4 Competition SAILING NEWS
fabulous at 40!
Picture by: Lloyd Images
Feature boats are lining up for
SpIrIt of myStEry
PSP Southampton Boat Show
fortieth birthday celebrations
EvEry year the feature boat line up
is a huge draw for visitors to the PSP
Southampton Boat Show... and this
year will be no exception. Celebrat-
ing its 40th Show between 12th- 21st
September, this year’s event at May-
flower Park is set to be the showcase
for some impressive vessels including
Jeanie Johnston, Spirit of Mystery,
Lively Lady and Callista.
Andrew Williams, Managing Di-
rector of the National Boat Shows,
comments: “We’re delighted to once
again be exhibiting such high qual-
ity feature boats. These four vessels
form part of the remarkable line up
to celebrate our 40th Show.”
Spirit of MyStery that’S the Spirit: (l to r) pete Goss with crew members, elliot Goss, Mark Marchment and andy Goss
The Spirit of Mystery is yachtsman
Pete Goss’ latest project and is a 37
foot replica of the original Mystery,
LIvELy LAdy
famous for guiding seven Cornish-
men on their journey to Australia 154
years ago during the gold rush.
Pete has equally ambitious plans
for the new Spirit of Mystery and
intends a repeat voyage to Australia
in October this year. The Lugger has
been built as true to the original as
possible and is completely devoid of
modern electrical or navigational sys-
tems... or an engine!
visit Spirit of Mystery on Friday
12th September at berth 60.
it’S ShoWtiMe: the show promises to be more popular than ever,
LiveLy Lady especially with four feature boats like Lively Lady (right) on board
The raymarine Lively Lady project
is fresh back from a two year round- ocean adventurer Alan Priddy, who Southampton Boat Show. animal and plant life in our coastal sailed to the US on famine ships.
the-world trip that has not only cov- is renowned for his record-breaking Lively Lady will be at berth 63 waters, find out about the ecology of visitors will be able to go aboard
ered more than 28,000 nautical miles, exploits in powerboats. Built in Cal- from Friday 12 to Sunday 14th Sep- the seabed and the effects of global and learn more about the voyages the
but has helped young adults turn their cutta in 1948, Lively Lady was Sir tember. warming.. original Jeanie Johnston would have
lives around in the process. Alec rose’s historic yacht in which Callista will be at berth 60 from made to the USA. The original ship
The raymarine Lively Lady he completed his solo circumnaviga- CaLLiSta Saturday 13th to Wednesday 17th carried more than 2,500 people on 16
Project is the brainchild of British tion in 1968, just before the very first The mystery of what lies in the ocean September. voyages to North America and amaz-
is revealed aboard the state-of-the art ingly never lost a single soul.
scientific research vessel, Callista, Jeanie JohnSton NBS will be announcing further
At almost 20-metres long, the twin- Dublin based tall ship Jeanie Johnston additions to the feature boat line up
cALLIStA hulled Callista features the latest will be moored alongside Solent Park at the PSP Southampton Boat Show
scientific equipment in wet and dry from 12th-19th September. soon. To book tickets to the Show and
laboratories and has been specifically This wonderful replica was built see the feature boats on the Hydropool
designed to give researchers the best by the people of Tralee to commemo- Marina, simply call the ticket hotline
possible platform to carry out marine rate the 150th anniversary of the po- on 0844 209 0333 or visit the Show’s
research projects. tato famine. She made a trip to North website www.southamptonboatshow.
Show visitors will have the op- America in 2003 as a reminder to com. Log on for more information
portunity to take a closer look at the descendants of those who originally to help plan your visit.
WIN!
fIvE pairs of tickets to the fantastic pSp
Southampton Boat Show must be won!
Head down to the PSP Southampton Boat Show, hoW to enter
State of the art: the Callista uncovers the secrets of the deep which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this To be in with a chance of winning a pair of adult
year! This amazing event takes place in Mayflower tickets (including free entry for the kids of course)
Park from 12-21 September 2008 and will have simply answer the following question and send your
JEANIE JohNStoN
something for everyone – it’s a terrific day out for all answer on a postcard to:
the family. PSP Southampton Boat Show Competition,
Check out the hundreds of boats on show at Sailing News, 1 Fairhaven Avenue, West Mersea,
the Hydropool Marina and discover the excitement Essex CO5 8EZ.
of the ever popular Try-A-Boat feature that offers
free on-water experiences on a choice of RIBs, Or email: publisher@sailing-news.co.uk
powerboats or yachts.
There are plenty of activities off the water that QUeStion:
you can enjoy too. More than 600 exhibitors will What is normally associated with a 40th
be showcasing their products including sailing anniversary?
accessories and marine fashion. Don’t forget the a) Diamond b) Ruby c) Amethyst
feature stage and big screen, bringing the Show’s
glorious 40 years to life. Closing date for entries is August 30, 2008.
or to book tickets at £3 off the normal day door price, simply call the ticket hotline on
0844 209 0333 or book online at www.southamptonboatshow.com and quote “Sailing news”
pLain SaiLinG: the original Jeanie Johnston made 16 voyages to the US
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