MARINA GUIDE

DECEMBER 2021 SOUTH WEST

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

PORT PENDENNIS MARINA Manager: Mark Webster Challenger Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3YL T: 01326 211211 E: marina@portpendennis.com W: www.portpendennis.com

MYLOR YACHT HARBOUR Manager/contact: Culum Matheson Mylor Yacht Harbour, Mylor Churchtown, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5UF T: 01326 372 121 E: marina@mylor.com W: www.mylor.com

FALMOUTH HAVEN Contact: Barry Buist 44 Arwenack Street, Falmouth TR11 3JQ T: 01326 310990 E: welcome@falmouthhaven.co.uk W: www.falmouthhaven.co.uk

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

PLYMOUTH YACHT HAVEN Manager: Steve Kitchen Shaw Way, Mount Batten, Devon, PL9 9XH T: 01752 404231 E: plymouth@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

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

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

SUTTON HARBOUR MARINA Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe The Jetty, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth PL4 0DW T: 01752 204702 E: marina@sutton-harbour.co.uk W: www.suttonharbourmarina.com

KING POINT MARINA Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe Brunel Way, Milbay, Plymouth PL1 3EF T: 01752 424297 E: marina@kingpointmarina.co.uk W: www.kingpointmarina.co.uk

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

MDL DARTSIDE QUAY Manager: Alex Warner Galmpton Creek, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon. TQ5 0EH T: 01803 845445 W: www.dartsidequay.co.uk MDL BRIXHAM MARINA Manager: Martyn Sherratt Berry Head Road, Devon. TQ5 9BW T: 01803 882929 E: brixham@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.brixhammarina.co.uk

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

WEYMOUTH MARINA Manager: Alistair Clarke Commercial Road, Weymouth Dorset. DT4 8NA T: 01305 767576 F: 01305 767575 E: berths@weymouthmarina.co.uk W: www.weymouthmarina.co.uk

WEYMOUTH HARBOUR Manager/contact - Jamie Joyce 13 Custom House Quay, Weymouth T: 01305 838423 E: weymouthharbour@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk W: www.weymouth-harbour.co.uk

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

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

POOLE QUAY BOAT HAVEN Manager: Kerrie Gray Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ T/F: 01202 649488 E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk

PORT OF POOLE MARINA Manager: Kerrie Gray Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ T/F: 01202 649 488 E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk

SALTERNS MARINA LTD Manager: Robert Golden 40 Salterns Way, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset. BH14 8JR T: 01202 709971 F: 01202 700398 E: reception@salterns.co.uk W: www.salterns.co.uk MDL COBB’S QUAY MARINA Manager: Daniel Lewis Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4EL T: 01202 674299 E: cobbsquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.cobbsquaymarina.co.uk

LYMINGTON YACHT HAVEN Manager: Rupert Wagstaff Kings Saltern Road Lymington, Hampshire SO41 3QD T: 01590 677071 E: lymington@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

BUCKLER’S HARD YACHT HARBOUR Harbour Master: Wendy Stowe Harbour Master’s Offi ce Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour Beaulieu Hampshire SO42 7XB T: 01590 616200 E: harbour.offi ce@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 Manager/Contact name: Rachael Foster Bursledon Bridge, Southampton SO31 8AZ T 023 80 402253 E:berths@deaconsmarina.co.uk W: www.deaconsmarina.co.uk

MDL HYTHE MARINA VILLAGE Manager: Richard Godwin The Lock Building, Shamrock Way Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire. SO45 6DY T: 023 8020 7073 E: hythe@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hythemarinavillage.co.uk

MDL OCEAN VILLAGE MARINA Manager: Paul Atkins Marina Offi ce, 2 Channel Way Southampton, Hampshire. SO14 3TG T: 023 8022 9385 E: oceanvillage@mdlmarinas.co.u W: www.oceanvillagemarina.co.uk

Gosport Marina Upgrade

A planning application for a multimillion regeneration of Premier Marinas’ Gosport Marina has been approved by Gosport Borough Council.

