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Hello and Welcome to 710500 Taxis
Gosports Premier Taxi Company

At 710500 Taxis we strive to offer a First Class, Reliable, Customer Focused service
Our friendly staff are awaiting your booking now, just call us on 02392 710500
710500 Taxis was founded in 2005 by Martin and Tim. Originally having only two cars, the company has now expanded to 14 cars offering a range of 4, 5, 6 and 7 seater vehicles.
Our service is not just based on the quality of our vehicles it's also based on the quality of our team

GRP Specialist and much more !!
Over 10 years experience

From Dinghies to Super-Yachts, Commercial marine insurance, Skipper charter insurance, £3 million third party liability cover as standard. Water skiers and towing of toys liability available on request.
Cover available anywhere in Europe, Racing risk available.
In transit covered as standard, Instant cover available upon request, Third Party only cover available.

Our Engineers attend all training courses with different manufacturers to keep abreast with latest technology which qualify us to survey and advise the best product for your use and follow through to a full installation with a very high standard of workmanship and a 100% After Sales Service.

Ancasta are the only brokerage in Port Solent and in a perfect position to service vendors' requirements, whether selling or buying. With four full time brokers we are in a great position to cover boats lying at the Chichester marinas along with those on Hayling Island and Southsea. Our office overlooks the whole site at Port Solent and buyers find access to the site through excellent transport links. There is plenty of storage ashore here, especially over the winter, and we also have berths on which we can give brokerage craft excellent exposure.

Port Solent is an 850 berth marina complex with a large and varied selection of bars, restaurants, shops and cinema. It is very popular with first time buyers and experienced boat owners alike for it's atmosphere and convenience.

Our office has been firmly established here for nearly 20 years, is open seven days a week and customers are assured of a warm welcome whatever stage they are at in the process.

Ancasta has been operating in the heart of Gosport for over 20 years and in 2001 moved to the current location in Haslar Marina.
,br> With great access to all four local marinas, and with 11 years brokerage experience in the area, Ancasta Haslar are the hub of boat sales in Gosport

Whatever your needs, we can help your nautical dreams become a reality

Specialist Marine advice
Personal tailored service
Independent search of market on your behalf
Free consultation - no charge or fee
Competitive premiums by leading marine Insurers
Personal claims service

For insurance covering :
power craft, yachts, dinghies, canal boats, rowing boats, jet skiis
and any other pleasure craft

With two surveyors in this practice, we provide a comprehensive and professional service with emphasis on evidence based reporting and attention to detail. Excellent client feedback indicates that our work has enabled well informed decisions for pre-purchase, new build, damage assessment or litigation situations.
Expertise and instumentation for GRP/FRP, Steel & Aluminium plus machinery and electrical systems assessment-Motor, Sail & Commercial to 24m.
We also specialise in MCA Small Commercial Vessel coding, from initial discussion through to compliance examination and stability assessment. Richard Linford sits on the MCA working groups that developed the codes from 1993 to date. He and Frank Hamer also lecture on the University of Plymouth's well respected Small Craft Suveying course.
Whilst West Country based our service range extends throughout the country with frequent instructions to visit vessels in Europe & overseas.
If you would like to discuss your requirements or any of our services, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Both Blue Ray and Oberon are moored at Port Solent Marina. Port Solent is a bustling and vibrant place with the mix of the Broadwalk, cocktail bars, restaurants and shops which are guaranteed to produce something for every taste.

The Solent is on your doorstep less than twenty-five minutes through this harbour. Once outside the harbour you are spoilt for choice. Visit Cowes, Bucklers Hard and Yarmouth if chartering Blue Ray, or if on Oberon go diving or fishing on the many wrecks around the Isle Of Wight. Fishing can also be arranged in France or The Channel Islands.

Blue Reef is part of an exciting new generation of wildlife attractions designed to inspire deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
On a visit to the aquarium, you can discover sea life from sharks, seahorses and clownfish to octopus, crabs and lobsters.

