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11 out of 22 fatalities last year may have been avoided if life jackets were worn
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency Casualty Review Panel has reviewed 22 fatalities from last year ruling that 11 lives could’ve been saved if they had been wearing a life jacket. This figure is slightly lower than last year’s number of 13 lives (out of 27...
Have your say: Red diesel consultation to be launched by HM Revenue and Customs
HM Revenue and Customs are asking boat owners to have their say on proposed changes to the rules surrounding red diesel use in private pleasure craft. The proposed change of rules is a result of a judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). Last...
Sunsail launches new UK charter fleet in £3.75m investment
Sunsail, one of the leading yacht charter holiday companies, has announced that it will add a number of new Jeanneau yachts to its UK fleet. This will see the company invest around £3.75million, adding 15 new yachts in 2020, and 10 more in 2021. This new fleet, based...
A boat broker’s guide to responding to online reviews
Most boat brokers understand the importance of online reviews. When it comes to buying a boat the opinions of others can be very influential. When you take into account that almost 90% of consumers seek out reviews online before deciding whether to visit a dealership,...
Southampton International Boat Show – Activities and exhibitors announced
Southampton International Boat Show is on the horizon and this year’s event will highlight the accessibility, flexibility and inclusivity of boating. Britain’s biggest boating festival, which takes place from Friday 13 September to Sunday 22 September 2019, announced...
Seawork innovation award handed to Cox Powertrain
Cox Powertrain, the British company that’s behind the world’s first 300hp diesel outboard, has picked up an award at the annual Seawork International Innovation Awards. The company won the Marine Power and Propulsion category for its innovative, game-changing engine,...
Cruise ship crash in Venice shines light on ongoing debate
The mayor of Venice has called for cruise ships to be banned from using the busy Giudecca canal after one crashed into a tourist riverboat and scraped along a dockside on Sunday. The dramatic crash saw the huge boat collide with a smaller vessel. The cruise ship then...
Princess Yachts release brand new fast, comfy and compact F50 yacht
British boat builder Princess Yachts recently launched its brand new F50 flybridge yacht. The F50, which is 15.5 metres long and is the fifth boat in the F Class line, was designed by Princess Design Studio and naval architect Bernard Olesinski, a long-time...
Poole Harbour Boat Show – The biggest-ever free to attend boat show on the South Coast
Over 30,000 people are expected to be in attendance at the fifth annual Poole Harbour Boat Show that is set to take place in early June. The event, which is located at the award winning Poole Quay Boat Haven, is the biggest-ever free to attend boat show on the South...
Google My Business – What is it and why is it important for boat brokers?
Boat brokers in this day and age need to have a good presence online. As consumers turn to Google and other places around the web on their hunt for their next boat, you want to make sure that you’re doing all you can to be found online. We’ve recently spoken at great...