Great British Rib Rally

Saturday 12th June 2010

There are 20 confirmed entries for the Great British RIB Rally (GBRR), the cruising adventure of a lifetime that is being staged between 12-23 June, with the fleet mustering at Portland Marina on Friday 11th June and setting off from there on Saturday 12th June. Unlike most boating expeditions around the UK this event is planning to route participants around the west cost of Ireland, along the Atlantic coast and rather than taking the usual short-cut through Scotland via the Caledonian Canal, the boats are planning to travel around the top of Scotland..

The GBRR is set to offer its participants a once in a lifetime adventurous and challenging event and, as Patrick Byrne says, “this event is providing a genuine challenge around a demanding coastline that will require good seamanship and boat preparation. The timetable is also demanding but we’re factoring in plenty of time for exploration and fuel-efficient travel between stopovers.”

The latest published fair weather route (subject to change) totals 1871 nm.

Check out the stopovers and leg distances at....

http://www.greatbritishribrally.co.uk/route.htm

JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2010

Saturday 19th June 2010

Cowes, Isle of Wight

The next JP Morgan Asset Managment Round the Island Race, one of the world’s largest and most famous yachting events will take place on Saturday 19th June 2010.

Starting from the Royal Yacht Squadron line in Cowes, the fleet will race westwards towards the Needles, round St Catherine's Point and the Bembridge Ledge buoy and then back into the Solent. This time the first start is scheduled for 5.00am.

East Cowes Marina is now taking bookings on a waiting list, for the visitor berthing package for the Friday and Saturday. The cost is £9.00 per metre for the two night stay including electricity subject to availability - click here for more details, or call us on 01983 293 983.

For more information about the race itself visit www.roundtheisland.org.uk.

MarineEx 2010 at Portland Marina

Saturday 3rd July 2010

Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th July 2010

Following three very successful years on Weymouth Quayside, MarineEx is moving to Portland Marina. The show had outgrown its original location so the decision to move was taken after careful consideration and with the full encouragement from Dean & Reddyhoff Marinas who see the move as an excellent way of showcasing their new development and promoting the businesses now operating there.

The show organisers, Osprey Marketing, themselves resident at unit 21, have engaged with D & R to ensure the marina functions without interruptions or inconvenience to the residents and berth holders and indeed see it as a great weekend for all concerned.

There will be many exhibitors showing boats and boating equipment plus a large area given over to the blue light services. Those confirmed include the R.N.L.I. who are bringing their Lifeboat simulator, The Marine Police with their latest RIB, M.C.A. & Dorset Fire & Rescues display vehicle.

The Sailing Academy is also getting involved by having dinghy sailing and wind surfing features along with a training camp.

This year’s show has been extended to include a leisure element to attract the non boating public who will be encouraged to join experienced boaters in having a go in one or more of the many boats available for demonstration in the “Try-A –Boat” part of the show.

For more information please have a look on www.wpmd.co.uk MarineEx or give the organisers a call if you would like more information on exhibiting on 01305 823586