Southerly Magazine - Issue 22 by Northshore Yachts Ltd.

ISSUE 22

Southerly Regatta 2012

Welcome to this annual edition of the Southerly Magazine. We have experienced another busy year at Northshore Shipyard, starting with the launch of the stunning new Southerly 420 centre cockpit yacht, by Rob Humphreys, at London Boat Show. This magnificent ‘little ship’ is already proving popular with exisiting Southerly Owners who are looking to move up to a larger model. Our new Design Office has been exceptionally busy, developing new models such as the Southerly 535 by Dubois which is due for launch next summer, and the elegant Speadwave 46, concept details have just been released. The Annual Southerly Regatta was, as ever, a successful event, with a fleet of 24 Southerly’s racing along the South West Coast. We were delighted with the 11 Southerly’s who entered this year’s Round the Island Race, and congratulations go to the Southerly’s who won 2nd and 4th place in Class. Our Owners Stories are well worth a read, and we welcome some of our new owners to the family. Enjoy your reading, and happy sailing. Lester Abbott Northshore Yachts Ltd.

Southerly Regatta 2012

Contents

S47 nominated for EYOTY

New S535 by Dubois in build

Contents 2 - 11

Southerly Regatta 2012

12 - 17 News at Southerly 18 - 23 Southerly 47 nominated for EYOTY 24 - 29 New Southerly 420 launched 30 - 35 New Southerly 535 by Dubois 37

Dates for your Diary

38 - 41 Round the Island Race 2012 43

2nd place in class in Round the Island Race

Southerly 57RS Australian Premiere

44 - 51 Owner’s Story Through the Canal du Midi on Daydream Believer Southerly 49 by Roger Aylard 53

Southerly in America

Expert help with shipping abroad

Southerly in Northern Europe

In-boom Furling

60 - 67 Owner’s Story Sailing the Fjords of Norway on Distant Shores II Southerly 49 by Sheryl and Paul Shard 68

An Olympic Year for Tops’l

Leisurely Cruise of the West Country Southerly 110, Carina of the Solent

70 - 72 Welcome to New Southerly Owners

Southerly Regatta 2012

VolarĂŠ, S47

Superb racing throughout the week ...

The Southerly fleet made its way to Plymouth from various ports arriving at Queen Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Battery Marina on Sunday 20th May for the start of the 21st Annual Southerly Regatta. Some Owners had travelled from as far as New Zealand and the West Coast of USA to attend this exciting annual event. Owners were welcomed by the Southerly team at the Royal Western Yacht Club where registration took place during the afternoon. This gave the team a chance to catch up with long time Owners and also meet new ones. Following the registration formalities it was time to head to the bar for the Welcome Drinks reception and as the sun was shining glasses of Pimms were most appropriate. Alan Nichols Rear Commodore Sailing and Race Chairman for the Regatta conducted the Skippers Briefing. Following which a marvellous buffet was served in the Royal Western Yacht Club dining room overlooking Drakes Island and Plymouth Sound a wonderful setting on such a beautiful summers evening.

Southerly Regatta 2012

3 Gneiss Fantasy, S46RS

Distraction, S38

Brief Encounter, S420

速

Southerly Regatta 2012

Southerly 115 - Ellie Pimms, David & Janice Thomas

RACE ONE Sponsored by

1ST

PLYMOUTH TO FOWEY A superb looking fleet of 24 Southerly's raced out from Plymouth Sound heading West along the coast in the first race of this year's annual Southerly Regatta. The fleet started in a brisk North Easterly breeze, a perfect direction for many boats to hoist gennakers and cruising chutes alike, as they reached down and around Rame head. As the boats approached St George's Island just South of Looe, the wind eased and backed momentarily making for a frustrating couple of hours as the fleet strived to position themselves in good tide towards Fowey. Before too long, the wind came all the way round and built quickly off the land, so by mid-afternoon they were again racing steadily along the coast, this time, hard on the wind. With strong tides and the wind up to a F4 with gusts off the land, spectators witnessed an exciting finish to a great first days racing as the fleet short tacked up through the narrow entrance to the picturesque Fowey Harbour and finished across the Royal Fowey Yacht Club line.

RACE TWO Sponsored by

FOWEY TO PLYMOUTH With little promise of the light off shore breeze building until later in the day, the race committee took the decision to start the race outside of the harbour entrance, rather than the club start line where they would have light winds, a running tide and lots of lobster pots to contend with!!! After a short delay to reposition to a committee boat start line, the fleet started in good fashion. On the start, gennakers were flown and with a gently increasing sea breeze the fleet got away well with the 46 Gneiss Fantasy and the 47 VolarĂŠ moving out ahead. With gennakers flying, the impressive fleet of 23 Southerlys emerged from around the headland one by one as they reached across the Plymouth Sound finishing over the Royal Western Yacht Club line.

1ST Southerly 115 - Dutch Courage, Nigel Campling

Southerly Regatta 2012

5 Southerly 110 - Wind Rose, Chris & Sarah Elphick

Southerly 115 - Dutch Courage, Nigel Campling

2ND

3RD

2ND

3RD

Southerly Regatta 2012

Southerly 47 - Volaré, Rupert & Rosie Dorey

Southerly 110 - Wind Rose, Chris & Sarah Elphick

Southerly Regatta 2012

WILD WEST EVENING The high spirits continued for the Regatta Fancy Dress Party on the second evening with this year’s theme ‘the Wild West’ setting the scene. The Royal Fowey Yacht Club provided the river side venue for a hog roast which began with sampling the local Cornish cider. Chris Morgan Race Chairman of RFYC welcomed everyone to Fowey and wished fair winds for the rest of the week. The participants entered into the camaraderie of the evening sporting cowboy hats, guns, sheriff badges, arrows through their heads, etc all ready for the evening of fun. The Northshore Team were also in party mood and were the first to draw their water pistols thinking they had outwitted the crews, but they were having none of it and with numbers on their side were the undoubted winners.

Southerly Regatta 2012

7 Fowey Yacht Club

LAY DAY IN FOWEY The lay day provided a welcome opportunity for many owners to explore the unspoilt local fishing villages of Fowey and Polruan, both steeped in history and full of delightful cobbled side streets, boutique shops, cafés and surrounding coastal walks.

Owners of Southerly 38 ‘Bettina’ Nick and Jane Jones ventured up the River Fowey to Winnow, nudging their way and skimming the bottom, less than a metre deep in places; not something that any 38ft could do without the advantage of the variable draft keel.

The often quiet, sheltered Fowey estuary comes to life in the summer months and provides a fantastic escape for many cruisers looking to explore the West Country.

Throughout the day was a good opportunity for the Southerly team to meet and catch up with owners, with the after sales team on hand to assist with any questions relating to service and maintenance with support from Lewmar and Greenham Regis.

Southerly Regatta 2012

Southerly 47 - Volaré, Rupert & Rosie Dorey

RACE THREE Sponsored by

1ST PLYMOUTH SHORT RACE The final day of racing for this year’s Southerly Regatta started with the promise of a 10 -15 knots sea breeze and sunshine - Champagne sailing!!! Today’s racing consisted of two short courses for the Southerly fleet in and around the Plymouth Sound. After a short postponement allowing the sea breeze to establish, the fleet had a good start to the first race. With an opportune wind shift on the first leg the front runners easily laid the first mark in just one tack and the fleet saw a pretty early split.

RACE FOUR Sponsored by

PLYMOUTH SHORT RACE During the second race after a good start, many boats opted to go inshore to take a lift of the headland. This strategy paid off, as those boats pulled out ahead with a good lead and got carried all the way up on to the windward mark. Everyone had a most enjoyable day in the glorious sunshine and then passed through the lock gate into Sutton Marina.

1ST Southerly 47 - Volaré, Rupert & Rosie Dorey

Southerly Regatta 2012

9 Southerly 32 - Jacana, Tony & Anne Scales

Southerly 115 - Dutch Courage, Nigel Campling

2ND

3RD

2ND

3RD

Southerly Regatta 2012

Southerly 32 - Jacana, Tony & Anne Scales

Southerly 135RS - Viking, Vaughan Wellington

速

Southerly Regatta 2012

PRIZE GIVING The warm sunshine continued through to the evening and it was a short walk from the marina to the National Marine Aquarium through the cobbled streets of the Barbican. Champagne was served upon arrival with the prize giving taking place in the Horizons Suite overlooking the harbour. John Warne announced the winners starting with a couple of special prizes. The Lombard Concourse d'Elegance was awarded to the new Southerly 420 ‘Brief Encounter’ and owners Martyn & Naomi Barklem were delighted. In appreciation of the talent and hard work they put into the songs for the Wild Western Evening a special prize was awarded to Bill & Sharon Hopkins and Andy ‘Larkers’ for best vocals and lyrics. Following the prize giving, guests moved to the Aquarium's centrepiece, the stunning Eddystone Reef area, featuring the largest marine tank in the UK and transformed for the evening into an amazing dining area for the one hundred guests. Entering by the sloped walk-way from above, guests were stunned by the spectacular sight of the truly beautiful colour created by the natural movement, a magnificent backdrop for the evening with many different varieties of fish including rays and sharks as well as lobsters, conga eels, etc which made fascinating viewing as the guests enjoyed a superb three course dinner. In addition to watching the marine life, photographs of the racing were shown on a large screen giving the owners and their crews the opportunity of seeing themselves in action during the week and providing good after-dinner banter and discussion.

“... an end to an exciting week of racing and socialising in near perfect weather conditions which left people looking forward to Southerly Regatta 2013 in Guernsey”

1ST 10

WINNER OF SOUTHERLY CUP 2012 Southerly 115 - Dutch Courage, Nigel Campling

Southerly Regatta 2012

11 National Marine Aquarium

3RD

2ND Southerly 47 - Volaré, Rupert & Rosie Dorey

Southerly 42RST - Maid Honor, Adrian & Pennie Heyworth

News at Southerly

NEWS at SOUTHERLY

Southerly 535 Hull Plug

Southerly 535 in build The hull plug for the new Southerly 535 by Dubois is being finished and prepared for moulding at Northshore Shipyard. Both the hull and deck plugs are 5 axis CNC milled for complete accuracy and total precision. In addition to shaping the hull and deck, state of the art computer technology also provides the facility to design every detail including joinery, machinery, tankage, plumbing and electrical systems into the yacht with careful consideration for weight distribution, proper function and easy access.