The approved plan, which incorporates the whole site, includes a facilities building that will house a marina reception and offi ce, luxury shower rooms and a new berth holder’s lounge.

This new building, overlooking Portsmouth Harbour, will also provide a new home for the on-site food and beverage restaurant.

Marina manager at Gosport Marina, Jonathan Walcroft said: “The new building will be an incredible asset to the marina and demonstrates our focus on providing the very best facilities for our berth holders and visitors. The plans also refl ect Premier’s ongoing commitment to investing in the regeneration of Gosport – the development will bring signifi cant benefi ts to the local community including supporting the creation of new jobs. I am excited we are creating a marina fi t for the future!”

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

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

MDL HAMBLE POINT MARINA Manager: Debbie Burns School Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4NB T: 023 8045 2464 E: hamblepoint@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hamblepointmarina.co.uk

MDL PORT HAMBLE MARINA Manager: Bertie Marsh Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4QD T: 023 8045 274,1 E: porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.porthamblemarina.co.uk

MDL MERCURY YACHT HARBOUR Manager: Dominic Brown SatchellLane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire. SO31 4HQ T: 023 8045 5994 E: mercury@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.mercuryyachtharbour.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS SWANWICK Manager: Graham Bristowe Swanwick (on the Hamble) Southampton, Hants. SO31 1ZL T: 01489 884081 E: swanwick@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

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

UNIVERSAL MARINA Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green Southampton, SO31 7ZN T: 01489 574272 W: www.universalmarina.co.uk

HASLAR MARINA Manager: Ben Lippiett Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1NU T: 023 9260 1201 F: 023 9260 2201 E: berths@haslarmarina.co.uk W: www.haslarmarina.co.uk

PREMIER MARINAS GOSPORT Manager: Jonathan Walcroft Mumby Road , Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1AH T: 023 9252 4811 F: 023 9258 9541 E: gosport@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

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Millions invested at Haslar

A total of £3.5 million has been invested by boatfolk in a development plan to improve Haslar Marina, Portsmouth Harbour.

Works are currently underway and are due to be completed within the next 18 months. The details and timings of the plans to enhance the marina include: · A new on-site restaurant, situated in an area that overlooks the marina giving visitors a fantastic vista as they enjoy hospitality throughout the day. Construction will start in early 2022, subject to planning. · Creation of nine premium hotel rooms, available from spring 2022, subject to planning. · Installing an enlarged and revamped galley on board Haslar’s famous green Lightship, allowing it to cater for a larger number of guests at peak periods following its reopening in spring 2022. · Installation of a new fl oating events space adjoining the Lightship, subject to planning.

· A new enlarged boatyard with a newly created waiting pontoon at the bottom of the slipway. · Complete renovation of the G pontoon washrooms. The front of the existing facility will be cleared to create space for a new veranda, which will be built to accommodate nine new unisex family pods. · Lifting and refurbishment of Haslar Marina’s Sealift has been underway and was ready to accept customers again last month. · Dredging throughout October and November 2021 will help maintain existing marina berths and make way for an extension in due course.

Michael Prideaux, managing director at boatfolk, said: “This is a major investment in the future of Haslar Marina and the local community. The development plan aligns with our ethos that everyone is welcome to enjoy the marina, and we hope it will attract a wider range of people, not exclusively boat owners or those interested in marine activities.” MDL Marinas is seeking nominations for its 2022 Sail Training Awards. The awards offer 12 inspirational young people the opportunity to enjoy a sailing experience with the Ocean Youth Trust South on board its sail training vessel, Prolifi c.

MDL is looking for nominations for young people aged between 12 and 18 who have overcome adverse personal circumstances, shown exceptional accomplishments and achievements or who have supported those around them.

The voyage will take place 9 – 14 April 2022, with the winners becoming involved in all aspects of life on board, including hoisting sails, helping with maintenance, sailing the boat at night, and cooking and cleaning with the rest of the crew.

To make a nomination online you will need to provide contact details and write a couple of paragraphs (no more than 200 words) on why you are making the nomination.

