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15 Years Ago

  • The news in November 1993

    01 Nov 2008

    This is what the industry was reading about in November 1993 in the pages of Boating Business. From the BB archives... 

Books

  • Get a handle on your boat handling

    01 Nov 2008

    Handling a boat is a ticklish business and you can't really class yourself as a true boater unless you have been involved in some kind of minor contretemps in a busy marina, generally involving a large and appreciative crowd. 

  • Admiralty Manual of Navigation Vol 1

    01 Nov 2008

    The 10th edition of the UK's Admiralty Manual of Navigation Vol 1 has been brought up to date by author Lt Cdr Alan Peacock of the Royal Navy, who details the use of satellites and electronic equipment, such as ECDIS, in this edition, which is published by The Nautical Institute. 

Business Matters

  • Data Security - too important to get wrong

    01 Nov 2008

    When in 2007 HM Revenue and Customs admitted to losing discs containing details of 25 million child benefit claimants, there was a public outcry, says Andrew Dyson. 

Clothing

  • Can aspiration meet innovation?

    01 Nov 2008

    'This', says Greg Flynn of Line 7, 'is the future for sailing clothing - less weight; higher protection.' It's a solidly technical stance that few would disagree with. But while it's true that all marine clothing manufacturers see themselves as innovative brands, some - like Gill and Line 7 - definitely see themselves as more 'technical' than the rest - almost at an inverse proportion of energy spent wooing the high street, says Stevie Knight. 

Comment

  • What a month that was, eh?

    01 Nov 2008

    My last comment was just before the Southampton Boat Show, just after Lehman had gone bust.
    The signs were not good, but there was the chance that a positive attitude and a touch of gritted teeth would take us through.

     

Exporting

  • Show season

    01 Nov 2008

    With a successful PSP Southampton Boat Show gone by, and the show season now in full swing; the current focus of many industry professionals and enthusiasts is firmly set on the showcases of our industry. 

Legal

  • Winners and losers

    01 Nov 2008

    Like the housing market, our industry has enjoyed an unbroken period of growth for many years. Ownership of yachts, once confined to the moneyed leisure classes, has rightly become commonplace, serviced by an industry increasingly operating at an international level. 

Letters to The Editor

METS New Products

METS Preview

  • It's time to go to METS again

    01 Nov 2008

    The Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) has broken the 1200 exhibitor barrier this year and can probably justify its claim to being the world's largest trade exhibition of marine equipment, materials and systems for the international marine leisure industry. 

News

  • Select Yachts into liquidation

    03 Nov 2008

    LIQUIDATION: The Wadebridge based Select Yacht Group has gone into voluntary liquidation with MD Frank Colam laying the blame squarely at the door of the Inland Revenue. 

  • Way to go for Waypoint 1

    01 Nov 2008

    SOUTH WEST: Waypoint 1 Marine Electronics Ltd has opened a new office in Brixham, Devon, writes Katina Read. 

  • Boat stack that's easy to exit

    01 Nov 2008

    SOUTH WEST: A multi-million pound fully enclosed dry-stack facility has been completed in Plymouth, writes Katina Read. 

  • WaterMota's Irish connection

    01 Nov 2008

    SOUTH WEST: WaterMota Ltd has secured its first order for a pair of Doosan heavy duty engines for a 16m tug, writes Katina Read. 

  • Devon goes greener

    01 Nov 2008

    SOUTH WEST: A project to help marine businesses in Devon go green has identified potential cost savings of more than £600,000, writes Katina Read. 

  • Police team up with RNLI

    01 Nov 2008

    SOUTH COAST: Dorset Police have leased two lifeboats from the RNLI to patrol the county's coast and rivers, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • Swansea broker bucks the trend

    01 Nov 2008

    SUCCESS: Swansea Marina based Network Yacht Brokers says it has bucked the trend by generating 500,000 turnover in its first year of trading. As a result, the company plans to recruit two new members of staff and boost turnover to around 750k in 2009-10. 

