Corporate Members
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Adlard Coles
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In 1947 K Adlard Coles founded his own publishing company. He himself wrote many books, including pilots, narratives and the classic, world-famous Heavy Weather Sailing. Today, Adlard Coles Nautical is an imprint of A & C Black Publishers, who bought both Nautical Books and Adlard Coles and merged the two in 1990. Over thirty books a year are produced by a team of three, headed by Janet Murphy, director of Adlard Coles Nautical and editor since 1986. Its future looks assured with plenty of new authors, and more importantly, the support of enthusiastic readers and sailors. With almost 300 books in print, Adlard Coles Nautical continues to provide sailors with practical, informative and up-to-date books on a wide range of cruising topics.
In January 2004, A&C Black acquired the Reed's Nautical Almanac series from Nautical Data Ltd. First published in 1932, The Reed's Nautical Almanac is a unique compendium of annually updated navigational and port information, relied upon by tens of thousands of leisure and professional boaters. Reeds Almanac and its regional editions is now the flagship the Adlard Coles Nautical imprint.
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Admiral Marine
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Admiral Marine have a long standing relationship with World Cruising Club and extensive experience insuring cruising yachts worldwide. Through their experience in the Marine Insurance Market and their understanding of the unique organisational abilities of World Cruising Club, Admiral have negotiated special schemes with Underwriters offering a comprehensive tailor made policy for ARC participants, with unique benefits not found as standard in other marine policies. Coupled with a same day quote and a fast and efficient claims service, Admiral offer peace of mind for yacht owners. Admiral Marine is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
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Berthon International
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Founded in 1877, Berthon is one of UK yachting's old timers, but is right up to date with what it offers for today's discerning yachtsman:- Berthon International is a well-respected name in the quality yacht brokerage market, with offices in Lymington UK, the Cote d'Azur in France, and Palma, Mallorca. We always have a vast selection of top-notch brokerage yachts on our lists. We are the UK/European agents for a number of superior sail and motor yacht builders, and of course professional advice and services for selling your own yacht are always available.
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Bomarine
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Bomarine is the leading company in the Netherlands supplying new and innovative sailing equipment and ideas to long distance and coastal sailors. As the official representative of World Cruising Club in the Netherlands they are the first point of contact for all Dutch sailors planning to participate in World Cruising Club events.
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Fischer Panda
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Fischer Panda, founded in 1970's Germany, produces generators that are smaller, lighter, more fuel efficient and quieter than any of the conventional synchronous generators that use air to cool the stator winding, common in most systems.
Fischer Panda utilizes a water-cooled asynchronous rotor that has no windings, no brushes or diodes and the Panda generator can cool the stator winding with nearly 100% efficiency. The resulting small package is small and quiet -- a particular attribute appreciated in the boating community. With an extensive distributor network, Fischer Panda provides unrelenting customer service, greatly appreciated when calling from far away places.
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Gill
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Based in Nottingham, UK, Gill is a technical clothing brand with a fine pedigree and over 30 years of experience in designing and manufacturing technical performance sailing clothing. Gill clothing has endured the last five Whitbread and Volvo Ocean Races, so you can rely on the gear being fully tested to withstand the rigours of an Atlantic crossing.
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GN Espace
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Ask any sailing enthusiast to list the joys of life on the ocean waves and the chances are that ‘cooking in a cramped, outdated galley’ will not make the top ten. Despite the fact that food provides vital fuel for the crew and meals are often the main social event of the day, the cook has for years been left to struggle with outdated equipment in a badly designed space.
Until now. At GN Espace we have created an innovative gimballed LPG cooker that gives you true home-from-home cooking capabilities. Our cookers compliment the other components of our galley system ranging from a wide range of size-matched cookware to practical to use sinks. All are designed to revolutionise the way you cook whilst afloat.
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Hamble School of Yachting
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The Hamble School of Yachting is the leading independent RYA Sea School in the UK. Established 30 years ago and based on the river Hamble, the school is renowned world wide for its excellent reputation for high standards of tuition and personal service.
