McMurdo EPIRBS fail US ESF test

01 May 2004

The Equipped to Survive Foundation (ESF), an American reviewer of survival equipment, shocked McMurdo last month by publishing a report saying that GPS-equipped 406 MHz emergency beacons manufactured by the Portsmouth company "failed when tested under less than ideal conditions". 

SYC site plan angers locals

01 May 2004

For the second time in 18 months the future of the vacant Sandbanks Yacht Company and associated boat yard in Panorama Road, Poole has come under scrutiny as local people campaign against plans to turn the site into residential development, writes Iain Sutherland . 

Show season opens

01 May 2004

The whole world is coming to Seawork, says the publicity blurb for the ever -growing marine trade show set in the ABP Docks in Southampton from June 22 to 24. 

£1m cash boost for River Thames

01 May 2004

The River Thames has received a £1 million cash boost to invest in its navigation infrastructure. 

Portfolio collects Dufour global award

01 May 2004

French boatbuilder Dufour Yachts has awarded its global prize for best customer services 2003 to its UK distributor Portfolio Marine. 

African Cats switch to Tacktick

01 May 2004

Tacktick's wireless marine electronics are to be fitted as standard by catamaran boatbuilder, African Cats. 

B&G public relations

01 May 2004

Flood risks

01 May 2004

Sunseeker office

01 May 2004

Government could set drink driving limits for boaters

01 May 2004

The government announced its new drink driving regulations last month, setting limits in line with those for car drivers. While the April limits are intended for professional mariners, the Department for Transport has also published a consultation on sections of the Rail and Transport Safety Act that relate to proposed alcohol limits for non-professional mariners. 

Powerboat racer

01 May 2004

Simrad suite

01 May 2004

Flocking north

01 May 2004

Halyard's strainer

01 May 2004

Dive Show boost

01 May 2004

YachtParts goes interactive on Web

01 May 2004

YachtParts, the chandlery at Queen Anne's Battery in Plymouth, went interactive last month, pioneering a new WebShop created by Salcombe, Devon, based Kudos Software and Scotland based web developers Vizibility. 

Revenger's new RIB

01 May 2004

Broadcast deal

01 May 2004

Price cut

01 May 2004

Doggy doos

01 May 2004

EU punitive tariffs miss marine trade

01 May 2004

The recreational marine industry seems to have escaped the worst of the additional duties slapped on American products imported into the EU - see last month's lead story. 

SAL takes on Rib-X

01 May 2004

SAL Marine, of Lymington, has taken on the south coast dealership for Rib-X ribs, writes Iain Sutherland . 

Rothesay Charter contested

01 May 2004

For years boat owners on the Isle of Bute have claimed the right to moor their craft free of charge in the waters around the island, citing the Rothesay Charter of 1401, writes Mike Balmforth . 

Victor Malcolm Ireland

01 May 2004

Vic Ireland died in the early hours of Easter Saturday, losing his battle against cancer of the oesophagus. 

Money scam targets boat sellers

01 May 2004

Hampshire Constabulary Marine Unit says there's a money laundering scam out there hitting boat sellers. 

Mirabella V sets sail

01 May 2004

The massive Ron Hollanddesigned Mirabella V hasfinally set sail. With a full complement of heavies on board - including owner Joe Vittoria, Ron Holland, Julian Smith from High Modulus, sailmaker Robbie Doyle and project manager Paul Johnson - the boat used the calm day for systems testing. 

OYS helps out

01 May 2004

Beale Park

01 May 2004

P1 Grand Prix

01 May 2004

Trader days

01 May 2004

Sunsail's Fat Face

01 May 2004

Marine day at Goodwood looks set for success

01 May 2004

Boating Comes to Goodwood looks set for a successful second year, according to Brian Peters. "We have had quite a remarkable reaction to Goodwood this year with 40 tables of 10 booked to date which means that 400 people will be experiencing Goodwood hospitality on May 20, " he told BB . 

