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Boating Business (BB) magazine has been keeping the UK leisure marine industry up to date with the latest and best business information for over 40 years.
Obit: Mo Leonard
Maureen ‘Mo’ Leonard has passed away peacefully with her husband, Peter Leonard and her son Pete jnr by her side.
New sales director for Arleigh Group
Arleigh Group, distributor of parts and accessories to the caravan, motorhome and marine sectors, has appointed a new sales director.
New Osprey Technical director
Richard Kent has been appointed as a director at Osprey Technical following a career of more than two decades working in yacht race marine electronics.
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Technology enables vastly reduced costs
The first satellite communications systems were Inmarsat A’s and B’s which needed a 1.5m dish and large outlay making them pretty much only for the larger super yachts and commercial ships.
Princess Yachts creates demand
Princess Yachts was founded as Marine Projects (Plymouth) Ltd in 1965 however the boatbuilder’s origins date back to 1963 when Cliff Viney, David King and Brian Phillips set up a boat charter business.
Aircraft links led to Sea Sure inception
Sea Sure originally started out as H. Brown & Sons (Engineering) Ltd, with the ‘H’ being Harry Brown, current MD, Graham Brown’s grandfather and his sons, Jim, Bill and Ted.
LBS: A history
The first National Boat Show took place in 1954, sponsored by the Daily Express and held at Olympia.
Chandlery hub to launch at SIBS 2023
More than 1,200 sqms of chandlery and clothing will be on display at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show.
Women in Marine returns to SIBS 2023
British Marine is once again hosting its popular Women in Marine events at the Southampton International Boat Show 2023
Business surges back to pre-pandemic levels at Seawork
Seawork is Europe’s largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition
LBS: A history
Chandlery hub to launch at SIBS 2023
Women in Marine returns to SIBS 2023
Business surges back to pre-pandemic levels at Seawork
Bruntons enjoy Eco*Star propeller success
Bruntons Propellers is reporting high demand for its Autoprop Eco*Star propeller
New rope cutter from Yanmar
Yanmar Marine International is introducing its first rope cutter, an easy-to-install safety feature designed solely for sailing yachts equipped with the Yanmar SD60 sail drive and fixed two or three blade propellers.
Craftmanship and innovation combined in a sport boat
Aimé Leon Dore and Technohull have created the bespoke 38 Grand Sport boat
New decking prevents serious injury
A new decking progressively reduces shock acceleration.
New keypads are unobtrusive and intuitive
Crestron Electronics has launched the next generation of its Horizon keypads and dimmers.
New sleek and modern design for director’s chair
Onward Trading’s new Edge Teak Directors Chair has a navy cushion and a new sleek and modern design.
Further support for disabled sailing charity
An insurance company is continuing to support a disabled sailing charity.
Marine trade book acquired
Navigators & General commercial direct marine trade book has been acquired
Two awards for broker
An insurance broker has won two European awards for innovation
Rhu Marina development plan consultation
Views on a proposed marina redevelopment in Helensburgh, Scotland, are being sought.
Second solar-powered resort to open
Silent-Resorts is planning a second zero-carbon luxury resort
UK cruising network expansion plan
MDL Marinas is seeking partners to help it expand the UK’s cruising network
Bruntons enjoy Eco*Star propeller success
Bruntons Propellers is reporting high demand for its Autoprop Eco*Star propeller
Ecoracer: The world’s first recyclable production boat?
Northern Light Composites has launched the Ecoracer30, what it calls the world’s first recyclable production boat
Industry unites on cement co-processing
Cement co-processing can help solve the challenges of end-of-life composite recycling
Barton brings new life to Tufnol blocks
Barton Marine has unveiled a number of new products including the resurrection of the Tufnol Tuphblox range
New Black Magic block
Harken has introduced a new, mini version of its Black Magic block.
New patented fusion technology
Incidence Sails has introduced Aluula Composites onboard the 60ft yacht Biotherm in the around the world sailing race, The Ocean Race.
£89m engineering programme announced
The Canal & River Trust has announced an £89m programme of engineering work across 450 projects on the canal network.
40% funding shortfall
A reduction in Government funding will threaten the future of Britain’s canals.
Sewage discharge ban to be enforced
The Port of London Authority (PLA) is to enforce a ban on commercial vessels discharging sewage to the tidal River Thames from 1 July 2024.
Person Behind the Face – Jon Partridge
How I got into this industry…I decided to take a year out before going to university. I went to work in a sailing school for one year, ended up staying for three years, and never made it to university. From the sailing school I ended up at Tollesbury Marina before joining LDC (which branded to RS Sailing.)
Book your next corporate hospitality event at the Southampton International Boat Show
If you are looking for somewhere to hold your next hospitality event, then look no further than the Southampton International Boat Show.
Changes to be aware of
There are two set of changes that businesses need to be aware of. The first relates to how income tax payable by unincorporated businesses - such as sole traders or partnerships - is calculated. The second is a forthcoming change data protection law, writes Adam Bernstein.
New system is designed with safety in mind
Eevolution Battery Systems’ modular battery solution is now available from Lightning Craft.
Five different modes from new CombiMaster
Mastervolt’s new 120V AC CombiMaster series is an inverter/charger providing power solutions for any off-grid system.
Dometic unveils new monitoring app
Dometic’s new Marine Gateway app allows users to monitor their boats from anywhere in the world
Yacht Leg & Cradle Company acquired
The Yacht Leg & Cradle Company Ltd has been acquired by Metal Spraying (UK) Ltd, Wolverhampton.
Rolls-Royce acquires Italian yacht automation specialist
Rolls-Royce has acquired Team Italia/Onyx Marine
Pre-pack deal for Borrow a Boat
A boat rental marketplace has assured customers tradiing is continuing following a pre-pack deal
Cyber attack hits Brunswick’s sales
The outlook is positive at Brunswick despite a challenging market and recent cyber attack
US market orders boom for Swedish boatbuilder
Sweden’s Nimbus Group has performed well in the second quarter of 2023
Ocean Shipyard enters into voluntary liquidation
A company which took over the Southerly builds - previously owned by Discovery Yachts - has itself entered liquidation.
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