In Brief

Champagne Lanson Announced as Official Champagne of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:01:00 GMT

Cowes Week Limited is delighted to announce that Champagne Lanson, one of the oldest Champagne Houses in the world, is the new Official Champagne of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week.

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British Waterways’ 2012 National Boat Check: Licence evasion at its lowest

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:08:00 GMT

Licence evasion across British Waterways’ canals and rivers in England and Wales, is at a record low with 96.6% of boats holding up-to-date licences.

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New advisory committee to oversee growth in waterways volunteering

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:32:00 GMT

Dr Justin Davis Smith CBE, chief executive of Volunteering England, has agreed to give his time to chair the Volunteering Advisory Committee for the Canal & River Trust ahead of it becoming the guardian of the canals and rivers managed by British Waterways in England and Wales later this summer.

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Kannad Marine’s SafeLink R10 SRS receives FCC approval for sale in the USA

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:08:00 GMT

Kannad Marine, a business of the Orolia Group (NYSE Alternext Paris – FR0010501015 – ALORO) announces that it has received type approval for its revolutionary SafeLink R10 SRS (Survivor Recovery System), making it available for sale throughout the USA.

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BMF responds to The Queens Speech

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:25:00 GMT

Howard Pridding, Executive Director at the British Marine Federation welcomes the contents of The Queen’s Speech:

“Yesterday’s Queen’s Speech outlined a number of Bills that could be important to the revival of the UK’s economy, but I was particularly pleased to see the introduction of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill which will be welcomed by our members.

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Sperry Top-Sider athlete Giles Scott wins Gold at the UK Finn Finals

Fri, 11 May 2012 01:09:00 GMT

Sperry Top-Sider, a leading global and nautical performance and lifestyle brand is delighted to announce that Team Sperry Top-Sider member Giles Scott (GB) took Gold at the JP Morgan Asset Management Open UK Finn Nationals, which took place in Falmouth, UK.

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Mel Interiors re-brands to become Superyacht Interiors Mallorca

Thu, 10 May 2012 01:08:00 GMT

A new corporate image for the Palma de Mallorca based yacht interior and exterior soft furnishings refit company has been unveiled. Superyacht Interiors Mallorca is the new name of Mel Interiors, led by Gabrielle Watts.

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Port Louis Marina’s Summer Rates Special

Mon, 07 May 2012 15:28:00 GMT

Port Louis Marina experienced their busiest summer yet in 2011 and are looking forward to repeating and improving upon its success this coming season with their highly competitive “low season” rates now available.

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RS900 – not to be…

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:09:00 GMT

Naturally we are hugely disappointed that the RS900 has not been selected as the women’s Olympic skiff. It was recommended for selection by ISAF’s Equipment Committee who carried out the most detailed examination of all the entrants and judged it to best fit the criteria – a spectacular boat that would suit the size of sailors specified.

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Boat & Leisure Festival scratched from Diamond Jubilee calendar

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:54:00 GMT

It is with deep regret that the organisers of the 2012 Boat & Leisure Festival ‘Cowesfest’ have taken the difficult decision to cancel the Jubilee-themed Festival that was scheduled to be held in Cowes Yacht Haven on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th June.

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