RSrnYC Motor Boat Open Weekend

Now in its tenth year, the Motorboat Open Weekend is the highpoint of the Royal Southern Yacht Club’s Motorboat Division UK programme.
It combines a unique mixture of waterborne competition, relaxed ambiance, good food and the chance for the crews to discover more about the Solent and their boats than they may have thought possible.
More than anything, it has a reputation as a friendly weekend for motorboating people. It is not about racing. Every motorboat stands an equal chance of winning the great selection of prizes, both modern and historic. There are three competitive elements, each of which bring trophies and points, which accrue towards an overall vessel score.

The Marina Marbella Poker Run, will start off the Hamble River mouth and end in the Medina River, with each vessel’s crew collecting 5 playing cards along the way from predetermined marks within the Solent. Poker hands will be played by vessel captains during the Saturday evening festivities. Finding the marks is the exciting bit. The cards are truly the luck of the draw.

The Swordsman Marine Predicted Log time over distance run, will test the skill of each crew in predicting the time their vessel will take to cover a predetermined course, but without the benefits of on-board timing. This will bring boats back to Hamble in time for tea and some relaxing downtime, before the evening festivities.

The Seastart Solent Safari or waterborne treasure hunt, will test the observation of the crews and their abilities to understand and interpret the clues provided. This is less Times crossword and more Krypton Factor, but without the assault course!
Any motor vessel that can maintain an average of 10 knots or better is eligible, from a 20 metre cruiser to a 6 metre RIB, whose owners compete in the same competitions for the E.P.Barrus RIB Trophy and other goodies.

The Southern Inter-Club Team Trophy competition has been introduced this year. The Club has brought one of its most famous trophies out of retirement and teams will compete for the WD & HO Wills cup, first awarded in 1962.
Any vessel may enter the Open Weekend competitions as an individual but now there is the added dimension of the Team Trophy, to be contested by teams of three vessels. These vessels may be of the same or different manufacture, from a single club, be it yacht club or owners club, and the points accrued by the three vessels over the three competitions will aggregate to the team score.

Event Programme

Friday 29th May
1500 hrs onwards Arrival and berthing - RSrnYC pontoon moorings;
1800 hrs Registration - Sailing Office;
1900 hrs Welcome Reception - Upper Bar;
2000 hrs Club Supper - Upper Bar payable on the night, off the menu;

Saturday 30th May
0730 – 0900 hrs Full English Buffet Breakfast - Dining Room;
0900 hrs Event & Safety Briefing - Dining Room;
1000 – 1300 hrs Marina Marbella Poker Run - Hamble River – Medina River;
1300 hrs Berthing at the Folly Inn - al fresco lunch on board;
1500 hrs Swordsman Marine Predicted Log - Solent;
1630 – 1730 hrs Return to RSrnYC;
1930 hrs Buffet & Disco - Dining Room;

Sunday 31st May
0730 – 0900 hrs Full English Buffet Breakfast - Dining Room;
0900 hrs Event & Safety Briefing - Dining Room;
1030 – 1300 hrs Sea Start Solent Safari;
1330 hrs 2 course Lunch & Prize Giving - Dining Room;
1600 hrs Depart for home ports;

Dress Code for Evening Functions: Smart Casual for all events - no jeans or shorts please

Entry Details

Entry Fee: £190 for boats under 10m
£200 for boats over 10m
Entry Fee to include:
2 tickets Welcome Reception,
2 tickets Breakfast each day,
2 tickets Buffet & Disco,
2 tickets Prize Giving Sunday Lunch,
Overnight Fri 29th & Sat 30th May
Mooring inc. Harbour Dues.
Additional tickets are available for each function.
Booking in advance is required.

A booking form may be downloaded to your right along with a PDF brochure of this page.
Note that this does not contain the booking form.

