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In a wonderful coming together of significant historical moments, the Mayflower Autonomous Ship, which pushes technological boundaries, has launched ahead of its 2021 attempt to recreate the Mayflower’s famous voyage across the Atlantic 400 years ago. FULL STORY PAGE 3

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Over the past two years XOCEAN has completed more than 10,000 hours of unmanned bathymetric surveys.

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FROM PAGE 1… It is an exciting time in the world of autonomous shipping, with a number of ground-breaking projects underway.

Revealed to the world last month, Plymouth provided the backdrop for the Mayflower Autonomous Ship’s naming ceremony as representatives from the UK, USA and the Netherlands united on the waterfront for a special ceremony to mark the occasion.

As part of the day a ceremonial bottle of Plymouth Gin was poured on the new vessel.

The Mayflower Autonomous Ship will attempt to recreate the voyage the Mayflower made across the Atlantic Ocean 400 years ago. MAS will spend six months in sea trials and undertake various research missions and voyages before attempting the crossing in Spring 2021. The transatlantic voyage will be based on a similar route and pioneering spirit to the 1620 Mayflower.

Designed to provide a safe, flexible and cost-effective way of gathering data about the ocean, the new-generation Mayflower also promises to transform oceanography by working in tandem with scientists and other autonomous vessels to help understand critical issues such as global warming, micro-plastic

pollution and marine mammal conservation.

Brett Phaneuf, managing director of MSUBS Ltd, which is constructing the vessel, said:“The Mayflower Autonomous Ship is pushing the technology boundaries forward by crafting a fully autonomous, AI-captained ship capable of safely navigating with no human input.

“The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has been critical in moving the program forward and providing a flexible framework to get to sea and safely test this state-ofthe-art technology and in so doing helps to keep the UK as the world leader in maritime autonomy.”

Elsewhere in the world of autonomous craft, SEA-KIT’s remotely-operated uncrewed surface vessel Maxlimer recently mapped over 1,000 sq. km of ocean floor on a 22-day Atlantic mission around Europe’s continental shelf.

Neil Tinmouth, SEA-KIT COO, said: “Our aim was to demonstrate the capabilities of current technologies to survey ocean frontiers at lower cost and with reduced impact on the environment.”

In further autonomous boating news, Ocean Infinity’s Armada will see a number of low emission vessels built that will offer crewed and uncrewed capabilities. Builds of 21m and 36m vessels are underway, as well as the development of a 70m vessel.

Another company, L3 Harris, based on the South Coast, are using their remotely operated vessels in UK waters for a range of functions, whilst XOCEAN continue operations with their fleet of vessels in UK waters and overseas.

Over the past two years XOCEAN has successfully completed more than 10,000 hours of unmanned bathymetric survey off the coasts of Scotland, England and Wales as part of the UK’s Civil Hydrography Programme, administered by the MCA. The MCA, through the MARLab project and SEA-KIT USV en route to Plymouth.

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The Mayflower Autonomous Ship will attempt to recreate the original voyage of the Mayflower in April 2021

as part of the wider work of the Maritime Future Technologies team, is supporting these projects individually and working on a longterm plan looking at how autonomous ships can be best regulated.

MARLab explores potential regulatory barriers that could impact on the testing and operation of such ships in UK waters, and looks

at innovative ways to support the new and fast-evolving industry.

Dr Katrina Kemp, smart ships and automation policy officer for the MCA said: “We believe that autonomous shipping will play an important role in the future of maritime in terms of reducing carbon emissions by using less fuel and allowing

NO NEW WORLDS A new 63m long and 6m high art installation, Speedwell, has been opened to the public in Plymouth.

It is hoped that it will transform the Mount Batten Breakwater into a public forum for discussion and debate about

the impact and legacy of the Mayflower’s journey, colonialism and the ecological state of our planet during the Mayflower 400 commemorations.

The installation is inspired by the events of 1620 when passengers on board the

The massive light display celebrating Mayflower 400 lighting up the water around Mount Batten Pier. Image: Wayne Perry

USED BOAT SHOW CANCELLED PREMIER’S Swanwick Marina’s Used Boat Show, which was due to run from 10 - 18 October, has been cancelled.

Premier’s on-site brokerages at Swanwick Marina and partners will continue to hold new and used stock and will be open over those dates conducting private viewings by prior appointment.

Graham Bristowe, Swanwick’s general

manager, said: “This show is incredibly popular with both customers and exhibitors, but in light of the ongoing pandemic, we have taken the difficult but necessary decision to cancel to ensure we are complying with the government’s legislation. But all being well, the team and I are looking forward to bringing it back with gusto in 2021.”

Mayflower set sail to settle in what they called the ‘New World’, a world already home to indigenous people.

Speedwell, the companion ship intended to sail alongside the Mayflower, was unable to make the journey across the Atlantic.

Some of its passengers were therefore forced to return to England and find ways to make peace with the place they sought to escape.

In response, ‘Speedwell’ asks visitors to imagine new worlds of living, caring and dying well together and invites visitors to add their own voices in response to the sculpture in person or online.

It offers multiple readings; constantly shifting between words that are lit up and questioning the historic conceit that there ever was a New World. The artwork will remain illuminated through October and November.

Created by local artist collective Still/ Moving, Speedwell was funded by Arts Council England and Plymouth Culture as part of the Mayflower 400 commemorations. www.mayflower400uk.org

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Maritime Minister, Robert Courts, concluded: “By being at the forefront of this autonomous technology revolution, we can build upon the ambitions set out in our Maritime 2050 vision to ensure the UK harnesses the economic benefits of these new developments.”

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THE RYA Dinghy Show will become a virtual event for 2021. Originally taking place over the weekend of 27 - 28 February at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, the RYA are now exploring the opportunities for dinghy sailing fans to enjoy highlights of the show from the safety of their homes.

RYA director of sport development Alistair Dickson said: “We are really disappointed that the RYA Dinghy Show will not be taking place in Farnborough, especially being the first year in a brand new venue. Over the past few months the shows team have been hopeful and working hard to offer visitors a safe and successful Dinghy Show, but due to the fast changing situation with the virus we can no longer achieve this in the traditional way.

“105 companies had registered their interest to exhibit at the show in Farnborough, which we are extremely grateful for. We recently held a webinar consulting them ahead of this decision, with a substantial majority preferring to postpone until 2022 due to the high levels of uncertainty around what restrictions may still be in place in February 2021.

“This combined with underlying seasonal risk factors has led us to make the difficult decision to run the event virtually. Although nothing can fully replace the unique atmosphere of the RYA Dinghy Show, we are committed to giving our visitors an exciting online experience with virtual exhibitors including clubs and classes, expert talks, coaching sessions and much more.” www.dinghyshow.org.uk

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Simon Everett takes a look at the new V MAX SHO outboard line-up and the return of Kawasaki jet-skis to the UK.

Q&A with 15-year-old Timothy Long, the youngest person to sail solo around Britain.

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By Jane Hyde IT is fascinating to follow the latest technology being used in ships and boats, much of which starts in, say, elite sport such as the America’s Cup or in research vessels.

Wherever it is first used, though, there is a good chance it will, over time, trickle down in some form to your everyday boater.

We have been following the progress of the autonomous Mayflower ship in All at Sea, and so it was interesting to see the boat has had its naming ceremony ahead of sea trials and research missions. What will be more exciting, though, will be next year’s attempt to recreate the voyage of the Mayflower across the Atlantic Ocean 400 years ago. We will keep you posted on when that is due to take place, but in the meantime you can read more about this, and other, autonomous ships in this issue.

It might only be one more person on board compared to autonomous ships, but solo ocean racing is a world away in most other ways. It has been a long time coming, but next month sees the start of the Vendée Globe featuring four British sailors.

Alongside Vendée Globe runner-up Alex Thomson are three female sailors, representing half of the record six women racers in this edition. On page 24 we preview the race and chat to Britain’s Miranda Merron, Pip Hare and Samantha Davies ahead of the race start.

Someone who no doubt would love to take part in the Vendée Globe one day is Timothy Long who, last month, became the youngest person to sail solo around Britain.

An incredible achievement, we caught up with Timothy to find out how the challenge came about, his highs and lows and what he plans to take on next.

Tim is not the only Brit to have broken a record recently, however. After three months

at sea, Lia Ditton set a brilliant new women’s world record for rowing solo from San Francisco to Hawaii. Lia overcame huge challenges to complete the voyage, but incredibly this was just the ‘warm up’ to the big event - rowing from Japan to San Francisco next year.

While all the above sailors like ‘going it alone’, we can, at the time of writing, still meet up in groups of six in England (check the current guidelines for the other nations) to enjoy boating – following social distance guidelines of course.

We are lucky to have a huge number of very well organised marinas around the country whose staff are continuing to work hard to ensure they meet the latest Covid-19 regulations. This means we have peace of mind when visiting and enjoying marinas and our boats. If you have any queries marina staff will be only too happy to help.

As you will read in this month’s news pages, the British Sailing Team has been showing they are not letting coronavirus stop them with medals being won in Nacra 17, 49erFX, ILCA7, Finn and Kite Mixed Team Relay. We might not be able to watch much sport live at the moment, but we can certainly still show our support for our athletes.

Hopefully next year we will be able to attend all those postponed – and new – events. We definitely will not take it for granted either! One of the events sure to be popular is the newly announced Plymouth SailGP next July, one of many exciting events to look forward in 2021 (fingers crossed!).

All at Sea will, as always, keep you up-dated with the latest boating regattas, races, festivals and shows…

Stay safe.

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SHORESTYLE ................................ 21 When it comes to style, boaters know a thing or two. Catch up with the latest trends right here.

GET SHIPSHAPE FOR WINTER ..... 22 Great tips from Owain Peters to help you prepare your boat for winter.

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Late season Mediterranean cruising ideas, the draw of Turkey, picture perfect destinations and why Cornwall beat Spain this summer.

Rounding up the latest news from around the UK’s marinas, plus your comprehensive marina guide.

THE PERSONAL TOUCH ............41

We have waited four years, but it is finally here. Here is what you need to know about next month’s Vendée Globe, which features four British sailors.

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With exclusive access to the Maritime Coastguard Agency and Mountain Rescue Teams, Emergency Rescue: Air, Land and Sea is a TV series running on Sunday nights on More4. It follows the stories of the men and women who are putting their own lives on the line to save members of the public on our mountains and coastlines.

COUNTDOWN TO THE CUP

“When most people think of athlete performance, they think about race day, but all races are won through dedication before the event, which is especially so in high performance yacht racing,” said Ben Williams, head of human performance, INEOS TEAM UK. “The boat must be tested rigorously, and if the crew are not fit enough to be out on the water, the race is lost before we begin. Having the data to understand team health means they can be on the water as much as needed, and we can stop any issues in advance.”

“Performance is also key; much like how we hone and test the boat, we are always honing and testing our athlete training strategy. This America’s Cup we are leaning on a wealth of previous experience, so having constant data tracking will mean we are able to see this evidence in action and adapt as we go.” www.garmin.com www.ineosteamuk.com ■ 17 - 20 December 2020: America’s Cup World Series event in Auckland, New Zealand ■ 15 January – 22 February 2021: The PRADA Cup Challenger Selection Series ■ 6 – 15 March 2021: The America’s Cup Match

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COWES REGATTA

The Cowes Spring Classics regatta, rescheduled from its May date, took place in early September. The regatta for classic yachts was sailed in picture perfect conditions, with sunny skies and a good sailing breeze. Race management by Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club ensured the 21 boats had a great time on the water, while socially distanced onshore events took place at Cowes Harbour Commission’s Shepards Marina.

SPEED RECORD

The World Sailing Speed Record Council have confirmed a new world record for the Around Britain and Ireland course in a 40ft boat. Over 17 - 24 August, Simon Koster (SUI), along with Justine Mettraux and Valentin Gautier, on the Class40 yacht Banque de Leman set an elapsed time of 7d 6h 27m 25s (10.16kts). This beat the previous record of 7d 17h 50m 47s set

by Ian Lipinski (FRA) set in July 2020.

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HMS Queen Elizabeth has set sail from Portsmouth to continue her training. The Royal Navy aircraft carrier will join Exercise Joint Warrior off the coast of Scotland, before continuing with further exercises.

Earlier in September, a “small amount” of personnel on board HMS Queen Elizabeth tested positive for coronavirus during a second round of tests on the ship. They were taken off the vessel, with a small group of people who had been in contact with them self-isolating on board. HMS Queen Elizabeth is expected to be fully operational with strike carrier capability later this year and it is hoped she will be deployed for the first time in early 2021.

TURTLE SPOTTED

Unusually, a rare leatherback turtle has been spotted in Scottish waters.

Found in the Pacific and Atlantic, the turtle was seen off the Inner Hebrides during an expedition by the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust.

AHEAD of next year’s America’s Cup in New Zealand, INEOS TEAM UK has finished sailing in the UK and has been relocating the entire team to New Zealand. Led by Sir Ben Ainslie, they are aiming to make history by being the first British team to bring the Cup back to British soil in its 170year history.

The first AC75, Britannia I, made its way to Auckland by ship, while the second, Britannia II, was delivered on a cargo plane at the end of September in a 11,000 mile journey that took four days and two stopovers. After arrival at the newly constructed INEOS TEAM UK base in the Viaduct, Auckland, the final fit out will be completed ready for her launch and maiden sail this month.

Many of the team were already in New Zealand, and the rest, including Ben Ainslie, followed last month.

After the mandatory two-week quarantine period, the team will be on the water with Britannia II this month. This gives the team two months training time before the Christmas regatta, the first time

all the teams will have lined up together in a race environment.

Ben Ainslie explained: “Given this is such a new class of boat there may well be some big differences between the teams when we first line up against each other. For me, however, this Cup feels a lot like the 34th America’s Cup in 2013, in that the key to winning will be how quickly each team can develop, and keep developing, throughout the competition period.”

In further news, Garmin is supporting INEOS TEAM UK in their America’s Cup bid.

The team will be using a range of Garmin technology, including the new fenix 6 Pro Solar smartwatches and Edge 1030 Plus GPS bike computers.

“We have spent years honing and testing our boat so it performs during the Cup, which would all be for nothing if the sailors on board cannot perform to their optimum,” said Giles Scott, Olympic gold medallist and INEOS TEAM UK crew member. “The Cup’s legacy is that ‘there is no second’, so there is no margin for error in our performance.”

The INEOS TEAM UK America’s Cup race boat being towed on to an Antonov cargo plane at Stansted Airport, Essex at the start of its journey to Auckland, New Zealand.

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Jon Oliver, managing director of Garmin UK and Ireland, said: “Whether they are training on land, in the gym or out on the water, our technology will give them the data they need to know that they are fit and ready to compete to win the America’s Cup.”

SPOTTED: This photo of INEOS TEAM UK was taken in the summer en route from Chichester to Gosport

by All at Sea reader Jon Osbiston.

NEXT GENERATION SEARCH AND RESCUE REMOTELY piloted aircraft technology could drive the next generation of search and rescue.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is leading work with the Civil Aviation Authority on how remotely piloted aircraft technology can be used in search and rescue.

The MCA began its own evaluation back in May 2018, a joint challenge with the RNLI to the aviation industry, and has since been laying the foundation stones for its future use in potentially saving lives as part of rescue operations. Now more test flights have been carried out during early

September using the Elbit Systems Hermes 900 as part of a program of events in West Wales. In partnership, the MCA and Elbit Systems UK are exploring how the use of remotely piloted aircraft could support the work of HM Coastguard.

This is in addition to ongoing evaluations being carried out by Bristow Helicopters in North Wales evaluating a remotely piloted aircraft in simulated and real-time search and rescue operations.

Although the Hermes 900 is not currently being used in live operations in the UK, it will be flying in the colours of HM Coastguard and the assessment will further

add to the ongoing work around using future technology in its work.

As well as search and rescue and safety overwatch, the remotely piloted aircraft could potentially be used for counter pollution work providing vital live video and still photographs of ongoing incidents.

Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, explained: “Drones have the potential to help us in so many aspects of our lives.

From search and rescue missions, to delivering critical medicines to places like the Isle of Wight, we are exploring how this new technology could revolutionise our emergency responses.”

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NEWS SNAPS HARDY’S MOVE

Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has acquired Hardy Marine in a move that will see all Hardy’s operations move from its Norfolk base to Cockwells HQ in Cornwall. Cockwells said that it hopes to create ‘a number’ of new jobs as a result. Founder and MD, Dave Cockwell, said: “Both Cockwells and Hardy are committed to building exceptional motorboats that deliver style, reliability, customisation and all the advantages that technological advances can supply.”

MULTIHULL SHOW

The Les Occasions du Multicoque second-hand multihull show will take place from 15 – 18 October in Canet-en-Roussillon, France.

A regular feature of the end of the sailing season, this show is dedicated to second hand multihulls and will once again offer the opportunity to find a bargain.

STAR RACES DATES

The Royal Western Yacht Club has announced the new start date of 9 May 2021 for the MailASail OSTAR and TWOSTAR race. The entry list is now open, or send your intent to enter to ostar@rwyc.org.

LIA BREAKS RECORD Lia Ditton celebrates finishing her epic 86-day row from San Francisco to Hawaii. Image: Ken Watts

AFTER three months alone and unassisted at sea, Lia Ditton set a new women’s world record for rowing solo from San Francisco to Hawaii.

The 40-year-old Briton made landfall on 12 September, reaching Waikiki Yacht Club on the island of Oahu in 86 days, 10 hours, 5 minutes and 56 seconds to break Roz Savage’s 2008 record of 100 days.

