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The Jubilee Sailing Trust (Tenacious) Ltd owns and operates the tall ship SV Tenacious and will remain trading, with Tenacious remaining operational and continuing to deliver the current voyage programme.
Assets owned by Jubilee Sailing Trust Ltd will be sold to generate funds for creditor repayment and Lord Nelson will be taken over by the administrators for this purpose.
The Trust was badly hit during Covid and launched its Covid Recovery Campaign to raise funds to help it continue trading.
The Jubilee Sailing Trust Ltd, subsidiary of The Jubilee Sailing Trust, has been put into administration after a principal creditor threatened imminent legal proceedings to reclaim owed credit.
It will cover around 70,000+ sqm - the largest footprint yet - with a doubling of the watersports area.
New features introduced by show organiser British Marine (BM) for 2022 include an Environmental Innovation Showcase highlighting the latest sustainable products, one aspect of an increased focus on sustainability and protecting the environment.
Other key show features include more than 20 world boat launches with three explorer yachts from Arksen and the Southerly 42 from Ocean Shipyard, together with several world product launches such as the new Link smart vessel monitoring system on show by Marine Energy Systems.
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An organisational restructure has taken place and there is an ongoing development review.
The layout builds on that of 2021 which saw the introduction of five zones each featuring different types of watersports activities.
The Trust, a registered charity, operates through two subsidiaries - Jubilee Sailing Trust Ltd, and Jubilee Sailing Trust (Tenacious) Ltd. Jubilee Sailing Trust Ltd owns the decommissioned STS Lord Nelson.
Also new for this year is a five-day trial offer for watersports brands which BM says recognises ongoing issues of staff shortages and stock issues. Ten companies are taking part in the trial which, if successful, could be expanded for 2023.
There will also be a careers and apprenticeship day to introduce young people to the marine world and show how they can develop a career in the marine industry. 8 SIBS takes place from 16 to 25 September at Southampton’s Mayflower Park. NEW EXHIBITORS
Since April 2022 £890,897 has been raised, however despite this support, the difficult decision to enter administration needed to be made.
Essential shore-based employees will be transferred to Jubilee Sailing Trust (Tenacious) Ltd.
This year’s Southampton International Boat Show will see 126 companies exhibiting at the show for the first time together with 162 new brands.
There will be 685 individual stands and berths with 298 boats registered for the marina and 387 land stands.
“People were not able to travel so they invested in local leisure activities,” says Jouko.
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“A notion of ‘staycation’ wasHowever,created.”people have now started travelling again with a resulting decline in demand.
Europe’s largest in-water show – the first of the new show season - is seen by many as a key indicator of the state of the boating industry and the chance to see the direction the marine industry is taking.
Nautor Swan is another that is introducing sustainable initiatives with a raft of greener options available to buyers.
In addition, Jouko points out the war in Ukraine has brought consumer confidence down at record speed and fuel prices have jumped to all time high.
And SILENT Yachts has announced it is launching a new line of performance boats with a 70-mile range.
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“The market in Finland is softening to some extent but it really is no surprise or unexpected.”
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Official new boat registration statistics for Finland show sales are down by more than 15%.
He concludes: “Also, the high sales of new boats during the worst years of the pandemic may bring quite a number of one to three-year-old boats into the market thus competing with new boat sales as people start turning to other leisure activities.”
“Although boat deliveries are still in full speed, the
And this year, the move towards electric, hybrid, methanol and hydrogen was even more marked, with many boatbuilders announcing their latest advances, planned investments and their efforts towards a more sustainable future.
And he says that with the present realities, we should expect a downturn in the overall interest in boating.
8 A downturn in interest in boating is expected
Among them, Group Beneteau that says it is going to focus more on its environmental impact in two areas, composite materials and propulsion systems.
Earlier this month saw the 100mph electric speed barrier broken for the first time by a collaboration of companies including Vision Marine Technologies and Hellkat Powerboats.
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NOISE PETITION LAUNCHED AGAINST HS2
Other highlights were from start-up builder SeaBubbles with its prototype electric foiling boat powered by a hybrid hydrogen-electric propulsion system, eco-friendly premiers from Riva, the first diesel-electric model from Numarine and lower-emission yachts from Azimut.
traffic in dealerships, at least in some areas, has been much slower,” he says.
IWA’s main objection to HS2 (Crewe – Manchester) Bill for Phase 2b West is the absence of adequate noise mitigation measures for canalTheusers.plans affect the Middlewich Branch of the Shropshire Union Canal, the
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Among the numerous announcements was one from Rolls-Royce and Sanlorenzo that are teaming up to build a large motoryacht capable of running on green methanol.
“This is the situation with family-size boats. There may be backlogs to the end of 2023, but the material prices have skyrocketed. To what prices have those been sold? And the supply chain is coughing.”
The new Swan 88 will be the company’s first to be equipped with Torqeedo products allowing users to generate power as they sail.
The technology for electric propulsion continues to improve with new products able to cover ever greater distances and speeds.
Cannes was also used as an opportunity for boatbuilders to announce their sustainable plans for the future.
Cannes Yachting Festival has ended on a high note with 140 world premiers, with new designs and trends on show, plus numerous exciting product and technology developments launched.
It will always be a challenge to reconcile our boating activities with respect for the environment and while the marine industry may never be truly green, it’s clear that around the world, more sustainable practices are being implemented.However,rather than isolated, individual initiatives, the industry is now coming together to show what the future could look like and how it can do its bit to adapt to, and respect nature.
Giving his thoughts to the figures, Jouko explains that the pandemic created an unusual peak in boat demand.Inthepast two years many countries have had all time high boat sales with manufacturers not always able to respond to demand.
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includes noise barriers, earthworks or fencing, to protect residential properties but IWA says statements continue to ‘misrepresent all canal users as ‘transitory’ and thus not worthy of consideration’.
“The sales went up at record speed during the worst covid times, so Finland may go back to 2018-2019 levels which were not bad at all,” explained Dr Jouko Huju, Finnish representative for Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA).
Sustainable solutions are now at the forefront of everyone’s minds.
Trent & Mersey Canal and the Ashton and Rochdale canals in Manchester. This latest proposedmitigationassessed,boatsthatparticularlyimpactsconcentratespetitiononthemajorofnoise,withIWAconcernedtheresidentialuseofisnotadequatelyandthenoisemeasuresareinadequate.HS2automatically
The latest figures released by Traficom, the Finnish Transport and AgencyCommunicationfortheperiod to the of June 2022 show powerboat registrations are down 14.9%, with total registrations of all types of boats are down 15.2%.
Others stepping into the electric boat market include Axopar, having teamed up with electric outboard engine manufacturer Evoy.
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8 Twisted Marine is to acquire West Marine Services
an essential part for the innovative propulsion of their boats, is awesome.”
Gustav Hasselskog, Candela CEO, added: “While electrification of cars has come a long way in the last few years, the marine sector has fallen behind.
from Polestar means we can speed up the mass market adoption of electric boatsThistogether.”isthe first time Polestar has supplied battery and charging systems to a third party.
The agreement marks one of the first direct battery technology collaborations between companies from the automotive and marine industries.AsEVbrands in their respective sectors, both Polestar and Candela say they share common values of innovative design and commitments to sustainability.Candela’selectric boats ‘fly’ above the surface and use up to 80% less energy at high speeds compared to traditional motorboats through the use of computerguided hydrofoils which lift the hull above water.
8 Polestar is to supply batteries and charging systems to Candela’s foiling boats
“There are some excellent synergies between our two marine engineering businesses, which together will provide us with a wider client base and expanded capabilities across the south coast,” said
West Marine was founded in 2005 and is a one-stop shop for all types of leisure craft. The business’s current owner, Mike West, will exit the business.
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will also strengthen Twisted Marine’s dealership links to support customers across the south coast.
Twisted Marine is currently reviewing a number of acquisitionsadditionaltobolster its growth plans.
Candela’s boats glide elegantly and efficient through, or better, over the water – amazing proof of the great aesthetics and experiences modern, sustainable technology can create,” said Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO.
“Marrying our efficient hydrofoil technology to high-capacity batteries
Twisted founder Charles Fawcett. “The cultures within the two organisations are remarkably similar, which will ensure a smooth integration and enable us to quickly get on with scaling Twisted Marine theTwistedfurther.”enteredmarinemarket in 2020 when Charles acquired Devon-based SMS (Salcombe) for an undisclosed sum and rebranded it as Salcombe MarineTwistedServices.Marine is run by Charles and MD Jake Cronk, who joined the business following a career with the Mercedes AMG Formula 1 and Formula E teams.
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West Marine is an authorised dealer for Volvo Penta, Mercury Marine and Yanmar and the business
Pump and pump solutions manufacturer Albin Group Marine has acquired tank monitoring system company Gobius Sensor Technology. The acquisition involves all of the Gobius brands and its patents including Gobius, Gobius Pro and the recently launched Gobius C. Gobius has moved its office and warehouse to the Albin Group premises in Jönköping, Sweden.
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Swedish performanceelectriccar company, Polestar, has signed a multi-year agreement to supply battery and charging systems to hydrofoil electric boat company, Candela.
West Marine, based in Brighton, turns over around £700,000 and provides powerboat service, repair and supply services. The business will join the Twisted Marine group of companies.Theacquisition is aimed at supporting Twisted Marine’s plans to grow its market presence in the marine sector and cement its reputation for building and enhancing power boats based on marine engineering foundations.
“That Polestar will be part of future projects with Candela by supplying
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Paul Kelly is Director for EYE Marine Ltd and Boat Gear Direct
GJW Direct - Groves, John and Westrup - is a marine insurance company covering all types of boats to offer owners complete peace of mind with professional support.
Doyle Sails has partnered with Sail to Shelter to upcycle used sails by converting them into shade and shelter The question of what happens to a sail at the end of its life, has been a problem Doyle Sails has been working to solve for many years. However finding an economically and sustainably sound solution for the millions of square meters Sheltersaidoversailshigh-performanceofneatlystoredalltheworldiseasierthandone.Sailtoisanot-for-profit organisation that upcycles retired sails by converting them into shade and shelter for humanitarian aid organisations to support crises around the world. The partnership will keep sails out of the landfill and give them a second life while supporting humanitarian aid organisations.
8 SBS BoatLife 2023 will feature a new watersports pool
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8 SBS BoatLife will run from 16-19 February 2023 at the NEC, Birmingham.