Southerly 420 Tri-view windows

Front opening windows Maximum ventilation can be achieved through front opening coachroof windows, ideal for hotter climates.

Southerly 420 front opening windows

News at Southerly

13 Southerly 675 by Dubois

NEW 675 N

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superb performance, supreme luxury and sophisticationâ&#x20AC;? Dubois Naval Architects have finalised design details of the 675, the larger sister ship to the Southerly 57RS. This serious blue water cruiser is primarily designed for easy handling and can be sailed by just two people. Layout drawings with semi-custom considerations are available for inspection, together with a detailed and comprehensive standard specification.

Tri-view windows A very attractive feature is the new option of tri-view windows. This can be incorporated into a number of yacht models, in either aft cabin or lower saloon situations. The tri-view windows give a good view out over the water, at a lower level whilst also creating a feeling of space inside the yacht.

Southerly 57RS Tri-view windows to aft cabin

News at Southerly

NEWS at SOUTHERLY NEW Speadwave 46 Evolving the Speadwave concept, and following on from the originally announced Speadwave 32, a larger version of this luxurious performance yacht has been designed. With the emphasis on enjoying the pure pleasure and ease of sailing, the Speadwave 46 has a spacious cockpit with the forward seating area, free from controls, to allow guests to relax and enjoy the sailing experience. The aft part of the cockpit is the working area, designed for the helmsman to sail single handed, with easy performance and all necessary lines led aft. The mainsheet arch keeps the cockpit clear whilst providing bimini stowage and down lighting over the cockpit table for alfresco dining. The fold down transom door doubles as a large area for sun bathing and swimming platform. For further details, please contact the Southerly sales team on 01243 512611 or email: sales@southerly.com

14 4

News at Southerly

15 New Speadwave 46

Bathing platform

State of the art computer technology

NEW Design Office With advancements in technology, and the increasing need for fine design detail and complex engineering systems within larger yachts, greater emphasis has been given to Northshoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Design Team. Two design departments now work in conjunction with each other, one solely on engineering and production, the other purely on design. This new structure has strengthened the attention and focus of future designs and new concepts, as well as producing new models. The stunning Southerly 420 is the first new yacht to be produced since the new design office was formed and the results are clearly outstanding.

New Speadwave 46

SHIFT GEARS WITH SELDÉN CX The power and acceleration achieved when unfurling a Code 0 is spectacular. And it’s simple too. Seldén CX is a furling system for Code 0 sails and stay sails. Designed with attention to function and appearance on boats from 20’ to 60’. Made by Seldén, world leader in furling systems.

www.seldenmast.com Rigs and deck hardware for dinghies, keelboats and yachts. Aluminium and carbon spars. More than 750 authorised dealers worldwide. SELDÉN and FURLEX are registered trademarks of Seldén Mast AB.

Seldén Mast Limited, +44 1329 50 40 00, info@seldenmast.co.uk

News at Southerly

NEWS at SOUTHERLY

17 Moulding at Northshore

Moulding at Northshore With the growing demand for larger yachts, moulding for all Southerlys is now carried out on site at Northshore Shipyard. This naturally provides higher levels of production, improved efficiency and reduced transport movements.

NEW Trough boom Southerly 47, with trough boom

The new option of a trough/park avenue boom neatly collects the mainsail for easier handling and faster stowage.

NEW Birch & Teak joinery The new option of Birch & Teak two tone joinery styling creates a light and pleasant atmosphere within the interior.

Southerly 57RS, Snug

Southerly 47

Nominated for European Yacht of the Year

Southerly 47, VolarĂŠ

Southerly 47

Music by ‘All Thats Jazz’

World Premiere of Southerly 47 at Southampton Boat Show launched by Dee Caffari

We are pleased to announce the Southerly 47 has been nominated for the European Yacht of the Year Awards 2012/2013, for the category ‘Luxury Cruiser’. This means the S47 has been ranked as one of the most interesting and promising newcomers of its class. This stunning yacht was launched at Southampton Boat Show last year by sailing celebrity Dee Caffari. The 47 offers excellent performance as a serious blue water cruiser with variable draft capabilities for sailing in shallow waters. The luxurious interior is spacious and provides raised saloon seating with panoramic views and three generous cabins. Following the concept of the Southerly 57RS, Stephen Jones was commissioned to work alongside our in-house naval architects to design the next model in the Southerly range. The brief was to provide a 47ft cruising yacht that is equally as comfortable to handle in close quarters and inshore waters as she is cruising offshore and blue water sailing. This superb yacht is designed for a high cruise specification, with easy handling and can be sailed by just two people. With a high ballast ratio, broad waterline beam and good form stability, the 47 carries an impressive sail plan, striking a perfect balance between fast cruising performance and comfort. The tall fractional rig with self tacking jib and large mainsail provides powerful sailing performance. An asymmetric gennaker can be flown from an optional bowsprit, for light wind conditions. The double headsail rig option (self tacking jib and overlapping genoa) can be chosen for optimum sailing performance, whilst boom or inmast furling can provide effortless sailing. As with all the Southerly’s, the semi balanced twin rudders give instantly responsive steering and precise directional stability.

The European Yacht of the Year Awards will be presented for the 10th time in January 2013 at Dusseldorf Boat Show.

Solo Yachtswoman Dee Caffari, toasts the new Southerly 47 with designer, Stephen Jones onboard

For details go to

www.southerly.com

Southerly 47

Serious Blue Water Cruiser Keeping the luxurious qualities and interior detail of the 57RS, sleek exterior styling with specific deck features such as a large foredeck locker, spacious stern dinghy stowage, fold down bathing platform and teak double seats to the pushpit have been incorporated into the design to enhance the comfort onboard. The mainsheet track is set across the coachroof with lines led aft to both helm positions, for easy handling, whilst keeping the cockpit free and uncluttered. The cockpit is secure and enclosed, with deep comfortable seating. A central table offers dinette facilities for guests whilst also providing a foot brace, when the yacht is heeled. Teak double seats to the pushpit provide further areas for socialising. The fold down transom door gives access to a large stowage area, ideal for a dinghy. Garry Fry, commissioning manager took the Southerly 47 out for extensive sea trials. He comments ...

“She was great fun ! Her tall rig and deep keel provided a combination of power and efficiency with minimum leeway, allowing us to point to 30°. Her self tacking furling jib and large mainsail made sailing to windward a joy’’

Southerly 47, Volaré

Southerly 47

Southerly 47, Volaré

INTERIOR LAYOUT WITH WRAP AROUND SALOON SEATING

SOUTHERLY 47 AT A GLANCE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

47’1’’ Blue water cruiser High specification Double masthead rig Self tacking jib Overlapping genoa Single line reefing Stephen Jones design Accommodates 6 (3 cabin layout) Spacious interior, 3 cabins, 2 heads Raised saloon Aft cockpit - twin helm stations Dinghy stowage / Bathing platform Swing Keel, variable draft 10’3’’-3’3’’ Fixed keel option Able to dry upright Protected propeller Twin rudders

For further details go to

www.southerly.com

Southerly 47

Luxurious Interior Accommodation

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The New Southerly 47 has undergone extensive sea trials which have proved her to be a first class luxury cruiser. Comfortably maintaining 9 knots in 22 knots of wind the yacht slipped easily through the water.â&#x20AC;? U Shape Saloon Seating, wrap around style seating also available

Navigation Area

Southerly 47

Well Planned Galley

The interior space has been designed for maximum volume, comfort and practicality with contemporary styling to create a luxurious feel throughout the yacht. The new Southerly 47 features a large raised saloon to port offering panoramic views with further seating opposite, at a lower level. The saloon table can convert into a double berth if required. The open galley is well planned and positioned close to the companionway. Ample work surfaces, stainless steel fridge, freezer, microwave and fully gimballed oven, plus plenty of stowage space is provided to enjoy living aboard. The navigation area is spacious, and situated in a raised position to enjoy the panoramic views. It is located close to the cockpit for easy communication with the helmsman.

Forward Cabin

As an option, ‘classic ’ or ‘contemporary’ styling can add a traditional or modern touch to the interior. Finished in Mahogany or American Cherry as standard with the option of Teak or Maple to create a different feel.

Master Aft Cabin with Ensuite Facilities

For further details go to

www.southerly.com

Southerly 420

NEW Stunning Centre Cockpit Yacht

“Outstanding sailing performance with easy handling, centre cockpit, spacious interior with luxurious accommodation’’ Southerly 420, N’Joy

Southerly 420, Brief Encounter

Southerly 420

Following the World Premiere of the New Southerly 420 at London Boat Show in January 2012, this stunning yacht is proving a popular choice with both new customers, and existing Southerly owners looking to move up to a larger yacht. This centre cockpit, blue water cruising yacht has been designed by Rob Humphreys and Northshore Design Office. The New Southerly 420 can be easily sailed by two people and boasts an impressive sail plan. The tall fractional rig with swept back double spreaders, combines a self tacking furling jib and large mainsail with single line reefing, offering the capability to sail short handed. Upwind, the yacht will point to 30 degrees. Single line reefing is standard, with powered winches and In-Mast or In-Boom furling options to suit the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cruising requirements. A double headed rig option with self tacking jib and a large overlapping genoa provides optimal performance for varying wind conditions. An asymmetric gennaker for off-wind sailing, can be flown from a removable stainless steel bowsprit. A modern well-balanced hull form with a long heeled waterline and broad transom provides the Southerly 420 with thoroughbred performance and sea-kindly motion. The steering is direct with minimum backlash with twin semibalanced rudders to give instantly responsive steering and precise directional control. The optional bow thruster and stern thruster give the 420 exceptional manouverability and control, at low speed.

