Hamble Yacht Services News (full text)

Work Shop Manager Position Available - Apply now

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

HAMBLE YACHT SERVICES � PART OF THE ANCASTA GROUP

Job Title: Work Shop Manager

As part of the Ancasta Group, Hamble Yacht Services based near Southampton, is a well established full service yacht repair and refit facility with a world wide reputation accrued from providing a professional service for yachts, cruising and racing and motorboats alike.

The high level of "in house" skills and services HYS provide are broad based and include boat carpentry, joinery, fibreglass, gel-coat, painting, rigging, mechanical and electrical engineering and fabrication.

We are seeking a Work Shop Manager to oversee all boat repairs/re-fits carried out in the yard.

Responsibilities will include:

� Overall responsibility for all boat repairs and procedures carried out in the yard
� Co-ordinate the workforce, suppliers and contractors to ensure that all repairs are carried out in a timely and efficient manner
� Co-ordinate with Repair Estimators to provide accurate completion dates
� Co-ordinate with the Repair Estimators any issues that may affect completion dates/costs of repairs
� To manage the labour force in an effective and efficient manner to maximise labour returns
� Maintain the highest quality of finish and standards
� To ensure that all H&S regulations (including COSSH) are adhered to and managed
� Manage all stock materials, purchase items for the repairs as required, though the purchasing system
� To keep accurate records of labour returns and workforce
� Ensure the labour force are aware of any changes to repairs
� Maintain workshop cleanliness
� Maintain all equipment to ensure they meet H&S standards of working

Skills required:

� Full working knowledge of boat repairs and procedures
� Boat yard/marina management experience
� Ability to prioritise and manage boat repairs
� Quality management controls
� Knowledge of H&S systems within a boat yard
� Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Closing date is Friday 18th July 2008.

Interested individuals should submit a copy of their CV with a covering letter to Joanna Despard at personnel@ancasta.com or personnel@hambleyachtservices.co.uk.

HYS support Simon Clarke in the Artemis Transat

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hamble Yacht Services (HYS), the well established and world reputed full service yacht repair and refit facility, has just announced that it will be supporting yachtsman Simon Clarke in his first single-handed race, the Artemis Transat. Simon has been preparing and racing boats out of HYS for over 20 years and says it has always been his yard of choice.
The Artemis Transat race starts on the 11^th May in Plymouth and Simon is busy preparing his Class 40 for the 2,800 (mostly upwind) nautical miles to Boston. Simon Clarke says: “HYS are very kindly supporting me by providing lifting and berthing in the yard for my Class 40 on the River Hamble – I really couldn’t wish to be in a better place and am extremely grateful for the support they are giving me during my preparation for the Transat”.
Last year Simon competed in the Transat Jacques Vabre double-handed race from France to Brazil with Kiwi-Dave Lyndsay, who also has a long relationship with HYS and Ancasta.

Simon is currently looking for corporate sponsorship so that he can continue with his short-handed racing campaign.

Oyster use facilities at Hamble Yacht Services

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Yet another Oyster has been sent to Hamble Yacht Services for a painting session. The luxury yachts are frequently sent over for painting work from owners and now Oyster themselves have drawn upon the facilities at HYS for the first time.

Hamble Yachts Services are happy to work with Oyster and look forward to continuing their painting successes.

Back to the yard for racing machine Leopard

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

It’s back to the yard for the Leopard, as the 34.5 metre (LOA) giant was hauled out of the water by Hamble Yacht Services last weekend - as the largest physical boat to visit HYS this year.

The sleek metallic blue and silver superyacht, capable of speeds over 35 knots, is undoubtedly one of the most impressive racing yachts around and is yet another racing machine to return to HYS.

Lifting hoists now operate 7 days a week

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Demand for boat movements in and out of the Solent has led Hamble Yacht Services to start a seven day a week boat lifting and boat movement service. HYS has extended its boat hoist services to now operate every day of the week in order to offer flexibility to its customers and to meet demand from boat owners now and during the busy summer months. The service is available now, and will run until the end of October, enabling owners to have power and sail boats up to 80 tons moved quickly and easily in and out of the water, for storage, service or cleaning.

HYS’ seven day a week hoist service coincides with the opening of its dry-stacking system. This is the first dry stacking operation available on the River Hamble and has increased boat use and movements on and off the water.

