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Cowes Port Handbook & Directory

2010/2011 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION Welcome to the 2010 Cowes Port Handbook which, as usual, has all the up-to-date information you need when visiting Cowes, whether you’re racing or cruising, under power or sail. It's a great pleasure for the editorial team here at The Knowledge Zone to hear the feedback from our readers who tell us that the Handbook is a highly appreciated guide to Cowes for everyone who arrives by boat, and even those who don’t! Last year was a tough one for everyone, with the economic situation causing a retraction in most sectors. The lack of corporate activity around sailing events and the reduction in the number of large yachts at many regattas was most noticeable. Thankfully, the core sailing audience held up well and the numbers entering most of the racing events were better than many had expected. This year, as we go to press, the signs are encouraging with the expectation of more corporate activity and reports from accommodation providers indicating that visitor numbers promise to be strong. If the weather cooperates and we have a good summer, we all hope that sunshine will bring out the sailors and powerboaters in force. Certainly, the event calendar looks strong with some exciting events to attract competitors and spectators. This year’s Handbook again features the Solent Racing and Safety Afloat sections which proved popular when we introduced them last year. If there is other information that you would like to see included in the Handbook we would love to hear from you. The Handbook’s sister publication, Cowes Online (www.cowes.co.uk) has been a favourite for many UK and overseas sailors for some time now, with its mix of local information, daily updated sailing news, and highly popular live streaming video and on-demand video reports. Over the winter we have seen our already large audience grow by over 70% and the number of visitors continues to increase at an astonishing rate. Equally popular is our iZone network of HD screens in Cowes. You’ll find iZone screens in the Waterside, Fountain Hotel, Vectis Tavern, Pier View, The Anchor, and the Duke of York, as well as a large outdoor screen in Cowes Yacht Haven. iZone features great event video coverage from Cowes TV plus up-to-the-minute news and live weather and forecast information – it even shows tide times! Finally, we’d like to thank all our advertisers for their support and we’d ask that you let them know that you’ve seen their adverts in this Handbook or on Cowes Online or the iZone network. Together, we aim to bring you the best information and most useful content to help make your visits to Cowes fun and stressfree! Have a great season.

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CONTENTS

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CONTENTS COLOUR KEY

PAGE

Harbour Master’s Review

4-5

Cowes Harbour Commission

6-7

Outer Harbour Project Medina Estuary Cowes Harbour Guide & Useful Contacts Useful Services

8-9 10-13 14 15

Fast Facts

16-17

Navigation & Port Information

18-21

Moorings

22-24

Weather Information Sources

Radio Communication

Cowes Chain Ferry

HM Customs Information

Onwards from Cowes

Cowes Ashore - Introduction

Cowes Ashore - By Day & By Night

Cowes Ashore - Accommodation

Cowes Ashore - Food and Drink

Cowes Ashore - Catering and entertainment

Cowes Ashore - Yacht Clubs

Cowes Ashore - Town Map

Solent Racing

42-48

Safety Afloat

50-55

Events@Cowes Events Diary

56 58-68

J. P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race Events Calendar Rallies & Regattas Directory Index Directory of Services Information for Commercial Vessels

64 70-75 76 78 80-129 130-139

Tide Tables for Cowes

142-149

Jotters Notes

150-151

Advertisers’ Index

152-155

Acknowledgments

156

Plan of Cowes and River Medina

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Solent Racing Marks

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CONTENTS

HARBOUR MASTER’S REVIEW

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HARBOUR MASTER’S REVIEW Welcome to Cowes and to another edition of the Cowes Port Handbook and Directory. I trust you will find this an invaluable and interesting A-Z guide to Cowes and the Medina Valley. The Handbook is complemented by the Deputy Harbour Master Rod Hodgson (left) popular website and Harbour Master Stuart McIntosh (right) Cowes Online at www.cowes.co.uk. Cowes Online provides topical yachting news, harbour and weather information, and delivers a wealth of video action from all the major Cowes events plus live streaming video from cameras at the Royal Yacht Squadron and Trinity Landing. Cowes and yachting, both as an industry and as a pastime, have not been isolated from the impacts of the economic recession and, in particular, Cowes as one of Europe’s premier yachting event destinations has felt the effect of a reduction in sponsorship and corporate spend. It is, however, very reassuring that the major stakeholder organisations still have the confidence to move forward with plans and investment into new improved facilities and services. The Outer Harbour Project Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) is certainly playing its part with SEEDA, our project partners in the Outer Harbour Project (see pages 8-9). The Commission’s principle objective is still the delivery of the new detached outer breakwater, an extension to the Shrape breakwater and dredging of the new eastern channel. Making these exciting new developments happen is not without its challenges, not least of which is ensuring and providing robust research and evidence that the proposal doesn’t have a detrimental impact on the important natural features and hydrodynamics of the estuary and adjacent Solent waters. CHC and SEEDA have invested significantly to work with the relevant authorities, including Natural England, to meet this crucial objective but it has resulted in delays to the consent process. However, we are confident that all the necessary consents will either be granted or are in the process of being granted by Easter. SEEDA has gone to market with the opportunity to tender for the contract to become their development partner and, despite the economic downturn, there has been an encouraging response thus far. The Commission and SEEDA will be working hard during 2010 to bring forward the delivery of this strategic development for both Cowes and the Island. Photo: Peter Mumford / Beken of Cowes

HARBOUR MASTER’S REVIEW

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HARBOUR MASTER’S REVIEW Our Waterfront Cowes Town Waterfront Trust and Cowes Yacht Haven have also been busy developing their plans for the next phase of investment of this central event site. The overall objective is to help integrate Cowes waterfront with the High Street, and to construct new workshop and retail units to replace the old sheds at the rear of the site. These improvements and investments will radically improve the appearance and open up the town from the waterfront. This united commitment to invest in new facilities is an indication of the confidence of Cowes to build on its reputation as one of Europe’s premier yachting event centres and a destination of choice for racing and cruising sailors. In tandem with investment in quality facilities is of course the requirement for us to meet, and hopefully exceed, our customers’ expectations. As part of the Commissioners’ efforts to meet this objective, we have made a concerted attempt to improve communications with our customers and stakeholders to ensure we are providing all the current information and news from the Harbour Commission and, as important, getting feedback on what we are getting right as well as where there is room for improvement. New initiatives Two initiatives are already proving beneficial, namely the newly reconstituted Advisory Committee and the monthly E-Newsletters. If you haven’t already signed up to receive our E-News, I recommend you do so by going online to the Commission section of Cowes Online. Another major undertaking was the overhaul of the Harbour Commission’s management structure with the aim of improving efficiency and customer service by streamlining the management team and delegating more authority to the newly appointed Team Leaders who are dealing directly with our customers. I hope that these changes will contribute to making Cowes and the Harbour Commission’s marine services the first choice for Solent and visiting yachtsmen alike. Finally, I am pleased to report that we now have in commission our new mooring barge, Seaclear, a purpose- built multicat to provide us with increased capability and allow us to continue to maintain moorings, buoyage, and carry out marine contracts within Cowes Harbour and around the Solent. The Commission is looking forward to the challenges ahead in these exciting times. We also look forward to providing you with a warm welcome, whether you come to race, cruise, or simply enjoy the tranquil sections of the river up to the Folly Inn or Newport Harbour. Please feel free to give us your feedback about the things you like and also where you think we can improve our service. Either myself or a member of my team will be delighted to hear from you either way, so contact us by phone or email or just pop in to our newly refurbished ‘New England’ style Harbour Office at Town Quay. It just remains for me, the Harbour Commissioners, and the entire CHC team to wish you an excellent and safe yachting season and I trust you will enjoy the ‘Cowes experience’ and make us your number one choice for a visit this season. Captain Stuart McIntosh Cowes Harbour Master/ Chief Executive.

CONTACT DETAILS HARBOUR MASTER: Captain Stuart McIntosh DEPUTY HARBOUR MASTER: Rod Hodgson Harbour Office • Town Quay • Cowes Isle of Wight • PO31 7AS Tel: 01983 293952 Fax: 01983 299357 Email: chc@cowes.co.uk HARBOUR MASTER’S REVIEW

COWES HARBOUR COMMISSION

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COWES HARBOUR COMMISSION Cowes is a Trust Port constituted by Act of Parliament in 1897 and has a Board of Commissioners with day-today operation delegated to the Harbour Master/Chief Executive to manage the harbour. Cowes Harbour Commission is the statutory harbour authority for Cowes Harbour. The Commission also provides services and moorings for harbour users on a competitive and commercial basis. In 2001, CHC carried out significant changes as recommended by the Government in its Trust Ports Review. The aim of the new standard is to ensure that Trust Ports perform a valuable role in support of the local, regional, and national economy, and provide a benchmark for good governance, accountability, and openness. The Commission is a self-financing, not-for-profit organisation that aims to make an operating surplus to re-invest into the continuing development of the harbour and associated services. There are no shareholders or owners and all operating surplus is re-invested back into the harbour for the benefit of the harbour users and stakeholders. The Commission operates a robust financial management system to provide transparency and accountability in respect of the Commission’s dual functions as the statutory harbour authority and also a service provider. All income and expenditure is budgeted and accounted in five separate ring fenced cost centres which facilitates accurate reporting.

CHC Statutory Harbour Authority Cowes Harbour Commission’s duties as a statutory harbour authority include the following: • Managing an ‘Open Harbour’ Policy. • Safety management of harbour activities – in compliance with the “Port Marine Safety Code”. • Control and policing of navigation. • Maintaining navigational aids and hydrographic surveys. • Environmental and conservation responsibilities. • Provision of pilotage services. • Oil pollution control, waste management, and harbour security. • Works and dredge licence consents.

Harbour Sustainable Development Cowes Harbour Commission’s policy is to have a pro-active role in developing and working with partners to deliver a sustainable harbour development programme. The Commission’s policies aim to safeguard existing and promote new business, investment, and employment opportunities. The Commission’s aims are set out in its most recent (2009) Strategy Document which can be found in the Cowes Harbour Commission section of the Cowes Online website at www.cowes.co.uk/chc. The most significant development currently being planned is the Outer Harbour Development, which is described and illustrated on pages 8-9. Photo: Peter Mumford / Beken of Cowes

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COWES HARBOUR COMMISSION Advisory Board During 2009 the Commissioners supported the re-formation of an advisory committee, composed of representatives of user groups and stakeholder groups, which will meet four times a year. As stakeholders or beneficiaries in the port, the interests of these groups are the guides by which the Commissioners direct the port. The members of the advisory committee are: Steve Samson

Commercial Wharfs

Hamo Thornycroft

Cowes Business Association

Bob Milner/Giles Peckham

Cowes Clubs and Classes Assoc.

Rob Stewart

Cowes Marine Cluster

David Walters (Chairman)

Cowes Town Council

Councillor Morris Barton

East Cowes Town Council

Ray Redrup/ Adrian Wilkins

Medina Combined Clubs

James Fulford

Red Funnel Group

T.B.A.

Newport Harbour Authority

Mike Townsend

Dean and Reddyhoff

Steve Cole

Cowes Town Waterfront Trust

CHC Commercial Activities The Commission also provides harbour-related services on a commercial and competitive basis. The key strategic objective is to keep under review the provision, delivery, quality, and cost of services to make Cowes and Cowes Harbour Commission the harbour and service provider of customer choice in the Solent. Cowes Harbour Commission’s commercial activities include the following: CHC M o o r in gs Annual licenced moorings – pontoon, pile, and swinging. Visitor moorings – harbour, river, and Cowes Week. Trinity Landing, Venture Quays, and Town Quay. S h e p a r d s W h a r f Ma r i n a Visitor and residential marina and dayboat sailing centre. K in gs t o n M a r i ne S er vi ces ( B o a t ya r d) Boatyard department with hoist and full boatyard facilities. K in gs t o n M a r i ne S er vi ces ( Co m me r cia l ) Harbour maintenance and commercial marine contract service provider. Commercial units for lease. Cow e s H a r b o ur F uel s Fuel pontoon situated in the River Medina, 200m south of Chain Ferry. Ha r bo u r Ta xi Se r v ice All year operation. The Commissioners are keen to listen to views and opinions from anyone with an interest in the harbour, or the services that we provide, so that Cowes Harbour Commission can continue to develop its facilities and deliver an excellent experience for all who visit Cowes by boat. For more information please visit: www.cowes.co.uk/chc.

CONTACT DETAILS Harbour Office, Town Quay, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7AS Tel: 01983 293952 Fax: 01983 299357 Email: chc@cowes.co.uk Web: www.cowes.co.uk/chc Photo: Paul Wyeth

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OUTER HARBOUR PROJECT

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OUTER HARBOUR PROJECT The Cowes Outer Harbour Project (OHP) seeks to support the regeneration of East Cowes and also to make Cowes a true harbour, providing additional protection, improving navigational safety, increasing the usability and long-term potential of the outer harbour area. The Project is the result of partnership work between the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) and Cowes Harbour Commission. A brief summary of the project is provided below, including an update on progress and changes, and a proposed timetable for moving forward. The OHP has three main components: •

A system of wave protection including a new fixed Outer Breakwater and a short extension to the Shrape Breakwater A new eastern channel for leisure craft (to improve navigational safety and minimise risks). A new marina (to support the regeneration of East Cowes).

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PROGRESS TO DATE During the past 12-18 months significant work has been undertaken to prepare the detailed Environmental Statement (ES) required in support of the various consent applications required for a scheme of this nature. This included extensive pre-application consultation with a broad range of regulators and stakeholders, as well as extensive surveys of the site.

CONSENTING PROGRESS The scheme outlined in the plan (right) was submitted for the various regulatory approvals in July 2009. The consents process is a complex one, with different elements of the scheme requiring different consents and these consents have overlapping regulations dealing with environmental impact assessment. The consents that SEEDA has applied for are: •

Consent under the Food & Environment Protection Act (FEPA) for deposits below Mean Low Water Springs, from the Marine and Fisheries Agency (includes the necessary dredge disposal licenses). Harbour Works Licence from Cowes Harbour Commission. Planning Permission from the Isle of Wight Council.

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Good progress has been made over recent months in resolving a number of issues, for example those relating to flood risk and nature conservation. Following extensive dialogue and negotiation of appropriate condition the Environment Agency and Natural England have both recently (Feb 2010) removed their objections. It is anticipated that the various regulatory decisions to deal with the marine consents can now be resolved in the immediate future allowing the planning permission to be considered by the Isle of Wight Council. Photo: Peter Mumford / Beken of Cowes

OUTER HARBOUR PROJECT

PROJECT TIMELINE Much will depend upon the timescale to finally resolve the various permissions and any related conditions attaching to the consents.

Photo: Hamo Thornycroft

In parallel with the work to secure the various consents, SEEDA has now started the process of identifying a developer/operator partner under European Union procurement rules. Following a pre-qualification process which identified a good level of interest, three suitably qualified and experienced organisations have been shortlisted to enter the detailed tender stage. The current timeline is anticipated to be: Spring 2010 – secure necessary consents. Summer 2010 – identify a preferred developer/operator. Autumn 2010 - Spring 2011 – conclude the negotiation of the Development Agreement and other legal agreements and the detailed design. Spring 2011 – commence construction. Spring 2012 – breakwater complete and Phase 1 marina in operation. OUTER HARBOUR PROJECT

THE MEDINA ESTUARY

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Introduction The Medina is the main river of the Isle of Wight, rising in chalk downland in the south of the Island and running through the capital Newport, towards the Solent at Cowes. The Medina is rich in history and wildlife and offers much for the visiting yachtsman, from the hustle and bustle of Cowes to the peace and beauty further upriver at The Folly, Island Harbour, and at the top of navigation at Newport.

HISTORY - contributed by George Chastney, Cowes Heritage Medina is the latinised form of its Saxon name of Medene, meaning middle river. It is navigable to the Isle of Wightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital town of Newport, four and a half miles upriver from the Solent. For centuries Newport was the Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main trading port, its waterside warehouses waiting to receive spritsail barges. Goods exported from the Island included grain, and imported goods included coal and building materials. The growth of Cowes and East Cowes in the late 18th century as alternative trading ports was significantly enhanced with the opening in 1862 of the Cowes-Newport railway. Although the line closed in 1966, the importance of cargo ships for all Island ports was already being lost to lorries crossing the Solent aboard roll-on roll-off ferries. One notable present-day absentee from river life is shipbuilder J Samuel White, which for over 150 years, until 1965, produced hundreds of warships and civilian vessels at its Cowes and East Cowes yards. A dominant reminder of the shipyard is the towering crane on the west bank. Now, with some notable exceptions, much of the River Medina

THE MEDINA ESTUARY

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THE MEDINA ESTUARY is given over to pleasure boating, with scarcely a stretch of water without moorings, interspersed in places by marinas. In recent years, some yachtsmen have made use of their boats to enjoy the famous annual Isle of Wight Music Festival beside the river at Seaclose, just down river from Newport Quay. A charmingly anachronistic form of transport linking Cowes and East Cowes is the floating bridge, or chain ferry. Back in 1720 the then Isle of Wight Governor granted ferry rights to the Roberton family, who initially rowed people across the river but later used a light craft hauled on a rope by a horse. The first actual floating bridge was a steam driven affair in 1859. A succession of ever-improved floating bridges followed, until the present diesel hydraulic powered one, built in 1976 at a cost of ÂŁ280,000. The Medina valley has been recognised as a nature conservation area, and the river banks are popular with walkers and cyclists. The extensive animal life in the mudflats and fish in the water support 19 species of wildfowl, together with 15 types of wading birds, five gulls and two terns.

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Newport Harbour in times past

Photo: Cowes Heritage

The days of commercial sail

Photo: Cowes Heritage

Photos: Cowes Heritage

THE MEDINA ESTUARY

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ISLE OF WIGHT ESTUARIES PROJECT The Isle of Wight Estuaries Project is a partnership that encourages the integrated and sustainable use of the Medina estuary and develops understanding of estuarine features and processes. The project aims to balance the demand for activities with the support of the natural and historic environment. The Medina lies in a wide shallow valley bordered by mudflats and areas of saltmarsh which are essential to the estuary’s ecosystem. Saltmarshes are important resting and feeding sites throughout the tidal cycle from late October to early March and provide a safe haven for young birds in summer. The saltmarsh contains rare and vulnerable plants and provides important nutrients for wildlife. The estuary’s mud is also crammed full of tiny creatures, marine worms and snails which provide a rich food source for resident and visiting waterbirds. The estuary is also full of fish and cormorants can be seen all year diving underwater to feed. In winter they are joined by little grebes, goldeneye, and in summer months by the spectacular terns. The Werrar saltmarsh is probably the most important area for the estuary’s birds and is the focus of a project to help protect the Medina’s wonderful wading birds. The Estuaries Project is working with the local sailing centres (Island Youth Water Activities Centre, the Medina Valley Centre and UKSA) to help raise awareness of the estuary’s unique environment and its most sensitive areas. Please keep clear of these sensitive areas where possible. The Circular Walk is a great way to see the estuary from a different perspective. The route is approximately 9 miles/14km and encompasses all aspects of the estuary’s fascinating character as it follows beautiful elevated and waterside footpaths, the tree lined cycleway and crosses the estuary on the floating bridge. To find out more about the Medina estuary and to download a copy of the circular walk leaflet visit www.iwight.com/estuaries or contact us at estuaries@iow.gov.uk. Copies of the leaflet are also available at Island TICs and Cowes Harbour office. The Medina is protected for its special waterbirds. Here are a few of the species that you might see:

Little egret An all white member of the heron family with bright yellow feet that feeds along the water’s edge at all states of the tide. Resident.

Brent Goose Compact, black and white goose. Feeds on green algae. Has an evocative call. Overwintering visitor.

Dunlin Small wader. Feeds in flocks at the water’s edge; rests in closely packed groups on pontoons. Overwintering visitor.

Oystercatcher Black and white wader. Bright orange legs and bill. Distinctive single note call when in flight. Resident.

Lapwing Black and white plumage shows green in bright sunlight. Has impressive crest and distinctive call ‘pee-o-wit’. Resident.

Curlew White rumped brown wader with long down-curved bill. Has distinctive ‘cur-lew’ call. Resident.

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THE SOLENT’S B E ST KEPT SECRET T h e t re a s u re o f t h e M e d i n a

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215 Walk Ashore Berths Restaurant & Bar Chandlery Hardstanding 50 Tonne Hoist Car Parking WiFi Wild Fowl Sanctuary Site of Special Scientific Interest • Perfect for Families & Rallies Alike • Idyllic Setting

COME AND RELAX ISLAND HARBOUR, NEWPORT, IoW, PO30 2LA WWW.ISLAND-HARBOUR.CO.UK MARINA 01983 539994 BRASSERIE 01983 539994 CHANDLERY 01983 821095

COWES HARBOUR GUIDE

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COWES HARBOUR GUIDE Introduction Cowes is in the enviable position of being one of the UK’s most popular destination harbours. Its location at the centre of the Solent, and its easily accessible entrance, brings sailors and powerboaters, racers and cruisers, flocking to the harbour throughout the season from April to October. In addition to its popularity with cruising yachts and powerboats, Cowes hosts an unequalled number of racing events and cruising rallies every season. Thousands of yachts sail into Cowes each year with 10,000 or more visitors arriving in the town during each of the season’s major events, while for Cowes Week tens of thousands of sailors and visitors flood into the town. As well as recreational craft, there is also a large number of commercial movements, with high-speed ferries, car ferries, and commercial craft up to 100 metres in length moving in and out of the harbour and river. In this busy marine environment it is essential for everyone’s safety and enjoyment that all water users understand how to navigate safely in a busy river and harbour, and know the local regulations as well as the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. In this section you will find a quick guide to useful boating services, fast facts on essential information, in-depth navigational details, a guide to moorings in the harbour and river, and useful information on weather sources and radio communications.

USEFUL CONTACTS Medical Services

Cowes Medical Centre St Mary’s Hospital

01983 295251 01983 524081

HM Coastguard

Lee-on-Solent

HM Customs

24 hour yacht reporting

0845 723 1110

National Advice Service

0845 010 9000

Police

Emergency service

023 9255 2100

Emergency

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

999

999 0845 045 4545

Harbour Office

Cowes Harbour Commission

Diving Services

24 hour diving service

Weather

Marinecall

09001 031 016

Weathercall

09068 500 403

01983 293952 07966 579965

TRAVEL SERVICES: Water taxis

Road taxis

Cowes Harbour Taxi VHF 77

07855 767918

Folly Waterbus VHF 77

07974 864627

Folly Launch VHF 72

07884 400046

Saly Water Taxis VHF 06

07831 331717

See entries in Directory under Taxis

Rail information Ferry information

0845 748 4950 Red Funnel Hovertravel (Ryde)

Airports

0870 444 8898 01983 811000

Wightlink

0871 376 1000

Southampton

0844 481 7777

Bournemouth

01202 364 000

Gatwick

0844 335 1802

Heathrow

0844 335 1801

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Useful Services A full range of boating facilities and services are provided in Cowes Harbour and the River Medina through the many boatyards, marinas, and marine services operators. There are also several public landing places and public slipways for launching and recovering small boats. Basic services are listed here and for more information on all the services available in Cowes refer to the Directory Index page 78. See also the High Street Map on pages 40-41, and the River Map at the back of the Handbook.

FRESH WATER • • • • • • •

Trinity Landing Town Quay - 50 metres from Harbour Office Venture Quays Whitegates Public Pontoon (West Cowes) Thetis Pontoon (West Cowes) Folly Inn Pontoon (£ coins) All boatyards and marinas

FUEL AND CALOR GAS

Petroleum • Cowes Harbour Fuels - Fuel pontoon 01983 200716. Situated in River Medina, 200m south of Chain Ferry, west side of river. • Lallow’s Boatyard – 01983 292112. Situated 50m south of Cowes Yacht Haven, west side of fairway.

Diesel • Cowes Harbour Fuels (see above). • Lallow’s Boatyard (see above).

Lube oils and additives • Cowes Harbour Fuels (see above). • Lallow’s Boatyard (see above).

Calor Gas • Cowes Harbour Fuels 01983 200716 (see above). • East Cowes Marina 01983 293983. • Island Harbour 01983 822999.

SCRUBBING BERTHS • Town Quay (adjacent to Harbour Office). Scrubbing–off hard, suitable for vessels up to 10.6m LOA and 2m draft at Spring tides and 1.0m draft at Neap tides. • Folly Inn. Scrubbing berth capable of taking vessels up to 10.67m LOA and 1.83m draft at Spring tides. Bookings by application to Folly Harbour Office on 07884 400046.

PUBLIC LANDINGS AND SLIPWAYS -

SEE MAP INSIDE BACK COVER

West Cowes Whitegates Pontoon. Slipway between Thetis Wharf and Shepards Wharf Marina. Red Funnel Pontoon SOUTH SIDE ONLY. Sun Slip, by the HSBC Bank. Market Slip, by the Waterside Pub. Watch House Slip, at the end of Watch House Lane, giving access to The Parade. South end of Trinity Landing. Egypt Point, slipway immediately to east of the Point.

East Cowes Medina Slipway, just north of Cowes Waterfront building and in front of the barracks. White Hart Slip, immediately south of the Red Funnel ferry terminal. Pontoon south of Trinity Wharf. Folly Slip.

YACHT RALLIES These can be accommodated by prior arrangement. Apply to individual marinas or to Cowes Harbour Commission for Folly and River moorings. COWES HARBOUR GUIDE

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COWES HARBOUR GUIDE Fast Facts NAVIGATION - B.A. CHART 2793 The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea apply within the harbour. All craft entering and leaving the harbour should use the main buoyed fairway and approaches. There are large numbers of unlit moorings to the east of the main fairway and approaches. Craft should not navigate within the moorings unless proceeding to or from a mooring. Mariners should: • maintain a proper lookout, including astern. • keep to the starboard side of the fairway when proceeding up and down river. • not impede the passage of vessels, including high-speed ferries, which can only safely navigate within the fairway. • not cross the fairway if this impedes the passage of a vessel which can only navigate within the fairway. • give way to vessels in the fairway when leaving a mooring or marina. High water times are Portsmouth +15 minutes at Neaps / –15 minutes at Springs. See also Cowes Tide Tables at back of the Handbook. Mean Spring range 3.6 metres (12 feet). Mean Neap range 1.8 metres (6 feet). The tide stands for two hours after high water. There is a strong west going tidal set at the harbour entrance from 1.5 hours before HW.

SPEED LIMIT & WASH Every mechanically propelled vessel navigating in the Harbour or Roads, unless otherwise authorized by the Harbour Master in writing, must be navigated at a speed not exceeding 6 knots over the ground and in a manner which shall not endanger the safety of other vessels, boats or property or cause damage thereto. In addition to the stated speed limit of 6 knots over the ground all vessels operating must have due regard to their wash and its effects upon others in the close vicinity especially other craft moored up on pontoons or buoyage. Small vessels moored up may be embarking or disembarking persons/passengers and will be particularly vulnerable to excessive wash. This byelaw will be rigorously enforced and harbour patrol craft and staff will carefully monitor the situation of vessels and their speed. The use of a 'speed gun', close circuit television (CCTV) and videotapes may be used in evidence in the ultimate step to prosecute byelaw offenders. Class A & B AIS transponders are also recorded.

ANCHORING Anchoring is prohibited within the main fairway and navigable channels, small craft moorings, in the area of the Chain Ferry, and also in the area of the cable and pipeline crossings at Kingston, as charted and indicated by notice boards on shore.

VHF RADIO COWES HARBOUR RADIO VHF Channel 69 All vessels regardless of size or type are strongly recommended to listen to VHF Channel 69 whilst operating within Cowes Harbour. Private/recreational vessels of 30 metres LOA and above, plus all commercial vessels. Vessels >30 metres should give notice on VHF Channel 69 to “All ships in Cowes Harbour” on entry and when getting underway. Vessels >20m should also contact “Cowes Chain Ferry” on VHF Channel 69 before passing: NOTE: Private/recreational vessels less than 30 metres LOA are NOT required to announce their movements on VHF Channel 69 but are strongly recommended to monitor this channel for information. Ch 69 is monitored and recorded by Cowes Harbour Radio. 16

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RECREATIONAL CRAFT MOVEMENTS Large numbers of recreational craft are moored on buoys, pontoons, and pile moorings in Cowes Harbour and the River Medina together with four marinas in the harbour and river. Many yacht races start and/or finish at Cowes and the harbour is also an important destination harbour for cruising sailors and powerboaters. The racing season extends from April to October with the peak activity from June to August. During Cowes Week, in particular, the fairway and approaches are often extremely crowded.

SAILING VESSELS All sailing vessels are strongly recommended to use their engine, if fitted, when navigating in the main fairway in Cowes Harbour. This is especially important in the area of the blind bend in the vicinity of the Cowes Chain Ferry. See note below.

NAVIGATING IN THE AREA OF COWES CHAIN FERRY All mariners are to be aware of the strong tidal flows in the vicinity of the Cowes Chain Ferry. The strongest tides are usually found on the eastern side of the fairway, especially during the spring ebb when tidal rates in excess of four knots may be experienced. Mariners should also take extra care in this area as it is a blind bend.

