coming into the marine industry and to be able to have British teams competing in the Women’s and Youth America’s Cup (the youth team ﬁnished third) as part of Athena Pathway has been incredible. While these events are over, we have so much going on with the Pathway including a WASZP foiling programme in Weymouth and an amazing STEM roadshow going on in schools around the UK to inspire them to take up these subjects, so there is much more to come.”

The Women’s America’s Cup Final took place on the opening day of the America’s Cup Match, where INEOS Britannia faced Defenders Emirates Team New Zealand. Read more on the next page...

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Athena Pathway Team Principal and Skipper Hannah Mills

“WE ARE GETTING CLOSER EVERY TIME”

The most successful British Challenge in over 90 years – and the first British team in 60 years to challenge for the America’s Cup - ended in defeat in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match after a spirited series against the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand, that was closer and more hard-fought than the 7-2 scoreline suggests.

Sir Ben Ainslie, Skipper and Team Principal of INEOS Britannia, thanked his team after the loss saying: “For our team to get into the America’s Cup itself was a huge achievement. We have been on quite a journey for the last 10 years – and especially the last three years. Ultimately, to fall short at the final hurdle is always tough, but we know that we have been up against one of the best, if not the best, teams in the history of the America’s Cup. We have to take that on the chin, and I think that the team have done a brilliant job to develop through this campaign, and as one very plucky Brit said, 'it is the courage to continue that counts’, so that is what we are up for.”

Looking to the future, as well as reflecting on the support the team received in Barcelona, Ben added: “We cannot say enough about the support we have had here and back over in the UK, it has been unbelievable. I have never experienced anything like it, and it has made a huge difference to the team. As for the future of the team, we set out to win the Cup, we got close and we are getting closer every time. To my mind when you set out to achieve a target you have got to get there. So we continue, we keep going and keep taking this organisation forward.”

Going back to September and the Louis Vuitton Round Robin Series, the standout performers amongst the Challengers were the Italian Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli campaign who led the series from the outset, but by the conclusion of the second Round Robin, Britannia was almost unbeatable across a variety of conditions –and crucially beat the Italians in a final race thriller to secure top spot overall.

For INEOS Britannia, their path

I can say is that I am proud of everyone and the effort they have put into this has been amazing.”

Kevin Shoebridge, Chief Operating Officer of Emirates Team New Zealand, paid tribute to the INEOS Britannia campaign saying: “We have got a really close relationship with Ben and his team. They are great competitors, had a great boat and it has been fantastic to have them in the competition. We just got the better of them this time, but it was not easy – it was tough. So great respect to them for their campaign.”

Iain Murray, Race Director for the 37th America’s Cup, was also full of respect for the British team, saying: “I think what they brought to this Cup is to Ben Ainslie and Jim Radcliffe’s credit. They put together a very thorough team that has looked under every rock they could: new levels of technology, involvement from Mercedes-Benz and Formula 1 teams and an incredibly gifted and young sailing team with plenty of potential.

“As well as all Ben’s experience, seeing Dylan Fletcher and the other young guys in there, holding the reins is great. They have come a long, long way from Auckland. They have been very brave and they have not been afraid to try things that are probably not mainstream. Maybe some worked, maybe some did not work, but at the end of the day they brought that boat from looking like being a notso-great boat to being a very good boat.

“They have driven it with incredible accuracy against probably one of the greatest Defenders that the America’s Cup has ever seen. The Kiwis are the complete package – an incredibly well sailed, well-oiled and tight team – so Ben’s been up against, I think, the very best and he has shown that he can mix it with them and win races, and it is a credit to him and the team.”

through to the Louis Vuitton Cup SemiFinal was in their own hands and their selection of Alinghi Red Bull Racing in a first-to-five points series was the most logical selection. On the water, Britannia looked fast across a wide range of conditions and the British scored the first four points with consummate ease. A fightback from the Swiss was expected and it came in the lightest of airs, but the final scoreline at 5-2 reflected INEOS Britannia’s dominance and they proceeded to the Louis Vuitton Cup Final. Meeting Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, the experienced America’s Cup team from Cagliari, in the Cup Final was the reward after the Italians won a close fought battle with NYYC American Magic in their Semi-Final.

Early results in the Final were even, but INEOS Britannia went on to win the Louis Vuitton Cup beating the Italians 7-4, and qualifying for the America’s Cup Match.

Meeting Emirates Team New Zealand in the America’s Cup Match was an immediate eye-opener. In lighter conditions mid-October, the Kiwis came out firing and scored four quick wins where they looked imperious. However, a lay day, that INEOS Britannia used to train on the water, saw the British team make considerable speed gains – particularly in their tack and gybe execution.

The following day, with a difficult residual swell in situ across the racecourse and light airs, Britannia came alive. Two race wins, one scored when the Kiwis fell off their foils in the pre-start and a second by just 7 seconds after a marvellous display of front-running by the British team, engendered belief and hope that they had halted Emirates Team New Zealand’s momentum.

Another lay day passed and the sense of anticipation grew in and around Barcelona with fans flying in from across the world to see history potentially being made. The colour and spectacle of British spectators was on display as sailing clubs back in the UK hosted watch-parties and revelled in the unique atmosphere around the team. However, a ruthless Emirates Team New Zealand came out the following day and delivered two crushing defeats in flatter water and tricky westerlies to take the series to Match point.

With the bit now firmly between their teeth, the Kiwis delivered the knock-out blow on 19 October in the opening race of the day sailed in lighter airs. Despite a spirited mid-race comeback from INEOS Britannia – very much in the mould of the never-say-die culture they had cultivated throughout their campaign –the 173 year dream was extinguished by

a ruthless and dominant Emirates Team New Zealand performing at the top of their game.

Speaking afterwards Sir Ben Ainslie said: “Of course there are plenty of those ‘would’ve, could’ve, should’ve’ moments and in every team I am sure there is plenty of those too. I think we have got a great boat and we found more and more performance in it. Whether we found the full performance in it, that is a question mark for us. There are plenty of question marks about what we could do better: be that the performance of the boat, performance of the team, but all

From a fan perspective the British team engaged like no-one else in the America’s Cup, getting wide praise for their dock-out shows and Inside Tack programme fronted by cyclor Freddie Carr.

So what next for the America’s Cup?

The Royal Yacht Squadron has already been confirmed as the yacht club that will be Challenger of Record for the 38th America’s Cup - for the second consecutive event. In terms of venue, that decision is to come. While it could be Barcelona again, other rumours include Valencia, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and, of course, the Defenders could choose to take it home. Emirates Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton has hinted that he would like to see a faster turnaround for the next Cup, but that will depend on the many discussions to come.

In terms of the AC75, there is an agreement for the class to continue, but changes could be made, perhaps to remove some of the automation and increase the number of sailors. There will also be a desire to build on the success of the Women’s and Youth America’s Cups. For now, though, we will celebrate how close INEOS Britannia came to bringing the Cup home and look forward to doing it all again…

Sir Ben Ainslie led INEOS Britannia to the country’s first America’s Cup Match since 1964

Image: C. Gregory/INEOS Britannia

SNAPS

BOATLIFE PARTNER

BoatLife, taking place from 6-9 February 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham, has announced a new partnership with British Marine, continuing the evolution of the show under the ownership of Pendigo Events, the NEC Group’s new event division.

“BoatLife is entering a transformative phase,” said Anthony Mitchell, Managing Director of Pendigo Events.

“With the support of British Marine, we are set to deliver an unmissable event that highlights the very best the marine industry has to o er.”

THE FIELD OF LIGHT

The immersive art installation, Field of Light, featured in All at Sea in the summer, is now in place in Salcombe, Devon. As the sun sets each evening, see the Field of Light from viewing points along Salcombe Harbour. Bruce Munroe’s installation, to help mark the RNLI’s 200 years of saving lives at sea, runs until 10 January. Supporters of the RNLI can sponsor a stem at the installation. salcombeﬁeldoﬂight.com

JOINING FORCES TO PROTECT OUR OCEANS

Aboard Groupe SETIN before sending a UNESCO weather buoy into the ocean during the Vendée Globe in November 2020

Of the 40 sailors taking part in the Vendée Globe a total of 25 – including Britain’s Sam Davies, Pip Hare and Sam Goodchild - will take scientiﬁc equipment provided by UNESCO and its scientiﬁc partners onboard their IMOCA yachts to deploy during the race as they look to advance oceanographic research and weather forecasting models. The data collected during and after the race, as well as the buoys deployed, will feed the Global Ocean Observing System which is coordinated by UNESCO.

Several types of instruments are being utilised such as surface buoys, weather stations, autonomous Argo subsurface proﬁling ﬂoats, educational buoys (Calitoo) and thermosalinographs. The skippers will enable the collection and distribution of essential data to scientists in real time looking to expand

global knowledge of climate and oceans, seeking to improve operational weather forecasting services, particularly in the less frequented areas of the globe such as from the remote Southern Ocean.

Claire Vayer, co-responsible for sustainability, IMOCA Class said: “It is a real achievement to see so many sailors involved in this collaborative project that the IMOCA Class has been proudly carrying out since 2018.

"After nearly five years of work with all the scientific partners, it is gratifying and encouraging to see how essential the contribution of sailors is to science today. As soon as the Vendée Globe project was announced, many sailors o ered their contribution. A record number of scientific instruments will be onboard, thus placing science at the heart of our sporting challenges.”

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VENDÉE GLOBE RACE FACTS

■ The ﬁrst edition in 1989 was won by Titouan Lamazou.

■ The youngest skipper is 22-year-old Violette Dorange.

■ The oldest skipper is 64-year old Jean Le Cam.

■ 11 nationalities are represented.

■ The race covers 24,300nm.

■ 74 days, 3 hours, 35 minutes, 46 seconds is the record held by Armel Le Cleac’h since the 2016 edition.

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Image: Manuel Cousin / Groupe SETIN

All skippers (apart from Boris Herrmann) ahead of the start of the Vendée Globe

The public enjoying the 2024 race village

VENDÉE GLOBE

The Vendée Globe is a single-handed, non-stop, non-assisted round-the-world yacht race held every four years. For this 10th edition, 40 skippers will be at the start of the race, a participation record.

The start of the 10th Vendée Globe takes place on 10 November in Les Sables d’Olonne, but how did it all begin? It was navigator Philippe Jeantot who introduced the idea of this non-stop race around the world, which sees skippers sail down the Atlantic, cross the Indian and Pacific oceans, then sail back up the Atlantic.

On 26 November 1989, 13 sailors took to the start of the very first edition of the Vendée Globe, which lasted more than three months, with only seven returning to Les Sables d’Olonne.

The nine editions of what is now called the ‘Everest of the seas’ by many have seen 200 contenders take to the start, with just 114 of those crossing the finish line. This figure alone shows the extreme difficulty of this global event in which solo racers are confronted by freezing cold, gigantic waves, sleep deprivation, isolation and more.