Southerly 420, World Premiere at London Boat Show

For further details go to

www.southerly.com

Southerly 420

NEW Stunning Centre Cockpit Yacht Secondary winches either side of the companionway handle the reefing and kicker functions making the yacht easily managed from the cockpit while underway. The centre cockpit offers comfortable seating in a secure enclosed area. The single helm station has good views forward with space for full instrumentation at the pedestal. A teak table that folds against the pedestal when not in use offers alfresco dining capabilities in the cockpit. The mainsheet track is integrated into the aft cockpit coaming with the traveller control lines led to coaming self-tailing winches which also control the main and jib sheets.

VARIABLE DRAFT The highly developed variable draft keel system gives the freedom and versatility to sail in almost any waters. With the keel lowered, the deep draft of 8’9’’ (2.67m) makes for fast, serious passage making, with powerful windward performance. At the touch of a button, the keel can be raised, to give a shallow draft of just 2’9’’ (0.84m), perfect for exploring coastlines, shallow bays and inland waterways.

BUILT TO INDIVIDUAL SPECIFICATION Each yacht is built to suit its owner’s personal requirements and there is a comprehensive list of options including a choice of interior woods: Mahogany, Teak, Maple or American Cherry. Teak laid ring decks are standard along with a teak cockpit sole and seat surfaces. The coachroof tops are finished with a non-skid surface which apart from providing traction reduce the glare from harsh sunlight. Additional items such as air conditioning / heating, generator, flat screen TV with lift mechanism and DVD are available, to make living aboard a real pleasure.

Southerly 420, Brief Encounter

Southerly 420

INTERIOR LAYOUT

S420 Centre Cockpit

For further details go to

www.southerly.com

Southerly 420

NEW Luxurious Interior Accommodation

Luxurious Lower Saloon

LOWER SALOON

Excellent headroom in the lower saloon gives an instant feeling of space. The large coachroof windows provide panoramic views, whilst also giving a light and airy feel. Two good size opening forward coachroof windows offer exceptional natural ventilation. Optional tri-view windows to the hull sides provide further areas of natural light and views at seating level. Generous saloon seating to both port and starboard offers a socialable area and focal point for guests. The keel trunk is discreetly hidden within the central table which has fold down leaves to both sides, providing comfortable dining for eight. The port saloon seating can pull out to convert to a double berth, as standard.

Southerly 420

Forward Cabin

Spacious Galley

GALLEY The linear galley has large working surfaces to both sides with abundant storage throughout. A stainless steel front opening fridge, top loading freezer, double sink, fully gimballed cooker and oven with grab rail are standard, providing excellent facilities for entertaining. MASTER AFT CABIN The master aft cabin is spacious and light with good headroom. The large double centreline berth has storage below, with further stowage and lockers outboard. There are seating areas to both sides of the berth with a bureau/small desk area, ideal for laptop use, to starboard. FORWARD CABIN The forward cabin has ensuite facilities, good headroom with a large opening hatch for light and ventilation. Long, twin v berths are standard, with an infill panel to convert to a double berth. An additional overlapping berth can be specified as an option if required.

Master Aft Cabin

Raised Navigation Area

RAISED NAVIGATION AREA

An elevated chart position allows for good visibility for the navigator, with plenty of space for navigation equipment and storage. A dedicated wet locker is situated close by with easy access from the cockpit.

For further details go to

www.southerly.com

New Southerly 535

535

NEW N

The 535 is due for launch in Summer 2013 For many yacht owners, sailing is a passion and one that is taken very seriously. Today with numerous global events such as the World Arc and Blue Water Rally, it has become far easier for owners to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;live the dreamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and fulfil their ultimate ambition to cruise round the world safely and securely. Often a husband and wife or couple are looking to cruise short-handed. This requires the right yacht designed and built specifically for this purpose, not only to keep her crew safe in any conditions, but also to offer the best in luxury and comfort. Nowadays, appliances such as washing machines/coffee makers/microwaves etc are commonplace, and owners have come to expect far less compromise between living on a yacht compared to their own home comforts. The 535 offers enough room for owners to live onboard, without compromise, whilst only needing two people to sail the boat easily.

New Southerly 535

31 SAIL PLAN A double headed ‘Solent’ type rig is standard. This offers the capability to sail short-handed with a powerful self-tacking working jib, along with the large overlapping Genoa for light wind reaching. The fully battened main sail has slab reefing as standard, with ‘In-Mast Furling’, or ‘In-Boom’ furling as an option. As a further option, an asymmetric gennaker, for off wind sailing, can be flown from a bowsprit.

HANDLING UNDER POWER A powerful and efficient engine delivers maximum range and speed with good fuel economy for a yacht of this size. The bow thruster can make close quarter manoeuvering easier and the optional stern thruster provides total control when mooring. VARIABLE DRAFT The variable draft keel is the perfect complement to a blue water cruiser. Offering a deeper draft than most, this offers a huge advantage for sailing offshore, as the 11ft draft allows the yacht to carve her way efficiently to windward, pointing to 30 degrees. The keel can be raised at the touch of a button, to just over 3ft, giving the flexibility to cruise shallow waters almost anywhere in the world. This has the added benefit of enabling a yacht of this size to find shelter in remote places from heavy weather, by getting closer inshore and mooring in anchorages inaccessable to fixed keel yachts.

“A true blue water cruiser, with excellent performance, luxurious accommodation and variable draft, all within a thoroughly seaworthy design’’ ED DUBOIS, Designer

New Southerly 535

For further details go to

www.southerly.com

New Southerly 535

535

NEW N

Raised Saloon with Panoramic Views

The 535 is due for launch in Summer 2013 Galley

New Southerly 535

Aft Stateroom

RAISED SALOON The raised saloon is generous in size, comfortably seating 6 for dining, whilst enjoying all round, panoramic views. This is as an important feature for owners planning to spend long periods of time onboard. A lower settee to port provides additional seating. RAISED NAVIGATION AREA An elevated chart position allows for good visibility for the navigator, with plenty of space for navigation equipment and storage. A dedicated wet locker is situated close by with easy access. GALLEY The galley offers ample worktop space and food preparation areas. The linear design provides a protected area for someone to work in when the yacht is in motion or heeling on various points of sail. CABIN BERTHS The 535 can comfortably sleep 6 persons, with the provision of a pilot sea berth close to the chart table. The master aft stateroom is supremely spacious with a large centreline berth and ensuite with a seperate shower. The day heads and guests cabins are forward to allow for privacy. The forward cabin has a double centreline berth as standard, with ensuite facilities. Optional v berths can convert to a double, and an overlapping bunk can be fitted as an additional berth. Twin berths in the midships cabin are standard with the option to convert to seating for use as an office area.

For details go to

www.southerly.com

New Southerly 535

535

NEW N

The 535 is due for launch in Summer 2013

ON DECK LAYOUT The mid cockpit design with twin wheels allows for the perfect balance between aft cabin volume and room in the cockpit.The enclosed yet spacious cockpit has secure seating with comfortable, high seatbacks. Sail controls are led aft to the coachroof winches with the exception of the headsail halyards that terminate on the track slide system. ENGINEERING SYSTEMS Complete power systems can be tailored to meet individual requirements to give total independence for long distance cruising. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Can Busâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; type DC distribution system is fitted as standard, together with a large capacity heavy duty battery bank (AGM) and generator. On board entertainment systems, navigation equipment, washing machine, watermaker, air conditioning, etc can be specified. A walk in engine room with good insulation, keeps engineering equipment together for ease of access and service inspection.

INTERIOR LAYOUT

New Southerly 535

DIMENSIONS Length Overall

16.63m

54’7”

Length Waterline

14.90m

48’11”

Beam

4.80m

15’9”

Displacement (LS)

23,350kg

51,478lbs

Sail area/displacement ratio (LS)

16.31

Displacement/length ratio (LS)

209

DRAFT Draft, keel up

0.95m

3’1”

Draft, keel down

3.34m

11’0”

Mainsail

83.06 sq m

894 sq ft

Furling Genoa (145%)

97.30 sq m

1,047 sq ft

Self tacking jib

51.00 sq m

549 sq ft

Air draft

24.43m

80’2’’

SAIL AREAS

MECHANICAL Engine

Volvo D3-150 146hp (107kW)

Tanks: Fuel

900 litres

198 gallons

Tanks: Water

800 litres

176 gallons

DECK LAYOUT

For further details go to

www.southerly.com

Dates for your Diary

... y r , USA a i d aryland M r , w u o t Sh r yo ail Boa o f rictly S t S s s , USA li e o aryland Annap M Dat , s li o 2 nap ber 201 ner, An cto ay 8th O - Mond th 4 y a d Thurs 2 ber 201 th Octo 6 y a rd Satu r 2012 ovembe N rd 3 y Saturda

ners Din rly Ow Southe Day, l Open Annua s r e n rly Ow Southe ipyard hore Sh (SOA) Norths Supper p U g yin nual La ussex ners An w O West S r, ly r e t e s h e t h u So Chic Hotel, uchers o r C 2 1 , Excel r 20 ovembe at Show N o B rd l 3 a y n tio Saturda Interna London 3 any ary 201 f, Germ th Janu 0 2 y a d sseldor n u u D S e USA y 12th Boot lorida, Saturda 2013 how, F S ry t a a u o n B th Ja nal nday 27 ternatio 9th - Su iami In 1 y M a rd Satu 013 bruary 2 w 18th Fe y a d s oat Sho e th - Tu ersey B 4 J 1 any y a d Fri , Germ t Show 2013 a y o a B M a r th co onday 6 oot An y 4th - M Hanseb a rd tu a S 13 May 20 day 26th n u S 4th Friday 2 2013 1st May 3 y a d ri 26th - F Sunday NEW of the Launch r 2013 Summe

013 ugust 2 y 5th A a d n o y 1st - M Thursda

rly 535 Southe

ow Boat Sh Sydney

For further details go to

www.southerly.com

Round the Island Race 2012

Round the Island Race 2012 wins 2nd place in class By Skipper C. Elphick This was to be our second time around the Isle of Wight in the annual Round the Island Race in our Southerly 110 “Wind Rose”. The race is one of the largest yacht races in the world and it certainly seemed it at the start line with 222 boats starting with us and 1309 already racing ahead. Race tactics had already been decided with our crew, daughter Rosie and old family friend Charlie, after much debate in the bar - overtake as many boats as possible! Conditions suited the Southerly yachts with a blustery F5-6 south-west wind which persisted throughout the day and we set off on the beat down to the Needles in fine style. Wind Rose seemed more close-winded than many of the yachts which proved useful in being able to edge across the bows of boats close astern before tacking. Rounding the Needles we had a broad reach to St. Catherine’s Point and gained a little by keeping inshore to avoid the tide which was against us. The tide then turned in our favour and beyond Dunnose head we had a dead run to Bembridge ledge. For this leg we sailed goose winged with the small self tacking jib poled out and pulling well. There still seemed a lot of yachts in front of us! Close hauled to Ryde Sand there was no need to risk getting too close into the shallows despite our shallow draft. On the beat back to Cowes we could not help smiling at the few boats aground on the sands as we sailed past with long tacks to the West and short tacks to the South, keeping fairly well into Osborne Bay. We finished on a nicely placed tack just crossing the bows of the committee boat and feeling smug at the two yachts in front of us who had to put in an extra tack. We were worried that we could see no other boats flying the purple flag of our class but these worries were dismissed later that evening when we found we were only the third of the purple flagged yachts to cross the line, finishing 2nd in our group and 26th out of 822 yachts taking part under Island Sailing Club Rating System on corrected time.

