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Big Girl

  • She's a big girl . . .

    01 Nov 2003

    Mirabella V is - at last - almost ready to go in the water at Vospers. Peter Nash took a guided tour and was overwhelmed by this enormous boat 

Books

  • Trafalgar 200 years on - the 1805 Collection

    01 Nov 2003

    Norfolk businessman Jonathan Bowman owns all the oak and copper removed from Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory , over the last 80 years during the ongoing restoration work. 

Business

Excel

  • It's a tough job, Part II

    01 Nov 2003

    For the second article on Where To Go In Docklands, the Famous Four show their dedication to informing the trade of the best spots to aim for after a day at ExCeL. Peter Nash reports 

Imda E-news

  • IMDA

    01 Nov 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: 

Letters

  • Your Letters Yachtmaster wants job

    01 Nov 2003

    Dear Sir, I am 19 years old and recently completed my Yachtmaster certificate and I am really interested in working in the marine industry. 

  • Your Letters Selling Through Cyberspace

    01 Nov 2003

    Dear Sir, It was interesting that a trade journal takes a view on selling through cyberspace from the conventional brokers viewpoint ( Selling Through Cyberspace - BB September 2003 ). Comments like "it only being an aid to existing brokerages" display a 20th century view of the net. 

Mets Preview

  • METS: record year

    01 Nov 2003

    According to organisers, Amsterdam RAI, this year's Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) will be the largest in its 16-year history. 

News

  • 2004 Reeds Almanac

    01 Nov 2003

    The newly published Reeds Nautical Almanac 2004 hasseen a revitalisation of the data with the introduction of a new editorial team. 

  • The RAC of the sea

    01 Nov 2003

    Founded 12 years ago, Sea Start offers a service similar to the RAC and AA. 

  • Colour coordinated winching

    01 Nov 2003

    Lewmar says owners can add a bit of colour to their boats with a pair of Titan Viper winch handles. 

  • Sailors' Sea chests

    01 Nov 2003

    Nauticalia's pine-plank chests made in the same simple style that was used on board sailing ships to stow officers' navigation instruments, journals and clothing. 

  • Boating without getting your feet wet

    01 Nov 2003

    Digital Jesters says it will be launching the most advanced sailing simulator of its kind, Virtual Skipper 3, on November 28, 2003. 

  • Tribute models

    01 Nov 2003

    Nauticalia says its tribute models are amazingly detailed. 

  • Grey import scams threaten UK boaters

    01 Nov 2003

    UK consumers out to make a killing by importing their own boats from the USA could end up with a criminal record and a hefty fine, say experts. 

  • Lewmar's insurers settle US death case

    01 Nov 2003

    Lewmar released an announcement on October 28 saying its insurers had taken "a commercial decision" to settle the US court action brought against the company over the death of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star, Owen Hart. 

  • Self-activating lifebuoy light

    01 Nov 2003

    Ocean Safety's self-acting lifebuoy light is compact and fully sealed against both man and nature. 

  • Wild Ones fleece warmers

    01 Nov 2003

    Wild Ones hats and neckwarmers will brighten up a chilly cockpit or clifftop, say the manufacturers, and not make your forehead itch. 

  • An 'almost unique' bag

    01 Nov 2003

    The Stuff Sack is, says the press release, an amazing piece of design. The release goes on to say the bag is an almost unique product. 

  • Ideal for those light headed moments

    01 Nov 2003

    Always useful, headlamps allow an owner to use both hands while he's sculling around taking care of those tricky little jobs in the bilges or the engine room. 

  • Canals need plenty of rain

    01 Nov 2003

    Despite the record-breaking hot and dry weather, British Waterways (BW) has kept its network of canals open through the whole summer without restrictions. 

  • The Complete Knot Pack

    01 Nov 2003

    Steve Judkins, boxed set of 128pp hardback book plus CD plus two coloured ropes, £19.99 Steve Judkins is a member of the International Guild of Knot Tiers and his book gives very clear step-by-step drawings of the 10 knots every sailor ought to know, plus a selection of other handy little knots that will make the tyer an obvious anorak at dinner parties. 

  • BB and IPC join forces for the Marine Industry Regatta

    01 Nov 2003

    Boating Business is joining forces with IPC Media to bring back the Marine Industry Regatta. 

