OML sales erupt with Volcano lock

01 Jun 2007

SALES INCREASE: The introduction of the new Volcano outboard motor lock has helped achieve a 50% sales increase for Cornwall-based OML Ltd over the last 12 months. 

Earthrace abandons record attempt

05 Jun 2007

On Wednesday May 30 the Earthrace Project came to an end after structural damage forced the crew to abandon its world record circumnavigation attempt.  

E.ON to sponsor Offshore Challenges

05 Jun 2007

Dame Ellen MacArthur’s Offshore Challenges Sailing Team has announced a new corporate partner and says the company will announce a new title sponsor next month. 

HMR&C 'in VAT crackdown'

12 Jun 2007

A story in The Financial Times last week threatened top-level Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMR&C) interest in VAT schemes involving cross border leasing and ‘artificial’ chartering arrangements.
 

Raymarine signs new Bénéteau deal

05 Jun 2007

On May 30, Raymarine plc announced a new and exclusive multi-year agreement with Groupe Bénéteau for the supply of its marine electronic systems.   

BW commits to Cotswold Canals

12 Jun 2007

Following what British Waterways (BW) calls ‘a speculative article’ in The Sunday Telegraph on June 10, the corporation released a statement saying it is committed to the restoration of the Cotswold Canals. 

Seawork celebrates its 10th anniversary

12 Jun 2007

This year’s Seawork International exhibition sees it celebrating its 10th anniversary with a show that promises 400 exhibitors from all over the world and 70 vessels on the pontoons.

Type 42 crowd-puller for 54th LBS

12 Jun 2007

National Boat Shows (NBS) has organised a Royal Navy Type 42 Destroyer for the dock at the 2008 London Boat Show at ExCeL.  

Madecorn plans ‘largest canal-based marina’

01 Jul 2007

INLAND WATERWAYS: South Derbyshire District Council is considering a planning application for what is claimed will be the UK’s largest new-build, canal-based marina development, writes Harry Arnold.

Greensford plans 130-berth marina near Huddlesford Junction

01 Jul 2007

A planning application for a 130-berth marina at Streethay Farm near Huddlesford Junction on the Coventry Canal has been submitted to Lichfield District Council, writes Harry Arnold. 

Inland waterways go outside for ‘08 ExCeL

19 Jun 2007

Following the many complaints about the waterways feature at this year’s ExCeL London Boat Show, National Boat Shows (NBS) set up a committee to organise something for the 2008 show, writes Harry Arnold. 

Plymouth powerboat team in immigrant wrangle

19 Jun 2007

A Plymouth powerboat team was engulfed by tragedy in France where an illegal immigrant was found dead in the cockpit of the race boat. 

BMF concerned over DfT alcohol limits for leisure boaters

19 Jun 2007

The British Marine Federation (BMF) has expressed some concerns over the decision by Transport Minister Stephen Ladyman to press ahead with the introduction of an alcohol limit for non-professional mariners. 

Halyard wins Spirit of Innovation Award at Seawork International ‘07

19 Jun 2007

James Grazebrook, managing director of Halyard M&I collected the Spirit of Innovation Award for the company’s Resonance Silencer at Seawork International, which ran in the ABP Port of Southampton last week. 

Cutty Sark to star at ExCeL

01 Jul 2007

National Boat Shows (NBS) has announced the Cutty Sark as another crowd puller for the 2008 London Boat Show at ExCeL in January. 

Autumn launch for Sealine sports convertible

01 Jul 2007

Sealine International will be unveiling its latest sports convertible - the SC35 - at the forthcoming Cannes, Southampton and Genoa Boat Shows.  

Lifejackets - useless unless worn

01 Jul 2007

The RNLI has launched a summer awareness campaign to encourage boaters to wear a lifejacket, promoting the message that lifejackets are 'useless unless worn.'  

BW now owns 18 inland marinas

01 Jul 2007

Caffari and Braithwaite honoured

26 Jun 2007

Solo circumnavigator Dee Caffari and Sunseeker CEO Robert Braithwaite were both honoured in the recent Queen's Birthday Honours list.  

TEAMORIGIN to appear at London and Southampton

26 Jun 2007

National Boat Shows (NBS) has tied up a deal with Sir Keith Mills’ TEAMORIGIN, the British sailing team intending to bid for the 33rd and 34th America’s Cup.

ECBS adds two more

26 Jun 2007

Sunsail is to partner the Earls Court Boat Show at its ‘December maritime event’ with an exhibit at the show and a variety of co-branded activities throughout the season.  

Peters steps up to president

01 Jul 2007

Brian Peters OBE has been appointed president of the British Marine Federation (BMF). He succeeds Peter Methven, who held the position for the last two and a half years.  

David May 1935 – 2007

01 Jul 2007

David May, yacht builder, marina pioneer and yacht racer, died on June 5.  

Jerry Martin

01 Jul 2007

Jerry Martin died peacefully at home on Friday, June 15. He had been ill for some time, but continued to find energy in the activities of his beloved marine industry.

