Strahl Unbreakable Glassware - proving tough can be beautiful!

Elegant designs and a dazzling appearance combine seamlessly with durability and versatility in Strahl tableware. A rare combination of beauty and strength Strahl plastic glassware satisfies even the most discerning tastes.

It looks and feels so glass-like, and is promoted as virtually unbreakable, but even we have been amazed but this latest show of strength.

Richard Hammond, of Top Gear fame, was determined to prove that that he could break it. Despite using every means he could think of: hammers, drills, throwing it, stamping on it etc), the glasses and plates won. Finally admitting: "Break! You are making me look stupid"

So, if you are not sure if this stuff is up to what you need it for, see for yourself:

The range includes the hugely popular wine glasses (including stemless wine glasses) tumblers, jugs/pitchers, serving bowls and platters etc. and is available online at Strahl-Online.com

Admiralty Leisure Products face complete restructuring

UKHO has announced a plan to restructure its Admiralty Leisure product range which will focus its attention and investment on the two Leisure products most valued by its customers; the Admiralty Leisure folios for UK & Ireland, and the ever-popular Admiralty Easy Tide web site. UKHO will focus investment on developing coverage of Admiralty Leisure Folios for the UK coast. A new folio for the North East England will be published ready for the 2011 season, with more folios planned for 2011 to provide further coverage of UK coast. The other Admiralty Leisure products will be subject to a phased withdrawal from September.

Since the first Admiralty Leisure chart was published in the 1940s, countless leisure craft users have relied on Admiralty Leisure products for planning and navigation. The paper chart is still an irreplaceable part of the mix and the UKHO remains committed to the leisure market where it can best serve the customer and support safety at sea.

The current range of Admiralty Paper Leisure Folios for UK and Ireland include:

SC5600 - The Solent and Approaches: 12th Edition
SC5601 - Exmouth to Christchurch: 9th Edition
SC5602 - The West Country, Falmouth to Teignmouth: 9th Edition
SC5603 - Falmouth to Hartland Point, including the Isles of Scilly: 7th Edition
SC5604 - Channel Islands : 6th Edition
SC5605 - Chichester to Ramsgate and Calais to Oostende: 9th Edition
SC5606 - Thames Estuary, Ramsgate to Tower Bridge: 9th Edition
SC5607 - Thames Estuary, Essex and Suffolk Coast: 8th Edition
SC5608 - Bristol Channel: 2nd Edition
SC5609 - North West Wales including Menai Strait: 2nd Edition
SC5610 - Firth of Clyde: 3rd Edition
SC5611 - West Coast of Scotland - Mull of Kintyre to Point of Ardnamurchan: 3rd Edition
SC5612 - Northern Ireland - Carlingford Lough to Lough Foyle : 1st Edition
SC5613 - Irish Sea - Eastern Part including Isle of Man : 2nd Edition
SC5614 - East Coast Orford Ness to Whitby : 3rd Edition
SC5620 - South West Wales: 2nd Edition
SC5621 - Ireland - Carlingford Lough to Waterford: 2nd Edition
SC5622 - Ireland - Waterford to Kinsale: 1st Edition
SC5623 - Ireland - Bantry Bay to Kinsale: 1st Edition

Three new chart folios are planned:

SC5615 - North East Coast of England
SC5616 - East Coast of Scotland
SC5617 - North West Coast of Scotland

The schedule for the withdrawal of the remainder of the Admiralty leisure products is:

Admiralty Leisure Editions (Excluding SC2036, SC2045, SC2656, SC2669, SC808) - 4 November 2010

Admiralty Leisure Editions SC2036, SC2045, SC2656, SC2669 & SC808 - Summer 2011

Admiralty Leisure Tough Charts - 4 November 2010

Admiralty Leisure Folios (Non UK & Ireland) - 4 November 2010

Admiralty RYA Chart Plotters - 30 December 2010

Peter Clarke

Chandlery Online

Imray releases long-awaited new 8th edition of Inland Waterways of France by Mavid Edwards-May

After a number of delayed publication dates, nautical publisher Imray has finally released the long-awaited and updated 8th edition of 'Inland Waterways of France' by David Edwrds-May.

The standard guide to the French canals and navigable rivers includes maps and distance tables for each waterway, giving the user a general view of the geography of each waterway as well as a detailed cockpit reference. The introduction forms a comprehensive general guide to the French waterways, including distances and overall dimensions, formalities, navigation regulations and up-to-date list of hire operators, making inland waterways of France not just an unrivalled reference for planning but also an outstanding cruising guide.