  • Lords debate BW and MDL

    01 Nov 2003

    British Waterways (BW) and Marina Developments (MDL) were the subject of a House of Lords debate that lasted just under an hour on September 17. 

  • Rockley figures up 30%

    01 Nov 2003

    Poole-based Rockley Water - sports is celebrating its best year of bookings for over 14 years. The family-run business, which was established in 1976, offers courses in a variety of watersports including sailing, power -boating and windsurfing. 

  • Barrus gets Walker Bay Boats

    01 Nov 2003

    EP Barrus has been appointed official sole UK and Republic of Ireland distributor for Walker Bay Boats Inc. 

  • Lewmar's insurers settle US death case

    01 Nov 2003

    Lewmar released an announcement on October 28 saying its insurers had taken "a commercial decision" to settle the US court action brought against the company over the death of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star, Owen Hart. 

  • Canals need plenty of rain

    01 Nov 2003

    Despite the record-breaking hot and dry weather, British Waterways (BW) has kept its network of canals open through the whole summer without restrictions. 

  • Commissioners take over Poole Quay

    01 Nov 2003

    The fiasco of the Poole Quay development that collapsed earlier this year when developers Orb Estates went bust, is beginning to look a little clearer on the marine front, writes Iain Sutherland . 

  • RNLI needs volunteers

    01 Nov 2003

    The marine trade has traditionally contributed men and women to man the RNLI's craft. In Mudeford, Dorset, lifeboat manager Vic Derham is appealing for more volunteers for the local inshore rescue boat, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • Hanse looks north

    01 Nov 2003

    Hanse Yachts, which builds performance orientated entry level cruiser -racers in the former East Germany, has made considerable impact on the English and Irish markets, but have yet to sell a yacht in Scotland, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • Marine trade girls get their kit off

    01 Nov 2003

    After the WI ladies got their kit off, it was a matter of time before some enterprising marine trade ladies did the same - all in the best possible taste, of course. And all for charity. 

  • ICOMIA 2002 stats available

    01 Nov 2003

    ICOMIA statistics for the worldwide recreational marine industry for the year 2002 are now available. 

  • Ardyne Point avoids nuclear threat

    01 Nov 2003

    For a few tense weeks it looked as though MOD's proposed facility to decommission and break up RN nuclear submarines, and store the reactors for many decades, might be at former oil rig construction site Ardyne Point, at the entrance to the beautiful Kyles of Bute, writes Mike Balmforth . 

  • Jets gets international award

    01 Nov 2003

    Jets Marivent UK Ltd was awarded the International Award Winners for Sales of the Year 2003 for Sea-Doo at Bombardiers' recent Expo 2003 Product Launch for SeaDoo Personal Watercraft and Sportsboats. 

  • Grey import scams threaten UK boaters

    01 Nov 2003

    UK consumers out to make a killing by importing their own boats from the USA could end up with a criminal record and a hefty fine, say experts. 

People

  • People

    01 Nov 2003

    Ocean Safety has announced two new appointments in the sales office at its Southampton headquarters. 

  • People

    01 Nov 2003

    Jean-Pierre Goudant has been appointed general manager for the European operations of Cummins MerCruiser Diesel (CMD). 

Portsmouth Poll

  • Portsmouth POLL

    01 Nov 2003

    Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy , it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a total mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. 

The Personal Touch

  • The Personal Touch

    01 Nov 2003

    In the last of our Personal Touch columns on the euro, David Lewin says none of the Eurozone countires want to go back to their 'old' currencies Well, the Swedes weren't impressed and I suppose if we asked the British populace just now, they wouldn't think much of it either. The Euro that is. And maybe they have a point. 

Trade Dispute

  • Marine industry caught in trans-Atlantic crossfire

    01 Nov 2003

    The steel dispute between the US and the European Union that threatens to disrupt trade in recreational craft to is coming to a head, and could be resolved - for better of for worse - this month, as David Foxwell reports 

Washington Post

  • Beige is a good colour says Jim Nolan

    01 Nov 2003

    In economic terms there is a tendency to look at the US market as one very large single market. This tendency is reinforced by currency exchange rate considerations between the U$ and euro, news headlines that state the US economy is doing this or that as well as the fact that the total value of sales to the US appear as a one line item in most business plans. 

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