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BW eases boating restrictions
INLAND WATERWAYS: Following the heavy April rainfall – which has improved reservoir holdings - British Waterways (BW) will reopen the Leicester Line of the Grand Union Canal from Monday 14 May, writes Harry Arnold. 14 May 2012
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Helly Hansen aims for third record year
FINANCIALS: Helly Hansen says its record Q1 in 2012 is setting the company up for its third year of record results, with Q1 revenues up by nearly 15% and EBITDA increasing over 300%. 14 May 2012
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Dixon wins World Superyacht Award
AWARD: A boat designed by Dixon Yacht Design has won the title of Best Sailing Yacht in the 30 to 40m size range at the World Superyacht Awards 2012. 14 May 2012
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Ainslie starts setting up his AC team
AMERICA’S CUP: Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) has teamed up with Scorpion RIBs, making the company BAR’s first official team supplier for its 2012-13 America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) campaign. 14 May 2012
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Come and support Billy's Day
GOLF DAY: We have 20 players entered for this year’s Bill Foulkes Celebration Golf Day on Thursday 24 May. It’s at the same venue as last year’s successful inaugural event – the Macdonald Botley Park Hotel Golf & Spa. 23 Apr 2012
Thule gets Red Dot Award for second year
AWARD: Thule, the Swedish company which makes roof racks and accessories for transporting canoes and kayaks, has been awarded the Red Dot Award for the second time for its kayak carrier, the Thule K-Guard. 17 May 2012
Inner city dock up for regeneration
REGENERATION: Tucked away in the industrial hinterland between Canary Wharf and the Olympic Park, Cody Dock on the River Lea has been sealed off for decades – but that’s about to change. 16 May 2012
BMF appoints Howard Pridding as CEO
NEW CEO: The British Marine Federation (BMF) has appointed Howard Pridding as chief executive officer, replacing Rob Stevens from 1 October 2012. 15 May 2012
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