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Boat Show

  • WTM had the same doubts and fears

    01 Jan 2003

    For the ExCeL part of this feature, I spoke to Graeme Barnett, event manager at World Travel Market, and Neal Baldwin, deputy editor of Travel Weekly. 

  • Narrowboats, canoes and have-a-go

    01 Jan 2003

    "We can't simply move the old show, " said James Gower, director of marketing for NBS. 

  • ExCeL update

    01 Jan 2003

    NBS will be hosting a Breakfast Briefing at The Schroders London Boat Show 2003 to give exhibitors an update on the progress of the Boat Show's move to ExCeL in 2004. 

  • The Magic Returns

    01 Jan 2003

    The 2003 show sees the return of the central feature - and themes will be carried on to the ExCeL shows, says NBS. The strapline being used for the show is "The Magic Returns". 

Comment

  • Comment

    01 Jan 2003

    Pierre Barbleu, Zodiac's marine manager and president of the International Council Of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), has presented his 2-year plan for ICOMIA. 

Imda E-news

  • IMDA

    01 Jan 2003

    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: 

Internet

  • Get the basics right and your website will work for you

    01 Jan 2003

    The more comfortable you are with your website and how it integrates with your existing sales and marketing strategies, the more benefit you will derive from it, says Simon Judd, sales director of MarineData Internet 

News

  • RIBEX moves to Gunwharf Quays

    01 Jan 2003

    RIBEX 2003 will be solely an "on water" show with over 100 boats being displayed on the Gunwharf Quays and all available for demonstration runs in the Solent just a few minutes from the exhibition site. 

  • US PWC sales

    01 Jan 2003

     

  • Fritz Hartz 1937- 2002

    01 Jan 2003

    Tom Nighy, for many years technical director of the British Marine Industries Federation (BMIF) and BMF, knew Fritz Hartz well and worked alongside him to bring some form of sense into the arcane world of international standards. 

  • Princess Royal pours a Miller Lite

    01 Jan 2003

    HRH The Princess Royal officially named the Sea Otter - designed and built Regal Lady wide-beam rivercraft when she visited Derbyshire's Sea Otter boats in October. 

  • Oyster moves up a notch

    01 Jan 2003

    Oyster Marine is to build its biggest boat yet in New Zealand. 

  • Jabsco guide

    01 Jan 2003

    Jabsco has released a new product catalogue specifically aimed at the boat owner. 

  • Jolly Sailor wins reprieve

    01 Jan 2003

    Anyone who sails from the upper reaches of the Hamble, such as Moody's at Swanwick or The Elephant Boatyard on the opposite shore, will know The Jolly Sailor. Along with a few million who got to know it through the Howard's Way TV serial. 

  • Frederiksen UK changes to Ronstan

    01 Jan 2003

    Ronstan, the Australian dinghy fittings company, bought the Danish Fredieriksen company in November 2001. 

  • Sunseeker Simrad

    01 Jan 2003

     

  • Dealer goes for iPIX vir tual sales tours

    01 Jan 2003

    Oceanique, the Poole-based Gobbi, Regal and Quicksilver dealer, is now using iPIX technology to allow web browsers to take a virtual tour of its boats using 360infinity immerse imaging. 

  • Clipper soundcard

    01 Jan 2003

     

  • Blyth helps Channel 4 Fake It

    01 Jan 2003

    Sir Chay Blyth's Challenge Business scored a publicity coup when it became involved in the Channel 4 BAFTA award winning TV series, Faking It. 

  • Opal recruiting for Troon office

    01 Jan 2003

    Opal Marine is to open a new sales facility at Troon Yacht Haven in Scotland. The facility is due to be operational early this year and managing director Julian Gowing says the company is looking to fill a number of new jobs in the area. 

