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By Jane Hyde September means that autumn is on its way, but do not worry as that brings with it the beautiful colours of nature and, usually, some lovely sailing weather.

Definitely hoping for the sun to shine are visitors to this month’s TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show. Far more than just looking at boats – which is great – this show is a complete entertainment event with music, activities, demonstrations, watersports and much more.

Turn to page 25 for our preview guide, and if you picked up this copy of All at Sea at the show enjoy your day!

Taking place at the same time as the show will be the fourth Bart’s Bash; this year taking place over 16 – 17 September. This is the biggest sailing event in the world and raises funds for the work carried out by the Andrew Simpson Foundation. If you are taking part have a fantastic day.

I love that this is a truly international event that brings together sailors around the globe in a united cause. I have had a look at the venues that have signed up and the three locations that came up first were Abu Dhabi, Menorca and Turkey!

If talk of those foreign sailing destinations has got you reminiscing about your summer holidays, which may seem like a distant memory now, why not think about taking a late break this autumn. There are often great deals to be found when booking last minute.

Or how about arranging next year’s sailing holiday now? Similarly good deals can be found when booking well ahead. That will give you something to look forward to in 2018, and ask a few friends along too and make it extra special – and fun.

Definitely not a holiday, but an amazing experience nonetheless, is the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, which set sail from Liverpool on 20 August. It was an amazing spectacle and a fantastic opportunity for Liverpool to display its maritime history to the world. We will follow the teams as they race around the world over the next 11 months.

Another memorable sight, but not racing anywhere yet, was the arrival of HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth. The crowds lining the seafront were obviously delighted to see the huge aircraft carrier arrive.

Preparing Portsmouth and the harbour for the ship has been a huge, and costly, effort but now she has arrived we can look ahead to when she will enter service. We take a closer look at HMS Queen Elizabeth’s story on page 34.

Thank you to Thomas Dewilde who sent in the great photo below of the ship arriving. If you were there for the start of the Clipper race or at the arrival of the aircraft carrier send us your photos and experiences too.

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THE 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed into her home port of Portsmouth for the first time to be greeted by thousands of people who had lined the seafront to witness the historic event.

The ship’s arrival included a flypast from the Fleet Air Arm, including Wildcat and Merlin helicopters and Hawk jets.

Secretary of State for Defence Sir Michael Fallon said: “When she enters service she will help keep Britain safe at a time of increased threats, able to fill multiple roles from providing air power anywhere at any time to fight future campaigns, supporting allies or delivering humanitarian aid.”

The ship is berthed at the upgraded Princess Royal Jetty at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth. This will be home to HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, which will be officially named this month in a ceremony at Rosyth.

Sir Peter Gershon, Chairman of the Aircraft Carrier Alliance, said: “I am incredibly proud to witness HMS Queen Elizabeth arrive at her home port of Portsmouth Naval Base having successfully completed the first phase of her sea trials programme.

“Over 10,000 people have come together to bring HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales to life, from early design to the magnificent ships they are today. It is thanks to their

industrious endeavours and pride that we have achieved this historic moment in the programme to bring HMS Queen Elizabeth into service.

“We are excited to complete the remainder of her test and commissioning programme before delivering her to the Royal Navy by the end of the year.”

Earlier in August a Merlin Mk2 helicopter landed and took off from the flight deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth to mark the centenary of the first aircraft landing on a moving ship at sea.

On a clear but windy day at Scapa Flow, pilots Lt Greg Weal and Lt Nick Allen flew their 14-tonne helicopter onto the carrier’s four-acre flight deck.

Lt Allen said: “In those days, not having done it before, landing an aircraft on a ship was dangerous. Now we do it all the time.”

The flight was one of several acts of commemoration to mark Sqn Cdr Edwin Dunning’s landing on the flightdeck of HMS Furious at Scapa Flow on 2 August, 1917.

Dunning, 25, a member of the Royal Naval Air Service, launched his Sopwith Pup from the carrier, then flew around in a circuit as the ship steamed some 26 knots into the 11 knot wind.

Dunning lined up on finals and ‘blipped’ his engine to slow his approach.

The deck crews gathered under his aircraft and successfully hauled him to the deck.

However when he attempted to repeat the feat five days later his engine failed and his aircraft toppled into the sea and he drowned.

Turn to page 34 to read HMS Queen Elizabeth’s story.

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CONTENTS BOATING READS ..................... 18

1ST AID AFLOAT.......................57

BOATING PEOPLE ...................19

COMPETITION ......................... 59

SHORESTYLE...........................20

DOUGAL’S DIARY ...................60

KIT ................................................ 21

RYA ............................................. 62

MASTERCLASS........................ 22

ROUND BRITAIN ..................... 65

EXPERT FORUM .................... 23

BOATING EVENTS ..................66

BOAT SHOW PREVIEW......... 25

QUIZ PAGES ............................. 68

HOLIDAYS ..................................32

MARINA FOCUS ......................70

HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH......34

MARINA GUIDE ....................... 72

PHOTO OF THE MONTH ....... 39

IN THE DRINK ..........................94

FROM PAGE ONE: Fashion and lifestyle entrepreneur, Millie Mackintosh, officially opens the TheYachtMarket. com Southampton Boat Show on 15 September at 11am.

The former Made in Chelsea star will be helping to kick off 10 days of boating action celebrating the lifestyle, fun and excitement that being on the water has to offer. This year’s event has an impressive entertainment line-up including familyfriendly attractions. Plus, of course, the huge marina features hundreds of boats for visitors to hop on and off.

Murray Ellis, Chief Officer of Boat Shows at British Marine, said: “We are delighted to welcome Millie Mackintosh

to the show this year. Attracting visitors from the UK and overseas from those new to boating to our stalwart experts, this year’s show offers a fantastic day out for friends and family. There is a host of new attractions on offer for 2017, setting this global-leading event on course for another fantastic year.”

With the summer calendar coming to a close, TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show promises to be the best way to extend the season with plenty of opportunities to entertain the whole family. www.southamptonboatshow.com Turn to page 25 for All at Sea’s six page preview.

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NEWS SNAPS FASTNET HISTORY

When a team of inner-city teenagers finished the Fastnet race after five days at sea not only were they the only school in this year’s race but they made history as the only crew from a comprehensive school known to have finished what is the world’s largest offshore sailing race. The crew, from Greig City Academy in north London, competed the race in their 45ft yacht Scaramouche.

Theirs is an incredible story, not just in completing the Fastnet but their journey to the start line, and we will be bringing it to you later in the year.

CLASSIC BOATS

St Katharine Docks, central London’s only marina, is hosting its 9th annual celebration of colourful classic boats from 8 – 10 September.

Together with street food and drink, waterside activities include free stand-up paddle boarding and canoe taster sessions in the marina along with children’s activities.

Read more in this month’s marina news on page 72.

OUT OF ROOM

The America’s Cup has a problem – it has run out of space. It seems that after Alinghi’s wins in 2003 and 2007 the engraver etched the result on to the cup in a bigger than usual font. Two tiers have already been added, in 1958 and 1992, to make more room, but after the oversized engravings there is no room for Emirates Team New Zealand’s victory. It is felt adding another section would not be sustainable but one solution – to be agreed with previous winners – would be to re-engrave the bottom section to match the original font.

RYA DINGHY SHOW

The RYA has confirmed Suzuki Marine, Yachts & Yachting and Gill will be the sponsors of the RYA Dinghy Show 2018. Returning as show sponsors for a fourth year, Suzuki Marine has been a supporter of the RYA Dinghy Show since 2007. The date for your diary is 3 – 4 March at Alexandra Palace, London. www.dinghyshow.org.uk

GOSPORT’S PLANS

Regeneration plans have been unveiled for Gosport. The plans include a redeveloped waterfront, hundreds of homes, retail outlets and open spaces. A consultation is open to the public until 19 September. The project would take several years to complete.

BIGGEST CLIPPER RACE SETS SAIL THE biggest ever edition of the 40,000nm Clipper Round the World Yacht Race got underway on the River Mersey, Liverpool in front of thousands of spectators.

The day started with departure ceremonies with family, friends and supporters looking on from the Albert Dock colonnades as each team had their moment on stage before boarding their yachts.

In total 712 non-professional crew, the most ever in its 11 editions will take on this ocean challenge, representing 41 different nationalities. One of those taking part in the opening leg is five-time British Olympic skier and television personality, Graham Bell, 51, on board GREAT Britain.

Graham said: “It has been a very long time since I represented my country, and I feel very proud to have the opportunity again. The opening leg should be an amazing experience. Sailing across the Equator is going to be a bit of a standout moment for me.”

After an emotional slipping of the lines, the teams paraded under sail up the River Mersey for the crowds of onlookers.

Spectators had come from all over the country to be in Liverpool for this special occasion and were not to be disappointed.

A cannon blast marked the start of the race in sunny conditions with a strong tide. With winds against them, the first mark was a test of trimming, tacking and spotting the wind. As the excited crowd looked on, GREAT Britain was the first team across the start line with Sanya Serenity Coast and Garmin less than a half a boat length behind.

After heading out of the River Mersey and into the Irish Sea, the 12-strong Clipper Race fleet headed 6,400nm south, the equivalent distance of 10 Fastnet Races, through the Atlantic Ocean towards Punta del Este, Uruguay. This opening leg of the 11-month series, at around 35 days, is the longest ever in the race’s 21-year history.

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Clipper Race Chairman Sir Robin KnoxJohnston, who was there to see the fleet off, said: “The Clipper Race has got bigger and better with each edition and I cannot help feeling incredibly proud as I watch our crew head off on what will certainly be a life changing journey.”

There was drama early into the race when Greenings had to divert to Porto, Portugal after the team’s skipper, David Hartshorn, suffered a serious injury to his left hand which required emergency medical attention. A spinnaker sheet became caught around his left thumb resulting in a serious open fracture.

Clipper Race Director Mark Light said: “The Greenings crew, who include Miles Berry, a surgeon, and Clipper Race Coxswain crew member Jeremy Hilton, specifically qualified to take over control of the yacht if the skipper is incapacitated, worked impressively together to prepare David for a helicopter evacuation, and I am

pleased to say his operation was a success.”

The team is now continuing the race to Uruguay, under the guidance of Deputy Race Director Dan Smith. The overall time for Greenings for Race 1 will be calculated as the elapsed time from Race Start in Liverpool, until the time the team crosses the finish line in Uruguay.

The rest of the Clipper Race fleet is currently racing through the Atlantic and is expected to arrive in Punta del Este, Uruguay between 20-25 September.

The teams will then head to Cape Town, Fremantle, Sydney, Hobart, The Whitsundays, Sanya, Qingdao, Seattle, Panama and New York before a final crossing of the Atlantic Ocean towards Derry-Londonderry.

The Clipper Race will return to Liverpool’s Albert Dock almost a year later on 28 July 2018, where one of the 12 teams will be awarded the illustrious Clipper Race trophy. www.clipperroundtheworld.com

DATE CHANGE FOR MAJOR ISLAND RACE Image: Paul Wyeth

THE Island Sailing Club has announced a new date for the 2018 Round the Island Race in association with Cloudy Bay. The annual race, which attracts over 12,000 competitors, will now take place on 7 July, with the 82nd edition of the race seeing the first start at 0630.

The previous date was 23 June, but following confirmation that the Isle of Wight Music Festival is being staged that weekend, the race organisers took the decision to move the race. This is to ensure a smooth and enjoyable Round the Island Race for competitors, visitors, local businesses and residents.

Dave Atkinson, Chairman of the Round the Island Race Management, said: “Given the huge amount of planning and preparation, in collaboration with many authorities who assist in running one of Britain’s largest sporting participation events, ISC posts the race dates at least five years in advance to give the relevant authorities, who we need to work closely with, the opportunity to advise the shipping companies and other port authorities.

“They require the time to plan around the event given that the start of the race

is the only time that the central Solent is closed to commercial traffic. Furthermore we are constrained by the tides each year as to which day we hold the race. Given these complex factors we are delighted to announce that we have been able to select another suitable date.”

Dave Atkinson adds: “Given the importance of both the festival and race to the island’s economy, the ISC and our partners have committed to ensuring that the island can cope with the number of visitors attending both these world-class events, without placing undue pressure on our stakeholders and the island’s infrastructure. It was a complex decision to make but, ultimately, we feel it was the right one for both visitors and residents of the Isle of Wight.”

The famous 50nm course around the Isle of Wight is an all-encompassing event and has been run by the ISC since 1931. The race’s unique ‘Race for All’ ethos caters for and embraces first timers, families, amateurs and professionals competing at the highest level.

Race entries open in January 2018. www.roundtheisland.org.uk

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NEWS SNAPS LOST PIPES

Four giant pipes destined for Algeria, which came loose as they were towed, were beached along the Norfolk coast. A further eight, found floating in the sea, were taken under control by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. It is thought all the pipes will be moved to a location offshore north of Lowestoft. Here they will undergo remedial work to prepare them to be towed back to the manufacturers in Norway.

NACRA RECALL

The Nacra 17 has been recalled over an issue that could cause its daggerboards to fail without warning during operation. There is a plan to start testing a replacement part that will address the design flaw. The Nacra 17 was used for the first time in the 2016 Olympics and will again be the equipment for the mixed multihull event at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

REEF DEVASTATED

A Scottish reef could take decades or perhaps hundreds of years to recover after being legally dredged for scallops twice in a few weeks.

Andy Jackson, an underwater cameraman, filmed the reef in Loch Carron starting with a healthy reef and moving into the dredged area. Not in a Marine Protected Area, according to Mr Jackson the breeding ground for hundreds of species has been destroyed. See a video on our Facebook page. facebook.com/allatseanewspaper

GOLDEN GLOBE BATTLE

THE story of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s battle to stay ahead of French yachtsman Bernard Moitessier in the 1968/9 Sunday Times Golden Globe solo round the world race is one of legend.

The 2018 Golden Globe Race, set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of KnoxJohnston’s victory in his traditional 32ft yacht Suhaili, has attracted 27 sailors from 14 countries to compete in similar type yachts between 32-36ft in length.

This race, starting from Plymouth on 30 June next year, has drawn so much interest that some competitors, unable to prepare in time, are setting their sights on the 2022 race.

An announcement made on the 49th anniversary of Moitessier’s start from Plymouth on 22 August celebrates the huge contribution that the Frenchman made to solo sailing by introducing a second class of 40ft Joshua steel-built one-design yachts to the fleet.

The start of the original Sunday Times race was fluid; competitors could set out from any port in northern Europe between 1 June and 31 October. The winner would be the first to finish back at their start point and take claim to be the first to sail solo non-stop around the globe.

Knox-Johnston set out from Falmouth aboard Suhaili on 14 June. Moitessier followed 79 days later in his 40ft steel ketch Joshua. By Cape Horn, that lead had shrunk to 17 days, and many expected Moitessier to overhaul his British rival on the final 8,000 mile chase back up the Atlantic.

But instead of going on to claim his

share of the glory, Moitessier inexplicably turned east to make a second circumnavigation of the Southern Ocean.

By then, Knox-Johnston’s traditional ketch Suhaili was closing on the Western Approaches to the English Channel and he became the sole finisher out of nine starters. Moitessier finally dropped anchor in Tahiti.