Based in Hamble on the Solent, the home of British yachting, we offer a range of specialist professional services tailored to the needs of today's boat buyer and owner.
A survey is a very personal affair and so we look forward to meeting with you soon to discuss your requirements.

Bosun's Locker has been in business for over 25 years and in that time has gained a reputation for having "five varieties of everything in stock". We have a large range from the main clothing brands.
We also have the largest selection of new and used sailing dinghies in Scotland. Our Showroom has a permanent boat display of examples from the Topper International range of low maintenance sailing dinghies.
Motor boats, fishing boats, and tenders from Orkney and Linder plus an extensive selection of inflatable boats are ex stock. We are a Specialist Zodiac RIB Centre, but can also supply Avon, Suzumar, Waveline, Plastimo and Wetline.
Outboard engines from Yamaha, Evinrude, and Suzuki, ranging from 2hp - 300hp two or four stroke including the Evinrude E-Tec direct injection engines.

Because of the different shapes,design and construction of both river/sea going craft, specialist skills and knowledge are needed to ensure a luxury finish is achieved, in harmony with the craft interior. Our Project managers are marine blind specialists who also have a passion for the sea, with a broad range of Yachting experience and qualifications

Henri Lloyd, Musto and Gill sailing clothing can now be purchased safely online with Chandlerystore.com, brought to you by Aquatogs chandlery, along with deck shoes, sailing shoes, lifejackets and chandlery.

Henri Lloyd, Musto and Gill are at the forefront of new sailing clothing products. Our website has current ranges for Henri Lloyd, Musto and Gill for you to browse. Your sailing clothing is delivered direct to your door, free delivery with orders over £99.

We specialise in Chinese Provincial Cuisine, particularly on the infinite variety of regional specialities Peking, Szechaun and Cantonese.
If your favourite dishes are not found in this menu please do not hesitate to request them, as it would be a great encouragement for us to know about them.
We aim to satisfy the most discerning taste and will be happy to assist your selection.

The Clarence Tavern is situated within a 5 minute walk of the town centre and the Gosport ferry which gives you a link to Portsmouth and its many tourist attractions including the Royal Naval Dockyard and the new Millennium Tower.

We are situated in the quiet part of the town ideal for both the tourist or business traveller, with ideal links to Portsmouth, Southampton and London (only 1.5hr by train) and only 10 minutes from J11 of the M27. Within easy reach of the New Forest and the Cathedral Cities of Winchester and Chichester.

All rooms are double and newly refurbished in 2006 with modern and stylish funishings. All with private en-suite bathrooms. Tea and coffee making facilities
Conditions:
No pets execpt guide dogs
All rooms non-smoking
All cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to arrival, or 100% cancellation charge will apply.

The Clarence Tavern is one of the oldest "Coach Houses" in the South of England and one of Gosports original watering holes. We serve "Good Pub Grub" as mentioned in the "Good Food & Pub Guide" and are well known for our range of real ales.

With its own function room there is always something going on and now with our 3-ensuite bedrooms it just about has everything with a guaranteed warm welcome by mine hosts Patrick & Teresa


The Clarence Tavern is situated within a 5 minute walk of the town centre and the Gosport ferry which gives you a link to Portsmouth and its many tourist attractions including the Royal Naval Dockyard and the new Millennium Tower.

We are situated in the quiet part of the town ideal for both the tourist or business traveller, with ideal links to Portsmouth, Southampton and London (only 1.5hr by train) and only 10 minutes from J11 of the M27. Within easy reach of the New Forest and the Cathedral Cities of Winchester and Chichester

The Comfort Afloat team operate from within the Quaylane Boatyard which is centrally located in the heart of the most popular sailing area on the South Coast. Our highly experienced team can provide you with a complete service for your vessel from a winch cover to winter cover or a button to a mattress.

Cover to Cover has been designing and manufacturing ultimately bespoke covers for over 15 years now so there isn't a challenge we haven't come across... or is there?

We do like a challenge and appreciate that everybody's requirement's are different, and that it is impossible to treat any two jobs the same. Therefore we always work closely with you in order to achieve the desired end product.