Describing the voyage as “the greatest psychological challenge of my life”, Lia logged approximately 2,700nm and overcame a series of mental and physical challenges, including illness before the start, two capsizes, a shortage of food and persistent adverse currents and winds.

Despite the hardships, there were also moments of joy and encounters with nature, as Lia witnessed spectacular rainbows and night skies, while sharks, flying fish, yellowfin tuna, seabirds and squid all came close, or on to, her boat.

At the start, though, health concerns from an illness had created doubts, forcing Lia to start the journey cautiously from the Yacht Club, San Image: DanCorinthian Ljungsvik Francisco on 17 June. Heading out to sea

past the Farallon Islands, she committed fully to the challenge ahead with a message back to shore on 20 June, but the notorious difficulties of the Continental Shelf then almost ended her bid. For days on end, Lia fought current, wind and waves the size of buildings, which all thwarted her progress, as she spent her days clawing her way west and away from the California coast to make up miles lost while drifting at night.

Lia also received the devastating news early on that fellow rower Angela Madsen had died during her attempt on the same route after 57 days.

With this reminder of the perils of lone ocean rowing in the back of Lia’s mind, her worst fears were realised when a rogue wave capsized her 21ft boat and plunged her headfirst into the dark ocean.

Four weeks later, Lia suffered her second capsize, but thankfully, the boat righted itself, though the negative consequences for her fragile confidence, as well as soaking all clothing, bedding and equipment, were once again debilitating.

To prevent another capsize, she added water ballast, flooding the cockpit bilge and sea anchor locker, but created a

heavier boat, or ‘rowing the Pacific across the Pacific’, as Lia commented in her blog.

She also made a number of maintenance repairs and conquered one of her greatest fears by twice leaving the boat to get in the water to remove barnacles.

In late August she wrote: “This voyage continues to be the greatest psychological challenge of my life - rowing the boat from which I was thrown into the sea, the boat in which I woke upside down water gushing in through the exit door. When wind, wave and current conditions are favourable, I am buoyant. When they are not, everything feels futile.”

With her initial aim of challenging the all-time record of 52 days (set by Rob Eustace in 2014) discounted, Lia set her sights on breaking Roz Savage’s mark.

This row, which she calls the half marathon, is viewed by Lia as training.

Her main target is to row 5,500 miles from Japan to San Francisco in spring 2021, bidding to succeed where 19 other attempts have failed. To maintain her mission to become the first solo rower to cross the North Pacific, Lia relies on the generosity of her supporters through her crowdfunding campaign. www.patreon.com/RowLiaRow

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TOUGH TIMES THE National Museum of the Royal Navy has started a consultation on proposed redundancies and restructuring following effects of the pandemic.

The NMRN, which has sites in Portsmouth, Gosport, Yeovilton and Hartlepool, said: “We fully understand that this consultation continues a difficult period for our staff, many of whom have supported the museum by taking furlough leave, returning to work under flexible furlough and working incredibly hard to reopen our sites. We also recognise that other staff have worked tirelessly while we have been closed to protect the ships, aircraft and collections cared for on behalf of the nation.

“The autumn/winter period would not generate sufficient income to recover lost ground even in a normal year. Like many in the heritage and museum sector, we anticipate that the recovery of visitor numbers will stretch well into 2022. So it is clear

that we need to act swiftly and make changes now.”

Talking about what the NMRN has achieved this year Professor Dominic Tweddle, director-general NMRN, said: “The hard work and commitment of all staff, as well as the emergency financial support from the Royal Navy in 2020/21, has meant that we have been able to reopen and successfully welcome back visitors.

“The dedication and sheer bloody-mindedness of the staff team and key partners has also meant that despite being closed we have delivered a number of key projects: LCT 7074, the walkway under HMS Victory, the soon to be launched Diving Deep exhibition, telling the tale of HMS Invincible, and the partnership with the Mary Rose Trust. I am unbelievably proud of what has been achieved over these last six months and therefore unbelievably sad that this day has arrived.”

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RNLI Torbay volunteers rescued a family of two adults and four children from rocks in Torquay after the 24ft motorboat they were in started to rapidly sink. They managed to run their boat on to the rocky shoreline and the group climbed ashore with some help from onlookers. Mark Criddle OBE, RNLI Torbay’s coxswain, said: “This man did absolutely the right thing in running their boat on to the rocks where his family all managed to scramble to safety. The family were distressed but otherwise unharmed, although their vessel could not be saved.”

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THE BOSS IS READY ALEX Thomson Racing has completed the final service of its IMOCA 60 racing yacht, HUGO BOSS, ahead of November’s Vendée Globe.

As well as servicing the boat, the team also undertook a 90 degree test, a process which assesses the yacht’s righting moment.

Skipper Alex Thomson and his team will spend the remaining weeks before the start training on the water before departing for the race village in Les Sables D’Olonne, France.

“The final service went well and we feel in good shape,” said Alex. “Our new foils have arrived from Persico in Italy and they are now in. These version two foils are really a

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“During the service we also made some other modifications to the boat and, since getting back out on the water, we can already see those changes have made a big difference. We are seeing significant performance increases of up to 10 per cent, so we are very happy so far.

Now, time is everything for us, and we need to spend every available moment on the water before we leave for France.” www.alexthomsonracing.com Turn to page 24 to read All at Sea’s Vendée Globe preview.

Watch out for Ocean Village in the next series of ITV’s In for a Penny, presented by Stephen Mulhern.

Filming of the popular quiz show was spotted in Southampton last month.

MOSIMANN’S ARRIVES

The Royal Lymington Yacht Club tells us that Mosimann’s, one of the most famous private dining clubs in London, is the new face of the club’s restaurant and bar from November. Both bar/bistro and restaurant will serve locally sourced, high quality food at affordable prices. Mosimann’s holds a Royal Warrant from Prince Charles and has built up an international reputation in club, private and event catering, including the 2012 Olympics in London, two Royal Weddings and the Guards Polo Club.

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Out this month is the 13th edition of Landscape Photographer of the Year, the coffee-table book that contains full-colour prints of the winning and commended entries from the 2020 Take A View Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Both the book and competition showcase the UK’s most beautiful and dramatic scenery through the eyes of the nation’s best amateur and professional photographers.

An exhibition of shortlisted and winning entries will also premiere at London Waterloo station on 16 November before a tour of the country.

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Jeanne Socrates, 78, who broke the world record for the oldest person to sail around the world non-stop and unassisted, is a finalist in the Amplifon Awards For Brave Britons. The winner of the Active Agers category will be announced this month during a virtual awards ceremony in which Falklands War hero Simon Weston will be the guest of honour.

RYA GRANTS

The RYA has been awarded £150,000 of National Lottery Funding from Sport England’s Tackling Inequalities Fund, which aims to tackle inequalities in sport and physical activity and help reduce the negative impact of Covid-19. Through this funding, RYA OnBoard and Sailability venues have been invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000.

ARTY LIGHTHOUSE

Despite a petition calling for it to kept white, a 16m Spanish lighthouse has been turned into a work of art by Spanish artist, Okuda San Miguel. Commissioned by the local council and the port authority, the building has been painted in more than 70 shades.

It is part of a plan to boost visitor numbers in lesser known areas on the Spanish coast.

RACING FORUM

The Yacht Racing Forum, the annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing, has been postponed to November 2021 due to the pandemic, but will still take place in Portsmouth as planned for 2020. However, a virtual event will now be held on 24 November. Chaired by Shirley Robertson, the Virtual Forum will see some of the sports’ leading personalities from around the world discuss the post-Covid period and the measures to be taken to relaunch the sport and its industry after an almost blank year.

TRUST REPAIRS

This winter, the Canal & River Trust is planning a £45.1 million programme of repairs including replacing lock gates and dredging to keep the 200-year old network open and help ensure its resilience to climate change. The Trust will also be hosting online open days over the winter to showcase the work that goes on during this time to keep the canal network open for people to enjoy.

chairman of the Events Industry Forum: “The ramifications of the decision by Southampton City Council is being felt the length and breadth of the UK. Given the apparent inconsistency nationally and this Council’s lack of rationale locally, the wider UK events industry is justifiably nervous about committing to future events, however well they meet the guidelines in place.

"This is untenable. Without clarity of what can and cannot happen, the events industry will simply implode. Councils have to understand there must be a balance between public safety and events taking place locally that support both the economy and jobs.”

THE evening before it was due to open, British Marine received the news from Southampton City Council that BOATS2020 could not go ahead due to the rising risk of Covid-19 and growing government fears.

The show had been due to take place from 11 - 20 September, following extensive work in collaboration with Southampton City Council to ensure that the existing Public Health England Covid-19 secure requirements were met.

Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine, said: “We are desperately disappointed that BOATS2020 will no longer be taking place, especially receiving the news at the eleventh hour before opening. A tremendous amount of work has been put in and it was heartening to see committed exhibitors onsite getting geared up for opening.

“British Marine has remained committed to staging this not-for-profit boat show to

“The event organisers have also worked incredibly hard to risk assess their activities and implement a range of safety measures.

So, I am very sorry to disappoint them and everyone who was looking forward to attending these events.”

“In Southampton and the South East, we have seen a lower rate of Covid-19 transmissions since lockdown ended.

However, the national picture shows a concerning rise in cases, and with these events set to attract around 20,000 people from different parts of the UK over a 10-day period, it is important we act now to reduce the risk of infection.”

British Marine is seeking further clarification from Southampton City Council with regard to the reasons for the late notice of decision.

However, less than a week after the cancellation, British Marine learned that it

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support the leisure marine industry and our host city of Southampton, and I am deeply saddened that it will now no longer be taking place. Alongside our exhibitors, we were ready to open a show that exceeded all safety requirements. We are truly perplexed as to why we are unable to run the show at least until Monday in line with the government restrictions imposed this week.

“The global pandemic and unprecedented times mean that the latest circumstances are beyond our control. Public health and safety come first and naturally, as the show organiser, British Marine must comply with all guidance.”

British Marine had been assured by Southampton City Council that BOATS2020 was in complete compliance with current UK Government guidelines as well as the new rules set, which came into effect on 14 September. Even just hours before the show was due to open, Southampton City Council representatives had reviewed the show site and requested only one site amendment, which was implemented immediately.

However, despite this, it is understood that Southampton City Council’s last-minute decision to cancel the event was made after taking advice from their director of public health and it was due to the perceived risk of an increase in Covid-19 cases.

Debbie Chase, director of public health, Southampton City Council, said: “The decision, while regrettable, has been made after detailed analysis of the public health risks and discussions with our colleagues in the city, including the police.

had failed in its appeal to the Secretaries of State for Public Health and Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Lesley Robinson said:“I am saddened that our appeal has been rejected and the plight of our exhibitors and the industry has not been recognised by the Secretaries of State.

The cancellation of the show will have a considerable financial impact on the marine industry, and also on the city of Southampton.

We are now considering all options available and what we can do for British Marine members and all show exhibitors.”

Following the cancellation British Marine continued to support BOATS2020 exhibitors through publicising their open days and offers online and creating leads and prospects.

So, despite the show not taking place many of the booked appointments were still able to take place as boats were swiftly moved out of the show site. Ancasta, for example, was able to take the boats from both Ocean Village Boat Show and BOATS2020 back to their head office in Port Hamble ready to receive visitors who had booked appointments at the shows.

SE Yachts also moved yachts to their home at Hamble Point Marina, contacted those who had booked to see them at Ocean Village and invited them to a private appointment, saying all those they spoke to were understanding of the situation.

The same took place at a number of marinas and venues with many exhibitors inviting people to book a viewing. In addition, boaters were invited to browse online at the

BOATS2020 website to avoid missing out on new launches and show offers.

However, there were also many exhibitors for whom the news left them having to pack up and head home, literally counting the cost of the Council’s late decision. The discussion and repercussions of which will continue for some time we suspect.

Perhaps, though, we will see more pop-up open weekends with people moving from dealer to dealer in the future.

The effects of the decisions will, however, be felt beyond the marine world, with the events industry as a whole understandably cautious as explained by Steve Heap,

Despite the disappointment of the cancellation of BOATS2020 (and The Ocean Village Boat Show) many exhibitors decided to make the most of the situation by returning boats to yards and marinas as quickly as possible and inviting boaters to arrange viewings. The move has been welcomed by many, in what was an unfortunate situation for both exhibitors and visitors. While we do not expect events like this to replace traditional boat shows, and all the benefits they bring, do you think there is a place for more ‘pop-up’ shows and open weekends going forward?

We would love to know your thoughts. Post a comment at the All at Sea Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ allatseanewspaper) or send us an email at editor@allatsea.co.uk.

COUNCIL CALLS TIME ON SHOW THE Ocean Village Boat Show, due to open on 11 September, did not go ahead after being told it could not proceed by Southampton City Council.

MDL Marinas had, from the outset, strived to develop a show that offered visitors an appointment-only, controlled and safe show.

Tim Mayer, sales and marketing director, said: “We are naturally very

disappointed for all of our exhibitors, and visitors, who have all made significant investments into the show whether to bring wonderful power and sail boats, or to travel to the city to look at a boat.

“Thankfully no visitors turned up on site as we let all those who had booked to come know on Thursday evening.” www.mdlmarinas.co.uk

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PLYMOUTH TO HOST SAILGP a fantastic sailing venue with a natural amphitheatre for the fans to watch these amazing F50s.”

Following the UK leg, SailGP plans to remain in Europe for grand prix events in the other team markets: Denmark, France and Spain. Of those, it has been announced that the Danish city of Aarhus will host the teams on the picturesque Bay of Aarhus from 20 - 21 August. The event will mark the first opportunity for helmsman Nicolai Sehested and the Denmark SailGP Team to race on home waters following the inauguration of the team late last year.

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Fresh from supporting his son Martin, as Cornwall’s Budock Vean Hotel responded to Covid-19, Ted Barlow returned to the water to helm his 34ft yacht Intrepid through Falmouth Regatta Week and beyond. Nothing out of the ordinary, you might think, as able crewmen Martin and his brother Jim manned the foredeck, but at 91 Ted is a force of nature who is not one for sitting still. As Budock Vean chairman and an active company director, he spends his free time on the hotel’s golf course, sailing his boat or playing bridge, albeit digitally in these ‘new normal’ days.

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The world’s biggest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, has taken to the water in France where construction will continue. Initially scheduled for completion in spring 2021, it now seems likely, due to the pandemic, it will be 2022 before the ship sails.

FUTURE GROWTH

Sunseeker International, with backing from its majority shareholder Dalian Wanda, is investing more than £38 million in new product development between 2020 – 2023. This will result in its range doubling to 22 models faster than originally planned.

In a new series launched by SailGP fans will get unprecedented access to the racing league as it gears up toward its second season. Through interviews, fans will get to the core of SailGP and learn more about the story of the global championship, plus get access to the key personalities within it. The series will include four episodes that will air prior to Season 2 in 2021. Ahead of that, short-form videos will debut every two weeks on SailGP’s digital channels, starting this month.

FOLLOWING a competitive six-monthlong bid process involving five other UK cities, Plymouth has been selected to host SailGP’s Season 2 European debut when the global league’s events restart in 2021.

Following the season opener in San Francisco next April and New York SailGP in June, the championship will return to UK shores from 17 - 18 July. The adrenalinefilled racing between competing nations will take place on Plymouth Sound and will form part of the city’s Mayflower 400 commemorations.

The 2019 UK event in SailGP Season 1 – which was witnessed by 24,000 spectators in Cowes and delivered $24 million in economic impact to the community – saw some of the most dramatic

scenes of the year. In front of packed crowds, the U.S. SailGP Team capsized in spectacular fashion and both Great Britain and Australia made history by eclipsing speeds never before seen in sail racing.

Among the league stars is the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, Sir Ben Ainslie, who will give the home crowd something to cheer about at Plymouth.

Sir Ben said: “For us as a British team there is nothing better than racing in front of a home crowd and we are incredibly excited about the prospect.

There is an element of nostalgia for me personally, having grown up and learned to sail in the West Country, and now all these years later coming back to race on the international stage. Plymouth is

THE Jeanneau Yachts 60 will see its world debut at the Dusseldorf Boat Show in January. It comes with numerous options such as an arch, hard top, sprayhood, exterior galley, releasable forestay and furling mast.

With the interior, Jeanneau tells us there are 19 possible layouts. The yacht can be split into four living areas, each offering multiple options: the forepeak, the forward cabins, the saloon with the forward galley and the aft cabins.

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A 15-year-old sailor from Aylesbury has become the youngest person to sail solo around Britain while so far raising more than £7,000 to support the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.

Ellen MacArthur has been Timothy Long’s greatest inspiration since reading her books as child. Timothy said: “The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust does amazing work with young people to rebuild their confidence after cancer treatment. I cannot even imagine being diagnosed with cancer at this age, but people are and have to go through years of treatment. How can you return back to normal life after such a terrible experience without the support of the Trust?”

Timothy spent his summer on a 1,600nm anticlockwise voyage around the British coast and in doing so broke Tom Webb’s record set in 2011 aged 17.

During his voyage Timothy sailed an average 50 miles per day, with several passages of up to 100 miles. He battled giant waves, gale force winds, 17 hours in thick fog in the Bristol Channel and, on occasions, sailed for 24 hours straight, sleeping for just 20 minutes at a time.

