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C A Clase, the UK's leading distributor of marine electronics, will use the PSP Southampton Boat Show to present the new KVH TracPhone FB150 to the UK public for the first time. With a diameter of 10.5", the TracPhone FB150 is KVH's most compact TracPhone system to date and has been specifically designed to provide smaller yachts from 40ft with a cost-effective FleetBroadband solution.
"The KVH TracPhone FB150 provides high-quality connections and as KVH's most compact TracPhone system to date it is easier and cheaper for yacht owners to install.
The system is also ideally suited for larger boats that require lower bandwidth and a more affordable solution," comments Andrew Bush, Managing Director, C A Clase.
The Fairline Squadron 65 from leading luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Fairline Boats, is making her debut at several key European shows this year. The all-new model makes her first show appearances at the Cannes International Boat Show and the PSP Southampton Boat Show, both taking place in September, followed by Genoa International Boat Show during October.
The four-cabin Squadron is finished to the highest standard of British craftsmanship and offers owners sophisticated, spacious living areas to relax and entertain.
Understanding that owners like to offer luxury to their guests, the designers have created a forward stateroom as luxuriously appointed as the mid-ships full beam master stateroom. A full length overhead window in this forward stateroom allows guests to enjoy an airiness previously unseen in the sector.
Fernando Echavarri’s body language said it all. His head was in his hands, eyes aimed at the ground. He looked shattered.
“So hard,” he said. The duel with PUMA went on for the better part of 40 miles, sleep countable in minutes. “Nothing is easy.”
It would be hard to imagine, for an onlooker, that he and his crew on Telefonica Black had just surpassed their greatest expectations. They won the tenth and final leg, a result that by far outranks their often stated target of an “offshore podium finish”. But, the toe-to-toe intensity of 400 miles of coastal racing, combined with nine months of brutal living (and more than 10 hours waiting between the finish and being allowed to come in for interviews) left them so drained and lethargic. As it did each of the crews behind them. It’s the typical state of a Volvo Ocean Race sailor stepping onto land.
The 22:00 GMT positions are in and what a race we have. Ericsson 4 has moved to the top of the leaderboard, but Telefonica Blue is further East.
It might be the last leg, but it doesn't appear as though anyone on that race course is willing to concede an inch.
Ericsson 3's Gustav Morin checked in about 45 minutes ago and said exactly that:
"Again we have a very intense race going on. We still have everyone more ore less in sight but the big fight has since the start been between PUMA, Telefonica Blue, Ericsson 4 and us.
A leading motor boat dealer is planning to grow its business following its recent move to the new Portland Marina.
Prime Motor Yachts, has recently taken possession of new 3,200sq ft premises at the world-class marina complex and sailing destination which opened earlier this year. The company also has offices and a showroom in Weymouth.
The 560-berth marina is part of the multi-million pound regeneration of Osprey Quay at Portland. Dean & Reddyhoff was selected by the South West RDA to develop and operate the marina, located next door to the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
Belfast Tall Ships have announced that four local charities will benefit from the massive four day festival which take place between 13th to 16th August around the Port of Belfast.
Dr Gerard O’Hare, chairman of the Tall Ships Festival board, speaking about the charities chosen said, “Belfast Tall Ships are determined that the August event will be more than about the four day spectacular and the appointment of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, Sea Cadets, Ocean Youth Trust and Belfast Lough Sailability will hopefully raise the profile of each organisation as well as raising much needed cash for each of them.
Oman Sail Masirah has led the fleet back to Cowes in the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race as well as taking line honours in the Extreme 40 class. It was a nail-biting finish, with a provisional 29 seconds separating the Omani boat from Russell Coutts helming Team Aqua. Pete Cumming, skipper of Oman Sail Masirah said:
"We were behind Team Aqua right up to Yarmouth but once round The Needles it was true champagne sailing. At St Catherine's we out-gybed Team Aqua and extended our lead to 22 minutes at Bembridge. We thought we might be able to cruise back to Cowes but then the wind started to go light. Once in the Solent it was even lighter and it shut down completely. We could see Team Aqua and Team Origin (Ben Ainslie) trying to short tack out of the tide. We decided to stick in the middle. It was a case of holding your nerve and covering Team Aqua. It's always good to have a close race but to go from a 22 minute lead down to a 29 second win, that's really something."
Forty Plus are pleased to offer assistance to Trader boat owners. The Portsmouth based company have put an offer together for current owners looking to sell their boats after last week’s sad industry announcement that Tarquin Boat Company / Trader Yachts had been taken into administration.
Forty Plus Four can ensure that owners receive the best possible service and are successful in selling their boat in a timely, professional and cost effective manner.
It has been confirmed that HMS Bounty, a 55m square-rigged sailing vessel will be in Belfast as part of the Tall Ships Festival (13-16 August 2009).
Known for a maritime mutiny that took place over 200 years ago, the Bounty remains famous and infamous. Thousands have crossed her decks during port visits around the world. Many will know her from her début when Marlon Brando as Fletcher Christian appeared in Mutiny on the Bounty [1960]. Today, she is best known as the ship which featured in the Pirates of the Caribbean – Dead Man's Chest, with Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow.
Visit Portsmouth Harbour from only £2/m per night
Premier Marinas Limited are pleased to announce their new, fantastic, special offer visitor rates. Premier’s Port Solent Marina is offering visitor berths from only £2 per metre per night and visitors can stay the next night at Gosport Marina for half price. Or stay at Gosport Marina one night and stay the next night at Port Solent for half price – that’s from only £1 per metre per night.
This special offer is available for £2 per metre per night for vessels up to 9.5m and £2.50 for boats 9.5m and over, any night of the week until the end of September and is open to visitors of Port Solent Marina. Visit Gosport or Port Solent Marina for one night and then visit the other marina for the next night for half price. Amazing value available all Summer with Premier Marinas.