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Premier Marinas has been granted planning permission for a £75m redevelopment of Devon’s Noss on Dart Marina.

Noss on Dart was bought by Premier in 2016 and consists of 37 acres of foreshore and woodland set on the bank of the River Dart opposite Dartmouth.

The site was formerly the Philip & Son shipbuilding yard but has operated as a marina and boatyard since shipbuilding stopped in the late 1990s with much of the site currently derelict.

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“The redevelopment of Noss on Dart is hugely important to us,” said Premier’s CEO Pete Bradshaw. “We want to build something very special here, to create a sustainable place around the best marina in the UK.”

He added: “This is a glorious site and the majority of it will remain in our hands for a long time to come, so it really matters to us.”

Plans involve the creation of a new marina with 232 berths, a dry stack for 100 smaller motor craft, a boatyard with a 75-tonne boat hoist servicing private, fishing and commercial craft across South Devon, 21 marine trade commercial units, a 50-bedroom hotel, new car parking arrangements and a heritage centre to celebrate the site’s history.

Demolition

Premier’s plans also include a passenger ferry link to Dartmouth.

Demolition of the site’s many derelict buildings will begin this autumn and will be followed by work on the replacement boatyard, car park and commercial buildings.

Renewal of the floating marina will start in the winter of 2019/20 and once completed, the development of the hotel, Philip’s building and public areas will go ahead.

It is anticipated work on these elements will be completed by mid 2022 with the majority of the residential development taking place afterwards.

Photo credit: Harrison Sutton Partnership

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NEW DECK HARDWARE COMPANY

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20 Aug 2018

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SYTT has launched a new deck hardware company

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Superyacht Tenders and Toys has launched a new deck hardware company – Shipyard Supply Co (SSCo).

Since its launch in 2011, SYTT has seen year-on-year growth in all aspects of its business, particularly in its deck equipment division.

The new business will be headed by Luke Porter, formerly of Oyster Yachts and will allow each company to focus on its respective market sectors.

“By launching Shipyard Supply Co, we are evolving with the superyacht market and meeting the rapid growth in the demand for deck hardware,” said SYTT co-founder, Josh Richardson. “The new business will operate as a separate entity handling the manufacture and supply of everything from tender whips and fenders to custom stainless steel and carbon projects.”

He added: “This allows SSCo to go beyond the scope of SYTT products and form new relationships and distributorships within the industry and we are very excited to have Luke onboard to manage all of this.”

Peter Emmons, in charge of technical sales at SYTT, will join Luke at SSCo as technical manager, while continuing to work with current SYTT clients.

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RYA TO CEASE AS NATIONAL AUTHORITY

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20 Aug 2018

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The RYA will no longer be the national authority for UK powerboat racing

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The RYA is to cease in its role as the national authority for UK powerboat racing.

The organisation says the decision – to take effect from January 1 2019 – follows a review of the status of the sport and an evaluation of the risks and responsibilities associated with acting as the national authority.

In a statement, the RYA said its Board has been monitoring the situation since the implementation of the Cardy report in 2015/16 and following the 2017 season determined that the situation was no longer sustainable long-term.

“The Board has concluded that the financial, safety and reputational challenges presented are disproportionate to the number of clubs and competitors now actively racing,” said the statement.

The powerboat racing department will continue to operate as normal for the remainder of the 2018 season, including issuing licences and ratifying the results of British championships, world and British speed records.

The office will close in December 2018 and no licences will be issued by the RYA for the 2019 season.

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The Arcona 435’s sail plan will be with a 106% overlapping headsail and a relatively larger mainsail than previous models. Credit: Arcona Yachts

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Arcona Yachts’ 43ft Arcona 435 featuring an efficient sail design will make her world premiere at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show.

Designed for performance and comfort with optimised weight, the Arcona 435’s sail plan will be with a 106% overlapping headsail and a relatively larger mainsail than previous models. She has a wider stern than the Arcona 430, which gives her a more spacious saloon and a larger cockpit without compromising on her sailing ability on all angles.

“The 435 has an efficient sail design, a low weight and the same stability known in every Arcona yacht,” said designer Stefan Qviberg. “We liked the hull shape and line of the 430 so for the 435, we’ve built on our learning from her predecessor while modernising the boat inside and out.”

Vacuum infusion technology

Her lay-up, which incorporates a 20mm Divinycell foam core, employs the latest vacuum infusion technology. All bulkheads are bonded to the hull and deck for added strength.

