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Happy Christmas!
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In our last newsletter of the year it is worth reflecting on 2011, a year which has seen many highlights for Cowes. These include a vintage year for events together with significant new sponsorship to a new Cowes RNLI station that is now under construction.
The Commission has also ended the year on a very positive note with the proposed development of the the old Sugar Store at Shepards Wharf and initial plans to upgrade the pontoons in the Town Quay, which we hope to be delivering in 2012. These are both part of our ongoing mission to invest in the harbour and its facilities.
All of this progress is down to the hard work of individuals, organisations and businesses in and around Cowes. The work and dedication of so many, from Chairmen and Commodores to teams of staff, all striving to deliver the very best harbour services and yachting experience on the south coast.
I'd like to personally thank the Commissioners together with my team at Cowes Harbour Authority and take this opportunity of wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and successful "Olympic" New Year!
Best Regards,
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Annual Mooring License Reminders
All annual mooring holders should have by now received their mooring renewal application either by email or by post. Please ensure that these are renewed with full payment received by January 6th to guarantee the mooring for 2012.
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Boxing Day Race
Cowes 2011 finishes off in true sailing style with the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Boxing Day race.
This excellent event is definitely for the heroic & foolhardy, taking its place as one of the least forgiving days in the sailing calendar. Freezing cold, wintry showers and blue fingers all in the offing, mollified by copious amounts of mulled wine and a charity raffle. For full details please contact www.ccyc.org.uk
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Please keep in touch!
Don't forget that Cowes Harbour Commission is always happy to gain feedback on its services and on the issues it is tackling on your behalf. If you want to talk to the Harbour Master, Capt Stuart McIntosh or to Rod Hodgson, the Deputy HM, please feel free to call into the Harbour Office on Town Quay, or phone and make an appointment on:
01983 293952, or
email: chc@cowes.co.uk
Cowes Harbour Commission also owns and operates the following commercial services: Shepards Wharf Marina, Kingston Marine Services, Cowes Harbour Moorings and Cowes Harbour Fuels.
You can keep up to date with all our news on our website:
www.cowesharbourcommission.co.uk
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Christmas period river patrols
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Our Berthing Masters will be carrying out daily river patrols over the Christmas period; this will involve checking all vessels, moorings and navigation marks. The duty Berthing Master can be contactable at Shepards Wharf Marina on 01983 297821 between 1030-1100 and on VHF Channel 69 whilst on patrol.
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Spotlight on Kingston Marine Boatyard
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Jon Lucas is the Team Leader at Kingston Boatyard in Cowes and together with his two right-hand men, Mike Flanagan and Matt Tiller they pride themselves on providing a friendly and professional service to hundreds of boat owners every year.
Left to right, Mike Flanagan, Jon Lucas & Matt Tiller
They must be doing something right as yachtsmen have been returning year-on-year with some travelling from as far as Weymouth and even Suffolk to enjoy the high level of personal service and great value.
See the full story at COWES.co.uk
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Contacting the Harbour Team
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The Harbour Office will be closed from 1700 on Christmas Eve and will re-open on 3rd January. If you wish to contact harbour staff with a routine enquiry over the Christmas period, a message can be left on the Shepards Wharf Marina answer phone 01983 297821 this will be checked daily.
The marina office will be manned daily between 1030-1100 over the Christmas period if you wish to speak to someone in person. In an emergency the Duty Harbour Master can be contacted via Solent Coastguard on 02392 552100 or VHF Channel 67.
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Cowes Harbour Fuels opening times
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Cowes Harbour Fuels remains open for reduced hours over the Christmas period as follows:
22nd - 24th Dec: 1000-1600
25th & 26th: CLOSED
27th - 31st: 1000-1400
Jan 1st & 2nd: CLOSED
January 3rd on: 1000-1600
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Sugar Store Images
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Cowes Harbour Commission has issued new images for the Shepards Wharf Sugar Store development. A new prospectus is also in-hand that includes new artist's impressions and detailed site plans. If you wish to receive a copy of the prospectus once published in January, please email hm.chc@cowes.co.uk
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And finally.....
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you, from the team at Cowes Harbour Commission.
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