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Fore&AftThe Magazine of The Yacht Harbour Association June 2010

VOL. 28, No 2 JUNE 2010

Published Quarterly

The official publicationof The Yacht HarbourAssociation, the Association for the development of International, Coastal,and Inland BoatingFacilities.

HEAD OFFICE:MARINE HOUSETHORPE LEA ROADEGHAMSURREY TW20 8BF

Telephone: 01784 223817lgordon@britishmarine.co.uktyha@britishmarine.co.ukwww.yachtharbourassociation.com

Chairman: Julian Goldie

General Manager:Gareth Turnbull

Admnistrator:Libby Gordon

Note: The Associationwelcomes articles ofgeneral interest toreaders. Please send toT.Y.H.A. office.

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Fore&AftContents

Chairman’s Report ...................................................... 2Sam & Sue’s Retirement............................................. 4General Manager’s Report .......................................... 6Marina Management

A New Coalition Government ...................................... 8Alarms & Detectors ................................................................. 9Raising Finance..................................................................... 10Environment Update.............................................................. 12Training Opportunities with the BMF ...................................... 14Green and Blue ..................................................................... 15BMF Brighton Conference ..................................................... 16Clever new Income Stream for Marina Operators..................... 18

Olga’s Story Part 1 ................................................................ 20Summer Visit .......................................................................... 27Order Form Summer Visit .................................................... 29Order Form Which Marina? .................................................. 31Which Marina?........................................................................ 33Down the Danube Part 2 ....................................................... 36British Marina Sector News

New Haven master for Larg ................................................... 46Wey & Arun Canal Trust ........................................................ 46Dun Laoghaire Marina ........................................................... 47Premier Marinas – New Dry Stack at Gosport .......................... 48

Gold AnchorGold Anchor Assessor’s Update.............................................. 50Gold Anchor Award Scheme .................................................. 51Royal Phuket – A 5 Gold Anchor Marina................................. 55

International Marina Sector NewsPolaru Marina ....................................................................... 57Istanbul Tall Ships Regatta...................................................... 59

Index to AdvertisersPage Number

Ace Equipment.......................... 56Intermarine .................................. 5Lee Sanitation............................ 35Marina and Port Services .......... 11Microcustom.............................. 11Pacsoft ....................................... 26Rolec Services.......................... BCRollins ....................................... 19

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Roodberg ................................... 60 Solent Marine.......................... IFCTennamast.................................. 49Walcon Marine........................ IBCWaterside Properties.................. 49Wise Handling............................. 7Yacht Leg & Cradle Co ............. 35

It is a great pleasure to introduce myself as your new Honorary Chairmanof The Yacht Harbour Association. I have been a member of yourManagement Council for five years, and have run Tollesbury Marina, onthe East Coast for the last twenty years. I have to step into some pretty bigshoes, in following the excellent work of my predecessor, Sam Bourne.Sam worked tirelessly for over eleven years, to encourage the growth ofthe Yacht Harbour Association, both at home and overseas. I would like tosay at huge thank you to Sam on behalf of us all.

As you know, Sue Lambert retired as our Association Secretary at the endof March, after some twenty four years dedicated work on behalf of thisAssociation. I am sure that I speak for us all, Sue has left an indelibleimpression of TYHA within our industry. Thank you Sue, for making us allfeel so welcome into the Yacht Harbour Association.

I would like to thank so many of you who sent in some very kindcomments that we were able to publish in the “notice board “ section of thelast issue of “fore and Aft “. Please feel free to ask for an extra copy of thisCollectors’ Issue. We shall have some copies available at the forthcomingconference.

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our new team atTYHA. I would like to welcome Libby Gordon as our new Administrator.Libby has a wealth of experience in this field and is hugely enthusiastic.

I would also like to introduce Gareth Turnbull as our new GeneralManager. Gareth has gained much of his experience in the Water-ski andWake-boarding Association, including working with the RYA. Gareth willspend much of his time out and about meeting members, in order to findout your issues, and encouraging new members to join TYHA. I hope thatyou will take the opportunities of both the conference and the summer visitto introduce yourself to both Libby and Gareth. I can assure you, that youwill be impressed by their enthusiasm for our industry.

At this point, I would like to thank the entire team at the BMF for theirsupport, welcome and very kind help over the setting up of our new officein Marine House. In particular, I would like to thank Sarah Dhanda for hervery hard work on our behalf.

I look forward to meeting many of you at the forthcoming MarinaManagers’ Conference, Sponsored by Walcon Marine, in Brighton, on the

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12th and 13th May. I am sure that this will be a hugely successful event,very informative and an excellent opportunity to network together.

Taking us forward on TYHA business, we are currently organising theTYHA Summer Visit to the Norfolk Broads, to take place early in July. Sothat you are aware, we plan this event, one year, as an Inland WaterwayMarina location, with the following year, as a Coastal Marina location.The aim is to show the wide variety of Marina networks that we have inour Industry, and some of the individual features that you find in differentareas. It has been a long time since we last visited the Broads, and I lookforward to joining you on this most interesting trip. We have a packedschedule, which will include an opportunity to have a dinner together, onthe evening before the visit. You will read more on this great event a littlefurther on in this issue.

We shall waste no time in preparing for the “Which Marina?” Stand at the2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show. I recently attendedthe excellent presentation made by Andrew Williams, MD of NationalBoat Shows, where he was able to show the full extent of the benefits ofthe recent extension to the Excel Exhibition Centre, the new interiorwater feature, the greatly extended boat viewing Broadwalk, and indeedthe complementing shows, to be held near the West Entrance. Aconsiderable amount of customer research has been undertaken byNBS, and I have to say that I share the view that attendance next yearwill be considerably higher than the last couple of years. We need towork together to highlight this really important event to all our customers,so please tell your customers that our industry will present a real “ Wow “factor ! The show promises to offer them what they really want from theLondon Boat Show. Your Boat Show Sub-Committee will be putting thefinishing touches to the once again brilliant stand, which acts as a majorfocal point for the Marina Industry. Gareth or Libby will be in touch withyou directly to highlight the opportunity to place your order for one, two,or three panels! Again more details will follow shortly.

I am delighted to report that our work on the Gold Anchor Award schemeis once again in full swing, with new assessments and re-assessmentstaking place throughout the spring and summer months. I am delighted toreport that we are able to welcome Mieke Vleugels onto our team ofassessors. Libby will be in touch with you in due course, to remind youof your renewal, and to forward the questionnaire to you.

I look forward to serving you as your new Honorary Chairman, and willdo all that I can to promote The Yacht Harbour Association both withinour UK Economy and as an International Association. I am delighted tobe supported by such an able team, and look forward to hearing yourviews, taking up your issues, and meeting you at our Conferences, BoatShows, Marina Visits, and Meetings.

Thank you for your support, I wish you all a very successful season.

Julian Goldie, Honorary Chairman.

“March 24th 2010 was a date foreveryone in the Marinas World’sdiary, not only was there oneretirement of a long standing TYHAservant but two. Totalling 30 plusyears of dedicated service to TYHAbetween them, Sam Bourne and SueLambert enjoyed a joint retirementdinner on 24th March. The event washeld at the Royal Southampton Yachtclub and it was a fitting venue for thisauspicious occasion.

Over 50 People enjoyed a sumptuousdinner and some free flowing wine,followed by presentation of somefantastic gifts and then the speechesbegan.

Sam gave an eloquent summary of his time in office and others including TimCoughlin added to his memories. Sue also gave a fantastic speech which althoughpreviously prepared was perfect for the occasion.

We wish them both every happiness,Sue in her retirement and Sam withhis continued business interests in themarina world. Both Sam and Sue wishto extend their thanks to all those whocontributed to their retirement giftswhich included a large print of Sam’sJ Class Yacht, Velsheda, Table mats tomatch the Print, a Ewer and a bottle ofFine Wine (not currently in the Ewer)and a beautiful Silver Salver for Sue.