COMMERCIAL VESSELS & FERRIES There are frequent high speed ferry (exhibiting a flashing yellow light) and vehicular ferry movements. Cargo vessels up to 100 metres LOA and 5.4 metres draft also use the harbour.

WATER SKIING Water skiing is prohibited within harbour limits.

BOARD SAILING AND KITE SURFING Board sailing and kite surfing are prohibited in the fairway, approaches, and main navigable channel.

PERSONAL WATER CRAFT Personal water craft shall observe the speed limits, remain within the main navigable fairway (except to make the shortest approach to a recognised landing area) and keep clear of all areas where vessels are moored.

SWIMMING Swimming is prohibited within the main navigable fairway and approaches and in areas around berthing and mooring facilities.

GENERATOR AND ENGINE NOISE Noise from internal combustion engines, which causes a noise nuisance, is not permitted within the harbour or in the marinas.

FISHING Nets are not to be laid amongst moorings or in the main fairway, nor should they be left unattended. Fishing from the breakwater is prohibited. Dredging for shellfish is not permitted without previous written permission.

COWES CHAIN FERRY Cowes Chain Ferry gives way to all river traffic and exhibits a flashing white light from its leading end when proceeding. Commercial vessels and also all private recreational vessels of 20 metres LOA and above should establish contact with the Chain Ferry (call sign â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cowes Chain Ferryâ&#x20AC;?) on VHF Channel 69 before passing. These vessels should also sound one prolonged blast on the whistle when approaching from north or south. In fog the Chain Ferry will sound two prolonged blasts at intervals of not more than one minute when proceeding. NB. See Cowes LNTM 07/2008 for full details. See page 27 for special warning on depth of water when passing Chain Ferry. COWES HARBOUR GUIDE - FAST FACTS

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COWES HARBOUR GUIDE Navigation & Port Information SAILING IN THE SOLENT In order to reach Cowes Harbour yachts necessarily pass through an area within the limits of the Port of Southampton. The following extracts from The Yachtsman’s Guide to Southampton Water and its Approaches are reproduced with the permission of ABP Southampton. The full guide is available as a download from ABP Southampton’s website at www.southamptonvts.co.uk/yguide.htm.

COLLISION AVOIDANCE CHECKLIST • Avoid commercial ship channels if at all possible and especially in poor visibility • Cross shipping channels quickly and at right angles to the channel • Be alert and watch for ship traffic • Be seen, especially at night • Know whistle signals - five or more mean DANGER • Listen to VHF Channel 12 – the Port of Southampton working frequency • When transmitting a message, keep it brief, say what you have to say, then remain listening • Use up-to-date charts - read Local Notices to Mariners at your club or local marina. (See www.cowes.co.uk for Cowes Notices to Mariners.) • Keep in mind that FEW survive collision with ships • When in doubt, keep clear • Always be prepared for the unexpected; life jackets do not help if you are not wearing them • Be aware of the Precautionary Area (Thorn Channel) and the Moving Prohibited Zone as defined in Southampton Notice to Mariners No. 33/2003 – see right.

FERRIES, PASSENGER & COMMERCIAL VESSELS Red Funnel operates ferries for vehicles and passengers between East Cowes and Southampton and a fast craft service (Red Jet Catamaran) between West Cowes and Southampton. Red Jet Catamarans exhibit an all-round flashing yellow light when operating within the confines of Cowes Harbour and its approaches. The Red Jet Catamarans have a speed dispensation to exceed the harbour speed limit of six knots when in the fairway approaches north of No. 2 buoy, providing it is clear to do so. All craft should maintain a good lookout especially astern, when underway in the harbour. During the summer season, Solent-based passenger cruising vessels also frequently visit Cowes and other commercial vessels up to 100m overall may be encountered.

TIDAL INFORMATION -

SEE RANGES, CURVES & TIDE TABLES AT BACK OF HANDBOOK

During spring tide periods, a strong (3 to 4 knots) west-going tidal set exists at the entrance to Cowes Harbour, starting from approximately 1.5 hours before high water Cowes until approximately three hours after high water Cowes. This west-going set is experienced as far south as No. 4 (red) buoy. From No. 4 (red) buoy to the Chain Ferry, a weak, south-going flood tide exists close inshore on the west side of the channel at all states of the tide, even when the tide is ebbing strongly on the eastern side of the harbour. During periods of Spring tides, the ebb tide in the vicinity of the Chain Ferry can reach a speed of approximately 4 knots. Be aware of this strong ebb tide when approaching the Chain Ferry from the south.

TRAFFIC INFORMATION BROADCASTS Traffic Information Broadcasts are made by Southampton VTS on VHF Channel 12, for small craft, every even hour, 0600 to 2200 LT, Friday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays from Easter to 30 September. 18

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AREA OF CONCERN - NOTICE TO MARINERS NO. 33/2003 Port of Southampton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Precautionary Area (Thorn Channel) 1 Notice Is Hereby Given that all vessels navigating within the Port of Southampton shall ensure that a vessel greater than 220m shall be given a 'clear channel' between Hook Buoy and the Prince Consort Buoy (Precautionary Area). The term 'clear channel' is defined as: 'A clear channel vessel is one which requires a clear and unimpeded passage ahead when transiting the Precautionary Area'. Vessels may enter the Precautionary Area (see chartlet) maintaining a safe distance astern of a 'clear channel' vessel. 2 Two vessels each having a length greater than 180 metres shall not pass or overtake each other between Hook Buoy and the Prince Consort Buoy. 3 Moving Prohibited Zone (MPZ) The Southampton Harbour Byelaws 2003 (No 11) enforces the requirement that all vessels over 150 metres in length when navigating within the Precautionary Area referred to in this notice are automatically allocated a Moving Prohibited Zone (MPZ). The MPZ is an area extending 1,000 metres ahead and 100 metres either side of any vessel greater than 150 metres within the Precautionary Area. The master of a small vessel (less than 20 metres in length or a sailing vessel) shall ensure that his vessel does not enter a Moving Prohibited Zone. For the purpose of indicating the presence of the Moving Prohibited Zone the master of any vessel of over 150 metres length overall shall display on the vessel, where it can best be seen, by day: a black cylinder, and by night: 3 all round red lights in a vertical line. When operationally possible the Southampton Harbour patrol launch (VHF Call Sign ''SP'' Channel 12) will precede these vessels within the 'Precautionary Area' showing, in addition to the normal steaming lights, a blue fixed light. The absence of the patrol launch will not invalidate the implementation of the Moving Prohibited Zone. 4 Southampton LNTM No 4 of 2001 is hereby cancelled.

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COWES HARBOUR GUIDE Navigation & Port Information (cont) ENTERING AND LEAVING COWES HARBOUR Cowes Harbour is accessible at all states of the tide and has good allround shelter in the upper reaches. When approaching from the east keep 2 cables off Old Castle Point to avoid The Shrape Mud (see map inside back cover). Enter and leave the harbour by the main fairway, between the red can buoy No. 2 and the green conical buoy No. 1. During the summer season, a large number of individual swinging moorings exist to the eastward of the main fairway. Visiting craft should not go through these lines of swinging moorings, unless specifically with the intention of proceeding to a mooring, as a full appreciation of tidal set is necessary to avoid being set down onto moored yachts. The use of anchors within the complex of swinging moorings is prohibited, owing to the numerous ground chains which exist in this area. The red can buoys Nos. 4 and 6 mark the eastern edge of the main channel up to the area of the Chain Ferry.

SPEED LIMIT -

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The speed limit within Cowes Harbour jurisdiction is 6 knots over the ground. Exceptions to this rule may be made on occasion, as authorised, over a course appointed and regulated by the Harbour Master. The maximum speed limit will not, however, exonerate the owner, Master or crew thereof of the responsibility of reducing speed as necessary in the observance of normal practice of seamanship when passing mooring trots, boats alongside wharves, jetties, pontoons, vessels engaged in maritime works and in any other circumstances which could endanger the safety of other persons, vessels, boats, or properties or cause damage thereto.

AREA OF TOWN QUAY Mariners are advised to keep a lookout for the approach and departure of the Red Funnel Car Ferries and Red Jet Catamarans. The Town Quay basin and its approaches are congested areas, often with vessels navigating in close proximity of the Red Funnel Red Jet terminal. All vessels must keep a proper look out and navigate with caution in this busy area. See Cowes LNTM 02/2006.

POWER BOATS Power boats and motor cruisers should, at all times, when possible, endeavour to give a wide berth to all yachts engaged in racing and reduce speed when in close proximity.

DANGER FROM PASSING VESSELS All users of small craft are reminded of the dangers that can arise unexpectedly from the wash of passing vessels. In deciding whether to wear lifejackets it should be remembered that no harm comes from wearing them in even the most benign conditions and that they may save lives if an unexpected event occurs. This general recommendation comes directly from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency after a fatal accident in the North Sea. Photo: Paul Wyeth

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WATER SPORTS Water skiing is prohibited within the harbour limits. Board sailing and kite surfing are prohibited in the approaches and within main navigable channels. Personal watercraft shall observe the 6 knot speed requirements and remain in the main navigable fairway (except to make the shortest approach to a recognised landing area), and keep clear of all areas where vessels are moored. Swimming is prohibited within the main navigable fairway and its approaches, and in the areas around berthing and mooring facilities within the harbour. Underwater diving activities (without a valid dive permit issued by the Harbour Master) are prohibited. Any violation of these byelaws may result in prosecution and a substantial fine.

GARBAGE FROM BOATS It is an offence to dump any garbage or refuse overboard within Cowes Harbour. Masters of vessels should seek detailed advice from the Harbour Office, Agent, Yacht Club, or Marina concerning the way in which various types of waste are to be disposed of in the proper manner. See Cowes Harbour Commission – Port Waste Management Plan, available on Cowes Online (www.cowes.co.uk). Berth operators, marinas, shipyards, and other water frontages provide reception facilities for garbage originating from the boats using their berths and arrange for the suitable disposal of such garbage. Boats moored in the river or at anchor should retain their garbage on board until the vessel is berthed alongside, or take it ashore to recognised garbage facilities. Large green garbage bins are situated adjacent to public landings. Commercial and large private pleasure craft anchored or moored in Cowes Roads may make arrangements via Cowes Harbour Office for collection of garbage. There will be a charge levied at cost for this service.

UPSTREAM FROM COWES CHAIN FERRY South of the Chain Ferry the main fairway lies between the moorings on either side. All sailing vessels, if fitted with mechanical propulsion, are strongly advised to proceed under power when navigating in the main fairway of Cowes Harbour and the River Medina. South of the Kingston Power Station (East Cowes) the main fairway to the Folly Inn and Newport is close to the moorings which lay on the starboard (west) side of the main channel. The red can buoys, Nos. 8 and 10 mark the eastern side of the fairway. Yachts with a draft in excess of 1.5 metres (5 feet) should proceed with caution at low water between the Kingston Power Station and the Folly Inn where the depth in places is 0.6m below chart datum. Owing to the presence of underwater electricity cables and gas pipelines, there is a “no anchoring” area southwards from Kingston Power Station, as indicated on navigational charts and notice boards on the river banks. Vessels shall also avoid anchoring in the vicinity of the Chain Ferry or within the fairway. Upstream of Cowes, the river is navigable as far as Newport Quay from –0130 HW Portsmouth to +0230 with 2 metres draft. Showers and toilets are available at Newport Quay. Above the Folly Inn the channel is buoyed but not lit. Half a mile up river of the Folly is Island Harbour, which has an entrance lock open HW +/- 0330, with 1.8 metre draft. A new training pontoon has been installed by Cowes Harbour Commission in the vicinity of No. 8 Fairway Buoy. This pontoon is to be used by vessels wishing to practise berthing and unberthing manoeuvres and to encourage vessels not to practise on sections of resident and visitor pontoons. COWES HARBOUR GUIDE - NAVIGATION & PORT INFORMATION

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COWES HARBOUR GUIDE Moorings Cowes Harbour has moorings and marinas to suit every taste and every size of yacht. Some are in the outer harbour adjacent to the town and the yacht clubs’ start lines, others in the sheltered waters of the River Medina. Frequent water taxis and river buses provide links to Cowes, around the Harbour and to all parts of the river.

TRINITY LANDING The fairway side of the Trinity Landing pontoon off the Parade is available for landing and short stays of less than 10 minutes, with the requirement to ensure that the vessel is adequately manned whilst alongside. Mooring on the inside of the pontoon is available under the direction and control of Cowes Harbour Master (see rates below). For further information call the Harbour Office (01983 293952) or Cowes Harbour Radio on VHF Ch 69.

SWINGING VISITORS’ MOORINGS

COWES ROADS & MAIN HARBOUR By arrangement with Berthing Masters. Call sign ‘HM 1’ on VHF Ch 69 or telephone 01983 293952. N.B. All Visitors’ Moorings will be charged at a premium rate during Cowes Week.

PONTOON MOORINGS

MAIN HARBOUR & RIVER incl. VENTURE QUAYS: Summer – 26 March 2010 3 October 2010 £1.20 per metre of yacht per day One month or more: Two-thirds of visitors’ rate, payable in advance

Summer Short Stay up to four hours (1000 to 1600) Monday – Thursday £0.65 per metre Friday, Saturday & Sunday £0.80 per metre Winter – 4 October 2010 15 April 2011 £1.20 per metre of yacht per day One month or more: One-third of visitors’ rate, payable in advance There is a reduction on these visiting yacht fees on the basis of six nights charged for one full week

TOWN QUAY (max 9 metres LOA) & TRINITY LANDING: Overnight / Daily Rate (1200-1200) Summer – 26 March 2010 3 October 2010 £1.90 per metre of yacht per day Summer Short Stay up to four hours (1000 to 1600) Monday – Thursday £0.90 per metre Friday, Saturday & Sunday £1.00 per metre Winter – 4 October 2010 15 April 2011 £1.50 per metre of yacht per day Winter Short Stay up to four hours (1000-1600) >10m £5.00 >10m £6.50

W i nt er 2010 S ho r t S ta y up t o f o ur h o ur s <10m £5.00 >10m £6.50 1. Licensed annual mooring holders may leave their vessels on Town Quay when space is available, they will be charged at half the normal visitors’ rate, COWES WEEK AND BUSY WEEKENDS EXCEPTED. 2. Tenders up to and including 3.5 metres LOA no charge. Above 3.5 metres full visitors’ rate.

PERMANENT MOORINGS - COWES HARBOUR Private swinging, pontoon, and pile moorings are supplied and allocated by Cowes Harbour Commission through the Harbour Master's office.

Costs Private swinging moorings vary from £51.57 (inc. VAT) per metre to £68.46 (inc. VAT) per metre per season. Pontoon berths £85.65 per metre per annum (inc. VAT). Pile berths £46.02 per metre per annum (inc. VAT). Winter mooring facilities are allocated for the winter months. Special charges will apply. Moorings are inspected regularly. 22

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ANCHORING Yachts may anchor in Cowes Roads, clear of mooring and navigational buoys and the Fairway. Yachts anchoring will be liable to pay a discounted fee. Yachts intending to anchor shall seek permission from ‘HM 1’ on VHF Ch 69.

PROHIBITED ANCHORAGE The use of anchors within the complex of swinging moorings is prohibited, owing to the numerous ground chains which exist in this area. No anchoring is permitted in the vicinity of the Chain Ferry, owing to the chains which extend from East to West Cowes and a telephone cable duct immediately to the north of the Chain Ferry. Owing to the presence of underwater electricity cables and gas pipelines, there is a "no anchoring" area southwards from Kingston Power Station, as indicated on navigational charts and notice boards on the river banks.

MARINA BERTHS

COWES YACHT HAVEN High Street, Cowes, PO31 7BD Tel: (01983) 299975 Fax: (01983) 200332 VHF Ch 80 Call 'Cowes Yacht Haven' Contact: Steve Cole Email: info@cowesyachthaven.com Web: www.cowesyachthaven.com 250 fully serviced berths, open 24hrs, 364 days. 30 ton hoist, 15 ton mobile and 2 ton static crane. Showers, toilets, launderette. Full on-site services, electrics, electronics, engine and boat repairs. Conference, event management, corporate hospitality, entertainment facilities up to 1,000. Dry sailing, winter storage. Rallies and regattas welcome. iZone screen.

SHEPARDS WHARF MARINA Medina Road, Cowes, PO31 7HT Tel: (01983) 297821 Fax: (01983) 294814 VHF Ch 80 and VHF Ch 69 Call ‘Shepards Wharf Marina’ Email: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk Web: www.shepardswharfmarina.co.uk Visitors marina, premier dry sailing centre, electricity and water, showers and toilets, mobile crane, boat lifting, mast stepping, winter storage, on-site marine services and boat repairs, owner maintenance, sanitation pump out facility, restaurant, event hospitality, rallies and regattas, annual berths.

EAST COWES MARINA Britannia Way, East Cowes, PO32 6UB Tel: (01983) 293983 Fax: (01983) 299276 VHF Ch 80 Call 'East Cowes Marina' Email: sales@eastcowesmarina.co.uk Web: www.eastcowesmarina.co.uk 150 visitor berths and 230 permanent berths all with shore power and water. Luxury ‘club style’ showers and toilets, chandlery (with Calor gas), and brokerage available. Rallies welcome. On-site Public House and Restaurant – The Lifeboat Inn.

ISLAND HARBOUR Mill Lane, Binfield, Newport, PO30 2LA Tel: (01983) 822999 Fax: (01983) 526020 VHF Ch 80 Call 'Island Harbour' Email: info@island-harbour.co.uk Web: www.island-harbour.co.uk Visitor berths available with power and water. Showers and toilets, laundry. Licensed clubhouse. Diesel, gas, yacht brokerage, chandlery, boatyard facilities with 50 ton hoist. Slip, full repair and boatbuilding, engineers, electrical services, etc. COWES HARBOUR GUIDE - MOORINGS

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COWES HARBOUR GUIDE Moorings (cont) FOLLY REACH - RIVER MEDINA Visitors' mooring pontoons are situated opposite the Folly Inn, approximately 1.5 miles upstream from Cowes. There is a pontoon, belonging to the Folly Inn, accessible at all states of the tide, with fresh water available. A scrubbing berth, capable of taking vessels up to 10.67m L.O.A. and 1.83m draft on spring tides, can be booked on application to Folly Harbour Office 0788 772 5922. The Folly Reach is an ideal venue for yacht rallies. Yacht clubs and class associations should contact Cowes Harbour Commission to make reservations on 01983 297821. Visiting yachts requiring an individual mooring for any period should contact the Folly Launch or Folly Harbour Office.

FOLLY REACH

(Mid-stream pontoons)

£1.20 per metre per day or part thereof. Short stay up to 4 hours: Monday – Thursday £0.65 per metre Friday, Saturday & Sunday £0.75 per metre

FOLLY INN £1.70 per metre per day or part thereof. Short Stay up to 4 hrs: Monday-Thursday £0.70 per metre Friday-Sunday £0.80 per metre

FOLLY REACH FACILITIES

FERRY SERVICE available from moorings to Folly Pier Pontoon. Mobile: 07884 400046 or VHF Ch 72, Call Sign 'Folly Launch'.

WATER TAXI SERVICE

Cowes – Folly Inn

Cowes Harbour Taxi - VHF Ch 77. Mobile 07855 767918 Folly Waterbus – VHF Ch 77. Mobile 07974 864627

FRESH WATER & ELECTRICITY available at Folly Inn Pontoon. (£1 coins) TOILETS & SHOWERS 24hr access at Folly Inn FOLLY INN

Folly Road, Whippingham 01983 297171

Wide selection of hot and cold food available all day. Hearty breakfasts 0900 - 1100. Steaks, vegetarian dishes, infamous crew pots and specials, sandwiches and desserts. Children's menu. Spacious bar and outside terrace. Live music every Saturday evening and also on Fridays during the summer months.

Photo: Peter Mumford / Beken of Cowes

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COWES HARBOUR GUIDE Weather Information Services SOLENT COASTGUARD A full Maritime Safety Information (MSI) Service provided by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency is available on NAVTEX (518 and 490 kHz) while the type and schedule of information broadcast by Solent and Portland MRCCs, whose VHF broadcasts have been combined, is: Solent & Portland MRCCs (Channels VHF 23, VHF 84, VHF 86): 0130 (B) 0430 (C) 0730 (A) 1030 (C) 1330 (B) 1630 (C) 1930 (A) 2230 (C) All times are clock time. Schedule A - Full Maritime Safety Information broadcast, including new Inshore Forecast, Gale Warnings, Shipping Forecast, WZ Navigation Warnings, SUBFACTS & GUNFACTS where appropriate, three day Fisherman's Forecast when and where appropriate. Schedule B - New Inshore Forecast + previous Outlook*, Gale Warnings. Schedule C - Repetition of Inshore Forecast and Gale Warnings as per previous Schedule A or B broadcast plus new strong wind warning (SWW). *Note: the new 'interim' forecast provided in Schedule B does not include an updated outlook. The previous outlook will therefore be provided with this 'interim' forecast and repetition broadcast.

BBC SHIPPING FORECAST BBC RADIO 4 Long Wave 1515m (198 kHz) Times: 0048 0520 1201 1754 (local time) The shipping forecast gives a summary of gale warnings in force, a general synopsis and area forecasts for specified sea areas. The radio bulletin also includes the coastal weather reports (0048 and 0536 only).

RADIO SOLENT Tel 023 8063 1311 FM 96.1MHz, MW 999 kHz Poole to Chichester FM 103.8MHz, MW 1359 kHz Poole to Lyme Regis Also available on DAB Digital Radio in Hampshire and Dorset. Mon-Fri – Weather Summary 0630, 0700, and on the half hour during the day until midnight. Sat-Sun – Weather Summary 0600, 0630, and on the half hour until 1300. ISLE OF WIGHT RADIO Tel 01983 822557 FM 107, FM 102 (Ventnor area) General weather reports hourly 0600 - 1900. Coastal reports with tide times and weather: 0630 0730 0830 1630 1730 1830 1900 WEATHER SERVICES BY PHONE, FAX, SMS, WAP, & MMS PHONE AND FAX FORECASTS Marinecall 6-hour Met Office Coastal Location and 5-day Outlook forecasts: Area Telephone Fax Selsey Bill to Lyme Regis 09001 031 016 09065 150 144 SMS FORECASTS These contain a maximum of 160 characters, and 25p buys you the latest weather for your area. For today's sailing conditions text TKZ COWES to 83141 To subscribe and receive a daily forecast by 0900, insert the word ‘sub’ (e.g. TKZ SUB COWES) – send to 83141 WAP AND MMS FORECASTS For a detailed boating forecast delivered to your mobile covering local conditions for today, and the next 24-hours for Inshore and Shipping areas: TKZ MC WAP COWES – send to 83141 or TKZ MC MMS COWES – send to 83141 To subscribe and receive a daily forecast by 0900, insert the word ‘sub’ (e.g. TKZ MC MMS SUB COWES) – send to 83141 Telephone forecasts cost 60p per minute, Fax forecasts cost £1.50 per minute, SMS forecsts cost 25p, WAP forecsts cost 75p and MMS forecasts £1. iTouch (UK) Ltd, London, EC2A 4PF. Customer Services 0871 200 3985 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm). www.weathercall.co.uk / www.marinecall.co.uk

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COWES HARBOUR GUIDE Radio Communication The Port Working Channel is VHF Ch 69 – Call sign ‘Cowes Harbour Radio’. The channel is monitored during normal office hours and additionally during obvious peak periods of harbour activity and during weekends. All private / recreational vessels of 30 metres LOA and above, in addition to all commercial vessels (see Information for Commercial Vessels), should give notice on VHF Ch 69 to ‘All ships in Cowes Harbour’ on entry and when getting under way upon departure. Additionally, vessels over 20m, vessels constrained by their draft, vessels towing, and vessels with limited manouverability should contact ‘Cowes Chain Ferry’ on VHF Ch 69 before passing. NOTE: Private / recreational vessels less than 30 metres LOA are NOT required to announce their movements on VHF 69 but are strongly advised to monitor this Channel for information purposes.

TRAFFIC INFORMATION BROADCASTS By Southampton VTS on VHF 12, for small craft, every even hour, 0600 to 2200 local time, Friday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays from Easter to 30 September. The broadcast will include relevant information relating to restricted areas in the Solent.

HARBOUR LAUNCHES Listen on VHF Ch 69

HARBOUR TAXI VHF Ch 77, Call Sign ‘Harbour Taxi’

COWES YACHT HAVEN VHF Ch 80, Call Sign "Cowes Yacht Haven"

SHEPARDS WHARF MARINA VHF Ch 80 and Ch 69, Call Sign ‘Shepards Wharf Marina’

EAST COWES MARINA VHF Ch 80, Call Sign ‘East Cowes Marina’

FOLLY LAUNCH / FOLLY WATERBUS Call “Folly Launch” on VHF Ch 72. Call ‘Folly Waterbus’ on VHF Ch 77

ISLAND HARBOUR CONTROL TOWER VHF Ch 80 call sign ‘Island Harbour’

SOLENT COASTGUARD MARITIME RESCUE Solent Coastguard co-ordinates maritime search and rescue between Highcliffe, Dorset and Beachy Head, East Sussex and out to mid-channel. In an Emergency Dial 999 and ask for Coastguard. If at sea call on VHF 16 or depress the RED distress button on your DSC controller. For routine traffic and other information telephone 02392 552100 Fax 02392 551673 or call on VHF 67. Digital Selective Calling on MMSI 002320011. The MCA web site is www.mcga.gov.uk.

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES Afloat: Call ‘Solent Coastguard’ on VHF Ch 16. Moored Alongside: Telephone 999 – Ambulance OR call ‘Solent Coastguard’ on VHF Ch 16 (if no telephone available).

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (NON-EMERGENCY) 24 hours service – telephone (01983) 295251. Doctor’s Surgery (non-emergency only): Appointments only: telephone (01983) 294902 – 0800 to 1800 Monday to Friday. Saturday 0900 to 1200. Cowes Medical Centre is situated at 200 Newport Road, Cowes.

OIL POLLUTION Sightings of significant patches of oil within Cowes Harbour should be reported, giving the position, extent, description and direction of movement, if possible. (Very small patches of oil of an insignificant nature should NOT be reported). Reports should be made as follows: To HM Coastguard (Call sign ‘SOLENT COASTGUARD’) VHF Ch 16 or Ch 67 Telephone Lee-on-Solent (02392) 552100. During office hours Monday to Friday, reports may also be made to Harbour Master Cowes. VHF Ch 69. Call sign ‘COWES HARBOUR RADIO’ Telephone 01983 293952 If no answer is received then contact HM Coastguard, as above. 26

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COWES HARBOUR GUIDE Cowes Chain Ferry The service is free to foot passengers and cyclists. Vehicles pay on ferry.

TIMETABLE Monday morning to Saturday night, continuous crossings at short intervals. Daily Sundays

From West Cowes

From East Cowes

0500 until 0025

0505 until 0030

0635, 0700

0640, 0705

until 0025

until 0030

Service extended during Cowes Week by special arrangement. All times subject to tides, weather and navigation. For further information contact Ferry Manager, telephone (01983) 293041.

CHAIN FERRY - CAUTION All Mariners are required to navigate with caution in the area of the Chain Ferry. The depth of navigable water above the chains varies depending on the height of tide and the position of the Chain Ferry in relation to the riverbanks. The chains connect and therefore span the Fairway between both the east and west sides of the estuary. The chains therefore lie in a catenary across the river. The depth of navigable water is deepest in the middle of the Fairway and decreases towards both riverbanks and the prow of the ferry as the chains rise closer to the surface. All vessels navigating within the river should therefore keep well clear of the prow or ramp of the Chain Ferry and be aware that if the Chain Ferry is not on either riverbank and is therefore part way across the Fairway, the navigable depth of water over the chains will decrease rapidly. When the Chain Ferry is berthed on either riverbank and therefore not partway across the Fairway, the least depth of navigable water above the chains is approx. 1.7 metres below chart datum in the middle of the Fairway. See Cowes LNTM 07/2008 for full details. EXTRACT FROM COWES HARBOUR BYLAWS (1972) AS AMENDED See also Cowes LNTM 07/2008 that supplements this byelaw. a. The Chain Ferry shall give way to vessels navigating in the harbour, whether proceeding in a northerly or southerly direction. b. The Chain Ferry shall, by day and by night, when proceeding from one bank to the other, exhibit at the fore end, a flashing white light, so positioned as to be visible all round. For the purpose of this byelaw, the fore end of the Ferry means the end nearest the side of the River Medina to which the Chain Ferry is proceeding. c. During fog or any other condition similarly restricting visibility, the Chain Ferry shall sound, when proceeding from one bank to the other, two prolonged blasts on a whistle or a portable fog horn, at intervals of not more than one minute. NOTE: i. It is stressed that the exhibition or sounding of signals does not grant or imply a right of way for the Chain Ferry. The signals are instituted for the benefit of vessels in the vicinity. ii. Masters of vessels are advised to keep a sharp look out for small craft, liable to cross the path of the Chain Ferry when proceeding from one bank to the other, either ahead or astern of its track. iii. Nothing in this byelaw in any way diminishes the responsibility of the Master of a vessel to take all necessary action in order to avoid a collision. Photo: Hamo Thornycroft

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COWES HARBOUR GUIDE HM Customs Information REQUIREMENTS FOR PLEASURE CRAFT The procedure for clearance of UK based pleasure craft leaving this country and returning from abroad is detailed in the booklet Notice 8 obtainable from HM Customs and available online at www.hmrc.gov.uk.