There were wonderful moments, too, of magical sunrises and sunsets and beautiful scenery and wildlife. Timothy even received a welcome from Ellen herself as he visited the Isle of Wight ahead of

his final leg to Hamble. Ellen said:“It is an incredible achievement for anyone to sail single-handed around Britain, but to do it at 15 really is something else. I send Timothy my warmest congratulations and thank him on behalf of every young person the Trust supports.”

To support Timothy go to: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/roundbritain2020 www.ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org Read our chat with Timothy on page 30.

Timothy Long met his heroine and inspiration Dame Ellen MacArthur in Cowes. Image: Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

SEAFARERS TO RECEIVE FARE PAY MARITIME Minister Robert Courts has announced that seafarers will be guaranteed the National Minimum Wage in new legislation, which came into force this month.

Until now, maritime has been the only sector in the UK that does not apply National Minimum Wage protection for workers. This change means that more than 10,000 seafarers across the UK will no longer be undercut, and puts the UK ahead of any other EU state in its protection on pay.

Maritime Minister Robert Courts said: “This country’s rich maritime history is built upon its extraordinary workers. Ensuring a fair wage for seafarers, especially the

hundreds of thousands who have kept this country going through the pandemic, means that UK workers are not priced out of jobs by employers. This is just the start - our Maritime 2050 strategy sets the vision to see a fairer global maritime industry and the UK is determined to lead by example.”

British seafarers are recognised as some of the most highly skilled worldwide. Buoyed by the highest number of maritime training providers out of any country, mariners can train and qualify on apprenticeships or seafarer training courses at over 25 universities and colleges across the UK.

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MARINA OF THE YEAR THIS year’s The Yacht Harbour Association Towergate Marina of the Year Awards have been announced at a digital ceremony.

Now in its eighth year, the awards recognise the very best of over 160 Gold Anchor accredited marinas from around the world. The winning marinas are voted for by their berth holders in the UK Coastal, UK Inland, International and Superyacht categories. The awards also celebrate those marina employees who have gone above and beyond this year.

Jon White, general manager of The Yacht Harbour Association, said: “My sincere congratulations to every marina nominated for a 2020 Towergate Marina of the Year Award in this exceptional year. The number of votes and complimentary comments made about our network of TYHA Gold Anchor accredited marinas is a great testament to the hard work and dedication of 100s of marina professionals providing exceptional service to their customers.

"I would like to thank our sponsors Towergate Insurance for their ongoing commitment to Marina of the Year and their creativity in delivering a professional virtual awards ceremony showcasing the fantastic achievements of our members."

Commenting on Poole Quay Boat Haven’s win, Kerrie Gray, marina manager, said: “I am extremely proud that Poole Quay Boat Haven has won the award for Coastal Marina of the Year (under 250) for the second year running. This year’s accolade is particularly poignant as it has been a difficult year for all. Receiving this award is testament to the hard work and dedication that the entire marina team has shown.”

Also winning for the second year running was Royal Quays Marina in the Coastal Marina of the Year (over 250 berths) category. This boatfolk marina is set in the heart of the North East close to the entrance to the River Tyne, and is the ideal

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Matt Simms, marina manager at Royal Quays, said: “I am very proud that the marina team at Royal Quays has set such a high standard of service that our berth holders and guests have acknowledged their level of dedication by voting for us in the awards as the best – for the second year running. The team at Royal Quays works with passion to provide a second home for our yachts and guests, and this recognition validates our efforts. We would like to thank everyone who voted for us.”

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WIN A BERTH COMPETITION

FOLLOWING the cancellation of the Ocean Village Boat Show last month it is now possible to enter MDL Marinas’ win a berth competition online. One lucky person will win a year’s free* berthing at any of MDL’s marinas for the entire 21/22 season.

“We were very disappointed that the Ocean Village Boat Show was cancelled, but we did not want those booked to come and visit to miss out on the opportunity to win a free berth,” said Tim Mayer, MDL sales and marketing director. “By making the entry online they can still enter, and so can anyone else interested in a berth with us.

“The lucky winner will be able to choose from any of our stunning UK locations plus

experience all the benefits of our Berthing plus Otium package, ensuring they get maximum enjoyment from their boat.”

“Otium is our new loyalty programme, enabling our berth holders and our visitors to collect loyalty points and use them to ‘pay’ for services we offer, for example, a winter lift out. It really is a good time to join MDL.” Entries close at midnight on 30 November 2020. To enter the draw to win this prize visit www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/freeberth.

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*The free berth is for a boat up to 18m in length and is subject to availability at the chosen marina.

Full terms and conditions can be viewed at www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/freeberth.

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The RYA and RNLI have joined forces to produce a new series of ‘How to’ videos with advice and tips on how to safely enjoy being on the water.

The first video reveals the top five reasons lifeboat crews were called into action along with tips on how to avoid the need to call for help. The series of videos will also cover topics such as electronic navigation, rules of the road and best practice when riding a PWC. The videos will be available to watch on both the RYA and RNLI’s social media pages and websites. Watch the first video: bit.ly/2RZy6Wg

CAPITALS RACE

The Capitals Race will take amateur sailors on a trip of a lifetime racing around the UK. Departing London’s iconic St Katharine Docks on 26 June 2021, the three one design racing yachts will process under Tower Bridge before setting off to visit the four capital cities, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff and returning to London on 7 August. www.premiersailingracing.co.uk

VICTORY’S BOTTOM

When HMS Victory re-opened visitors were able to see the famous warship from below for the first time, after the original cradles the man o’war had rested on for nearly 100 years were replaced. In their place, 134 stainless steel props not only support the 260-year-old warship securely, but provide experts with constant data on the state of the ship. www.historicdockyard. co.uk/tickets-and-offers

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The British Sailing Team’s riders continued their run of kite medals taking gold and bronze at the 2020 Formula Kite Mixed Team Relay European Championships in Austria.

Connor Bainbridge and Ellie Aldridge followed up their individual Euros success to take team gold, with Guy Bridge and Katie Dabson joining them on the podium taking bronze.

The mixed relay is still in its infancy and the Austrian event was the first time the format had a standalone event after featuring as a one-day showpiece at the end of the 2019 European Championships.

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John Gimson and Anna Burnet took silver in the Nacra 17.

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ESAILING CHAMP

Following six months of online racing and more than 9,000 sailors battling it out, 16 of the UK’s best esailors took to the virtual waters to battle it out for the title of GBR eSailing National Champion 2020. It was Alasdair Ireland, sailing under the sail name of Speedy_1, from the Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club, representing Scotland, who raced his way to victory and the title. If you missed the action you can watch it on the RYA YouTube channel rya.org/DuEZ50BsfEp.

WINTER SERIES

Seldén Mast will return as title sponsor for the SailJuice Winter Series for the third year running.

Typically the series attracts entries from more than 100 different types of boats from fleets as diverse as the traditional Norfolk Punt and National 18 to emerging classes like the Hadron H2 single-hander.

THE British Sailing Team returned an impressive four medals from the Kiel Week sailing regatta, taking two silver and two bronze.

As the return to international racing continues for British sailors, Team GB athletes John Gimson and Anna Burnet took silver in the Nacra 17, Elliot Hanson claimed silver in the ILCA7 whilst Charlotte Dobson and Saskia Tidey took 49erFX bronze. Elliot Hanson was joined on the ILCA7 (formerly Laser Standard) podium by team-mate and training partner Michael Beckett who took bronze.

Anna Burnet said: “The organisers of Kiel Week did a fantastic job to host such a big regatta safely and we are really hopeful that this can set the precedent for future competitions.”

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crew Saskia Tidey, who last tasted competition in February at the Worlds in Australia, there was a lot of excitement just to be racing again.

“Back in the game,” said the 27-yearold from Portland, Dorset. “It was a last-minute decision to make the dash to race at Kiel, but it was a really good opportunity to check in with some of the top international fleet after three months of sailing at home in the UK.” Elliot Hanson spoke about what it was like to be competing again: “From my personal point of view, I felt fast but rusty in a bigger fleet with more depth to colour in those mistakes. That said it is always nice to medal, especially exchanging blows with Micky [Beckett] who I have been training hard with this summer.” britishsailingteam.rya.org.uk

SCOTT LOSES FINN CROWN

THE British Sailing Team’s Giles Scott took a silver medal at the Finn European Championships in Gdynia, Poland, as the Olympic classes returned to action.

The Finn was the first class to hold a major championships of any of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic classes since the Covid-19 outbreak.

Giles, who has won the European title on three occasions, was aiming to defend his 2019 crown, but just lost out to Hungarian rival Zsombor Berecz after a tough week of racing.

Spain’s Joan Cardona Méndez took the bronze.

“It has been really tricky all week, but the final day was particularly shifty,” said Giles, 33. “There were

50 degree shifts, which were very difficult to manage, and knowing when to take the leverage was so hard to get right.”

Giles has once again been combining Olympic Finn sailing with his INEOS Team UK America’s Cup commitments and, like everyone else, has been lacking race action, but the current Olympic champion did not feel the break in competition was a factor this time around.

“I did not feel rusty at all. This week was just about managing a hell of a lot of risk, and sometimes taking a gamble pays off and sometimes it does not. It was all about being consistent and making gains here and there.”

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JET SKIERS FINED IN POOLE HARBOUR TWO jet-skiers have been fined for speeding offences in Poole Harbour. Since the easing of lockdown, Poole Harbour Commissioners have seen a rise in the number of complaints regarding the inappropriate behaviour of Personal Water Craft users. In response to this, PHC are cracking down on offenders and have warned “if you break the rules, we will take action”.

Gary Williams, from Banbury, pleaded guilty to travelling more than twice the legal 10kt speed limit. He was fined £250, a £34 victim surcharge and a further £600 towards costs.

Simon Grant, from Reading, was fined £600 for travelling more than twice the legal speed limit. In addition, he was fined a

further £100 for failing to purchase a permit to operate his PWC in the harbour and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £76 and full costs of £1,050.

Captain Brian Murphy, harbour master for Poole Harbour said: “There has been an increase in reported Byelaw infringements within Poole Harbour, which has led to increased patrols. We have been working alongside the Marine Policing Team and other authorities to deter the dangerous use of PWCs. PHC will continue to educate users of their duty of care and raise awareness of the Byelaws put in place to protect them, our wildlife and environment and, of course, other harbour users.”

“There are several zones to help

manage the various recreational activities within Poole Harbour. These zones enable watersport enthusiasts to enjoy their sport in an area that causes minimal disturbance to wildlife and other harbour users, thereby reducing risk and improving safety.”

PHC’s patrol officers wear body cameras and CCTV is in operation around the harbour to document unlawful behaviour.

Harbour users often play their part too, and inappropriate behaviour can be reported to PHC by calling Harbour Control on 01202 440 230 and filling in an incident report online at www.phc.co.uk.

Turn to page 41 to read the RYA’s PWC advice, plus we have news on the latest Kawasaki jet-skis on page 19.

Ground in Plymouth Sound. The challenges of this race are much the same as the Lonely Rock Race.

Set at around 500 miles long, this is a race with four challenging segments. Starting from Plymouth, the race will not have to deal with the tidal gates at Hurst Castle, Portland and Start Point. This gives competitors a chance to experience a shorter race around the Fastnet Rock, without

potential for huge tidal gains and losses and without the logistical challenges of the start and finish being in two different cities.

Entries will be open to MOCRA, IMOCA, Class40, Mini Transat, IRC, single handed, 2 handed and 1/2crew*.

Entry numbers are likely to be limited, so send your intent to enter to lrr@rwyc.org.

*crews cannot exceed 50 per cent of their certified crew number.

LIVES AT SEA

On 20 November, Exposure: Lives at Sea opens at the National Maritime Museum. In this free socially distanced, visually-led exhibition, the experience of work and play at sea will be displayed through the lens of six seafarers and researchers.

From the large-scale panoramic to the intensely intimate, it will bring together photography taken around the world, from the reefs of Mexico to the isolation of Antarctica, to document the myriad ways life can be spent at sea. rmg.co.uk/exposure

JET SKI CRASH

An incident between a motorboat and three parked jet skis in the Solent left three people injured, including one with seven cracked ribs. The accident, which left one of the jet skis broken in half, occurred

by No Man’s Land Fort and resulted in a rescue operation by Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service.

PRINCESS WELCOMES THE PLYMOUTH LONELY ROCK RACE FEMALE APPRENTICES NEXT year, on 4 July, there will be a new offshore race from the Royal Western Yacht Club, which will run in opposite years to the original Lonely Rock Race.

The Plymouth Lonely Rock Race will start in Plymouth Sound, exit via the Western Entrance of Plymouth Sound, round the Fastnet Rock to port, pass the Isles of Scilly to port and then finish between the Breakwater Lighthouse and the navigation buoy, Queens

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PRINCESS Yachts took on a record 66 new apprentices in September, after conducting 224 Zoom interviews during lockdown.

This year has seen the highest number of female applicants in the history of Princess Yachts’ Apprenticeship programme, with 35 applications. That is 98 per cent increase over the previous year. Of the 35 women, 14 have been successful in joining the company across the business, from carpentry to business administration.

The award-winning Learning and Development team have taken a new approach to recruiting over the past 12 months, holding specific career insight days at Princess Yachts and in the wider community, taking part as guest speakers at education events and participating in both the Women into Engineering and Women in Marine events at South Devon College to inform female secondary school pupils of the career paths available within the sector.

The RNLI and BT have announced a strategic supplier partnership that will support the lifesaving charity’s aim of defeating drowning.

BT has committed to supporting the charity for the next five years through supplying a new communications service and entering a partnership to develop innovative new technologies to help save lives. BT will also drive new innovations to help the RNLI save more lives and raise funds as well as sharing water safety information to help raise awareness.

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NEWS SNAPS SANLORENZO UK

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Italian yacht and superyacht producer, Sanlorenzo has partnered with the Ancasta Group, forming Sanlorenzo UK. The company will draw upon both Sanlorenzo’s and Ancasta’s expertise to provide all Sanlorenzo owners with a high level of service and support, wherever they base their yachts. www. sanlorenzoyacht.com / ancasta.com

SKIPPER TIPS

Skipper Tips for Every Day features 365 tips, tricks, hints and cheats relating to all areas of practical seamanship from boat handling to living aboard. This book is available now priced at £14.99.

RYA AUDIOBOOKS

The RYA has launched RYA Audiobooks. The RYA Yachtmaster Handbook and RYA VHF Handbook are available to download from all the standard audiobook channels, including Apple Books, Google Books and Audible. Pricing varies across the different platforms and subscriptions. www.rya.org.uk/go/audiobooks

MILLENNIUM RALLY

Undertaken back in 2000, the Baltic Millennium Rally was organised by the Cruising Association to celebrate the turn of the millennium with Russian sailors. In the book Sailing the Waterways of Russia’s North, Irene Campbell-Grin details the journey from her homeport of Warmond, Holland to St Petersburg, inland to Petrozavodsk, on to the White Sea, Barents Sea, North Cape and home via the west coast of Norway; a circumnavigation of Scandinavia. In the book Irene describes the joys together with the many challenges that she and her husband, Gordon, faced during their five-month voyage.

Published: 16 October / £16.99

DESIGN WINNER

Sea Sure has announced that its design for transportation seat hoods has won an innovation contest. The competition was set-up in response to the Covid-19 pandemic to find ways in which people can be kept as safe as possible, specifically in the offshore wind sector.

OCEAN Safety is giving advice to customers and sailors for short-handed sailing in this monumental year, which has seen a complete restructuring of the way that boat owners and crews can get out on the water together.

Ocean Safety’s Alistair Hackett said: “Regulations are expected to continue

to prevent large crews from multiple households cruising and racing together for the foreseeable future, so it is important to review safety equipment before heading out on to the race course.

We strongly advise short-handed crews to re-check their inventories.”

Ocean Safety gets important feedback

from top sailors, and no one knows more about sailing alone or in small groups than Dee Caffari MBE. Dee advises: “As a crew member you should check what safety equipment is on board the yacht you are stepping on to. Make sure key safety equipment is on board and that the grab bag is properly

equipped should you need to evacuate to a liferaft.”

She added: “At the same time you must take responsibility for your own personal safety as well. Bring your own items like a lifejacket, already sized to fit, with tether and AIS unit. I also advise bringing sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, your own torch, refillable water bottle and personal medicines.”

AIS personal beacons can be tucked in an oilskin pocket or, as Dee describes, fitted into lifejackets that are designed to be ‘AIS ready’.

Similarly, a personal PLB, which can be fitted the same way, works with the international satellite system. It is especially important for each crew member to have equipment like this about their person on short-handed cruises or races, and during night sailing.

On short-handed boats it is time to reconsider the man overboard drill as well. Being able to retrieve a person from the water as quickly as possible is absolutely paramount, and while a yacht with a team of strong sailors on board can swiftly haul them back on board this becomes more challenging with fewer crew.

Do not miss next month’s Expert Forum for more great grab bag advice from Dee Caffari.

BRABUS SHADOW SUMMER BOOST THE distinctive looking BRABUS Shadow 900 XC Cross Cabin is the latest incarnation of this 37ft range of super-boats.

It follows in the footsteps of the BRABUS Shadow 900 Sun-Top and Spyder versions launched earlier this year.

Transforming the traditional perception of

what a cabin cruiser should look like, this model combines the functionality, ease of movement, social outdoor spaces and versatility of outboard walkaround centreconsoles combined with a spacious, fully enclosed weatherproofed cabin. Add your touch by selecting from a wide range of packages. www.brabusmarine.com

TALLEST MAST DEBUTS THE tallest mast ever made by the world’s largest mast manufacturer, Seldén Mast, has made its debut on an Oyster 745.