Southerly 110 - Wind Rose, Chris & Sarah Elphick

“We had a great day’s sailing despite initial worries about the conditions. Our delight in owning a Southerly and our faith in her continues.”

Southerly 110, Wind Rose

Round the Island Race 2012

Eleven Southerly entries Eleven Southerlys entered this year’s race, including the new Southerly 47, Volaré. The Southerly 42RST, skippered by Mark Lamble once again raced for the Dame Ellen MacArthur Trust, a charity which takes young people sailing to help them regain confidence on their way to recovery from cancer and leukemia. For more information on the work of the trust, please visit www.ellenmacarthurtrust.org.uk

Chris Parker and his crew, head upwind near the Needles.

Southerly 42RST, Dandom

SOUTHERLY ENTRIES: ROUND THE ISLAND 2012 VOLARÉ Southerly 47 Skipper: Rupert Dorey • ELLEN MACARTHUR CANCER TRUST 2 Southerly 42RST Skipper: Mark Lamble DANDOM Southerly 42RST Skipper: Chris Parker • BROWN SUGAR Southerly 115 Skipper: Julian Brownlow Davies GREHAN Southerly 115 Skipper: Peter Taylor • SHOWTIME Southerly 115 Skipper: John Ballinger TWO TRIBES Southerly 110 Skippers: Dom McKay and Trevor Didcock • WIND ROSE Southerly 110 Skippers: Chris and Sarah Elphick BONAIRE Southerly 28 Skipper: Andrew Lumb • SUMMERTIME Southerly 110 Skipper: Geoff Gray GERNEE Southerly 100 Skipper: Mike Flint

Round the Island Race 2012

Round the Island Race 2012 VOLARĂ&#x2030; By Skipper R. Dorey It was with a tinge of disappointment that we woke at 0530 at Ocean Village on the morning of the 2012 Round the Island Race that we were met with rain, poor visibility and rather a lot of wind. The crew of ICAP Leopard, Mike Slades' super maxi, just adjacent to us probably had similar feelings. This disappointment was short lived, as if on demand, the 10 minute warning signal cleared the skies leaving champagne sailing conditions of sunny skies and a brisk F5/6 SW. Suitably energised by the realisation that a beat into a brisk wind in short choppy seas would suit the S47 perfectly, while penalising our less well found competitors, it dawned on us that "lady luck" had looked kindly on us. With a strong westerly tide looking likely to favour boats in the faster flowing current in the deeper water at Squadron end of the start line, albeit with boats starting on the riskier port tack, we decided to hedge our bets, preferring to start on starboard at the mid point and tack to port after the start once in clear air. We nailed the startline on the gun, fully powered up at over 7.5kts in a strong position tactically, with many of other fellow "black" group competitors having to duck our stern or tack. Having tacked on to starboard we found our clear air and never lost it all the way to the Needles. Remarkably, we always seemed to be out of the crowd on opposite tacks...perfect. We made brisk progress down the western Solent making around 9kts over the ground and soon started picking off the "pink" group boats who started 10 mins before us. We passed "Jolie Brise", the classic three times Fastnet winner in the 1920's, just prior to Hurst Castle, a magnificent sight that leaves a lump in your throat at the thought of all that history! The S47 is a very stiff boat, and in these winds, we were able to carry full main with working jib without any concerns at all, while boats around us we rounding up as they became over-powered in the gusts, we just sailed on rather serenely...it is also a very dry boat too, which makes it popular with the ladies! Bearing off round the Needles, we had hoped to fly the kite, but conditions were very marginal to say the least, both in terms of wind angle and strength. At 60 degrees wind angle and 20-25kts apparent, we felt that we would be pushing our luck. This did not stop some trying, but predictably forced them further inshore. It looked like fun, but did not seem to generate anything by way of extra speed, but did generate a lot extra in terms of effort and aggravation. With the big genoa unfurled we were making a steady 9-10kts towards St Catharines, pushing a modest 1kts adverse current. The wind picked up to 30kts true at St Catharines which gave us a bit of a "shall we?, shan't we?" dilemma about whether to risk the kite. Although a number of boats had hoisted kites, it clearly wasn't easy going. In one of those moments that defines a crew, we looked at each other and just knew we were going to do it. This was a race after all, and it is only in races that you really discover how far you can push a boat. If ever there was a time, this was it! We were not disappointed. With beaming grins all round we maintained a steady 10.5kts, peaking at 12.5kts, we were holding our own against much more exotic boats. As usual, the helm was as light as you could wish for, so no gorilla like antics were required. Sailing in 30kts true with the kite up in sunny conditions, surfing off large swells at these speeds is about as good as it gets.

Round the Island Race 2012

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is only in races that you really discover how far you can push a boat. If ever there was a time, this was it ! We were not disappointed. With beaming grins all round we maintained a steady 10.5kts, peaking at 12.5kts ...â&#x20AC;? We were spared the "foot in mouth" moments that other competitors were experiencing as the S47 remained beautifully controlled, almost stately. Almost intuitively, when things are as good as they can get, you can only go one way, and our experience proved to be no exception when our halyard parted and the kite dropped in the water in a matter of seconds. Utter disbelief! We narrowly managed to avoid running over the kite, which was now acting as a giant sea anchor. Turning head to wind, we had the kite on board (mercifully undamaged) within 10 mins or so, but we also had another problem when we discovered that the snuffer line was jammed around the rudder, limiting the helm movement and making it very stiff. It was at this point that we acknowledged why those clever people at Southerly had put two rudders on the boat. Unfurling the working jib and going beam on to the wind to maximise heel, we managed to lift the rudder out of the water and untangle the mess. While we realised that this would severely impact our result, there was no point in giving up, despite the obvious disappointment of knowing that we were doing rather well and thinking about what could have been! The leg to Bembridge Ledge seemed pedestrian as we were down at least 2-3kts of boatspeed without the kite. This leg was going to cost us around 10-15 mins of lost time alone. Rounding Bembridge our relative competitive position was revived as the long close hauled / beat in the gusty conditions would once again suit us. It was a particular pleasure to overtake a Grand Soleil 45, passing it 5m on its leeward side, while we going faster and pointing higher... and forcing him to tack out our our dirty wind. True to form, the S47 came it to its element here as we were hard on the wind, and the only tack we did on the whole leg was just before hooking across the finish line. So there you have it, a great day out, full of drama on a great boat that goes like stink up wind, especially in breezy conditions, behaves itself off wind and won't give you any heart stopping moments. You can't ask for much else. We were 7th out of 57 in our class. Without our kite incident losing us 20 mins or so, we would have been 2nd or 3rd... dream on!

Southerly 47, VolarĂŠ

YACHT INSURACE

GBR12196

www.hqhh.de

07/2012

PA N TA E N I U S

Go the extra mile with Pantaenius by your side. Photo: Northshore Yachts

Germany · United Kingdom* · Monaco · Denmark · Austria · Spain · Sweden · USA** · Australia Pantaenius UK Ltd. · 1 Queen Anne Place · Marine Building · Plymouth · PL4 0FB · Phone +44-17 52 22 36 56 · Fax +44-17 52 22 36 37

info@pantaenius.co.uk · www.pantaenius.co.uk * Pantaenius UK Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (Authorised No. 308688) Pantaenius America Ltd. is a licensed insurance agent licensed in all 50 states. It is an independent corporation incorporated under the laws of New York and is a separate and distinct entity from any entity of the Pantaenius Group.

Australian Premiere

57RS N

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

Bimini and Jet Rib are of particular interest

With demand growing for Southerly’s in the Southern Hemisphere, the Australian Premiere of the S57 at Sydney proved to be of particular interest and was deemed by many to be ‘The Best Boat of the Show’.

Southerly 57RS, Sydney Boat Show

Mr & Mrs Stone, Southerly 57 Vivere

Owner’s Stories

Southerly Owners Stories

“

We had always talked of spending some lazy time on the French

Canals and hence taking our own yacht across the Channel, down the French coast to Royan, up the Gironde to Bordeaux, up the Canal Lateral du Gironde to Toulouse and then down the Canal du Midi to reach the Mediterranean at Agde seemed perfect. 44

”

Through the Canal du Midi By Roger Aylard aboard Daydream Believer

A 4 day trial run in a rented plastic tub from ‘Le Boat’ and a careful check of all the dimensions confirmed that Daydream Believer would fit in the locks, pass under the bridges and have no problems with the 1.4 mtrs minimum depth. The biggest challenge looked likely to be the number of rental boats driven by

holiday makers who had never steered a boat before and are given only about 10 minutes training before being let loose with 50 foot boats.

