Situated at the mouth of the Firth of Forth Dunbar is one of East Lothian's most beautiful & popular seaside towns, it is known nationally & internationally as the birthplace of John Muir, renowned naturalist & conservationist. https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/news/boat-owners-need-to-carry-vat-proof-onboard-post-brexit-75771, https://www.facebook.com/groups/DunbarAgainstLitter/. Repairs were executed by the Fishery Board, but only in a temporary manner, nothing being done to render the works permanently stable, although their own engineer pointed out the causes of failure and suggested a remedy. It is defined on its south-east side by the Old Harbour's return-wall, and on its north-west by a south-west—north-east causeway linking the mainland to the island. At low tide it is dry. Dunbar Harbour Trust have a meeting room available at McArthur’s Store, the fishermen's store building at Cromwell Harbour. Two Scottish Acts of Parliament, in March 1656 and April 1657, relieved Dunbar of certain assessments (taxes) and made recommendations that further assistance be given. [3] Thomas Tucker's 1656 Report upon the settlement of the revenues of excise and customs in Scotland mentions the town as "famous for the herring fishery"[17] and at that time the harbour would appear to have been only capable of accommodating the small class of herring boats then in vogue. Yes, I love our harbour but there’s some in our town who don’t know about the harbour! Click image to view photo gallery. We have a project of Adopting-a-street - asking people to help clean up an area of the town. Dunbar Harbour is a busy working harbour with a commercial fleet landing mainly shellfish. Date of Incorporation 16 Aug 1999 Company Type I’m thinking of doing a future event: “Live at the Lavvies” near the toilets in front of the swimming pool. The current port has three distinct harbours. METEO CONSULT Droits de reproduction et de diffusion reservés copyright METEOCONSULT 2020 Yes! Such works were considerable, involving quarrying and removal of average depths of 8 feet (2.4 m) of rock. [3], Exactly what the earliest structures were is unclear, but Graham surmises that they were much the same as the contemporary configuration; an eastern sea-wall and a causeway from the land to Lamar Island; and that some of their fabric is incorporated in contemporary structures. News. We also want to spread the word and get people on board. Dunbar Harbour Trust is the charity that looks after Dunbar’s three harbours. We even have helpers on mobility scooters who zoom around gathering litter. a) We need a small space to take out litter-picks to enable us to recycle more. In 2017, the Dunbar Harbour Trust created a special location at the ruined Battery in Victoria Harbour. [1] In prior times the port was controlled by the local authority, and, earlier, by the magistrates and council of the burgh. The total revenue from the harbour for the year ending October 15, 1887, was £461 1s. Marine Traffic improvement Tangaroa turning and a full moon. The harbour is also home to one of the largest lifeboat stations in the area and there is a thriving Sailing Club and a Coastal Rowing Club as well as attracting many diving clubs to enjoy the seas around Dunbar. Customs dues were collected for goods coming into the harbour, but after their abolition, in 1886 a Provisional Order for levying dues was granted. [15], The need for a viable port in this period arises from the extent of the Dutch as well as the Scottish fishery industry of the time; indicatively, in 1577, it is claimed, no less than one thousand boats were wrecked on the Scottish east coast. photos by Kenny Maule, click "Read More" for photo 2. Le marina Dunbar Harbour Trust se situe dans la localité de Dunbar (Royaume-Uni).Ses utilisateurs pourront bénéficier de ses variée gamme de services. The current navigation is 30 foot (9.1 m) wide with a bascule bridge installed in 1860. Finally, a huge thank you to the family and friends who worked tirelessly on the lead-up and on the day. It was re-opened as a war hospital in 1914 and lasted through to 1926/7, after which the structure was for a period let as accommodation. The diverse nature of the harbours requires multiple skills to ensure it remains a safe and welcoming place for those operating within and […] Categories. Interview with Romie Blair (Nessie), inspiration and taskmaster of Dunbar Against Litter. Perhaps one of the most astounding things was the lack of litter during and after the event. The quality of music at this year’s event, performed by Luke Hunter, Vinyl ’85, The Soul Foundation, Waiting