So who are the sailors to have already claimed victory in the Vendée Globe? They are Titouan Lamazou in 1990, Alain Gautier in 1993, Christophe Auguin in 1997, Vincent Riou in 2005, François Gabart in 2013, Armel Le Cléac’h in 2017 and Yannick Bestaven in 2021. Michel Desjoyeaux has won twice, in 2001 and 2009, while Armel Le Cléac’h is the record holder in 74 days, 3 hours and 35 minutes.

THE RULES

It is a non-stop, non-assisted race, but there are exceptions. Competitors are permitted to return to Les Sables d’Olonne within 10 days of the race start, as Jérémie Beyou did in 2020 after hitting an unidentified floating object. Michel Desjoyeaux returned in 2008 and went on to win the race!

Skippers are also allowed to stop – by anchoring to make repairs for example, but are not allowed to step ashore beyond the high tide mark. They can consult the designers or their technical team to get information about how best to carry out a repair, but it is up to them to carry out any work with the means they have onboard.

As a solo race no one apart from the skipper is allowed aboard the boat during the voyage apart from, of course, in the case of the rescue of a

fellow competitor, which has occurred several times. Kevin Escoffier was rescued by Jean Le Cam off the Cape of Good Hope during the previous edition. In 2009, Jean Le Cam himself was rescued by Vincent Riou after he capsized at Cape Horn. It also happened in the third edition, when Pete Goss arrived to rescue Raphaël Dinelli before dropping him off in New Zealand.

THE BOATS

The 60ft boats can reach nearly 40 knots downwind at top speed (twice the speed of the first IMOCAs). The IMOCAs are designed to be both as light as possible to gain speed and strong enough to withstand the worst conditions that open sea sailing can throw at them.

The gauge of these craft is defined by the IMOCA class, founded in 1991 and supported by World Sailing. The gauge requires that the mast, sails, keel ram, but also (and this is a new feature) the boom, J2 forestay and runners be common to all boats. The rest is up to the architects. In addition, the volume of the foils is limited.

To take part in the Vendée Globe, the skipper and his/her boat must qualify. Each IMOCA/ skipper pairing must be at the start of at least two qualifying races (one in 2022 or 2023 and one in 2024). The skipper must finish at least one of them and his or her race time must not be more than oneand-a-half times longer than the winner’s time.

2022 and 2024 saw the arrival of new complementary races, the first qualifier for the Vendée Globe, the Vendée Arctique les Sables d’Olonne in June 2022, and the last, the New York Vendée Les Sables d’Olonne, in June 2024.

THE SKIPPERS

The British skippers in this edition are Sam Davies, Pip Hare and Sam Goodchild. It will be Sam Davies’ fourth Vendée Globe, with her best result to date being fourth in the 2008 - 2009 race. With five circumnavigations and numerous transatlantic crossings to her credit, she is one of the most experienced sailors on the circuit. At the helm of her new IMOCA Initiatives-Cœur, built in 2022,

Sam uses every race to raise funds for children with heart defects.

Pip Hare, one of the six female skippers in this edition, finished 19th in the last Vendée Globe; only the eighth woman to finish the race. She won an enormous number of new fans and was named 2021 Yachtsman of the Year by the Yachting Journalists’ Association. She will be racing onboard Medallia and said: “It is one of the greatest sporting challenges on earth, arguably the greatest. And I am not done with it yet.”

For Sam Goodchild, meanwhile, onboard Vulnerable it will be his first Vendée Globe. Sam won the 2023 IMOCA Globe Series; the first British skipper to win this championship. If he - or the other British skippers - were to win they would be the first Briton to do so, going one step further than Ellen MacArthur (second in 2001) and Alex Thomson (second in 2017).

At just 24, British sailor Ellen MacArthur made a name for herself in 2001 when she completed the fourth edition of the race in second place. Ellen’s determination, courage and commitment to a more sustainable future has since made her a role model for an entire generation.

Apart from the British skippers, among those considered to have serious podium chances in this edition include Frenchmen Charlie Dalin, Jérémie Beyou, Yoann Richomme and Thomas Ruyant, plus Germany’s Boris Herrmann.

Follow the race on vendeeglobe.org or, if you are lucky enough to be in Les Sables d’Olonne, the Race Village has been open since 19 October (until race day). Free of charge but accessible by reservation, the Village will be an opportunity for the public to meet the skippers, discover what goes on behind the scenes of the race and take part in a range of interactive activities.

The Département de la Vendée is also putting on an exhibition dedicated to the Vendée Globe. This immersive exhibition lets visitors discover the life of the skippers aboard an IMOCA boat, through visual and sound effects. Visitors can also see the 40 skippers’ boats moored at the

SAM DAVIES

PIP HARE

SAM GOODCHILD

SNAPS

ELLIE UP FOR AWARD

Team GB’s Ellie Aldridge has been shortlisted for World Sailor of the Year. Ellie became the first ever Formula Kite gold medallist in Marseille as the class made its Olympic debut. The Poole sailor, 27, was also part of the British Athena Pathway team that came second in the Women’s America’s Cup. She faces competition from Dutch 49erFX Olympic gold medallists Odile van Aanholt and Annette Duetz, Belgium’s three-time gold medallist dinghy racer Marit Bouwmeester and South African Maiden Factor crew member Vuy Jaca. The winner will be announced on 5 November.

THALASSA PHOTOS

Have you seen the tall ship Thalassa, or perhaps you were able to go aboard this majestic vessel at September’s Southampton International Boat Show? We have been sent some fantastic photos of her from our very own David Henshall (left) and also reader Wendy Chambers (right) who shared the caption “Thalassa, three master tall ship, traditionally and tastefully transfigured!”. Share your Thalassa pics too: editor@allatsea.co.uk

WINNING READERS

PRIDE OF BRITAIN AWARD

A RNLI coxswain has won the prestigious ITV This Morning Emergency Services Pride of Britain award.

Former Lerwick Lifeboat Station crew member Hewitt Clark, 79, was announced as the winner after being nominated on behalf of the RNLI, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary. During his 35 years of service, Hewitt helped save 319 lives and was awarded three bronze medals, one silver and a gold medal for gallantry, the RNLI’s highest recognition for bravery.

Hewitt said: “The RNLI is a big part of my life. I have been involved since I was a boy, it is a big chunk of my life. I am speechless to have won, but what we have to remember is without the volunteers, I could do nothing. It makes you feel very humble.”

RNLI Chief Executive Peter Sparkes said: “We are thrilled that Hewitt has been recognised with this prestigious award for his dedication to saving lives at sea spanning more than three decades of service with the RNLI in the

KNOX-JOHNSTON CUP

Shetlands. Hewitt is one of three living RNLI lifesavers to have received a gold medal for gallantry (alongside Brian Bevan and Keith Bower), in recognition of his outstanding seamanship while rescuing the crew of the Green Lily in perilous conditions in 1997.

"I had the great pleasure of meeting Hewitt in August at the Edinburgh Tattoo and it was very special to hear his memories from his time on the crew at Lerwick Lifeboat Station.

“While Hewitt’s name is the one on the award, this recognition in the RNLI’s 200th anniversary year is truly on behalf of all the lifeboat crews and beach lifeguards who collectively have saved more than 146,000 lives since the charity was founded in 1824. We thank them all for their unwavering service and hope their commitment to saving lives at sea will inspire the next generation of lifesavers.”

Initially joining Lerwick Lifeboat Station in Shetland aged 20, Hewitt went on to work as a full-time mechanic before becoming coxswain in 1979. In 1983 he was awarded a bronze medal for rescuing three people from a yacht. His second bronze came in 1989 for rescuing three people from a fishing vessel. In 1993 he received his third bronze medal for

Memorial to mark the rescue of the crew of the MV Green Lily and the loss of winchman Bill Deacon

his leadership during the rescue of six people from a fishing vessel. Hewitt was then awarded a silver medal in 1995 for outstanding seamanship when he helped rescue 64 people from fish factory ship Pionersk.

Most notably, however, Hewitt was awarded a gold medal for gallantry for his pivotal part in the rescue of the Green Lily. On 19 November 1997, battling storm force winds and enormous waves, the crew of Lerwick Lifeboat Station and coxswain Hewitt rescued 15 people aboard the 3,000ton cargo vessel. Thanks to the lifeboat crew and the crew of HM Coastguard’s helicopter, including winchman Bill Deacon who tragically lost his life during the rescue, all 15 people were saved. He retired in 2000, but still helps the current Lerwick Lifeboat Station volunteers using his own boat as a casualty vessel in training exercises.

Congratulations to September’s competition winners! The Garmin quatix® 7 Pro smartwatch was won by a reader in Essex. A Seldén Mast Winch Handle was won by Amy Bondoc, Keith Thompson, Donna Bendell, Robin Baron, Jan Johnson and Tim Hines. The America’s Cup book, There Is No Second, was won by Sue Dyke (pictured), Ian Ralph, Jane Clark, Richard Alsop and Richard Uttley. Lastly, the four Totland Dog Buoyancy Aids were won by Amanda Greensmith, Bev Burgess, Nicola Jill Alcock and Craig Morris. This month’s competitions can be found on pages 8, 17 and 23.

AUTUMNAL DELIGHT

A classic Fairey Spearfish owner took this wonderful shot whilst stopped in the upper reaches of Poole Harbour. He and his wife Sarah has been out earlier, when it was misty and foggy, as they were enjoying listening to the sounds of Greenshanks, Widgeon and Oystercatchers, one of the natural soundtracks of Poole Harbour. Then the sun broke through and their enjoyment was completed by a Spitfire out from Hurn doing 'loop the loops' overhead. This, though, is not a summer shot but late October... despite the clocks going back being 'All at Sea' really is the gift that keeps giving!

Hosted by Clipper Events and named in honour of Clipper Race founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the second edition of the Knox-Johnston Cup saw more than 100 guests taking part in a weekend of big-boat racing in the Solent.

The weekend featured a day of training for teams to get accustomed to the boats and their crew, followed by the race day, with each yacht being led by a professional skipper and a first and second mate. With an emphasis on reigniting the social aspects of big boat racing, the weekend featured plenty of opportunities to meet new people and share moments with friends, topped off by classic sundowner gatherings.

The Clipper 68s and 70s raced competitively with a handicap system, and the route featured tactical elements of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race such as a Scoring Gate, Joker and

timed sprint which enabled teams to scoop up some extra points.

Tom Myatt, Business and Events Manager at Clipper Events, said: “The event is open to anybody, regardless of their sailing background, and this year it was a pleasure to welcome a really diverse group of guests from past and future Clipper Race crew to their friends and families, corporate groups and individuals who just fancied giving it a go.”

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston added: “The weather turned on us Sunday latemorning, with the winds becoming much stronger than had been forecasted. I saw some very good boat handling, so congratulations to all who took part. It was not at all easy, but the skippers did a great job leading the way.”

