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Cowes Harbour Shepards Marina
Dry Sailing, Events, Moorings
Newsletter June 2018
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Enjoy summer 2018 at Shepards Marina!
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A big welcome to all our readers, whether you’ve been coming to Shepards Marina for many years, or have just signed up to our newsletters to find out more about what we do.
Shepards Marina
is one of Cowes Harbour’s main marina facilities and we offer a full range of services and amenities perfect for yacht racing events and rallies, and also catering very much to the cruising sailor and powerboater. Our family-friendly marina has room for 130 visiting boats, we have 40 resident berth holders, and we specialise in providing dry sailing packages for day class yachts, RIBs, motorboats, and trailered keelboats.
If you haven’t yet discovered our Events Centre on the Marina waterfront, then head down to see
The Sugar Store
. Holding a coveted position on the River Medina and with stunning Solent views, The Sugar Store is available for event bookings from Easter to the end of October. Why not hold your rally, class championship, sail training day, conference, wedding reception or private party at The Sugar Store? Give us a call on 01983 297821 or
come and visit us
to take a look around.
Just 51 days to go and counting before Lendy Cowes Week 2018! Have you booked your berth yet? If not, then there is still time to do so.
See online
for full information.
Jock Rafferty
- Marine Services Manager
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The Sugar Store Bar at Shepards Marina will be open and welcoming all RTIR competitors and visiting yachtsmen for the Round the Island Race 2018
in association with Cloudy Bay
.
On Friday, 6th July, we are delighted to have
EaziBar
at The Sugar Store from 1800 to midnight serving cold beer, ciders, a variety of wines and spirits, plus a delicious selection of soft drinks.
On Race Day, Saturday, 7th July, The Sugar Store Bar will open at 1500, with an acoustic guitarist playing a couple of sets at 1600, and then local band SUPERSTITION playing from 2100 to 2300.
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Here we would like to introduce you to two of our Shepards Marina team who will go above and beyond to ensure that your stay with us is as enjoyable as possible!
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Simon Banks
joined the Cowes Harbour team in October 2014 as a Port Operative. In 2016 he transferred to Shepards Marina and became our first dedicated Dry Sailing Coordinator. Following this, in summer 2017 Simon was appointed as Team Leader for the Marina, dry sailing, and our Sugar Store Events Centre.
Simon said: “It has been a real pleasure progressing my career as part of the Cowes Harbour Commission team. I love the variety of work within my role, as well as meeting new people on a daily basis. I am very much an outdoors person and I get plenty of opportunity to be outside, enjoying the good weather, and maintaining my tan!”
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Simon Willis
started part-time at Shepards Marina in October 2016, assisting with berthing and dry sailing and has now been taken on full time as a Berthing Master and Harbour Patrol Officer.
“Being a sailor myself," said Simon, "and working in the sailing community allows me to meet and interact with people who have similar interests. Providing a happy and safe environment in the Marina, even on the most challenging days with 50 plus vessels to fit in, is very rewarding.”
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"Cowes at Shepards" Lendy Cowes Week 3-11th August 2018
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One of the Official Venues for
Lendy Cowes Week
2018, "
Cowes at Shepards
" - at Shepards Marina - is the sailor’s favourite shoreside location, where competitors, friends and families all contribute to the unique and welcoming regatta atmosphere.
This year, we are increasing our food offer for Cowes at Shepards and will be open all day, from breakfast until 0200. We will also have a range of traders on site throughout the week. Plus, there’s an exciting week of “not to be missed” events planned for Cowes at Shepards, including:
• Sugar Store Nightclub open every evening from 1000-0200 - the go-to late night regatta venue
• Fever Tree Crew Cap Party - Thursday, 9th August
• The Maiden Factor – Tuesday, 7th August
• Pier Bar events and masterclasses
• Sundowner Sessions
in association with Westerhall Rum
• Special events on Family Day (5th August) and Ladies Day (7th August)
• Live Music every evening
• Meet the Brewer, Gin and Rum tasting events
• Masterclass Training Sessions
And much, much, more soon to be announced on our website and social media channels! We look forward to seeing you at
Shepards Marina
during Lendy Cowes Week. If you are interested in trading or event opportunities during Lendy Cowes Week please get in touch:
cowesatshepards@cowes.co.uk
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6 top tips for a safe summer afloat
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Be prepared and be safe with practical safety guidance and tips for all boat users.
The RYA has issued a
Safety Advisory Leaflet
featuring six key topics for staying safe and enjoying your time afloat:
1. Will your liferaft float free or sink your boat?
The correct stowing of liferafts should be an important part of any passage preparation. Liferafts must be capable of being launched quickly and easily in an emergency.
2. Clip on with care.
Prevent lateral loading on safety line hooks. They must be free to rotate to align the load longitudinally, so should be arranged to ensure that the hook cannot become entangled with deck fittings or other equipment.
3. DIY boat electrics.
Although 12V DC systems on recreational craft are unlikely to create an electrocution hazard, there are dangers that may catch out the amateur DIYer.
4. Fire safety.
The RYA provides advice on fire prevention and fire-fighting equipment on its Sea Boating hub at
www.rya.org.uk/go/safety
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5. Lobster pots.
Snagging something on your prop, keel or rudder can cause problems ranging from the tiresome to the terrible. Avoid jumping in to try and clear it, unless conditions are suitable and you are confident in your abilities.
6. See and be seen.
The International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea specify the display of internationally-understood lights that shall be complied with from sunset to sunrise.
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Cowes Harbour Commission includes Cowes Harbour Services and Cowes Harbour Shepards Marina
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