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Volvo Race star to collect JMST cheque at MIR
REGATTA: Fresh from his Volvo Ocean Race exertions on Green Dragon, Ian Walker will be at the Marine Industry Regatta supper on Tuesday evening, 14 July to collect the charity donation for the John Merricks Sailing Trust (JMST).
Hanse acquires Dehler brand
ACQUISITION: The contract negotiations for HanseYachts AG to acquire the Dehler brand - as well as the necessary assets at Freienohl - have been successfully concluded.
Weymouth Council blocks Olympic plans
OLYMPICS: Back in January, Portland Port was considering calling for a public enquiry into its plans for a major Olympic development to force the issue with the only remaining objector to the proposals – Dorset County Council.
Former IWA chairman receives OBE
AWARD: John Fletcher, former national chairman of the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has been recognised with an OBE for services to the inland waterways.
Portland brings Prime opportunities
MOVE: A leading motor boat dealer is planning to grow its business following its recent move to the new Portland Marina.
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct gets world heritage site status
INLAND WATERWAYS: Eleven miles of the Llangollen Canal from Chirk through to the terminus at Horseshoe Falls on the River Dee – including Britain’s ‘wonder of the waterways’ the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct – has been given World Heritage Site status by UNESCO at its recent meeting in Seville, writes Harry Arnold.
NBS supports Spirit of the Sea
FESTIVAL: National Boat Shows (NBS) is a Premier Partner of Spirit of the Sea for the second year in a row, providing much needed support for this growing maritime festival which is positioned as a 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games legacy project.
News in Brief
Clipper race charts
Kelvin Hughes has become the official supplier of electronic and paper charts for the 35,000 mile Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race. Kelvin Hughes will be providing ten folios ahead of the race start on 13 September.
Channel Regatta
The bi-annual Classic Channel Regatta, which takes place this year from 4-11 July, has already attracted entries from over 80 boats, including the late Eric Tabarly’s Fife cutter Pen Duick.
Katie Miller
Southampton Solent University joined forces with blu Qube and Elite Automotive Systems to sponsor Katie Miller’s OSTAR entry.
Electronic Oceanair
Oceanair is now an authorised supplier of the electronic drive technology belonging to Lutron Electronics Co.
Largs and RNLI
Largs Yacht Haven has presented the Largs Lifeboat Station with a cheque for £5,000 to assist towards crew training and operational support.
Top Features
Schools Marine Challenge – the future
This summer sees the end of the Schools Marine Challenge (SMC) as we know it. The Lloyds Register Educational Trust is due to become main sponsor of the event, elevating it into the future and presenting new and exciting opportunities.
US consumer confidence
On May 26, Trade Only Today, the e-newsletter service of the US B2B print magazine, Soundings Trade Only, published two stories that appear, at first glance, to contradict each other.
Comments & Analysis
BB’s Inland Waterways correspondent, Harry Arnold, on BW’s restructuring
Given the pressure that the recession has put on government funding of British Waterways (BW), the latest cost-saving measures are no surprise.
Portsmouth Poll
Poll finds the ultimate lightweight boat – one with no hull; then there’s Open 60 sailor, Alex Thomson, foiling along behind his boat; and a tattooed man leaving his skin to an art gallery; and Pari doesn’t look very gay on the rocks. Finally, a mini-riot at a sex party… Read Poll by clicking here
