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Letters

  • Your Letters

    01 Aug 2002

    From Sophia Hoj-Jensen Dear Sir, I read with interest your bit of satire in Portsmouth Poll ( BBJuly ). Whereas I have no problem to be the butt of a joke, there were some important factual errors you may wish to correct. 

News

  • Boatlift is new movie star

    01 Aug 2002

    Cheshire's "Cathedral of the Canals" Anderton Boat Lift is now a film star, just four months after being restored to its former glory. 

  • Boat Safety Scheme still causing concern

    01 Aug 2002

    The Boat Safety Scheme was unleashed on the boating public in 1997: the resulting furore brought about a two-year revision programme. The revised BSS was released earlier this year and, says Frazer Clark , still seems to be causing concern. 

  • Top honour for top man

    01 Aug 2002

    Dr David Fletcher, chief executive of British Water - ways, was awarded a CBE (Commander of the order of the British Empire) in The Queen's Birthday Honours in recognition of his services to the UK's inland waterways. 

  • BW reports £224m record income

    01 Aug 2002

    In reporting a record income of £224 million at its AGM in July, British Waterways (BW) said decades of decline on the inland waterways have been turned around in just five years. 

  • Offering finance can bring sales and profit to small traders

    01 Aug 2002

    Marine finance? It's for buying boats, isn't it? Not necessarily so, say the finance houses. 

  • An elephant waterskiing will get you noticed

    01 Aug 2002

    In this month's marketing column, Alan Page , client services director of the High Profile Marketing Group, outlines how promotions and vivid imagination can work well together. 

  • Useful contacts/ info sources:

    01 Aug 2002

    Inland Waterways Tel: 01923 711114. 

  • BSS Examiners

    01 Aug 2002

    There are currently 227 BSS examiners, with charges ranging from £70 to £120 per examination. 

  • Starlight 46 to be built in Sweden

    01 Aug 2002

    CR Yachts Orust, Sweden, in collaboration with CR Yachts Ltd, has acquired the moulds and design for the Starlight 46, previously built by Rival Bowman. 

  • Gunwharf completes visitor facilities

    01 Aug 2002

    Gunwharf Quays, the Portsmouth Harbour marina development, has finished its installation of visitors' showers, toilets and washrooms. This, says the company, completes an exciting first year of operation. 

  • Two leave UKSA to set up watersports consultancy

    01 Aug 2002

    Jon Metcalfe and Charlie Connelly have left the United Kingdom Sailing Academy (UKSA) to set up a new watersports consultancy business. 

  • Marine companies guilty of reckless management, says report

    01 Aug 2002

    According to the latest Plimsoll Analysis, 68 companies in the UK marine equipment industry have been identified as having "reckless management". 

  • The Personal Touch Enough Navel Gazing! Let's start making ExCeL work!

    01 Aug 2002

    James Grazebrook , managing director of Halyard (M&I) says it's time to stop talking and start working towards the move to ExCeL. 

  • Navigators says increased premiums have not affected business levels

    01 Aug 2002

    Marine insurance is closely allied to the marine finance market and, says Navigators and General, this market has seen some radical changes over the past few years. 

  • Yachtsman's travel policy offers extra cover

    01 Aug 2002

    A small brokerage in Tunbridge Wells has developed a policy targeted at the sailor who travels. 

  • Handy guide helps owners with their diesels

    01 Aug 2002

    The Pat Manley Diesel Companion will help boat owners live happily ever after with their diesel engines. 

  • Oil spill kit cleans up

    01 Aug 2002

    The Emergency Response Kit from Centek Industries is a storage container filled with all of the necessary items to clean up an oil spill in a marina or yard. 

  • More va-va-voom from Verviers

    01 Aug 2002

    Mercury Racing has added a 1,000HP (746kW) sterndrive to its high performance range. 

  • A salutary - and cautionary - tale

    01 Aug 2002

    On March 19, 1996, Peter and Shirley Billing were 13 years into their round-the-world voyage when they were taken off their 35ft ketch, Clypeus , in the Red Sea. At midnight. At gunpoint. 

  • PEOPLE

    01 Aug 2002

    Zeb Elliott has been appointed managing director at sparmaker, Selden UK , taking over from the retiring David Potter. 

  • Swivel spout saves space

    01 Aug 2002

    Plastimo's new taps have a spout that folds forward or back to save space. And Plastimo says when it's mounted inside the sink (see photo), the tap can be totally folded down when not in use, making the sink area available as a counter when covered with a board. 

  • Safe high level working

    01 Aug 2002

    Hyprosteps put an end to balancing ladders on rough ground and provide easy access to variety of heights, with a range of steps and working platforms. 

  • Why didn't I think of that?

    01 Aug 2002

    Adrian Hudd had that precise thought some five years ago and started designing BoatScrubber. Now he's looking for investors to help him get his innovative product to market. Peter Nash spends time with a scrubber. 

  • Stage payments help builders and buyers

    01 Aug 2002

    Regardless of the size of boat, stage payments protect the builder and the purchaser alike, providing each with security. 

  • Italy claims European No 1 and world No 2 spot

    01 Aug 2002

    The Italian marine industry played host to a party of international journalists in May. With all that pasta, wine and sunshine it was always going to be a tough job, but Peter Nash unselfishly offered to take it on. 

  • Kevlar strengthening in Gill's breathable boot

    01 Aug 2002

    Nottingham-based Gill has launched a breathable boot with a specially formulated compound sole that, they say, provides superior grip and support. 

