Ocean Marine Systems (OMS) has been named as a Technical Supplier for the record breaking SP80 Project based in Switzerland. OMS is working to develop and supply unique lightweight hydraulic cylinders that will help the projects aim to reach 80 knots using wind as its sole source of power (current record stands at 65.45 knots).…
Love being on the water but not sure how to make it a career? To help potential students understand more about what the marine industry could offer them, the South Devon Marine Academy are hosting a marine careers advice drop-in session open day on 26 April 2019 at University Centre South Devon. As well as…
In his capacity as Patron of The Cruising Association (CA), Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE RD and bar, hosted a private visit from The Princess Royal to the CA’s headquarters in Limehouse Basin, London. Sir Robin, accompanied by the CA President Mr Julian Dussek and immediate past-President Mrs Judith Grimwade, was delighted to welcome The Princess Royal…
The RYA’s thoughts are with Phil’s family, friends and colleagues at this sad time RYA Cymru Wales is very saddened to announce the passing of Chief Executive Phil Braden too early in life following a period of illness. He leaves behind his wife Deborah and two young daughters. Phil (58) took over the helm of…
The Canal & River Trust, the national waterways and wellbeing charity, is carrying out more than £1.4 million worth of maintenance and repair work to the Macclesfield Canal in Cheshire this winter. An extensive dredging project over the next three months will deepen the canal channel between Macclesfield and the canal’s junction with the Trent…
The Canal & River Trust, the national waterways and wellbeing charity, is carrying out more than £1.4 million worth of maintenance and repair work to the Macclesfield Canal in Cheshire this winter. An extensive dredging project over the next three months will deepen the canal channel between Macclesfield and the canal’s junction with the Trent…
“Heartfelt thanks to everyone with whom I have had the pleasure to work and enjoy myself with over the past 25 years.” Peta Stuart-Hunt On 1st November 2018, the leisure marine consultancy PR Works celebrates 25 years since opening its doors. Its founder, Peta Stuart-Hunt, says it has been a sometimes challenging but always a…
WEARING A LIFEJACKET CORRECTLY COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE 13 people, who drowned in 2017, might be alive today had they been wearing an appropriate and correctly fitted lifejacket or buoyancy aid. These are the findings of this year’s Casualty Review Panel. The panel meets annually to discuss relevant maritime fatalities in the fishing and boating…
The Cruising Association’s RATS (Regulations and Technical Services) Committee has been in discussion with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) about the use of calls to HMCG on Channel 16 requesting radio checks. RATS has anecdotal evidence of a proliferation of such requests and that these seemed to have spread from the Solent to other…
Birdham Pool Marina, part of the Castle Marinas Group is delighted to announce the completion of 28 new finger berths to the north west side of the marina. Fully serviced, with secure access, these fantastic new berths have spectacular views over Chichester harbour, and all the way to Goodwood Racecourse. They have capacity for craft…