Nominations close on 14 January 2022. The winners will be selected from the regions in which MDL Marinas are located; South West, Dorset, Hampshire, Thames Valley and East Coast. www.sailtrainingawards.co.uk

Around the marinas...

National boating business, boatfolk, has installed a new Seabin in Penarth Marina, Cardiff Bay Barrage. The Seabin forms part of boatfolk’s wider environmental program, Coastline Deadline, designed to back projects which have a positive and measurable impact on the coastline.

The popularity of UK staycations is set to continue into 2022, which means even more boaters have the chance to discover Yarmouth Harbour on the Isle of Wight’s northwest coast. Yarmouth welcomes visiting yachts and motorboats throughout the year and has over 150 berths available daily. A limited number of berths can also be booked in advance. www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk

Delivering on its commitment to tackle air pollution and reduce carbon emissions, MDL Marinas has partnered with Aqua superPower to install electric boat chargers at fi ve of its marinas: Cobb’s Quay, Hamble Point, Sparkes, Windsor and Ocean Village. Weather has caused delays at Bembridge Harbour, but dredging is ccomplete along the Duver pontoon and the approach channel to Fishermans. Power and water have been reinstated and they are fully open to visitors. Visitor berthing is open on the online self-service portal. www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk

Luke Machin, marina manager at Berthon Lymington Marina, has been chosen to be part of The Tour 21 cycling team for 2022. Ahead of the Tour de France, The Tour 21 team will take on the same route with the aim of raising over £1m for Cure Leukaemia. ww.justgiving.com/fundraising/ luke-machin6

Electronics distributor, SMG were hosts for the Legend Owners rally held at Trafalgar Wharf, Portsmouth. 10 Legend yachts made their way to the boatyard/marina facility in Portsmouth Harbour to take part in a weekend of activities.

Scotland’s Oban Marina has become Kerrera Marina and has new full-time managers in Tim and Gill Vollum.

Sail Training Awards

ROYAL CLARENCE MARINA The Bridgehead, Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1AX T: 023 9252 3523 F: 023 9252 3523 E: info@royalclarencemarina.org W: www.royalclarencemarina.org

PREMIER MARINAS PORT SOLENT Manager: Mark Phillp South Lockside, Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO6 4TJ T: 023 9221 0765 F: 023 9232 4241 E: portsolent@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

PREMIER MARINAS SOUTHSEA Manager: Peter Pring Fort Cumberland Road Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO4 9RJ T: 023 9282 2719 F: 023 9282 2220 E: southsea@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

GUNWHARF QUAYS MARINA Manager: Carl Jarmaine Gunwharf Quays, Marina Offi 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 Manager: Mike Townshend Britannia Way, East Cowes Isle of Wight. PO32 6UB T: 01983 293983 F: 01983 299276 E: berths@eastcowesmarina.co.uk W: www.eastcowesmarina.co.uk COWES HARBOUR SHEPARDS MARINA Manager: Jock Rafferty Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7HT T: 01983 297821 E: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk W: cowesharbourshepardsmarina.co.uk

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

YARMOUTH HARBOUR Harbour Offi 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: Claire Kennedy Northney Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0NH T: 023 9246 6321 E: northney@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.northneymarina.co.uk

MDL SPARKES MARINA Manager: Claire Kennedy 38 Wittering Road, Hayling Island Hampshire. PO11 9SR T: 023 9246 3572 E: sparkes@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.sparkesmarina.co.uk

BIRDHAM POOL MARINA Birdham, Chichester, W Sussex. PO20 7BG T: 01243 512310 E: info@birdhampool.co.uk W: www.birdhampool.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS CHICHESTER Manager: Paul Cook Birdham (Chichester Harbour) West Sussex. PO20 7EJ T: 01243 512731 E: chichester@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME

LITTLEHAMPTON MARINA Berthing Manager: Darren Humphries Ferry Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5DS T: 01903 713553 F: 01903 732264 E: sales@littlehamptonmarina.co.uk W: www.littlehamptonmarina.co.uk

