We have had lots of calls recently about what paperwork  might be required legally to take abroad.

It is advisable  to take your CoC  (certificate of conformity)  a two page document showing the trailer Vin number which MUST be the same number stamped on to the trailer and makers plate, or an IVA certificate.  These ID marks  can be found near the coupling at the front of the trailer.

If you have mislaid these, get a copy from the manufacturer, if there is no VIN number and you have no paper work this could cause problems. The authorities will probably park you in a layby and you will have to arrange another means of getting your boat home!

This is what a CoC looks like,     and this is an IVA certificate.

             Yup its a detachable wheel that wont detach! The studs should face outwards.

But this is what an Osprey looks like going absolutely flat out!

I was really impressed how efficiently the Osprey fleet coped with the very high winds in Hayling Bay, they really are an amazing sea boat!

At that point when  a violent  gust has just hit and you are not exactly sure  how its all going to end, just grab the helm (shoulders fine not throat).

I absolutely love the start of  Wednesday evening sailing , it breaks the week up and most importantly  it signals the end of winter!

Having  finished a production run of 5.5mtr rib trolleys which  need a hoist to get them out of the yard, we are now making  ally  2.4 trolleys which are the                                                                                                                                        smallest.  As long as it keeps the punters happy we really don’t mind!

Calor prices which have been stable for  quite a long time are set to soar in April, if you have a patio heater or barbeque it might be a good idea to get a re-fill sooner rather than later.

This is what  Rib trolleys look like after living for 5 years on the beach.

This is what it looks like when it has been re-galvanised

Galvaniser in this morning, and now the yard is virtually empty!