The next edition of the Knox-Johnston Cup will be in autumn 2026.

WINTER OFFERS

As well as acquiring a 3.2-acre plot to be used for additional boat storage, manufacturing and boat sales, MDL Marinas has launched exclusive winter offers at Southampton's Shamrock Quay.

Running until 31 March 2025, visitors and berth holders can benefit from discounts on berthing and boatyard services, with savings of up to 40 per cent on winter berthing and up to 45 per cent on maintenance services, including lifting, scrubbing and relaunching.

These offers are available not only at Shamrock Quay but also other prime MDL locations, including Hythe Marina Village, Ocean Village and Port Hamble Marina. MDL’s riverside marinas, such as Penton Hook and Chatham Maritime Marina, are also offering discounted winter berthing packages.

PETS AFLOAT

With prices starting at £112.50 per metre for three-months’ winter berthing, and savings of up to £700 on boatyard services, these offers provide a great opportunity for boat owners to extend their boating season and ensure their vessels are wellmaintained throughout the winter.

Tim Mayer, MDL’s Sales & Marketing Director, said: “We are thrilled to support our customers with enhanced storage solutions and fantastic winter offers, not just at Shamrock Quay but across several of our premium marinas. Whether you are looking for a secure winter mooring or need to carry out essential maintenance, our offers provide great value for money.” www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/offers

SAIL AWAY

WINTER CHARTER

Sunsail’s latest yacht - the Sunsail 465 - is available to book for charter holidays in the British Virgin Islands beginning in December 2024.

This catamaran has three guest cabins, a VIP cabin and a cabin with bunk beds, each with its own en-suite bathroom. The expansive cockpit, walk-through salon, foredeck and flybridge lounge also provide ample room for entertaining guests or simply soaking up the sun.

The yacht combines the saloon and aft cockpit into a versatile entertainment area, perfect for socialising and relaxing. The sliding companionway door allows for seamless indoor-outdoor living, while the flexible seating and table arrangements provide customisable comfort.

The Sunsail 465 flybridge is the perfect place to relax and enjoy breathtaking views. With comfortable seating, a spacious layout and direct contact with the helm, the flybridge is ideal for socialising with friends and family.

This yacht is designed for effortless sailing, with intuitive controls and advanced technology that make navigation a breeze for both the seasoned sailor and novices. www.sunsail.com

HOLIDAYS ON STAR SEEKER

Windstar Cruises’ newest ship Star Seeker will join the small ship company’s fleet in December 2025, with itinerary plans for the 112-suite yacht’s inaugural season including the Caribbean, Alaska and Japan. The maiden voyage will depart from Málaga on 28

December 2025, crossing the Atlantic with a special stop in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands for a New Year’s Eve celebration complete with fireworks alongside sister ship Wind Star.

As this voyage is an ocean crossing, there will be ample time to explore the yacht’s new amenities like the Fitness Centre, World Spa by Windstar, specialty restaurant and the Yacht Club. The cruise finishes on 13 January in Miami.

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Then, on 15 January 2026, Star Seeker will set sail on an eight-day christening voyage in the Caribbean from Miami to San Juan with stops in the Dominican Republic and British Virgin Islands. This is the first of several Star Seeker sailings in the Caribbean region before the yacht heads through the Panama Canal and towards Alaska and Japan. www.windstarcruises.com

WINTERISATION OF YOUR DINGHY

Get your dinghy winter ready with this great advice from Typhoon.

While some hardcore sailors may be happy to don their winter wetsuits or drysuits and sail year-round, there are others who prefer to take a break during the coldest months. That is perfectly ok! Before you hang your buoyancy aid up, however, make some time to get your dinghy ready for winter storage with these simple steps.

Find a safe place to keep your dinghy; if that is outdoors, consider a wheel clamp for extra peace of mind. Guard against damage from winter storms by tying your boat down securely;

check neighbouring boats are secured too, as they can potentially cause damage if blown onto your boat. Invest in a good cover to keep the elements out. Open any hatches or bungs, and support the boat so that any rainwater drains off, rather than pools.

Check the trolley over. It is important for your dinghy to be well supported, so look closely at the conditions of the padding and check the hull is securely balanced. If you need to tow your boat to its winter spot, ensure the trailer is road-worthy before setting off.

Give the hull a thorough wash down – inside and out – even if you have

been sailing on fresh water. Use an eco-friendly marine-specific cleaning product, and hose down with plenty of water to eliminate grit, particularly around blocks and cleats, inside the centreboard casing, self-bailers and so on. Make sure you give the hull time to dry off before putting the covers on.

Remove sails from the boat and hose these down too. If it is not too windy, hoist them to dry, then roll / fold them carefully, checking for chafe and wear as you go. Be sure to store sails out of the boat; find a dry place, well out of reach of nesting mice!

Drop the mast, and sluice fresh water down the track, through fittings and shroud attachment points. Check for any wear, and do the same with your boom. If you are storing spars lying down, support them correctly so they do not develop a bend. Examine your halyards and sheets

closely for any signs of fray; replace if there is any sign of wear. While you are at it, take a good look at your toe straps and any elastics that might have perished. Soak all the ropes in a bucket of warm water then rinse thoroughly. Leave them to air dry before storing.

Away from the boat, check your toolbox and note anything that needs re-stocking – add it to your Christmas list! Also, make sure your insurance is up-to-date and includes adequate cover for onshore damage and theft.

Make time to visit your boat periodically throughout the winter to check it is still secured and that no small creatures have moved in. Ensure your cover is in place and has not been damaged by wind or rain. Look for signs

of damp; if it is in a shed or garage a dehumidifier can help keep moisture levels down.

Investing time now to prepare your dinghy for winter will pay dividends when warmer weather rolls around, enabling you to get sailing quickly again without any fuss. You will also have helped to protect your investment for the longer term. So, start ticking off that job list today and get your boat safely tucked up before winter really sets in.

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TYPHOON CELEBRATES RNLI’S 200TH ANNIVERSARY

Ben Willis, Head of Leisure and Commercial (UK & IE) Sales at Typhoon International, discusses the company’s relationship with the RNLI and the limited edition Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuit.

AAS: Hi Ben, please can you introduce Typhoon International and give our readers some insight into your long-standing relationship with the RNLI.

BW: Absolutely. Typhoon International is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of drysuits. Established in 1947, the company has more than seven decades of experience and is known globally for producing exceptionally high-quality marine apparel. I have had the privilege of working with Typhoon for many years as part of their sales team, and during that time, I have had the pleasure of working closely with the RNLI, one of our valued clients. Over the years, the RNLI has become an incredibly important part of Typhoon’s business.

Personally, I have built a great relationship with them during my tenure. What they do on a daily basis - saving lives at sea - is truly inspiring, and I have immense respect for the crew who work tirelessly to ensure our safety while we enjoy our time on the water. To me, they are all heroes.

AAS: How did the Typhoon Infinity Drysuit come about?

BW: The idea for the suit was actually mine. I wanted to create something unique to commemorate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary, and I knew Typhoon’s design team would be excited to take on the challenge of developing something truly special.

AAS: Tell us more about the drysuit and its technical qualities.

BW: For over 40 years Typhoon has been supplying drysuits to RNLI crews for inshore lifeboats, hovercrafts and all-weather lifeboats, ensuring they are equipped for the most demanding conditions. We fully understand the critical importance of designing drysuits that meet the intense requirements of the job. Whether it is pulling swimmers from rip tides or battling harsh conditions to rescue someone stranded on rocks in freezing waters, the drysuit must be engineered for every situation. The Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuit incorporates

AAS: Can you explain more about Typhoon’s fundraising initiative?

AAS: Where can people purchase these drysuits from?

BW: Typhoon’s limited-edition suits have been specially designed and manufactured to commemorate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary and to raise vital funds for the charity, with £100 from the sale of each suit being donated to the RNLI. We decided to make the suit a limited-edition item, producing only 200 in total to represent the 200 years of the RNLI. Each bespoke drysuit is uniquely numbered and features the RNLI’s 200th anniversary logo. To make the product even more special and unique, we have incorporated a piece of the yellow wellington boot, taken from official rescue suits as worn by RNLI lifeboat crew, onto the product’s swing ticket.

BW: The Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuits are available to purchase from Typhoon’s official website: typhoon-int. co.uk/rnli-200-anniversary-drysuitlimited-edition numerous technical features, including waterproof and breathable TX-4 fabric and a front-entry YKK® Aquaseal zip. It is articulated for ease of movement and maximum comfort and is equipped with glideskin neoprene neck and cuff seals, a fleece-lined storm collar and Cordura® reinforced seat and knees for extra durability. Additionally, the Infinity Drysuit is designed for the all-around watersports enthusiast, making it versatile and ideal for a range of leisure water activities.

WIN A LIMITED EDITION TYPHOON INFINITY 200 DRYSUIT

All at Sea has teamed up with Typhoon International to give away a Limited Edition Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuit, designed to commemorate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary and raise vital funds for the charity.

The limited-edition Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuit has been released to celebrate the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s 200th anniversary and raise vital funds for the charity.

This bespoke drysuit incorporates a wealth of technical features, along with the RNLI 200th anniversary logo and for a truly unique slice of maritime history, the Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuit incorporates a piece of wellington boot taken from official rescue suits worn by RNLI lifeboat crew.

Designed in England, the Typhoon Infinity 200 Drysuit is a limited edition item, with only 200 being made in total, with £100 from the sale of each suit being donated to the RNLI.

HOW TO ENTER

To be in with the chance of winning this great prize enter below, at www.allatsea.co.uk or by email to editor@allatsea.co.uk with the subject header Typhoon Competition. You can also enter via the All at Sea newsletter (sign up at www.allatsea.co.uk/aasnewsletter).

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THE NELSON TOUCH ON THE NESTOR

The story of HMS Nestor, although tragically brief, is nevertheless a fine example of the ‘Nelson Touch’.

Across history, the Royal Navy have built much of their reputation on what Nelson referred to as the ‘Nelson Touch’. Nelson himself was a keen Shakespearian scholar and Henry V was his favourite work, with phrases such as ‘Once more unto the breach’ redolent with the smell of powder and the clamour of battle. The Royal Navy enjoys this long history, filled with heroic moments such as Tennyson’s story of the revenge on the Spanish main, “For to fight is but to die!”, Roope of the Glowworm and Kennedy of the Rawalpindi.

But there is another less well known tale that carries with it that same Nelsonian belief in putting duty to king and country before consideration of one’s own safety. Moreover, it is an amazing ‘sea story’ that was brought to us direct at All at Sea, which adds not just to the relevance but to the very personal nature of the saga.