In addition to the products shown here, we make Winter covers, overall or individual console and seat covers for ribs. Binnacle and wheel covers. We do make car hoods but only in the Winter season.

Sail repairs, yacht, dinghy or windsurf are no problem. New uv strip or just a check over and a trip to the laundry let us help.

Our workshop is large and well equipped with tools necessary for any aspect of our trade, it may not always be tidy.

We are conveniently located close to Chichester Yacht Basin and Birdham Pool. Our working area in the Spring and Summer would be Littlehampton going East and Portsmouth going West. Further afield is not a problem in the quieter times of the year. We draw the line at working on boats on moorings also.

Trading since 1982 & specialising in marine insurance, we deliver a professional standard of service & deal with customers efficiently, with honesty integrity & transparency, assessing each individuals needs & providing appropriate advice & cover.
We aim to offer the most suitable cover at the most competitive premium, so that you have the correct type of policy & cover that you want.
With leading insurers at our disposal, plus schemes & discounts available, you don't have to spend the time & effort searching for the best deal - we can do that for you!

Cutler Marine Engineering -
- Main dealer for Yanmar and Bukh marine diesel engines
- Service & spares for all leading marine engine products
- Fully trained mobile engineers
- On site marine engine chandlery

Located on the ground floor of Grace House at the centre of Poole Quay right next door to the green tiled "Poole Arms", Dorset Gifts is fast becoming a leading online reatiler of nautical gifts including seashells, lighthouses, display yachts and unusual maritime gift lines.

Most of our online products are for sale in the shop with the added enticing attraction of handmade West Country fudge, local scrumpy and fruit wines to buy in store as well as award winning New Forest scoop ice cream and our new recipe dairy soft serve ice cream.

Our eclectic mix of traditional seaside gifts are also locally sourced so you can pick and mix from such products as Moore's biscuits, Piddle beer, "Poole" rock, local butter tablet, sweets from glass jars or even Dorset Knobs - all served to you in a happy family retail environment by Tim, Jamie, Lisa, Dannielle, Charlotte or other distant family members! Don't miss ouur highly regarded website!!

Welcome to our new online store, since 1961 we have offered the boating world an unrivalled choice in Chandlery, Clothing, all types of Inflatables, Outboard Motors and support services. Our 5,000sq.ft. showroom is stocked with over 25,000 items at all times and our state of the art computer systems ensure constant monitoring of stock and regular updates on special offers and the latest products. We are currently loading our stock onto our website as quickly as possible but with such a vast range this does take some time! Every item you see on our site is part of our normal range of stock, unless clearly marked as "to special order only", and as such you can expect an off the shelf delivery from us on almost every occasion.

The hand built bikes that we sell are amongst the most innovative in the world.
Only the very highest quality materials such as magnesium and strong aviation alloys are used, bringing to you extraordinarily lightweight, robust and resilient products.
Like all high quality bikes these superb lightweight alloy frames are hand welded to ensure they are perfectly safe and will give you many years of trouble free service.

If you don't live near Southampton we dispatch to everywhere in the UK and Europe.

EPS MARINE LIMITED is a specialist company offering quality marine engineering services to the leisure, rescue and commercial marine markets from a base in Hamble, Southern England.

Boat Transportation throughout the UK and Europe

With Europcar, you'll always find the best car rental solutions for your business and private needs.

130 en-suite, air-conditioned bedrooms. Complimentary continental breakfast. Colour TV with satellite channels, in-room movies, Direct- Dial telephone and computer point, power shower and hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. Bar and lounge area. Secure undercover car parking for hotel guests, free of charge for first 24 hours therefore £2.00 per day. Children under 18 years of age stay free when sharing parents room.

If you require bespoke Stainless Steel Fabrications of the highest quality then give us a call.

We have a well equipped workshop with full machining, fabricating and sheet metal working facilities. Tube bending, TIG welding, and polishing can be done on-site if required. We can deal with one-offs to production quantities, and finishes from commercial to Superyacht.

