The latest news from our friends in industry
Portsmouth Harbour Marine launched to help make area a centre of maritime excellence The exciting new charity Portsmouth Harbour Marine was officially launched today (4 April 2019) with a remit of promoting marine businesses, skills and participation around the harbour. Building on the success of Gosport Marine Scene, Portsmouth Harbour Marine will work with schools and colleges [...]
Over the past few years, the insurance industry has taken a pounding with phenomenally large losses being incurred by insurers. Many of these losses are as a result of the more frequent extreme weather cycles we are experiencing. Cyclone Debbie in Australia and Hurricane Irma in the Caribbean both played their parts in causing huge [...]
The 1907 Bridgwater built trading ketch Irene is in Dartmouth in April and has open days on the 27th and the 2nd of May. She'll be on the town quay and anyone is welcome to visit: 6pm to 7pm More at: www.ireness.com
MDL Marinas’ Penton Hook Marina will be hosting the inaugural Thames Valley and London Boat Show from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th April. This free to attend brilliant event will have over 25 new boat brands on display (afloat and on the hard) as well as marine merchandise, services, clothing brands and chandlery. Boat brands [...]
From Stentec Navigation: Great news for all sailors who plan trips on the great open waters. The NV Verlag charts for a.o. the Baltic sea are available in the 2019 edition. Some new chart sets were also added to our assortment. Click here for a full overview of our NV charts. Baltic sea voyages Thee [...]
A well-loved Wayfarer in gleaming condition Boatbuilder Peter Newbery-Thornton was surprised to find a wooden Wayfarer he had built as an apprentice, at the RYA Dinghy Show on Saturday March 9. The classic wooden Porter Bros Wayfarer no. 8888, in gleaming as-new condition, was in the public entrance hall when Peter, who runs [...]
TYHA awards world’s best marinas for 2018/19 Today (28 February 2019) The Yacht Harbour Association (THYA) announced the winners of its prestigious Marina of the Year Awards. Now in its 6th year, the Awards recognise the best of over 160 Gold Anchor accredited marinas from round the world. The winning marinas are voted for [...]
From Press release: Gill Marine have launched their latest collection with a burst of tango inspiration Engineered for Protection: Gill’s RACE, PERFORMANCE and ACTIVE lines celebrate the brand’s heritage and expertise in crafting innovative technical marine clothing and accessories. The large collection is spearheaded by the brands’ iconic £550 Race Ocean Jacket designed to [...]
It’s an exciting time to announce that the 45ft LOA Bristol Pilot Cutter, Polly Agatha, has passed into new hands with a new Master at the helm, writes Kim Hartley skipper and owner of the replica pilot cutter since her launch in 2007. Mark Boardman has now bought her and she will be based out [...]