Arcona 435 features twin carbon wheels and a cockpit table that fits into a recess in the cockpit floor. There is a choice between an open or semi-closed transom. A plumb bow, alongside the wide stern, allows for plenty of speed and comfortable sailing.

The owner of the first 435 yacht in production said they were ‘keen to have a yacht that performed well’, so that they could liven things up when required for fast passages and a spot of racing. “Given her powerful hull and rig design, I believe the 435 will deliver everything I need and want from my yacht.”

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Balpha Mast will show its foldable mast system on board Balpha Global

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Balpha Mast will show its foldable mast system on board Balpha Global at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show.

After intensive engineering the design of the carbon fibre system has now been finalised with UK and US patents granted.

The system has been produced by Ceilidh Composite Technologies in close collaboration with inventor and MD Stuart Balfour who has been demonstrating its capabilities on a tour of the River Thames, passing under 29 bridges.

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“No bridge on the route was a problem to pass for Balpha Global with the easy lowering mast,” he said.

“For boaters and bystanders on shore it was a remarkable sight, seeing a sailing yacht under sail sailing the River Thames despite all the bridges.

“This is exactly what I intended with developing the Balpha Mast system: sailing on waters that normally are inaccessible due to height restrictions.”

Bridge clearance

In addition, Balpha Mast is to sponsor the Great Loop, a continuous waterway in North America that recreational mariners can travel. The route includes part of the Atlantic, Gulf Intracoastal Waterways, the Great Lakes, Canadian Heritage Canals and the inland rivers of America’s heartland, an average distance of 5,600 to 6,600 miles.

“The maximum bridge clearance for the Great Loop is 5.82m, so regular sailing yachts cannot navigate the loop without removing their masts,” said Stuart. “However fitted with a Balpha Mast system even sailing yachts can navigate the Great Loop sailing instead of motoring. What a great experience it must be sailing the Great Loop on wind.”

Balpha Mast will be located at marina berth M266.

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Pearl Yachts has appointed Berthon as its dealer for the UK and France.

Berthon will join Atlantic Yacht & Ship in the USA, Baxter Marine in Spain and Aquamarine ltd in Turkey to offer clients the Pearl range on both sides of the Atlantic.

The collaboration is aimed at the boatbuilder growing its dealer network in line with a strengthening foothold in the 60 to 100ft flybridge sector.

“We have spent the last two years focusing a huge effort on our new generation fleet and are delighted to have Berthon on side to represent us and our glorious achievements,” said Pearl Yachts MD Iain Smallridge.

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“Berthon matches Pearl’s values of offering world class yachts with outstanding service and value for money. We feel strongly that our clients will be in safe hands with Berthon.”

Berthon’s Pearl brand manager, Ben Toogood added: “Berthon is delighted to be working with Pearl Yachts both in the UK and France.

“We have a long history selling quality motor yachts and see Pearl as a great introduction to our new yacht range.”

Pearl Yachts was founded in 1997 with the aim of designing a range of luxury motor yachts offering voluminous interiors, combined with opulence and design excellence.

Pearl’s fleet consists of the Pearl 65, the new Pearl 80 and the soon to be launched Pearl 95.

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ZHUHAI TO BE CLIPPER RACE HOST PORT

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01 Aug 2018

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The inclusion of Zhuhai in the Clipper 2019-20 Race will see three stopovers in China. Credit: Clipper Ventures

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Zhuhai, China, is to become a Clipper yacht race host port and team partner following a multi-million pound three-edition deal.

The debut partnership will see ‘islands and sailing’ city Zhuhai, along with Zhuhai Jiuzhou Holdings, collaborate with race organisers Clipper Ventures, on the 2019-20, 2021-22 and 2023-24 editions of the global event.

“Located close to Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macao, Zhuhai is a place with strong geographic advantages, beautiful islands and coastline, excellent wind conditions for sailing, convenient transportation and a comfortable climate, which are all crucial for water sports and tourism development,” said Clipper Race CEO William Ward.

Three China stopovers

The inclusion of Zhuhai in the Clipper 2019-20 Race will see three stopovers in China, as the city joins existing host port partners Sanya in the south of the country and Qingdao in the north.

Zhuhai Jiuzho Holdings already has extensive experience in hosting major sailing events, including the 2016 and 2017 China National Sailing Regatta, as well as its own Jiuzho Cup.

Zhuhai also has one of the largest yacht-build bases in China and the new partnership is expected to bring further development opportunities for the city’s boat building industry.

