As well as offering incredible sailing holidays worldwide, global sailing holiday company, Sunsail, is investing in developing future generations of UK sailors. The winners of the hugely successful 2017-18 “Funding the Future” campaign will be announced at this year’s RYA Dinghy Show which is taking place at Alexandra Palace, London on the 03-04 March 2018.…
The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) announced the winners of their prestigious NMU Marina of the Year Awards on Thursday evening (11 January) at the new five-day London Boat Show 2018. Now in their fifth year, the Awards, sponsored in 2018 by specialist insurer, NMU, are special because they are voted for by berth holders. They…
Representatives from across the marine industry gathered at the highly prestigious, British Marine Trades Association Awards dinner yesterday – 10 January 2017 – to recognise and celebrate the top achievements within the sector. At the 2018 MTA dinner, global marine deck hardware company, Barton Marine, presented the David Coleman Excellence in Exporting Award to the…
The 2018 British Marine Trades Association Awards dinner last night (Wednesday 10 January) crowned a highly successful first day at the London Boat Show 2018 for many and provided a welcome opportunity to focus on the achievements of leading personalities and companies in the industry. The highlight of the evening was the host of awards…
Four time Paralympian Hannah Stodel has been awarded the RYA Yachtmaster™ of the Year 2017 for her first class sailing skills and empathy for others when passing her RYA Yachtmaster™ certificate of competence examination. Hannah, from Colchester, was presented with the award today (10 January 2018) by HRH The Princess Royal at the 64th London…
The DAME Awards winners have been announced at METS 2017 trade show with the RS Venture Connect para sailing electronics pack taking the top OVERALL title. Working in conjunction with Scanstrut and electronics expert para sailor Tom Harper, RS Sailing’s technical team have developed the equipment to provide simple installation, beautifully responsive electric ram steering…
Camper & Nicholsons Marina, together with IC Holdings, is delighted to announce that IC Cesme Marina, one of the most important yacht marinas of the Eastern Mediterranean, has received another outstanding international award. Constructed by IC İÇTAŞ İNŞAAT and now managed and operated under a joint venture between IC Holdings and Camper & Nicholsons Marinas.…
Four members of staff at MDL Marinas’ Shamrock Quay in Southampton have been recognised for their bravery after rescuing a woman who fell into the water at the marina. Mrs Chrissie Cockburn, a member at Shamrock Quay, lost her balance and slipped from the pontoon into the water. The incident, which happened on 26 May…
Vesper Marine, a leading manufacturer of innovative marine safety products, announced today its deckWatch smartwatch app has been nominated for the prestigious DAME Design Award in the Lifesaving and Safety Equipment category. The winners will be announced at the upcoming METSTRADE, on November 14th-16th, in Amsterdam. “We are very excited to have the opportunity to…
Last night (Friday 15 September 2017), market leader in the fast growing electric propulsion industry, Torqeedo, was crowned winner of the Sailing Today Green Award at this year’s TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show. The Award was presented to Torqeedo and rudder manufacturer, Jefa, in partnership with boat builder Hanse Yachts, for its innovative e-motion Rudder Drive.…
