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Welcome to the August issue of All at Sea, and if you are new to the paper, and perhaps also boating and watersports, I hope you enjoy reading it. If so, pass this copy on to your friends and family too! Every month we bring you a round-up of the latest boating news from shows and new boats, to the issues facing leisure boaters today. We also love to hear from you, and so if you have a comment about the paper, a thought about one of the issues raised or just a question to ask, drop us a line. As I write this, another story about the upcoming Southampton International Boat Show has arrived in my inbox. The buzz is building for next month’s show, which has lots of changes in store for visitors, following its cancellation last year. On page 29 we have been looking at some of the technology and innovations that will be on display, plus we catch up with British Marine’s president, Ian Cooke, to find out what is new at

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the 2021 event and how the marine industry is faring in the wake of Covid. So, the countdown to the show is on, with just a matter of weeks until its doors are open once again. Do not miss next month’s special preview guide in All at Sea! It seems hard to believe we are already in August. Perhaps it is because we have been so ruled by dates this year, and we are always looking ahead to the next important Covid-related event. Of course, last month we technically had the one we had all been waiting for, so called Freedom Day, which sadly in the end was not the joyous day (apart from being my son’s birthday!) it should have been due to infections increasing again. If, like me, you have booked a holiday abroad this summer I hope you are still able to go and have an amazing time and have worked out the various Covid testing requirements you need to arrange! If you are holidaying in the UK, I hope Image: UK Crown Copyright 2021

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THIS MONTH AUGUST 2021

POWER TALK ............................... 21 Simon Everett considers the benefits of the British Seagull outboard.

SHORESTYLE .............................. 22

INNOVATIONS AT SOUTHAMPTON.......................... 29 We look ahead to just some of the exciting new technology heading our way at the Southampton Boat Show.

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HOT TOPIC................................... 30 KIT BAG ........................................ 23 Your monthly round-up of boating kit.

PHOTO OF THE MONTH ............ 24

Electronics expert, Garmin, will have more than 100 products at the Southampton Boat Show, so we asked them for some highlights.

Another round-up of your fab photos!

OFF THE MARK ............................ 31 100 YEARS IN THE MAKING ..... 26 Hayling Island Sailing Club’s centenary covered in a great read.

Getting children hooked on sailing with the help of the RYA.

THE ALMOST ISLAND ................ 32 DON’T CALL, I’M SAILING ......... 27 With ever-improving communication technologies it is becoming harder to claim a lack of signal when at sea.

David Henshall explores the fascinating history of the ‘almost island’ of Portland in Dorset.

COMPETITION!............................ 35 SHOOTIN’ THE BREEZE............. 28 We catch up with Ian Cooke, president of British Marine.

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A STAR RE-BORN ....................... 45

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MARINA GUIDE ........................... 48 BE PREPARED, BE SAFE............ 38 With so many people joining the watersports revolution this summer, it is worth giving a timely reminder about staying safe on the water.

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CHANGING FACE OF MARINAS ..... 51 How pontoons can change the visible look and feel of a marina.

FESTIVAL FUN ............................ 39 Gosport Marine Festival takes to the water again.

IN THE DRINK.............................. 54 A different sort of cider for hot summer days.

MURKY WATERS. ........................ 39 Water pollution and how we can work together to prevent it.

SAIL AWAY ................................... 41 Whether looking for a 2021 sailing holiday, or next year, we have another great selection of ideas for you.

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you have an equally fantastic holiday and the sun continues to shine. Wherever you are going on holiday, we have some great summer safety advice for watersports enthusiasts on page 38, which is well worth a read, even for those who are more experienced. Plus, over on page 41 we have this month’s holiday news, including an up-date about the impact of restrictions on travel along with holiday ideas, both home and abroad. Able to go ahead, despite restrictions still in place at the time, were both the Round the Island Race and Great Britain Sail Grand Prix. You can read reports from both events in this month’s news pages (from page 16), but I can say that both were hugely successful. I can only imagine the huge amount of work that went on behind the scenes – even more than usual – to ensure the safety and smooth running of both events. Lastly, we have several competitions for you including a Seaford Dry Light Sack set from Typhoon. You will find all the entry details on page 35, plus if you sign up for the All at Sea weekly newsletter (www.allatsea.co.uk/ aasnewsletter) there will be a link to enter on the newsletter throughout August. All that leaves me to say is have a fantastic summer afloat.

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New layout for Southampton Boat Show

A new boat show from BoatLife Events is coming to Birmingham NEC in February. Calling itself ‘more than a boat show’, the organisers say the show will have a fresh view on marketing and promises to deliver more than a four-day event. The show is set for 17 - 20 February, occupying three halls. Chris Manners, MD, TBS Boats Ltd said: “The boat dealers have wanted a boat show in the Midlands for years, and I am delighted we finally have one on the table.’”

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After three years on the board of directors at Oyster Yachts Limited, Eddie Jordan, of Formula 1 fame and Oyster owner, has moved from being a non-executive director to a brand ambassador role. Richard Hadida, CEO and owner of Oyster Yachts, said: “Eddie’s presence within Oyster has been invaluable. He knows the true quality of our yachts and those that craft them. Keeping Eddie close to the business and a voice of Oyster was a priority for me and the brand.”

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Italy has banned large cruise ships from visiting Venice after Unesco threatened to place the world heritage city on its endangered list. So, until the industrial port of Marghera is repurposed for passenger use cruise companies will have to remove Venice from their itineraries.

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Tickets are on sale for this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, taking place from 10 - 19 September. One of Europe’s largest onwater events, the show offers something for everyone with hundreds of exhibitor stands, and more than 500 craft on display. “This year is our 52nd edition and we are excited by the changes which will make it unlike any previous Southampton show,” said Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine. “Our outdoor setting, with Europe’s largest temporary marina capable of hosting more than 300 craft, and a new show layout, which

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With the continuing uncertain situation in relation to the pandemic, the 2021 Falmouth Tall Ships race and event, planned for 17 – 19 August, will not go ahead. It is due to the need for the tall ships to travel and safely accommodate crew. However, possible options are being worked upon, which we will share as news is announced. www.falmouth.co.uk

The RYA has announced that once again its 100,000 plus members can take advantage of a complimentary ticket to the Southampton International Boat Show. Members will be able to claim one ticket to any day of the show, as well as purchasing one additional ticket at a 20 per cent off discounted rate of £21.20 (plus transaction fee)*. In addition, up to two children aged 15 and under are admitted free for every standard adult ticket with the ‘Kids Go

CHANGE OF CEO

The RYA’s chief executive, Sarah Treseder, is leaving to become the new chief executive at the UK Chamber of Shipping. Sarah is a member of the British Olympic Association Board and a Younger Brother of Trinity House and has led the RYA for more than 10 years. Sarah will continue in her role as RYA CEO until the end of August, whilst the recruitment process takes place, allowing her successor to participate in the formulation of the next fouryear RYA strategy.

connects the water’s edge with the historic Southampton City walls and Westquay Shopping Centre, has enabled us to really push the boundaries this year with a myriad of incredibly exciting features for all ages.” The new show layout has clearly defined zoned areas taking visitors on a journey through the different types of watersports activities. Onshore there will be a wealth of displays at the On The Water stage, including flyboarders and jet-ski freestylers. On land, the new Festival Green area will host family entertainment, with music

playing throughout the day and into the early evening. With plenty of tasty and premium street food offerings, it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the fun. Visitors can get on to the water too, choosing from Rockley Watersports Get-A-Float experiences offering SUP, kayaking and dinghy sailing, through to Try-A-Boat sessions on RIBs, powerboats, sailing yachts and motor cruisers. The historic 1919 square-rigged Tall Ship Morgenster will sail daily from the show with visitors on board, and the passenger cruiser Island Scene will make regular sailings too. “We are incredibly excited that the Southampton International Boat Show that everyone knows and loves is back, with an entirely new feel and look making it different to any previous event,” said British Marine’s head of events Mark Ring,“Above all, through working closely with Southampton City Council, the event will be run strictly in accordance with the Government’s latest Step 4 event guidelines to ensure everyone can enjoy themselves in a safe and happy environment.” The show is open from 9.30am - 6.30pm, with the Festival Green area remaining open to enjoy outdoor refreshments, food and entertainment until 9.30pm each evening. Running over 10 days, advance tickets for the event can be purchased at www. southamptonboatshow.com. Tickets cost from just £14 per day for key workers, NHS and emergency staff, armed forces, students and

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Free’ promotion. All children must show a ticket, so ensure you select the ‘free’ child ticket when you get your ticket(s). “At the last show, held in 2019, thousands of members took advantage of the complimentary ticket offer and all the show had to offer,” said Ben Falla, RYA head of membership. “The RYA continues to be a great supporter of the Southampton Boat Show, which offers so much for our members, so it seems only fitting that we are able to help as many members as possible experience the show for themselves.”

those with other concessions, with Monday - Thursday adult tickets at £21 and tickets for both Fridays and the weekends costing £25.50 per day. For a VIP experience, the Captain’s Club offers a range of limited number Gold, Silver and Bronze packages starting at £89 per person. Turn to 29 where we take a look at just some of the innovations visitors to the show can expect to find, along with our chat with British Marine President, Ian Cooke. With a change of location, visitors can drop by the RYA stand (J120), now located in Ocean Hall, for all the latest advice and information, from getting started to improving your skills. Pick up one of the latest RYA publications, find out about training courses, as well as enjoy launches, events and celebrations. Due to a change in the show layout there will be no RYA member’s lounge at this year’s show. boatshow.seetickets.com/content/ ticket-options

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Fairline Yachts shines bright Standing out for all the right reasons, Fairline Yachts brought the sunshine to Ipswich with a photoshoot of its award-winning dayboat, the F//LINE 33, posing with a 1960s GT40, both in eye-catching yellow. Italian yacht designer, Alberto Mancini, was heavily inspired by the distinctive curves, elegance and allure

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The Dorset Seafood Festival returns to the Weymouth Peninsula over 11 – 12 September offering some of the best seafood in the South West, along with talented chefs, fine English Sparkling Wine and an educational and immersive festival programme. Experts, such as Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE), will offer demos and talks, focused on restoring the ocean to health. Also new is the ‘School of Fish’ pop-up cookery workshops for children. www.dorsetseafood.co.uk/book

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Millions for National Marine Park ■ Tinside - for health and wellbeing activities ■ National Marine Aquarium - a hub for nature and the environment ■ Mountbatten - active recreation ■ Mount Edgcumbe – heritage: learning about the Sound’s epic history including more than 600 wrecks that lie beneath the waves ■ Smart Sound - digital harnessing the power of the latest digital technology

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The Port of Southampton’s new cruise facility, Horizon Cruise Terminal, opened its doors to passengers for the first time today in July ahead of its formal opening later in the year. MSC Cruises’ MSC Virtuosa was the first ship to welcome passengers at the terminal, which is fitted with Shore Power. MSC Virtuosa, with Shore Power connectivity enabled on board, will be able to ‘plug in’ once the Shore Power is commissioned later this year. Horizon Cruise Terminal is also fitted with more than 2,000 roof-mounted solar panels, which means that on a day-to-day basis it will generate more power than it uses.

Plymouth Sound, the home of the UK’s first National Marine Park, has been awarded £9.5 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to make its vision of a park in the sea a reality. Leader of Plymouth City Council, Nick Kelly, said: “For too long Plymouth has not fully embraced the sea and its waterfront - this funding means we can now put the Sound right at the heart of our plans for Plymouth. We are in a unique position, within a unique landscape, fantastic wildlife, an historic waterfront, rich maritime heritage and cutting edge marine research, but we need to look after this special place.”

The Plymouth Sound National Marine Park will reconnect the city to the sea, the marine environment and its history. It is also estimated the grant will support the development of 20 new ‘blue’ enterprises and create 464 jobs. Councillor Kelly added: “We have a two year development period where we will be talking to everyone and anyone, shaping and testing ideas before the five year delivery plan gets into full swing.” The project outlines five ‘gateways’ to the park - each with a particular focus that will inspire more people to explore, connect and enjoy the sea.

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The first Olympic Yacht Show is set for 1 – 5 October at Olympic Marine in Sounio - one of the most important marinas in Attica and just a short distance from Athens. The show has been described as: “A multi-layered event for premium pleasure boats and all related business fields that surround this exceptionally active market.” www.olympicyachtshow.gr

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HRH The Princess Royal visited Princess Yachts in Plymouth as an extension of awarding the company’s Apprenticeship programme with a Princess Royal Award in 2020. The awards are selected by Her Royal Highness and the president of City & Guilds Group to recognise organisations whose training has delivered measurable business impact. Princess was recognised for having invested in its apprenticeship programme to ensure that it has a strong talent pipeline in place. 10 per cent of the current managers within the business are former apprentices.

Anyone wishing to sell their boat this year should look to the Deacons Used Boat Show, taking place from 10 - 19 September in Bursledon, Southampton. The demand for used boats has never been higher. With staycationing more popular than ever as the uncertainty over foreign travel continues, boating is booming, and many people are buying for the first time or upgrading their yachts. “Listing your boat for the show is easy. Just give us a call and we will do the rest,” said Andy Hyland, WhyBoats’ director. “The £300* listing fee is really competitive and includes a whole host of benefits too. It really is the ideal time for anyone wishing to sell their boat. The market is really buoyant, and we have got a hungry pool of buyers ready to view the listed

boats, both power and sail, ensuring a quick sale.” By listing a boat with WhyBoats at the Deacons Used Boat Show you will not only enjoy a discounted commission rate (5 per cent plus VAT), but will receive a free lift, scrub and block off, two-months free storage ashore followed by 25 per cent off storage ashore until 31 December 2021. Taking place at the same time (and a short drive from) the Southampton International Boat Show, the Deacons Used Boat Show will showcase an extensive selection of used power and sail boats. Hosted at boatfolk’s Deacons Marina, Burseldon the event will be open daily from 10am - 6pm. www.whyboats.com *Listing fee is £300 for boats up to 10m and £395 for boats up to 12m.

The ‘Park in the Sea’ will transform lives, employment, education, volunteering and environment, re-establishing the bond between people and place. From the lone angler to fishing crews, from swimmers to those who earn a living from the sea, the park is not just about encouraging people to get closer to the ocean but protecting it and piloting projects that could help tackle our greatest challenges in a way that actually improves lives.

Ideas on the horizon to encourage people to explore include innovation labs, a marine observation post, a hidden treasures of the sound project as well as developing digital park apps. There are also plans for a National Maritime Park Festival for anyone to try swimming, sailing or paddleboarding as well as Give it a Go events. Other plans include neighbourhood history projects and activities that enable everyone to experience what the Sound has to offer. The project is not just about leisure activities though. It will include piloting sustainable fisheries initiatives and working closely with schools on STEM activities, careers in ocean-related fields and ocean citizenship. A ranger programme is also on the cards to help look after the Sound and run activities that allow people to connect with it.

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Going the extra mile Suffolk Coastal estate agents’ Tim Day will be offering buyers the opportunity to view a riverside property by boat. Quay Lodge, Orford, is on the market jointly with Suffolk Coastal Estate Agents and Castle Estates for £975,000. Tim said: “We have recently taken on a beautiful quay side property in Orford, which is about four miles downriver from Aldeburgh. We will be offering prospective purchasers an alternative way to come and view this property.”