The School runs the complete range of RYA courses on both sail and power. There is also a wide range of other course which might be suitable for participants in World Cruising Club events. Some examples are;
- RYA / ISAF Offshore Safety Course
- RYA 1 st Aid
- Sea Survival
- MCA/STCW Medical First Aid Aboard Ship and MCA/STCW Medical Care Aboard Ship
- Own Boat Tuition
- Yacht Maintenance
For any information about any courses we offer please contact us in the office.
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Hydrovane
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Hydrovane is pleased to be the World Cruising Corporate Member from the self steering sector – as we believe self steering to be the back-bone of a cruising lifestyle at sea.
The unique HYDROVANE is a 'next generation' self steering system . It matches or betters the features of any other system for: ease of use, performance, versatility and reliability. The bonus is that is both:
- Self Steering System
- Emergency Rudder and Steering 'Ready to Go'.
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Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd
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Dating back to the seventeenth century, Imray are the oldest nautical publishing house in Europe. Their list of charts and books for yachtsmen provide unrivalled coverage of popular cruising areas around the world.
Of particular interest to transatlantic yachtsmen is the Imray range of water-resistant charts for the Caribbean Islands. These full colour charts feature detailed plans of the main harbours and cruising guide information on the reverse. Water resistant charts are also available for Europe and the UK.
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Ian Rippington
Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd, Wych House
The Broadway
St. Ives
Cambridgeshire
Unknown
PE27 5BT
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| Tel: +44 (0)1480 462114 |
| E-mail: ilnw@imray.com |
| Web Site: www.imray.com |
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ISTEC - parasailor
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At the end of 2003, ISTEC took over the research & development as well as the manufacturing and the worldwide distribution of the well-known Parasailor spinnakers. A team of experienced designers, developing and manufacturing specialists with distinctive and deep knowledge of paraglider, surf kite and sail development, succeeded in finding new ways in sailing technology. In close co-operation with the inventor, Mr. Hartmut Schaedlich from Carlsberg / Germany, the patented Parasailor spinnaker was substantially reworked and aerodynamically optimised by ISTEC. Feedback from the participants of each ARC is incorporated into design and production constantly.The Parasailor enhancements benefit not only race and cruising sailors, but especially the short or even single handed blue water sailor. The Parasailor will bring back spinnaker sailing to sailors who, for safety and comfort reasons, didn't want to use standard spinnakers or gennakers in the past. ISTEC provides the complete Parasailor range for Yachts from 30 to 100 feet including a special recovery sock with a light and rigid Carbon fibre funnel and a special compressible sail bag through a global network of dealers and distributors.
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Kemp Sails
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Formed in 1985 Kemp Sails has grown to be one of the UK’s largest sailmakers offering a broad range of high quality offshore and performance sails. With our take over of Hood Sailmakers in the UK in 2006 we further strengthened our market leading position of specialist offshore sailmakers for yachts ranging from production cruisers to super yachts.
At Kemp Sails we continuously strive to offer the very best sails for long distance cruising, our policy of supporting off shore sailors such as Andy Wood (mini transat racer and winner of the Yacht master of the year award) Adrian Flanagan (the first solo sailor to complete a circumnavigation via the north east passage) and Mike Perham (the youngest round the world sailor) not only proves our sails will power your yacht through out your voyage, but it also allows us to offer you a huge depth of knowledge on sail selection and handling issues.
We are very proud to be one of only a few UK lofts that actually design and build all our sails here in the UK. This assures you of the very best attention to detail and build quality, couple this with our global net work of service partners and Hood lofts we are well placed to ensure you and your sails are well looked after.
