BW grilled on marinas policy

01 Oct 2004

The British Waterways (BW) Annual Meeting in London on September 16 was a lively affair. It began with the water - ways minister, Alun Michael, answering questions from the floor before whizzing off to attend to matters of state, or avoid fox hunters. 

HRH visits UK Sailing Academy

01 Oct 2004

As well as visiting the Southampton International Boat Show, HRH The Princess Royal took a trip to Cowes during SIBS to visit the United Kingdom Sailing Academy (UKSA). 

Formula acquires HYS

01 Oct 2004

Lymington-based Formula Yacht Spars acted fast in acquiring Hood Yacht Spars of Burnham-on-Crouch after it went into receivership during SIBS. 

Gummeson confirmed at Volvo Penta

01 Oct 2004

SIBS Quotes

01 Oct 2004

Plastimo The weather forecast was bad, but our retailers all did good business - Paul Callas. 

Big business at SIBS

01 Oct 2004

We all knew that three years of blistering weather had to end sometime. And, as bad weather goes, this year's was appalling in comparison to the last three beautiful years. But it could have been a lot worse. 

Bell Lawrie and Tennent sign up for more

01 Oct 2004

Far from calling time on their 25 years of sponsorship of West Highland Week, Tennent Caledonian Brewery has pledged another five years of support for the popular west coast event, which this year attracted 167 entries in 10 classes, writes Mike Balmforth. 

SIBS Quotes

01 Oct 2004

Sealine We have a had a very good Show, selling 60 boats which exceeded our expectations - Patrik Von Sydow. 

boats. com and YachtWorld. com sold

01 Oct 2004

The Internet trading companies boats. com and YachtWorld. com have been acquired by the US Trader Publishing Company. 

VT takes on Souter designs

01 Oct 2004

VT Halmatic is to build three designs that were previously made by Isle of Wight boatbuilder Souter Marine, which ceased trading in June, writes Iain Sutherland. 

Boat Electrics relocates

01 Oct 2004

After 30 years based in Troon, Julian Coleman has reshaped his business to concentrate on the Clyde estuary and the west coast. 

Sailing for all!

01 Oct 2004

Three new initiatives, including an ITV "big brother" type reality TV programme - were launched at SIBS. Peter Poland was there. 

NYA alliance with top US agency

01 Oct 2004

Hampshire-based Neil Young Associates has formed an alliance with Mascola, one of AdWeek's top 40 New England, USA, agencies. 

C&N needs new yard to handle export orders

01 Oct 2004

Plans to break into the US market and open a new shipyard have been announced by Gosport boatbuilders Camper & Nicholsons, writes Iain Sutherland. 

C-Quip looks for regional agents

01 Oct 2004

C-Quip is expanding its network of regional agents for its Hood Yacht Systems sail furlers. 

Seaquest opens Hamble office

01 Oct 2004

The Falmouth based yacht builder, Seaquest Yachts, is making a move into the heart of the South Coast's yacht racing community with the opening of its new sales office on the Hamble. 

SIBS Quotes

01 Oct 2004

Jets Marivent We had more genuine enquiries than in previous years. The weather certainly sorted out the serious buyers and we've sold more outboards this year than last and PWC sales have improved over '03 - Paul Francis. 

The boat beat them - or did it?

01 Oct 2004

Honda supplies racing engines for - among many other racing breeds - Formula 1, Superbikes and Formula Four powerboats. 

Sorry for the confusion . . .

01 Oct 2004

There are times when things go wrong. And when they do, as always, BB is only too happy to set the record straight. So let's look at the September issue of BB . . . 

Yarmouth marina a step closer

01 Oct 2004

At last Great Yarmouth looks likely to have a modern marina writes Mark Wakelin. 

AMP gets Sunseeker Gold award

01 Oct 2004

Atlantis Marine Power of Plympton, Devon was named Supplier of the Year by Sunseeker International at SIBS. 

Mike Bolton: guardian of free navigation

01 Oct 2004

Mike Bolton, who died recently after a long illness, will be known to many for his valuable input to the west coast cruising environment, writes Mike Balmforth. 

Clyde River Boatyard threat

01 Oct 2004

The latest news in the CRB eviction and redevelopment saga is that Park Lane Developments, which wants to replace two boatyards with luxury flats, has been granted planning consent by Renfrewshire Council, writes Mike Balmforth. 

Image hosting service targets marine trade

01 Oct 2004

BB contributor Phil Pickin is now offering members of the marine industry a new service, making print quality images to support news and press release copy, available to the media via a web based library.