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Business

  • Are you ready for the VAT changes?

    01 Jan 2004

    From January 1, 2004 new rules will be implemented that will change the way in which VAT invoices must be completed. And this will affect every business is affected, says Steve James a senior VAT consultant at WJB Chiltern plc There will be no exceptions to the new regulations, says the VATman. Although Customs will be lenient for the first six months, they will take action in respect of flagrant abuse or non - compliance. 

Comment

  • Comment

    01 Jan 2004

    Well, what a year 2003 was. It started full of gloom and despondency with all the economic pundits telling us the world economy was heading for catastrophe. 

  • Comment

    01 Jan 2004

    Well, what a year 2003 was. It started full of gloom and despondency with all the economic pundits telling us the world economy was heading for catastrophe. 

Imda E-news

  • IMDA

    01 Jan 2004

    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: 

Inland Waterways

  • Inland British Waterways must be open

    01 Jan 2004

    The inland waterways had a pretty good time in 2003, says Harry Arnold , and - as long as we have a enough water - 2004 should be another good year. 

Marine South West

  • Add lustre to your cluster

    01 Jan 2004

    Adam Corney , project manager of Marine South West, reveals the initiatives driving the marine industry forward in South West England It is a daunting task developing a successful regional strategy for an industry that has already been established in South West England for the best part of 1,000 years or more. Shipbuilding has always been part of Britain's culture and this is deeply ingrained in the lifeblood of the South West England, as the region with the longest shipbuilding history of any in the UK. 

News

  • The future starts here

    01 Jan 2004

    After all the talk, the discussions - some very heated - the UK marine trade opens the 50th London Boat Show and its first boat show at ExCeL in Docklands on January 8. 

  • 2nd time lucky for Tacktick

    01 Jan 2004

    We all wondered why Tacktick's solar -powered, wireless instrument system didn't win the overall DAME Award last year when it appeared as a basic instrument system. 

  • Worthy of closer inspection

    01 Jan 2004

    DAME Award winner in the "Marina equipment, boatyard equipment and boat construction tools and materials" was the Probe Vision System from Redmariner. 

  • Safer trapezing with QRH

    01 Jan 2004

    DAME Award winner in the "Life saving and safety equipment" category was RWO's quick release trapeze hook. 

  • Keypart's exceptional year

    01 Jan 2004

    It's always the way - we thought we had every company covered in our distribution feature in December, but Keypart got away. 

  • Campers sells Gosport to Premier

    01 Jan 2004

    Campers has sold Gosport Marina to Premier Marinas. 

  • She's nearly there

    01 Jan 2004

    By the time you read this, Mirabella V ought to look like the superyacht Joe Vittoria envisaged and the boat Ron Holland designed a few years ago. 

  • RNLI award for Young

    01 Jan 2004

    Neil Young has been running fund raising barbecues for the RNLI since 1996. The 2003 event was attended by 72 people, which PR man Young says is a record. It was also the most successful, raising £1,150.00. 

  • Cuan Sound not viable

    01 Jan 2004

    The potential threat to boating businesses that might have been caused by restricting navigation through Cuan Sound, on Scotland's West Coast, has receded with the publication of a report by consultants Babtie, writes Mike Balmforth . 

  • Coast targets downsizers

    01 Jan 2004

    Coast is a new bi-monthly magazine that will launch on February 19, 2004 with an initial print run of 100,000 and a cover price of £3.50. 

  • Inflatable liner worth a mention

    01 Jan 2004

    Gecko received a Special Mention in the "Life saving and safety equipment" category for its marine safety helmet. 

  • Gill's UV aerodynamic vest

    01 Jan 2004

    Getting a Special Mention in the "Clothing and crew accessories" category, Gill's UV Aero Vest is a stretch top to be worn over a buoyancy aid and trapeze harness to enhance aerodynamics and reduce the danger of getting entangled in equipment layers. 

  • May to be Berthon life president

    01 Jan 2004

    David May is to be Berthon's honorary life president. 

  • Offshore Marine gets murky

    01 Jan 2004

    The position surrounding Offshore Marine, the Pwllhelibased ex-Fairline dealer, seems somewhat murky and unlikely to be unravelled for some time as sources say the City of London Fraud Squad is now involved. 

  • Cur tis joins BB as ad manager

    01 Jan 2004

    Lorraine Curtis has joined Boating Business as advertisement manager. 

  • YBDSA annual conference

    01 Jan 2004

    The Yacht Brokers Designers & Surveyors Association (YBDSA) will be holding its annual conference on March 16, 2004 at the Cruising Association, Limehouse Basin, London. 

  • Navimo announces OEM push

    01 Jan 2004

    Navimo International in France announced the group will be focusing strongly on the OEM sector in 2004. 

  • Pompey "aims to steal the show"

    01 Jan 2004

    The Portsmouth News carried a front page story on December 12 saying Portsmouth "aimed to steal the Southampton Boat show". 

  • Quick step to a Special Mention

    01 Jan 2004

    A Special Mention in the "Machinery, propulsion, mechanical and electrical systems and fittings" category went to Newage Transmissions for its PRM Step Drive. 

  • A foil for a Special Mention

    01 Jan 2004

    Henri-Lloyd received a Special Mention in the "Clothing and crew accessories" category for its Gore-Tex Foil jacket and trouser. 

  • Making light work of a Special Mention

    01 Jan 2004

    Ocean Safety got a Special Mention in the "Life saving and safety equipment" category for its AQ180 lifebuoy light. 

  • Holding folding

    01 Jan 2004

    A Special Mention in the "Deck equipment, sails and rigging" category went to Lewmar for its folding steering wheel. 

