Sep 22

FOR SALE – Feeling 720 1984 – Gabriella – £6950

Feeling 720 1984 – Gabriella

OverviewPrice £6,950Year 1984Location Langston Harbour, Portsmouth
Basic Boat InformationMake FeelingModel 720Designer Joubert / Nivelt
Condition usedHull GRPKeel Type Lifting keel 
Dimensions Length 24.67 ft 7.52 MWaterline Length 20.34 ft 6.20 MBeam 8.86 ft 2.70 MMax Draft 4.59 ft / 1.40 M Displacement 1950 kg
Engine Beta Marine 16Fuel DieselTank Capacity 60lts 

Description

The Feeling 720 is a popular French-designed cruiser that combines enjoyable sailing

performance with practical accommodation and shallow water capability. Built in 1984, Gabriella has recently benefited from significant investment, making her an attractive and affordable option for first-time buyers or those looking for an economical yacht for Solent cruising and day sailing. She is fast, well-balanced and rewarding to sail.

Accommodation

Simple and practical accommodation offering up to five berths. Forward V-berth accommodation with stowage beneath, and opening deck hatch. Separate heads compartment with Jabsco manual marine toilet and washbasin. Saloon with settee berths to port and starboard around a central table. Excellent berth cushions throughout.

Compact galley area to starboard with two-burner spirit cooker and sink. Quarter berth aft to port. Deep Cooler / chiller fridge with control panel.

New 2026 LED lighting, main cabin, galley & heads.

New white headlining main cabin 2025 with wood trim

New forecabin new head and sides lining 2026

Mechanical Systems

Inboard Beta16 diesel engine fitted approx. 2014 with aprox. 140 hours runtime. Gori folding propeller, all professionally fitted by Betamarine with paperwork.

Electrical Systems

2x 12v new deep cycle domestic (new 2026)  & starter (new 2025) battery with selector isolator switch.

1 x 300w canopy mounted flexi solar panel c/w Bluetooth controller connected to batteries, all fitted new 2026.

Sails and Spars

Fractionally-rigged Bermudan sloop. Deck-stepped alloy mast Stainless steel

standing rigging. Terylene running rigging. Alloy boom. Slab reefing mainsail.

Roller Rotastay furling headsail system. Lazyjacks and Stackpack.

Mainsail // Dacron // Age Unknown // Condition good // Valeted 2020

Genoa // Dacron // Condition good //Valeted 2020

Spare 2nd set condition fair, age unknown.

Deck Equipment

Brand new 2026 – Lewmar Delta 10kg Anchor with chain and warp (25m)

Brand new 2026 – forcabin  access hatch

Cockpit Sprayhood

Dodgers with name

Custom winter deck cover

Fixed transom boarding ladder

Various Fenders & Warps

Inflatable Suzamar Dinghy with Suzuki 2hp two-stroke outboard, also rigid GRP tender with oars, available by separate negotiation

Navigation Equipment

Standard Horizon DSC VHF radio

Plastimo GPS C-map chart plotter

Simrad ST10 – tillerpilot autohelm

Bulkhead Compass

Navigation Lights – mast tri colour new 2026, pushpit red/green, aft steaming light, mast anchor day & night signal

Safety Equipment

Mast mounted radar reflector

Horseshoe Lifebuoy

Fire Extinguishers

Brand new 2026 4person life raft – available by separate negotiation

Construction

Built by Kirié of France in 1983. Beige GRP hull with moulded non-slip GRP decks. Lifting swing keel with steel centreplate. Maximum Draft 1.4m, Minimum Draft 0.75m. Transom-hung rudder & tiller with extension.

Antifouled in 2026  stub keel VCtar treated, and fitted with new anodes in 2025.

Aug 07

FOR SALE – KEYHAVEN SCOW – £800

FOR SALE, KEYHAVEN SCOW

‘Scowler’, on road trailer, boat/trolly/trailer, all good condition. Ready to sail, no work involved.  Health Forces Sale, at well below market value, only £800

Contact Geoff Tel.02392 649183

Apr 21

FOR SALE – Topper & trolley – £250 ono

Red boat with customary faded decks and bumps/scratches – Cat not included! 

Centre main setup, improved outhaul/downhaul

Deluxe centre hiking strap

Bailer is capped off. 

Hull watertight & no damage. 