Hopefully the photographs give aglimpse of the fun and occasion of theevening.”

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General Manager’s ReportIt is with great pride that I introduce myself as the newly appointedGeneral Manager for TYHA, forming part of an exciting new teamcomprised of Libby Gordon (TYHA Administrator) and Julian Goldie(Chairman). This is an exciting step for the organisation as it is a realinvestment in staff resources with the intention of delivering an excellentservice to our rapidly growing membership.

We believe in building a relationship with our members and providing aservice which they all benefit from as such. I would like to draw yourattention to some services available to you as a member:

Gold Anchor award scheme A voluntary scheme aimed at recognising high operating standards atmarinas internationally. Gold Anchor is promoted directly to boat ownersand has been particularly valuable during the ongoing Global FinancialCrisis boosting marina operators marketing campaigns, promoting thoseinvolved to potential customers. Gold Anchor is quickly growing globallyand is benefitting from the ever growing recognition among marinebusinesses and consumers.

2010 Summer VisitA networking and educational event touring around several marinas inNorfolk Broads on 7th July. Tickets are available by contacting the TYHAHQ or by completing the booking form enclosed in this issue of Fore andAft.

Which Marina? stand

Held at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show, this is thecentre of attention for marinas at the show. To register a stand pleasecomplete the enclosed booking form or contact the TYHA HQ directly.

Berthsearch.comBerth search is a website marketed directly at boat owners. It lists vacantberths at member marinas and provides details on their status with theGold Anchor program. This is the definit ive guide to Marinas,internationally.

These are only some of the services TYHA offer, if you would like to getinvolved in any of these or to have a discussion about them pleasecontact me directly.

I look forward to working with you all in the future.

With best regards,

Gareth TurnbullM: 07717 683107E: gturnbull@britishmarine.co.uk

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A new coalition Government The British Marine Federation (BMF) has watched with interest as a new coalition

Government has formed for the first time in over 60 years.

Of significant importance to BMF members are the appointments in the following areas:

� Prime Minister – David Cameron MP

� Deputy Prime Minister – Nick Clegg MP

� Chancellor of the Exchequer – George Osborne MP

� Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – Caroline Spelman MP

� Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills – Dr Vince Cable MP

� Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change – Chris Huhne MP

� Secretary of State for Transport – Phillip Hammond MP; and

� Secretary of State for Culture, Media, Olympics and Sport – Jeremy Hunt MP

The BMF already has well established working relationships with politicians across all

three main parties. And although we are waiting for final confirmation on junior

ministerial appointments, we look forward to working closely with the new members of

the Government and 232 new MP’s over the coming months and years.

As part of the coalition agreement between the two parties, the new Government agreed

to develop proposals to ensure there is a sufficient flow of credit to viable SMEs. We are

pleased that the Government has chosen to take early action to help small business, an

issue on which we have campaigned in the last 12 months.

We believe that any support which helps to retain and build our manufacturing sector and

grow our members’ businesses should be welcomed and we look forward to working

closely with the Government as it develops its proposals.

A new coalition Government will pose some interesting challenges. But we are

committed to working hard to build our relationships with the new administration, build

the profile of the leisure marine industry as a successful sector of the UK economy and

ensure our members’ interests are represented at the highest level of government.

The last few days have been quite an upheaval in British politics - but we intend to carry

on working hard for our members, to help get them the support they need during these

difficult economic times and ensure that the Government listens to our concerns.

For more information on the work of the BMF please contact Howard Pridding,

Executive Director of the BMF, at HPridding@britishmarine.co.uk

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Alarms and Detectors Save LivesNote: Fire can spread quickly on a boat, even on water

Alarms and detectors can help keep your crew safe.

Smoke Alarms� Optical sensor alarms with hush buttons and ‘sealed for life’ batteries are best for

boats. Visit www.boatsafetyscheme.com/fire for advice and guidance� Fit alarms in places you will hear them clearly if they go off� Consider installing linked alarms that will go off at the same time� Test the alarm when you board. Never disconnect it or remove working batteries

Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Gas Detectors� Fit a CO detector to alert you any poisonous carbon monoxide� Check your detector is suitable for marine use and meets the BS7860 or EN50291

standards� Fit a bubble type leak detector in the gas locker� Look out for these ‘approved’ symbols when buying alarms and detectors:

TOP TIPFit alarms and detectors to stay safe!

Don’t Forget – A handy reminder of top tips� Fit smoke alarms, carbon monoxide and gas detectors� Turn fuel off properly after use� Dispose of cigarettes carefully. Put them out , right out� Make sure appliances are installed and maintained by a trained fitter� Clean up fuel spillages straight away� Plan your emergency procedure and make sure everyone on board knows it� Avoid fighting a fire youself. Get out, stay out and wait for the Fire & Rescue Service� If you are moored near land, move everybody off the boat and call 999 immediately� If you are offshore move as far away from the fire as you can on deck. Get everybody

into life jacket s and make a mayday call� Keep fire blankets and extinguishers close to exits and risk points, such as the galley

and engine area. Only use them if you know how to

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Cash is the lifeblood of business and its injectionis of vital importance at certain times. Forbusinesses in the marine and leisure sector, aswith any business, where to raise your capital isprobably one of the most important decisionsyou will make. The choice generally is betweendebt and equity, or a combination of the two.

If you are looking at the equity route what areyou giving up and what do you expect in return?Private equity can often provide the leverage,focus and contacts to help your business growfaster than would otherwise be possible, but theprice can be high – potentially losing overallcontrol of your business. This might make youroverall stake more valuable, but it depends verymuch on the initial calculation: which will growthe business more, your own stake or theinvestment of additional equity players? Get itwrong and you could be left with less than mighthave ben achieved with a more cautious growthpolicy.

It is clear that the rules on bank lending haveradically changed over the last few months andbankers have less flexibility, becoming more riskaverse. The government is pushing the banks tolend to businesses on the one hand, whilerequiring them to boost cash reserves on theother. The traditional big four banks maintainthat they are lending at levels similar to the pre-crunch period, but small businesses are stillcomplaining, so what is happening?

The banking sector in the UK exploded duringthe run up to 2008, with a considerableproportion of new funds coming from abroad.Following Lehmans collapse much of thisforeign funding source has simply dried up,leaving the traditional UK banks to cope withwhat was an over inflated demand for debt.

At Vail Williams, our experience is that the bankscan pick and choose who they will lend to andwill tend only to back the very goodpropositions. As to the terms, the simple loan-to-value formula is now less important as thebanks look much more towards thesustainability of income streams to cover debtfinancing. Cash flow is therefore of paramountimportance and a business plan demonstratinghow the cash flows can be sustained, or even

grown, is essential, provided it is accurate andrealistic. Of equal importance is the borrower’sstanding and experience in operating in thechosen leisure or marine business.

So will there be funding available? For now,maybe, but there is a debt time bomb in theoffing with vast amounts of debt in the leisuresector requiring re-financing over the next fiveyears, as previous arrangements set up duringthe boom years mature. Finding funds to meetthis demand will be difficult with banksbecoming even more selective in deciding whothey will support.

As to the terms offered in the market, these havechanged considerably with a reduction in loan-to-value levels and an increase in interest levelcover. This return to ‘old fashioned banking’ is toensure that the banks are nor overly exposed inthe event of a downturn.

The Government, in seeking to boost lending,has sought to help small businesses through theEnterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme.This provides businesses with a turnover of upto £25 million with loans up to £1 million, whichcan also be used to convert existing overdrafts.The launch of the EFG means that viablebusinesses which can no longer secure banklending as a result of the financial crisis can stillgain access to additional funds.

