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UK’S NEWEST AIRCRAFT CARRIER ARRIVES IN PORTSMOUTH FROM PAGE 1… HMS Prince of Wales has sailed into her homeport of Portsmouth for the first time – marking a significant milestone in the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier history. There was considerable fanfare as the newest of Britain’s carriers was greeted by hundreds of people standing along Portsmouth’s seafront. Sailors lined the flight deck of the enormous carrier – the second of the largest warships ever built for the Royal Navy – as she sailed into Portsmouth Harbour with two Hawk jets marking the moment with a flyby overhead. It is the second time in two years the city has welcomed one of the UK’s new carriers, following HMS Queen Elizabeth’s arrival in August 2017. Image: Southampton Boat Show “I feel immensely proud to be a member of HMS Prince of Wales’ ship’s company while the ship is heading into its home port for the first time,” said Air Engineering Technician Ben Daniels. “It is a historic moment for the Royal Navy and I am looking forward to many years of service on this incredible ship.” The carrier sailed from Rosyth, where she was assembled, in late September with a mixed ship’s company of Royal Navy sailors (600-plus) and 320 civilian contractors on board to take her through an autumn of trials in the North Sea.

“It has been a unique experience watching the ship transition from its initial build to an operational warship,” said Air Engineering Technician Anthony Greatorex. “It is a proud moment to be a member of the first ship’s company and an opportunity that I am unlikely to get again.” HMS Prince of Wales’s arrival means Portsmouth Naval Base is now home to two aircraft carriers. The yard has been modernised to accommodate the two behemoths, with £30 million spent on strengthening and upgrading the base’s Victory Jetty.

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Jim Stewart, Chief Executive, Poole Harbour Commissioners, launches the 2020 Poole Harbour Boat Show with (left) Kerrie Gray, marina manager; Tracy Payne, Marketing Manager and crew from Poole Lifeboat. Image: Andrew Diprose - dorsetbiznews.co.uk

BOAT SHOW RETURNS THE Poole Harbour Boat Show is set to return in 2020 from 12 - 14 June and is already shaping up to be the most exciting to date. Jim Stewart, CEO Poole Harbour Commissioners, introduced the plans for the 2020 show so far including the addition of a Seafood Festival that will showcase local produce. He also shared the key themes for the 2020 show, which will be safety and the environment. Other plans include on water displays, an attempt to break a Guinness World Record and a marine careers showcase. The show has played a key role in getting new people out on the water by providing free taster sessions and this will continue next year. A very successful ongoing partnership with local training centre Rockley Water Sports will provide everybody with the opportunity

to experience stand up paddleboarding, kayaking and dinghy sailing. Jim Stewart said: “We see ourselves as a community port and this is our way of giving back to the community by hosting the Poole Harbour Boat Show. It has grown from an attendance of 5,000 at the first event to around 32,000 this year, at the fifth show.” The show has something for everyone, from sail and motorboat owners, watersports enthusiasts, to families who are yet to experience the joy of being out on the water. With some of the biggest names in the marine industry showcasing their latest equipment and providing advice, to demonstrations, fireworks and live music, it is sure to be a popular event again. www.pooleharbourboatshow.co.uk

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“It is a historic moment for the Royal Navy and I am looking forward to many years of service on this incredible ship.” Air Engineering Technician Ben Daniels

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ITALY’S Marco Gradoni was crowned the 2019 male Rolex World Sailor of the Year, becoming the youngest ever recipient, at the World Sailing Awards. Denmark’s AnneMarie Rindom received the female accolade to follow in the footsteps of the all-time great sailors. Marco, at 15-years-old, was named for his success in the Optimist class, having won three consecutive World Championship titles, the first sailor to ever achieve this. Furthermore, since September 2018 he has won every Optimist event he has participated in, securing 14 gold medals. Anne-Marie has dominated the Laser Radial over the last 12 months and found rhythm that was unrivalled as she secured her second world title, which has highlighted her as a favourite for Tokyo 2020 gold. On her achievements, Anne-Marie said, “To become Rolex World Sailor of the Year and join a list of legends is truly amazing. I am so delighted to be on that list and it is a great honour for me.”

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