Specialist marine communications agency, ADPR announces its appointment by south coast marina operators, Dean & Reddyhoff. Last year, Dean and Reddyhoff completed the purchase of Deacons Boatyard on the River Hamble in Southampton to complement the existing Dean & Reddyhoff marina network. Now, Dean & Reddyhoff is a family of five marinas, comprising of Deacons,…
The Cruising Association (CA), the UK’s foremost member organisation for cruising sailors, is delighted to announce a relaunch of its partnership with leading marine clothing brand Henri Lloyd, to take immediate effect. In addition to being spoilt for choice with a range of over 50 technical clothing and accessory products to choose from, CA members…
The Volvo Ocean Race celebrated 45 years of women in the race with a landmark event in Auckland on International Women’s Day. The event, organised by the Magenta Project, and supported by Volvo Ocean Race supplier GAC Pindar, saw iconic females from across the decades take to the stage to reflect on their experiences in…
The Cruising Association (CA) is launching the first in a series of Podcasts covering popular sailing areas around the South-West of England. The CAP Series (Cruising Association Podcast Series) will form practical guides featuring experts imparting detailed knowledge of the local areas. CA Members will be able to download the Podcasts that can then be…
Dave Williamson has announced that he will step aside as Chair of the Board of Directors at the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). John Scott, the Senior Independent Director on the Board, will serve as an interim Chair. At a meeting of the Board [Monday, 26 February], Dave Williamson announced his decision to step aside from…
Luxury British motor yacht manufacturer, Fairline Yachts is revealed as a lead sponsor of Rick Parfitt Jnr Racing for the British GT Championship. Rick Parfitt Jnr was joined last night (28 February) by Russell Currie, the Managing Director of Fairline Yachts, as he unveiled the livery for his British GT Championship Bentley at the exclusive…
Anna Blackwell, 24, and Kate Culverwell, 19, both from Oxford, will be setting out on a record breaking, and world first, tandem kayak expedition from England to the Black Sea. The 4000 Kilometre adventure will start in April 2018 and is expected to take about 4 months to complete to help raise vital funds and…
Recent months have seen remarkable progress for the RS Venture Connect. It began with adoption by World Sailing into its para sailing pogramme; continued by winning two top international marine industry awards and has been rounded off by one of the most successful sailing Paralympians coming on board to help establish the Class. In November…
The Cruising Association (CA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Peta Stuart-Hunt as its new Press & PR Manager with immediate effect. Peta joins the CA team with an impressive track record having served for many years as Press Officer for Cowes Week and the last seven years as Press Officer for the Round…
The Canal & River Trust and West Midlands Police have joined forces to launch a new neighbourhood watch scheme on the region’s historic canal network. With more and more people working and living by the water, the Canal Watch scheme aims to promote a sense of community and encourage people to help ensure waterways remain…