He added: “Comfort and crew safety is a priority for the 25 crew members on the water daily, and WBV has answered that.”
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SBS BoatLife 2023 will present a new pool area to display a variety of kayak and exhibitingindustrydemonstrationspaddleboardbyprofessionalsandbrands.
In addition, the BoatLife stage will again play host to talks by marine industry figureheads.“SBSBoatLife is an ideal chance for us to meet with current and new customers in a completely new location,” said Lev Osman, GJW Direct MD. “Talking face to face at events allows for more in-depth conversations and the opportunity to forge new business relationships.”
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TheProtectionAssociationof Yacht Brokers and Agents (ABYA) is partnering with SmartSearch, provider of anti-money laundering (AML) software to protect boat sales in the UK from moneylaundering criminals. The deal will provide ABYA members with a platform to verify the identity of boat sellers and buyers, irrespective of where they are in the world. Anticorruption hasTransparencyorganisationInternationalidenti fied boat sales as a conduit standards.andandyachtUKwithABYAmoney-launderingforandhasbeenworkingHMTreasuryandFinancetoensureallbrokersintheUKEuropemeetAMLsanctionscheckConversion
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SHOCK-WBV has partnered with the American Magic racing team for the 37th America’s Cup, providing suspension seats and OMEGA seat inserts.
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The OMEGA cells are hidden in the seat foam and interact with each other under load to remove small and fast shocks caused by wave impacts.
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The products - being fitted to the team’s chase boat fleet - are made up of P series FOX suspension modules, OMEGA shock mitigating seat inserts and WBV’s ((Whole Body Vibration) latest suspension seat, the LT set“AmericanSeries.Magicoutto find the best performance shock mitigation seat on the market to upgrade our chase fleet for the 37th Cup and found that in SHOCKWBV’s new LT Series seats,” explained Dustin Burrell, American Magic chase fleet captain. “We sought a seat to give our team the best platform to perform their roles at 60 knots even in large seas states.”
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And he explained that by using the Omega Shock mitigating seat insert, the newly designed LT series suspension seat, and Fox shock technology, American Magic crews will be able to spend multiple hours a day on the water without sacrificing body fatigue, back pain, or SHOCK-WBV’sinjury.latest
There is a dedicated Superhawk 55 shipyard, and the brand has expanded its Sunseeker Showcase.
8 Sunseeker has a dedicated Superhawk 55 yard
The latest stage of the project which spans across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will see the section of the canal
Phase two of the landmark Ulster Canal restoration project will see a new 42-berth marina created at Clones.
nance deal with TAB, a loan finance and property isbankingorganisation.developmentThepartnershipthe first in a multistep funding plan to aid the consolidation of current assets, and support future growth and development. The new funding structure is designed to allow TMPG to continue its development and communities work whilst creating more jobs. Michael Clapper at Black Book Finance, a real estate advisory firm, was appointed by TMPG to place and secure the financing. TMPG offers marine services including marinas, drystack and boatyards from three sites in DevelopmentWales.
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Sunseeker has one of its strongest ever forward order books of more than £600m (€700m) - equal to two years of annual turnover.
“We have made significant investment in new product development and our facilities and people, and this has clearly paid off,” said Andrea Frabetti, Sunseeker International CEO.
between Clones and Clonfad in Co. Monaghan restored. Once restorative works have finished, boaters will be able to travel up the Shannon-Erne system, come through Lough Erne in Fermanagh and then onto the
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“We now have one of the strongest forward order books we have ever had. We delivered our 2019–2021 strategy and have a comprehensive plan for 2022–2025.”Sunseeker has also committed a further £40m for new product development and production capability – a record investment for the company. The boatbuilder is currently building 140 boats a year, a number it hopes to increase with the additional investment.
The development follows on from the increase in range from 11 to 20 models between 2019 to 2021.
Orders have been taken for 15 Predator 65s, 22 Superhawk 55s and 12 of its 100AroundYachts.2,000 people are currently employed, including a record intake of
The boatbuilder has announced further investment in new product development with plans to launch 12 additional models over the period from 2022 to 2025, expanding its portfolio to 22 yachts in total.
100 new apprentices forInvestments2022. have included an expansion of the company’s Poole Quay premises to accommodate an increase in boats built.
stretch at Castle Sanderson to TheClones.€20m project has been co-funded through the Shared Island Fund, the Rural DevelopmentRegenerationFundand the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
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Contender offers various models from 25 to 44ft. Customisations are available for every model from engine power to upholstery.
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MARINE DECARBONISATION STUDY
A new study seeks to identify the best available energy solutions to achieve decarbonisation in the leisure marine sector.
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8 With this study ICOMIA is looking to fill a gap in working to decarbonise the leisure marine sector
ICOMIA said that solutions for the marine leisure sector need to address various boat
first supercharger in Portugal. The Aqua 75 was installed at Marina de Lagos and will be part of a growing regional charging network to be rolled out along the Algarve. Partnering with Galaxia Boats, Marina de Lagos hosted Portugal’s first all-electric boat show earlier this year, promoting a range of boatingenvironmentalsolutions and electric boats.
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Contender Boats is expanding its operations with a new facility in Florida. The boatbuilder currently semi-custommanufacturessport fishing boats and will split the manufacturing between its current factory that will build all models 35ft and above. The new 100,000sqft facility will build all models from 32ft and down and will allow the boatbuilder to expand its operation.
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drive a policy that helps in delivering GHG reductions for the sector.
Marine fatalities in Irish waters have reduced in the past ten years, but this could change if voluntary codes of conduct are ignored. The Marine Casualty Investigation Board reports that fatalities have been on a downward trend to zero in 2021 from a high of 13 in 2012. However, this may not remain the case as the number of serious incidents involving kayakers and canoeists continues to rise. In 2020 the MCIB urged water sports clubs to ensure that all codes of practice, guidelines and recommendations were followed. During 2021 the MCIB investigated four incidents involving recreational craft.
the same period in 2020. Outboard boats have increased by 75% (US$57,692 vs US$32,976), stern drive boats by 52% (US$152,265 vs US$99,992) and PWC by 49% (US$12,799 vs US$8,587).
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In terms of consumer interest, outboard boats are the most searched-for category at 51% followed by stern drive boats at 31%, PWC at 12% and inboard boats at 6%.
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BOAT PRICES REMAIN HIGH
The price of boats and personal watercraft (PWC) in the United States has plateaued at an extremely high level, according to market analysis by J.D. Power.
The Covid pandemic and resulting restrictions created huge demand in the leisure marine sector leading to ‘explosive growth’ in the second half of 2021.
The average price of an inboard boat has more than doubled at US$430,313 in May-Jun 2022 compared with US$214,986 in
Trust has started a 12-month £2m project to rebuild the historic Grade II Listed Hazelhurst Bridge on the mainline of the Caldon Canal, near Endon in Staffordshire. Construction work will be carried out by the Trust’s FatalitiescontractorengineeringKier.
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Pure Watercraft is opening a new facility to manufacture its new electric pontoon boats in West Virginia, USA. The 25ft 9in craft is being developed in collaboration with General Motors. It is powered by GM’s automotive battery pack with single or twin Pure outboard motors and can accommodate up to ten passengers. The company expects to invest at least US$5m in the 80,000 sqft plant and create over 100 full-time jobs in the region by the end of 2025. BRANDS
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The most popular brands in each category are Tracker Marine, Sea Ray Boats, Sea-Doo/BRP and MasterCraft Boat Co.
Stern drives averaged 34.5% more money over the same period, inboards averaged 49.4% more, and personal watercraft averaged 36.4% more. All segments are currently at or near historic highs.
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Looking at individual segments, the most recent ten model years of used outboard boat values averaged 48.5% higher in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021.
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and is expected to be completed by the end of the third quarter of this year. Meanwhile, BRP is planning to transform the boating experience it offers its customers with
The contracts replace the current national contract with Kier and have a potential total value of around £500m. It is the Trust’s largest ever award of waterway engineering Partnershipworks.
8 BRP is launching brand new boat models based around its new Rotax outboard engine pictured: The Manitou
BRP said it also has a 12% reduction in reportable emissions and a 98% reduction in carbon monoxide at idle compared to leading outboard engine brands.
“Along with our planned IPO, we felt a launch into France – one of the most popular boating destinations in the world - was the natural next step,” said founder and CEO of Borrow
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Boat rental and yacht charter company Borrow A Boat, is launching in the French market..
BRP has acquired a supplier at the same time as it’s releasing new outboard engine technology.
The company was founded in 2016 and currently has access to 45,000 boats in around 65 countries.Thecompany aims to make boating more accessible, affordable, flexible and inclusive for all by enabling owners to generate extra income from theirThevessel.expansion into France follows a recent crowdfund raise.
its brand new Manitou, Alumacraft and Quintrex models based around its new Rotax outboard engine incorporating stealth technology.Disappearing under the boat and engineered not to be seen or felt, the Rotax outboard is initially offered in 115 and 150hp confi Thegurations.outboard delivers the same advantages as traditional outboards but it doesn’t block the way at the stern and therefore frees up valuable space. It’s also efficient, allowing for up to 20% improved fuel efficiency compared to traditional outboard engines.
In addition, in the last 12 months, Borrow A Boat has seen growth in revenues, expansion into several new countries - including the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand - and acquired three competitors, Helm, Barqo and Beds on Board.
A six-stage tender process was carried out over a 20-month period.
The company is also planning on selling shares with an initial public offering.
“We are looking forward to opening up our world leading marketplace, with the widest choice of yachts worldwide, to a French audience, and what better
The company has entered into a definitive agreement with Kongsberg Automotive (KA) and its subsidiary Kongsberg Inc to acquire all the assets related to its powersports business located in Quebec, Canada.“Weare very enthusiastic about this acquisition, which is in line with our future product strategy, particularly our electrification plan. It will enable us to gain further expertise in mechatronics and bolster our innovation capabilities,” said José Boisjoli, president and chief executive officer of BRP.
The contracts are awarded for a period of up to ten years from August 2022, with an initial term of four years, followed by extension options of a further six years.
8 Borrow A Boat is expanding into France way to announce this launch than in Cannes, at one of the world’s most prestigious yachting festivals.”