ARRIVING AND DEPARTING FROM WITHIN THE EU No formalities are required if pleasure craft are sailing between European Union countries, unless they are carrying passengers that are non-EU passport holders, animals, firearms, prohibited goods, or excess goods from a duty free source. They are permitted the allowances detailed in Notice 1 obtainable from HM Customs.

OUTWARD BOUND FOR NON EU COUNTRIES (Including the Channel Islands): 1. Complete form C1331 (available from clubs and marinas) Part 1 sections i and ii and deliver to Customs by: a. handing to a Customs officer b. putting it in a Customs post box - sited at Cowes Harbour Office, Cowes Yacht Haven, Shepards Wharf Marina, and East Cowes Marina (DO NOT place in a Post Office box) c. taking it to a Customs Office 2. Retain Part 2 (blue copy) on board

INWARD BOUND FROM NON EU COUNTRIES (Including the Channel Islands): Reporting Procedure • Fly the ‘Q’ Flag on entering UK Territorial Waters. • Complete Sections i and iii of Part 2 (blue copy) of Form C1331. • Contact Customs either in person or by contacting 0845 723 1110 and you will be told what to do. • If Part 2 of C1331 from an outward voyage is available, this may be used as the Report Document. • Tell Customs if: 1. VAT has not been paid on the vessel. 2. You have any goods in excess of the traveller’s allowance detailed in Notice 1 A Customs guide for travellers entering the UK, or you have on board goods which are to be treated as duty free stores. 3. You have any prohibited or restricted goods i.e. animals, firearms etc. 4. There is any notifiable illness on board. 5. There are people on board who need immigration clearance. 6. Any repairs or modifications, other than running repairs, which have been carried out since the vessel last left the EU. • Do not take the Flag down until Customs clearance has been given. Customs Officers still have the right to board yachts and question the crew. For advice, call the National Advice Service on 0845 010 9000. Please report any suspicious activities on drugs smuggling: Freephone: 0800 595000. CAUTION: These notes are not comprehensive but form a basic guideline and as such may be subject to change.

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ONWARDS FROM COWES

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ONWARDS FROM COWES Harbour and marina contact details Cowes owes much of its popularity to its location in the centre of the Solent and its position midway between Weymouth and Brighton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in the centre of the most popular sailing area in the country. The following distance and contact information is designed to help you plan your trip onwards from Cowes, with contact numbers for all the popular harbours and marinas between Weymouth and Brighton.

HARBOUR / DISTANCE FROM COWES / TELEPHONE Weymouth .................................46nm

Wootton Creek.............................4nm

Weymouth Harbour ...............01305 838423

Royal Victoria Yacht Club .......01983 882325

Weymouth Marina .................01305 767576

Poole ........................27nm (entrance) Cobb's Quay Marina ..............01202 674299 Lake Yard Marina ...................01202 674531 Parkstone Bay Marina.............01202 747857

Ryde ............................................6nm Ryde Harbour.........................01983 613879

Bembridge .................................10nm Bembridge Duver Marina.......01983 872828

Poole Quay Boat Haven .........01202 649488

Portsmouth................................10nm

Ridge Wharf Yacht Centre ......01929 552650

Gosport Marina.....................023 9252 4811

Salterns Marina ......................01202 709971

Yarmouth .....................................9nm Yarmouth Harbour .................01983 760321

Lymington .................................10nm Berthon Lymington Marina ....01590 673312 Lymington Yacht Haven .........01590 677071

Beaulieu ...................2.5nm (entrance) Buckler's Hard Marina ............01590 616200

Haslar Marina........................023 9260 1201 Port Solent Marina ................023 9221 0765 Royal Clarence Marina ..........023 9252 3523

Langstone .................12nm (entrance) Langstone Harbour ................02392 463419 Southsea Marina ....................02392 822719

Chichester.................15nm (entrance) Chichester Harbour................01243 512301 Birdham Pool Marina .............01243 512310

Newtown....................5nm (entrance)

Chichester Marina..................01243 512731

Newtown Harbour Master .....01983 531424

Emsworth Marina...................01243 377727

Hamble.......................6nm (entrance) Hamble Point Marina ............023 8045 2464

Northney Marina ..................023 9246 6321 Sparkes Marina .....................023 9246 3572

Mercury Yacht Harbour.........023 8045 5994

Littlehampton ............................36nm

Port Hamble Marina..............023 8045 2741

Littlehampton Marina ............01903 713553

Swanwick Marina...................01489 885000 Universal Marina ....................01489 574272

Southampton...............................9nm Hythe Marina........................023 8020 7073 Kemp's Shipyard ...................023 8063 2323 Ocean Village Marina............023 8022 9385 Saxon Wharf Marina .............023 8033 9490 Shamrock Quay Marina ........023 8022 9461 Photo: Rick Tomlinson

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Shoreham ..................................49nm Lady Bee Marina ....................01273 593801

Brighton.....................................53nm Brighton Marina.....................01273 819919

COWES ASHORE

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COWES ASHORE Introduction Cowes is fortunate to enjoy the benefits of its geography and history. Its position at the centre of the Solent, with a harbour that's easily accessible and a river navigable as far as Newport, has made it the Island's main port as well as a popular destination harbour and event centre for sailing and powerboating. Then there's Cowes' history, which is steeped in yachting tradition. Even before the 1815 founding in London of The Yacht Club, which went on to become the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes was a fashionable watering place. The Cowes Regatta, which was based on the annual licensing of the local pilot vessels and races between them, was a popular spectator sport for visitors even before the advent of Cowes Week. When Queen Victoria's court was at Osborne House the town became famous for yachting and social events. Today, Cowes has evolved to meet the demands of a growing leisure marine audience and tourist visitors. The harbour and river offer easy access and a choice of mooring types, either close to the town or in the more tranquil stretches of the River Medina. The town, despite its small size, has many marine service businesses, and a convenient High Street which boasts a butcher, two bakers, a greengrocer, a fishmonger, two supermarkets, several chandlers and a great hardware store, many clothes shops (not all sailing clothes!), and a selection of other shops, pubs, and restaurants that puts many larger towns to shame.

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COWES ASHORE Daytime Cowes During the season, Cowes comes alive early on race days. Crews stagger out of bed, many nursing a hangover from last night's parties, and head for breakfast and their boats, clutching sailing bags and gear. The town has plenty of cafés to cater for breakfasts and morning coffee for sailors heading afloat and visitors looking forward to a day ashore. Once the sailors have made it to their boats, the town is left, for a few hours, to visitors and the sailors' non-sailing partners and families. Stroll through the town and explore the shops, photographers' stores and art galleries, or curio and craft shops, or head for The Parade or The Green to enjoy the sun and sea views. If you're into boat watching there really is no better place to indulge yourself than Cowes! And the peoplewatching is quite good too, as a mix of residents, sailors, and tourists mingle in the High Street or on The Parade. During Cowes Week you may even find yourself rubbing shoulders with Royalty or celebrities. When hunger or thirst calls there are ample cafés, restaurants, and pubs to choose from, or pick up traditional fish and chips to eat on The Parade while watching the world sail by. By mid afternoon, racers start to return; visiting yachts start looking for berths for the night, and the town enters its aprés-sail mode. Pubs, yacht club balconies and lawns start to fill up as sailors swap stories and quench their thirst.

Night-time Cowes Late afternoon and evening sees an ever changing flow of sailors, locals, and visitors exploring the pubs or preparing for a night on the town. During busy weekends or major regattas the town's restaurants fill up rapidly, so make sure you book early if you want to be sure of a reservation. The popular pubs are a great place to mingle with the crews of racing yachts and if you pick an iZone establishment you can even watch video of the day's racing! It only takes a few minutes to stroll from one end of the town to the other, yet there are nine pubs and five yacht clubs along the route; so there's no excuse not to find somewhere that suits you. Mind you, that short stroll will take longer on busy nights as the town fills with people and you keep bumping into friends and acquaintances. Photo: Rick Tomlinson

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COWES ASHORE Accommodation Cowes has to deal with the demand for accommodation from thousands of sailing crews during the season's major events, plus a regular flow of summer visitors, and the needs of people for permanent accommodation or second homes. Cowes has been a popular place for the purchase of second homes, fuelled by the number of sailors who visit the town each weekend to go sailing and racing, and by the recent demand for waterside properties, and investment properties. Property prices in Cowes have so far held up well through the economic downturn, priced as they were significantly below property prices in many parts of the south coast. Despite the economic situation and the noticeable downturn in corporate entries and activity around the main sailing events in 2009 and the absence of the larger racing yachts, the number of sailors and visitors to Cowes and the Island held up well last year. This year, the calendar is even busier, with some great events returning to Cowes or coming here for the first time. So, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning to visit Cowes during the season you should book your accommodation well in advance. This is even more essential if you are coming for one of the major regattas, such as the J. P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, Cowes Classic Week, Cowes Week, or the Little Britain Challenge Cup. Accommodation varies from large crew houses, capable of housing the crew of large yachts, through houses and apartments of various sizes, to single rooms in hotels, pubs, and B&Bs. Some of these advertise directly, others take bookings through one of the many accommodation agencies which operate in the town, mostly specialising in the needs of sailing visitors. Some of the yacht clubs also have accommodation, which is generally available to their members. Use the Handbook's Directory section to find an agency or accommodation to suit your needs and also check the Directory on Cowes Online (www.cowes.co.uk) which is updated throughout the season. Together, the two publications are the most detailed source of information on accommodation in Cowes. If you are considering buying property, or longterm renting, there are several estate agents and letting agents in Cowes who will be able to assist you.

Photos: Rick Tomlinson, Peter Mumford / Beken of Cowes

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COWES ASHORE Food and Drink Whatever you fancy, and however many you have to cater for, you should find something to satisfy your needs among the many food and drink establishments in Cowes. Ranging from takeaways and cafĂŠs through pubs with bar food or restaurants, to specialist restaurants and hotels, there is something for everyone within easy walking distance. Most of the eating and drinking establishments are situated between The Parade and Shepards Wharf Marina and all are within a few minutes walk of anywhere in the town. But a few more minutes walk away from the High Street will bring you to other establishments, such as The New Holmwood Hotel on the sea front near Egypt Point, or our own favourite, the unique ambience of the Villa Rothsay, just a short stroll up the hill beyond the Royal Yacht Squadron. Takeaways are well catered for in Cowes, with pizzas, kebabs, burgers, traditional fish and chips, Chinese, and Indian food all available for takeaway service, with some outlets also offering home or boat delivery. Most of the pubs on or near the High Street offer food, although some do not serve all evening so check the times of last food orders. The standard of pub food in Cowes is generally good, and sometimes excellent, and there is certainly plenty of choice. If you'd rather visit a restaurant then you can select from eleven of them, offering Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Indian, Thai, International, and English cuisine, including fresh seafood. Wine selections vary, but some restaurants offer an excellent selection of wines to suit most palates. If you're feeling peckish during the day, there are at least eight cafĂŠs to choose from for tea, coffee and soft drinks, together with sandwiches and baguettes, pastries, or light lunches and afternoon teas. Some of the Cowes yacht clubs also offer restaurant facilities to visiting yachtsmen but check with individuals clubs (see pages 38-39 and the Directory) for details of their opening hours and whether nonmembers are welcome.

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FOOD AND DRINK

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COWES ASHORE Eating onboard or at home Although there is a wealth of eating and drinking venues in town, sometimes you may want to cater for yourself, either in your accommodation or on your boat. Again, there's no problem with finding the provisions you need, or you could even arrange to have a caterer create the perfect occasion for you. PROVISIONING Cowes is blessed with two High Street supermarkets plus another on the outskirts of town, as well as a butcher, two bakers, fishmonger, greengrocer, and a delicatessen – so there’s plenty of choice for ingredients for a fine supper all within minutes of your boat. For an extra special after dinner treat, don't forget to check out Cowes' two chocolatiers Choc’s Away and George Chocolat.

CATERING COMPANIES If you want something special and don't want to have to do it yourself, you could always call on one of the number of companies specialising in catering for your needs, whether ashore or on your boat. Whether you need packed lunches for a day on the water or a gourmet dinner on board, there are caterers in Cowes who can deliver just what you need. Check out the Directory section for details. Self-catering!

Photo: Hamo Thornycroft

Entertainment and information The pubs and clubs of Cowes (see pages 38-39 for club information) form the hub of aprés-sail entertainment in Cowes. While the clubs, mostly, are available only to their members and members’ guests, the many pubs in town cater for a range of tastes with a good choice of beers, wines, ambience, and entertainment. Some have live music while most of those popular with the sailing audience feature iZone screens. The iZone network of screens is run by The Knowledge Zone, publishers of this Handbook and Cowes Online (www.cowes.co.uk. The screens provide high definition sailing video, often from the same day’s regattas, together with actual and forecast sailing weather information, tide times, and sailing and local news headlines. iZone screens can be found in The Waterside, The Fountain Hotel, Vectis Tavern, Pier View, Anchor Inn, and the Duke of York. There is also a large, outdoor screen at Cowes Yacht Haven. For those seeking information on Cowes and the Solent sailing scene this Handbook is renowned as a prime source. For even more information, including an up-to-date event calendar, breaking news, and an extensive Directory of Services visit Cowes Online at www.cowes.co.uk. There, you’ll also find world-leading event video coverage and unique live streaming video from our cameras at the Royal Yacht Squadron and Trinity Landing. Photos: hamo Thornycroft

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YACHT CLUBS

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COWES ASHORE Yacht Clubs Cowes certainly isn't short of sailing clubs. Including Gurnard Sailing Club, and East Cowes Sailing Club, there are seven sailing or yacht clubs in Cowes. In addition, the Royal Thames Yacht Club organises racing from Cowes in association with the Royal London Yacht Club, and the Royal Ocean Racing Club also runs racing and has an office and accommodation in Cowes. ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON The Yacht Club, as the Squadron was first known, was founded in St Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, London, on 1 June 1815. The Club became the Royal Yacht Squadron in 1833 and in 1858 took up residence in Cowes Castle which Henry VIII had built in 1539.

Photo: Alastair Badman

Today, the view of the castle, with its red and white striped Platform roof, is known throughout the world and the Club's start line has seen many great yacht and powerboat races. An active interest in yachting or yacht racing is still a prime requirement in those invited to become a Squadron member.

ROYAL CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, originally established in 1842, is set in attractive gardens and its terrace enjoys a panoramic view of the Solent. The Club is active in organising high-quality events and facilities include accommodation, comfortable bar and dining areas, and excellent food. New members and visiting yachtsmen are made very welcome.

Photo: Louise Morton

ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB The Royal London Yacht Club is housed in an elegant pair of Georgian Houses on The Parade and the Club balcony is regarded as having one of the best views of any establishment in Cowes.

Photo: RLYC

The Club prides itself on its social events with the highlight being its Cowes Week Ball. The Club has an old world charm with a fine dining room, an elegant drawing room, a lower bar, and numerous bedrooms.

ISLAND SAILING CLUB The Island Sailing Club is the Photo: Steve Sleight / TKZ largest sailing club in Cowes and has around 2,500 members, making it one of the largest sailing clubs in the country. It is best known for organising the annual J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, which attracts the largest fleet of yachts of any sailing event in the country. The Club operates its own fleet of Sonar dayboats which are available to hire by Club members and nonmembers. Tuesday evening racing throughout the summer is very popular, and the Club also has an active winter social programme. 38

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COWES ASHORE COWES CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB The Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club was established in 1952 by the late “Tiny“ Mitchell as a club for local sailors. The Club has a small number of marina berths for its members and visitors as well as dry sailing facilities for dayboats.

Photo: Steve Sleight / TKZ

EAST COWES SAILING CLUB East Cowes Sailing Club was founded in 1912 with the objectives of encouraging sailing, good sportsmanship, youth training, racing, fishing, and other boating activities. The Club has a dinghy park on East Cowes Parade and organises Thursday evening racing for cruisers and dinghies from a starting line on the Shrape. The Club also organises a ‘Sail the Wight’ event in aid of, and in conjunction with, the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. This year, ‘Sail the Wight’ is on 5 June.

GURNARD SAILING CLUB Nestling in Gurnard Bay, just round the corner to the west of Cowes, Gurnard Sailing Club, is the leading dinghy sailing club on the Island. A full racing programme from March to December caters for all levels of expertise, and the club has an established cadet section with training to RYA standards. The Club hosts Cowes Dinghy Week, just prior to Cowes Week, with races in the western Solent for up to 200 dinghies and catamarans.

ROYAL THAMES YACHT CLUB Founded in 1775 as the Cumberland Fleet, the Royal Thames Yacht Club is the oldest yacht club in the United Kingdom. In Cowes, the Royal Thames operates primarily with and from the Royal London Yacht Club, with which it has full reciprocal arrangements. The main clubhouse of the Royal Thames is at 60 Knightsbridge, London.

The Royal Thames Yacht Club’s Model Room

ROYAL OCEAN RACING CLUB The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) was founded in 1925 in Plymouth after the first Fastnet Race. RORC has its clubhouse in St James's Place, London, and additional accommodation at the Disrespect, Cowes.

RORC’s London clubhouse

RORC, through its Rating Office in Lymington, is the national authority for measurement and rating of offshore yachts. RORC organises a full season of offshore racing with many starts from Cowes, and this year will be running the Rolex Commodores’ Cup from 14-21 August.

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ACCOMMODATION

Gurnard

1 2

RYS Haven

Rawlings Hotel New Holmwood Hotel

Trinity Landing 4

The Parade

5 9 24 KEY

Accommodation 20

Yacht Clubs Bath Road

Marinas

Restaurants/Cafes/ Pubs/Takeaways Shops

Market Hill

Other

Services

Marine Services

The Arcade

Sun Hill

Locations

1 High Street

27 26 53

Terminus Road

54 15 28

45 50

Cowes Yacht Haven

The Cut CAR PARK

33 42

Denmark Road

CAR PARK 38 St. Marys Road

Beckford Road

19 23 35 30 41 29 21

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Mill Hill Road York Street

34 56

Medin Road

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Royal Yacht Squadron Royal Corinthian Yacht Club Royal London Yacht Club Island Sailing Club Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Royal Ocean Racing Club

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

RESTAURANTS/CAFÉS/ PUBS/TAKEAWAYS 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Lugley’s of Cowes Baan Thai Restaurant China China The Waterside Inn Bahar Restaurant Cowes Tandoori Murrays Anchor Inn Tiffins Toninos Jolliffes Gallery & Coffee Shop Watch House Barn Dalyan Kebab Manuel’s

Slam Clothing Chocs Away Benzie Jewellers Chatham Marine Clothing Ann Toms Gallery TM Taylor Jewellers Edward Watts Ltd Beken of Cowes Photographer Aquatogs Rick Tomlinson Photography

MARINE SERVICES 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

DG Wroath Electrical Lallows Boat Builders Jolliffe’s Chandlers Boatshed Brokers S&S Marine Spencer Rigging Seaflex Racing Marks That Bloke in Cowes

OTHER 41 42 43 44

Tari Willis Structural Engineers Crocker Lettings Sir Max Aitken Museum GJ Banks Builders

SERVICES 45 46 47 48 49 50

Red Funnel Red Jet Cowes Harbour Office Top Gear Car Rental Solent & Wight Line Cruises Floating Bridge Water Taxi from Town Quay

MARINAS 51 Shepards Wharf Marina 52 Cowes Yacht Haven

12 16 52 53 54 55 56

51 Shepards Wharf Marina

The Waterside Inn Anchor Inn Cowes Yacht Haven The Fountain Hotel Vectis Tavern Pier View The Duke of York

22 CAR PARK

Marinus at Shepards Wharf

Thetis Wharf

48 Bridge Road

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SOLENT RACING

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SOLENT RACING Introduction A few people claim to hate racing in the Solent, because it's such a tricky place. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true that it has strong tides, complex wind patterns, lots of leisure and commercial traffic, choppy water, and ever-changing conditions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but, for many sailors, it's the complexity that makes Solent racing such a rewarding challenge. Windward-leeward courses set in areas of no tide and with steady winds may create a 'fairer' race course but they can become repetitive and limited in their challenge. Boat speed and tactics are highlighted but strategy, navigation, and boat handling get much more of a test around Solent courses. The ideal, of course, is to enjoy and learn from both. Fortunately, the Solent offers plenty of locations that allow a variety of courses, even windward-leeward courses in areas that enjoy some tidal shelter. Consequently, this wonderful, sheltered area is home to a rich mixture of events, including racing for dinghies, small keelboats, cruiserracers, and handicap and level-racing for larger racing yachts. Most racing from Cowes - and there is a huge amount of it in all types of boats - takes place in the central Solent but courses can also be set in the eastern and western Solent, depending on conditions. The Hill Head Plateau, just to the east of the Brambles Bank, is a favourite place for race officers to set windward-leeward courses as it benefits from shallow water for easy mark laying and the tidal shadow of the bank to its west. Sometimes, though, race officers forget that there are other areas in the central Solent that can be even better for windward-leeward courses in some combinations of wind and tide. The area inshore and to the northwest of the Thorn Channel, and the area to the east of Osborne Bay under the Island shore, can both be good alternatives, as can close under the mainland shore, inshore of the north channel around the Brambles. In this section of the Handbook you'll find some general information on Solent racing, including types of courses, how racing is organised, getting involved, finding crew, and preparing for racing. For more information ask at your local clubs and check Cowes Online at www.cowes.co.uk. Photo: Rick Tomlinson

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SOLENT RACING Types of Racing Many people think of the Solent as mainly suitable for day racing keelboats and cruiser-racers rather than dinghy racing. In fact, there is plenty of opportunity for dinghy racing despite the tidal rates in much of the area, which are not ideal for small boat racing. DINGHIES The most popular area for dinghy racing is just outside the Solent, at Hayling Island Sailing Club. Tidal conditions in Hayling Bay are easier than in the Solent and traffic near the racing areas is considerably less. Within the Solent, however, there is still plenty of dinghy racing. Just west of Cowes is Gurnard Sailing Club which is the main dinghy club on the Island and which has a great cadet programme for young members. Elsewhere, there is dinghy racing out of clubs in Lymington and Yarmouth, the Hamble River, Southampton Water, the area between Hill Head and Stokes Bay, which has three dinghy clubs in close proximity, and at Wootton on the Island shore.

SMALL KEELBOATS The small keelboat classes are, for many people, the heart of Cowes racing. Classes which race from Cowes most weekends throughout the season include the classic Daring class, Dragons, Etchells, Flying Fifteens, Sonars, and X One Designs. Although there is no fleet in Cowes, the SB3 is a popular keelboat with most racing taking place out of Hamble. All these fleets have class starts in Cowes Week with the SB3s and XODs being the two largest classes in the Week.

CRUISER-RACING AND BIG BOAT RACING If you're into yacht racing there really is plenty of choice with most Solent yacht clubs running their own evening race series plus summer weekend race series. Then there is the racing run by JOG and RORC. JOG – the Junior Offshore Group – runs both an inshore and offshore series for yachts racing under IRC with both series proving very popular. RORC – the Royal Ocean Racing Club – organises a series of offshore races from Cowes, which count towards the season's championship. RORC also runs the Fastnet Race and Commodores’ Cup, both biennial events that alternate with each other. This year it is the turn of the Rolex Commodores’ Cup which will be held in mid August. For those who prefer yacht racing on windward-leeward courses, there are ample opportunities for that too. And, if you prefer racing classic yachts even that is catered for, with Cowes Classic Week steadily growing in popularity and attracting some truly gorgeous yachts. Photo: Paul Wyeth

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SOLENT RACING On the race course Even if you are an expert racer and a Solent regular it is really important to remind yourself of the basics well before heading out for the start. These include the type and location of the course, the starting sequence and race signals, and the other important information in the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions. TYPES OF COURSE When racing from Cowes you'll encounter two types of courses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; windward-leeward courses from a committee boat start line or round-the-cans courses, usually from one of the clubs' shore lines or occasionally from a committee boat start.

WINDWARD-LEEWARD COURSES A committee-boat start can be set up in several locations in and around the central Solent but the most used location is on the Hill Head Plateau to the north of the main channel and east of the Brambles Bank. On busy weekends several courses may be set in this area so it is important to find out the approximate location of the committee boat before heading out from Cowes Harbour. A windward-leeward course may have the start line between the windward and leeward marks, as right, or to leeward of the leeward mark. Also, there may be a leeward gate rather than a single mark.

The spreader mark, 1A, may not be used

Typically 1-2 miles

Start line may be to leeward of the leeward mark

Start/Finish line If two buoys form a leeward gate pass between them

ROUND THE CANS COURSES Location of shore lines RYS western line, ODM Williams Shipping buoy Key to Clubs: 1 = RYS 2 = RCYC 3 = RLYC 4 = ISC

RYS eastern line, ODM South Bramble buoy

ODM of these three lines is Trinity House buoy

RCYC line

RLYC line ISC line

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The start line for round-the-cans races is usually one of the clubs' shore lines. The Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS), Royal Corinthian Yacht Club (RCYC), Royal London Yacht Club (RLYC), and the Island Sailing Club (ISC) all have shore lines in the mouth of the harbour. Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club (CCYC) also has a shore line further up the harbour but this is not used in the summer and that club's shore line starts are run from the RCYC line. The RYS has two lines it can use. The easterly line has the South Bramble navigation mark as its outer limit while the westerly line has the Williams Shipping racing mark as the outer distance mark (ODM). See our pull-out guide to the Solent racing marks at the back of the Handbook. All the other clubs have shore lines which have transit marks in front of each club. All these lines use a common ODM, which is Trinity House mooring buoy. Note that with shore line starts, the line is defined by the transit and the ODM may not be actually on the line depending on the tide strength and direction. When starting on lines which cross the harbour entrance, from the RCYC, RLYC, and ISC be aware that there is often a considerable amount of traffic in the fairway, including passenger and high-speed ferries. Remember, the fact that you are racing does not give you rights over other traffic.

STARTING SEQUENCE The Racing Rules of Sailing standard start sequence is often used, especially for racing on windward-leeward courses. Signal

Flag and sound

Minutes before starting signal 5

Warning signal

Class flag; 1 sound

Preparatory signal

P, I, Z, Z with I, or black flag; 1 sound

One-minute signal

Preparatory flag removed; 1 long sound

Starting signal

Class flag removed; 1 sound

The standard sequence (RRS 26) can be changed in the Sailing Instructions (SIs) and for shore line starts from Cowes it may be changed to give a longer period between the Warning and Preparatory signals. In these cases the Warning signal is given 10 minutes before the start, with the Preparatory signal hoisted at 5 minutes before the start, and lowered at 1 minute before the start. See page 46 for flag meanings.

RACING RULES All racers should familiarise themselves with the latest Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) 2009-2012. A year on from the publication of the latest rules it is true to say that perhaps as many as half of most fleets haven’t read the latest version and are probably not aware of the most recent changes. Make sure that you read and understand the rules – it will help keep you out of trouble and give you an advantage on the race course. Probably the most important change last year was to the definition of zone – the area around a mark – from two lengths of the boat nearer to it, to three lengths. This together with the changes to Rule 18 and the new definition of markroom, should be understood by all racers.

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SOLENT RACING SIGNALS Racing is governed by the use of flag signals, often with accompanying sound signals. The flag is always the primary system; if the sound signal fails it is disregarded. Visual signals - flags or shapes - are used to control races and the attention of competitors is drawn to the visual signals by sound signals. When a visual signal is displayed over a class flag, the signal applies only to that class. POSTPONEMENT SIGNALS

AP (Answering Pennant) - Races that have not started are postponed. The warning signal will be made one minute after removal of the AP unless at that time the race is postponed again or abandoned. AP over H - Races not started are postponed. Further signals ashore.

AP over A - Races not started are postponed. No more racing today.

AP over a numeral pennant 1-6 - Races are postponed by 1-6 hours from the scheduled starting time. Note: In Cowes, it is common for clubs to use an AP over AP with two sound signals to indicate racing is postponed and competitors are requested not to leave harbour. ABANDONMENT SIGNALS

N - All races that have started are abandoned. The warning signal will be made one minute after the signal is removed, unless the race is again abandoned or postponed.

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Z - 20% Penalty rule, rule 30.2 is in force.

Black flag - Black flag rule, rule 30.3 is in force. RECALL SIGNALS

X - Individual recall

First Substitute - General recall. The warning signal will be made one minute after the signal is removed. COURSE CHANGE SIGNALS

S - Rule 32.2 is in force. The course has been shortened.

C - The position of the next mark has been changed OTHER SIGNALS

F - Optional Attention Signal: The warning signal will be displayed five minutes after this signal. This signal will be removed one minute before the next signal. Not used for classes which use Flag F as their class flag.

N over H - All races are abandoned. Further signals will be made ashore. L - Flown afloat : Come within hail or follow this boat. Flown ashore: A notice to competitors has been posted.

N over A - All races are abandoned. No more racing today.

M - The object displaying this signal replaces a missing mark.