The Power Behind the Brands E.P.Barrus is proud to support the Motorboat Open Weekend RIB Trophy competition.
Barrus is a company with a strong sales, service and engineering focus and over 90 years experience of developing partnerships with major international companies representing leading brands in the marine, garden machinery, vehicle and industrial engine markets.
Barrus’s three marine divisions have an enviable line-up of brands to meet the differing demands of the leisure boater and commercial and professional user. Mariner and Mercury are world leaders in outboard engine technology with the broadest range of outboards available and the flagship Verado 4-stroke range offers the most advanced supercharged power with breathtaking acceleration and top speed. Complementing the engine ranges are Quicksilver inflatables and aluminium boats, SunSport inflatables and Walker Bay sailing dinghies. All can be powered by Mariner or Mercury.
Marine inboard brands including Yanmar, MerCruiser, John Deere, Shanks and Shire offer the largest range of diesel engines in the UK, suitable for all types of boats from runabouts to sailboats, and from cruisers to mega yachts. Yanmar engines, renowned for rugged reliability and economical operation are the professional’s choice. MerCruiser is a worldwide industry leader in sterndrive technology and its extensive range of engines can power anything from high performance sports boats to family cruisers. John Deere engines satisfy the demands of the commercial user and the Shire and Shanks Collection are ideally suited to narrow boats, wide beam boats, Dutch barges and, coincidentally, power the Bosun’s workboats owned by the Royal Southern Yacht Club.
Barrus has a dedicated research and development team working as consultants with the MoD, RNLI and other military and emergency service organisations, supplying specialist engines and equipment. The demanding operating environments encountered set the standards that we apply across all our products and services.
This is what makes Barrus the power behind the brands. To find out more visit our website, www.barrus.co.uk

Many members of the Royal Southern Yacht Club insure their boats with GJW Direct and are full of praise about the high level and quality of service they receive.

GJW - Groves, John & Westrup - can trace their maritime roots back to 1826 when an enterprising and far sighted John Groves realised the insurance potential from the booming shipping business out of the rapidly expanding port of Liverpool. Today the company, still based in Liverpool, have an important position in the marine trade insurance world, while GJW Direct is one of the largest pleasure craft insurers in the UK.

They offer one of the most comprehensive and watertight policies available in the market and available at a very competitive premium.

Their standard policy includes a number of additional benefits including free Legal Protection, free Personal Accident, free Medical Expenses and free Protected No -Claims Bonus and you deal direct with highly trained underwriters and claims teams who are on hand to discuss any matter with you. They can call on decades of specialist experience to ensure that individual requirements are met in every way.

GJW Direct say they are in business to pay genuine claims fast and fairly and they believe their claims settlement record is second to none.

Their Claims Helpline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year assuring policyholders of sound practical advice and assistance, whenever they need it. And in these uncertain financial times it is reassuring to know GJW Direct is part of Munich Re, one of the largest insurance groups in the world.
Freecall: 0500 141141, www.gjwdirect.co.uk

The Marina Marbella group of companies has been established in, and expanding across Europe, for 40 years, with experience in importation, distribution, sales and after-sales service handling a wide range of motor boats.
Marina Marbella UK Ltd. has been based at Hamble Point Marina since the early nineties. Marina Marbella represents some of the most prestigious brands in the industry such as Sea Ray, Absolute, Dominator, Dalla Pieta, Cabo yachts, Chris Craft, Carver, Marquis and Lazzara Yachts. All these boats and yachts ranging from 5-33 metres (17-110 feet), enjoy recognition for their quality, finish and excellent sea worthiness.
Here at Hamble, we stock a wide range of Sea Ray models both new and pre-owned together with a brokerage service for our existing clients. We operate a large indoor showroom and workshops with outside display area on the same site.
Whatever your requirement may be, Marina Marbella can offer you a professional service.
Be it a boat purchase, engine service, repair, valeting or spare parts, our experienced team provide the highest professional service.
Visit www.marinamarbella.net

Michel Herbelin: Swiss heart, French Soul
Through its exclusive importer and distributor here in the United Kingdom, Michel Herbelin has been a corporate sponsor of the Royal Southern Yacht Club Motorboat Open Weekend, and the Classic Rally that preceded it, for twelve years. Additionally, it supports the Club’s Shooting and Golfing Societies with prizes from its sought after ranges of modern timepieces.
Michel Herbelin is an independent French company whose international reputation is based on the proven reliability of Swiss quartz movements incorporated into a range of watches individually finished by the most experienced craftsmen. Demonstrating French flair for design and attention to detail that makes each watch unique.
This ethos follows in the purest tradition of watch making with an exclusive collection that reflects the times in which we live with a very definite “art de vivre”. Each creation has its own personal style and is finished to the highest standards.
New from Michel Herbelin is the Newport Trophy Chronograph, [Ref: 36690-BAB15], bringing sport and luxury together. With its rubber and stainless steel case and bracelet, it is the perfect combination of style and functionality. Having rubber protected screw-down buttons and crown, a safety clasp with diving suit adjustment, and water-resistance to 30 ATMs, it really is as tough as it looks and ideal for the active motorboat owner.
Further information on Michel Herbelin watches Telephone: 01992 815545; email: sales@michelherbelin.co.uk www.michelherbelin.co.uk

