Home at lastGeoff Waddington & Partners discharge ECover, Mike Goldings famous Open 60. Following the rescue of Alex Thomson and subsequent mast damage sustained to the Open 60 ECOVER, British skipper Mike Golding retired from competing further in the Velux 5 Oceans Race on Monday 4th December 2006. The infamous race yacht was then returned home to the UK by ship from Cape Town, South Africa to Sheerness in Kent.At the request of international shipping agents Peters and May Limited, our surveyors were on site when the Merchant Vessel 'Cloudy Bay' berthed in Sheerness Docks at 04.00 hours on Tuesday 2nd January. The weather suited that which we have become accustomed to; wet, windy and cold. Sheerness dock staff from were on hand to assist under our supervision as the lashings were removed from the well travelled race yacht. The mast sections were secured on deck beside the yachts cradle. Under the guidance of ECovers shore manager Mr Graham Tourell the lifting gear was rigged up beneath the yachts cradle, purpose built for the journey home, which not only supported the yacht but also her giant keel.  The yacht was lifted from the deck of the 'Cloudy Bay' at approximately 07.00 hours and slewed across a windy quayside towards the waiting haulage truck. Transboat staff were on hand to ensure that the vessel was suitably positioned and supported on an expanding road transport trailer. The mast sections, wrapped together for security were discharged separately to a further road transporter.With the discharge completed satisfactorily the yacht and mast section were homeward bound to Southampton, Hampshire under wide load escort. As attending surveyors we can report that despite poor weather conditions the discharge process was completed successfully without damage. The yacht was checked at each stage of the discharge process for damage. All lifting gear and securing arrangements were inspected prior to use to ensure best working practice. Labels: ECover Racing, Peters and May Limited, Sheerness Docks
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New office for GW & PartnersNEW YEAR, NEW START!!To start off 2007 in the best possible way Geoff Waddington & Partners can announce the opening of our new office premises in the sought after location of Hythe Marina in Southampton.  With a more professional stance in the marine surveying world (and an impressive view of Southampton Water) our Hythe Marina location puts us in the heart of one of the largest pleasure and commercial marine environments in the UK, the Solent.Current projections see rapid expansion of the business throughout 2007. New survey contacts, marketing and partners will see the development of the Cargo Condition and Insurance side of the industry. Whilst our Private Surveying and Docking Superintendency continues to skip along under Geoff's own careful supervision. Our New Build and Inspection process is to receive a vast overhaul in order to allow us to develop improved communications with clients and manufacturer's alike. If you feel that Geoff Waddington & Partners Limited can fulfil your marine survey requirements please contact us. Feel free to visit us at our new prestigious location:  22 Shamrock WayHythe Marina Village Hythe Southampton Hampshire SO45 6DY Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 2380 207938 Mob: +44 (0) 7747 014547 Email: info@marine-surveying.co.uk
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