Herald - Issue 412

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From simple upgrades to complete house re-wiring - and everything in-between, Hannah’s Electrics is the perfect choice. A trusted tradeswoman with sensible rates covering Southampton, New Forest & Waterside areas CONTACT HANNAH 07585 778136 W: www.hannahs-electrics.co.uk • E: hannahelectrics@gmail.com Like us on Facebook Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH Sir Ben Ainslie Sails to Buckler’s Hard Special guest, the most decorated Olympic sailor Sir Ben Ainslie, swapped his race boat for a traditional scow to sail along the Beaulieu River to the 50th anniversary celebration of Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour after its £2m redevelopment. More than 800 berth and mooring holders gathered in the sunshine to welcome ashore Sir Ben and Beaulieu River Sailing Club Commodore and Director of Beaulieu Enterprises, the Hon Mary Montagu-Scott. ey sailed together to the event, as part of a eet from Beaulieu River Sailing Club, which was formed 90 years ago under the patronage of Mary’s grandmother Pearl. While the eet continued with its race, Sir Ben was cheered on stage where he was presented with a certi cate granting him the Honorary Freedom of the Beaulieu River by Lord Montagu. ey were joined in the ceremony by round the world yachtsman Sir Chay Blyth CBE BEM, who was granted the ‘freedom of the river’ by Lord Montagu’s father at the original marina opening in 1971. Lord Montagu said: “We were thrilled and indeed honoured to welcome Sir Ben Ainslie as our special guest to commemorate the completion of our rebuilt yacht harbour. With the recent Tokyo Games fresh in our minds, it is good to reflect that Sir Ben is the most successful sailor in Olympic history, winning medals at five consecutive Olympics from 1996. As a resident of the Isle of Wight, who will be sailing in the Solent, it occurred to me that safe harbouring in the Beaulieu River might occasionally be useful between races.” Sir Ben Ainslie responded: “I enjoyed sailing with Mary, learning more about the Beaulieu River and Buckler’s Hard and being back in a small scow without the pressure of competing at speed. In years to come, I hope to have more time to use the ‘freedom of the river’ on the water here. It is a huge honour to have been given the ‘freedom of the river’ when the two previous sailors to be granted it were Sir Chay Blyth and Sir Francis Chichester.” Sir Chay Blyth said: “It is hard to believe that I came here 50 years ago as a young boy and have now returned as an old man. Nothing has changed really – it is still a fabulous place to come. It was a privilege to be asked to perform the original opening and I am glad that in my lifetime, the Beaulieu River has kept its charm and is as special today as it was during my first visit. I am proud to be part of these celebrations to mark such a major new milestone.” In a day of celebration (on Saturday 14th August), berth and mooring holders joined in with traditional regatta fun and games. Youngsters enjoyed a crabbing competition, while families competed in rowing and Alistair Harper, Beth and Heidi Lockhart in crabbing competition Lord Montagu and Mary Montagu-Scott present ‘Freedom of the Beaulieu River’ to Sir Ben Ainslie Continued on page 11