  • BOOKS

    01 Jan 2003

    The Ups and Downs of a Lockkeeper Jake Kavanagh, 104pp, 197mm x 131mm, soft cover, £6.99 Jake Kavanagh was editor of Motor Boats Monthly. And he's a genuinely funny man. As well as having been a lockkeeper, Jake has been an ambulance man and an undertaker. He has a host of anecdotes about these occupations as well. 

  • Solar power on the move

    01 Jan 2003

    Silva's Batterysaver Powerpak - shown here - is a multifunctional portable power centre. Silva says it can recharge up to four AA rechargeable batteries, charge 12V mobile telephone and computer power cells, and power various small electronics, such as portable radios and Walkmans. 

  • Land & Marine offers easy install autopilot

    01 Jan 2003

    Land & Marine of Poole, Dorset, has been appointed the UK distributor for TeleflexMorse's new range of "Easy" products. 

  • Heavy-duty high tech battery isolators

    01 Jan 2003

    Mastervolt says its new range of IVO MV battery isolators will replace a non-brand owned product line and will be available in the spring. 

  • Self-activating personal location beacons and safety whistle

    01 Jan 2003

    Marine Rescue offers the Sea Marshall range of personal location beacons (PLBs) and a safety whistle. 

  • PEOPLE

    01 Jan 2003

    Tony Bertram has been appointed general manager and sales director at Edson Europe. 

  • Cleaning system with a Perfect Pole

    01 Jan 2003

    Nevill Curtis is now the European representative for the US-made Swobbit cleaning system. 

  • Team Seasure helps design 2003 fittings range

    01 Jan 2003

    Seasure showed a range of dinghy fittings developed with the help of "Team Seasure" - Dave Hayes and Sean Dwyer in their B14. 

  • The boat calls you on its GSM mobile

    01 Jan 2003

    Haven Boatyard in Lymington is offering what it says is a unique new service for boat security/protection. 

  • Edson goes for two-speed steering

    01 Jan 2003

    Designed as part of the steering package used on the Baltic 147, Edson's system features custom two-speed steerers. 

  • Marine adhesives and sealants from Bostick Findley

    01 Jan 2003

    The Simson Marine Special Range (MSR) of durable adhesives and sealants for marine applications is, says Bostik Findley, one of the most comprehensive ranges of professional products for yacht and shipbuilding, including the laying of teak decks. 

  • Landau expands to Balearics

    01 Jan 2003

    Landau UK Ltd says it has been so successful in the UK that it is setting up an operation in the Balearics to cope with the rise in demand. If all goes according to plan, Landau Balearics should be operational by the time you read this. 

  • Wensum dredging

    01 Jan 2003

     

  • Broads Rangers

    01 Jan 2003

     

  • Wills-Ridley system for Mirabella V

    01 Jan 2003

    Groveready Ltd, the Penryn, Cornwall, based manufacturers of Wills-Ridley hydraulic steering gear, has manufactured the steering system for Mirabella V, the 75m Ron Holland designed sloop being built at Vospers for US car hire magnate, Joe Vittoria. 

  • Jetfloat asks you to see, touch and use

    01 Jan 2003

    Chris Wilson left Square Sail Shipyard to set up his own business, developing sales and hire of the Jetfloat Modular Pontoon system. 

  • US hit parade

    01 Jan 2003

    After running "hit" figures for searches on boats. com in Europe last month, it's interesting to see only Sunseeker and Birchwood make the boats. com October US top 20 in 6th and 19th places on the new boats list. 

  • Gill sponsors 12s

    01 Jan 2003

     

  • Mexico success

    01 Jan 2003

     

  • Priddy gets achievement award

    01 Jan 2003

    Alan Priddy and the Spirit of Cardiff crew have been honoured by the British Inflatable Boat Owners' Association (BIBOA) with a special achievement award, recognising not just the remarkable effort of this year's world circumnavigation attempt, but also Priddy's contribution to RIBbing over many years. 

  • Chemring cleared in landmine case

    01 Jan 2003

    Chemring plc, parent company of Pains Wessex McMurdo, has been cleared following allegations that the company's subsidiary, PW Defence, was embroiled in selling landmines, an action outlawed in the 1998 Landmines Act. 

