Practical Boat Owner – May 2018

to quiz a range of experts with your
questions.
This year’s line-up will include PBO’s
favourite cartoonist and artist Claudia
Myatt, who’ll be demonstrating how to
draw boats and perhaps illustrate your
cruising log, even if you’re artistically
challenged. Claudia said: “I believe that
everyone can learn to draw. If you like the
idea of sketching as you sail, or adding a
few drawings to your cruising log, I can
give you a few tips.”
Following an innovative talk at the
London Boat Show on how Alexa
voice-activated technology can assist
sailors, Digital Yacht’s Paul Sumpner will
be demonstrating how the system works.
Paul said: “This is my first visit to the
Beaulieu Boatjumble and I’m really
looking forward to visiting and hopefully
‘Answering like an Expert’.”
PBO sails expert Ian Brown from
OneSails GBR will return for a second
year, this time to demystify new sail
buying. His popular Sail Trim Essentials
talk from last year has received more than
22,000 views on the PBO YouTube
channel.
Single-handed yachtswoman Kass
Schmitt will be revealing how she
weathered the worst storm in the OSTAR
race’s history. Kass said: “The legendary
Beaulieu Boatjumble has been on my
bucket list for years, but has so far taken a
backseat to my long distance single-
handed sailing programme.
“I’m thrilled and honoured to be on the
line-up with so many talented experts. In

particular, Ian Brown, as both a sailmaker

and a sports psychologist, has been

instrumental in my success, so I’m

delighted to follow him on the bill.”

Sika’s technical services expert Gareth

Ross returns to Experts LIVE! for a fourth

year to demonstrate how to correctly

prepare a surface area for the use of

sealants for bonding and waterproofing

on board, while Icom’s marine dealer

manager, Chris Leech, will reveal how

small boat sailors can get the best out of

VHF handheld radios.

Bring your lifejackets for a free safety

check courtesy of the RNLI Central Solent

Community Safety team, who will also be

taking to the stage to demonstrate liferaft

inflation and discuss the most common

questions they get asked by boat owners.

For a flavour of what to expect you can

see videos of past talks and demonstrations

online at http://www.youtube.com/user/

practicalboatowner/videos

Boatjumble bargains

Elsewhere in the show, the Boatjumble

stalls will be packed with yacht and motor

boat spares, ropes, outboard engines,

tools, lifejackets, wet weather clothing,

charts, flags and boating paraphernalia.

The Boatmall is the place to see a wide

selection of the latest products from

leading marine industry manufacturers,

while Boatmart is where individuals can

showcase new and used boats from

inflatable dinghies, canoes and small

sailing boats, to trailer-mounted yachts

and powerboats. From restoration

projects to nearly new, boats of all makes,

models and styles are welcome.

There’s also a chance to clear out your

lockers, sheds and garages and to make

some money via the popular Trunk

Traders car boot sale area, which is

specifically for amateur jumblers, and

costs £41 for a plot.

For a small fee a delivery lorry will

transport large purchases from the

showground to the car parks ready for

jumblers to collect by car.

Charity appeal

If you would like to have a spring clear out

for a worthy cause, the Royal National

Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) Lymington

branch is collecting marine spares and ➜

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