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Thornham Marina and JBT Marine Join Forces in the 5th Marine Industry Regatta

Jonny — Mon, 05 May 2008 19:10:17 +0000

The 5th Marine Industry Regatta was held last week with 28 boats taking part, one of which was Thornham Marina & JBT Marine. We had beautiful weather and a nice Force 2 throughout the day which was an ideal opportunity to get the legs out and shorts on!

We had a crew of 8 with us finishing a very respectable 4th. Our crew consisted of (from left) Quint, Audra, Justin, Simon, Jonny, Jeanette, Andy and Mark.

We had a fab days sailing – you can’t beat the Solent on a sunny day…. except maybe the Caribbean!

Ribsforsale.com takes a Ballistic RIB to meet Pure Latitude

Jonny — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:22:16 +0000

Dreamed of owning a boat but can’t quite afford it then meet Pure Latitude. Pure Latitude is a new concept, designed by taking the best features from a number of boating options and combining them into one.

Pure Latitudes aim is to meet a broad range of sailing requirements. They have boats that can be sailed single handed through to boats that comfortably carry eight. They have relaxed and easy cruising boats through to boats offering a bit more performance. We principally offer sailing yachts but for those days when you are in more of a hurry or you just want something different, we have motor boats and RIBs. Regardless of boat, we place quality, performance and style at the heart of what we offer, so our fleet has been carefully selected from manufacturers with a strong track record.

The RIB that Pure Latitude have available is the Ballistic 6.5m RIB, purchased from JBT Marine. The Ballistic is fast but is also one of the safest and most stable RIBs on the market, with proven capabilities in commercial, leisure, high performance sport and race use. The Ballistic is tough, durable and great fun. The combination of jockey and bench seating, the hull design and the award winning E-TEC engine make this the perfect all round RIB.

The other boats that Pure Latitude have available are Beneteau First 27.7, Bavaria 31, Dufour 34, X Yachts 37, Swordsman 30.

Helicopter transfer from a RHIB.

Jonny — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:44:36 +0000

I have just found this footage of some tactical RIB and helicopter training. They say that they are training to do a tactical transfer from boat to helicopter while moving forward at 20 knots. The Boat drivers get quite a workout on the steering and throttle.

Some of you may have been lucky enough to experience this for yourself as I did once when INDIA JULIET was on excercise early one morning. I was crossing the Solent in a Cougar called a Cat 900, when they decided to drop in!

India Juliet is the coast guard helicopter thatis based at HMS Daedelus, Lee on solent. Somtimes they pick passing RIBs and speed boats to Land their winch man on……. Maybe if you are out and about in the solent it could be you next time?

Why not try a RIB this easter weekend on the Solent?

Jonny — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:46:10 +0000

Some of you may have just recieved an invitatation to test one of our Ballistic RIBs this weekend……..as usual we have had a lot of interest, which is always good, but it’s not too late if you want to come. Just give us a call now.

The RIB (rigid inflatable boat) invitation email we sent looked somthing like this:

“Try a RIB with JBT Marine
this Saturday (7th April)

Would you like to experience the fun and exhilaration of a RIB first hand; come to Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth and you will be able to do just that!

Please call (0870 908 9336) or email (info@ribsforsale.com) now to reserve your space on the 7th.

Did you know we have over 50 RIBs available NOW!

Why not visit our yard and view these RIBs. Please call before coming, this will ensure we have plenty of time to spend with you and answer all your questions. CALL NOW!

Kind regards

Jonny, Jason and Louise

Thornham Marina, Thornham Lane, Prinsted, Hampshire, PO10 8DD
t: 0870 908 9336 e:info@ribsforsale.com www.ribsforsale.com “