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The new Brighton Diver 4 fast ultra-stable 1300hp catamaran with 360 degree viewing and heated inside cabin “subject to CV19” and proper toilet. Before you book the slower –cheaper tours of the Rampion wind farm please check our reviews onFacebook and TripAdvisor We are operating the trips from 1st January 2023 for the year

Speed out to the site Aboard our 12m ultra stable 1300HP Catapult fast catamaran the famous Brighton Diver 4, you will experience a panoramic view of England’s “South Coast Riviera” as you cruise 9 nautical miles in each direction.

Get up close and personal with the gigantic turbines standing 150m high and the jack up ships, whose hulls rise out of the water as they assemble each of the 116 windmills, till completion of Europe’s largest windmill farm in late fall 2017.

Enjoy the sea breeze as you float in between the enormous yet elegant windmills, and marvel at the epic scale of this landmark industrial project, as Skipper Paul gives a running commentary and your burning questions answered.

With an installed capacity of 400 megawatts (MW), it will generate 1,400 gigawatt hours (GWh) of green power each year, equal to the amount used annually by around 350,000 UK homes1, or almost half the houses in Sussex. It will reduce CO2 emissions by nearly 600,000 tonnes a year.

The wind farm site covers 70 square kilometres, so it is larger than the island of Guernsey, and is located in the English Channel between 13 and 20 kilometres off the Sussex coast.

When completed in 2018, it created around 60 full-time permanent jobs. Rampion will be operated and maintained from a purpose-built base at Newhaven Port, and is already acting as a catalyst for the regeneration of the port area.

Rampion features 116 MHI Vestas 3.45 MW turbines. The turbines are made up of an 80 metre (m) tall tower, a nacelle for the generation equipment, a hub, and three 55m long blades. When vertical, the tip of the turbine blade reaches 140m, which is just taller than the Brighton i360’s viewing pod at its top height.

The turbines sit on top of foundations, comprising single steel monopiles and bright yellow transition pieces, designed so they integrate together perfectly. There are 12 rows of 10 to 12 turbines that are connected by array cables taking the power to a single offshore substation. A total of 140 kilometres of array cables are buried in a network under the seabed. Laid end to end, the array cables would stretch from Brighton to London and back.

Electricity will be transmitted from the offshore substation along two 16km subsea export cables, which come to shore at the beach, next to Brooklands Pleasure Park in East Worthing.

Rampion Windfarm tour departs 0900 and 1200 1430 call Paul 07901822375 email [email protected] available Diving Fishing or Windfarm trip call Paul 07901822375 [email protected]

The Rampion name was entered into a schools’ naming competition by Davison High School for Girls, and went on to win the public vote. The logo is a stylised version of the Rampion flower, the county flower of Sussex (below), and uses blue and purple hues in its colour.

From landfall, 27km of buried onshore cables will transport the power to a new onshore substation in Twineham, Mid Sussex. The cables have been installed in ducts laid in trenches that were backfilled prior to the cables being pulled through. A technique called horizontal directional drilling was used at four landmarks along the route – under the A27, the River Adur, railway line and, the A259 and Lancing Beach. By drilling under each of these, traffic and trains were not interrupted, the beach could remain open and environmental impact to the River Adur was minimised.

Construction of the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm began in 2015 and is due to be fully operational in 2018, with the final completion date being largely dependent on logistics and weather during the construction period. Reinstatement of the onshore cable route will be monitored for 10 years and the wind farm itself will have a lifespan of 20 to 25 years.

Our comment from TraTraTravel UK about Brighton Diver Rampion wind farm tours:

Discover the Brighton Diver Rampion Wind Farm Tours, an exceptional experience that allows you to explore the majestic wind turbines just off the coast of Brighton. Visitors have described the journey as 'absolutely brilliant', with many highlighting the excellent and informative commentary provided by Captain Paul, who shares a wealth of knowledge about the wind farm's construction and operation.

Key highlights of the tour include:

A comfortable and clean boat experience, ensuring a smooth ride.
Stunning views of the wind farm and the South Coast, making it perfect for both locals and visitors.
A friendly atmosphere where guests leave with unforgettable memories.
Educational value, ideal for families and groups, including students from local colleges.
A well-organized tour with attention to safety and cleanliness, especially important during the pandemic.

While the majority of reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some guests have encountered issues with communication or cancellations. However, the team is known for their professionalism and willingness to resolve concerns promptly. Many recommend this unique outing, citing it as a beautiful way to appreciate renewable energy and the coastal scenery.

Experience the thrill of the Rampion Wind Farm and book your tour today!

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Brighton Diver Rampion wind farm tours: Reviews

4.7/5 (32 Reviews)

Tracy Dean 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great trip absolutely brilliant

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