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Exhaust emissions can also be reduced by using electric and hybrid engines. Though currently, these applications are competitive only for low-powered motor boats and some sailing boats, but their uptake will increase when the forementioned limitations areThetackled.Commission said it will continue to closely monitor technological and market developments and where appropriate, use legislative proposals to set more ambitious emission standards going forward.
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meteorological criteria (combination of wind force and wave height) is appropriate and supported by manufacturers, as well as byTherefore,end-users/consumers.amodi fication of these categories would have a significant economic impact on dateamendmentrevisiontothefutureforconsiderframework,withinwatercrafttheitsafetyandstandardisationend-users/consumersmanufacturers,andbodieswouldnotimprovetheofrecreationalcraft.Still,theCommissionsaidwillcontinuetomonitorimplementationofthedesigncategoriesthecurrentlegalbutitmaystatingupperlimitsdesigncategoryAinarevision.Atthismomentintime,CommissionappearsbeleaningtowardsaratherthananoftheRCDatayettobedetermined.
The V32 hull was specifically designed to accommodate the necessary battery banks to power a pair of Vision Marine’s E-Motion electric outboards.Thecraft was designed by Vision Marine’s internal engineering team and Shaun Torrente of Shaun Torrente Racing (STR), who was also in charge of rigging, setting up, and testing the V32 in Florida.Thebattery pack was developed by Vision Marine in partnership with Octillion Power Systems, which also acted as a sponsor for the event.
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The feat – by a collaboration of marine companies including Vision Marine Technologies - took place in a 32ft Hellkat Powerboats catamaran.
The report found that the current division of the watercraft design categories based on
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introducing evaporative emission limits as part of a future revision of the RCD taking into account the existing US standards as well as other major market initiatives.
A further reduction of exhaust emissions from recreational craft engines is technically feasible with the installation of advanced catalyst technologies, but they’re a high and long-term investment with a payback period of 16-20 years.
It will also consider
recreational craft are not currently regulated under the RCD because they account for a very small proportion of HC emissions from the transport sector, but they can accumulate in ports and boat storage spaces when recreational craft are left Therefore,idle.the report said that awould,inexistfromcontrolaslimitsevaporativeintroducingemissionwouldbefeasible,thetechnologiestotheseemissionsrecreationalcraftandarealreadyusedtheUnitedStates.Ithowever,requiresigni ficant financial investment by European suppliers of fuel tanks and hoses to adopt the technologies for controlling evaporative emissions.
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cation of the engines of recreational craft, the Commission said it continue to monitor the electrification process of the engines of recreational craft and its impact on exhaust as well as evaporative emissions from recreational craft.
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The interview defined The polar opposite of an exit interview where employers ask why an employee is leaving, the stay interview seeks to understand what would make an employee stay put – what are their motivations, what could be made better for them, and how they envisage their careers developing and how the employer can facilitate this.
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work or project status and nor should it be a one-way conversation. And it often helps if an interviewee is told beforehand what the meeting is about and sent a few ‘starter’ questions to help them formulate their thoughts.
It makes sense, then, for employers to retain good employees and one tool to do this is to run what is termed a ‘stay interview’.
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As for questions, many should be obvious but could include: What is it that makes you get out of bed to come to work? What are the best and worst
things about working here? Why do you stay? If you could make a change, what would it be? Do you feel recognised? What are your motivations when you’re here? What demotivates you? What can we do to support you better? And importantly, what might cause you to want to leave?
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they would like to see improvements.Stayinterviews are not a one-time deal where an employer goes through the motions but neither responds to what has been divulged or regularly repeats the process to maintain an easilyuncoverpaybestayunderstanding.on-goingSimilarly,interviewsshouldnottiedtoperformanceorreviews.However,theymayissuesthatare
The whole of point of stay interview is for the manager to be able to understand exactly what it is that the employee does, down to the nth degree, every day. The interview needs to uncover how employees visualise their work, how they feel their contribution is perceived, and where they see themselves within the organisation.Astayinterview should not seek information on
Interviews need to be closed properly with the interviewer summarising what the employee has said – both the reasons to stay and the reasons for a departure. It wouldn’t hurt, if, for example, the manager ended by saying something akin to ‘thank you for sharing your thoughts with me; I’ll do whatever I can to make this a place where you want to stay and work.’
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And it’s important that employees can see, post interview, that their comments have been taken on board and change has been actioned where possible. A process that operates on the basis of lip-service is a futile waste of time that will invariably do the exact opposite of what was intended – it’ll cause employees to distrust management and seek to leave.
To start with, the interviewer ought to open the process with words such as ‘I want to discuss with you the reasons why you want to stay with us and what we can do to make it better’ or alternatively, ‘I want to talk informally about your work and how the management can support you.’
The stay interview should be an informal conversation that aims to relax and reassure employees that the employer wants to understand and help with career progression. Further, it should be held in a form to encourage an employee to speak freely, without fear of retribution, and where they can give feedback on what is wrong in the organisation and where
The key is to let the employee feel that they can talk freely and openly so that the manager can learn and then direct appropriate resource where possible.
stay interviews may find themselves becoming an employer of choice. Like any other employer, they will suffer natural losses as employees move away or retire, but they will find it easier – and therefore faster and less expensive – to recruit replacements.
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In today’s market, where employees are in short supply and the web has made both salaries and new job prospects very apparent, management that doesn’t seek to understand how employees feel are destined to lose experienced staff and pay to make good the losses.
xed such as low or unequal remuneration (which could be discriminatory and therefore illegal), a general lack of employee development, or an inconsistent or unpleasant workplace culture.
This leaves employers in a double bind. On the one hand they can struggle to recruit, but on the other, they need to prevent good employees leaving. And it’s a salient point. Estimates vary, but Glassdoor believes it costs at least £3,000 to recruit an employee, while the CIPD’s Resourcing And Talent Planning Survey 2020 thinks that for some employers it can be as high as £5,000 (median).
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KAOTY will have its first-ever saltwater event at Reel Masters This partnership with the KAOTY competition will bea highlight for kayak anglers all over the country
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which was laid on the timber and sealed using PRO-SET bio resin.
Penguin Refrigeration will have a number of debuts on display at the Southampton International Boat Show.
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One of the major benefits of the compresssors is they’re equipped with quick couplings for easy installation for a cost effective and straightforward fridge and freezer upgrade.
Progress signed to distribute the Revolve extendable boat hook earlier this year and at SIBS will demonstrate how the product rolls up into a space a little larger than a mug.
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When unrolled, the book hook, which is made in Britain is a standard size –1.9m (75in).
Seaview Progress will also show its range of Fendertex inflatable textile fenders for the yachting market.TheFendertex range includes fenderssphericalcylindrical,andtubularalongsidearange of customisable accessories.
The company will be debuting its new Milano compressors at SIBS which have been incorporated into its much simplified range of fridge and freezer kits.
The 44ft (13.4m) Spirit 44CR has a 65kgs Oceanvolt ServoProp15 sail drive, which is powered by a battery bank of eight 7.2kWh batteries totalling 57.6kWh in capacity.
Weather dependent, the yacht has a range of 53nm at 6 Theknots.electric drive system uses hydro generation via the pitch propeller to regenerate the batteries whilstRegenerationsailing. is boosted by Solbian solar panels integrated into the aft deck with the capacity to regenerate 430W in total.
The boat is 9.15m long and has a displacement of 1.7 tonnes; there are options for a fixed or lifting keel and rudder. The yacht can also be transported on a road
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In addition to this, Vitrifrigo’s new C511 Chromelock range will also be on display at the show.
The Spirit 30 has a Torqeedo Cruise 4.0 FP electric drive system powered by lithium ion batteries and a Torqeedo 650W battery charger, giving a range of around 16nm at 5 knots.
It will float on the surface and by minimising the space it takes up, it can
Also making its first appearance at the show is Penguin’s Vitrifrigo range of marine air conditioning systems. These compact units are especially suitable for onboard installations, allowing airflow through insulated ducting and into the conditioned space through air distribution grilles.
The product allows users to open and close the tank cap, click the pipe on the Clic & Fill nozzle and then fill the tank with drinking water without any waste or Seaviewspills.
Spirit Yachts will show two electric drive sailing yachts at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, its new Spirit 44CR cruiser racer and a Spirit 30.
They’re suitable for cooling single or multiple cabins and is available in three different models from 7.000 to 16.000 Btu/h nominal cooling capacity.
In a first for Spirit Yachts, the hull was then made water-tight using sustainable flax material,
Seaview Progress will launch two new products at InternationalSouthamptonBoatShow.
The batteries are recharged by hydro propulsion, shore power or via solar panels mounted over the cockpit cover.
44CR depends on weather conditions, but test sails have seen 1.5kW at 8knots of sailing speed.
also be transported on watercraft that are not suitable for traditional boat hooks, including tenders, dinghies or jet skis.
The Spirit 44CR also has OneSails’ 4T FORTE sails, which can be recycled at commercial recycling plants.
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The Spirit 30 was constructed from responsibly sourced sapele ringframes and Douglas fir planking.
knitted technical textile, manufactured to withstand extreme pressure.
The new range is a self-contained system comprised of compressor, sea water position’incorporatesandforhandleevaporatorcondenser,andfan.Chromelock’snewhasbeentestedover150,000openingclosingcyclesandthe’ventsystemkeeping it in a slightly open position whenThisclosed.stopsthe formation of mould and odours during periods of non-use.
The Clic & Fill is a deck filler designed and manufactured in France from recycled and recyclable materials.
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The fender is lightweight and made with a one-piece
8 Clic & Fill is manufactured from recycled and recyclable materials
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“Thetrailer.44CRand 30 represent the future of sailing yachts: electric drive, low energy consumption, silent manoeuvring, and they are made from sustainable and recyclable materials,” said Spirit Yachts MD Karen Underwood. “Not only do both yachts offer a more eco-friendly proposition, their elegant, classic lines turn heads wherever they go and they are a joy to sail.”
8 Spirit Yachts will be in marina berths M346 and M350.
8 Spirit Yachts’ new 44CR and Spirit 30 will be on show at SIBS 2022
Other features include the ability to deflate and roll for storage and automatic adaption to temperature variations.Itisavailable in three shapes – cylindrical, spherical and tubular, and ten standard colours with optional socks, sleeved rings, tips, pumps and custom available.embroideries
It is manufactured using next-generation roll-up composite technology making it lightweight and enabling it to be rolled up for storage or unrolled for use.
