Check out this great video done by www.sail.tv on Britannia’s lifting and the project! Thanks to Andy Steward and Mateusz Golebiewski.

Britannia was finally lifted today and set in her cradle at Venture Quays! The whole operation was smooth and without a hitch. We’re so thankful to everyone at SouthBoats, Blade Runner, Harry Pound, and each and every one that was involved in making this stage possible. We are all very excited and looking forward to the [...]

BBC Radio Solent has covered the Britannia project in a first interview with Tristan Stone (Wood Supplier and Consultant on the project.)
- check out the link below to listen to the audio.
 
BBC Radio Show: http://tiny.cc/bbc_k1

Britannia will be lifted on Tuesday the 13th around midday. Stayed tuned for photos and news. (Photo courtesy of Hamo Thornycroft - www.yacht-photos.co.uk)

In-spite of everything working like clock work at Venture Quays, the lifting had to stop half-way through the process due to the fact that Britannia weighed 13 tons more than we expected. As this was over the insurance limit, it was decided to put Britannia back in the water and postpone her lifting till this [...]

Good morning all! It’s 8:00 am here in East Cowes and everyone is electric with excitement. Blade Runner has done a lot of precise planning to make sure that all goes smoothly today. Below is the projected plan for the lifting process. Stay tuned to this space to see photos and other info as the [...]

Lots going on at Venture Quays in preparation for Britannia to be lifted and placed in her cradle on the 9th of this month! All was moved around at the yard and the cradle was set into position – photo taken. We’re very excited for this next monumental stage in the project!

We’ve had news from the yard, and due to high tides, it looks like the 9th of March will be the best date for the lifting of Britannia into her cradle. We will keep you all posted. Above is a drawing from Blade Runner Shipping which determines what length the lifting strops need to be [...]

We just wanted to say a special thank you to those at SouthBoats, Venture Quays as they have done a tremendous job so far in helping us care for Britannia, going out of their way and above the call of duty to make sure that everything is taken care of properly.

The cradle has been constructed and is ready to receive Britannia once she is pulled out of the water. It is presently being set up at Venture Quays.

Another article today in Classic Boat Magazine:

http://www.classicboat.co.uk/news/britannia-has-arrived/