USCG: McMurdo beacon concerns

01 Jun 2004

Following our lead story last month on the failure of McMurdo's integral GPS emer - gency beacons to perform adequately during testing by the USA's Equipped to Survive Foundation, Boating Business has obtained a copy of a United States Coast Guard (USCG) report that indicates McMurdo emergency beacons have been a cause for concern for some time. 

Orkney attracts cruising boats

01 Jun 2004

Orkney Islands Council officially opened two of their three new marinas, conclud-ing the first phase of developments aimed at attracting cruising yachts to visit this fascinating island group, writes Mike Balmforth. 

EU squares up to US again

01 Jun 2004

Following hard on the heels of the recent sanctions against American imports to the EU that forced the US government to repeal its illegal exporting subsidies (see page 3), the next US/EU trade dispute is now ready to surface. 

Marine Trade Show "selling out"

01 Jun 2004

According to organisers National Boat Show (NBS), 80% of the space at the 2004 Marine Trade Show is already sold. 

Chandler triples turnover on the open road

01 Jun 2004

After just a year's trading, an Exeter company has tripled its turnover. Set up by Tony Blackmore, SailSport is a chandlery specialising in dinghy equipment, thought to the only chandlery in the country that does not have a retail shop. 

US Senate eliminates illegal subsidies to exporters

01 Jun 2004

On May 11 the US Senate passed legislation to repeal its controversial export tax regime by a 92-5 vote. The vote marks a major milestone in the efforts of Congress to eliminate tax breaks ruled illegal by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2002 and lift European Union sanctions now being faced by dozens of US exports. 

Prince Philip presides over CCC Centre opening

01 Jun 2004

The official opening of the new Cowes Combined Clubs (CCC) Regatta Centre was carried out by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh KG KT on May 19. 

H-H website

01 Jun 2004

Helly Hansen has unveiled its interactive website at hellyhansen. 

Yachting Pages

01 Jun 2004

Yachting Pages has been launched. 

Rockley's champs

01 Jun 2004

BW cuts costs

01 Jun 2004

Marine Events' 20

01 Jun 2004

Raymarine award

01 Jun 2004

Ancasta in Cowes

01 Jun 2004

Ocean's Mustang

01 Jun 2004

Fairline raises ?6,000

01 Jun 2004

Islington adopts City Road Basin Masterplan

01 Jun 2004

The London Borough of Islington has adopted a new Masterplan for City Road Basin, marking a new phase in the life of this historic Regent's Canal basin, says British Waterways (BW). 

Company 'could be viable'

01 Jun 2004

For the second time in 18 months, a planning inspector has ruled that Sandbanks Yacht Company and the associated boat yard in Panorama Road, Poole, nicknamed Millionaires' Row, is vital to the tourism of the area and could be made viable, writes Iain Sutherland. 

Brunswick in expansionist mode

01 Jun 2004

A statement from the Brunswick Corporation shows the US giant is set to make strides into Europe, Africa and the Middle East. 

Windboats celebrate multi-anniversary

01 Jun 2004

Anniversaries are always worth celebrating and if you have four major milestones to mark then throw a really big party, which is what Windboats Marine did at the Norwich Hilton Hotel on May 7, writes Mark Wakelin. 

Peters opens ninth sales and retail outlet

01 Jun 2004

Chief Executive of the British Marine Federation, John Clarke, performed the opening ceremony recently of Peters plc's ninth boat sales and retail outlet at the re-developed Premier Gosport Marina. 

Portgordon set for leisure transformation

01 Jun 2004

The long defunct Moray Firth harbour of Portgordon may join the increasing number of small harbours set to transform themselves into leisure marine facilities, writes Mike Balmforth. 

Boating has a great day out at Goodwood

01 Jun 2004

This year's Boating comes to Goodwood - the second such event - was a tremendous improvement on the first event. 

Garmin phases out G-Chart support

01 Jun 2004

Effective from December 31, 2004 - one year from the original announcement, Gar - min Europe is now unable to provide continued support for its older G-Chart cartography. 

Giles working on 'largest motor yacht since Britannia'

01 Jun 2004

Lymington naval architects Laurent Giles is working on what it says is the largest motor yacht to be built in this country since the royal yacht Britannia 50 years ago, writes Iain Sutherland. 