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available in a 35amp, 50amp and 70amp model and the Rebelcell Start – a starter battery for outboard engines up to 200hp.
Products being shown at SIBS include the Outdoorbox, a compact, lightweight, robust and waterproof (IP65) portable power source
The first results of a partnership between new boatbuilder Twisted Marine and Nordic based Axopar Boats will be launched at Southampton International Boat Show 2022.
The 450hp 8.7m RIB is based on the Cobra Nautique hull.
It has a runtime of up to four hours. Rebelcell’s lithium-ion batteries are suited to the angling and
The model is one of two new craft from the Salcombe based boatbuilder, following an agreement from Twisted to purchase a limited number of Axopar 22 and 25 hulls to create what it terms the ultimate adventure craft.
The T300S features a bespoke, in-house rigging program, custom Land Rover-inspired paint schemes, an adventure roof rack, suspension seating, improved engine setup and a custom Twisted interior.
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SMG will show the latest products from Rebelcell and ThrustMe at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show after being appointed exclusive UK, Ireland and Channel Islands distributor for both brands earlier this year.
“The Axopar platform is the best in class so to build upon this platform a vessel that compliments the Twisted Defender is going to be exciting and fits perfectly with our best made better ethos”
The Thrustme Kicker is a transom mount outboard designed for ship-to-shore tenders, small lake boats and inshore fishing inflatables.
8 SMG will show the ThrustMe Kicker electric motor at SIBS
prospect,” said Twisted founder Charles Fawcett.
“For Twisted to build upon the Axopar adventure story and add our own 20-year pedigree into this space, bringing the craftsmanship and fresh ideas that have made the business so successful to date is a cool
Each hull arrives directly from Axopar’s factory as a bare boat and is then tailored and designed by Monty Swan and rigged in-
In addition, Twisted Marine’s new T450 RIB is due to be on show at SIBS, complete with SHOCKWBV’s R series seats.
Interior styling meanwhile focuses on quality through form and shape. The yacht also has a light and airy atmosphere across its interior styling, giving a more contemporary feel to the classic Princess range.
Meanwhile, the Princess Y72 on display at the show will feature a new interior fabric range made from more sustainable materials than have been previously used, giving a taste of the company’s new environmental and sustainability programme.
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ThrustMe was established in 2015 to develop electrical propulsion solutions and to produce products with a functional, lightweight, and innovative design.
The F65’s exterior design features the unique extended knife-edge hull window running from the bow, creating a coherent design across new and upcoming products within the Princess range.
The boat features twin 225hp Mercury V6 Verado outboards and has a tube design that mimics the Twisted Land Rover striping. Design engineers have
The T300S builds on the momentum of the company’s recently launched T450 RIB and will be on display at SIBS.
”The new F65 will be a pivotal new boat for Princess and we are delighted to be able to launch her at our home show as a major draw for both UK and international customers.”ThenewPrincess F65 will set the direction for an all-new design language for the F Class, with an emphasis on sculptural surfaces and lengthened feature lines.
8 Twisted Marine’s T300 will be launched at SIBS 2022
marine markets thanks to their lightweight design, longevity, and incredible power to size ratio.
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Princess will have a seven yacht line-up at the Southampton International Boat Show this year.
It weighs 4.4kg including the built-in lithium battery.
spent more than 400 hours dialling in the vessel and fine tuning the set-up and onboard features with many features and design elements hidden away in the engineering and development work of theTwistedcraft. Marine is a division of Twisted Automotive.
The all-new Princess F65 flybridge model will have its world premiere at the show, with a further six yachts also on display, including the Y72, the S66, new F55, new F50, F45 and the V55.
“The Southampton Boat Show has always been extremely important to Princess and it marks the start of the new selling season, often setting the direction for the year ahead,” said Will Green, executive director, sales and marketing, Princess Yachts.
It has a runtime of up to 2.5 hours, a remote control and six forward and reverse speeds.
8 ThrustMe and RebelCell will be shown on stand J407.
house at Twisted Marine.
The Cruiser weighs 3.3kg and has been designed for the water sports market particularly kayakers, canoeists and SUP users.
Calypso is a range of wind speed and direction sensors, including a portable solar-powered wireless wind sensor and a wiredTheanemometer.Calypsorange allows data to be transferred by Bluetooth to a smart device, as well as over a boat’s NMEA“Calypsonetwork.sensors have no moving parts, delivering highly accurate long-term data with no need for ongoing underneathahead,allowingdeliveringaForwarddevelopmentSouthamptonDirectDirectexplainedmaintenance,”MarineProductsMD,AndyScott.TheMarineProductsteamwillalsousetoshowanewfromEchoPilot.TheEchoPilotFLS3DLookingSonarhashighdepthtorangeratio,20xdepthratio,userstosee100mwithonly5mofwatertheboat.
a round-the-world sailing trip where he witnessed problems surrounding the traditional methods of boat tender propulsion.
“We can’t wait to see the first outboards with it fitted as standard to be sold to customers in the UK.”
8 Marine Products Direct will be on stand J295.
Suzuki began developing the device in October 2020, conducting monitoring surveys in 14 countries including Japan, the US and in Europe.Thedevice is one of three initiatives which form the ‘Suzuki Clean Ocean Project’. These are the ‘Clean-Up the World Campaign’ – a volunteer group run by employees which has been operating since 2011, a bid to reduce plastic packaging started in 2020, and a pledge to collect plastic waste from the marine environment.
The outboard weighs less than 5kg.
The device is fitted as standard on four of the manufacturer’s mid-range outboard motors, the DF115B, DF115BG, DF140B and“WeDF140BG.havebeen talking to boaters about this unique innovation at shows and events since it was announced as a concept and it has been incredibly well received,” said. Mark Beeley, head of marine and ATV for Suzuki GB.
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result is an innovative new generation propulsion system.”TheTEMO 450 model, which was a DAME Award winner, was developed by company founder Alexandre Seux who began working on the TEMO concept after
Suzuki will show its latest outboards incorporating a new standardcollectingmicro-plasticdeviceasatSIBS2022.
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Marine Products Direct will also have a dedicated stand - J296 – for TEMO electric outboard motors.
8 Suzuki will be on stand E058.
Among the products being shown at SIBS 2022 by Marine Products Direct will be the Calypso Anemometer Wind Sensors.
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“TEMO has taken a completely fresh look at how to design an electric outboard motor,” explained Andy. “The impressive
8 Calypso’s range of sensors will be on show at SIBS 2022
The device works by simply running the engine.
And while horseracing may have been her favourite sport, the Queen had a long history of seafaring and spent much of her time on yachts, particularly Royal Yachts.
The marine industry has paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the only Queen most of us will ever know.
The last royal yacht was HMY Britannia which served the Queen from 1954 to 1997 and frequently played host to royal family members during the holidays.
One of the Queen’s earlier trips on board Royal Yachts was in 1937, when as Princess Elizabeth, she took part in the British Fleet Review and took to sea on the Royal Yacht HMY Victoria and Albert.
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Chris added: “Having Her Majesty as Royal Patron, alongside the support of her husband HRH The Duke of Edinburgh as former RYA President and her daughter The Princess Royal as our current President, has undoubtedly helped us to raise awareness of our aims to increase participation
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“In 1948, Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh were listed as new members of the RYA (known then as the Yacht Racing Association),” said the RYA in a statement.
The organisation became the RYA in 1952 when Sir Ralph Gore, then President, spoke of ‘Her Majesty’s recent command that the name of the Association will in future be the Royal Yachting Association.’“Itwasan honour for the RYA to host Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh on a trip to Cowes in 2012, where they were introduced to a number of young OnBoard sailors who were enjoying the opportunity to try sailing and windsurfing.”
8 Britannia arrives back in the UK in 1954 The yacht is now a floating museum and events venue.Among other notable yachts was Bluebottle that was presented to Her Majesty and Prince Philip in 1948 as a wedding present from the Island Sailing Club of Cowes. The craft remains the only British Dragon to have won an Olympic medal.
The Queen was also patron to many marine organisations including the Royal Yachting Association (RYA).
Constructed over a four-year period with the help of more than 60 craftsmen, Gloriana was the first such royal barge to be built in 100 years at a cost of £1m.
“Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II dedicated 70 years as patron of the RNLI, engaging with and recognising the efforts of thousands of our people,” said chief executive Mark Dowie.
“BH Fabrications was very proud to have played a part of this historic vessel’s manufacture,” said MD Chris Clayton.
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Jubilee tour to meet representatives of a number of locally based charities.
“From everyone within the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Her Majesty’s Coastguard and the UK Ship Register – our thoughts are with the RoyalDuringFamily.”her reign, the Queen attended many RNLI events as patron of the organisation.
“We, alongside the rest of the nation and world, are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty the Queen,” said a statement.
CEO Tom Reed remembers meeting the Queen when he collected the award.
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“Our longest serving monarch in British history, her remarkable reign will never be forgotten.
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In 2009, it was the turn of the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, when the Royal party met silver medallist Chris Draper and Olympic hopefuls in training, including Peter Greenhalgh, Andrea Brewster, Alison Young, Stevie Morrison and Ben Rhodes, as well as local people who were learning to sail as part of WPNSA’s Chesil Trust programme.
Her final official engagement on behalf of the RNLI was on 17 May 2013, where a plaque was unveiled at St Ives Lifeboat Station in Cornwall with the volunteer lifeboat crew and fundraisers.
Also in 2012 was the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, with the Queen and other members of the Royal Family leading a flotilla of 1,000 boats along the Thames, on board the Chartwell and the launch of the Royal Barge Gloriana.
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8 Queen’s visit to St Ives Lifeboat station In addition, four Jubilee medals were issued to RNLI crew in 1977, 2002, 2012, and in 2022 to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
She had previously attended the opening of the Falkirk Wheel in 2002, as well as the Stoke-on-Trent Garden Festival in 1986 while on board NB Cactus.
8 Gloriana was designed by Ed Burnett who ran Burnett Yacht Design and Naval Architecture The project was managed by Damian Byrne and sponsored by Lord Sterling and BH Fabrications was the chosen contractor for manufacturing the rail systems that were fitted.
And Tom concluded: “Truly the end of an era, the likes of which we’ll not see again. Thank-you Ma’am.”