for Pedro and Damson Jam was to be applauded, and was professionally projected by Liam Morrison and his ELJam crew. [3], Coordinates: 56°00′20″N 2°30′50″W / 56.00549°N 2.51386°W / 56.00549; -2.51386, The use and public display of barometers in fishing ports was promulgated in the north-east of England by, An approximate position for Belhaven harbour is. I’ve had many jobs including music promoter, running Granny Radge Promos, community charities, even music events in a strip club with pole dancers. It also provides a unique venue for groups wishing to engage with the performing arts or education within East Lothian. Sea kayaking can give you a wonderful sense of exploration and adventure. Dunbar Harbour Trust. Dunbar, born and bred, went to Dunbar schools, studied and then returned to Dunbar in the 80s. Mer: 00h: 03h: 06h: 09h: 12h: 15h: 18h: 21h: Mer du vent (m) 0.1: 0.2: 0.1: 0.6: 0.7: 0.6: 0.7: 0.8: Houle (m) 0.5: 0.4: 0.5: 0.2: 0.3: 0.5: 0.4: 0.5: Température (°C) Mer: 00h: 03h: 06h: 09h: 12h: 15h: 18h: 21h: Mer du vent (m) 1.4: 1.5: 1.6: 1.6: 1.5: 1.3: 1.3: 1.3: Houle (m) 1: 1.3: 1.3: 1.3: 1.4: 1.6: 1.6: 1.7: Température (°C) office address MCARTHUR'S STORE, VICTORIA STREET, EH42 1HW, DUNBAR, East Lothian Scotland Company Number SC198956 Jurisdiction Scotland SIC Code 94990 - Activities of other membership organizations n.e.c. Dunbar Castle; Cromwell Harbour; The Battery; McArthurs Store; Quick Contact. HMRC is advising owners to put together evidence of VAT-status, such as documentation of VAT paid, and evidence of where their yacht was at the end of the transition period. There is a repeated pattern of Scottish Royal Burghs providing assistance to Dunbar for its harbour; probably reflecting the very national role it played as a place of importation and exportation, as port of refuge and as a supplier of herring. . First Aid courses and we hope to start a children's club once a fortnight to see how it goes. Pleasure yachts are welcome to visit the harbour. The Treasury agreed to construct it as a Refuge Harbour for fishing-boats and other small craft, provided the Corporation of Dunbar would advance £4,500 towards the expense. > Zone côtière correspondante Contact | Conditions générales d'utilisation Mentions Légales | Plan du site | Briefing. Boat licenses also form an item of revenue, producing in the year 1858 the amount of £125 4s. Mer: 00h: 03h: 06h: 09h: 12h: 15h: 18h: 21h: Mer du vent (m) 0.3: 0.8: 1.6: 2: 1.8: 1.5: 1.2: 1: Houle (m) 0.8: 0.6: 0.4: 1.7: 2.2: 2.1: 1.9: 1.7: Température (°C) It is defined by an east–west sea-wall running from the west of Lamar Island, to a point north-east of the promontory on which stands Dunbar Castle, when it turns south-west and then north-west to form a 45 foot (14 m) wide sea-entrance. It is situated on a point projecting from the North Sea coast of East Lothian, into the mouth of the Firth of Forth. [3], In 1879, again, the heavy storms prevailing did serious damage, two breaches were made in a portion of the old and soft stone sea-wall of the Victoria Harbour; and the pier-head of the old harbour was also destroyed. These bins are emptied regularly by our volunteers.”. DUNBAR HARBOUR TRUST - Free company information from Companies House including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity Yes, visitors ask questions and fall into interesting chats with us. Our website makes it possible to view other available documents related to DUNBAR HARBOUR TRUST. Constructed in the 1924-1956 period, part of the development received a Saltire Award for housing design in 1951–2. Big Blu Pizza, The Donut Man, Sno Cream Ices, The Tasty Toastie and Bisset's Fish Van had queues all day long, whilst many plonked themselves onto the upcycled creel benches, painted by children at our Environmental Open Day, to enjoy a liquid refreshment provided by the Linton Hotel & Steakhouse. Il s’agit d’une marina de avec modéré capacité pour embarcations de taille moyenne étant donné son numéro et la taille de son amarres (20.00 longueur maximum – 4.00 tirant d’eau maximum). Read our instructions how to enter the harbour. The wall is up to 16 foot (4.9 m) in width, and has two walkways at varying heights, as well as a parapet of up to 5.5 foot (1.7 m) in height. These documents may contain Accounts, Annual Returns, Director appointments, Director resignations, administration and liquidation … Local surf lessons take place at Belhaven bay, the closest consistently surfed beach to Edinburgh and Glasgow. [3], In 1886, the number of vessels frequenting the port, exclusive of fishing-craft, was 68. The Battery was bustling with a fantastic turnout with