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15 Years Ago

  • 15 Years Ago

    01 Aug 2007

    This is what the industry was reading about in Boating Business in July 1992: from the vaults of marketing consultants PNTA – www.pnta.co.uk  

Business Matters

  • Companies Act 2006: a director’s duties

    01 Aug 2007

    Directors have powers to take majority business decisions on behalf of the companies, say Christopher Sykes and Peijun Xia. So it’s no surprise that various duties are imposed on them. 

Comment

Finance & Insurance - Magazine

Finance & Insurance Advertorial

Floods

Legal

  • Brokerage, business and Brussels

    01 Aug 2007

    Whilst the main provisions of the Sale of Goods legislation introduced in the 1970s remains unchanged, there has since been a steady stream of extending and modifying legislation, increasingly deriving from attempts to harmonise EU Consumer Regulations.  

London Boat Show feature opportunities

  • Goode news for LBS features

    01 Aug 2007

    LBS FEATURES: National Boat Shows (NBS) will be increasing the entertainment and attraction elements of the Collins Stewart London Boat Show at ExCeL with a raft of new ideas.  

News

  • Musto sells majority stake to Phoenix

    30 Jul 2008

    MUSTO SELLS: Clothing and footwear company Musto is set to sell a majority stake to private equity firm Phoenix Equity Partners in a deal that will net the family owners about £10m in cash. The Musto family will be left with around 30% of the new company, which is valued at about £40m. 

  • Portway sets up in Southampton

    01 Aug 2007

     

  • Yanmar: sailboat diesels lead the way

    01 Aug 2007

    FINANCIALS: The second quarter of 2007 produced record sales for Yanmar Marine in the sailboat engines sector, with numbers driven up by demand from larger boat builders worldwide.  

  • Ormiston nears £5k for Combat Stress

    01 Aug 2007

    CHARITY RIDE: Mark Ormiston did his bit for the Combat Stress charity by riding his bike from Lands End to John O’Groats - 944.6 miles in 9 days, 1 Hour and 22 minutes. 

  • Cowes Yacht Haven development plan

    01 Aug 2007

    SOUTH COAST: A multi-million pound development plan for Cowes Yacht Haven includes a hotel and improved marine business units and a multi-storey car park, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • Ullman Sails opens in Plymouth

    01 Aug 2007

     

  • Directory scam firm settles out of court

    01 Aug 2007

    DIRECTORY SCAM: The leisure marine industry, like many others, has suffered from those unscrupulous scam directory publishers who, once they get a signature, never stop demanding money. 

  • Des Pawson made an MBE

    01 Aug 2007

    HONOURS LIST: BB has just learned Des Pawson of Footrope Knots made an appearance in the last Queen’s Birthday Honours list. 

  • Burton Waters opens new Lowestoft office

    01 Aug 2007

    EAST COAST: Burton Waters Marina has expanded its operation by opening a new sales office in Lowestoft, writes Debbie Cowan. 

  • Humphreys designs Russian VOR entry

    01 Aug 2007

    SOUTH COAST: The Russian Volvo Ocean Race 2008/2009 entry has selected Humphreys Yacht Design of Lymington to design its Volvo Open 70 racing yacht, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • Marinecall rewards affiliate partners

    01 Aug 2007

    AFFILIATE SCHEME: Marinecall, the weather service which provides Met Office data by phone, fax and Internet, has initiated an Affiliate Partner scheme. 

  • Breathalysers for boaters

    01 Aug 2007

    BREATHALYSERS: Department for Transport officials have confirmed that ministers are committed to introducing regulations that will bring about a breathalyser for non professional mariners.  

  • Major players launch data exchange initiative

    01 Aug 2007

    NEW INITIATIVE: Four of the leading players in the marine classifieds and data market have announced a new initiative to create a free and open standard for data exchange.  

  • Babcock completes DML acquisition

    01 Aug 2007

    ACQUISITION: Babcock International completed its acquisition of Devonport Management Ltd (DML) for £350 million in June.  

  • Pupils disregard rain at Schools Challenge

    01 Aug 2007

    MARINE CHALLENGE: Schools from across the South East took part in this year’s Schools Marine Challenge early last month, bracing themselves against thunder, lightening and torrential downpours.  