And in 1993 the Queen officially launched the new £165m Hartlepool Marina, coming ashore on board a Royal barge. As the local newspaper wrote at the time: “There was a real feel good factor around Hartlepool that summer. It felt like a town on the up.”
In a statement, Scottish Canals said: “It was an honour to receive Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh at the official naming of the Queen Elizabeth II Canal in 2017.
8 Official opening of the Kelpies, Scotland “We join the country in mourning the loss of someone so special and would like to thank Her Majesty the Queen for her long and valued service to the OtherNation.”notable official openings included Brighton Marina in 1979, with the Duke of Edinburgh, who returned to visit Brighton for the first time in 17 years.
“Our company was immensely honoured to win a Queen’s Award in 2009 and some of us were fortunate enough to have just a very few minutes conversation with her late Majesty,” said Tom.
“We place on record our sincere thanks for Her Majesty’s unwavering commitment to saving lives at Duringsea.” her reign, the Queen also had a long involvement with Britain’s waterways and her visits to Britain’s canals were a highlight for many.
8 The Queen officially opens the new Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in 2009
Official openings included unveiling the Kelpies in Scotland in 2017 together with the Forth and Clyde Extension - the Queen Elizabeth II Canal - a new section linking the existing navigation to the Firth of Forth.
“All the staff at Bucklers Hard Boatyard Services including BH Fabrications and BH Boat Sales pay tribute to the enduring legacy of a remarkable modern-day monarch who became the bridge from old times to new in a tireless and seamless manner.”Overthe last 70 years, the Queen has honoured many individuals in the marine industry with Queen’s Honours and many companies have received Queen’s Awards including Scanstrut that won a Queen’s Award in 2009.
At the new Portland Marina, the royal couple then boarded a luxurious Sunseeker motor yacht and set sail across Portland Harbour for Weymouth.
She named five lifeboats including in 1993, Her Majesty’s ‘own’, the Mersey class all-weather lifeboat Her Majesty The Queen, which was part of the charity’s relief fleet and recognised the efforts of thousands of volunteers during visits to lifeboat stations.
Arriving in the Solent on the luxury superyacht, Leander, the Queen was greeted with a 21 gun salute from the Royal Yacht Squadron. After officially opening the new lifeboat station, the Queen and her party moved on to Cowes Yacht Haven where she talked with representatives of various groups and charities including Sea Scouts, Sea Cadets the RYA and Dame Ellen MacArthur.
in boating, to promote safety afloat and to raise sailing standards,” said Chris Preston, RYA chair. Also among those paying tribute was the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
And in 2012, the Queen visited Cowes Yacht Haven on the final day of her nationwide Diamond
“Well informed, utterly engaging and present, the unforgettable impression she made must have been experienced by countless others over her selfless 70 years of unwavering service.”
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The fluke apertures allow water to be dragged through while the anchor is being set and work in reverse when the anchor is beingTheretrieved.anchoralso has a hot dip galvanised finish for marine grade protection against rust, no roll bar, tangle resistant concept, bulbous, a stainless-steel cutting toe and a strong shank.Anchor Right Claims that the Sarca Excel is the deepest diving anchor on the market, performing in heavy weed and multiple forms of sea-bed substrate.
The anchors – which were first produced in Australia in 1997 - are certified as Super High HoldingFeaturesPower.ofthe anchor include momentself-rightingduetoacast filled ballast providing a low centre of gravity, a seabedhunting toe to find the most advantageous holding ground and a cutting-edge fluke concept that is 70% convex and 30% concave with part of the concave section making up the cutting edges.
8 The engines will be shown by Barrus’ at SIBS 2022 on stand E069.
The electric-start models come standard with Mercury SmartCraft digital technologies, allowing boaters to connect to mobile devices through VesselView“Mercury’sMobile.new25 and 30hp platform brings new capabilities and a better consumer experience to a wide variety of recreational and commercial boats,” said Chris Drees, Mercury Marine president. “In addition to being lighter, faster and quieter, the new engines in this line-up deliver what boaters have asked for with exciting new options like digital technologies and an ergonomically positioned tillerThehandle.”newengines start at 60kgs, making them 16% lighter than the previous generation.
Mercury Marine’s latest 25 and 30hp four-stroke outboards feature a three-cylinder, 500cc powerhead with electronic fuel injection.
Tiller models have an ergonomically designed tiller handle that is adjustable for right or left-handed operation and is intuitive to use.
25-years developmentof
The engines are available with electric or manual start, tiller or remote controls, manual or power trim, and propeller or jet propulsion.
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Sarca Excel anchors from Anchor Right will be among the products being shown at SIBS 2022 by Jimmy Green Marine.
8 The Sarca Excel anchors were first produced in Australia in 1997 J382
The convex design ensures minimal mud is taken on board when the anchor is raised.
Jimmy Green is the exclusive Anchor Right distributor for the UK and Europe with a stock holding of anchors from 7.5kg to 88kg.
The engines have also been designed for ease of maintenance and have the option for total vessel integration with SmartCraft technologies.
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The outboards come in 25 and 30hp four stroke, 25hp SeaPro and 25hp ProKicker models.
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From Seaview Blinds comes a range of integrated roller blind and flyscreen to fit any size marine hatch. Available in white or ivory the nine sizes are suitable for hatches with widths ranging from 257mm to 624mm.Witha recessed frame from a seamless look, the Seascreen Integrated blinds can be positioned to provide either blackout or flyscreen or both.
8 The September.2022InternationalSouthamptonBoatShowrunsfrom16to25
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The quatix 7 series of premium smart watches are designed for life on the water. The Sapphire models add an always-on AMOLED display for sharper colour, clarity and brightness whilst maintaining top-end battery life.
Also on display will be the LiveScope + and LiveScopeLiveScopeXR.+ features 35% target separation over previous systems to enhance a fishing experience with sharper resolution, reduced noise and Garmin’s clearest imagery to date. Alongside this, the ECHOMAPS UHD2 chartplotter series will also be available to demo. The series features a sunlight readable display, physical buttons for ease of control and built in WiFi alongside all-newGarminhardware.willalso show the newly launched Fusion Signature 3i Speakers that feature new colourways.
The Fusion stand will feature a full complement of audio products and visitors can test and receive support on integrating the systems onto their boats. 8 Garmin and Fusion will be at stands J386 and J377
IMP will also show Shadow Caster’s latest lighting controller. Voted best NMEA 2021 Best
The light commander comes in a fully sealed IP67 housing with backlit logo design and features include
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The latest Garmin Navionics Plus cartography for all-in-one inland and coastal mapping, daily chart updates and premium content to compatible chartplotters will be demonstrated at SIBS 2022.
8 The new SmartGPS from LXNAV
8 Garmin’s ECHOMAPS UHD2 chartplotter series will be on show at SIBS 2022
New Product, the Light Commander NMEA2000 Multizone Lighting Controller supports up to six zones of lighting per module with native support
The watches also feature coastal charts, autopilot control and key environmental data.
The new SmartGPS from LXNAV is a combined NMEA2000 GPS antenna and monitoring device. With remote monitoring of all networked devices, the unit features live tracking, instant warnings and alerts, multiple vessel monitoring and a complete tracking history.
for four zones of RGB or RGBW lights.
A range of products from distributor IMP will make their debut at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show.
multiple colour fade, music sync and colour rotation.
All covers can be customised with colour graphics at time of purchase or any time afterwards, to make them unique.
Lumitec’s low-cost digital
8 Be clear on your target audience: Only when you truly understand your audience and what they value most, can you develop a PR campaign addressing their wants, needs and values.
Here are six steps to ensuring a successful PR campaign:
Also on display at the show will be the company’s most popular Stealth Black, Mercury and Suzuki ranges.
Jenny Walford is acting MD of marketing and PR company ADPR
MFD or smartphone.
8 Analyse and review: Regularly check how your campaign is performing against your KPIs and make changes to areas that aren’t working.
Outboard Armour will launch a new Anthracite Grey Yamaha range of outboard covers at SIBS 2022.
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8 Identify the right channels: Are you looking to engage influencers, or target the media with a news release or event? What channels does your target audience pay the most attention to?
lighting control, Poco, is being fitted as standard by many of the world’s leading OEMs, allowing users to control their onboard lighting from a compatible
Lumitec’s PLI-enabled lights, users have even more functionality with colour selection and intensity, custom lighting scene creation and multiple ‘virtual circuits’ on a single channel, allowing installersaftermarkettoaddlights and improve on-board lighting designs without adding any additional wire runs.
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The company supports UK children’s charities such as the Dorset Children’s Foundation
and its affiliates, but also British services charities, particularly those that support mental health.
8 Find creative angles: Your messaging needs to be creative and newsworthy. Research industry trends and any media agendas to tie in with.
The hub requires no subscriptions, has up to 4TB of onboard storage, and supports a vessel’s existing communications networks including cellular and satellite connections such as AlsoStarlink.onthe
GDS stand for the first time will be Lumitec’s full range of ‘bow to stern’ lighting offering of above and below water LED lights, with products such as the SeaBlaze and Javelin underwater series, Capri and Caprera spreader lights, Maxillume floodlighting, and Moray flex light.
Outboard Armour has also designed a light reflecting propeller transport and storage bag for engines up to 150hp.
The new covers from the Christchurch based company are vented, protective, outboard covers designed for use on both recreational craft and workboats.Because the covers are breathable, they can stay on when the boat is running providing protection from marine fouling and seagulls.
NEW SMART HUB ON SHOW
The control module is compact and completely sealed and replaces physical circuits, wires, and switches.
8 BRNKL Blue is a smart hub that collects data from a range of onboard systems and devices
BRNKL Blue is a smart hub that collects data from a range of onboard systems and devices including: IP surveillance cameras, NMEA2000 devices and wireless security sensors.
8 Identify objectives and goals and what you’d like the campaign to achieve: Are you looking to improve your relationship with your existing audience or reach a new one? Set KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to measure the campaign’s success.
It supports these charities directly with donations from sales, but also takes children with disabilities out for experience days
8 The covers are breathable and stay on when the boat is running providing protection from marine fouling
8 Lumitec’s full range of lights will be shown at SIBS by GDS
8 Think through:everything There will always be unexpected difficulties, so take time to consider every possible outcome and how your messaging may be interpreted.
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out on the water and both serving and retired services personnel out for fishing days, onboard its own boats.