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Y - Personal buoyancy must be worn. P - Preparatory signal

I - Round-an-End rule, rule 30.1 is in force.

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Blue flag or shape - This race committee boat is in position at the finishing line.

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SOLENT RACING Race preparation, crew, and equipment You may think that when you line up to start that you've got as good a chance as most of the fleet for a good place in the race. You'd be wrong! Most races are won before the start thanks to the work the skipper and crew put in to prepare themselves and the boat to do well on the race course. Some of that preparation may begin months or years beforehand in preparing the boat so it has the speed and reliability to win, and preparing the crew so that they can handle the boat efficiently in all conditions and circumstances. Other preparation takes place just before the race when the skipper and crew learn the SIs, check the weather and tide, arrive at the course early, and make the strategic decisions.

GETTING CREW Having a good crew is always important and it often takes weeks or months to develop a crew's skills and ability to work together. Finding crew can be difficult – although the more successful you are on the race course the easier it is! A good place to start is your local yacht club and others in the area. Post a note on their message boards and websites, and look around for online forums. The bigger events, such as the Round the Island Race and Cowes Week, have forums on their web sites where you can advertise for crew and crew can advertise for a boat. Once you've found a crew, make sure you sail, and preferably race, with them before the big event. Training should cover the boat layout and its gear, safety procedures, and boat handling in all the important manoeuvres and sail changes.

SKIPPER’S CHECK LIST Your actual check list will depend on the type of boat, length of race, and course location but for a typical Solent race make sure you consider: •

Have sufficient crew, all the sails you'll need, and with all the gear in working order, including safety equipment, and get afloat well ahead of start time with plenty of time to sail to the course area.

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If you keep your boat afloat, has the bottom been scrubbed within the last two weeks? It's amazing how many boats you see racing which have dirty hulls.

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Race information - Make sure you have a copy of the sailing instructions (SIs), an up-to-date racing chart of the area (Solent buoys may change position and/or name from one year to the next so get a 2010 racing chart now), and the times of high water for the day, with a good tidal stream chart for the area – the more detailed the better.

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Bottled water and something to snack on, and the right sailing clothing for the conditions. Don’t forget a hat and sunscreen.

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Watch the weather trends for 3-5 days ahead of the event, and start studying it in detail in the 24 hours ahead of the event. Go afloat with an up-to-date forecast and study how any changes expected during the day may affect the strategy for the race.

PREPARING FOR OFFSHORE RACING If you're heading offshore you'll need more food and drink, and more clothing plus more detailed weather and route planning ahead of the race. You may also need to add safety equipment, depending on the category of the race. Offshore races can be tough on both boat and crew so make sure the boat and its equipment is in top class order and always sail with a crew that has sufficient experience among it to deal with a long race or with bad conditions. 48

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Introduction Today, there is plenty of safety equipment on the market and a skipper should know what is available and which is appropriate for your boat and the type of sailing or boating you do. But safety is also a matter of attitude, assessing risks, and understanding safety procedures. In these increasingly safety conscious and litigious times, especially in crowded waters like the Solent, it is important to put safety first and make sure your crew are appropriately briefed and equipped. WEATHER INFO Always check the current weather conditions and get a marine forecast before you go afloat. There are many sources of weather information available by phone, sms, and online. When afloat, listen for regular weather announcements from Solent Coastguard on VHF Ch16. Visit Cowes Online, at www.cowes.co.uk, for current weather conditions and sources of forecast information. The iZone network of screens in Cowes also displays real-time weather information and a marine forecast in three hour intervals for the following 48 hours.

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CALLING THE COASTGUARD When you're afloat, don't use VHF Ch 16 for general calls to the Coastguard. Make distress or safety calls to Solent Coastguard on VHF Ch 16 and use Ch 67 for other routine calls, or phone them on 02392 552100. If you have to call for help, remember that it is better to use a VHF radio than a mobile phone, although the phone can be a useful backup. Using a VHF means that everyone in range can hear your distress call and the Coastguard can use it to fix your position. If you do get into trouble it is very helpful for the rescue services if you have registered your boat's details with the Coastguard Safety Identification Scheme, CG66 which will save time in an emergency. Details and registration can be found online at mcga.gov.uk/CG66.

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SAFETY AFLOAT SAILING CLOTHING The clothing you wear afloat needs to be much more than a fashion statement. It's main purpose is to keep you comfortably warm and dry, or if you're enjoying a watersport where you can't stay dry, it should keep you warm. The problem is that the more active you are, and the wetter the conditions, or activity, the harder the job your clothing has. Active physical exercise generates heat and perspiration while wet conditions mean that you have to seal your clothing at wrists, neck, waist, and ankles to keep the water out. This is when good breathable clothing is at its best. If cost is an issue take a look at the non-premium brand names. Often, the lower price kit is as effective as the premium labels for most uses. Cowes has plenty of chandlers and sailing clothing stores and among them you should find kit that's right for your needs and budget.

PERSONAL BUOYANCY With society being increasingly safety conscious, so the focus has increased on safety afloat. The wearing of lifejackets is still one of personal choice, unlike in some countries, such as Ireland, where it is compulsory, but the MCA and the RNLI advocate that a lifejacket should be worn at all times when afloat, pointing out that a lifejacket is “useless unless worn”. The RYA recommends that you, ”wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid unless you are sure you don't need to”. The regular wearing of some form of personal floatation has become much more common in the last few years – nearly all dinghy sailors wear a buoyancy aid, professional power boaters wear a lifejacket, and personal watercraft users wear specially designed buoyancy aids. Compact lifejackets are available, making them more comfortable and less intrusive, but it is important to know that if a lifejacket is worn without a fastened crotch strap it may be ineffective when you need it as it may ride up or even be pulled over your head. If you ever find yourself in the water you'll also appreciate it if your lifejacket has a sprayhood fitted, to protect your mouth and nose from water washing over your face.

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Events Diary Easter traditionally marks the start of the Cowes racing season but once again this year the Junior Offshore Group (JOG) can't wait that long to get sailing, and they enjoy the start of their season on Saturday, 27 March with their Solent Race. A week later, and the RORC fleet convene for their now traditional Easter training regatta, the Easter Challenge. Last year’s recession had the predictable result of reducing racing fleets across the world but, thankfully, Cowes suffered less than most. The Round the Island Race again proved that its position as a ‘festival of sailing’ is secure and, despite the lack of a title sponsor, Cowes Week saw numbers stand up reasonably well. Fortunately, the numbers of committed amateur sailors stayed strong – it obviously takes more than a recession to keep dedicated sailors away from the water, whether they be racing or cruising. What was noticeable, though, was the absence of large yachts in the racing fleets, and a big reduction in corporate sailing. As we go into the new season, there are some positive signs that it could be a good one with some exciting new events as well as the return of old favourites. Large yachts will again grace the Solent, with at least four of the ‘Big Class’ classic yachts due to race in the Royal Yacht Squadron’s new Westward Cup. A new sponsor – Panerai – is supporting the British Classic Yacht Club’s regatta and that could help develop an event that has the potential to be a big summer attraction in Cowes. The popular Vice Admiral’s Cup and Coutts Quarter Ton Cup are in the calendar again as is RORC’s IRC National Championship, and there will be much interest in the biennial Rolex Commodores’ Cup, with its three-boat national teams battling for supremacy in this inshore and offshore series. In July, Cowes will host the famous Dragon Edinburgh Cup while in August RORC’s Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race will start and finish in Cowes. So, with all this to look forward to there’s every reason to be optimistic about this season in Cowes. In this section you'll find our Events Diary describing the main series and events running from Cowes throughout the year, and our full Events Calendar with details of all the 2010 Cowesbased and major Solent events. For all the latest up-to-date information be sure to check out our online calendar at www.cowes.co.uk.

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EVENTS DIARY JOG CHAMPIONSHIP 2010

27 March to 24 September

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The Junior Offshore Group (JOG) organises offshore and inshore races for a variety of IRC rated yachts which race in three classes with a focus on smaller boats with a current upper TCC limit of 1.200. The 2010 season consists of 17 races which are ideal for first-time racers wanting to take part in passage races. The social side of JOG is legendary and appeals to members of all ages with great crew parties in both Channel and home ports. JOG’s 2010 season gets underway on Saturday, 27 March with the Solent race while the last race of the season is the Document Technology Cherbourg Race on 24 September. Further information from Peter Chartres on 01983 291192 or www.jog.org.uk.

RORC’S EASTER CHALLENGE

2-4 April

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The traditional start to the Cowes racing season once again sees RORC’s Easter Challenge bringing the racers and racer-cruisers to Cowes for this popular training regatta. It’s designed to help tune up boats and crews at the beginning of the season and help shake off the winter lethargy. The regatta features windward-leeward racing on tight Solent courses designed to emphasise crew work and boat handling. Coaching support is provided with an excellent post-race debriefing and on-the-water advice during racing. For more information visit RORC’s website: www.rorc.org.

COWES ETCHELLS FLEET

April to October

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The racing season for the Cowes Etchells Fleet gets underway on 10-11 April with the start of the Spring Series. The South Coast Championship is on 1-3 May and the Sir Kenneth Preston Trophy is on 29-31 May. The Southern Area Championship organized by the Royal London Yacht Club will be held on 26-27 June and the National Championship will be run by the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club on 23-26 September. For more information contact Jan Ford 01983 297039 or visit www.etchellsukfleet.co.uk.

EVENING RACING EAST COWES SAILING CLUB / ISLAND SAILING CLUB

From 15 & 20 April

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East Cowes Sailing Club races are held on Thursday evenings from 15 April to 9 September. The ECSC start line is off East Cowes Esplanade approximately 200 metres southwest of Castle Point. The line is formed by two dayglow orange poles located on the shore and the outer limit is the Mark off Shrape (CHC). Starting on 20 April, the Island Sailing Club’s Tuesday evening series provides Tuesday evening races, with the exception of Cowes Week, through to 31 August when the traditional Bang and Go Back Race marks the end of the Tuesday evening season. A hot supper is served in the Clubhouse after racing. More information from ISC on 01983 296621 and www.islandsc.org.uk. Information from East Cowes Sailing Club on 01983 531687 or www.eastcowessc.co.uk. 58

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COWES DRAGON FLEET

April to October

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In addition to the regular Cowes Keelboat Solent Series and the Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship, the Cowes Dragon fleet will this year host the famous Edinburgh Cup, on 30 June to 3 July, with the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club organising the racing. The RCYC will also host the South Coast Championships which, run from from 27-29 June, will act as a warm-up event for the Edinburgh Cup. For more information visit www.solent-dragons.org.

DARING CLASS

17 April – 17 October

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The Daring Class’s racing season starts on 17-18 April with the first of two April series weekends run by the Royal London Yacht Club. The season ends with the final weekend of the Cowes Keelboat Solent Series on 16-17 October. In between is a programme of races that puts all other Cowes dayboat fleets to shame! In addition to the Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship and the Cowes Keelboat Solent Series, the John Dibben Memorial Trophy will be raced on 29-30 May, the Stug Perry Trophy is on 10-11 July, and the class will also be taking part in the The Metre and Classic Keelboat Regatta, 19-23 July, and Cowes Week. This year the fleet will be watching with interest the performance of some re-generated boats which feature the changes trialled on the prototype Debutante last year. These include a new cambered deck, enlarged cockpit, and a number of other improvements intended to keep this onedesign 5.5 Metre at the forefront of Cowes dayboat racing. For more information visit www.daring.org.uk.

COWES KEELBOAT SOLENT SERIES

1-3 May to 16-17 October

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The Cowes Keelboat Solent Series comprises a season-long series of roundthe-cans races from shore line starts, run in turn by all the Cowes Clubs plus the Royal Thames YC and the Household Division Yacht Club. The series runs over 14 weekends, with a race each day for Darings and Dragons. Racing is also available for Etchells, XODs, Sonars, and Flying Fifteens if requested by the classes. The Solent 6 Metre Class may also join in some events. Races, which utilise the Cowes clubs’ start lines off The Parade, are run over roundthe-cans courses around the central Solent. For more information see the Notice of Race at www.cowes.co.uk/nor.

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X ONE DESIGN COWES DIVISION Photo: TKZ

May – August The X One Design Cowes Division which was formed in 2009 will be taking part in the ISC’s Tuesday Evening Series, the Cowes Keelboat Solent Series, and the Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship. The XOD Championship is this year being run by the Royal Southampton Yacht Club on 17-18 July and the fleet will also be taking part in The Metre and Classic Keelboat Regatta. The XOD fleet is likely to be the largest in Cowes Week. For more information visit www.xonedesign.org.uk.

ROYAL OCEAN RACING CLUB 2010 SEASON

1 May to 3 September

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RORC's 2010 sesaon of eight offshore races from Cowes starts on Saturday, 1 May with the Cowes to Le Havre Cervantes Trophy Race and runs through to Friday, 3 September and the Cherbourg Race. In between are such classic races as the Myth of Malham Race around Eddystone (start 28 May), the Morgan Cup (start 11 June), the Cowes-Dinard-St Malo race (start 2 July), and the Channel Race (start 24 July). In addition, the IRC Nationals, the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race, and the Rolex Commodores’ Cup all take place, or start, in Cowes. Racing in the offshore series is organised for IRC rated yachts, multihulls, and a two-handed division. Further info from RORC, tel 0207 493 2248 or www.rorc.org

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RED FUNNEL COWES KEELBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP

8-9 May to 18-19 September

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The Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship is held over six weekends from May to September. The weekend events are hosted in turn by each of the Cowes clubs. Racing is available for Etchells, Darings, Dragons, XODs, and 6 Metres on windward-leeward courses in the central Solent. There are two races each day, with committee boat starts. Further information from the Class Associations.

VICE ADMIRAL’S CUP

14-16 May

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The popular Vice Admiral’s Cup will be held for the sixth time this year. There will be racing for five classes. The 50-52 foot class will incorporate the TP52s and Farr 52s. The 44-46 foot class includes Farr 45s, DK46s, and Swan 45s. The third of the regular classes will be the Quarter Ton Class which continues to grow in numbers. This year, for the second time, the J/109s will be competing and there will also be a class for Mini Tonners, which will be racing for the first time in this event. For more information visit www.rcyc.co.uk.

COUTTS QUARTER TON CUP

14-16 June The Coutts Quarter Ton Cup will be held on 14-16 June.

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The Quarter Ton Cup is open to Quarter Tonners of all generations. Racing takes place under IRC in the central Solent with nine races over three days. For more information contact the RCYC Secretary on 01983 293581 or visit www.rcyc.co.uk.

IRC CHAMPIONSHIP

25-27 June The Royal Ocean Racing Club’s annual IRC Championship has a schedule of eight Solent races over the three day regatta. Races will be from committee boat starts with three races on Friday and Saturday and two on Sunday. The fleet will be based in Cowes Yacht Haven. Contact RORC on 020 7493 2248 or at www.rorc.org for more information. 62

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THE 2010 J. P. MORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT ROUND THE ISLAND RACE – 19 JUNE ‘Britain’s Favourite Yacht Race’ J.P. Morgan Asset Management, title sponsor of the Round the Island Race for the sixth year running, is committed to developing sailing as a sport for everyone. The company, which recently extended its title sponsorship of the race through to 2012, is proud to be involved in an event where competitors of all ages, abilities, and experience can compete against the best in the world on a level playing field.

A Unique Competition The race, organised by the Island Sailing Club and first sailed in 1931, enjoys the title of being the fourth largest annual participation sporting event in the UK. Arguably the most famous event of its type in the world, the race attracts competitors of all ages and standards from the UK, Europe, USA, and elsewhere around the globe. The 50 nautical mile race starts on the famous Royal Yacht Squadron line in Cowes. The fleet then races west to The Needles, round St Catherine's Point and Bembridge Ledge buoy back into the Solent. For those not competing, the Island and the south coast have many great vantage points to watch the race, such as the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, Hurst Castle, and The Needles.

Race for Charity Since fundraising was introduced to the Race in 2007, over £350,000 has been raised for charitable causes. Entrants are encouraged to ‘make their race count’ and race on behalf of their preferred charity. For more information visit www.justgiving.com/roundtheisland.

Regatta Village Competitors and spectators will be entertained in the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Regatta Village situated in Cowes Yacht Haven. Entertainment includes human table football, children’s activities, and large screens showing World Cup football and race highlights. The weekend activity starts at 12 noon on Friday, 18 June and is open to all. For more details visit www.roundtheisland.org.uk.

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J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race Britain’s favourite yacht race – Saturday 19 June 2010 Join us on Saturday 19 June for Britain’s favourite yacht race –The J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. Whether you are taking part or spectating, there is something for everyone throughout the weekend. For more information and full entry details visit www.roundtheisland.org.uk or call the Island Sailing Club on 01983 296621

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EVENTS DIARY WESTWARD CUP

5-11 July The Westward Cup is a new, invitation-only event organised by the Royal Yacht Squadron in collaboration with the New York Yacht Club and the Yacht Club de Monaco. Invitations have gone out to owners of Big Class classic yachts and at the time of going to press four of the world's great classic yachts had confirmed their entry.

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The organisers hope to create an event for owners who wish to race their beautiful, large yachts in a style reminiscent of the last century, when they were designed or built. A programme of prestigious social events is planned and it is hoped that the new event could lead to a revival of Big Class classic yacht racing as it was known one hundred years ago. The fleet will compete over courses similar to those sailed in the 1920s and 1930s. Four days of racing and a rest day are planned. For more information visit www.rys.org.uk.

COWES CLASSICS WEEK

18-24 July

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Cowes Classics Week includes the British Classic Yacht Club Panerai Cowes Regatta (17-24 July) and the Metre and Classic Keelboat Regatta (18-23 July). The BCYC Regatta provides a great opportunity for classic boat enthusiasts to spend time enjoying the fleet of beautiful classic yachts and taking part in a racing or non-racing programme of sailing and entertainment.

The Metre and Classic Keelboat Regatta is again run by the Royal London Yacht Club with racing being offered for 6mR, 8mR, and 12mR yachts together with classic keelboat classes. For more information visit www.cowesclassicsweek.org.

COWES DINGHY WEEK

25-30 July

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Hosted by Gurnard Sailing Club, the Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading dinghy club, the six day Cowes Dinghy Week features over 200 boats in 10 classes including Optimists, Picos, RS200s, RS400s, Dart 15s, Lasers, and Laser 4.7s as well as handicap classes. For juniors and novices there is a seperate weekend of racing immediately prior to the week. Racing is in the western Solent with starts mainly off the club line. Races are usually between one and a half hours and two hours duration. A full social programme runs during the evenings plus lunch time BBQs. Social events include karaoke, jazz, and dance and a special young sailors night. Further information on www.gurnardsc.org.uk. 66

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COWES WEEK

31 July - 7 August Cowes Week has been an important feature of the British summer season since 1826. It is now the longest running sailing regatta in the world and is renowned as a summer spectacle, social event, and highly competitive regatta. The eight day regatta incorporates up to 40 races each day. The regatta attracts around 900 boats with about 5,500 competitors, while thousands of non-sailing visitors flock to Cowes to watch the racing, enjoy the social scene, and absorb the party atmosphere. Enter online from April at www.cowesweek.co.uk. Photos: Hamo Thornycroft, Rick Tomlinson and Peter Mumford / Beken of Cowes

ROLEX COMMODORESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CUP

15-21 August

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The Rolex Commodoresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cup is the biennial event for threeboat national teams. Racing is held over Solent and offshore courses to give an all round test of boats and crews. Racing commences on Sunday, 15 August with two Solent inshore races from a committee boat start. Two more inshore races will be held on Monday, 16 August before the fleet sets out on the 24-36 hour offshore race on Tuesday, 17 August. Thursday, 19 August sees a single inshore race and a round the Island race will be held on Friday, 20 August. The event concludes with a final inshore race on Saturday, 21 August. For more information visit http://commodorescup.rorc.org. EVENTS DIARY

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25-29 August The 50th anniversary of the 1961 Cowes Torquay Powerboat Race, founded by Sir Max Aitken, will take place on the August bank holiday. This year's celebrations, are due to start at Cowes on Wednesday, 25 August and will include the UIM Marathon Series World Cup. Heat 1 ‘The Cowes Cup’ will be held at 1030 on 27 August and Heat 2, ‘The Cowes Torquay Cowes’, will start at 1030 on 29 August. The organisers, the British Powerboat Racing Club, hope that both races will start and finish off the Royal Yacht Squadron, although this has not been confirmed at the time of going to press. For more information visit www.britishpowerboatracingclub.co.uk.

LITTLE BRITAIN CHALLENGE CUP

16-18 September This annual corporate regatta is organised by and for the UK construction industry. Three days of racing are run by the Royal Yacht Squadron which provides round-thecans racing for the fleet, which can number up to 240 boats. Further information on www.littlebritain.co.uk.

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ASTO SMALL SHIPS’ RACE

2 October The ASTO Small Ships' Race is a youth event open to monohull sailing vessels up to 120ft in length, which is hosted by the Royal London Yacht Club. The fleet will assemble on Friday, 1 October ahead of the race on Saturday which features a challenging course around the Solent. Following the race, a prize Photo: TKZ giving and crew party for all competitors will be held at the RLYC. A number of berths on ASTO boats are available for local Isle of Wight youngsters. The minimum age is 12 years old for this race. Contact the ASTO office on 02392 503222 or www.asto.org.uk. 68

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Calendar of Cowes Events 2010 The 2010 event calendar is once again stacked full with some great events including old favourites, such as the J. P. Morgan Round the Island Race, and new events like the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Westward Cup. This year, Cowes Week again looks likely to go ahead without a title sponsor, but that won’t worry the thousands of sailors for whom the world’s longest running regatta is one of the high points of the sailing season.

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East Cowes Sailing Club, East Cowes Parade Gurnard Sailing Club, Gurnard Bay Island Sailing Club at south end of The Parade Line just east of New Holmwood Hotel Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, The Parade Royal London Yacht Club, The Parade Royal Thames Yacht Club uses RLYC line Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes Castle

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E vents in BOLD use fixed shore lines off The Pa r a de 1s t RY S 0800 Ce r v a nt e s Tr op hy R a ce 1st CB Cherbourg Double 1s t R LY C Cow e s K e e l boa t S ol e nt S e r i es 1st CB Etchells South Coast Championship 1st CB X-Yachts Solent Cup 2n d R LY C Cow e s K e e l boa t S ol e nt S e r i es 2nd CB Etchells South Coast Championship 2nd CB X-Yachts Solent Cup 3r d R LY C Cow e s K e e l boa t S ol e nt S e r i es 3rd CB Etchells South Coast Championship 7th RIBEX 2010 8th CB Laser SB3 Solent Series 1 8th RIBEX 2010 8th CB Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship 8t h R CY C P yx i s Ody s s e y R u g by R e ga t t a 9t h R LY C Br i t an nia Cha ll e ng e R a ce 1 9t h ISC Ch r is tchur ch Ba y R a ce 9t h R CY C P yx i s Ody s s e y R u g by R e ga t t a 9th CB Laser SB3 Solent Series 1 9th RIBEX 2010 9th CB Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship 14th CB Vice Admiral’s Cup 15th CB Pelican Racing Regatta 15 CB Manches Cup 15t h R CY C Cow e s K e e l boa t S ol e nt S e r i es 15t h R Y S 0800 De Gui nga n d B owl R a ce 15t h JOG 0900 JOG’s Cowe s t o Y ar m outh R a ce 15th CB Vice Admiral’s Cup 16t h R CY C Cow e s K e e l boa t S ol e nt S e r i es 16th CB Pelican Racing Regatta 15 CB Manches Cup 16th CB Vice Admiral’s Cup 21st CB Weymouth Double leg 1 22nd R CY C Ci ty Li ve r y Y C R e ga t ta 22nd CB Contessa 32 Regatta 22nd CB May Regatta including First 40.7 Nationals 22nd I S C S we d e n Y a ch ts R e g a tt a 22nd CB Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship 23rd CB Contessa 32 Regatta

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BOLD use fi xed shore lines off The Pa r a de 0700 JOG’s Cowes to Cherbourg Ra ce 1300 RORC’s Easter Challenge Illusions - Vernon’s Easter Cup 1000 RORC’s Easter Challenge Illusions - Vernon’s Easter Cup 1000 RORC’s Easter Challenge East Cowes SC Fitting-out Supper Etchells Spring Series Laser South Coast Grand Prix Series Spring Solent Double Etchells Spring Series Warsash Spring Series 4 Race Training First Thursday Evening Series race, ECSC Race Training Race Training Da r ing A pr il S e r i es Illusions – St George’s Day Trophy Dr a gon Cl as s t un e -up se r i e s 0800 JOG’s Na b Towe r R a ce Mermaid Matchracing Championship (ISAF Grade 3) Warsash Spring Championship 1 Da r ing A pr il S e r i es Illusions - Woodford Long Distance Race Dr a gon Cl as s t un e -up se r i e s Mermaid Matchracing Championship (ISAF Grade 3) Warsash Spring Championship 1 Warsash Spring Series 5 I S C Tue s da y Ev e ni ng Se r ie s be g ins ( e v e r y Tue s da y) British Universities Sailing Association British Universities Sailing Association Daring April Series Etchells Spring Series Dragon Jubilee Cup Warsash Spring Championship 2 British Universities Sailing Association Daring April Series Etchells Spring Series Dragon Jubilee Cup Warsash Spring Championship 2 Warsash Spring Series 6 1900 JOG’s Cowe s t o St V aa s t R a ce

JOG RORC Bembridge SC RORC Bembridge SC RORC ECSC RCYC Royal Victoria YC RSYC RCYC Warsash SC RYS ECSC RYS RYS R LY C Bembridge SC R LY C J OG Sea View YC Warsash SC R LY C Bembridge SC R LY C Sea View YC Warsash SC Warsash SC ISC ISC ISC RLYC RCYC RLYC Warsash SC ISC RLYC RCYC RLYC Warsash SC Warsash SC J OG

R OR C RSYC R LY C RCYC Royal Southern YC R LY C RCYC Royal Southern YC R LY C RCYC Cowes Yacht Haven Royal Southern YC Cowes Yacht Haven ISC R CY C R LY C ISC R CY C Royal Southern YC Cowes Yacht Haven ISC RCYC ISC Britannia Events CCY C R OR C J OG RCYC CCY C ISC Britannia Events RCYC RSYC R CY C ISC Royal Southern YC ISC RLYC ISC

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JUNE E vents in BOLD use fixed shor e lines off The Pa ra de Wed 2nd CB J-Cup and J/109 National Championship Royal Southern YC Thu 3rd CB Collingwood Cup ISC Thu 3rd CB J-Cup and J/109 National Championship Royal Southern YC Fri 4th CB J-Cup and J/109 National Championship Royal Southern YC Fri 4th - Sun 6th Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival Old Gaffers Association Sat 5th CB 1/4 Tonner Training Weekend ISC Sa t 5t h RY S Cr uis e r R e g at t a RY S Sat 5th CB Double Handed Regatta RSYC Sat 5th CB J-Cup and J/109 National Championship Royal Southern YC Sat 5th CB Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship RTYC Sat 5th Sail the Wight ECSC Sat 5th CB Sigma 33 One Day Regatta ISC Sun 6th CB 1/4 Tonner Training Weekend ISC Sun 6th CB Britannia Challenge Race 2 RLYC Sun 6th CB Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship RTYC Tue 8t h ISC I DOR ( Civi l S e r vice R e g a tt a ) ISC We d 9t h ISC I DOR ( Civi l S e r vice R e g a tt a ) ISC T h u 10th I SC I DOR ( Civi l S e r vice R e g a tt a ) ISC Thu 10th CB International Team Racing RYS F ri 11th I SC I DOR ( Civi l S e r vice R e g a tt a ) ISC Fri 11th CB International Team Racing RYS F ri 11th JOG 1930 J OG ’s Cow e s to A ld e r ne y R a ce J OG F ri 11th R Y S 1900 M or ga n Cup R a ce R OR C Sat 12th CB BMT Mainsail Regatta ISC Sa t 12th R LY C C o w e s K e e lb o a t S o le n t S e r ie s R TY C Sat 12th CB International Team Racing RYS Sun 13th R LY C C o w e s K e e lb o a t S o le n t S e r ie s R TY C Mon 14th CB Coutts Quarter Ton Cup RCYC Tue 15th CB Coutts Quarter Ton Cup RCYC Wed 16th CB Coutts Quarter Ton Cup RCYC Sa t 19th R Y S 0500 J . P. Mor g a n A ss e t Ma na ge me n t R ound t he I sla n d R ace ISC Sun 20th R LY C S igm a 38 R e g at t a R LY C T h u 24th R Y S F ood I nd us t r y S a ili ng Ch al le ng e RY S F ri 25th R Y S F ood I nd us t r y S a ili ng Ch al le ng e RY S Fri 25th CB 1030 IRC National Championship RORC Sa t 26th R Y S C o w e s K e e lb o a t S o le n t S e r ie s RY S Sa t 26th JOG 0900 Cowe s t o We y mout h ( via Ne e dl e s) J OG Sat 26th CB Etchells Southern Areas Championship RLYC Sat 26th CB 1030 IRC National Championship RORC Sat 26th CB Pelican Racing Regatta ISC Sat 26th CB Swallow Nationals Royal Southern YC Sun 27th R Y S C o w e s K e e lb o a t S o le n t S e r ie s RY S Sun 27th CB Dragon South Coast Championship RCYC Sun 27th CB Etchells Southern Areas Championship RLYC Sun 27th CB 1030 IRC National Championship RORC Sun 27th CB Pelican Racing Regatta ISC Sun 27th CB Swallow Nationals Royal Southern YC Mon 28th CB Dragon South Coast Championship RCYC Mon 28th CB Royal Southern Oyster Week Royal Southern YC Tue 29th CB Dragon South Coast Championship RCYC Tue 29th CB Royal Southern Oyster Week Royal Southern YC Wed 30th CB Dragon Edinburgh Cup RCYC Wed 30th CB Royal Southern Oyster Week Royal Southern YC JULY Thu Thu F ri Fri Fri Sat Sa t Sa t Sat Sun Sun Sun M on

