BMF and RYA in derogation talks with Revenue

01 May 2005

A meeting was held at the British Marine Federation (BMF) in Egham last month with officials from HM Revenue & Customs to discuss the implications of the loss of the UK's derogation on red diesel. 

Double honour for Ludlow

01 May 2005

Oli Ludlow, principal of Port Edgar Sailing School, has also been working as a volunteer for many aspects of Scottish sailing for over 35 years, writes Mike Balmforth. 

Wotton a Honda winner

01 May 2005

Colin Wotton, an outboard motor engineer from SMS Salcombe, recently joined an elite number of specialists when he became one of only 22 Honda master technicians. 

Hales replaces George Greener at BW

01 May 2005

Tony Hales has been appointed as the new chairman of British Waterways. The current chair - man, Dr George Greener retires on July 9 and Hales will take over his responsibilities from July 10. 

BMF renames Expor t Depar tment

01 May 2005

The British Marine Federation (BMF) has renamed its Export Department. It is now known as International Business Development (IBDD). 

Ellen MacArthur

01 May 2005

Ellen MacArthur went to the Palace to meet The Queen last month, where she received the Commander of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for her recordbreaking, solo circumnavigation this winter. 

Poole Marine Skill Centre opens

01 May 2005

The opening of a new Marine Skills Centre in Poole designed to improve the quality of local training facilities and staff development in the area has been welcomed by one of the marine industry's leading employers, Sunseeker International, writes Iain Sutherland. 

Outer Hebrides Sailing Directions

01 May 2005

Revision of the Clyde Cruising Club's benchmark Sailing Directions to Scottish waters reaches completion with the publication of a new edition of the Outer Hebrides section, writes Mike Balmforth. 

Ferry terminal fears

01 May 2005

The Solent Protection Society has voiced its concerns about proposals to re-site the Red Funnel ferry terminal at East Cowes in the position of the current Shrape breakwater. 

Whoops! 1

01 May 2005

Whoops! 2

01 May 2005

Inspire's events

01 May 2005

Saltwater's Nordhavn

01 May 2005

PBO wins Marine Industry Regatta

01 May 2005

The 2005 Marine Industry Regatta was an outstanding success. And it was won by the crew from Practical Boat Owner. 

Is DEFRA report a whitewash?

01 May 2005

The press release put out by British Waterways (BW) following publication of the government's five-yearly review of its activities suggests wholehearted approval from the examiners. 

Avon's Irish

01 May 2005

Centa's Clippers

01 May 2005

Lewmar for Gipsy Moth

01 May 2005

Suzuki Ireland

01 May 2005

SailTime PR

01 May 2005

Lombard Round the Island

01 May 2005

Dubarry J-Cup

01 May 2005

High Profile's 15th

01 May 2005

Gill's Dinghy Week

01 May 2005

Madrid Boat Show

01 May 2005

Lochrin Basin re-opened

01 May 2005

The Lochrin Basin at Fountainbridge in Edinburgh was re-opened in March by Transport Minister Nicol Stephen MSP. 

Boating Comes to Goodwood

01 May 2005

The annual Boating Comes to Goodwood Race Day looks set to be another runaway success on May 19. 

CJ to import Turkish Mursan boats

01 May 2005

Romsey, Hampshire, based Ocqueteau dealer CJ Marine is to import the San Boat range of open and fishing boats, cuddys and cruisers built by Mursan in Bursa, Turkey, writes Iain Sutherland. 

Sunsail's Pompey stars

01 May 2005

Sailing and watersports business Sunsail welcomed two Portsmouth football stars aboard to launch new yachts bearing their names, writes Iain Sutherland. 

Sunsail's Platinum

01 May 2005

Essex website

01 May 2005

Steel's website

01 May 2005

Henri-Lloyd's Falmouth

01 May 2005

Team sailing days

01 May 2005

South Devon's Plain Sailing has launched a corporate events division. The sailing school already runs events such as its Round Britain Experience and Round the Channel Experience. 

Osmotech gets Dealer Award

01 May 2005

Hamble-based Osmotech UK received Webasto's Marine Dealer of the Year Award at the London Boat show in recognition of the company's outstanding performance in the areas of customer service, sales growth and overall business development. 

Diverse buys Tropical Engineering

01 May 2005

Hamble based Diverse Yacht Services has acquired composite manufacturer Tropical Engineering, writes Iain Sutherland. 

£1/4m funding for Scottish Sailing Institute

01 May 2005

The Scottish Sailing Institute was established at Largs five years ago to market the Clyde as a major yachting venue for major events, writes Mike Balmforth. 

Corum and Gipsy Moth

01 May 2005

Princess in Serbia

01 May 2005

Clamseal price slashed

01 May 2005

HRH names lifeboat

01 May 2005

Barrus training

01 May 2005

SEEDA's Venture Quays plans

01 May 2005

The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) is planning to extend facilities at the Cowes Waterfront - Venture Quays site in East Cowes, writes Iain Sutherland. 

The way ahead for Sail Scotland

01 May 2005

Sail Scotland was a pioneer joint marketing company 10 years ago and at its April annual meeting representatives of some 30 member companies got together at Balloch, on Loch Lomond, to discuss the way ahead, writes Mike Balmforth.