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RYA appoints Howard Pridding
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has today announced the appointment of Howard Pridding in the role of interim Director of External Affairs. No stranger to recreational boating, Howard previously worked in a variety of roles at British Marine for over 27 years and served as Chief Executive for more than five of those. Having […]
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Surveying a boat yourself – a basic guide
When buying a boat you can do a lot of the ground work yourself. In this article Aidan Tuckett of Brighton Marine Surveys explains how to get the most out of it. In general when you are buying a boat you need to get as much information as you can before committing yourself. The process […]
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Does your business work with wood?
From British Marine: 28 June 2018 If your business works with wood then you need to complete this Health & Safety Executive (HSE) survey. The EU is about to introduce new lower limits for the amount of hardwood dust workers can be exposed to and HSE wants to know how this change will affect your […]
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Ally bronze adjustable spanner
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] We spotted these aspirational aluminium bronze adjustable spanners at the Beale Park show on the Arthur Beale stand. As Arthur Beale’s Alasdair Flint says: “These open to 24mm, they are non-sparking, […]
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Seeing the underwater world easily
This new style of snorkelling mask allows you to breathe through your nose or mouth and actually remains higher out of the water than normal snorkels. A float in the top of the snorkel rises to close it off when you dive or in choppy water. But it’s the panoramic views from the full face […]
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Standard Horizon’s pack of cards-size hand held VHF
The new Ultra-Compact Standard Horizon marine VHFX40E with built in FM radio Measuring little more than the size of a pack of playing cards, the new waterproof HX40E VHF transceiver from Standard Horizon offers a powerful 6 Watts of transmitting power, so is ideal for boaters, anglers and kayakers who may want to carry […]
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American goods tariff – 25% tariff on all recreational craft imports to the EU
British Marine Update 21 June 2018 The EU has brought forward its counter measure action to raise tariffs on American goods to tomorrow (22 June). The Department for International Trade informed British Marine that all of this comes into effect immediately this means a 25% tariff on all recreational craft imports from the US into […]
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New helm at Woodrolfe Brokerage
On 1st July 2018 David Morris will take over the running of Woodrolfe Brokerage from Tollesbury Marina. David has been managing the brokerage for Tollesbury Marina for over 25 years but his company David Morris Ltd will now take over the day to day operations of both boat sales and parts. The new company will […]
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Zodiac’s new “SUV of the Sea”
Zodiac Nautic launches the new Open 5.5 [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_youtube id=”efiS3m-le58″ alignment=”center” width=”640″ height=”360″ autoplay=”false” api_params=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=””/][/fusion_youtube] Zodiac Nautic, announced the launch of a new rigid inflatable: the Open 5.5, spearheading the […]
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Fife Yacht Eilean open to visitors in Venice in September
Press Release: Visitors to the Homo Faber exhibition in Venice this September will have the chance to board the yacht Eilean, spectacularly restored by Panerai, the high-end watchmaking maison and former supplier of professional diving instruments and timepieces to the Italian navy. The yacht was in a state of disrepair when she was found in […]