Buyers will be collected from Aldeburgh Yacht Club by a local captain, travelling down the river Alde, passing through the picturesque Orford Ness national nature reserve and disembarking at Orford quay. Tim will be there to greet his clients and show them around Quay Lodge. Tim concluded: “This is a wonderful way to showcase a superbly located riverside property.” www.suffolkcoastal.com

MINISTER TAKES TO THE WATER The Maritime Minister, Robert Courts MP, met with the RYA at the Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre as part of Maritime Safety Week. The Minister was briefed by RYA representatives on the extensive range of courses delivered by RYA Training and also the Association’s role in promoting recreational boating safety. The Minister was briefed on the wider work that the RYA does to promote safe, responsible and sustainable recreational boating, including initiatives to address sustainability and diversity issues. The MP’s visit came during Maritime Safety Week in

July, an annual event that seeks to recognise the excellent safety work across the maritime sector, as well as shining a light on the significance of continually sharing knowledge and best practice in the area.

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Reeds Nautical Almanac The 90th-anniversary edition of the Reeds Nautical Almanac is the trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters, and provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco, the Azores and Madeira. With more than 45,000 annual changes, the 2022 edition includes: tide tables and tidal streams, invaluable passage notes, distance tables, a first aid section and also a Marina Guide. Subscribe annually via direct debit, and get the Almanac for £32.50, along with exclusive partner discounts including 30 per cent off books on Bloomsbury.com. Published: 16 August / £49.99

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With concerns around the negative mental and physical health legacy of the coronavirus pandemic, new research reveals that spending time on coastal or inland waterways can be an easily accessible and effective way to improve wellbeing. The research, commissioned by British Marine and the charity Canal & River Trust, shows that the more time spent on the water, the bigger the benefit. The research investigated the economic value of inland and coastal boating in the UK and is the first of its type to explore the impact on people’s wellbeing or quality of life by being able to get out onto the water. Paddle sports are shown to be the most popular and accessible way to get afloat. With further growth in 2020 during the pandemic, more than 20.5 million

people annually take to the water doing a paddle sport, and the activity represents almost half of the economic contribution of wider tourism expenditures associated with the boating and watersports sector in the UK. With positive effects of spending time on the water, and as the UK prepares for another staycation summer with people looking for activities and days out, British Marine has launched a new ‘on the water’ website, giving details of locations across the UK where people can get afloat. The website connects people with boating and watersports providers offering paddleboarding, motor cruising, surfing, kayaking, narrowboat cruising, sailing and more on either inland canals, rivers, lakes and reservoirs, or along the coast. RYA Recognised Training Centres can also be found on the website. www.OnTheWater.co.uk

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From 6 June – 8 July 1944, HMS Belfast spent five weeks supporting the D-Day landings and is said to have fired one of the first barrages at Gold and Juno beaches on D-Day. Before being retired from service in 1963, HMS Belfast was also actively involved in the Korean War from 1950 - 1952, as well as serving in a peace-keeping capacity around the world. As such a valuable asset in British and Commonwealth history, it was only right that she be saved from the scrap heap, and in 1971 was brought to London by the HMS Belfast Trust to become a floating museum. She was transferred to the guardianship of IWM in 1978, where she remains today. A sizeable donation of paint from Jotun will ensure that the historic vessel’s structure is soundly protected and cosmetically restored to its original condition for current and future generations

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Both the 2021 RYA Eric Twiname Youth and Junior Team Racing Championships return to Oxford Sailing Club this autumn following last year’s cancellation. Held at Farmoor Reservoir, Oxford, on 9 - 10 October, in conjunction with the Eric Twiname Trust, young sailors will compete in Firefly and RS Feva dinghies. The annual two-day event will welcome teams from clubs across the country, as well as junior and youth class associations, RYA regions, schools and individual teams to battle it out in the two events. The regatta, named after famous sailor, author and journalist Eric Twiname, has seen many members of the current British Sailing Team compete in previous editions including 470 sailors Eilidh McIntyre, Amy Seabright and Georgina Povall. Applications close on 9 September.

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The 36th America’s Cup achieved its broadcast and viewership objectives to be the most watched America’s Cup ever with the dedicated viewership audience 3.2 times the size of that from 2017’s America’s Cup in Bermuda. In-depth broadcast and media analysis undertaken by Nielsen revealed the AC36 events (ACWS Auckland, PRADA CUP and America’s Cup Match) between November 2020 – March 2021 reached a total global TV and live streaming audience of 941 million people globally. At 68.2m, the dedicated TV audience for the 36th America’s Cup was more than three times that of the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda (20.5m). The dedicated audience includes all those who watched the event live, delayed or highlights on TV, americascup.com, YouTube and Facebook. Social media was a further area of strong growth across all the America’s Cup channels. Followers more than

doubled from 491k to 1.09m between the 35th and 36th America’s Cups. Not surprisingly, the record audiences delivered significant value for the sponsors and hosts of the America’s

Cup. The measurement and evaluation analysis shows a Total Gross Media Value of over NZD$1.4 billion (around £706,720,000) for the event, teams, hosts and sponsors. Image: ACE/Studio Borlenghi

Arthur Beale opens at historic dockyard Arthur Beale, the 500-year-old London chandlery, has opened its first shop outside London at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, following the closure of its Shaftesbury Avenue shop in June. As a chandlery that has been in business since the Mary Rose, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior were sailing the seas, it is fitting that its new home should be amongst these seafaring landmarks.The size of the shop (3,000

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London at this centre of historical naval history and have the chance to finally display our historic memorabilia. We will be selling all our chandlery, sailing products and clothing at the beautiful shop we have here; we are also launching a Click & Collect service by sea, whereby customers can moor at the pontoon at the Dockyard to collect their orders.” arthurbeale.co.uk

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On January 15, 2022 HM Coastguard will turn 200 and the emergency service needs your help to make the occasion extra special. The history of the coastguard can be traced back to 1822 with almost 200 years of memories for us to look back on with pride. There are many stories to tell and the Coastguard would like you to help by sharing your pictures, memories and experiences.

Over the past two centuries HM Coastguard has gone from strength to strength, with coastguard operations centres coordinating responses to emergency situations at the coast calling upon approximately 310 Coastguard Rescue Teams made up of around 3,000 dedicated volunteers. Not forgetting the 10 search and rescue helicopters.

I would sail 500 miles… Research has revealed a total of 7,000 miles of waterways in Great Britain. Of these, 5,000 are navigable today, while the other 2,000 miles are either derelict or under restoration. Interestingly, following further research in Scotland, improved coverage of former routes of river navigations and more significant branches of the Grand Union Canal in the London area an additional

500 miles have been uncovered. The Inland Waterways Association Waterways Directory details all the inland waterways ever brought into navigation, and has been updated after detailed research by IWA experts and local volunteers. John Pomfret, the IWA navigation expert who compiled the directory, explained: “The directory has been updated to give an

It is now one of the UK’s four frontline emergency services, operating a 24/7, 365 day a year search and rescue service to save lives at the coast and at sea. Safety has always been at the heart of what the coastguard does and, with technology ever evolving, HM Coastguard continues to strive to be at the forefront of innovation in order to carry on improving and saving lives. Claire Hughes, director of Her Majesty’s Coastguard, said: “From our volunteers to full-time staff, we are all immensely proud of the coastguard’s distinguished and fascinating history which has really helped to shape the incredibly important work HM Coastguard carries out today. "We look forward to marking the coastguard’s 200th birthday in 2022 and upholding HM Coastguard’s commitment to keeping the public safe at the coast for many years to come.” Can you help to tell the coastguard story? They are pulling together as much history as they can. If you have something that you think might fit the bill email CG200@mcga.gov.uk.

FISHFINDING BASICS Following huge growth in angling participation, Lowrance has put together a suite of resources to help people understand the basics of fishfinding technology. The Fishfinding Basics campaign offers videos, animations and content aimed at explaining the very basics behind such things as how sonars work, how GPS and charts can help find more fish, and even comparison charts

to help understand which fishfinder or chartplotter is best suited. Anglers can discover how chartplotter and fishfinder displays play an essential part in fishing from a boat, helping anglers to navigate safely, find the right spots using different chart and sonar views and ultimately help anglers to find and catch more fish. www.lowrance.com/en-gb/ fishfinding-basics

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The British Motor Yacht Show made its mark as one of the UK’s first boat shows to successfully go ahead this year, with some of the best motor yachts assembled at Premier’s Swanwick Marina. With motor yachts from key partners, Fairline, Sunseeker and Princess, joined by exhibitors including Supermarine Motor Yachts and Sealine, it was the ideal opportunity for serious buyers to enjoy extended viewings in a relaxed atmosphere. James Lumley, sales manager of Sunseeker Southampton, said: “This was the second year of managing this show under strict Covid regulations, and I am delighted that yet again, our organising team delivered a hugely successful event. Boutique events, such as the BMYS, allow us to showcase our luxury Sunseeker

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Two sailors who circumnavigated Britain to raise money for charity have shared their experiences in a book titled Blue Star Adventure, after the name of their boat. Mike Goodwin, from Staffordshire Coastal Cruising Club, and south coast-based Roger Colmer bought the yacht together after deciding to tackle the round Britain challenge to broaden their sailing experience and raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. The doublehanded team sailed a figure-of-eight route in stages during 2015-6, joined by around 20 guest crew members along the way who supported their fundraising by making donations in return for enjoying a week of sailing aboard Blue Star. Mike’s son Daniel, himself a keen sailor, died from Cystic Fibrosis aged 36 in 2017 and was sadly too unwell at the time of

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The 2021 sailing season brings with it a new outlook for the Melges IC37. At 37ft, the mid-sized racer Melges IC37 is equally at home in the confines of the Solent during Cowes Week as she is in more open water racing across the Channel or further afield. Sam Pearson, from Ancasta Race Boats, said: “As the sailing fraternity finally awakes from the depth of Covid-19 hibernation, the yacht racing future looks bright in both the

short and long term. Owners and crews have all taken stock whilst away from their racing campaigns and are now looking for a yacht that is not only exciting to sail but cost effective and very competitive under IRC. The Melges IC37 fits the bill perfectly.” Rear Commodore of Yachting at the Royal Yacht Squadron, Robert ‘Bertie’ Bicket knows how much the IC37 has to offer, having competed on Fargo, his new IC37, for the firsttime at the IRC nationals. With Fargo joining

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Navier is a Silicon Valley start-up that is building technology to radically increase the efficiency of small powerboats by 90 per cent while ensuring zero emissions and a greater ride experience. The first product is the Navier 27, an all-electric hydrofoil performance craft outfitted with an advanced autopilot. It is a 27ft foiling performance vessel capable of a range exceeding 75nm under electric

propulsion and includes advanced autonomy features. Navier has signed an exclusive agreement with Bieker Boats, a naval architecture firm founded by America’s Cup naval architect and foiling expert Paul Bieker. The Bieker Boats team will work on the mechanical design and hydrofoil system of Navier 27.

Contest Yachts has announced the launch of the all-new Contest 50CS. The 50ft yacht is central to the Contest Yachts range; they have been building at this length for 45 of the family-owned shipyard’s 60+ years.

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Rustler 41 Motor Yacht Rustler Yachts has launched its first motor yacht, which they tell us offers the same combination of craftsmanship, seakeeping, performance and elegance as the worldrenowned sailing yachts they have been building for more than 50 years. Designed by Tony Castro, the Rustler 41 has a deep-V planing hull that will deliver a thrilling performance while still retaining slow-speed manoeuvrability. Each Rustler 41 will be hand-built and customised for her

owner; in fact owners are encouraged to visit their yacht in build as often as they like “We have been asked many times if we would build a motorboat, by both existing Rustler customers and those who simply understand our philosophy towards building boats,” said Rustler director Adrian Jones. “Our sailing boats are loved for their design, build quality and craftsmanship; all traits which are carried over to the new motor yacht.” rustleryachts.com/R41-motor-yacht

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Sold out Great Britain Sail Grand Prix Thousands of fans turned up on Plymouth Hoe, and hundreds of spectator boats lined the F50 racecourse in Plymouth Sound, as the sold out Great Britain Sail Grand Prix closed on a high note in Britain’s Ocean City. Tom Slingsby’s Australia SailGP Team celebrated its first victory of SailGP Season 2, being crowned event winners, as thousands of sun-drenched fans were also treated to a race win for the home team. The Season 1 Champions were defeated by Great Britain in the final race of the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix earlier this season, but got their revenge on British waters to make an astounding comeback, ultimately winning the event after a three-boat final between Australia, U.S and France. Tom Slingsby said: “We are now three events in, we have had lead changes at each one with different people winning each time. We have got plenty more turns ahead. There is no form guide, every team has its day and we have just got to hold on for the ride to try and make that Grand Final in San Francisco next March.” While the British could not qualify for the final podium race in front of the home fans, interim driver Paul Goodison earned the loudest cheer of the day when his team crossed the finish line to win the fifth race of the weekend. Paul, in his final event driving the British F50 before Ben Ainslie’s return to the wheel, signed off his SailGP stint with a fourth-place finish in Plymouth. Paul said: “That was a special day. It felt fantastic to cross the finish line in first place in front of our brilliant home support. There was a lot of pressure to perform after yesterday, and it was really impressive how the whole team rallied. There were so many positive vibes going out there this morning and then seeing all the fans and hearing all the noise coming from them on the water was just incredible. “The team sailed very well. There are a bunch of really talented athletes on the boat and the team in the chase boat were incredibly supportive. For me, it has been a great pleasure to have been involved in this team, and I

am just thankful that we have given it back to Ben in a similar shape to when I took it off him.” Over the weekend, SailGP worked with Plymouth City Council to ensure fans were able to safely enjoy the high-octane action from the shore and on-water. Leader of Plymouth City Council, Councillor Nick Kelly, said: “What an absolutely incredible weekend in Britain’s Ocean City. The atmosphere along the waterfront was electric and Plymouth Sound really has made a fantastic stage for the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix. “Not only that, but the week leading up to SailGP has seen so many people in Plymouth getting involved and engaging with the ocean, including STEM sessions for school children and free sailing experiences for young people and people with disabilities.” Preparing for the fourth event of the season, SailGP turns its attention to Aarhus, Denmark where driver Nicolai Sehested and the Denmark SailGP Team will play host for the first time at the ROCKWOOL Denmark Sail Grand Prix, 20 – 21 August. Following Denmark, the league will complete its final two European events in Saint-Tropez, France (11 - 12 September) and Cadiz-Andalusia, Spain (9 - 10 October) before heading to the Southern Hemisphere for the Sydney Sail Grand Prix, 17 - 18 December, to finish off 2021. Racing picks up again in the new year starting in Christchurch, New Zealand (29 - 30 January), and the Grand Final in San Francisco, USA (26 - 27 March). SailGP.com/GreatBritain

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After last year’s silence, the starting cannon at The Royal Yacht Squadron boomed across the Solent to mark the start of the 90th anniversary edition of Round the Island Race. Solo sailor Pip Hare was the official race starter for the Island Sailing Club’s iconic 50nm annual race around the Isle of Wight. Pip said: “It is one of the big sailing events in the calendar, a race that you never want to miss. The mass participation element means it is an incredible sight and you get a fantastic feeling from being part of it, but also it is a great race. The course offers so much: it is technical, it is tactical and the weather can be anything, so definitely a race I want to do every year. It is like a mini roundthe-world!” The huge fleet of around 1,200 boats and 7,000 sailors showed how much people love taking part in this event. On the water there was everything from flat calm to 25 knot gusts, fog and sun. As with every Round the Island Race, nothing compares to the sight of the fleet stretched out around the stunning Isle of Wight coast. Local Cowes boat Eeyore, an Alacrity 18 Bilge Keel, secured back-to-back victories in the Round the Island Race and retained the prestigious Gold Roman Bowl, which she has held since the 2019 race. Owner and skipper of Eeyore, Jo Richards said: “The thing with the Round the Island Race is that it is like buses, you wait years and years and then two come along consecutively. It was an interesting race - we had a shocking first leg down to the Needles and luckily there was a little bit of a lull under the cliffs and we got back into our class and from then on it was really tight. “When we got to Bembridge Ledge, having got the rating list out, we knew we had to finish a minute-and-a-half ahead of one boat and three minutes ahead of another boat. It was pretty tense the whole way back, and being the smallest boat in the fleet you have

got no control if a 55ft boat sits on top of you. It was only when we got back to shore and people starting texting that we thought we might have won. A great day out.” Meanwhile, the Alan Buchanan designed Cherete won the Silver Gilt Roman Bowl, awarded to the first boat overall in the ISCRS divisions. Owner and skipper of Cherete, Brian Haugh said: “We had a totally unexpected result and we were late getting to the start line. This was our tenth Round the Island Race, we had a great day and it felt like normality had resumed.” Peter Cunningham’s multihull MOD70 PowerPlay was the first to finish the race with a time of 4hrs 11mins 01secs. A light start to the race prevented any chance of beating the race record, which was set by PowerPlay, as Concise 10, in 2017 (2hrs 22mins and 23 secs). PowerPlay finished this year’s race ahead of the ULTIM Actual and the 32m trimaran IDEC. T’ala, owned by David Collins, was the first monohull to finish the race with a time of 6hrs 11mins 36secs. David Atkinson, Race Director said: “We have had every type of conditions possible; light winds, no wind, rain, fog, mist and the sun, all of which makes the race an exciting challenge. That said, reports coming in from competitors indicate they have had a fantastic time on the water and have thoroughly enjoyed the day.” www.roundtheisland.org.uk • Overall Winner (IRC): Gold Roman Bowl: Eeyore • ISCRS Winner: Silver Gilt Roman Bowl: Cherete • 2021 Multihull line honours winner: PowerPlay • 2021 Monohull line honours winner: T’ala Next year’s race will be on 25 June.