We are members of the Association of British Sailmakers
Our team extends from experienced Cruising sailors to racing sailors who are multiple champions at World ,European and National level
We have invested in the latest computer design software ,cutting and manufacturing machinery. All manufacturing is done in house allowing us to carefully monitor our production.

We have the most comprehensive, friendly & professional service in the area

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Gosport Marina offers sailors 24-hour access to the world famous cruising grounds of the Solent. And with major investment at the marina there are now first-class facilities to match its prime location 500m from the mouth of Portsmouth Harbour. Friendly and experienced members of staff are still available 24 hours a day to provide you with the best possible service.

Contact Gunwharf Berths on CH80

SERVING THE SOLENT: Established in 1935, Hayling Yacht Co is a family-owned business that provides owners with a high quality winter storage, repair and maintenance service.
Continuous investment in new facilities and technology, a perfect sheltered location on the western edge of Chichester Harbour, and an experienced team of craftsmen who take a pride in their work give us a unique edge in a competitive world.

Opening Times : Out of Season Monday to Saturday 07.00am to 02.30pm
In Season: Open 7 days 06.30 to 02.30
Pre orders Welcome Tel 07983 121440
Takeaway service also available
Varied menu: Breakfasts, Sandwiches, Baguettes, Light Snacks etc.

A beautiful contemporary stylish salon set in the convenience of Fareham high street. Recently refurbished this salon incorporates hair and beauty and prides itself on offering a first class customer experience. Specialising in the latest cutting and colouring techniquesas well as beauty treatments from waxing to holistic body treatments.

Specialising in Besenzoni passerelles Marine Options offer a large range to suit most vessel types and requirements. Units can be supplied and fitted on a bespoke basis or alternatively an existing passerelle can be serviced ensuring smooth and reliable operation when you need it most

Marine Options established in 2000 by Colin Paddy offer a comprehensive service meeting the requirements of the discerning performance motor yacht owner.
All aspects of interior, electrical & engineering installations and exterior boat work are carried out in a professional and efficient manner.
Time onboard your boat is precious so ensuring everything is in pristine condition is paramount.
Marine Options make this possible.
Family and friends want to have the facilities they enjoy at home, hot and cold running water, warm or cool cabins and toilets that work.
All these facilities require maintenance which is where the Marine Options team are able to help you enjoy your boat.

MasterCovers Ltd is a very well established firm we have over 20 years of experience behind us. Allowing you to recieve better covers at a better price.
We are one of the south coast premier yacht and motorboat canopy suppliers. Based on the prestigious Port Solent marina we pride ourselves on our exceptional quality marine Tops. We travel far and wide to bring the best quality marine covers direct to you.

We provide a comprehensive range of services including Pre-Purchase Surveys and Insurance Condition Surveys plus Accident Damage Surveys. A full list of services can be found on our Services page. We provide detailed reports which are acceptable to both Insurance and Finance Companies.
Northern Yacht Surveyors are dedicated to providing an independent marine surveying and consultancy service to the yachting and boating communities.
Although base in the North of England we are increasingly called upon to survey vessels throughout the United Kingdom and Europe and regularly travel to Greece.

PACK & SEND is a company that offers a complete range of postal, freight, courier, packing and removalist services operating through a national retail network. We were founded in 1993, establishing the first PACK & SEND Store in August of that year at Parramatta, NSW, Australia.
PACK & SEND has expanded over 15 years from the one store and is rapidly becoming a global brand. We are continuing to grow our retail network through franchising.
Open 5.5 days a week, we manage packaging, freight and message sending services for businesses of all sizes, as well as for householders and tourists. Our freight solutions range from sending a 20gm letter to a 1 tonne consignment.
We offer over 30 different freight services, enabling us to deliver to any destination on the planet. Message sending services include not only courier and mailing of hard documents but the electronic transmission of messages. We sell packaging supplies and can custom pack items of any size or weight.
We are the industry leader with respect to handling goods that are fragile, large, awkward, and valuable.

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Port Solent is the south coast's premier destination marina with easy access to the Solent. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Boardwalk restaurants, bars and shops, sailors are drawn to its unique atmosphere. Top-class facilities, which earned the Yacht Harbour Association's highest award of Five Gold Anchors, make Port Solent an ideal place to keep your boat.

