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Chartering to the Cannes Film Festival
The 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival is due to be held from 14 to 25 May 2019. And one of the best ways to experience the glitz of the star-studded ten day party is from the sea. [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=”” […]
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Something fishy at Hythe
MDL announces first Seafood Festival at Hythe Marina Village An inaugural Seafood Festival is being held at Hythe Marina Village on 8th June 2019. With a wide range of local produce and live music the event is certain to become a firm favourite in the local calendar. “We have a really wide range of stall holders,” […]
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Le Tonkinois traditional varnish
Spring In The Air And Le Tonkinois On The Brush. With temperatures climbing above 10°C, it is time to get out the varnish brush, and make your pride and joy gleam. But the question is, what to use amongst all the options and modern synthetic paints. Sometimes the old recipes are the best, and […]
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Portsmouth: centre of maritime excellence
Portsmouth Harbour Marine launched to help make area a centre of maritime excellence The exciting new charity Portsmouth Harbour Marine was officially launched today (4 April 2019) with a remit of promoting marine businesses, skills and participation around the harbour. Building on the success of Gosport Marine Scene, Portsmouth Harbour Marine will work with schools and colleges […]
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Insurance: A changing market
Over the past few years, the insurance industry has taken a pounding with phenomenally large losses being incurred by insurers. Many of these losses are as a result of the more frequent extreme weather cycles we are experiencing. Cyclone Debbie in Australia and Hurricane Irma in the Caribbean both played their parts in causing huge […]
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Open Ship on Irene
The 1907 Bridgwater built trading ketch Irene is in Dartmouth in April and has open days on the 27th and the 2nd of May. She’ll be on the town quay and anyone is welcome to visit: 6pm to 7pm More at: www.ireness.com […]
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Thames Valley and London Boat Show 12 – 14 April
MDL Marinas’ Penton Hook Marina will be hosting the inaugural Thames Valley and London Boat Show from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th April. This free to attend brilliant event will have over 25 new boat brands on display (afloat and on the hard) as well as marine merchandise, services, clothing brands and chandlery. Boat brands […]
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Baltic charts update
From Stentec Navigation: Great news for all sailors who plan trips on the great open waters. The NV Verlag charts for a.o. the Baltic sea are available in the 2019 edition. Some new chart sets were also added to our assortment. Click here for a full overview of our NV charts. Baltic sea voyages Thee […]
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Boatbuilder finds Wayfarer he built in 1988
[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”] Boatbuilder Peter Newbery-Thornton was surprised to find a wooden Wayfarer he had built as an apprentice, at the RYA Dinghy Show on Saturday March 9. The classic wooden Porter Bros Wayfarer […]
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The Yacht Harbour Association’s Marina of the Year Awards
TYHA awards world’s best marinas for 2018/19 Today (28 February 2019) The Yacht Harbour Association (THYA) announced the winners of its prestigious Marina of the Year Awards. Now in its 6th year, the Awards recognise the best of over 160 Gold Anchor accredited marinas from round the world. The winning marinas are voted for […]