  • Holy Loch Marina expands

    01 Jan 2004

    The expansion of the Clyde's newest marina from 100 to 300 berths over the next few years received the green light from local residents of Sandbank in December, writes Mike Balmforth . 

  • Superyacht refit for Image Interiors

    01 Jan 2004

    Image Interiors, which bought Southampton-based Nicholson Interiors, has a 40m Feadship in full interior, exterior and mechanical refit at VT Halmatic's Portchester facility, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • Tacktick's Paris third place

    01 Jan 2004

    Hard on the heels of winning the overall DAME Award (pronounced as in There is Nothing Like A Dame) at November's METS, Tacktick won third prize in the Concours Innovation Awards at the Paris Boat Show last month. 

  • Wine & Spirits Fair

    01 Jan 2004

     

  • Hotelympia

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  • World Travel Market

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  • BB and YM revive the Marine Industry Regatta

    01 Jan 2004

    The Marine Industry Regatta is set for a comeback on the second Wednesday after Easter this year. 

  • Boating Comes to Goodwood again

    01 Jan 2004

    Brian Peters has set up the second year of Boating Comes to Goodwood for Thursday May 20, 2004. The day is run in conjunction with the British Marine Federation (BMF) and, says Peters, changes have been made that will benefit everyone attending the day. 

  • Dive show

    01 Jan 2004

    ExCeL just gets better and better. 

  • Equus

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  • Toy Fair

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  • Tory floats Boscombe marina plan

    01 Jan 2004

    The idea of building a marina at Boscombe, Bournemouth has been floated by prospective Tory candidate for the area, Tobias Ellwood, writes Iain Sutherland . 

  • Excursions 2003

    01 Jan 2004

    Good access and facilities for exhibitors made our decision to come to ExCeL that much easier. 

  • IFE

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  • The Marine Trade Show will go on

    01 Jan 2004

    The Marine Trades Association (MTA) met on December 11 to discuss the future of the Marine Trade Show. According to MTA chairman Peter Methven, the meeting was unanimous in its support for the show. 

  • Robinson leaves Ancasta

    01 Jan 2004

    Lis Robinson, financial dir - ector of Ancasta, has left the company. 

  • IBEX U comes to the United Kingdom

    01 Jan 2004

    After three successful IBEX U events in the United States, show producers will introduce the regional conference and exhibition to the United Kingdom in 2004 Surprisingly, the Bournemouth Conference Centre has been selected to be the first UK venue to stage the show on April 15 and 16 2004. 

  • Allen MacArthur endorses computer game

    01 Jan 2004

    Software company Digital Jesters has managed to tie up an endorsement deal with Ellen MacArthur for its Virtual Skipper 3 PC game. 

  • Thames boats increase

    01 Jan 2004

    The number of powered boats registered on the non-tidal Thames increased in 2003 for the first time in 12 years, says the Environment Agency (EA). 

  • Berthon apprentice up for Apprentice of the Year

    01 Jan 2004

    Berthon engineering apprentice Chris Blaney has been nominated by his training college - Initiative Training Enterprise (ITE), Bournemouth - for Apprentice of the Year. 

  • British Waterways reviews workshops

    01 Jan 2004

    British Waterways (BW) has reviewed its five repair yards and workshops to see how they can best meet future demands and modern working practices. 

  • Boating Directory goes online

    01 Jan 2004

    If you didn't get your free copy of our Boating Directory in the November issue, don't worry. You can now see all the directory listings on the Boating Business website. 

  • Poole Quay marina takes fresh look

    01 Jan 2004

    Poole Harbour Commissioners are looking at how they are going to run the 105berth Poole Quay marina they took over when the previous owners went bust, writes Iain Sutherland . 

  • The future's bright: the future's ExCeL

    01 Jan 2004

    Here we go: The Big One. Our 50th London Boat Show and the first at ExCeL with a mouthful of an official title - wait for it - the Schroders London International Boat Show in association with TheDaily Telegraph . 

People

  • People

    01 Jan 2004

    Mark Acaster , previously sales director at XM Yachting has now joined Sea Sure . His role will be to consolidate markets in the UK and abroad and add more products to the company's portfolio while the company builds its core business. 

Personal Watercraft

Portsmouth Poll

  • Portsmouth POLL

    01 Jan 2004

    Poll hears Keith Thomas of Llyn Marine Services was the first to call Mr Nash , the editor, with the correct spelling of Pwllheli .Mr Nash told Poll it's not often the Welsh town appears in the pages of Boating Business and that he decided to check the spelling of the name on the Internet. He put in what he thought was right - Pwhelli - and found a report on Optimist sailing at Pwhelli Sailing Club on the Musto website. 

Schroders Libs

  • Honda replace Volvo

    01 Jan 2004

    Honda (UK) has signed a three-year £1m exclusive deal with NBS to be the solus car sponsor at the London and Southampton International Boat Shows. 

Statistics

  • Sharp drop in exports to US

    01 Jan 2004

    While exports to the Eurozone are good, John Aczel forecasts better economic conditions in the US will eventually benefit UK exporters Imports of leisure boats in the period January to September 2003 have been at high level, says John Aczel. 

The Personal Touch

  • The Personal Touch - Let's make this one to remember

    01 Jan 2004

    At ExCeL, Brian Peters , chairman of Peters plc, takes over from Robert Braithwaite as chairman of National Boat Shows. Here are the chairman elect's thoughts on the ExCeL show The Schroders London International Boat Show in association with The Daily Telegraph has arrived. On January 8 the British marine industry will host a dazzling new boat show to equal any in the world and I have been privileged to be part of that organisation behind the new show for the past four years. 

Washington Post

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