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DIAL BEFORE YOU SAIL 464 451 454 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 give 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.

4 J 2. l)ial °898 50° and then the code aPP|lcable for each area t 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.

There is a 3-5 day weather outlook service available on 0898 500 430.

The Marinecall service is provided by Telephone Information Services Ltd., Dewhurst House, LONDONEC1A9DL TelephoneOl-2363500.

455 458 All Marinecall information is provided by The Met. Office, world leaders in weather forecasting.

The Met. Office Calls are charged at 5p (or 12 seconds off peak, 8 seconds peak including VAT..