All At Sea salvaged by CSL Publishing

01 May 2003

All At Sea , the failed monthly boating tabloid newspaper, has been bought by Cambridgebased CSL Publishing. The deal went through in one week following the voluntary liquidation of the title on April 4. 

Prosser sets up shop in Largs

01 May 2003

The Scottish yacht and powerboat selling market has seen significant changes (as outlined in the last issue of BB ) out of all recognition in the space of the last few months, and these changes are continuing apace, writes Mike Balmforth . 

Yanmar's 10,000th engine

01 May 2003

Yanmar's engine manufacturing centre in Georgia, USA, has produced its 10,000th leisure marine engine. 

Race partner

01 May 2003

Audi award

01 May 2003

Edwards gives wake-up call to SW marine companies

01 May 2003

Marine Southwest was formed to increase competitiveness of marine businesses in the south west, writes Mike Bygrave. 

Akzo Nobel 1st quarter 30% down

01 May 2003

Akzo Nobel, The Netherlandsbased parent company of International Coatings, says its first quarter net earnings of 164 million are 30% down on 2002. 

Fast expanding DDZ appointed Scottish Etap distributor

01 May 2003

Largs Yacht Haven sees another new trading development within its boundaries as fast expanding DDZ Marine is appointed distributor for Scotland and Northern Ireland by Belgium's biggest series yachtbuilder, Etap Yachting, writes Mike Balmforth . 

BoS confirms show forecast with best 1st quarter sales

01 May 2003

Bank of Scotland Marine Finance says its sales figures for the first quarter to March 31, 2003 confirm forecasts made by national marine manager Peter Whitehead at the London Boat show. 

Upton gets planning consent

01 May 2003

After four years work, the proposals to extend Upton Marina, at Upton-upon-Severn in Worcestershire, have been given the go ahead by the local planning authority. 

Halyard completes ISO in 6 months

01 May 2003

Halyard (M&I) has achieved ISO9001:2000 accreditation in less than six months after a trial audit carried out by ISO assessors SGS Yarsley found the company had already completed all the requirements. 

Cut price launch

01 May 2003

BW in ST Top 100

01 May 2003

New advanced traditional course

01 May 2003

Sara Powell has been appointed to a post at The College of Falmouth to develop and deliver a new advanced course in traditional boatbuilding and restoration in partnership with The National Maritime Museum, writes Mike Bygrave . 

Seawork building nicely

01 May 2003

Seawork 2003, the commercial exhibition and conference, is building nicely towards another business-generating show. 

PR Works celebrates 10th anniversary

01 May 2003

Peta Stuart-Hunt this year celebrates the 10th Anniversary of her specialist marine leisure consultancy, PR Works, with a new contract to handle the UK PR for the World of TUI Cup, taking place in Cowes, Isle of Wight, in July. 

Dubai closes on a high note

01 May 2003

The 11th Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) closed with 26 boats sold and deals done for more than $4.35m. 

Ellen sails with young cancer victims

01 May 2003

The Ellen MacArthur Trust has been set up to support, empower and enliven young people suffering from cancer and leukaemia by taking them on sailing trips. 

Premier starts Southsea upgrades

01 May 2003

Following its recent acquisition of Southsea Marina, Premier has already started its upgrade programme on facilities and services. 

TeleflexMorse sets up European centre

01 May 2003

The TeleflexMorse Group has set up a European marine distribution centre to provide a "one-stop-shop" for all motion systems products. 

Hire bookings on the up

01 May 2003

Business is looking good for Thames boat operators, says the Environment Agency (EA). Traders have reported increases up to 20% on last year's bookings and are looking forward to a busy boating season. 

Plastimo/Navman 7-year warranty

01 May 2003

Plastimo has introduced a flat rate after -warranty service plan that means the original purchaser of a Navman product will have his instrument repaired to its original specifications for no more than a maximum rate available on www.plastimo.com, for the first five years after the warranty period has expired. 

Whoops!

01 May 2003

All those who wanted more information on the flexible solar panel in our April issue, but found we had printed the wrong contact details, please accept our apologies. 

Handy toolbox

01 May 2003

In a recent survey, the Gerber MP400 came out as the best selling multitool in the United States, says Gerber. 

Raymarine adds to chartplotter range

01 May 2003

Raymarine has expanded its line of chartplotters with the RC435. The unit features a 6" 1/4VGA, 16 colour TFT display that is, says the company, easy to view in any light conditions. 

Area 2/3 compact communications

01 May 2003

McMurdo launched a range of new products at Nor -Shipping recently, including the ICS TOUCHCOMM TC2. 

Satellite antenna with powered LNB

01 May 2003

Italian company Teleco has over 30 years' experience in the production of satellite and terrestrial antennas and claims to be Europe's leading antenna maker. 

Bombardier avoids losses with recreational split off

01 May 2003

Bombardier's most profitable division is to become independent from the rest of the group, avoiding losses incurred by the Aerospace Division. 

Nighy and Hartz share medal

01 May 2003

Tom Nighy and the late Fritz Hartz have jointly been awarded the prestigious Small Craft Group Medal for services to, or excellence in, the world of small craft. 

Buck High Court case settled

01 May 2003

The press release was headlined "Jets Marivent MAE Sl, Bombardier's Largest PWC Distributor, In High Court Action". 

Boating looks good at Goodwood

01 May 2003

Boating Comes To Goodwood is set to be a great success, according to Georgina Bartlett, managing director of organisers Saltwater Events.