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Stars+Stripes is joining New York Yacht Club’s Challenge for th 37th America’s Cup. To bring together the best American sailing talent, the Stars+Stripes team, founded by members Mike Buckley and Taylor Canfield, the reigning Match Racing World Champions, will join the New York Yacht Club’s campaign for the 37th America’s Cup.

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Dani Rowe, an Aerosystems Engineer Officer in the Royal Air Force, is the recipient of the RYA Yachtmaster® of the Year award for her exceptional demonstration of sailing skills during her RYA Yachtmaster certificate of competence exam. Dani, now 25, started sailing when she was just nine-years-old, taking an RYA Dinghy Stage 1 course, and says she has never looked back. To find out more about the RYA Yachtmaster qualification, visit www.rya.org.uk/ training/certificates-of-competence.

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Following positive Covid tests among some crew, the first five voyages on board Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth cruise ship were cancelled. The first ‘staycation’ cruise, in July, was due to sail from Southampton to Cornwall. In a statement the company said: “Working in conjunction with Southampton Port Health we took immediate steps to successfully contain the situation. This has meant, however, that we are not able to complete the final essential preparations or deliver the comprehensive training schedule to the full required contingent of crew prior to the first scheduled sailing.” The first departure is now planned for this month.

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REMEMBERING SPUD In today’s high-tech world, most racing dinghies are built in an almost clinical, industrial process using carbon fibre, epoxy, vacuum bagging and baking, but if you go back to the 1960s and the heady days of the boom in dinghy development, things were very different. The boatyard was a place of wood shavings and the evocative smells of mahogany and vanish. This was the world of Peter ‘Spud’ Rowsell, the legendary boat builder and championship winning sailing, who has died after a long battle with illness. Spud was born and raised in Exmouth, where he started his sailing career in the Cadet Class, but his eye would soon be turned by a beautiful example of a National 12 dinghy. Spud did not only want to be a winner in this boat, he wanted to build them as well, and by the early ‘60s he was an integral part of Rowsell brothers, who were building an enviable reputation in the highly competitive Merlin Rocket fleet. The name of Spud and the Merlin Rocket would become synonymous with exquisite wood work and wonderful finishing, with this beauty going hand in hand with race winning potential. Such was the demand for Spud’s boats that at one point his order book stretched past a year, and as he won race after race, including two National Championships victories, his boats were seen as an essential element in the search for success.

When not boat building, Spud was a key member of the RNLI’s inshore lifeboat team, as well as being closely involved with Exe Sailing Club and events within the town. He still found time to undertake other projects that ranged from some serious campaigns aimed at selection for the Olympics and a successful 50ft multi-hull racer that he sailed in the Round Britain Challenge. In build Spud was very different to the honed athletes that are the top dinghy sailors of today, for he was a large, boisterous individual, which was just as well as this perfectly matched his larger than life personality. A craftsman in the truest sense of the word, despite the pressures of work, he was never too busy to stop and talk about his boats and any new ideas he might have, with the more technical discussion liberally interspersed with Spud’s plentiful supply of anecdotes and, as always, a great deal of laughter. Spud was one of the remaining strong links to a different era of our sport, when individuality was paramount and when boats were equally individual, rather than the mass-produced commodity items of today. He will be sadly missed by family and friends, but also by the sport of dinghy sailing as a whole, and he should be remembered as not only one of the real builders of the 1960s golden generation, but at the same time, one of its biggest and best characters.

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Medals keep coming! John Gimson and Anna Burnet battled it out to gain a fantastic podium position in the Nacra 17. Image: Sailing Energy / World Sailing

Giles Scott has added another gold medal having also won gold in Rio. Image: Sailing Energy / World Sailing

In the Olympic sailing regatta the British sailors have continued their winning ways with an impressive four medals, including two golds. Lack of wind across Sagami Bay meant no racing on day nine of the Sailing Olympic competition. This meant the the 49erFX Women and 49er Men had to wait another 24 hours to decide their medals. However, Giles Scott in the Finn and John Gimson and Anna Burnet in the Nacra 17 had insurmountable leads over fourth place in their classes, and so for them it was a question of what colour medal they would take home after their Medal Races. Ahead of the final race Giles Scott said: “I have probably sailed the best week of my life I think and hopefully I can finish it off." Finish it he did, taking gold and therefore successfully defending his Olympic title from Rio 2016. Giles is also now the last ever Finn Olympic champion as the class, which has been in the Olympic Games since Helsinki 1952, will not feature at Paris 2024. For John Gimson and Anna Burnet in the Nacra 17, and also guaranteed a medal, a fifth place in the Medal Race saw them take the silver medal. Over in the delayed 49er Men there was an incredible result for the British sailors which saw Dylan Fletcher and Stu Bithell take gold ahead of New Zealand's Pete Burling and Blair Tuke. In an incredibly close Medal Race, there was a photo finish which saw Great Britain cross the finish in first place, just centimetres ahead of the fastclosing Germans. New Zealand crossed the line third.

Before this Medal Race drama, Emma Wilson had aleady won bronze in the women’s RS:X, making her only the second ever female British Olympic windsurfing medallist after Bryony Shaw’s bronze in 2008. Emma said: “Those were so physical conditions. I gave it absolutely everything and, in the end, I came third, but still it was amazing to get a medal and I am super, super happy. Windsurfing is out of the Olympics, so I have to learn another new category, but if I can do that and come back it would be amazing." Tom Squires, meanwhile, finished his Olympic debut in seventh overall in a hugely competitive men’s RS:X fleet. In the Laser Radial Ali Young completed

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Twenty-six-year-old sailor David Paul is set to join the crème de la crème of the sailing world when he tackles the gruelling 2,500-mile single handed offshore La Solitaire Du Figaro race this summer to raise funds for water charity, Just a Drop. David will be one of only two Brits taking part in the event, which also attracts Olympians and World Champions. The race, which is made up of four stages, will start on 22 August in Saint-Nazaire, with September’s final leg crossing the Celtic Sea to the Fastnet Rock, then back to where the race started. Visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ davidpaulsailing to make a donation.

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After the Covid pandemic caused the cancellation of the 2020 5o5 World Championships, scheduled for Torekov in Sweden, there were high hopes that a strong contingent of UK boats would soon be packaged up for shipment out to Bermuda and the 2021 running of this prestigious event in late October/early November. Sadly, with the situation regarding international travel still far from clear, the International Association has been forced to again issue a Notice of Cancellation, with full international competition not restarting until the 2022 World Championships, which are scheduled to be held at the Royal Cork Yacht Club, Crosshaven, in Ireland. The Royal Cork Yacht Club enjoys the claim that they are the world’s oldest yacht club, with this and the prestige of the 5o5 Championship making this an event not to be missed - and All at Sea will be there!

The UK 5o5 fleet enjoying near Bermuda like conditions at their recent Championship held down on the waters of Portland Harbour. Image: David Henshall

NEW DINGHY TRAILS GUEST OF HONOUR If you are looking to spend time on the beautiful waters of the UK this summer, the RYA have added seven new #DinghyTrails, which are ready to download and explore. The new trails are at Great Cumbrae, Cardiff Bay, Lake Bala, Lough Erne, Plymouth Sound, Itchenor and Lymington. Each trail comes with its own map and instructions including sailing times and launch sites. Through these new trails it is possible to sail into the city centre in Cardiff, enjoy the peace and tranquillity of Snowdonia National Park, discover a beautiful beach from Itchenor and explore the islands of Lough Erne in Northern Ireland. For the more

intrepid adventurer the trail from Lymington takes you across the Solent to the area of outstanding beauty at Newtown Creek where you can either picnic on the beach of pop into a local pub. All trails are packed with information, details of navigation or anchorage, facts, insider visits, wildlife spotting, best picnic spots and more. RYA participation manager, Michelle Gent, said: “We are busy planning more trails, we appreciate at the moment there may not be a trail local to you, so we would love to hear your suggestions.” www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/dinghy-trails

Sir Ben Ainslie is to sail along the Beaulieu River in a scow to become guest of honour at a celebration for the 50th anniversary and completion of the £2m redevelopment of Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour. Sir Ben will be presented with a certificate by Lord Montagu, granting him the Honorary Freedom of the Beaulieu River. He will be joined at the ceremony by round the world yachtsman Sir Chay Blyth CBE BEM, who was granted the ‘freedom of the river’ by Lord Montagu’s father at the original marina opening in 1971. As part of the celebration on 14 August,

Beaulieu River berth and mooring holders have been invited to a traditional style regatta. Youngsters will enjoy a crabbing competition, while families compete in rowing and swimming challenges. Guests will also decorate their boats for a best dressed boat and crew competition, flying a limited edition golden anniversary burgee designed by mooring holder Philip Dyke. Sir Chay Blyth said: “I am glad that in my lifetime, the Beaulieu River has kept its charm and is as special today as it was during my first visit over half a century ago. I am proud to be part of these celebrations.”

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Simon Everett is the man in the know when it comes to what is being launched and the latest technologies emerging in marine engines. Get the inside scoop right here… Has it really come to this? The stage where classic, antique even, outboard motors are becoming sought after to such an extent that the prices are climbing faster than an English Electric Lightning. The reduction in numbers coming off the manufacturing lines everywhere, due to staff being lost to quarantine requirements, means that demand has outstripped supply by some measure. Anyone who has studied economics at even the most basic level will know that when demand is high and supply is limited, the price goes up. The days of discounted purchases are over. For those selling used outboards it is good news; the market is very much in the vendor’s favour. For classic engines it is a breath of fresh air, and there are some very good old engines about as people bring them out of hiding and either clean them up to use, or take advantage of the huge demand. Some have suffered the ravages of time through neglect and will require investment of time and effort to hunt down the spares needed to get them running sweetly again. Others are emerging as if from a time warp, having been put away cleaned and oiled for protection and in need of just a minor service to give peace of mind for more loyal service.

How about Seagulls?

If you are needing a lightweight, rugged, ultra simple outboard for a dinghy or tender, the once ubiquitous British Seagull should not be overlooked. These outboards were built in Poole and suffered from ridicule over the years as many owners failed to give them the regular maintenance they

require, however simple that procedure might be, and they were competing with the new, high performance outboards from America and Japan. The original ignition system was the Achilles heel of the Seagull. The HT lead and plug cap were upgraded in the early ‘70s to a screw on waterproof plug cap and vinyl covered lead which solved virtually all the problems. Parts are cheap and readily available, despite many of these engines being more than 60-years-old, and they are still going strong giving loyal, reliable, rugged service and can be looked after at home very easily with a minimum of tools. This has to be the epitome of ecological purchasing, rather than forever scrapping and buying a new engine. Buy once and keep it going for several generations. It is telling that the biggest market for these engines is the Far East, where they are held in high regard and sought after, and they are even used for single series racing on lightweight utility boats. At a time where governments are demanding that manufacturers of goods make them repairable and provide availability of spare parts to keep existing units serviceable, it could be argued that British manufacturing was doing that from time immemorial. The strength of these old icons is in their simplicity; instead of bearings the motor utilises phosphor bronze bushings and is low compression, low revving for low output, being so understressed and with so few moving parts they will literally go on forever. Maybe we shall see manufacturers taking a leaf out of the old timer’s book and make simple, rugged, long lived engines again.

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PHOTO OF THE MONTH

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Andy and Greg flying in Stokes Bay. Sent in by Rod Chadwick. Beer, a tiny fishing village in the heart of Devon... Image: Laura McGhin

Flying fifteens racing off Studland. Sent in by Wendy Davies.

Entering Ocean Village by boat, or was it Miami Harbour? Thanks to Timo Galeon for this photo. During Ramsgate Week here is ‘Rush’, with ‘Pippy’ in the background. Thanks to Simon Field for sending in this photo.

An August Bank Holiday weekend picture at Chatham Maritime Marina. Sent in by Gary Griffiths.

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Thanks to Alan Douglas for sending in this photo, taken of himself by his co-skipper/co-owner owner Mick Drury on their Hanse 345 Fifty Fifty on a passage from Fecamp to L’Havre. The sea state was highish, but they made it safe and sound with what they described at the time as ‘Rock and Roll’ as the waves just swooshed under the yacht and exited out of the bow. The look of concentration was due the effort required to stop them from jibing. Dan Shillaker took this on a Sunsail bareboat holiday in Procida, Italy.

Thanks to Mike Thorne for this early morning shot taken at Holyhead. Tug Challenge on Southampton Water! Taken by Ken Haynes.

Jerry Roach sent in this lovely photo of a sunrise on Kielder Water. Taken outside Portishead Quay Marina, this photo was sent in by Karl Neilson.

Evening calm at Portland Marina sent in by Richard Cutsforth.

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100 YEARS IN THE MAKING Hayling Island Sailing Club has quite a history, and now it has been brought together in a new book celebratory the club’s centenary.

Yachts belonging to the HISC preparing to race. Image: David Peter Robinson/Shutterstock

acht racing has now been with us for a very long time, but the sport of racing in small boats is a more recent development that is scarcely more than 100-years-old. At the same time that the boats have developed from the heavy, clinker built race versions of local fishing boats and tenders, so the sailing clubs that support the activity have blossomed, not only around our coasts but inland as well on the rivers and reservoirs that see so much of our sailing today. The story of how these sailing clubs came into being is a fascinating journey that encompasses not only technical changes, but the rapid advances in our social development as leisure time became an ever bigger part of our lives. Some clubs have remained small, supporting the interests of a local community, whilst others have grown and then grown again to be the high profile mainstays of our sport.