However, like its predecessor the Small FirmsLoan Guarantee, these secured loans can bedifficult to get, with only a few banking businessmanagers being award of the terms oravailability. As with any bank loan, EFG loans areonly granted to commercially viable businesses.However, since the government only secures75% of the loan and the banks take the full riskon the balance, the commerciality of extendingan EFG loan tends to be under tighter scrutiny.For the banks, this becomes a less attractiveoption as typically they would look for fullsecurity in the current climate.

When a company is unable to offer security, asis required with the other funding options, theEFG is often one of the few options up to the £1million mark. Beyond that is the realm of theventure capitalists.

Raising finance – where can you go today?

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Over the past 18 months, BMF has raisedawareness of the Government’sforthcoming mandatory carbon tradingscheme known as the Carbon ReductionCommitment (CRC) Energy EfficiencyScheme and the significant effects it mayhave on a number of our members.

Companies whose electricity was suppliedthrough at least one settled half hourlymeter (HHM) during 2008, and thatconsumed 6,000 MWh during this time willqualify to comply with this scheme.However, companies such as BMF whooperate under a HHM, but do not consume6,000 MWh will stil l need to make aninformation disclosure of consumptiondetails. Full participation of the schemeequates to c£500,000 per year.

From 1st April 2010, those businessesaffected wil l need to make either aninformation disclosure of their consumptionor register as a full participant under theCRC by 30th September 2010. Failure todo so could lead to significant financialpenalties.

We predict that although many of ourmembers won’t necessarily have to takepart in carbon trading, they, like BMF, willbe required to formally declare theirconsumption.

For marina facilities, it may be of use tonote that energy use on private vessels isexcluded from CRC. Within CRC a vesselis defined as any boat or ship which is self-propelled and operates in or under water.Government has decided to allowparticipants the flexibility to decide whether

to include in CRC electricity or gas used fortransport where there is no sub-metering inplace.

Marina operators should note that alldomestic accommodation (privaterecreational craft) will be outside of CRC’sscope, irrespective of the supplyarrangements. You must therefore assessany accommodation against this definition.

With regards to the exclusion of energythat is classified as domestic, Governmenthas decided that participants wil l berequired to identify and deduct the energyconsumption associated with domesticaccommodation when determiningqualification and reporting emissions duringthe scheme. This would be done throughsub-metering or estimation techniques.

The Environment Agency is the leadauthority for the CRC and the registrationportal wil l be available atwww.environment-agency.gov.uk/crc from1st April.

The CRC page provides all the explanatoryinformation you will require to completeyour declaration and explains the processof full participation in the scheme.

Oil Spill Dispersants used in theleisure marine sectorAn oil spill in the marine environment ispossibly the easiest type of pollution toidentify. In most cases, even the smallestspill will produce a distinctive odour and anoily rainbow effect (iridescence) on thesurface of the water.

Environment Updates – Technical Report

Carbon Reduction Commitment – Does your company need to register?

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An estimate of the quantity of oil observedat sea is important as guidance in planningthe required scale of clean-up response.The table below gives some guidance.Most difficult to assess are water-in-oilemulsions and viscous oils like heavycrude and fuel oi l , which can vary inthickness from mill imetres to severalcentimetres.

So, when there is a small oil spill, it is quiteunderstandable that boat owners,boatyards and marina operators wouldwant to remove the oil as soon as possible.

There are many ways in which you canmanage an oil spill, for example boomingoff the area and applying oil absorbentequipment which should be removed anddisposed of as hazardous waste.

However, the perception that oildispersants can be used as a “quick fix”may cause more problems than the originalspill in the first place.

It is important therefore for themanufacturers, retailers and users of suchoil dispersants to understand the legalrequirements when marketing, selling andapplying these products in the marineenvironment.

The Marine Management Organisation(MMO) is the new enforcement authority inEngland and Wales whose remit is protectthe marine environment whilst MarineScotland approves oil spil l treatmentproducts in Scottish waters and theNorthern Ireland Environment Agency inNorthern Irish waters.

The MMO was created following theenactment of the Marine & Coastal AccessBill in November 2009, and replaces theMarine & Fisheries Agency.

Although exempt under the Food &Environment Protection Act (FEPA), theapplication of oil spill dispersants in themarine environment is a strictly controlledactivity.

Before ANY oil spill dispersant is applied inthe marine environment, the individual“depositing” it must ensure that they seekapproval from the MMO when doing so.This also applies when oil spill dispersantsenter the water from the deck of a boat,pontoon or slipway.

An unlicensed deposit into the sea couldcarry a fine up £50,000 and/or up to a 2years prison sentence.

A tier 2 offence – which includes notnotifying the licensing authority (i.e. MMO)of the use of an oil spill treatment product –could carry a fine up to £500.

The dispersant used must also beregistered on the MMO website as anapproved product which has met stringentefficacy and toxicological tests.

These tests, if carried out by laboratories onbehalf of the MMO can cost in-excess of£10,000. If you have existing toxicity andefficacy tests on the product which match therequired testing protocols, the MMO willcharge around £2,000 to validate theinformation. If a product passes the requiredtests it will be added to the list. Each productwill require re-assessment after 5 years.

Many of the oil spill dispersants on theMMO approved list are for the treatment oflarge scale spills from oil tankers or largecommercial ships which pose animmediate threat to marine wildl i fe,infrastructure or human safety.

Advice from the MMO suggests that if thereis a small scale spill (e.g. less than 1 litre),

Oil Type Appearance Approximate ApproximateThickness Volume (m3/km2)

Oil Sheen Silver >0.0001mm 0.1

Oil Sheen Iridescent >0.0003mm 0.3

Crude and Fuel Oil Brown to Black >0.1mm 100

Water-in-oil Emulsions Brown/Orange >1mm 1000

(http://www.itopf.com/spill-response/clean-up-and-response/aerial-observation/)

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it is often better to notify the relevantauthorit ies (Environment Agency andHarbour Authority) and allow them toassess and manage the treatment.

Typically, small scale spillages of diesel willnaturally evaporate over 5 – 10 hours,leaving little impact.

Manufacturers and distributors of oil spilldispersants in the UK have a duty of careto correctly label such products for theirsuitability and the advice they give users.

BMF members who currently market oilspill dispersants as a product which can beused by recreational boaters in the marineenvironment may wish to review theiradvice, ensuring that messages areappropriate and are legally compliant asnegligent misstatements could lead toprosecution from Trading Standards.

The product label must be agreed by theMMO before the product can be approved.The label must contain the fol lowinginformation:

1. Product name.

2. Name, address and daytime/silenthours telephone number ofmanufacturer or importer/rebrander.

3. List of ingredients.

4. Oil treatment product (dispersant type,sorbent, bioremediant or other).

5. A warning against mixing the productwith any other products.

6. Date of manufacture, batch number andexpiry date (subject to extension).

7 Recommended storage instructions.

8 Risk symbol and description.

9 Usage instructions including astatement that details that the productshould not be used in less than 20metres of water or within 1 mile of waterless than 20 metres deep without theapproval of the licensing authority.

10. Basic safety instructions or caution andany appropriate chemical hazard signs.

For more information and to download theMMO’s guide to the approval and use of oilspill treatment products in the UK, visithttp://www.marinemanagement.org.uk/protecting/pollution/approval.htm

For information on trade descriptions andtrading standards, visitwww.businesslink.gov.uk/unfairtrading

Contact Environment Team

For information on these or any otherissues please contact Brian Clark,Environment & External Relations Manageron bclark@britishmarine.co.uk or 01784223644 or visitwww.britishmarine.co.uk/environment

Training Opportunities with the BMF

MARINA MANAGER COURSES

Advanced Marina Managers School7 – 13 November 2010 Dublin

Intermediate Marina Managers Course15 – 18 February 2010 Windsor, UK

For entry requirements and to book onto this event, please contact Deidre Williams, Dwilliams@britishmarine.co.uk or all on 01784 223630

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The Green Blue is the BMF and RYA’s environment programmeestablished in 2005 to promote the sustainable use of coastal and inlandwaters by recreational boaters and the boating industry. Operating acrossthe UK, it provides valuable advice on green matters to a wide range oforganisations.