  • Gipsy Moth and Michael Perham star at ECBS

    01 Aug 2007

    BOAT SHOW: Gipsy Moth IV and Michael Perham are the latest feature attractions to be named for Whyte and Mackay’s December maritime event at Earls Court. 

  • BMF Scotland RCD update course

    01 Aug 2007

    SCOTLAND: A short update course is scheduled for August 29 for all those involved with boatbuilding and the Recreational Craft Directive, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • Volvo Q2: demand favourable, income down

    01 Aug 2007

    FINANCIALS: Volvo reports that demand has remained favourable in most of its markets in Europe, Asia and South America despite an income decrease in its second quarter results.  

  • Information wanted on Bénéteau 50 Gin

    01 Aug 2007

     

  • Speller goes for 5 in ‘spare time’ boat

    01 Aug 2007

    EAST COAST: During the World Hydroplane Powerboating Championships at Oulton in July, Lowestoft's Craig Speller, who’s won the World OSY 400 Champion title on four occasions, used a locally-built boat. 

  • Cockwells wins award for apprenticeship programme

    01 Aug 2007

    SOUTHWEST: Falmouth based Cockwells Modern and Classic Boat Building has been recognised for its apprenticeship programme, helping to keep traditional crafts alive in the UK, writes Katinia Read.  

  • TEAMORIGIN entered for 33rd America’s Cup

    01 Aug 2007

    AMERICA’S CUP: Sir Keith Mills sent the official entry for TEAMORIGIN to The Société Nautique de Genève (SNG) on July 23.  

  • Portavadie Marina a reality

    01 Aug 2007

    SCOTLAND: The new 230 berth marina at Portavadie on the eastern shore of Loch Fyne is now a reality, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • New Waterways minister welcomed

    01 Aug 2007

    INLAND WATERWAYS: The Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has been quick to welcome the new Minister for Waterways, writes Stuart Fisher. 

  • Record numbers at Braunston rally

    01 Aug 2007

    HISTORIC RALLY: A record number of 79 ex-working narrowboats gathered at Braunston Marina for this year’s Braunston Historic Narrowboat Rally, writes Harry Arnold. 

  • Praise for Prescott the canal enthusiast

    01 Aug 2007

    PRAISE: During the excitement of the new prime minister and cabinet, one person who has dropped out of sight quietly has been John Prescott, writes Stuart Fisher. 

  • Scottish skills gap increasing

    01 Aug 2007

    SCOTLAND: The skills gap in Scotland has been increasing over the past decade or so as our industry has grown, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • Avon navigations amalgamate

    01 Aug 2007

    INLAND WATERWAYS: The Upper Avon Navigation Trust has agreed to amalgamate with the Lower Avon Navigation Trust to form a single new charitable trust, writes Harry Arnold. 

  • Chris Law 1952 - 2007

    31 Jul 2007

     

  • Red diesel talks begin this week

    31 Jul 2007

    RED DIESEL: The British Marine Federation (BMF) and the RYA met with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) last week to discuss  the loss of the UK's derogation on red diesel, set to come into force on November 1, 2008. The talks cover the mechanics of imposing the necessary duty. 

  • Garmin signs for Middlesbrough

    31 Jul 2007

    SPONSORSHIP: Garmin has signed for an undisclosed sum to become the principal sponsor of Premier League Middlesbrough Football Club. 

  • Atkins takes over at boats.com

    24 Jul 2007

    ALL CHANGE: Ian Atkins has been appointed group general manager at boats.com and YachtWorld.com taking over the position from Jim Nolan, who will move to a consultancy role for the Dominion Enterprises group.  

  • IWA warns boaters on flooded/closed navigations

    24 Jul 2007

    INLAND WATERWAYS: After the recent bouts of exceptional rainfall and consequent flooding, the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) says many navigations are currently closed or restricted. 

  • America’s Cup goes back to court

    24 Jul 2007

    AMERICA'S CUP: The Golden Gate Yacht Club (GGYC) filed a lawsuit last Friday, July 20, against the Société Nautique de Genève (SNG). 