Bénéteau: 3rd quarter sales up 28.4%

01 Jul 2007

Groupe Bénéteau says its third-quarter sales for 2006-2007 reached €373.1m, resulting in a 28.4% increase over the €290.6m for the same period last year. 

Garmin opens new European headquarters

01 Jul 2007

Garmin opened its new European headquarters in Totton, Southampton, last month. 

Golden Arrow sets up Lombardini service

01 Jul 2007

Lombardini owners throughout the UK are benefiting from two major initiatives introduced by Golden Arrow Marine, the UK and Ireland distributor for the Italian-built engines.  

Don’t mess with Matt!

01 Jul 2007

When he’s not selling Nauticalia’s pen fishing rods, clocks and barometers, or models of Cutty Sark and HMS Victory, UK trade salesman Matt Cadle trains in the martial art of Taekwon-Do.  

Hyde Sails for Southerly range

01 Jul 2007

Hyde Sails has won the contract to supply sails to Northshore Yachts for its entire Southerly range.  

Goode leaves Sailing Today

01 Jul 2007

HE'S OFF!! After more than 10 years freelancing for the title, John Goode jumped ship last month from Sailing Today. 

C-Quip’s latest new product

01 Jul 2007

Marine AV partners with Sony

01 Jul 2007

Marine AV has been authorised to distribute and warrant the sale of all European Sony audio visual products for installation on US vessels destined for European export. 

OYS makes the world’s longest composite stay

01 Jul 2007

Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) was asked for a ‘perfect torsional stay’ in PBO for a Code Zero from North Sails, New Zealand.  

Sunseeker’s first from Portland

01 Jul 2007

The first boat built at Sunseeker International's new Portland base has rolled off the production line, writes Ian Sutherland. 

Clyde must double capacity by 2017

01 Jul 2007

Scottish Enterprise Ayrshire is giving a strong 'green for go' signal to the marine industry in the Clyde, with an initiative that could become a template for other places in Scotland, writes Mike Balmforth. 

Portavadie marina a reality

01 Jul 2007

The new marina at Portavadie on the eastern shore of Loch Fyne is now a reality, with the main pontoon structure and temporary shore facilities in place at the end of May, writes Mike Balmforth. 

Clyde Marina to double capacity

01 Jul 2007

Clyde Marina, at Ardrossan, has released plans to double its capacity from 300 to 600 berths, writes Mike Balmforth. 

Formula reorganises

01 Jul 2007

Formula Yacht Spars of Lymington has created a new custom mast production facility to concentrate on producing carbon spars for superyachts, writes Iain Sutherland. 

Science park sponsors powerboat

01 Jul 2007

Plymouth’s Tamar Science Park is to sponsor the city’s newest powerboat racing team, writes Katina Read. 

Sutton hosts 2nd Classic Boat Rally

01 Jul 2007

Sutton Harbour is to host the Plymouth Classic Boat Rally for the second time, writes Katina Read.

Westcountry Marine goes west

01 Jul 2007

Boat sales and brokerage company, Westcountry Marine has gone into voluntary liquidation after building up losses of around £410,000, writes Katina Read. 

Dover’s centre of maritime excellence

01 Jul 2007

South Kent College in Dover has received funding in principal from the Learning & Skills Centre to develop a new state-of-the art campus in Dover town centre, writes Iain Sutherland. 

Wroxham appoints Walton

01 Jul 2007

Norwich-based Wroxham Marine, manufacturers of Sheerline Motor Cruisers, has appointed Walton Marine as its new agents, writes Debbie Cowan. 

Suffolk builder hopes for Olympic selection

01 Jul 2007

A Suffolk-made dinghy recently took part in the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) trials to find a new high performance women’s dinghy, writes Debbie Cowan. 

Boating’s glorious day at Goodwood

01 Jul 2007

Brian Peters OBE says he is relishing the challenge of taking on the role of president of the British Marine Federation (BMF).

Gweek Quay boatyard appeal

01 Jul 2007

Clive Emerson, owner of the Gweek Quay boatyard, has lodged an appeal against Kerrier district council’s refusal of planning permission. 

NBS goes to Cowes Week

01 Jul 2007

The latest move from National Boat Shows (NBS) on promotion for its Southampton and London boat shows is to become a supporting sponsor of Skandia Cowes Week. 

Bavaria Yachts sold for €1.3bn

01 Jul 2007

Global investment firm Bain Capital GmbH and Bavaria’s founder and managing director Winfried Herrmann have paid a reported €1.3bn to acquire 100% of the shares of Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH. 

US votes for National Boating Day

01 Jul 2007

The US Congress has voted overwhelmingly to designate July 1 as National Boating Day in recognition of the role recreational boating plays in the US. 

BSS warns on CO dangers

01 Jul 2007

The inquest into the death of Patrick Rowland (66) who died in August last year on his narrowboat at Blisworth was held on May 23. 

Worm turns on Portland marina planners

03 Jul 2007

A tiny sandworm has given the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and marina developers Dean & Reddyhoff a scare.