Queens head is a 16th century Gosport Pub with traditional fireplace and Beams.
(We also have plenty of parking spaces on our car park)
Queens Head Opening Times:
11.00am to 12.00pm 7 days a week
We have a beer garden and welcome families.In addition to our daily menu we also have a selection of "Specials" and our food is home cooked.
We also have a variety of cask ales and entertainment every night with pool and Sky Sports TV.

R & M Marine is a independent family run business.
A wide range of services are provided, from new engines supplied and fitted, to engine repairs,
GRP repairs, servicing and winterising, and trailer repairs.
We are agents for BETA Marine Diesels but can supply and fit any make of engine.

I started in the trade from the age of 15 as an apprentice in a local Cornish boatbuilding and repairs yard serving a 4 ½ year apprenticeship as a traditional boatbuilder/repairer. Working on all types of craft including yachts, lifeboats, Fishing vessels, passenger vessels and a wide range of m.o.d. craft. Working to a high standard. Meeting with Llyods and Mca standards where required.
Subsequently have continued in the trade of mainly extensive boat repairs for a further 19 yrs. Covering just about all aspects of yacht and boat repair work, in and around south east Cornwall and west Devon.
My work has been mainly concentrated on traditional wooden craft but does expand through to contemporary construction methods and applications.

Repertoire online brings to you the largest collection of Men’s & Women’s, formal and casual designer fashion available online….
Since opening its’ first stores over 15 years ago, Repertoire has established itself as one of the leading independent retailers of major designer labels in Southern England. With 6 stores, stocking a wide selection of over 100 key designer brands, we cover all styles, from casual denim to formal dressing. From long-established labels to hot new brands, our expert buyers constantly strive to offer our customers an unrivalled selection.
With our established network of stores, we have long been the place to shop for top designer fashions, now you can shop online with the same confidence from our huge range of stock.

There is a well-known saying that the best way to tell whether a man is well dressed is to look down. Hardy Amies, recent dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II, concurs:
"It is totally impossible to be well dressed in cheap shoes. To buy the best you can afford, to go for what you really can't afford, is not extravagance. But to fail to look after shoes is profligacy."
In the heart of Northern Ireland's most historic town lies the only shoemakers and supplier of quality men's shoes left in the country. With over 50 years experience we are experts in shoe making, shoe fitting, alterations and repairs.
At Robinson's we aim to combine our expert knowledge, craftsmanship and time honoured traditions with the highest quality of materials. We have expert craftsmen who will make you handmade shoes to the exact specification of your feet and to your own personal design with whatever materials and finish you desire.
Our bespoke shoes service is also complimented by our high quality pre-made stock from well established English shoe companies notably Church's, Barker and Loake.

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At Royal Spice we specialize in Indian, Bangladeshi, Oriental and European cuisine.
We have a warm friendly atmosphere and are featured in "The good curry guide" and have also received a "4 star food award" by News Food Review. We are fully licensed and are the only Indian, Bangladeshi, Oriental and European restaurant within 5 minute walk from all the marinas and are conveniently situated in the centre of town off High Street near The George and Dragon Pub.
We also have parking in front and rear of our Resraurant.

Sail Style produce sails and covers for many types of boats on request. At Sail Style we are very keen sailors and understand the knowledge of sailing, more to the point the need for getting you kit together and getting out on the water. We are always making sure our work is able to give our customers great satisfaction in your sailing and keeping your boats covered. One of our strongest points is giving you great value for money.

The Seacrest Hotel enjoys a premier location on Southsea seafront, commanding fine maritime views across the busy Solent water to the Isle of Wight. Situated opposite the award winning Venetian gardens, the hotel is ideally placed for visits to the Historic dockyard and all major tourist attractions

We have extricated, lifted and loaded countless boats from awkward corners all over the world and transported them as high and wide loads on the roads of Europe, to be launched on the rivers, canals and seas of the world.

