Berth holders, tenants and visitors at MDL’s Shamrock Quay Marina will soon be able to enjoy a range of culinary delights from the new onsite bar and restaurant, The Bistro at Shamrock Quay. With a planned launch date of 7th November, the team at The Bistro is hosting an opening night to welcome the marina’s berth holders, tenants and staff. [...]
Global foundation aims to drive sustainability in the yachting industry. LIGNIA Wood Company, the manufacturer of the sustainable real-wood alternative to Burmese teak, LIGNIA Yacht, has joined Water Revolution Foundation as a Corporate Partner. Both organisations have similar aims and objectives to improve the eco-friendly credentials of the yachting industry. Water Revolution Foundation aims to neutralise the footprint of the yachting industry [...]
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From British Marine. In the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal, UK manufacturers will be required to obtain a new Manufacturers Identity Code (MIC) from one of the remaining 27 European Union Member States in order to meet the legal requirements of COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/1 of 3 January 2017 [...]
+44(0)1872 580022 - Email: Skippers@classic-sailing.co.uk Big Sailing Dreams: "I would love to, but…… Congratulations to Tecla (above and top) and her crew for being the first tall ship for 100 years to navigate through the North West Passage of Canada. Dreams do come true. BUT .... Countless big travel dreams are easily dashed by lack [...]
Harken will launch a new concept in service when it opens its ProCare Center October 1 in Palma. It will be a collaborative venture with Harken’s exclusive Spanish distributor, Equipyacht. Mark Gardner of Harken UK will manage the ProCare enterprise. “In Peter Harken’s words, our goal is to support our customers beyond their expectations,” Gardner [...]
UK boatbuilding sector enjoys rising exports amid challenging conditions for the industry Boatbuilding year-on-year revenue increased 21.3% in 2018, totalling £777m in turnover This increase has been attributed to rising exports, with over 65% of new UK production going to overseas markets The British boating market is now worth nearly £1.4bn annually to the UK [...]
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+44(0)1872 580022 - Email: Skippers@classic-sailing.co.uk How do I get ashore Captain? This might sound a bizzare question. Surely you put on your best ‘going out’ clothes and step lightly onto the pontoon or quayside?So what if you find yourself on a mooring or at anchor? How does each vessel ferry its guest crew ashore?To save [...]