... Daydream Believer would fit in the locks, pass under the bridges and have no problems with the 1.4 metres minimum depth.

The departure date was set early enough (May 5th) to get through the Canal before the rental season got too busy, some serious crewing help was recruited for the trip down to Bordeaux and a variety of non-sailing friends volunteered to join us for various stages on the Canals. Flights for the crew were booked and we found a boatyard in Bordeaux that would unstep our mast, a mast transporter who would deliver the mast to the Med and a boatyard in Agde to restep the mast. All we would need was a decent weather window to get across the Channel and we would be on our way. Some might argue that a force 7 is not really a decent

Owner’s Stories

Our yacht, Daydream Believer, was always destined for the Med and after a year or so in the UK familiarising ourselves we were more than ready to escape to sunnier climes. We had always talked of spending some lazy time on the French Canals and hence taking our own yacht across the Channel, down the French Coast to Royan, up the Gironde to Bordeaux, up the Canal Lateral du Gironde to Toulouse and then down the Canal du Midi to reach the Mediterranean at Agde seemed perfect.

Southerly Owners Stories

Owner’s Stories

Through the Canal du Midi

weather window but it was from the North East and the forecast sink in that we were probably the largest sailing boat ever to have made suggested that it was not going to improve if we waited. So late on the trip through these canals. For most yachts the limiting factor is the 1.4 mtr water depth and there were few, Friday night we set off and had an if any, lifting keel yachts of our size exciting ride down the waves to A typical comment from a seasoned prior to the latest generation of France. 10 days later we motored barge resident was ‘’that’s a bit brave’’. Southerly’s. (There are of course much up the river into the centre of the bigger barges that go through but City of Bordeaux. but it was too late to go back. they are designed for it.) A typical The next day we went through a comment from a seasoned barge lock and into the boatyard. This resident was “that’s a bit brave”. But looked more like a boat graveyard it was too late to go back. and our shiny new Southerly The first lock that gets you off the river looked more than a bit out of and onto the canal is the deepest of place. The boatyard was, however, the whole trip and is a pretty bleak very efficient and the mast was sight on a grey rainy day. soon lying on the quayside. This was the first time I had ever taken When we had done our recce the a mast down and although Garry previous year we had been able to Fry at Northshore was correct to take in the slack on the ropes as the tell me that it would all be straight lightweight boat rose up with the forward, there are an awful lot of water. It’s not so easy with a 20 tonne bits to take off and label. And you Southerly. The water filling the lock need a VERY big role of bubble comes pouring at you at a wrap to wrap a 60 foot mast. considerable rate and tries to turn the bow either into the lock wall or, Then it was back out of the lock worse, away from the lock wall. and up to the town quay to collect the first team of canal crew. By If the latter then there is no way you now we were attracting a lot of can simply take in slack by hand. The interest and it was beginning to

Southerly Owners Stories

After a hard day in foul weather it was time to find a mooring and a nice restaurant - but it’s a Sunday in rural France and nothing is open. What’s worse is that Monday is just as bad. This first bit of the canal gets virtually no tourist traffic and consequently there are few facilities – but it is delightfully peaceful and very pretty once the sun comes out. We had been warned to check the engine water intake filter every day and this was good advice as the amount of vegetation sucked in has to be seen to be believed. Despite the regular checks on one occasion we noticed smoke coming out of our exhaust so cut the engine and

One of the joys of the French Canals is the food and wine and we had some remarkably good value meals with some interesting menu options. There are also some beautifully kept barges on the canal. The Canal is an amazing feat of engineering and it is quite an experience to cross a major river on an aqueduct. Water in the canals does flow downhill at a slow but steady rate. (This is a good thing as none of the boats on the canal have any kind of holding tank). At each lock surplus water from above the lock is diverted around the side of

Owner’s Stories

assumed we would find the filter blocked. It wasn’t which was very worrying and, after a brief panic that we might need to find a diesel mechanic in the middle of nowhere, we realised that with the The canal is an amazing feat of filter out and the valve open no engineering and it is quite an experience water was coming in. By careful use of a massive canal mooring peg we to cross a major river on an aqueduct. were able to rod through the valve and force out a plug of solid mud. How that had got there remains a mystery.

bow and stern lines need to be controlled by the winches and extra crew are invaluable - even if they have never seen a winch handle before.

NEW

s s s s s

SIZES OF (YBRID4OUCH e AND NON TOUCH c SCREENS "UILT IN #LEAR0ULSE SONAR ON ‘7’ MODELS 3UPERB NETWORKING !LL NEW USER MENU -AXIMISED COLOUR AND CONTRAST WITH SUPER BRIGHT

ENERGY SAVING BACKLIGHTING n USES LESS POWER THAN PREVIOUS GENERATIONS s 6IDEO STREAMING VIA &REE 2AY6IEWER APP AND BUILT IN 7I&I s )NTERFACES WITH 2AYMARINE ($ AND 3($ #OLOR RADAR

#LEAR0ULSE SONAR THERMAL NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS

!)3 RECEIVERS INSTRUMENTS AUTOPILOTS AND MORE NEW e Series and NEW c Series… make them your own

FREE WARRANTY UPGRADE FROM 2 YEARS TO 3 YEARS GO TO WWW. RAYMARINE.COM/WARRANTY

I N N O VAT I O N s 1 5 ! , ) 4 9 s 4 2 5 3 4 2!$!2 s .!6)'!4)/. !)$3 s 3/.!2 s ).3425-%.43 s !54/0),/43 s 4(%2-!, #!-%2!3 s #/--5.)#!4)/.3 s 3/&47!2% s 3934%-3

Southerly Owners Stories

Through the Canal du Midi

Cross winds can have a similar effect but mercifully lock approaches are generally well protected by trees. The canal goes right through the centre of Toulouse and the industrial approach is

It is a surreal experience to be steering a yacht through city traffic!

somewhat at odds with the rural image most of us have of the French canals. It is a surreal experience to be steering a yacht through city traffic! At Toulouse we left the Canal Lateral du Gironde and entered the Canal du Midi. This is much older and has oval locks which suit a yacht with curved sides quite nicely. On the other hand this shape does allow lock-keepers to cram in up to 4 boats and as these are almost all rectangular there are corners sticking out everywhere. Worse than a rubber protected corner is a holiday maker preparing to fend off with a metal tipped boat hook! But soon after Toulouse the canal starts its descent to the Med and it is definitely easier to go down. The water in the locks generally drains out from below with rather less buffeting than on the way up. The scenery gets rural again and even prettier. We also had groups of Japanese tourists wanting photos and to our surprise even some lock-keepers were taking photos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so we knew we were a pretty unusual sight on the canals.

Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stories

the lock and back into the canal below the lock. One of the not so smart features of the canal design (at least from the viewpoint of a large sailing yacht) is that this water often re-enters the canal at 90 degrees to the canal just below the lock entrance. It can be nerve wracking to say the least to know that you have to approach the lock at sufficient speed to avoid being pushed sideways by this eddy. On one particularly nasty lock we had 3 emergency stops and only got in unscathed on the 4th attempt by a very smart piece of emergency positioning with the spare fender.

Notice anything different

Probably not... but with North's latest generation NorLam™ sailcloth you'll surely feel the difference when you set sail. We've invested over $3 million in breakthrough North laminating technology that delivers better bonding, improved stability, lower stretch and longer life for your NorLam cruising sail. It’s noticeably better, and it’s only available from North. For more information visit www.northsails.com/NorLam.aspx * Restrictions may apply. Contact your North Sails representative for details.

www.northsails.com

North Sails UK (Head Office) T +44 (0)23 9252 5588 www.northsails.co.uk North Sails Ireland T +353 21 4833485 www.northsails.ie North Sails Belgium T +32 (0)3 325 6720 www.northsails.be North Sails Holland T +31 (0)36 546 0190 www.northsails.nl ABOVE: The Southerly 47 using Norlam upwind sails. Photo courtesy of Northshore Yachts.

Southerly Owners Stories

Through the Canal du Midi

Owner’s Stories

One of the other pieces of advice we read in several places was the need was ready and waiting. A 60 foot mast really is a very large piece of kit to keep a sharp knife ready at hand when going down in the locks in case but the crane operator swung across a busy road and down onto the quayside next to us in just a ropes snag. Fortunately we did few minutes. It then took 2 of listen to this advice as we did us an entire day to unwrap and have to use the knife. Had we Much to our relief when we reached the prepare everything to go back. not been prepared, the boat boatyard our mast was ready and waiting. This might not have taken would have been left hanging quite so long if we had not from the bollard above the used duck tape to secure lock until the rope broke or the everything – after 3 weeks in cleat pulled out of the deck. the sun it did not come off Some of the locks going down cleanly. are rather less comfortable Re-stepping was stressful but than others and it can be a bit everything went back together, scary when water suddenly there were no bits left over and bursts out from the gate the electrics all seemed to above as the lock-keeper work. All that remained was to decides, apparently at sail a few kms across the bay to random, to allow a bit more the Cap d’Agde Marina and rewater into the lock. enter the world of sailing Eventually after almost 50 kms yachts (and associated marina and 116 locks we entered the fees!). Herault river for the last few Our route is now down the kilometres down to the Med. coast to Barcelona and then All very wide and relaxing. across to Mallorca. Much to our relief when we reached the boatyard our mast

DECLARE YOUR INDEPENDENCE NLY A SAILOR KNOWS THIS FEELING. AS THE FIRST WAVES CRASH, MY BODY AND MIND GO BLANK. MY WORRIES ARE LEFT AT THE MARINA AND I CAN BRACE MYSELF FOR FREEDOM ONCE AGAIN. Gert Jan Molenaar, sailing yacht owner and entrepeneur

The most advanced, powerful and reliable yacht electrical systems in the world. ChargeMaster, for more info go to www.mastervolt.com/chargers

Southerly in America

Southerly in America It has been an active year for Southerly in the U.S. as interest continues to grow. S & J Yachts, based on the Chesapeake Bay have Southerlys available for viewings and test sails, they can be contacted on: info@sjyachts.com or telephone 410 639 - 2777.

