DIAL BEFORE YOU SAIL PORTSMOUTH BRIGHTON BOURNEMOUTH Now, before sailing, you can check the latest coastal weather conditions anywhere in the UK, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — simply by picking up your telephone.

The Marinecall telephone service offers the most accurate forecasts available for individual areas. All information is provided exclusively by the Met. Office, world leaders in weather forecasting.

Marinecall forecasts are updated twice daily (three times daily in summer) and cive information for a distance of up to 12 miles off the coastline. Information can also be gained on Irish Sea and Channel sea crossing routes.

ICO Dial 0898 500 and then the Code applicable for ~liJL* each area All Marinecall forecasts start at the beginning for your convenience The time is provided on each call — two services in one Each forecast provides seastate information and relevant high water times Importantly, each message is clear, straightforward and in a consistent style of presentation Whether you're sailing, cruising, windsurfing or sea fishing it's always worthwhile using your Marinecall telephone number — to ensure you're making use of the most pleasant conditions and also for your safety.

After Easter 1987 there will also be a 3-6 day weather outlook service available on 0898 500 450.

To obtain a free, handy-size, all-weather Marinecall card for your bulkhead, telephone 01-2363500.

The Marinecall service is provided by Telephone Information Services Ltd., Dewhurst House, LONDON EC 1A 9DL. Telephone 01-2363500.

All Marinecall information is provided by The Met. Office, world leaders in weather forecasting.

The Met. Office Marinecall is charged at 38p per minute (peak and standard rates) and 25p per minute (evenings and weekends) including VAT..