So what can they do for the TYHA members?

Firstly, The Green Blue has a number of printed resources aimed atindividual boaters ranging from a yacht checklist to a Green Guideexplaining the environmental impacts associated with coastal boating andthe practical actions boaters can take. These resources come in a rangeof sizes and can also be sent digitally.

So there are a number of ways in which The Green Blue can add value tothe marina handbook and appeal to the bertholders, but what can they dofor the Marina?

Well, The Green Blue team can look at your environmental utilities suchas your waste, water and energy costs and come up with ways to reduceyour consumption and expenditure.

The Green Blue has a proven track record of working with many marinasacross the UK saving them thousands of pounds and enhancing theirfacilities, improving their reputation and minimising the impact on theenvironment.

Lastly all the materials and advice are FREE so what are you waiting for,check out the new website which offers case studies and plenty ofinformation for businesses such as yours.

www.thegreenblue.org.uk

Alternatively get in touch with Dan Reading who is the SustainableFacilities Officer to book a visit and he will be happy to get you started.dan.reading@thegreenblue.org.uk

MONEY SAVING ADVICE FORMARINE MANAGERS

Successful 2010 Marina Conferenceheld in Brighton

The sixth annual Marina conference sponsored by Walcon Marine was held inBrighton in May.

The two day networking event was attend by 119 delegates, including SteveSammes CMM and Jeff D’Albora CMM from Australia.

The conference included a range of pertinent presentations including InnovativeMarina Practices, Developing new marinas and Yard Operations and Equipments.Various experts were on hand to discuss, legal and environmental issues withdelegates, the Green Blue were once again on hand to give valuable freesustainability guidance to marinas.

All Presentations are available at www.britishmarine.co.uk/training .

Dr Tim Brabants MBE, Kayak Olympic Gold Medallist gave an entertaining afterdinner speech, highlighting the build up to the Olympics and post event from anathlete’s experience. Tim was on hand afterwards to talk to delegates.

Debbie Burns CMM, Chairman of the UK and Europe Certified Marina ManagersGroup, had the pleasure of awarding six delegates with their CMM designation. TheSix new CMM’s are; Sarah Hanna, Lowestoft Haven Marina, Charles Bush ofMayflower Marina, Tony Dye, Castle Marinas, Charlie Telfer, St Katherine Dock, ChrisWindsor, Dover Marina and Mike Gates, Marina Developments Ltd. Congratulationsto all our new CMM’s.

There are now 253 Certified Marina Managers worldwide, with the UK and Europe

Libby Gordon, Tim Brabants, Julian Goldie and Gareth Turnbull

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Group now having 58 members. In order to achieve the CMM status, marinamanagers need to have at least five years managerial experience in the marinaindustry, be a graduate of an Advanced Marina Managers School, be an activemember of a trade association and manage a facility of at least 100 berths.

The conference concluded with a field trip to Premier’s Brighton Marina. MarinaManager Phil Godfrey took delegates on a boat tr ip around the marina,demonstrating the vastness of the marina.

Tony Dye Castle Marinas, Chris Windsor Dover Marina, CharlieTelfer St Katherine’s Dock,Charlie Bush Mayflower Marina, Sarah Hanna Lowestoft Haven Marina, Mike Gates MarinaDevelopments Ltd, Debbie Burns Chairman CMM UK and Europe

Thank you from Julian GoldieThe Walcon Marina Managers' Conference in Brighton was a tremendous success,extremely well organised by Dee Williams and many of her team at the BMF, supportedby the UK and Europe CMM Group. The Holiday Inn, on Brighton seafront was an idealvenue, providing both excellent food and service. The Conference was very informativeand we all took away some really good ideas. I was delighted to meet many of ouroverseas members, in particular Steve Sammes and Jeff D'Aldora, from Australia.

Thank you!

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Cardiff-based WaterSpace Developments think savvy marina operators will see thepotential of their floating units as a way of generating new income. Their floating officeproduct, "H2Office" (http://floating-offices.co.uk), opens up new possibilities in bothcoastal and inland marinas and waterways. Instead of empty berths or under-utilisedareas of water marina owners can moor floating offices and let them out to localbusinesses. The rental income achievable will usually be much more than the equivalentberthing rates and that's where the commercial opportunity lies. It's a low-risk hassle-freebusiness model.

WaterSpace Director Andrew Masters said:

“Many marinas have some wasted areas of water - we now have a clever income-generating solution.

Floating offices are attractive to many business people not least because of the noveltyfactor - it helps them stand out from their competitors. Even at quite modest rental levelsthe income for a marina owner makes the return on investment excellent."

WaterSpace's floating units can also be used as part of a marina's infrastructure. Insteadof expensive landbased buildings floating units are a cost-effective alternative and can beused as offices, toilet/shower blocks, ticket booths, retail outlets or storage units. They fitinto standard-sized marina berths and have a shallow draft of just 0.5m - making themideal for areas of water inaccessible to boats.

The price for a standard specification floating office is just £59,950 + VAT. Moreinformation is available fromthe web site at http://floating-offices.co.uk

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THE YACHT HARBOUR SUMMER VISIT2010

NORFOLK BROADS

Dear Member

TYHA Summer Visit to the Norfolk Broads

You are invited to join Members of TYHA on a Summer Visit to theNorfolk Broads which is taking place on Wednesday 7th July 2010.

You can join us just for the day or you may wish to enjoy aNetworking Evening on Tuesday 6th July 2010 at 3rd CrossingRestaurant, Lowestoft Haven Marina.

The official hotel accommodation is at the beautiful Ivy HouseCountry Hotel which is only a short taxi ride to the restaurant.

TYHA’s summer visit this year istaking place on 7 th July on thebeautiful Norfolk Broads.We begin the day by heading to the newlyrefurbished Waveney River Centre which is anaward winning holiday park and marina. Nextstop is St Olaves Marina, a traditional familyrun business offering marina and boat salesfacilities. Situated on the river Waveney andthe New Cut, St Olaves also has easy accessto the sea via Lowestoft or Great Yarmouth.From there we set off for Goodchild Marinawhich offers its own deepwater marina anddock, a 32 tonne boat hoist and all accessibleat all states of the tide. They also are boatbuilders for pilot type craft and have beenawarded the contract from The RNLI for therefit and refurbishment of the Tyne class craft.Last stop before lunch takes us to EastwoodMarina. A small, family run marina whichprides itself with providing excellent facilities for their customers.

We will then have a guided tour by boat over Surlingham Broad before having lunchnearby.

After our ferry crossing back to the bus, we head off to Powells Marina which offersholidays both ashore and afloat, with a ruperb range of different cruisers to hire. Aquick visit to Landamores, builders of the Oyster yacht, they have acquired aninternational reputation for craftsmanship in powerboat and yacht building. Our finalstop is at Ferry marina located on the River Bure offering day and holiday cruiserhire, and having just under gone serious refurbishment it is well worth a look.

3rd CROSSING RESTAURANT

2 Course Dinner

StartersCrab, Prawn & Bearnaise tartlet with herb salad

Baked Portabello mushrooms , topped with chilli,red onion & smoked mozzarella

Oulton Broad Smokie Pan Seared scallops, sauté potatoes, pancetta

crisp & cauliflower puree

Mains Pan fried fillet of halibut set on a pancetta & pea

risotto with glazed horseradish cream Roast fillet of seabass with aubergine caviar,chorizo sausage, herb dauphine potato & red

pepper sauce Fillet of smoked haddock with gratin of potatoes,

herbs & leeks Surf & Turf

Steaks from the Grill Moroccan curry of butternut squash, spinach &

cashew nuts with a minty couscous •Open tartlet of spring vegetables with shallots,

sherry & thyme dressing

A selection of deserts on request (sample menu)

Eastwood Marina

Goodchild Marina Oyster 655 YachtFerry Quay

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PLEASE COMPLETE ORDER AND PAYMENT FORMS AND RETURN TO

LIBBY GORDON BY 31ST MAY

The Yacht Harbour Association Summer Visit 2010

The Norfolk Broads

We would be delighted if you could join us on this year’s Summer Visit.