Southerly 57

Southerly’s modern sleek lines draw a lot of attention, but without question it is the variable draft keel that interests customers, offering something that they cannot find elsewhere. In addition to sailing in the many shallow bodies of water and waterways along the East and Southern Coasts of the U.S., the growing understanding of how the keel system improves safety and performance, attracts customers just looking for a great sailing blue water yacht. This has resulted in increased sales of new Southerly’s and a very strong demand for brokerage Southerly’s.

Southerly in The Outer Banks Joe and Janet Childers keep their Southerly in Oriental, North Carolina and sail the shallow Outer Banks and out the Beaufort Inlet to Cape Lookout. The Outer Banks is a 200 mile long string of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina and a portion of Virginia. There is a lot of marine history in this area, the Outer Banks was home to Edward Teach (Blackbeard the Pirate) and where he met his fate. The treacherous seas off the Outer Banks and the large number of shipwrecks that have occurred there have given these seas the nickname ‘Graveyard of the Atlantic’. It is the combination of the rough water off Cape Hatteras and the shoal water inlets that has taken so many boats to their grave. For Joe and Janet, the variable draft of their Southerly gives them additional security in rough waters and options to tuck into shallow anchorages both for safety and for enjoyment.

Very often other boaters are surprised to see them in areas of that no one expects to see a sailboat, let alone one of 42 feet. It is not just places like the Outer Banks that a Southerly’s blue water and shoal draft ability combine to expand options. As you go up and down the East Coast from the small quiet harbours of New England, down the Coast to Long Island Sound, Barnegat Bay, Chesapeake Bay, the Outer Banks, and on to Florida, the Gulf Coast and the Bahamas - the unique ability of a Southerly serves all who own one well.

Newport Boat Show, S57

Joe and Janet are very experienced boaters and have been sailing for many years. Joe has a commercial tonnage captains license and is just one of those guys who pays great attention to the details. Before buying their Southerly Joe and Janet had visited a number of other builders to compare build quality. After their visit to Northshore’s factory their mind was made up that their next boat would be a Southerly and they now look forward to many years of exploring places near and far.

Spring Annapolis Boat Show, S49

Visit the new website

www.sjyachts.com

Wherever you dream of taking her... trust the world’s only ISO accredited boat transporter to get her there safely

World leading global boat transport For more information, contact our global support team:

+44 (0) 2380 480 480 www.petersandmay.com

Peters & May provides worldwide boat transport services to many of the premier race teams, super-yacht manufacturers and dealers as well as private boat owners - moving more than 6,000 boats each year. With over 25 years experience, a global network of offices, the most experienced loadmasters in the industry and in-house VAT and customs experts, we are best placed to provide the level of service you should expect from your boat transport partner. • Global boat transport

• Event logistics

• Marine cargo services

• VAT & Customs documentation

• Commercial boats

• Global network of offices

Experience the...

ifference peters & may d

Expert Help with Shipping Abroad

Expert help with shipping abroad Two Southerly 57RS being shipped to Florida

International customers can deal directly from abroad and receive the same excellent service as UK customers. Yachts for export are commissioned and sea trialled at Northshore Shipyard prior to handover. The yacht is then prepared for shipping, including shrinkwrapping if required and transported to nearby Southampton docks. Once loaded onto a cargo ship, the yacht can be delivered to any destination around the world. Northshore have recently shipped two Southerly 57RS to America, from Southampton to West Palm Beach Florida. They were loaded onto the MV DOLFIJNGRACHT.

Once alongside the ship an experienced crew of deckhands from Sevenstar came onboard by Jacobs ladder and proceeded to quickly put the strops around the yacht before lifting her to deck level. This was a well organised and practiced crew, who gave great confidence in their ability. A diver is employed to make sure the strops are in the correct position. Once at deck level we were all asked to climb across onto the ship before the yacht was lifted inboard and lowered to the deck. The variable draft keel of the Southerly made the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chockingâ&#x20AC;? and securing of the yacht to the deck a simple and easy process, the crew where amazed that so little material was required to make the Southerly secure. A normal sailboat with a fixed keel needs a very sturdy and expensive cradle, welded to the deck.

Northshore used the shipping agents Peters and May to make the arrangements. Although we have shipped a number of yachts in the past, this was the first time they were loaded onto the ship with their masts still standing. The MV DOLFIJNGRACHT is run by Sevenstar Yacht Transport the leading transporter of yachts world wide. They run ships carrying yachts on deck from Europe to many of the world top cruising and racing destinations.

MV DOLFIJNGRACHT

Southerly in Northern Europe

Southerly in Northern Europe An increasing number of Southerlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are being built for customers in Northern Europe. Ancora Marina, based in Neustadt on the Baltic Sea, hold the Southerly dealership for the North Germany, offering test sails, technical advice and service support for their customers. Oliver Seiter, Ancora Marina

Southerly 32, Miss Sophie

To arrange a visit, tel: 04561 51710 email: sales@ancora-marina.com or visit www.ancora-marina.com

Southerly 49 above & below France TV celebrities, Paul & Sheryl Shard, have just taken their Southerly 49, Distant Shores II through the French canals for their next TV series, shown on the Travel Channel. After leaving Northshore and sailing across the Channel to Le Havre on the North coast of France, the travelled right down to the Mediterranean, passing through Paris. They crossed the Loire Valley on the Port Canal in Briare, a famous aqueduct designed by Eiffel. They also travelled under the Bastille in Paris in a 2km long tunnel.

Southerly 49, Distant Shores II on an Aqueduct

Southerly 49, Distant Shores II under The Bastille

For the latest updates of the Shards sailing, visit www.distantshores.ca

In-boom furling

In-Boom Furling: Performance, Safety & Convenience The idea of a mainsail that is easy to furl has long been an attractive option for cruisers worldwide. Since the mid-80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there has been an option for furling the main by using boom furlers. The early models, as with many pioneering products, were not without issues though. They were known to be fussy with a tendency for jamming. They did, however, open the door to the possibility of combining main sail furling convenience, without some of the inherent sail design limitations. GMT Composites stepped in to the in-boom furling market in 2008 with their PowerFurl product. They had been building carbon spars since 1990, and other advanced marine composites since their beginning in 1984. They had long been making in-mast furling spars for customers, but could see the widening gap between performance driven main sails, and what sails you could use with in-mast furling systems. They took a fresh look at both the advantages and problems with existing furling booms and did a ground up design while applying their composites expertise. The primary issue still existing with furling booms was their known sensitivity to trim angle. Vangs make the vertical alignment relatively easy, but the in-boom furling systems at that point in time, (and most still today) required the boat to be almost pointing dead into the wind to furl. This was largely due to their employing a universal joint at the front of the boom mandrel, and often relying on an external power source to rotate the mandrel. This universal joint binds when rotating at an angle, thereby making it virtually impossible to furl unless pointing into the wind.

GMT wanted to avoid these pitfalls in their new design. The solution lay in the placement of the motor. While some companies go so far as to mount a drive shaft thru the mast for a furling boom, GMT devised a clean and functional design mounting the motor (hydraulic or electric) inside the front of the mandrel itself, making it independent of the mast. When activated, the motor drives the rotation of the mandrel, which furls the sail. The beauty of this system is that a mainsail will now furl at virtually any angle to the wind, with no chance of binding. It also sets the luff of the main sail much closer to the mast (100 mm vs 300mm). There are two primary benefits of in-boom furling and they are performance and safety. On the performance side, the in-boom furler will accept sails with full battens and a full roach. The other, often over-looked performance gain is in mast weight reduction. From a safety stand point in-boom furling systems have the simple advantage in that if all else fails, you can always drop the main by conventional means. The mechanical systems are also easy to access. The motor weighs under 13 kgs, and it has a manual socket over-ride should there be a power supply issue. It sounds almost perfect and nearly is. Near perfection does not come without a price. A furling boom will cost more than a conventional boom, yet when you factor in the convenience of furling, while being able to retain a modern designed mainsail, the considerable weight reduction aloft and the safety, it makes for a very compelling solution.

Southerly 57RS, GMT In-boom furling

Owner’s Stories

Southerly Owners Stories

“

The sailing season in Norway is pretty short, just 6-8

weeks in June and July, so we had been pushing hard to get there from England via Ireland and Scotland to do some exploring and then get South again before the season closed in. 60

”

Sailing the Fjords of Norway By Sheryl and Paul Shard aboard Distant Shores II

Owner’s Stories

Norway and its fjords have always held an appeal for Paul and me not rigs. However, we were game and somewhat curious too – new just for the extreme natural beauty but because Norway's fjords navigational challenges! helped shape one of the greatest group of seafarers in history, the We had sailed up the Irish Sea in early spring, then through the Crinan Vikings, whose history fascinates us. The opportunity to take our own and Caledonian Canals to the far North of Scotland to the Shetland boat to Norway and sail in the fjords on the West coast after visiting Islands where on June 29 we jumped off from the Muckle Flugga Ireland and Scotland last summer was irresistible. We had to go there. light at 60º 51'N 0º53'W, the most northern point of the United Fjords are basically long narrow inlets from the sea. They make land Kingdom, to sail overnight 195nm to the Marstein light at 60º 8'N travel difficult since they deeply penetrate the coast making them 5º 4.5'E on the West coast of Norway. The Marstein light marks the hard to get around and in Norway most fjords have enormously tall entrance to the fjord leading into the major port of Bergen. My fears cliff sides, often many hundred of metres high, so they are hard to about the North Sea quickly subsided as we experienced one of the cross. This forced the coastal people of Norway, a harsh mountainous best night passages ever. First, at this land, to take to the sea as a way to latitude it never gets dark at this time travel and trade and also to harvest its of year! Getting up for my 02:00 – bounty. He who ruled the coastal sea ... Norway’s fjords helped shape one 06:00 watch was a breeze with route – the Northern Way or of the greatest group of seafarers daylight. Even on Paul's watch at “Norway” – ruled the land. We midnight, he had twilight and could in history, the Vikings wanted to see it for ourselves. easily see all the North Sea oil rigs we were passing en route over Halibut The sailing season in Norway is pretty short, just 6-8 weeks in June and July, so we had been pushing hard Bank, Bressay East Ground, and Viking Bank. They are brilliantly lit and to get there from England via Ireland and Scotland to do some can be seen from miles away. And there are so many of them it was like connecting the dots. There was nearly always an off shore exploring and then get South again before the season closed in. platform in sight and we sailed from one to the next – little oasis of Our first hurdle was crossing the North Sea from Scotland. The North civilisation strung across the sea. There is a 500m security zone Sea is notorious for bad weather and since it's shallow can kick up around oil platforms that you must sail outside of and there are guard nasty seas to boot. But if we waited too long for good conditions to ships around each that politely hailed us as we went by. There were cross we'd be cutting short our time there. The North Sea is also guard ships, supply ships and helicopters coming and going. I've festooned with oil platforms so looking at the chart it appeared that never had so much company and conversation during what are often planning our route to cross it would be a slalom course around the lonely times on watch at sea! During the entire crossing we were

Southerly Owners Stories

Owner’s Stories

Sailing the Fjords of Norway

never off soundings. This is most unusual when on an off shore passage. We also crossed Meridian 0º of Greenwich on this passage.