LITTLEHAMPTON YACHT CLUB (LYC) Rope House, Rope Walk Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5DH Offi ce: Fiona Boyce: 01903 713 996 Berthing Master: Bill Kellett T: 01903 732 926 F: 01903 725 911 E: fi ona@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, Pacifi c Drive, Eastbourne. BN23 5BJ T: 01323 470099 F: 01323 470077 sovereignharbour@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME

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

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DECEMBER 2021

UK AND IRELAND KENT

GILLINGHAM MARINA 173 Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent. ME7 1UB T: 01634 280022 E: berthing@gillingham-marina.co.uk W: www.gillingham-marina.co.uk

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

MEDWAY YACHT CLUB Contact: Sue Bannister Lower Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XB T: 01634 718399 W:www.medwayyachtclub.com

PORT OF DOVER MARINA Manager: Chris Windsor Address - Dover Marina, Crosswall Quay, Union Street, Dover, Kent, CT179BN T +44 (0) 1304 241 663 E marina@doverport.co.uk W www.doverport.co.uk/marina SURREY

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

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

MDL 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 NORFOLK

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

SUFFOLK

MDL WOOLVERSTONE MARINA Manager: Kelly Sharman Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk. IP9 1AS T: 01473 780206 E: woolverstone@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.woolverstonemarina.co.uk

LOWESTOFT HAVEN MARINA Manager: Bob Beare Lowestoft Haven Marina (twin site), School Road and Hamilton Dock, Marina Offi ce, School Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk. NR33 9NB T: 01502 580300 F: 01502 581851 E: lowerstofthaven@abports.co.uk W: lowestofthavenmarina.co.uk

FOX’S MARINA & BOATYARD Marina Manager: Lee Gilson Fox’s Marina, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8SA T: +44 1473 689111 E: foxs@foxsmarina.com W: www.foxsmarina.com ESSEX

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

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

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

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

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

NEYLAND YACHT HAVEN Manager: James Cotton Brunel Quay, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1PY T: 01646 601601 E: neyland@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

PORT DINORWIC MARINA Marina Manager: Ged Tyrer Y Felinheli Gwynedd, LL56 4JN T:01248671500/01248 670176 E: portdinorwic@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

BURRY PORT MARINA Harbour Master: Robert Hockey The Harbour Offi ce Burry Port Carmarthenshire T:01554 835 691 E: burryport@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk N. IRELAND

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

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

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

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17 CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE ALLAT SEADECEMBER 2021 CHRISTMAS TRIVIA QUESTION:THREE OF SANTA’S REINDEER HAVE NAMES BEGINNING WITH THELETTERD.WHATARE THEIR NAMES?

CHOOSING A CHARITY Many charities have struggled over the past year or so, and so whether purchasing a membership, donating, buying a virtual gift or buying from their shop,there are numerous waysto help charities this Christmas. Here are a fewto consider: Marine Conservation Society (www.mcsuk.org) Blue Marine Foundation (www.bluemarinefoundation.com) Ocean ConservationTrust (oceanconservationtrust.org) RNLI (rnli.org) Sea LifeTrust (www.sealifetrust.org) Jubilee SailingTrust (jst.org.uk) Tall Ships Youth Trust (tallships.org) Sail 4 Cancer (www.sail4cancer.org.uk)

