Raymarine out at 152p

01 Dec 2004

The Raymarine Group Limited is to seek a listing on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. 

Marine Trade Show on hold

01 Dec 2004

As we closed for press it was announced the 2005 Marine Trade Show has been put on hold by organisers National Boat Shows (NBS) while a fiveyear strategic business plan is developed. The decision has the full backing of the Marine Trades Association (MTA). 

METS closes 14% up

01 Dec 2004

The Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam closed with the unaudited attendance figure quoted by organisers Amsterdam RAI as 15,147. There were 938 exhibitors from 30 countries. 

Comment

01 Dec 2004

It's been a busy month or two. METS was its usual excellent self, but we wonder if it's getting just a bit too big? With the RAI selling off Europort, METS will expand into Halls 1 to 7 next year, gaining some extra 8,000 sq m of space. 

Swobbit in European push

01 Dec 2004

US company Swobbit Products, is mounting a push into Europe after naming six distributors at METS to handle its business over here. Sea Sure gets the UK distribution. 

MEP in delivery crew release bid

01 Dec 2004

Euro-MP Peter Skinner has called on the Moroccan Ambassador to Belgium to discuss the release of John Lauder Packwood, from the Isle of Wight, who is currently being held in a Spanish prison pending extradition to Morocco. 

Liffey tour service up for tender

01 Dec 2004

Dublin is to get a new a new water tour service next year when the Liffey Voyage is launched by the Dublin Docklands Development Author ity (DDDA). 

£11k+ raised for Merricks Trust

01 Dec 2004

A blustery day in October saw 84 golfers turn out to support the eighth annual North Sails/ John Merricks Sailing Trust Golf Day. 

Dubai shows

01 Dec 2004

Yacht Secure

01 Dec 2004

Joules success

01 Dec 2004

Clyde River to get specialist development

01 Dec 2004

Clydeport, the former port authority turned property developer, is redeveloping Rothesay Dock East, which lies between Yoker and Clydebank, as a specialist boatyard facility, writes Mike Balmforth. 

Yamaha and Zodiac join forces

01 Dec 2004

A commercial partnership agreement has been reached the French company, Zodiac, and Holland-based Yamaha Motor Europe. 

Golden girl launches RNLI schools pack

01 Dec 2004

According to the RNLI, around 60 children lose their lives annually, with many more - around 1,500 - endangering themselves in the water. 

Seaquest 36 voted US Best Race Boat of the Year

01 Dec 2004

The British built Seaquest 36 has won the title of Race Boat of the Year 2005 in the USA, thought to be the first time this accolade has gone to a British built boat. 

Dates set for Strangford Lough Race Week

01 Dec 2004

A new event is due to take off next July when Strangford Lough Race Week is shared between the 10 clubs on what's known as Ireland's Inland Sea. 

Vendee Globe

01 Dec 2004

Nick Moloney is racing in the Vendee Globe and a 'Virtual Race' to raise funds for Sail 4 Cancer. 

Sunseeker audit

01 Dec 2004

Simrad awards

01 Dec 2004

The NMEA Awards were dominated by Simrad, which won both autopilot categories. 

Simrad's Azimut

01 Dec 2004

Seawork 2005

01 Dec 2004

3i investment

01 Dec 2004

RYA century

01 Dec 2004

HISWA success

01 Dec 2004

Goss celebration

01 Dec 2004

MER appointed

01 Dec 2004

HH silver

01 Dec 2004

Silva's Volvo

01 Dec 2004

Nine-year old wins business award

01 Dec 2004

A nine-year -old Devon sailing enthusiast is using the power of the Internet to establish himself as one of the UK's youngest entrepreneurs. 

Rockley staff achieve coach assessor

01 Dec 2004

Pip Woods and Rob Clark of Rockley Watersports have achieved RYA coach assessor status, joining an elite group of 220 in the entire UK. 

Glasgow Afloat Show

01 Dec 2004

The Scottish Caravan and Outdoor Leisure Show (February 3-6, SECC, Glasgow) has been a fixture for several decades, but attempts to run a concurrent boat show have never been successful - "costs too high, sales potential too low" has been the grumble, meaning few exhibitors, and fewer returning, writes Mike Balmforth. 

'Jam 'Ole' re-enactment a great success

01 Dec 2004

A record fleet of 10 nar - rowboats - including eight old working boats, returned to Braunston Marina after a near eight-day challenging journey to re-enact the last working 'Jam 'Ole Run' from Braunston. 

Suzuki outboards now EU2005 compliant

01 Dec 2004

Suzuki says all its 2005 season portable and electronic fuel injected 4-stroke outboards meet the new stringent EU2005 emissions standards that become effective in the EU on January 1, 2006. 

A Kiss for Barden

01 Dec 2004

Barden Energy has been appointed as sole distributor for the KISS High Output Wind Generator. 

Marina developments moving on

01 Dec 2004

Cromarty - a new Moray Firth facility should be completed for the 2005 season when 50 metres of new pontoon are installed in Cromarty harbour, writes Mike Balmforth. 

New crew for Cowes Handbook and web site

01 Dec 2004

Anyone who has raced or cruised into Cowes in the last few years is likely to have seen a copy of the Cowes Port Handbook. With nearly 200 pages stuffed full of really useful information the handbook and its accompanying website, cowes. co. uk, have become required reading for anyone visiting Cowes or just sailing in the Solent. 

Clipper Ventures launches new boats

01 Dec 2004

Southampton-based round the world yacht racing company Clipper Ventures has launched the first of 10 new boats for the next 35,000-mile event, writes Iain Sutherland. 

Walcon wins North Shields

01 Dec 2004

Walcon Marine of Fareham has won the contract to supply pontoons for the third phase of the development of Royal Quays Marina in North Shields, writes Iain Sutherland. 

BOC brilliant in 1st Brundall event

01 Dec 2004

The newly formed Broom Owners Club (BOC) is delighted with the success of its first organised event - a weekend at Broom's Brundall factory, writes Mark Wakelin.