The old waterfront warehouses have been renovated into colourful boutiques and restaurants ...the deeply rafted guest quay is right in front of them

an important base of the Hanseatic League. Strangely, for us, when we came in off the sea and entered the fjord we suddenly went off soundings! Not usual when reaching land but as a general rule, fjords are as deep as they are tall and there were spots 600m.

The voyage from Shetland started off with light SW winds but then went NW and strengthened to 20-25 kts. We had a good night but unfortunately as we approached the coast a constant drizzling rain developed but, flying our small self-tacking jib and a reefed mainsail, we soared between the

Arriving in Bergen by sea whether on your own boat or on a cruise ship or ferry is magical. The old waterfront warehouses where Norwegian stockfish was once processed and shipped to ports all around Europe by the Hanseatic

raindrops towards Norway! Once we reached the Marstein light at the entrance to Korsfjord, we had another 25nm to go within the very protected and stunningly beautiful network of channels and fjords (Raunefjord and Byfjord) to reach the historic port of Vågan in Bergen, once

merchants based here, have been renovated into colourful boutiques and restaurants and the deeply rafted guest quay is right in front of them. We quickly found a spot and realised we were in a raft with Milvina owned by Canadian friends from Montreal who we hadn't seen for a couple of years.

Southerly Owners Stories

pay by credit card at an Automat machine at the head of the harbour. The instructions are in English as well as other major languages.

... to get our passports stamped for immigration we were told to go to the police station

Norway is not a member of the EU so as a foreign yacht we had to clear in with both Customs and Immigration. (We cleared out of the EU in Lerwick in Shetland and carried clearance papers but were not asked for them in Norway.) The Customs Office in Bergen is right in the harbour across from the visitors quay so walking over with our ship's papers was easy. To get our passports stamped for Immigration we were told to go to the Police Station which is just a couple of blocks up from the Tourist Office at the end of the harbour. It took a little while to find the right person to deal with us there but everyone was very kind and helpful and eventually our passports were stamped and the job was done. Now we were free to explore this lovely town with it's warren of old alleyways, historic buildings, bustling fish market and beautiful views from the top of Mount Fløyen 320m. We rode the Fløibanen funicular railway to the top to film the panorama. We also really enjoyed a tour through the Hanseatic

Owner’s Stories

How nice to have someone to celebrate Canada Day with. July 1st was the next day. We spent a very pleasant afternoon with Neil, Helen and their son, Michael, celebrating our national day and lucked out with sunshine. Bergen, the second largest city in Norway, is the wettest place in Norway with rain on average 260 days a year. Whenever Paul and I complete a passage and arrive in a new country we always treat ourselves to dinner out. But eating out in Norway is VERY expensive so rather than something fancy we shared a salad, medium pizza and 2 beer – the total was 400 Norwegian Kronar (NOK) or about £45 ($70 US dollars)! An order of fish and chips in a cardboard box with 2 coffees in paper cups would have been about £26 ($40 US dollars)! The exchange makes prices overthe-top for non-Norwegians like us. Better to buy good quality Norwegian food in grocery stores and cook onboard. Luckily we had been warned beforehand and had stocked up on lots of supplies in the UK too before leaving which will helps make cruising in Norway more affordable. However dockage at the town quay was within reason at 150 NOK per night which is about £1 metre/night (50¢ US foot/night). This did not include power. You

Southerly Owners Stories

Owner’s Stories

Sailing the Fjords of Norway

The best and most fun way to research is to talk face to face with a man from the Port Authority sailors you meet along the way and to was a fan of the Distant Shores go over the charts together marking TV series... he had some very good good places and getting their opinions on decisions you've made The city of Bergen was to become merely through reading. Paul carries suggestions for local activities our central base for cruising the West an iPhone onto which he's coast of this dramatically beautiful downloaded the Navionics app which gives us electronic charts in a country. South of Bergen were several island groups we wanted to portable style. Then when we meet someone and they start talking explore and North of Bergen we wanted to explore the fjords, about great places he can quickly bring up the chart of the area and especially Sognefjord, one of the world's longest fjords. We decided mark a waypoint or suggested route. Wow! It's great and very it was best to go South first, then conclude our cruise of Norway in the North since departing from northern ports would give us the best angle on the prevailing northwest winds to sail back across the North Sea to the Shetland and Orkney islands North of Scotland. Museum located in an 18th century merchant's house on the waterfront where we learned about the life and work of the Hanseatic League in Bergen.

One of the challenges of cruising in Norway is figuring out where to go – there are literally thousands of choices! With the numerous barrier islands, plus fjords, off fjords, route planning can be a challenge. We did our research by first surfing the internet to find websites and blogs of other cruising sailors who have experience cruising here. This way we got a feel for common routes and “favourites” plus recommendations on cruising guides and other resources. We found the most helpful cruising guides for our style of cruising was the Imray pilot entitled “Norway” by RCC Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation/Judy Lomax now in a second edition and an wonderful e-book cruising guide which we purchased online at www.norwegiancruisingguide.com and downloaded onto our iPad.

inexpensive. We also have this on our iPad. It's great for planning. We use our chartplotter for navigation but the mobile apps are good back-ups. www.navionics.com/Navionics Mobile.asp

Southerly Owners Stories

and Bømlø. We poled out the genoa and flew wing and wing down-wind, down-channel and down-current. Although the day was cool and overcast the universe came together for a lovely day of sailing. Cruising on the West Coast of Norway you often have good winds but flat seas due to the numerous surrounding islands. You just have to be prepared for strong unexpected gusts if the surrounding cliffs are high. Once through Stokksund and under the bridge we entered Bømlafjord and then headed out into a stretch of open water called Sletta which is classed as a dangerous sea area due to the lack of shelter, great variations in depths – 2m to 250m – which can cause dangerous turbulence and strange currents. However, we had light wind with tide so it was no issue. We just enjoyed the scenery as we sailed gently along the coast. July is high season and we were prepared to be rafted 3 or 4 deep against the town quay when we arrived

Owner’s Stories

So with our route planned South to Haugesund, we cast off from the town quay in Bergen. Winds were light so for most of the morning we were motor-sailing but we were thankful for the quiet warmth and stunning surroundings where the snow-topped mountains glimmered in the rare sunshine. For about 3 hours we wound our way out through the fjords (Byfjord, then Raunefjord to Korsfjord) back towards the North Sea and, just before the Marstein light where we'd made landfall in Norway a few days before, we tucked into the tight but very protected wilderness anchorage on West Horgo. The anchorage here is very deep, 21m (69ft), but we carry 80m (262ft) of 3/8 chain and the forecast was for very light winds for the weekend, so we put out over 60m (197ft) which is 3 to 1 scope and were quite comfortable. On July 4th we raised anchor, leaving Horgo and had a fabulous downwind sail to the Port of Haugesund. Our route took us down Stokksund, the lovely channel or sound between the Islands of Stord

Push the boat out

When it comes to life-changing purchases, buying your dream boat is right up there with buying a house. So if you could do with some practical guidance on your long-term financial planning, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to show you the ropes. To learn more about how our marine finance solutions can help your dreams come true, call the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading marine finance company on 02380 242171. Security may be required. Product fees may apply.

lombard.co.uk/marine Lines are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Business rates and calls from other networks may vary, calls may be recorded. Lombard North Central PLC. Registered Office: 3 Princess Way, Redhill, Surrey RH1 1NP, Registered in England No. 337004.

Southerly Owners Stories

Sailing the Fjords of Norway

When we arrived a man from the Port Authority came down to say hello. He was a fan of the Distant Shores TV series that Paul and I film which airs in Europe on Travel Channel (in Canada on Travel and Escape Channel and in the USA on WealthTV). He had recognised us and the boat as we came in. Being familiar with our programme, he had some very good suggestions for local activities including the construction of the world's largest ocean-going Viking ship, 114 feet, to be built in modern times that was taking place right there in the port. He made the introductions and we visited the building site of Dragan Harald Fairhair, named for the Viking King that unified Norway into one kingdom and spoke to the skilled and passionate team working on this historic ship. This magnificent ship is on

Award-winning filmmakers and sailing authors, Paul and Sheryl Shard, have been cruising internationally since 1989. They are the presenters of the sailing adventure TV series, “Distant Shores”, that airs on the Travel Channel in Europe on Sky 251 & 252 and includes episodes on their cruise of the West Coast of Norway. They are currently cruising through the French Canals aboard their Southerly 49, Distant Shores II. Visit their website at www.distantshores.ca for updates on their latest adventures.

schedule to launch in April 2012. Volunteers from around the world are being sought to train and participate in upcoming voyages. To learn more, visit their website at www.vikingkings.com/en.htm The next day we met up with friend, Jostein Waage, for more sightseeing around the Haugesund area. We had a great day together visiting Alvadnes, once the ancient centre of power on the North Way, where the name Norway comes from, and excavations are still going on. There is also great heritage museum and Viking Farm called the Nordvegen History Centre where we learned about the history of the unification of Norway and Viking life from the knowledgeable staff who dress in period costume and demonstrate crafts and food preparation from Viking times. We also visited an old copper mine at Visne and learned that the copper used in the building of the Statue of Liberty came from here. Who knew?! From here we turned back to begin the voyage north up to explore Norway's longest fjord, Sognefjord, at 120 km long, stopping in Bergen again to pick up Norwegian friends, Anette and Alf-Gunnar Øverbø and their teenage son, Martin, who we'd met cruising in the Mediterranean in 1998. They came aboard to sail with us down to Flam at the end of the Sognefjord. The trip through this most magnificent fjord with local friends that we'd made through a shared love of boats and the sea was the perfect conclusion to exploring the West Coast of Norway and its fjords.