Honda offers reward for outboard outlaws

01 Jun 2004

To celebrate 40 years of manufacturing 4-stoke outboard engines, Honda (UK) has launched an awareness campaign for its dealer network. Emulating a wildwest style "WANTED" poster, the promotion offers a £1,000 reward for anyone who can give Honda details that lead to the apprehension of the "Honda-Four", a vintage band of outboard "outlaws". 

Oki European Challenge signs first commercial partner

01 Jun 2004

The Oki European Challenge has announced UK-Euro Group PLC as the first commercial yacht partner to join the 2005 event. 

European stats show UK faces increasing competition

01 Jun 2004

The British Marine Federation (BMF) has published research into the European boating market using market information gathered from 30 countries, including 10 of the recent additions to the EU. 

New company buys Yeoman from B&G

01 Jun 2004

Robin Cole and John Hatfield have acquired the sole manufacturing and marketing rights to the Yeoman Plotter from B&G. The pair will handle the Yeoman Plotter through a new company set up in April under the name of Precision Electronics. 

Rockley opens more sites

01 Jun 2004

Rockley Watersports, the Poole based sailing schools and holiday company, is aiming to expand by opening more sites in the UK and France, writes Iain Sutherland. 

KVH moves

01 Jun 2004

Catastrophic fire at Newson's Boatyard

01 Jun 2004

A catastrophic fire tore through one of Lowestoft's oldest established boatyards in the early hours of Friday April 30, writes Mark Wakelin. 

Input sought on Solent European marine site scheme

01 Jun 2004

The British Marine Federation (BMF) says the Solent European Marine Site Management Scheme (SEMS) has been released with a request for final comments and/or letters of agreement to adopt this framework for management to be returned by the end of June. 

METS "practically sold out", says RAI

01 Jun 2004

According to Amsterdam RAI, organisers of the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS), almost the entire available exhibition area - some 90% - has already been reserved. 

Gill introduces 21st Century Speedskins

01 Jun 2004

Originally designed for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and worn by Team GBR sailors Gill Speedskins have been reintroduced to Gill's specialist dinghy sailing product line-up. 

3D offers three PWC riding levels

01 Jun 2004

The 3D is a new See-Doo watercraft launched by UK distributor, Jets Marivent. 

Muir offers one-touch anchoring

01 Jun 2004

Tasmanian anchor manufacturer, Muir, says for one touch, easy anchoring and security in knowing just how much chain is out its AutoAnchor is hard to beat. 

Owatrol cleans up boats

01 Jun 2004

The Owatrol brand is probably better known by its individual brands, such as Deks Olje , Polytrol, Net-trol, Transyl and Dilunett. 

Five-blade high-performance props

01 Jun 2004

Mercury Marine is introducing new high performance propellers, Maximus, that they claim deliver improved acceleration and faster cruising without sacrificing top-end speed. 

Musto's colourful women's' footwear

01 Jun 2004

At the end of the day, Musto reckons, what every woman wants is a pair of ultracomfortable shoes which slip on easily, look great and simply provide protection from the terrain underfoot - whether it be pebbles, pontoons, patio or pavements. 

Tri-spoke carbon wheel from Edson

01 Jun 2004

Edson International has introduced an all new trispoke carbon wheel design for the racing, performance cruising and custom yacht markets. 

Lightweight marine hose

01 Jun 2004

Goodridge has developed a lightweight hose specifically for marine applications. 

Z-Brane prevents bio-film

01 Jun 2004

Spectra Watermakers say it has finally eliminated the need for pickling membranes, a procedure required to keep bio-film and the resultant microbes at bay whenever the watermaker is not operated for a week or more. 

The answer to worn out tabs

01 Jun 2004

Lenco has designed a complete easy to install kit which utilises existing switch gear and bracket mounting to get rid of an out of date or broken trim tab system. 

Seajet's four "class-leading" varnishes

01 Jun 2004

Japan's Chugoku Marine Paint has developed what is says are four class-leading wood care products, marketed under the Seajet brand. 

Keep mould and mildew away

01 Jun 2004

By warming damp air, Davis says its new Davis Air -Dryr stops moisture problems.