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QUICKSILVER DEALER
Penton Hook has been appointed Quicksilver dealers. Penton Hook will be exhibiting a sealine s330 at this month’s london on-water Boat show.
BRANSON’S FERRY AID
according to reports in Portsmouth newspaper the news sir richard Branson might be helping Hayling Ferry, which stopped more than a year ago when the owners went out of business. the paper says that Branson is looking into sponsorship proposals. alongside other efforts to reinstate the ferry service the future now looks promising for the ferry.
TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL
the tall ships Festival 2017 will see a stunning fleet of tall ships gather in the thames at woolwich and greenwich on 13 april. as well as the thousands of visitors the event will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for dozens of young people to experience life on the high seas. they will be training and sailing on the first leg of the sail training International rendezvous 2017 tall ships regatta.
ILLUSTRIOUS FUTURE?
there are concerns over the future of Hms Illustrious after Portsmouth paper the news reported that a deal to sell her to gibraltar has collapsed. the ship was decommissioned in 2014 and since that time has been moored at Portsmouth naval Base. with efforts to preserve her in the UK coming to nothing the Hms Illustrious association’s president, vice admiral Bob Cooling, told the newspaper the ship could end up a ‘national embarrassment’ if action is not taken.
POWERBOAT TRAINING williams Performance tenders are again giving 10 students the chance to take part in its innovative training scheme involving a five-week Powerboat workshop course. now in its fourth year, the course offers young people a chance to gain valuable practical experience in the marine industry, as well as the opportunity to become an apprentice.
GORDON BENNETT’S
gordon Bennett’s, a new fish and chip shop and seafood restaurant, is now open at milford marina in milford Haven. the restaurant offers, of course, traditional fish and chips and a range of seafood dishes. let us know if you try it!
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IOW TIdal pOWer prOjecT apprOved A state-of-the-art tidal energy generation project to be constructed off the isle of Wight has been granted approval. the Marine Management Organisation has given the go-ahead to the offshore elements of the Perpetuus tidal Energy Centre. the onshore part of the project was given planning consent by the isle of Wight Council last year. it is the largest consented tidal stream energy project in England and Wales. PtEC will commercially operate a range of different world-leading turbine technologies in a five square kilometre area off st Catherine’s Point, the southernmost tip of the isle of Wight. the project will bring international companies to the UK and accelerate the country’s
adoption and understanding of tidal energy. Project Director Mark Francis said: “We now look forward to working with the MMO, local planning authority and all relevant stakeholders in completing the final development phase before we begin construction.” PtEC has consulted with sailing organisations and the round the island race organisers as part of its impact assessment process. it is believed that the historic race will not see any adverse effects from the construction and operation of PtEC’s offshore site. it is thought construction of the project will start in 2017, with potential to be generating electricity from late 2018.
Push the Boat out this month
this year’s Push the Boat Out takes place from 14 – 22 May. Over 65,000 people have discovered the sport through Push the Boat Out since its launch in 2012. Now we are in an Olympic year, Push the Boat Out is a great way to discover a new outdoor sport to enjoy this summer. You can search for your nearest event through the rYA website by visiting www. rya.org.uk/go/ptbo and using the event finder www.rya.org.uk/programmes/pushthe-boat-out/Pages/search.aspx. this event finder will allow you to find out when, where and what your local club or centre is doing during the nine-day campaign. www.rya.org.uk/go/PtBO
thE AM37 represents a new concept for the yachting world. Aston Martin and Quintessence Yachts celebrated the upcoming launch of the AM37 powerboat by showcasing its innovative design during the prestigious Milan Design Week, salone del Mobile. in April Quintessence Yachts held a worldwide preview of the AM37, a powerboat created to capture the performance, handling, comfort and style synonymous with Aston Martin. the AM37 is the result of years of research and development, challenging the status quo of the nautical world. Combining the maritime and automotive worlds with the universal characteristics of style and elegance, the AM37 offers a wonderful balance of design and engineering, performance and comfort, luxury and functionality. Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer
Marek reichman said: “it is true that a beautiful, simple shape is critical to a product’s success but it must also have drama, which is provided by surface language, proportions and through the choice of exciting materials. the most important attribute for Aston Martin is the language of design and we have transferred this language into AM37. the new powerboat represents the ideal combination of luxurious and technical materials, generating a powerful yet understated finished product.” Quintessence Yachts Chief Executive Officer Mariella Mengozzi said: “At Quintessence Yachts we translate design in functionality and technology to enhance the customer experience. We are proud to present elements of the AM37 at Milan Design Week, a boat that represents an entirely new concept for the yachting world.”
Record attempt in revolutionary powerboat British ocean racing legend Alan Priddy has re-launched his multi-million pound team Britannia round the world record bid. the boat will be crewed by a team of 12 including up to four wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women (Wis) on each of the seven legs of the voyage. Alan plans to use a revolutionary semi-wave slicing powerboat run on a fuel emulsion that slashes harmful emissions to shave up to seven days off the current record of 60 days 23 hours 49 minutes. that record is held by New Zealander Pete Bethune. the boat has been designed by Professor Bob Cripps, former technical Director of Vt halmatic. it will slice through the waves, rather than surfing them. this reduces fuel consumption by up to 30 per cent and should make the 24,000 mile trip smoother. the vessel will be powered by a revolutionary fuel emulsion, a mixture of diesel, water and emulsifier, that when burnt reduces harmful emissions such as particulate matter and NOx.
the effects of the emulsified fuel on the engines and the emissions will be monitored for the duration of the voyage and the results published by the Clean Fuel online in real time. if successful it could have major implications not just for the marine sector, but for the power generation and transport sectors. Last year Alan had to call a halt to the record bid after one of the record attempt’s major sponsors was no longer in a position to fund the project. the 80ft vessel, built out of marine grade aluminium, will be launched in september to allow it to complete its sea trials, which will include sailing around the UK and London to Monaco. to complete the record attempt the boat must pass through the suez and Panama Canals, cross the tropic of Cancer and the Equator and start and finish in the same place. the world record bid has the support of the royal Foundation of the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge and Prince harry’s Endeavour Fund. the Endeavour Fund will support the selection and training process of the Wis crewmembers. Alan said: “i am delighted that we are receiving this generous and welcome support from the Endeavour Fund as part
of this historic record attempt. Back in 2014 when my team and i first started to talk about bolstering our crew with wounded and injured servicemen and women, we all knew that it was the right thing to do, especially as several of the existing crew have strong ties to the military.”