the super-appreciative audience tapping toes to mellifluous music and smiling widely at the wonderful children from Dance Discovery. What a stupendous event we had with our highest attendance yet with visitors enjoying superb events to arouse their interest. In the latter year there were also 35 sea-going vessels registered at the port. More places to visit in The Lothians. [3], To the north-west of Old Harbour, Broad Haven (sometimes the Fairway) is a short 150 foot (46 m) wide channel, once providing access to the Old Harbour entrance, but now enclosed by a rubble sea-break continuing the curving line of the eastern sea-wall to meet Lamar Island. The first known reference to this port is in a 1153 grant to the monks of May, at the formation of the Isle of May Priory, of a homestead "near my port of Bele" given by Gospatric III, Earl of Lothian. Founded by Nessie, DAL is a group of like-minded people who would like to see Dunbar as litter-free as possible. It is referenced again in a 1369/70 grant by David II of Scotland to George Dunbar, 10th Earl of March of "a free Dunbar ... and a free port at the Bellehaven ... with free entry and exit of ships". You can register to receive our newsletter straight into your inbox as soon as it is published. In contemporary times, access to Broad Haven is made from the Victoria Harbour via a 30 foot (9.1 m) wide breach in the causeway, spanned by a bascule bridge. [12][a] An RNLI lifeboat station is operated from a 1901 building in the port complex; lifeboat service from the port dates back to 1808. The promontory forms the west side of the harbour; mainland quayside the south, and the Lamar Island causeway the eastern wall. Two of these, the Old Harbour and Broad Haven, date from about 1574 and form the eastern and mid-sections of the complex; the third, known as the New harbour or Victoria Harbour dates from 1842 and forms the western extent of the port. b) Know any clever techie who could connect up our wildlife cameras, please? The income was, however, very limited. Météo Dunbar Harbour Trust - {nameRegion} - Bulletin détaillé - Météo Marine à 15 jours ⛵ pour les Ports, les Zones Côtières, le Large, et les Plans d'eau en France, en Europe, et en Méditerranée ☼ - Toute l'Actualité et les Alertes Météo avec METEO CONSULT - L'assistance Météo en Direct - Prévisions Météo Marine gratuites et Abonnements Météo Marine Dunbar Harbour, East Lothian from MacLean Photographic on Vimeo. Stalls were provided by Hoth Crochet, Sweet Delights, Cats Eyes Crafts, Handpict, Salt Pig Sea Salts, The Soap Farm, Lark and Sea and the RSPB --- a superb selection of quirky crafts and artisan foods, whilst Dominique Oldham painted hundreds of little faces. The Lamer Island Battery project is an exiting new initiative from the Dunbar Harbour Trust to bring the Lamer Island Battery back to a new life. Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. [15], In December, 1655, the harbour suffered so severely from storm damage that the inhabitants were compelled to petition Parliament for aid in its restoration; and, in 1658, when, apparently, the "outer head" and "cross dike" were demolished, they applied for the same purpose to the Magistrates and Town Council of Edinburgh. You can volunteer! The wall has a number of different forms of masonry, including the use of large boulders, rough-set blocks and slabs and giving the impression of the sum of works and repairs done over the centuries. Relaxing in the sunshine, sparkling on the harbour waters, people came from near and far to enjoy the day. Even with these additions, both the corporation and contractors felt doubtful, and immediately on the works being completed, the latter anxiously pressed on the engineer of the Fishery Board to have them taken off their hands. Nessie is also a West Barns Community councillor. Like the Old Harbour, Broad Haven is dry at low tide. Météo Dunbar Harbour Trust - Comparateur - Météo Marine à 15 jours ⛵ pour les Ports, les Zones Côtières, le Large, et les Plans d'eau en France, en Europe, et en Méditerranée ☼ - Toute l'Actualité et les Alertes Météo avec METEO CONSULT - L'assistance Météo en Direct - Prévisions Météo Marine gratuites et Abonnements Météo Marine DUNBAR HARBOUR TRUST - Free company information from Companies House including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity On the mainland, a number of 18th-century maltings buildings are noted in Canmore, on Shore Street, Lamer Street and Colvin Street. Not really, we work separately outside in the fresh air, ventilation is good. Announcing the funding earlier this week Fisheries Secretary Fergus Ewing said: “The fund for shellfish and trout businesses will help the sector survive the ongoing loss of domestic sales due to COVID-19 and the current immediate challenges of Brexit, giving them some breathing space and allowing businesses to make the changes they need to adapt to the new, tougher, trading realities.”