The story starts back in late May 1916, with the armies of Britain and

France locked in a bloody stalemate with the German forces on the Western Front. One way for either side to gain a potentially winning advantage would be if a decisive victory could be had at sea. The story of Jutland has been told and retold, but the salient parts for this tale is the German plan to lure ViceAdmiral Beatty’s battlecruiser squadron out into a confrontation with the far larger German Grand Fleet. Although Jutland would principally be a slugfest between the big guns of the capital ships, some of the most daring exploits would take place in the smallest boats in the battle, the destroyers.

TAKING THE LEAD

At 1615, the British destroyer flotilla was ordered to conduct a torpedo attack on the German battlecruisers, with HMS Nestor, a brand new M class destroyer (that had only been commissioned the previous month) taking the lead. Built at the Swan Hunter yard up on the Tyne, Nestor was the very latest in destroyer

thinking, armed with guns and multiple torpedo tubes and with a top speed of 34kt, this was a boat that could strike fast and hard.

Charging in to gain position for a torpedo attack on the German battlecruisers, a vicious fight took place with the equivalent German destroyers, with a number of these being hit and either sunk or disabled. Nestor then led the other destroyers in firing torpedoes, forcing the German fleet into a turn to port. The closing speed of the two groups, the destroyers and the German battlecruisers meant that the distance was down to less than 4,000 yards and at this point, Nestor would fire another torpedo.

Even though they were now within almost point blank range of the German heavy guns, the Nestor and sister ship Nicator chose to press on with the attack instead of using their speed to regain a safe position. Then a shot from a German light cruiser hit one of Nestor’s boilers, before another shell reduced the destroyer’s speed to a crawl.

NESTOR’S FATE SEALED

Incredibly, another British destroyer, the Petard, reached the Nestor and offered to take her in tow, but the offer was refused as the whole of the German Grand Fleet was now seen to be approaching fast on a course that would take them close to the crippled Nestor. Rather than risk another boat, the offer of help was refused and the Nestor’s fate was sealed.

Confidential papers were thrown overboard, life rafts were prepared, but even as the Nestor received the undivided attention of the massed guns of the Grand Fleet, she would still fight back by firing her last torpedo. After taking a number of hits in the stern, Nestor started to sink with the order being given to abandon ship.

As the Nestor slipped beneath the waves, the crew gave three cheers for their valiant ship before singing ‘God Save The King’. After these formalities, one of the Able Seamen was heard to call out “Are we downhearted?” to which the survivors shouted “No”. The subsequent response says much of

their stoicism, as the next call was “wot abart Tipperary” and though their plight was still perilous, everyone joined in. This area of the North Sea was now owned by the Germans, who were equally brave in their efforts to pick up and treat as many survivors as possible and though the Nestor’s crew would spend the rest of the war as POWs, there were only six fatalities out of a crew of 80. In this they had been lucky, as the crew had been gathered up forrard, whilst the shells all struck Nestor in the stern.

THE NELSON TOUCH

Despite the competing claims of the two fleets, with both claiming Jutland as a victory, a better description of the battle might be that of a ‘score draw’. But on a day when Britan lost more than 6,000 sailors and 14 ships, the action of the Nestor was seen as being the sort of Naval bravery, that ‘Nelson Touch’ of the highest order that would see Nestor’s Commander, Edward ‘Barry’ Bingham, awarded the Victoria Cross. He had been lucky to survive, for as they were abandoning ship, he had been stood with Lieutenant Maurice Bethell (the pair had been playing golf together the day before!), but then Bethell went to help an injured seaman. At that moment another shell struck and as the smoke cleared, Bethell and the seaman were gone.

The Nestor’s crew were landed at Wilhelmshaven to be marched into a 30-month captivity, but it was while they were prisoners that one of the ABs, Wallace Stewart, penned a poem titled ‘The last trip of the Nestor and Nomad’, yet more evidence of that indomitable ‘Nelson Spirit’.

We know all this detail of the valiant battle and its aftermath in part thanks to the careful stewardship of Eileen Wilcox, Wallace Stewart’s granddaughter, who had grown up unaware of the role that the Nestor had played in this huge battle.

From everyone in the All at Sea office we thank her for the material she sent in and salute her efforts to keep the incredible story of this brave ship and its crew alive.

“The action of the Nestor was seen as being the sort of Naval bravery, that ‘Nelson Touch’ of the highest order that would see Nestor’s Commander, Edward ‘Barry’ Bingham, awarded the Victoria Cross”

Able Seaman Wallace Stewart, whose story has helped keep the memory of HMS Nestor alive

AB Wallace Stewart of the Nestor lays a wreath at the memorial underneath the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin

HMS Marmion - a sister ship to the Nestor. There are some battle sketches of the Nestor at Jutland but little else, as she had only been commissioned a couple of weeks before her first - and last - action. But what an action it would be, one that brought her Commander the VC for that ‘Nelson Touch’

Civil war, mutiny and a shipwreck…

Every shipwreck has a story to tell, with few more intriguing than that of the ill-fated Clyde paddle steamer, Iona II. Solent based scuba diver and member of the Nautical Archaeology Society, Susannah Hart shares the incredible tale of how this elegant vessel came to rest in over 13 fathoms of water o the coast of Lundy Island.

Looming out of the gloom, a large cylindrical piece of rusted metal covered in marine growth heralds our arrival at the wreck site*. This decaying iron structure is all that remains of one of the once proud funnels of the 74m iron hulled paddle steamer, Iona II.

Built by the Clyde shipyard of J & G Thomson and launched in 1863, Iona II was said to have surpassed other steamers of the era with regards to her superior creature comforts and onboard luxury, including crimson velvet sofas and gilded mirrors in the ﬁrst-class dining room. No evidence of this opulence remains. No sliver of colour, no spark of life. As with other great ships that have perished at sea, only an echo of its past persists.

CIVIL WAR

It was in 1864 that Iona II’s once promising future altered course. Having only been in service as a mail and excursion steamer for a year she caught the eye of Charles Hopkins Boster of Richmond, VA, who purchased her for a more clandestine occupation.

Due to her then state-of-the-art 150hp oscillating engine, Iona II was fast. Her ability to reach speeds of up to 24 knots made her a very attractive proposition for someone wanting to outrun the blockades which were cutting o the trade routes of the southern Confederate states during the American Civil War.

Not designed for a trans-Atlantic voyage, she underwent reinforcement work to boost her seaworthiness for the ocean crossing ahead. But, despite the attempt to strengthen her hull, while travelling between Waterford and Queenstown in Ireland on 25 January 1864 a ﬁreman, George McColl, noticed water in the hold.

MUTINY ONBOARD

The water ingress was attributed to a loose rivet that was subsequently stopped up with red lead (putty) and oakum (tarred fibres), but this did not alleviate the growing concern among certain members of the crew as to Iona II’s fitness for the long journey to America. Their trepidation was such that, on 28 January when the order to set sail came through, 13 stoker firemen refused to take up their stations, stating they believed the Iona II was unfit to cross the Atlantic.

As the seamen had already been paid, the captain deemed them to be shirking their duties and had them taken ashore and incarcerated, expecting them to come to their senses overnight. However, the next day when the

magistrate decreed the vessel to be seaworthy following testimonies from the chief engineer and the carpenter, nine of the ﬁremen chose to spend 10-weeks in jail with hard labour instead of returning to the doomed vessel.

THE SINKING

And just how justiﬁed they were. While enroute from Ireland to Maderia on 31 January the weather deteriorated. Iona II started taking on water, leading to the captain ordering a change of course to head to Milford Haven for repairs.

Over the next 24 hours the water level rose.

With the bilge pumps unequal to the task, the ﬁres were gradually extinguished until at 11.30pm on 1 February the engines stopped. Anchors were set, ﬂares went up and by midnight pilot boats had arrived to rescue the 39 crew, taking them to the safety of Ilfracombe on the north Devon coast.

The Iona II ﬁnally sank in the early hours of the morning of 2 February, o the east coast of Lundy Island.

A month later, following a letter to the LordLieutenant, the nine ﬁremen in jail were released –righteous in their actions.

KEEPING IONA II’S STORY ALIVE

The reason the Iona II now rests in over 20m of water has never been deﬁnitively agreed. Was she overladen with cargo? Did the bending and ﬂexing of such a long thin vessel allow water in though the hull plates? Or were the bilge pumps just too inadequate?

We may never know. And the wreck of the once illustrious steamer is now succumbing to the ravishes of the sea. Little by little any evidence as to why her fate was such is being lost. All we can do now is document her demise on our yearly visits with the Nautical Archaeology Society, keeping her story alive – a story so full of intrigue and misadventure, it is worthy of a Hollywood script. www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org

*Iona II is protected under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 and can only be dived under a licence.

Iona

The dock at Lundy Island

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Inflatable Innovations

A decade of ﬂoating innovations – the rise in custom superyacht accessories: platforms, sunbathing decks, accessible maintenance and more.

Over the last decade, the superyacht industry has seen a shift towards more bespoke accessories, with yacht owners increasingly demanding products that enhance their on-the-water experiences. Among the

innovations driving this change is the rise of custom inﬂatable platforms which provide additional space and entertainment, as well as added functionality and ﬂexibility in one.

Marine inflatables brand, NautiBuoy was the first to introduce a versatile inflatable platform to the industry in 2014, bringing

change to the sector and winning many awards along the way. Used to expand usable space on the water, particularly for superyachts and smaller recreational vessels, marine inﬂatable platforms o er versatility and ﬂexibility.

The modular platforms attach to the aft of a yacht, creating customisable beach clubs, walkways and watersports centres in just minutes. Lightweight and designed for e cient storage in tender garages, the platforms can also be beneﬁcial for yachts with limited available storage space.

NautiBuoy also developed its own Air Toggle technology – a connection system without hard or mechanical parts, which o ers easy setup and extra safety, allowing yacht owners to create a range of ﬂoating conﬁgurations with ease and without the need for additional tools or mechanical knowledge.

CUSTOMISABLE TECHNOLOGY

As superyacht accessories have progressed, yacht owners now demand tailor-made solutions to suit their unique lifestyles. Platforms such as a NautiBuoy are today being used as dive stations, jet ski docks or maintenance platforms, which showcase how customisable technology has transformed the luxury yachting experience. What was once a small lounging area can now become a dynamic hub for activities such as sunbathing or docking water toys. And, as the industry has embraced these innovations, the demands are evolving into fold-out swimming pools and tender garages too. This adaptability has become a key selling point for both new yacht builds and retroﬁts, and enables owners to switch between di erent setups e ortlessly.

For stewards, inﬂatable platforms also provide easy access to the exterior hull and port for cleaning and maintenance – a particular beneﬁt for large vessels and crewmates.

NautiBuoy has innovated in line with this movement. The brand’s product line has expanded signiﬁcantly since winning a prestigious DAME award for its original inﬂatable platform in 2015. This year, in celebration of its tenth anniversary, NautiBuoy introduced four additions to its modular range, including an E-Foil Dock; a drive-on

solution for e-foiling boards, inﬂatable Sea Pools; which allow users to swim without fear of marine life and keeping children within a safe space, a C-Shade inﬂatable canopy and Double Bay Jet Ski Docks – highlighting the trend towards o ering more specialised and functional accessories.