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE Here is the ACR Bivy Sticktwo-way satellite messenger and app, a simplesatellitecommunication device. Working with a smartphone,the 100g Bivy Stick offers boaters an innovative option for sending SMS messages,tracking and sharing location information, accessing GPS maps, viewing live weather forecasts and initiating a distress call. Working anywhere with a view ofthe sky, it is ideal for a range of boaters, whether day sailing or ocean cruising, as well as all kayakers, paddlers and outdoor adventurers. £260 / www.ACRARTEX.com Image:Feng Yu/ShutterstockGIFT GUIDE AC37 PROTOCOL NEWS CUP RACING IN AN AC40? CHRISTMAS MESSAGE Here is the ACR Bivy Stick two-way satellite messenger and app, a simple satellite communication device. Working with a smartphone, the 100g Bivy Stick offers boaters an innovative option for sending SMS messages, tracking and sharing location information, accessing GPS maps, viewing live weather forecasts and initiating a distress call. Working anywhere with a view of the sky, it is ideal for a range of boaters, whether day sailing or ocean cruising, as well as all kayakers, paddlers and outdoor adventurers. £260 / www.ACRARTEX.com Many charities have struggled over the past year or so, and so whether purchasing a membership, donating, buying a virtual gift or buying from their shop, there are numerous ways to help charities this Christmas. Here are a few to consider: Marine Conservation Society (www.mcsuk.org) Blue Marine Foundation (www.bluemarinefoundation.com) Ocean Conservation Trust (oceanconservationtrust.org) RNLI (rnli.org) Sea Life Trust (www.sealifetrust.org) Jubilee Sailing Trust (jst.org.uk) Tall Ships Youth Trust (tallships.org) Sail 4 Cancer (www.sail4cancer.org.uk) BOARD OF GIFTS… Not boating related, but defi nitely festive fun,the Christmas Eve Puzzle Board is all setto help you leave out Santa’s milk(!), mince pie and, of course, a carrot for Rudolph and can be personalised. It is made from hard-wearing, responsibly sourced and sustainable bamboo. £15 / www. personalisationboutique.co.uk NAUTICALIA www.nauticalia.com Submariner Sweater, £99.99 Ultimate Guideto Knots, £12.99 Spiced Rum Ship in Bottle, from £85 Beken of Cowes 2022 Calendar, £16.99 PAGE 14 DID YOU KNOW One of the most popular Christmas songs, Jingle Bells, was originally written inthe mid-19th century as a Thanksgiving song called ‘One Horse Open Sleigh’ before being given a newtitle in 1857 andthe rest, as they say, is history… POSTAGE Beat the festive rush and get all your letters and parcels inthe post before it is too late. 17 December - Royal Mail Bulk Mail Economy 18 December - 2nd Class, 2nd Class Signed For, Royal Mail 48 21 December - 1st Class and 1st Class Signed For, Royal MailTracked 48, Royal Mail 24 22 December - Royal MailTracked 24 23 December - Special Delivery Guaranteed Do not forget those stamps! This year’s Royal Mail’s Christmas stamps feature a moderntake onthe Nativity story. WATER GREAT GIFT! Head over to lomo.co.uk for loads of great gift ideas for fans of all kinds of watersports.Whether it is a stand up paddle board or a pump for an infl atable SUP, there are ideas here for all budgets. How about the folding bucket (£8.99), which has all kinds of uses on board or a folding sailing knife (£12.50), withthe maintools to help with rope work or perhaps a new pair of sailing gloves (£8.50). www.lomo.co.uk Image:MaheshPatil/Shutterstock Image: Mahesh Patil/Shutterstock SHOPPING TIP! For big families or groups of friends, you could start a Secret Santa tradition where each person is given another’s name at random. This way, you can put morethought, money and time into fi nding them somethingthey willtruly love. Image:ByeByeSSTK/Shutterstock

VIRTUAL GIFTS Rather than giving a physical gift there has been a growingtrend of giving virtual gifts instead. This is great for the friend who ‘has everything’. It might be a monetary charity donation or it could be buying a giftthat will directly benefi t someone or a service connectedto a charity. Some examples from the RNLI… Fuel a lifeboat (£10, £20), Crew sea gloves (£25), Crew wellies (£55) or Crew pager (£115) shop.rnli.org/pages/virtual-gifts there has been a growing trend GIFT OF ADVENTURE Well we all hopeto be ticking off adventures on our bucket lists in 2022. To help a loved one ontheir way, a Kraken Travel gift card could be justthe ticket. Kraken Digital Gift Cards are available in £50, £100, £250, £500 and £1,000 and can be used against any adventure ontheir website. Or you could go the whole way and gift them an entire get-away; a full-on yacht race experience gift card to a day, weekend or fi ve-day mile builder on a high-performance Volvo 70. kraken.travel CHRISTMAS SHOPPING GIFT IDEAS FOR BOATERS TURN TO PAGE XX FORLOADS OF GREEN CHRISTMAS TIPS! 24/11/2021 09:13

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THE CHANGING FACE OF MARINAS

Acting as a gateway into the fragile marine ecosystem, marinas are taking their responsibility to minimise their impact on the environment very seriously, with many changing the way in which they operate.

