The latest news from our friends in industry
SAILING ICON SIR ROBIN KNOX-JOHNSTON TO KICKSTART 50th ANNIVERSARY AT BOOT DUSSELDORF Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to sail solo non-stop around the globe, is to appear at Boot Dusseldorf, the biggest trade fair in the world/ On Monday 21 January, Sir Robin will be taking to the Sailing Stage in Hall 15 [...]
Ocean Safety has introduced new adjustable jackstays, eliminating the need to customise pre-measured stays to be exactly the right length for the boat. The new jackstays are looped at either end so they can be simply hitched to cleats or eyes fore and aft along the deck. The 1in / 25mm Ocean Safety Jackstay is [...]
On 30 January 2019, 18:00 - 21:30 Enjoy an evening of astronomy, stargazing, space activities, cosmology chat and talks at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, with activities taking place on board HMS Warrior and in Action Stations. Join astrophysicists and cosmologists from the University of Portsmouth's Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, navigation experts from Portsmouth Historic [...]
PNBPT is seeking to recruit an experienced shipwright to teach boatbuilding and to contribute to the development and delivery of an exciting programme of courses. Applicants must have experience of managing diverse groups of people and of project managing new builds, rebuilds and restorations. The full time post has a salary of £28,000. For further [...]
WinGPS 5 Voyager is the sailing version of our WinGPS Navigator and Pro. Laptop navigation with the WinGPS 5 Voyager: Something we hear a lot from our sailing customers is that while one sailboat on the water is pure relaxation, as soon as another approaches, a contest has started. The extensive navigational program WinGPS 5 [...]
£1500 to £2000 per month depending on experience The new Thames Sailing Barge being built at Maldon, the Blue Mermaid needs a mate. Since 2007 the Sea-Change Sailing Trust has worked afloat with young people and vulnerable adults using traditional seamanship to engage them in positive activity. The new mate will help bring the [...]
58 Industry professionals from local, national and international businesses attend Falmouth Marine School open day
East Coast photographer Den Phillips' large black and white calendars are a great wall feature with their evocative images of classic craft in their element. They also make an excellent Christmas present. The East Coast Calendar (above) is in it’s 31st year and features evocative images of Thames Barges, Fishing Smacks, Classic Yachts and Seascapes [...]
For over 20 years Topsail Insurance has provided boat insurance policies that cover a wide range of vessels, ships and craft. There is an insurance policy to suit your motorboat, yacht, sailing dinghy, river boat, small day boat and more. Our knowledge of the marine industry and friendly, supportive staff make it easy for you [...]