  • Universal deck plate filler key

    01 Aug 2002

    US company, Davis Instruments, says its universal deck plate key fits all deck plate caps, hex bolts and screws. 

  • Blakes warehousing moves to Wales

    01 Aug 2002

    Blakes Paints has outgrown its Southampton warehousing facility and moved - with sales order processing and despatch - to Hempel's purpose built premises in Cwmbran, South Wales. 

  • Liam Fox visits Palm Equipment

    01 Aug 2002

    Shadow health minister, Dr Liam Fox, visited canoe and kayak manufacturer Palm Equipment International last month. 

  • Olympic test

    01 Aug 2002

     

  • Whoops! (1)

    01 Aug 2002

    Error alert - July BB - wrong address for the new Transas Nautic website. It should be: 

  • Whoops! (2)

    01 Aug 2002

     

  • Big Ben

    01 Aug 2002

    Ben Ainslie, Team Henri-Lloyd sailor and Laser Olympic Gold Medallist, left the OneWorld America's Cup team to concentrate on the Finn for the next Olympics. 

  • Fletcher takes distribution back from Yamaha

    01 Aug 2002

    Almost two years after taking over the sales, distribution and marketing of Fletcher boat products in the UK and Europe, Yamaha Motor (UK) Limited and new Fletcher owners, Franton Ltd, have agreed these responsibilities will revert back to Fletcher as from October 1 2002. 

  • Entrepreneur of the Year award for Braithwaite

    01 Aug 2002

    Robert Braithwaite MBE, founder and managing director of Sunseeker International, beat stiff competition from 40 other finalists to become Overall Entrepreneur of the Year for the South region at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2002 awards. 

  • Aqua-Marine picks up two new products

    01 Aug 2002

    Eastleigh-based distributor, AquaMarine Mfg, has added two new product ranges - Aquapac waterproof cases and Clayton first aid kits. 

  • SP Systems bought by Swiss industrial group

    01 Aug 2002

    The Isle of Wight based SP Group will be acquired by the Swiss industrial group GuritHeberlein with effect from September 1, 2002. 

  • Chemring acquires ICS Electronics Limited

    01 Aug 2002

    Chemring Group PLC has acquired ICS Electronics Ltd, the Arundel based manufacturer of commercial and recreational marine electronics products. 

  • Comment

    01 Aug 2002

    It's always a pity when a relationship breaks down. 

  • Bombardier increases Evinrude and Johnson warranties

    01 Aug 2002

    Bombardier Recreational Products, the Canadian manufacturer of the Evinrude and Johnson outboard motors brands, is to increase warranty coverage by one year on 2003 models for engines sold outside Canada and the United States of America "The new warranties demonstrate the confidence we have in the quality of our Evinrude and Johnson engines, as well as our commitment to our dealers as we offer them a powerful sales advantage, " said Roch Lambert, vice president and general manager, Boats and Outboard Engines Division. 

  • Plastimo acquires Goiot

    01 Aug 2002

    The rapidly expanding Plastimo Group completed the deal to acquire French deck equipment manufacturer Goiot last month. 

  • Genoa hopes high under new VAT rates

    01 Aug 2002

    The 42nd Genoa International Boat Show will run from October 5 to 13 this year and promises, say the organisers, to be exciting and full of expectations. 

  • Sunseeker

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  • Ampair repackages solar panels

    01 Aug 2002

    Ringwood-based Ampair says it has repackaged its Uni-Solar range of solar panels to make self-selection far simpler. 

  • And now for something completely different . . .

    01 Aug 2002

    Northshore Composites moulded a 6m diameter dome, finial and minaret for the North Watford Mosque. 

  • IMDA E-News

    01 Aug 2002

    IMDA E-News is from the International Marine Distribution Association (IMDA), matchmakers for the boating trade with members worldwide representing all segments of the distribution chain. Feel free to contact them direct, and keep me - Jerry Martin - informed, too. (IMDA e-mail: jerrymartin@globalmarinenetwork.com IMDA now has a member in Russia , and they want to do business throughout Europe. The company is KNAAPO (e-mail: knaapo@kmscom.ru). Their impressive line of aluminium boats and propulsion innovations demand attention and respect. 

  • Help raise money for JMST

    01 Aug 2002

    The 6th North Sails Golf Day, in aid of the John Merricks Sailing Trust (JMST), is set for Friday September 27 at Botley Park Hotel, Golf and Country Club, Hampshire. 

  • Bernard Hayman

    01 Aug 2002

    Bernard Hayman, long time editor of Yachting World , died last month. 

  • Owners fined

    01 Aug 2002

     

  • Skandia attempt fails

    01 Aug 2002

     

  • RYA uncovers counterfeit certificates

    01 Aug 2002

    The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) says a company trading as Pronautica is advertising RYA qualifications and issuing counterfeit RYA certificates. 

  • Akzo Nobel down

    01 Aug 2002

     

  • Cooney Marine invests £1 million

    01 Aug 2002

    A £1 million investment and expansion programme sees Kettering-based Cooney Marine buying an additional 7,500 sq ft factory unit and equipping it with a newly imported and technically advanced CNC tube bending machine. 

  • Funds raised as baths sink

    01 Aug 2002

    The Annual Bath Racing Championships were hosted by the Lymington Town Sailing Club on July 14, with £60 being raised for the RNLI. 

  • Jabsco sponsorship

    01 Aug 2002

     

  • Race clothing claims clash

    01 Aug 2002

    Henri-Lloyd has submitted a third complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over what it says is misleading advertising by Musto. 

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