Good PR campaigns take a lot of time and effort, but when done well can be game-changing for any business by attracting positive media attention and creating a positive relationship with your target audience.
Barnacle Systems new security and monitoring device, BRNKL Blue is just one of the new products to be shown by GDS Ltd at SIBS 2022.
Engine protection
Its compact gensets include the Panda 4000s Neo and the Panda 5000i Neo, plus the AGT DC generators.
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8 The Fischer Panda UK display trailer will offer visitors the opportunity to experience demonstrationsliveof the latest technology
The Fischer Panda UK display trailer will offer visitors the opportunity to experience demonstrationsliveof the latest theiselectronicsmanagementandelectricdieselwillEquipmenttechnology.ondisplayincludeitsACandDCgenerators,dieselhybridpropulsion,smartbatteryandpowersystems.FischerPandastockinstrongsupplyandcompanyiscon
The new craft will be on display at InternationalSouthamptonBoatShow.
The Arksen 28 is a day boat with a deep V-hull with 360-degree view from the saloon and helm station.
The boats manufacturedarefrom militarygrade aluminium and are said to combine rugged seakeeping ability with elegant interior finishes.
about meeting the market demands for both retail and“Ourtrade.systems and future technologies, such as electric propulsion and hybrid power systems, are perfect for leisure vessels due to their environmental and efficiency benefits,” explained Craig Gutteridge,
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The Arksen 30 can sleep four with an option to sleep up to “Thesix.latest models are designed to provide owners the experience of voyages that can discover hidden coves, city explorations by water and island hopping galore,” explained Dominic Byrne, Arksen’s sales and marketing director. “We’re thrilled to be collaborating with XO Boats, who come with great experience of ‘any condition’ vessels, which ties into Arksen perfectly.”ErrikiTalvela, CEO of XO Boats, added: “With this collaboration, we reach more customers who require these sporty deep-v hull yachts, and we are able to provide XO fans with more wide varieties with these model ranges.”
Arksen has partnered with Scandinavian based XO Boats to collaborate on two new designs for its Adventure Series.
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The design incorporates sculpted aft fenders for added protection.
“We appreciate that boat owners want power and propulsion solutions that are reliable, efficient and quiet and of course, peace of mind that they are not negatively impacting on the environment.”FischerPanda UK
marine sales manager, Fischer Panda UK.
Fischer Panda UK will attend this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, highlighting the company’s range of power electronic technology.propulsion
supplies electric and hybrid drive systems in the range from 2kW to 100kW, available with voltages ranging from 24V to 360V. The company also offers the Fischer Panda Electric Pod Motor, offering a quiet, emission-free propulsion option which requires minimal maintenance.
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The new boats are designed to offer storage space, style, comfort and durability no matter how rough the conditions are.
He added: “We are delighted to partner with Arksen, who not only consider performance, safety and on-board amenities as a priority, but also the environmental impact of the vessels; a vital factor that is sadly often overlooked.”
Satellite experienceenhanceandlaunchedTechnologies,company,communicationsIntellianhasnewt-Seriess-Seriesantennastothelivetelevisionforvessels.
trackingsatelliteReal-time
The four new models of the t-Series - t85N, t100N, t130N, t150N - range from 85cm up to 150cm.
The electronic visual disGOST’s technology provides marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems to deter vessel theft and facilitate recovery anywhere in the world with location data.
The new s100N and s130N, will be a dual Kaband for the US and Ku-band for the Mediterranean, TV
NEW HYBRID NETWORK
system (360-degree span) to ensure the satellite TV signal remains uninterrupted throughout tight manoeuvres from the vessel.Further to this, the new t-Series also includes a new ACU enabling faster
KVH has launched a new hybrid network promising seamless communication and intelligent switching among satellite, cellular and WiFi streams.
The new t-Series antennas, available from September onwards, use improved technology with an upgrade to Intellian’s trademarked WorldView Technology (WLNB), for worldwide seamless television viewing as vessels travel between regional services.
ffering nextgeneration high-throughput
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The company’s systems provide real-time satellite tracking, as well as alerts to report location data to authorities if boats are“Westolen.did a thorough market search to find a high-performance satellite tracking device to power our enhanced security and location-based services for maritime fleets,” said Brian Kane, CTO, GOST. “With ORBCOMM’s technology and our new, streamlined vessel tracking interface, customers have access to the most reliable and userfriendly system on the market.”
satellites with 276 million sq km of coverage, speeds of up to 40 Mbps downland and layered coverage giving visibility
The GOST Specter platform works with ORBCOMM’s ST 6100 global satellite device to detect events and notify the designated party (owner, operator or yacht manager) by text and“ORBCOMM’semail. next-gen satellite technology is an integral component in GOST’s vessel tracking and safety systems to ensure optimal reliability, global coverage and longevity for its customers whether their assets are at sea, in a harbour or docked at a marina,” said Christian Allred, ofexecutiveORBCOMM’svicepresidentglobalsales.
receive only antenna system, which supports DIRECTV and DishNET reception.
It incorporates an unlimited azimuth rotation
downloading of log files and upgrades to system.
It has a new five cable RF configuration system which enables like for like swaps with other products.
KVH ONE, together with TracNet, captures the best available networkisTracNet.comesa150accessterminalsTracNetintegratedbasedenablesthesetavailableswitchingpacketofavailability,onbetweenautomaticallyconnectivity,switchingnetworksbasedfactorssuchasservicecost,qualitydatatransfer,jitterandloss.Anoptionalmanualmodeisalsowiththeabilitytoauser-suppliedSIMasprimarydatachannel.TheKVHONENetworkaccesstoshore-WiFithroughanbridgeintheH30,H60andH90whilstthecellularcoveringmorethancountriesisprovidedbyKVH-suppliedSIMwhichstandardwitheverySatelliteconnectivitythroughKVH’sglobalo
The new t-Series is built on Intellian’s NX platform and has fewer spare parts (40% reduction).
The new s-Series range also in development by Intellian, is designed for the US regional market, with an expected launch later this year.
8 Two new sets of antennas have been launched by Intellian Technologies
three models – H30, H60 and H90 – ranging from 37cm to 100cm and giving speeds of up to 20 Mbps download.
LIVE TV IS ENHANCED
Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST) is to use ORBCOMM’s advanced satellite terminals and connectivity to deliver new solutions to help owners and operators protect their marine craft.
of multiple satellites and beams to optimise uptime and ensure communications.uninterruptedTheTracNetcomesin
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Scanstrut has begun shipping its new ultra-fast USB charger, the Flip Pro.
Airmar speedthroughoutboatdeliverhasmultisensorCorporation’sTechnologylatestpaddlewheelbeendevelopedtoindustry-leadingperformancedataaboat’srange.
It can charge both an iPad Pro and iPhone at the same time.
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The new B&G Triton Edge is an advanced processor, dubbed the brains behind a sailboat’s electronics and on-board data systems. The processor delivers sailing data to B&G Triton and Nemesis displays, B&G Vulcan or Zeus chartplotters.Information, which can also be accessed via webserver, allows users to upload data recordings to the cloud to be viewed, replayed, and analysed in the B&G Companion App.
SAILBOATS RECEIVE NEW BRAINS
“As the new standard for wired power, USB-C is in high demand on-board,” said Scanstrut CEO, Tom Reed. “Flip Pro is a fantastic and timely innovation that provides outdoor-ready USB-C charging for powerhungry marine and RV fromapplications.”FlipProisconstructedpremium,marine-
Flip Pro is an ultrafast dual USB charger, featuring a Type-A and Type-C socket. When not in use, the spring-loaded cap remains tightly closed, protecting the ports from theWhenelements.charging, it locks open to protect the cables plugged in. It will charge at up 36W on a 12V system or up to 60W on a 24V system, making it suitable for charging modern laptops via a USB-C port.
grade materials and is IPX 4 waterproof. The product has been tested for vibration, impacts, and water and is UV stable.
8 Flip Pro is an ultra-fast dual USB charger
NEW FROMCHARGERSCANSTRUT
The beallowingtheremainsdevice.DST810userstoonboardandrangesheelcalibrationcompensatedCASTcombinedinformation,withtheapp,makesheel-speedacrossmultipleanglesandspeedfastandintuitive,independentoftheinstruments.ThewirelessconnectivitytheCASTappallowstocalibratethefromamobileTheDST810housingunchangedwithinclusionoftheGen2,thetransducertoretro fitted into existing Airmar two inch housings.
accuracy through improved calibration and management of data sources.”Enhanced sailing data and additional sailingspecific features include advanced start line calculations, advanced true wind data autocalibration,andboat speed calibration and correction, wind correction for heel/ trim angle, improving the sailing data displayed to the user and guiding the autopilot.TritonEdge has also been developed to simplify complex calibrations through AutoCal calibration routines.Theprocessor has Wifi and Ethernet connectivity providing users with integration options with the B&G Companion App, modules and sensors. Web-based control allows for easy set-up and commissioning, as well as improved accuracy and calibration of sailing data.
The new updatedthesteadystayspeed-thru-waterandJenniferatknots,deliveredclassDST810temperaturespeed-through-water/withpaddlewheelGen2isincludedAirmar’sdepth/sensor,theSmartMultisensor.“TheGen2’sbest-in-speedreportingisaslowas0.3becominglinear0.6knots,”explainedMatsis,VPsalesmarketingatAirmar.“Astheboataccelerates,readingsaccurate,smoothandupto45knots.”Anotherfeatureofpaddlewheelis firmware that produces improved 5.7 Hz speed resolution, eliminating low speed jitter to deliver a smooth speed output to networks andThedisplays.DST810 works with AIRMAR’s free CAST app and features an integrated attitude sensor for heel and trim data.
“Triton Edge is designed for sailors running a cruising or dual-purpose cruising/ racing system and provides the sophistication and expanded information you need to sail faster and make better decisions out on the water asailorsmanager,Tracyover-complication,”withoutsaidCox,globalbrandB&G.“Itprovidesandskipperswithwealthofbene fits, primarily by expanding on sailing data and enhancing
The 5912-DS-ENT is a receive-only antenna
The sensors offer a high angular accuracy and repeatability, with each unit calibrated to 0.2 degrees accuracy.Thevanes are carbon which offer a fast response design and the bearings are ceramic, resistance,speedsperformanceprovidingatlowwindandcorrosionhelpingtogive a longer life.
