Here are some of the comments we have received after only 1 week. Some are from well known and respected people in sailing, environmental, marketing and other fields, but we have decided to just list them anonymously “….I like the new Solent website. Simple and informative” “….impressed at the structured approach you had taken to … Continue reading Good feedback on new website
The first ten places in the Fastnet went to French boats, in a race that favoured the smaller boats. The outright winner was in the two handed class! Read more detail here Also, have a look at this excellent short video summarising the race
Coastwatch – keeping us safe on the water Coastwatch is a voluntary organisation that seeks to provide visual coverage of activity on the water to identify accidents and dangerous situations. . There are now 49 manned stations along the UK coast, and the number is growing. Four stations are in the Solent at the Needles, … Continue reading National Coastwatch
Marine Activities The situation is that there were 18 Marine Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCC) (already reduced to 15), grouped into pairs. (Lee on Solent and Portland are a pair) This is so that resources can be shared. If any one of the coordination centres becomes overloaded or possibly even goes out of action (possibly because … Continue reading Marine activities of the Coastguard
“Will I continue to call Solent Coastguard on channel 67?” If you use the call sign “Solent Coastguard” you will be answered. “What will be the timing and content of VHF weather forecasts?” There should be no change. However the confusion which sometimes arises when both Portland and Lee on Solent are listing the various … Continue reading Pertinent questions of the Coastguard
Coastal Activities There will be no downsizing of the 356 Coastguard Rescue Teams around the UK coast as a result of the current reorganisation programme. In the Solent the teams based at Hillhead, Selsey, Hayling, Portsmouth, Lymington, Southampton, Bembridge Newport, Ventnor, Ryde and Needles will continue to provide the same coastal search, rope, mud and shallow … Continue reading Coastal activities of the Coastguard
The Nab Tower is being given a major overhaul. Click here for details
The Isle of Wight County Press have reported as follows "EAST Cowes must ensure its popular Classic Boat Museum is retained in the town when the long-expected redevelopment of its waterfront site goes ahead, campaigners have urged." Click here to see the full report Solent Protection Society awarded the Classic Boat Museum its Conservation Award … Continue reading Cowes pressed to keep Classic Boat Museum
Many people find the green case for biomass power generation using imported wood chip puzzling. Interesting report from BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23334466
Coastwatch – keeping us safe on the water Coastwatch is a voluntary organisation that seeks to provide visual coverage of activity on the water ti identify accidents and dangerous situations. . There are now 49 manned stations along the UK coast, and the number is growing. Four stations are in the Solent at the Needles, … Continue reading Coastwatch
Solent Protection Society 