The leading inﬂatable platforms, such as those from NautiBuoy, are constructed from a drop stitch core, with borders made from Mehler German PVC, renowned for its strength and durability, also including diamond non-skid PVC surfaces for a robust, sleek ﬁnish that is easy to keep clean.

CUSTOMISABLE ACCESSORIES

While the industry continues to evolve, the market for superyacht accessories is thriving, driven by advances in materials, modular designs and a desire for more personalised onboard experiences.

Lighter, inflatable products have overtaken traditional, larger and permanent structures, o ering flexibility without sacrificing luxury.

As NautiBuoy enters its second decade, the brand’s success mirrors the industry’s shift to convenient, customisable yachting accessories. Today’s yacht owners expect more than just elegant vessels – whether it is a floating beach club or a maintenance platform, the rise of inflatable innovations ensures that life on the water is as flexible and luxurious as ever.

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The inﬂatable platforms can also be used for cleaning and maintenance

The latest news, information and up-dates from British Marine, the trade association for the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry.

Celebrating Success: An interview with British Marine’s ﬁrst ever Apprentice of the Year, Anisha Roberts

British Marine announced the winner of the inaugural Apprentice of the Year Award for 2024 at the Southampton International Boat Show, recognising exceptional talent in the marine industry. This year’s award, the ﬁrst to ever be presented, went to Anisha Roberts, who is in her third year of the L3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard with Williams Jet Tenders.

The judges were deeply impressed by Anisha’s journey, praising her as an “inspirational” ﬁgure, a “role model” and a “trailblazer”, with her achievements extending beyond this award, as she was previously named SME Apprentice of the Year 2023 at the Enginuity Skills Awards. What makes Anisha’s story even more powerful is her decision to change careers, take on new learning as a mature student and manage all of this while raising a young family.

Here we dive into her inspiring story and explore how you can start your own apprenticeship in the marine industry.

Q: Congratulations on winning the British Marine Apprentice of the Year award. How does it feel to be recognised?

Anisha: I am honoured to have won the inaugural British Marine Apprentice of the Year award. This is an incredible opportunity, and I am deeply grateful for the support from the entire Williams Jet Tenders team, as well as my friends and family who have been instrumental in helping me reach this point. Being based in landlocked Oxfordshire, away from traditional boat-building hubs, Williams rely on training, upskilling and nurturing local talent, so to help them to receive recognition for this is particularly special.

Q: You have had quite an unconventional journey. Can you tell us about your career change and what inspired you to pursue a marine apprenticeship?

Anisha: I started out in a completely di erent ﬁeld and decided to make the switch to engineering when a colleague left teaching to pursue a di erent career that she had always been interested in. I have always enjoyed problem-solving and working with my hands. Engineering has always intrigued me, but I was hesitant at ﬁrst because of my age and the responsibilities I had at home with a young family. However, I felt strongly that it was never too late to learn something new and challenge myself. I chose the marine industry because of its dynamic nature, and I have been fortunate enough to train with Williams Jet Tenders.

Q: What has been your biggest challenge as a mature student, and how have you managed to balance family life with your apprenticeship?

Anisha: One of the biggest challenges has been time management. Juggling studies, work and family can be overwhelming at times, but having a supportive team at Williams and a family that understands my passion has made a huge di erence. My children are also a big motivatorthey see me pushing myself, and I hope it inspires them to pursue their own dreams, no matter what stands in the way.

Q: You have been described by the judges as a trailblazer, especially for women in engineering. How does it feel to be a role model for others?

Anisha: It is truly humbling. I did not set out to be a role model, but if my journey can inspire othersespecially women and those who think it is too late to make a change - then that is the greatest reward. Engineering is a ﬁeld where creativity and problemsolving meet, and there is so much room for growth and opportunity for everyone.

“The marine industry is full of opportunities, and apprenticeships are a fantastic way to gain hands-on experience while learning”

Q: What advice would you give to someone considering starting an apprenticeship in the marine industry?

Anisha: My advice is simple: Go for it! Do not let age, gender or personal circumstances be a barrier. The marine industry is full of opportunities, and apprenticeships are a fantastic way to gain handson experience while learning. It is a commitment, but one that is incredibly rewarding. You will grow both professionally and personally in ways you might not expect.

Anisha’s story highlights the power of perseverance, passion and the endless possibilities within the marine industry. Whether you are just starting out or considering a career change, apprenticeships provide a pathway to growth and fulﬁlment.

If you have been inspired by Anisha’s story and are thinking about embarking on your own marine apprenticeship, here is how you can get started:

What is an Apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a structured program that allows you to work, get paid and learn simultaneously. You will gain hands-on experience while studying toward a nationally recognised qualiﬁcation, which can range from entry-level to advanced degrees, depending on the apprenticeship standard.

Apprenticeships in the Marine Industry

The marine industry o ers a wide variety of apprenticeship opportunities, from engineering and boatbuilding to customer service and logistics. British Marine members o er apprenticeship programs at di erent levels, including:

■ Engineering Technician Apprenticeships

■ Marine Electrician Apprenticeships

■ Marina and Boatyard Operative Apprenticeships

■ Boat Building Apprenticeships

These programs are designed to give you a thorough understanding of the marine sector, while providing practical experience to advance your career.

How to Apply

To begin your apprenticeship journey in the marine industry, start by researching programmes that align with your interests. Many marine employers, like Williams Jet Tenders, o er apprenticeship placements. Visit the British Marine website or contact local marine businesses to learn about available opportunities.

National Apprenticeship Week 2025 takes place from 10 – 14 February; ﬁnd out more at nationalapprenticeshipweek.co.uk

You can learn more about marine apprenticeships at www.britishmarine. co.uk/training/apprenticeships or contact training@britishmarine.co.uk.

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Anisha Roberts (left) and British Marine CEO Lesley Robinson (right)

Anisha is British Marine’s ﬁrst Apprentice of the Year

Anisha is in the third year of her L3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard

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Winterising your boat is crucial to ensure it remains in good condition during the colder months, so here are some useful winterisation tips.

Engine care - start by thoroughly cleaning the engine and engine bay. Change the oil and replace ﬁlters, as old oil contaminated with combustion remnants can shorten the engine’s lifespan. Spray a protective oil on the engine and all electrical components to prevent corrosion.

Bilge maintenance - clean the bilges and add some washing powder. This not only helps absorb greasy deposits but also makes your spring cleaning easier. Plus, it leaves your boat smelling fresh.

Fuel tank - to prevent the growth of diesel bug due to condensation, keep your fuel tank full. Before topping it up, add some fuel treatment to eliminate any potential contaminants.

Battery care - isolate your boat’s batteries, keeping them warm, dry and fully charged or topped up every four to six weeks. You can use a solar regulator to maintain their charge. Neglecting batteries for extended periods may lead to the need for replacement.

Ventilation - ensure your boat remains wellventilated to prevent moisture build up. I ﬁnd dehumidiﬁers not highly e ective, plus you need to leave the boat plugged in. Consider opening hatches and positioning dorades or vents to allow fresh air to circulate, especially in the direction of the prevailing wind.

Air ﬂow - wedge open any hatches, cupboards, drawers and under-berth locker lids to facilitate airﬂow. Keeping everything open helps prevent stale air and moisture accumulation.

Furling gear - if leaving headsails on, secure the furling gear with a lashing at the drum to prevent any unfurling or damage.

Flags and ensigns - safely stow away courtesy ﬂags and the ensign to protect them from the elements.

Cooling system - drain the cooling system and reﬁll it with antifreeze. Run the engine to ensure the antifreeze circulates throughout the system.

Shore power - if your boat is left aﬂoat, consider unplugging the shore power connection for safety.

Cockpit drain maintenance - regularly check and clear all cockpit drain holes of debris to prevent blockages that could lead to water accumulation.

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The latest news and views from the Cruising

The CA was founded in 1908 specifically to meet the needs of cruising sailors and provides services, information, help and advice to thousands of members worldwide. For more information visit www.theca.org.uk.

DISCOVER NEW CRUISING WATERS

Over the autumn and winter months the Cruising Association will be hosting a series of one-day seminars focused on various cruising areas and waters. Held at their headquarters at CA House in London, these seminars are open to both members and non-members.

They offer a great opportunity to explore new cruising destinations and gain valuable insights from experienced sailors. Each seminar includes lunch and offers convenient on-site parking or nearby options, along with easy access to public transport. Expand your cruising horizons and connect with fellow cruisers. Coming up:

23 November / Germany and Poland Information Day

The Polish coast and the Baltic coast of Germany form a significant stretch of the southern Baltic Sea, offering diverse sailing experiences from sheltered waters to more open, exposed coastlines. This information day will share with you how cruising in Germany and Poland promises to deliver a rewarding and varied experience.

30 November / Beginning in Biscay

Discover the stunning cruising grounds of France’s Biscay coast. From tranquil anchorages and beautiful beaches to mooring in the heart of historic towns like Vannes, La Rochelle or St Martin de Ré, this region offers it all. Whether you are exploring the region or heading towards the Mediterranean, this event will equip you with essential information and resources. Expert presentations will cover cruising tips, local yachting facilities and the best apps and guides to enhance your sailing experience.

25 January / Channel Section Seminar

The Channel coastlines offer a variety of cruising opportunities. You can explore busy ports and waterways or visit smaller villages and towns in bays or tranquil rivers, along with plenty of history and local events to enjoy too. This annual seminar provides practical advice on cruising the Channel coasts of France, England and the Channel Islands. It covers important technical and legal topics, such as anchoring and checking in and out between jurisdictions. The seminar is also a social event, giving you the chance to share experiences and discuss future plans.

26 January / Your First Channel Crossing Seminar

For many skippers, a first crossing of the English Channel is a major milestone, one undertaken with some trepidation. This seminar will guide you through key aspects, including the best times to go, arrival destinations, preparation and tips for navigating the passage. It will address common concerns such as passage length, shipping lanes, foreign marina procedures and international regulations. Rather than prescribing a single approach, you will be provided with the information you need to make the best decisions for a smooth and enjoyable Channel crossing.

Taking place later in 2025, the CA is also hosting:

n 15 February / Baltic Seminar

n 1 March / European Inland Waterways Seminar

n 8 March / Baltic Information Day

For more information and booking for all events go to www.theca.org.uk/calendar.

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Then consider buying a copy of the 2025 Cruising Almanac! As your trusted onboard reference for cruising in NW Europe, the CA Cruising Almanac is meticulously reviewed and updated annually to reflect the changing cruising environment. This indispensable guide covers the waters of the UK & Ireland, as well as north and west Europe from Bergen to Gibraltar, and the approaches to the Baltic.