We have reserved some rooms at the splendid Ivy House Hotel. The following prices come

as an all inclusive package on a first come first served basis and includes:

Overnight Accommodation

2 Course evening dinner at the 3rd Crossing Restaurant

Coach and Ferry trip

Lunch at Coldham Hall

Prices excluding VAT:

Single Occupancy £160.00

Double/Twin Occupancy £270.00

Day Trip £ 55.00

If you would like to join us, please complete the form below and return to Libby Gordon @

lgordon@britishmarine.co.uk or to Marine House, Thorpe Lea Road, Egham, Surrey TW20

8BF.

Name(s): __________________________________________________

Company: __________________________________________________

Email: __________________________ Tel: _______________________

Please indicate your requirements:

Single Occupancy @ £188.00 Incl VAT

Double/Twin Occupancy @ £317.25 Incl VAT

Day Trip Only @ £64.63 Incl VAT

Total Cost Incl VAT: __________________

Please complete the form overleaf and confirm you have read the terms and conditions.

Reservations can be made by telephone by contacting Libby on 01784 223817,

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I enclose a cheque (payable to The Yacht Harbour Association) for: £________________

or

Please charge my credit card with £___________using the following details:

Expiry Date Security Code

Name on Card: ___________________________________________

Or by BACS to: 60 01 21 74487582

Please complete and post or fax this form, together with your payment to:

Libby Gordon, British Marine Federation, Marine House, Thorpe Lea Road, Egham,

Surrey, TW20 8BF or fax to 01784 475870.

Terms and conditions:

Payment: Please note that all fees are payable prior to the commencement of visit.

The fee includes dinner, morning tea & coffee, lunch, coach and ferry hire.

A full itinerary and presentation pack will be sent once payment has been received.

Cancellation: If TYHA cancels the trip or you cancel giving us more than 10 working days’ notice in

writing, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel giving us more than 3 but less than 10 working

days’ notice in writing no refund will be given. This payment is to cover venue and administration

costs.

Substitutions: You may substitute another delegate on the Summer Visit by advising us of their name.

I have understood and accept the above Terms and Conditions—Please sign and return to TYHA

Signed: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________

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Company Name:

Contact Name:

Address:

Telephone No:

Email:

Web Address:

The following prices include the production of your graphic

FULL PANEL (2m x 1m) £2,000 + VAT

BROCHURE SERVICE £ 50 + VAT

If you decide to use last year’s panels the price will drop to £1,800

Full Panel

Brochure

Please indicate how many panels your require

Please indicate if you wish to use your panel from last year

Libby Gordon

Marine House, Thorpe Lea Road

Egham, Surrey TW20 8BF

Tel: 01784 223817

Fax: 01784 475870

lgordon@britishmarine.co.uk

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I enclose a cheque (payable to The Yacht Harbour Association) for: £ __________________________

or

Please charge my credit card with £___________using the following details:

Name on Card: ___________________________________________

Or by BACS to: 60 01 21 74487582

A contract will be sent to you once order is received.

Signed: ________________________Full Name: _____________________ Date: _____

Security CodeExpiry Date:

Terms and conditions:

Payment—An invoice will be raised on 1st September 2010 for the full payment to be received by TYHA on or before

the 1st October 2010.

Graphics will be co ordinated and produced by TYHA from artwork provided to the TYHA stand contractor by the

participant

If you wish to assist the manning of the stand it will be on a rota basis co ordinated by TYHA

Brochures, including price lists, will be personally supplied to the TYHA stand on a Press Day and TYHA will not take

responsibility for the return of unused brochures

Receptions/Social functions require prior TYHA approval

I have received, understood and accept the above Terms and Conditions—Please sign and return to TYHA

Signed: ................................................... Print Name: ...................................................... Date: ......................

TYHAGold Anchor

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Roger Jones has joined Largs Yacht Haven, Largsas full time Haven Master. Roger joins the 15strong staff team at the 700 berth marina on theClyde to assist with berthing and day to dayoperations. With the calendar fully booked forsailing events this year Roger’s hands will be fulldealing with the new Largs Open Weekend on15/16 May, the IRC Scottish Championships on12/13 June, Clydeport Largs Regatta Week on 28Aug- 5 Sept, and most importantly the LaserRadial World Championships from 6 – 25 July.

Roger, who lives in Fairlie, co-owns a Hanse 342based on the Clyde. During his professional ITcareer he has also been actively involved with theOcean Youth Trust for many years, rising towatch leader on part of their round the worldcruise.

Largs Yacht Haven forms part of the YachtHavens Group who own and operate 2500 marinaberths around the UK. The Group’s otherScottish marina is at Troon, 20 miles from Largs.

For further information please contact:

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LEGACY WILL ALLOW WORK TO BEGIN AT NORTHERN END

OF WEY & ARUN CANALAlthough most of the Wey & Arun CanalTrust’s recent work has concentrated on theoperational section at Loxwood, WACT ismindful of the need to link the former Wey &Arun Junction Canal to the rest of the navigablewaterways system. This was identified as apriority in the study produced by Atkins plc,and commissioned by local authorities alongthe line of the canal.

WACT’s particular desire for the area at thenorthern end of the canal, near the A281 roadover the navigable River Wey, is to provide a‘green corridor’. This will provide a public

amenity and a route for walkers, cyclists, riders,etc – and later for boaters - based wherepossible on the original canal route,. TheTrust’s proposals for this area in Shalford, nearGuildford, were the subject of a publicconsultation in Shalford last year, and receivedvery strong support from the local residents.

The ‘green corridor’ is now taking a significantstep nearer to reality. WACT has received asubstantial legacy from the Ed and Doris HuntMemorial Fund. This will enable the Trust tobegin landscaping work at Shalford and to thisend, WACT is working with local landscapeconsultants Community Realm CIC to produceplans for improvements to the area for thepublic benefit. The scheme will include areasfor walking and seating for picnics, and openspaces to enjoy the countryside and views. Theproject will also include tree management sothat the work can also include rejuvenatingsome of the planting that is in need of attention.

This generous bequest will make it possible forthe Trust to start preparatory work shortly and

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DUN LAOGHAIRE MARINA – HAL BLEAKLEY WEIGHS ANCHOR

Having been involved in the construction,management and development of DunLaoghaire Marina since 2001 Hal Bleakley isretiring from his position as General Managerof the Marina and Managing Director of MarinaMarketing and Management Ltd / Karnool Ltd.Paal Janson has been appointed to succeed himwith immediate effect. Hal will be ensuring asmooth handover from now until 30th June.

A Chartered Engineer with extensiveexperience in a service industry, his otherqualifications as a keen sailor in the Dublin BayMermaid class and as a past Commodore ofDublin Bay Sailing Club and Committeemember of the Royal St George Yacht clubensured a steady hand on the helm.

When he took up the position in January 2001the Marina, was a collection of driven pilesunconnected to any marina furniture. The officeadministration building was an outline offoundations. Using his car and mobile ‘phonefrom his car on site for three months he co-ordinated with the various contractors andsuppliers until the Marina opened on 17th

March 2001 with a 24/7 operation.

