HELP US TO KEEP WAVERLEY & BALMORAL SAILING!

February 2010

Dear Supporter,

This time last year you were kind enough to make a donation to the Waverley Appeal. You helped ensure that Waverley was able to sail in 2009, giving pleasure to many thousands of people around the UK coast.

It was thanks to your support our 2009 cruises took place. However, in spite of your generosity and the Waverley Team's efforts to ensure a successful 2009 season, we were once again hindered by the Great British weather.

The high season weather proved almost as bad as it was in 2008, especially in August. Western Scotland had the wettest August since records began, and the Bristol Channel was almost as wet and also very windy, with many sailings disrupted.

Despite this, progress has been made and we welcomed thousands of new passengers onboard and have increased our customer database by almost 10,000 people - a real achievement in such adverse circumstances. Regrettably, the overall financial result was still a loss in 2009.

Every winter, we have a substantial amount of costly refit work to be carried out on Waverley to ensure she continues to sail in pristine condition - incredibly it is now ten years since the first stage of the Rebuild was completed and the amount to be done keeps growing!

There are a number of ways in which you can help to ensure that this wonderful part of the UK's maritime heritage continues to sail.

You can make another one off donation or, if you wish to become a regular supporter, then you can set up a standing order mandate. Any donation big or small is greatly appreciated and will go towards the costly programme of maintenance and restoration carried out each winter. You will find information attached on how to donate and don't forget, because we are a Charity, if you are a taxpayer you can increase the value of your donation by 25% through the Gift Aid Scheme at no cost to you. You can donate online below.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for your essential and generous support. You will shortly be receiving your 2010 timetable and we look forward to welcoming you aboard again this year!

Yours sincerely,


Nick James
Chairman, WSN

Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Limited, 36 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow G3 8HA. Tel. 0141 221 8152
A Charity registered in Scotland No. SC005832; Company No. SC050789.