The Clipper Race fleet will be berthed at Zhuhai Jiuzhou Marina during the stopover, which is expected to take place in early 2020. A boat will also be named after Zhuhai.

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TONY BULLIMORE DIES AGED 79

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02 Aug 2018

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Tony Bullimore famously survived at sea after his boat capsized during the 1996 Vendée Globe

Seasoned sailor Tony Bullimore has died aged 79 and having achieved over 30 Atlantic crossings.

The international yachtsman, famed for having survived under the overturned hull of his boat after a storm capsized it during the 1996 Vendée Globe solo round the world race, had circa 150 trophies to his name and took part in several round the world races.

More than 20 years ago, in January 1997, when his IMOCA 60 monohull Exide Challenger capsized in the Southern Ocean 2,200km off the coast of Australia, Mr Bullimore endured five days inside the hull surviving on a meagre ration of chocolate and water before being rescued by the Royal Australian Navy.

However, the Bristol-dwelling ex-Royal Marine, then aged 57, didn’t let the incident put him off his sport. Before the Vendée Globe, he had been racing for 25 years and had won the 1985 Round Europe and Round Britain races with trimaran Apricot.

He skippered a team that came second in the 2005 Qatar-held Oryx Quest race for multi-hulled craft. A year later he began a solo world record attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 70 days, losing contact with his support crew for 11 days.

In 2010, Mr Bullimore’s multihull Spirit of Antigua overturned off France, though he wasn’t onboard at the time. He later raced her in an attempt to set a new record for sailing around Antarctica.

A businessman as much as a sailor, Mr Bullimore founded Bristol’s Bamboo Club music venue and also ran the city’s Granary Club for two decades.

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DISCOVERY WORLD PREMIERES AT SOUTHAMPTON

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06 Aug 2018

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The 12.86m long Southerly 435 has a Yanmar 57 HP engine. Credit: Discovery Yachts Group

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The world premiere of the Southerly 435 and Discovery 54 from Discovery Yachts Group will be at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show.

Discovery 58 will also be exhibited alongside the latest Bluewater 50 catamaran and a model of the new classic Britannica 74. The latest Southerly 480 will also be at the show for the first time

Discovery 54 has a 160hp Yanmar engine and fuel capacity of 970l. The 16.8m long vessel’s hull comprises heavy duty GRP moulding, incorporating multi-axial and unidirectional reinforcements.

The teak laid deck is constructed from hand laid up GRP. It has a sandwich type construction using foam core stiffening, with high density foam in high stress areas.

It includes an anodised aluminium Selden triple spreader mast and boom with electric in-mast reefing and solid sprung boom vang. There is also a Vectron furling mainsail, short vertical battens and Vectron self-tacking furling jib.

Southerly 435

The 12.86m Southerly 435 has a 43.83m2 mainsail, Yanmar 57hp engine with 288l fuel capacity and spacious interior.

It also features a self-tacking furling jib, swing keel system, protected propeller and in-mast furling.

Like the Discovery 54, the Southerly 480 has heavy duty GRP moulding and hand laid up GRP, alongside the same mast and sail specifications. It has a large aft cockpit with twin helms and a Yanmar 80hp 4-cylinder diesel engine.

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ADDITIONS TO FURLEX HEADSAIL RANGE ON SHOWHOME NEWSPROMOTIONSSOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW ADDITIONS TO FURLEX HEADSAIL RANGE ON SHOW07 Aug 2018EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintThe Furlex 204E and 304E are the most recent additions to the Furlex headsail furling rangeINDUSTRY DATABASESELDEN MASTS LTDSeldén Mast will launch its new Furlex Electric products at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show.The Furlex 204E and 304E are the most recent additions to the Furlex headsail furling range and have a push button function.They are designed for yachts in the 30ft to 45ft range and are aimed at making pulling on a furling line a thing of the past.The furlers are available as an upgrade kit which can be retrofitted to an existing Furlex 200S, 300S, 204S or 304S model.QuestionsIn addition, Seldén will host a live Q&A session with Tracy Edwards MBE at 2pm on Wednesday 19th September on their stand.The Q&A will be streamed live on the Seldén Facebook page. Questions can be posted in advance on the Facebook page or asked in person on the stand during the session.On Friday 14th September SailJuice will open the Seldén SailJuice Winter Series 2018/19 on the Seldén stand.Seldén will be exhibiting on stand J213.

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