Our coverage ranges from the exciting RIB and sportsboat markets, the more placid environs of the river cruiser and moves on to the serious world of 50ft cruisers and beyond.
.	MBM’s comprehensive range of new and second-hand boat tests reflect these key markets and are considered the most reliable, interesting and informative reviews in the business, ensuring that our readers are always equipped with the latest news and developments
Getting the maximum out of your boat, cruising to new ports and discovering beautiful anchorages are more areas where MBM excels. Our cruising articles cover the whole of the British Isles and venture into the more popular and uncharted foreign cruising grounds.
We also run the popular Motor Boats Monthly Cruising Club; a unique club set up to provide new boaters with that first cross Channel experience in a safe, secure and enjoyable environment. With over 20 years’ experience and having taken hundreds of boats on these classic cruises, it’s the best way to build up your knowledge. We hope to see you at the Royal Southern Yacht Club Open Weekend.
Visit www.mbmclub.com for more details or pick up an issue today.

Sea Start 24 / 7 Marine Breakdown Assistance 365 Days a Year
In UK waters, we’re lucky enough to have the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a fantastic voluntary organisation whose brave crew members have saved many lives. But as all boat owners know, there are many non life-threatening occasions when they need some help and assistance with repairing their craft or engine. Sea Start offers expert mechanical marine breakdown assistance to both yacht and power boat owners who suddenly encounter unpredicted problems on the water.
Sea Start offers a service that is similar to the Automobile Association, but on the water. For an annual membership fee, Sea Start will be on call at all times to respond to your mechanical problems. We offer technical advice over the telephone, assist you on your home berth or at sea, tow you to a nearest safe refuge, and even relay messages to family and friends.
A fast, efficient, expert service:
• Our average response time is 45 minutes. • We fix 90% of our members’ boats and get them on their way. • Sea Start has attended over 18,000 breakdowns to date and we have established an unrivalled reputation. • Annual membership prices start from £134.99.	Look out for our striking yellow Ribs!
For more information, visit www.seastart.co.uk

One of the most iconic names in the world of motorboating is that of Fairey.
Originally built in hot-moulded agba veneers to designs of Alan Burnard, Fairey boats came to prominence in the 1960’s when their stylish looks, deep-V hulls from 18-53 feet and legendary sea keeping made them ‘must-haves’ for active motor yachtsmen across the globe..
Advances in GRP materials technology were incorporated in later designs from the original Fairey Marine company, based at Hamble Point, and it is derivatives of these later classics that form the product base of Swordsman Marine, established in 2000 to rekindle the legend.
The Swordsman 30, Swordsman 37 Aft Cockpit & Aft Cabin and Swordsman 40 Aft Cabin are built now on the same Hamble site that delivered their predecessors, brought to glorious life by Swordsman Marine’s sister company, Yachting Projects. The highest quality GRP mould making and moulding, allied to the finest crafted bespoke woodwork and peerless engineering make this latest family of Fairey designs as desirable as the originals that spawned them.
Fairey boats have always raced offshore and the same legendary sea keeping and comfort that cosseted the crew of the Swordsman Marine sponsored Team 747 Spearfish through the 2008 Round Britain Offshore Powerboat Race, underpin the latest generation of Swordsman Marine designs.
Swordsman Marine Limited & Yachting Projects Limited are happy to support the Royal Southern Yacht Club’s Motorboat Open Weekend, organisations that share a common motor boating heritage.
Further information on Swordsman Marine modern classics from sales representative, Transworld Yachts Limited, on Telephone: 023 8045 7704; www.swordsmanmarine.com