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Or contact Matt Atkins
Kemp Sails Limited
Unit 16 Sandford Industrial Estate
Wareham
Dorset
United Kingdom
BH20 4DY
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| Tel: +44 (0)1929 554308 |
| E-mail: info@kempsails.com |
| Web Site: www.kempsails.com |
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Lagoon
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Created in 1984, LAGOON was the direct extension of Jeanneau's racing division (Jeanneau Advanced Technologies). Today, LAGOON belongs to the Custom Yacht Division of the Beneteau Group (the world's largest recreational boat builder) and proposes an exclusive choice of cruising catamarans with the major architectural contribution coming from Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot Prévost.
With the strength and talent obtained from its diverse experience, LAGOON has at its disposal an unequalled technical know-how and mastery of composite construction, to which the many individual owners, racers, and charter customers can bear witness.
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Mactra Marine Equipment
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Mactra Marine Equipment specialise in equipment for serious blue water sailors and liveaboards. UK Exclusive dealer in Schenker Watermakers and official distributor for Katadyn watermakers. New Generation watermakers specially designed for yachts where power is often an issue. From Katadyn’s 06 Survivor, the worlds smallest hand operated watermaker for liferafts & grab bags through to the Schenker range which start at 30 litres of produced water per hour for just 8amps at 12V to the Modular 210 producing 210 litres water per hour using 24V DC or 220V AC. Models have an option to be fitted with analogue and digital controls performing automatic water making and fresh water flushing actions. Mactra Marine give a full back up service to their carefully selected products with owner’s workshop sessions and vessel installation surveys.
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MailASail
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Since 2002 MailASail has been operating an accelerated email service offering up to 90% reduction in call costs. It is of particular interest to cruisers using Iridium or mobile phones.
MailASail can also supply Iridium phones, airtime and mobile phone connectivity at competitive prices. A "Blue Water Cruising" bundle is available to World Cruising Club event participants and we also offer a complete installation and training service for customers who prefer to have their communications set up professionally.
MailASail will be in Las Palmas before the start of the ARC to provide on-site communications support prior to the event.
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Marine Electronic Services - MES
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MES started in 1988 and over the last 20 years has been at the forefront of marine electronic technology and grown to become Europe's leading specialist marine electronics reseller. Our sales, technical, install and customer service teams are on hand to make choosing, using and getting the best from your marine electronics a breeze - and with our 100% focus on marine electronics, we guarantee an unrivalled standard of service and support.
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Mr Nick Hayes
Marine Electronics Services Ltd
Marine House, City Business Park
Easton Road
Bristol
United Kingdom
BS5 0SP
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| Tel: +44 (0) 1179 114111 |
| E-mail: nick@hayes.com |
| Web Site: www.mesltd.co.uk |
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Marlec
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Marlec’s marine Rutland Windchargers have been battery charging on board yachts worldwide since 1979. The Rutland 913 and Rutland 503 models are a popular sight in marinas and are renowned for their quiet operation and unique alternator design which delivers power from low wind speeds. We would be glad to discuss your energy requirements and in particular how a Rutland will deliver more power than similar and even larger wind turbines.
Marlec are the UK representative of SunWare and our own brand of Spectra semi-flexible solar panels as well as BP Solar glass panels. Where possible we recommend combined wind /solar systems to take advantage of the elements day, night and all year round for battery charging.
Ocean going yachts benefit from reduced engine running time and prolonged battery life so call our technical sales team today to discuss your charging requirements.
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Oyster Marine
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Founded over 36 years ago, and twice awarded the Queen’s Award for International Trade, one of the UK’s highest accolades, Oyster Marine has developed into an international market leader, with a range of modern sailing yachts from the Oyster 46 to their flagship, the new Oyster 125 flybridge. Oyster also produces the luxury OM43 motoryacht, built to the same high standards as their yachts.
Today, Oyster yachts are recognised throughout the sailing world for their modern, deck saloon designs and respected for their build quality, performance and luxurious interiors. Built on a semi-custom basis, owners can choose their preferred joinery timber, furnishings, fixtures and fittings. On the larger yachts and superyachts, the custom possibilities are almost limitless.
