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SUPERSHOAL 82 ON TRIALS
The supershoal variant of the Oyster 82 has undertaken builder’s
trials and has proved to be an excellent performer under sail
and power.
Designer Rob Humphreys was confident that this twin rudder, shoal
draft centreboard yacht would handle well, but to make certain the
Humphreys design office undertook a series of tank test trials at
the Wolfson Unit of Southampton University. Some minor tweaks
were incorporated and the engineering design for the centreboard
and lifting mechanism was undertaken in house by the Oyster
design team.
More news on the Supershoal Oyster 82 will follow in a future
edition of Oyster News.
RECORD CIRCUMNAVIGATION
Congratulations to John and Jean Armitage who have just completed
a 14-year circumnavigation in their Oyster 435, Ostrica of Orwell,
which we think is probably an Oyster record. As John told us,
“The trick is not to be in a hurry, change plans frequently and
of course have a great boat!”
Paradise at Le Phare Bleu
Terry King-Smith, owner of Oyster 62, Dorado, is pleased to pass
on details of a new marina in Grenada… just don’t tell everyone!
“ Finding lovely anchorages, the bottom visible in ten metres of
crystal clear water, are ten a penny in the Caribbean but sometimes
your boat needs some TLC and a marina is required. Most marinas
I have experienced don't offer many attractions, but Le Phare Bleu,
located in southern Grenada in Petite Calivigny Bay just east of
Calivigny Island, definitely does.
The bay, while protected by a reef, is open to the south eastern sea
breezes and the current, always quite strong along this southern
coast, sluices through the bay past Calivigny Island keeping the
water clean and fresh. It is the only marina I have been in where
I am happy to swim in the surrounding waters.
A major feature is the Light Ship, brought all the way from Sweden.
It has been fitted out with excellent toilets and showers and the
upper deck converted to a ‘haut cuisine’ restaurant. Ashore there is
a fresh water swimming pool plus another larger restaurant that
serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Marina, which is a Customs and Immigration port of entry, has
a range of services that include power, water, wifi, and refuelling.
Other services include a canvas shop by Dave Royce, who used to
supply Oyster in Ipswich, Marine engineering and electrical,
including fuel polishing, and guardianage services. Island Water
World chandlery will deliver to the marina as will laundry services. ”
For more information about Le Phare Bleu see:
www.lepharebleu.com
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