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Boating Business Exhibition

Business Matters

  • Product recall regs 'are to be welcomed'

    01 Dec 2005

    Perhaps one of the most difficult decisions for a manufacturer or retailer/distributor to make is whether or not to institute a recall of a product which is not "safe", says Paul Burnley 

Chandlery Products

  • Clip-on launching wheels

    01 Dec 2005

    US firm Davis Instruments has produced launching wheels that fit into tracks permanently installed on the boat's transom so a small boat can be "wheelbarrowed" into the water. 

  • Harken adds 75mm Straphead

    01 Dec 2005

    Harken has added the 75mm Straphead Double to its growing family of Big Boat AirBlocks. At a lightweight 19.2oz (545 g), Harken says this strong, versatile block is ideal for boom-end 2:1 mainsheet systems on race boats like the Farr 40 and TP52. 

  • Safeguard your banana

    01 Dec 2005

    Ever stuck a banana quickly into a cockpit cubby hole or halyard bag, only to find it has disintegrated when you want to eat it? 

  • The final step to perfection

    01 Dec 2005

    Awlbrite Clear from Awlgrip is, they say, a clear, buffable urethane for marine brightwork that can be applied direct onto wood or act as the final step to perfection and lasting durability in what they call the Awlgrip Ultimate Professional Brightwork System. 

  • Raymarine 45 STV mounts

    01 Dec 2005

    Scanstrut has launched of a range of installation mounts for the new Raymarine STV 45 satellite TV antenna. 

Comment

  • Comment

    01 Dec 2005

    After this year's British Waterways (BW) Annual Meeting I thought things between BW and the British Marine Federation (BMF) were beginning to calm down. 

Distribution Directory

  • What's new in distribution

    01 Dec 2005

    It's that time of year again, says Phil Pickin: time to look at what's changed in the product ranges offered to the marketplace by the distributors Advance Yacht Systems has added the area dealership for Victron Energy power management to its range of products. Managing director Rod Boreham told us: "This was a natural progression for us. 

Fair Trading

News

  • 'Death trap' pontoon gets approval

    01 Dec 2005

    Planners have passed blueprints for a new pontoon at Warsash slipway despite concerns that it could become a "death trap", writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • The transformation of Greenock Waterfront

    01 Dec 2005

    The transformation of Greenock waterfront from a run-down docks and former shipyard area continues with the announcement of a raft of developments stretching from Gourock to Port Glasgow, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • Splash Camp brings in more than half-million kids

    01 Dec 2005

    Billed as the first reality TV show with children for children, Splash Camp was an action-packed 10 part series on ITV1, on at peak time, funded by the British Marine Federation (BMF) to encourage watersports participation and help bring boating to the mainstream. 

  • Up the creek without a paddle

    01 Dec 2005

    If Wallace & Gromit went boating this might be how they'd go about it, writes Dave Selby. No sails, no prop, instead the "driver" reaches ahead with his digger arm, plunges his bucket into the seabed then pulls his whole ensemble along in a monstrous lurch - a bit like mechanical punting on steroids. 

  • Paul Stevenson

    01 Dec 2005

    Paul spent many years in the marine industry and was well regarded and liked. A truly unforgettable character, his career includes 12 years at Hardy Marine as well as working at Broadland and Portway Marine. 

  • Scottish Boat Show at Falkirk Wheel next May

    01 Dec 2005

    British Waterways (BW) will run The Scottish Boat Show and Outdoor Leisure Festival at The Falkirk Wheel from Friday May 19 to Sunday May 21 2006, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • Marina planned for Inverness harbour

    01 Dec 2005

    Plans have been published for the £9m redevelopment of Inverness har - bour, which will include a new 100 berth marina to replace the current 24 berth facility, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • North Sails golf day raises £15k

    01 Dec 2005

    The 9th North Sails Golf Day in aid of the John Merricks Sailing Trust (JMST) raised a record £15,520 from the 96 golfers taking part at Cams Hall, Fareham. The annual event has now raised over £80,000 for the JMST. 

  • Lewmar hosts improvement seminar

    01 Dec 2005

    A Rapid Improvement Workshop, organised by EEF South, was recently held at Lewmar, targeting the winch and thruster production assembly lines, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • Letter

    01 Dec 2005

    Dear Mr Nash, In the past Boating Business has been fairly harsh in its criticism of the British Marine Federation (BMF) and, while I am not saying that industry bodies should not be held to task on occasions, there are also times when a little praise is necessary and I feel this is such an occasion. 