  • Lighthouse in BW's sights

    01 Nov 2008

    INLAND WATERWAYS: British Waterways is being criticised in Scotland for apparently allowing the countrys only inland lighthouse to fall into disrepair, writes Harry Arnold. 

  • Lloyds Register plans Southampton move

    01 Nov 2008

    LLOYDS: Southampton planners have invited Lloyd's Register to become part of the planned Maritime Centre of Excellence at the University of Southampton, writes Iain Sutherland. Its London-based marine arm will relocate to the university's Boldrewood campus to create a world class centre for innovation, business and education. 

  • Last Visit of QE2

    01 Nov 2008

    SCOTLAND: The QE2 visited her birthplace for the last time in early October, and her arrival was accompanied by a large flotilla of yachts, motorboats and passenger ferries, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • 21st Century communication for canals

    01 Nov 2008

    SCOTLAND: Sailors on Scotland's canals and visitors to its towpaths can now use high speed wireless broadband (Wi-Fi) at eighteen canal-side locations, following a new agreement between BT Openzone and British Waterways Scotland, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • Canal report misses the point

    01 Nov 2008

    SCOTLAND: The Inland Waterways Advisory Council (IWAC) has published a new report, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • BMF Scotland AGM

    01 Nov 2008

    SCOTLAND: The BMF Scotland AGM will take place on 26th November at the Gareloch, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • City moorings for Glasgow

    01 Nov 2008

    SCOTLAND: A new 40m pontoon has been installed by Glasgow City Council's Land and Environmental Services on the River Clyde at Plantation Quay, next to the BBC's new HQ, writes Mike Balmforth. 

  • Isis stripped to skeleton

    01 Nov 2008

    INLAND WATERWAYS: In early September, it was announced that eight employees at British Waterways joint venture operation Isis Waterside Regeneration had been made redundant and its chief executive Mark Ryder had resigned, writes Harry Arnold. 

  • Sail Ventures sinks

    01 Nov 2008

    SOUTH COAST: Cowes yacht builder Sail Ventures has gone into liquidation. The company was being sued for £150,000 in a case involving the late delivery of a yacht, writes Iain Sutherland. 

  • Training facility aims for trade group

    01 Nov 2008

    EAST COAST: A new not-for-profit trade group to give voice to East Anglia's marine industry has been set up, writes Debbie Cowan. 

  • Navimo show 'a fantastic success'

    01 Nov 2008

    TRADE SHOW: Navimo UK held its 4th annual trade show on the 8th and 9th October at the Rose Bowl International Cricket Ground in Southampton. The show's main objective, says Navimo, was to launch new products, along with the company's winter buy programme, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 

  • All change on consumer credit

    01 Nov 2008

    REGULATION: Businesses involved in consumer credit activities will see a number of significant changes in the way that credit business is regulated with the new legal rules that take effect this month. 

  • Prepare to appeal your business rates

    01 Nov 2008

    BUSINESS RATES: In April 2008 the rateable value of all of the UK's 1.8m commercial buildings was re-assessed for business rates purposes by the Valuation Office Agency with the values being based on rental values. 

  • Diesel without tears

    01 Nov 2008

    RED DIESEL 2: With the HMRC guidance released - see front page story - fuel vendors up and down the country are working out how best to process diesel sales under the new regime, says Kudos Software. 

  • Canals debate draws large Westminster crowd

    01 Nov 2008

    DEBATE: Charlotte Atkins' Adjournment Debate on the future restoration of the inland waterways drew the largest attendance for some time, not just on canals but on any topic at Westminster, writes Stuart Fisher. 

  • Early finish for BMF Central dinner

    01 Nov 2008

    DINNER: The British Marine Federations Central region held its annual trade dinner at Coombe Abbey on 30 October and the organisers were delighted to welcome over 80 people to its Medieval Dinner. 

  • Marine Industry Regatta moves to July

    01 Nov 2008

    REGATTA: The 2009 Marine Industry Regatta has been moved from April to July. The dates for 2009 are July 14 and 15 and the regatta runs out of Port Solent using Sunsail's Jeanneau Sun Fast 37s. 