Oyster prides itself on providing owners with an outstanding after sales support service, renowned as one of the best in the marine industry. Just one of the reasons that nearly half of Oyster’s new construction is for existing owners. Oyster has been a long-standing supporter of the ARC and their service team is always on hand to assist owners in the build up to the start of every ARC.
Oyster has established itself as the preferred choice for serious blue water cruising yachtsmen, with ever increasing numbers of Oyster owners completing circumnavigations.
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Peters & May
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Peters & May are world leaders in the safe global shipment of yachts, powerboats, RIBs and yachting equipment. With more than 30 years experience, they take care of every aspect of your yacht’s journey from loading through to discharge. They have their own team of professional Loading Superintendents and their own stock of specialised shipping cradles. Each year they move over 1,000 yachts and also specialise in transporting marine equipment including urgent spares and support equipment for international yacht races and regattas.
They operate regular services to and from the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Europe, USA, Baltic, Middle East and Far East.
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Quinta do Lorde Marinas Group
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The Quinta do Lorde Resort & Marinas in Madeira Archipelago is a private owned company with two marinas, a boatyard and a luxury Resort. Both marinas offer a complete customer support service and have a total capacity of 424 berths on floating pontoons (yachts up to 50 meters). The Quinta do Lorde Resort reproduces a typical Madeira costal village, located in a bay of outstanding natural beauty. The quality, well being, luxury and tranquillity are the main attributes of this new development.
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Raymarine
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Raymarine is one of the world’s largest suppliers of marine electronic products to the leisure boating market. It designs, manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of marine electronic products including autopilots, radar, instruments, fishfinders, chartplotters and communications devices, together with multifunction and integrated products.
Raymarine acquired Raytheon’s Recreational Marine Division in a management buy-out backed by HgCapital in January 2001. The Group invested significantly in the growth and profitability of the business, with particular focus being placed on developing new products and on strengthening the Group’s sales and marketing teams. In December 2004 Raymarine floated on the London Stock Exchange.
With years of research and development resulting in the latest proven technologies, a world-wide network of product-trained distributors and service dealers and Raymarine’s comprehensive warranty you can be confident in your equipment and prepared for the unexpected.
Visit http://www.raymarine.com/ to view our online product database, data sheets, tutorials and latest product news, or www.raymarine.com/support for free access to the online knowledge database, downloadable product handbooks and quick reference cards and e-mail addresses for customer services.
You can also call one of our experienced engineering specialists on +44 (0)23 9271 4713.
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Emma Sims - UK Marketing Co-ordinator
Raymarine Ltd
Recreational Products, Anchorage Park
Portsmouth
Hampshire
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| Tel: +44 (0)23 9269 4700 |
| E-mail: info@raymarine.com |
| Web Site: www.raymarine.com |
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Topsail Sailing Travel Insurance
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Providing specialist yacht travel insurance products for World Cruising Club Participants.
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Traveleads
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Traveleads is one of the UK’s leading travel companies – providing support to the corporate, sport and media/arts sectors. Many household name organisations rely on our skill and market awareness to maximise the value they derive from their travel spend, at the same time as ensuring that their travellers enjoy the best of care and great attention to detail.
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Yachtfunk.comExperts in Marine HF Radio
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Yachtfunk.com are specialists in modern marine radio technology, combining traditional SSB-radio with newest digital data communication technologies offered for HF radio via Pactor equipment.
In addition to SSB-radios, capable of sending and receiving emails - including downloads of weather forecast and GRIB files, Yachtfunk.com provide a worldwide installation and advisory service to make sure your equipment is ready for your voyage and operating at maximum effectiveness.
In order to meet sailors’ high expectations, Yachtfunk.com have carefully chosen quality components including SSB-ground-paint to replace costly sea-ground-plates, standoffs and waterproof backstay-clamps, halyard SSB-antennas, high-power WiFi-adaptors, online-logs and individualized websites. Yachtfunk.com can also provide advice and assistance with registration, set-up and operation of HF radio email via networks such as Sailmail.
