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Human submarine gets a slick trick
A single-person pedal-powered submarine designed by students has been given a professional makeover by the experts at 3M The 2.8m submarine, built by students at the University of Warwick (which is about as far away from the sea as it is possible to be in the UK) received a professional makeover from 3M experts ahead […]
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Marina Managers professionalism recognised
The following people have recently been awarded the internationally recognised Certified Marina Manager (CMM) designation by the Global Marina Institute (GMI), as recognition for their outstanding professionalism within the marina industry. Simon Bryan CMM, Regional Director (Europe), Island Global Yachting Robert Parton CMM, Managing Director of Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina Suzanne Bell CMM, Marina Manager, […]
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Garmin’s AIS 800 and 315i marine radio
Press release from Garmin May 2018: Garmin has announced two new additions with built-in GPS to its marine communication product line-up – the AISTM 800 transceiver with Class B/SO, and a VHF marine radio with Class D Digital Selective Calling (DSC): Model 315i . Both systems compliment the latest Garmin GPSMAP chartplotters and […]
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The MAA press lunch
We don’t get many of these (lunches) so it was good to catch up with a few people in the industry and hear that Classic Sailor is being missed as a print magazine (we hope to have some news on our situation soon). So we’re still on the train on the way home and this […]
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Crewsaver donates safety kit to three new Andrew Simpson Centres
Press release from Crewsaver: As part of its partnership, created four years ago, Crewsaver continues to supply essential safety equipment and clothing to the Andrew Simpson Foundation (ASF) – including three new Andrew Simpson Watersports Centres (ASWC). Crewsaver is the ASF’s official safety sponsor and supports their mission of increasing sailing participation and improving the […]
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Whitstable Harbour Day
This looks like a fun event… It’s on August 11… so the oysters should be good! Check it out (and other events) in our online event guide. https://classicsailor.com/events/ […]
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Raymarine’s New High-Performance Marine Radar
Press Release: Raymarine’s Magnum High-Performance Marine Radar Open Array Radar Brings Superior Target Tracking and Long-Range Identification for Blue Water Vessels WILSONVILLE, Ore. – May 9, 2018 – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today the Raymarine Magnum™ high-performance open array radar featuring superior bird mode and beam sharpening technology. Including many of the same […]
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Nominate someone who deserves a leadership award
From British Marine: Captain John Percival was an ambassador for on-board training and encouraging investment in a yacht’s crew. The yacht training centre he founded in 1996 at Hoylake, on the Wirral peninsula in Northwest England, aims to promote high standards in all levels of crew, in all departments, inspiring students to return to their […]
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Staff wanted at Arthur Beale
Arthur Beale, the London Chandlery are looking for full time Sales Staff who know one end of a boat from the other, plus a bit! If you fancy working in a friendly expanding London Chandlers, or know of anyone who might be interested, then we would love to hear from you. A full job description […]
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The new Henri Lloyd Elite Offshore Collection
From Henri Lloyd: The Henri Lloyd Elite Offshore Collection is constructed from the latest in Elite fabric technology; ELITE//2.0 and is derived and evolved from the multi award winning Elite range. ELITE//2.0 dries 30% quicker than its predecessor, whilst the new yarn structure and DWR coating results in a more effective water beading thus reducing […]