  • Not bad for a first attempt

    01 Dec 2005

    The new Europa Complex venue for the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) 2005 was a big success, say the organisers, Amsterdam RAI. 

  • Penton Hook sells 1000

    01 Dec 2005

    Penton Hook Marine Sales, based in Chertsey, Surrey was formed in May 1998, by Domonic Smulders and Chris Manners. 

  • C&N's Gosport yard sold

    01 Dec 2005

    The Camper & Nicholsons yard in Gosport has been bought by a local organisation, Beaulieu Properties LLP, for an undisclosed sum, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • HRH to present two key awards

    01 Dec 2005

    Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal, is to present two of the key awards at the inaugural IPC Media Marine Awards due to take place on Friday January 6, 2006, at Old Billingsgate, London EC3. 

  • Cowes unveils Medina harbour plans

    01 Dec 2005

    An £8m-plus project to transform Cowes waterfront and create a proper harbour was unveiled by Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) at a public meeting last month, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • Carter wins top business award

    01 Dec 2005

    Derek Carter, Fairline's CEO, was presented with the prestigious accolade of Business Person of the Year at the Peterborough Evening Telegraph's 10th Annual Business Awards on November 18. 

  • Navimo show 'a great success'

    01 Dec 2005

    Navimo ran its first trade show in October at Southampton's Rose Bowl cricket ground. The two day event proved to be a huge success with each of the 15 exhibitors more than pleased at the attendance and the business done. 

  • No resolution on VAT proof

    01 Dec 2005

    The Association of Brokers and Yacht Agents (ABYA) and the Yacht Brokers, Designers & Surveyors Association (YBDSA) have been trying to sort out the problem of boats without proof of VAT payment with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Policy Unit. 

  • International and Selden sign up for BBEx

    01 Dec 2005

    As we closed this issue International Paint confirmed it will exhibit at BBEx. 

  • BMF Marketing Strategy group chair quits ExCeL

    01 Dec 2005

    David Lewin has sold his stake in Compass Water - sports, but he will continue to work for the company as a marketing consultant. 

  • 2006 Industry Regatta increased to 35

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  • Knotty problem for Marlow Ropes

    01 Dec 2005

    Fraser Gray and Peter Saville, partners at Kroll's Corporate Advisory & Restructuring Group, were appointed joint administrative receivers for Marlow Ropes Ltd and the Rope Company Ltd, as well as joint administrators to the parent company, The Rope Company Group Ltd, on November 10 2005. 

  • Daily Mail is ExCeL media partner

    01 Dec 2005

    The Daily Mail is this year's media partner for the London Boat Show, says organiser National Boats Shows (NBS). 

  • Peters reduces staff by 15

    01 Dec 2005

    As we closed for press B A Peters plc announced it had reduced its UK workforce by 15. 

  • Hamble Yacht Services sold to Ancasta

    01 Dec 2005

    Buybranch Limited, the parent company of Ancasta International Boat Sales, has acquired the entire shareholding of Hamble Yacht Services (HYS) on the Hamble River. 

  • Garmin sponsors

    01 Dec 2005

     

  • ADPR appointed

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  • Imray charts get MCA recognition

    01 Dec 2005

    Imray charts have been officially recognised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for use on most small craft and fishing vessels. 

  • Waterways row erupts again

    01 Dec 2005

    When British Waterways began competing against its own customer in the marinas and moorings market, it was obvious BW would have to tread a fine dividing line to ensure it traded fairly without profiting from its position as ruler of the inland waterways network. 

People

  • People

    01 Dec 2005

    Ruairidh Scott has joined Hamble based Sobstad Sails to expand its sail design capabilities and enhance its on the water support for customer campaigns. 

Washington Post

  • The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

    01 Dec 2005

    More than three weeks after hurricane Wilma hit Fort Lauderdale the area is still in a recovery mode. 

Webtrading

  • It's all about the price

    01 Dec 2005

    You may think a boater, when buying his next pride and joy, has a fairly clear idea of the type of boat he's looking for. But a recent review of statistics of boat owners searching the Internet, shows it was not the type of boat that was the most common search criteria but the price. 

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