Welcome to BBEx!

01 Feb 2006

On February 22 and 23, you're invited to help us make a little bit of history. Because we're launching the Boating Business Exhibition - BBEx - at the Bournemouth Inter - national Centre (BIC). 

One in, one out

01 Feb 2006

Robert Hill, ex Lewmar, was appointed managing director of McMurdo Ltd from February 1. 

BMF and BW to talk. . .

01 Feb 2006

A statement was issued during the London Boat Show announcing that the British Marine Federation (BMF) and British Waterways (BW) have agreed to mediation. 

Streeter quits NBS!

01 Feb 2006

As we closed this issue, we heard Paul Streeter had resigned from National Boat Shows (NBS). The decision seems to have come about fairly quickly, although Streeter told BB he had been unsettled for quite a while, but he felt it was time to move on. 

Simrad Yachting and Lowrance Electronics, Inc set to merge

01 Feb 2006

Simrad Yachting has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Lowrance for $37.00 per share. 

52nd London Boat Show closes 30k under target

01 Feb 2006

The official target for the 52nd London Boat Show was 170,000. The event drew just 140,000 visitors which, after taking off the freebies, will see a gate of around 113,000 paying guests. 

McMurdo for sale

01 Feb 2006

Defence equipment supplier Chemring Group of Fareham is to dispose of its marine division, which includes McMurdo and Pains Wessex, because it is a drag on the company's profitability, writes Iain Sutherland. 

Daino wins Concept Boat

01 Feb 2006

Connell Daino from Newquay was the winner of both the Overall First Place and the Pure Concept category in this year's international Concept Boat Competition. 

South Wales gets own boat show

01 Feb 2006

Thanks to The Wireless Group, Margam Park, The Welsh Development Agency and The Welsh Tourist Board, South Wales will get its own boat show. 

Show Quotes

01 Feb 2006

Anon Just to confirm it is no longer a show but an exhibition! However we had fantastic stands near to us with household showers and vegetable peelers! Now essential equipment for the yachtie! ! 

Brian Peters awarded OBE

01 Feb 2006

Brian Peters, chairman of Peters plc, was awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours. His award was for services to business and the community. 

Paul Wagstaffe awarded MBE

01 Feb 2006

Paul Wagstaffe was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list for his services to the Inland Waterways. 

Show Quotes

01 Feb 2006

Peters Group 56 boats sold across power and sail divisions and Peters Homefinder signed a contract for an apartment at the Taylor Woodrow development in Cala d'Or, Mallorca - Brian Peters. 

BMF publishes economic impact report

01 Feb 2006

The British Marine Federation (BMF) has published a report that quantifies the economic impact of the leisure marine industry. 

Navigate wins Award for Excellence

01 Feb 2006

Navigate Sales and Marketing, an Isle of Wight based company specialising in marketing support to the marine industry, has won an Award For Excellence from the Island's Chamber of Commerce. 

Show Quotes

01 Feb 2006

Anon The office, Aka the Guinness bar, was only 1/2 full on the first Saturday and I have never seen it that way before. 

'Business as usual' at Sail Scotland

01 Feb 2006

Sail Scotland, the Scottish marine industry's co-operative marketing group, held a successful press presentation at London Boat Show, featuring Shetland's sponsor - ship of the Round Britain and Ireland Race, and details of the Bell Lawrie Scottish Series, writes Mike Balmforth. 

Humphreys design wins top award

01 Feb 2006

Vetus to 'focus sales organisation'

01 Feb 2006

Vetus Den Ouden has announced that it will no longer supply its boat equipment range through its former national stockist, Unipart Marine, ex-Mark Dowland Marine. 

Show Quotes

01 Feb 2006

Gill It is pleasing to be able to report a positive sales story that seems to be bucking the high street trend - Nick Gill Nauticalia 

Beale Park set for June 9-11

01 Feb 2006

The 2006 Beale Park Thames Boat Show will take place over the weekend of Friday June 9 - Sunday June 11. 

Race training for disabled competitors

01 Feb 2006

Following the International Olympic Committee (IOC) having granted London the right to run the Olympic & Paralympic Games in 2012, the East Anglian Sailing Trust (EAST) is introducing a professionally organised programme of small boat race training for aspiring GBR sailing team members. 

BMF appoints new chief executive

01 Feb 2006

Rob Stevens is to join the British Marine Federation (BMF) as chief executive in April 2006, following John Clarke's retirement. 

SailForce creates second sales division

01 Feb 2006

SailForce, which offers commission based selling services to distributors and manufacturers of leisure marine equipment, has set up a second sales division that will concentrate entirely on fast moving consumer products. 

Crick show set for May Bank Holiday weekend

01 Feb 2006

The Crick Boat Show will once again take place at Crick Marina in Northamptonshire over the May Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday May 27 to Monday 29 May. 

East Cowes Trinity House site to be let

01 Feb 2006

The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) is to let the newly acquired old Trinity House depot, Trinity Wharf, in East Cowes while it ponders how it will fit into the agency's plans to regenerate the town, writes Iain Sutherland. 

Show Quotes

01 Feb 2006

Ocean Cruising Group The UK importer of the Australian-built Mustang Cruisers took deposits on 10 boats - valued at over £1.5m - and has been forced to extend its test weekend at the end of this month by an extra day - Peter Clarke 

Show Quotes

01 Feb 2006

Lombard Marine Finance It has been a really successful show after a fairly slow start. 

Braunston Rally set for June 24 & 25

01 Feb 2006

The Braunston Historic Narrowboat Rally & Canal Festival is set to run over the weekend of June 24 and 25 at Braunston Marina, near Daventry. 

P&M keeps Volvo Race boats going

01 Feb 2006

Eastleigh based shipping company Peters and May have been busy shifting Volvo Ocean Race boats around the world as they get broken, writes Iain Sutherland. 

Webasto's central cooling supply

01 Feb 2006

Blue Cool Select is a new addition to Webasto's portfolio of marine air conditioning products. 

Victron's 5 easy steps

01 Feb 2006

Being independent of mains power often means giving up the comforts we are used at home. Installing a complete energy system capable of resolving this problem often requires considerable technical knowledge, says Victron. 

BTM III offers more data monitoring

01 Feb 2006

Mastervolt says since its introduction some five years ago, the BTM I battery consumption meter has become one of the most popular pieces of marine equipment among boat owners. 

Origo offers smaller alcohol stoves

01 Feb 2006

Dometic Origo is introducing a new line of smaller, compact alcohol and electric stovetops for the marine industry. 

3M adds to acrylic adhesives range

01 Feb 2006

3M says it has added to its range of structural acrylic adhesives with a new version for applications requiring maximum versatility and productivity. 

Lewmar stretches power for the same size

01 Feb 2006

The new L65 is the largest yet of Lewmar's new "Stretch" winch range.