  • 5th dealer award for Volspec

    01 Nov 2008

    AWARD: Volspec, the Tollesbury-based marine and industrial dealership, has won its fifth Volvo Penta Gold Award for Outstanding Contribution to Business Development - Dealer of the Year 2008 Award. The company adds the 2008 award to its 1982, 1990 2002 and 2005 awards. 

  • Vail Williams sells Porchester

    01 Nov 2008

    TRAFALGAR WHARF: Real estate adviser Vail Williams LLP recently sold the 22-acre former VT Halmatic site in Portchester, which will now revert to its previous name of Trafalgar Wharf. Acting on behalf of retained client VT Group plc, Vail Williams LLP sold the site to Amazon Investments, now represented by Trafalgar Wharf. 

  • Eurasia Boat Show - Istanbul

    01 Nov 2008

    BOAT SHOW: Room 13 is partnering with CNR, Turkey and Holland Boating Promotion to offer UK companies an easy route into the growing Turkish market place through the Eurasia Boat Show in Istanbul from 13-22 February 2009. 

  • Millionairess leaves more than money

    01 Nov 2008

    EAST COAST: A millionairess whose passion for sailing led to close involvement with a Norfolk boathouse has secured its future after leaving it money in her will, writes Debbie Cowan. 

  • BMF South Christmas Dinner at the Rose Bowl.

    01 Nov 2008

    CHRISTMAS DINNER: The British Marine Federation (BMF) South Region is holding its Annual Christmas Dinner at the Rose Bowl on 10 December. The timings are still to be confirmed, but likely to be drinks at 19.00 or 19.30 with dinner half an hour later. 

  • C-Quip - on the move with a new catalogue

    01 Nov 2008

    MOVE: After more than 12 years at Swanwick Marina, C-Quip is on the move. Director Ian Cooke said: 'Sadly the intended development of the Swanwick site doesn't fit in with our space requirements and growth forecasts going forward into 2009. As a result we're relocating to new premises in Fulcrum Park, Whiteley.' 

  • BW opts for open auction on moorings

    27 Oct 2008

    INLAND WATERWAYS: British Waterways (BW) has published its plans for the future pricing and allocation of its long term moorings. The primary decision is to adapt the current tenders system for mooring vacancies trialled over the last year into an open auction. This will, says BW, make it easier for people to decide how much to bid whilst still providing BW with data to inform its pricing for existing customers. 

  • No need for boat demo licence, says ABYA

    27 Oct 2008

    LICENCING: Fears that dealers demonstrating boats to potential customers might need a Boat Master Licence (BML) have been allayed following negotiations between the Association of Brokers and Yacht Agents (ABYA) and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). 

  • Adix kicks off Pendennis refit season

    27 Oct 2008

    REFIT: SY Adix has returned to Pendennis for her third major refit, the largest vessel to date at 64m to be lifted out using the 400 tonne travel hoist. On this occasion the yacht and her crew are undertaking a six month refit programme with Pendennis. 

  • Sail, Power & Watersports campaign hots up

    27 Oct 2008

    BOAT SHOW: With just four weeks to go until the Sail, Power & Watersports Show opens, the first in a series of competitions in London's Evening Standard goes to press, offering Londoners the opportunity to win a Wayfarer Dinghy, supplied by Hartley Laminates. 

  • Raymarine warning sparks share slide

    27 Oct 2008

    CITY: Raymarine Plc last week issued a warning on profits that sparked a record drop in its share price after saying profit will miss analysts' estimates as fewer boats are being built. 

  • Adjournment debate on future of canals

    27 Oct 2008

    INLAND WATERWAYS: Charlotte Atkins, Labour MP for Staffordshire Moorlands, will lead an adjournment debate on Tuesday 28 October on Inland Waterways and Their Future Restoration, writes Stuart Fisher. 

  • MMA near target for Midlands Marine Trade Dinner

    27 Oct 2008

    BANQUET: According to Andy Sims, BMF Central chairman, the Midland Marine Alliance has almost reached its target of 80 people booked for its Midlands Marine Trade Dinner on 30 October - Thursday of this week. 