Event s i n BOLD use fixed shor e li nes off The Pa ra de 1st CB Dragon Edinburgh Cup 1st CB Royal Southern Oyster Week 2nd RY S 1500 Cowe s -D ina r d -S t M al o R a ce 2nd CB Dragon Edinburgh Cup 2nd CB Royal Southern Oyster Week 3rd CB Dragon Edinburgh Cup 3r d ISC I S C A nn ua l R e ga t t a 3r d R CY C P or t culli s & H S B C R e ga t t as 3rd CB Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship 4t h ISC I S C A nn ua l R e ga t t a 4t h R CY C P or t culli s & H S B C R e ga t t as 4th CB Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship 5t h RY S W e st wa r d Cup

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We st w ar d Cup We st w ar d Cup Metre Classes Regatta We st w ar d Cup Metre Classes Regatta We st w ar d Cup ACC Bank Cork Week B a r Y C R e ga t t a Cow e s K e e l boa t S ol e nt S e r i es La yt on s Tr op hy Metre Classes Regatta Pelican Racing Regatta Stug Perry Trophy We st w ar d Cup Cow e s K e e l boa t S ol e nt S e r i es Metre Classes Regatta Pelican Racing Regatta Stug Perry Trophy We st w ar d Cup Islands Cup Challenge Sirmoor YC Regatta Islands Cup Challenge Sirmoor YC Regatta Islands Cup Challenge Annual Regatta & Fishing Competition Cow e s K e e l boa t S ol e nt S e r i es Cow e s t o La Tr ini t e R a ce Etchells Bedrock Trophy S i g ma 3 3 R e ga t ta XOD Championship Cow e s K e e l boa t S ol e nt S e r i es Etchells Bedrock Trophy Panerai Cowes Regatta S ole n t R a ce XOD Championship BCYC Panerai Cowes Regatta The Metre and Classic Keelboat Regatta BCYC Panerai Cowes Regatta The Metre and Classic Keelboat Regatta BCYC Panerai Cowes Regatta The Metre and Classic Keelboat Regatta BCYC Panerai Cowes Regatta The Metre and Classic Keelboat Regatta BCYC Panerai Cowes Regatta The Metre and Classic Keelboat Regatta Ch an ne l R a ce Cow e s K e e l boa t S ol e nt S e r i es Pelican Racing Regatta Island Double BCYC Panerai Cowes Regatta Women’s Open Keelboat Championship Cowes Dinghy Week Cow e s K e e l boa t S ol e nt S e r i es Pelican Racing Regatta Women’s Open Keelboat Championship Cowes Dinghy Week Cowes Dinghy Week Cowes Dinghy Week Cowes Dinghy Week Cowes Dinghy Week Cow e s W e ek

RY S RY S Royal Southern YC RY S Royal Southern YC RY S Royal Cork YC R LY C R CY C R CY C Royal Southern YC ISC RCYC RY S R CY C Royal Southern YC ISC RCYC RY S RLYC RCYC RLYC RCYC RLYC ECSC R CY C J OG ISC R LY C RSYC R CY C ISC British Classic YC ISC RSYC British Classic YC RLYC British Classic YC RLYC British Classic YC RLYC British Classic YC RLYC British Classic YC RLYC R OR C H DY C ISC RSYC British Classic YC Royal Southern YC Gurnard SC RY S ISC Royal Southern YC Gurnard SC Gurnard SC Gurnard SC Gurnard SC Gurnard SC CW L

Events i n BOLD use fixed shore l ines off T he Pa ra de RY S Cow e s W e ek RY S Cow e s W e ek RY S Cow e s W e ek RY S Cow e s W e ek RY S Cow e s W e ek RY S Cow e s W e ek RY S Cow e s W e ek Bembridge Sailing Club Annual Regatta J OG 1900 Cow e s t o Fe ca mp R a ce Brambles Cricket Match CB Bembridge Sailing Club Annual Regatta CB Farr 45 Race Weekend CB Farr 45 Race Weekend CB Rolex Commodores’ Cup Sea View YC Annual Regatta Folkboat Week CB Rolex Commodores’ Cup Sea View YC Annual Regatta Folkboat Week RY S R ol ex Comm odor e s ’ Cup Folkboat Week Rolex Commodores’ Cup

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Events in BOLD use fi xed shore lines off The Pa r a de CB 6 Metre Nationals CB 6 Metre Nationals RY S 1900 Che r b our g R ace CB 6 Metre Nationals CB Contessa 32 Regatta CB Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship R LY C W in ds or Cup CB 6 Metre Nationals CB Contessa 32 Regatta CB Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship ECSC Last ECSC Thursday Evening Series Race CB Lloyds Register Regatta (Sonars) R LY C C o w e s K e e lb o a t S o le n t S e r ie s J OG 0830 Cowe s t o P ool e R a ce ISC Na b Tow er R a ce R CY C S pr e a d Ea g le R eg a tt a R CY C P y xi s Od ys se y R e cr ui t me nt R e g a tt a R LY C C o w e s K e e lb o a t S o le n t S e r ie s R CY C I R C S ole nt S e r ie s 6 - Tin y M it ch e ll Tr op hy R CY C S pr e a d Ea g le R eg a tt a R CY C P y xi s Od ys se y R e cr ui t me nt R e g a tt a RY S L it t le B r it a in Ch al le n ge Cup MOCRA Regatta CB Contessa 32 National Championship RY S L it t le B r it a in Ch al le n ge Cup MOCRA Regatta CB Contessa 32 National Championship RY S L it t le B r it a in Ch al le n ge Cup MOCRA Regatta CB Nab Double CB Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship R LY C B r it a nn ia Cha lle n ge R ace 3 CB Contessa 32 National Championship MOCRA Regatta CB Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship CB Contessa 32 National Championship CB International Etchells Nationals CB International Etchells Nationals J OG 1800 Cowe s t o Che r bo ur g R a ce I I RY S C o w e s K e e lb o a t S o le n t S e r ie s CB Pelican Racing Regatta East Cowes SC Laying Up Supper CB International Etchells Nationals CB SCOW Inter Club Team Racing CB Pelican Racing Regatta RY S C o w e s K e e lb o a t S o le n t S e r ie s CB International Etchells Nationals

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Events i n BOLD use fixed shor e li nes off The Pa ra de RY S A S T O Yo ut h R e ga t t a R CY C C o w e s K e e lb o a t S o le n t S e r ie s R CY C C o w e s K e e lb o a t S o le n t S e r ie s R CY C A r r ow Tr op hy R LY C C o w e s K e e lb o a t S o le n t S e r ie s CB Hamble Big Boat Series RY S I R C S o le nt S e r ie s 7 CB International Etchells Autumn Series ISC J o h n L e w i s P a r t n e r s h i p r e g a tt a R CY C A r r ow Tr op hy

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Cow e s K e e l boa t S ol e nt S e r i es Hamble Big Boat Series Hamble Winter Series 1 International Etchells Autumn Series J o h n L e w i s P a r tn e r s h i p r e ga t ta Charity Sail Cow e s K e e l boa t S ol e nt S e r i es Br i t an nia Cha ll e ng e R a ce 4 Charity Sail Cow e s K e e l boa t S ol e nt S e r i es Hamble Winter Series 2 Hamble Big Boat Series Illusions - Trafalgar Trophy Hamble Big Boat Series Hamble Winter Series 3 Illusions - Trafalgar Trophy Bri tish Summertime E nds Hamble Winter Series 4

R LY C Hamble River SC Hamble River SC RCYC ISC Royal Southern YC ISC R LY C Royal Southern YC ISC Hamble River SC Hamble River SC Bembridge SC Hamble River SC Hamble River SC Bembridge SC Hamble River SC

NOVE MBE R Sat 6th Sun 7th Sun 14th Sun 21st Sun 28th

E vents in BOLD use fixed shore lines off The Pa r a de CB Illusions - Guy Fawkes Trophy CB Illusions - Guy Fawkes Trophy CB Hamble Winter Series 5 CB Hamble Winter Series 6 CB Hamble Winter Series 7

Bembridge Bembridge Hamble River Hamble River Hamble River

DECEMBER Sat 4th Sun 5th Sun 5th Sat 11th Sun 12th S un 26t h

Events in BOLD use fixed shore l ines off T he P a ra de CB Illusions Inter Club Team Racing CB Hamble Winter Series 8 CB Illusions Inter Club Team Racing CB Illusions Christmas Cracker CB Illusions Christmas Cracker CCY C Box i ng Day R a ce

Bembridge SC Hamble River SC Bembridge SC Bembridge SC Bembridge SC CCY C

JANUARY Sa t 1st Sat 8th Sun 9th

Events i n BOLD use fixed shore l ines off T he Pa ra de CCY C Bra mble Scr a mbl e (sta r t line a t CCYC) CB Illusions Icebreaker CB Illusions Icebreaker

CCYC Bembridge SC Bembridge SC

SC SC SC SC SC

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Rallies & Regattas 2010 – marina bookings CYH = Cowes Yacht Haven, ECM = East Cowes Marina Indicates where based. Large events may be accommodated at both marinas. NB: Some dates given are arrival dates. Please check with the event organising body for verification.

April

Osborne House Proms

ECM

Gurney Fund Regatta

CYH

Royal Southampton YC Rally ECM

Friendly Cruising Association CYH

2-4

RORC Easter Challenge

CYH

Bavaria Owners Association

CYH

RLC Rally – Joint Services

ECM

30 July - 7 Aug Cowes Week

Chichester YC Rally

ECM

13-15 Sealine Regatta

CYH

23-25 RYA Spring Muster

CYH

14-22 Rolex Commodores’ Cup

CYH

25-29 Powerboat Festival

CYH

Firefighters Regatta

29-30 Guardian News and Media Rally CYH

August ECM & CYH

September

May Chichester Cruiser Racing Club Rally

3-4

Legend Owners Rally

ECM

Profile Cup

CYH

2-4

Royal Southern YC Rally

CYH

9-10

Silicon Cup

CYH

Shrimpers Rally

ECM

Cap Gemini Regatta

CYH

6-9

RIBEX

CYH

BBCap Rally

CYH

Cruising Association Rally

ECM

16-19 Little Britain Challenge Cup

CYH

Cap Gemini Sailing Challenge

ECM

14-16 Manches Cup

CYH

ABC Cup

Bosham Sailing Club Rally

ECM

24-26 DMCP Autumn Regatta

CYH

Police Offshore Rally

CYH

14-16 Vice Admiral’s Cup

CYH

Le Tournai Regatta

21-23 DMCP Spring Regatta

CYH

Sweden Yachts Rally

CYH

October

Cobweb Regatta

CYH

ASTO Small Ships Regatta

CYH

Moody Owners Assoc Rally

CYH

Arrow Trophy

CYH

June

15-17 RYA autumn muster

CYH

23-24 SSAFA 125 Anniversary Regatta

CYH

Sail the Wight

ECM

Little Ship Frostbite Rally

CYH

Yachtbrokers Rally

CYH

Sealine South Coast Rally

CYH

7-11

IDOR Regatta

CYH

Lutine Lineslip Regatta

CYH

November

11-13 PPP/PFI Regatta

CYH

11-13 Seaward Owners Regatta

CYH

13-16 Coutts Quarter Ton Cup

CYH

18-19 J. P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race ECM & CYH 23-25 Food Industry Regatta 24

CYH

BSS Regatta

CYH

25-27 IRC Championships

CYH

27-2 July Edinburgh Cup

CYH

29-1 July Fisher Owners Rally

CYH

July 3

PWC Regatta

Energy Cup

CYH

5-7

IBM Regatta

CYH

5-10

Westward Cup

CYH

BAR YC Rally

CYH

12-14 Outward Bound Regatta

CYH

Portsmouth Offshore Group

ECM

Lee on Solent SC Rally

ECM

17-25 BCYC Regatta

EVENTS CALENDAR

CYH

Tall Ships Regatta

CYH Photo: Paul Wyeth

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DIRECTORY INDEX Accommodation Agents

Entertainment Services / PA Systems

Accommodation - B&B / Guest Houses 80

Event Management

Accommodation - Hotels / Public Houses 81

Ferries

Accommodation - Property Maintenance /

99 99 100

Fish Merchants

100

Management

Florists

100

Accommodation - Residential Lettings

Fuel

100

Accommodation - Self Catering

Gift Shops

100

Advertising / Marketing / PR

Hairdressers

100

Artists / Art Galleries

Hardware / Household Retailer

100

Banks / Cash Machines

Hull Repairs

101

Ice Cream Parlours

101

Beauty & Complementary Therapies & Chiropractors

Insurance / Brokers

101

Binoculars

Jewellers

102

Boat Builders / Repairers

Laundries / Launderettes

102

Boat Building & Wood Working Courses 87

Libraries

102

Boat Cleaning / Care

Marine Engineers

102

Boat Cruises

Marine Services

105

Boat Designers

Masts

107

Boat Graphics & Dodgers

Medical Services

107

Boat Sales / Brokers

Moorings / Berths

107

Boat Storage

Museums

110

Boat Transport

Newsagents / Tobacconists

110

Boatyards / Repairers

Paint / Spraying

110

Books / Maps

Parcel / Courier Servicies

110

Building Consultants / Contractors

Photographers / Photographic Services 112

Business Support Services

Picture Framers

Butchers

Police

114

Cameras

Post Office

114

Car & Bike Hire

Provisions

114

Caterers

Publishing

114

Chandlers

Pubs / Bars

116

Charter Boats

Race Marks

117

Chemists

Restaurants / Cafes / Takeaways

117

Chocolatiers

Rib Hire & Charter

121

Churches

Riding Stables / Saddlery

121

Cinemas / Theatres

Rigging / Rope Systems

121

Clothing & Leisurewear

Rotary Clubs

122

Computer Accessories

Sailing & Power Schools

122

Corporate Hospiltality

Sailmakers

122

Cosmetic Clinics

Salvage

123

Covermaking & Upholstery

Shoe Retailers

123

Cranes / Boat Lifts / Slipways

Sports Therapy

123

Crew Wanted

Structural Engineers

123

Delicatessens

Taxis

123

Divers

Travel Services

123

Dress Hire

Video Production / Reports

124

Electrical / Electronics

Water Taxis

126

Emergency Services

Website Design

127

Engineers

Workshops to Let / Storage

127

Engines / Outboards

Yacht Clubs & Associations

128

DIRECTORY INDEX

114

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A CCOMM ODAT ION - A GE NT S 0800 169 2609

A lb i on Pr o p er t ie s Cowes, Isle of Wight EMAIL: info@albionuk.co.uk WEB SITE: www.greatlets.co.uk

K e yv ie w P ro p er t ie s Languard Manor Road, Shanklin 01983 868844 WEB SITE: www.keyviewproperties.co.uk/

EMAIL: lettings@keyviewproperties.co.uk

Qua y Ma nag em ent 36 Woodvale Road, Cowes, PO31 8EG 01983 291369 WEB SITE: www.quaymanagement.co.uk

EMAIL: sarah@quaymanagement.co.uk

A CCOMM ODAT ION - B E D A ND B R E AK FAS T / GUE ST H OUSE S 2 Th e P ip pi ns Bellevue Road, Cowes, PO31 7UU EMAIL: countergirl2000@ aol.com WEB SITE: www.pippinsbnb.co.uk

01983 200986 / 07786380176

2 2 Ca st le R o ad Oak Cottage, Cowes EMAIL: info@oakcottagecowes.co.uk

01983 281270

WEB SITE: www.oakcottagecowes.co.uk

01983 292070

2 4 Wa r d A v en ue Cowes EMAIL: melissakilkelly@hotmail.co.uk

3 Cam br i dg e R oa d The Moorings, East Cowes, PO32 6AE 01983 292779 WEB SITE: www.themooringsbandb.com

EMAIL: themooringsbandb@hotmail.com

01983 297406

4 7 M il l Hil l R o ad Cowes PO31 7EG EMAIL: enquiries@endeavourhousecowes.co.uk

WEB SITE: www.endeavourhousecowes.co.uk

5 9 M il l Hil l R o ad The Caledon Guest House, Cowes, PO31 7EG WEB SITE: www.the-caledon.co.uk

01983 293599

A lv i ng to n Man o r Fa rm Manor Farm Lane, Carisbrooke

01983 523463

EMAIL: stay@the-caledon.co.uk

A ncho r ag e Gu es t H o us e 23 Mill Hill Road, Cowes 01983 247975 EMAIL: peterandjenni@anchoragecowes.co.uk WEB SITE: www.anchoragecowes.co.uk A nni e ’s B &B 49 Cambridge Road, East Cowes WEB SITE: www.anniesbnb.co.uk

01983 291 306

B abs B &B Princes Street, Cowes

01983 294361

EMAIL: anniesbnb@googlemail.com

B ea ch Ho u se B &B 10 Princes Esplanade, Gurnard 290323 / 07879 400342 EMAIL: patsy@compotech.com WEB SITE: www.thebeachhousecowes.co.uk D u ke o f Yo r k H o te l Mill Hill Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight 01983 295171 WEB SITE: www.dukeofyorkcowes.co.uk

EMAIL: dukeofyorkcowes@btconnect.com

H al cyo ne V il l a Gue s t H ou s e Grove Road, Cowes, PO31 7JP

01983 291334

H ig hbu r y Gu es t H ou s e 4 Brooklands Road, Cowes WEB SITE: highburyguesthouseiw.googlepages.com

01983 299327

H il l br o w Ho t el Tuttons Hill, Cowes

01983 297240

EMAIL: timandlyn@live.co.uk

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Ho l ly Tr e e H o us e 218 Park Road, Cowes WEB SITE: www.hollytreehousecowes.co.uk

01983 246227

Is la nd S a il in g Clu b Cowes - 6 twin cabins WEB SITE: www.islandsc.org.uk

01983 296621

EMAIL: medwins@onwight.net

EMAIL: admin@islandsc.org.uk

01983 282551 / 07831 243923

L is bu r ne 61 Queens Road, Cowes WEB SITE: www.cowesbandb.com

EMAIL: thwaites@aol.com

01983 292629

L or n a Yo u ng B &B 40/42 Birmingham Road, Cowes

01983 293463 M.07767 853177 WEB SITE: www.mizpah-house.com

Mi z pah Ho u se Beckford Rd, Cowes EMAIL: suerogerson@mizpah-house.com

01983 292508

Ne w Ho l mwo o d Ho t el Queens Road, Cowes EMAIL: reception@newholmwoodhotel.co.uk

WEB SITE: www.newholmwoodhotel.co.uk

01983 200266

No s s M ayo 66a Baring Road, Cowes EMAIL: cedarnig@yahoo.co.uk

Qu en ti n Ho u se 62 High Street, Cowes WEB SITE: www.primefooddelicatessen.com

01983 291111

R ed Fu nne l Ho l id ays 12 Bugle Street, Southampton WEB SITE: www.redfunnel.co.uk/holidays

0844 844 2690

EMAIL: primefood@aol.com

EMAIL: holidays@redfunnel.co.uk

R o yal St and ar d Ho us e 70 / 72 Park Road, Cowes 01983 281672 WEB SITE: www.royalstandardantiques.fsbusiness.co.uk

EMAIL: carolinebradbury@fsmail.net

COMPANY DESCRIPTION ADDRESS TELEPHONE MOBILE EMAIL SERVICES

THE WATCHHOUSE BARN Accommodation and Licensed Restaurant 31 Bath Road, Cowes, PO31 7RH 01983 293093 24HR: 01983 290561 07713 059827 b.grazier@btinternet.com Family restaurant plus private function room - 70 covers. Open 7 days. Early breakfasts, lunches, late dinners. Coffee shop. Fully licensed. Accommodation available for families, pairs and crews. Colour TV. HighStreet location. Homemade takeaway cake shop.

07831 093142 / 01983 209812

Th e P i lo t ho us e 38a Denmark Road, Cowes EMAIL: rpcscoble@aol.com

Ver o n iq ue ’s B e d a nd B r eak f as t 18 Castle Road, Cowes

01983 240947

WEB SITE: www.veronique-cowes.com

A CCOM M OD AT I ON - H OT E LS / P UB L I C H OUS E S A l be r t Co tt ag e H o te l & Co ns o r t R es ta ur an t East Cowes 01983 299309 WEB SITE: www.albertcottagehotel.com

EMAIL: enquiries@albertcottagehotel.com

Du k e o f Yo r k Ho t el Mill Hill Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight 01983 295171 WEB SITE: www.dukeofyorkcowes.co.uk

EMAIL: dukeofyorkcowes@btconnect.com

01983 292508

Ne w Ho l mwo o d Ho t el Queens Road, Cowes EMAIL: reception@newholmwoodhotel.co.uk

WEB SITE: www.newholmwoodhotel.co.uk

01983 297507

R awl i ngs Ho t el 30 Sun Hill, Cowes EMAIL: info@rawlings-hotel-cowes.co.uk

WEB SITE: www.rawlings-hotel-cowes.co.uk

R ed Fu nne l Ho l id ays 12 Bugle Street, Southampton WEB SITE: www.redfunnel.co.uk/holidays

0844 844 2690

EMAIL: holidays@redfunnel.co.uk

Vi l la R o th say H o te l 29 Baring Road, Cowes WEB SITE: www.villa-rothsay.co.uk

+44 (0) 1983 295178

EMAIL: margaret@villa-rothsay.co.uk

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A CCOMMODATI ON - P ROP ERTY MA I NTE NA NCE / MA NA GEME NT 0800 16926 02

A lb i on Pr o p er t ie s Cowes, Isle of Wight EMAIL: info@albionuk.co.uk WEB SITE: www.greatlets.co.uk COMPANY

COWES SECOND HOME MANAGEMENT

DESCRIPTION

Housekeeping and maintenance for second homes 37 Ward Avenue, Cowes Ian Clayton & Alison Pritchard 01983 246554 www.cowessecondhomes.co.uk info@cowessecondhomes.co.uk Make your visits to Cowes easier. Leave the housekeeping and maintenance of your second home to us. We can provide housekeeping with linen and cleaning services, groceries and provisioning, indoor plants and garden care, regatta rental turn-rounds, property maintenance and secure key-holding. Flexible packages of services, short or long term.

ADDRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE WEB SITE EMAIL SERVICES

0797 9 4955 37

M ar i ne & P r o per t y Ca r e & R ib Ch ar te r Cowes based EMAIL: mcasson@aol.com

A CCOM M ODAT I ON - R E S I DE NT I A L L E T T IN GS 01983 200082

Cr o cke r L et ti ng s 37 Cross Street, Cowes EMAIL: enquiries@crockerlettings.com WEB SITE: www.crockerlettings.com

A CCOM M OD AT I ON - S E L F CAT E R I NG 1 18A H ig h S tr e et , Cowes EMAIL: fiona@headingtons.com

+44 (0) 7769 972007 WEB SITE: www.cowesaccommodation.net

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07917 300063

2 Cow es Cr e w / Ho li da y Le t s Sleep 8-10, free WIFI. WEB SITE: www.sailstay.com

EMAIL: info@sailstay.com

21 U ni o n R o a d Union House, 21 Union Road, Cowes 01483 578500 M : 07815 904447 WEB SITE: http://homepage.mac.com/martin.miller

EMAIL: sonia.miller@btopenworld.com

01983 200986 / 07786380176

22 Cas tl e R o a d Oak Cottage, Cowes EMAIL: info@oakcottagecowes.co.uk

WEB SITE: www.oakcottagecowes.co.uk

01983 294158

58 Nel so n D r i ve Cowes, Sleeps 4, close to river, parking EMAIL: hilary@hilarythorpe.co.uk

7 L ar ge Co wes Ho u se s Central Cowes, Isle of WIght WEB SITE: www.cowes-house.com

07753 986505

8 P el ham R o ad ‘Pe bb le s’ Cowes, Isle of Wight WEB SITE: www.acoweshouse.co.uk

07770 864251

EMAIL: lisa@cowes-house.com

EMAIL: bookings@acoweshouse.co.uk

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

ADDRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE MOBILE WEB SITE EMAIL SERVICES

ALBION SELF CATERING AND B&B Agents for all your holiday and short stay needs. Your property managed from 3.9% Cowes, Isle of Wight Stephen Parrott 0800 169 2602 07802 327122 www.greatlets.co.uk info@albionuk.co.uk Leading Cowes based holiday accommodation and B&B provider for you, your family and groups of up to 6. All our locations are central with easy access to ferries, restaurants, pubs, shops, art galleries, golf courses and Gurnard beach by foot or car. Please contact us for details of availability and prices for your short break or longer stay. Sailing regattas and all other events are catered for.

01983 292823

A nch or I nn 1 High Street, Cowes EMAIL: theanchorinn@gmail.com

WEB SITE: www.theanchorcowes.com

B e am R ea ch Birmingham Road, Cowes - Central Cowes 292443 MOB: 07860 293741 WEB SITE: www.beamreachcowes.co.uk

EMAIL: enquiries@beamreachcowes.co.uk

Cl i ft o n V i ll as Sleeps up to 10 in central Cowes 01983 292 754 annette@rhuholidaylets.co.uk WEB SITE: www.holidaylettings.co.uk/38367

EMAIL:

01983 294900 / 07929431260

Co we s Se lf -Cat er i ng EMAIL: info@cowesselfcatering.co.uk

WEB SITE: www.cowesselfcatering.co.uk

Mi z pah Ho u se Beckford Rd, Cowes, self catering or B & B 01983 293463 M.07767 853177 WEB SITE: www.mizpah-house.com

EMAIL: suerogerson@mizpah-house.com

Photo: Peter Mumford / Beken of Cowes

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R e d F u nne l H o li da ys 12 Bugle Street, Southampton WEB SITE: www.redfunnel.co.uk/holidays

0844 844 2690

EMAIL: holidays@redfunnel.co.uk

A DV E RT I S I NG / M A R K E T I N G / P R COMPANY DESCRIPTION ADDRESS TELEPHONE MOBILE EMAIL SERVICES

J2 COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS Public Relations, Marketing & Events Management Consultancy 49 Solent View Road, Gurnard, PO31 8JZ 01983 298683 Jane: 07785 545167 Trish: 07880 518689 jane@j2pr.net trish@j2pr.co.uk With over 30 years experience J2 Communications provides a comprehensive service specialising in public relations, event management, marketing, copy writing and corporate hospitality.

K a r en H o ll o way For all your design and artwork requirements WEB SITE: www.karenholloway.co.uk

07515 947982

T he K no wl ed ge Zo ne Lt d Baring Chambers, Cowes WEB SITE: www.theknowledgezone.net

01983 245505

EMAIL: karen@karenholloway.co.uk

EMAIL: contact@theknowledgezone.net

A R T I ST S / A R T G A L L E R I E S A nne To ms Gal le r y 2 The Arcade, Cowes, PO31 7AR EMAIL: anne@yarmouthgallery.com

01983 291096

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B A NK S / CA S H M A CH I NE S HS B C 86 High Street, Cowes

0845 600 2290

L lo yds T SB 121 High Street, Cowes

0845 3000 000

Nat we st B a nk Pl c 104 High Street, Cowes

0845 302 1786

B E A UT Y & COMP L E ME NTA RY TH E R A P I E S A ND CH I ROP R A CT OR S 01983 296655

B e ca lm e d 8 Birmingham Road, Cowes EMAIL: info@becalmedincowes.co.uk

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

ADDRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE WEB SITE EMAIL SERVICES

WEB SITE: www.becalmedincowes.co.uk

COWES CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Complementary Health Therapies: McTimoney chiropractic; Massage; Homeopathy; Acupuncture; Hypnotherapy; Nutrition 83 Mill Hill Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight , PO31 7EQ Rebecca Taylor DCCA/GCC Reg 916 /BUPA provider 01983 282810 www.coweschiropracticclinic.co.uk info@coweschiropracticclinic.co.uk Associate practitioners: McTimoney Chiropractors - Mandy Kendall BSc Hons (Chiro) & Esme Connelly BSc Hons (Chiro) MMCA; Homeopaths - Catherine Flury RSHom LCH MHMA & Lara Sussman MSc, MARH, DPH; Five Element Acupuncture - Martin Harley Lic Ac; Remedial massage - Beth Caws; Hypnotherapist - Richard Evans BA Hons DCH; Nutritionist - Jan Thwaites BSc NMed

Th e I sl an d Co sm et ic Cli ni c 49 Station Road, Wootton Bridge 01983 880180 WEB SITE: www.islandcosmeticclinic.co.uk

EMAIL: info@islandcosmeticclinic.co.uk

B I NOCUL A R S B e ke n & S o n ( T/ A R .M Hi l li e r) 14-15 Bath Road, Cowes

01983 297181

B OAT B UI L DE R S / R E PA I R E R S Da vi d Her i t age R aci ng Y acht s 117a Medina Village, Cowes EMAIL: david@davidheritage.co.uk WEB SITE: www.davidheritage.co.uk

01983 280065

Har o l d H ayle s L t d The Quay, Yarmouth WEB SITE: www.haroldhayles.co.uk

01983 760373

L all o ws B o a tyar d 3 Medina Road, Cowes

01983 292112

EMAIL: info@haroldhayles.co.uk

Mo r e to n Ma r ine Unit 1, Thetis Wharf, Cowes 01983 299275 / 07830 072364 WEB SITE: www.moretonmarine.co.uk

EMAIL: info@moretonmarine.co.uk

R HP M ar in e Thetis Wharf, Medina Road, Cowes WEB SITE: www.rhpmarine.co.uk

01983 290421

Se awo r t hy M ar i ne S e r v ice s Mobile Workshop - 24hr Call Out

07544805445

EMAIL: sales@rhpmarine.co.uk

EMAIL: seaworthymarineservices@yahoo.com

Th e S he d Unit 12, Cowes Yacht Haven, Cowes, Isle of Wight WEB SITE: adam@theshedincowes.co.uk

07976811528

EMAIL: chris@theshedincowes.co.uk

Photo: Rick Tomlinson

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We offer a friendly traditional service working on all types of yachts and commercial craft. We are approved by all major insurance companies for repairs.

