Combining high performance engineering and classic design, a new range of wooden blocks is being showcased by Barton Marine at London Boat Show 2016. Designed for mariners who appreciate elegance and want technical excellence, the new heritage range has been named in honour of the flagship of the British Navy – the HMS Victory. Crafted…
With sea and flood defences very much on everyone’s mind at the present time, particularly in the North West of England, Whitehaven Marina in Cumbria have confirmed the dates for their annual lock closure. This closure will be between Monday 22nd February and Monday 7th March 2016. The annual maintenance work to be carried out…
JETNET LLC, a specialist in aviation market intelligence, has entered the yachting market with YachtSpot, their suite of market intelligence software and services for the luxury yacht industry. JETNET changed the aircraft industry nearly 30 years ago, with a market intelligence and information service that put detailed worldwide aircraft data in the hands of subscribers.…
A Chesterfield volunteer who lives in the centre of England a long way from the sea, has dedicated his spare time to all things nautical and has been honoured in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. The Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) is delighted that the dedication and selfless passion of Richard Dale, has been recognised…
The Government has today released a new strategy for sport which outlines its plans to measure sporting success, not simply through participation rates, but through its wider role and impact upon society. At the heart of the Sporting Future: A New Strategy for an Active Nation sit five fundamental outcomes that will shape how the…
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan announces four new Marine Conservation Zones for consultation Everyone with an interest in our seas is invited to give their views on whether four sites in Northern Irish waters should become Marine Conservation Zones. The four proposed sites (pMCZs) are Rathlin, Waterfoot, Outer Belfast and Carlingford Lough. Our position…
Seafaring Northumberland hoteliers Jane and Mac McHugh are backing a community nautical project in Alnmouth and are aiming to bring residential based skippering courses to the village. The couple, who have run the Red Lion in the coastal village since 2003, have donated money to buy a VHF handheld ship to shore radio for the…
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…
As the winter season begins to set it, PlainSailing.com is encouraging sailors and boat owners alike to set sail – regardless of the colder wind and darker days. 2It’s a well-known fact that as the year draws to a close, there are less boats on the water as watersports enthusiasts moor up for winter…
A record number of apprentices attended the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights’ 2015 Annual Lectures on Wednesday 28 October at the University of Southampton. More than 320 apprentices, shipwrights, students and industry leaders from the marine sector enjoyed inspiring addresses. Shipwrights Lectures 2015 lowRepresentatives attended from a range of high profile marine employers, including Berthon Boat…