He recruited a further seven staff to provideoperational, security and customer services toberth holders and visitors. Porta-cabin officeand shower/toilet facilities catered for the initialbasic comforts. The office and facilitiesbuilding became fully operational in May 2001,catering for a 275 berth capacity. Additionalberths were added virtually every year up to2006. Hal was responsible for many alterationsto the basic design layout and was alsoresponsible for many innovations –one whichhe is particularly proud of is the FacilitiesBarge containing 4 cabins fitted out withshower and toilet facilities. In 2006 the lastextension brought the capacity to 820 withsome 725 of these under contract.

Under his stewardship in 2008 Dun LaoghaireMarina was awarded the Environmental ISO14001 for its management policies, In the sameyear Dun Laoghaire Marina also became thefirst marina in the Republic of Ireland to beawarded the Yacht Harbour Association’s FiveGold Anchor grading.

While retiring from his active role within theMarina he hopes to continue he longassociation with sailing by continuing to assistin the race management programme of DublinBay Sailing Club.- he may have raised theanchor within the Marina organisation but hewill continue to be associated with DBSC – hehas no intention of “sailing off into the sunset “( not quite yet anyway.)

to carry out the various surveys needed for thearea.

Luke Taylor from Hart Brown, the solicitorswho acted for the Hunts and who administeredtheir legacy, commented "The Hunts lived inLoxwood near the Wey & Arun Canal. Theywanted their legacy to be used for theconservation of the countryside and, inparticular, wildlife. The Trustees of the Ed andDoris Hunt Memorial Fund were delighted touse the legacy for the benefit of the Canal Trust.Having seen its work at Loxwood and havingstudied the plans for the Shalford landscapingscheme, they concluded that this was exactlythe sort of project that the Hunts would have

wanted to support."

Further information about the Wey & ArunCanal Trust is available from the Trust’s office,on 01403 752403.

PREMIER MARINAS OPENS NEW DRYSTACK AT GOSPORT IN MAY

Premier Marinas celebrated the opening of itsnew dry stack at Gosport Marina with an openweekend on May 15th/16th. Visitors whosigned an annual dry stack contract at the two-day event were able to take advantage of aspecial 10% introductory discount and a freemonth in the dry stack.

Visitors to the event were able to see livedemonstrations of how Premier’s new specialistmarine forklift will lift boats from the dry stackand launch them in the water. Other openweekend attractions included opportunities totry and buy from a fabulous range of RIBEyeribs plus advice on power boat training and ribco-ownership schemes.

Premier’s new dry stack will initially store up to80 boats between 4.5m and 10m, rising to afinal working capacity of 152 boats. This newfacility at Gosport represents just part ofPremier’s £7m ongoing investment in theinfrastructure of the site since the company

purchased it from Camper and Nicholson in2003.

Premier’s Managing Director Pete Bradshawcommented, “We are very pleased to beopening our first dry stack at Gosport. We seedry stacking as a key element in a long termstrategy that aims to provide the boatingcommunity with first-class facilities and servicefor storing boats - on and off the water.”

He continued, “Gosport Marina is the perfectsite for dry stack as it offers 24-hour immediateaccess to the world-renowned boating pleasuresof the Solent and Portsmouth Harbour. Besidesunlimited launching throughout the year, a 10%introductory discount and one month free, ournew dry stack customers will benefit fromcomplimentary visits to Premier’s other 7 primesouth coast marina locations and a raft of cost-saving advantages.”

For further details on the dry stack at GosportMarina contact Gosport Marina on 023 9252

TYHA has movedMARINE HOUSE THORPE LEA ROAD EGHAM

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GOLD ANCHOR ASSESSOR’S UPDATEby John Turgoose

The Gold Anchor Marina Assessment scheme is underway for 2010 and thescheme is going from strength to strength. Many readers will know that fivemarinas were assessed in Northern France in the autumn of 2009. A further tenBelgian marinas expect to be assessed over time, following the example of VVWNieuwpoort which has been a participant in the scheme for several years.Another marina in Holland, Compagnieshaven Enkhuizen (to the north ofAmsterdam, on the Ijsselmeer) was assessed in December, 2009. The latestnews for 2010 is that the Yacht Havens group of marinas has joined the schemeand three of the group’s marinas have been assessed so far.

It is encouraging to see the scheme gaining more international recognition. Inresponse to this increasing demand Mieke Vleugels has become an assessor,joining the team of Roger Granger, John Turgoose and Sam Bourne. Mieke hasfirsthand experience of running her own marina in Holland and has helped withthe assessments of two marinas in the UK as a part of her training to ensure thatstandards are applied consistently.

The photos show some of the experiences of assessors as they carry out theirtask. One photo shows an excellent example of a refurbished toilet facility atTroon Yacht Haven. The second photo shows some signs of Accelerated LowWater corrosion and a power cable hanging in seawater (at another marina).

The purpose of the Gold Anchor Assessments is to encourage increasing andhigher standards in marinas. The scheme does not operate in the same way ashotel assessments – there are nosurprise visits. However, the assessorsare in effect another pair of eyeslooking at the things marina managerssee in their marina every day, but witha new or different perspective - andhopefully able to provide someconstructive suggestions.

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The Yacht Harbour AssociationGold Anchor award scheme

TYHA represents the marina sector by supporting its members, helping them getthe most out of their business. This is possible by using TYHA’s resources toprovide a variety of valuable support tools including:

• Expert advice on relevant political, environmental, financial and practicalmarina issues

• Promotion at the London Boat Show ‘Which Marina’ stand and onwww.berthsearch.com

• A free marina sector publication with news, case studies and ongoingguidelines

• Networking opportunit ies with other marina operators and industrystakeholders

• Quality standards through accreditation – ‘Gold Anchor Award Scheme’• An up to date code of practice for marina operators and developers

One of the key support tools is the voluntary ‘Gold Anchor Award Scheme’ whichwas established in 1984 and designed to give marina operators a marketingadvantage.

Members of TYHA can participate in this scheme and apply to have their facilityinspected against the Code of Practice. Assessments consider a variety of aspectsincluding: Facilities, Health and Safety policy, Customer services, Environmentalpolicy, Services and Layout.

Marinas will then have the opportunity to gain 3, 4 or 5 Gold Anchors and currentlythere are 56 ‘5 Gold Anchor’ marinas, 28 ‘4 Gold Anchor’ marinas and 7 ‘3 GoldAnchor’ marinas. Successful marinas are promoted through the ‘Fore and Aft’industry publication, the ‘Berthsearch.com’ website and they are issued with thecorresponding Gold Anchor logo to use throughout the marketing campaign.

“We are confident that the services we offer and the facilities we manage are onpar with the best in the country and therefore worthy of recognition, throughindependent objective audits by industry professionals. We fully endorse theobjectives of the Gold Anchor award”

Kevin Baird – Assistant Manager, Quay Marinas Limited, Bangor Marina

For more details on any membership benefits please visit the TYHA websitewww.yachtharbourassociation.com or contact Libby Gordon atlgordon@britishmarine.co.uk.

