Queen To Name Cunards New Queen Elizabeth Liner In Southampton

by Nick 3. September 2010 19:07

The Queen is to officially name Cunards new £400m Queen Elizabeth cruise liner in Southampton on 11th October 2010 before the ship sails on its maiden voyage, to the Canary Islands, the next day. The Queen Elizabeth's maiden voyage is a 13-night cruise to the Canaries, with fares ranging from £1,489 to £15,799 per person.

The Queen will attend the ceremony in Southampton on 11 October, The QE is seen as the successor to the QE2 which ended its life as an ocean liner in 2008 and was sold to Dubai-based property developers Nakheel. The new ship means that Cunard's fleet will again have three Queens, along with the Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria.

The Queen named the QE2 on the Clyde in 1967 and was at Southampton in 2004 to name the Queen Mary 2. Her Majesty was also present in 1938 when her mother, then Queen Elizabeth, launched the first Queen Elizabeth liner, also on the Clyde.

Peter Shanks, Cunard president and managing director, said: "We are both honoured and proud that Her Majesty will name our new liner Queen Elizabeth."

The 90,000-tonne vessel has been built at the Fincantieri shipyard near Trieste in Italy.

Queen Elizabeth - or just QE as the ship is already being called - is one foot longer and one foot wider than the QE2. But with 16 decks, it is much taller, view the BBC news clip of the new ship.

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Possibly The Worlds Oldest Champagne Found On Shipwreck

by Nick 3. September 2010 18:30

Divers have discovered and have begun salvaging bottles of what could be the world's oldest champagne from a shipwreck off the coast of Finland near the Aland Islands


It was found in almost perfect conditions for champagne at a near constant temperature of four degrees centigrade, and out of direct sunlight. It was discovered in July and found to be drinkable!  If a bottle is sent to World Marine Guide we would be happy to authenticate this claim

According to the BBC, the champagne was heading for Russian imperial court when the ship sank and if it is proven that the bottles were produced before 1825, it would be considered the world's oldest champagne and could make over £40,000 per bottle at auction.

Source BBC

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Puerto Colon Marina, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

by Nick 3. September 2010 18:19

Puerto Colon marina is situated right in the middle of the busy tourist town of Playa de las Americas. With its many bars, clubs, restaurants and shops this marina has everything the visiting yachtsman could want except space! Both the town and the marina are often full to bursting providing an exciting and lively atmosphere.

It would be as well to call ahead to enquire about free berths.This port would make an ideal crew change destination with the proximity of the international airport and the numerous hotels and apartments. The marina is holds a Spanish "blue flag" and can provide the visiting yacht with most facilities including lift out, hard standing, chandlers, engineers and yacht club. Yacht Charter is also available from the marina. Road communication is good with a highway that runs around the island.

Bus services are frequent, efficient and reasonably priced. Several car hire firms can be found in the town, and taxis are numerous. The southern airport, Reina Sofia, is about 16km to the east of the town and the northern airport is about an hour's drive away. From nearby Los Cristianos ferry's operating to Gran Canaria, La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro can be found. Numerous excursion trips by coach to different parts of the island are available.

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Fincantieri Shipyard To Build 140 Metre Mega Yacht

by Nick 2. September 2010 19:36

 

Today, at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia), work commenced on the construction of the mega yacht ordered from Fincantieri at the end of last year. Camper & Nicholsons International, one of the world’s leading brokerage companies in the mega-yacht market, will represent the client throughout the construction.

The luxury yacht, to be named Victory, will have 7 decks, 6 pools of up to 8 metres long, 2 helicopter landing pads and an internal floodable dock for a 14-metre tender.

Camper & Nicholson are also internationally known for Marina development, design and operation.

Source www.fincantieri.it  and Superyacht Times

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Middle East's First "Used Boat Show" To Be Held In Dubai Creek Marina

by Nick 1. September 2010 18:47

The Middle East’s first and only ‘Used Boat Show’ has been officially announced by organisers Dubai Creek Marina, Dubai’s leading full service marina situated within Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club on the banks of the stunning Dubai Creek.

World Marine Guide understands the event will take place over three days, 4th – 6th November 2010, the event has been created to offer genuine value and choice to existing yachting enthusiasts as well as encouraging more people to get out onto the water with friends and family.