The product is an entertainment version of the 5912-DORSAL antenna and offers an electronic equivalent to its VHF and AISThecounterparts.versionhas been developed to appeal to boaters who want to match VHF and AM/FM antennas forItsymmetry.hasbeen specifically designed for coastal use applications for boats up to 15m and has a range of 10 miles at 25 watts or up to four miles with 1W.
designed to cover 0.5110MHz, the full AM/FM and FM radio bands – naturally resonant at 98MHz.
It is supplied with a standard Motorola connector for direct connection to the radio
The new wind sensors combine the advantages of digital microprocessor sensing and calibration with the resolution and response of analogue output –making them compatible
Each unit is hand-tuned for optimisation and designed with solid copper elements for increased reception over Printed Circuit antennas.
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Sirus Signal’s C-1004 is now available to boaters around the world.
The electronic visual distress signal device features infrared and white C-1004Thelight.American-made flashes the internationally known SOS distress signal using a one-colour white LED plus an infrared SOS flash pattern that is visible to aerial assets.
NEW WIND SENSORS NOW AVAILABLE
The antenna’s fin shape and durable outer material has been designed to ensure a longer life span, particularly in harsh environments with high winds and rough waters. The antenna’s small profile also prevents snagging.
A+T Instruments is now shipping its first Short Mast Unit and Vertical Mast Units.
The sensors are designed and manufactured in Lymington, UK.
8 The 5912-DS-ENT AM/FM antenna is an entertainment version of the 5912-DORSAL antenna
The wind sensors are fully compatible with the many thousands of 213 type units in use worldwide and with the instruments to which they are connected.
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The latest product from Shakespeare Marine is the 5912-DS-ENT AM/FM antenna.
with existing systems.
It has ofbatteriesuser-itstheprotectionanti-corrosiontowithstandrigorsatseaandmaintenance-freeserviceablelithiumhaveashelflifetenyears.
allowing users to listen to a range of channels instantly. Due to its size, the product is only for close shore use. It has impact resistance of IK08 and be retrofitted or installed onto newTheboats.antenna is manufactured in the UK.
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installation. The cable is protected inside the mount with direct feed through the deck or Pepwavemast.is distributed in the UK by CA Clase.
PEPWAVE LAUNCHES 5G ROUTER
“Most deploymentsoutdoorrequire a centrally placed router attached to strategically placed antennas,” said the company. “With its integrated antennas, the HD1 Dome 5G minimises cable loss and gives you the best possible signal.”
an Ethernet split that enables additional GE LAN output.
The router can also be supplied with an optional premium mount intended for either deck or mast
8 The MAX HD1 Dome 5G can be easily installed on board a small yacht
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The MAX HD1 Dome 5G is IP67-rated making it robust enough to withstand the marine environment.
Pepwave has launched a new mobile 5G router for outdoors which is ideally suited for use on a small yacht.
The question we need to ask now is, particularly in light of the increase in cost of living impacting people across the nation and people holidaying abroad once again, what do we need to do to capitalise on this surge and ensure we cater for growing demand and keep them out on the water?
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An accompanying Pepxim SIM Injector with room for up to 8 SIM cards makes SIM swapping and management quick and easy.
For exhibitors at the Southampton International Boat Show, it is the perfect opportunity to meet people face to face and find out just what their customers want to keep them coming back.
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Capable of being deployed to up 100m away, the router can be conveniently situated to provide high bandwidth for the whole onboard network.
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Multiple routers can be connected to the SDX Pro powerhouse router to provide extra connectivity via Peplink’s andmega-bandwidthSpeedFusionchannel,theDomecomeswith
With this in mind, British Marine has issued the Boating and Boat Ownership survey providing key market data, trends and insights on participation in watersports in the UK and the purchasing and ownership of boats, watersports craft and related equipment and services.
As we all know COVID-19 impacted all aspects of life over the last two years, it also had a profound effect on the UK’s relationship with the outdoors. The latest survey reports that visits to ‘blue spaces’ (canals, rivers, lakes, and the coast) increased in popularity, from an 18% prepandemic to 49% in 2021, indicating a real appetite for people to get on the water in the ThisUK.increase has also had a positive impact on marine retailers, hire boat companies, training schools, and the number of people buying a boat, to name just a few.
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The tech system became necessary during Covid related travel drawings.allowenginecapabilities,troubleshootinggogglesandalsoserviceforextendedtraveleliminatingsecured,performedmarinesupportremoteengineersallowingrestrictions,Quantumtoprovideserviceandforthecompany’sstabilisers.Theserviceisthroughadedicatedserver,long-distanceexpensesandwaittimesthearrivalofatech.Thecompanyhasintroducedvirtualaugmentedrealitythatenhanceminimiseroomnoise,andaccesstotechnical“Quantumhaso
ffered Remote Access for years, but the pandemic made it more of a necessity,” said John Allen, Quantum president and CEO. “Now that many travel and border restrictions have lifted, our clients still appreciate the prompt solution and convenience that Remote Access off QuantummemberstartsRemoteers.”Accesswithacrewcontactingandalerting them that they are connected and ready for Remote Access. Quantum engineer dials into their system using a secured server and provides immediate assistance. As an added security precaution, the internet modules are independently registered with the licensing fees paid by Quantum.
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NEW SENSOR FOR LEGACY PLOTTERS
Quantum’s Remote Access technology has become a vital support service for yacht owners, says the company.
Digital Yacht has introduced a new version of its GPS160 smart GNSS sensor, developed to be a replacement for older Furuno plotter and GPS systems. Devices like the Furuno GP32, Navnet and GPS310/320 utilise a specific format for GPS data and the new sensor emulates that for essential compatibility.DigitalYacht points out that some older GPS sensors have suffered from technical issues with the GPS system roll over changes which can render a chart plotter becoming useless without a working GPSTheinput.GPS160F provides an economical and reliable solution to these problems.Ithasbeen developed in conjunction with Furuno UK and can be used as a drop-in replacement sensor to output the older NMEA 0183 sentences and data format that the legacy Furuno systems canTheread.new GPS160F has been tested with a wide variety of legacy Furuno products including; the original NavNet MFDs, NavNet VX2, M1735 Radar, GP7000 and the FCV family of Itsounders.issupplied with a 10m cable and user manual with dedicated Furuno interfacing information.
It works straight from the box, requiring a four-wire connection to the existing Furuno system.
8 Digital Yacht’s 160F works with legacy Furuno products
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has a significantly smaller volume than comparable models in the market today,” explains Marius. Another electrical advance from Sleipner is the company’s patented electric finstabiliser system, developed to cancel structural born noise from the actuators.
One project currently being worked on started six years’ ago and is being carried out in-house with a separate team including engineers with experience from Tesla and the Jaguar i-Pace electric platform.
The motor is IP67 waterproof and has an integrated driver.
“The benefit is that in case of such a mechanical overload of the gears, the fins cannot get stuck in an awkward position making the boat difficult
“The new electrical motor and the new fins are just the tip of the iceberg,” says Marius. “We have a masterplan that we believe in but at the present moment we are not ready to disclose the whole picture.”
to manoeuvre or even worse, significantly heeling the boat until it can be repaired,” explains Marius.
8 Sleipner is looking at the energy efficiency of its products
Sea trials began in May 2022 and the first production boats are expected to be fitted with the stabilisers in 2023.
The system features ‘trim command curve’, a handy preset which automatically sets the boat to the optimal running angle at any given speed whilst its automatic heeling level adjustment and list control keep the deck level during turns and regardless of uneven or moving weight distribution.Deploying at a rate of 300 mm per second, the blades require just 7 to 10 amps for operation. Seakeeper Ride is available in three blade sizes –the 450, 525 and 600 – for boats up to 35ft and is suitable for both newbuilds and retrofits.
“We’re looking at the total energy efficiency of our own and adjacent electrical consumers onboard,” said Marius Torjusen, chief commercial officer of the Sleipner Group.
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high electrical efficiency and long run times.
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Seakeeper has launched a revolutionary technology that promises to control a movementsboat’sresulting in a more comfortable and controlled ride.
Inspired by aerospace technology, Seakeeper Ride is said to be the first and only ‘vessel attitude control system’, eliminating up to 70% of underway pitch and“Waveroll. motions can happen consistently or inconsistently,” said a company spokesperson. “They can be big or small, and can come from any direction. Often these motions occur in just milliseconds.”Seakeeper Ride works via controllers mounted to the boat’s transom, below the waterline. The custom software and hardware senses how the boat is behaving in all three axes and deploys rotary blades to counteract pitch, roll and yaw by creating lift at the“Thankstransom.to expert control software and hardware, Seakeeper Ride’s rotary blades make 100 adjustments every second to combat wave motions,” added the spokesperson.
Sleipner is working on a number of projects to make boating more sustainable.
“It’s up to 50% lighter and
In addition, the gear system allows the mechanical gear to slip in case of an unexpected overload or emergency.
Sleipner is also launching the third generation of its curved Vector fins that were first launched in 2013.
8 The motor will initially be available on a selection of thrusters
And while Sleipner is not yet willing to disclose the full picture, Marius does say one part of the project includes a new electric motor, fully developed by the Sleipner team and for which manufacturing is currently underway on a new production line at the company’s base in Norway.
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The motor, which will initially be available on a selection of thrusters, is a six-phase magnet assisted reluctance motor with a
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The fins can be retrofitted to the transom of a boat.
gimbal angle of 180 degrees enabling it to respond to higher waves, damping roll movements.Otherfeatures include no need for anodes and no electrolysis problems, ultralife bearings and extra-long service intervals.
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8 The patented system uses existing DMS dual-axis fin technology
Earlier this year DMS Sales UK was appointed a distributor for the Anti Rolling Gyro (ARG), a product that features technology by Mitsubishi.
The patented system uses existing DMS dualaxis fin technology and knowledge and has been designed to offer a complete solution for high-speed motor yachts providing stabilisation at zero speed, cruising speed and high speed.
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“This innovation has been patented by DMS and the performance level makes the All-in-One a real game changer.”
The units are air-cooled and have been designed to combine simple control with reliable performance. The gyros produce 17,500 Nm of stabilising torque.
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gyroscopic system. They learned that the more complicated a gyro system becomes, the more likely it is to cause problems and fail wasHeprematurely.added:“Simplicitythestartingpointin the design.”Thegyro has a large
Marine InternationalComponentshasseen a 25% increase in aftermarket sales of Bennett trim tabs this year, most notably in smaller boats up to around 26ft.