Made from three pieces of extruded F406 aluminium mast section, the new furling mast tops out at 33m.

The hydraulically powered mast will allow the yacht’s owners and crew to sail from the cockpit, reefing, furling and trimming the mainsail at the touch of a button. Now with her Canadian owners, the Oyster 745 will spend its first season in the Caribbean, where they intend to spend up to six months of the year sailing her.

The Oyster 745 which now sports Seldén Mast’s three spreader cutter rig was ordered in November 2018 and is the extended transom version of the model. Using Finite Element analysis on pumping response in seaways, the mast was custom designed and reinforced specifically for this bluewater cruiser to meet the structural loads which will be generated under sail.

Following the initial build, the bare mast spent time in Seldén’s state-of-theart paint booth.

“Once the basic assembly, filling and fairing had taken place, we moved the mast into the paint booth to undergo our specialist painting procedure,” said Steve Norbury, Seldén Mast's managing director.

“When installed in 2018, our paint booth was the longest in the UK, and at 41m long we are still not at capacity with this, our longest mast to date.”

Having already built more than 50 masts for Oyster Yachts in the last 10 years, this is not the first time Seldén Mast has worked with the prestigious yacht builder, and certainly will not be the last.

DESPITE the lockdown causing a halt delay decisions until the spring to to leisure boating, this summer has avoid paying for boat storage over the been strong for The Trafalgar Group, winter. However, by doing so he says which has seen an increase in boat that buyers risk missing new build storage inside the Drystack, more slots and end of season bargains. members joining Trafalgar’s boat So, The Trafalgar Group has share club and a rush of sales of new introduced a new scheme to help and used RIBs and powerboats. boat buyers, builders and brokers.

“Things have been getting back For buyers of a new or used RIB or to a new normal and staycationers motorboat, up to 9.5m, between now have really boosted the business,” and the end of March 2021, there is a said group MD, Jonny Boys. “However, free space available inside Trafalgar with the recent cancellation of the Drystack. Boats must be less than boat shows in Southampton, we really three-years-old and over £20k to felt for everyone involved. The marine qualify, and it is open to people new industry made a big effort and it was to the Drystack, who sign up for a 12 tough on both exhibitors and the month contract commencing at the visitors. It is going to cause a domino beginning of April 2021. effect in Portsmouth, Poole, Brighton Jonny concluded: “If it helps a new and beyond, so it is no time to boat owner go boating or a broker be complacent.” sell a boat, then we are at least Jonny goes on to explain that doing something positive for the without the boat shows, there is an industry. So, let us invoke the spirit under-lying concern amongst builders ofhow Trafalgar!”

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AWARD NOMINATIONS EXTENDED TO 2021 THE MS Amlin Seamanship Award 2020 is to be rolled over to 2021 with nominations remaining open until 31 August 2021. All existing entries will be included in the 2021 judging process.

The exceptionally late start to the boating season, combined with the huge scale of event cancellations this year, has led to the difficult decision not to present the award in 2020 and instead open up a considerably longer window for entries to be made for the 2021 award.

Originally created to reward outstanding acts of seamanship witnessed during the Round the Island Race, the competition was recently opened up to nominations from across the world and from all types of boating activity. The accolade is designed to recognise people within the boating community who go above and beyond to help others or challenge themselves. Email nominations, explaining why they should win, in no more than 250 words, to yachtmarketing@msamlin.com.

Throughout October, the RYA is offering double commission to all clubs, training centres and marine organisations signed up to the RYA Joining Point programme. The scheme provides a quick and easy way for registered organisations to earn commission when they spread the word about RYA membership and encourage their members and customers to join the association. www.rya.org.uk/go/joiningpoint

RAND Boats has launched the Mana 23, The boat’s hull has been engineered to provide "the most efficient and sustainable sailing experience with the aim of creating the silent smooth sensation of gliding through waves with minimum effort." www.randboats.com

SUNSEEKER 88 YACHT Who wins is anyone’s guess at this point. Image: Mark Jardine / Round the Island Race 2019

SAILOR OF THE DECADE

Combining a superyacht feel with all the advantages of a yacht in this size category, the 88 Yacht has a sleek hardtop roof with optional central opening canopy. Powered by twin MTU 10V 2000’s, she accommodates eight guests and four crew in comfort and is capable of reaching speeds of up to 28 knots.

JOINING POINT

RAND BOATS MANA 23

MS Amlin Seamanship Award 2019 being presented to Roy Disney by Sean Rose (winner 2018) and Conrad Humphreys

SUNSEEKER International has revealed further details of its new, luxurious 88 Yacht.

Set to launch later this year, this yacht showcases the company’s design and technological vision, creating an innovative model that is distinctively Sunseeker.

NEWS SNAPS

DESPITE cancelling the YJA MS Amlin Awards Gala Dinner and deciding not to award the Yachtsman of the Year, Young Sailor of the Year or Young Blogger of the Year in 2020, both the Yachting Journalists’ Association and MS Amlin Boat Insurance have announced a new award, the YJA MS Amlin International Sailor of the Decade award.

The aim is to recognise the achievements of the sailors who have had the greatest positive impact.

There has been so much action and development on the water over the last

decade. For example, boat designs that were unthinkable 10 years ago are now a regular part of the sailing landscape.

The trickle-down effect is producing a number of benefits from the advances in technology. Alongside this new era, we have seen a number of personalities rise on the international stage, with household names continuing to enjoy sailing and rising to the challenges being thrown down by the younger generation.

Nominations are open until 23 October via the YJA website, www.yja.world.

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LITTLE SHIPS BOOK

Published to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the Dunkirk Evacuation, Dunkirk and the Little Ships is by naval historian Philip Weir and presents a history of the famous ‘Little Ships’ and their role in the evacuation in 1940. The evacuation plan – Operation Dynamo – initially calculated that 45,000 men might be rescued but, between 26 May and 4 June, 338,226 men were brought back. This illustrated book focuses on the ships themselves, offering a biography of many of the vessels.

Published: 29 October / £9.99

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POWERBOATING FOR ALL

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THE world of powerboating is opening up to thousands of disabled people in the West Country and beyond with the launch of Wetwheels South West, a custom built, fully accessible, £200,000 catamaran in Falmouth, Cornwall.

Helming the vessel for her inaugural spin around the waters of Falmouth Harbour was 17-year-old Fin Allen who said: “It was a really unique experience and freeing. Being able to drive the boat in your chair is really important because it is essential to feel comfortable – it helps a lot.”

Wetwheels was founded in 2011 by Geoff Holt MBE DL, a lifelong sailor who was paralysed in a swimming accident in 1984. His mission has been to give people of all ages, including those with the most profound disabilities, the opportunity to get out on the water in a safe, stimulating and rewarding way. With the support of donors and partners the charity provides water-based adventures for disabled people on specially designed boats.

It is a first for us, and so we could not resist sharing this selection of pictures of these gorgeous – but apparently naughty - Persian Chinchillas: Diamond Dancer, Emerald Sparkle, Coffee Cupcake, Vanilla Cheesecake and Strawberry Shortcake. Thanks to Bekki and Gordon Olliver for sending these photos taken on board their Nautitech Open 40 Catamaran.

Let us know if you take your cats on board too. editor@allatsea.co.uk Next month we’ll bring you some tips from Bekki and Gordon for taking your cats safely and happily on board. They did try pet lifejackets, but as you will see from the video on the All at Sea Facebook page they unfortunately unbalanced them. www.facebook. com/allatseanewspaper

POSITIVE IMPACT OF ONBOARD A study, Children and Sailing: A research evaluation for the RYA and the Andrew Simpson Foundation, by the Institute of Education at University College London has evidenced that being part of RYA OnBoard has a positive impact on young people’s lives.

OnBoard is a grassroots programme that introduces sailing and windsurfing to young people aged eight to 18,

connecting schools and youth groups with RYA clubs and training centres.

The low cost sessions are designed to promote equal access to sailing for young people from all social and economic backgrounds, whilst encouraging their character development. www.rya.org.uk/go/onboard Find out more about OnBoard in next month’s All at Sea Masterclass.

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“This is a very proud moment for me personally and a testament to the hard work of everyone involved in Wetwheels,” said Geoff. “When I founded Wetwheels, it was with the aim to make the sea accessible to all disabilities, including those most excluded. It had to be a highly sensory experience, and I designed the boat with a ramp to the wheel so, for a moment in time, anyone with a disability could be captain of a powerboat.

I am delighted we now have six boats, collectively taking in excess of 7,000 people a year to sea.”

The catamaran was funded in part by private donors, but mostly by Sport England. wetwheelsfoundation.org

COMING TO THE UK

COMITTI Boats UK & Caribbean is a new company set up by Dr Karen Dickens, which is working to bring Italian Comitti motorboats to a wider audience.

“Comitti is a small company in northern Italy and one of the few remaining Italian shipyards with a tradition of building classically designed Italian motorboats,” said Karen. “It was through my initial purchase and semi-bespoke design of a VENEZIA 34 ,Octopussy, and then building our new Comitti, a BREVA 35 named Property of a Lady,

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that I realised I wanted to be directly involved in expanding the reach of Comitti into new markets.”

Today there are four Comitti model families encapsulating “not only a boat, a lifestyle”. They are: VENEZIA, BREVA, ISOLA and DI LEGNO. www.comittiboatsuk.com

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

EUROPEAN DEBUT OF V MAX SHO OUTBOARD LINE-UP I had hoped to have seen the new Yamaha range of V Max SHO outboards by now, but the wretched virus that is interfering in the status quo put paid to that plan.

To put you in the picture, 60 years of outboard manufacturing excellence has contributed and culminated in four new engines that wear the iconic model designation V MAX, which was reserved for the high output 2-stroke engines of yesteryear.

The new V MAX SHO outboards are 90hp, 115hp, 150hp and 175hp respectively and have been conceived to cater for the popular high speed, lightweight, sports angling and adventure boats.

Built on two engine block capacities, the 90 and 115 use an 1832cc while the two bigger motors are 2785cc. In a change from the ‘digital everything’ world, the new outboards are mechanically operated rather than ‘fly-by-wire’.

The increase from 90hp to 115hp from the 1832cc block is achieved by using a different head with a second camshaft that allows for higher revs, coupled to a long inlet tract for greater torque to give unprecedented holeshot.

The graphics hark back to the original V MAX outboards with a modern, stylish update that makes a statement on the cowling. www.yamaha-motor.eu

KAWASAKI JET-SKIS RETURN TO UK SHORES

NEW GHOST TROLLING MOTORS

James Barke, managing director, Boats.co.uk, the exclusive UK distributor of Kawasaki’s new PWC range

WAY back in the early 1980s I can remember when jet-skis arrived into Britain. I first saw them at a dealer in Lee-on-Solent who was planning to rent them out from the beach, but was also doing demos for prospective buyers.

These were proper stand-up jet-skis and they needed a degree of skill to get the best out of them (I was not very good). Well, they are back.

For 2021 Boats.co.uk’s James Barke, the promotor of the last Earls Court Boat Show, has been granted an exclusive dealership for Kawasaki personal watercraft. It has been six years since the big, green K was a player in the UK PWC market, and these new models are certain to gain a rapid following.

Kawasaki is recognised as the maker of the first ‘Jet-Ski’, the JS400. The new Jet-Ski line up, fittingly, includes a high performance stand up machine, the SX-R, but the main range comprises multi-seat models with power

outputs ranging from the normally aspirated 150hp through to the supercharged 300hp flagship, all boasting an all new, marine specific 4-cylinder 4-stroke engine.

Kawasaki’s 2021 new model line-up includes three models in the STX160 three-seater range, priced from £11,999; four Ultra craft from Kawasaki’s highest specification, multi-seat JetSki® watercraft priced from £12,899 and the flagship of the multi-seat fleet, the Ultra 310 supercharged range priced from £17,999. Kawasaki’s solo ‘stand up’ Jet-Ski®, the formidable SX-R, is priced from £10,899.

Here is a new range of sports craft for which there is a specialist Kawasaki made handling crane that can be supplied to make life easier aboard your superyacht. 2021 is shaping up to be an exciting year... www.kawasakiwatercraft.co.uk www.boats.co.uk Check out more PWC info on page 41!

LOWRANCE has expanded its award-winning Lowrance Ghost® freshwater trolling motor design with the new Ghost 52 and 60.

The Ghost 52 and 60 models – with 52- and 60-inch shafts respectively – bring the features of the original Ghost trolling freshwater motor to boats with higher bows. The motor weighs

six pounds less than brushed-motor equivalents, making it easier to install, deploy and stow.

Ghost 52 and 60 models will be available in December 2020 and are priced at £2,899.17 and £3,508.33 respectively. www.lowrance.com/en-gb

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NEW KIT

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GARMIN RADARS

Here is some new kit for those looking to make a big investment in their boating. Garmin’s new Fantom 254/256 solid-state radars are said to yield the best combined short- and long-range target detection performance for serious boaters and anglers. New features, including scan-to-scan averaging and improved MARPA with Automatic Acquisition, give improved target precision and more visibility of what lies ahead to enhance boaters’ situational awareness on the water.

The 4ft Fantom 254 and 6ft Fantom 256 open-array are available at £11,999.99 and £12,649.99. www.garmin.com

A SMART DEBUT AT GENOA

WATERSPORT FANATICS

We all know how popular watersports are, and so we were excited to find out more about the Fanatic gear.

The SUPCo has partnered with watersports brand Fanatic to introduce their latest range of products.

The 2021 Fanatic Bee, for example, is built for a total of four different watersports: SUP surf, SUP foil, wing foiling and windsurf foiling. Other Fanatic products range from inflatable paddleboards, to composite surf boards and hydrofoil products.

Fanatic products from: £449 Fanatic Bee: £1,399 www.thesupco.com

ZEUS DISPLAYS

From B&G comes the Zeus3S multifunction display system. Designed for sailing, the new Zeus3S chartplotters offer super-fast response times, providing all the information you need, when you need it. These displays come with B&G’s unique sailing features and make it simple to navigate, plot routes, add waypoints and see all the key sailing or racing information at the touch of a button, or the screen. £2,698.80 www.bandg.com

Bic Sport present 2 boats for use as Tenders, for fishing or for just mucking about on the water. Safety has been a key aspect in the design of these craft and with more than 35 years of R&D every little detail has been taken into consideration.

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Debuting at this month’s Genoa Boat Show are Smartgyro’s gyro stabilisers. The first products in the SG range are the SG40, for boats from 50ft to 60ft, and the SG80, for boats from 60ft to 70ft.

Ideal for new builds and refit installations, the stabilisers can be fully serviced on board without the need to lift out for maintenance. They also feature design innovations within the control electronics, braking system, cooling system and vacuum enclosure to maximise roll reduction and efficiency, under every sea state and condition. www.smartgyro.com

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SHORE STYLE FACE COVERINGS

During lockdown Henri-Lloyd used their European factories for an ‘alternative production’. Working in line with the government guidance, they created a range of comfortable, breathable, reusable face coverings, perfect for sailing and sporting activities, alongside everyday use. With face coverings here to stay for the foreseeable future, protect yourself and others. Choose from Henri-Lloyd’s Everyday Face Covering, Mav Face Covering and Coolmax Tube.

HL Coolmax Tube: £15 Mav Face covering 3pk & filter: £20 www.henrilloyd.com

PENRYN HYBRID JACKET

Perhaps you are looking for a new jacket this autumn. From Gill comes the Penryn Hybrid Jacket, a light, highly breathable hybrid top, made from a four-way stretch fabric with brushed interior. The ‘down-feel’ synthetic loose fibre insulation provides, according to Gill, excellent warmth-to-weight ratio. The jacket features a non-absorbent and quick-drying recycled synthetic insulation in the torso and stretch side panels and raglan sleeves for increased mobility and comfort, as well as stretch binding at cuffs for an improved fit.

Men: XS -XXL Women: 8 – 16 £115 www.gillmarine.com

PHOTO BLANKET

A photo blanket makes a great keepsake for a loved one or to use yourself, bringing back favourite memories whilst snuggling up. With a range of sizes and designs to choose from and with traditional edge stitching, a blanket is ideal to have on board when it gets chilly.

From: £28 www.asda-photo.co.uk

call the hotline 01491 845550 or order on line visit www.cleantogleam.com

NAUTICAL UPHOLSTERY

If you are considering a style change on board your boat, textile producer Sunbrella could have the look you are after. Sunbrella marine fabric includes more than 200 textile models, both functional and decorative, across 12 ranges. They cover seats and cushions, as well as biminis, dodgers and even protective tarpaulins on all types of boats from small motorboats and sail boats to luxury yachts, offering protection against the harsh marine environment and adding to the comfort of those on board. global.sunbrella.com

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Get Shipshape for Winter Commercial yachtsman (and yacht owner) Owain Peters has been with Kemp Sails for more than 15 ears, and offers some tho hts on preventin the winter spoilin the start of o r sailin season. two? If nothing else, a few extra sail ties around the outside will take some of the flap out, but these can create extra chafe points instead. It would be better stored with the headsail somewhere with heating and low humidity which will prevent any degradation.