Would the Frenchman have overhauled Knox-Johnston on the final leg back up the Atlantic? Fierce discussions continue across the English Channel. Knox-Johnston admits that it would have been close.

Now the 2022 Golden Globe Race will provide the litmus test. A maximum fleet of 10 Joshua Golden Globe onedesign yachts will make up a Class 2 start on 21 August, 2022, approximately three weeks after the smaller Suhaili class yachts. The exact date will be determined from the average time that the first six yachts take to complete the 2018 Golden Globe Race.

Hull No 1, currently under construction at Asboat Yacht Builder in Izmir, Turkey, will be presented alongside the original Joshua at the start of the 2018 Golden Globe Race in Plymouth. She may be slightly longer, have a little more beam and draft, together with a taller main mast, but the essence remains. She looks, feels and will sail just like the original.

A fully equipped Joshua GGR yacht and entry in the 2022 Golden Globe Race will cost around 300,000 Euros.

The order book has already opened at joshuagg.com where details and class rules are also available.

Entries for the 2022 Golden Globe Race will open on 22 August, 2018. The current 22 production yacht designs including Eric, designed by William Atkins in 1923, Suhaili replicas approved for the 2018 GGR will be maintained and make up the Suhaili Class. This will have a maximum of 20 entries. The new Joshua Class will be restricted to 10, all built under licence to the same strict One-design rules.

The first Joshua One-design production yacht under construction at Asboat Yacht Builder, Turkey

This sets up for a classic re-run of the original battle with the Suhaili class yachts being chased down by the Joshua one-design fleet. There will be overall and class winners, together with a special trophy for the first Joshua class yacht to reach Tahiti on the second lap. goldengloberace.com

AN EXTREME WIN

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OVER 90,000 spectators turned out to watch the Extreme Sailing Series in action on Cardiff Bay, and were rewarded with six nail-biting races and plenty of sunshine.

It went down to the wire between SAP Extreme Sailing Team and Alinghi in the finale of Extreme Sailing Series™ Act 6, but the Danes pipped the Swiss to the post in the final throes of battle. The Danish squad claimed its third win of the season to go top of the overall leaderboard.

“It feels really good,” said the winning helm, Adam Minoprio. “We went out there and started strong. The wheels fell off for a bit in the middle, and then we put the pressure on for the final race.”

Oman Air was forced to settle for third and hand over the 2017 lead to SAP Extreme Sailing Team, after Phil Robertson and his men struggled to find the form of the previous two Acts.

The two British-flagged entries, Land Rover BAR Academy and Team Extreme Wales, were only able to finish sixth and seventh respectively.

Amongst the spectators were six young people

in recovery from cancer. They were given front row seats as they were welcomed to Cardiff Bay at the end of the latest leg of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust’s four-month Round Britain 2017 sailing challenge.

Over 100 young people, who have all sailed with the Trust following cancer treatment, are taking part in the 2,400-mile sailing relay around Britain on the Trust’s 44ft yacht, Moonspray to celebrate recovery, achievement and potential.

Moonspray left Cardiff on 29 August for the longest Round Britain 2017 leg, the 250nm voyage to Holyhead, before heading over the Irish Sea to Belfast. Round Britain finishes back where it started at the Trust’s Scottish base in Largs on 23 September.

Act 6 of the Extreme Sailing Series marks the end of the European leg of the 2017 season, following events in Madeira Islands, Barcelona and Hamburg. The Series now heads to two new venues in the Americas for the final two Acts. Act 7 takes place in San Diego, from 19 – 22 October. www.extremesailingseries.com

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NEWS SNAPS WORKBOAT FLEET

With the Royal Navy growing and Britain’s flagship carrier, HMS Elizabeth, entering her new home, Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has announced a £48 million contract for next-generation workboats which will support both British ships and British jobs.

The fleet of up to 38 workboats will assist Royal Navy ships from UK bases and on operations all over the world. The first boat will enter service next year. Read more about HMS Queen Elizabeth on page 34.

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CITY’S BIG BOOST

It was a busy weekend for Southampton when 10 cruise ships arrived with 55,000 passengers, many of whom disembarked to spend their money in the city. It is predicted Southampton will receive a £25 million boost to its economy.

MURAL PROMOTION

Street artist ATM painted a giant mural of a cuttlefish on a wall in Portsmouth to highlight the fabulous marine treasures around our coasts for National Marine Week. The Wildlife Trusts asked people to help the sea during the week by saying no to singleuse plastics, buying eco-friendly detergents and picking up and binning five pieces of litter a day to stop it heading to the sea.

ON BOARD FIGHTING After what was called “serious fighting” and, according to the MCA, threats to “sink each other’s boats” during a beer festival at Studland, Dorset, two boats were monitored as they returned to Poole. Dorset Police were called to the incident.

WHITE CLIFFS

The National Trust has the opportunity to buy the land which is behind the stretch of the White Cliffs of Dover they acquired in 2012. £1 million must be raised by 22 September, and you can do you part to help by donating. Just £5 will help to protect 1sq m of land at the White Cliffs. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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THE VHF channels HM Coastguard uses to broadcast Maritime Safety Information and conduct radio medical advice have changed.

From mid-morning on 6 September the Coastguard no longer broadcasted on VHF 23, 84 and 86. Instead it uses VHF 62, 63 and 64. The use of VHF Channel 10 for MSI and pollution control (back up) is unchanged.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency

has released information which confirms which aerial will broadcast on which channel. This information can be found at www.rya.org.uk/go/msi-channels.

If you are out on the water and do not know which channel to listen to, MSI broadcasts will continue to be announced by the Coastguard on Channel 16.

This announcement enables sailors to establish which channel to monitor to receive the broadcast.

Me & My Boat Owners: Ann & Chris Fokke Where is your boat moored?

Portsmouth Harbour Boat: Bahari Sadler 29

“We own a very tidy 1982 Sadler 29, and she has given us years of fun in the sun. Renowned as an unsinkable sloop the David Sadler design cruising yacht has lived up to her name as a fast cruising yacht.

The previous owner purchased her in 1991 from Emsworth, and we later discovered she won the Round the Island Race for her class around 15 years ago.

We purchased Bahari in 2005 from Hamble Point Marina, sailed her to the

River Exe and spent a number of years sailing the River Dart and the South West coast before returning her to the Solent in 2009. Happy sailing to All at Sea.” Tell us about your boat at www.allatsea. co.uk/me-and-my-boat

BREXIT TALKS IN POOLE ABOVE: Robin Walker, UK Government Minister for Exiting the EU, and Jim Stewart, CEO of Poole Harbour Commissioners

POOLE Harbour Commissioners received a Parliamentary visit to the Port of Poole South Quay harbour expansion by Worcester MP Robin Walker.

The Minister for the Department for Exiting the European Union met with Jim Stewart, CEO Poole Harbour Commissioners, along with representatives from the fisheries, tourism and shipping sectors in Poole. Discussions were held about the challenges and opportunities arising from Brexit.

Jim Stewart said: “It was a pleasure to meet the Minister. We engaged in a fruitful and constructive dialogue on a range of issues relating to Brexit. We were also able to show the Minister the excellent progress that we are making on the construction of our new South Quay.

“Work is well underway on the new 200m long deep water quay. The £10 million project will be completed by December 2017, and will ensure that the port remains competitive with facilities that can accommodate a much wider range of shipping and marine activities.”

Of his visit to Poole Robin Walker said: “I was very pleased to visit Poole Harbour and meet representatives from many of the region’s key sectors, including tourism, fishing and shipping. These sectors are the beating heart of this region’s economy and make a significant contribution to the UK economy as a whole. These constructive discussions will help us ensure we embrace the significant opportunities our EU exit presents and fully address the challenges it poses to different parts of the country.”

GOLDEN HIND REPLICA SHIP FOR SALE

A full-size replica of Sir Francis Drake’s Golden Hind, one of only two in existence, is for sale.

The museum ship was built in 1988 to replace a replica used in the 1960s BBC TV series, Sir Francis Drake, which sank in rough seas.

The Tudor galleon attracts thousands of tourists to Devon’s Brixham Harbour every year. As well as being a tourist attraction, the ship is an educational centre for school pupils and history students.

Brixham’s Treasure, as the Golden

Hind is known, is reluctantly being sold by owner, Neil Worrell, after the death of his wife and business partner, Jackie Robinson in January. It is for sale at offers over £399,000 with part of the proceeds to be donated to charity in memory of Jackie.

Neil said: “Jackie and I have enjoyed operating and restoring this amazing attraction and significantly enhancing the visitor experience. We were delighted when the ship won a coveted Devon Tourism Award and Herald Express Award last year.

“The Golden Hind has played a pivotal role in Brixham for more than half a century and we want it to continue to benefit the town.”

The replica is the centrepiece for many Brixham festivals including May’s Pirate Festival. It has appeared on BBC TV’s The One Show and Channel 4’s Fantastical Food, with Heston Blumenthal.

Anyone interested in buying the Golden Hind and the associated business should contact South West commercial agents Bettesworths on 01803 212021.

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NEWS SNAPS CHALLENGE CUP

The Little Britain Challenge Cup, for the construction and property industry, will bring hundreds of people to Shepards Wharf Marina in Cowes to sail, network and fundraise over 15 - 16 September.

Little Britain attracts project teams celebrating success and companies looking to team-build and entertain key clients whilst helping to raise thousands of pounds for charities.

In 2017, LBCC will be fund-raising for the 1851 Trust, the Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust and the Cirdan Sailing Trust. www.littlebritain.co.uk

GIPSY MOTH IV RETURNS

SUGAR’S YACHT SALE

Lord Alan Sugar is selling his superyacht Lady A after a year-long re-fit. The asking price for the 181ft boat, which he bought two years ago, is a cool £12.65 million.

SAILABILITY CHAMP

Paul Phillips, in the Hansa Liberty class, was crowned 2017 RYA Sailability Multiclass Champion of Champions at the RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta. More than 50 boats and 74 sailors converged at Rutland Water to compete at Britain’s biggest disabled sailing event with prizes up for grabs in seven classes. Paul said: “Megan Pascoe and Allan Smith were very close to me at the end and were chomping at my heels so I really did not expect to win.”

GOING BLUE

Sunseeker International has announced its new long-term partnership with Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE), a charity dedicated to protecting the oceans for future generations.

The partnership will increase awareness of ocean conservation by encouraging people to think about their impact on the oceans and how they can help save our most valuable resource. Sunseeker will also be working with BLUE to support the Blue Marine Yacht Club.

PAINT SOLUTIONS Visitors to stand number J370 at the Southampton Boat Show will be able to find out about AkzoNobel’s International range of coatings and paints.

Used by both professionals and sailors, they are widely used across sailing yachts and powerboats, from the smallest craft to the largest super yacht.

International’s team will also be on hand to give information and guidance on the solutions to protect and improve the

PLASTIC POLLUTION MARINE Conservation Society says its 2017 Plastic Challenge has been the most successful yet, and shows there is a growing understanding of the effect plastic pollution is having on our oceans.

This year 5,035 registered to give up using single use plastic which includes food packaged in plastic, plastic water bottles and plastic milk bottles.

In 2016 The Ellen MacArthur Foundation reported that every year

about eight million tonnes of plastic enter the oceans – that is roughly one rubbish truck being tipped into the oceans every minute. The Foundation also stated that by 2025 there would be one tonne of plastic for every three tonnes of fish and by 2050 the ocean will contain more plastic by weight than fish.

Challengers can sign up for the 2018 Plastic Challenge at www.mcsuk.org/ plasticchallenge

GIPSY Moth IV is to return to Buckler’s Hard for the 50th anniversary of Sir Francis Chichester returning home to the Beaulieu River after his epic voyage to become the first person to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe.

To mark the anniversary, visitors to Buckler’s Hard will be able to climb on board the famous yacht on 17 September for a tour to learn more about her recordbreaking history.

Eileen Skinner, a founder trustee of the Gipsy Moth Trust, said: “Just stepping on board the boat really brings home what life was like for Chichester as he sailed, single-handedly, around the world all those years ago.”

Visitors to Buckler’s Hard will be able to get a feel of life on board for themselves

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and talk to crew at the open day. More tales and artefacts from the voyage are also on show in the attraction’s Maritime Museum.

Sir Francis sailed from Buckler’s Hard on 12 August 1966 for trials on the Solent before leaving Plymouth on 27 August.

After 226 days at sea, with only one stop in Sydney, the 65-year-old sailor and former aviator returned to Buckler’s Hard on 17 September the following year to a celebratory homecoming with fireworks.

He had travelled a staggering 29,630 miles in the 54ft ketch.

Sir Francis, the son of a clergyman, set a number of world firsts and records through his voyage. He was the first person to sail solo around the earth and the fastest circumnavigator with his record of nine months and one day, which was almost twice as fast as the previous record.

Weeks after his circumnavigation, he was knighted for “individual achievement and sustained endeavour in the navigation and seamanship of small craft”. For the ceremony, the Queen used the sword which had been used by Queen Elizabeth I to knight the adventurer Sir Francis Drake who was the first Englishman to complete a circumnavigation with his crew.

Asked why he undertook the journey, Sir Francis Chichester said simply: “Because it intensifies life.”

After her return, Gipsy Moth IV was initially preserved alongside Cutty Sark at Greenwich but, in need of restoration by the beginning of the century, was sold for £1 and a gin and tonic (Sir Francis Chichester’s favourite tipple) to the UK Sailing Academy in Cowes. Camper & Nicholson, her original boat builder in Gosport, carried out the £400,000 refit before a further drama-packed roundthe-world voyage was undertaken for educational purposes.

When Gipsy Moth IV went up for sale again, she was bought by business partners Eileen Skinner and Rob Thompson, whose aim was to keep her in the UK and to inspire a new generation with visits on board. They have now donated her to the Gipsy Moth Trust.

Visitors to Buckler’s Hard are welcome to go on board Gipsy Moth IV during attraction opening times between 10am and 4.30pm. www.bucklershard.co.uk / 01590 616203

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THE Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and the Volvo Ocean Race found themselves neighbours when both were berthed in Gosport.

The Clipper Race was preparing to leave for Liverpool for the 2017-18 race start; whilst the Volvo Ocean Race teams were competing in Leg Zero which included the Rolex Fastnet Race. This was effectively a qualifying leg for the 2017-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race that starts from Alicante, Spain on 22 October.

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first

man to sail solo, non-stop around the world in 1968-69, and a veteran of the Whitbread Round The World Race (now known as the Volvo Ocean Race), who established the Clipper Race more than 20 years ago, said: “There has been a great buzz around the marina all week and I think as much as the Clipper Race crew are feeling rather excited to be so close to their professional counterparts, I have also been impressed by the respect shown by the Volvo Ocean Race sailors towards our crew.”

