Posted on 23 Apr 2008 Safety Risk Assessment The Lymington Harbour Commissioners recently announced the publication of the Phase One Report of the major Risk Assessment exercise in connection with Wightlink's wish to replace their ageing C- Class ferries with the new W- Class later this year. The independent marine consultancy BMT Seatech carried out … Continue reading Summary of Lymington Harbour Commissioners Presentation

Posted on 23 Apr 2008 The Club welcomes the report of Lymington Harbour Commissioners' BMT Phase 1 risk assessment study. Our interest in the overall risk assessment is the impact of the new ships on leisure users of the River, leaving environmental matters to the Solent Protection Society and others. We welcome the finding that … Continue reading Summary of Royal Lymington Yacht Club Presentation

Posted on 23 Apr 2008 Two new Wight Class (W.Class) ferries launched, now in process of final fit-out and due for delivery by end-June 2008. Third new W.Class ferry under construction and due for delivery by end-2008. Shore works in Yarmouth in progress and will be completed by mid to end-May 2008. Appropriate Assessment of … Continue reading Summary of Wightlink Presentation

Posted on 05 Apr 2008 No changes are anticipated in the regulation of existing leisure activities on the river. Ferries should no longer wait in the river. The Lymington Harbour Commissioners are now able to announce the publication of the Phase One Report of the major Risk Assessment exercise in connection with Wightlink's wish to … Continue reading Publication of Risk Assessment Report on Proposed New Wightlink Ferries

Posted on 01 Apr 2008 Following the announcement last December by the Solent Protection Society that it has registered its objection to the introduction of the proposed larger ferries on the Lymington to Yarmouth route, the Society organized a Briefing Meeting of principal parties to further consider the situation. The meeting, held in Lymington on … Continue reading Solent Protection hosts meeting re New Ferries on Lymington to Yarmouth Route

Posted on 21 Jan 2008 Lymington Ferries Following the AGM a sub-group was set up which includes geographical representation and relevant professional expertise. It is chaired by Sheelagh Evans. Meetings have been held with Ryan Willegers (Harbour Master), Andrew Willson (Managing Director, Wightlink) and representatives of the Lymington River Users and there has been informal … Continue reading Lymington Ferries Update

Posted on 16 Dec 2007 Following the recent AGM, a sub-committee has been set up to take forward action on the AGM resolution. It consists of:- Sheelagh Evans (Chairman) Terry Gerald Edward Marris Graham Rabbitts Chris Willard Tom Young Monthly reports will be posted on the website.

Posted on 02 Oct 2007 The Solent Protection Society is fully aware of the considerable public anxiety over the new ferries and their introduction next year. Since 2005 Solent Protection Society has taken an active interest in Wightlink's plans for replacement ferries on the Lymington-Yarmouth service. It has liaised with Wightlink, the major Lymington yacht … Continue reading Proposed New Wightlink Ferries

Posted on 01 Oct 2007 The Solent Protection Society is fully aware of the considerable public anxiety over the new ferries and their introduction next year. Since 2005 Solent Protection Society has taken an active interest in Wightlink's plans for replacement ferries on the Lymington-Yarmouth service. It has liaised with Wightlink, the major Lymington yacht … Continue reading Proposed New Wightlink Ferries

Posted on 29 Mar 2007 Following meetings with Wightlink early in 2006, the Society's Council received a presentation from Mr. Andrew Willson, Chief Executive of Wightlink and Mr. John Burrows, Operation Manager, covering their plans for the future of the Lymington/Yarmouth route. Wightlink plans to replace the present 30-year old ferries with vessels of 4 … Continue reading Lymington/Yarmouth Ferries