THINK ABOUT EVERYTHING

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t is around this time of year that the weather in Northern Europe begins to dampen our inclination to go sailing. The lucky ones go back to plans for the trip to the Canaries and beyond, and the hardy ones seek like-minded individuals to race against at the weekends, while the rest of us begin to think about stouter shoes, and whether the car needs a bit more de-icer instead…

For the average yachtsman it is easy to overlook the boat for the winter, as she is rarely looking back at us from the driveway. Instead she is usually mournfully alone amongst her peers tied up in a windswept marina berth, or sat in her cradle in a deserted boatyard pining for the feeling of water on her bottom again.

Excluding those enthusiasts with wooden yachts, it is also rare for winter maintenance to be the job it once was either. Even 50-year-old GRP yachts can require little more than a re-antifoul before they are ready to go again. So as the nights draw in, cast a thought to your boat while she faithfully awaits your eventual return, and consider how you can help enjoy next spring when you are reunited again.

DO NOT BE LOOSE

Anything loose on deck causes damage over time, and ‘chafe is the enemy’ is an often-repeated truism that applies as equally on the marina berth or yard with 50kts of wind and rain lashing past as it does on an ocean crossing; even more so when inspection intervals are measured in weeks or months rather than days.

As a sailmaker, I should thoroughly encourage this sort of neglect: ease the genoa sheets off completely, slacken the ties on the boom cover and sprayhood and do not forget to leave the reefing lines hanging out and the halyards loose enough to hit the spreaders too.

As a ‘yottie’ it saddens me to see this though. I would far rather be saving money on the sort of repairs this creates,

and spending it elsewhere. Just cinching everything tight now and then does a world of good.

CONSIDER THE RISKS

Ask yourself if you really need the genoa on the furler all winter though. For each sunny day it is up the rig, the UV strip will be doing its job and sacrificing itself, while the stitching will also be degrading.

Every wet day will be feeding the mildew that has lodged itself in all the dark recesses: these are not subsequently fried in the sun if the sail remains furled either. On every windy day the risks of fraying an edge of fabric increase, to guarantee you need it repaired or replaced sooner, rather than in seasons to come.

How about the mainsail - the furled genoa should at least be a fairly tight unit, but even the best fitted boom cover or packaway has a little looseness in it.

How would that withstand a gale or

The lazy flap which the sprayhood or cockpit cover sometimes develop can turn into a chainsaw-like buzz in a storm with each individual flip-flop of the fabric stressing the fibres and bringing closer the day it too needs a patch, while the green slime that grows on the north side flourishes in the cold dampness of winter neglect.

We have seen sprayhoods replaced with a cheap tarp for the winter, which is just as waterproof and much less painful on the wallet if damaged – and the accumulated bird deposits are far easier to overlook.

Rope is another textile that is frequently ignored. The gold standard is to remove these mousing halyards out so they can be rinsed thoroughly (bucket is easiest, or a washing machine for the bold…) and stored dry for a few months, rather than leaving them to turn the same thousand-wash-grey that favourite t-shirt went.

Supporting the boom end on something prevents movement at the gooseneck, and the wear on the components there, so for the zealous a boom crutch is also useful – but disconnecting any rod kicker and laying the end of the boom on the deck achieves the same result. Taking away anything else normally stored on deck (liferafts, MOB recovery devices, etc) stops these degrading pointlessly as well.

FUTURE INVESTMENT

By removing everything - and it need take no more than a morning – you are investing in the future. To save having to store it yourself (and avoid the risk of any wildlife damaging it), leave it with your sailmaker, and the time could be used in servicing and valeting much of it. It is

rare for storage rates to be prohibitive, and modern lofts are purpose made for healthy fabric and guaranteed to be mouse free.

In this case you can both figuratively and literally put a ‘stitch in time’!

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VENDÉE GLOBE

Aerial start of the Vendée Globe, in Les Sables d’Olonne, France, 2016. Image: Jean-Marie Liot / DPPI / Vendée Globe

The 2020 edition of the Vendée Globe, which starts on 8 November, will see a record sized fleet compete with 33 competitors expected to be on the start line off Les Sables d’Olonne.

SAMANTHA DAVIES (INITIATIVES-COEUR)

Image: Initiatives-Coeur

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he Vendée Globe, known as the Everest of the seas, is the only sailing race round the world, solo, non-stop and without assistance.

Starting and finishing in Les Sables d’Olonne, it will see the competitors sail down the Atlantic, cross the Indian and Pacific oceans, then sail back up the Atlantic.

It was navigator Philippe Jeantot who, after winning the BOC Challenge twice (solo round the world with stopovers), introduced the idea of a new race around the world, but this time nonstop. So, on 26 November 1989, 13 sailors started the first edition of the Vendée Globe, which lasted more than three months. Only seven completed the race back to Les Sables d’Olonne.

Since that time 167 contenders have taken part in the race, but only 89 of them have crossed the finish line. This shows the level of difficulty of this global race in which solo racers are confronted by freezing cold, gigantic waves and heavy skies.

Perhaps it is because of the immense challenge that many competitors keep coming back. Not a once in a lifetime race, this year’s Vendée Globe has an almost equal balance between first timers and skippers returning for another attempt at this ultimate solo ocean racing challenge.

Women skippers were absent from the 2016-2017 edition. This time they are back in force setting another race record with six female solo skippers, three of whom are British, lining up.

Until now the average has been just two female racers competing with, for example, Anne Liardet and Karen Leibovici in 2004 and Sam Davies and Dee Caffari in 2008.

Ever since Dame Ellen MacArthur’s second place in 2000 - 2001, no woman has been on the Vendée Globe podium.

Britain’s Sam Davies, who competes again this year, came close in 2008 2009, taking fourth place.

Vendée Globe: 3rd attempt (2008/2009 – fourth, 2012/2013 – retired) Boat: INITIATIVES-COEUR (foiling). Launched in 2010 this boat has quite a history including first place in the Transat New York – Les Sables d’Olonne, and third place in the Vendée Globe 2016-2017.

HOW DID YOU FIRST GET INTO SAILING?

My grandfather was a submarine commander, based in Portsmouth, and my other grandfather was both a boat builder – his yard was on Hayling Island – and a powerboat racer, so both my parents were into sailing and boats... it is in the family!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COMPETITIVE RACE SO FAR IN YOUR CAREER? The Vendée Globe, although I also love The Ocean Race (formerly the Volvo Ocean Race or Whitbread Round the World Race). It is the race that inspired me as a kid and I took part in the 2014-15 edition as skipper of the all-female Team SCA.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT SAILING? There are many things: powering a boat purely by the forces of nature (mostly wind!), being alone in

the middle of the oceans, the competition (I am a competitor!), the challenge of forecasting and strategy, the views, the wildlife, the many different conditions I encounter, the technology of my boat, the challenge to make it go fast, the sensations when I do go fast....

and comment on the project’s social media pages.

So, my mission is to share my race as best as I can on the social media to encourage the public to ‘click’ and ‘comment’ as much as possible!

WHY DO YOU ENJOY THE CHALLENGE OF SOLO SAILING?

It is the best way to learn to do EVERY role on board.

It is very challenging to handle such a powerful boat alone, but so very satisfying to manage to do so. I think I enjoy it, too, because I know I can be competitive in this kind of racing. I am happy alone on my boat, the solitude does not bother me.

Initiatives-Coeur is a foiling IMOCA. She is 10-yearsold (and has already completed two Vendée Globes), but I am lucky to have a good budget and a great team who help keep her as competitive as possible.

I have the latest-generation foils designed by Guillaume Verdier, and am lucky to be part of the pioneering group of skippers who will be the first to ‘semi-fly’ mono-hulls around the planet!

WHAT WILL BE HARDER – GETTING TO THE START LINE OR THE RACE ITSELF?

WHAT IS COMING UP AFTER THE VENDÉE GLOBE FOR YOU?

Both are very hard. I am lucky to have some amazing sponsors backing the Initiatives-Coeur Project, but that has not always been the case. Getting to the start line is incredibly hard and only those who are really motivated make it. However, the race itself is another challenge entirely. The fact that you are not allowed to stop or have outside assistance makes it so difficult to finish. Only about 50 per cent of the fleet get to the finish each time. Only 89 skippers have finished the race in its entire history (six women) and I am one of them.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE? The biggest challenge is getting to the finish. I hope to take about 74 days to do this (if all goes well) and that is a long time to keep a hi-tech boat fully up and running. The boat maintenance is a huge challenge, to deal with the breakages and unexpected issues.

Obviously, the weather and sea-state can be challenging, but we train a lot to predict and deal with this. I also have to look after myself as it is physically very tough sailing my boat, and I have to stay fit and healthy all that time, often in extreme weather conditions.

I have another big challenge with InitiativesCoeur, and that is to raise money for the French charity Mecenat Chirurgie Cardiaque and help save kids’ lives (by bringing kids with heart defects, who live in poor countries where they cannot receive the right treatment, to France to have life-saving heart-surgery). We raise money thanks to my three sponsors who donate €1 for every new fan / share

TELL US ABOUT INITIATIVES-COEUR.

I hope to be able to continue racing in the amazing IMOCA class circuit – in 2021 we have the Transat Jacques Vabre and in 2022 the Route du Rhum, which is a race I have never yet managed to finish.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO OTHER WOMEN WHO WOULD LIKE TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS? I love helping those who are starting out in their sailing careers and am only too happy to answer questions and give advice. It is a little bit full-on just before the Vendée Globe, but I hope to be able to spend more time mentoring when I have a bit more free-time after the Vendée. And speaking of that – The Magenta Project has an amazing mentoring structure and other tools for women and girls who are looking for advice.

WHICH SAILORS INSPIRE YOU?

I have to say Tracy Edwards and her crew of Maiden inspired me as a teenager, and then I was lucky enough to be part of Tracy’s crew for the Jules Verne record attempt – I was only 22 when she signed me up. It really is thanks to the opportunity that Tracy gave me back then that I am here doing what I do now. Other sailors who inspire me are Peter Blake, Shirley Robertson and Michel Desjoyeaux.

DID YOU KNOW? Samantha’s partner, Romain Attanasio, will also be taking part - a couple entering (separately of course) for the first time in the race!

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Image: François van Maleghem

with dismastings, or keeping the boat and those on board safe in extraordinary seas.

Vendée Globe: 1st attempt Boat: CAMPAGNE DE FRANCE. Launched in 2006, this monohull had already sailed four roundthe-worlds (two Vendée Globes and two Barcelona World Races) before being struck by lightning in 2014. After that, it underwent a major renovation program.

MIRANDA, HOW DID YOU GET INTO SAILING?

My father taught me to sail in dinghies (first outing in an Optimist aged five). I sailed dinghies on and off until I graduated from uni. In adult life, I started hanging out on pontoons at events looking for rides – the way we all used to get into sailing.

WHAT KIND OF RACING DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST? I like any oceanic race, preferably downwind though.

YOU HAVE COMPETED IN MANY RACES. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE SO FAR? In terms of a result, one was the Route du Rhum 2014 – I secretly wanted to finish in the top 10 out of 43 Class40s, and finished sixth.

The biggest problems are dealing

TELL US ABOUT TAKING PART IN THE VENDÉE GLOBE. The Vendée Globe itself is a nonstop race, but there are many stages along the way just to get to the starting line: launching the campaign, acquiring a boat, application to have the right to enter the race, validation of 2,000 miles solo, competing in and completing the Transat Jacques Vabre… and each stage needs to be completed before tackling the next one. The Vendée Globe is a very long race, and for some, the start gun on the 8 November will mark the finish line of all the stages which precede the great adventure.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT SAILING?

Freedom! Long distance racing and constantly trying to get the most out of the boat, minimising mistakes, always learning. Plus moonlit nights, or dark nights full of millions of stars, phosphorescent dolphins like torpedoes, sunrise and surfing downwind.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO OTHER WOMEN WHO ARE THINKING ABOUT FOLLOWING IN YOUR SUCCESSFUL FOOTSTEPS?

Go for it! A lot of boats are perfectly suited to woman-sized sailors. Do not be afraid to ask questions, and do not expect to make lots of money.

But freedom has no price.

WHICH SAILORS INSPIRE YOU (PAST OR PRESENT)?

I would say Dame Naomi James, Sir Francis Chichester, Eric Tabarly and Peter Blake.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH ALL AT SEA’S READERS AHEAD OF THE RACE? In ocean racing, you have not earned your beer at the finish unless you have had a good weather spanking somewhere along the line.

At nine-years-old, Miranda crossed the Atlantic on her family boat for the first time, but she has been sailing professionally for the past 22 years, mainly in offshore racing, and has competed in solo, doublehanded and fully-crewed races, including the Route du Rhum, the Transat, Quebec – Saint Malo and the Volvo Ocean Race.

She has won the Transat Jacques Vabre, Quebec – Saint Malo, RORC Transatlantic and Round Britain & Ireland races.

In 2009, she was navigator with the all-female team on the Open 60 Aviva, when the team set a new outright World Record for Round Britain & Ireland, taking 16 hours off the previous record.

In preparation for the Vendée Globe, earlier this year Miranda finished 17th in the VendéeArctique-Les Sables d’Olonne, 1 day 16 hours 24 minutes and 39 seconds behind the winner Jérémie Beyou on Charal.

After the race Miranda said: “I am very happy to be here at the race finish. To be ranked, you have to finish, so I have fulfilled the remit.

“The second goal was to get in some training and that job is done too. I could not see myself setting sail on the Vendée Globe without doing a race like this beforehand.”

DID YOU KNOW? Campagne de France’s previous names are: Temenos II (2006), Mirabaud (2012), Great America IV(2016)

WITHOUT ASSISTANCE

The course the sailors will face is 21,638 miles, the circumference of the Earth, but in reality, during the previous eight editions, most competitors sometimes sailed more than 28,000 miles – without assistance.

The without assistance element of the Vendée Globe is a key part of the race.

The only assistance allowed is if a sailor returns to Les Sables d’Olonne, just after the start, meaning they would lose a lot of time. Apart from this exception, everyone has to rely on what they can do during the race.

PIP HARE ( E A IA)

Image: Richard Langdon

IRAN A ERRON (CA A NE E RANCE)

Vendée Globe: 1st attempt Boat: MEDALLIA. Launched in 1999 this boat has already gone around the world four times.

Bernard Stamm brought it twice to victory, on the Around Alone and then on the Barcelona World Race with a Spanish crew.

WHEN DID YOU FIRST GET INTO SAILING?

I have sailed since I was a baby – well not really sailing I was messing around in boats, jumping in the water, rowing dinghies and so on. I fell in love with sailing in my teens on a holiday with other young people.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST COMPETITIVE RACE?

Probably a dinghy racing on a camp when I was with the guides.

WHAT IS YOUR BEST SAILING MEMORY?

I have so many, but when I close my eyes I can imagine and feel every one of my boats. They were all special, and I did incredible things with them all.

WHY DO YOU ENJOY THE CHALLENGE OF SOLO SAILING? Because it is possibly one of the toughest things a human being could do. It is not just about managing the boat on your own, it is about being a sailor, a navigator, a tactician, meteorologist, electrician, engineer, sailmaker, rigger, medic – the list goes on. And all the time you are balancing sleep deprivation, performance and risk management. Plus men and women compete on equal terms, and I love that.

HOW HARD HAS IT BEEN TO GET TO THE START LINE OF THE VENDÉE GLOBE?

Arrival of Armel Le Cleac’h (FRA), skipper Banque Populaire VIII, winner of the Vendée Globe - 19 January, 2017. Image: Vincent Curutchet / DPPI / Vendée Globe

It is incredibly hard to get to the start of the Vendée. I have been dreaming about it for 20 years and working towards it seriously for the last 10 years. There are so many elements to the challenge – it is not just about your sailing ability and fitness as an athlete, it is also about raising money, getting a credible campaign together and managing everything that comes with that. And it is about

The sailors have to find their own route, carry out any repairs and take care of themselves when injured or ill. In this case, though, they can seek advice from the Race Doctor. Similarly, the sailors may 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 complete any work.

RACING BOATS

All the boats measure 60ft. With a large sail area, they are the most powerful monohulls led by a solo skipper, able ▶

finding a path to do all those things in a traditionally male, and sometimes elite, sport. But part of my reasons for competing is to show that you do not have to come from a certain background or be a certain type of person to do this; you need to be passionate about your sport and work hard.

WHAT WILL BE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES IN THE VENDÉE GLOBE?

There are so many and for different reasons. Just getting to the start will be an achievement. But of course there is the first 24 hours when you are calming your nerves and settling down. Then there is the Southern Ocean. I have done lots of solo sailing and covered thousands of miles, but I have never been further than 53 degrees south, so that is unknown territory for me and something I am looking forward to, but also nervous about at the same time.

TELL US ABOUT THE BOAT YOU WILL BE RACING.

I have just renamed my boat Medallia after my new title sponsor. She is a 60ft IMOCA class yacht and, although she is one of the oldest boats in the fleet, she has got some pedigree. Designed by Pierre Rolland and launched in 2000, she set the transatlantic monohull record in 2001 (8d 20h 554m) and has already been around the world four times.

I have made some changes and upgrades and cannot wait to cross the start line.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO OTHER WOMEN WHO WOULD LIKE TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS?

Do not wait to be shown a way or told how to get to your goal – if there is no clear path then make one yourself.

Do not let anyone tell you that you cannot do something if you know (or even think) you can.

WHAT IS COMING UP AFTER THE VENDÉE GLOBE FOR YOU? The next Vendée Globe! This year’s race is just the start for me. I want to prove that I am a serious competitor and come back with more experience and a bigger campaign for the 2024 race.

WHICH SAILORS INSPIRE YOU (PAST OR PRESENT)?

