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Press Releases

16th Feb 2012

Roche Marine - UK distributor for CR Yachts

Roche Marine is pleased to announce that it has extended its distribution portfolio following CR Yachts’ recent acquisition of Regina Yachts.


7th Feb 2012

Wiley - Learn to Sail by Tim Hore

Learn to Sail uses a jargon-free approach, hundreds of colour photos and clear instruction to teach you how to sail with the minimum of fuss.

The book gives access to free online videos to show you how to put the theory into practice.Purchasing the video-enhanced e-book means you can watch the videos within the book itself (on a suitable tablet).


11th Jan 2012

MTA/Boating Business Awards recognise excellence in the marine industry

A number of awards were presented to companies and individuals leading the way in the marine industry at the Marine Trades Association Dinner at the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show on Tuesday evening.


6th Jan 2012

Crewsaver launch new ISO Ocean Liferaft at Tullet Prebon London Boat Show

Crewsaver has launched their new range of ISO Ocean Liferafts in front of a packed media audience at the Tullet Prebon London Boat Show. Visitors to the show have the chance to win a four-person liferaft by entering a competition at the Crewsaver stand (D315).

Downloadable image courtesy of Ingrid Abery, please credit if used.


3rd Jan 2012

Win a four-person Crewsaver ISO Ocean Liferaft

To celebrate the launch of Crewsaver’s range of liferafts, the leading manufacturer of marine safety equipment is offering visitors to the 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show the chance to win a
Crewsaver ISO Ocean Liferaft in an exclusive prize draw.


19th Dec 2011

Crewsaver appoint Peter Barton to their R&D team

Crewsaver are pleased to announce the appointment of dinghy sailing legend and record breaking sailor Peter Barton as an R&D team rider.


29th Nov 2011

Wiley - Sail Away by Nicola Rodriguez

Sail Away is an up-to-date guide on how to realise the dream and go blue water cruising, covering each stage of the process from choosing a boat to coping with ocean passages.

As well as practical features (kit lists, charts showing ocean routes, advice on unmissable harbours and even recipes), Nicola manages to make this an inspiring bunkside read, sharing her own experiences and those of sailors she met during her six years blue water cruising with her husband and two children.


14th Nov 2011

Roche Marine - Spotless Stainless takes the hard work out of sparkling fittings

Roche Marine announce the launch of Spotless Stainless, a revolutionary cleaning product that produces perfect results on rusty stainless steel with no rubbing or scrubbing.


14th Nov 2011

Roche Marine - Stay Afloat provides must-have emergency damage control kit for all boaters

Roche Marine announce the launch of Stay Afloat, an innovative one-step instant water leak sealant, providing a must-have emergency damager control kit for all boaters.


4th Oct 2011

Wiley - Amazing Fishing Stories by Paul Knight

This wonderful collection of fishing tales takes you round the world; from Scottish streams to tropical reefs.

These stories will delight casual armchair readers, anyone who likes to get out on the water and intrepid fishermen alike.


27th Sep 2011

Wiley - Sail for a Living by Sue Pelling

This is the guide to turning your passion for sailing into your career. Sue has gathered advice from industry insiders on jobs on or around the water, setting up your own business, qualifications you might need etc.

A must for anyone looking for the information and inspiration to make sailing their living.


21st Sep 2011

5-a-side - Matchtech edge Sunseeker in final

Matchtech, one of the 16 teams competing in the first 5-a-side football tournament for PSP Southampton Boat Show staff and exhibitors, narrowly beat Sunseeker 2-1 to lift the Marine Advertising Agency trophy on Tuesday evening.


16th Sep 2011

Nautilus Yachting unveils preview brochure for 2012

Nautilus Yachting is pleased to announce the launch of the preview brochure for its 2012 bareboat and flotilla sailing holidays at the PSP Southampton Boat Show on Friday 16 September. It features the leading charter company’s most popular bareboat fleets and flotillas, all with early booking discounts. Copies of the brand new 2012 brochure are available at the media centre or on the Nautilus Yachting stand (J047) at the Southampton Boat Show.


