International Designers Rob Humphries and his son, Tom, followed by Ian Benning of Volvo Penta UK, are the inaugural speakers in a series of lectures designed to inspire young people working in the UK industry and to explore the UK’s unique international position in yacht design and boat building. A former apprentice who now helps... ... read full story
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First Shipwrights Lecture in Southampton sees strong industry support & high attendance levels from apprentices
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MDL’s Sail Training Awards announce six young winners
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The winners of MDL’s Sail Training Awards have been selected and the six deserving youngsters who won the opportunity to experience a life changing sailing trip will begin their voyage later this month. The winners have been carefully selected due to their exceptional accomplishments, or for overcoming adverse personal circumstances. The awards aim to give... ... read full story
The 2011 Shipwrights Lectures announced
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A Series of annual lectures for apprentices and young shipwrights presented by invited industry leaders to inspire young people about the UK’s unique international position in luxury yacht design and boat building. The yacht and power boat design, build and electronics sector in the UK is calculated at £3billion per annum of which 70% is... ... read full story
Burgess Marine expands into Superyacht market
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Burgess Marine announces their expansion into the superyacht market, by entering into the partnership with Port of Cherbourg. ... read full story
RYA Multihull Handbook for Cruisers launched
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RYA Multihull Handbook for Cruisers launched by Andrew Simpson at the PSP Southampton Boat Show 2010 ... read full story
Solent Refit – Southampton’s New Superyacht Facility
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A new super yacht facility opened up on the west side of the Southampton water, just opposite Southampton city. Solent Refit features a large capacity 1500 ton horizontal slipway capable of handling vessels up to 70 metres. Vessels can be easily moved from the slipway to locations for longer periods if work out of the... ... read full story