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YachtMateYacht Delivery and Management
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The Yacht Mate philosophy is to be friendly and personal. We only use a core of yacht skippers and crew that are not only exceptional yacht skippers, but also experienced project managers who will guide you through the whole process from the initial quotation to the final handover, keeping you fully informed on all aspects of the delivery and progress.
The Yacht Mate team has taken different styles of yachts to numerous destinations worldwide, from this wealth of experience we are able to give accurate quotations and estimated timescales immediately.
Regardless of the trip, Yacht Mate will always provide, in addition to any boat safety equipment, a satellite phone for updating yacht position and giving our skippers detailed weather information from our shore side support, basic maintenance kit, tools, EPIRB and emergency radio.
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Event Supporters
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Yachting World
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Yachting World is the premier sailing magazine, covering offshore cruising, racing and yacht test around the globe.
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Ports Sponsors
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Azores Tourist Board
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Located right in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean between Europe and North America, the Azores are on a parallel with Lisbon at latitudes of 39 43´ / 36 55´ N. The peak of the volcano of Pico attains a height of 2.351m, constituting the highest point to be found on either the Azores or mainland Portugal. With their favourable climate, the Azores are a delight for visitors.
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Goslings Rum
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World famous Bermudan rum, the essential ingredient for a Gosling´s "Dark n´ Stormy" - Bermuda´s national cocktail!
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Hampton Virginia
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For over 400 years of Hampton in Southeastern Virginia has been welcoming visitors. Located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay just a few miles from the Atlantic Ocean, Hampton is a great place to prepare for offshore cruising and is host port for the start of the Caribbean 1500 and the American star for ARC Europe.
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Marina da Horta
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This friendly marina has been welcoming yachtsmen to Faial for many years and is the arrival port for the leg from Bermuda. The marina has recently undergone redevelopment with expanded docking for visiting yachts.
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Marina d'Angra
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Modern marina located at the historic town of Angra do Herismo, on the Azorean island of Terceira. Berths for 67 visiting yachts.
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Marina de Lagos, Portugal
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A supporter of World Cruising Club rallies since 1996, this attractive and friendly marina is conveniently located within walking distance of the historic old town of Lagos. It benefits from good rail and improved road links to close by Faro Airport.
Marina de Lagos offer generous discounts to Rally participants and is well serviced with chandleries, repair and maintenance facilities close by. The first and second phases of the marina complex are now completed with excellent apartments and the Marina Club Aparthotel situated within the marina. The modern marina is well equipped, having pontoon slips, rather than the more common "med mooring" type. With a pedestrian bridge linking the marina to the town, the Meia Praia beach a few minutes walk away and the fresh fish market just opposite, Marina de Lagos is a superb facility for the cruising yachtsman.
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Marina de Ponta Delgada
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The modern marina at Ponta Delgada is in the bustling capital of the Azores, located on Sao Miguel, the largest Island in the group. The yachts will reassemble here after their Azores Cruise, to prepare for the leg to Europe.
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Nanny Cay Marina
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Set in one of the finest and most central locations in the BVI, Nanny Cay is located on the South side of Tortola, between the capital Roadtown and West End. The marina provides some of the very best marine services and facilities in what is a top sailing destination. The island of Tortola itself is tropical, with many breath-taking sights and great places to visit. Nanny Cay has always been known as a well-protected marina, with beautiful surrounding hills and a relaxed feel about it.
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Miles Sutherland Pilch – Nanny Cay, Marina Manager
Nanny Cay Marina
Tortola
BVI - located at: 18 24 N’-64 38 W’
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| Tel: +1 (284) 494 2512 |
| E-mail: docks@nannycay.com |
| Web Site: www.nannycay.com |
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StGeorge’s Dinghy & Sports Club, Bermuda
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Our host club in Bermuda is the St George’s Dinghy and Sports Club, who have welcomed the ARC Europe fleet on previous visits. A new dock means that there will be ample space for mooring the yachts and a desalination plant ensures plentiful water supplies.
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