In his ‘spare’ time off the water Ben Harris of BH Marine is also the Marketing and Project Manager for the Royal Dorset Yacht Club (RDYC).
This is particularly exciting time to be involved with the club since Weymouth, where the club is based, will be home to all the sailing events at the Olympics next year.
With this in mind, the RDYC is undergoing a complete transformation in early 2011 and is due to re-open in March with a fresh, modern and welcoming atmosphere inside and out.
Plans for the new look club include:
- state of the art bar with LCD TV broadcasting all the latest sailing action from around the world
- two luxury lounge areas with full wireless facilities for relaxing, socialising or meetings
- projector & PA systems for corporate functions, RYA training and viewing marine activity including the 2012 Olympic sailing live
- fully seated luxury dining area offering lunch and dinner prepared from the best of fresh local produce with panoramic views over the historic harbour
- dedicated presentation cabinet displaying all the club’s historic trophies and silverware
- family-friendly, decked outdoor space incorporating a canvas covered BBQ & seating area, model wooden play boat for children, atmospheric lighting and soft landscaping
- a brand new website, offering social networking, articles, videos, live web cams and listings for key events throughout the year
The work is being undertaken in partnership with local company World Class Events who have worked closely with super yacht designers Anders Design, construction specialists Melcombe Regis SW and ourselves, BH Marine, as marketing and marine specialists.
With so much to offer, the new club will have a wide appeal, from professionals and local businessmen, to young sailors and families, as well as visiting crews.
New social membership fees will start from as little as £25 per year. Full members will benefit from discounted food and drink, discounted RYA training courses, club nights, discounted swinging moorings and the opportunity to sail on board other yachts and motor vessels.
For more information, please see the website www.royal-dorset.com
