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Gill’s been tangoed
From Press release: Gill Marine have launched their latest collection with a burst of tango inspiration Engineered for Protection: Gill’s RACE, PERFORMANCE and ACTIVE lines celebrate the brand’s heritage and expertise in crafting innovative technical marine clothing and accessories. The large collection is spearheaded by the brands’ iconic £550 Race Ocean Jacket designed to […]
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Polly Agatha’s new master
It’s an exciting time to announce that the 45ft LOA Bristol Pilot Cutter, Polly Agatha, has passed into new hands with a new Master at the helm, writes Kim Hartley skipper and owner of the replica pilot cutter since her launch in 2007. Mark Boardman has now bought her and she will be based out […]
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Marine 16’s Zero Plastic Pollution Cleaning Range
British company, Marine 16, have produced a range of biodegradable cleaners made in the UK that achieve Zero harm to the marine environment and produce Zero plastic pollution with a simple Refill – Reuse – Recycle concept. The Zero range consists of 3 biodegradable products in compliance with MARPOL ANNEX 5 1.7.5 ‘not harmful to the marine environment’ that will cover over 95% of cleaning requirements. The […]
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Fancy learning to paint boats and coasts
ART COURSES IN SUFFOLK If you fancy learning to sketch boats and coastal scenes, check out Claudia’s painting workshops: www.claudiamyatt.co.uk/tuition. Don’t worry if you don’t think you have any talent – Claudia will show you that sketching and painting is a skill you learn rather than one you’re born with. Studio Classes start on Monday […]
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Solent Galleys refurbished
Haines Boatyard at Itchenor is known for its wooden keelboat and GRP dinghy repair and boatyard services. Recently however the company has been undertaking some more unusual work in renovating and maintaining wooden and GRP rowing boats. HB’s in-house shipwrights have been engaged in the renovation of a Solent Galley. Originally built for racing in […]
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Sea school on a 1930 Nicholson Yacht
“Driac has been working for two full years now and people absolutely love her,” says owner-skipper Charles Lyster. “She has so far had one Yachtmaster Offshore candidate examined and passed aboard and lots of Day Skippers.” The 40ft one off teak on oak bermudan sloop is based at Milford Haven, with access to some pretty […]
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Want a sponsor for your restoration?
Jotun Yachting is on the hunt for an exciting Restoration Project to sponsor The team at Jotun Yachting is searching for the most interesting and historically significant restoration to assist with in 2019. They invite everyone undertaking a project which involves paint to submit a proposal outlining the paint supplies they require and what […]
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Government’s ambitions for the marine industry
UK Government announces historic commitment to marine industry From British Marine: Thursday 24 January 2019 marks an historic moment for Britain’s marine industry with the launch of Maritime 2050, the UK Government’s first ever long-term strategy to support and grow the sector. Described as both visionary and aspirational, Maritime 2050 highlights the Government’s recognition […]
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Dutch Charts Upgrade
From Stentec Navigation Our first chart release for 2019 is the well-known DKW 1800 series, based on the paper charts from the Dutch Hydrographical Service. Starting now, you can purchase the new chart sets in our webshop or download them for free if you bought the chart set during our pre sale. Free weekly BaZ […]