Open and free of charge to the public with children welcome, the Dubai Used Boat Show will be hosted at the award winning marina at Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club which currently has capacity amongst its 121 berths, providing an extra incentive to anyone interested in yachting, as Stuart Burke, Marina Manager at Dubai Creek Marina explained; “It’s a very exciting time at Dubai Creek. Typically it is very rare for berths to become available at Dubai Creek, but with capacity currently available and the Dubai Used Boat Show taking place in November there could be no better time to get involved and sample the spirit of sailing.

For further information on selling or exhibiting at the Dubai Used Boat Show and available berths at Dubai Creek Marina and Yacht Club please; Telephone: +971 4 295 6000 or Email: www.marina@dubaigolf.com

Source Middle East Events

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Mourjan Marinas IGY Wins Lusail City, Qatar, Marina Contract

by Nick 1. September 2010 18:12

Dubai-based Mourjan Marinas IGY has been chosen to design, build and manage all marinas in Lusail City, a new leisure marine development in Qatar. 

Situated on the coast just north of Doha, Lusail City is spread over 35sq km and will eventually be home to around 200,000 people. Mourjan was awarded the contract by Lusail Real Estate Development Company to take over every aspect of the maritime work — from marina master planning and design, to building, owning and managing the full marina portfolio, which is expected to hold more than 1,500 berths.

The phased development of the marina districts is expected to stretch over the next five years, says Mourjan. The first phase, which is estimated to be operational in January 2011, will include significant upland development such as waterfront dining outlets and a host of retail establishments. Following phases of the project will include yacht clubs and shipyards. The new marinas will introduce the yachting lifestyle to the local Qatari community as well as attract the regional and international yacht owners to visit and enjoy this exciting new development

Source IGY and IBI News

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Dutch Teenage Sailor Arrives In The Canaries, But Where?

by Nick 31. August 2010 18:54

14-year-old Dutch sailor Laura Dekka who is aiming to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world says she has reached Spain's Canary Islands off  but declined to say  exactly where she was.

In an email to The Associated Press, Dekker said she would not specify where she was for fear of attracting the press. She also said she did not know how long she would stay in the Canary Islands. The trip has been shrouded in secrecy since the start. Dekker has also sold exclusive TV rights to her voyage to a Dutch media company. Laura's website features links titled "My Coordinates" and "Where is Laura," but neither was working when I last visited the site, I also walked round our local marina, Corralejo, here in Fuerteventura but sorry I could not see her so no scoop for World Marine Guide. As we reported on the 23rd August she is expects to stay in the Canaries while waiting for the Atlantic Hurricane season to end. During her stay she will be able to catch up on her schoolwork, receive family visits and install cameras on her yacht for a film to be made of the voyage, she is also considering a trip home.

Source Mercury News and Laura Dekka

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Sunseeker To Unveil New Yacht At Southampton Boat Show

by Nick 30. August 2010 18:29

Sunseeker International will launch the brand-new 40 Metre Yacht at this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show. The firm’s new flagship builds on the success of the 37 Metre Yacht – providing further proof of Sunseeker’s global status.

Approaching the vessel, the most noticeable development is that, compared to the 37 Metre Yacht, the stern of the 40 Metre Yacht has an increased rake which gives an impressive streamlined profile and features a sharp, ocean-going bow. Passengers enjoy steps which curve inwards on each side of the hydraulic central bathing platform, providing a true superyacht feel when boarding. The main deck cockpit is also significantly larger with an extended aft deck, allowing for a number of customised layouts to suit each clients requirements.

Significantly, the interior of the 40 Metre Yacht is across three decks and offers the option of balconies on either side of the main deck saloon, and on one side of the master stateroom – opening up magnificent seascapes and bringing in more natural light.

ACOMMODATION: UP TO 12 GUESTS AND 9 CREW

PERFORMANCE: UP TO 24 KNOTS

RANGE: UP TO 1500 NAUTICAL MILES

Of course once you have purchased your new Sunseeker www.worldmarineguide.com can help you find the marina to bert her in.

Available to view at marina berth M540 at Southampton Boat Show

Source Super Yacht Times and Sunseeker International.

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Puerto de las Nieves, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

by Nick 28. August 2010 14:13

Puerto de las Nieves with its marina is also known as Puerto Agate which is the village about 2.5km inland. Once a small fishing harbour the port has been extended to increase the height of the breakwater and provide a large Ro-Ro ramp for the Fred Olsen high speed Gran Canaria to Tenerife ferries. The village has retained its character despite the increase in tourists that use the ferry service, and the white washed buildings that line the narrow winding streets give you a glimpse of how Canary life used to be. The marina is small and mainly for local craft though space for a visiting yacht can usually be found by rafting up.