  • VAT on fuel held at 5%

    20 Oct 2008

    RED DIESEL: Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has opted to hold the VAT levied on fuel to a flat rate of 5% for both propulsion and domestic supplies from 1 November when the UK derogation on red diesel comes to an end. 

  • Sealine pulls out of LIBS

    20 Oct 2008

    BOAT SHOW: Sealine International has pulled out of the London International Boat Show (LIBS) at ExCeL in January. The company says it will restrict its boat show attendances to one major show in each European market, choosing the PSP Southampton Boat Show in September rather than LIBS in January. 

  • Purple Marine back in business

    20 Oct 2008

    PHOENIX: Greg O'Brien rang BB today with the good news that Purple Marine is back in business. 'We've been successful in finding a new partner to further develop and strengthen the Purple Marine brand,' said Mr O'Brien, at the same time refusing to divulge the name of the company's new angel. 

  • 9th Sailing Summit in Paris for the boat show

    20 Oct 2008

    ISS: Leaders from the sailing industry are once again convening to network and share ideas for promoting participation in sailing at the 9th International Sailing Summit (ISS) to be held on 4 December as a lead-in to the Paris International Boat Show. 

  • Sunseeker posts record Ł293m turnover

    20 Oct 2008

    FINANCIALS: Booming orders from Russia and the Middle East are behind the record profits at Sunseeker, whose boats can be seen in the new James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, complete with cameo appearance by CEO Robert Braithwaite MBE. 

  • Brunswick woes spread to UK

    13 Oct 2008

    CLOSURES: On receiving the news that the giant US company Brunswick was closing four plants and laying off 1400 workers, BB's first thought was to get a comment from Sealine, Brunswick's boatbuilder in the UK. 

  • BW generates interest in renewable energy

    13 Oct 2008

    RENEWABLES: British Waterways (BW) is to generate renewable energy at canal and riverside locations across the UK. Working with Partnerships for Renewables, BW is the first public corporation to explore opportunities for wind turbines and small-scale hydro power schemes. 

  • Sail, Power & Watersports Show targets 50,000

    13 Oct 2008

    BOAT SHOW: This year's show at Earls Court is named the Sail, Power & Watersports Show and, according to managing director James Brooke, the show is within 85% of capacity and targeting a visitor attendance of 50,000. 

  • Miller departs Raymarine

    13 Oct 2008

    VACANCY: Malcolm Miller, Raymarine's CEO, left the board and left the company last week. It seems there had been a sense of disquiet for a while and eventually the board felt products were not coming to market as quickly as it would like. 

  • Sea Otter back with Lindon Lewis

    13 Oct 2008

    INLAND WATERWAYS: Sea Otter, which announced in August it was to go back to basics with a new company run by Paul Hobson, has appointed Lindon Lewis Marine as southern agent for its range of aluminium alloy narrowboats. 

  • Sea Ventures into administration

    13 Oct 2008

    ADMINISTRATION: Sea Ventures, one of the longest established boat dealerships in the UK and Jeanneau's third largest dealership in the world, went into administration on 8 October. 

  • Brunswick closes plants - 1,450 jobs go

    10 Oct 2008

    CLOSURES: America's Brunswick Corporation - the world's largest manufacturer of boats and marine engines - is to close three US Marine plants permanently and mothball its facility in Navassa, North Carolina. The closures will result in the elimination of 1,450 jobs. 

  • Three Sunseekers in the new Bond film

    06 Oct 2008

    JAMES BOND: The new James Bond film Quantum of Solace is due for UK release later this month with - for the fourth consecutive movie - a batch of Sunseekers featured. 

  • Rivers could dry up, claims EA

    06 Oct 2008

    DROUGHT: A study by the Environment Agency (EA) concludes Britain's rivers could nearly run dry because of climate change, writes Harry Arnold. Researchers predict that wetter winters will not compensate for long hot summers that will cause reduced flow. 

  • Small boat construction standards improved

    06 Oct 2008

    STANDARDS: Following the finalisation of the ISO small craft construction standard for scantlings earlier this year, urgent steps are now being taken by the ISO Working Group responsible for structures to complete the further part of the standard dealing with the all important keel and rig attachment. 

