Author: Dan Houston

  • Excelsior is back at sea

    Excelsior is back at sea

    East Anglia’s most historic ship takes to sea again Excelsior, the 99 year old traditional gaff rigged fishing ketch known as a ‘smack’ is allowed to leave harbour thanks to the lifting of Covid19 restrictions.… […]

  • Young man falls to his death on Dar Mlodziezy

    Young man falls to his death on Dar Mlodziezy

    A young student has fallen to his death while on a training day with the Polish Tall Ship Dar Młodzieży. The 387ft ship, sailing out of her home port of Gdynia had around 150 people… […]

  • Popular ICOM radios

    Popular ICOM radios

    IC-M423G and IC-M400BB Fixed Marine VHF radios, Back by Popular Demand The IC-M423GE (formerly the IC-M423G) and the IC-M400BBE (formerly the IC-M400BB) slot back into Icom’s fixed marine VHF line up. Both models are almost… […]

  • New race from RORC

    New race from RORC

    From Trish Jenkins, (RORC):  The Royal Ocean Racing Club returns to racing on August 1st with Race the Wight.   The RORC will now put in place a mini series of long day races which… […]

  • Chichester Harbour Welcomes BBC Countryfile

    Chichester Harbour Welcomes BBC Countryfile

    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… […]

  • Arthur Beale is Underway Again

    Arthur Beale is Underway Again

    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,… […]

  • Oyster recruits 100

    Oyster recruits 100

    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… […]

  • Cowes Classics Week 2021

    Cowes Classics Week 2021

    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 –… […]

  • Southampton Boat Show postponed to 2021

    Southampton Boat Show postponed to 2021

    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… […]