The 175T is ideal for vessels of 10-30 tons with a 220 - 240V power supply.
The second is at cruising speed where the fins rotate, similar to traditional fins.
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The last mode is stabilisation at high speed where the fins are fully folded behind the yacht’s transom where they can trim the yacht longitudinally as well as damping any rolling and swaying motion.
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8 There are five models in the ARG range
The system has three modes of operation. The first is at zero speed where the fins make a flapping motion
“By using advanced stabilisation algorithms, the result is less drag resistance and considerably improved stabilisation performance,” explained Tim.
to control any rolling motion.
“DMS All-in-One is unique with nothing else on the market even coming close to its’ capabilities and versatility,” explained
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“In the early years of ARG, the original developers of the technology - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - were involved in attitude control, this is used to control the orientation of artificial satellites,” explained Tim Kehoe, director, DMS Sales UK. “For this application they developed an exceptionally responsive and dependable passive
“The focus on durability and keeping addedshipyards’phase,duringpossiblerequirementsmaintenanceaslowaswasaddressedtheinitialdesignthismakesthejobmucheasier,”Tim.
ARG has produced five models in the range - the ARG 50T and 65T gyros are suitable for vessels under 10 tons running on 12V DC batteries (ARG 50T) or AC power (ARG 65T).
The DMS All-in-One fin stabilisation system is currently being tested by DMS anduser-friendliness,fordevelopmentHolland’sdepartmentperformance,safety,durabilityquality.
Tim Kehoe, director of UK distributor DMS Sales UK.
The increase is being partly put down to boat owners looking for ways of reducing their fuel costs due to the significant increases in fuel prices this“Oneyear.way to reduce fuel consumption is by fitting trim tabs, which can enable the boat to be driven more efficiently by improving the ‘attitude’ of the boat and easily balancing out changes in loading and weight distribution, leading to reduced engine speed and hence fuel consumption,” explained Andy Scott, MCIAlongdirector.with a rise in demand from the smaller craft sector, Bennett has also supplied its Classic line and Premier lines to long standing customer, Princess Yachts, for some of the new models being shown at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show.
In order to cope with the demand and possible supply chain shortages, MCI has more than doubled its Bennett inventory level and is about to appoint one of the UK’s largest chandleries to cover the leisure and retrofit market in particular.MCIisthe European distribution hub for Bennett Marine trim tabs.
In addition, Bennett’s BOLT Electric Trim tabs are being fitted to Bavaria’s new 2022 models.
Marine designer and yacht builder, Morreli & Melvin, has launched a new hydrofoil system engineered specifically for twin pontoon boats.
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It has a range of 50 metres and is IP67 waterproof rated. The battery lasts up to 15 docking manoeuvres or around ten minutesDockmateeach.is
Dockmate Red is the latest system from Dockmate.
The project is currently in its second year with testing being carried out on a demonstrator 8m ProZero boat from Danish shipyard and boatbuilder Tuco Marine and results showing a reduction of roll by more than a factor of two.
Danish maritime tech startup, Dacoma, has invented an intelligent air-filled swing keel that increases seakeeping, crane capacity and reduces roll.
Winnerride.ofa 2021 IBEX Innovation Award, the Hydrofin is the brainchild of founder Jason Minor, a lifetime boater who came up with the idea whilst on an offshore fishing trip.
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The system simplifies the docking procedure as it allows users to leave the helm to get a closer look at the surroundings
in a marina and other tight quarters.Dockmate Red, available in the UK through Marine Energy Systems, will be available to view at this year’s InternationalSouthamptonBoatShow.
It is available as a single+ or twin+ system allowing one or two engines to be controlled.Thesystem comes with a receiver and wireless charging pad with the receiver translating the commands given through the remote and relays them to a boat’s controls.
The budget system has been paired down with special features such as Throttle+, SoftDocking and Engine Trick not available on the units.
“We received great feedback from our stakeholders,” added Arnd. “I will not say that the interest from the leisure segment surprises us, because the technology stabilises even at zero speed, which is a much-needed feature in this segment.”
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fferent boat sizes, weights and speed ranges, before being fixed after“Customersinstallation.with SuperFly are thrilled with the newfound performance of their boats,” said Jason Minor. “Those who don’t understand the capabilities of hydrofoils are sceptical so we’re providing education and proof through customer video testimonials to support our claims.
“For example, a 202 Misty Harbor 2585 model with a single 150 Mercury engine went from a top speed of 31.5mph to 37.5mph – a 19% increase on a boat that weighs 2,300 pounds empty.”
The system comes in three versions to fit almost any bitoon. It is designed for boats with round or U-shaped logs with diameters of between 23 and 27in and is suitable for both newbuilds and retrofits.
a small handheld
NEW BUDGET MANOEUVRING SYSTEM
Designed to carry 40% of the weight of the boat, the award-winning Hydrofin Super Fly produces lift and reduces drag, giving fuel savings of between 20% and 40% for a smoother, more efficient
8 Dockmate Red is a budget solution for boats with common analogue controls
on an air-filled flotation body that is mounted to the bottom of the keel of a vessel.TheAirkeel can be swung in a pendulum motion from side to side, stabilising a vessel against heel and roll motions.Itprovides additional buoyancy that leads to lighter, more stable boats.
The project is part of the AMCOSTAR project that is an themconditions,undertheAMCOSTARofproduct“Itfounder,explainedtotois40m.forenablingandforstabilisersolutionInnovationEurostars/EurekaMechatronics,Denmark/SDUUniversity&Dacoma,collaborationinternationalbetweenAutomasjonData,TucoandtheofSouthernfundedbyandFundDenmark.Thevesselstabiliser-theAirkeel–issuitableboththecommercialleisuremarinesectorenhancedstabilityboatsbetween6mto“TheAmcostarprojectafantasticopportunitygetourAirkeelstabiliserthemarketfaster,”DacomaCEOandArndBaurichter.booststhelaunchofourinallsegmentsworkboats,becausenotonlymakesboatsperformbetterawkwardweatherbutalsomakesoperatemore flexibly.”
It comes pre-configured with analogue idle speed engine modules and on/off thruster modules.
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Originally looking to extend the range of offshore vessels, he quickly saw an opportunity in the pontoon market.
device that allows users to operate their boat’s electronically controlled engines, thrusters, anchor winch and horn from anywhere on the boat.
The wireless remote control has been developed as a budget solution for boats with the most common analogue controls (engine and thrusters).
Jack has been senior berthing master at Bembridge Harbour for the past four years, having joined the company in 2018.
World Cruising Club has appointed Paul Tetlow as MD (designate).
He added: “It’s a privilege to work with brands of the calibre and reputation of Pains Wessex and Comet and I look forward to meeting many of our customers in person at our upcoming exhibitions in Southampton, Hamburg and Amsterdam.”
Jack BembridgeMiskinHarbour
During this time, he has built up extensive knowledge of all the various aspects of the harbour operation.
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Rob Cotterill has joined Advance Yacht Systems as sales and operations director.
Alan Mackay has been appointed as Harbour Master for Bembridge Harbour, with Jack Miskin promoted to the role of Deputy Harbour Master.
Anthesis Group, a group of sustainability professionals, has appointed Ollie Taylor as an associate director, responsible for heading the growth of its MarineShift360 Life Cycle Assessment sustainability tool.
Paul re-joins the business from managing St Katharine Docks Marina in London and will take on full responsibility for the World Cruising Club from 1 January 2023 when current MD Andrew Bishop steps down.
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“Matteo’s personal background and knowledge of the boating industry are a most valuable asset and will help him be fully operational right from the start of this new season.”
Paul previously worked for WCC until 2015 as the event manager responsible for the World ARC round-the-world rally.
Paul Tetlow World Cruising Club
Rob has worked with large high tech industry players in a senior role for many years, including spending 18 years heading, managing, and financing small businesses.
Alan BembridgeMackayHarbour
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“It’s an exciting time to join Wescom Group, which has seen tremendous growth in the last few years,” said Sean. “My focus is continuing to reinforce and highlight the unique lifesaving capabilities of pyrotechnic signals in search and rescue, while supporting our fantastic channel network.”
After various management roles in the sales organisation of a B2B business, Matteo has spent the last ten years as marketing and export manager of TREM Srl, supplier of several Alliance Marine companies.
“We wanted to strengthen our team by finding someone who had experience in building and developing relationships with customers at a more corporate level and we are delighted to have found Rob, who presents the perfect solution,” said MD RodRobBoreham.Cotterill added: “It’s fantastic to join such a great team in an industry that I’m passionate about.”
“We are thrilled to have Matteo on board to support our exciting challenges and growth plans ahead,” said Says Yann Bouctot, operations director of Alliance Marine. “His responsibilities will be to strengthen our proprietary brands, enhance our partnerships with expert specialists and key suppliers, boost our group’s international growth.
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His appointment will help ensure continuity for the WCC staff, skippers, and crews, and the opportunity to bring new ideas to the rallies in the future.
The software tool enables users to evaluate and compare materials and processes, investigate alternatives, and drive innovation as well as positive, sustainable change throughout a product’s lifeOlliecycle.joins the MarineShift360 team having spent the last 13 years working across the commercial functions of several sail and power boat brands including Williams Jet Tenders and Fairline Yachts.
Wescom Group has appointed Sean McCrystal as group marketing director for its marine and defence pyrotechnic signalling and illumination businesses.
The MarineShift360 tool was developed by 11th Hour Racing, in collaboration with Anthesis, for marine designers, manufacturers, boat builders and engineers.
“It is great to be back at World Cruising Club and I look forward to meeting and assisting participants during this year’s ARC rallies and beyond,” he said.
Alliance Marine Group has appointed Matteo Belletti as group marketing manager.
Sean has worked in marine and defence for over a decade, most recently marketing for marine safety electronics at McMurdo.
After nine years at the harbour, Gordon Wight is retiring. George joined in 2013 first as a seasonal member of the berthing team. Latterly he was operations and safetyAlanmanager.hasbeen working as a member of the team since March. Previous roles include cliff and coastal search and rescue work with HM Coastguard, as operations manager with HM Immigration, and latterly, marine conservation/enforcement officer for the Cayman Islands Government.
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