16th Sep 2011

Half-price boat and rig inspection offer from HYS

Hamble Yacht Services, the south’s leading boat yard facility, is pleased to announce a special offer of 50 percent off boat and rig inspections booked during the PSP Southampton Boat Show from 16-25 September 2011.


16th Sep 2011

PBO - Winners of PBO Green Awards 2011 revealed

Practical Boat Owner magazine is pleased to announce the winners of the PBO 2011 Green Awards at the PSP Southampton Boat Show today (Friday 16 September). The annual awards, now in their third year, recognise the marine businesses that are leading the way in reducing the environmental impact of leisure boating and making the industry more sustainable.


9th Sep 2011

Wiley - An Absorbing Interest, The America`s Cup - A History 1851-2003 by Bob Fisher

Bob Fisher`s definitive history of the America`s Cup is available once more as publisher Wiley have announced a new limited print run.

This two-volume set chronicles the Cup from the start of the competition in 1851 through to 2003.


8th Sep 2011

Wiley - Amazing Sailing Stories by Dick Durham

Dick Durham has brought together a treasure trove of stories from across the centuries, and from the four corners of the globe. He retells each one, adding a magic that makes this essential reading for all sailors, everywhere. No nautical knowledge is needed to delight in these epic tales. All the reader requires is a love of good writing and a taste for adventure.


6th Sep 2011

Ancasta unveils Fairlie 55 at Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show

Ancasta is delighted to be showcasing the first Fairlie 55 at the 2011 Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show from 6th-11th September 2011 following the new yacht’s recent successful sea trials.


12th Aug 2011

Ancasta - First Fairlie 55 performs superbly in sea trials

The newly-launched Fairlie 55 was put through her paces in a fresh breeze in the Solent this week revealing superb performance and handling to match her fine looks.


10th Aug 2011

Wiley - Be Your Own Tactics Coach by Jon Emmett

Boat speed is not enough - a good understanding of tactics is crucial if you want to win races. Be Your Own Tactics Coach takes sailors through a comprehensive process to help master race course strategy.

29th Jul 2011

Ancasta - First Fairlie 55 launched on schedule ahead of sea trials

The new Fairlie 55 was successfully lifted into the water on Thursday becoming the first of the Spirit of Tradition class of quality sailing yachts to be launched.


22nd Jun 2011

5-a-side football tournament for SBS exhibitors

The Marine Advertising Agency, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a 5-a-side football tournament on Tuesday 20 September. The inaugural event is being held for exhibitors and staff at the PSP Southampton Boat Show in aid of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and G4 Surgery at Southampton General Hospital.

17th Jun 2011

Wiley launch Ebooks

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Tom Cunliffe are two of Britain’s best known sailors. They learned the old fashioned way and both prize the skills they honed in the days before GPS and Iridium phones. Now these two sailors of the old school are embracing the digital age with Wiley Nautical’s release of collections of their best writing as ebooks.


15th Jun 2011

Fairlie 55 to launch at Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show (6-11 Sept 2011)

Ancasta is delighted to announce that the first Fairlie 55 will launch at the 2011 Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show from 6-11 September.


8th May 2011

Wiley - Understanding a Nautical Chart by Paul Boissier

Understanding a Nautical Chart not only contains a complete key to every chart symbol – including all the information from UKHO’s Chart 5011 – it also is a guide to understanding these symbols and all the other information used on nautical charts.


31st Mar 2011

Wiley - Sailing, Yachts and Yarns by Tom Cunliffe

Tom Cunliffe, star of BBC TV’s The Boats That Built Britain, is also Britain’s leading sailing writer. In his new hardback book, he shares a collection of his most entertaining, outspoken and instructive writing.

31st Mar 2011

PBO - Green Awards Enter by 30th June

Don’t hide your company’s green light under a bushel. Deadline extended – enter now!


