British Marine, organisers of TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2018, has announced a long-term commitment to marine conservation . Celebrating their 50th Show this year, British Marine is taking steps to minimise the environmental impact of the event and raise awareness of the plight of the world’s oceans among its thousands Continue Reading
This is a first . . . and really very special — Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
History has been made as Australian Sailor Wendy Tuck becomes the first woman to ever win a round the world yacht race after clinching the overall victory in the Clipper 2017-18 Race. And in an additional win for women’s sport, second place went to British Sailor Skipper Nikki Henderson, 25, Continue Reading
New chief for British Marine
British Marine has a new chief executive who takes up her position on Monday, July 16. Lesley Robinson is the newly appointed chief executive officer and joins BMF as a high calibre, proven, chief executive with both UK and international experience in numerous public, non-marine as well as leisure marine Continue Reading
Yacht Racing Forum partnership with peformance catamarans
An expert in performance cruise-racing catamarans, Gunboat will showcase its brand and share ideas and knowledge with delegates from the Yacht Racing Forum in Lorient, France, on October 22-23. It results from a new three year partnership with Gunboat, a dynamic and innovative company focusing on high-tech yet comfortable cruise-racing Continue Reading
Howard Pridding joins RYA as interim director of external affairs
The Royal Yachting Association has announced the appointment of Howard Pridding in the role of interim Director of External Affairs. No stranger to recreational boating, Howard previously worked in a variety of roles at British Marine for over 27 years and served as Chief Executive for more than five of Continue Reading
YJA to partner with Yacht Racing Forum
Cliff Webb and Bernard Schopfer have announced a partnership between their respective organisations, the Yachting Journalists’ Association and the Yacht Racing Forum. The Yachting Journalists’ Association, of which Cliff Webb is chairman, will become an official media partner of the Yacht Racing Forum. “We are very pleased to welcome the Continue Reading
Major investment for propellor manufacturer
Seawork International, the marine industry’s dedicated showcase for the commercial marine and workboat markets., closed its doors this evening on a high note with confirmation of one of the marine industry’s largest single investments of the year. The exhibition provided a unique combination of undercover exhibition space, open air demonstrations Continue Reading
Dee Caffari’s joy in final Volvo in port race
It took until the final In-Port Race, but Dee Caffari’s Turn the Tide on Plastic moved off the bottom of the race leaderboard on Saturday, after securing sixth place in the Volvo Ocean Race. The day started with SHK/Scallywag and Turn the Tide on Plastic with equal points Continue Reading
Tracy re-united with her Maiden crew
Reunion. From left to right: Sally Hunter (neé Creaser), Foredeck; Jeni Mundy, Electronics/Foredeck; Dawn Riley, Diver/Sail Trimmer; Tanja Visser, Sailmaker/Photographer; Jo Gooding, Cook; Claire Warren (neé Russell), Doctor; Mikaela Von Koskull, Helm/Sail Trimmer; Angela Heath (neé Farrell), Sail trimmer; Sarah Davies, First Reserve; Mandy Swan Neal, Rigger; Tracy Edwards Continue Reading