  • Cottam Hall could help create 700 jobs

    24 Jul 2007

    INLAND WATERWAYS: A 28-acre, £80million scheme which could create 700 new jobs in Preston, Lancashire, is centred around a 20-berth marina on the Lancaster Canal, writes Harry Arnold. 

  • SBS adds a ‘taste of Quindao’ Olympic feature

    24 Jul 2007

    BOAT SHOWS: The Southampton Boat Show (SBS) has teamed up with the Chinese Association of Southampton to launch the ‘Chinese Quarter’ at this year's show. 

  • Lawyers well ahead in 33rd America’s Cup…

    17 Jul 2007

    MESSY: Two days after the 32nd America’s cup ended, the Société Nautique Genève (SNG), defending yacht club of Ernesto Bertarelli’s Alinghi squad, accepted a challenge from the Spanish Club Nautico Espanol de Vela (CNEV). 

  • Walton takes Jeanneau World Distributor award

    17 Jul 2007

    AWARDS: At the recent Jeanneau dealers meeting in Nantes, France, Walton Marine was presented with the Jeanneau World Distributor of the Year award 2007. 

  • Gower to leave BMF/NBS

    17 Jul 2007

    RESIGNATION: James Gower, director of marketing at the British Marine Federation (BMF) and National Boat Shows (NBS), is to leave the organisation after seven years in the post. 

  • LBS wins Exhibition of the Year Award

    17 Jul 2007

    AWARD: The Collins Stewart London Boat Show 2007 received the Exhibition of the Year Award at the Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards held at the Millennium Hotel in London recently.  

  • Here's hoping

    17 Jul 2007

    TRY AGAIN: After three weeks of recalcitrant links from our weekly newsletter, this one – we are assured by our software company – will be sheer perfection. 

  • 20th anniversary METS sold out

    10 Jul 2007

    METS ’07: Amsterdam RAI says METS 2007 is a record sell-out: all the exhibition space has been allocated and a waiting list has been drawn up. 

  • America’s Cup: the latest TV spectacle

    10 Jul 2007

    AMERICA'S CUP: With Alinghi having snatched the deciding race by just one second, the recent America’s Cup contest proves sailing can be a spectator sport. 

  • Peters~Opal loses Sealine business

    10 Jul 2007

    DEALERSHIPS: Just after the close of business on July 4, a press release dropped into the BB inbox notifying us that Sealine International had set up Sealine South Coast. 

  • Collins Stewart back as LBS sponsor

    10 Jul 2007

    LONDON BOAT SHOW: National Boat Shows (NBS) has confirmed Collins Stewart has renewed its London Boat Show sponsorship for 2008. 

News in Brief

  • News in Brief

    01 Aug 2007

    News and snippets sent in during July '07  

  • Lightmaster’s site

    01 Aug 2007

    LightMaster Software's new website includes a secure online order system, fully updated product range, additional support facilities and video demonstrations of the software at www.lightmaster.co.uk 

  • Whoops!

    01 Aug 2007

    We managed to get the wrong ‘phone and fax numbers for Sillette Sonic in our Engines & Propulsion advertorial last month, so – with apologies – the relevant numbers are T: 020 8337 7543, F: 020 8330 9014. 

  • BMF terms of business

    01 Aug 2007

    A new version of the latest BMF Terms of Business suitable for use under the Scottish legal system is currently in preparation and will be available soon in various formats suitable for printing on stationary, or producing as a poster. 

People

Portsmouth Poll

Training

  • The future is in our hands

    01 Aug 2007

    If your staff don’t have the right skills for the future then neither does your business. Recently, thousands of employers admitted their staff don’t have the right skills needed for the future. 

Washington Post

Water Systems Advertorial

  • Water Systems Advertorial

    01 Aug 2007

    Take a look at the latest products from Avon Boating, Bainbridge Marine, Cleghorn Waring, Vitesse Marine and Whale Water Systems 

Webtrading

  • Blogging off

    01 Aug 2007

    The question many people want to ask but avoid, just in case they sound uncool is; ‘what is a blog and what does a blog do?’  

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