The latest news from our friends in industry
A chartplotter becomes a multifunctional display (MFD) with FLIR's new LightHouse apps - which include Spotify for Music and Netflix for onboard entertainment. The Apps are an exciting new way to expand the power and capabilities of a Raymarine Axiom multifunction display delivering: Onboard Entertainment Access to Communication and Data Services Connectivity and Integration with [...]
Lessons and Adventures from a cruising veteran as he learns the ropes An insightful and engaging account of a young family's unique voyage through the West Indies that turned a novice cruiser into America's foremost yachting writer, told with great humour and unflinching honesty. Nigel Calder – we know him as the boat systems guru, [...]
Press release from Seajet: Seajet have launched Seajet 015 Underwater Primer*, an acrylic resin based formulation that provides a combined barrier / sealer / primer coat for either bare, or pre-antifouled hulls. Perfect for when the type and/or compatibility of the existing coating may not be known. Seajet 015 Primer has the potential to save [...]
Association News: The season is getting close and many of you have indicated your interest in the Drascamp event from Monday 13th - Sunday 19th this August. The link HERE will open the application form. Once your application is received we will begin sending out the full details of the event. Send your application and / [...]
An expanding sailing charity for injured veterans has unveiled its plan to move into the world of competitive racing. In partnership with Help for Heroes and The Endeavour Fund, Turn to Starboard will launch a new racing division in May from a new office at Haslar Marina in Gosport. The Cornwall-based charity was set up [...]
We've been keeping warm through the cold spell recently by wearing wool - with this Beerenberg pullover made for London Chandlers Arthur Beale - on top. The jersey is named after the world's most northern volcano - on Jan Mayen island in the arctic and is inspired by AB's MD Alasdair Flint's own passages to [...]
Press release for May 19, 20 2018 Small boats and big fun are in store for guests of all ages as the Model Guild of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and the Washington Ship Model Society host the 12th Maritime Model Expo on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20 at CBMM in historic, waterfront [...]
April 14th to 16th 2018 Legendary classic boat sailor, writer, journalist and interpreter of our sailing heritage in print and on screen, Tom is passionate about vessels like Cambria. Sail with him aboard the last British commercial sailing cargo ship - restored and owned by the Cambria Trust with the help of the Heritage Lottery [...]
Coatings specialist Jotun has launched a new UK yachting website, to help boat owners choose the perfect products for their yacht. In time for the pre season fit out the website covers the range from preppers, primers and paints to varnishes, antifouls and fillers with tips and advice on coverage, health, safety, volumes and application. [...]
