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  • A bigger loft for Hyde Sails

    A bigger loft for Hyde Sails

    Hyde Sails announce massive loft space increase due to unprecedented demand “We have just increased our loft by 33% to nearly 6000 m2,an area that approximates to 25 tennis courts, due to a relentless increase in demand” says MD Nigel Grogan, ” Staff will also increase from the current level of 257 to around 300. […]

  • Flir Unveils new Raymarine branding

    Flir Unveils new Raymarine branding

    Marine electrics – from Press release WILSONVILLE, OR – February 13, 2017 – Today FLIR unveiled a redesign of the Raymarine brand, including a new logo, icon and tagline to be used in all marketing activities and throughout its products lines. Both the new brand design and tagline, ‘Simply Superior,’ signify FLIR’s commitment to delivering […]

  • Rhode Island Brit’s 1918 Lawley yacht

    Rhode Island Brit’s 1918 Lawley yacht

    Joe Loughborough runs the LMI yard (Loughborough Marine Interests) in Newport, Rhode Island, where he keeps his 1918 59 (18m) Lawley cruiser Carina which serves as the family boat for a week’s holiday. She’s a beautiful old lady but her keel was getting old. So if was garboards off, and out with the old before […]

  • Best marinas…

    Best marinas…

    The world’s best marinas for 2017 are announced at the Marina of the Year Awards Thursday 12 January 2017. The Yacht Harbour Association (THYA), a group association within membership organisation British Marine, announced the winners of its prestigious Marina of the Year Awards, with proud sponsors GJW. Now in its fourth year, the Awards, sponsored […]

  • MOB Lifesaver line to be added to Crewsaver lifejackets

    From MOB Lifesavers: British Marine member, MOB Lifesavers, is joining forces with fellow member, Crewsaver, to improve safety on the waters. The company’s lifesaver devices have just been approved for inclusion in Crewsaver’s range of lifejackets. Already, MOB Lifesavers have been supplied for the lifejackets of three additional British Marine members, SeaSafe Systems, Spinlock and […]

  • Seeking Sika?

    LATEST SIKA PRODUCT FINDER APP NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD       The latest version of Sika’s Product Finder mobile app for users of Android and iOS devices is now available to download. Featuring the full Sika product catalogue at the touch of a button, the handy app offers an in-depth guide on how to choose the […]

  • Fendequip announced as winner of the British Marine David Coleman Excellence in Exporting Award

    From Barton Marine: Representatives from across the marine industry gathered in early January to recognise the top achievements within the sector. Somerset-based mooring products manufacturer, Fendequip, was awarded the David Coleman Excellence in Exporting Award for its strong development in export sales, which now amounts to 90% of its total sales. The award, which is […]

  • 25 years of Coppercoat

    25 years of Coppercoat

    Aquarius Marine Coatings Ltd manufacturers of Coppercoat and Coppercoat- Superyacht celebrated 25 years at London Boat Show. London January 2017 –Aquarius Marine Coatings Ltd celebrates 25 years of supplying its multi-season anti-foul coating, Coppercoat. After exhibiting at London Boat Show in 1991 as Copperbot, Aquarius Marine Coatings Ltd now provides Coppercoat and Coppercoat- Superyacht to […]

  • Boat Show 2017

    Boat Show 2017

    Classic Sailor is at the Boat Show sharing a stand with Team Sailing on B011. We are just inside the entrance at S1 at the western end of the south hall. With sailing instructors, like Bob Hammond (pictured) on hand to give advice we are selling our latest issue and have a great subscription deal […]

  • Claudia Myatt’s new wall planner

    Claudia Myatt’s new wall planner

    Claudia Myatt sends us news of her new wall planner for 2017 – which we have to say is our favourite if you use this sort of thing. On an excellent good quality paper it has spaces to jot appointments and room at the side for notes. The image can be cut out for keeping […]