Volvo Penta Dealer SPURS速 Line, Net & Weed Cutters TefGel - Anti Seize Lubricant Secialist Marine Engineers Five Slipways to 40 tons 20 ton Crane Repairs, Refurbishing & Refits Rigging Service, Talurit & Swage Chandlery, Paint & Antifouling International Gel Shield Centre Yacht Brokerage Painting, Polishing & Antifouling SPECIALIST MARINE ENGINEERS

harold hayles

MARINE SERVICES

We have engineers highly qualified in servicing, repairs, installation and commissioning of all marine engines. Volvo parts and accessories are held in stock and warranty work undertaken. Parts for all engine makes are available by mail order - call for details.

PONTOON MOORINGS

Our private pontoon visitors' moorings are perfect when visiting Yarmouth. They offer direct access to land, are 5 mins walk from the town centre and you can book ahead ensuring a berth at the busiest times.

THE BOATYARD IN YARMOUTH HARBOUR FOR MOORINGS & ALL MARINE SERVICES

Tel: (01983) 760373 Fax: (01983) 760666 www.haroldhayles.co.uk info@haroldhayles.co.uk

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B OAT B UI LD I NG & W OOD W OR K I NG COUR S E S COMPANY DESCRIPTION ADDRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE FAX WEB SITE EMAIL SERVICES

B OAT BUILDING ACADEMY Boat Building and Wood Working courses Lyme Regis Marine Centre, Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3JN Yvonne Green +44 (0)1297 445545 +44 (0)1297 444559 www.boatbuildingacademy.com office@boatbuildingacademy.com Practical, professional or purely for pleasure - learn boatbuilding, woodworking, or a variety of skills at the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis. Our courses are ‘hands-on’, taught by experts and vary in length from 1 day to 38 weeks.

B OAT CL E A NI NG / CA R E Ma r in e & P r o pe r ty Car e & R i b Char t er Cowes based EMAIL: mcasson@aol.com

07979 495537

Se aL i ft I nt er nat i o nal L td Boat Lifting Services WEB SITE: www.sea-lift2.co.uk

01983 282615

EMAIL: cowes@sealift2.com

B OAT CR UI S E S Fo l ly W at er b us VHF Ch 77 Call sign Folly Waterbus EMAIL: follywaterbus@msn.com

07974 864627

Pa ddl e St e ame r M o nar ch Trips along the River Medina WEB SITE: www.medinamonarch.co.uk

01983 290124

So l e nt & W ig ht L ine 43 Hamilton Road, Binstead WEB SITE: www.solentcruises.co.uk

01983 564602

EMAIL: info@medinamonarch.co.uk

EMAIL: info@solentcruises.co.uk

B OAT DE S I GNE R S 07798 753962

Jo h n Co r b y 88 High Street, Cowes EMAIL: jcboats@mac.com WEB SITE: www.corbyyachts.com

B OAT GR A P HI CS & D ODG E R S Si gn po s t E xpr e ss 1 Dodnor Park, Newport EMAIL: www.boatnames.co.uk WEB SITE: www.signpostexpress.co.uk

01983 821778

B OAT S A LE S / B R OK E R S A A A M ar i ne Int e rn at io na l Cowes Yacht Haven, Cowes EMAIL: yachtsales@aaamarine.co.uk WEB SITE: www.aaamarine.co.uk

01983 282777

B o at s hed cow es .com 12 Shooters Hill, Cowes WEB SITE: www.boatshedcowes.com

01983 290033

EMAIL: frank@boatshedcowes.com

Photo: David Harrison

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B OAT S T OR A GE Co we s D r y S ai li ng Ce nt re Clarence Yard, East Cowes EMAIL: sales@drysailing.co.uk WEB SITE: www.drysailing.co.uk

01983 282438

K i ng st o n M ar i ne S e r v ice s Kingston Road , East Cowes 01983 299385 WEB SITE: www.kingstonmarineservices.co.uk

EMAIL: kingston-sales.chc@cowes.co.uk

L al l o ws B o at yar d 3 Medina Road, Cowes

01983 292112

M e di na Y ar d Arctic Road, Cowes PO31 7PG EMAIL: info@medinayard.co.uk WEB SITE: www.medinayard.co.uk

01983 203872

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40 tonne Boat Hoist

15 tonne Boat Mover

All States of Tide Boat Lifting Storage - Dry Sailing

All Purpose Wash Down Facility

Wet Blasting / Anti-foul Removal

Anti-fouling / Cathodic Protection Hull Cleaning and Hull Polishing

Engine Winterisation and Servicing Mast Stepping by Arrangement

Yard Serviced Water and Electricity Stockists of Anti-fouling, Anodes & Associated Consumables

Don始t miss our Spring and Summer lifting offers ALL BOATYARD FACILITIES FOR ALL BOOKINGS AND TO DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS CONTACT

01983 299385

Kingston Marine Services can provide full marine back up facilities direct to you. Alternatively, boat owners can work on their own vessels, or contract independent companies to carry out work on their behalf, subject to site conditions.

www.kingstonmarineservices.co.uk email: kingston-sales.chc@cowes.co.uk Kingston Road, East Cowes IW PO32 6HE Cowes Harbour Taxi - VHF: Ch 77 Tel: 07855 767918 Kingston Marine Services is a Trading Arm of Cowes Harbour Commission

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01983 297821

S he pa rd s W ha r f Medina Road, Cowes EMAIL: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk

WEB SITE: www.shepards.co.uk

V i cto r y M ar i ne Se r v ice s Medina Court, Arctic Road, Cowes

01983 200226

EMAIL: victory@onwight.net

B OAT T R A N S P OR T COMPANY DESCRIPTION ADDRESS CONTACT MOBILE FAX WEB SITE EMAIL SERVICES

BOAT TRANSPORT LTD Boat transport by road The Mainstay, 7 Fairview Drive, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 5GX Geoff Houghton 07831 486710 02380 845500 www.boattransport.co.uk info@boattransport.co.uk We are a family run business and transport motor and sail boats by road in the UK, France and Spain. Boats 15’ to 50’ long - 1/2 to 22 tonne - Low loader trailers – Insurance cover – RHA member – Southampton & Tewkesbury depots – Written quotations – 25 years experience

B OAT YA R D S / R E PA I R E R S

TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CALL 90

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B u ckl er s Har d B o a t B ui l der s Agamemnon Yard, Beaulieu WEB SITE: www.bucklers.co.uk

01590 616214

Co we s Dr y S ai l ing Ce nt r e Clarence Yard, East Cowes WEB SITE: www.drysailing.co.uk

01983 282438

Da vi d Her i t age R aci ng Y acht s 117a Medina Village, Cowes WEB SITE: www.davidheritage.co.uk

01983 280065

EMAIL: info@bucklers.co.uk

EMAIL: sales@drysailing.co.uk

EMAIL: david@davidheritage.co.uk

K in gs to n M ar i ne S er v i ces Kingston Road, East Cowes 01983 299385 WEB SITE: www.kingstonmarineservices.co.uk

EMAIL: kingston-sales.chc@cowes.co.uk

COMPANY DESCRIPTION ADDRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE FAX EMAIL SERVICES

LALLOWS BOATYARD Boat Builder, Repairs, Restoration and Storage 3 Medina Road, Cowes, PO31 7BU Lawrence Boarer 01983 292112 01983 281180 lallows@lallowsboatyard.com Established in 1867, Lallows offers both traditional and modern boatbuilding skills. Yard services include rigging, slipping, painting, engineering, welding and refueling. An extended service operates throughout Cowes Week.

Me di na Yar d Arctic Road, Cowes PO31 7PG WEB SITE: www.medinayard.co.uk

01983 203872

EMAIL: info@medinayard.co.uk

B OOK S / M A P S 01983 292013

Ch iv e rt o ns o f Co we s 4 & 5 Shooters Hill, Cowes

B UI L DI NG CONS ULTA NT S / CON T R A CT OR S COMPANY DESCRIPTION ADDRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE FAX EMAIL SERVICES

G J BANKS (IW) LTD Building Consultants and Contractors 9 Mill Hill Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7EA Geoff Banks 01983 295425 FAX: 01983 295009 geoff@gjbanks.co.uk Design, construction and maintenance. Allied to the building industry.

B U S IN E S S S UP P ORT SE R V I CE S COMPANY DESCRIPTION ADDRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE FAX WEB SITE EMAIL SERVICES

B MF ISLE OF WIGHT A regional association of the British Marine Federation (BMF) 7e Queens Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight , PO31 8BQ Craig Nutter, Chairman Bob Milner, Honorary Secretary 01983 821905 / 01983 294816 FAX: 01983 281400 www.bmfiw.org info@bmfiw.org The association supports BMF Members on the Isle of Wight and encourages new members to join and take advantage of the wide range of services available from the BMF. The preservation of waterside locations for the marine industry is one issue for the BMF, especially on the Island.

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B U T CH E R S 01983 293129

Ham i lt o ns Fi ne Fo o ds 23 High Street, Cowes

CA M E R A S B e ke n & S o n ( T/ A R .M Hi l li e r) 14-15 Bath Road, Cowes

01983 297181

CA R & B I K E H I R E To p Gea r Veh icl e R e nt al s L t d 1 Terminus Road, Cowes EMAIL: email@top-gearhire.com WEB SITE: www.top-gearhire.com

01983 299056

CAT E R E R S Ext r as Ca te r ing & R e cr ui tm en t L t d Cowes EMAIL: Lsarahflanagan@aol.com WEB SITE: www.cateringequipmenthire.biz

0777 591 5627

Mu r r ays Se af o o d R e st au r ant 106 High Street, Cowes WEB SITE: www.murrays.uk.com

01983 296233

EMAIL: info@murrays.uk.com

CH A N DL E R S Co we s Dr y S ai l ing Ce nt r e Clarence Yard, East Cowes EMAIL: sales@drysailing.co.uk WEB SITE: www.drysailing.co.uk

01983 282438

Jo l l if f es Cha ndl e rs 2-4 Birmingham Road, Cowes

01983 290100

EMAIL: andrew.milband@virgin.net

L all o ws B o a tyar d 3 Medina Road, Cowes

01983 292112

Ma r in e B az aar 225 Arctic Road, Cowes

01983 298869

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R i char d so ns Ya ch t S e r v ice s L t d EMAIL: info@richardsonsyacht.co.uk

Island Harbour Marina, Binfield

01983 821095

WEB SITE: www.richardsonsyacht.co.uk

R o w lo ck s Chan dl er y Units 55-57 Britannia Way, East Cowes 01983 299800 WEB SITE: www.rowlockschandlery.co.uk

EMAIL: gordon@rowlockschandlery.co.uk

S p ence r R ig gi ng Empire Building , St Mary’s Road, Cowes WEB SITE: www.spencerrigging.co.uk

01983 292022

EMAIL: sales@spencerrigging.co.uk

CH A RT E R B OAT S 3 3 - 46f t Ch ar te r Ya ch ts Solent Bareboat & Skippered (023) 9251 1789 EMAIL: info@fourseasonscharter.co.uk WEB SITE: www.fourseasonscharter.co.uk 3 7ft B av ar ia be r th ed in We st Co w es Bareboat or Skippered 07831 243923 WEB SITE: www.cowesyachtcharter.org

EMAIL: philipthwaites123@btinternet.com

A A A M ar in e I nt er na ti o nal Cowes Yacht Haven WEB SITE: www.aaamarine.co.uk

01983 282777

EMAIL: yachtsales@aaamarine.co.uk

01983 827100 / 07887 801407

A nt ici pat i o n 40.7 Yacht i ng EMAIL: first@newseas.co.uk

WEB SITE: www.newseas.co.uk

B ar e Nece ss it i es Berthon Marina, Lymington WEB SITE: www.thebarenecessities.co.uk

07720 418955

Co we s S ai li ng S ch o o l 21 Gurnard Heights, Cowes WEB SITE: www.cowessailingschool.co.uk

01983 289631

F i rs t Co nt act A ct iv e L ei su r e Yarmouth

01983 741484

EMAIL: alex@bnyacht.com

EMAIL: info@cowessailingschool.co.uk

EMAIL: office@high-adventure.uk.com

WEB SITE: www.islandactivities.co.uk

F r o nt li ne Sa il i ng Ocean Village, Southampton WEB SITE: www.frontline-sailing.co.uk

01732 884529

EMAIL: info@frontline-sailing.co.uk

TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CALL 94

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OnD e ck 6 Marina Walk, Cowes Yacht Haven WEB SITE: www.ondeck.co.uk

01983 284300

Pe l ican R acin g 5 Birmingham Road, Cowes PO31 7BH WEB SITE: www.pelican-racing.co.uk

0845 658 6578

Sa il -M er m ai ds at S ea V i ew Yacht Clu b Seaview, Isle of Wight WEB SITE: www.sail-Mermaids.com

01983 564999

So l e nt & W ig ht L ine 43 Hamilton Road, Binstead WEB SITE: www.solentcruises.co.uk

01983 564602

So n ar Chal le ng e F le et 70 High Street, Cowes WEB SITE: www.islandsc.org.uk

01983 296621

Su ns ee ke r Char t er s 23 West Quay Road, Poole WEB SITE: www.sunseekercharters.net

01202 682890

EMAIL: enquiry@ondeck.co.uk

EMAIL: Info@pelican-racing.co.uk

EMAIL: info@sail-Mermaids.com

EMAIL: info@solentcruises.co.uk

EMAIL: sonar@islandsc.org.uk

EMAIL: info@sunseekercharters.net

CH E M I S T S B o o t s P har m acy Medical Centre, 200 Newport Rd, Cowes

01983 294467

CH OCOL AT I E R Ch ocs A way 13 Bath Road, Cowes WEB SITE: www.chocsawaycowes.co.uk

01983 242296

Geo r ge Cho col at 23 Shooters Hill, Cowes PO31 7BQ

07944611622

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CH UR CHE S Co we s M et ho d is t Chu rch Birmingham Road, Cowes

01983 292748

E as t Co wes M et ho di s t Chu rch Adelaide Grove, East Cowes

01983 296857

Gu r nar d COE Chu rch The Rectory, Chawton Lane, Cowes

01983 292050

Gu r nar d Me th o di st Chur ch Worsley Road, Gurnard, Cowes

01983 292748

R o yal Chu rch o f S t M i ld r ed Whippingham

01983 291981

S t Da vi d ’s Cat ho l i c Chu rch 9 Connaught Road, East Cowes

01983 292726

S t Fa it h’s Chu rch o f En gl and St Faith’s Road, Cowes

01983 292656

S t M ar y’s Ch ur ch o f Eng la nd Church Road, Cowes

01983 292509

S t Th o ma s o f Ca nt er bu r y R C Ch ur ch 22 Terminus Road, Cowes

01983 292739

CI NE M A S / T H E AT R E S Ci new or l d Coppins Bridge, Newport

0871 220 8000

CL OT HI N G & LE I S UR E W E A R A qu at o gs 115 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight 01983 295071 EMAIL: admin@sailingclothingstore.co.uk WEB SITE: www.sailingclothingstore.co.uk B ai le y’s o f Co we s 112 High Street, Cowes

01983 292592

Chat ha m M ar i ne Cl o th in g Co mp any 28 High Street, Cowes EMAIL: info@chatham-marine.co.uk WEB SITE: www.chatham-marine.co.uk

01983 292783

S L A M The Corner House, Shooters Hill, Cowes, PO31 7BG WEB SITE: www.slam.com/cowes

01983 291141

EMAIL: cowes@slam.com

REMEMBER TO ADD THE DIALING CODE

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01983 812325

Sco t ts o f W ig ht 22 Cross Street, Ryde EMAIL: enquiries@scottsoflangholm.com

WEB SITE: www.scottsoflangholm.com

COM P UT E R A CCE S S OR I E S B e ke n & S o n ( T/ A R .M Hi l li e r) 14-15 Bath Road, Cowes

01983 297181

COR P OR AT E HOS P I TA LI T Y A d r ena li ne Ev en ts Ocean Village, Southampton EMAIL: tjgreening@yahoo.co.uk WEB SITE: www.adrenaline-events.co.uk

01732 884529

B ar e Ne ces si ti e s Berthon Marina, Lymington WEB SITE: www.thebarenecessities.co.uk

07720 418955

Fi r st Co nta ct A ct i v e L ei s ur e Yarmouth

01983 741484

EMAIL: alex@bnyacht.com

EMAIL: office@high-adventure.uk.com

WEB SITE: www.islandactivities.co.uk

Hap py D az e PA, Lighting and Audio-Visual Systems Hire WEB SITE: www.happy-daze.co.uk

01983 525711

OnD e ck 6 Marina Walk, Cowes Yacht Haven WEB SITE: www.ondeck.co.uk

01983 284300

Sa il -M er m ai ds at S ea V i ew Yacht Clu b Seaview, Isle of Wight WEB SITE: www.sail-Mermaids.com

01983 564999

Su ns ee ke r Char t er s 23 West Quay Road, Poole WEB SITE: www.sunseekercharters.net

01202 682890

EMAIL: sales@happy-daze.co.uk

EMAIL: enquiry@ondeck.co.uk

EMAIL: info@sail-Mermaids.com

EMAIL: info@sunseekercharters.net

COS ME T I C CL I NI CS Th e I sl an d Co sm et ic Cli ni c 49 Station Road, Wootton Bridge 01983 880180 EMAIL: info@islandcosmeticclinic.co.uk WEB SITE: www.islandcosmeticclinic.co.uk

COV E R M A K I NG & U P H OL S T E R Y A J S ai ls and Co v e r s Unit 12, Cowes Yacht Haven, Cowes EMAIL: adam@ajsails.com WEB SITE: www.ajsails.com

07881 834843

CR A NE S / B OAT L IF T S / S L I P WAY S Co we s Dr y S ai l ing Ce nt r e Clarence Yard, East Cowes EMAIL: sales@drysailing.co.uk WEB SITE: www.drysailing.co.uk

01983 282438

K in gs to n M ar i ne S er v i ces Kingston Road, East Cowes 01983 299385 WEB SITE: www.kingstonmarineservices.co.uk

EMAIL: kingston-sales.chc@cowes.co.uk

L all o ws B o a tyar d 3 Medina Road, Cowes

01983 292112

Me di na Yar d Arctic Road, Cowes, PO31 7PG EMAIL: info@medinayard.co.uk WEB SITE: www.medinayard.co.uk

01983 203872

Se aL i ft I nt er nat i o nal L td Boat Lifting Services WEB SITE: www.sea-lift2.co.uk

01983 282615

Sh ep ar ds W h ar f Medina Road, Cowes

01983 297821

EMAIL: cowes@sealift2.com

EMAIL: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk

WEB SITE: www.shepards.co.uk

CR E W WA NT E D Cr e wse ek e rs Hawthorn House, Hawthorn Lane, Southampton EMAIL: info@crewseekers.co.uk WEB SITE: www.crewseekers.net

01489578319

D E L I CAT E S S E NS Pr i m ef o o ds De li cat es se n 62 High Street, Cowes EMAIL: primefood@aol.com WEB SITE: www.primefooddelicatessen.com

TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CALL REMEMBER TO ADD THE DIALING CODE

01983

01983 291111

01983 245505

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DI V E R S M M C 24hrs Diving Service EMAIL: info@mmc-worldwide.com

07966579965 WEB SITE: www.mmc-worldwide.com

DR E S S H I R E P o sh Fr o ck s 149 Newport Road, Cowes EMAIL: poshfrocks@onwight.net WEB SITE: www.poshfrocksforhire.co.uk

01983 289670

E L E CT R I CA L / E L E CT R ONI CS Co we s D r y S ai li ng Ce nt re Clarence Yard, East Cowes EMAIL: sales@drysailing.co.uk WEB SITE: www.drysailing.co.uk

01983 282438

D G W r o at h M ar in e E le ctr i cal Unit 7 & 8, Yacht Haven, Cowes WEB SITE: www.wroathmarine.com

01983 281467

R H P M ar i ne Thetis Wharf, Medina Road, Cowes WEB SITE: www.rhpmarine.co.uk

01983 290421

EMAIL: dwroath05@aol.com

EMAIL: sales@rhpmarine.co.uk

E ME R GE NCY S E R V ICE S Co we s P o li ce S t at io n Birmingham Road, Cowes

Eme rgency 999 0845 0454545

Co we s R NLI L i fe bo at S ta ti o n Shepards Wharf Marina, Cowes WEB SITE: www.rnli.org.uk

01983 299387

EMAIL: info@rnli.org.uk

D o cto r s Su r ge r y 200 Newport Road, Cowes

REMEMBER TO ADD THE DIALING CODE

Appoint: 294902 Enquiries: 295251 Emergency 999

H M Co as tg ua r d 01983

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0845 0454545

H a m p s h i r e P o l i c e C o n s t a b u l a r y Ma r i n e U n i t

0800 543210

R NL I West Quay Road, Poole EMAIL: info@rnli.org.uk WEB SITE: www.rnli.org.uk St M ar y’s H o spi t al (Casualty/Accident & Emergency), Newport

01983 524081

E NGI N E E R S 01983 281158

Se at ek En gi ne er i ng 46 Cross Street, Cowes

E NG I NE S / OU T B OA R D S Co we s Dr y S ai l ing Ce nt r e Clarence Yard, East Cowes EMAIL: sales@drysailing.co.uk WEB SITE: www.drysailing.co.uk

01983 282438 0800 885500

Se a S t ar t Unit 13, Hamble Point Marina, Hamble WEB SITE: www.seastart.co.uk

EMAIL: sales@seastart.co.uk

JOIN TODAY

0 0800 88 55 o.0uk www.seastart.c

E N T E R TA I NM E NT S E R V I CE S / PA S Y S T E MS Hap py D az e PA, Lighting and Audio-Visual Systems Hire EMAIL: sales@happy-daze.co.uk WEB SITE: www.happy-daze.co.uk

01983 525711

E V E NT MA NA GE M E NT B ar e Ne ces si ti e s Berthon Marina, Lymington EMAIL: alex@bnyacht.com WEB SITE: www.thebarenecessities.co.uk

07720 418955

Fi r st Co nta ct A ct i v e L ei s ur e Yarmouth

01983 741484

EMAIL: office@high-adventure.uk.com

WEB SITE: www.islandactivities.co.uk

Hap py D az e PA, Lighting and Audio-Visual Systems Hire WEB SITE: www.happy-daze.co.uk

01983 525711

MS J Ev e nt M an age m ent 18 Bath Road, Cowes

07790 770526

EMAIL: sales@happy-daze.co.uk

EMAIL: info@msjeventmanagement.co.uk

OnD e ck 6 Marina Walk, Cowes Yacht Haven WEB SITE: www.ondeck.co.uk

01983 284300

So l e nt E v ent s Unit 6, Dell Buildings, Milford Road, Lymington WEB SITE: www.solent-events.co.uk

01590 674900

EMAIL: enquiry@ondeck.co.uk

EMAIL: admin@solent-events.co.uk

TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CALL REMEMBER TO ADD THE DIALING CODE

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FE R R I E S H o ve r tr a ve l Lt d Quay Road, Ryde (Ryde to Southsea 10mins) EMAIL: info@hovertravel.com WEB SITE: www.hovertravel.com

01983 811000

P &O Fe r r ie s

08716 645 645

R e d F u nne l F er r i es 12 Bugle Street, Southampton EMAIL: post@redfunnel.co.uk WEB SITE: www.redfunnel.co.uk

0844 844 9988

FI S H M E R CH A NT S 01983 282200

P hi l li ps Fi ne Fo o d s 339 Newport Road, Cowes EMAIL: enquiries@phillipsfinefoods.co.uk WEB SITE: www.phillipsfinefoods.co.uk

FL OR I S T S 01983 298835

B ay Tr e e F lo we r s & Cr a ft s - Tel ef l o ri s ts 41 Cross Street, Cowes

F UEL 01983 292112

L al l o ws B o at yar d 3 Medina Road, Cowes

GI FT S H OP S A qu a M ar i ne Gi f ts 60 High Street, Cowes

01983 291061

S ho r e li ne s o f Co wes 109 High Street, Cowes

01983 298341

EMAIL: enquiries@shorelinesofcowes.co.uk

WEB SITE: www.shorelinesofcowes.co.uk

01983 293448

Tr a de win ds The Parade, Cowes

H A I R DR E S S E R S 01983 293863

B er e sf o r d M al e Gr o o m in g 2 Shooters Hill, Cowes

H A R D WA R E / H OUS E H OL D R E TA I L E R E dwa r d W at ts & S o ns Lt d 24 Birmingham Road, Cowes

01983 292324 Photo: Paul Wyeth

TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CALL REMEMBER TO ADD THE DIALING CODE

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01983 296341

Hu r st o f Co we s 17 High Street, Cowes WEB SITE: www.hurst-iw.co.uk

EMAIL: shop@hurst-iw.co.uk

H UL L R E PA I R S 01983 292112

L all o ws B o a tyar d 3 Medina Road, Cowes

I CE CR E A M PA R L OU R S 01983 249600

Th e P l az a Ice Cr e am Pa r lo u r 56 High Street, Cowes

IN S UR A NCE / B R OK E R S B i sh o ps Ins u ra nce 6 Shooters Hill, Cowes EMAIL: mail@bishopsinsurance.co.uk WEB SITE: www.bishopsinsurance.co.uk COMPANY DESCRIPTION ADDRESS TELEPHONE EMAIL SERVICES

01983 200123

EVERARD INSURANCE BROKERS LTD Insurance Brokers Blake House, Schooner Court, Admirals Park, Crossways, Dartford, DA2 6QQ 01322 394500 Peter.Latchford@ft-everard.co.uk Specialists in all classes of marine and marine related insurances. Exclusive schemes for chandlers, offices, marine engineering and electricians.