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Gunwharf Quays Marina, Hampshire, UKHartlepool Marina, Cleveland, UK Port de Plaisance de Etaples-sur-Mer, France

Port de Plaisance Gravelines, FranceTrinity Marinas, Leicestershire, UK

Bristol City Docks, Bristol, UKBrundall Bay Marina, Norfolk, UK Dart Marina, Devon, UKDe Brink Yachting, Kerkdriel, HollandFalmouth Marina, Cornwall, UKJachthaven Wetterville, Loosdrecht, HollandMarina Muiderzand, Almere, HollandMayflower Marina, Plymouth, UKMilford Marina, Pembrokeshire, UKNottingham Castle Marina, Nottinghamshire, UKPenton Hook Marina, Surrey, UKPoole Quay Boat Haven, Dorset, UK

Port de Plaisance de Boulogne-sur-Mer, FrancePort de Plaisance de Calais, FrancePort Edgar Marina, Edinburgh, UKRamsgate Yacht Marina, Kent, UKRoyal Quays Marina, Tyne and Wear, UKShepperton Marina, Middlesex, UKTidemill Yacht Harbour, Suffolk, UKTollesbury Marina, Essex, UKTroon Yacht HavenUpton Marina, Worcestershire, UKWaveney River Centre, Norfolk, UKWindsor Marina, Berkshire, UK

Atakoy Marina, Istanbul, Turkey Bangor Marina, Northern Ireland, UKBray Marina, Berkshire, UKBrighton Marina Village, Sussex, UKCarrickfergus Marina, Northern Ireland, UKCelebi Marina, Antalya, TurkeyChichester Marina, West Sussex, UKConwy Quays Marina, North Wales, UKDeganwy Quays Marina, North Wales, UKD-Marin Turgutreis Marina, Bodrum, TurkeyDover Marina, Kent, UK

Dun Laoghaire Marina, DublinGillingham Marina, Kent, UKGosport Marina, Hampshire, UKHafan Pwllheli, North Wales, UKHamble Point Marina, Hampshire, UKHarleyford Marina, Buckinghamshire, UKIpswich Haven Marina, Suffolk, UKJachthaven Naarden, HollandJersey Harbour Marinas, Channel Islands, UKKemer Turkiz Marina, Antalya, TurkeyLowestoft Haven Marina, Suffolk, UK

Gold Anchor Award Holders

Largs Yacht HavenMarina De Albufeira, Algarve, PortugalMarina De Lagos, PortugalMarina De Vilamoura, Algarve, PortugalMarmaris Yacht Marina, TurkeyMarti Marina, Mugla, TurkeyMercury Yacht Harbour, Hampshire, UKMilta Bodrum Marina, Bodrum, TurkeyNorthney Marina, Hampshire, UKOne 15 Marina Club, Sentosa Cove, SingaporePenarth Quays Marina, South Wales, UKPort Bodrum Yalikavak, TurkeyPort de Plaisance de Dunkerque, France

Port Gocek Marina, Fethiye, TurkeyPort Hamble Marina, Hampshire, UKPortishead Quays Marina, Somerset, UKPorto De Recreio De Oeiras, PortugalPort Solent Marina, Portsmouth, UKRaffles Marina, SingaporeRoyal Phuket Marina, ThailandSalterns Marina, Poole, UKSovereign Harbour Marina, Eastbourne, UKSwansea Marina, South Wales, UKThames and Kennet Marina, Berkshire, UKvvw Nieuwpoort Marina, BelgiumWoolverstone Marina, Suffolk, UK

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Berthsearch.com

www.berthsearch.com is a marketing tool provided by TheYacht Harbour Association (TYHA) specifically marketed at boatowners. Berth Search lists all TYHA member marinas and anyvacant berths. It is updated on a daily basis and can be searchedaccording to location and gold anchor status.

You, as a marina and mooring operator and as a Member of TheYacht Harbour Association and the British Marine Federation, canlist your available berths on the website free of charge.

The new website has been designed by Ocean Road and TYHAis delighted with the ongoing developments of the site. Itcertainly seems to be a hit because it is receiving on average 66unique visitors each day browsing an average of 4 marinas eachtime they visit.

If you would like to list your available berths please simply contactLibby Gordon with berth details on Tel: +44 (0) 1784 223817 oremail lgordon@britishmarine.co.uk

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LATEST NEWS ON THE SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOWNew undercover space available in Solent ParkDue to the phenomenal demand for undercover space at the 2010 PSP SouthamptonBoat Show, National Boat Shows has created an additional Marquee in Solent Park. TheCruise Hall will be between the ever-popular Guinness Bar and a new Royal Navyattraction which is always a real draw; located opposite will be the Show Stage with itscontinual timetable.

Stands start at £1048.68 + Vat for a 3m x 3m stand. If you are interested in takingadvantage of this new opportunity – you’ve either previously been unable to bookundercover space, are on the waiting list, or are new to the show – please contact theSales Team on 01784 223620 or email egrigsby@britishmarine.co.uk

Get out and on the water at the PSP Southampton Boat ShowMake the most of the last days of summer at the PSP Southampton Boat Show. From 10 -19September 2010, the UK’s leading outdoor boat show returns to Mayflower Park, bringinghundreds of boats, exhibitors and visitors together on the south coast.

Set on one of Europe’s largest marinas, the PSP Southampton Boat Show in associationwith ITV Meridian offers an essential interactive experience for everyone with an interestin boats, on-water adventures and an active lifestyle, from sailing enthusiasts through tofamilies and the ‘just curious.’

Over 10 action-packed days, visitors to this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show canenjoy the very best of the UK’s vibrant marine industry:

• Explore more than 1000 boats, ranging from small canoes and versatile dinghies tosleek sail boats and motor yachts

• Get afloat and enjoy one of Europe’s largest purpose-built marinas, with 400 boatsmoored on over 2km of pontoons

• Browse the products, kit and services of hundreds of Show exhibitors. You don’thave to be in the market to buy a boat; see the latest clothing ranges, shop for boatgadgets and electronics, book a sailing course or gather inspiration for anunforgettable boating holiday

• Get out on the water and try a selection of boats for yourself. Get Afloat withRockley Watersports offers 8 – 16 year olds a fantastic chance to test their sea legswith a qualified instructor, while Try a Boat with onthewater.co.uk allows visitors ofall ages to jump aboard and trial a range of boats for free

• Back on dry land, experience water from inside a giant Water Zorb. Based in SolentPark, these inflatable spheres allow you to literally walk on water, with no danger ofgetting wet. Also based in Solent Park, the Nautical Imaginarium Stage Show willtest your marine knowledge with a number of enjoyable interactive elementsincluding a climbing wall and bosun’s chair

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Royal Phuket Marina has the distinction of being the only Gold Anchor rated marinain Thailand – and a 5 Gold Anchor one at that. Conceived by Asian-based (but UKNational) business mogul Gulu Lalvani it is an upmarket development comprisingresidential, retail and hotel components.

Phuket is the sailing Mecca of Southeast Asia. It’s location at the top of the Straits ofMalacca makes it the ideal springboard for bluewater cruisers crossing the IndianOcean to the Mediterranean. Circumnavigators flock here from October onwards,with numbers peaking around December, then like migrating birds depart en massefanning across the Indian Ocean when the wind turned favourable for the crossing.The Phuket sailing fraternity takes the opportunity to host the Kings Cup inDecember, adding frenzy to the high season and setting the sailing scene abuzz withactivity. This unrivalled regatta has a distinctly Asian flavour and attracts over ahundred yachts worldwide. Royal Phuket has been the choice venue hosting theprize-giving and closing dinner for this prestigious regatta in recent years.It is also thevenue of the Phuket boat show (known as PIMEX, acronym for Phuket International

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Marine Exposition), an event in show organiser Informa Yacht Group’s extensiveportfolio. Co-marketing with these marque events help raise the profile and brandingfor Royal Phuket Marina.

The first phase of 86 berths in the outer lagoon is fully occupied in the high season. Itacts as traffic generator for the bustling cafes and restaurants that dot the boardwalkalong the marina. The second phase now under construction consists of an innerharbour that is ship-locked. A distinctive feature of the inner harbour is a pioneeringhousing concept, branded as the “Aquaminium”, that allows owners to drive theirboat into their own covered garage, much like a car. Covered shade is of coursemuch coveted in the tropics. When completed, the development will have capacity forsome 350 boats.

The hardstand adjoining the marina has a 50 tonne travel hoist. With a growing boatbase and diligent & inexpensive workforce, Phuket has built itself a reputation forgetting quality work done at an affordable price. Over the years, a cottage industryhas sprung up with an array of contractors offering a myriad of yacht services.