Malcolm Hearnden, General Manager at HYS said: “Our seven day a week service is in direct response to customer demand. We already experience more requests for movements than we can easily satisfy, even with four travel hoists as well as the dry-stacking hoists on the Hamble River. Now we can offer complete flexibility for boat owners. Anyone looking for an immediate lift out can contact us as we are likely to be able to help, even over peak periods and weekends. This is particularly good for boat owners who want to inspect their hulls for damage for example, and to get any repairs sorted before heading back to town thus ensuring their boat is back in operation for the following week.”

OceanLED lights the way

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Hamble Yacht Services (HYS) has become a dealer and installer for OceanLED’s revolutionary LED underwater lighting technology.

OceanLED’s underwater range is unlike any other currently available to the marine industry.

Illuminating the water surrounding a boat extends the pleasure of sailing for yacht owners, creating a visually stunning effect as well as easing the problem of berthing in the dark.

Ocean LED’s patented lights work by capturing the emitted light from LEDs, within individual optical prisms and by using total internal reflection, light is magnified, focused and then projected in a set beam. In comparison, light emitted from a traditional bulb in a common underwater light is spread over 360 degrees, is then caught by a reflector and bounced out through a standard lens.

OceanLED underwater fixtures have a higher light output compared to conventional lighting using less power as the lights utilise the latest super-efficient precision optics.

Ocean LED lights are whiter in colour than any other underwater light resulting in cleaner brighter lighting effects and, as LED’s are a solid state lighting, they will out last anything currently available by up to 40 times longer.

HYS provide supply and offer a full installation service including lift-out, fitting and re-launch at their base on the River Hamble.

Powerlite PBO standing rigging from Applied Fiber now available from HYS Rigging

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

HYS Rigging has been appointed by US firm Applied Fiber as one of the first trained Powerlite dealers in the UK.

Powerlite is a PBO standing rigging product that replaces wire or rod rigging for yachts. This lightweight, high strength fibre technology is well known for its use in large, racing yachts. Now, through HYS Rigging, Powerlite brings affordable PBO rigging into the reach of vessels in the 24ft to 45ft range.

Dennis Fisher of HYS Rigging, says: “The demand for lightweight high strength rigging products has grown significantly over the last twelve months. The Powerlite product range suits smaller yachts with the advantage now of pricing comparable to rod rigging. We are delighted to be appointed as a UK dealer for this product range”.

Applied Fiber is the world leader in synthetic cable termination and assembly technology, supplying product to the US military and NASA. Powerlite PBO uses Applied Fiber technology in its standing rigging products. Powerlite PBO has eight years proven longevity on standing rigging under the harshest conditions, and comes with the industry’s only standing rigging performance guarantee of four years.

HYS Rigging specialises in creating bespoke advance rigging solutions, using the latest technologies to produce individual tailored solutions for vessels from 20-150 feet. In addition to Powerlite, HYS Rigging is a UK main distributor and supplier for Reckmann mast and furling systems, Ocean Yacht Systems rod and PBO rigging, and Liros Ropes. HYS Rigging is an approved service centre for Navtec Hydraulics, Sailtec Hydraulics and Lewmar Winches.

Dry Stacking arrives at HYS

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Hamble Yacht Services now offer dry stacking facilities for ribs and small day boats up to 12 meters.

Located in the heart of the UK�s boating centre at Port Hamble on the River Hamble, owners can now access all the benefits dry stacking provides from a fantastic location.

HYS is the UK�s leading all service boat yard with a reputation built on first class service.

HYS Dry Stacking is a service suited to the rib and sports boat owner who is seeking an alternative solution to the increasing costs, depreciation and maintenance work needed when using a water berth.

Through HYS Dry Stacking you can be assured that your craft will have a clean hull as lifting and retrieval take place within an hour of a request, therefore, time needed for maintenance and antifouling will be reduced; lowering costs.

With HYS Dry Stacking a craft will be stored at the prime River Hamble location, with quick access to boating in the Solent. Your boat will be ready to use when you want it, through a seven day a week service.

An HYS Dry Stacking annual contract will include storage, unlimited launches and recoveries.

Dry Stacking Benefits

> Security and peace of mind
> 1 hour launch service
> Weather protection
> Better performance & economy
> Easy Maintenance
> Cost effective
> Less polluting
> Flexibility
> 7 day a week service
> Reduces wear and tear and therefore depreciation
> Lower maintenance costs significantly
> Access to berthing in a prime location that is otherwise unavailable

England Commodores Cup Team

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to HYS residents (based with HYS all year) recently selected for the England Commodores cup team;

1. White Team Class 2 Maverick Dominic Chappell
2. Red Team Class 2 Software Mistress Ian Maclean Class 3 No Doubt Chris Neve
3. Black Team Class 2 Mankie Jack Pringle