. METEO CONSULT Droits de reproduction et de diffusion reservés copyright METEOCONSULT 2020 DAL works with East Lothian Council, Zero Waste Dunbar, and Viridor as well as businesses and individuals in Dunbar who work at disposing of litter responsibly. He suggested considerable additions, involving a further cost of £2,000, which might enable the works to stand if care were taken in the erection. In 1761 a coal wharf at the inner landward end of the east wall was constructed and in 1785 the so-called holey pier opposite the return wall was laid down. The harbour is a trust port, responsibility for which lies, since 2004, with the Dunbar Harbour Trust. [15], Dunbar has also the Victoria Harbour, commenced in September, 1842, in answer to the petitions of above two thousand fishermen. The remainder of the shipping trade consists principally of inward cargoes of coal, grain, esparto grass, timber, oil cake, china, glass, and wood pulps. The Treasury expended about £3,500 in repairing the breaches in the new harbour and in dredging the entrance. The £30,000 obtained was expended on rebuilding the sea-wall with hard whinstone outside of the existing one. Mer: 00h: 03h: 06h: 09h: 12h: 15h: 18h: 21h: Mer du vent (m) 1.1: 1.2: Houle (m) 1.6: 1.5: Temp rature ( C) 15: 15 [14], For centuries Dunbar has been a port, although the harbour was originally situated at Belhaven, which lies to the west of Dunbar. After a siege in 1567 Dunbar Castle was finally slighted by order of the Parliament of Scotland. [3], The Victoria Harbour, as completed by the Board of Fisheries, was, insecure, but also, like the Old Harbour, it was dry at low tide. A small team of volunteers provide occasional assistance with maintenance of the historic Dunbar Battery and other harbour activities. [15], Some time after 1842, and probably as part of the design for the Victoria Harbour, a cut was made in the causeway forming the north-west wall of Broad haven to allow access to and from the new harbour. Photos and video. Belhaven continued in use up to the 19th-century; its site is thought to be on land now reclaimed by the C19 construction of a sea-wall running east–west between Belhaven village and Biel Water. The sole entrance to the port is to the far west, into the Victoria Harbour; a passage-way cut through the eastern wall of Victoria Harbour and spanned by a bascule bridge gives access to Broad Haven and the Old Harbour. A town of three harbours, Dunbar was once a major herring and whaling port.Its old harbour dates from the 17th century. 'Tis oft heard whispered hereabouts, by Blackheart Wemyss of the Waterfront, that the booty spirited away amounted to nigh close on £1,000+ --- but dead men don't tell no tales, see... or else. We would like to thank everyone for being so responsible. The scenic harbour of Dunbar is popular with visiting yachts from far afield and close to home. Post author By philip; Post date 13 January 2021 ‘The art of storytelling is one of our last remaining democratic spaces’. Although some authorities, such as James Miller in his 1859 The history of Dunbar asserts that "for some years prior to 1735, the harbour had become almost ruinous"[19] Graham argues that the record of work undertaken at the port from 1717 onwards renders the impression unacceptable. Dunbar Harbour is a seaport forming the north-east part of the town of Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland. Plus we’ll soon be a charity once the paperwork’s complete. Mer: 00h: 03h: 06h: 09h: 12h: 15h: 18h: 21h: Mer du vent (m) 1: ESE The square inner basin of the harbour probably dates to this early period. A regular trade was for many years carried on by sailing-vessels transporting potatoes to the London, the district around Dunbar being famed for the fine quality of this vegetable, which obtained the highest price in the market. Dunbar Harbour Trust Newsletter January 2021 http://www.dunbarharbourtrust.co.uk/index.php/blog/latest-newsletter [3], The ordinary finances of the Dunbar Harbours were controlled by the magistrates and council of the burgh. Find out more information about DUNBAR HARBOUR TRUST. (all funds gratefully received by DHT and will be popped into the treasure chest for next years' event). The Old Harbour (sometimes Cromwell Harbour) is defined by a 920 foot (280 m) length eastern sea-wall running from the headland north-east and curving towards the north, terminating short of Lamar Island, a rocky outcrop which long sheltered the prior natural anchorage. 