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NEWS SNAPS

BASH IS BACK

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STAYING ONBOARD

The John Merricks Sailing Trust will continue to support the RYA OnBoard programme as the Official Charity Partner for an additional three years. Launched in 2012, so far the partnership has seen the JMST donate more than 53 junior pathway boats and boards to promising sailors who may not ordinarily have had the opportunity or financial backing to achieve their goals. The JMST seeks to help young sailors and youth sailing organisations to achieve their goals and was set up in the memory of leading Olympic sailor and 1996 Olympic silver medallist John Merricks. www.rya.org.uk/onboard

MATCHING ASTONS

The first Quintessence Yachts Aston Martin AM37 powerboat has been delivered to its new owner. The £1.3 million powerboat, to be berthed in Miami, will match the owner’s new Aston Martin Vantage AMR road car.

POWERBOAT REGATTA

training for the America’s Cup in 2013, Bart’s Bash has been verified by Guinness World Records as ‘The Largest Sailing Race in the World’.

The main aims of the event are to increase international awareness of participation in sailing and to raise funds for the Andrew Simpson Foundation to help support a range of sustainable projects, using sailing to improve the lives of children and young people globally. www.bartsbash.com

FIRE SINKS SUNSEEKER A fire, thought to have started from an auxiliary generator, ripped through a boat at Largs Yacht Haven.

Sailors were rescued from the motorboat, although there were no injuries. Emergency services were called out, and the boat subsequently sank.

In a statement Yacht Havens Group, marina owner, said: “We are grateful to all the emergency services for their prompt assistance and attention following the electrical fire on board a visiting boat.

“This included the Largs inshore and Troon offshore RNLI Lifeboat teams, the MCA, Largs Fire & Rescue Service, the local Police and the various marine businesses on-site who helped with the evacuation of the marina.

“We are fortunate that we have several members of the Largs RNLI Lifeboat team within our marina staff so the initial

response was fast and coordinated.

This included the removal of fibreglass boats from the surrounding area and the containment of oil in accordance with response procedures. As a result, all personnel were safe and no one was injured.

“Due to the weight of water used to extinguish the fire, the Sunseeker 62 vessel sank at her berth. As there was no gas on board, there were no major explosions and all gas oil was contained. Salvage operations are now underway.

“Our advice to boat owners is to frequently check your electrical equipment to ensure it is in safe working order.” www.yachthavens.com You can watch a video of the fire on the All at Sea Facebook page. www.facebook.com/ allatseanewspaper

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Iconic World Powerboat and the government of Antigua and Barbuda are hosting their first major international powerboat regatta in March 2018. The organisers intend to bring at least 150 boats to Antigua for a 10 day festival of powerboat racing.

The regatta encompasses every possible type of boat from jetskis and single seater Formula 2 boats to massive 200mph offshore boats giving opportunities for every class of racer to participate.

THIS year’s Bart’s Bash takes place over the weekend of 16 - 17 September.

This global sailing race, now in its fourth year, takes place at hundreds of venues, with thousands of sailors in hundreds of classes of boat around the world. The event is open to all sailing clubs, scout groups, sea cadets, individuals and any venue globally that can host a race and is inspired to take part.

A united opportunity to remember Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson, a double Olympic medallist who tragically lost his life whilst

AROUND BRITAIN A team of veterans, many with little or no sailing experience, affected by military operations has swapped home comforts for two months of nautical endurance as they to sail 2,000nm around the British Isles.

The crew will spend eight weeks at sea circumnavigating Britain on board a 92ft tall ship, Spirit of Falmouth, and the journey will see them sail around Wales and Scotland before heading down Britain’s East coast with a final leg back to Falmouth.

The expedition has been organised by

Turn to Starboard, a Falmouth-based sailing charity that helps hundreds of military personnel suffering with physical injuries or mental trauma by providing sailing courses in a supportive environment.

After heavy storms, damaged sails and 40 knot winds the 92ft tall ship reached the half-way point at Stromness in the Orkney Isles at the end of August.

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NATASHA IS UP TO RNLI TAKES TO TV THE CHALLENGE THE 12-part BBC series Saving Lives at Sea is being broadcast on Wednesdays on BBC Two. The documentary series showcases the lifesaving work of the RNLI and features real rescues carried out by the charity’s lifeboat crews and lifeguards around the UK and Ireland.

From the remote and rugged coastline of Aith in the Shetlands, to the packed sands of Woolacombe in Devon, the series gives a unique insight into the lives and work of the charity’s volunteer lifeboat crew members and lifeguards, who rescue thousands of people and save hundreds of lives every year.

The series has been filmed over the past year, with lifeboat crews and lifeguards carrying special cameras and welcoming film-makers into their day-to-day life.

Rescues from the RNLI’s archives are also revisited.

Last year alone, RNLI lifeboat crews around the UK and Ireland rescued 8,643 people, saving 431 lives, while the charity’s lifeguards responded to 17,414 incidents and saved 127 lives on some of the UK’s busiest beaches.

Saving Lives at Sea will be broadcast weekly until 1 November on BBC Two at 8pm.

NEWS SNAPS SCOTLAND’S SHOW

The 31st edition of Scotland’s Boat Show takes place this October at Kip Marina. Following last year’s success, many more can experience a range of on the water activities this year. Kevin Blamire, Scotland’s Boat Show organiser, said: “Our focus is getting people on the water and RYA Scotland delivers a safe and successful environment to try a range of boating for the first time, while providing some excellent advice for those with more sea time.”

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DISABLED Cowes adventurer Natasha Lambert, 20, has completed her latest Sea and Summit Expedition despite facing appalling weather conditions.

Natasha, who has quadraplegic Cerebral Palsy, controls her 21ft sailboat by breathing through a straw and walks using a customised walking brace and frame.

In the 2017 Sea and Summit challenge Natasha sailed her boat Miss Isle across the North Channel of the Irish Sea from Portpatrick in Scotland to Carrick Fergus, Belfast. She then continued down the east coast of Ireland, encountering strong winds and torrential rain, finally sailing into Dublin, where she exchanged her boat for her walking aid.

Natasha completed her challenge by climbing five miles to the summit of Mount Kippure, in the Wicklow Mountains, which was swathed in mist and clouds.

After three years of fundraising and months of building works, Aldeburgh Yacht Club has opened its new Riverview extension. Television presenter and Suffolk resident Bill Turnbull joined AYC Commodore Tikkii Mawson and Cllr Jocelyn Bond, the Mayor of Aldeburgh to cut the ribbon and declare the comfortable new lounge area officially open. £300,000 was raised by the club’s members to create a modern lounge area with large picture windows where members can relax and enjoy the view of the River Alde.

Natasha’s mum, Amanda, took the opportunity to be a passenger on one of the sailing legs and said: “I am in awe of Natasha’s courage and skill to control this small boat in some very arduous conditions.

Her determination and perseverance makes me so very proud.”

Along the way Natasha exhibited her boat to several sailing groups and yacht clubs demonstrating the technology she uses. Natasha was fundraising for the RNLI and a charity she set up to help others with similar needs, The MissIsle School of Sip-puff Sailing.

Natasha takes on these challenges to demonstrate that despite disability great things are possible and is already planning for next year. We look forward to finding out about her next challenge. www.missisle.com

DUMPED CRUISER

A yellow river cruiser found dumped in a Manchester street was returned to arts company Walk the Plank after a photo of the boat was seen on a social media post. It is believed it was taken for its trailer, which still remains missing.

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FOLLOWING months of meticulous preparation for crews and organisers alike, a record-breaking edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race got underway in style.

The 600nm race, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, is considered the world’s largest and most diverse offshore race.

The largest fleet in the race’s 92-year history, comprising 368 yachts from 29 countries and 2,700 sailors, were treated to kind conditions, blue skies and a consistent, building westerly breeze as they were divided across seven start sequences in front of the Royal Yacht Squadron’s clubhouse in Cowes.

First away on their quest to claim the Fastnet Challenge Trophy and Rolex timepiece awarded to the overall race winner on IRC handicap were the nine multihulls with the MOD70 Concise 10 immediately asserting her status as favourite to arrive first in Plymouth.

Following the departure of the multihulls, the subsequent starts provided a showcase for a range of boats from cutting-edge to historic, professionally-sailed to family-crewed, the IMOCA 60s, Class 40s, through to the bulk of the fleet embodied by yachts in the 30 - 50ft range including a large number sailing double-handed.

The final start was reserved for the largest and fastest monohulls. The final starting group also comprised the seven competing Volvo 65s, ahead of October’s Volvo Ocean Race start.

Concise 10, with Olympian Giles Scott as crew, was the first yacht to round the race’s emblematic landmark and went on be the first yacht to complete the 2017 Rolex Fastnet Race.

Having led the record-breaking fleet throughout the entire race, her quest

to arrive first over the finish line was never in jeopardy.

“It was one of the easier Rolex Fastnets I have done,” revealed British skipper Ned Collier Wakefield on arrival in Plymouth.

George David’s Rambler 88 took monohull line honours and, at the fourth attempt, George David claimed his first Rolex Fastnet Race line honours victory.

China’s Dongfeng Race Team edged out MAPFRE by just 56 seconds in a Rolex Fastnet Race thriller, as an intense night of lead changes and fickle winds ended with the entire Volvo Ocean fleet separated by less than 40 minutes after more than 600 miles of racing.

Dongfeng’s skipper, Charles Caudrelier said: “What we have seen during this Fastnet Race is that there are strong teams and good navigators on many boats and it will be really very difficult to win the Volvo Ocean Race.”

The Rolex Fastnet Race was the second of four warm-up races in the socalled Leg Zero series for the upcoming Volvo Ocean Race.

The overall Fastnet winner, though, came in the form of a determined Frenchman Didier Gaudoux. He had dreamed of winning and even asked the design studio Joubert-Nivelt to build a yacht to ‘win the Rolex Fastnet Race’.

It was worth the wait as Gaudoux’s JND 39 Lann Ael 2 was confirmed as the overall winner and Gaudoux received the Fastnet Challenge Cup and a Rolex timepiece.

Lann Ael 2 is the third French yacht in as many editions of the biennial race to claim outright victory on IRC handicap.

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RECORDS SMASHED AT COWES THIS year’s Lendy Cowes Week was all about breaking records and enjoying plentiful days of racing. Giovanni Belgrano’s 38ft Laurent Giles Whooper was the overall winner among the Black Group yachts, and was also overall Lendy Cowes Week winner.

However at 14-years-old Freddie Peters is a name to watch in the future. He was the winner among the White Group dayboats as well as winning the RS Elite class, the Newcomers’ trophy and Young Skippers Trophy.

The RS Elite is renowned for close racing, but Freddie’s Riff Raff dominated the leader board, winning all but one race.

“I think I can put our win down to a combination of things,” said Freddie. “Getting a good start was crucial, and knowing where we were going on the course. Thanks to Ellie and Emily who did a fantastic job, we always knew where we were going. The other thing, of course, was boat speed.”

This year 23 big yachts competed in the Sevenstar Triple Crown, and made for a spectacular sight. Incredibly, there were two world speed sailing records, subject to ratification by the World Speed Sailing Record Council. This was the first time the seven teams competing in the 2017/8 Volvo Ocean

Race had lined up against each other. The Spanish Volvo Ocean 65 Mapfre completed the 50 mile course around the Isle of Wight in three hours, 13 minutes and 11 seconds, setting a new outright Around Isle of Wight world record by a monohull yacht.

The time was six minutes 58 seconds ahead of that set by Mike Slades’ 100ft ICAP Leopard in 2013. Unlike the Volvo Ocean 65s, ICAP Leopard has powered winches. Mapfre therefore also beat the previous world record for a monohull without power assistance by an impressive margin of more than 36 minutes.

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Lady Mariposa secured the overall Sevenstar Triple Crown win. “We are really happy with our success this week and very excited to have won the first ever Sevenstar Triple Crown event,” said Yakunin, a 20-yearold medical student.

Prizes for the series are some of the most prestigious trophies in the sailing world. As overall winner Yakunin picked up the Duke of Edinburgh Triple Crown Trophy, along with the Royal Yacht Squadron’s King’s Cup 1920 and the Sevenstar Triple Crown Trophy.

Team Jolokia won the King George V International Cup from the Royal Thames Yacht Club, while Ludde Ingvall and Sir Michael Hintze’s 100ft super maxi CQS won the Royal Southampton Yacht Club’s 120-yearold Queens Cup. Mapfre also won a special trophy in recognition of the record-breaking success in the Around Isle of Wight race.

Back on land Annabel Vose was announced as winner of the ELEMIS Ladies Day Trophy.

The trophy recognises the outstanding contribution, commitment or achievement of women in sailing.

A member of Sir Ben Ainslie’s Land Rover BAR Academy team, Annabel competed in the 2017 Red Bull Youth America’s Cup in Bermuda earlier this year.

Annabel said: “It is really amazing to have won this fabulous award. I sail on an all female boat with Louise Morton who has essentially given me all my opportunities in the keelboat and I know that she was among those who nominated me, so it is really nice for her to get something back too. It really is absolutely amazing and a real honour to have won this stunning trophy.”

Go to www.lendycowesweek.co.uk for the full results.

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or short passages safely. Illustrated Navigation teaches you how to navigate in the traditional way using compass, log and plotter, and also how to navigate using electronic aids like GPS, radar and chart plotter. In addition, you will learn some basic celestial navigation using the sun and stars to obtain your position using sextant, almanacs, tables and a watch.

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BOATING PEOPLE

Q&A with Phil Vickery, former England rugby player and ambassador for Wooden Spoon children’s charity. the sport is much better now than it used to be. If you think you have got no way of getting into it, just look along the south coast at all of the lakes, rivers, reservoirs and the ocean and you will see so many opportunities. Just find something that excites you and have no inhibitions – go for it.

WHICH SAILORS INSPIRE YOU (PAST OR PRESENT)?

Sir Ben Ainslie has always inspired me with some of the incredible things he has achieved as a sailor, but the community and following of the sport is what inspires me most. I was recently in New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions

Phil Vickery took part in this year’s Lendy Cowes Week on board a Sunsail Match 40. Image: Paul Wyeth

Rugby Tour, and the America’s Cup was on at the time. While I was gutted for Ben after his defeat to New Zealand, it was incredible and uplifting to see what their win meant to the people of the country.

That kind of nationwide joy is amazing to witness and it really does inspire you.

HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH THE WOODEN SPOON CHARITY?

I have been involved in some way with Wooden Spoon for most of my rugby career really, so when I retired in 2011 I took on a more prominent role as lead ambassador for the charity. Rugby is a hugely proud sport, full of inspirational people and a strong ethos for trying to make a difference in the community, which is exactly what Wooden Spoon represents, so it is something I wanted to be a part of.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH ALL AT SEA’S READERS?

The thing I love the most about being a part of Wooden Spoon and sailing as a sport is the people.

I get a lot of the same community vibes as I did from my time in rugby. It is full of honest people, good fun, high spirits and strong values. The environment keeps me in touch with the sporting life I love so much, it is something that transcends individual sports, whatever walk of life or part of the world you come from, it is something we can all relate to.

TELL US ABOUT THE WOODEN SPOON REGATTA IN SEPTEMBER. The Wooden Spoon Regatta takes place on the 28 September, with competitors racing on Sunsail’s fleet of 30 identical Beneteau First Match 40s.

