Tuesday 2 December 08 - 02:08
 

A Public Relationship

  • Charity - and PR - starts at home

    01 Nov 2005

    Before starting my ramblings for the month I would like to thank you for the many enquiries I have received concerning the Blat Wizzer, about which I wrote at some length in my previous Boating Business piece. 

  • Green light for Bugbrooke marina

    01 Nov 2005

    According to a report in the Daventry Express , an 80 berth marina between Nether Heyford and Bugbrooke has been given the go ahead by South Northants Council's planning department. 

Business Matters

  • Service premises must comply with the DDA

    01 Nov 2005

    Not complying with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 may not lead to prosecution by the authorities, says Philippa Aldrich , but do you want to risk the adverse publicity? 

Christmas Gifts

  • Helly Hansen keeps the cold at bay

    01 Nov 2005

    Helly Hansen says it has a fantastic range of stocking fillers, noting winter frostbite is a thing of the past with its new range of Prowool socks and fashionable beanie hats for him and her. 

  • Free Christmas gifts from Marinecall

    01 Nov 2005

    If the British are fixated with the weather, sailors are positively obsessed with it. 

  • Navigation software for PDA and Smart Phone

    01 Nov 2005

    C-Map has launched new navigation software, C-eMap, designed specifically for use with a personal digital assistant (PDA) or Smart Phone. 

  • 2006 Rick Tomlinson calendars

    01 Nov 2005

    The award winning Portfolio Calendar features the best of Tomlinson's work and contains 12 images taken around the world. 

  • Winter warmer helm's glove

    01 Nov 2005

    Gul's helmsman's gloves have a hardwearing GCX2 Nylon outer for protection against the elements, with a synthetic leather palm for grip even when wet. 

  • Sell the lifeboats and help the lifeboats

    01 Nov 2005

    Impact International has launched what it claims is the biggest, most exclusive, highly detailed and only radio controlled lifeboat ever commissioned and approved by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). 

  • Gul's 95ltr wheeled holdall

    01 Nov 2005

    This, says Gul, is a pacious holdall with robust construction - ideal for all travel needs at home, away sailing or travelling abroad. 

Clothing

  • High tech and high spec: the next stage

    01 Nov 2005

    The popularity of shoreside marine clothing continues, as does the development of new styles and, very noticeably this year, says Phil Pickin, the use of new, high tech materials across many ranges With the end of the year fast approaching it's the time when most of the clothing manufacturers launch their ranges for the coming season, and this year is no exception. 

Comment

  • Comment

    01 Nov 2005

    Our second Southampton report - starting on page 12 - highlights the chandlers' experiences. And they vary considerably. 

Mets Preview

  • METS moves on

    01 Nov 2005

    The Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) 2005 takes us all to a new venue within the Amsterdam RAI complex this year, says Peter Nash . And if you thought it was a long walk round METS last year, just wait until this year? 

News

  • Pro-Techt to Barrow

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  • OBE

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  • 17 regatta entries in 1st week

    01 Nov 2005

    Within a week of announcing the 2006 Marine Industry Regatta 17 entries were received. 

  • Marine Fire Safety awarded MCA approval

    01 Nov 2005

    Marine Fire Safety Ltd (MFS) has been given Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approval for commercial use of the FirePro range of products. 

  • Tank's 25 years

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  • Firth website

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  • RWO to Marathon

    01 Nov 2005

    RWO has appointed Marathon Leisure to distribute its entire range of blocks, trapeze gear, tiller extensions and general deck equipment. Marathon will be working on new merchandising branding and promotional schemes and ensuring that supplies are readily available. 

  • Marchwood marina returns

    01 Nov 2005

    Plans for a 300-berth marina at Marchwood on Southampton Water have resurfaced, three years after the original scheme was sunk by proposals to develop Dibden Bay, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • 2006 RIBEX confirmed for Cowes

    01 Nov 2005

    RIBEX, which claims to be the only international boat show dedicated entirely to rigid inflatable boats, is now confirmed to take place on May 12 through 14, 2006. 

  • RingProp to Barrus

    01 Nov 2005

     

  • Brokerage law course

    01 Nov 2005

    The first course to be run in Scotland by the British Marine Federation (BMF) on the law relating to brokerage and boat retailers will be held on November 22, 2005 at the Audi Centre, Glasgow, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • Rudling retires from both SP and Gurit

    01 Nov 2005

    Paul Rudling has retired from SP, the company he founded as SP Systems in Cowes in 1978 with three employees, writes Iain Sutherland . The business has expanded to become a world leader in supplying composite materials. 

  • Industry and sailors: working together so sailing wins

    01 Nov 2005

    The 7th International Sailing Summit (ISS) comes to Amsterdam the day before METS this year with the theme of the sailing industry and sailors - working together so sailing wins. 

  • Tracy Edwards declared bankrupt

    01 Nov 2005

    Tracy Edwards, MBE, was declared bankrupt in September admitting personal debts of more than £8m. 

  • Luhrs: 15 redundant, 15 laid off

    01 Nov 2005

    Shortly after the Southampton Boat Show, Luhrs Marine in Portland, Dorset, reduced its workforce by 30 people. 

  • BW increases '06 licence fees

    01 Nov 2005

    BW has announced it will increase its boat licence fees for 2006 by 4.6%. The increase takes effect from April 1 next year. 

  • Exhibitors' Race set for ExCeL

    01 Nov 2005

    Berkeley Marine has laid down the gauntlet . . . could you win the London Boat Show Exhibitors' Challenge 2006? 

  • Awards judge

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  • Pumpkin goes; Birchwood - who knows?

    01 Nov 2005

    Pumpkin Marine went into creditors voluntary liquidation on October 18, according to the liquidator, Eastleigh-based Jim Pretty of Atherton Bailey. 

  • Jets' award

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  • One Green Apple

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  • Volvo snappers

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  • Confusion reigns at Ft Lauderdale

    01 Nov 2005

    The Ft Lauderdale Boat Show - claimed to be the world's largest boat show - was thrown into disarray last month after the organiser, Show Management, first postponed the show indefinitely on October 25, then changed its mind on October 26 and decided to run a four day event. 

People

  • People

    01 Nov 2005

    Musto has made two new appointments: 

  • People

    01 Nov 2005

    Halyard has announced a number of key appointments: 

Southampton Boat Show Review

  • Builders OK, retailers not so happy

    01 Nov 2005

    Brian Peters said it best: "The economic indicators were not particularly favourable before the show." It seems the boatbuilders fared well, but some retailers found life rather more difficult, says Peter Nash 

Washington Post

  • Trade shows can be wonderful things says Jim Nolan

    01 Nov 2005

    Trade shows can be wonderful things for some people. The forthcoming International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in Miami is a classic example with its theme of "from design through delivery". Where else can those in our industry whose responsibility it is to draw, hammer, screw, impregnate (resin that is) etc, go to be regally entertained and educated? 

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