Two drown in Suffolk Yacht Harbour

01 May 2004

The boating community in East Anglia was saddened by the deaths of two respected yachtsmen at Suffolk Yacht Harbour, Levington Marina on the River Orwell, writes Mark Wakelin . An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the deaths of Max Pennington and Captain Victor Sutton. 

Oceanair builds Chichester headquarters

01 May 2004

Oceanair Marine is building a £1m headquarters and manufacturing facility at Selsey Gateway near Chichester, writes Iain Sutherland . 

Beware Fair Guide catalogue offer

01 May 2004

Boat show and trade show exhibitors are apparently receiving mailshots from a Vienna-based company allegedly offering an entry in a Fair Guide that leads to the requirement to pay 971 a year for the next three years. 

Broads promote electric boating

01 May 2004

Go Electric! Is a new project being launched by the Broads Society and Electric Boat Association to promote the quiet clean benefits of electric propulsion on inland water - ways, writes Mark Wakelin . 

New Clyde Sailing Directions

01 May 2004

Clyde Cruising Club has just published a new edition of one of its best selling pilots, writes Mike Balmforth . Firth of Clyde is one of the series of six publications covering the whole Scottish Coast. 

Wakelin joins on East Coast

01 May 2004

Mark Wakelin has joined BB's regional correspondents Mike Balmforth (Scotland) and Iain Sutherland (South Coast) and will be reporting on east coast happenings for us. 

Spinlock takes wet and wild Industry Regatta

01 May 2004

The Marine Industry Regatta - jointly sponsored by Boating Business, Yachting Monthly and Practical Boat Owner -was run out of Port Solent on Wednesday April 21. An excellent fleet of 21 boats came to the start line in wild and wet conditions that must have made the many firsttimers out there wonder what they had let themselves in for. 

Clean up with Renovo

01 May 2004

Renovo International offers what it says is a unique range of water -based products for cleaning and caring for boat covers. 

Garmin's portable chartplotter

01 May 2004

Garmin's GPSMAP 276C is a portable chartplotter designed to sit on any surface of a boat (or the dashboard of a car). 

3D charts and OS maps for a new view

01 May 2004

Memory-Map Navigator is navigation software for the PC and Pocket PC. It costs as little as £40, comes bundled with the digital equivalent of 15 Ordnance Survey paper maps (one CD region), is compatible with Maptech-Marine digital charts and incorporates such features as 3D View and Pocket Navigator. 

Mastervolt's Combi inverter/charger

01 May 2004

Mastervolt has introduced the Mass Combi, a sine wave inverter/battery charger combination based on switchmode technology. 

Humminbird offers hi-res screens

01 May 2004

Humminbird has launched its Fishfinder 500 series that, they say, offers three models focused on the needs of the weekend angler, delivering high resolution, high visibility screens and extreme ease of operation. 

Microprocessor control for big block sterndrive

01 May 2004

Mercury Racing has announced its HP1075 SCi sterndrive, a 9.1 litre big block V8 with SmartCraft PCM 03 microprocessor. Mercury says it puts out 1,075HP (802kW). 

Intelligent MOB monitoring technology

01 May 2004

The MOBi-lert is a state-of-theart Australian intelligent man overboard monitoring system. 

Women's offshore/coastal gear from Gill

01 May 2004

Gill has expanded its range of sailing gear for women with the launch of Drop Seat Trousers for women in the Key West offshore/coastal range. 

F1 technology helps grip

01 May 2004

Dubarry say it turned to the world of Formula One for inspiration when designing the sole of its shoes and boots. 

Bristol Channel covered

01 May 2004

Stanfords says the fastdeveloping cruising area of the River Severn, Bristol Channel and approaches is now covered by one of its Chart Packs - claimed to be the first from any chart publisher. 

Flexifoil's 'revolutionary' kiteboard

01 May 2004

The Aaron Hadlow Pro Model Board is described by Flexifoil as a revolutionary new kiteboard and the first of its kind. They say it's custom-made with the latest state-of-the-art construction techniques and the very best quality composite materials.