Chichester Harbour Conservancy has welcomed the BBC Countryfile team, for an episode which will broadcast on Sunday 26th July. Filming focused on the unique features of Chichester Harbour as well as some of the key projects taking place in the area, notably habitat restoration, scientific research into microplastics and wildlife success. Matt Baker and Anita [...]
We are going to fling open the door to our lovely shop from 11:00 until 16:00 on Monday to Thursday. We can just accept pre-arranged collections on Friday which is reserved for Staff Training. Hopefully, some of you will come to see us and buy all those bits you need to get safely back afloat. [...]
Oyster Yachts has announced that it is recruiting over 100 new staff. With facilities in Southampton, Wroxham and Ashmanhaugh, and offices in Palma and the US, the company will soon be 400 strong. The company is looking for experienced laminators, joiners, finishers, electricians and engineers. There are opportunities for a number of apprentices. Becky Bridgen, [...]
NEW DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 COWES CLASSICS WEEK The Royal London Yacht Club, organisers of Cowes Classics Week, have new dates for the recently cancelled regatta saying it will now be held from 3 – 9 July with racing from 5 July, 2021. As previously announced, the original intention was to hold the regatta at [...]
From the organisers: Following the COVID-19 guidelines regarding large scale gatherings, British Marine will be postponing the 52nd edition of the Southampton International Boat Show until September 2021. However, with today’s (July 3rd) government announcement stating that a timetable for events will be revealed next week, British Marine will be continuing to explore the options to run an alternative, smaller scale outdoor event. Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine said, “The world is in an unprecedented [...]
From Peta Stuart Hunt, of the Cruising Association. The CA's COVID-19 map updated on 30 June 2020 Over the past few months, the Cruising Association's RATS (Regulations and Technical Services) group has been hard at work researching, collating and compiling weekly updates covering the UK, Europe and the Mediterranean, since the outbreak of [...]
30 JUNE 2020 - PORTSMOUTH UK. THE EARL OF PORTSMOUTH IS THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CAPE HORNERS The International Association of Cape Horners whose Patron is HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, has a new President - The Earl of Portsmouth DL. As Quentin Wallop, he rounded the Horn during the Second [...]
Wessex Resins says it has improved and updated the WEST SYSTEM® 105-K Glass Fibre Boat Repair Kit. The kit comprises everything needed to fix minor cracks, holes and punctures as well as refit and replace hardware on a boat. The WEST SYSTEM 105-K Glass Fibre Boat Repair Kit contains: · 250g WEST SYSTEM 105 Epoxy [...]
News from Maguelonne Turcat, SNST: Confirmed from Saturday, September 26th to Friday, October 9th, the new format of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez offers an event spread over two weeks, for the modern and classic yachts. The programme differs according to boat category with the aim to optimise registration, organisation of start zones – which will [...]