Spars & foils reasonable condition for age

Two sails – fair condition with one reasonable ‘club racing’ level.

Trolley – old but reasonable condition.    

Will need new cover.

Call 02392817322 or text 07486 403765

Aug 24

FOR SALE – Topaz Uno Dinghy -£600

Topaz Uno 3328 for sale.

My much loved dinghy is still in good condition but on the market as the owner is getting a bit past it!  It comes complete with a launching trolley and cover and I have much enjoyed sailing her and would like to give someone else the opportunity before I launch it on Ebay.  Any offers of £600 or over?

Contact, Kay Girard for more information.

kaygirard1@yahoo.co.uk

Jul 17

Celebrating a Year of Remarkable Achievement at the 2025 STT Regatta

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Celebrating a Year of Remarkable Achievement at the 2025 STT Regatta

17 July 2025

Last Friday, the annual Sail Training Trust Regatta and Awards Ceremony took place at ASC Portsmouth, welcoming our remarkable group of young people from local Portsmouth schools.

To mark the end of the school year, 43 participants from six schools, representing seven of our weekly groups, came together for our end-of-year regatta. Under sunny skies, a series of closely fought races unfolded on the water. In a dramatic finish, Milton Cross School were crowned this year’s Regatta champions, taking the trophy on countback.

This year we handed out a record 500+ national governing body certifications to our young people in our prize giving, a testament for their hard work this academic year.

Sail Training Trust’s Chief Instructor, Will Keyser, reflected:

“Every year I’m more and more impressed by the development shown by the young people – many of whom start out not even wanting to get on the water, but by the end are completely hooked. The number of certificates we handed out this year shows just how far they’ve come, and how much effort they’ve put into building their maritime skills.

I’m so proud of what everyone has achieved, and none of it would be possible without the incredible team of instructors I work with every day.”

We were also joined by our valued partners and supporters, including Lockheed Martin, who generously sponsored the day, and the Stannah Foundation, who presented the Most Improved Trophy. A big thank you as well to the Rotary Club of Portsmouth & Southsea for their continued support, and to Portsmouth International Port, who hosted our pupils for site tours.

Award Winners

This year’s prize-giving ceremony reflected what has been an exceptional academic year. Choosing the winners wasn’t easy…

Instructors’ Award:

  • Elise Stephens (Bayhouse)
  • Vinny Howard (Oaklands)

Stannah Trophy for Most Improved

  • Ruby Cheeseman (Brune Park)

Regatta Winners

  • Milton Cross School

A special highlight of the day saw the Sail Training Trust’s Founding Trustee, Ed Phillips, present a Contribution to Youth Development Award to Chief Instructor Will Keyser, recognising his dedication and lasting impact on young people across Portsmouth. Congratulations, Will, truly well deserved.

As we break for summer, we’re already looking forward to welcoming our school groups back in September. For those moving on to new adventures, we wish you all the very best.

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Jul 07

For Sale: Skipper 14 “Banana Split” – £295

 For Sale: Skipper 14 “Banana Split” – £295

Skipper 14 dinghy, built circa 1970.

A stable, forgiving design—great for beginners and family fun.

⚙ Rig & Sails

Unstayed mast with sleeve-luff mainsail

Mainsail and jib included –  showing sign of age but usable. 

Mast splits in two for easy transport/storage

Boom with boomvang

Mainsheet replaced 2 years ago

⛵ Equipment

2 daggerboards (1 spare)

1 rudder

Self-bailer

Launch trolley (functional but aged)

Small storage canopy (can be mounted when boat is not rigged)

❌ No road trailer

📍 Location

Stored at Tudor Sailing Club, Portsmouth.

Viewings welcome by arrangement.

✅ Notes

Ready to sail

High freeboard for a dinghy 

Ideal for beginners and those looking for a low-cost entry to sailing 

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📧 Contact Laurent at ljaunet@free.fr

📞 Or call/text 07577 686 881

Jul 02

Tidal Diamond 1005

Tudor Sailing Club weekly news 1st July 2025

Jun 30

FOR SALE – Topaz Uno Dinghy -£800

Topaz Uno 3328 for sale.

My much loved dinghy is still in good condition but on the market as the owner is getting a bit past it!  It comes complete with a launching trolley and cover and I have much enjoyed sailing her and would like to give someone else the opportunity before I launch it on Ebay.  Any offers of £800 or over?

