The latest news from our friends in industry
Historic sailing vessel Irene has made a significant change in its programme for 2018 with the introduction of new Sail Paddle Walk holidays starting this June in Western Scotland. The new voyages enable guests to make the most of the stunning landscape combining sailing with guided walks and Sea Kayaking in partnership with Arasaig Sea [...]
From NWF Press: Where can you go to see some of the world’s top windsurfers and stand up paddle (SUP) boarders compete, listen to live music, immerse yourself in demos and talks, test out the latest kit AND get taster sessions in a variety of Watersports including sailing, diving, kayaking, windsurfing and SUP – all [...]
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is building an Iain Oughtred Acorn Skiff as part of its new Apprentice for a Day public boatbuilding program. By constructing a boat from start to finish, traditional boatbuilding techniques are taught to AFAD participants of all skill levels, under the direction of CBMM’s professional shipwrights and volunteers. Participation is [...]
From ASF PR: Sailing Charity the Andrew Simpson Foundation to Open its First International Sailing & Watersports Centre on the Shores of Lake Garda in Italy The Andrew Simpson Foundation (ASF) is delighted to announce that from April 1st 2018, they will be opening a new not-for-profit sailing and watersports centre based at Campione del [...]
Peter Ward Half models are fabulous in detail and design - with true lines taken from his collection of many thousands of plans (or your own) and authentic replication of equipment and colour schemes. The best thing about a half model is that you can feel the way the boat moves through the water by [...]
Ever wanted to be a surveyor? A course that will teach you starts in March! Five week course taught by professionals, based in Ipswich this is a very hands on practical-based course. Read about the course HERE
The third edition of Maine’s newest regatta - 2018 Camden Classics Cup - is scheduled for July 26-28 in beautiful Camden, Maine. This year we are pleased to offer dockage at Lyman-Morse at Wayfarer as part of your registration fee. The best part? We kept the pricing the same as last year, too. We hope [...]
Press release from Raymarine: BOOT DÜSSELDORF 2018, GERMANY – 20 January 2018 – Raymarine, a brand by FLIR systems, today announces the launch of its new Automatic Identification System (AIS) transceiver featuring an integrated antenna splitter. The new Raymarine AIS700 Class B transceiver enables boat owners to share the same antenna with their onboard VHF [...]
YANMAR Launches 3JH40 YANMAR MARINE INTERNATIONAL has launched the latest addition to its family of new generation common rail (CR/direct fuel injection) diesel engines, the compact YANMAR 3JH40 inboard engine, at boot Düsseldorf. The 3-cylinder 3JH40 has been developed as the marine industry’s smallest CR inboard diesel engine. With an output of 40 mhp, it [...]
