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Two more quick and dirty boatbuilders wanted
Registrations for the 2019 MyState Bank Australian Wooden Boat Festival’s Quick ‘n’ Dirty Boat Building Challenge are flooding in and there are only a couple of spaces remaining. Popular with both contestants and spectators, the event invites teams of four to construct a boat onsite and race it around Constitution Dock under propulsion of sail […]
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Superwarm Gloves from Zhik
These 4-layer super stretch, soft neoprene gloves have a water repellent outer layer, with glued and blind stitched seams to keep cold water out. Ergonomically shaped, the seams are positioned to work with your hand’s natural grip and movement. A quick-dry fleece inner lining and a reinforced grippy silicone palm, mean memories of freezing fingers […]
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First inflatable emergency VHF antenna
Shakespeare Marine, world leader in marine antenna design, will launch the world’s first inflatable emergency VHF antenna at METSTRADE Netherlands marine exhibition in November 2018. The GALAXY-INFL8 can be rapidly deployed via an embedded canister or manual tube and inflates to 1.6 meters to offer a full 3dB high visibility unit and a range […]
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Dunkirk film boat open for half term
Half-term Buckler’s Hard visitors will be able to take tours on board HMS Medusa on the Beaulieu River to celebrate the 75th birthday of the harbour defence motor launch on Saturday 20th October. HMS Medusa – which took a starring role in Christopher Nolan, Kenneth Branagh et al’s recent Dunkirk movie carrying soldiers – including […]
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Henri Lloyd to relaunch in the spring with 25 new styles
Henri Lloyd, which was bought out of receivership by the Swedish-based Aligro Group in June, has been selected as the supplier of clothing for Sir Ben Ainslie’s Ineos Team UK’s attempt to win the 36th installment of the America’s Cup. And since June things have been a bit quiet for the marine clothing specialist, while […]
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Armchair sailing
Press release: eSail® Sailing Simulator delivers practical & fun virtual sailing for newcomers & experienced sailors Officially launched on Friday at the Royal Southern Yacht Club, eSail® Sailing Simulator teaches you how to sail a 36ft sailing yacht, explore the sea around a collection of islands and take part in challenges and races. […]
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When boats get stuck
“High latitude sailing is more popular than ever,” says Simon Winter, “but we noticed that there was more ice this summer than in recent years and so a few boats have been stuck. We heard of one boat being lost, one getting stuck and one being icebound.” The Devon-based specialist yacht broker points out that […]
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Compact winter heater
With space being a premium onboard most boats Webasto considers it important to offer solutions that are as functional and efficient as they are space-saving. The company’s taken its Thermo Top Evo heater, originally designed for caravans, and evolved it for the marine market, meaning that boat owners can stay warm, whatever the weather. The Thermo […]
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Antifouling Paints and the Biocidal Products Regulation
The British Coatings Federation’s Marine Coatings Group (MCG) remains concerned that there is some confusion within the UK leisure boat industry regarding the current and future availability of antifouling paints for protecting yachts and boats. This note is intended to provide clarity on the key legislation currently affecting antifouling paints (the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) […]
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Marine industry women meet
Nearly 70 women attended the Women in Marine Industry Networking event at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2018. Sponsored by Barton Marine and Boating Business, the keynote speakers included Nikki Goldsbrough and Lucy Gross. Suzanne Blaustone – CEO of Barton Marine summed up the success of the event saying, “Yet again we are proud to encourage […]