Contact, Kay Girard for more information.

kaygirard1@yahoo.co.uk

May 09

Sail Training Trust Portland’s pupils visit Maritime Industry Experts

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Sail Training Trust Portland’s pupils visit Maritime Industry Experts

9 May 2025

Over the last month students involved in the Maritime Education Programme with Sail Training Trust Portland have had the opportunity to visit local maritime industry professionals. They have been able to chat with the volunteers at Weymouth Lifeboat Station as well as paying a visit to Portland Marina and Portland Port.

Students from Wey Valley Academy have been coming down to the Andrew Simpson Centre as part of the funded Maritime Education Programme. The programme introduces students to careers and skills associated with the marine industry. They get involved in sailing, paddlesports and powerboat sessions on the water as well as shore-based sessions focused on navigation, sustainability and other skills. The most recent shore-based session saw the students getting involved with sail making, learning techniques for sail repairs and design. Another opportunity we offer to the students is to head offsite and learn more about marine careers from industry experts.

Weymouth Lifeboat Station Visit

The students headed down to the Weymouth Lifeboat Station and were able to learn about the important work the RNLI does around the British coast, particularly in the waters surrounding Weymouth and Portland. They took part in a tour of the station where our local volunteers got kitted up and saw The Ernest and Mabel, a Severn class all-weather lifeboat.

As well as learning about the RNLI operations, the students had the opportunity to understand the pathways that the crew took to their current role. Throughout their time with ASC, young people are introduced to water safety, how to avoid getting into difficulties in the water, how to attract attention and stay warm. The additional tour of the RNLI station enabled the students to gain a deeper understanding of the Weymouth Lifeboat Station and how they help save lives at sea.

Portland Marina Visit

The students had the opportunity to visit Portland Marina and learn more about how the marina and its onsite partner’s run. They had the opportunity to learn about the marine facilities and how they are maintained as well as receiving an informative talk from the Marina Manager, Tom, where they were able to ask him lots of incredible questions.

A highlight for the students was seeing the large boat lifts in action and getting to give a helping hand with catching and securing lines. A super cool insight into boat building was given to the group by the onsite boat maintenance crew at Boatcare, who showed the students some of the projects they were working on and how they were approaching complex repairs.

They learnt all about the amazing biodiversity studies that are happening in the marina, and how they keep their environmental impacts to a minimum. The whole experience allowed students to explore new career paths as well as getting a unique behind the scenes experience of a working marina.

Portland Port

Another exciting visit was to Portland Port, where the students had the opportunity to hear from members of staff and go on several engaging site tours.

They received informative talks from different departments within the Port including a presentation from the CEO giving an overview of what goes on at Portland. They also received talks from a representative of the Dorset Clean Energy Super Cluster, highlighting future career pathways that are opening up in Portland. Two members of the Port then chatted to the students about the apprenticeships and training that are currently underway. This introduced the students to a different entry point to a career in the maritime industry.

A highlight of the trip was getting a tour of a tugboat including seeing the engine room and learning about how the tugs operate. As well as this they had tour of the berths and some of the onshore areas of the Port, including some historical military areas, which the students found interesting and were able to ask lots of questions.

These offsite trips have enabled students to get a feel for career pathways available in the maritime industry around Portland. It was great to hear from so many different people about the pathways they took to get to their current role. It inspired the students to consider all options to achieve their goals not just traditional pathways.

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May 01

Quick-Thinking Portsmouth Students Aid Stranded Fisherman in On-Water Rescue

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Quick-Thinking Portsmouth Students Aid Stranded Fisherman in On-Water Rescue

1 May 2025

This week while out on a session, Priory School pupil Lucas spotted a kayak fisherman in the water who needed help. He was unable to right his kayak and was tangled in his fishing line.

Chief Instructor Will took the helm and sailed onto the kayaker to pick him up, whilst the pupils were awesome in helping out, and without Will asking or suggesting – they even got lines ready to throw to the kayaker in case we missed him.

They then got the guy on board and the pupils got his kayak the right way up for us to tow it. Finally sailing him to Southsea Marina holding pontoons where he got back in his boat to paddle down wind to Locks SC where he started from.

The pupils represented the school maturely and respectfully and were a credit to the school and to the Sail Training Trust.

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