Each entry fee includes a donation to the charity, Gavin Reid, Yachtsman of and I cannot think of a better way of combining the Year 2016. Image: Sam hospitality, fun and competition, with fundraising Kurtul Photography for a great cause.

WHAT IS YOUR SAILING BACKGROUND?

My love of the ocean primarily stems from sea fishing as a young kid with my dad and grandad, which was the closest thing I experienced to sailing back then. Then, with no real sailing experience at all, I went to Cowes in 1997/98 to do some teambuilding with the England rugby squad before the 1999 World Cup, and I could not have had a better time. We may have arrived at the finish line 45 minutes late, receiving a huge score penalty for doing so, but it was the most exhilarating and special experience. That was almost 20 years ago now and I remember it like it was yesterday!

WOODEN SPOON REGATTA This month’s regatta will bring together sailors and rugby fanatics to raise money for a worthy cause.

expert skippers. There will also be plenty of networking opportunities for the companies and individuals taking part.

Competitors can upgrade their entry to an Ambassador Package, which will add a rugby or sailing legend to their team, allowing their guests to rub shoulders with a sporting great.

Simon Boulding, Sunsail Events Director, adds: “Sunsail is delighted to be working with the Wooden Spoon charity on this exciting new sailing event.

There have been long standing synergies between rugby and sailing and this regatta, the first of its kind for the rugby world, will further strengthen the ties between the two sports. Competitors can enjoy some great sailing, whilst raising money for a great charity and rubbing shoulders with rugby legends past and present.”

Venue: Sunsail Events, Port Solent Marina, Portsmouth, PO6 4TJ Cost per yacht: £2,500 +VAT (includes a charitable donation to Wooden Spoon) www.sunsail.co.uk/events/wooden-spoon-regatta woodenspoon.org.uk/event/wooden-spoon-regatta

YOU HAVE WON THE RUGBY WORLD CUP AND WERE CELEBRITY MASTERCHEF CHAMPION IN 2011.

HOW WILL YOU DO AT THE REGATTA? Well, I have never really been a ‘win at all costs’ type of person, but as I was preparing to set sail with Sunsail at Lendy Cowes Week, I found myself looking around and eyeing the other sailors up, trying to size up my competition! What I can guarantee is that if we do not win, it will not be through lack of trying. We are ready to give it everything we have got and let me assure you, my boat will not be coming last.

WILL THERE BE ANY OTHER WELL KNOWN FACES TAKING PART IN THE REGATTA?

The current ambassadors also include former England 7’s captain Ollie Phillips and Paralympic Gold Medallist Helena Lucas MBE.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO CHILDREN CONSIDERING TAKING UP A SPORT?

I started playing rugby when I was 11-years-old and I enjoyed being a part of a collective, getting out and doing something that excited me. I also remember watching Ben Ainslie and being inspired, but did I know the first thing about sailing then?

No – but it interested me and that is all you need; an interest and a desire to get involved.

There are so many sports out there, not everybody wants to run or lift weights, but nowadays there is something for everyone. If we are talking sailing specifically, the accessibility of

Wooden Spoon is the children’s charity of rugby and has helped more than one million young people

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he Wooden Spoon Regatta will take place on 28 September, with competitors racing on Sunsail’s fleet of identical Beneteau First Match 40s. Each entry fee includes a donation to the charity.

Wooden Spoon is the children’s charity of rugby. From sensory rooms, specialist playgrounds and sports activity areas to respite, medical and community care, Wooden Spoon funds around 70 projects each year that support disadvantaged and disabled children.

Since its founding in 1983, the charity has distributed in excess of £24 million, helping more than one million young people.

United by the brands’ shared mission to support and develop the future generation, Sunsail and Wooden Spoon have formed an exciting partnership to launch a brand new and unique event for the world of rugby.

The money raised will go towards funding projects across the UK and Ireland that support children and young people with disabilities or facing disadvantage.

In addition to the fundraising for Wooden Spoon, competitors will enjoy a full day of sailing and teambuilding, with their guests trained by Sunsail’s

Sunsail Match 40s racing at Lendy Cowes Week. Image: Paul Wyeth

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Made for speed and action on the water, this lighter technical shell jacket from Helly Hansen is constructed from a new three-ply Helly Tech® fabric with a softer inside.

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The Scrubbis hull cleaning tool allows you to scrub the hull clear of fouling using a foam cleaning head on a telescopic handle. Scrubbis works by using its own 2kg positive buoyancy; the head pressing itself firmly against the hull to aid cleaning in hard to reach areas beneath the waterline. Now there are two new heads: a Waterline and Groovy cleaning head. Both fix to existing telescopic handles, which reach down from the jetty or from the deck to clean boats up to 2m draft. Scrubbis have also developed a 12cm square Indicator Plate, which can be hung in the water next to the yacht, or from the yacht itself. Pulled up from time to time, the plate gives a visual inspection of the degree of fouling likely to be residing on the hull.

Groovy Cleaning head: £50 Waterline head: £60 Telescopic handle accessory: £25 Fouling Indicator Plate: £4.70 www.marineindustrial.co.uk/chandlers

RS20 VHF RADIO

From Simrad comes the RS20 DSC marine VHF radio, ideal for a variety of boats from small RIBs to larger cruisers. The radio includes a high contrast black-on-white display that is clearly visible in bright sunlight. Nighttime visibility has also been optimised, with an inverted white-on-black night mode.

The ER300 will provide hours of entertainment with the AM/FM radio, but in addition it features a power bank, torch, SOS beacon and ultrasonic dog whistle. Great for those inevitable times when power is wanted, this radio can act as a power bank for other electronic devices such as Smartphones

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and tablets. The built-in LED flashlight throws out a powerful 1400Lux and can send out an SOS Beacon activating a Morse code signal. The internal battery can be charged via its USB port, the solar panel, dynamo crank or simply using rechargeable AA batteries. £59.95 | nevadaradio.co.uk

Typhoon International has introduced the new SUP Bum Bag. This compact lifejacket is ideal for stand up paddle boarders, kayakers and those that require high levels of upper body freedom of movement. The Typhoon SUP lifejacket has all the features you would expect in an advanced lifesaving device, including a zipped water resistant storage pocket for storing personal items. It also has a back mesh panel for comfort and a fully adjustable waist belt. £65 | www.3Sisafety.com

A rotary dial makes channel selection easy, while large buttons provide quick access to all key functions, even with gloves on. A dedicated channel 16 key is included on both the radio’s front panel and its four-button fist mic giving boaters instant access to the emergency channel. An integrated Distress button allows automated DSCdistress calling. £280 | www.simrad-yachting.com

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AUTUMN begins this month and along with cooler weather we are losing daylight. However at this time of year we also welcome some stunning colours, clear skies, crisp mornings plus plenty of breeze. With so much on offer why would you think about packing your boat or windsurfing kit up until next spring?

WATER TEMPERATURE

You may be surprised to know that for most of the UK the water temperature in October, on average, is still as warm as it is in June.

Sea temperatures should be at their maximum into autumn, while inland water temperatures (although inevitably

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varying considerably depending on location) may typically be colder than the sea in the autumn as sea takes longer to cool. What better time to practice those tricky manoeuvres without worrying about going for a swim.

EXCELLENT CONDITIONS

The UK tends to get some good low pressure systems moving through during the autumn and winter months providing excellent sailing conditions from light winds though to medium and blustery winds.

Amanda Van Santen RYA Chief Instructor for Dinghy and Windsurfing explains: “I always feel autumn and winter

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ALL AT SEA SEPTEMBER 2017 Clothing experts Gill say: “The market is constantly changing so we are continuously developing our fabrics to keep up with the latest technology and innovation. Everything is tested both in our lab and on the water to make sure our sailing kit delivers.”

CARRY ON RACING

Whatever the time of year, there are plenty of opportunities to get your racing fix.

Frostbite Series, which traditionally start in early November, are hugely popular both coastal and inland, with a number of clubs running local inter-club Frostbite Series giving you the motivation to keep coming back whatever the weather.

To stop you getting cold many clubs simply shortened their races or start them

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earlier towards the end of the year, giving you more time to warm up afterwards. To get rid of that chill, lots of clubs have filling comfort food and hot chocolate on offer after sailing.

KEEP FIT

Sailing provides heaps of health and fitness benefits including the fresh air, so why not make the most of them all year round? Both sailing and windsurfing can provide a full body workout, especially during a strong, windy winter sail. You can also build core strength and balance as well as working out arms, abs, lower back and legs.

Find everything you need to know to get out on the water this autumn at www.rya.org.uk/startboating

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EXPERTS’ FORUM

Each month, All at Sea invites a leading marine industry expert to share their opinion together with their top tips to help you get the most from your boating.

CHOOSING A DOWNWIND SAIL

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needed, and everyone can get involved in hoisting, steering and trimming. Good A-sails are versatile and you can sail between 60º to 160º downwind.

Choosing the hoist and sail stowage system also depends on crew experience and personal preferences. A ‘snuffer’, a sock which pulls down over the sail, usually requires someone on the foredeck.

A furling A-sail, such as the Furlstrøm, can normally be operated from the safety of the cockpit.

JEREMY WHITE, LOFT MANAGER ELVSTRØM SAILS UK, CONSIDERS THE FACTORS INVOLVED IN CHOOSING THE RIGHT DOWNWIND SAIL. THERE are times when drifting downwind with the jib not pulling simply will not get you home fast enough. And motoring is not the reason we own a sailing yacht.

Choosing the right downwind sail enhances your sailing time, and is fun for everyone on board. Selecting the right sail, appropriate for your boat and the capability of your crew is important.

Conventional spinnakers enable you to sail straight down-wind, perfect for a dead run home pushing tide. When reaching they require constant attention from the crew. They need a spinnaker pole, up-haul, down-haul, sheets and guys, and hoisting, gybing and dropping need to be practiced to have a smooth routine. So spinnakers are not always the best for stress free sailing.

Cruising chutes or asymmetrics sails are fun and easy to use and can add performance and excitement with safety. Crew confidence and enjoyment is important, so A-Sails are a popular sail to begin with. A spinnaker pole is not

CONSIDER SIZE Size matters with these sails. Some A-Sails may appear quite cheap but they can be very small. That is a problem on a light wind day, when you need it most. Your cruising A-Sail should only be slightly smaller than a racing one, so always check the quoted sail areas.

Choosing the right fabric can also be confusing. Spinnaker nylon is a very technical product. Lighter nylons are more difficult to weave and consequently more expensive, however are often better quality. For boats less than 30ft, beware of being ‘up-graded’ to a heavier 1.5oz. It may seem better value, although will be heavy and difficult to fly in light airs. And that is exactly when you should be enjoying a pleasant sail, without any stress or flapping sails.

The Code 0 is a useful sail on a modern yacht with a non-overlapping headsail.

Essentially, it is a light genoa for getting the boat to windward in light breezes or broad reaching when windy. It furls around a high-tech luff rope on a furling gear set in front of your genoa.

The latest innovation in downwind sails is the Blue Water Runner, which has been designed by Elvstrøm Sails to make offshore cruising easier downwind.

Essentially, the BWR is two large genoas fixed on one furling luff. Dead downwind it flies like a spinnaker with both sails peeled apart and goose-winged, with or without a spinnaker pole to balance it, and is easily reefed or furled away. Unfurled as one sail it can be flown as a reaching Yankee, or in very light breezes used as a Code 0 to sail closer to the wind. www.elvstromsails.com

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SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW

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You can extend the summer and enjoy life on the water at this year’s TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show.

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“However, this year we want to get more of our visitors enjoying on the water experiences. This means more variety, more accessibility and more capacity, which we are planning to deliver at this year’s event. We are determined to see record numbers enjoying life on the water with family and friends at this year’s show.”

This event is not all about taking to the water though. At the Knowledge Zone visitors can find out about everything from buying and selling to maintaining boats. Each day there will be practical hints, tips, demonstrations and advice from top marine surveyors, manufacturers, brokers as well as experts in customs, VAT, insurance, finance and charter.

The tall ship Kaskelot makes her show debut this year and provides the

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ust one year away from its big 5-0, this year’s TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show is planning to get more people than ever before participating in boating and watersports activities.

The show features one of Europe’s largest purpose-built marinas with over 2km of pontoons showcasing hundreds of the latest models from British and international boat manufacturers, along with feature boats and a tall ship.

Plus, visitors will be able to discover, trial and buy the season’s newest and best marine equipment and electronics from around the world in the newly configured Ocean Hall.

During your time at the show there is plenty of time to relax at the many bars and places to eat. There will also be live entertainment at two music stages.

Murray Ellis, Chief Officer of Boat Shows at British Marine, said: “At the Southampton Boat Show we are privileged to have such an ideal location to get people on the water and on average 10,000 visitors go boating or trial watersports across the 10 days of the show.

Millie Mackintosh will be officially opening this year’s show

perfect backdrop for the appearance of celebrity pirate and star of CBeebies programme Swashbuckle, Gemma Hunt, on 16 September.

She will be helping to kick off all the action on the first weekend, wowing the show’s youngest visitors with a special pirate song and dance show, meet and greets and autograph signings.

Kicking things off, though, will be Millie Mackintosh, fashion and lifestyle entrepreneur and also known for her days on the TV show Made in Chelsea. Millie will officially open the show on 15 September at 11am.

Ahead of her visit to the show Millie said: “I am thrilled to be opening this year’s TheYachtMarket. com Southampton Boat Show. I am really looking forward to spending some time at the event, soaking up the atmosphere and exploring some of the beautiful boats that shall be on display.”

With so much to see and do be

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Check out the two stages, which will host tribute acts, music from around the world and guest appearances from sailing celebrities. Just a couple of musical acts making an appearance will be Might Be Buble and So Sinatra.

There is also plenty of choice when it comes to eating and drinking, and sure to be popular is the Champagne Bat in Solent Park.

Opposite the music stage, this will be a great spot to catch up with friends and family.

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EUROPEAN DEBUTS

Chaparral 224 Sunesta Stands: M515/M517/ M519/M521 Chaparral 287 SSX Stands: M515/M517/ M519/M521 Robalo R200 EX Centre Console Stands: M400/M400A

BENETEAU SWIFT TRAWLER 35 WORLD LAUNCH PRESTIGE 520 UK LAUNCH BENETEAU OCEANIS 51.1 UK DEBUT BENETEAU OCEANIS YACHT 62 UK DEBUT BENETEAU BERTHS: M100/M102/M104/M106/M10-M124/M126/M128/M130 PRESTIGE BERTHS: M512/M514/M516/M518 WEB: WWW.ANCASTA.COM Ancasta will present the world launch of the Beneteau Swift Trawler 35 at this year’s show, as well as the UK launch of the Prestige 520. The Prestige 520 has an ‘XXL’ Flybridge, unique on a 52ft motor yacht, meaning that there is plenty of space for relaxing in comfort. The saloon is designed for socialising with sofas that face each other and a helm bench seat, which adjusts electronically to face the saloon, creating the ideal space for entertaining.

The Beneteau Swift Trawler 35 is taking over from the successful Swift Trawler 34, which sold more than 400 boats in her tenure. This completely new boat with a redesigned hull is designed for comfortable cruising whether for long periods or short hops.