The 2025 edition features a fresh new design and layout, complete with reader-friendly colour coding to help you easily navigate essential information. Significant enhancements include redesigned and reconfigured chartlets that align closely with the relevant text, ensuring critical information is always at your fingertips.

The chartlets have undergone comprehensive updates to incorporate the latest hydrographic data and insights from local regional experts, providing sailors with the most accurate and current information.

Additionally, ports of entry are now prominently listed at the start of each relevant chapter, making it easier than ever to find key entry points. The 2025 edition also includes the latest regulations for ports of entry, along with updated EU customs and immigration formalities (subject to the introduction of EES and ETIAS), ensuring you are well-prepared for your trip.

Published in a convenient A4 size, the Cruising Almanac is designed for easy reference even in challenging sea conditions. Passage notes are prominently highlighted within the main text. Tidal stream plans and full tidal details for secondary ports are included alongside the relevant port information, while a supplementary booklet provides tide tables for 47 standard ports.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The CA offers an exciting and diverse events calendar from October to April at various locations. New events are continually added, ensuring there is always something fresh to experience. The CA warmly welcomes non-members to join them at November’s events:

n 6 November / Carry on Cruising

n 6 November / Normandy D-Day 80th Anniversary

n 7 November / Crewing Service

n 13 November / RNLI, 200 Years and Counting

n 14 November / Swinging, Spinning and Wobbling: pendulums

n 16 November / Southern Ocean Sketchbook

n 19 November / Sail design, trim and care

n 20 November / Sailing around Britain in memory of Sam

n 20 November / Queen Mary’s to Douarnenez via the Hebrides

n 27 November / The Voyage of the Cilicia

n 27 November / Sailing in the Dodecanese

n 28 November / HMS Beehive, We Fought Them in Gunboats

Head to the CA calendar to find out more and book, as well as to look at future months’ events: www.theca.org.uk/calendar

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

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

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

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SPOTLIGHT ON… CONWY MARINA

Conwy Marina - a stunning gateway to adventures on the Welsh coast.

Nestled on the stunning North Wales coast, Conwy Marina, operated by boatfolk, offers boaters an exceptional base for both short and longterm stays.

Located just a stone’s throw away from the medieval town of Conwy and surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park, the marina provides an excellent blend of modern facilities and access to breathtaking landscapes.

Conwy Marina is a bustling hub for both casual sailors and professional skippers. Whether you are planning a day of adventures exploring the Irish Sea or want to enjoy the facilities of a wellequipped berth and a peaceful place to bed down for the night, Conwy Marina has something for everyone.

Known for its friendly atmosphere, it is a haven for boating enthusiasts looking to explore one of the most beautiful coastlines in the UK.

ACCESS

Conwy Marina is easily accessible by both land and sea. By sea, it lies just inside the Conwy Estuary, which is wellmarked with navigational aids to ensure safe passage.

The marina is accessible at all tide levels, though boaters should be mindful of local currents at the entrance. Once inside, the calm waters and expert harbour staff make docking simple. By land, Conwy Marina is located just off the A55, which connects to major cities including Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham. The marina is also a short distance from the town’s main train station, offering direct links to cities across the UK.

For international visitors, both Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport are within a 90-minute drive.

FACILITIES AND BERTHING

Conwy Marina boasts a wide range of berthing options for boats of all shapes and sizes. With over 500 fully serviced pontoon berths available year-round, the marina caters for vessels up to 45m in length. This deepwater marina has a draft of 3m at low water, is well-protected from the elements and is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Visitors and residents can benefit from the modern amenities available, including a fully equipped boatyard with hoist and lift-out services, fuel dock and round-the-clock security.

The marina also features well-maintained shower and toilet blocks, laundry facilities and WiFi access. For boating essentials, an on-site chandlery is available and a dedicated team is on hand to offer expert advice on maintenance and repairs.

After a day on the water, sailors can unwind at the Mulberry Pub. Known for its hearty meals and spectacular views over the marina, it is a popular spot for both visitors and locals.

“If you are staying at Conwy Marina, a visit to the town’s medieval castle is a must. The views over the estuary are incredible. For a memorable meal, The Erskine Arms offers a cozy atmosphere with hearty, locally sourced dishes. And if you are a nature lover, do not miss a boat trip around Puffin Island off the coast of Anglesey – it is a fantastic way to see seals and seabirds in their natural habitat. Whether you are here for a short visit or a longer stay, Conwy Marina has something to offer everyone.”

Jon Roberts, Marina Manager at Conwy Marina

CRUISING

Conwy Marina’s location makes it an ideal starting point for a variety of adventures.

For a day sail, the picturesque Isle of Anglesey is just a few hours away, offering scenic anchorages and wildlifespotting opportunities.

If you are looking for a weekend adventure or a slightly longer trip, Ireland’s East Coast and the Isle of Man are within reach, offering diverse cultures and stunning coastlines to explore.

For a more leisurely cruise, follow the charming North Wales coast to popular spots such as Llandudno or Colwyn Bay and enjoy all that they have to offer. For those who want to stay closer to home, the nearby Menai Strait offers sheltered waters and beautiful scenery which are perfect for a more relaxed sailing experience.

OUT AND ABOUT

When stepping ashore, the medieval town of Conwy is a treasure trove of history and culture. Visit the iconic Conwy Castle and take a walk along the ancient town walls –the views are breathtaking. If you are keen to delve deeper into the town’s history, a visit to Plas Mawr, a beautiful Elizabethan townhouse, will give you a glimpse into the life of Conwy’s former residents. Conwy is also a haven for food lovers, offering a wide variety of dining options.

The Erskine Arms and The Castle Hotel serve delicious, locally sourced dishes, while The Mulberry Pub offers a more casual dining experience with views over the marina. For a unique culinary

experience, be sure to visit Conwy’s famous mussel beds and sample some freshly caught seafood.

BUSINESSES AT THE MARINA

n The Mulberry Pub – Restaurant and bar with marina views

n boatcare – Full boat maintenance and repair services

n Yacht Shop – Marine chandlery

n boatpoint – New and used boat sales

n Beyonder – Boat subscription service

For more information and to book your berth, visit www.boatfolk.co.uk/ conwy-marina-wales

Image: Jenna Foxton

MARINA FOCUS

HYTHE MARINA VILLAGE

Hythe Marina Village, the UK’s ﬁrst marina village, is a vibrant waterfront community nestled on the western shore of Southampton Water.

This picturesque development blends a 206-berth marina with charming waterside homes, boutique shops, restaurants, bars and a stylish hotel. Drawing inspiration from the famed Port Grimaud, its layout and architecture create a unique, Mediterranean-like atmosphere right in the heart of England’s South Coast.

FACILITIES & BERTHING

The 22m lock at Hythe Marina operates on a ﬂexible, 24-hour ‘on-demand’ basis, making entry and exit seamless for boaters. At high tide of between 3.8 - 4.4m, the lock gates remain open for several hours, simplifying the process even further. Even those new to navigating locks ﬁnd it easy and stress-free, thanks to the knowledgeable and friendly lock-keeping sta who build a personal rapport with the marina’s regulars, recognising familiar boats and owners.

Dining at Hythe Marina is an experience in itself. The Boathouse, a local favourite, o ers exquisite dishes and doubles as a boutique hotel. New to the scene is The Indian Kitchen, a must-visit spot for anyone craving rich, aromatic spices and decadent curries. Whether you are mooring up or just stopping by, Hythe Marina Village o ers a luxurious, yet welcoming, escape for visitors and residents alike. Facilities include:

206 berths

Max LOA: 16m (larger vessels can be accommodated but check with marina in advance)

Fuel (petrol, diesel)

Calor gas

Boat lifting and storage ashore

40-ton boat hoist

Slipway

Boat repairs

ACCESS

By Road: The postcode for your Sat Nav is SO45 6DY. From the east, via M3, take the M27 – leaving at Junction 2. Follow the A326 south where, after a series of roundabouts, you will arrive at the turn-off for Hythe, approximately 5 miles from the M27. From the west, via A31, take the M27 – leaving at Junction 2 and continue as above.

By Rail: From the main line station at Southampton Central a short journey by taxi or bus will take you to Town Quay, where a 15-minute ferry crossing across

Southampton Water brings you to Hythe. The marina can be seen clearly from the ferry, and is just a short walk away.

By Sea: Proceed up Southampton Water keeping clear of all commercial shipping. Nearing Hythe Knock red buoy, at the junction of the Rivers Itchen and Test, Hythe Marina Village is conspicuous to port just beyond Hythe Pier. It is essential to call on VHF Ch80 or by mobile for clearance to lock-in and for a vacant berth. Enter via a short channel aligned 220° and marked by beacons.

“Drawing inspiration from the famed Port Grimaud, its layout and architecture create a unique, Mediterranean-like atmosphere right in the heart of England’s South Coast”

MARINA BUSINESSES

Integrel Solutions: Triskel Marine (trading as Integrel Solutions) has spent the last 20 years researching and developing fuel-efficient power generation and storage technologies for the marine world. From this, the Integrel system was born.

PM Diving Services: PM Diving Services is owned and run by a highly skilled team of ex British-military divers. The team has decades of experience in military diving, underwater engineering, subsea engineering, surveys inspection and much more.

Victory Lap Fitness: They specialise in training you as an individual and focusing on your goals. Helping you move well and feel great by offering personalised exercise, nutrition and lifestyle coaching.

Anavec Healthcare Solution: Anavec Healthcare provides domiciliary care and staffing agency to health and social care settings across the UK.

Argo Engineering Solutions: A small engineering consultancy

specialising in lightweight structures in composites, aluminium and high strength steels.

BH Boat Sales: As well as brokerage, they sell new Selva boats and outboard engines and also Fjord Star Ribs, Latrex boats and Wolf Star inflatables.

Colin Bridle Marine Services: Fully YDSA accredited and insured, coding for commercial vessels.

Freedom Boat Club: Members enjoy unlimited access to the home fleet. They take care of everything – maintenance, cleaning, repairs and storage.

Graypen: Delivering progressive but traditional tanker port agency services for over 50 years.

Hair by Emma Franzese: With a picturesque waterfront location, this salon offers a serene escape for you to relax and rejuvenate.

IHD Architectural Services: A family run business, IHD Architectural Services offers a personal, friendly, professional and fully comprehensive design, planning and building regulation service for extensions, conversions, re-modelling and new homes.

OUT AND ABOUT

Lymington: A popular destination for sailors, Lymington is a beautiful Georgian market town surrounded by outstanding natural beauty.

Newtown National Nature Reserve and Old Town Hall: A quiet backwater with a busy medieval past, now bursting with wildlife, and a town hall with no town.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard: Home of three historic British warships: the Mary Rose, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior.

Beaulieu (pictured left): Enjoy a riverside picnic, explore the charming high street or visit the world-famous motor museum.

Lepe Country Park: Over a mile of beach and cliffs with stunning views as well as historic D-Day remains, wildflower meadows and a children’s play area.