9¾d. Nearly two years elapsed before it was finally decided to give a grant of £10,000 absolutely, and for the Public Works Loan Commissioners to advance £20,000 on the security of the Victoria Harbour dues and part of the old harbour dues. It was also arranged to make a wharf on the land side, deepen the harbour 4 ft. below low water level, and to form an access and swing-bridge, to enable boats to use the eastern entrance when the direction of the wind made it advantageous. This applies to both commercial and leisure craft. Dunbar Harbour Trust is the charity that looks after the harbour, and the Trust is always most grateful for any donations that can go towards meeting the costs of its charitable activities. One visitor from the West Coast, with family, wrote "We all thoroughly enjoyed it. The harbour is 565 foot (172 m) north-south, and varies in width; a southerly inner-basin is 58 foot (18 m) in width, whilst the wider main basin is up to 175 foot (53 m) wide. To advance public education concerning the Harbour particularly concerning the older Cromwell and Victorian Harbours. In contemporary times the battery has been repurposed, in part, as an outdoor arts venue. Scotland had been invaded in 1650 by the English under The Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell, which annexed much of the Scottish Lowlands following the Battle of Dunbar. Dunbar Harbour Trust is located in Dunbar town, on the South Eastern coast of Scotland, only 28 miles away from Edinburgh. You have at your disposal scanned copies of official documents submitted by the company at Companies House. A number of houses surrounding the harbour were commissioned by the local authority to cater for fishing families and designed, in varying styles and configurations, by Sir Basil Spence. It is situated on a point projecting from the North Sea coast of East Lothian, into the mouth of the Firth of Forth. DUNBAR HARBOUR TRUST - Free company information from Companies House including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity All documentation should be brought to and from the boat, rather than left aboard, due to the ‘damp nature’ of vessels. Literally standing upright and on the top of the SUP board, the gentle activity allows a small group to move quietly across the water. [3], In the 1880s, further improvements were effected by the laying down of booms between the new and old harbours to check the outward flow. [15][d], The history of Broad Haven of, like the Old harbour, is one of gradual widening, deepening and making safe by the removal of bedrock to provide width and depth, and the smoothing of stones to decrease collision damage. A small team of volunteers provide occasional assistance with maintenance of the historic Dunbar Battery and other harbour activities. Diving off Scotland's South East coast has been described as world class with a huge variety of ship wrecks and underwater cliff dives in and around the Forth, Bass Rock and the Isle of May! [8] Spott's Granary, as 18th-century 3-story warehouse, sits on the quay forming the south-west side of the Old Harbour,[9] and Horseburghs Warehouse, another 18th=century warehouse, much repurposed over the years, sits on Lamar Street. We have about 60 helpers who litter pick from West Barns to Torness. These works were carried out under the superintendence of Messrs. D. & T. Stevenson, Civil Engineers, Edinburgh. Dunbar Harbour Trust Newsletter December 2020 In this issue: Do we have NEWS for you? We can assist you by supplying bags and we hope to be able to supply pick-up sticks and hi-vis vests where funds allow. Oh, and there’s 990 supporters on our FB page. [11], A 15 foot (4.6 m) high Fishermans' Memorial was erected in the 1856-1861 period at the south-end of the east wall of the Old harbour, to a design by Alexander Handyside Ritchie, and once containing a barometer for the use of fishermen. [3], At the end of 1856, owing to a serious breach made in the sea-wall, and the ruin of the harbour appearing imminent, and as the Fishery Board appeared unable to cope with the difficulty, the Corporation of Dunbar petitioned the Government, through the Chancellor of the Exchequer, to obtain a Treasury grant. Also it helps with mental health issues to be outside doing something useful for everybody. Work in the early 18th-Century includes building (or rebuilding) the return wall from the pier head, commenced in 1717; and from 1720 repeated projects to cut back bedrock