Also on show: As the UK’s largest dealer for Beneteau Power and Beneteau Sail, Ancasta will also present the UK debuts of the new Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 and the Oceanis Yacht 62.

UK DEBUTS

Arba 500 Stand: A024 Arba 555 Stand: A024 Avon 360 SeaSport Stand: C010 Bali 4.3 Loft Stand: M174 Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 Stand: M126 Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 Stand: M128 Beneteau Swift Trawler 50 Stand: M121 Cadet 330 Aluminium RIB Stand: C010 Chaparral 227 SSX Stands: M515/M517/ M519/M521

DUFOUR 460 GL STANDS: M310/M312/M314/M31 WWW.WWW.DUFOUR-YACHTS.COM

HANSE 548 STAND: M33 HANSEYACHTS.CO.UK

UK DEBUT

WORLD DEBUT

The new 548 aims to achieve the same feeling of space as the 588 in a smaller length by giving up the full length garage in the stern. Hanse have always put the owners cabin forward, as this is the area of the boat with extra headroom to play with. The 548 cleverly offers a second in the aft section port by using a larger proportion of the width to create a huge VIP guest cabin with spacious en-suite heads.

The 460 GL has options for three or four cabins, while the living areas have been redesigned to create the ideal relaxation space offering a bow galley option, a fully equipped exterior galley, sunbathing seats, a roomy cockpit, wide transom and bathing platform.

Dufour Yachts are re-launching their presence in the UK with the largest selection of Dufour Yachts on show for over a decade plus a recently enhanced network of dealers.

Also on show: 310 GL, 350 GL and 382 GL. A 382 GL will also be available as part of the Try-a-Boat activities.

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PREDATOR 57 MK11

WATCH OUT FOR! A water ballasted, car toppable sailing kayak from Rumble Boats ideal for novices and experienced boaters alike. Head to stand A011.

SUNSEEKER 76 YACHT AND PREDATOR 57 MKII STAND: C080 WEB: WWW.SUNSEEKER.COM

SEALINE C530 STAND: M210 WWW.TBSBOATS.COM/SEALINE-BOATS/

UK DEBUT

In the exterior, numerous design features of the new Sealine C530 lend her a sporty and maritime appearance. The curved glass facade on each side reaches down to the floor and conveys the feeling of floating on the water, a feature Sealine is well known for. With a total length of 16.13m and a height of less than 4m, the proportions give the impression of a stately yet sleek motor yacht.

QUICKSILVER ACTIV 555 CABIN STAND: F020 WWW.BARRUS.CO.UK/DIVISIONS/MARINE/LEISURE/QUICKSILVER-BOATS/ On the Activ 555 Open you can enjoy all the fun and freedom of being on the water with complete ease knowing that this is a versatile, solidly designed boat with plenty of walk-around space and safety features making it perfect when children are on board. Storage space has been well-thought out with the convenience of holders on the helm for smaller items like drinks and sunglasses through to storage below deck for larger items like fishing rods and skis plus storage beneath the front and rear seating for ropes and lifejackets.

WORLD DEBUT

DUCHY 35 STAND: M202 WEB: COCKWELLS.CO.UK/DUCHY-LAUNCHES/

UK DEBUTS

The all-new 76 Yacht delivers unprecedented levels of luxury, sociability and entertaining space and, with 18 yachts pre-sold, is already in high demand. Clever design maximises social and entertaining spaces, whilst the use of glass enhances natural light, making this a bright and airy boat in which to relax and unwind with family and friends.

The Predator 57 MK II is an evolution of the popular Predator 57, which has been the segment leader since its introduction in January 2015. Sporty and sleek, the Sunseeker Predator 57 is crafted to balance style with practicality. The refreshed exterior has sleek, yet oversized pillarless windows down to the side deck which floods the interior with light and provides uninterrupted views from the saloon.

Sunseeker International will also be displaying its exclusive range of merchandise, named the Sunseeker Collection.

Also on show: 95 Yacht, Predator 68, Manhattan 52 and San Remo PRINCESS 55 STAND: E055 WEB: WWW.PRINCESSYACHTS.COM

UK DEBUT

WORLD DEBUT

WORLD DEBUT

The sociable flybridge includes a U-shaped aft seating area with folding teak dining table, a wetbar with optional electric barbecue and twin helm seats that are accompanied by L-shaped companion seating that converts to a sunpad. The main deck features a spacious dining area in the cockpit and an aft galley which lends itself to dining al-fresco. When the sun has set, you can move into the saloon with its U-shaped sofa and hand-made coffee table that converts into a dining table (optional), with sofa opposite or catch a movie on the 49” screen that raises up from the sideboard.

RING POWERCRAFT RETURNS TO SOUTHAMPTON British boat builder Mike Ring and his team return to the show for the first time in a decade with their range of bespoke built sports boats and RIBs. The company has been focused on RIB production for the export and commercial sectors where demand for high performance offshore boats continues to remain strong. However, the increasing domestic interest in leisure boats reflects the positive trends reported by British Marine, and Ring are confident that this is a good time to return to the show.

Mike explained: “We believe the dominance of RIBs over the past few years may fade with advances in foam fendering and inflatable tubes losing relevance by being placed higher on

the boat to enhance performance.

The centre console Ranger provides an excellent alternative - sports boats have always been a core product for us and it will be interesting to see if our theory is right and we see a shift back to them away from our RIB product at the show.”

Ring’s flagship 34ft marathon class twin V8 powerboat will be making its show debut. This will be joined by the Ring 25 featuring large cockpit and twin berth cabin which, having proved to be Ring’s most successful family sports boat, is also available in Ranger format with a centre console and open or cabin layouts. There will also be a RIB from Ring’s range of sports RIBs. www.ringpowercraft.co.uk

Dufour 460 Grand Large Stand: M316 Fjord 42 Open Stand: M236 Grabner Adventure Stand: A124F Grabner Happy Cat Hurricane Stand: A124F Grabner Mega Stand: A124F Hardy 65 Stand: M238 Fairline Squadron 53 Stands: M214/M216/ M218/M220 J/112E Grand Prix Stand: M427 Kingfisher 10m Powercat Stand: M136A Kingfisher 670 Powercat Stand: M136 Quicksilver Activ 555 Cabin Stand: F020 Quicksilver Activ 875 Sundeck Stand: F020 Rene 36’ Stand: M445 Rhea Marine 730 Timonier Stand: M226 Prestige 460 Stand: M516 Prestige 520 Stand: M514 Saffier 10m Stand: M317 Saffier 6.50 Stand: M311 Saffier 8M Stand: M313 Saffier SE33 Stand: M315 Sealine C530 Stand: M210 Sports Fisher 500 Stand: A015 Zodiac Pro 5.5 Stand: C010

WATCH OUT FOR! The new Discovery 54 Prototype on display at the show. Drop by berth M242 to view her first hand.

Duchy Motor Launches are classically-designed, handcrafted, semi-production vessels that are created in the Duchy of Cornwall by Cockwells’ skilled craftsmen.

The Duchy 35 has been created specifically for cruising and relaxing in style. With a spacious cockpit and expansive saloon to provide ample space for up to 10 day guests or a luxurious weekend berth for two, the design also offers additional flexibility in that you can select either a single or twin cabin layout.

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PREPARE TO BE ENTERTAINED…

With such an interesting range of activities at the show for all ages make sure you set aside time to get afloat and have a go for yourself.

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STEP ON BOARD KASKELOT

Kaskelot’s historic decks will be explored by thousands of visitors. The ship, with its knowledgeable crew and state-of-art restoration, will offer a treasure trove of stories and adventure for all visitors to explore as they step on board this three-masted barque.

Show attractions set to entertain this year’s visitors include live music and entertainment alongside special appearances from celebrity pirate, Gemma Hunt, from the CBeebies programme, Swashbuckle.

Out on the water, visitors will be treated to passenger boat trips, bellboating, stand up paddleboarding, dinghy sailing and kayak experiences, all included within their show ticket. Beautiful feature boats including the Tall Ship Kaskelot are also set to be highlights for this year.

The show wants to get more people on the water with a line-up of both new and returning attractions. Ways to get out on the water at the TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show will include:

Murray Ellis, Chief Officer of Boat Shows at British Marine, said: “We know that our visitors love tall ships, always proving hugely popular, and this year we are delighted to be welcoming the tall ship Kaskelot. Her presence offers a rare opportunity for visitors to climb on board and learn about the history of one of the last classic wooden tall ships still in existence, all for free.”

FAIRLINE YACHTS

● New for 2017 will be the show’s own passenger boat. Hundreds of visitors will be able to climb aboard every day and enjoy a boat trip in the Solent. ● For the first time, the Paddle River Experience will take pride of place in Solent Park. This new attraction will transport visitors to a woodland stream and offer those of all ages and abilities the chance to start their canoeing or paddleboarding adventure. ● New for this year, children and adults will be able to go bell boating on a twin hulled open canoe seating up to 12 people. ● At the Adventure River Canoe Ride, in the Arena, the youngest visitors can try their hand at canoeing on the winding river.

Have a go at Fairline’s immersive Virtual Reality experience, which was introduced earlier this year at the London Boat Show. The first fully Alberto Mancini-designed Fairline yacht, the Targa 63 GTO, was unveiled at Cannes Yachting Festival just days before TheYachtMarket. com Southampton Boat Show, and the VR experience will allow visitors to the Fairline stand to explore the beautifully designed yacht both inside and out. Also available on Fairline’s VR experience will be a new large yacht, set to be launched in September 2018.

● The motorised boating experience for children aged 3 - 13, in Solent Park, will give the younger generation the opportunity to master the art of steering whilst having fun with the on board water cannon. Find this in Mayflower Park, near Ocean Hall. It is bumper cars… but boats! £4 a child. ● The popular free Try-a-Boat sessions from On The Water give visitors the opportunity to experience the thrill of being out on the water in a selection of vessels. ● Plus, On The Water’s Get Afloat will offer children aged 8 - 16 the chance to discover dinghy sailing and stand up paddleboarding for free.

Clementine Thompson has won the Marlow Award

Additionally, visitors to Seldén’s stand will get the opportunity to ‘Ask the Expert’ questions on carbon spars on 19 September at 14.00hrs and sailing handling with different furling systems on 21 September at 11.30hrs during specialist topic talks.

MARLOW ROPES Marlow Ropes will be presenting the 88th recipient of the Marlow Award at this year’s show. Laser Radial sailor, Clementine Thompson, has been selected as the first winner of the new look Marlow Ropes British Sailing Team Quarterly Award after creating a video that demonstrated her passion for the sport and commitment to excellence.

West System International is set to share decades of epoxy knowledge at the show. Visitors to stand J401 can discuss their project with WSI’s technical experts for advice on the use of epoxy for boat building, repair and maintenance in addition to using epoxy to construct composites structures.

The team will be conducting live demonstrations covering the use of WEST SYSTEM epoxies, showing visitors how to get the most from their epoxy products. Demonstrations will be held at 12:00 and 14:30 each day.

SELDÉN MASTS

Premium experiences are also available, with the return of the Global Challenge Sailing Experience, offering visitors an adventure sailing on board a 72ft Ocean Race Yacht. This is a hands-on opportunity to get actively involved in all aspects of sailing a 72ft yacht under the guidance of professional crew and is ideal for novice and experienced sailors alike. You can buy your ticket (£60) at the show website.

Seldén Masts Ltd will host a LIVE Q&A session with Distant Shores TV stars Paul and Sheryl Shard on their stand (no J213). The Q&A will take place and be steamed live on 20 September at 14.00hrs on Seldén Masts’ Facebook page. Questions can be posted in advance on the Facebook page or asked on the stand during the session.

In addition there is the VIP Platinum Experience, which includes a cruise on a luxury motor yacht.

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TOP GEAR Fischer Panda Stand: E020 www.fischerpanda.co.uk Fischer Panda will demonstrate its new Panda 5000i Neo marine generator.

The new Neo generators use Fischer Panda’s in-house designed watercooled FPE320 single cylinder diesel engine which features integrated oil filter and synchronous alternator for lower running noise levels and reduced vibration.

DF350A Suzuki Stand: E056 www.marine.suzuki. co.uk/outboards Suzuki’s new flagship outboard, the DF350A, makes its UK debut at the Southampton Boat Show.

At 350hp, this V6 fourstroke is the largest, most powerful outboard Suzuki has built to date. Its most significant feature is a counter-rotating dual prop system which helps keep the gearbox compact and streamlined, delivering greater traction and increased stability.

BLUE WATER RUNNER Elvstrøm Sails Stand: J257 www.elvstromsails.co.uk The BWR has been designed for long distance offshore cruising and rallies. It is a new downwind sail that performs the role of three sails in one. Designed as effectively two Yankee sails on a single luff cable, when running deaddownwind it can be peeled apart. The two sails fly in ‘goose-winging’ mode, doubling the sail area to increase your boat speed. Alternatively it can be unfurled as one two-ply sail. Now it works as a light up-wind genoa like a Code 0, or as a reaching Yankee when

sailing further off wind. It can be trimmed and poled out like a spinnaker, or used safely without a pole, especially in lighter breezes.

Read about choosing a downwind sail with Jeremy White, Loft Manager Elvstrøm Sails UK, in this month’s expert’s column on page 23.

CREWSAVER Stand: J340 www.crewsaver.com Crewsaver celebrates a special anniversary this year and invites visitors to the join them on their stand to celebrate 60 years of pioneering lifejacket technology. To mark the occasion, Crewsaver has designed a limited-edition lifejacket, the Crewfit 180N Pro Diamond, that is up for grabs in its daily competition. As well as getting involved in the anniversary celebrations, visitors to the Crewsaver stand can also benefit from expert safety advice, as well as seeing Crewsaver’s new range of buoyancy aids and drysuits.

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PAGURO 4 SY Stand: J334 www.advanceyacht.co.uk The Paguro 4 SY is a new design that combines Paguro’s generator technology with the Yanmar diesel engine to deliver an on board power solution that is compact and simple to use and maintain.

Featuring twin circuit cooling and cocooned in a soundproof capsule with anti-vibration feet, this 4kVA generator runs smoothly and quietly to produce an output equivalent to shore power. It is ideal for running the usual domestic appliances on board, with capacity to charge batteries, heat water and run air conditioning.

WORLD DEBUTS 12V 300W Marine Wind Turbine Kit Stand: J263 Elvstrøm Sails Blue Water Runner Stand: J257 Hydra Diesel Power Blast Stand: A115 Omniled / 120cm Stand: J263 Omniled / 40cm Stand: J263

EUROPEAN DEBUT Hydra FuelPlus Biocide Stand: A115

UK DEBUTS Cristec YPOWER Touch Screen Remote Stand: J334 Dinghy Derrick Stand: J318 Paguro 4 SY Marine Generator Stand: J334 Panoptix PS22-TR Stand: J386 Suzuki DF350A Stand: E056 Tough Flush Solar Panels Stand: B050

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HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH

After nearly a decade of construction HMS Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s biggest ever warship, has arrived at her new home in Portsmouth.

H

MS Queen Elizabeth sailed into Portsmouth for the first time to be greeted by thousands of people lining Portsmouth’s seafront.

