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e-Borders concerns
For those of you not in the know, this is a border control scheme aimed at electronically logging the movements of everyone entering and leaving the UK. This is an ambitious idea and has had many scratching their heads as to how such a scheme will be implemented.
This is a particularly piquant question for the recreational [...]
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Cowes Week Event TV
BH Marine has been employed by Cowes week to direct the live Event TV this year from the Royal Yacht Squadron. Day one saw tricky weather with reduced visibility and light winds. Day two was an action packed day with stronger winds coming from the SW. To see the main news website, click on www.cowesweek.co.uk
Lands End TSS
Lands End TSS extended north by 12 miles
It is understood that the main reason for the revision is to guide shipping clear of the SW Wave Hub area, approximately 10 miles north of Hayle.
Reminder – penalties for misusing TSS are steep for all types of craft and there have been numerous successful prosecutions against leisure skippers for [...]
Another delivery completed!
I have successfully delivered a Phantom Fairline 46ft Motor Yacht “Phantasea” to Veerhaven in Rotterdam. The conditions were beautiful with a maximum wind force of Force 3. The sea state was smooth to slight. The passage from Weymouth to Ramsgate was the longest day with a few fog patches. A good meal in the evening [...]
Winter Anti fouling & Anodes checking
It is recommended to check your anodes and anti fouling once a year. Recently BH Marine lifted a Beneteau Motor Yacht out of the water, on inspection the hull needed simply jet washing and antifouling. Looking a little closer all of the anodes were missing, in other words they had been eaten away by the [...]
Hell Runner
Ben from BH Marine competes in the latest Hell Runner;“It was with some naivety that I entered the HELL RUNNER challenge, I’d heard little about it before and rather conveniently Philippa failed to mention the numerous bogs, and near vertical forest terrain that lay in wait for us that soggy Sunday morning. Just as well that she [...]
Boat Training
I personally would like to see everyone who owns & skippers a vessel in the UK trained up to ICC level of competence. What are your thoughts on this?
Osprey Quay, Portland
I’m quite excited with the new developments at Osprey Quay, with yacht services, mechanicial lifts and restaurants. All we need now is some palm trees and a little sun! Is it going to be the new place to hang out in 2010?
Weymouth & Portland Marina Services
What are your views on the current services provided in Weymouth & Portland Harbour. What would you like to see improved?





