Feature boats at the PSP Southampton Boat Show
by Annabel Wildey 2 Sep 2014 10:53 BST
12-21 September 2014
Clipper 70 PSP Logistics © Abner Kingman
For 2014 the PSP Southampton Boat Show Marina, Europe's largest purpose build marina with over 2km of pontoons, will berth over 300 boats. This will include a range of feature boats, from a Tall Ship and outstanding boat restorations to 2014's inspirational racing yachts.
Tall Ship Phoenix
Phoenix, a magnificent replica two masted brig, is something of a movie star having played roles in countless shows and films including: Alice In Wonderland and Clash of the Titans. At 112ft long and 45ft wide laid out across three decks, this fantastic ship could be straight out of the times of Blackbeard and his pirates.
Berth M615, from 12-21 September
HMS Severn
The 79m River Class Offshore Patrol Ship weighs a powerful 1,677 tonnes and ploughs the UK seas deployed in anything from fire-fighting to disaster relief operations. However, based at HM Naval Base Portsmouth, its primary role is fisheries protection. Alongside her sister ships she makes up the majority of the Royal Navy Fishery Protection Squadron.
HMS Severn is more commonly known as 'Lucky Severn', inheriting the nickname from its predecessor, the ninth HMS Severn. A wartime submarine which served in the Atlantic and Norwegian campaigns and survived the entire war earning herself this title.
Opposite Solent Park, 18 September, 13:00-16:00
Miss Isle Too
Just days ago disabled sailing teen, Natasha Lambert successfully completed her phenomenal Sea and Summit Challenge – a 440m singlehanded sail around England's South West coast to Wales followed by a climb of Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in Southern Britain.
This 21ft yacht was specially-designed to allow Natasha, who has severe cerebral palsy, to sail using only her mouth. Operating a 'sip and puff' mechanism', blowing down the tube to control the direction of the boat, Natasha was able to successfully complete the sailing half of this month long voyage.
Berth M314, for 15-21 September; Natasha will sail into the PSP Southampton Boat Show on Monday 15 September.
PSP Logistics Clipper Race Yacht
A rare opportunity to experience life below deck on this 70ft yacht, fresh from completing this year's gruelling Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. The world's longest ocean race covers more than 40,000nM and spans five continents and oceans. Find out what it takes to compete in the only race that allows amateur sailors to circumnavigate the globe.
Berth M150, from 12-21 September
PBO Project Boat: Hantu Biru
A Snapdragon 23 built circa 1964, which was restored by David Pugh and Ben Meakin, two seafaring staff from Practical Boat Owner magazine; a project which took more than two years and 700 man hours.
The boat had an adventurous past under the ownership of Major Geoffrey Dennis, including competing in the Round Singapore Island Race each year from 1968 to 197. Upon her purchase in 2011 for £500 on eBay she was full of rainwater, with a flooded engine and badly sun damaged. After stripping the boat back to a bare shell and refurbishing, regalvanising and refitting everything from the deck fittings to the cockpit the boat was relaunched in June 2014.
Berth M465, for 12-21 September
Misty
Originally built in 1962 by David Cheverton, the PSP Southampton Boat Show is Misty's first appearance after a 250k restoration project. Following Cheverton's aspiration to improve on his 'Dangeld' - one of the most successful RORC Racers ever built – it was theoretically faster. However, it never fulfilled its potential out on the racecourse and ended up languished in Tayport until 2012.
The task of restoring 'Misty' was undertaken by Stephen Card and alongside Allen Clarke and Merf Owen of Owen Clarke Design LLP they set out discovering why it never performed. With a new rig design the real test will be when it is finally out on the water again.
Berth M620, from 12-21 September 2014
So far over 600 exhibitors have confirmed for PSP Southampton Boat Show, and a total of 132 debut boat and various product launches have been announced. With new attractions, such as the Boat Show Eye and Try-a-Boat's Royal Marines ORC, there will be plenty for all the family to have a go out. Standard day tickets (Saturday 13-Sunday 21 September) cost £15 in advance and £20 on the gate, with children (15yrs and under) entering free with a paying adult.
www.southamptonbaotshow.com