Sailors lined the flight deck of the largest warship ever built for the Royal Navy as she passed Portsmouth’s Round Tower. HMS Queen Elizabeth was also greeted with a flypast from the Fleet Air Arm, including Wildcat and Merlin helicopters and Hawk jets.

Addressing crew members and contractors on the flight deck, Prime Minister Theresa May said the carrier was a “true testament to British ship building and design”.

The ship, the first of two new Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, will provide the armed forces with a four acre military operating base, which can be deployed worldwide.

The ship has been designed to be versatile and could be used for operations ranging from supporting war efforts to providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief.

With only a handful of countries in the world building aircraft carriers, the carrier will give Britain the capability to lead the way in tackling global issues in an increasingly uncertain world.

On her arrival in Portsmouth Secretary of State for Defence Sir Michael Fallon said: “The thousands of people across the UK who have played a part in building her and her sister ship, HMS Prince of Wales, should be

Image: ACA/John Linton

THE FACTS HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH LENGTH: 932FT WIDTH: 239FT WEIGHT: 65,000 TONS TOTAL AIRCRAFT: 40 COMPARE THIS TO HMS INVINCIBLE WHICH WAS 689FT, WEIGHED 18,000 TONS AND HAD 22 AIRCRAFT. The aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth under construction at Rosyth Dockyard, Scotland.

Image: UK Crown Copyright 2017

immensely proud as our future flagship enters Portsmouth. She has made good progress in sea trials and will now embark on the next phase of preparations that will see the return of Britain’s carrier strike ability.”

LONG BUILD TIME

The ship has taken many years to reach its home in Portsmouth. The design process began in 1999 with concept ideas using Computer Aided Design technology, with construction starting in 2004.

The process for the Queen Elizabeth Class took several years partly because several ship building facilities were used as no single ship yard could deliver each of the entire aircraft carriers alone.

The QE Class aircraft carriers have been designed in a similar way to the Type 45 Destroyers, using modular build rather than the traditional method of from the keel up. As such, the designers had to be 100 per cent precise, as every section of the ship must meet the other relevant sections with no room for error.

The primary ship building facilities used to build the aircraft carriers were based in Glasgow, Appledore in Devon, Hebburn in Tyneside, Birkenhead in Merseyside, Portsmouth and Rosyth in Fife where the blocks for both ships have been brought together.

The carrier’s final departure from Rosyth was the result of an enormous effort involving more than 10,000 people across the land clocking up 51,000,000 man hours.

HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH’S FLIGHT DECK IS 280 METRES (919FT) LONG AND 70 METRES (230FT) WIDE - ENOUGH SPACE FOR THREE FOOTBALL PITCHES THE SHIP IS THE SECOND IN THE ROYAL NAVY TO BE NAMED QUEEN ELIZABETH THERE ARE 364,000 METRES OF PIPES INSIDE 51 MILLION HOURS HAVE BEEN SPENT DESIGNING AND BUILDING THE QUEEN ELIZABETH CLASS DREDGING VESSELS REMOVED 3.2 MILLION CUBIC METRES OF SEDIMENT – THE EQUIVALENT TO 1,280 OLYMPIC SWIMMING POOLS – FROM PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR CARRIER CONSTRUCTION HAS BEEN TAKING PLACE ACROSS SIX CITIES AND INVOLVED MORE THAN 10,000 PEOPLE

“THIS IS A 50 YEAR PROJECT; THIS SHIP WILL BE IN SERVICE WELL INTO THE 2060S AND 2070S.” CAPTAIN KEN HOULBERG, UK CARRIER STRIKE GROUP CHIEF OF STAFF

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SEA TRIALS

Before arriving at Portsmouth HMS Elizabeth had to undergo sea trials.

Its first task, though, was to be steered out of the dockyard at Rosyth, Scotland and into the North Sea. 11 tug boats helped the warship out with just inches to spare. The Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier then had to squeeze under bridges during a 10-hour operation including passing under the Forth Bridge with just two metres to spare.

Navigating officer, Lieutenant Commander Jeremy Brettell said: “We have got pilots, we have got tugs and we have spent a lot of time simulating this.”

Two Royal Navy frigates, HMS Sutherland and HMS Iron Duke, along with Merlin Mk2 helicopters, joined HMS Queen Elizabeth to secure the seas around the giant aircraft carrier as she embarked on her maiden sea trials.

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said: “This is a historic moment for the UK as our new aircraft carrier takes to sea for the very first time.

This floating fortress is by far the most powerful ship ever built in Britain that will enable us to tackle multiple and changing threats across the globe.

“For the next 50 years she will deploy around the world, demonstrating British power and our commitment to confronting the emerging challenges from a dangerous world. The whole country can be proud of this national achievement.”

For the first six weeks of testing, which began in June, there were 700 sailors and 200 industry contractors on board. The sea trials were designed to test the carrier’s engines and propulsion systems, plus her ability to produce fresh water, cope with sewage, feed the crew and supply those on board with electricity.

HMS Queen Elizabth was warmly greeted by crowds as she made her way to her new berth, which has been upgraded and strengthened to support the carriers.

Speaking on board Prime Minister Theresa May said: “It sends a clear signal that as Britain forges a new, positive, confident role on the world stage in the years ahead we are determined to remain a fully engaged global power, working closely with our friends and allies around the world.” Image: UK Crown Copyright 2017

Image: ACA / Sofia Naz

Image: UK Crown Copyright 2017

Image: UK Crown Copyright 2017

Image: UK Crown Copyright 2017

INSIDE THE SHIP

Avove: Leading Engineer Technician Umar Hadaway applies power to the props from the ships control centre. Below: The Integrated waste management system on board HMS Queen Elizabeth. Images: Sofia Naz

The ship will operate with a crew of approximately 700, increasing to the full complement of 1,600 when aircraft are in operation.

The ship is capable of holding enough food for 1,600 personnel to eat for more than 45 days. That includes 66,000 sausages and 64,800 eggs being stored on board. The on board bakery can make a staggering 1,000 loaves of bread each day.

The Commanding officers’ suite includes a dining room, galley and sleeping quarters, and there are 118 six-berth cabins which can be eight berth using a foldaway sofa.

The on board hospital includes an operating theatre, isolation ward, dentist’s surgery and a 12 bed ward.

Power on board the huge carrier is provided by giant gas turbines and diesel generators that produce enough energy to power 300,000 kettles or 5,500 family homes. There are two bronze propellers, each 22ft in diameter and weighing 33 tons, pushing her to a top speed of 30mph.

KEY EFFICIENCIES INCLUDE:

Highly mechanised weapons handling system: At the push of a button pallets of munitions can be moved from the magazines deep in the weapons preparation area to the flight deck where they can be loaded onto aircraft. Storage: The location and design of the storage facilities enable 20 people only half a day to replenish the ship’s stores. Visual surveillance system: 220 cameras allow monitoring of engine and machinery spaces, external catwalk, aircraft hangars, ship entrances and access to classified areas. Galley: Technologically advanced equipment and layout of the galley makes maintenance and service more efficient. The entire crew can be served meals in 90 minutes and 45 minutes when at action stations.

On the helm is Able Seaman Natasha Elford simulating the role she will be taking on when the ship goes to sea. Image: Sofia Naz Below: Leading Seaman Martin Brazier.

Image: Sofia Naz

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PORTSMOUTH’S INVESTMENT

820 Squadron, based in RNAS Culdrose, conducted the first ever deck landing on board HMS Queen Elizabeth. Image: UK Crown Copyright 2017

The Princess Royal visiting the newly named jetty. Image: UK Crown Copyright 2017

A £100m investment has ensured that Portsmouth Naval Base is ready for Britain’s biggest ever warship.

In order to prepare the harbour and dockyard infrastructure for the 65,000-tonne carriers, 276 metres of jetty have been reinforced with more than 3,300 tonnes of steel work. New navigation lights have been installed in the harbour and Solent, with huge fenders and gangways delivered to accommodate the giant ships.

Earlier in the year, during a tour of the new facilities, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said: “Britain’s new aircraft carriers are the biggest and most powerful warships ever built for our Royal Navy. The Queen Elizabeth and Prince of Wales will lead our powerful and growing Royal Navy and reflect that, in a dangerous world, Britain is stepping up.”

However the preparation works at Portsmouth were not without their own dangers. The dredging works led to the discovery of five large bombs and a German sea mine that would otherwise probably have stayed at the bottom of the harbour.

Captain Roger Readwin, the Royal Navy’s Captain Mine Warfare, Diving and Fishery Protection, said: “These bombs are still dangerous despite being several decades old and sitting at the bottom of the seabed for such a long time. We are naturally seeing more of these sort of call-outs due to the dredging works

that are taking place for the arrival of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers.”

As well as the mines, though, when the millions of metres of mud were dredged, clearing the way for the aircraft carrier to sail safely into her new home at Portsmouth Harbour, more than 20,000 items were found. Some dating back several centuries, the items ranged from shoes and anchors to an aircraft engine.

Capt Iain Greenlees, Head of Infrastructure at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth, said: “The dredging was the culmination of 12 years’ work monitoring the seabed environment around the harbour and unearthed a huge array of items, some of which may be historically significant, and underlines again Portsmouth’s long maritime history.

“I am grateful for the patience of all harbour users and those who live and work around the waterfront during this challenging project.”

Although the main dredging work has now been completed there will be an on-going need to remove new material that naturally settles in the channel over time. This will be achieved by maintenance dredging on a yearly basis.

In the spring the Princess Royal officially named the jetty that will house both the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers. The Princess unveiled a plaque at Portsmouth Naval Base naming the vast berth, which has been upgraded and strengthened, as The Princess Royal Jetty.

ON THE MOVE

The £3.1bn aircraft carrier will be fully operational in 2023.

With the ability to move 500 miles a day, the carrier will be able to react quickly to deal with situations across the globe.

The class has been designed with twin islands, which separate the running of the ship from the flying operations resulting in greater visibility of flying operations.

Though helicopters have been landing on her massive deck it will be another year before the new F35s will begin flight trials. By 2023 there should be 24 F-35B fighter jets, which have radars that can track tiny objects from 20km away.

The ship can actually take up to 36 aircraft, although other

countries may also fly off the carrier. When taking off, as there is no catapult system, jets will use the 13 degree ramp to help take-off, reducing fuel usage and improving mission range.

The jets will be able to land safely in a short distance using vertical thrust to stop quickly.

The first seagoing Captain of the ship is Commander Captain Jerry Kyd. He said HMS Queen Elizabeth was to be a base for disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, defence engagement and selling British industry abroad, saying: “It is a fantastic backdrop to all that is good about the country and this is why it is a national symbol, and not just military power projection, but also about British ambition, about being a globally outward facing country.”

HMS PRINCE OF WALES

Illustrious was saluted by onlookers at the Round Tower in Old Portsmouth when she left the harbour for the final time following a career spanning 32 years and more than 900,000 nautical miles. Image: UK Crown Copyright 2017

The second ship in the class, HMS Prince of Wales, is structurally complete and being fitted out in the Rosyth dock and will be officially named this month. The aircraft carriers will work together with modern, stateof-the-art combat and surveillance aircraft in order to make them highly versatile and adaptable when out on operations. The carriers will be able to move large amounts of people and equipment across the globe quickly to where they are needed.

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

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The legs may be tied together to immobilise leg or pelvis injuries. Supports may also be used as splinting.

1. Place padding between the inner bony part of the ankles. Slide the bandage under the hollow beneath the ankle. Wrap around the feet in a figure of eight and tie the knot on the side of the foot opposite the injury. This should always be the first tie placed. Shoes may be left in place if a foot is not injured but laces should be loosened.

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1. Treat any wound. (see Bleeding chapter in First Aid Companion) If bone is protruding padding and pressure should be placed around the base of the bone only. No pressure should be put on exposed bone.

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2. Immobilise the fracture to reduce pain and prevent further damage (see Limb Immobilisation).

5. Do not move a casualty unless they are in danger, until radio medical help has been sought.

3. Do not straighten any distorted limb to splint it until radio medical help has been sought.

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4. Is blood and nerve supply to the limb present below the injury level? - is a pulse present? Skin warm and pink? Numbness or pins and needles?

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2. Place padding between the knees and in the gaps between the legs from ankle to groin. A towel may be used for this.

Triangular bandages should be placed as shown in the illustration. The hollows under knees and ankles should be used and the ties then slid up or down into position.

1. Dislocation may be associated with torn ligaments. Consequences may be severe resulting in paralysis if major nerves are damaged. NEVER attempt to replace the dislocation.

2. Treat as for a fracture.

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Padding may be required under the knot at the neck to make it more comfortable.

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Place the hand up at shoulder height. Put the triangular bandage over the arm with the long edge placed down the body and the knotted point tucked under the elbow.

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3. All knots should be placed on the side opposite the injury. Padding may be used under the knot to make it more comfortable for the casualty. Ties should be placed at the level of the joint immediately above and below the injury e.g. knee and ankle for a lower leg injury. Additional ties should then be placed immediately above and below the actual injury. As many ties as required to secure the injury may be used as long as they are never placed directly over any injury.

If both legs are injured a support may be placed between the legs or at the outer edge of the legs before the ties are done.

Any firm long item to be found on board will do e.g. the handle of a broom.

If there is bleeding at the fracture site any dressing should be secured using a similar method of placing the triangular bandages. The legs should never be raised to place encircling bandages.

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3. To achieve immobilisation of a shoulder joint, once the basic low sling has been applied, triangular bandages can be used to secure the arm to the body. Padding should be placed between the arm and the body for comfort.

2. Hold the elbow knot in place. Support the arm. Tuck the bandage under the raised arm enclosing the hand and fingers.

Take the lower end of the bandage under the elbow and around the back of the casualty keeping it as low as possible

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An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is a safety device carried by a vessel to alert search and rescue

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The modern International Canoe is a demanding but exciting boat that is attracting a new generation of converts. Image: David Henshall

A NARROW VIEW OF SPEED! The history of canoes goes back an incredibly long way, but on going developments and rule changes ensure their popularity remains.

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

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What is the second oldest?

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The New York Canoe Club Challenge Cup dates back to 1886, a full 25 years before the Boat Racing Association won a design competition for a racing craft, as against a dual-purpose tender and sailing dinghy.

Canoes have their origins way back in the history of time, but without a doubt in the second half of the 19th century small rigs had started to appear for when the wind was from aft of the beam.

As they quickly developed, the need for stability became paramount, with one solution being bags of lead shot that were carried internally. There were still canoes that you sat in, not on!

BUTLER PLANK The quantum leap forward would come with an American sailor, Paul Butler, who was handicapped in more ways than one by having a damaged arm. Unable to shift the lead ballast around, he

dispensed with it completely, replacing it with a transverse plank that allowed him to move his weight outboard.

The Butler plank, the forerunner of the sliding seat of today, was shunned by the more conservative Canoe fleet in the UK, though ultimately it would be adopted as standard.

With canoe sailing growing on both sides of the Atlantic, the New York Canoe Club Challenge Cup was inaugurated, with Baden-Powell being a staunch supporter from the UK. After the first World War, sailing dinghies were becoming ever more popular with boats such as the International 14 and National 12, but the canoes continued along their own path of development.