There are numerous Bars and restaurants that specialise in locally caught fish, and fresh fish can be obtained directly from the fishing boats in the harbour or from local shops. Particularly recommended is the "Caldo de Pescado" (fish soup) which is served in all the restaurants. Other shops and small supermarkets are in the village and more are in Agate.

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Yarmouth Harbour Master Clarifies Proposed Marina Changes

by Nick 28. August 2010 13:34

Whilst everyone is entitled to an opinion, and indeed that's why there's a consultation process, however, some of the things being stated are just wrong or untrue, writes Chris Lisher, Yarmouth Harbourmaster.

Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners went through a long consultation process last winter and had a lot of response, and as a result amended the plans. In fact the 10 most frequently raised issues were all addressed in the revised proposal. We are now following the statutory process of planning permission and the necessary licences, having previously discussed our plans with all of the regulatory bodies. If all those permissions are granted we hope to carry out Phase One of the development before the 2011 season, so by Easter 2011.

 

It is being said that Yarmouth Harbour will become a dormitory for abandoned vessels. The people saying this have clearly not read the documentation nor have attended any of our meetings. The split of moorings between resident annual mooring holders and visitors will not change (it's about 250 of each).

 

The type of moorings will change, there are to be more walk ashore moorings both for residents and visitors. In planning berth allocation after Phase One of the development it is already clear that we won’t be able to meet the preferences all of the existing resident annual mooring holders and those on the waiting list who have asked for a walk ashore mooring, so there is significant demand from residents.

 

The rules for residents have not changed, they need to live within seven miles of Yarmouth Church. When we consider visitors, the number of berths stays the same but similarly there will be more walk ashore berths. About 90% of those who arrive at the harbour entrance ask for a walk ashore berth; there is great demand for this much more convenient type of berth. Some of our walk ashore berths are bookable over the internet and there is a growing demand for certainty of a walk ashore berth in Yarmouth.

 

Increasingly, yachtsmen and women want certainty of getting a berth in Yarmouth, and the provision of power and water to the berth as well as the convenience of being able to literally walk ashore without the need to use the harbour taxi service or a tender/dinghy. Those on a walk ashore pontoon can come and go as they please and can go into the town as many times as they want, clearly it's much more convenient than the buoys, piles, and other pontoon berths that we offer. I therefore find it very difficult to understand why some people are suggesting that the harbour development will have a negative impact on businesses in the town, when it appears that it will actually attract more visitors and make it easier for these visitors to get access to the town.

 

None of the objectors appear to address the fundamental issue that faces the Harbour Commissioners, for which indeed the Commissioners have a responsibility, which is to ensure the long term sustainability of the harbour and its assets. It is clear that significant costs are on the horizon for the harbour, those looming largest are further work on the pier, mostly the pier head, and a replacement breakwater.

 

We also have to take into account the current predictions for sea level rise which DEFRA are stating as about one metre by 2100. The Harbour Commissioners are endeavouring to be prudent, taking into account the long term and planning accordingly. In addition, the Harbour Commissioners are trying to reduce their reliance on a single customer, Wightlink, which is currently 40% of the harbour's income; this seems to be good risk management. Thirdly, we are responding to the vast majority of our customers who are demanding better facilities including walk ashore berths.

 

Suggestions that Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival will cease are just not true. Throughout its life this Festival has been actively supported by Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners. It is the biggest event in the calendar not only for the harbour, but also the town. Old Gaffers uses the harbour and much of the land controlled by the Harbour Commissioners; our employees assist in the set up of the event, we are active participants on the Committee, and furthermore donated £5,000 cash to the festival in 2010 to ensure it continued. The Harbour Commissioners will work with the Old Gaffers Committee to ensure the festival continues whatever the configuration of the harbour.

 

Yarmouth Harbour has changed over the years, but needs to continue to change if it is to survive. The Harbour Commissioners are well aware of the character of the harbour and are doing their utmost to preserve it whilst making the necessary changes in a sympathetic way to ensure the harbour and the town continue to be a destination of choice for yachtsmen and women on the south coast.

 

Chris Lisher
Chief Executive/Harbourmaster

www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk

Information on this marina and others on the south coast of th UK can be found On World Marine Guide

Isle of Wight Council website, Yarmouth Harbour Planning Application Isle of Wight Council website, Yarmouth Harbour Planning Application

 

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