L ucas Fe tt e s & P ar t ne r s 18 Staplers Road, Newport WEB SITE: www.lucasfettes.co.uk

01983 522577

S a g a B o a t I n s u r a n ce

0800 015 3360

EMAIL: barbara.dyer@lucasfettes.co.uk

EMAIL: boat.insurance@saga.co.uk

WEB SITE: www.saga.co.uk/boat

Sw in to n Co m me rci al 18 Mill Hill Road, Cowes 01983 298311 WEB SITE: www.vectisinsuranceservices.co.uk

EMAIL: jenny.pearcey@swinton.co.uk

Photo: Peter Mumford / Beken of Cowes

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JEW EL L ER S B en z i e of Co wes 61 High Street, Cowes EMAIL: sales@benzie.co.uk WEB SITE: www.benzie.co.uk

01983 293932

D J M J ew el le r y 12 Union Road, Cowes

01983 295043

EMAIL: deborah@bangsplat.co.uk

WEB SITE: www.djm-jewellery.co.uk

T M Tayl or & So n 108 High Street, Cowes

01983 293023

T.M . B ar b er & So n 9 High Street, Cowes

01983 200650

EMAIL: www.barbersjewellery.co.uk

L A U NDR I E S / L A UNDE R E T T E S 01983 294698

V ecW ash 1 Mill Hill Road, Cowes For service wash appointments: 07896 414946

L IB R A R I E S E as t Co wes L i br ar y 11 York Avenue, East Cowes

01983 293019

W es t Co we s L i br a r y Beckford Road, Cowes

01983 293341

M A R I NE E NG I NE E R S A le x S qu i b M ar i ne Eng in ee rs Kingston Works, East Cowes

07919 566279

B uck l er s Har d B o at B u i ld er s Agamemnon Yard, Beaulieu EMAIL: info@bucklers.co.uk WEB SITE: www.bucklers.co.uk

01590 616214

Co we s D r y S ai li ng Ce nt re Clarence Yard, East Cowes WEB SITE: www.drysailing.co.uk

01983 282438

H ar o ld Ha yl es L t d The Quay, Yarmouth WEB SITE: www.haroldhayles.co.uk

01983 760373

R H P M ar i ne Thetis Wharf, Medina Road, Cowes WEB SITE: www.rhpmarine.co.uk

01983 290421

R o p ewa lk M ar i ne Lymington Yacht Haven, Lymington WEB SITE: www.ropewalkmarine.com

01590 677073

EMAIL: sales@drysailing.co.uk

EMAIL: info@haroldhayles.co.uk

EMAIL: sales@rhpmarine.co.uk

EMAIL: mail@ropewalkmarine.com

S e a S ta r t Unit 13, Hamble Point Marina, Hamble WEB SITE: www.seastart.co.uk

0800 885500

EMAIL: sales@seastart.co.uk

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M A R IN E S E R V I CE S B M F Is le o f W ig ht 7e Queens Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight EMAIL: info@bmfiw.org WEB SITE: www.bmfiw.org

01983 821095

Co we s Ma ri ne Cl u st er Mill Court, Furrlongs, Newport WEB SITE: www.cowesmarinecluster.com

01983 554506

EMAIL: info@cowesmarinecluster.com

K in gs to n M ar i ne S er v i ces Kingston Road, East Cowes 01983 299385 WEB SITE: www.kingstonmarineservices.co.uk

EMAIL: kingston-sales.chc@cowes.co.uk

L all o ws B o a tyar d 3 Medina Road, Cowes

01983 292112

Se aL i ft I nt er nat i o nal L td Boat Lifting Services EMAIL: cowes@sealift2.com WEB SITE: www.sea-lift2.co.uk

01983 282615

Sh ep ar ds W h ar f Medina Road, Cowes

01983 297821

EMAIL: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk

WEB SITE: www.shepards.co.uk

Sm al l Cr af t R i ggi ng & Ya ch t S e r v ice s Kingston Marina, East Cowes COMPANY DESCRIPTION ADDRESS CONTACT MOBILE WEB SITE EMAIL SERVICES

01983 298269

THAT BLOKE IN COWES All marine solutions offered 102c Medina Village, Bridge Road, Cowes PO31 7DJ Paul Crabb 07778 613358 www.thatblokeincowes.com paul@thatblokeincowes.com Services include specialising in storage of both boats and kit, repairs/servicing and Tuition (RYA approved centre). No job too large, small or challenging; premises based riverside, just by the hammerhead crane. Call or email for prompt reliable service, fully insured, competitively priced and friendly, with many years experience.

Th e S he d Unit 12, Cowes Yacht Haven, Cowes, Isle of Wight WEB SITE: adam@theshedincowes.co.uk

07976811528

EMAIL: chris@theshedincowes.co.uk

Photo: Hamo Thornycroft

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MASTS Ma r it i me Ent er p r is es ( I OW ) L td Gasworks Lane, Yarmouth EMAIL: maritime.enterprises@btconnect.com WEB SITE: www.maritimeiow.co.uk

01983 761784

M E DI CA L S E R V I CE S Do ct o r s S ur g er y 200 Newport Road, Cowes

Appoint: 294902 Enquiries: 295251 01983 524081

St M ar y’s H o spi t al (Casualty/Accident & Emergency), Newport

M OOR I NG S / B E RT H S B e mb r id ge Har bo u r Harbour office, The Duver, St Helens EMAIL: chris@bembridgeharbour.co.uk WEB SITE: www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk

01983 872828

Co we s Dr y S ai l ing Ce nt r e Clarence Yard, East Cowes WEB SITE: www.drysailing.co.uk

01983 282438

Eas t Co we s M ar i na Britannia Way, East Cowes WEB SITE: www.eastcowesmarina.co.uk

01983 293983

Is la nd H ar bo u r M ar in a Mill Hill Lane, Binfield, Newport WEB SITE: www.island-harbour.co.uk

01983 539994

MD L M ar in as Hamble Point Marina, Hamble WEB SITE: www.mdlmarinas.co.uk

02380 457155

Sh ep ar ds W h ar f Medina Road, Cowes

01983 297821

EMAIL: sales@drysailing.co.uk

EMAIL: sales@eastcowesmarina.co.uk

EMAIL: info@island-harbour.co.uk

EMAIL: enquiries@mdlmarinas.co.uk

EMAIL: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk

WEB SITE: www.shepards.co.uk

Vi ct or y Ma ri ne S er v i ces Medina Court, Arctic Road, Cowes

01983 200226

EMAIL: victory@onwight.net

Photo: Paul Wyeth

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East Cowes Marina Sheltered berthing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whatever the weather

! ! ! ! ! !

On-demand water taxi service to Cowes Luxurious washrooms Access at all states of the tide Chandlery on-site Events Marquee & BBQ area Osborne House only 15 minutes walk

The Lifeboat Inn located at the Marina

Call: 01983

293983 / VHF CH 80 or email:

berths@eastcowesmarina.co.uk

Britannia Way, East Cowes, Isle of Wight. PO32 6UB

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M U S EUM S S i r Ma x A i t ke n M us e um The Prospect, 83 High Street, Cowes WEB SITE: www.sirmaxaitkenmuseum.org

01983 292191

NE W S A G E NT S / T OB A CCON I ST S Chi v er t o ns o f Co wes 4 & 5 Shooters Hill, Cowes

01983 292013

M o r r el l s News age nt s 4 The Arcade, Cowes

01983 292240

Tr a de win ds The Parade, Cowes

01983 293448

PA I NT / S P R A Y I NG D av i d H er i tag e R acin g Ya ch ts 117a Medina Village, Cowes EMAIL: david@davidheritage.co.uk WEB SITE: www.davidheritage.co.uk

01983 280065

E dwa r d W at ts & S o ns Lt d 24 Birmingham Road, Cowes

01983 292324

I nt er na ti o na l P ai nt 1 Wellington Park, Hedge End EMAIL: yacht.uk@yachtpaint.com WEB SITE: www.yachtpaint.com/uk

01489 775050

S e aL if t In te r nat io n al Lt d Boat Lifting Services WEB SITE: www.sea-lift2.co.uk

01983 282615

EMAIL: cowes@sealift2.com

PA R CE L / COU R I E R SE R V I CE S

Cowes Port Ad.qxd:Layout H9375 o ve r pa rcel sHover , Ho v er t r aParcel v el L td Southsea 01332 8191203 to Ryde (10 mins) EMAIL: info@hover-parcels.co.uk WEB SITE: www.hover-parcels.co.uk

HOVERPARCELS THE FASTEST CROSS-SOLENT PARCEL COURIER

With regular 10 minute transfers between Southsea and Ryde, 7 days a week, Hoverparcels is the service of choice for all your urgent parcel and small freight requirements. Did you know Hoverparcels can deliver your parcel directly to any address in the Isle of Wight? For great prices and a quality service you can rely on... Please email your enquiry today to the following address and a member of our sales team will be in touch.

Email: info@hover-parcels.co.uk Tel: 01332 819203 Further details, schedules and prices can be found on the Hoverparcels website: www.hover-parcels.co.uk

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P H OT OGR A P HE R S / P H OT OGR A P H I C S E R V I CE S B ek en o f Co we s 16 Birmingham Road, Cowes EMAIL: beken@beken.co.uk WEB SITE: www.beken.co.uk

01983 297311

H am o Tho r n ycr o f t 8 The Avenue, Cowes WEB SITE: www.hamoyachtgallery.co.uk

01983 290220

EMAIL: hamo@yacht-photos.co.uk

L i ght wa ve I mag es The Anchorage, Newtown 01983 555080/07734 830325 WEB SITE: www.lightwaveimages.net

EMAIL: info@lightwaveimages.net

P W Ma r ine P ho t og r aph y The Beehive, Rew Street, Gurnard WEB SITE: www.pwpictures.com

07549 884 683

R i ck To m l in so n P ho t o gr ap hy Gallery, 55 High Street, Cowes WEB SITE: www.rick-tomlinson.com

01983 248512

EMAIL: paul@pwpictures.com

EMAIL: rick@rick-tomlinson.com

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Email: hamo@yacht-photos.co.uk Find us at Jolliffeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s G allery and C offee Shop at the top of Shooters Hill

8, The Avenue, Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 8JL Tel: +44 (0) 1983 290220

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P I CT UR E F R A M E R S S ho r e li ne s o f Co wes 109 High Street, Cowes 01983 298341 EMAIL: enquiries@shorelinesofcowes.co.uk WEB SITE: www.shorelinesofcowes.co.uk

P OLI CE Eme rgency 999 0845 0454545

Co we s P o li ce S t at io n Birmingham Road, Cowes

0845 0454545

H am psh ir e P ol i ce Co nst ab ul ar y M ar i ne U nit

P OS T OFFI CE S W es t Co we s P o s t Off i ce Co-op, Terminus Road, Cowes

01983 299120

P R OV I S IONS H am il to n s F in e F o o ds 23 High Street, Cowes

01983 293129

P hi l li ps Fi ne Fo o d s 339 Newport Road, Cowes EMAIL: enquiries@phillipsfinefoods.co.uk WEB SITE: www.phillipsfinefoods.co.uk

01983 282200

P r i me fo o d s D el i ca te ss en 62 High Street, Cowes WEB SITE: www.primefooddelicatessen.com

01983 291111

EMAIL: primefood@aol.com

P UB L I S H I NG T he K no wl ed ge Zo ne Lt d Baring Chambers, Cowes EMAIL: contact@theknowledgezone.net WEB SITE: www.theknowledgezone.net

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P UB S & B A R S A ncho r I nn 1 High Street, Cowes EMAIL: theanchorinn@gmail.com WEB SITE: www.theanchorcowes.com

01983 292823

T he L if e bo at In n East Cowes Marina, East Cowes

01983 292711

EMAIL: the.lifeboat@btconnect.com

T he Wa te r si de 72a High Street, Cowes

01983 293269

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01983 245505

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R A CE M A R K S COMPANY DESCRIPTION ADDRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE FAX WEB SITE EMAIL SERVICES

SEAFLEX LTD Manufacture of Flexible Racing Marks Bridge Road, Cowes, PO31 7RA Will Jenkins 01983 290525 01983 295853 www.seaflex.co.uk info@seaflex.co.uk Hire and sale of inflatable race marks - seamarks. Max height 3m’ high visibility and capable of carrying sponsor or yacht club banners. Banner printing and supply printing available.

R E S TA U R A NT S / CA F E S / TA K E AW AY S A nch or I nn 1 High Street, Cowes EMAIL: theanchorinn@gmail.com WEB SITE: www.theanchorcowes.com COMPANY DESCRIPTION ADDRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE SERVICES

01983 292823

B AAN THAI RESTAURANT Restaurant Thai Cuisine 10 Bath Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7QN Russell and Manee Spencer 01983 291917 Established 1989 and well known throughout the yachting world, Manee and her Thai chefs cook in the style of the capital Bangkok. Prepared to order and served in friendly relaxed surroundings. Open all year. Set meals and takeaways available. No children under 5yrs.

B ah ar Tand o o r i 44 High Street, Cowes

01983 200378

B ai l ey’s B .L .T. Specialist Pastie & Baguette Shop

07773666118

Da lyan K eb ab & Pi z z a Ho us e 38 Birmingham Road, Cowes

01983 291555

Du k e o f Yo r k Ho t el Mill Hill Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight 01983 295171 EMAIL: dukeofyorkcowes@btconnect.com WEB SITE: www.dukeofyorkcowes.co.uk 01983 291815

Ee go ns Ca fe 72 High Street, Cowes COMPANY DESCRIPTION ADDRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE SERVICES

LUGLEY’S OF COWES Restaurant & Bar The Parade, Cowes, Isle of Wight Charlotte Venables 01983 299618 Open All Year - 7 Days a week. Seafront Location with Panoramic SeaViews and Outside Seating. Enjoy relaxed Lunches or Fine Dining from our Evening A La Carte Menu. Daily Specials using Fresh Local Produce. Fully Licenced Bar. Private Function Room Available. Small & Large Parties Catered for. Homemade Cakes & Speciality Coffees.

Enjoy lunch or dinner with the ‘Royal’ touch Once owned by Prince Albert & Queen Victoria, Albert Cottage is now a delightful boutique hotel and restaurant. The Consort Restaurant & Bar offer the perfect place to enjoy a drink and some wonderful food in a stylish and historic setting. For dining or hotel reservations call 01983 299309.

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AND CONSORT RESTAUR ANT

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106 HIGH STREET, COWES.

Specialising in Seafood and Shellfish Local Lobster, Crab and Island produce All menus feature meat, poultry, and vegetarian dishes

New for the summer Grand Shellfish Platters for Two • Murrays Afloat can provide crew provisioning, either on board or ashore at your regatta house • From a simple, hearty packed lunch for racing • Individual Luxury spectator meal Platters • Crew dinners for collection Visit our web site for details or E Mail

info@murrays.uk.com www.murrays.uk.com Call Fran on 01983 296233 We lookPLEASE forward to serving ADVERTISE CALL 01983you 245505

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MANUEL’S Lunch and dinner all year around (breakfast during high season only) Shepards Wharf Marina, Medina Road, Cowes 01983 299566 www.manuelscowes.co.uk info@manuelscowes.co.uk Authentic, fresh Portuguese cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere; grilled steak and fish; Portuguese smoked meats; seafood including king prawn & local lobster; and delicious Portuguese vegetarian options. WICKEDLY DELICIOUS PACKED CREW LUNCHES (available with 24hrs notice)

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M u r ra ys S ea fo o d R es ta ur a nt 106 High Street, Cowes WEB SITE: www.murrays.uk.com

01983 296233

New H o lm wo o d Ho te l Queens Road, Cowes

01983 292508

EMAIL: info@murrays.uk.com

EMAIL: reception@newholmwoodhotel.co.uk

WEB SITE: www.newholmwoodhotel.co.uk

R e d D u st er 37 High Street, Cowes WEB SITE: www.redduster.com

01983 290311

S ai l s Caf é 1 Shooters Hill, Cowes

01983 289758

EMAIL: info@redduster.com

EMAIL: enquiries@sailscafe.co.uk

WEB SITE: www.sailscafe.co.uk

S t eam Co ff e e Co mp any 7-8 The Arcade, Cowes

01983 539216

EMAIL: www.steamcoffeecompany.com

T he B r a ss er i e Island Harbour Marina, Binfield, Newport

01983 539994

T he L if e bo at In n East Cowes Marina , East Cowes EMAIL: the.lifeboat@btconnect.com

01983 292711

T he S ch o o l H o us e 55 Cross Street, Cowes

01983 290717

T he Wa tchh o us e B ar n Co f fe e S ho p & L ice ns ed R es ta ur an t

01983 293093

COMPANY DESCRIPTION ADDRESS TELEPHONE WEB SITE EMAIL SERVICES

TONINOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT Award winning Italian Restaurant 8-9 Shooters Hill, West Cowes 01983 298464 www.toninosrestaurant.co.uk toninos@live.co.uk Traditional Italian cuisine and wide range of wine served in a friendly and comfortable restaurant in the centre of Cowes. Recognised as a Top 10 Cruising Restaurant by MotorBoat & Yachting Magazine in 2007, Toninos has been a Cowes favourite for 30 years! Crew packed lunches available.

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8-9 Shooters Hill, West Cowes, Isle of Wight

01983 298464

Vi l la R o th say H o te l 29 Baring Road, Cowes WEB SITE: www.villa-rothsay.co.uk

+44 (0) 1983 295178

EMAIL: margaret@villa-rothsay.co.uk

R I B H I R E & CH A R T E R C2 R IB s Charter/Hire, events, film, media, safety EMAIL: info@c2ribs.co.uk WEB SITE: www.c2ribs.co.uk

07956 339303

Fi r st Co nta ct A ct i v e L ei s ur e Yarmouth

01983 741484

EMAIL: office@high-adventure.uk.com

WEB SITE: www.islandactivities.co.uk

07818 264677

Ma lp ica R ib Ch ar te r Needles Lighthouse Cruises EMAIL: malpica@f2s.com

Ma r in e & P r o pe r ty Car e & R i b Char t er Cowes based

07979 495537

EMAIL: mcasson@aol.com

So l e nt R ib Ch ar te r Unit 6 Dell Buildings, Milford Road, Lymington WEB SITE: www.solentribcharter.co.uk

07887 635000

EMAIL: admin@solentribcharter.co.uk

R I DI NG S TA B L E S Hi ll F ar m R id ing S ta bl es Hill Farm, Hill Lane , Freshwater

01983 752502

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S m al l Cr af t R ig gi ng & Yacht S er vi ces Kingston Marina, East Cowes

01983 298269

S p ence r R ig gi ng Empire Building, St Mary’s Road, Cowes EMAIL: sales@spencerrigging.co.uk WEB SITE: www.spencerrigging.co.uk

01983 292022

S p inl o ck Lt d 41 Birmingham Road, Cowes WEB SITE: www.spinlock.co.uk

01983 295555

EMAIL: prosupport@spinlock.co.uk

R OTA R Y CL UB S Co we s R o t ar y Clu b Meets RLYC, Cowes. Thurs 7pm.Sec: B Myland EMAIL: barry.myland@btinternet.com WEB SITE: www.cowesrotary.org

01983 280839

S A I L I NG & P OW E R S CH OOL S Co we s S ai li ng S ch o o l 21 Gurnard Heights, Cowes EMAIL: info@cowessailingschool.co.uk WEB SITE: www.cowessailingschool.co.uk

01983 289631

F l yi ng Fi sh 25 Union Road, Cowes

0871 250 2500

EMAIL: mail@flyingfishonline.com

WEB SITE: www.flyingfishonline.com

I sl an d Yo u t h W ate r A ct iv i t ie s Cen tr e Whitegates, Cowes WEB SITE: www.iywac.org.uk

01983 293073

EMAIL: info@iywac.org.uk

M e di na V all e y Ce ntr e Dodnor Lane, Newport 01983 522195 WEB SITE: www.medinavalleycentre.org.uk

EMAIL: info@medinavalleycentre.org.uk

OnD eck Charles House, Gosport Marina WEB SITE: www.ondeck.co.uk

02392 583000

EMAIL: training@ondeck.co.uk

P e li can R a ci ng 5 Birmingham Road, Cowes PO31 7BH WEB SITE: www.pelican-racing.co.uk

0845 658 6578

T ha t B lo k e In Co we s RYA Approved

07778 613358

EMAIL: Info@pelican-racing.co.uk

EMAIL: paul@thatblokeincowes.com

WEB SITE: www.thatblokeincowes.com

01983 203038

U K S A Arctic Road, Cowes EMAIL: info@uksa.org

WEB SITE: www.uksa.org

S A IL M A K E R S A J Sa il s a nd Co v er s Unit 12, Cowes Yacht Haven, Cowes

07881 834843

Caws S ai ls Somerton Industrial Park, Cowes

01983 299397

H yd e S a il s Vectis Yard, Cowes

01983 281100

EMAIL: cowes@hydesails.com

WEB SITE: www.hydesails.com

M e di na S ai l Ca re Thetis Wharf, Medina Road, Cowes WEB SITE: www.sailcare.co.uk

01983 248589

EMAIL: info@sailcare.co.uk

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Pa ul Ne wel l S ai ls 6 Redwing Quay, Bembridge

01983 872834

Qu ant u m S ai ls GB R ( So u t h) Hamble Point Marina EMAIL: south@quantumsailsgbr.com WEB SITE: www.quantumsailsgbr.com

02380 458213

So l e nt S a il Co m pa ny Shepards Wharf Marina, Medina Road, Cowes WEB SITE: www.solentsails.co.uk

01983 280014

EMAIL: solentsails.cowes@btinternet.com

S A LVA G E 01983 290525

Se af l ex L t d Bridge Road, Cowes EMAIL: info@seaflex.co.uk WEB SITE: www.seaflex.co.uk

S H OE R E TA I L E R S A q uat o gs 115 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight 01983 295071 EMAIL: admin@sailingclothingstore.co.uk WEB SITE: www.sailingclothingstore.co.uk SL A M The Corner House, Shooters Hill, Cowes, PO31 7BG WEB SITE: www.slam.com/cowes

01983 291141

EMAIL: cowes@slam.com

S P ORT S T H E R A P Y B e ca lm e d 8 Birmingham Road, Cowes EMAIL: info@becalmedincowes.co.uk WEB SITE: www.becalmedincowes.co.uk

01983 296655

S T R U CT U R A L E NG I NE E R S COMPANY DESCRIPTION ADDRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE MOBILE FAX WEB SITE EMAIL SERVICES

TARI WILLIS ASSOCIATES Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers 20 Birmingham Road, Cowes, PO31 7BH Jaik Tari 01983 299142 07860 293741 01983 241285 www.tariwillis.com engineers@tariwillis.com Structural Engineering advice, design and drawings for construction and Building Regulation approval. New build, alterations and remedial works. Structural Engineers Reports. Feasibility Reports for Planning. Ground Investigations including slope stability assessments.

TA X I S Ch ar le s Ga nge Taxi s 47 Place Road, Cowes, PO31 7UA

01983 281818

T R A V E L S E R V I CE S Ho v er t r av el L td Quay Road, Ryde (Ryde to Southsea 10mins) EMAIL: info@hovertravel.com WEB SITE: www.hovertravel.com

01983 811000

P&O F er r i es

08716 645 645

R ed Fu nne l Fe r r ie s 12 Bugle Street, Southampton WEB SITE: www.redfunnel.co.uk

0844 844 9988

So l e nt & W ig ht L ine 43 Hamilton Road, Binstead WEB SITE: www.solentcruises.co.uk

01983 564602

EMAIL: post@redfunnel.co.uk

EMAIL: info@solentcruises.co.uk

So u t ham pt o n I nte r nat i o nal A i r po r t Southampton

02380 620021

So u t hwe st Tr ai ns National Rail Enquiries

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It’s got to be Red Funnel.

Visit www.redfunnel.co.uk Call 0844 844 9988 Travelling across the Solent is easy with Red Funnel. Our Vehicle Ferries run regularly around the clock between Southampton and East Cowes, and the Red Jet Hi-Speed foot passenger service speeds between Southampton and West Cowes – offering the fastest onward connection between London and the Isle of Wight.

Accommodation. Event tickets. Attraction tickets. Ferry travel. Bus tickets. Car hire.

V I D E O P R ODUCT I ON / R A CE R E P ORT S T he K no wl ed ge Zo ne Lt d Baring Chambers, Cowes WEB SITE: www.theknowledgezone.net

01983 245505

EMAIL: contact@theknowledgezone.net

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WAT E R TA X I S Co we s Ha r bo u r Ta xi s VHF Ch 77

07855 767918

F o ll y L au nch (VHF Ch 72 Call Sign “Folly Launch”) Folly Inn WEB SITE: www.follymoorings.co.uk

07884 400046

F o ll y W at er bu s VHF Ch 77 Call sign Folly Waterbus

07974 864627

EMAIL: follywaterbus@msn.com

07831 331717

S al l y Wat e r Ta xis VHF Ch 06

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HARBOUR TAXI VHF Channel 77 - Mobile 07855 767918

Within Main Harbour Cowes Roads / Whitegates / East Cowes Marina South of Kingston Folly Visitors Pontoons

Single £2.00 £3.00 £4.00 £5.00

Return £3.00 £4.00 £6.00 £8.00

Children under 16 Half Adult Fare.

LOW SEASON

2nd April – 3rd June and 20th September – 2nd October 0800 – 2300 Friday & Saturday 0800 – 1600 Sunday 0800 – 1800 Monday to Thursday – By Prior Arrangement

MID SEASON

4th June – 8th July and 6th September – 19th September 0800 – 2300 Friday & Saturday 0800 – 1600 Sunday – Thursday 9th July – 5th September 0800 - 2300 hours daily 3rd October 2010 to 26th March 2011

PEAK SEASON WINTER

Subject to availability by prior arrangement

W E B S I T E DE S I G N K ar en Ho l lo wa y For all your design and artwork requirements EMAIL: karen@karenholloway.co.uk WEB SITE: www.karenholloway.co.uk

07515 947982

W OR K S H OP S T O L E T / S T OR A G E Vi ct or y Ma ri ne S er v i ces Medina Court, Arctic Road, Cowes EMAIL: victory@onwight.net

01983 200226

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Y A CH T CLUB S & A SS OCI AT I ONS COMPANY DESCRIPTION ADDRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE FAX WEB SITE EMAIL SERVICES

COWES CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB Yacht Club 39 Birmingham Road, Cowes, PO31 7BH Mrs Jo Brown, Club Secretary 01983 296333 01983 281464 www.ccyc.org.uk cc.yc@virgin.net Members’ club. Yacht race management, including national and international events, and the promotion and support of racing for disabled people. Parties and race teams catered for in our summer marquee. Visitors welcome. Direct access and berthing for the River Medina.

Co we s To wn R eg att a 69 Arctic Road, Cowes

01983 280981

Co we s W ee k Lt d Regatta House, Cowes WEB SITE: www.cowesweek.co.uk

01983 295744

D ar i ng Cl as s A ss o c. Hon Sec. Moreford Hall, Moreton, Dorset WEB SITE: www.daring.org.uk

01305 853499

E as t Co wes S ai li ng Cl u b Victoria Wharf, East Cowes WEB SITE: www.eastcowessc.co.uk

01983 531687

I nt er na ti o na l D r ago n Cl as s, S o l ent D iv i si o n WEB SITE: www.solent-dragons.org

07899 791 001

I nt er na ti o na l E tche ll s Cl as s 109 Mill Hill Road, Cowes WEB SITE: www.etchells.org

01983 297039

I sl an d S ai li ng Cl u b 70 High Street, Cowes WEB SITE: www.islandsc.org.uk

01983 296621

EMAIL: secretary@daring.org.uk

EMAIL: honsec@eastcowessc.co.uk

EMAIL: solentfleet@yahoo.co.uk

EMAIL: jan@janford.co.uk

EMAIL: admin@islandsc.org.uk

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION ADDRESS CONTACT TELEPHONE FAX WEB SITE EMAIL SERVICES

ROYAL SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB Yacht Club Rope Walk, Hamble, Southampton SO31 4HB Club Office - 02380 450300 Sailing Office - 02380 450302 www.royal-southern.co.uk admin@royal-southern.co.uk / sailing@royal-southern.co.uk With facilities overlooking the River Hamble, the Royal Southern Yacht Club extends a warm welcome to its members and visiting yachtsmen alike. With world class race management the club boasts an active programme afloat in all the four disciplines; racing, cruising, motor and youth.

ROYAL CORINTHAIN YACHT CLUB Yacht Club The Parade, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7QU Club Secretary 01983 293581 01983 294385 www.rcyc.co.uk anthony@rcyc.co.uk Elegant Clubhouse, spacious bar, accommodation, superb dining facilities. Stunning views over the Solent from the terrace. Visiting yachtmen are welcome.

R o yal L o nd o n Ya ch t Cl ub The Parade, Cowes 01983 299727 Rest: 01983 248500 WEB SITE: www.rlyc.org.uk

EMAIL: secretary@rlyc.org.uk

R o yal L ym in gt on Yach t Clu b Bath Road, Lymington WEB SITE: www.rlymyc.org.uk

01590 672677

EMAIL: sail@rlymyc.org.uk

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R o yal Ocea n R aci ng Cl ub 82 High Street, Cowes WEB SITE: www.rorc.org

01983 295144

R o yal Ocea n R aci ng Cl ub 20 St James’s Place, London WEB SITE: www.rorc.org

0207 4932248

R o yal So l en t Y acht Cl u b The Square, Yarmouth WEB SITE: www.royalsolent.org

01983 760256

R o yal Tha me s Y acht Cl u b 60 Knightsbridge, London WEB SITE: www.royalthames.com

0207 2352121

R o yal Yacht S qu adr o n The Castle, Cowes

01983 292191

EMAIL: info@rorc.org.uk

EMAIL: info@rorc.org

EMAIL: office@royalsolent.org

EMAIL: sailing@royalthames.com

EMAIL: mail@royalyachtsquadron.org

WEB SITE: www.rys.org.uk

S o l e n t Cr u is in g & R a cin g A s s o ci a t io n WEB SITE: www.scra.org.uk

01983 295744

EMAIL: admin@scra.org.uk

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INFORMATION FOR COMMERCIAL VESSELS Cowes Harbour is the major port of entry for commercial shipping trading to the Isle of Wight, as well as an important destination for a variety of passenger and vehicle ferries, and cruising vessels. For information, we have included below typical shipping movements plus a few regulations to observe. COMMERCIAL SHIPPING Cowes Harbour is the major port of entry for commercial shipping trading to the Isle of Wight. Approximately 600,000 tonnes of cargo are handled annually including such commodities as fuel, oil/petroleum, stone, shingle aggregates, timber, grain, and general cargo. Ships of up to 100 metres (330ft) in length and with a draft of up to 5.7 metres (18.7ft) use the port and mainly berth at Kingston or Medina Wharves. Vessels generally enter/depart from about 2.5 hours either side of high water, although vessels in ballast may enter/depart at any time during periods of neap tides. Movements may be at any time during the day or night, depending on the actual time of high water. As a result, ships may be required to enter or leave Cowes during periods when yacht racing is in progress, although such movements will try to be arranged to avoid peak periods of yacht movements. A regular vehicle ferry service operates between East Cowes and Southampton and high-speed passenger ferries operate from their terminal alongside Cowes Town Quay. Newport Harbour - Ships of up to 75 metres LOA transit the Folly Reach in order to proceed to berths in Newport Harbour.