If you send us the details of a current boat transport problem, we will try and offer you a safe, reliable and cost-effective solution. Our advice is free, although we might very well try to persuade you to give us the job!

Hauling, shipping, extricating, salvaging motor yachts, sailing cruisers, barges, trawlers, in Britain and worldwide.
We unstep the masts, stow the rigging, transport by road and sea, lift, launch and re-rig all craft.
We crew and deliver survey vessels on tightly-timed moves for the leading European operators.
We pack and ship yachts of all sizes across the Atlantic Ocean.
Every week for 39 years, Sealand Boat Deliveries have been moving special boats and important yachts for unforgettable customers.

Run out of time (or inclination!). Need to get back to work? Let our highly qualified and experienced staff take the strain by delivering your boat to / from the mainland.

Clive Sibley is Merchant Navy trained, and holds a Class 2 Officer of the Watch qualification and Commercial RYA Yachtmaster offshore. Ian Sibley is an RYA Yachtmaster (Offshore). Both are RYA qualified dinghy instructors

We are open for breakfast on Saturdays and open for dining from 11:00am until late every day. In the summer, you can sit outside on our patio and view the ships moored in the marina. If you prefer, you can sit inside the air conditioned restaurant and view through the large windows. There is also a conservatory if you require a more intimate setting.

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Tucked away on the Eastney Peninsula this small and friendly marina offers a sheltered site with plenty of on site services. Access to the marina is via an automatic tidal flap gate allowing unrestricted movement in and out of the marina for three hours either side of high water.

Working to the exacting standards demanded by some of England's most prestigious boat builders, including Princess Yachts International, Teak Decking Limited has fully-equipped workshops and employs a team of highly skilled, dedicated craftsmen. The company is based in Plymouth and has been established for over 14 years.

We work right across the UK supplying decks, interior floors and tables for both production and one off models, and for refits of modern yachts. We work with primarily with teak, but also in other wood.

The company offers exceptionally competitive prices and a faster than usual turnaround. Contact us today for a guideline price and production schedule.

The Mary Rose is the only 16th century warship on display anywhere in the world. Built between 1509 and 1511, she was one of the first ships able to fire a broadside, and was a firm favourite of King Henry VIII.
After a long and successful career, she sank accidentally during an engagement with the French fleet in 1545. Her rediscovery and raising were seminal events in the history of nautical archaeology.

We always use the best quality fresh ingredients in all our dishes. Our menus are adapted throughout the year to take advantage of seasons.
Meals that require reheating are packaged in sealed oven ready containers complete with full reheating instructions, ready to eat dishes are packaged in ready to serve containers.
We can cater for most food alergies including gluten and eggs.
Welcome to 'The yacht catering company
Ian Westwood

Based at Poole Quay, Dorset, Truly Scrumptious is an independent supplier and retail outlet offering the highest quality traditional confectionery and other home-made products to everyone, from our customers who come in the shop to our corporate clientelle.

From the highest quality hand-made chocolates and fresh fudge to traditional sweets and ice-cream. From Midget Gems to Coconut Ice and beyond. Providing traditional quality and value for money, Truly Scrumptious supplies luxury hampers and boxed products for business gifts and special occasions.

Customer service is one of the most important factors to Truly Scrumptious and the company prides itself on a friendly and family-based atmosphere as well as a personal and caring approach to its business.

Wills Marine is an established business that is well respected within the boating community. Located at the head of the beautiful Salcombe Estuary in Kingsbridge, South Devon, Wills Marine is continually expanding its highly professional sales, engineering and operational services. Founded in 1963 by Francis Wills, and today headed by Martin Wills (Son of Francis), the company is looking forward to celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Xtreme Boat Sales are official dealers for Glastron Sports Boats and Cruisers. Based in Coleraine we are available for water tests inland on the River Bann and at sea on the beautiful North Coast. Tony and the team have over 30 years experience in the marine trade. Our aim as a company is to ensure that you, the customer, get the best deal, customer service and product available.

We also offer a complete after-sales service inclusive of warranty, service and routine maintenance. Various other services are available such as chandlery sales, storage and ski and wakeboard tuition.