With 10m2 of sail area, with a mainsail and a jib, the International Canoe started to take on the appearance of the boat we know today. But they were still demonstrably canoes, with the pulled in stern that gives its name to the ‘canoe stern’.

Hulls were normally cold moulded, with first Uffa Fox, then Jack Holt, Ian Proctor and Austin Farrar being amongst the designers who would develop winning designs.

Along with the racing dinghy scene, the Canoe fleet would embrace all the innovative technologies of metal masts and synthetic sails, but as newer and more exciting dinghy designs gained popularity, the Canoes started to find that increasingly they were becoming marginalized.

Torment, a beautifully restored 50-year-old International Canoe showing how these boats were as beautiful as they were fast. Image: David Henshall

In the immediate post war years, the International Canoe was the fastest thing under sail.

Image: David Henshall

ONE-DESIGN ROUTE Canoes might well have been the fastest of the single-handed dinghies (and under ideal conditions, the fastest dinghy one or two man), but they were becoming elitist and expensive.

Something had to be done and the canoes tried going one-design, with all new boats built to a design from Peter Nethercutt. At the same time, there were those who looked with admiration at the growing belief that the skiff inspired asymmetric spinnaker was the way to go.

Sailing a very light and narrow sailing canoe single-handed from the sliding seat was tricky enough without the addition of an unlimited sized spinnaker, yet the converts proved that not only could it be done but that the excitement generated was taken to a new level.

In the end, the one-design experiment was dropped, with the International Canoe reverting to a

Sailing single handed, from the sliding seat and with an unlimited sized spinnaker, is this one of the pinnacles of the sport of sailing.

Image: David Henshall

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ow in its 49th year, the Southampton Boat Show is one of Europe’s biggest purpose-built marinas showcasing the very best that the international marine industry has to offer.

Celebrating the lifestyle, fun and excitement that being on the water has to offer, Britain’s biggest festival of boating is set against a stunning backdrop of hundreds of boats lined up along the marina.

The RYA has a wealth of advice and information available to visitors to the show from getting on the water with the whole family, to improving your boating and finding the right training course.

Whatever your experience RYA experts are available throughout the show to help you to make the most of your boating.

Amongst these experts you will find members of the RYA Cruising Department including RYA Cruising Advisor Carol Paddison.

“The show provides a unique opportunity for us to meet members of the boating community and for visitors to receive face-to-face advice on the issues that are relevant to them,” she explains.

“The most popular things we get asked include questions about boating abroad such as how to get an ICC, and people often ask for guidance on which RYA training course is right for them or what experience they need before taking a course.

“You might want advice on buying a boat or have a query about one of the latest current affairs or environmental issues. Whatever your question, someone on the stand should be able to provide you with the expert guidance you need, or direct you to the person within the RYA you need to speak to.”

On the stand you can also discover everything you need to know about the RYA SafeTrx App. Speak to one of the team about what is new for 2017 and how the vessel tracking solution can benefit you.

As well as the useful advice freely available on the stand, you can pick up RYA publications. There are over 200 titles to choose from including the RYA Racing Rules of Sailing and the RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus & Logbook.

RYA members get a 20 per cent boat show discount, so whether you are swotting up for a training course or preparing for a trip, you will find the publication or eBook that is right for you.

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To kick off the week, on preview day (15 September) the new RYA Powerability scheme for Sailability is being officially launched.

Powerability enables disabled boaters to log their achievement and build confidence on the water and covers everything from safety equipment to getting started in a powerboat, developing crew skills and what it takes to be a helm.

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CROWNING CHAMPIONS

On 16 September at 14:00 the RYA will reveal the winners of the 2017/2018 ilovesailing calendar competition. Picked from hundreds of entries the top 12 photos make up the 2018 ilovesailing calendar.

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Pick up your copy from the stand and you will also receive your very own ilovesailing rubber duck for free.

Then, on 17 September, it is blast off for the national final of the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship 2017 in front of the Honda stand in Solent Park. Cheer on the area final champions aged eight to 16 who will be putting their RIB driving skills to the test to be crowned champion.

Action takes place from 09.30, with the winners revealed on the Honda stand (C66) at around 17.00. The 2017 winners will then take on representatives from last year’s winning clubs, Findhorn Marina and South Staffordshire Sailing Club, to determine the winner of the Champion of Clubs trophy.

MEMBERSHIP OFFER

The RYA has teamed up with British Marine Boat Shows to offer every RYA member a free ticket to this year’s show with the opportunity to purchase up to three additional tickets at the special price of £12.

RYA members can take advantage of this offer by visiting the Southampton Boat Show member benefits page at www.rya.org.uk/go/sbstickets.

And remember, as an RYA member if you want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the show you can relax in the RYA members’ lounge, which will be serving food and beverages throughout the day. During the show in the members’ lounge there are a whole host of offers for members.

If you sign up or renew your RYA membership during the show choose one of three gifts including an RYA cool bag, beach bag or RYA power banks.

There will also be a daily prize draw each day to win a Dryrobe, and members can enjoy a free tea or coffee everyday between 15:30 and 17:30. Just collect your vouchers from the lounge. You can also keep the younger visitors entertained by picking up a free build a boat kit.

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Dates: 15 - 24 September You will find the RYA on stand B032 right at the heart of the show, adjacent to the RYA members’ lounge in the Holiday Inn. www.southamptonboatshow.com

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ROUND THE ISLAND

For some sailors going round the island means far more than sailing around Cowes. Andrew Bedwell set his sights on a solo trip around the UK.

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he plan had begun as a singlehanded solo passage to the Azores as part of the Jester Challenge to raise money for the RNLI. However as my mother was ill, I decided to stay closer to home and set about on deciding on a new passage. After considering a few options, a solo round UK trip was chosen.

With weather being the main issue, I started looking at the weather forecasts and in mid May a good window came through. So on the morning of 15 May I set off to Liverpool Marina to get the boat ready to leave on the afternoon high tide. The boat was prepared and I waved goodbye to the lock-keeper as I motored out of the lock into the fast moving Mersey river.

I hoisted the sail and with the wind behind me I sailed out of the Mersey down the Queens channel and into the Irish sea. I had decided with the wind direction to go clockwise, so I headed initially towards the west side of the Isle of Man. The wind and weather was perfect, a force 5 on the beam and with the kite up we were doing around 12 knots.

This carried on all night and for the next few days. Then it died when I was to the west of the Isle of Tiree. I was not in sight of land, but I knew it was there somewhere.

I had a SSB radio and downloaded the weatherfax, along with Navtex weather info. I knew bad weather was coming, with a gale 8 predicted, and I was off southern Taransay when I got hit hard.

It was rough with a fairly large, unpredictable tide with high gusty winds. Then on the evening of 19 May I heard a massive ping, and knew something had happened, although nothing showed up instantly.

REPAIRS REQUIRED

After searching round the boat I noticed the rod forestay had broken, but as the masts keel stepped and the jib was highly tensioned nothing too bad had happened.

After a quick rush round I found a piece of line that my main sponsor, Kingfisher Ropes, had given me, so as it was a really

good Dyneema line I decided to use it as a temporary forestay.

With the conditions worsening I decided to search for an anchorage. I found exactly what I wanted in the way of a small anchorage in a tiny bay, near Amhuinnsuidhe Castle. I moored up offshore, but had no tender on board - it is a Mini Transat after all.

I could see some houses on the shoreline and after a fairly long time trying to attract attention I managed to get two gentlemen to row out to me. They took me on land and gave me the use of a house for the night. I managed to do a few jobs on their boats in exchange for my night’s lodging.

I set off again and headed round the north side of Harris and on towards the Minch where I was met with very poor visibility and, knowing that the timing was perfect, I managed to glide right through the notorious Pentland Firth in an absolutely flat calm sea in minimal wind, but still doing 10 knots in the right direction.

I headed directly towards Fraserburgh in Scotland. The wind was perfect and was now a northly force 5 - 6, the kite went up and 12 - 15 knots surfing was held all the way.

I changed heading towards Peterhead, and the wind just stayed with me. After passing Peterhead on 22 May at 5pm I set a direct course towards a point offshore of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk and then to a new point off Margate in Kent and had the most perfect sail ever.

LOSS OF FUEL

I had to dodge all the windfarms and flats of the Thames Estuary, then in a last gust off Broadstairs during the night I broached, literally the first of the trip, and lost all the spare fuel on the stern.

Then the wind died completely, and it was the morning of 25 May that I motored into Ramsgate with absolute dregs of fuel left in the outboard. I had notified the coastguard of the situation, as the tides in the area can be strong. However I was safe and sound and decided to stay with my parents for the night as they live in Kent.

Whilst I long term borrowed all my dad’s fuel tanks I motored out into the outer harbour on 27 May, hoisted the sails and waved goodbye. I had a horrendous night with heavy rain and lightening overhead.

The weather then settled and I had a very uneventful sail right along the bottom of England, eventually passing the Lizard lighthouse on the 30 May at 3.30am.

I was sitting in the cockpit when I heard a few water splashes that grabbed my attention and, wondering what was happening, I saw that some porpoises had joined me. It was an amazing sight, something I had not seen before.

“IN A LAST GUST OFF BROADSTAIRS DURING THE NIGHT I BROACHED, LITERALLY THE FIRST OF THE TRIP, AND LOST ALL THE SPARE FUEL ON THE STERN.” On the 3 June at 3am, I reached the end of the Queens channel where I had started 17 days before (including four stoppage days). I was pleased to have gone right round England in 13 days. It is not a record, as that is set at three days, three hours in a fully crewed multimillion pound trimaran. My boat is a 1999 Prototype Mini Transat yacht valued at about £12K. For my next big trip I will be starting from Whitehaven sailing either directly to Iceland and back (1,500 miles) or, if the wind is favourable, I will not stop and sail round Iceland and back to Whitehaven (2,000 miles).

If you would like to follow Andrew’s adventures look for him on Facebook at ARB Offshore Sailing, and if you would like to see the video about this trip look on the All at Sea Facebook page or go to YouTube: https://youtu.be/JPSxxIHwMEU.

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OUT & ABOUT YOUR GUIDE TO THE BEST OF THIS AUTUMN’S BOATING EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 8 – 10 September Black Country Boating Festival Netherton, Dudley www.waterways.org.uk 9 September RYA Women’s Match Racing National Championship Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy www.wpnsa.org.uk 9 September The Great River Race Greenwich to Twickenham www.greatriverrace.co.uk 10 September East Sussex Boat Jumble Lewes, Sussex, BN8 5AF 15 – 16 September Little Britain Challenge Cup Shepards Wharf, Cowes www.sunsail.co.uk/events/lbcc

21 – 22 September Property Regatta Solent www.britanniaevents.co.uk 21 – 24 September Pre-owned Multihull Boat Show Canet-en-Roussillon, France 21 – 24 September FAST40+ Race Circuit One Ton Cup www.fast40class.com 22 – 24 September Messing about in Boats Lechlade, River Thames www.oga.org.uk 22 – 24 September Wey River Festival Guildford, Surrey www.waterways.org.uk

15 – 17 September UBS Jersey Regatta jerseyregatta.com

22 – 24 September Sailing Champions League Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, Italy sailing-championsleague.com

15 – 17 September Tipton Canal & Community Festival Tipton, West Midlands www.waterways.org.uk

23 September Maldon Town Regatta Essex www.maldonregatta.co.uk

15 - 24 September Premier Swanwick Used Boat Show premiermarinas.com/usedboatshow

23 September SailRacer Round Hayling Island Windsurfer Race + Stand Up Paddleboard Challenge & OC1 www.hisc.co.uk

15 – 24 September Southampton Boat Show www.southamptonboatshow.com 16 September Devon Boat Jumble Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3AF 01803 835 915

23 – 24 September Sunsail Racing Series Round 6 Portsmouth www.sunsail.co.uk

28 September – 1 October RC44 Championship Tour RC44 Cascais Cup, Portugal www.rc44.com

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OCTOBER 1 October West of Scotland Boat Jumble Irvine Water Sports Club, Ayrshire, KA12 8PY 1 October Solent Boat Jumble The Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Southampton 7 – 8 October Sunsail Racing Series Round 7 Portsmouth www.sunsail.co.uk 7 – 8 October Nab Cup & Sparkes Trophy Hayling Island Sailing Club www.hisc.co.uk 7 – 8 October The Ceilidh Cup Sonar Match Racing Championship incorporating SSS Match Racing Championships Rhu, Scotland 7 – 8 October WNT Rother Valley Grand Prix Rother Valley S26 5PQ www.powerboatgp.co.uk 7 – 14 October Barton Regatta Barton Broad 8 October Kent Boat Jumble The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PY

14 – 21 October Weymouth Speed Week www.speedsailing.com 15 October Suffolk Boat Jumble Trinity Park Events Centre 19 – 22 October Extreme Sailing Series™ San Diego, USA www.extremesailingseries.com

5 November Volvo Ocean Race Leg 2 Start Lisbon to Cape Town www.volvooceanrace.com 12 November Sunsail Racing Series Final Portsmouth www.sunsail.co.uk

21 – 22 October RYA National Match Racing Championships Qualifier 2 Queen Mary Sailing Club, London

14 – 16 November METSTRADE Amsterdam www.metstrade.com

21 – 22 October Sunsail Racing Series Round 8 Portsmouth www.sunsail.co.uk

23 – 26 November RC44 Championship Tour Calero Marinas Cup, Lanzarote www.rc44.com

22 October South Wales Boat Jumble Margam Country Park, Glamorgan, SA13 2TJ

27 – 28 November Yacht Racing Forum 2017 Aarhus, Denmark www.yachtracingforum.com

22 October Volvo Ocean Race starts Alicante - Lisbon www.volvooceanrace.com

30 November – 3 December Extreme Sailing Series™ Los Cabos, Mexico www.extremesailingseries.com

24 September Solo Tyler Trophy Hayling Island Sailing Club www.hisc.co.uk

11 October Volvo Ocean Race Village Opens Alicante (Alicante In-Port Race – 14 October) www.volvooceanrace.com

16 – 17 September Hamble Classics Regatta www.royal-southern.co.uk

26 – 30 September Paneria Classic Yachts Challenge Cannes, Régates Royales www.panerai.com

13 – 15 October Harwich International Sea Shanty Festival, Essex harwichshantyfestival.co.uk

16 – 17 September Birmingham Cruise Show NEC Birmingham www.cruiseshow.co.uk

27 – 30 September Monaco Yacht Show Monaco www.monacoyachtshow.com

13 – 15 October Scotland’s Boat Show Kip Marina, Inverkip www.scotlandsboatshow.co.uk

NOVEMBER

16 – 17 September Powerboat GP Bedford Grand Prix Stewartby Lake MK43 9LY www.powerboatgp.co.uk

28 September The Wooden Spoon Regatta Portsmouth www.sunsail.co.uk

14 – 15 October FAST40+ Race Circuit Hamble Bigboat Championships www.fast40class.com

5 November East Hampshire Boat Jumble Havant Leisure Centre, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2AY

16 – 17 September Bart’s Bash www.bartsbash.com

5 November Transat Jacques Vabre Le Havre, France www.transatjacquesvabre.org

28 October Volvo Ocean Race In-Port Race, Lisbon www.volvooceanrace.com

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MARINA FOCUS

NEYLAND YACHT HAVEN Pembrokeshire’s Neyland Yacht Haven is situated within the UK’s only coastal national park.