ANCHORAGE Anchorage for vessels destined for Cowes: Vessels 61 metres LOA and above: • from West - Western Solent, In the vicinity of Saltmead Buoy. • from East - St Helen’s Roads. NOTE: If the above anchorages are unsuitable, owing to weather conditions, then vessels of 48 metres to 150 metres LOA may embark a Cowes Pilot and proceed to anchor in Cowes Roads (Triangle) to await entry into Cowes Harbour.

Vessels less than 48 metres LOA: • Cowes Roads (Triangle): recommended anchoring position 1.5 cables (0.15 nautical miles) SE of Prince Consort Buoy. Note: Vessels should avoid anchoring within 150 metres of the Trinity House mooring buoy (Fl Y 5secs) owing to ground tackle. Vessels must keep to the north of the Snowden seasonal buoy.

Nature of seabed Sand/Shingle – moderate holding ground.

Photo: Peter Mumford / Beken of Cowes

Vessels are cautioned to keep clear of the No Anchorage area, as charted, to the north of Old Castle Point.

Tides Strong tides may be experienced in Cowes Roads with rates up to 3.5 knots on a spring ebb tide.

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INFORMATION FOR COMMERCIAL VESSELS DANGEROUS AND POLLUTING GOODS Advance notice of entry into Cowes Harbour The Merchant Shipping (Reporting Requirements for Ships Carrying Dangerous and Polluting Goods) Regulations 1999 came into force on 1 September 1999. The Regulations implement Council Directive 93/75/EEC relating to vessels bound for or leaving Community ports and carrying Dangerous Goods or Polluting Goods by giving statutory effect to the method by which the information contained Schedules 1 and 2 of Merchant Shipping Notice No. 1741(M) must be notified. In addition, the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987 came into force on 1 June 1987. Cowes Harbour Commissioners, being the Statutory Harbour Authority, has the responsibility for enforcing Parts II and III of these Regulations and regulations 19, 20, 32(2) and 38 in the Harbour area against persons other than itself. The procedures described below do not relieve Master or Operators of their obligations under the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987. NOTE: Since all vessels bound to or from Cowes Harbour must necessarily also pass through the harbour area of ABP Southampton, then the information detailed below as required for Cowes Harbour must also be communicated to the Harbour Master at ABP Southampton – see Port Users Information and Navigation Guidelines published by ABP Southampton.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE Operators (defined as the Owner, Charterer, Manager or Agent of a ship) of all ships carrying Dangerous or Polluting Goods are responsible for providing the information required in Schedule 1: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

The name and call sign of the vessel Nationality of the vessel Length and draught of the vessel (in metres) Port of destination Estimated time of arrival at the port of destination or pilot station, as required by the Competent Authority (The Coastguard Agency). 6. Estimated time of departure 7. Intended route 8. The correct technical name of the Dangerous and Polluting Goods, the United Nations (UN) numbers where they exist, the IMO hazard classes in accordance with the IMDG, IBC and IGC Codes, the quantities of such goods and their location on board and, if in portable tanks or freight containers, the identification marks. • This information must be notified by the Operator before the ship’s departure from a United Kingdom port. Photo: Hamo Thornycroft

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INFORMATION FOR COMMERCIAL VESSELS APPLICATION TO THE PORT OF COWES T h e c h e c k l i s t a n d a r r a n g e m e n t s f o r h a r b o ur p i l o t s : a. Masters of vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods and bound for the Port of Cowes are required to complete a checklist of information in accordance with Schedule 2 of the Regulations before entering the Cowes Pilotage Area. • One copy of Schedule 2 shall be prepared, to be handed to the Pilot on boarding. • Where the Master is carrying out his own pilotage, one copy shall be sent in advance by Facsimile (01983) 299357, to the Harbour Master, Cowes. • Where no facsimile facilities exist on board, he shall inform Cowes Harbour Radio on VHF Channel 69, during office hours, that Schedule 2 has been completed and of any deficiencies that exist. After office hours he shall similarly inform the Agent, for onward transmission to the Harbour Master, Cowes. • Masters shall also, when appropriate, comply with the requirements of Associated British Ports, Southampton. b. Duties of the pilot: • A Pilot engaged in berthing, unberthing or manoeuvring a vessel described above or acting in that capacity, who concludes: 1. Through his own observations; 2. By reference to the completed Schedule 2 check list received from the Master of the ship; 3. By the absence of the check list; that it has deficiencies which may prejudice its safe navigation, must notify this information to the Harbour Master, Cowes (the Harbour Authority) immediately (and to Southampton VTS, when appropriate). These procedures do not relieve Masters or Operators of their obligations under the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987. It should be noted that the Merchant Shipping (Tanker) (EEC Requirements) regulations are revoked. An example of Schedule 2 can be found in Merchant Shipping Notice No. 1741(M). Cowes Harbour: Facsimile (01983) 299357. ABP Southampton: Telex 477161 DHMSPR Facsimile (02380) 232991. In the event of any difficulty being encountered by ship owners, agents or transport operators on these reporting procedures, clarification may be obtained from the Dock and Harbour Master’s Office at the VTS Centre, 37 Berth, Eastern Docks, Southampton: Telephone: (02380) 330022 - extensions: 2436/2437/2438, 2440 or (02380) 339733 (outside normal office hours). David Harrison

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INFORMATION FOR COMMERCIAL VESSELS DENSITY Cowes - 1025 salt water Newport - varies according to amount of recent rainfall and state of tide.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES See COWES HARBOUR EMERGENCY PLAN In cases of fire or other emergency the alarm should be raised immediately by:a. Plain language message on VHF Channel 16 direct to ‘Solent Coastguard’ (24 hours). b. On VHF Channel 69 to ‘Cowes Harbour Radio’ (office hours only). NOTE: If no reply is received from Cowes Harbour Radio, then request on Channel 16 that Solent Coastguard contact the Harbour Master or representative by telephone.

Vessels alongside berths within Cowes Harbour should telephone the emergency services (telephone No. 999), giving a short message stating the name of the berth and ship involved and the nature of the incident. Alternatively, they may contact ‘Solent Coastguard’ as detailed below.

GARBAGE It is an offence to dump any garbage or refuse overboard within Cowes Harbour and the Solent. Wharf operators/owners provide reception facilities for garbage originating from ships using their berths. Any difficulties should be notified to shipping agents or the Harbour Authority. Ships at anchor should retain their garbage on board until the vessel is berthed.

OIL POLLUTION Sightings of significant patches of oil within Cowes Harbour should be reported, giving the position, extent, description and direction of movement, if possible. (Very small patches of oil of an insignificant nature should NOT be reported). Reports should be made as follows: To HM Coastguard (Call sign ‘SOLENT COASTGUARD’) VHF radio Channel 16/67. Telephone Lee-on-Solent (02392) 552100. During office hours, Monday to Friday, reports may also be made to Harbour Master Cowes (Call sign ‘COWES HARBOUR RADIO’) VHF radio Channel 69. Telephone (01983) 293952. If no answer is received then contact HM Coastguard, as above.

OILY WASTE There are no dedicated facilities, but shipping agents can arrange for oily waste to be collected by road tanker. Photo: Rick Tomlinson

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INFORMATION FOR COMMERCIAL VESSELS PILOTAGE ARRANGMENTS Cowes Harbour Commission are designated a Competent Harbour Authority and are responsible for the pilotage service within the Cowes Pilotage area. The pilotage area lies south of the line Old Castle Point to position 50°46.13’N, 01°16.5’W to Prince Consort buoy, to position 50°46.3’N, 01°18.1’W, thence to Egypt Point. It includes the River Medina southwards to the Folly Inn. Pilotage is compulsory in the Cowes Pilotage area for the following vessels whose Masters or Mates are NOT in possession of a valid Pilotage Exemption Certificate: i. passenger ferries and passenger vessels of 20 metres LOA and above whilst carrying more than 12 passengers, ii. all vessels of 48 metres LOA and above. iii. sub-standard commercial vessels as initially determined by Master’s report or Department of Transport survey, iv. sub-standard vessels and those which lack the proper corrected charts and equipment, v. after taking into account the nature and quantity of a dangerous substance (as defined in Clause 3 of the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987), the Cowes Pilotage Authority may direct a vessel to take an authorised pilot. The following vessels are excluded from compulsory pilotage: i. HM ships, ii. MOD owned or operated ships, iii. Naval vessels belonging to a foreign government, iv. Passenger ferries and passenger vessels less than 20 metres LOA, v. Other vessels less than 48 metres LOA.

REQUESTS FOR PILOTS Cowes Pilots may be obtained through local shipping agents in the first instance. During office hours pilots may also be obtained by telephone at the Harbour Office (01983) 293952 or by VHF radio (‘Cowes Pilots’) Channel 69. After hours, if urgent, call (01983) 282595 or mobile 07855 405561. Requests for pilots should be made at least 12 hours before ETA at the boarding point or three hours before departure from a berth in Cowes Harbour. Vessels which fail to give adequate notice may be delayed or subject to a pilotage surcharge.

PILOT BOARDING/LANDING POINTS i. Vessels less than 61 metres LOA: the vicinity of Prince Consort buoy. ii. Vessels of 61 metres to 150 metres LOA, bound to or from Cowes: a. Western limit ABP Southampton - 0.5nm West of Gurnard Ledge buoy (Starboard Hand Buoy). b. Eastern inner limit ABP Southampton - 0.5nm Northwest of North Sturbridge buoy. NOTES: 1. When visibility falls below 1.0 nautical miles, the Pilot boarding/landing point will be temporarily relocated to the vicinity of the Nab East Buoy, as specified by Southampton VTS.

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INFORMATION FOR COMMERCIAL VESSELS 2. Vessels of 61 metres to 150 metres LOA carrying dangerous or polluting goods as a bulk cargo and using the Eastern Approach to the Solent, are required to embark their Cowes Pilot to the east of the Warner buoy. 3. Vessels of 61 metres and above LOA bound to or from berths in Southampton will be conducted by a Southampton pilot within the Solent and Southampton Water and a Cowes pilot will board/land in the vicinity of the Prince Consort buoy. 4. Vessels of 61 metres to 150 metres LOA may also board a Cowes Pilot, on a voluntary basis, in the vicinity of the New Grounds buoy.

PILOT LAUNCHES Pilots will board from the launch Blaavand. Pilot boats do not cruise but put out when their services are required, by appointment. NOTE: In the Solent, pilot launches will listen on VHF Channel 12 – Call Sign ‘Cowes Pilots’.

PILOTAGE CHARGES These are reviewed annually. Copies are obtainable from the Harbour Office or local shipping agents or from the Schedule of Charges on the Cowes Harbour Commission section on www.cowes.co.uk.

PILOTAGE EXCEPTION CERTIFICATES Masters and Mates of vessels trading regularly in the Cowes Pilotage area may be granted exemption certificates, by examination only, for the following vessels: i. passenger ferries and passenger vessels of 20 metres LOA and above whilst carrying more than 12 passengers, ii. all vessels of 48 metres LOA and above. Application forms and details of the Pilotage Arrangements - Directions and Schedules may be obtained from the Harbour Office (01983 293952).

SHIP DIMENSIONS Maximum LENGTH: 100 metres (312 feet). NOTE: Ships of greater length will be considered on an individual basis and are subject to the agreement of the Harbour Master.

BEAM: 15 metres (49 feet). Note: Ships of greater beam will be considered on an individual basis and are subject to the agreement of the Harbour Master.

DRAFT: Mean neap tides 4.7 metres (15 feet 6 inches). Mean spring tides 5.4 metres (17 feet 9 inches). NOTE: Owners/Masters/shipping agents are advised that quotations for deepest drafts to load for any particular day, when requested in advance, are based on the predicted tidal heights. Actual tidal heights on any particular day may vary significantly from predicted heights owing to the prevailing weather conditions. Tides may be higher or lower than predicted.

SHIPPING AGENTS i. PD Wharfage Ltd Medina Wharf, Arctic Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7PG Telephone (01983) 292501 Facsimile (01983) 299663 Telex 86254 PDFIOW G Lloyds Sub Agents

ii. Carisbrooke Shipping PLC 38 Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7DA Telephone (01983) 284100 Facsimile (01983) 284199 Telex 86771 CASHIP G Email charter@caship.com

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INFORMATION FOR COMMERCIAL VESSELS SHIP SUPPLY SERVICE THOMAS BROTHERS: 40 foot Keith Nelson launch (20 knots) available throughout 24 hours for stores, crew changes (12 persons) liberty boats, surveys, marine contract work. Telephone (01983) 290094. Mobile phone (07802) 927155 / 927154.

NEWPORT HARBOUR Harbour Master: Mr W Pritchett – Telephone (01983) 531424. Harbour Authority: Isle of Wight Council. Pilotage: No pilotage available beyond The Folly. Newport Harbour dries at low water. Maximum draft (MHWS) 2.80 metres (9 feet 2 inches). Masters/owners/shipping agents are advised to contact Cowes Pilots in order to obtain maximum draft for vessels consigned to Newport on a particular tide.

VHF RADIO PROCEDURES All commercial vessels (and private/recreational vessels of 30 metres LOA and above) are required to give notice of their entry and departure from Cowes Harbour on the port working frequency – VHF Channel 69. All vessels required to give VHF notification shall give an ALL SHIPS call prior to departure from any berth within Cowes Harbour and when passing the following positions: 1. Vessels inward-bound: (i) Fairway approaches, (ii) Shepards Wharf Marina, (iii) Folly Inn (when bound for Newport). 2. Vessels outward-bound: (i) Folly Inn, (ii) Kingston Wharf, (iii) Cowes Harbour Fuels. 3. Vessels >20m or requiring an unimpeded passage at the Cowes Chain Ferry, as described in LNTM 07/2008 should establish contact with the Chain Ferry on VHF Channel 69 (call sign ‘COWES CHAIN FERRY’), in addition to making the sound signal of one prolonged blast on the whistle as required in compliance with the Cowes Harbour Byelaws and The Merchant Shipping Distress Signals and Prevention of Collision Regulations 1996. NOTE: The general call to ‘All ships’ does not give to any vessel priority or sole occupancy of the main Fairway.

Commercial vessels (and private/recreational vessels of 30 metres LOA and above) should maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 69 within Cowes Harbour and communicate with other vessels underway or about to get underway in order to determine their movements. It is emphasised that the requirement to communicate a vessel’s movement on VHF Channel 69 also applies to commercial vessels (and private/recreational vessels of 30 metres LOA and above) leaving Newport Harbour and entering the area of jurisdiction of Cowes Harbour. 136

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INFORMATION FOR COMMERCIAL VESSELS Masters are requested to keep all transmissions to a minimum so as to avoid overcrowding the VHF channel. Vessels at anchor in Cowes Roads (Triangle), although within the limits of Cowes Harbour, are also within the pilotage area of ABP Southampton (CHA), (Egypt Point to Old Castle Point). Whilst at anchor they should also maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 12 for VTS Southampton. Vessels leaving the anchorage should establish communications with ‘VTS Southampton’ at least 15 minutes before getting underway. Such vessels intending to enter the River Medina should inform ‘VTS Southampton’ of their intentions when underway and then change to VHF Channel 69 making their general call to ‘All ships’ when entering the fairway into Cowes.

WHARVES: CARGO MEDINA WHARF Number of berths: Berth condition (mud bottom): Length of wharf: Beam restrictions: Maximum ship dimension: Minimum depth alongside: Air draft restriction: Fresh water supply: Weighbridge: Cranes, grab: Cranes, pallet: Elevators, loading: Mechanical shovels: Skid steer loaders: Fork lift: Storage: Fendering:

Ships agency (on site 24 hours): Transport: Telephone: Facsimile: Berth owner/operator: Agent:

2 Tidal NAABSA. 182.88 metres (600 feet) 15 metres (49 feet) Length 100 metres (312 feet), beam 15 metres (49 feet) 1.4 metres below chart datum Nil Available 50 tonne/50 feet electronic weighbridge on site. 2, discharge/load/ adaptable. 2, discharge/load. 2 Caterpillar 950B mechanical shovel available. 2 1 Open storage available. No covered storage available at present. Ship’s fenders required. Basic working hours: 0730 to 1630 hours. Monday to Friday (discharge/ load any time seven days per week on request). PD Wharfage Ltd (see entry). Can be arranged by PD Wharfage Ltd. (01983) 292501. (01983) 299663. PD Wharfage Ltd (see SHIPPING AGENTS) for details. Mr Steve Sansom.

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INFORMATION FOR COMMERCIAL VESSELS KINGSTON NORTH (BRITISH PETROLEUM) Berths: Berth condition (mud bottom): Length of wharf: Beam restrictions: Maximum ship dimension: Minimum depth alongside: Air draft restriction: Fresh water supply: Discharge pipelines:

Basic working hours: Ships Agency: Berth Operator: Manager: Telephone: Facsimile:

1 Tidal NAABSA. 60 metres (197 feet) 13.5 metres (44.25 feet) 85 metres (279 feet) Beam: 13.5 metres (44.25 feet) 1.5 metres below chart datum. Nil Not available. 3 marine arms Northern Arm - Premium. Central Arm - Unleaded. Southern Arm - Unleaded/ Diesel/Kerosene. Discharge any time seven days per week on request. As appointed by owners. BP Oils Ltd. Mr C Woodford. (01983) 297044. (01983) 293903.

KINGSTON (HALL AGGREGATES) Berths: Berth condition (mud bottom): Length of wharf: Maximum ship dimension:

1 Tidal NAABSA. 60 metres (197 feet). Length 80 metres (263 feet) (NOTE: Ships in excess of 60 metres will overhang wharf to south.)

Minimum depth alongside: Air draft restriction: Fresh water supply: Weighbridge: Cranes, grab: Mechanical shovels: Skid steer loaders: Storage: Basic working hours: Ships Agency: Berth Operator: Telephone: Manager:

Beam 13.5 metres (44.25 feet). 1.4 metres below chart datum Nil Available Maximum 32 tonnes. 1 1 1 Open storage available. 0730 to 1630 hours Monday to Friday (Discharge any time seven days per week on request). As appointed by owners. Hall Aggregates (South Coast) Ltd. (01983) 297373. Mr B Tucker.

KINGSTON (RWE N POWER) Berths: Berth condition (mud bottom): Length of Wharf: Beam restrictions: Maximum ship dimensions: Minimum depth alongside: Air draft restriction: Fresh water supply: Discharging equipment: Basic working hours: Ships Agency: Berth owner/operator:

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1 Tidal. 78 metres (256 feet) including detached dolphin. 13.5 metres (44.25 feet). Length 86 metres (282 feet). Beam 13.5 metres (44.25 feet). 1.0 metres below chart datum. Nil. Not available. 2 marine arms. Discharge times by arrangements. As arranged by owners/charterers. RWE N POWER Telephone (01983) 292911 (Cowes Power Station)

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60 metres (197 feet). 10.0 metres (33 feet). Length 40 metres (131 feet). Beam 10.0 metres (33 feet). 1.5 metres below chart datum. Nil. Available. SEEDA - South East England Development Agency.

For Use: Contact Harbour Office (01983 293952) to arrange communication with the owners of the wharf facility. Photo: Peter Mumford / Beken of Cowes

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2.59m below Ordnance Datum (Newlyn) 2.59m below Ordnance Datum (Newlyn) 2.59m below Ordnance Datum (Newlyn)

CROWN COPYRIGHT Tidal information reproduced from Admiralty Chart 2793 with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office and The UK Hydrographic Office.

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX 118A High Street

Becalmed

85, 123

2 Cowes Crew/Holiday Lets

Beken Photographers

2 The Pippins

Beken & Son

21 Union Road

Bembridge Harbour

22 Castle Road

80, 83

112 85, 93, 97, 112 107

Benzie of Cowes

IBC, 102

24 Ward Avenue

Beresford Male Grooming

3 Cambridge Road

Bishops Insurance

100, 101

33 - 34ft Charter Yachts

BMF Isle of Wight

91, 105, 106

37ft Bavaria

Boat Building Academy

47 Mill Hill Road

Boat Transport Ltd

58 Nelson Drive

Boatshedcowes.com

87, 88

59 Mill Hill Road

Boots the Pharmacy

7 Large Cowes Houses

Bucklers Hard Boat

8 Pelham Road

A J Sails & Covers

97, 122

AAA Marine International

87, 94

Adrenaline Events

Albert Cottage Hotel & Consort Restaurant

81, 117

Albion Properties

80, 82, 83

Alex Squib Marine Engineers

102

Alvington Manor Farm Anchor Inn

80 83, 116, 117

Anchorage Guest House

Anne Toms Gallery

84, 85

Building

90, 102, 104

C2 RIBs

121

Calibra Marine

105

Caws Sails

122

Charles Gange Taxis

123

Chatham Marine Clothing China China

91, 110

Chocs Away

Cineworld

Clifton Villas

98, 114

Cowes Chiropractic Clinic

Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club

Anticipation 40.7 yachting

Cowes Dry Sailing

96, 123

Baan Thai

117

Babs B&B

Bahar Tandoori

117, 119

Bailey's BLT

117

Bailey's of Cowes Bare Necessities

96 57, 94, 97, 99

Bay Tree Flowers

100

Beach House B&B

Beam Reach

152

83, 85

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85 128

88, 90, 93, 97,

98, 99, 102, 104, 107

100

Aquatogs

96 118

Chivertons of Cowes

Annie's B&B

Aqua Marine Gifts

100

Cowes Harbour Taxis

126, 127

Cowes Marine Cluster

92, 102

Cowes Methodist Church Cowes Police Station Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station Cowes Rotary Club Cowes Sailing School

96 98, 114 98 122 94, 122

Cowes Second Home Management 82 Cowes Self-Catering Cowes Tandoori

83 119

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128

Hill Farm Riding Stables

Cowes Week Ltd

128

Hillbrow Hotel

HM Coastguard Emergency

Holly Tree House

Crewseekers

Crocker Lettings

80, 82

D G Wroath Marine Electrical Dalyan Kebab

98 117, 119

Daring Class Assoc.

128

David Heritage Racing Yachts

86, 91, 110

DJM Jewellery

102

Doctors’ Surgery

98, 107

Duke of York Hotel

80, 81, 117

East Cowes Library

102

East Cowes Marina

107, 108

East Cowes Methodist Church

East Cowes Sailing Club Edwards Watts & Sons Ltd

128 100, 110

121

Hoverparcel

110

Hovertravel Ltd

101, 123 85

HSBC Hurst of Cowes

100

Hyde Sails

122

International Dragon Class

128

International Etchell Class

128

International Paint

110, 111

Island Cosmetic Clinic

85, 97

Island Harbour Marina

13, 107

Island Sailing Club

81, 128

Island Youth Water Activities Centre

122

Eegons café

117

J2 Communications

Everard Insurance Brokers

101

John Corby

Extras Catering & Recruitment Ltd 93

Jolliffes Chandlers

First Contact Active

Jolliffes Gallery & Coffee Shop

Leisure

94, 97, 99, 121

Flying Fish

122

Folly Launch

126

Folly Waterbus

87, 126

Frontline Sailing

G J Banks (IW) Ltd

George Chocolat

Gurnard COE Church

Gurnard Methodist Church

Halcyone Villa Guest House

Hamiltons Fine Foods Hamo Thornycroft

93, 114 112, 113

Hampshire Police Constabulary Marine Unit Happy Daze Harold Hayles Ltd Highbury Guest House

99, 114 97, 99 85, 102 80

93 120

J. P .Morgan Asset Management Karen Holloway

84, 127

Keyview Properties Kingston Marine Services

80 88, 89, 91, 97, 105

Lallows Boatyard

70, 85, 88, 91, 93, 97, 101, 105

Leopard 3 Lightwaves Images

61 112, 114

Lisburne

Lloyds TSB

Lorna Young B & B

Lucas Fettes & Partners

101

Lugley's of Cowes

117

Malpica Rib Charter

121

Manuel's

119

Marine & Property Care & RIB Charter

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82, 87, 121

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Ropewalk Marine

Maritime Coastguard Agency

Rowlocks Chandlers

107

Royal Church of St. Mildred

31, 107

Royal Corinthian Yacht Club

128

Maritime Enterprises (IOW) Ltd MDL Marinas Medina Estuary

102

Royal London Yacht Club

128

Medina Sail Care

122

Royal Lymington Yacht Club

129

Medina Valley Centre

122

Royal Ocean Racing Club

129

Royal Solent Yacht Club

129

Royal Southern Yacht Club

128

Medina Yard

88, 91, 97

Mizpah House

83, 84

MMC

Moreton Marine

85, 87

Morrells Newsagents

110

MSJ Event Management

Murrays Seafoods

93, 118, 120

Natwest

New Holmwood Hotel

81, 82, 120

Noss Mayo

OnDeck

69, 95, 97, 99, 122

P&O Ferries

100, 123

Paddle Steamer Monarch

Paul Newell Sails

123

Pelican Racing

Royal Thames Yacht Club

129

Royal Yacht Squadron

129

S & S Marine

Saga Boat Insurance

55, 101

Sails Café

120

Sail-Mermaids

95, 97

Sally Water Taxis

126

Scotts of Wight

96, 97

Sea Start

99, 102

Seaflex Ltd

117, 123

SeaLift International Ltd

OBC 87, 97, 105, 110

95, 122

Phillips Fine Foods

100, 114

Posh Frocks

Primefoods Delicatessen

97, 114

PW Marine Photography

112

Quantum Sails GBR

123

Quay Management

Quentin House

Rawlings Hotel

81, 119

Red Duster

120

Red Funnel Ferries

Royal Standard House

100, 123, 124

Red Funnel Holidays RHP Marine Ltd

81, 84 85, 98, 102

Richardsons Yacht Services

Seatek Engineering

Seaworthy Marine Services

Shepards Wharf Ltd

90, 97, 105

Shorelines of Cowes

100, 107, 109, 114

Signpost Express

Sir Max Aitkin Museum

110

Slam Small Craft & Rigging Solent & Wight Line

IFC, 96, 123 105, 121, 122 87, 94, 95, 123

Solent Cruising & Racing Association Solent Events

129 99

Solent Rib Charter

121

Rick Tomlinson Photography 112, 113

Solent Sail Company

123

RNLI

Sonar Challenge Fleet

154

53, 99

ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

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123

Southwest Trains

123

Spencer Rigging

47, 94, 121, 122 122

Spinlock St Davids Catholic Church

St Faith's Church of England

St Mary's Church of England

St Mary's Hospital

99, 107

St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church

Steam Coffee Company

120

Sunseeker Charters

63, 95, 97

Swinton Insurnace

101

T M Taylor & Son

102, 103

T.M. Barber & Son

102

Tari Willis Associates

123

That Bloke in Cowes

105, 122

The Brasserie

120

The Island Cosmetic Clinic

85, 97

The Knowledge Zone Ltd

29, 84,

The Lifeboat Inn

116, 120

The Pilot House

The Plaza Ice Cream Parlour

101

The School House

120

The Shed

105

The Watch House Barn

The Watchhouse Barn & Coffee Shop

120

The Waterside

116

Tiffins

120

Toninos

120, 121

Top Gear Vehicle Rental Ltd Tradewinds

93 100,110

UKSA

122

VecWash

102

Veronique Bed & Breakfast Victory Marine Services

90, 107, 127

Villa Rothsay Hotel

81, 121

West Cowes Library

102

West Cowes Post Office

114

114, 124, 125 Photo: Paul Wyeth

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS As usual, there are many people to thank for their help and support in getting the Handbook to our tens of thousands of readers. First and foremost we must say a big thank you to our advertisers. Without them there would be no Cowes Port Handbook or Cowes Online for you to enjoy. Coming off the back of a terrible year in 2009 it is heartening to see that so many of our advertisers have concluded that the Handbook and Cowes Online are vital publications for reaching the Solent's sailing and boating audience. Please help us to help you by telling the advertisers that you do business with that you saw them in the Cowes Port Handbook or Cowes Online. The photographers of Cowes who work so closely with us deserve a special thank you. Peter Mumford of Beken of Cowes, Hamo Thornycroft, Rick Tomlinson, Paul Wyeth, and David Harrison, have again produced some stunning photographs that add considerably to the Handbook. Tidal data for Cowes and the background chart of the Solent Racing Marks are reproduced by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty Stationery’s Office and The UK Hydrographic Office (www.ukho.gov.uk). As editor, I must say a big thank you to our dedicated Handbook team – Karen Holloway, Sara Coombes, Guy Barkley-Smith, Tanya Sleight, Louisa Mamakou, and Zara MacAlister – for all their hard work and good humour. Finally, to all our readers – we hope you enjoy this year’s Handbook and please don’t forget to visit Cowes Online at www.cowes.co.uk where you can keep in touch with everything that’s happening in the Solent and around the sailing world. Have a good season! Steve Sleight –

Managing Editor

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