The affable Marina Manager Mete Izmen hails from Turkey, and runs a tight ship. Thecourteous and congenial staff at Royal Phuket certainly live up to the Thai claim tobeing the land of smiles, giving the marina a much deserved place in the GoldAnchor Scheme.

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With an area of 444 km2, Curaçao is thelargest island and the most populated of theDutch Antilles Isles in the Caribbean.

Sited at the south-west of the island, on thesheltered ‘Spanish Water’ anchorage, theSanta Barbara Plantation real estatecomplex is one of the largest in the region. Itcovers 600 hectares and includes a hotel,villas, a golf course, swimming pools, tennis,etc.

In 2006, Poralu Marine had contributed tothe creation of Seru Boca Marina, located atthe heart of the complex and which can nowaccommodate 128 boats up to 45m inlength.

In the face of the success of the Seru BocaMarina, the client for the Barbara BeachPlantation project once again approachedPoralu Marine for the construction of aluxury marina located opposite the newHyatt Regency hotel in Curaçao.

Signed at the end of 2008, the value of thecontract is some 700 k . Finalised in mid-2009, this top of the range marina will beinaugurated during the first half of 2010, tocoincide with the opening of the hotel.

The original feature for the HyattRegency hotel marina project was tobring together fixed landing stages forthe Super Yachts and floating pontoonsfor the smaller vessels. The floating pontoons, covered withcomposite polypropylene (EcostyleTM)decking, accommodate 50 boats from 6 to20 m in length. Positioned so as to protectthe Barbara Beach section, this floatingsection comprises ‘design’ bridges,

integrated solar-powered LEDs andunderwater lighting. These innovativeproducts bring real added value to PoraluMarine's construction.

The aluminium fixed section comprisessome ten moorings for Super Yachts over25m long. By using its aluminium structuralexperience, Poralu Marine was able toreduce the number of supports required tosupport the fixed structure by nearly 2/3,thus optimising the costs. This was donewhile still meeting the needs set out in thespecification for an appealing design whereparticularly clean and airy lines weredesired.

The new marina for Super Yachts is anexcellent sales window for port systems inan area where a variety of clients arelooking for innovative processes andproducts. Moreover, there are more projectsin the offing for the Santa Barbara Plantationproperty development program and, moregenerally, throughout the Caribbean islands.

Creation of the Casino Seven Clansmarina on the Lac des Bois in theUnited StatesBordering the Canadian provinces ofOntario and Manitoba and the US state ofMinnesota, the Lac des Bois extends over100 km and has 14,552 islands.

The Casino Seven Clans, owned by the RedBand of Chippewa Indians, is based in thedistrict of Warroad in Minnesota, to thesouth-west of the Lac des Bois. Against abackdrop of other activities being developedaround the casino, the creation of a marinawas entrusted to Poralu Marine.

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Thirty moorings were delivered and installedduring the summer of 2009 with the firstphase of the works. The floating pontoonsare finished with EcostyleTM decking,designed with environmentally friendlymaterials (polypropylene composite) and theMANTA fender intended to absorb impacts.The design of these pontoons mean s theyblend perfectly into the natural surroundings,while still being an innovation on the Lacdes Bois, equipped traditionally with alltimber pontoons.

The Casino Seven Clans marina

In the coming years, other phases of theworks will be added to this initialconstruction. These developments illustrateCasino Seven Clans growth policy andparticipation in the local tourist economy.

Members of the First Nations account for avery active clientèle in the water sportsmarket in both the United States andCanada. In addition, the position of the Lacdes Bois on the border between the twocountries has given Poralu Marine major agreat reference in this region.

Renovation of the Pointe-aux-Anglais Yacht marina in Canada The Pointe-aux-Anglais Yacht Club marinais located on the Deux-Montagnes lake, in

the town of Oka to the north-west ofMontreal, Quebec. Awarded 4 anchors in2009 by the Quebec Tourist IndustryCorporation, this marina has achieved Eco-marinas certification from the QuebecMaritime Association.

The Poliseno Marine Group is one of thelargest boat dealers in Montreal. In January2009, it purchased the Pointe-aux-AnglaisYacht Club marina and initiated aredevelopment and extension project. At theend of a tendering exercise, Poralu Marinewas awarded this contract, beating its localcompetitors.

Laid out on a site with an establishedreputation for sailing, this marina hasincreased its mooring capacity (170moorings initially) to meet growing demandfrom yachtsmen. Poralu Marine's missionwas to create 30 additional moorings onfloating pontoons with MANTA fenders toaccommodate boats between 8 and 20 m inlength. This first phase of the works wasdelivered and inaugurated in May 2009, asthe sailing season opened.

There will be a second phase of the works in2010/2011. Negotiations between thePoliseno Marine Group and Poralu Marineare currently in progress.

These three projects mark a significantstep for Poralu Marine in its marketconquest in this geographical area, withits strong growth potential and where itsCanadian subsidiary is maintaining asustained business developmentcampaign.This demonstrates Poralu Marine's capacityto provide global solutions and appropriatetechnological responses to complexconfigurations.

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The Historical Seas Tall Ships Regattatakes place between 27 – 30 may 2010, inIstanbul where the Regatta wil l be acentrepiece of the city’s celebrations of itsdesignation as European Capital of culturein 2010.

The Historical Seas Tall Ships Regatta willbe a wonderful experience for anyone witha spirit of adventure, a love of the sea, anda desire to visit new places and differentcultures. It doesn’t even matter if you havenever been on a boat or a sailing shipbefore.... most of the participating vesselswelcome novices as well as experiencedsailors.

The first race leaves Volos, Greece, on 9May, with the start area established duesouth of the island of Skiathos, some 30miles from Volos. With the SporadesIslands to port, the fleet will head, via anumber of waypoints, to a final waypoint tothe west of the entrance to theDardanelles, some 160 miles distance.Ships will take their time at this waypointand will stop racing. They will be allowed topass through the Sea of Marmara and theBosphorus under engine and will have 60hours to get to the starting waypoint for thesecond leg of the first race in the Black Seaabout 170 miles away. During this 60 hourperiod, they can stop where they please,take on provisions - but not crew - andrelax. They cannot start to race again inless than 60 hours and must finish the racein Varna, Bulgaria by 21 May.

After four days of festivities the fleet willleave Varna on 24 May, Bulgarian NationalDay, and start the second race. This racewill go via a number of waypoints, coveringabout 200 miles to the northern entrance tothe Bosphorus where it will finish on 27May. The fleet wil l then assemble inIstanbul, Turkey for another four days offestivities. The fleet will leave Istanbul on30 May and make its way through the Seaof Marmara and the Dardanelles to therace start area. The third race will start on1 June and head south towards Lavrion,Greece leaving the Cyclades islands of

Myconos and Naxos to port. The third racewill be about 220 miles in length and willfinish off Lavrion by 4 June and the fleetwill be alongside here until 7 June whenships disperse back to their home ports oron to other events.

Fifty years of Tall Ships races

In 1953, an idea was mooted which wouldbring together young sailing cadets fromaround the world. The idea was put forwardby retired London solicitor Bernard Morgan,who believed that a one-off Tall Ships racewould be a fitting way to mark the end ofthe sail ing era. The suggestion wonsupport, and so it was that in July 1956, 20vessels lined up off Torbay for the start ofthe inaugural Tall Ships Race to Lisbon,Portugal.

On board the sail training ships were crewsmade up of a mixture of cadets andseamen under training. The race was splitinto two classes - one for vessels over 100tons, and one for those under 100 tons.Ships from 10 countries took part, and aBritish vessel, Moyana, won the overallrace.

However, disaster and bad weather struckwhen she was on her way back to the UK,and she broke up in a storm. Thankfully, all23 people on board were safely rescued.What was intended as a one-off eventreceived so much international publicity,that Sail Training International - set up torun the race - decided to do it again...andagain.

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