29th Mar 2011

Ancasta - First Fairlie 55 hull turned

The hull of the first Fairlie 55 was turned as the build of this ‘modern classic’ continues on schedule towards completion in early August.


16th Mar 2011

Marine Advertising Agency Ltd

The Marine Advertising Agency, the full service specialist marine agency, is pleased to announce that it has moved into new offices in Haslar Marina as the business continues to grow.


14th Mar 2011

Wiley - The Insider`s Guide to Choosing and Buying a Yacht

Aimed at everyone looking to invest in a yacht, The Insider’s Guide to Choosing and Buying a Yacht
offers practical advice and handy tips to ensure you choose the right yacht for your sailing needs.

21st Feb 2011

Checkcharts

Checkcharts, the essential charts for yacht racing in the Solent, have been extensively redesigned and updated for the 2011 racing season.


7th Jan 2011

Nautilus Yachting

Experience a world of difference in worldwide sailing


7th Jan 2011

Navimo - Fusion Electronics

FUSION’s new MS-CD80 Marine Audio Bundle is the whole kit, ready to install and go.


7th Jan 2011

PBO - Green Awards

Does your business have something special? Submit your entry now.


7th Jan 2011

Calibra - Optima Gangplanks

Experience the OPTIMA: a new generation of lightweight, value for money gangplanks


7th Jan 2011

Calibra - Admiral Rollmaster

Let the Admiral Rollmaster take the strain out of furling this summer


6th Jan 2011

MTA - Winter Update 2011

MTA’s RNLI fundraising success sparks new project


10th Dec 2010

Fairlie unveils the Fairlie 55, the first ‘Spirit of Tradition’ yacht

The Fairlie 55, the first in a new `Spirit of Tradition` class of quality sailing yachts, was unveiled at an exclusive preview event on Friday (10 December).


26th Oct 2010

Wiley - First Aid Afloat

An essential reference, ensuring you are ready for any medical incident or emergency on board.


19th Oct 2010

Wiley - The Crew`s Pocketbook

A perfect introduction for new crew - and a handy reference.

24th Sep 2010

Wiley - Ultimate Surfing Adventures

Ultimate Surfing Adventures takes you on a thrilling journey around the world’s best surf spots

10th Sep 2010

PBO Green Awards - Winners Announced

Practical Boat Owner magazine’s Green Awards recognise marine businesses that have taken steps to reduce the environmental impact of leisure boating and make the industry more sustainable.


7th Sep 2010

Calibra - SpeedCat

VERSATILE NEW ‘SPEEDCATS’ FROM CALIBRA AT SOUTHAMPTON SHOW


11th Aug 2010

Wiley - 200 Skippers Tips

Dip into any of the 200 tips in this handy book to make yourself a better yachtsman.


9th Aug 2010

Wiley - Knox-Johnstone On Sailing

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is Britain’s greatest living sailor, becoming internationally famous in 1969 as the first person to sail solo and non-stop around the world.


9th Aug 2010

Wiley - Celestial Navigation

Celestial Navigation by Tom Cunliffe introduces modern technology to the teaching of one of the oldest of the mariner’s arts.


13th Jul 2010

Calibra - GS Gangways

Calibra introduces new range of high-tech gangways at Southampton show


7th Jul 2010

Calibra - Admiral Furling Systems

Admiral Furling Systems now available from Calibra Marine.


22nd Apr 2010

Introducing the world`s fastest water scooter - SEABOB

If you want to be seen with the ultimate luxury sea toy this summer, SEABOB is the answer.


28th Mar 2010

Plastimo - AdvanSea FX 400 VHF Radio

Plastimo launches New DSC AdvanSea FX-400 VHF radio


3rd Mar 2010

Plastimo - Reefing Range

Plastimo launches maintenance-free headsail reefing range


21st Sep 2009

Crewsaver raises the bar with new crewfit 190n lifejacket

Crewsaver has once again raised the bar on lifejacket design with the launch of an all-new Crewfit lifejacket aimed squarely at today’s boating enthusiast.


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