Robert Braithwaite the dream making inspiration behind Sunseeker has died. Recognised as a boating pioneer, he was a true visionary. Not only that he was someone who changed the face of popular boating forever. Robert was not only the company’s founder but the father of the ‘Sunseeker family’. Back in 1969, Robert Braithwaite began dreaming… Continue reading Sunseeker’s Dream-Maker Slips the Anchor
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Drone Defence and MarineGuard Join in Fight Against Drone Invasions
Drone countermeasure solution providers, Drone Defence Services and MarineGuard are to team up to address the growing issue of drones invading privacy and compromising security in the superyacht industry Based in Worksop, Drone Defence Services will work together with Southampton based MarineGuard as they expand security offerings and reinforce their position in the superyacht security… Continue reading Drone Defence and MarineGuard Join in Fight Against Drone Invasions
Informa Rebrands London On-Water Boat Show as London Yacht Show
Now that they own it, Informa, the same company that runs the Monaco Yacht Show has rebranded the London On Water Boat Show as the London Yacht Show. This year’s event will take place on-water at St Katharine Docks this May 8 – 12th 2019. Previously known as London On-Water Boat Show, the renamed London… Continue reading Informa Rebrands London On-Water Boat Show as London Yacht Show
Alicia re-launched after a major three year restoration
The Southampton headquartered ship repairer and marine engineering services provider, SMS, has launched the classic 1930’s superyacht Alicia from its covered 60m dry dock in the heart of the City. She joins other distinguished yachts as the company completes another significant classic superyacht restoration now uniquely placed in the UK restoration, refit and repair market. In… Continue reading Alicia re-launched after a major three year restoration
R35 From Princess Yachts
Is the Princess Yachts R35 the most technologically advanced and significant sports yacht ever? The highlight for many at the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Southampton Boat Show will be seeing Princess Yachts unveil their innovative and technically-advanced boat for the first time. Demand to see the new craft has led to Princess manufacturing two… Continue reading R35 From Princess Yachts
Oyster Yachts Explains What Makes the Best Bluewater Cruisers
Bluewater cruising means taking your yacht anywhere and everywhere in the world, with no restrictions on where you can go or how long for. It is by far the most exciting and freeing method of sailing. But in order to cruise safely, a suitably impressive boat is required. Bluewater sailing yachts need to survive… Continue reading Oyster Yachts Explains What Makes the Best Bluewater Cruisers
Second Edition, The Law of Yachts and Yachting
Now it its second edition, The Law of Yachts and Yachting is a comprehensive treatise on the law relating to yachts and provides its readers with a thorough analysis of maritime law as relevant to the superyacht sector. It was first published in 2012 but every legal textbook starts to become out of date… Continue reading Second Edition, The Law of Yachts and Yachting
London Boat Show has Finally Snuffed It
Its taken an age to die but finally it looks as if the London Boat Show has finally snuffed it. The January based show began to die in the year after it moved from Earls Court. Back in those days it was a largely sexist affair with husbands and sons visiting the show in Earls… Continue reading London Boat Show has Finally Snuffed It
Glider Yachts Launches New Funding Round to Support Build Programme
Glider Yachts is launching another new funding round to attract investors to support the next stage in their development programme. This time funding centres on the building of the SL24 Sports Limousine model, the designs of which were shown at Monaco and aroused interest from private island resort operators who could use the new model… Continue reading Glider Yachts Launches New Funding Round to Support Build Programme
World is No Longer Your Oyster
Up until earlier this week, the future for Oyster Marine the company that builds blue water cruising yachts, looked rather rosy. At the Dusseldorft Boat Show the company spoke proudly of its £80million-plus order book Today mystery surrounds why the firm has closed its doors and laid off workers. Talk of liquidation and of backers… Continue reading World is No Longer Your Oyster