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 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. Over thirty books a year are produced by a team of four, 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. Key amongst those titles is Reeds Nautical Almanac, a unique compendium of annually updated navigational and port information, relied upon by tens of thousands of leisure and professional boaters. In 2011 an online version of the Almanac was launched, combining all of the information in the print version with live weather data from the Met Office, tidal data from the UKHO and a unique route planner. Reeds Nautical Online will form the core of other online services from Adlard Coles Nautical and Reeds.
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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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Bojan Michiels van Kessenich
Van Sevenbergestraat 200
2274 PN
Voorburg
Netherlands
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| Tel: Netherlands(+31)70 304 0466 |
| E-mail: info@bomarine.net |
| Web Site: www.bomarine.nl |
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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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Increasing numbers of the world’s leading yacht builders now specify GN Espace equipment for their galleys. The superior build quality and high performance of the GN Espace marine cookers are at the core of these galleys. Our Waterstation sinks, specialist storage systems and extensive range of cookers have all been designed around the gastronorm container, which forms the building block of our integrated systems. These systems transform the galley space into an ergonomically more functional and safer place to prepare and cook food whilst at sea. Our range of GN Espace marine cookers and other associated galley products, are ideally suited for retrofitting into your yacht.
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Julian Kimberley
3A Millbrook Business Park
Hoe Lane
Nazeing
United Kingdom
EN9 2RJ
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| Tel: United Kingdom(+44)1992893713 |
| E-mail: info@gn-espace.com |
| Web Site: www.gn-espace.com |
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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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Horizon Yacht Charters
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Founded in 1998 in Nanny Cay in the British Virgin Islands, Horizon Yacht Charters, over the years, has added locations in Grenada, Antigua & Barbuda, St Maarten and Annapolis, USA. With almost 100 yachts under private and charter management, we are the leading owner-operated, top rated sailing yacht management company in the Caribbean. And with a base just opened in Annapolis on the Chesapeake Bay, we are continuing to expand.
Horizon offers first-class yacht management services at each Caribbean location offering the discerning yacht owner a full range of guardianage as well as technical, electronic, shipwright, rigging and other maintenance upgrades and installations. We are also keen to add more yachts to our charter offerings should you wish to place your yacht in charter management with us, and cover your expenses. Horizon offers a range of bareboat, skippered or crewed charter options and has a wide choice of monohull or catamarans to choose from. Horizon Yacht Charters is also an ASA (American Sailing Association) accredited sailing school so we can offer instruction to those wishing to Learn to Sail, or wanting to improve on their sailing skills.
Horizon Yacht Charters is the Caribbean Dealer and USA Importer for the German–built Bavaria Yachts range, as well as a Caribbean agent for Fountaine-Pajot catamarans and sells these sailboats either into our Charter Management Programmes or for private use.
Tel: +1 (284) 494 8787 or Toll Free: 877 494 8787 Email: info@horizonyachtcharters.com
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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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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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Mactra Marine, Unit 20 Worle Industrial Centre
Worle
Weston super mare
North Somerset
United Kingdom
BS22 6BX
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| Tel: United Kingdom(+44)1934517288 |
| E-mail: info@mactrashop.co.uk |
| Web Site: www.mactrashop.co.uk |
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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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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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Mobmat
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MobMat has become a serious product in the safety at sea market. It has been received with great enthusiasm not only from sailors but also from the industry in the UK and Europe and voted test winner in the Dutch magazine Waterkampioen in April 2011.
MobMat was conceived when Bill and Liz were preparing for the ARC 2009. Liz could not find a realistic method of retrieving Bill should he have gone overboard on a shorthanded voyage. MobMat needs a minimal number of actions to deploy it. It also gives rescuers a better chance of retrieving an unconscious person and makes the lift more comfortable if they are injured.
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Ocean Safety
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Ocean Safety supply a high quality range of life saving equipment including liferafts, lifejackets, EPIRBs, the new SOLO Personal Location Beacon and pyrotechnics to both the leisure and commercial markets.
We are able to service all marine safety equipment such as Liferafts, Lifejackets, Survival Suits, EPIRBs, SARTs, Fire Safety Equipment and MOB Systems.
Please call our Training Department to find out about our Product Awareness training courses.
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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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PYD
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Professional Yacht Deliveries is the specialist of choice for many of the leading names in the marine industry. PYD was founded in 1995 as a dedicated yacht delivery company and this core activity remains central to our business. Over the years, however, customers' demands have seen us broaden our provision progressively to embrace a wide range of ancillary services, including bespoke yacht management and own boat training. There is now almost no aspect of your yacht delivery, boat purchase or cruising plans where PYD cannot make a significant contribution. With a portfolio of commercial clients, including some of the world's most prestigious boat builders, charter companies and brokers, as well as hundreds of discerning and experienced private owners, PYD is committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of seamanship and customer care. Whether the vessel is sail or motor, superyacht or family cruiser, and whatever or wherever the requirements, the PYD approach is always meticulous and thorough, but above all professional.
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Mark
Professional Yacht Deliveries Ltd
157 Telegraph Road
Heswall
Wirral
United Kingdom
CH60 7SE
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| Tel: United Kingdom(+44)1539 552130 |
| E-mail: pyd@pydww.com |
| Web Site: www.pydw.co.uk |
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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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Fiona Parkhurst
Raymarine Ltd
Marine House, Cartwright Drive
Segenworth
Hampshire
United Kingdom
PO15 5RJ
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| Tel: United Kingdom(+44)23 9271 4700 |
| E-mail: info@raymarine.com |
| Web Site: www.raymarine.com |
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SailCom Marine
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SailCom Marine was established in 2003 with the aim of offering marine communications equipment from a knowledgeable friendly company with technical support and advice along with customer good service. SailCom Marine are authorised dealers for Icom, SCS and can supply full bespoke SSB solutions.
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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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UKSolutions
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UKSolutions – where data matters.
It specialises in hosting premier data space with diverse connectivity options for clients of all sizes, elite security measures and exceptional technical support services. Located in Studley, Warwickshire, UKSolutions is an accomplished Tier IV data centre that offers quality service and infrastructure equal to and above many of the data centres located in the congested London area.
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Yachtcom
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YachtCom is owned and operated by Bob and Claire Smith, who are very keen sailors.
They established YachtCom in 2000 with the purpose of offering specialist training in marine communications and radar to yachtsmen. YachtCom is an RYA recognised training establishment offering the RYA radio and radar courses and for the more adventurous yachtsmen the MCA GMDSS Long Range Certificate course and exam.
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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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