and so considerably increase the anchorage space within the port and the safety of navigation within and on its approaches. [15], Through the 19th-Century, a number of variants of the use of removable booms to act as entrance gates to the Old Harbour were employed, between configurations of the end of the return wall and the quayside to its south-west. The Board of British White Herring Fishery undertook to find £2,500, and, with the sanction of the Treasury, carried out the building, excavating, and finishing of the works, which were designed by Mr. Joseph Mitchell, C.E., letting it by contract to the lowest tender, £12,990. Details:https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/news/boat-owners-need-to-carry-vat-proof-onboard-post-brexit-75771. The diverse nature of the harbours requires multiple skills to ensure it remains a safe and welcoming place for those operating within and visitors alike. The Dunbar Corporation declined to take the responsibility of the works because were repeatedly being injured by storms. Mer: 00h: 03h: 06h: 09h: 12h: 15h: 18h: 21h: Mer du vent (m) 0.1: 0.6: 0.7: 0.6: 0.7: 0.8: Houle (m) 0.5: 0.2: 0.3: 0.5: 0.4: 0.5: Température (°C) 14 the port was reconfigured by stopping up the sea-entrance of Broad Haven, transforming its area into additional safe harbour, and making the cut through the causeway and Victoria Harbour's sea-entrance the sole routes to the sea. Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland, "The Dunbar Harbour Revision (Transfer) Order 2004", "Dunbar, Lamer Street, Horseburghs Warehouse", "Dunbar, Victoria Street, Harbour Housing", "Dunbar, Old Harbour, Fishermens' Monument", "On the Northumberland Coast Station Barometers", "Dunbar, Victoria Harbour, Lifeboat House", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dunbar_Harbour&oldid=1006390159, All articles with vague or ambiguous time, Vague or ambiguous time from January 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 12 February 2021, at 16:59. This form requires a Javascript enabled browser. So many participated in our ‘Pirates and the Sea’ fancy-dress theme with enthusiasm and amazing outfits. Even a local yachtsman joined in the fun with a Jolly Roger sail! We have water points and power sockets available for visiting boats. Dunbar Harbour Trust is the charity that looks after Dunbar’s three harbours. Bank: Dunbar Against Litter, 80-22-60, a/c 18280269, even £1/month is fine,  or give us a cheque, or there’s collection tins in the Garden Centre, and lots of people help us, Douglas Reid’s garage (01368 863096) does our van MOT for free. At its own cost, the burgh of Dunbar expended £1,800 in repairing the damage to the old harbour. A return wall extends some 170 foot (52 m) south-west from the pier head, enclosing the north of the Old Harbour and forming the south-east wall of Broad Haven. The harbour is also home to one of the largest lifeboat stations in the area and there is a thriving Sailing Club and a Coastal Rowing Club as well as attracting many diving clubs to enjoy the seas around Dunbar. Well, sometimes, but people overstuff bins with chip boxes and pizza boxes so the gulls easily pull it all out, then the wind spreads it. The arrangement is that large boats compound for the herring teind leviable on herring, whitefish, and lobsters, and for the harbour dues by an annual payment of £2 per boat, and small boats for a payment of £1. Additionally, we have litter bins in areas that the Council cannot reach. Projects are noted in 1721, 1737 and, especially 1750 where purchases of gunpowder for "blowing the Island" are recorded along with the name of the master-blaster, John Stewart. A sum of £300 is recorded in the Statistical Account as having been granted to the Burgh; upon which the strong association of Cromwell with the port is founded, and from which comes an erroneous presumption that Cromwell's funding marked the start of construction of the port.[15][3][c]. [5][6], A 19th-century 2-leaf bascule bridge spans the navigation through the mainland to Lamar Island causeway.[7]. 17d., the expenditure for the same period was £544 16s. Boat owners, leisure and professional, are advised by HMRC to carry evidence of VAT-status onboard their vessels ‘at all times’ in case of checks by customs officials, since the end of the Brexit transition on 31 December 2020. . They will also need to keep careful records about where their yacht has been subsequently, such as mooring receipts, so there is a record trail of evidence for VAT-status in case they are asked by officials. This amount the Corporation duly paid, and also gave the use of a quarry.