Scattered around our shores are a few super-clubs, whose names are often in the media as they host the major domestic and international events, with the biggest and perhaps notable of these being Hayling Island Sailing Club, which is located on the western entrance to Chichester Harbour.

Centenary celebrations

The area is known as Sandy Point, which is aptly named, for the club occupies a stunning location on a sandy peninsular that gives the sailors access to the wonderfully sheltered waters of Chichester Harbour or the more open expanse of Bracklesham Bay. There is probably more sailing history generated from that small sandy spit than from anywhere else in the UK (the Hamble, which might also fancy similar claims, is just a bit more dispersed) and now, as Hayling Island Sailing Club celebrate their centenary, that story has been told in a superbly detailed new book that the club has produced in-house.

The prime mover behind the book is historian Belinda Cook, who spent several years researching the early years of Sandy Point and how the changing requirements of small boat sailing would change the nature of the club, but at the same time, how Hayling Island would exert its own influences on the increasing popularity of sailing in the UK.

Looking back

One of the biggest problems for any sailing historian has to be that 100 years ago, pictures out afloat and of boating in general were far less common than they

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are today, but in this respect Belinda and Léonie Austin have excelled themselves, as the book is full of thoughtfully placed photographs, with each of these adding to the value of the accompanying text. This makes Hayling Island Sailing Club – 100 Years in the Making such an important piece of work as it tells, in glorious detail, just how small boat sailing made that move from something of a fringe activity to become such a central part of our sporting heritage. Even as the

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book was published, Team GB sailors were gearing up for the Olympic Regatta in Tokyo, but on reading this book, it will be clear to the reader that the success the UK has enjoyed at this level has many of its roots at Hayling Island - a small but important part of that 100 years that are so clearly recounted. Congratulations to all at Hayling Island Sailing Club on this impressive work and here is to the next 100 years! Words: David Henshall

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

While we might not always want to be contactable when enjoying time away from the stresses of everyday life, with ever-improving technologies it is becoming harder to claim a lack of signal when at sea.

n last month’s All at Sea, these Diary pages looked at the amazing odyssey of Terry Jones, who was setting out, not just sail around the world, but to do this in such a manner that would allow him to stop at all the interesting places that the Vendée Globe and Volvo racers never reach. When All at Sea interviewed Terry ahead of his departure, he was asked about how he would be keeping in touch with those back home, but his whole approach to his adventure was deliberately low key. It was not simply a case of Terry being ‘low tech’, but a lot of what he wanted to do was to escape from being further ensnared by the ever-present connection that we now have with the world, courtesy of modern communications. In a further connection with recent Diary entries, just two months earlier we featured the life and developments of Samuel Morse whose code, when used with the emerging technology of ‘wireless telegraphy’, finally connected boats to other boats – and more importantly, back to the land, with the capability of reaching out across the wide distances of the ocean. Morse key transmissions would in time be replaced but Radio Telephony, which gave us the opportunity to speak, and now few boats go afloat without the basics of a VHF handset. If that is not enough, for most coastal sailors, your everyday mobile phone will still be getting a signal, which can make getting away from it all even harder.

revolutionised how offshore racing is projected to the media and hence out to the global watching public. What before had been exciting coverage of the start, then a near blackout until the finish, is now an exciting sport that is easily followed, to the point that it becomes almost compulsive viewing.When Kevin Escoffier’s PRB yacht broke up and sank during the Vendée Globe, we were able to watch the incredible boat handling skills of Jean Le Cam, as he rescued Kevin from the liferaft, despite the action taking place some 1,400km southwest of the Cape of Good Hope.

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The number of domes on yachts (not even super yachts) has increased, and though this tells us this boat is well connected, it does little for its aesthetics. Image: David Henshall

The best solution was to ‘spin-off’ Inmarsat as a commercial concern. From its London Headquarters, Inmarsat was now free to bring the latest satellite technologies, not just to commercial marine traffic and the super yachts, but increasingly to mid-range yachts.

At $300m and with an expected service life of 15 years, Inmarsat are well placed to remain the first choice supplier for sat-comm services, but with other networks developing their own platforms, we may soon be spoilt for choice. Image: Inmarsat

Satellite Network

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However, the modern world in which we live is now dependent on being connected to the World Wide Web, and though this has been possible now for a number of years, all too often connectivity was more akin to the early days of dial up, with snail like transmission speeds that were a saving grace for those who thought that by being afloat you could completely escape from work. Yet today, with so much of life being conducted online, being able to access the internet, at any time, from any place, brings with it so many more positives than negatives. Up-to-date weather at the press of a key, the revised ‘traffic light’ status of any potential destinations (something we did not used to have to worry about), technical ‘how to do’ support for everything from a failed water maker to DIY health care, all these are a small price to pay for the possibility that the ‘office’ might still try to reach you.

Satellite Comms

In truth, having global connectivity is nothing new, and for many years now larger luxury yachts have sported the large white domes that protect the sensitive aerials that link the boat up to a satellite communications system. The world leader in proving these services is Inmarsat, who own and operate the most powerful and diverse network of satellites that support global connectivity. Inmarsat itself has an interesting history, as it was formed back in 1979 to fulfil a need that had been identified by the International Maritime Organisation for a specific satellite platform for the marine industry. However, such was the pace of development in the technologies on offer and the demand for new services, that some nations were finding it difficult to meet the necessary financial commitments.

What used to be rocket science is now a simple ‘plug and play’ solution that can be adapted to almost any size of craft. Image: Inmarsat

This connectivity comes courtesy of a network of 14 satellites, positioned in what is called a ‘geo-stationary’ orbit, holding in a fixed position more than 35,000km above the sea level. The signal passes from the boat to the satellite over a number of digital highways or ‘bands’, before being relayed back to a huge dish antenna at one of the many Inmarsat earth stations, which all have their own gateway connections to the internet. The information requested then takes the return journey, from the earth station to the satellite, before being beamed back to the receiver on the boat. Such is the demand on Inmarsat to not just maintain but to enhance their network that between now and 2024 a further seven satellites will be launched, with these feeding not just the marine trade but the airline industry as well, with more than 17,000 aircraft connected in real time (it was via contact with the Inmarsat network that investigators were able to get some idea of the route taken by the missing MH-370 airliner that vanished on route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing).

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The vast majority of users, though, are at sea, with more than 160,000 vessels using the Inmarsat platform, from the regular commercial traffic to the round the world racers, who can now feed real time video of their progress. This enhanced connectivity has

The trick for the suppliers of sat-comm services has to be to create not just the connectivity for smaller yachts, but a simple to use service. Image: David Henshall

As the capability to offer ever more accessible services has grown, so has the recognition that if satellite communications were to be made attractive to the leisure sailing market, the whole package would have to be prepared in such a way that it became a ‘turnkey’ solution, where you literally ‘plugged in’, switched on and were immediately in contact with the outside world. The domes covering the antennas have reduced in size so as to not interfere with the sailing performance of a yacht and some clever packaging has seen Inmarsat happy to differentiate between those who are truly heading offshore on ocean crossings and those who, whilst blue water sailing, will remain within a tighter continental range. The technology that we have at home has been harnessed too, so that the satellite receiver also acts as a Wi-Fi hub that you can access with your laptop or smartphone from anywhere on board the boat. It is hard to overstate the step change that services like Inmarsat’s Fleet One will bring to the leisure yachting market. For starters it may well change the way we view emergencies, as distress and medical calls are routed across the platform free of charge.

Stop The Delay

However, the bigger changes to communication when out afloat are being driven by the way we look to connect with social media today. Until now, Inmarsat have had almost a clear run at providing this sort of service, but their offer does come with one small issue, as their use of high orbit geostationary satellites means that there is a small but unavoidable delay as the signal bounces back and forth between earth and space. Launched into the frame now are both Elon Musk’s Starlink network and the UK backed One Web system (which featured in the Diary entry on GPS earlier this year), both of which will rely on a large number of satellites in what is termed a ‘low earth’ orbit, only 450km above the earth, with the shorter distance effectively solving the delay issues. These platforms are already being seen as the solution to the problem of providing high quality broadband to areas that are difficult to reach on land, so it will surely not be long before a marinised version becomes available to the yachting community. Once that happens, in addition to making your family and friends green with envy (rather than seasickness) as you share pictures and ‘wish you were here’ messages from wonderful destinations and new horizons, you will also be able to indulge in online gaming whilst afloat. Just do not answer the phone when work images: Andrew Wiseman discover they can still All reach you….

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Shootin’ the Breeze We catch up with Ian Cooke, president of British Marine, organiser of the Southampton International Boat Show.

Thanks for taking the time to chat to us. Have you always been interested in boating?

IC: As a young man I was keen on quite a few different sports, but it was not until I went to the Warsash Maritime College in the early ‘90s that sailing really took over. I had some fantastic opportunities on racing sail boats, and spent the vast majority of my time on the water. Eventually I left the country and worked on boats abroad, always returning to racing when I could. The most enduring friendships I enjoy today have all been forged on the water. And the most rewarding times I have now continue to be with friends and, most importantly, my family on the water.

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You have held a number of positions in the marine industry over the years, but how did your role at British Marine come about? IC: It was at a (hazy) Marine Trades Association dinner at the London Boat Show that I first spoke with someone from the British Marine Industries Federation. I had concluded that to get the most from an organisation like British Marine, you needed to jump in with both feet and get involved. My first role was on the British Marine South committee, which has been incredibly rewarding.

What do you enjoy most about your involvement with British Marine?

IC: That is easy, ‘people’. This is a special industry, and it is a privilege to have been a part of it for almost 30 years. As part of British Marine, I get to operate within a multitude of sectors that I would not normally have a need to access. As a result, I have a real appreciation of the skills and innovation that the British marine industry brings to the world of boating, and the UK economy.

What can visitors expect at the Southampton International Boat Show this year?

IC: This year British Marine has completely reimagined the layout and areas of the show to better appeal to visitors, with interest zones each featuring relevant activities. It is the biggest change to the show in recent years. New land space means we have created the opportunity for a new entrance to the show and festival area outside Southampton’s Westquay shopping centre. Once inside the show, visitors will be immersed in the world of boating and watersports through new zones. The first zone will be for paddleboards, kite surfers, kayaks and windsurfers. There will be a Dinghy Zone and a Classic Boat & Day Boat Zone. Moving into Mayflower Park and the purpose-built marina, there will be hundreds of power and sail boats, equipment and services on show. The new On The Water zone in the marina will feature our largest number of opportunities to get afloat yet, on a wide range of boats. This will showcase how getting out on the water really is for everyone, and that access to watersports is easier than people may think – in craft of all shapes and sizes! Throughout the show there will be new dedicated features, including stages, live music, entertainment and guest speakers to showcase the wonderful lifestyle that watersports and boating offers.

Do you own a boat, and if you could choose right now what would be your dream boat?

IC: We have had various boats over the years, but I was very excited to take ownership of a Jersey 36 in January of this year. I will always be a sailor at heart, but with time being such a valuable commodity, we chose a British built motorboat, and we love her. We also keep our Laser 2000 dinghy at Warsash Sailing Club, and a reasonable selection of other ‘miscellaneous floating vessels’ dotted about. To choose a dream boat is probably a long conversation to have. Do you choose what you want, or what you need? If money were no object, I think it would have to be a J-Class. I raced a stunning classic 6 Meter for a few years, so the grandad of the Meter Class would be a joy!

How do you see the marine industry faring over the next few years following the pandemic?

IC: At the moment, there is a positive mood. The summer is here, and Covid-19 restrictions are easing, and we are again seeing a strong demand for boats and boating holidays due to many Brits planning a staycation again this year. The marine industry is currently benefiting from the arrival of an exciting new generation of customers. How the industry fares over the next few years will partly rely on how well we retain as many of these new customers when more international travel returns, and to keep the many amazing experiences we can offer at the forefront of this new generation’s imagination. That is why British Marine has launched the OnTheWater.co.uk website for this summer. Its key purpose is to easily connect people with the providers of all kinds of boating experiences, right across the UK, via a one-click search.

What is British Marine doing to support marine businesses during the pandemic?

IC: British Marine has been supporting members and the wider industry throughout the pandemic, and continue to do so. Through representation and lobbying work at Government level, we have ensured the industry has access to fiscal support packages through the pandemic, and we have kept members updated, often through one-to-one support, with all developments and how they apply to their businesses. As we move out of the pandemic, work such as the launch of OnTheWater.co.uk to help boost participation, is geared towards growing and supporting the industry too. Southampton International Boat Show 10 – 19 September www.southamptonboatshow.com

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atellite communications to keep you in touch anywhere on the globe and artificial intelligence to spot unidentified objects at sea, Southampton International Boat Show is going to be the place to see some of the most exciting and innovative new marine technology. “Southampton International Boat Show has always been the event for companies to launch new products and technology for the forthcoming boating season,” said British Marine’s CEO Lesley Robinson. “We are excited to see such a wealth of life-changing and life-saving innovations being revealed at this year’s show.”

OSCAR goes to…

Exhibiting for the first time at the show, European manufacturer BSB is launching its Optical System for Cognition and Ranging, known as OSCAR. It combines leading edge camera technology with artificial intelligence to scan the sea and, using AI gained from thousands of sea miles, can identify objects in the water. “OSCAR operates in the blind spot that radar and AIS misses, identifying otherwise invisible small craft, buoys and floating objects. It can also support search efforts in Man Overboard situations,” said Patrick Haebig of BSB Artificial Intelligence GmbH.

Familiar favourites

Leading marine technology brands such as Raymarine, Simrad, B&G, Navico, Garmin and Furuno will be showcasing their new ranges with stands packed with the latest integrated, stand-alone and wearable systems for every type of craft and user. Turn to page 30 to read more about

the products Garmin will be bringing to the show. Communication whilst on the water is essential, whether it is to stay safe or stay in touch. Icom will be showing the new IC-M94DE marine VHF handheld radio with integrated AIS receiver with DSC and GPS alongside their full innovative range. To stay connected and in touch with land whilst afloat, MailASail will be at the show with high performance, cost effective solutions, using WiFi, 4G/5G, cellular and satellite solutions including new sat phones from Blue Sky Network.

recovery systems, lifejackets, danbuoys and slings as well as Personal Locator Beacons, Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacons and Search and Rescue Transponders. The team from Ocean Safety will also be advising visitors on servicing schedules, winterisation and coding. “We are really looking forward to re-connecting with our customers faceto-face by welcoming them to our new stand,” said Ocean Safety’s Managing Director Alistair Hackett. In next month’s Hot Topic in All at Sea Alistair will be looking at the arguments for and against pyrotechnic and electronic flares.

On the right path

Many different ways of creating more sustainable boating will be highlighted throughout the show. On display for the first time, and only its second viewing anywhere in the world, Timage will be demonstrating their new eco-friendly LaPasserella electric gangway and LaScala electric bathing ladder to visitors. Timage will also be launching a new range of intelligent yacht control systems – Sentry Remote Switch and Sentry MFD App – which enables one-touch and remote control of electrical systems on board and, as another show launch exclusive, the Powering steering column digital switching system from Gussi Italia. All these systems will be fully operational for visitors to see and try on a specially designed console on the Timage stand.