When I was growing up Peter Blake was very much my hero. I watched him through the Whitbread and on to the America’s Cup; we lost a great sailor before his time. In modern days I have always admired the career of Sam Davies. She has carved a strong path for women in the world of solo sailing - professional and successful - and it is going to be an honour to compete against her.

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ALEX THOMSON ( U O OSS)

Image: Vincent Curutchet / DPPI / Vendée Globe

to go beyond 30 knots in downwind conditions. The gauge of these craft is defined by the IMOCA class, and a major recasting of the gauge was carried out before the 2016 edition.

A standardised keel, a choice between two masts - conventional or wing-mast – and a limited number of appendices and ballasts are now imposed for new boats.

The rest is up to the architects.

But the biggest factor was the addition of foils. It is highly likely the next winner of the non-stop solo round the world race will be aboard a foiler.

19 of the 33 monohulls are fitted with these impressive flying appendages, including seven of the very latest 2020 generation boats.

It is, therefore, very likely that the reference time established by Armel Le Cléac’h in 2016 (74d 03h 35 ‘46’ ‘) will be significantly beaten, since the new 60-footers are capable of maintaining averages of around 30 knots for several hours.

The variable now is the stamina and durability, not of the boats, but of the skippers who must live with the noisy whistling of the appendages, the shock of the waves and above all the extremely violent movements of the boat between ‘take-off’ and ‘landing’.

So, in theory, it is the latest generation foilers that have the most potential, followed by the monohulls optimised with 2020 foils, then the 2016 boats and the lightest dagger boards. However, this round-the-world race is always full of uncertainties and unknowns. It does not seem possible to ‘fly’ all the time without working continuously on the foil settings.

Certain weather and wind phases will also see key advantages come into play and big differentials open up.

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

Starting the Vendée Globe for the fifth time, Alex Thomson has been successively third and then second in the race. He goes into this year’s Vendée Globe as one of the favourites.

Ahead of November’s start, Alex reflected on the last race explaining: “The Vendée Globe is more than just 70+ days at sea; it is four years of planning and preparation, not just by me but by our whole team and all of our partners. To finish that race in second place, fighting all the way to the finish line, despite breaking the foil, is something that I am very proud of.”

It has been a long build up to this year’s race, and being forced to withdraw from last autumn’s Transat Jacques Vabre with his new HUGO BOSS was not ideal for Alex’s Vendée Globe programme. However, Alex’s design and engineering team have done extensive work to understand the forces that caused his keel to fail in mid-Atlantic.

The incident occurred after a massive deceleration following what Alex believes was a collision with a whale, with the impact centered at the top of the keel. The keel structure has now been significantly beefed up to cope with a collision of that nature and Alex has no concerns about the extra weight that has been added as a result.

“It has cost us about 60 kilos in weight in the keel structure in additional reinforcement, but we feel that is how it should be.”

The boat has also been fitted with a ‘whale pinger’ in the keel bulb, supplied by Future Oceans, to reduce the chances of hitting another one - something Alex wants to avoid for both the sake of the whales and his boat.

Arrival of Alex Thomson in second place in the Vendée Globe, 20 January, 2017.

Image: Olivier Blanchet / DPPI / Vendée Globe

Unfortunately the time back in the yard following the Transat Jacques Vabre, compounded by the lockdown, took away much of his planned solo preparation and testing miles.

Talking about his ambitions for the race Alex said: “To win. For our team, that can be the only goal. After finishing third and second in the past two editions of the race, a win is the only result that will satisfy us.

“I believe one of the biggest challenges in this race is self-management – managing yourself and knowing when to push forwards and when you need to allow yourself to eat or to rest. That is a challenge you must face for 70+ days at sea. We have worked closely with our partners at Nokia Bell Labs to give me a better understanding of my sleep, movement, activity and stress levels when I race. Having access to that real-time data should certainly help me to better understand and manage my own performance.

“Our team brings an enormous amount of experience to this race. We have faced many challenges and setbacks, and so I feel confident in our ability to always find a way past those. When I take to the start line, I certainly take some confidence in the fact that I have been there before and I understand this race.”

DID YOU KNOW? Tied with Jean Le Cam in terms of number of his fi e pre ious participations, Alex Thomson is the most experienced and the most successful sailor at the start with two back-to-back podiums achieved over the last two editions.

Non-stop: The skippers are allowed to stop, but are not allowed to step ashore beyond the high tide mark. The only pit stop competitors are allowed involves returning to Les Sables d’Olonne, within 10 days of the start. Michel Desjoyeaux did this in 2008 before setting off again 40 hours after the start. He went on to win the race.

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Here is a photo of Mr John taken on the Solent by regular contributor Karen Howcroft.

A reminder of what is to come – a wintery night at Brighton Marina. Thanks to Angela Haggard.

This is the marina at Port Solent, Portsmouth. Every year they invite the local Mustang Owners’ Club to show off their muscle cars on the boardwalk. Sent in by Jean Cole.

PHOTO OF THE MONTH The boat lift in action at Hythe Marina Village. Sent in by Timo Galeon.

Thanks to Fergal Wallbank who sent in this shot of the Irish Sea.

Well, people will park anywhere these days... Graham Knight spotted this handy parking advice.

Brighton Marina gets a double mention this month. This time the photo has been taken by Leon Haggard.

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BOATING PEOPLE

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Q&A with 15-year-old Timothy Long who, last month, completed his challenge to became the youngest person to sail solo around Britain.

What were the highs and lows of the journey?

Image: Marc Turner / EMCT

There were so many! The highs were seeing some spectacular scenery, and the wildlife I encountered along the way. I was frequently accompanied by pods of dolphins, not to mention the seals, puffins and other birds. That really lifts you when you are out there alone.

In terms of sailing highs, those rare moments when the boat was going in the right direction at the right speed, with an incredible sunrise or sunset thrown in… it was just me and the boat and nothing else around.

As for the lows, there was one particularly difficult sail from Troon to Stranraer. We set off with a forecast for a steady force 5, which quickly rose to a force 6 - 7. It was a big learning experience, to say the least. I was amazed how Alchemy handled the conditions so well.

Tell us about the boat you sailed, and do you have a dream boat?

My boat for the Round Britain trip was Alchemy, a 28ft Hunter Impala, which I chose because of its combination of being good in all conditions and very seaworthy.

I have many dream boats, depending on what I would be taking on… but needless to say, they would all require dream budgets too.

Why did you choose to support the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust?

Ellen MacArthur has always been a huge inspiration to me. I found out about her Cancer Trust charity from reading her books, and when I was 12 I asked if I could volunteer with them, but unfortunately I was too young.

So, when I set up my Round Britain 2020 project, EMCT was the obvious choice of charity to support. They do amazing work with young people of a similar age to me (8 - 24) to rebuild their confidence after cancer treatment, and the experience of being together on a boat can be a real turning point for people who have been through the worst of times.

Is there another challenge/race you would like to take on?

There are many. I would love to race across an ocean at some point, and eventually circumnavigate the globe.

So, you clearly love sailing. Are you planning to have a career in the marine world?

How old were you when you started sailing?

I started sailing at the age of nine. My first experience was in an Opi on a freezing lake in the middle of a thunderstorm. It did not put me off though!

Yes, I really want to pursue a career in racing.

Who are your boating inspirations?

There are so many… first and foremost Ellen MacArthur, of course. Then I would say the likes of Pete Goss, Ian Walker and Bernard Moitessier.

How did this challenge to become the youngest person to sail solo around Britain come about?

A couple of years ago I decided I wanted a challenge and adventure that would push me to find new limits, and that is how I decided to sail around Britain. It provides so many challenges, and I wanted to explore my own country. I did not realise I would be the youngest until I started researching it.

Timothy arriving in Largs during his attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo around Britain. Image: Marc Turner / EMCT

What do you love about sailing?

For me, it is the huge sense of freedom. When you are out there on the sea, it is just you, the boat and the elements. You feel so alive… it is quite addictive!

Timothy chose the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust as a charity to support during his expedition, following Dame Ellen MacArthur’s similar sailing journey when she was 18. Image: Marc Turner / EMCT

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Solent based dinghy sailor David Henshall is a well known writer and speaker on topics covering the rich heritage of all aspects of leisure boating.

White Gold might be a term little heard nowadays, but there was a time when Barbary Pirates, and the threat of capture, were a very real danger.

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hen we learn our history at school, it is a safe bet that one of the earliest and most important lessons we will focus on is “1066 and all that”! The short, populist version is that after being invaded by the Romans, then the Vikings, before William the Conqueror and his Normans crossed the Channel, our island status and our naval strength kept us all safe in our beds.

The Spanish Armada, the high hopes of Napoleon and then the frustration of Hitler in 1940 all share the same theme that, as a nation doubly defended by the seas and by the ships of our Navy, we have been able to resist all comers for nearly 1,000 years.

Little wonder, then, that we sing those patriotic words to Rule Britannia at the tops of our voices.

But before you burst into song about ‘Britons never, never shall be slaves’ it is worth looking back in history to a time when, for the people of the far SouthWest, slavery was a very real and terrifying prospect. For more than 200 years, for those who lived and worked on or near the water, fisherman, maritime traders and their families in the supporting coastal communities, the fear was attack and capture by what would become known as the Barbary Pirates.

Unlike the traditional vision of the pirates that operated in the Caribbean, the rum drinking mercenaries of popular culture, the Barbary Pirates, the legendary Corsairs, were skilful Muslim sailors from the north coast of Africa, notably ports such as Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli.

At first, their voyages took them northwards along the coast of what is now Andalusian Spain, where their repeated raids on Malaga were so successful that the

area became depopulated to the point it was no longer worthy of further attacks.

Out in the Atlantic, the Barbary Pirates worked their way northwards towards the Biscay coasts of Spain, then France, with their raids becoming ever more lucrative, as they seized not only goods, but the more precious trade of people. Those that were well off would be offered back on payment of a ransom, but for the majority, capture meant being taken back to North Africa to be sold in one of the many slave markets.

UK ARRIVALS

When the Barbary Pirates first reached UK shores, firstly around the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, the easy pickings were the fishermen, who were taken from their boats which were then left to drift, abandoned; a mute message as to the fate of the occupants.

The demands were increasing, though, for what was becoming known as ‘White Gold’. 60 women and children were taken in just one attack on the shoreline at Mounts Bay, whilst the village of St Keverne on the Lizard peninsular was repeatedly raided.

With the pirates operating so far away from their home ports, a forward base was needed, with Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel becoming a little bit of North Africa, albeit with the assistance of a Dutch sea captain who had turned into a maritime mercenary.

The raids around the south and west intensified further, with an estimated 60 pirate ships operating in UK waters, and in a seven year period between 1609 and 1616 some 466 vessels were taken. In just one year, 1625, 27 boats were attacked just in the waters off Plymouth.

One of the most shocking attacks came in June 1631 when the village of Baltimore

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in Southern Ireland was left deserted after a pirate raid carried away more than 200 locals. It was no surpise, then, that the authorities in London accepted that control had been lost over the waters of the South West, with a bigger concern being that the attacks were starting to threaten the growing trade with North America.

THE FIGHT BACK

It would finally fall to Oliver Cromwell to start the fight back, with his command that the Lundy base be cleared of Barbary Pirates and that should any be taken alive, they should be returned to Bristol where they would be slowly drowned. Naval forces then bombarded the island ahead of it

In the end the nations of northern Europe would come together to defeat the Barbary Pirate menace, and when an Anglo-Dutch fleet shelled Algiers thousands of slaves would finally be released.

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being cleared of pirates and, at the same time, a huge number of prisoners who were being held ahead of shipment south were released, with some putting the number into the thousands.

As the Royal Navy grew in strength and organisation, control of the UK’s waters was wrested back from the Barbary Pirates, but they still remained a threat further south around the Mediterranean.

Those nations that had suffered so much, Spain, France and the UK, now took the fight to the North African coast, with the ports of Tunis, Tripoli and Algiers all suffering from a number of naval bombardments which further weakened the threat before, in 1816, the British fleet led yet another

The story of the trade in ‘white gold’ would become distorted and romanticised, as in the repressed thinking that would soon follow, being carried off to the harem was somehow given a more glossy picture.

Image: Le Harem by Fernand Cormon

attack on the coast, which brought about not just an end to the piracy, but the release of some 4,000 European slaves who had been held in the area.

BEYOND EUROPE

It would be a mistake, though, to think of the Barbary led piracy as purely a European problem, for as North America became an increasingly active maritime nation, their ships would also be taken and their crews enslaved.

In the late 1700s payments to the pirates for the release of captives and as a sweetener to prevent further attacks was swallowing up a significant percentage of total government revenue.

The United States had originally determined that it would not maintain a standing military presence, but the pressures and the costs of the losses to the pirates was one of the triggers that saw the creation of the United States Navy.

In 1801 – 1805, then again in 1815, American Forces fought the first and second Barbary Wars which conclusively brought the reign of the pirates to an end (the heroes of the US actions, one of their very first overseas conflicts, are recorded on the Tripoli Monument, America’s oldest Military Monument which now resides at the United States Military Academy at Annapolis).

Today, historians will argue about just how big a problem the Barbary Pirates really were, but there seems little doubt that some 850,000, maybe even more than a million people, found themselves treated as ‘White Gold’ and forced into the abject misery of slavery. As the song goes, Britannia would eventually get to rule the waves, but it is a historical reality that beforehand, so many of its people had to All images: Andrew Wiseman become slaves.

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A QUESTION OF TIME Will extended EU cruising be possible for UK citizens beyond 2020?

CA members have successfully obtained residency in Greece and Spain.

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he UK has left the EU, and the UK government has stated that there will be no extension to the transition period beyond 31 December, 2020. This means that UK citizens who hold only a UK passport and have no rights to dual nationality with an EU country will be treated as ‘third country’ nationals by the EU. By the time this article is published we may have more news of whether the UK and EU are likely to reach any sort of deal. However, the UK has already published guidance (www.gov.uk/visiteurope-1-january-2021) which confirms that UK citizens should expect that the Schengen 90 day in any 180-day period will apply to them when travelling in Europe.

The key word in this rule is 'any'. It is really important to use a Schengen calculator to understand how long you can spend sailing, particularly taking into account previous visits to any other Schengen country. A link to a Schengen calculator is available at www. schengenvisainfo.com/visa-calculator.

If this is the final situation for 2021 and onwards, then cruising in Europe will be much more restricted, bureaucratic and expensive. It will be the biggest restriction on British leisure sailors in a generation.

The UK consulate in Malaga has already suggested that the days of British second home-owners in Spain being able to spend a continuous period of five months in Spain and seven months in the UK are now over.

If nothing changes the situation will be the same for cruising sailors across all EU countries.

Clearly the campaign by CA President Julian Dussek to get both CA members and non-members to write to their MPs is very important and should be top of their list of actions.

CAN YOU GET AN EXTENDED VISA?

Some MPs believe that it will be easy for UK citizens to get extended visas to visit an individual EU country. However, the CA's research, based on the feedback from current non-EU citizens, shows that this is far from the case.

If you are in correspondence with your MP, make sure they fully understand that Extended/Type D visas to enable a nonEU citizen to stay in a Schengen country for more than 90 days: ■ apply only to one country (so multiple applications may be needed) ■ must be applied for from the UK before departure ■ may require a personal visit for all applicants (including children) to the Embassy in the UK ■ cost between £100 and £200 per person ■ based on experience of the CA's nonEU members, will require: • demonstration of financial self-sufficiency • demonstration of adequate health insurance • health and criminal records check Clearly, based on the research, getting a simplified process for an extended EUwide visa would be the ideal outcome.

However, the CA’s Regulations and Technical services group (RATS) research has also shown that both the EU and the UK have already published provisions hinting that the final situation might not be an EU-wide extended visa, but might rather be a country-specific bilateral agreement.

So, it is also important that MPs are made aware that: ■ there has been a proposal within the EU draft negotiating documents allowing individual countries to use their domestic law to offer extended national visas beyond the 90-day Schengen limit, subject to reciprocity from the UK ■ the UK has already included provision for a continuous and renewable 180day visa for EU citizens in the new immigration bill So, there is an opportunity for the UK government and perhaps individual organisations to work with the tourist industry and ministries within individual countries and not via the EU. The CA believes that this might allow members to spend up to 180 days in one selected base country and still have 90 days in other EU countries.

Informal feedback to one member suggests that while European governments might feel positive towards such an arrangement, they cannot formalise anything until the main UK-EU negotiations are complete.

BELOW: RATS have been focusing much of their research on Spain.

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INVESTIGATING THE OPTIONS

RATS has researched other options which might provide some mitigation – not just extended visas, but also the viability and requirements for residency.

The focus has been on a small number of key countries, such as Sweden, Spain, Greece, France, Portugal and Italy which, because of the size of coastline or location, could act as a base for extended cruising, with the 90/180 day rule still applying to the adjacent countries.

Country-specific information on visa and residency application processes and requirements for selected countries is available to members on the CA website at www.theca.org.uk/rats/ brexit_advice/schengen_short_stay_ visa_implications. Web pages giving more general information on cruising after the end of transition are also open to non-members.

To date there are no certainties about what is possible, but some of the glimmers of hope that we are following include: ■ Sweden appears already to offer a 180day visa for tourism for non-EU citizens.

Initial responses from the Swedish Embassy in the UK were equivocal, but RATS are now following up directly with the Swedish Migration Agency.

If this can be confirmed, it could be a useful template for discussions with other countries.