The new edition is now in full colour with redrawn maps and many new photographs.

The Guide is available now from online nautical book seller Chartroom-Online - Inland Waterways of France by David Edwards-May

Imray to publish new edition of their popular pilot guide Isles of Scilly by Graham Adam

Isles of Scilly

by Graham Adam

The long awaited new edition of this comprehensive guide to the Isles of Scilly by Graham Adam and the RCC Pilotage Foundation has been completely revised and updated. Throughout there are new photos including aerial views taken by Patrick Roach. The background information on the islands, their history and flora and fauna has been expanded and this new edition sees the introduction of useful waypoints.

The RCCPF's new guide is a must for anyone planning an extended visit to this beautiful archipelago on the edge of the Atlantic.

A4 soft cover. Approx 100pp. Full colour

Isles of Scilly will be published in June 2010 - pre-order your copy now by clicking here - Isles of Scilly by Graham Adam

New Imray Digital Charts for 2010

New editions of the award-winning Imray digital charts ID10, ID20, ID30 and ID40 are now available. A new folio has also been added to the series - ID100 Eastern Caribbean.

For 2010 the presentation and registration procedure has been changed.

The digital chart folios are now supplied on USB sticks and instead of purchasing a folio for a calendar year which had disadvantages for those buying the CD late in the season, the registration code provides access to quarterly updates which include any new editions and improvements as well as corrections for a year from the date of registration. In subsequent years existing users will be able to purchase new registration codes at a discount.

Imray Digital Charts are also interfaced with Meridian's Tidal Prediction software which is also now published on USB memory sticks.

'Probably the best low cost chart and software package available...' Sailing Today.

Admiralty Charts

THE UKHO UNVEILS THE FUTURE OF NAVIGATION WITH THE LAUNCH OF ADMIRALTY E-NAVIGATOR

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) today announced the launch of Admiralty e- Navigator, the UKHO's new integrated digital catalogue, product viewer and passage planning tool; which aims to make every stage of navigation and fleet management smarter, simpler and safer.

Admiralty e-Navigator organises, updates, and brings together all of the paper and digital information needed to plan safe voyages and simplify essential tasks. Whether on the bridge or in the office, e-Navigator will not only give access to a wealth of information, it will organise, maintain, and display all of that data, so bridge and office-based teams have instant access to all the navigational information they need, whenever they need it and wherever they are in the world.

Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of the UKHO, says "Maritime navigation is undergoing a fundamental shift, from paper to digital, from protective to proactive navigation. It is moving beyond the basic avoidance of risk towards the International Maritime Organization's vision of e-navigation, which will deliver enhanced services to the mariner. The UKHO is at the forefront of bringing that vision to life. Admiralty e-Navigator will provide seafarers with not just navigational data, but intelligence which significantly improves their ability to sail safely and efficiently."

Using e-Navigator, the mariner can quickly plot a route and identify the most appropriate products needed to navigate that route safely and compliantly. It compares the products required with what the ship currently holds, and allows new products to be ordered if needed. New products can be accessed instantly and, if appropriate, transferred to the front of bridge ECDIS for the execution of the voyage.

New Admiralty Leisure Tough Chart- SC5913 Plymouth Sound and Rivers

New Admiralty Leisure Tough Chart- SC5913 Plymouth Sound and Rivers

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) Admiralty Leisure has launched the latest in its series of ever-popular Tough Charts in the form of a brand new Tough Chart for Plymouth Sound and Rivers.

The new Tough Chart (SC5913) provides various scale coverage from Plymouth Sound to Gunnislake, including major rivers and estuaries, in the form of 10 robust and durable pages. Also included is a comprehensive index diagram detailing coverage of this product.

Designed specifically for the Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), dingy and wet boat enthusiasts, Admiralty Tough Charts are also great for use on deck on any vessel. Admiralty Tough Charts are completely waterproof, A3 sized, spiral bound booklets containing approximately 16 charts of the specific area as well as approach plans covering popular harbours. Tough Charts aren't just designed to get wet: they positively love it!

The Tough Chart contains charted detail of Plymouth Sound Marinas and local Rivers in the area at various scales; all charts are referred to WGS84 datum. This Tough Chart, along with SC5904, Falmouth to Plymouth, SC5903, Plymouth to Bill of Portland, SC5914, Rivers and Harbours of South Devon and SC5912, Rivers and Harbours of South Cornwall, now completes Leisure Folio coverage of the South Western Coast of England. SC5913 is priced at £30.00 (UKRRP).

Admiralty Charts - designed for sailors!