Safety advice

Staying safe on the water is paramount, and safety equipment supplier Ocean Safety will be located at a larger outdoor stand at this year’s show. The Ocean Safety Advice Hub demonstrates its entire range of safety equipment including fully inflated liferafts, man overboard

Aegina creates pure drinking water from stored water or from an unknown water source

“One of Europe’s largest on-water events, he sho oﬀers so e hing or e er one with hundreds of exhibitor stands, an o er cra on is a WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! Running over 10 days, advance tickets for the event can be purchased at www.southamptonboatshow.com. Tickets cost from just £14 per day for key workers, NHS and emergency staff, armed forces, students and those with other concessions, with Monday - Thursday adult tickets at £21 and tickets for both Fridays and the weekends costing £25.50 per day. The show is open from 9.30am to 6.30pm, with the Festival Green area remaining open to enjoy outdoor refreshments, food and entertainment until 9.30pm each evening.

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Water is a key feature at Southampton International Boat Show, which hosts Europe’s largest man-made marina, and British designer and manufacturer PRP Optoelectronics will be revealing Aegina, the world’s first Class A UVC LED Water Purification Unit. Aegina is designed to provide a lifetime solution creating pure drinking water from stored water or from an unknown water source. Its low power means it can be run off a battery and is easy to maintain, and is earth kind, reducing the need for plastic water bottles. Capturing the energy available from the wind and the sun is a natural step towards going off-grid and fully embracing sustainability for boaters. Marlec’s experienced team will be on hand to discuss renewable energy solutions and will be displaying its range of Rutland Windchargers alongside its glass and semi-flexible solar panels, plus a host of wind and solar accessories. Do not miss next month’s special Southampton Boat Show preview guide.

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We discuss important topics with marine industry experts who share their opinions and top tips to help you get the most from your boating. Echomap UHD Series

Garmin’s Echomap UHD chartplotters offer crystal-clear, ultra-high definition scanning sonar, plus best in class mapping and usability features including button or touchscreen customisation. Preloaded with BlueChart g3 charts for the UK, Ireland and northwest mainland Europe coast – with integrated Navionics data – anglers will benefit from the latest and most detailrich cartography. With prices starting at £1,739.99, the Echomap UHD range also includes built-in support for the awardwinning Panoptix LiveScope™, for even better fish finding capabilities.

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Electronics experts, Garmin are returning to Southampton International Boat Show next month where they will be exhibiting more than 100 products.

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resolution in-plane switching touchscreens, providing consistent, accurate colours that can be seen from all angles, even with polarised sunglasses. Sonar versions prices starting from £1,069.99 to £3,999.99, while non-sonar versions range from £899.99 to £2,769.99.

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Remaining committed to delivering the most detailed charts and maps, Garmin’s high resolution BlueChart g3 Vision cartography products offer an easyto-interpret, clear view of the ocean floor. Added relief shading combines rich colour and shadow, created from multibeam surveys and high-definition data, for a multidimensional view of bottom structure. Prices start at £129.99.

t the boat show this year, visitors will be able to see Garmin’s fish finders, chartplotters and wearables in action, as well as Fusion’s specialist audio equipment, so we asked Garmin to tell us about a few of the products that will be on show…

GPSMap X3 Chartplotter Series

The GPSMap X3 Chartplotter series allows routes and courses to be easily planned. This range of mid-size chartplotters offers a sleek design with improved display optics and an edge-to-edge glass display. For superior clarity and sunlight readability, the GPSMAP 1223 and 923 models offer high-

quatix 6X solar s a nche he sion MS-R A60, gives boaters a high quality on board entertainment experience at an aﬀor a e rice ANT+ technology (via Garmin watches and an ARX remote). All of this comes at £239.99.

The quatix 6X solar boasts up to 21 days in smartwatch mode and up to 24 with solar charging. Designed for life on the water, the device is water rated to 100 metres and connects with compatible Garmin marine electronics. Also including specialist boating, fishing, cruising and sailing capabilities, the quatix 6X solar is available at £999.99. www.garmin.com Tickets: www.southamptonboatshow.com

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Anglers now have a better view of what is beneath the surface with the Striker Vivid series. There are many variables to sion R consider when choosing a sonar colour Just launched, the Fusion MS-RA60, palette – daylight, bottom composition, gives boaters a high quality on board cover, even eyesight. Now with more choices entertainment experience at an affordable in vivid colours on these popular fishfinders, price. A quality display with IPX6 and IPX7 anglers can have more success on the water. weather resistance against salt, fog, UV, Available in a 4, 5, 7, or 9-inch display, the dust etc... ensures the MS-RA60 performs in Striker Vivid series price ranges from £229.99 harsh marine environments. The stereo also BHG Marine 1-4 (LYH):Layout to £449.99. features wireless control via Bluetooth and

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Whether encouraging a future Olympian or to simply enjoy time on the water, there are many ways to get children out on the water this summer.

places for them to spend time with their friends both on and off the water.”

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If you fancy experiencing a taster session before you commit to a club or course, there are more than 100 venues (clubs and centres) running Covid safe Discover Sailing sessions welcoming all ages to come and have a go for little or no cost. You do not need any previous experience to enjoy a taster session, and it is a great opportunity to check out the youth and junior or family memberships or courses that might be on offer.

an you remember the first time you stepped on to a boat? As a sailor seeing your children take their very own first steps into the sport can be magical - those moments when we plant the seed we hope will blossom into a future love for sailing... However, knowing where to start can feel like a bit of a minefield. Here are some fantastic opportunities that will make it easy for you to get your young people out on the water, and loving it!

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A great way to start is through OnBoard, the RYA’s grassroots programme which offers young people from all backgrounds the chance to experience sailing through their local sailing club, centre, school or youth group. OB lessons are suitable for anyone aged 8 - 18 and no experience is required to get involved. They usually take place between spring and autumn and can be from around 30 minutes to a few hours long. The basics can easily be learnt in a couple of weeks or over a number of sessions, and all activity is run at RYA accredited training centres, so it is completely safe. RYA OnBoard operations officer, Hannah Cockle, explained: “OnBoard is all about connecting youngsters with their local sailing venues and providing them with the best possible start. “For kids to stick with sailing it has got to be fun and it has got to be social. Kids want to be with their mates, so if their mates are sailing too it is more fun. As well as making friends and having heaps of fun they will learn to sail at affordable sessions with expert instructors and learn skills for life.”

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The bonus for parents is that the OnBoard programme also compliments school curriculums in many areas and is designed to provide lifelong learning skills including teamwork, problem solving and taking responsibility. In 2019, the RYA, in partnership with the Andrew Simpson Foundation, launched a comprehensive research project to evidence the impact on young people following participation in the OnBoard programme. The UCL report highlighted that OnBoard sessions contributed to the development of life skills such as creativity, creativity, teamwork, determination, communication, independence and confidence. It also identifies how sailing and windsurfing correlate with benefits from physical activity generally.

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With the summer holidays here, clubs and centres nationwide are booking up their summer school and holiday courses. Taking a course at an RYA Training Centre is one of the quickest and easiest ways for youngsters to learn to sail, with most centres offering sessions for children from eight-years-old, sometimes younger. The RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – from Stage 1 to Stage 4 – offers a safe and fun environment for children to learn and challenge themselves, all with the expertise of an RYA Instructor. The courses give youngsters a basic understanding of how a boat sails, experience of steering and boat handling, as well as developing the range of skills and knowledge to become confident sailors able to rig, launch, sail in varying conditions and solve problems afloat. What is also worth knowing is that a number of RYA recognised

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training centres accept childcare vouchers, so whether you are looking for an afterschool activity or something to keep them busy during the summer holidays, it could be a great option for your kids to spend more time out in the fresh air learning a new skill.

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For those who can already sail… if you want to step into the slow lane or inspire your children with an ‘adventure’ this summer, do not miss the downloadable Dinghy Trails which provide lots of ideas for dinghy sailing day trips in sheltered waters across the UK. There are currently guides for Brownsea Island in Dorset, Great Cumbrae in Scotland, Rutland Water in the Midlands, Hickling Broad in the East, Milford Haven Waterway in Wales, Ullswater in the Lake District and more. Each trail comes with its own map and instructions including distance, safety, sailing times and launch sites. They are also packed with information, details of navigation or anchorage, who-knewthat facts, insider visits, wildlife spotting and stellar views or best picnic spots and more. Some even link to the national curriculum. FIND OUT MORE For more information on opportunities for youngsters to get into sailing visit the RYA website: www.rya.org.uk/startboating/boating-for-under-18s • www.rya.org.uk/start-boating/getonboard • www.rya.org.uk/training/under-16s • www.rya.org.uk/discoversailing • ww.rya.org.uk/knowledge/dinghytrails

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Sailing clubs are located in all areas of the UK and are an excellent way to get on the water for all the family. Many have boats to hire or borrow for free, courses for all ages as well as youth and family weeks and thriving youth and junior sessions. Hannah continued: “Sailing clubs can offer a fantastic range of on water activities for youngsters including paddleboarding, kayaking as well as windsurfing and sailing, so it is no surprise they are becoming attractive destinations for families and people of all ages, during the week as well as at weekends. “The kids can learn the basics from ‘cool instructors’ while parents enjoy a cuppa in the clubhouse, and they are fantastic

The RYA covers all forms of boating, including dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and sports boats, windsurfing, inland cruising and narrowboats and personal watercraft.

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

The Almost Island The only thing that links the ‘almost island’ of Portland to the Dorset coast is the narrow strip of shingle known as the Causeway…

Before the railway, much of the Portland stone was taken away by sea, but the conditions around Portland rightly have a fearsome reputation, which must have made this a risky enterprise! Image: Adrian Baker/Shutterstock

lthough in recent times we have been suffering a lengthy and still ongoing debate about the merits or otherwise of the HS2 rail link, having a national debate about the country committing to a new, massive civil project is nothing new. Just a few peacetime examples might be the Channel Tunnel and mega nuclear power stations, but if we go back into the early to mid-Victorian era, the greatest project of the time was the construction of a new military harbour at Portland. When Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837, the Royal Navy was in a state of change, as was seen the following year in J.M.W. Turner’s iconic painting, The Fighting Temeraire, in which a warship that just over 30 years previously had fought at Trafalgar, was being towed to the breaker’s yard – by a steam tug. The arrival of steam would see a huge increase in both the size and the capabilities of the Navy, which then needed a massive new base in the strategically important English Channel. The choice of Portland, however, was itself hardly new, as there is evidence of a Mesolithic village on the southern tip

escape by swimming a false sense of Portland mightofhave been famous In the end the nations northern Europe would optimism, for like that other famous fortogether its quarries popular were come to defeatbut the less Barbary Pirate menace, island prison in San Francisco Bay, the the populated the grassy andrabbits when anwho Anglo-Dutch fleet shelled Algiers swirling tides around Portland create a downs thatofsit atop thefinally underlying rock. thousands slaves would be released. formidable natural barrier. The rabbit burrows were believed to Image: Everett Collection/Shutterstock Nor was it just prisoners who were destabilise the area, with the result being kept on Portland, as in the middle ages all too often rock falls on the quarry the area was used to isolate anyone workers, with disastrous results. suffering from any of the contagious The story has entered Portland folklore, diseases that were rife at the time. and the word rabbit is supposed to be During the period of Roman never used on the island. You can call occupation, Portland was found to them bunnies or even underground contain a beautiful white stone, a mutton but, as the saying goes, you product of the area being a part of should never use the R word. the Jurassic coast. Despite the first quarries being fairly primitive affairs, the Huge construction site stone was soon being exported to the Two of the particular features of Portland, mainland, though the efforts in manual the plentiful supply of stone and a nearby labour that this must have required is supply of prison labour, helped set the hard to imagine. stage for the construction of a massive Portland stone really became famous stone wall to enclose the harbour. Work in the 16th and 17th century, with began in 1849, when Prince Albert architect and builder Indigo Jones using attended the grand ceremony to lay the it as a material of choice, before Sir first stone of the new breakwater, but only Christopher Wren used nearly a million after miles of new railway had been laid cubic feet of stone when constructing with the grandly named ‘Admiralty Incline the new St Pauls Cathedral. Railway’, which helped bring the stone Hard wearing and with that down from the quarries to sea level. remarkable smooth whiteness, in 1920 Thousands of convicts were drafted Portland Stone was used to create in, with the project becoming the UK’s the Cenotaph in Whitehall, whilst the largest and most expensive construction headstones for the UK’s war dead are site. At the same time, the work became also cut from the same material. a huge tourist attraction, which helped

of the island by the infamous ‘Bill’ and the Romans, who called Portland Vindelis, would further recognise the value of this deepwater anchorage, sheltered from the strong south-westerly winds that blast up channel. The Vikings would first raid then help colonise the area, followed by the Normans, before moving forward in time to the Tudor era. Portland and next door Weymouth rapidly increased their importance with Henry VIII building Portland Castle, just one of a number of heavily armed defence points covering the harbour.

An almost island

Portland itself is something of a geological rarity, for it is a true peninsular, effectively an island that is joined to the mainland by a thin strip of land (the French have a much better term for it, as they call a peninsular a ‘presqu’île’ – an almost island). The lofty bulk of Portland is connected to the Dorset shore by a thin causeway of shingle, which itself could be easily guarded, making Portland a natural prison, a role that it still performs today. The proximity of the nearby Dorset shore can give anyone thinking of an

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All that links the ‘almost island’ of Portland to the Dorset coast is the narrow strip of shingle known as the Causeway. Image: Dorset Drone Photography/Shutterstock

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ALL AT SEA AUGUST 2021 Some of the six million tons of Portland stone that went into the creation of the breakwater at Portland, with much of the work being done by convict labour! Image: SeregaSibTravel/Shutterstock

fuel the further expansion of Weymouth as a popular seaside resort. The first sections of breakwater were finished in 1872, with all the work finally completed in 1906, by which time some six million tons of stone had been laid, in massive walls that stretched for more than 4.5km and enclosed some 2,100 acres of water, making Portland at the time the world’s largest man-made harbour (today it has slipped down the rankings to fourth largest). Then later, additional arms were required as the ships in the harbour might have been at risk of attack with the new Whitehead torpedo, which had undergone much of the development work within the confines of the harbour. Portland became crucial to the military across both world wars, as a safe haven for the warships, as a centre for weapons research and development and then, as D-Day approached, as a departure point for much of the invasion fleet.

Growing leisure users

Although Portland would remain a busy Naval Base throughout the decades of the cold war, by the mid-1990s the Navy had moved out, just in time for the growing numbers of leisure users to take their place. There was an existing busy marina in the heart of Weymouth, but access to this could be dependent on the opening of a lift bridge. The big change came with the hopes of bringing the Olympics back to the UK, with the area highlighted as the home of the Olympic Regatta. A smart new marina was planned that would co-exist with the new National Sailing Academy, and in 2012 we were able to celebrate the famed ‘Battle of the Bay’ as Ben Ainslie took the Gold Medal and with it the title of the most successful Olympic sailor. However, the tagline that still went with Portland was that it was ‘The Gateway to the West’, a convenient

stop off point before the tricky passage around Portland Bill and the long haul across Lyme Bay to the pleasure ports of South Devon. This approach, though, risks sailors who are transiting along the channel missing out on what is increasingly an understated gem, as Portland becomes a destination in its own right. The continued development of boatfolk’s classy Portland Marina, which is backed up by an impressive infrastructure of marine engineers and chandlers, has now seen supermarket chain Lidl open a new large store right by the marina.

