BWAF should bring action

01 Jun 2005

The election of Howard Pridding and Dave Fletcher as chairman and vice chairman respectively of the new British Waterways Action Forum (BWAF) is likely to have sent shockwaves through the upper echelons of British Waterways (BW). 

Geldof wants our help for SAIL 8

01 Jun 2005

Bob Geldof is making waves again. And this time, he really means waves. His latest exploit is called Sail 8 and its designed to "get the rich world on the move for those who can't even crawl". 

Sea Britain 2005 catalogue

01 Jun 2005

The National Maritime Museum tells us Argyll Publications Ltd in Glasgow has put together a publication entitled Showcasing Sea Britain 2005 and describing it as "the only national souvenir publication for Britain's greatest ever maritime year." 

Fine art student brushes up on her sailing

01 Jun 2005

Lia Ditton, a 24-year -old fine art student, took a four -year break from her studies to become a professional yacht racer and combining her interests in art and sailing with her coming entry in what used to be the OSTAR (The Observer Single-handed Transatlantic Race), but which is now the OSTAR (The Original Single-handed Transatlantic Race). 

Christie achieves ISO 9001

01 Jun 2005

Westbury-based Communications Aerials, which markets V-Tronix and C.A. antennae, has been accredited to ISO 9001:2000. 

Vetus and CMD join IMEC

01 Jun 2005

The ICOMIA Marine Engine Committee (IMEC) meeting, hosted by Nanni Industries, was held last month near Florence, Italy. 

Help plan the future of the Thames

01 Jun 2005

The River Thames Alliance aims to improve facilities for all along the non-tidal Thames. 

Sealine: profits down, turnover up

01 Jun 2005

UK motorboat builder and wholly owned Brunswick subsidiary, Sealine International, reports an operating profit of £6.25 million for the year ending December 31, 2003. 

Whoops! 1

01 Jun 2005

Whoops! 2

01 Jun 2005

Tacktick sponsors

01 Jun 2005

Global wins

01 Jun 2005

MCA starts on hire boat code

01 Jun 2005

According to the British Marine Federation (BMF) the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has now started to review stability assessment options in developing a national code for hire boats. 

Oval 316 makes ISTIA trophies

01 Jun 2005

The International Superyacht Technology and Innovation Awards (ISTIA) were created by The Yacht Report to recognise technical excellence and innovation in the superyacht industry. 

Cowes Week visitors to 'Try Sailing'

01 Jun 2005

Hundreds of visitors to this year's Skandia Cowes Week (July 30 - August 6) will be able to take to the water for a free sailing lesson, courtesy of Skandia and the United Kingdom Sailing Academy (UKSA). 

Mercury wins

01 Jun 2005

Saltwater wins

01 Jun 2005

Gill sponsoring

01 Jun 2005

NetJets and Swan

01 Jun 2005

Digital sponsoring

01 Jun 2005

Gleistein's AC

01 Jun 2005

Henri-Lloyd sponsoring

01 Jun 2005

Kate Humble helps out

01 Jun 2005

British Waterways (BW) is asking people to visit their local waterway and report back on the wildlife they see for the 2005 National Water - way Wildlife Survey. 

JPC opens new marina facility

01 Jun 2005

Lowestoft Haven Marina opened its new purpose built marine services facility in the presence of HRH The Duke of York last month. 

Trial could herald new era for canal freight

01 Jun 2005

The return of freight to Scotland's Lowland water - ways could be on the cards if a six week trial on the Forth & Clyde Canal proves successful. 

ONDECK Sailing

01 Jun 2005

ONDECK Sailing has moved to Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth with its fleet of Farr 65 yachts, writes Iain Sutherland. 

Noss-on-Dart marina sold

01 Jun 2005

A consortium of businessmen including the round-the-world yachtsman Michael Berrrow, supported by property companies Mountgrange and Thur - leigh Estates, has acquired Noss-on-Dart marina and the former Philip & Son boatyard near Dartmouth, Devon. 

BoS: 1st quarter 05 'on a par with 2004'

01 Jun 2005

Bank of Scotland Marine Finance says its January to March 2005 figures were "on a par with 2004" at around £32 million. 

Aqualine to target superyacht industry

01 Jun 2005

Aqualine Marketing is a new company set up to represent various international manufacturers in the UK and Europe. 

Last Severn Class lifeboat launched

01 Jun 2005

Margaret, Joan and Fred Nye, is the name of the final Severn class lifeboat for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). She was launched last month by the then RNLI engineering manager, Bob Cripps. 

BW towpaths

01 Jun 2005

Success at Plymouth Show

01 Jun 2005

The first Plymouth Sail and Power Show held at the MDLowned Queen Anne's Battery Marina over the recent May Day Bank Holiday weekend drew over 4,500 visitors. 

Opposition to Hamble berths

01 Jun 2005

Warsash Marine's plan to extend its berths on the Hamble has come in for stiff opposition from local sailors who say it will create a danger by narrowing the river, writes Iain Sutherland. 

Scantlings progress

01 Jun 2005

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) says significant progress has been made in the development of the ISO scantling standard. 

UK boat manufacturer wanted

01 Jun 2005

Marine South East tells us a Swedish boat distributor, Jannes Marin & Fritid, is looking for a UK manufacturer of small durable crafts (4-6m) that can be used for fishing, shopping and travel in the Swedish archipelagos. 

Boom or bust for Essex Boatyards

01 Jun 2005

Essex Boatyards has a competition running in the June issue of glossy mens' magazine FHM. 

Boating went to Goodwood. But didn't see a thing

01 Jun 2005

The annual Boating Comes to Goodwood last month hit some appalling weather, with low cloud brining visibility down to less than 100metres. 

RYA reports Reporting Regulations success

01 Jun 2005

The RYA is pleased to confirm that after its earlier legal challenge, the government has amended the reporting requirements of the Merchant Shipping (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004, which applied to all recreational craft. 

'Must have' transformers

01 Jun 2005

Energy Solutions has brought to market a competitively priced range of isolation transformers that they say offer universal application; compliance to all UK, European and US standards, and unique technical specifications. 

Lubricious foil from Harken

01 Jun 2005

Harken has introduced a headstay foil targeted at racing keelboats. The Harken Carbo Racing Foil is, they say, a step forward in racing foils and offers a superior design and significant materials advances over the PVC commonly used in similar racing foils. 

Low cost global comms

01 Jun 2005

The Seawave Navseries is a global voice and email communication system that delivers an immediate and low cost solution for voice, email, weather services and vessel tracking. 

Navionics' Platinum charts

01 Jun 2005

Navionics Platinum is, they say, the next big thing in electronic charting. Launched at the Miami Beach Inter - national Boat show in Florida, they say it's the first multi-dimensional electronic charting and navigation information product for marine chartplotters. 

Sidepower takes safety seriously

01 Jun 2005

Sleipner Motor AS says its Sidepower thrusters with new and revolutionary functions take safety in DC electric thrusters to a new level.