Positioned within the spectacular Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Neyland Yacht Haven is the only marina in West Wales to offer full-tidal access for resident and visiting boats.

Neyland benefits from a stunning location in the Westfield Pill area of the Milford Haven waterway. The tree-lined creek provides a well-protected sanctuary for boaters with a wide range of facilities ashore.

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Neyland Yacht Haven Brunel Quay, Neyland Pembrokeshire, SA73 1PY 01646 601601 www.yachthavens.com Neyland@yachthavens.com

ACCESS

The entrance into the Milford Haven is very straightforward but during periods of heavy weather, you are advised to give the ebb at St Anne’s Head a wide berth. Two main channels lead you eastwards into the waterway towards Neyland, passing Milford Haven town.

After passing the Weir Spit port hand post and north of the Pennar Gut, head north-easterly to Pembroke Reach and follow the channel, marked with port and starboard posts.

Leave Neyland Spit port hand buoy (Fl(2) R10s) to port and head for the Cleddau Bridge (aim between the 2FR vert and 2FG lights), until Westfield Pill. Approach the marina from south-east giving the westerly bank a wide berth. The final approach is marked by channel buoys and the Haven Team listen on Channel 37 and 80 to provide mooring and/or further instructions.

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THINGS TO DO

For those days when sailing is not on the agenda, the pretty eight mile Brunel Cycle Trail starts at the Yacht Haven and runs through the national park before finishing at Haverfordwest. Other trails, all suitable for cyclists of all abilities, take you to the towns of Milford Haven and Waterston.

Bikes, children’s bikes, tow trailers and electric bikes are available daily from the marina office.

BERTHING & STORAGE

The 420 berth marina is split across two basins with berths for boats from 6m to 20m LOA. The Lower Basin provides full-tide access berthing for residents and visitors whereas the Upper Basin, accessed over a Tidal Cill, offers a peaceful setting and more economical berthing option.

The Milford Waterway offers a wellprotected playground for smaller boats to enjoy. The creeks, rivers and land masses ensure there is an abundance of quiet, calm waters to explore, whatever the wind direction.

The waterway has become an extremely popular place for trailer sailors and boats under 6m who are able to sail in relative safety. Neyland Yacht Haven has therefore created specific berths for small boats

such as Merry Fishers, RIBs, Quicksilver boats, Orkneys, Fletchers and other similar day boats.

Boat owners can enjoy all the luxuries and comfort of marina berthing, and no stress of slipways and trailers.

The Haven Pods are two unique floating accommodation cabins located in the beautiful Upper Basin within the Yacht Haven.

Sleeping two adults and two children, the Haven Pods are made from ethicallysourced wood and are full of eco-friendly features that provide a unique holiday location, all-year round.

The self-catered units are finished with a kitchenette and a floating terrace that will make you feel you are walking on water.

FACILITIES

420 berths fully serviced with power and water Large dedicated visitor berthing pontoon, with full tide access Ample, free berth holder and visitor car parking Free Wi-Fi throughout marina Toilets, shower and laundry facilities Marina office open seven days a week, throughout the year 24 hour security Fuel pontoon offering diesel and petrol at the entrance to the marina, operated

by Dale Sailing Bike hire Free ice The Haven Pods

PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION

OTHER FACILITIES ON-SITE Brunel Chandlery & Café The Bar Restaurant Sailing school Yacht charter Diving and fishing trips Engineers, electronic, maintenance, surveyors, riggers and brokerage services Boatyard with 35 ton travel hoist and 25 ton mobile crane, operated by Dale Sailing Boat storage ashore

I moved my Moody Eclipse 33 Rapport to Neyland in 2009. It is a three-anda-half hour drive from home, but it is beautiful, safe and secure, with good local facilities and excellent staff.

There is a good café and the food at The Bar is outstanding. As Neyland is half-way up the Haven, it is nearly always possible to go out sailing, with sheltered waters upstream, open water downstream or right out into the Celtic Sea. The Haven is never crowded, and staying out of the way of the tankers and ferry to Ireland is not a problem.

Having no gate from the Lower Basin, there are no tidal access restrictions, which is a big advantage. The Dry Stack process runs seamlessly. I am amazed and delighted at how smoothly the marina operates without fuss and without delay.

Paul Cleaver, berth holder

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MARINA GUIDE SEPTEMBER 2017

SOUTH COAST

SOUTH WEST

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

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

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

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

KING POINT MARINA Marina Manager - Mark Brimacombe Brunel Way, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EF T : 01752 424 297 E : marina@kingpointmarina.co.uk W: www.kingpointmarina.co.uk MAYFLOWER MARINA Manager: Charles Bush Mayflower Marina, Richmond Walk, Plymouth, Devon PL1 4LS. T: 01752 556633 F: 01752 606896 E: info@mayflowermarina.co.uk W: www.mayflowermarina.co.uk PLYMOUTH YACHT HAVEN Manager: Steve Kitchen Shaw Way, Mount Batten Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9XH T: 01752 404231 E: plymouth@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com YACHT HAVEN QUAY, PLYMOUTH Manager: Will Rahder Breakwater Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 7FE T: 01752 481190 E: boatyard@yachthavenquay.com W: www.yachthavens.com MDL QUEEN ANNE’S BATTERY Manager: Chris Price Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth Devon. PL4 0LP T: 01752 671142 E: qab@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.queenannesbattery.co.uk THE MARINA AT SUTTON HARBOUR Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe The Jetty, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, PL4 0DW T: 01752 204702 E: marina@sutton-harbour.co.uk W: www.suttonharbourmarina.com KING POINT MARINA Marina Manager: Mark Brimacombe Brunel Way, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EF T: 01752 424297 E: marina@kingpointmarina.co.uk W: www.kingpointmarina.co.uk MDL DARTSIDE QUAY Manager: Andrew Millar Galmpton Creek, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon. TQ5 0EH T: 01803 845445 W: www.dartsidequay.co.uk

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

MDL COBB’S QUAY MARINA Manager: David Wilson Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset.

BH15 4EL T: 01202 674299 E: cobbsquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.cobbsquaymarina.co.uk LYMINGTON YACHT HAVEN Manager: Rupert Wagstaff Kings Saltern Road Lymington, Hampshire SO41 3QD T: 01590 677071 E: lymington@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com BUCKLER’S HARD YACHT HARBOUR Harbour Master: Wendy Stowe Harbour Master’s Office Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour Beaulieu Hampshire SO42 7XB T: 01590 616200 E: river@beaulieu.co.uk W: www.beaulieuriver.co.uk HAVEN QUAY, LYMINGTON Manager: Ali Neal Mill Lane, Lymington Hampshire, SO41 9AZ T: 01590 677072 E: havenquay@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com DEACONS MARINA Manager/Contact name: Anne Bland Address: Bursledon Bridge, Southampton SO31 8AZ T 023 80 402253 F: 023 80 405665 E: admin@deaconsmarina.com www.deaconsmarina.com MDL HYTHE MARINA VILLAGE Manager: Matthew Leigh The Lock Building, Shamrock Way Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire.

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

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

NEW BERTHS AT BIRDHAM

Birdham Pool Marina plans to construct 28 new berths by April 2018. Work will start on the 6 to 12m berths this Autumn.

Marina Manager John Hiltunen said: “We are in the fortunate position of being a popular marina due to the fantastic location, wonderful setting and historically maritime feel of Birdham Pool, so it is really nice that we will be able to offer a few more berths instead of having to turn people away.”

Operations Director Mike Braidley said: “The new pontoon will not affect the beautiful setting of the marina, and will improve access to other pontoons in the Pool. We needed to clear some of the silted up areas within the marina, and it is a real bonus that we have gained back some of berths we had historically given up.”

For more information about Birdham Pool Marina go to www.castlemarinas.co.uk.

MDL SHAMROCK QUAY Manager: Jonathan Walcroft William Street, Northam, Southampton Hampshire.

SO14 5QL T: 023 8022 9461 E: shamrockquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.shamrockquay.co.uk

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

MDL SAXON WHARF Manager: Jonathan Walcroft Lower York Street, Northam,Southampton.

SO14 5QF T: 023 8033 9490 E: saxonwharf@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.saxonwharf.co.uk

TOWN QUAY MARINA Manager: Lex Bancroft Management Office Town Quay, Southampton.

SO14 2AQ T: 02380 234397 F: 02380 235302 E: lbancroft@abports.co.uk W: www.townquay.com

MDL HAMBLE POINT MARINA Manager: Nic Parton School Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4NB T: 023 8045 2464 E: hamblepoint@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hamblepointmarina.co.uk MDL PORT HAMBLE MARINA Manager: Nic Parton Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4QD T: 023 8045 274,1 E: porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.porthamblemarina.co.uk MDL MERCURY YACHT HARBOUR Manager: Nic Parton Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire.

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

HAMBLE YACHT SERVICES Manager: Will Stefanou Port Hamble, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire SO31 4NN T: 02380 201501 E: info@hysgroup.co.uk www.hysgroup.co.uk Permanent and visitors’ berths HASLAR MARINA Manager: Ben Lippiett Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire.

PO12 1NU T: 023 9260 1201 F: 023 9260 2201 E: berths@haslarmarina.co.uk W: www.haslarmarina.co.uk PREMIER MARINAS GOSPORT Mumby Road , Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1AH T: 023 9252 4811 F: 023 9258 9541 E: gosport@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

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AN APPLE FOR OLIVES MDL INSTALLS MORE CAMPER & Nicholson’s Marina in Turkey has won a Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice 2017. Çeşme Marina will be presented with their award at the Houses of Parliament in November. Çeşme Marina produces natural olive oil from olive trees that were planted by marina staff. There is a festival-like event when the olives are harvested.

Can Akaltan, CMM, General Manager, told us: “The aim of planting the olive trees at the marina has been to create wonderful flora and fauna within the marina environment for all to enjoy whilst visiting the estate. Olive trees were the plant of choice due to their direct association with the Aegean region.

“We would love to see this initiative rolled out all over the Mediterranean. We have proven that with a little time and money to buy the first few trees, you can create something enjoyable, sustainable and memorable for all involved.

“A huge amount of team effort from the Çeşme Marina staff and their families have helped to create the olive oil from the trees. Without this commitment and support it would not be so successful.”

Now, as an International Green Apple Award winner, Çeşme Marina is eligible to become a Green World Ambassador, representing the company and Turkey in the Green World Awards 2018.

SWANWICK USED BOAT SHOW

PREMIER Marinas has announced the first wave of boat brands on display for the upcoming show which will run alongside the Southampton Boat Show, between 15 and 24 September.

Taking place between 10am – 6pm each day, Swanwick Marina’s top onsite brokerages will showcase their used sail and powerboats in an extensive in water and onshore display.

Ancasta International Boat Sales’ line-up will include a Beneteau Oceanis 311, a Sealine S28 and a Fairline Phantom 50. They will also have a brand new Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 on show.

Clipper Marine will be displaying, among others, a Gib’Sea 43, a new Bavaria Cruiser 34 and 37 and a selection of used motor boats.

Princess Motor Yacht Sales will have brokerage and stock motor yachts from 14 to 23 metres, including a Princess 43, 61 and a

Princess V52 and V53. Sea Ventures’ display will include a Sun Odyssey yacht and a Gunfleet 43, plus the 2017 Jeanneau NC11 powerboat.

Sunseeker Southampton will have a range of pre-owned Sunseeker yachts and luxury motor yachts on show including the new 2017 San Remo and a pre-owned Sunseeker XS2000 and Sunseeker Sportsfisher 37.

With free entry to Swanwick’s Used Boat Show, visitors can choose to purchase a ‘Park and Ride’ ticket and travel in comfort to the Southampton Boat Show. Besides a complimentary ticket to the Southampton Boat Show the ‘Park and Ride’ service includes free parking at Swanwick Marina and a return coach journey to the show - all for the price of £14 per adult or £32 for a family ticket, which includes two adults and up to four children, under 15 years old.

CHARGING POINTS

MDL Marinas is installing a second wave of Tesla charging points across its UK Marina network after the initial launch last year.

The new units have been installed at Shamrock Quay, Mercury, Northney, Penton Hook, Woolverstone and Windsor (16 amp).

In addition to the Tesla chargers, Type 2 Universal chargers have also been installed at these MDL sites, excluding Windsor and Penton Hook Marina, allowing ease of access for other models of electric cars.

Adrien Burnand, Head of Marketing at MDL Marinas, said: “We are always striving to find new ways to add value to our member experience and recognise the increased demand for electric vehicles and charging points, as the industry evolves.

“Following last year’s UK launch and the popularity of the chargers, we are delighted to be introducing electric charging points at more of our marinas.

“The installation offers our members greater flexibility, as well as a marina experience which recognises the importance of providing sustainable and environmentally-friendly travel options.”

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

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

PREMIER MARINAS CHICHESTER Birdham (Chichester Harbour) West Sussex. PO20 7EJ T: 01243 512731 E: chichester@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com SMALL BOATS WELCOME

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

SHEPARDS WHARF MARINA Manager – Jock Rafferty Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight , PO31 7HT T: 01983 297821 F: 01983 294814 E: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk W: www.shepardswharfmarina.co.uk

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

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

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

GUNWHARF QUAYS MARINA Manager: Carl Jarmaine Marina Manager Gunwharf Quays Marina office.

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Portsmouth.

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

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

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

ISLE OF WIGHT

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They started with just two wines, a Blanc de Blanc Vin du Pays de Côtes de Gascogne and a Cabernet Sauvignon Vin de Pays Côtes D’Oc. Without a vineyard of their own, J.P. Chenet sources grapes from any of 600 vineyards across France. The wines are termed ‘varietals’, in effect blends by basic type, red, white, rosé, not by the grape or terroir that is the basis for Appellation Contrôlée wines.

Free of these AC strictures, the brand has a much greater scope for creating products and price points that match consumer trends and taste fashions over time. Their declared intention has been to make a popular brand, like Gallo of California and Jacob’s Creek of Australia, and not any Grand Cru.

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They sell over 35 million bottles a year and claim 17 per cent of France’s wine exports, selling to 160 countries. And they say a bottle of Chenet is sold every second! In the wine business 30 years is not a long time and this growth is exceptional.

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IN the case of J.P. Chenet the answer is the bottle. And, if you are looking for a rosé to take on a September afternoon boat party, my small tasting panel recently gave the thumbs up for J.P. Chenet Grenache-Cinsault rosé in a curvy, slightly asymmetric 750ml bottle.

This pale pink, dry and fresh wine delivers a lovely elegant rosé flavour at a reasonable 124per 2 cent abv. I found it at the relatively bargain price of7 2 £5.35 at Sainsbury’s.

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Anagrams: Ellen MacArthur, Sir Ben Ainslie, Sir Chay Blyth Puzzle Page 01.indd 3 Riddle: A jigsaw puzzle piece / short Brainteaser: This is the only number that includes all the digits arranged in alphabetical order.

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