PLACES TO EAT

Boathouse Hotel & Restaurant, Hythe Marina Village: A brand-new bar, restaurant and boutique hotel.

Serves a delicious range of brasserie style dishes made using local and seasonal produce as well as chic rooms overlooking the marina and Southampton Water.

The Indian Kitchen, Hythe Marina Village: Brand new to the marina, experience aromatic spices and luxurious curries made with traditional ingredients, bound to take your taste buds on a flavoursome journey.

Amalfi Restaurant, Hythe, Southampton: Located in the heart of Hythe, Amalfi Restaurant & Pizzeria brings a passion to cooking that you do not find in many restaurants.

Thai Corner Restaurant, Hythe, Southampton: Fresh ingredients from suppliers all located in the Hythe and Waterside area, plus specialist Thai ingredients imported straight from Thailand for authentic cuisine at its finest.

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MARINA GUIDE

LONDON

ST KATHARINE DOCKS

Manager: Paul Atkins

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

T: 0207 264 5312

E: marina.reception@skdocks.co.uk

W: ww.skdocks.co.uk

SOUTH WEST

PREMIER MARINAS FALMOUTH

Manager: Mark Evans

North Parade, Falmouth, Cornwall. TR11 2TD

T: 01326 316620

E: falmouth@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

PORT PENDENNIS MARINA

Manager: Mark Webster

Challenger Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3YL

T: 01326 211211

E: marina@portpendennis.com

W: www.portpendennis.com

MYLOR YACHT HARBOUR

Manager/contact: Culum Matheson

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

T: 01326 372 121

E: marina@mylor.com

W: www.mylor.com

FALMOUTH HAVEN

Contact: Barry Buist

44 Arwenack Street, Falmouth TR11 3JQ

T: 01326 310990

E: welcome@falmouthhaven.co.uk

W: www.falmouthhaven.co.uk

MAYFLOWER MARINA

Manager: Charles Bush

Mayﬂower Marina, Plymouth, Devon, 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: Alex Warner

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

T: 01752 671142

E: qab@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.queenannesbattery.co.uk

SUTTON HARBOUR MARINA

Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe

Sutton Harbour, Plymouth PL4 0DW

T: 01752 204702

E: marina@sutton-harbour.co.uk

KING POINT MARINA

Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe

Brunel Way, Milbay, Plymouth PL1 3EF

T: 01752 424297

E: marina@kingpointmarina.co.uk

W: www.kingpointmarina.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS NOSS ON DART

Manager: Mike Smith Bridge Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth Devon, TQ6 0EA T: 01803 839087

E: noss@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

DOLPHIN BOATYARD

Galmpton Creek, Brixham, Devon T: 01803 842424

E: info@dolphinhaven.co.uk

W: www.dolphin-haven.co.uk

MDL BRIXHAM MARINA

Manager: Martyn Sherratt

Berry Head Road, Devon. TQ5 9BW T: 01803 882929

E: brixham@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.brixhammarina.co.uk

MDL TORQUAY MARINA

Manager: Martyn Sherratt Torquay, Devon , TQ2 5EQ T: 01803 200210

E: torquaymarina@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.torquaymarina.co.uk

WATCHET MARINA

Manager: Matt Driscoll 10 The Esplanade, Watchet, Somerset TA23 0AJ T: 01984 322230

E: info@westernmarinas.co.uk

W: www.westernmarinas.co.uk

WEYMOUTH MARINA BY BOATFOLK

Manager: Neil Bedwell Commercial Road,Weymouth Dorset. DT4 8NA T: 01305 767576

E: weymouth@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

WEYMOUTH HARBOUR

Manager/contact - Jamie Joyce 13 Custom House Quay, Weymouth T: 01305 838423

E: weymouthharbour@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

W: www.weymouth-harbour.co.uk

PORTLAND MARINA BY BOATFOLK

Manager: Paul Swain

Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset. DT5 1DX

T: 01305 866190

E: portland@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

LAKE YARD MARINA

Manager/contact - Jenny Burrows

Lake Yard Marina, Lake Drive, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4DT

T:- 01202 674531

E: o ce@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

MARINA

PORT OF POOLE

Manager: Kerrie Gray

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

T/F: 01202 649 488

E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk

W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk

SALTERNS MARINA LTD

Manager: Robert Golden

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

T: 01202 709971 F: 01202 700398

E: reception@salterns.co.uk

W: www.salterns.co.uk

MDL COBB’S QUAY MARINA

Manager: Kelly Trewern

Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4EL

T: 01202 674299

E: cobbsquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.cobbsquaymarina.co.uk

LYMINGTON YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Rupert Wagsta

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 O ce. Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour,, Hampshire, SO42 7XB

T: 01590 616200

E: harbour.office@beaulieu.co.uk W: www.beaulieuriver.co.uk

HAVEN QUAY, LYMINGTON

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

T: 01590 677072

E: havenquay@yachthavens.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

DEACONS MARINA BY BOATFOLK

Contact name: Julie Spensley-Corﬁeld

Bursledon Bridge, Southampton SO31 8AZ

T 023 80 402253

E:deacons@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

MDL HYTHE MARINA VILLAGE

Manager: Debbie Scott

The Lock Building, Shamrock Way Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire. SO45 6DY

T: 023 8020 7073

E: hythe@mdlmarinas.co.uk

Biggest Summer Yet

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is celebrating its biggest summer yet, after supporting 671 young cancer survivors. Hundreds of young people sailed out of East Cowes Marina and Largs Marina as part of a programme of four and ﬁve-day sailing adventures. Cancer can have a big impact on a young person’s mental wellbeing beyond treatment, and what happens afterwards can often be as di cult as treatment itself - if not even more so. This is not

MDL OCEAN VILLAGE MARINA

Manager: Lauren McCann

Marina O ce, 2 Channel Way, Southampton, Hampshire. SO14 3TG

T: 023 8022 9385

E: oceanvillage@mdlmarinas.co.u

W: www.oceanvillagemarina.co.uk

MDL SHAMROCK QUAY

Manager: Barry Radband

William Street, Northam, Southampton Hampshire, SO14 5QL

T: 023 8022 9461

E: shamrockquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.shamrockquay.co.uk

MDL SAXON WHARF

Manager: Lauren McCann

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

TOWN QUAY MARINA

Associated British Ports, Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2AQ

T: 023 8023 4397

E: info@townquay.com

understood or talked about as much as it should be, leading young people to feel like they are the only one ﬁnding life after cancer just as hard. Adjusting to this ‘new normal’ can be extremely di cult, which is why when treatment ends, the Trust’s work begins. Through the charity’s sailing and outdoor adventures, young people gain a new sense of purpose and self-worth, rediscover their independence and feel optimistic about what comes next in life.

MDL MERCURY YACHT HARBOUR

Manager: Dominic Brown SatchellLane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire. SO31 4HQ T: 023 8045 5994 E: mercury@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.mercuryyachtharbour.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS SWANWICK

Manager: Graham Bristowe Swanwick (on the Hamble) Southampton, Hants. SO31 1ZL T: 01489 884081 E: swanwick@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

HAMBLE YACHT SERVICES

Port Hamble, Hamble,Southampton, Hampshire,SO31 4NN T: 02380 201501 E: info@hysgroup.co.uk W: www.hambleyachtservices.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS UNIVERSAL

Manager: Martin Bowman Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7ZN T: 01489574272 E: universal@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

HASLAR MARINA BY BOATFOLK

Manager: Ben Lippiett Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NU T: 023 9260 1201 F: 023 9260 2201

E: haslar@boatfolk.co.uk W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

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 Your guide to ﬁnding

PREMIER MARINAS GOSPORT

W: www.suttonharbourmarina.com

W: www.lakeyard.com

W: www.hythemarinavillage.co.uk

W:www.townquay.com

Image: Martin Allen Photography

MDL Marinas has seen a signiﬁcant increase in the number of superyachts choosing Ocean Village Marina as their destination of choice, thanks in part to the VAT advantages postBrexit making the UK an increasingly attractive stopover destination for owners and captains, as well as the marina’s investment in enhancing its facilities for larger vessels.

Superyachts making the UK their ﬁrst port of call after leaving EU boatyards now qualify for VAT exemptions on all yard work. This is particularly beneﬁcial for superyachts en route to popular charter destinations in Scandinavia, or to leading shipyards in Germany and the Netherlands.

Already known for its prime location in the heart of Southampton, Ocean Village Marina has recently upgraded its superyacht pontoons with new decking and smart meters supplying 3-phase electricity and is now able to

accommodate yachts up to 80m. It o ers high-end facilities, including a 5-star luxury spa hotel with an awardwinning restaurant and state-of-theart gym.

Surrounded by bars and restaurants, and with excellent cruising grounds nearby, Ocean Village more than meets the needs of visiting superyachts and their crews, providing a comfortable and convenient stay.

Tim Mayer, Sales and Marketing Director at MDL Marinas, said: “This year, we have doubled the number of superyachts visiting Ocean Village. The great thing about the UK is that we are one of the only places to o er year-round picturesque coastlines and historic sites, with the added beneﬁt of being close to London. This makes the South Coast particularly convenient for business and leisure travellers arriving by private jet or helicopter.” www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/superyachts

Premier’s Gosport Marina, renowned for its rich maritime heritage and home of the Clipper Round the World Race ﬂeet, served as the starting point for adventurer James Ketchell’s epic solo 30,000nm circumnavigation of the globe. The marina has played a signiﬁcant role in James’s preparation, providing berthing, technical, engineering and chandlery support to ensure his Class 40 yacht Mindset, which Premier Marinas are sponsoring, was ready for the voyage.

James’ journey will take him around the world in around nine months with

ROYAL CLARENCE MARINA

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

T: 023 9252 3523

E: info@royalclarencemarina.org

W: www.royalclarencemarina.org

AQUAVISTA ROYAL CLARENCE WATERSIDE & MARINA

Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1AX

T: 023 9252 3523

E: royalclarence@aquavista.com

W: www.aquavista.com

PREMIER MARINAS PORT SOLENT

Manager: Mark Phillp

South Lockside, Port Solent, Portsmouth,Hampshire. PO6 4TJ

T: 023 9221 0765

F: 023 9232 4241

E: portsolent@premiermarinas.com

W: www.premiermarinas.com

PREMIER MARINAS SOUTHSEA

Manager: Dave Frey

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 O ce Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TZ

T: 02392 836732

E: gwqmarina@incentive-fm.com

W: www.gunwharf-quays.com/marina

ISLE OF WIGHT

COWES YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Katy Ednay

Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes, PO31 7BD

T: 01983 299975

F: 01983 200332

E: berthing@cowesyachthaven.com

W:www.cowesyachthaven.com

VHF: Channel 80

EAST COWES MARINA BY BOATFOLK

Manager: Mike Townshend

Britannia Way, East Cowes

Isle of Wight. PO32 6UB

T: 01983 293983

F: 01983 299276

E: eastcowes@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

stops including Cape Town, Melbourne and New York, before arriving back into Gosport Marina next summer.