We talk to MDL Marinas about its commitment to sustainability and how it is focusing on the prevention ofenvironmental issues through education and innovative eco initiatives.

Demonstrating its commitment to protecting the natural beauty of its marina locations and the marine ecosystem, MDL is aiming to becoming the UK’s most sustainable marina group, developing a culture of environmental awareness and care amongst its customers and teams.

“We have committed to navigating to #greenermarinas,” said Tim Mayer, sales and marketing director at MDL. “Through the use of our hashtag, we want to help educate anyone who comes to our marinas on best environmental practices, both ashore and while out boating.

“Prevention is always better than cure, and a massive part of this is making it as easy as possible for people to do the right thing, such as ensuring recycling facilities are on hand and clearly labelled, or that people have access to the right information on marine related issues.”

Positive changes Working with berth holders, on-site businesses and its supply chain, MDL has made many positive changes enabling it to operate as sustainably as possible.

Harnessing Solar Energy: Since 2018, MDL has been investing in solar panels to efficiently convert the sun’s energy to be used on-site. It has now got close to 1,000 solar panels on buildings at five of its marinas, which in 2020 generated 120,346 Kwh of electricity.

Renewable Energy: All the electricity MDL does not produce and needs to purchase comes from 100 per cent renewable sources. This means MDL’s customers benefit from clean,greenenergy that is produced in harmony with the environment, without depleting the earth’s natural resources or producing harmfulgreenhouse gases.

Electric Vehicle Charging Points: More than 40 electric car charging points have been installed at MDL’s marinas, to support its customers’ switch to cleaner,greener vehicles.MDL is also currently upgrading its electric vehicle charging point facilities to provide additional charging points at each of its locations.

Rapid Charging for Electric Boats: For the electric boat market to evolve, it is essential to develop a charging network offering rapid charging for smaller vessels, such as RIBs and sports boats.With this in mind, and wanting to support its customers wishing to make their boating more sustainable and as environmentally friendly as possible, MDL has partnered with AQUA superPower to install electric boat chargers at five of its marinas.

Waste Management and Recycling: Full recycling and waste management facilities are available at all MDL marinas, where there is a 100 per cent zero waste to landfill policy.MDL isincreasing the

MDL Marinas is committed to #greenermarinas 40 electric car charging points have been installed across the marinas

Seabins have been installed at three marinas

amount and type of waste it can recycle, from food to ferrous metals, which can then be transformed into new products or used to generate electricity.

Green Gyms: MDL has launchedMDL Fitness,a new range ofgreengyms where the gym equipment harnesses up to 74 per cent of a user’s energy spent exercising before converting it to utility grade electricity.

Reducing Ocean Plastics: Much publicised in the media, plastics and micro-plastics continue to be of huge Here is a Seabin installed on River Soar environmental concern. Helping to reduce plastic and waste emanating from its marinas, MDL has installed Seabins at three of its marinas to collect litter from the water and improve water quality.

Sustainable Staff Uniform: Working with its uniform supplier, an alternative uniform for the marina teams produced from 100 per cent recycled plastic is being trialled.

Beneficial Disposal of Dredge Material: As with many marinas globally, MDL’s marinas are subject to ongoing siltation and require regular dredging to maintain water depths. Working with harbour authorities and councils local to its marinas to re-distribute the dredge from its sites, MDL is helping to build mudflat levels where needed, encouraging saltmarshes to re-establish and increasing flora and fauna.

“We are proud of everything we have achieved so far, but we know there is more to do as a marina group, and as part of the leisure marine industry,” added Tim.

“We are investing long term inour own journey towards sustainability, tackling environmental issues and helping protect the planet. We are committedto the marine ecosystem, ensuring it is in great shape for years to come for the enjoyment of all, and we would like to invite everyone to join us.”