Staycation era The towering bulk of Portland might well create a peaceful and snug berth in the very smart boatfolk marina, but it also carries a reminder that not all the darker times are so distant in the past. The large square building just right of centre is the remains of a derelict part-built block that has blotted the skyline for many years. Image: David Henshall

“In 2012 we were able to celebrate the famed ‘Battle of the Bay’ as Ben Ainslie took the Gold Medal and with it the title of the most successful Olympic sailor.”

The visitor berths at the marina give the sailors a panoramic view of the ‘5 Rings’, a reminder of the special role the harbour played in hosting the 2012 Olympic Regatta. Image: David Henshall

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The grass topped Nothe Fort, which played its part in 2012 as the elevated spectator area, has been upgraded and has now reopened as a very interesting tourist attraction. From there the visitor gets two panoramas for the price of one - to the south you have the harbour, whilst to the north lies the Victorian seaside splendour of Weymouth. Image: David Henshall

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In a move that almost seems like anticipation of our new staycation thinking, there have been uplifts to the many attractions in the area, such as the redevelopment of the Nothe Fort into an interesting tourist experience. Weymouth itself, with the promenade length of wonderful sandy beach, has long been a draw, whilst recent films about fossils and fossil hunters have made the Jurassic Coast, which stretches away both east and west from Portland, into ‘must visit’ locations. Meanwhile, Portland itself, the harbour and the island have all upped their game, offering a wide range of varying interests to visitors. It is hardly a surprise then that Paul Swain, who is the manager of Portland Marina, has seen a marked change in the nature of the visiting yachts, from those using Portland as just a handy stop over, to the increasing numbers who are now making the area their chosen destination. “Portland,” he said, “now has so much to offer and with better public transport links and with so much going on, is great for all ages”. But remember, please do not mention the rabbits!

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OLD NICK GOES GREEN When Paul and Kay Sumpner decided they wanted an electric narrowboat they could live aboard, it was the start of a fascinating journey into the world of green solutions for Old Nick.

he adoption of electric propulsion in the marine industry is one of the biggest challenges we have ever faced. Environmental, political and legislative pressure are setting deadlines for change that will be difficult to meet, and unless we can communicate clear and positive information to boat owners about the solutions available for new boats or how they can retro-fit an electric engine to their existing boat, we will fall short of what is required. With this in mind, when Paul Sumpner (CTO of Digital Yacht) was forced, due to the pandemic, to delay his dream of moving on to a new narrowboat after selling his house, it gave him the time to really research whether it was feasible to have a ‘live aboard’ electric narrowboat that could be cruised all year round. During his investigation, he was surprised at the lack of good, objective information on the subject. For anyone considering ‘Going Electric’ there was no clear path to follow and what little information could be found, was often contradictory.

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With his technical background and passion for the subject, Paul was determined not to just find a solution for himself, but also to document and share his experiences. By creating an electric narrowboat ‘reference design’, he hoped to give others the confidence and information needed to follow the same path. Fortunately for Paul, he had already chosen Ortomarine, one of the few UK boat builders with first-hand experience of producing fully electric and hybrid electric narrowboats, to build Old Nick. During the initial discussions with Ortomarine, it was clear that there was a large price difference between a traditional diesel-powered boat and a

The completed battery bank on Old Nick

hybrid electric powered boat. Paul was keen that the reference design would not only be technically strong but also more affordable, to encourage adoption. With this in mind, a study was conducted of the various designs and equipment available, and during this study it became clear that, especially for a boat builder, there were real cost and productivity savings to be made by sourcing as much equipment from as few suppliers as possible. With this new consideration, one company - Vetus - stood out. With their large existing product catalogue and new E-Line 10KW electric engine, the decision was made. Old Nick is not the first electric serial hybrid narrowboat, but it is the first where the complete hybrid system was manufactured and supplied by a single company. It is also the first vessel in the UK to be powered by the new Vetus E-Line engine. Indeed, the electric engine, diesel generator, prop shaft, stern tube fittings and prop are all Vetus, making the design and installation much easier, with no worries of incompatibility or having to deal with lots of different companies. With better package pricing, reduced shipping costs, single point of contact and so on, the direct and hidden savings for the boatbuilder can be significant.

construct. The decision was therefore taken to create the battery bank using 24 x 2v 800Ah Lead Carbon batteries from Leoch, which cope well with partial charge, low temperatures and cell balancing in a large bank. Power management is a serious challenge on pleasure boats and when you are also reliant on electricity for propulsion, the stakes become even higher. It is not an area where you can cut corners, and so it was an easy decision to choose Victron to provide the power management system, along with 12 x 160W semi-flexible solar panels from Photonic Universe that should allow 100 per cent free energy cruising for at least six months of the year. Old Nick has an extensive NMEA 2000 and Ethernet network on board

Better batteries

With the electric serial hybrid system decided upon, Paul needed to find a suitably large battery bank, and a battery management system that could keep the battery bank in good condition. Although Lithium batteries (LiFePo4) are currently attracting attention as a good replacement for traditional domestic batteries, for electric propulsion a large 48v 600Ah (minimum) battery bank is needed. To use Lithiums in this configuration is both expensive and difficult to source/

The narrowboat’s complete hybrid system was manufactured and supplied by a single company, Vetus

Victron provided the power management system

Essential networking

Another interesting feature of Old Nick’s design is the extensive NMEA 2000 and Ethernet network on board. More common on yachts and powerboats, NMEA 2000 is the marine industry’s standard for electronic data communication. As Old Nick will be Paul’s floating workshop, it is important that he has a working NMEA 2000 network on board to use for testing and development. As the new Vetus E-Line is also NMEA 2000 compatible, using their V-CAN to NMEA 2000 Converter, Old Nick will be the first boat to use the new Electric Propulsion PGNs published by the NMEA this year. Old Nick is a 58.5ft Tyler-Wilson hull narrowboat designed and built by Ortomarine and was launched on 10 December at Droitwich Spa Marina. Paul and Kay intend to continuously cruise the UK canals, posting news and performance data on their blog, thesumpnersafloat.com, which already contains a great deal of useful reference material on the design, build and systems used on their narrowboat.

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For your average cruising sailor this is a simple, safe and low stress method. 1. Place the boat on a close reach with the headsail trimmed efficiently; 2. Ease the boom vang (kicking strap); 3. Ease the mainsheet to depower the main; 4. Tension the topping lift, ensuring the boom is raised by an exaggerated amount above the horizontal (this is known as scandalising); 5. Lower the main halyard until your reefing cringle is level with the boom gooseneck; 6. Attach the reefing cringle to the ram’s horn or reefing point at the gooseneck; 7. Re-tension the main halyard; 8. Tension the reefing line ensuring the sail is bound tightly to the boom – check to ensure the sail is not ‘pinched’ to the boom; 9. Ease the topping life then sheet in the main; 10. Re-tension the boom vang and tidy up tails of all the lines.

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Topping Lift: A line used to hold the boom up while the sail is lowered. It is most commonly attached to the aft of the boom to the top of the mast. It is loosened or removed once the sail is raised. Thanks to Vaughan Marsh, chief instructor of the RYA Sail Cruising training scheme.

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FESTIVAL FUN Gosport Marine Festival returns to Gosport waterfront next on h oﬀering eo e in he s rro n ing area a i eo o or ni ies o ge o on he a er

his free community event aims to inspire local families to connect with the sea, as well as show what the Gosport Peninsula has to offer for work and play in the leisure marine sector. “Living in an area surrounded by water, with 24 miles of coastline on three sides, it is important that every youngster has the opportunity to enjoy the water, whilst at the same time, having knowledge of water safety,” said Barry Easton-Corke, Gosport Marine Festival chairman. “The festival gives everyone a chance to have fun on the water or try a new sport in a fun, friendly and safe environment.”

On water sessions

Date: 4 September Time: 10am – 5pm Place: Gosport, Hampshire Activity booking: portsmouthharbourmarine. org.uk/events/gosport-marinefestival-2021

There will be more than 600 free on water sessions available, with confirmed activities including: ■ Dinghy sailing, kayaking and rowing in Haslar Marina for 12+ year-olds; ■ Windsurfing, paddleboarding and kayaking for 6 - 11 year-olds at the Cockle Pond; ■ Short voyages for disabled people aboard the Wet Wheels and Spirit of Scott Bader accessible boats; ■ Children’s model yacht building; ■ Food and drink available from Hampshire producers; ■ Live entertainment all day by local performers; ■ An Inspiration Zone, bringing together local marine companies offering careers advice to young people wanting to work in the marine industry. Safety is of top priority at the event with all waterborne activities supervised by experienced, qualified people, and all buoyancy aids and

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lifejackets provided. Most activities will require pre-booking, but standby entrants to each activity will be taken on the day in the case of no-shows. The booking system is open on the Portsmouth Harbour Marine website.

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Organised by Portsmouth Harbour Marine in partnership with Gosport Borough Council, the day will centre on Haslar Marina, in the Trinity Church and its surrounding green, in the Millenium Timespace and just around the corner at the Cockle Pond. “This is the fifth time we have held the festival and it is very popular, with nearly 5,000 people attending in previous years,” continued Barry. “It is a great family event, especially for young people who can come along and enjoy themselves. “If you do not fancy going afloat, you can watch or enjoy the exhibitions and entertainment ashore.” Guest of Honour at this year’s festival is Admiral Sir Jonathan Band. The First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff between February 2006 and July 2009, Admiral Band will take the Salute at the march pass by the Rose & Thistle Pipes & Drums and the Gosport Sea Cadets from the Affray Memorial along the Millennium Way. He will then inspect The Sea Cadets in Timespace before conducting the festival’s opening ceremony with the Mayor of Gosport. The event is supported by boatfolk, the owners of Haslar Marina, Hampshire County Council, Wates Residential, MAA, British Marine, Andy Biggs Watersports, Lee-on-the-Solent and Stokes Bay Sailing Clubs, Gosport Sea Cadets, Gosport Scouts and Endeavour Quay.

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The issue of water pollution and how we can work together to prevent it.

Kate Fortnam, The Green Blue Campaign Manager hether you are a regular visitor to one of the UK’s many inland waterways, a seasoned cross-ocean cruiser or a once-in-a-bluemoon fair-weather sailor – water pollution is everyone’s problem.

A fuel collar over the fuel nozzle will absorb fuel ‘blow back’

What is the issue?

Toxins can enter the water via various routes. As regular water users we must try to mitigate the impact that our boating activities have on the surrounding marine life and their habitats. The build-up of harmful chemicals from activities such as blackwater disposal and cleaning product run-off removes vital oxygen from the local water and can result in significant damage to the area’s marine eco-system. Chemicals that are digested by marine life infiltrate the food chain, gradually accumulating in greater and greater scale as they work their way up.

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BLACKWATER: If you are spending any length of time on your boat, chances are that you will have toilet facilities on board, but how do you dispose of that sewage? Blackwater which is simply discharged into nearby waters can adversely impact the marine life below by creating algae blooms.

Wherever possible, try to make use of on-shore toilets and pump-out facilities. If you are having trouble locating a pump out station, you can visit The Green Blue website where you can access the free Marine Environmental Facilities Map. This handy new online resource will locate the nearest harbour/marina with environmental marine facilities including pump out stations, recycling facilities and freshwater refill points. Composting toilets are a great alternative to cut down on waste and chemicals, but should always be disposed of at facilities rather than discharging to the water or depositing on land.

OIL AND FUEL: Prevention is better than cure with water pollution and there are many preventative methods available to avoid oil and fuel making its way into our oceans and waterways. Firstly, use a fuel collar over fuel nozzles to absorb fuel ‘blow back’ along the fuel line when re-fuelling as this will catch any unwanted drips when moving the fuel nozzle across the deck. You should also check the engine bilge for oil before pumping and use an absorbent sock to remove oil and fuel in the bilge. You can find filter products by visiting The Green Blue’s online Business Directory. A simple trick is to place a drip tray under the engine; on many waterways this is a requirement. If it starts getting oily, find and mend the leak. CLEANING PRODUCTS: When you clean either your boat, your dishes or yourself, the cleaning products involved could easily end up in the water. Products used on boat hulls and decks often contain microplastics, chlorine, ammonia, potassium hydroxide and solvents, all potentially harmful to the aquatic environment. It is recommended that whilst cleaning your boat, avoid using cleaning products altogether and only use fresh water and a good scrubbing brush. This also helps to protect any sealants which can perish and lose colour from using certain detergents.

Fresh water and a scrubbing brush are best to clean your boat

“Prevention is better than cure with water pollution and there are many preventative ways that you can avoid oil and fuel making its way into our oceans and waterways.”

For more information on water pollution and how to avoid it, visit The Green Blue website, www.thegreenblue.org.uk, where you can find further guidance and videos. You can also follow The Green Blue on Facebook, Twitter: @TheGreenBlue and Instagram: @the_green_blue.

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on your dream holiday this year with the latest news and oﬀers

Exploring Malta

Malta moved to England’s green list for travel on 30 June, but what do you know about sailing in Malta? PlainSailing.com has lots of information for anyone interested in a sailing holiday based around this Mediterranean island, which has plenty of marinas and anchorages for anyone planning to explore this lovely location off the Sicilian coast. In fact a total of 21 islands make up the entire Maltese archipelago. Malta offers its visitors pristine beaches and bays, crystal clear waters, stunning lagoons, sunshine and dependable winds. With more than 5,000 years of history, there is also lots to do on land, from castles and prehistoric churches to colourful, traditional fishing villages. PlainSailing.com can help you find the ideal yacht or catamaran from their Maltese base at Kalkara Marina, situated in the outskirts of Valletta. A circumnavigation of the islands of Malta, Gozo and Camino is around 60nm, so you can sail and explore the whole area in some depth in a full week. The Blue and Crystal lagoons on Camino are beautiful, while Gozo offers bays with stunning cliffs, plus you will find traditional places to visit along the west coast of Malta. The Blue Lagoon, between the islands of Comino and Cominotto, is one of the stand out Mediterranean destinations with its crystal clear turquoise water and soft white sand. It is no secret, though, so if you do decide to visit, choose a quieter week day rather than the weekend when there will be more tourist boats. plainsailing.com

Holiday with MDL

This year you can take a staycation with MDL Marinas at one of its ‘Green List’ holiday destinations. First up is Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park. Having welcomed a new floating marine lodge, it has doubled its complement of these self-contained cabin berths. Fully equipped for up to four guests, with an openair decking area around the entrance giving spectacular views of the River Hamble, the marine lodges are an ideal staycation location for families and groups of friends wanting to enjoy a slice of riverside life. This location also offers four and six-berth landbased holiday accommodation. 15 self-catering holiday homes are available all year round, with campsite and touring facilities also open from March to October. Marina manager, Simon Cothill, said: “At the marina itself you can go on sailing courses and take paddle boarding trips with the team at Wesup, while our riverside location lends itself to amazing walks and cycle rides. We are also only a 20-minute walk from picturesque Hamble Village.” The holiday park and marine lodges can be booked via Hoseasons.co.uk and prices start from £325 per week. Next up is Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park, set in 22 acres of beautiful woodland beside the River Orwell in Suffolk. This award-winning, family friendly retreat has a range of different style lodges. Woolverstone Marina and Lodge Park manager, Kelly Sharman said: “Our luxury lodges bring you closer to nature, with multiple walking and cycling routes within easy reach.” The lodge park accommodation can also be booked via Hoseasons.co.uk and prices start from £77 per night with a minimum of a two-night booking. Not forgetting MDL’s marinas themselves. Through its Otium Rewards programme, MDL berth holders and visitors have access to its 18 UK marinas, at a reduced cost or for free. A perfect way to enjoy a break and explore somewhere new with family and friends, without the need to venture abroad. www.mdlholidays.co.uk www.mdlmarinas.co.uk

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Find your perfect yacht There is a new free yacht charter search and review site, sailfinder.org, where you can search for yachts, read or leave reviews, and click through to book directly on the yacht owner’s website. You can search for your ideal vessel by number of berths, length, location and so on, and view a list of suitable yachts. To take advantage of the direct booking option, you will need to register, but then, after chartering a vessel, you can leave a review to share your experience with other Sailfinder users. Boat owners can ‘claim’ their vessels on the website. Once claimed and verified, they can manage their listing by adding photos, editing

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Sailingholidays.com have been in touch to let us know their flotillas started up again last month kicking off with some great special offers on some of their favourite trips around the Greek islands. They also have a choice of one and two week flotillas in the Med departing between now and October including: One week Kefalonia from £525pp One week Ithaka from £525 Two week South Ionian from £625 Half term Corfu & Paxos Area from £625pp www.sailingholidays.com

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the description and adding pricing information. Owners can also respond to reviews by charterers. The listings are free for 2021, and after that will cost £9.50 per month. Ian, founder of Sailfinder, said: “We have just over 100 coastal monohull and catamaran yachts listed from all over the UK, with more being added. “We are focusing on the UK at the moment because we think the charter market in the UK is underrated and not supported very well by charter agents. We love sailing in the UK, and there are some spectacular views of the UK that can only be seen from the sea. In the future, we plan to expand listings to Europe.” Sailfinder.org

We all want a holiday! Well, that is not a surprise after the past 18 months, but global yacht charter agency NauticEd has reported an increase in holiday yacht bookings almost 10 times greater than 2020 and 38 per cent greater than preCovid years. Grant Headifen, NauticEd founder and global director of education, said: “During the pandemic, most travellers cautiously sheltered in place to avoid Covid-19. As travellers re-emerge, many new customers are telling us that being stuck at home inspired them to try something they have dreamed of for years - escaping on a luxury sailboat with their family and learning how to sail.”

