We are bound for the New Forest next week the guests of the Tourist Board who are keen to show us the yachting opportunities in the area. If you want to sample the delights of the area you can book a ferry-inclusive Gourmet Escape to the Isle of Wight from just £74 per person per… Continue reading Isle of Wight
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Superyacht UK Young Design Competition Winner
Christopher Mobley, a transport design student from Staffordshire University, was the winner at this year’s annual Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2018 held during the London Boat Show. In close second place, Ashley Scott, a product design student from University of Plymouth, was the runner up. Whilst Christopher Mobley received the prize of a four-week… Continue reading Superyacht UK Young Design Competition Winner
Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2018
The competition to find the next generation of superyacht designers is about to begin. The Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2018, will take place from Wednesday 10 – Thursday 11 January. Ten students from universities across Britain will compete to design the next evolution of explorer superyacht converted from an ex-military vessel. Those competing are… Continue reading Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition 2018
Sunseeker International Debut Two New Craft at London Boat Show
British based boat builder Sunseeker International will debut two new craft at the London Boat Show which runs from 10th until 14th January 2018 at London’s ExCel Exhibition Centre. Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to view two show debuts, the 76 Yacht and Predator 57 MKII, both launched in Autumn 2017 along… Continue reading Sunseeker International Debut Two New Craft at London Boat Show
Fairline Yachts Takes Over Green Marine Facility
It was not so very long ago that the financial future of Fairline the British Boat builder looked somewhat grim. Now in its 50th year and flush with cash from Russian investors, the company is not only well in the pink but it is expanding at a dramatic rate The company has taken possession of… Continue reading Fairline Yachts Takes Over Green Marine Facility
Britain’s Boat Builders are Buoyant
A brand new industry report, prepared by British Marine has been released at the Southampton Boat Show. It shows that as UK boat builders move to larger, more profitable bespoke projects production levels up and revenue is growing. The report exclusively at the boat manufacturing sector within the UK’s £3.01bn leisure marine industry and finds… Continue reading Britain’s Boat Builders are Buoyant
Abu Dhabi to Host New Boat Show
No one can accuse Abu Dhabi of not trying hard enough in its efforts to set up its own boat show It tried once in 2009 and flopped after its second edition a year later. Now it’s going to have another bash! A case of if at first you do not succeed then try try… Continue reading Abu Dhabi to Host New Boat Show
Fairline Yachts Targa 63 GTO on show at this year’s FLIBS
We have yet to survive the Cannes Boat Show, the Southampton Boat Show and of course the Monaco Yacht Show yet already we are being bombarded with press releases about the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. It seems that Fairline is getting excited about showcasing their highly anticipated Targa 63 GTO at this year’s show To… Continue reading Fairline Yachts Targa 63 GTO on show at this year’s FLIBS
Classic Motor Yacht Marala has been Sold
Designed and built by Camper & Nicholsons in 1932 the classic motor yacht Marala has been sold with Jean-Marie Recamier of Camper and Nicholsons International representing the seller. Miles Clark of Seanergy Ltd, Hong Kong was an advisor to the new owners This classic motor yacht originally built as Evadne at the Camper & Nicholsons shipyard in… Continue reading Classic Motor Yacht Marala has been Sold
Glider Yachts to Debut First Craft
It’s been eight years in the making but finally the first Glider will be unveiled in London this June. The brainchild of Rob McCall, the Glider SS18 is a radically different form of water transport that uses expertise from Formula One and the aerospace industry, to create a craft that skis across the water offering… Continue reading Glider Yachts to Debut First Craft