■ CA contacts in Spain have confirmed that the Spanish government is still fully prepared to allow UK citizens to register as resident within Spain, and the Spanish Embassy FAQ confirms that UK citizens who have registered before 31 December, 2020 will be entitled to exercise the right to remain in Spain once they are classed as non-EU nationals.

The Spanish authorities have the right to cancel Residency rights for anyone who does not spend at least six months per year in Spain but, given the number of second home-owners who would be affected, we do not yet know if this will be relaxed. The statement by the Spanish government regarding the relaxation of the Covid-19 rules for some 400,000 British citizens with second homes in Spain gives us some hope that the Spanish may be open to either a relaxation of residency cancellation or a bilateral deal.

■ Members have successfully obtained residency in Greece. Discussions with representatives for tourism there have also suggested that a bilateral deal might be considered if there is no wider EU arrangement, and the question of

potential cancellation of residency rights after six months absence from the country remains to be confirmed.

■ The CA’s European Inland Waterways Section is working with contacts in Belgium and the Netherlands. Sadly it appears that the Netherlands does not offer 180-day tourist visas and would not make a bilateral deal with the UK .

In summary, based on research by RATS, CA Sections and individual CA members, it is becoming clear that there are currently no simple solutions to allow UK citizens to cruise in Europe for more than 90 days in any 180. All the options we have explored so far involve significant bureaucracy, cost and restrictions.

Our best hope is for the UK government to negotiate an EU-wide extension to the 90/180 day rule, and cruising sailors should write to their MPs to explain why this should be included in the issues for negotiation. Our next fall back should be to push our case for 180day visa-free travel with the appropriate authorities in individual countries. www.theca.org.uk Words: Trevor Page This article first appeared in the Cruising Association’s in-house magazine Cruising in September 2020.

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MATCH WINNER The match racing rules are explained by double women’s match racing champion Mary Rook.

THE Masterclass

Port tack, give way boat can manoeuvre as quickly as she wants as long as she keeps clear, RRS 16 does not apply to give way boats

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ave you ever been on the start line, going around a buoy or just heading in the direction you want to go and other boats around you seem to be shouting rules that you do not understand?

Do not worry - double women’s match racing champion and British Keelboat Academy Coach Mary Rook can help. Here she offers up four key points to remember in those last seconds before the start gun: 1 The give way boat can manoeuvre as quickly as she likes – as rule 16 does not apply to a give way boat there is no requirement for her to give room

as she changes course. As long as any right of way boats do not have to avoid her, she can nip in and out of spaces as they appear.

2 If you are ‘locked in’ by the committee boat, another boat cannot force you to hit the committee boat – once you are overlapped with the committee boat and unable to tack behind it, any boats who are sailing to leeward of you cannot luff you to a point where you would hit the committee boat. Word of warning, though. If the leeward boat has not changed course since before you were overlapped with the committee boat then you have to keep

If you are positioned by the committee boat and unable to tack, a boat that sails in to leeward cannot force you to hit the committee boat

Even if you have overlapped from astern, you can luff to head to wind after the start to get around the pin end mark

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ALL AT SEA OCTOBER 2020 clear, and if you sail in to a gap that is not there you will likely break Rule 11. Do not forget, though, if you are not overlapped with the committee boat then the leeward boat can luff you, and if you are at risk of hitting the committee boat you may need to tack out or stop the boat as you cannot barge into a space that is not there.

3 If you have stopped on the start line then a boat coming in fast from behind cannot hail for you to come up until they are overlapped to leeward – it is very common for boats coming in late to the start to charge in to leeward of a boat yelling “up, up, up” long before they are overlapped to leeward. While there is no overlap you are the right of way boat and do not have to respond, and even when the other boat does eventually gain an overlap they must initially give you room to keep clear.

You DO NOT have to anticipate that another boat will gain right of way over you until they actually do.

4 If you are at the pin end of the line you can luff to head to wind, if necessary to get around the buoy.

Even if you gained your overlap on any boats to windward from clear astern, Rule 17 allows you to sail your proper course, which would include luffing to get past the start mark if needed. Once past it, though, if Rule 17 applies you must return to your proper course, which is likely to be close hauled.

Want to know more? Mary will be offering up more top match racing tips in a series of videos going live on the RYA Dinghy Racing Channel on Youtube. Check them out at youtube.com/DinghyRacingChannel

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BOATING HOLIDAYS EVERY MONTH WE BRING YOU HOLIDAY NEWS AND A SELECTION OF OFFERS CORNWALL BEATS SPAIN

THE team at Compare By Review decided to dig deep and delve into our summer online searching habits with some interesting results.

The British ‘stay home summer’ is having a resurgence. Whether it is spent on holidays at the lakes, by the beach or staying at home to finish off those much needed jobs, the public have dusted off their roofboxes and dug out their garden games to embrace the staycation.

With foreign travel being off the list for many, a large proportion of the population decided to holiday here in the UK making the staycation the holiday term of the season, and it looks as though Cornwall is a firm favourite with searches for ‘Cornwall Holiday’ in July rising to 135k compared to the same time last year with 40k searches.

This popular destination overtook searches for ‘Norfolk holiday’, ‘Devon holiday’ and ‘Brighton holiday’, and even knocked Spain off the top spot with searches for ‘Holiday in Spain’ during July dropping to 110k from 135k in 2019. comparebyreview.com

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CARRY ON CRUISING

IF you have been waiting to take a last minute cruising holiday, Evolution Yachting has been sharing its top picks for extended cruising this October and November.

With the late start to the season it is no surprise that many are, this year, looking to extend the season, and where better to do this than the Mediterranean (please check current quarantine restrictions before booking).

Evolution Yachting has picked out Turkey, Greece and the Balearics as great choices. Even in October we can enjoy balmy evenings in Corfu, ambient waters in Nafplio and sunkissed beaches in Formentera. Even into November, although water temperatures may not be too inviting, Gocek is still open for business in the early weeks and magnificent sunsets in Menorca can be toasted with a fresh and fruity cocktail on the aft-deck.

FOCUS ON TURKEY: The Lycian coast stretches from Marmaris to Fethiye and offers numerous bays, villages and marinas to visit, all pleasant and welcoming in October and November. Siralibuk Bay and Butterfly Valley are just two to mention, offering peaceful, remote anchorage spots and beautiful beaches. If the water is a tad nippy, head further south to the sunken ruins of Kekova for a mix of ancient, medieval and modern history, or to Bodrum and the Carian Coast further north with its gentle sailing conditions, picturesque bays, famous rock tombs and other historical remnants of bygone rich and ancient cultures. www.evolutionyachting.co

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PICTURE PERFECT DESTINATIONS

SET along 28,000 miles of beautiful coastline, there is a wealth of opportunity for avid photographers to capture scenes of turquoise waters, secluded landscapes and historical sites in the Mediterranean.

To help you decide where to visit in the Med, MedSailors has rounded up their most Instagram-worthy locations.

■ Kassiopi, Greece ■ Loviste, Croatia ■ Fethiye, Turquoise Coast, Turkey ■ Diamond Bay, Croatia ■ Hydra, Greece ■ Cala Junco, Italy Offering sailing holidays in the Mediterranean, MedSailors create seven-day trips for 20 - 35 year-olds in Croatia, Greece, Turkey and Montenegro. Prices start from around £505 for European routes. www.medsailors.com

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EXPLORE TURKEY’S STUNNING TURQUOISE COASTS TURQUOISE is a unique mixture of blue and green. It is no wonder part of the Turkish coastline has the same name because a typical cruise around the hidden bays of the coast takes travellers on a journey from the greenest forests of the coastline to the bluest colours of the sea. In fact, the word turquoise actually comes from the French for Turkish.

Since Turkey is surrounded by three seas - Black Sea, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea – the country has one of the longest coastlines in the Mediterranean, making it quite common to find an exclusive bay to dock your boat.

One of the most popular choices here is gulet cruising. Gulets are constructed with the Turkish Riviera in mind and are designed primarily for fun and luxury.

While travelling along the beautiful

coast of the Turquoise Riviera, travellers can enjoy beautiful sights, swim in coves, enjoy freshly-caught seafood and doze off to the rippling of the waves in the background.

Turkey offers numerous routes for gulet cruisers. The Fethiye to Ölüdeniz route, for example, is one of the most scenic blue voyages in the world. Located in a cove inside the Fethiye Bay, Fethiye is open to the north and surrounded by pine trees with a magical view of small and large islets. The blue lagoon Ölüdeniz is famous with white sand beaches and turquoise waters, while the ancient city of Patara is one of the most breath-taking parts of this route.

Alternative routes include Bodrum to Gökova or Kemer to Kekova. www.goturkey.com

THE Cruising Association’s Regulations and Technical Services (RATS) group continues to update the country-by-country Covid-19 information, which changes frequently, on the CA website.

Cruising Association president Julian Dussek said: “There are still many challenges in getting to and equipping your boat, sailing safely and identifying destinations where facilities are open and you can enjoy your stay.

“That is where the CA comes

in. If our members keep posting their experiences on our forums, it could make all the difference for another member following in your tracks.”

For the latest European and Mediterranean country-by-country status and local information relating to the UK, visit: www. theca.org.uk/public/covid_19_ cruising_restrictions. You can help by emailing any updates to: covid-19@theca.org.uk. www.theca.org.uk/join

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

FURTHER INFORMATION

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MARINA FOCUS SOUTHSEA MARINA

Southsea Marina Fort Cumberland Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 9RJ 02392 822 719 southsea@premiermarinas.com www.premiermarinas.com

Whether you are looking for a safe haven for the winter or a more permanent berth, Premier’s Southsea Marina has it all.

PERFECT for yachting and motorboat cruising alike, this family friendly, awardwinning marina offers great value, firstclass facilities and a personal service that includes a 24-hour manned reception.

Nestling on the Eastney Peninsula, in the quieter reaches of Langstone Harbour, the marina is perfectly located for exploring the delights of the Solent and has 307 secure berths and a full service modern boatyard.

Once ashore, berth holders have the

choice of two dedicated on-site restaurants with ‘delightful views across the marina’ and the option to call upon the services of a suite of marine tenants that include riggers, marine engineers, sailmakers and an RYA Training Centre.

Conveniently reached by road, minutes away from the M27, and with secure wet and dry berthing options, this marina makes a worthy recipient of the Yacht Harbour Association’s Five Gold Anchors Award.

FACILITIES

The construction of Southsea Marina began in the 1980s, and since then it has expanded and evolved, both in facilities and the way it operates.

In recent years the marina has invested in modern boatyard equipment and a new static boom crane. There has also been a total refurbishment of its facilities and laundry - all to the same luxury standards seen across other Premier marinas.

In the water, the marina has just completed the replacement of the piles located in its approach channel to enhance security and provide berth

holders and visitors with a more defined navigation channel to follow.

Customer service at Southsea achieves outstanding ratings, and in 2019 the Marina Reception was completely refurbished to include a modern and welcoming berth holders’ lounge area where visitors and customers can enjoy a complimentary drink in comfort. Accompanied by its popular outdoor BBQ area with decking, rattan seating and a bar for summer socials, the marina enjoys a thriving community spirit.

Southsea’s boatyard team provide year-round lift, high-pressure wash

and block-off and re-launch services that include the use of a new 25 tonne hoist, a new static boom crane and a 15 tonne Roodberg boat mover.

Southsea Marina is also home to a good mix of marine tenants. These companies offer everything from rigging services to marine engineering, RYA theory and practical training and bespoke sail and covers.

The marina also accommodates one of the leading osmosis repair centres on the South Coast, with a 2,000sq. ft boatshed and a small chandlery shop offering a selection of essential maintenance products.

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Southsea Marina benefits from two on-site restaurants. The Marina Bar specialises in British comfort cuisine and has a reputation for hearty breakfasts, light bites and substantial main meals – made with ingredients sourced from quality local suppliers.

Also located at the marina, The Bombay Restaurant & Bar prides itself on cooking high-quality, fresh food, using traditional Indian recipes, and it has recently issued a new menu.

THINGS TO DO

The marina’s location in Langstone Harbour offers a relaxed and friendly haven in which boating enthusiasts can escape the pressures of everyday life. The foot passenger Hayling Ferry is within easy walking distance and gives walkers access to miles of beautiful, sandy beaches on Hayling Island.

On rainy days, there is a unique range of independent shops and trendy cafes and restaurants to explore in Southsea’s traditional town

PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

centre, plus an aquarium, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (home to three famous British warships) and the Pyramids Leisure Pool on the seafront.

Further away, Gunwharf Quays, with its designer shops, multiplex cinema and the famous Spinnaker Tower, is well worth a visit.

"There is a unique range of independent shops and trendy cafes and restaurants to explore."

“We looked at various marinas within 20 miles of Portsmouth and settled on Premier at Southsea - that was 12 years ago! Premier having multiple marinas in the area is a great incentive, as being a permanent berth owner we are able to stay for up to 42 nights at any of their other marinas. We have spent time in Chichester, Port Solent, Swanwick and our favourite, being here at Southsea.

Southsea has all the facilities: a very popular Indian restaurant, The Marina Bar and, of course, the normal marina workshops and services. The facilities have been refurbished to a high standard.

The staff are very professional, but friendly, and nothing is ever too much trouble. We feel very secure and very much part of a great group of people.

One great advantage of Southsea is the quick access to the cruising waters of the Solent and fantastic views across Langstone Harbour to the Sussex Downs.”

Kevin Bowden, Seawolf

BERTHING & STORAGE

Southsea Marina has in-water berthing for 307 boats up to 16m, with larger vessels able to be accommodated on the outer holding pontoon. The marina offers competitively priced annual berthing contracts and seasonal savings on winter berthing.

Annual berth holders also benefit from eight weeks’ complimentary storage ashore, a 15 per cent saving on yard services and there are additional seasonal boatyard discounts each year.

This winter Southsea Marina is offering monthly winter berthing from 1 November 2020 to 31 March 2021 – with a minimum stay of one month.

After the first month’s berthing, customers can opt to extend their stay on a monthly basis to a maximum of five months. Contracts can start on any day, and if you pay in advance for three months or more you can choose to store your boat ashore for 28 days with no additional charge – as part of your booked period.

ACCESS

The approach to Langstone Harbour is easy in most weather conditions.

Within the harbour, speed is limited to 10 knots and five knots in the marina approach channel.

Vessels enter the marina via a tidal cill gate that rises and falls according to the action of the tides and offers approximately six hours of access per tidal cycle. In between periods of tidal access, berth holders can leave their boats on an outer waiting pontoon for the marina to return them to their berth on a rising tide.

On arrival, call the marina using VHF Ch80, or by mobile telephone. The team will then allocate a berth.

When travelling to Southsea Marina by road, take the A27 and follow signs to Portsmouth, at Havant follow the signs to Southsea. If travelling by rail, Fratton is the nearest station, on the Portsmouth and Southsea mainline.

There are regular trains to Chichester, London (1h 28m) and Southampton.

CRUISING

For a day’s cruising you need not go far – Langstone Harbour itself is idyllically quiet and under-explored, and further on Bembridge on the Island is a gem of a location. Passing the beautiful Priory Bay you enter the harbour via the clearly marked dredged channel, where there is a large visitor pontoon where you can moor up and walk ashore to

explore the beaches and village.

Southsea Marina is also an excellent base for local daytrips to Premier’s Gosport and Chichester Marinas, where berth holders can take advantage of their 42 free visitor nights as part of the Premier Advantage package of benefits.

Petrol and diesel are also available at Southsea and for Premier berth holders fuel is sold at cost.

“We chose Southsea because we favoured a smaller, quiet marina. Our boating is now Solent based and it is easily accessible.

The facilities match the high-class Premier brand and we consider Premier, with all its benefits, to be excellent value for money. In winter months it is convenient to visit during the eight week lay-up.

Southsea caters for everyone interested in boating - the knowledge and expertise of Scott Doble and his engineering team is second to none – you also have sail making/repairs/upholstery, restoration/ refits, a valeting/cleaning/polishing service, a thriving angling club, a restaurant cafe and an Indian restaurant - all on site.

We cannot praise the marina staff highly enough. Nothing is ever too much trouble and someone is always ready to assist in anyway needed. What is there not to love about Southsea?

On return to the peace and tranquillity there is nothing better than to enjoy a glass of wine and watch the most spectacular and beautiful sunsets that can be seen.”

Jill and Peter Freeborn

WEBSITES

■ www.premiermarinas.com ■ www.bondsails.co.uk ■ 1degreewestmarine.co.uk ■ marinabarsouthsea.com ■ bombaybay.co.uk ■ www.jwsmarineservices.co.uk ■ www.portsmouthmarinetraining.co.uk ■ gunwharf-quays.com ■ www.haylingferry.net

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SOUTH WEST

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

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

MDL BRIXHAM MARINA Manager: Andrew Millar Berry Head Road, Devon. TQ5 9BW T: 01803 882929 E: brixham@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.brixhammarina.co.uk MDL TORQUAY MARINA Manager: Mike Smith Torquay, Devon , TQ2 5EQ T: 01803 200210 E: torquaymarina@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.torquaymarina.co.uk WEYMOUTH MARINA Manager: Alistair Clarke Commercial Road, Weymouth Dorset. DT4 8NA T: 01305 767576 F: 01305 767575 E: berths@weymouthmarina.co.uk W: www.weymouthmarina.co.uk WEYMOUTH HARBOUR Manager/contact - Keith Howorth 13 Custom House Quay, Weymouth T: 01305 838423 E: weymouthharbour@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk W: www.weymouth-harbour.co.uk PORTLAND MARINA Manager: Paul Swain Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset. DT5 1DX T: 01305 866190 E: berths@portlandmarina.co.uk W: www.portlandmarina.co.uk LAKE YARD MARINA Manager/contact - Jenny Burrows Lake Yard Marina, Lake Drive, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4DT T - 01202 674531 E: office@lakeyard.com W: www.lakeyard.com POOLE QUAY BOAT HAVEN Manager: Kerrie Gray Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ T/F: 01202 649488 E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk PORT OF POOLE MARINA Manager: Kerrie Gray Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole Town Quay, Poole, Dorset. BH15 1HJ T/F: 01202 649 488 E: info@poolequayboathaven.co.uk W: www.poolequayboathaven.co.uk SALTERNS MARINA LTD Manager: Robert Golden 40 Salterns Way, Lilliput, Poole, Dorset. BH14 8JR T: 01202 709971 F: 01202 700398 E: reception@salterns.co.uk W: www.salterns.co.uk

MDL COBB’S QUAY MARINA Manager: Frank Gelder Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset.

