Dedicated volunteers from across the UK had their endeavours recognised by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at the annual RYA Volunteer Awards in London last week. A total of 53 awards were bestowed upon volunteers from across the UK on Friday 20 November, recognising their exceptional generosity and dedication to boating. The awards ceremony…
Plaudits & a stunning array of trophies were awarded – including the ‘Champion of Champions’ prize – at the Royal Southern Yacht Club’s annual Prizegiving held on Saturday 14th November. The Royal Southern Yacht Club and its membership have enjoyed a truly outstanding year of success both in UK waters and on the world’s sailing…
The final results are in and have been calculated by the Bart’s Bash team, and the winner of Bart’s Bash 2015 has been revealed as Alex Schon and Marc Hiles, sailing at Lake Deneys Yacht Club, South Africa. Clacton Sailing Club, UK, took the rest of the podium places with Pete Boxer and Eilish Dempsey…
Marine Equipment Trade Show, 17th – 19th November 2015 – Stand 03.121 Ocean Signal’s innovative rescueME MOB1 has been nominated for a prestigious DAME Design Award. Developed by UK communication and safety at sea specialist Ocean Signal as the world’s most advanced Man Overboard locating device, the rescueME MOB1 has been selected by the DAME Awards…
The winners of the 2015 Living Waterways Awards were announced at an awards ceremony held last night (8 October 2015) in London. Launched by the Canal & River Trust in January, and sponsored by Keir, CPC Civils, Fountains and Hyder Consulting, the Living Waterways Awards seek to recognise the most inspiring and exciting waterway-based improvement…
Four deserving young people who won a place on this year’s MDL Sail Training Awards voyage were officially recognised for their achievement by Lord Iliffe, Chairman of MDL’s parent company, yesterday at the Southampton Boat Show. The youngsters returned from their trip earlier this year after spending six nights at sea with the Ocean Youth…
The Royal Southern Yacht Club is extremely proud to have been announced today as the ‘overwhelming winner’ of the Sailing Today ‘Yacht Club of the Year’ Award 2015, sponsored by Rolly Tasker Sails. Sailing Today is published by Chelsea Magazines and is a sister publication to Yachts & Yachting and Classic Boat magazines.The magazine launched its…
Four BMF members and an inspirational individual have been recognised for excellence within the industry, winning the prestigious British Marine Federation (BMF) Awards 2015. Presented by BMF President, Fiona Pankhurst, Awards were given to i-Bos Ltd and MBNA Thames Clippers for ‘Best Marine Business to Work For’ while Topsail and Bartons were named as ‘Best…
Dometic Smart Touch Integrated Intelligence Control (STIIC) is chosen for its innovative contribution to the marine industry World-leading supplier of marine equipment Dometic Marine has announced that Boating Industry magazine has included the Dometic Smart Touch Integrated Intelligence Control (STIIC) in its Top Products for 2015. Boating Industry’s annual awards program recognises products for their innovation,…
Peter Holmberg, the Caribbean’s most famous sailor is living proof that ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things, and at this year’s BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival he was awarded for his services to the sailing world. “Every year we present The Guy Eldridge Spirt of Enthusiasm Award to someone who shines in the…
