Gill is running a competition to win a fully-spec’d Optimist Winner 3D Star worth £3,500 at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show in March. With the advanced rig, cross cut sail, and launching trolley all included,the boat is fully kitted-out and race-ready. In addition there will be a selection of Gill sailing kit added to the…
Sika UK has confirmed that it will once again join Practical Boat Owner Magazine and its panel of marine industry experts for the popular Ask the Experts Live at this year’s Beaulieu Boat Jumble on Sunday 24th April between 9.30am and 4pm. Taking place within the grounds of the beautiful Beaulieu Estate, the Beaulieu Boat…
Video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH7BNtsU5LQB3Szd8Ii2UqIsrMTQlFXZs The RYA visited the London Boat Show to find out about the latest kit, equipment and technology. We have produced 19 videos, highlighting the latest innovations, product launches and boats at the show, from Spinlock’s Lume-On vest to the world’s first electric wakeboard Amongst a host of exhibitor we spoke to were…
As the iconic 62nd London Boat Show drew to a close yesterday (Sunday 17 January), 90,328 people had been welcomed to ExCeL London to experience the very best that the boating industry has to offer. The Show saw over 132 boats make their debut, including the largest ever boat to be globally launched at the…
The Yacht Harbour Association (THYA) has announced the winners of its Marina of the Year Awards for 2016, with proud partners GJW Insurance. Now in its third year, the Awards were open to Gold Anchor accredited marinas both in the UK and overseas. The winning marinas are considered the best by their customers in the…
Over 200 representatives from across the marine industry gathered at the British Marine Trades Association awards dinner last night – 12 January 2016 – at restaurant Gauchos to recognise the top achievements within the marine industry. At this year’s dinner, the David Coleman Export Award was presented for the first time in memory of…
Torqeedo, the market leader in the marine electric engine industry, has unveiled TorqBoard – an innovative, high-powered motorised stand-up paddleboard (SUP) motor – at this year’s London Boat Show, in association with one of its distributors, Golden Arrow Marine. TorqBoard uses Torqeedo’s ever-popular Ultralight 403 electric engine, which is perfect for use on SUPs to…
Thinking about adding a PC to your boat? The compelling reason to add a PC to your boat’s navigation and communication system is their amazing value. Equipped with navigation software, a PC turns into a large screen, full function chart plotter. A PC also offers more powerful functionality than a dedicated MFD with the ability to install…
Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, will launch a multitude of innovative new marine products to the UK at London Boat Show 2016. From CHIRP sonar products for fishermen to advanced marine instruments for serious sailors, Garmin will have something for every mariner on Stand C020. New products Garmin will be showcasing include…
Visitors to the London Boat Show are invited to roll up their sleeves and have a go at applying one of the world’s leading non-skid marine deck coatings, KiwiGrip, in a demonstration area on the Interform Marine stand. As a new UK distributor for KiwiGrip, the team at Interform Marine will be welcoming visitors to…