BH15 4EL T: 01202 674299 E: cobbsquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.cobbsquaymarina.co.uk LYMINGTON YACHT HAVEN Manager: Rupert Wagstaff Kings Saltern Road Lymington, Hampshire SO41 3QD T: 01590 677071 E: lymington@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com BUCKLER’S HARD YACHT HARBOUR Harbour Master: Wendy Stowe Harbour Master’s Office Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour Beaulieu Hampshire SO42 7XB T: 01590 616200 E: harbour.office@beaulieu.co.uk W: www.beaulieuriver.co.uk HAVEN QUAY, LYMINGTON Manager: Ali Neal Mill Lane, Lymington Hampshire, SO41 9AZ T: 01590 677072 E: havenquay@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com DEACONS MARINA Manager/Contact name: Rachael Foster Bursledon Bridge, Southampton SO31 8AZ T 023 80 402253 E:berths@deaconsmarina.co.uk W: www.deaconsmarina.co.uk MDL HYTHE MARINA VILLAGE Manager: David Lewis The Lock Building, Shamrock Way Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire.

SO45 6DY T: 023 8020 7073 E: hythe@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hythemarinavillage.co.uk MDL OCEAN VILLAGE MARINA Manager: Scott Farquharson Marina Office, 2 Channel Way Southampton, Hampshire.

SO14 3TG T: 023 8022 9385 E: oceanvillage@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.oceanvillagemarina.co.uk

TASTE OF THINGS TO COME DURING the August Bank Holiday weekend, Bembridge Harbour held an open air, social bubbled, wine and beer tasting evening. Russ Broughton, owner of Adgestone Vineyard (just four miles from the harbour) gave an entertaining talk on the history of winemaking, his award-winning local vineyard and how to taste like a pro.

David Coultrip, a brewer of many years’ experience, then guided berth

holders through the various ales, beers and lager made by another local awardwinner - craft brewers Goddards (who are only three miles from the harbour).

Steve’s Bar will open at the Duver Marina in readiness for Easter 2021. It is a custom-made, fully kitted out bar, formerly owned by a national wine distributor, from which they will serve island-made beers, ales, wines and spirits (already available to buy from the Galley Locker).

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

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

MDL SAXON WHARF Manager: Scott Farquharson Lower York Street, Northam, Southampton.

SO14 5QF T: 023 8033 9490 E: saxonwharf@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.saxonwharf.co.uk MDL HAMBLE POINT MARINA Manager: Debbie Burns School Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4NB T: 023 8045 2464 E: hamblepoint@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hamblepointmarina.co.uk MDL PORT HAMBLE MARINA Manager: Bertie Marsh Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4QD T: 023 8045 274,1 E: porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.porthamblemarina.co.uk MDL MERCURY YACHT HARBOUR Manager: Martin Bowman Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire.

SO31 4HQ T: 023 8045 5994 E: mercury@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.mercuryyachtharbour.co.uk

TOWN QUAY MARINA Manager: Brian Akerman Management Office Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2AQ T: 02380 234397 E: bakerman@abports.co.uk W: www.townquay.com HAMBLE YACHT SERVICES Port Hamble, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire,SO31 4NN T: 02380 201501 E: info@hysgroup.co.uk www.hysgroup.co.uk UNIVERSAL MARINA Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green Southampton, SO31 7ZN T: 01489 574272 W: www.universalmarina.co.uk HASLAR MARINA Manager: Ben Lippiett Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1NU T: 023 9260 1201 F: 023 9260 2201 E: berths@haslarmarina.co.uk W: www.haslarmarina.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS GOSPORT Manager: Jonathan Walcroft Mumby Road , Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1AH T: 023 9252 4811 F: 023 9258 9541 E: gosport@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

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WINTER BERTHING OFFER WINTER walk-ashore pontoon berthing is available on individual finger pontoons from 1 October - 31 March 2021 at Bembridge Harbour. Prices start from £450 with electricity metered separately.

Advance bookings are now being taken and you can apply by emailing: office@bembridgeharbour.co.uk.

Visitor berthing fees start from 1 - 31 October and are 15 per cent off the standard summer rate for vessels up to 10.5m LOA, and 30 per cent off for vessels over 10.5m LOA (subject to availability and T&Cs). Berths are bookable online via the Harbour website: bembridgeharbour.co.uk

MDL STAYS LOYAL

FOLLOWING nearly a year of development, MDL Marinas is launching a new points-based loyalty programme, Otium, to give customers a more personalised experience when accessing services provided by the marina group.

Customers using Otium will be able to collect points when they purchase products like fuel, yard services and berthing. They will be able to redeem those points against additional services, or against their berthing contracts. The intention is that customers will be able to collect and redeem points with many of MDL’s on-site tenants as the programme develops. MDL’s yard services, fuel and berthing packages are all currently linked in.

“We felt it was time for something new that gives our customers and tenants more choice and control over how they redeem their annual

berthing benefits,” said Tim Mayer, sales and marketing director. “The programme also allows non-MDL berth holders to accrue points, at a lower rate, to spend with us when they use our services throughout the year.

“It remains the case that being an annual berth holder with MDL is the best way to enjoy our services and keep boating costs down. But with Otium our berth holders can choose where best to apply their points to give them maximum personalised value from their berthing agreement.

For example, if they do not want a lifting discount, they can use their points to discount fuel.”

New berth holders will move straight to Otium, while existing customers can choose to remain on their current Freedom Berthing agreement or, at renewal, switch to Otium.

Michael Glanville, MDL’s managing director, said: “Otium focuses on changing the way boaters think about the value of being a berth holder or a casual customer with us. This launch marks just one of several new markets and products being launched at marinas across our network in the coming months. There has never been a better time to join MDL.” Simply Berthing, Dry Stack and Swing Mooring customers can also join Otium (T&Cs apply). www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/otium

MORE SWINGING MOORINGS MORE swinging moorings will be laid this winter in the River Crouch to meet the growing demand for berths on the east coast.

Fambridge Yacht Haven plans to lay an additional 12 swinging river moorings after all 110 moorings were sold out during summer 2020.

Marina manager Danyal Adams said: “Over the past few years, we have seen a steady growth in yachts in North Fambridge with many new customers using our Yacht Haven facilities as well as many past customers returning to the area after cruising different parts of the UK.

ROYAL CLARENCE MARINA The Bridgehead, Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire.

PO12 1AX T: 023 9252 3523 F: 023 9252 3523 E: info@royalclarencemarina.org W: www.royalclarencemarina.org PREMIER MARINAS PORT SOLENT Manager: Mark Phillp South Lockside, Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO6 4TJ T: 023 9221 0765 F: 023 9232 4241 E: portsolent@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com PREMIER MARINAS SOUTHSEA Fort Cumberland Road Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO4 9RJ T: 023 9282 2719 F: 023 9282 2220 E: southsea@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com GUNWHARF QUAYS MARINA Manager: Carl Jarmaine Marina Manager Gunwharf Quays Marina office.

Gunwharf Quays.

Portsmouth.

Hampshire PO1 3TZ T: 02392 836732 E: marina@gunwharf-quays.com W: www.gunwharf-quays.com/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

“We conduct thorough biannual checks on our swinging mooring to ensure that our ground chains and risers are all in good condition, and it is this type of diligence which helps attract boaters to North Fambridge.

In addition, we have tried to make our moorings as accessible as possible with a floating tender rack, as well as walkashore pontoons for skippers to pick up and drop off their crew.”

Last year, Fambridge Yacht Haven launched a seven day-a-week mooring ferry service in partnership with members of the North Fambridge Yacht Club. The service operates throughout

EAST COWES MARINA Manager: Mike Townshend Britannia Way, East Cowes Isle of Wight. PO32 6UB T: 01983 293983 F: 01983 299276 E: berths@eastcowesmarina.co.uk W: www.eastcowesmarina.co.uk COWES HARBOUR SHEPARDS MARINA Manager: Jock Rafferty Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7HT T: 01983 297821 E: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk W: cowesharbourshepardsmarina.co.uk ISLAND HARBOUR MARINA Manager: Darren Cooke Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA T: 01983 539994 E: info@island-harbour.co.uk W:www.island-harbour.co.uk BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR Manager/Contact - Gordon Wight The Duver, St Helens, PO33 1YB T: 01983 872828 E : mail@bembridgeharbour.co.uk W: www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk

SOUTH EAST

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

the summer with MV Devon Lass, a Maritime 21, transporting boaters together with kit.

Located on the River Crouch, Fambridge Yacht Haven provides over 220 marina berths in addition to their swinging river moorings. The on-water provision is supplemented by a comprehensive boatyard facility for boats up to 40 tons, including indoor and outdoor storage ashore and a modern slipway.

With the historic, 400 year old Ferry Boat Inn pub set to reopen later this year, after an extensive refurbishment and upgrade, Fambridge Yacht Haven are expecting the high demand for berths to continue into 2021.

PREMIER MARINAS CHICHESTER Manager: Paul Cook Birdham (Chichester Harbour) West Sussex. PO20 7EJ T: 01243 512731 E: chichester@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME LITTLEHAMPTON MARINA Berthing Manager: Darren Humphries Ferry Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5DS T: 01903 713553 F: 01903 732264 E: sales@littlehamptonmarina.co.uk W: www.littlehamptonmarina.co.uk LITTLEHAMPTON YACHT CLUB (LYC) Rope House, Rope Walk Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5DH Office: Fiona Boyce: 01903 713 996 Berthing Master: Bill Kellett T: 01903 732 926 F: 01903 725 911 E: fiona@littlehamptonyachtclub.co.uk W: www.littlehamptonyachtclub.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS BRIGHTON Manager: Mike Hatch West Jetty, Brighton, East Sussex. BN2 5UP T: 01273 819919 F: 01273 675082 E: brighton@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com PREMIER MARINAS EASTBOURNE Manager: Dan Heckford Sovereign Harbour, North Lockside, Pacific Drive, Eastbourne. BN23 5BJ T: 01323 470099 F: 01323 470077 sovereignharbour@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME NEWHAVEN MARINA Manager/Contact: Russell Levett Address: Newhaven Marina, The Yacht Harbour, Fort Road, Newhaven, BN9 9BY T: +44 (0)1273 513 881 E: info@newhavenmarina.co.uk W: www.newhavenmarina.co.uk

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

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

SURREY

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

BERKSHIRE

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

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

ESSEX

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

LONDON

CHELSEA HARBOUR MARINA Harbour Master: Colin Bullock Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XF T: 07770 542783 E: harbourmaster@chelsea-harbour.co.uk W: chelseaharbourmarina.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

NEWCASTLE

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

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THE PERSONAL TOUCH For many, personal watercraft are something we associate with holidays overseas. However, with more and more of us looking for new outdoor activities a little closer to home, they are perfect for exploring our home shores too.

There is a huge choice of ride wear and equipment on the market, but what do you really need? The UK has a temperate climate and coastal conditions can be prone to frequent changes, so you need to ensure you are both warm and protected - all the gear is a great idea:

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WHY CHOOSE A PW?

A personal watercraft, commonly referred to as a jetski, can be a fantastic and fun craft on which to go exploring.

They are small, lightweight and easily manoeuvrable, meaning you can access many areas that bigger craft cannot. Their small size also lends itself to storing in your garage at home, as well as easy towing, launching and recovering.

Scott Beelend is a RYA Personal Watercraft Instructor and Ambassador for the Personal Watercraft Partnership

FINDING THE RIGHT KIT

A brand new PW can be bought for around £6,000 on a trailer. Of course you can spend significantly more if you want a high performance model with all the bells and whistles.

But on the other hand, there are plenty of older, used PWs available for a few thousand pounds, so there really is a PW for everyone.

Taking a training course will teach you how to ride a PW safely and responsibly

■ Buoyancy aid or impact jacket – this is an absolute must. If you fall off your PW, you need to be able to float. Never ride without wearing one.

■ Wetsuit – there are different styles and thicknesses available, from lightweight, short summer suits, to full length thicker winter suits.

■ Footwear – anything from a pair of trainers, to purpose designed riding shoes or boots, can make for better grip on your PW and more comfort on that lunchtime walk to the chip shop.

■ Gloves – a pair of gloves will keep your hands warm and give a better grip on your handlebars for better control of your PW. ■ Hat - a neoprene hat will stop you losing heat through your head and will protect you from the sun.

■ Eyewear - salt spray and wind can make it difficult to maintain a clear lookout while riding. A pair of glasses or goggles will make a big difference, just make sure they float.

■ Safety kit – at a basic level you should always carry a tow rope, an anchor, a whistle, some distress flares and a knife to cut you free of any debris.

■ Communications – at the very least, make sure you have a mobile phone.

A VHF handheld radio is better, but you will need an operator’s license to use it legally. If your VHF is not DSC capable, you can carry a PLB so that your location can be pinpointed in an emergency.

■ Sustenance – it is always a good idea to carry snacks and drinks to stay hydrated.

■ Spares – a spare set of spark plugs and a tool to change them could get you out of needing a long tow back to shore.

GET TRAINED

The more powerful, modern PWs are capable of speeds in excess of 60mph and can reach that speed in the blink of an eye. With great fun comes the need for great responsibility.

The RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency course is an affordable, one-day training course, which teaches you how to ride a PW safely and responsibly. You will also cover the basic skills of navigation and ‘rules of the road’, which include knowing what buoyage signifies and how to avoid collisions on the water.

Anyone who takes the course will also be provided with a copy of the RYA Personal Watercraft Handbook (G35). Packed with information and advice on everything from pre-launch checks and passage planning, to offshore cruising and legal requirements, it is essential reading for PW riders old and new.

As you progress in your PW adventures, there are other RYA courses available that can further increase your skill set, such as the RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate course or one of the navigation courses.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Many areas of the UK have local registration systems for PWs which, at a fairly reasonable cost, you will need to sign up to in order to be allowed to launch and ride in your chosen location.

Unfortunately there is not a national scheme in operation, so you may need to pay for additional registrations if you want to launch in a variety of areas.

Many local councils also set minimum rider ages and require RYA qualifications in order to get afloat.

‘INSURE’ YOU ARE COVERED

Depending on the age and model you select, a PW can cost up to £18,000 to buy new. You would not drive a car without being insured, so you really should not be doing it on your PW either.

Many harbour authorities and local councils require that you have insurance.

As well as protecting against theft, you will also be covered should you damage your craft. Many policies also offer public liability insurance, should you be unfortunate enough to need it.

SAFETY IN NUMBERS

Not only is riding alongside like-minded friends much more fun, it is also the safe way to do it.

Riding with a group means you have help and support should you breakdown at sea or fall off your craft and find you cannot get back on.

There are a number of fantastic PW clubs and groups around the country that are easy to join. As well as the obvious benefit of finding riding buddies, you will also be shown around the area by experienced, responsible riders and have access to information and advice about areas to avoid, local regulations and must-see spots.

ALWAYS RIDE RESPONSIBLY

PW riders are not always seen in the best light, and an irresponsible minority can be the subject of bad press. Riding with an established, responsible club or group can help ensure you do not fuel any negative comments.

If you do end up going it alone without the support of a club, there are a few key things to remember: ■ Do your research regarding local regulations and licensing requirements ■ Check the forecast and tides ■ Have a passage plan ■ Carry the correct gear and a means to call for help ■ Stick to any speed limits and stay out of any exclusion zones ■ Respect others, both on and off the water ■ Respect the Marine Code that protects marine life ■ Never ride solo, always take a buddy ■ Always let a friend or family member know where you are going and when you are back on shore. Consider using the free RYA SafeTrx app to help with this.

FIND OUT MORE

Riding a PW is a great way of getting out on the water. Doing it safely and responsibly makes it much more fun for everyone afloat.

The RYA and Personal Watercraft Partnership have great resources available online to get you up and running, and to help you find a local club or group. The RNLI also has some helpful information and advice regarding safety at sea and safe PW use.

For more information about RYA training courses and to find a centre near you, visit www.rya.org.uk/go/pwc.

LEFT: Riding with a group is fun, plus has the added benefit of help and support should you need it. Image: Scott Beeland

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People have known how to make cider for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence shows that ancient European and Asian cultures as early as 6500BC made a crude cider.

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Predictably, maybe, the younger tasters preferred the Strawberry, slightly sweeter, gently fizzy distinct strawberry flavour with apple in the after taste. Older tasters preferred the pure apple - gently fizzy with a soft apple taste. However, all agreed that cider is a welcome addition to the home drinks stock.

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