JAMES ROBINSON TAYLOR
Esterel 2012
The 8-M that impressed Tabarly
Esterel is a first-rule 8-Metre yacht that has appeared occasionally in the pages of this magazine for more than 20 years now. In 1990, she received a major restoration and two years later she took part in the Brest maritime festival, where the late Eric Tabarly suggested that she be designated a national historic monument. Since then, she’s been racing on the Mediterranean circuit and this year she will return to Brest to celebrate her centenary. She was designed by L Léon Sébille and built by Chantiers de M Léon Sébille et Grossi in France and measures 40ft (12m) on deck.
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ISLE OF WIGHT
Bembridge Harbour sold for £3 million
After years of ill feeling, Bembridge Harbour has been sold to Isle of Wight residents Malcolm and Fiona Thorpe. In 2010 the harbour was put up for sale at £3 million, complete with marinas, buildings and a history of under-investment, writes Robin Gates. When the owners went into administration in April 2011 it seemed the Bembridge Harbour Trust might achieve its long-held ambition to buy and revitalise the harbour for the local
community; but despite pledges of £1 million in cash the trust’s bid proved unsuccessful. Local disappointment turned to optimisim, however, when the Thorpes won their bid. The couple, who are already closely involved with Yarmouth and Cowes harbours, organised a public meeting for all those interested before starting the dredging and repairs needed to restore harmony to this beautiful Solent harbour.
UNIVERSITY ACCOLADE
Dr Knox- Johnston
One more accolade for round-the-
world sailor Sir Robin: he’s now a doctor, after receiving
an honourary doctorate from the University of Hull on 26 January, in recognition of his work with the Clipper round-the-world race and associated youth programmes.
WORD OF THE MONTH
Fothering To stop a leak at sea. “A heavy sail is closely thrummed with yarn and oakum, and drawn under the bottom: the pressure of water drives the thrumming into the apertures.
The Sailor’s Word Book of 1867
COWES Westward Cup
returns The Royal Yacht Squadron recently confirmed that it will re-run the Westward Cup this 11-16 June in the Solent and has sent invitations to Altair, Elena, Lulworth, Mariquita, Cambria, Eleonora, Mariette and Moonbeam IV. The invitational regatta, organised by the squadron with the New York Yacht Club and Yacht Club de Monaco, was first held in 2010.
CLASSIC BOAT MARCH 2012
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