Owner’s Stories

in Haugesund but we lucked out and got a choice spot right alongside in front of the Maritime Hotel near the South bridge. The Maritime Hotel manages the showers, laundry facilities, etc. and collects harbour fees here.

An Olympic Year for the Tops’l

An Olympic Year for Tops’l In this wonderful year when the nation is focused on all that is good about Britain, the yacht share club Tops'l Sailcruise, based at Port Solent, reflects on another successful year in their British built Southerly 110, Carina of Solent. Tops’l members have expanded their sailing territory in their second year of ownership, not necessarily by sailing further but by using the shallow draft to explore and “reach the parts that others cannot reach” (apologies to that lager brand!). Sailing around the Solent can seem a bit déjà vu after 30 years but a Southerly changes all that in an instant. Quiet and novel locations become your haunts, safe in the knowledge that unless you get your tidal calculations hideously wrong, you can enjoy a quiet night and will get out. Of course there is a learning curve, on seacocks and use of the heads when drying out, but all these inconveniences (no pun intended) pale into insignificance when watching the sun go down at the back of Poole harbour, while your beach BBQ sizzles a few yards away from your Southerly sitting in a puddle! The lifting keel is simple and reliable, and being suspended by a Dyneema pennent, is free to ride up, albeit with bit of a jolt, if you knock a rogue boulder when inching into shallower water. A couple of early pointers we learned. Always keep a little bit of keel lift in reserve when nudging into shallow water, it’s just your 'get out of jail card': secondly, when handing over the helm, actually tell the new helm how much keel he/she has; the green keel indicator lights are not bright and it saves a lot of unexpected handling issues!

Our 2012 Summer Cruise is fully booked and under way as we write, covering the Channel Isles, West Country and Northern France, and planning for the 2013 cruise to the Friesian Islands is under way. We have nicknamed this latter trip The Riddle of the Sands, but we are hoping for a little less mist and intrigue than in the film! Carina’s log is now showing some 4500nm: more than many owners might do in 10 years, but the build quality, performance and amazing accommodation continue to shine through. We are sure that our Southerly 110 deserves a Gold Medal in this special year.

Carina's log now features some magical locations, many of them close to home: Ashlett & Wooton Creeks, Newtown IOW, Beaulieu river upper reaches, Emsworth and the little corners of Langstone and Chichester harbours. The West Country has also become a member favourite and Truro, Totnes and the upper Tamar have all featured. It's difficult not to feel smug getting into Newton Ferrers before the fixed keel boats and bagging the best buoys. If all these destinations sound a bit too homely, Carina is a frequent visitor to Northern France and the Channel Isles, and members have particularly enjoyed two Southerly Regattas, where healthy competition was enjoyed both on the water and at local hostelries! Carina performed well in the JP Morgan Round the Island 2012, thanks to an enthusiastic crew and boisterous conditions which proved how well and safely Carina sails when pushed hard. 95th in the ISC group and 4th in class: not bad for a bunch of cruisers!

Tops’l Sailcruise is a friendly Portsmouth based yacht club, established 30 years, and where the members OWN the boats. Modest costs proportional to usage. Check us out at www.topsl.net

A Leisurely Cruise of the West Country

A Leisurely Cruise of the West Country After the excitement of the Southerly Regatta, Southerly 110 Carina of Solent, headed off for a leisurely cruise of the West Country with the aim of reaching those quieter parts ... Skipper Jeff had heard about the pub called the Maltsters Arms that had been owned by chef Keith Floyd, hidden at the top of Bow Creek in the upper reaches of the River Dart, his crew thought this an ideal plan. So with tidal sums and a pilotage plan done, Carina headed up river beyond Dittisham and Blackness Point, and just before Stoke Point, turned to port and slowly headed into Bow Creek. The creek ia a mile and a half long, narrow and in places very shallow and not well marked, the easiest approach is made just before HW in order to reach the quay at the pub. All went well and they were greeted by the landlord, who was most helpful. The bar staff said that it was sometime since they had had a boat as large up the creek, and they felt Carina added a touch of class to the pub!! The boat settled well as the creek dried out and the landlord even provided us with a good ladder to get up onto the quay and of course into his pub. The following morning as Carina rose with the tide, skipper Jeff did a "tour de force" of pilotage taking Carina back down the creek into the River Dart with a happy crew on board. What a difference a week can make in a British summer, Carina's crew departed having had a week of fairwinds and sunshine, the next crews forecast wasn’t looking so good. Carina of Solent is part of www.topsl.net a yacht share with a difference. However it was the Queens Jubilee and we were going to have fun despite the weather. Having been told about ‘The Maltsters Arms’ by the previous crew it sounded a great idea to get away from the

Bank Holiday crowds. The tides were also just about OK for an overnight stop even though it would mean an early start. It was also reassuring to know that Carina had been dried out against the quay successfully as this would be my first time as skipper taking the ground. So Carina of Solent made a return journey to Bow Creek, arriving slightly early on the tide had to take the ground on the mud a couple of times before arriving along side the quay at the ‘The Maltsters Arms’. The Landlord appeared on our arrival and helped get us securely alongside which was great as we were all a bit on the damp side. To our surprise there was no mooring fee although a donation into the RNLI box would be appreciated. The facilities included free use of the toilets and excellent showers and we even had a shore power. What more could a crew want who had spent a day in the rain and wind? Yes a meal at an excellent pub. The Maltsters Arms is reported to originate from the late 18th Century when the quay of Tuckenhay was bustling with activity. The last ship of any size to arrive at the quayside was the 240 ton coaster Reedness in 1939. After the War the principal activity at Bow Creek was cider making, still using water transport but this time by barge.The Maltsters was made famous by the flamboyant TV chef Keith Floyd being owner from 1989 to 1996. George Welsh took the helm in July 2011 and is enjoying Tuckenhay immensely and has brought a new energy and lease of life to the Maltster's, with an excellent new menu. He and his staff look forward to extending a warm welcome to all Southerly owners who would like to visit www.tuckenhay.com tel: 01803 732823. For Carina’s crew it was an early start to navigate back down to the main river on a rising tide. On getting into deep water one member of the crew remarked we couldn’t have done that without a chartplotter. Onboard we had a Chartplotter, an iPad with Navionics and 3 iphones all telling us where to go. Of course we could have, we would just have had to remember our class room navigation and lead-line!!

New Southerly Owners

Southerly 57 - Premuim 1, Lachlan & Elizabeth Hughes

Southerly 420 - Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Joy, Dr Tim Wright

Southerly 38 - Gratitude, Dave & Laurie Moran

Welcome to New Southerly Owners

Brief Encounter, Martyn & Naomi Barklem

Southerly 32 - Surprise, Jonathan & Carol Nicholls and family

Southerly 57RS - Vivere, Mike & Patty Stone

Southerly 42RST - Heart of Gold, Carl & Kathie Arentzen

EXCLUSIVE READER OFFER

SUBSCRIBE FROM * JUST £19.99

SAVE 30%

UP TO

EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS: Huge savings on the full price Delivery straight to your door every month Never miss an issue PLUS read Yachting World on your iPad at no extra cost

SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 6 months Direct Debit (UK Only) PAY £19.99 SAVE 30% 2 YEARS CASH/CREDIT UK

1 YEAR CASH/CREDIT

£79.99 SAVE 30%

£42.79 SAVE 25%

Europe

€135.25 SAVE 30%

€72.50 SAVE 25%

USA Direct Entry

$137.00 SAVE 30%

$73.40 SAVE 25%

Rest of World

£139.00 SAVE 30%

£74.50 SAVE 24%

To access your iPad edition go to the App Store and search for Yachting World magazine App.

Now available on the iPad!

yachtingworld.com/soasubs ALTERNATIVELY CALL: 0844 848 0848 (UK) OR +44 330 3330 233 (OVERSEAS) QUOTE CODE: 14G. LINES ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8AM-9PM (UK TIME). PLEASE HAVE YOUR PAYMENT DETAILS READY WHEN YOU CALL. *When you subscribe by 6 monthly Direct Debit. Offer open to new subscribers only. Direct Debit offer is available to UK subscribers only. Please allow up to six weeks for delivery of your first subscription issue (up to eight weeks overseas). The full subscription rate is £57.15 for 12months (12 Issues) and includes postage and packaging. If the magazine ordered changes frequency per annum, we will honour the number of issues paid for, not the term of the subscription. Offer closes 31/03/2013. For enquiries from the UK please call: 0844 848 0848, for overseas please call: +44 (0)330 3330 233 or e-mail: ipcsubs@quadrantsubs.com.

New Southerly Owners

Southerly 38 - Puffin Bay, Mark & Lynne Hubbard

Southerly 38 - Chuckles, Rob & Fleur Collins

Southerly 38 - La Gem, Simon & Lisa Griffiths

Welcome to New Southerly Owners

VolarĂŠ, Rupert & Rosie Dorey

Southerly 32 - Water Dragon, Gerard Mulder

Southerly 420 - Anabella, Philip & Katherine Collett

Southerly 135 - Viking, Vaughan Wellington

NORTHSHORE YACHTS LTD. Northshore Shipyard, Itchenor, Chichester, West Sussex PO20 7AY England Tel: +44 (0)1243 512611 Email: sales@southerly.com