  • Thames access for BCU members

    01 Jan 2003

    In a move designed to entice more canoeists onto the Thames, membership of the British Canoe Union (BCU) is to include an annual unpowered vessel registration for the Thames. 

  • Large Yacht revision due April 2003

    01 Jan 2003

    The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has held the first of its working groups to consider its Large Commercial Yacht Code. 

  • Italian boat targets Big Four gap

    01 Jan 2003

    Poole Boat Park says it will give new impetus to the market for small-to-midsized affordable luxury planing cruisers with the introduction of the Italian Tuccoli 30 Golden Series. 

  • Volvo picks up 1,000-unit order

    01 Jan 2003

    Volvo Penta has signed an agreement with the Italian powerboat manufacturer, Sessa Marine, for deliveries of approximately 1,000 engines and drive systems over three years. 

  • Helly Hansen website

    01 Jan 2003

    Helly Hansen has launched an interactive website. 

  • Beaulieu Jumble

    01 Jan 2003

    The 2003 Beaulieu Boat Jumble is set for Sunday, April 27 in the grounds of Lord Montague's ancestral home. Details from 01590 614614. Email: 

  • Unseaworthy stolen boat could lead to accident

    01 Jan 2003

    On Monday, December 2, Daniel Nixon's Selva D6.0, complete with Selva 80hp outboard, was stolen from Dickies of Bangor, North Wales. 

  • New website looks for suppliers

    01 Jan 2003

    A new website went online for the London Boat Show and the owners say they are looking for more suppliers. 

  • New format for Dubai show

    01 Jan 2003

    The Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) is the largest marine industry exhibition in the Middle East, say the organisers, the Dubai World Trade Centre, The 11th DIBS will take place at the waterfront of the exclusive Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club Marina from March 19 to 22, 2003. 

  • BMF encourages youngsters into industry

    01 Jan 2003

    In a move designed to encourage more young people into the industry and help solve the skills shortage, the British Marine Federation (BMF) ran a careers event in November. 

  • ICOMIA publishes 2001 statistics

    01 Jan 2003

    The International Council Of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has published its statistics for the year 2001. 

  • UKSA wins tourism award

    01 Jan 2003

    The United Kingdom Sailing Academy (UKSA) is one of the recipients of the first ever Isle of Wight Tourism Awards. 

  • Curtis voted BBC South Sportsman of the Year

    01 Jan 2003

    Four times world Class 1 Powerboat Racing Champion Steve Curtis was voted Sportsman of the Year 2002 by a panel of sports editors and journalists at the BBC South Sports Awards in December. 

  • Web award

    01 Jan 2003

     

  • Marlow sponsors

    01 Jan 2003

     

  • SP standard

    01 Jan 2003

     

  • Multi-lingual site

    01 Jan 2003

     

  • Marine Sales split with Fairline

    01 Jan 2003

    Marine Sales, with operations in Poole, Portsmouth and Plymouth, is to give up its Fairline dealership to pursue other interests. 

Rcd

  • Agreement early 2003? Mid 2003? Whenever?

    01 Jan 2003

    The emissions amendments to the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) have been lumbering on for a long time. Michael Clarke, council member of Inland Waterways International, unravels the web of confusion and outlines the latest position. 

Statistics

  • Exports up and rising

    01 Jan 2003

    John Aczel runs through the industry statistics for the first six months of the year 

The Personal Touch

  • The Personal Touch

    01 Jan 2003

    A new era beckons for the leisure marine industry, says Robert Braithwaite MBE, managing director of Sunseeker International and chairman of National Boat Shows The 49th London Boat Show at Earls Court will be an event of mixed emotions for many people in the leisure marine industry. 

Washington Post

  • Washington Post

    01 Jan 2003

    In January 2003 the US leisure marine market became much more efficient, says Jim Nolan 

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