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Since 19 July, the date when remaining Covid restrictions were dropped in England, fully jabbed Britons have not needed to quarantine when arriving from amber countries. The majority of countries are still on the amber list, but while government previously advised people not to travel to amber destinations, this changed from 19 July. The new rules do not apply to France which now has its own category, ‘amber plus’. Double-jabbed travellers returning from France will be required to quarantine and take three tests. Those returning from other amber countries will need to book a day two test to take when you arrive back in England, as well as declaring that you have been fully vaccinated on your passenger locator form and showing proof of your vaccination status to your carrier (ferry, airline or

train) when you travel. Vaccinated passengers can prove their status using the NHS Covid Pass. The test you have before returning home needs to have a high accuracy, such as a PCR or antigen test. Remember, though, to also check the entry requirements of the country you are visiting as they will vary and may well require testing on arrival, if they are welcoming travellers at all. A final note on insurance, which can complicate matters. Travellers should check the FCDO advice for individual destinations as this is separate to the traffic light system. The FCDO still advises against nonessential travel to many amber list countries, which could invalidate your insurance. If in doubt contact your insurance provider. Guidance varies across the UK and so check the rules for your area.

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

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A STAR RE-BORN

Freebird, a Fairey Marine classic, gets the Mylor kiss of life.

arely has the task of restoring a classic power boat caused such a buzz among marine experts as when Stuart Sawyer’s Fairey Swordsman 40 Freebird was placed in the hands of Mylor Yacht Harbour’s marine engineers, shipwrights, technicians and associated craftsmen. From Stuart Sawyer’s own boyhood dreams of being James Bond, to lead marine electrician Mark Howard’s memory of racing his radio-controlled model Swordsman as a child, to Mylor Yacht Harbour owners Roger and Dinah Graffy’s lifelong passion for the beauty and heritage of these Fairey classics – the mission involved transforming a 1960s marine icon from neglected and broken to prime condition. The project was far from straightforward beginning with finding and purchasing the right boat - with the understanding that both original Caterpillar C7 engines had serious issues through years of disuse and, of course, dealing with Covid.

Freebird berthed at Mylor Yacht Harbour. All images: Mylor Yacht Harbour

Classic calling

As an ‘in the blood’ waterman, Stuart’s previous power of choice has been the wind, which propelled him through a world-class sailing and windsurfing career. But when it came to seeking out a boat for his whole family Freebird, with its classic lines, appealed to everyone – despite her mouldy decks, oil filled bilges and rotting mast. “I love that Fairey represents the best of British classic design, for both sailing and motor craft,” said Stuart. “Their commitment to performance and seakeeping remains timeless even today, with Sir Richard Fairey founding the firm around his passion for aviation and boats in the 1940s and his son producing the first motor cruisers in the 1960s as a fan of offshore racing. I knew through friends and colleagues that Mylor Yacht Harbour’s Marine Team do a fantastic job.” Mylor’s owner, Roger Graffy, confirmed it was exactly the kind of project they like to be involved in: “As a child of the ‘60s I have always loved these boats and it was a daunting, but also welcome, challenge

Back on the water

New engine installation for Freebird

to have one coming for such major works. Freebird is an exceptional boat and I know I speak for everyone here in expressing our pride in our involvement in this special project.”

In need of care

A survey confirmed the vessel was suffering from lack of use, care and maintenance, but sea trials in the Carrick Roads off Falmouth exposed major issues with the engines and the dawning realisation that they would need to be replaced. Over a period of four months Mylor’s engineering manager, Nathan Percival, worked closely alongside Stuart, while lead engineer Chris Powell headed up all the engineering works, which included sourcing the new Caterpillar C7.1 engines and the difficult task of fitting them into the vessel. Due to the classic design of the Fairey Swordsman 40, modifications had to be made to the engine beds and mounts to ensure they fitted like a glove and, having been sat dormant for a while, the fuel systems were fully cleaned to ensure optimum performance, which is always good practice for any vessel. Then, to complete the installation, new exhausts were fitted. “The biggest challenge was fitting a modern version of the original Caterpillar engines into a slim classic design,” said Chris Powell. “To keep the heritage and the distinctive Swordsman ‘sound’ we supplied two new 455hp Caterpillar C7.1 engines, but they are slightly deeper than the originals, so we had to redesign, modify and rebuild the engine bearers and mount points to accommodate them.”

Authenticity is key

Attention to detail and authenticity was key for Stuart. With the main dashboard and cockpit control panels rusted and missing buttons, Mylor found the original supplier and arranged for new panels to be cut and powder coated to maintain the original look and feel. As Stuart insisted on having the look and feel of the original analogue gauges, it meant integrating the new engines’ LCD control panels and a modern

Of the extensive work carried out, Stuart said, “The restoration of Freebird was great to watch unfold: it was a real bonus having such a connected Cornish team who genuinely wanted to work on her, all interested in every aspect of the refurbishment and delivering real craftsmanship and high quality as the classic boat started to shine though again.” Freebird was re-launched last year with the Graffys joining the owner to put her through her paces (she opens up to an adrenalin-filled 34 knots) – and Roger declaring her handling an “absolute dream”. She lived up to the Sawyer family’s hopes in every way as they tested out her peak performance and luxurious creature comforts during autumn trips and overnights around the Carrick Roads and the secluded Helford River. Every vessel has a story to tell and, classic or modern, a range of on-going needs… It is heartening that the future for this classic is looking rosey. www.mylor.com Freebird berthed at Mylor Yacht Harbour

chartplotter around them. The Marine Team installed a Raymarine Axiom 9 control system and AIS 700 chartplotter. To ensure the Axiom’s look was in keeping with the Swordsman’s classic style, Mylor Yacht Harbour’s lead electrician Mark Howard sourced the original style white and chrome analogue dials to replace the digital controls of the new Cat engines. The work held a special place in the heart of Mark who said, “I have still got the radio-controlled model of a Swordsman I raced as a kid and it is great to be working on Freebird, making sure her looks are just as good as her performance - I have loved it.” While the Mylor Marine Team focused on the engines and electrics, Stuart asked local marine tradesmen Tim Seaman, from Formation Marine, and carpenter Rob Holdroff to work on the exterior repairs and interior fit-out respectively, completely restoring the external lockers, teak decks, topsides, structure and mast and fitting out all interior lockers, berths, galley, hull fittings and heads.

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HASLAR MARINA Built in , aslar arina is tuc d awa ust insid t sout w st corn r o orts out arbour The marina is perfectly located for Solent sailing, providing a safe and sheltered location which is freely accessible at all states of tide, as well as the opportunity to visit the historic dockyard and enjoying outlet shopping. Adding panoramic beaches, an impressive naval heritage, plenty of watersports and historic trails means there is a lot to keep the family entertained.

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Haslar Marina Marina manager: Ben Lippiett Marina phone number: 02392 601 201 Email: haslar@boatfolk.co.uk Haslar Marina Haslar Road, Gosport Hampshire PO12 1NU (entrance clearly marked by two green buoys)

FACILITIES

Haslar’s facilities include laundry rooms, luxurious washrooms and toilets, first-class boatcare service, boatyard – new from July 2021 – marine services, boat sales, free car parking and two on-site restaurants including Trinity’s at the Lightship. The 650-berth marina caters for lengths from jet skis up to 40m superyacht berthing. The pontoons are modern, purpose built walk ashore berths, with a generous layout providing ample manoeuvring space and access at all states of the tide. Haslar’s team of shipwrights, engineers and finishers provide a one-stop shop for all boat repair and maintenance tasks from showers and keel maintenance, to rigging and thrusters. The team can visit your boat in the marina for work including engine servicing, winch and windlass replacement, gel and GRP repairs, interior finishing and deck hardware. Help is on hand for onboard tasks

large and small, right through to a full refit. Whether you are looking to buy or sell your boat, the team can help you find your perfect match through boatfolk’s dedicated boat sales business, boatpoint Portsmouth, in partnership with Network Yacht Brokers. As part of the boatcare service at Haslar Marina, there are storage ashore options as well as lift and launch services for motorboats (up to 10m) at the powerboat centre. There is a specialist powerboat yard based at Haslar with room for storage ashore and slipway launch and recovery - great for RIBs and trailer powerboats. Larger motorboats and sailboats can be lifted on Sealift afloat within the marina or accommodated ashore at Deacons Boatyard and Portland Marina, where more complex work like keel removal and Coppercoat application is taken care of.

Other facilities include: ■ Fuel - petrol and diesel are available from a fuel berth just the other side of the Gosport Ferry; ■ There is a Berth Holder only Pump Out boat – creating a hassle-free solution for customers. Each pump out charged at £5, with every penny going to Coastline Deadline; ■ Marine services on-site including XW Rigging and Ocean Electronics; ■ Adventure sailing with Rubicon 3; ■ Local RIB charters available ■ Boat repairs from polishing and valeting ■ Andrew Simpson Yachting – a new Training Centre of excellence for RYA training courses ■ CCTV and access code gates; ■ Free use of WiFi; ■ Two boat lifting options at Haslar Marina (both run by boatcare); Sealift – up to 18m, 50 tonnes, and 3m draft ■ Boatyard – up to 10m / 10 tonnes ■ Water and electricity (metered).

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ACCESS

All vessels under 20m must enter and leave the harbour through the Small Boat Channel on the western side of the harbour entrance. When approaching from the west, boats should approach the harbour through the Swashway (also used by ferries and commercial vessels). This runs 49 degrees (true north) on the right-hand edge of the prominent block of flats in transit with the War Memorial. When approaching from the east, beware of the submarine barriers which run due south from Southsea sea front to Horse San Fort and are a hazard to all craft. There are two passages through

the barrier – the inner passage approximately 200m off the beach (marked by green and red piles) and the outer passage approximately 0.8nm off the beach (marked by a quick flashing red dolphin and a green pile). If arriving by road, follow sat nav directions for Haslar Marina, Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1NU. The car park is clearly marked by two big green buoys. To get to Haslar Marin by train, turn left out of Portsmouth Harbour railway station, following signs to Gosport ferry (two-minute walk). After taking the Gosport ferry (four-minute crossing), turn left out of the ferry terminal and follow the

footpath south, towards the marina. Enter the marina either via the north gate (three-minute walk) or continue along the footpath until you reach the marina office (eight-minute walk).

CRUISING

Cruising from Portsmouth allows easy access to the Isle of Wight, where you will discover fine beaches, the famous Needles rock formation, the Cowes Week regatta and a pace of life that recalls the golden age of the British seaside town. A short hop from Cowes to Southampton is an excellent choice. With a family atmosphere, and access to plenty of shops, this popular destination

is a hotspot for sailors who are looking to undock in familiar surroundings. For a longer cruise, the picturesque town of Lymington is ideal. Whether your appetite is for yachts, racing or cruising, there are so many ways to make the most of your time in Lymington. Nestling against the stunning backdrop of the New Forest, it is hard not to surrender to Lymington’s nautical charms with cobbled streets and a fantastic choice of eateries and pubs. Simply enjoy the sunshine and discover magnificent views as you explore the sheltered waters of the Solent, beautiful Dorset coastline and beyond.

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LOCAL EATERIES

There are two restaurants on-site. Both Trinity’s at Haslar and Trinity’s at The Lightship have been described as hidden gems by many. These venues offer such unique charm, you will be hard pushed to find anywhere else. However, if you are after something different, you will be spoilt for choice with the restaurants between Gosport and Portsmouth.

THINGS TO DO

Conveniently located just inside Portsmouth’s famous historic harbour, Haslar Marina is on the doorstep of an irresistible mix of fascinating places to visit and things to do for all ages. You can enjoy 24 miles of waterfront, safe beaches, impressive naval heritage, plenty of watersports and historic trails. The Solent plays host to many international sailing events including The America’s Cup World Series, Cowes Week and Round the Island. Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard gives you first-hand experience of the

legendary ships that once sailed through the harbour entrance, and one day every summer a cricket match is played in the middle of the Solent. Haslar is the perfect place for a weekend or a longer stay. Gosport has beautiful beaches and fantastic walks either along the waterfront or in the wild grounds of Alver Valley. The town centre is conveniently located approximately 200m from Haslar. Perfect for relaxed shopping, the High Street has an interesting blend of smaller shops and cafes, offering choice and personal service, as well as major high street names. Or if you fancy a full day-out, why not hop over the water to Gunwharf Quays for some retail therapy. Established in 2009, the Haslar Yacht Club welcomes anyone who enjoys boating in the Portsmouth Harbour area. The club has been going from strength to strength each year, with numbers increasing in both sailboats and motorboats. The Gosport Model Yacht and Boat Club is located just north of the crew car park.

PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

“The staff are friendly, the facilities are great. Nothing is ever too much hassle for anyone. It was the best move we made coming to Haslar Marina, and we are pretty gutted we had not moved here before. Thanks to all the team for your hard work.” Bex Florence (Bex owns a fishing charter business called Kelly’s Heroes Fishing Charters and they operate two 11m catamaran fishing boats out of Haslar.)