During the sail, James’ main mission is to take young people on a virtual journey around the world, inspiring them to try new things, believe in themselves and develop the right mindset. He will be using Starlink Internet and will be streaming live videos to classrooms around the world.

James said: “Mindset called Gosport its home for over a year, and I am privileged to have prepared for my trip in the hub of yacht racing and all the supporting services and facilities

COWES HARBOUR SHEPARDS MARINA

Manager: Jock Ra erty

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

T: 01983 297821

E: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk

W: cowesharbourshepardsmarina.co.uk

ISLAND HARBOUR MARINA

Manager: Danie Erasmus

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

T: 01983 539994

E: info@island-harbour.co.uk

W:www.island-harbour.co.uk

BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR

Jack Miskin, Deputy HM The Duver, St Helens, PO33 1YB

T: 01983 872828

E : mail@bembridgeharbour.co.uk

W: www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk

YARMOUTH HARBOUR

Harbour O ce, The Quay, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0NT

T: 01983 760321

E: info@yarmouth-harbour.co.uk

W: www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk

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

SOUTH EAST

MDL NORTHNEY MARINA

Manager: Tom Ward Northney Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0NH

T: 023 9246 6321

E: northney@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.northneymarina.co.uk

MDL SPARKES MARINA

Manager: James Rizzi 38 Wittering Road, Hayling Island Hampshire. PO11 9SR

T: 023 9246 3572

E: sparkes@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.sparkesmarina.co.uk

BIRDHAM POOL MARINA

Birdham, Chichester, W Sussex. PO20 7BG

T: 01243 512310

E: info@birdhampool.co.uk

W: www.birdhampool.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS CHICHESTER

Manager: Andrew Collumbell Birdham (Chichester Harbour) West Sussex. PO20 7EJ

T: 01243 512731

E: chichester@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

that have been o ered to me during that time. Embarking on my third circumnavigation of the world will be a signiﬁcant challenge for me both physically and mentally, but one I have been prepared for thanks to my team and the support I have received.”

AQUAVISTA BIRDHAM POOL WATERSIDE & MARINA

Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7BG T: 01243 512310

E: birdhampool@aquavista.com W: www.aquavista.com

LITTLEHAMPTON MARINA

Berthing Manager: Darren Humphries Ferry Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5DS T: 01903 713553 F: 01903 732264

E: sales@littlehamptonmarina.co.uk W: www.littlehamptonmarina.co.uk

LITTLEHAMPTON YACHT CLUB

Rope House, Rope Walk Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5DH

O ce: 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

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

LADY BEE MARINA, SHOREHAM PORT

Manager: Julian Goldie

Lady Bee Marina and Chandlery, 138-140 Albion Street, Southwick. BN42 4EG. T: 01273 591705

E: LBChandlery@shoreham-port.co.uk W:www.shoreham-port.co.uk/chandlery

Simply

KENT

GILLINGHAM MARINA

Manager: Chris Aldous

173 Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent. ME7 1UB

T: 01634 280022

E: berthing@gillingham-marina.co.uk

W: www.gillingham-marina.co.uk

MDL CHATHAM MARITIME MARINA

Manager: Emma Crompton

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

T: 01634 899200

E: chatham@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: 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

Dover Marina O ce Esplanade

DOVER

Kent, CT17 9FS

T : +44 (0) 1304 241663

E: marina@portofdover.com

W: portofdover.com/marina

SURREY

MDL PENTON HOOK MARINA

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

T: 01932 568681

E: pentonhook@mdlmarinas.co.uk

SUFFOLK

MDL WOOLVERSTONE MARINA

Manager: Shane Cheshire

Woolverstone, Ipswich, Su olk. 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

O ce, School Road, Lowestoft, Su olk 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, Su olk, IP2 8SA T: +44 1473 689111

E: foxs@foxsmarina.com

W: www.foxsmarina.com

ESSEX

FAMBRIDGE YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Danyal Adams

Chelmsford, CM3 6LU T: 01621 740370

E: fambridge@yachthavens.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

WALES

ABERYSTWYTH MARINA

Manager: Adam Knowles

NEYLAND YACHT HAVEN

Manager: James Cotton

Brunel Quay, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1PY

T: 01646 601601

E: neyland@yachthavens.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

PORT DINORWIC MARINA

Marina Manager: Charlotte Dawson

Y Felinheli, Gwynedd LL56 4JN

T:01248671500/01248 670176

E: Info@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

BURRY PORT MARINA

Harbour Master: Robert Hockey

The Harbour O ce, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire

T:01554 835 691

E: Info@themarinegroup.co.uk

W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

N. IRELAND

BANGOR MARINA

Manager: Kevin Baird Bangor, Co. Down T: 02891 45329

E: bangor@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

CARRICKFERGUS MARINA

Harbour Master: Ryan Hack

Marina Manager: Karen Steelen

3 Quayside, Carrickfergus , BT38 8BJ

T: 028 9336 6666

E: harbour.master@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

W: www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk

BRISTOL

PORTISHEAD MARINA

SCOTLAND

RHU MARINA

Contact: Suzanne Bell

Rhu, Helensburgh G84 8LH

T: 01436 820238

E: rhu@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

LARGS YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Dave Hewitt

Irvine Road, Largs, Ayrshire, KA30 8EZ

T: 01475 675333

E: largs@yachthavens.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

TROON YACHT HAVEN

Manager: Stephen Bennie

The Harbour, Troon, Ayrshire, KA10 6DJ

T: 01292 315553

E: troon@yachthavens.com

W: www.yachthavens.com

SPAIN

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

N CYPRUS

KARPAZ GATE MARINA

Customer Service: Mucella Kara PO Box 12

Yenierenkoy, Iskele

TRNC

Via Mersin 10 / Turkey

T: +90 533 833 7878

E: info@karpazbay.com W: www.karpazbay.com

Y Lanfa Aberystwyth, Trefechan SY23 1AS T: 01970 611422

E: adam.knowles@westernmarinas.co.uk

W:www.westernmarinas.co.uk

CARDIFF MARINA

W: www.pentonhookmarina.co.uk

BERKSHIRE

MDL WINDSOR MARINA

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

T: 01753 853911

E: windsor@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.windsormarina.co.uk

MDL BRAY MARINA

Manager: John Harris

Monkey Island Lane, Bray, Berkshire. SL6 2EB

T: 01628 623654

E: bray@mdlmarinas.co.uk

W: www.braymarina.co.uk

LANCASHIRE

AQUAVISTA GLASSON

WATERSIDE & MARINA

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

T: 01524 751491

E: glasson@aquavista.com

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

CONWY MARINA

Manager: Jon Roberts Conwy Marina Ellis Way, LL32 8GU T: 01492 593000

E: conwy@boatfolk.co.uk

W:www.boatfolk.co.uk

MILFORD MARINA

Manager or contact: Melanie Durney Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA73 3AF

Tel: 01646 696312

E: enquiries@milfordmarina.com W: www.milfordmarina.com

Manager: Simon Davis Portishead, Bristol BS20 7DF T: 01275 841941

E: portishead@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

NEWCASTLE

ROYAL QUAYS MARINA

Manager: Matt Simms

North Shields, Tyneside NE29 6DU

T: 0191 2728282

E: royalquays@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

YORKSHIRE

AQUAVISTA HULL WATERSIDE & MARINA

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

T: 01482 609960

E: hull@aquavista.com

HOLLAND

JACHTHAVEN BIESBOSCH

Manager: Maarten Voskuil Nieuwe Jachthaven 54924 BA, Drimmelen, NL

T: +31 (0)162 682249

E: info@jachthavenbiesbosch.nl

W: www.jachthavenbiesbosch.nl

ITALY

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

W: www.aquavista.com

LIVERPOOL

LIVERPOOL MARINA

PENARTH MARINA

Manager: Stuart Jones Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, F64 1TQ T: 02920 705021

E: penarth@boatfolk.co.uk

W: www.aquavista.com

W: www.boatfolk.co.uk

Manager:Daniel O’Dea Liverpool Marina, Coburg Wharf, L34BP

T: 0151 707 6777

E: reception@liverpoolmarina.com

E: manager@liverpoolmarina.com

W: www.liverpoolmarina.com

BY PAUL ANTROBUS

In the drink

THINKING AHEAD

Christmas

in drinks that are likely to be a novelty on the festive season drinks list.

One worth a mention is Angioletti Italian Cider.

Since I reviewed it in June last year, I have had the opportunity to taste-test it more widely and it seems to be a viable alternative to Prosecco.

It is made in the Prosecco AOC near Trentino in north-east Italy, using locally produced apples. Lightly ﬁzzy, it has been well received as a nice change by people who have been ‘proseccoed out’. At around £2.50 per elegant 500ml bottle and at ﬁve per cent abv, it is a very a ordable alternative to Prosecco. There is also a rosé version at four per cent. Give one or both of them a try this November, then perhaps buy a case for December.

Sign Of The Times

A BBC Radio Five Live programme in September reported that for the first time ever exports of Scotch whisky were flat for 2023. Furthermore, figures

ANSWERS TO PUZZLES

Crossword

Editor

show more then 50 pubs a month on average were lost in England and Wales during the ﬁrst half of the year. Alongside this the no-alcohol market continues to grow; the IWSR reported that the UK’s no or low-alcohol market is expected to grow by seven per cent year on year between 2022 and 2026. Many, if not most, sailing clubs have a bar of their own, so now is the time to make it as warm and friendly as you can - and pick up what the regular pubs have lost.

Whisky Investment

Despite the ﬂatlining whisky export market, there seems to be a growing market here for buying Scotch whisky by the cask - from a whisky broker. One investor is quoted as saying, “A barrel of whisky is like a living being. It starts full but ages over the years of maturation and the three per cent per year lost is the ‘Angel’s share’.” So gross volume diminishes, but in theory the

cask becomes more valuable. The idea is you buy a cask at the wholesale price which the investment company keeps for you.

You might never actually see your cask, but at some point you put it up for sale and hope that over a period of years (five to 20) you reap a profit. You will find several businesses o ering this service online. A long-term Christmas present?

Act Of Kindness Awards

Thomson & Scott, the Noughty brand of non-alcoholic wines, has launched a Noughty Acts of Kindness campaign and has been overwhelmed by the response. If you would like to nominate someone to receive recognition, email hello@thomsonandscott.com. Each month’s winner receives a free case of Noughty.

T & S also suggests a non-alcoholic cocktail, Dark Cherry Spritz: 100ml Noughty Sparkling Rosé, 50ml Wild Eve non-alcoholic spirit, two teaspoons of maraschino cherries syrup and one lime. Mix the Wild Eve and syrup, pour into a glass, top up with Noughty Sparkling Rose and garnish with lime. Cheers!

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With Paul Antrobus

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