  • 50kt barrier falls to French kitesurfer

    06 Oct 2008

    SPEED RECORD: Frances Alexandre Caizergues became the fastest sailor on earth on Saturday 4 October, reaching 50.57kts during the Lüderitz Speed Challenge. The 50kt barrier was actually broken the day before when another Frenchman, Sebastien Cattelan, reached 50.26 knots. 

  • Top speakers and top subjects at BMEA Conference

    08 Sep 2008

    CONFERENCE: The 2008 British Marine Electronics Association (BMEA) Conference will take place on 8 October at the Novotel Hotel, Southampton. Among the speakers will be James Findlay of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), Nick Heyes of Marine Electronic Services and Martin Hurll of St James Place Capital. 

News in Brief

  • Lawton wins

    01 Nov 2008

    Communications agency Lawton has won the brief to develop a creative communications strategy to help establish Discovery Yachts as the first choice in luxury yachts. 

  • Brunswick warranty

    01 Nov 2008

    Brunswick Marine has announced a new five-year warranty programme. The warranty applies to Mercury and Mariner Verado, OptiMax and FourStroke engines purchased in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the CIS region. 

  • Musto chosen

    01 Nov 2008

    The crew on the new French G-class maxi-multihull Banque Populaire V will be dressed exclusively in Musto. The contribution HPX makes to crew performance and morale is vital. 

  • Shields website

    01 Nov 2008

    Marine hose and hose accessories supplier Shields has launched a brand new website making it easy to select hose for various applications on a boat. Log on to www.teleflexmarine.com and select Hose. 

  • Enigma Yachts appoints

    01 Nov 2008

    Enigma Yachts and its worldwide distributor Yabo-Sailing have just appointed Baltic Yachting one of Germanys biggest boat dealers to be the brand's exclusive representative in Northern Germany. 

  • Ocean Safety sponsors

    01 Nov 2008

    Ocean Safety has increased its commitment to the RORC by sponsoring the IRC Rating System. 

  • Wilks website

    01 Nov 2008

    Wilks has launched a new website at wilks.co.uk to help boat owners make the specification and purchase of their extensive range of products as simple as possible. 

  • Hyde Sails appoints

    01 Nov 2008

    Hyde Sails has appointed Auckland-based Fyfe Sails managed by experienced sail maker Ken Fyfe as its distributor in New Zealand. 

  • Oceanair appoints

    01 Nov 2008

    Oceanair has appointed Osculati Spa as its exclusive Italian Distributor. Osculati distribute marine equipment throughout Italy from its bases in Milan and Lucca. 

  • Navico appoints

    01 Nov 2008

    Navico has appointed Swedish marine electronics specialist Navpoint AB to distribute its B&G and Simrad leisure ranges. 

  • Contender winners

    01 Nov 2008

    Sailcloth from Contender BV helped sailors from across the globe win 13 medals in the Olympics, four of which were gold. 

  • Fusion supports

    01 Nov 2008

    Marine and car audio company Fusion is supporting the Earthrace project with a marine stereo system that includes a CD player, iPod dock and 7-inch speakers. 

People

Portsmouth Poll

  • Portsmouth Poll

    01 Nov 2008

    Man bids for the worst internet auction award after selling his boat for EUR22.50 - Stay with the boat; she'll last longer than you will - Boats for Hire; what a sight for sore eyes - Did Richard Branson duck out of the TransAtlanic attempt? Maybe he should have called in rich... Read all about Poll here 

Sail, Power & Watersports Show Preview

  • If at first you don't succeed...

    01 Nov 2008

    Last year it was the Earls Court Boat Show, but quarrels with National Boat Shows (NBS) and the British Marine Federation (BMF) about the use of the words Earls Court and Boat Show in that order meant a name change was inevitable, says Peter Nash. 

The RCD 10 years on

  • Ten Years After

    01 Nov 2008

    I wandered into the British Marine Federation (BMF) office at the PSP Southampton Boat Show and was confronted by a smiling lady, says Peter Poland. A good start. 

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