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MARINA GUIDE AUGUST 2021

SOUTH WEST

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

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

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

MDL COBB’S QUAY MARINA Manager: Frank Gelder Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset. BH15 4EL T: 01202 674299 E: cobbsquay@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.cobbsquaymarina.co.uk LYMINGTON YACHT HAVEN Manager: Rupert Wagstaff Kings Saltern Road Lymington, Hampshire SO41 3QD T: 01590 677071 E: lymington@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com BUCKLER’S HARD YACHT HARBOUR Harbour Master: Wendy Stowe Harbour Master’s Office Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour Beaulieu Hampshire SO42 7XB T: 01590 616200 E: harbour.office@beaulieu.co.uk W: www.beaulieuriver.co.uk HAVEN QUAY, LYMINGTON Haven Quay Dry Stack Mill Lane, Lymington Hampshire SO41 9AZ T: 01590 677072 E: havenquay@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com DEACONS MARINA Manager/Contact name: Rachael Foster Bursledon Bridge, Southampton SO31 8AZ T 023 80 402253 E:berths@deaconsmarina.co.uk W: www.deaconsmarina.co.uk MDL HYTHE MARINA VILLAGE Manager: David Lewis The Lock Building, Shamrock Way Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire. SO45 6DY T: 023 8020 7073 E: hythe@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.hythemarinavillage.co.uk MDL OCEAN VILLAGE MARINA Manager: Andrew Millar Marina Office, 2 Channel Way Southampton, Hampshire. SO14 3TG T: 023 8022 9385 E: oceanvillage@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: WWW.OCEANVILLAGEMARINA.CO.UK

The Andrew Simpson Foundation has come on board to support the Gosport Marine Festival, which takes place on 4 September. The day will centre on Haslar Marina, in Trinity Church and on the surrounding green, in the Millenium Timespace and at the Cockle Pond. There will be more than 600 free on water sessions available at this one-day festival, run by volunteers. By providing four 18ft open keelboats, four canoes and four paddleboards, together with a RIB safety boat and instructor, the Andrew Simpson Foundation will enable even

more children and their families to get out on the water. Richard Percy, Andrew Simpson Foundation trustee, said: “The aims of this event align with our own organisational aims of empowering young people through the provision of sailing and watersports.” Most activities will require pre-booking but stand-by entrants to each activity will be taken on the day in the case of no-shows. Online booking system: portsmouthharbourmarine.org.uk/ events/gosport-marine-festival-2021

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

PREMIER MARINAS SWANWICK Manager: Graham Bristowe Swanwick (on the Hamble) Southampton, Hants. SO31 1ZL T: 01489 884081 E: swanwick@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com

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

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

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

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

MDL PORT HAMBLE MARINA Manager: Bertie Marsh Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton Hampshire. SO31 4QD T: 023 8045 274,1 E: porthamble@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.porthamblemarina.co.uk MDL MERCURY YACHT HARBOUR Manager: Simon Cothill Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire. SO31 4HQ T: 023 8045 5994 E: mercury@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.mercuryyachtharbour.co.uk

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

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MDL Marinas renews partnership

Marina added to Premier’s portfolio Premier Marinas has completed the purchase of Universal Marina. Set in tranquil surroundings on the east bank of the River Hamble, close to Premier’s Swanwick Marina, Universal Marina provides 240 walk ashore marina pontoon berths, a 130 boat dry stack facility and a full-service boatyard, including a 75 tonne travel hoist. The site is also home to an on-site cafe and restaurant and a thriving tenant community with around 30 marine and non-marine commercial tenants housed in approximately 68,000 sq ft of commercial buildings. Premier Marinas owns and operates nine marinas on the South Coast and has a track record of investing in its sites whilst preserving their marine character and the natural environment that surrounds them. Current projects include the multimillion pound regeneration of Noss on Dart and the high-anticipated Sales

Pavilion development at Swanwick. Pete Bradshaw, CEO of Premier Marinas, said: “We are delighted with the purchase of Universal Marina and are looking forward to integrating the site into the Premier Marinas group. “Universal Marina complements our existing portfolio and adds to our already successful operation at Swanwick Marina. We take a long term approach to the ownership of our marinas and have the experience and investment capacity to further enhance this site.” Avia Willmet, the previous owner of Universal Marina, will step down from her role as managing director, and longserving general manager at Premier, Graham Bristowe will manage the newly named ‘Premier Universal Marina’ alongside Premier’s Swanwick site. www.premiermarinas.com Next month’s Marina Focus will take a closer look at Premier Universal Marina.

COLNE MARINA SET FOR BRIGHTLINGSEA

MDL Marinas has announced it is the Official Marina Partner of the British Keelboat League and RS Sailing for the second time, having previously sponsored the series in 2019. The renewal of this partnership will see MDL Marinas provide access to the water from its Hamble Point and Queen Anne’s Battery marinas during the 2021 British Keelboat League events for the six competing RS 21 keelboats. Participating sailors and organisers will also enjoy access to the marinas’ facilities to support their racing, including slipways, boat repairs and chandlery. ROYAL CLARENCE MARINA The Bridgehead, Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1AX T: 023 9252 3523 F: 023 9252 3523 E: info@royalclarencemarina.org W: www.royalclarencemarina.org PREMIER MARINAS PORT SOLENT Manager: Mark Phillp South Lockside, Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO6 4TJ T: 023 9221 0765 F: 023 9232 4241 E: portsolent@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com PREMIER MARINAS SOUTHSEA Fort Cumberland Road Portsmouth, Hampshire. PO4 9RJ T: 023 9282 2719 F: 023 9282 2220 E: southsea@premiermarinas.com W: www.premiermarinas.com GUNWHARF QUAYS MARINA Manager: Carl Jarmaine Gunwharf Quays Marina Office Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 3TZ T: 02392 836732 E: gwqmarina@incentive-fm.com W: www.gunwharf-quays.com/marina

ISLE OF WIGHT COWES YACHT HAVEN Manager: Katy Ednay Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes, PO31 7BD T: 01983 299975 F: 01983 200332 E: berthing@cowesyachthaven.com W: www.cowesyachthaven.com VHF: Channel 80

A development at Essex’s Colne Marina will bring jobs, as well as economic and green benefits, to the town of Brightlingsea. The Morgan Marine project will see 25 additional moorings added, with the existing 90 moorings re-formatted and improved. Morgan Marine has spent £40,000 removing wrecks that have accumulated in the area in the past 12 months, which threatened to harm

the local habitat. The project will also see the installation of the Blackwater Estuary’s first ever Sea Bin. Graham Miller, managing director at Morgan Marine, said: “The Colne Marina has been a long time in the making and it is extremely exciting to see it finally coming to fruition.” The first construction phase is planned for November 2021, with the process due to complete in March 2023.

Established in 2016, the British Keelboat League’s aim is to encourage participation in keelboat racing across the UK. It comprises a series of regional events in which sailors compete in multiple short sprint races against teams from other clubs. The most successful teams from each region then battle it out in a national final to determine the British Keelboat League Champions. To find out more about the British Keelboat League visit: www.britishkeelboatleague.co.uk www.mdlmarinas.co.uk EAST COWES MARINA Manager: Mike Townshend Britannia Way, East Cowes Isle of Wight. PO32 6UB T: 01983 293983 F: 01983 299276 E: berths@eastcowesmarina.co.uk W: www.eastcowesmarina.co.uk COWES HARBOUR SHEPARDS MARINA Manager: Jock Rafferty Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7HT T: 01983 297821 E: shepards.chc@cowes.co.uk W: cowesharbourshepardsmarina.co.uk ISLAND HARBOUR MARINA Manager: Danie Erasmus Mill Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LA T: 01983 539994 E: info@island-harbour.co.uk W:www.island-harbour.co.uk BEMBRIDGE HARBOUR Manager/Contact - Gordon Wight The Duver, St Helens, PO33 1YB T: 01983 872828 E : mail@bembridgeharbour.co.uk W: www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk

SOUTH EAST

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

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

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GILLINGHAM MARINA 173 Pier Road, Gillingham, Kent. ME7 1UB T: 01634 280022 E: berthing@gillingham-marina.co.uk W: www.gillingham-marina.co.uk MDL CHATHAM MARITIME MARINA Manager: Emma Crompton The Lock Building, Leviathan Way Chatham Maritime, Kent. ME4 4LP T: 01634 899200 E: chatham@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.chathammaritimemarina.co.uk MEDWAY YACHT CLUB Contact: Sue Bannister Lower Upnor, Rochester, ME2 4XB T: 01634 718399 W: www.medwayyachtclub.com PORT OF DOVER MARINA Manager: Chris Windsor Address - Dover Marina, Crosswall Quay, Union Street, Dover, Kent, CT179BN T +44 (0) 1304 241 663 E marina@doverport.co.uk W www.doverport.co.uk/marina

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

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

SUFFOLK

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

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

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

MDL BRAY MARINA Manager: John Harris Monkey Island Lane, Bray, Berkshire. SL6 2EB T: 01628 623654 E: bray@mdlmarinas.co.uk W: www.braymarina.co.uk

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

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

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

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PENARTH MARINA Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, F64 1TQ T: 02920 705021 E: penarthoffice@quaymarinas.com W: www.quaymarinas.com NEYLAND YACHT HAVEN Manager: James Cotton Brunel Quay, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1PY T: 01646 601601 E: neyland@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com PORT DINORWIC MARINA Marina Manager: Ged Tyrer Y Felinheli Gwynedd, LL56 4JN T:01248671500/01248 670176 E: portdinorwic@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk BURRY PORT MARINA Harbour Master: Robert Hockey The Harbour Office Burry Port Carmarthenshire T:01554 835 691 E: burryport@themarinegroup.co.uk W: www.themarinegroup.co.uk

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

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

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

NEWCASTLE ROYAL QUAYS MARINA North Shields, Tyneside NE29 6DU T: 0191 2728282 W: www.quaymarinas.com

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LARGS YACHT HAVEN Manager: Carolyn Elder Irvine Road, Largs, Ayrshire, KA30 8EZ T: 01475 675333 E: largs@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com TROON YACHT HAVEN Manager: Stephen Bennie The Harbour, Troon, Ayrshire, KA10 6DJ T: 01292 315553 E: troon@yachthavens.com W: www.yachthavens.com

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MDL SANT CARLES MARINA Manager: Nicolas Gonzalez Ctra Poble Nou s/n, Apartat de Correus 192, 43540, Sant Carles de la Ràpita, Spain T: (0034) 9777 45153 T (UK): 023 8045 0227 enquiries@santcarlesmarina.com W: www.santcarlesmarina.com

JACHTHAVEN BIESBOSCH Manager: Renate Ilmer Nieuwe Jachthaven 54924 BA, Drimmelen, NL T: +31 (0)162 682249 E: info@jachthavenbiesbosch.nl W: www.jachthavenbiesbosch.nl

KARPAZ GATE MARINA Customer Service: Emel Suerdem PO Box 12 Yenierenkoy, Iskele TRNC Via Mersin 10 / Turkey T: +90 533 833 7878 E: info@karpazbay.com W: www.karpazbay.com

MARINARA Front Desk: Federica Civilla Via Marinara 11, Marina di Ravenna, 48122 Italy T: (0039) 0544 531644 E: info@marinara.it W: www.marinara.it

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THE CHANGING FACE OF MARINAS All marinas have them. They are the very essence of a marina. However not all pontoons are created equal. We talk to Inland and Coastal Marina Systems about how pontoons can literally change the visible look and feel of a marina. Pontoons are an essential, but often overlooked aspect of marinas. Here they are seen at Cameron House Marina, Loch Lomond, Scotland.

arinas are constantly developing, moving with the times and looking for ways to attract new customers, improve sustainability and adapt to ever-changing lifestyle trends. Often overlooked in this process are the marina pontoons themselves and their ability to impact on the attractiveness of a marina as well as customer experience.

Safety, sustainability and aesthetics

Traditionally, marina pontoon decking has been made of wood, more specifically hardwood. Although well suited to the task, offering an attractive finish, wood can be very slippery when wet and thus rots, significantly increasing maintenance costs while decreasing the longevity of the marina system. Inland and Coastal Marina Systems’ GRC (glassfibre reinforced concrete) decking not only does not rot but has anti-slip properties. The colour and texture of the decking can be altered too, offering the classic hardwood timber yacht marina aesthetic or a lighter, brighter continental look. Concrete is also much denser, increasing pontoon weight and providing a safer, more stable platform. “Combining the strength of concrete with the slenderness of timber, our timber effect GRC decking is the future for creating modern, sustainable marinas,” says Oliver Shortall, MD at Inland and Coastal.

“As part of our sustainability effort, we always endeavour to work with the existing infrastructure as much as possible as well, making the most efficient use of time and resources. As we manufacture our own GRC, our pontoons, with a design life of 30 years, offer the lowest lifetime cost of any marina decking on the market.”

Customer comfort

It is impossible to ignore that new boats are getting bigger and more voluminous. This increase in size results in an increase in the vessel’s freeboard height (the distance between the deck and the waterline). In some marinas this means either having to berth stern in or navigating a large step down off the boat. But it does not have to be this way.

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With the ability to produce pontoon floats to any dimensions, Inland and Coastal can produce marina pontoons with variable freeboard heights, ensuring customers have the most comfortable experience in the marina, with easy access and egress from their boats. Scott Ferguson, the harbourmaster at Berwick Upon Tweed where a new timber effect GRC pontoon with 1m freeboard was recently installed, has received praise for visiting yachts and leisure craft owners: “The majority of yachtsmen say that it is one of the best pontoons they have ever moored on; stable, non-slip and a high freeboard so they do not have to jump down from their yachts on to the pontoon deck.”

Cameron House Marina at Loch Lomond has terracotta GRC pontoons

These are light grey stipple effect GRC pontoons at Fowey

Hereeffect is a Seabin River Soar Timber GRC installed pontoonon decking

However, changes in participation in boating and watersports also bring about the need for lower freeboard pontoons too. Marinas are continually trying to diversify to attract more people on-site to use their tenants’ services and facilities. This is the year for staycations, and with SUP and kayak sales going through the roof marinas have a unique opportunity to take advantage of this, creating ‘marine leisure hubs’, by providing participants with safe access to the water. Inland and Coastal has years of experience designing and building durable, low freeboard, high residual buoyancy water access systems. Ideal for all forms of paddle sports, these stable pontoons have a watersports specific decking that offers anti-slip properties, perfect for inexperienced users. This is especially important if the marina or its tenants are operating as a ‘pay and play’ facility, welcoming newcomers of all ages to the water where safety and building confidence are key.

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Arguably the most important component of marinas, a pontoon is really only noticed by those using it when it is not fit for purpose. To ensure its valuable on water facilities are fit for purpose now and in the future, a marina will need to evaluate many different external factors. The right pontoon system and configuration for an individual marina will vary depending on location, type of resident, visiting craft and predominant activities. inlandandcoastal.com

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GETTING FRUITY Try a different sort of cider a try this summer.

n warm August days with picnics and BBQs, cider always get a preference over traditional ales. There are many fine English ciders from the West Country, of course, and also up on the east coast – but what about having a Swedish fruit cider? According to the International Research Institute, as reported in the Morning Advertiser drinks trade newspaper, fruit ciders have grown sales by 73 per cent for the year to May 2021, led by Swedish cider brewery Kopparberg (Kopparberg is a town in mid-Sweden). This brewer is reported to have seen: “huge levels of growth during the last three months, outperforming Rekorderlig (a rival Swedish fruit cider range), Old Moat and Bulmers combined.” There is a vast range on the shelves of all the mainstream supermarkets, offering half a dozen brands with maybe a dozen different fruits each, all reasonably priced – under £1.70 for a 500ml bottle on multi-buy - at a modest four per cent abv. A far cry from the West Country ciders typically thought of as six or seven per cent. My local Morrisons has half a

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