Here is a list of organisations and charities we have supported:
Julia’s House receive £1105 from Weymouth Marina
Tuesday 14th September - 11.30 am
The bertholders at Dean & Reddyhoff’s marina in Weymouth enjoyed a fine hog roast with live band when the marina staff put on their annual party last June. Over 200 berth holders came along and brought enough guests to raise £1105 for a local charity – Julia's House.
Alistair Clarke, marina manager at Weymouth, has selected ‘Julia’s House’ as the recipient this year. Julia’s House is the only hospice in Dorset dedicated to looking after children with life limiting conditions; these children are unlikely to survive beyond their late teens.
The cheque was presented to John Day, a dedicated volunteer for Julia’s House at this years SPS Southampton Boat Show. The money will go towards their ‘pyjama appeal’ to improve night time care at the Hospice.
Weymouth YOBS (Youth On Boats)
9th June 2010
Friday the 28th May, Richard and Mary Reddyhoff joined the YOBs (Youths on Boats) to name their new safety boat. Dean and Reddyhoff Marinas donated the money from the proceeds of last year's Weymouth & Portland Marinas Bertholders party to the YOBs so they could buy the boat and trailer. They can now get more youngsters on the water with this extra safety cover. Mary named the boat "Michelle" because she was impressed with the amount of time Michelle Samways puts in to helping with the YOBs. Michelle runs the safety cover for the YOBs and also looks after the RIB at Dean and Reddyhoff's Portland Marina amongst other duties. Mary told the youngsters she hoped they appreciated the time that the YOB helpers give up to make sure they get to go sailing. Picture of Richard Reddyhoff (Dean and Reddyhoff Marinas), Mary Reddyhoff, Mark Bugler (Commodore WSC) and Rima Bascombe with some of WSC YOBs. http://www.weysailclub.org.uk/.
Squib Nationals 2009
The Squibs were here in 2009 for their annual championship, and at Portland we helped behind the scenes with launching, recovery etc. What’s a Squib? Go to www.squibs.co.uk.
J24 Worlds 2005
In August 2005, Dean and Reddyhoff helped with the sponsorship of the J24 Worlds held here in Weymouth Bay. There is a video of the event.
OK World Championship, 2004 - Parkstone YC, July 25-30th
With a massive 32 point margin, Jim Hunt from Great Britain won the Dean & Reddyhoff OK Dinghy World Championships in Poole Bay sailed from 25 to 30 July from Parkstone Yacht Club with a maximum fleet size of 81 OKs. In winning the event, Jim Hunt has become the first ever British sailor to lift the title in its 40 year history, and has done so in one of the deepest fields of talent ever present at a World Championship.
Cadet Nationals 2003
In August 2003, Dean and Reddyhoff sponsored the Cadet Nationals held in Weymouth, and with 130 competing boats and some help from the Red Arrows, the event was a huge success. Cadet nationals website.
UKSA
Dean & Reddyhoff have supported the UKSA with both equipment and award sponsorship.
Alex Thomson
Alex Thomson, a Haslar tenant and bertholder, is currently back in the UK, but his Open 60, Hugo Boss is competing in the Barcelona World Race, with crew Andy Meiklejohn and Wouter Verbraak. Find out more on Alex's website and the Barcelona World race site.
Weymouth Rowing Club
Weymouth Rowing Club is a phoenix risen out of the ashes of a tragedy. They are now a charity, and amongst their charitable aims are committed to provide a facility where people can partake in a healthy outdoor activity, no matter their circumstances or abilities. They have built four gigs, a harbour side boatshed, a flash boat, and a very fine safety boat. Dean & Reddyhoff are delighted to assist Weymouth Rowing Club with a berth for their safety boat, which forms a vital service to their organisation.