Sowester Simpson-Lawrence under offer

• October 31, 2001

Sowester Simpson-Lawrence has accepted an offer subject to contract for the sale of its business and assets as a going concern

Portugal’s first ever Boat Show

• October 31, 2001

Portugal's first Boat Show announced as Yachting Monthly launches a special supplement on the sea-faring nation

Wreck located in the River Hamble

• October 29, 2001

Yachtsmen warned of wreck in Hamble

Three new Opals at London 2002

• October 25, 2001

Opal Marine will launch three new boats onto the market at London 2002 - the Bavaria 32, 44 and the Legend 356

Silva to distribute US electronics

• October 25, 2001

Silva Ltd, the Livingston-based manufacturer and distributor of navigation equipment, has been chosen as sole UK and Ireland distributor for Lowrance and Eagle Electronics

New destination for wandering sailors

• October 18, 2001

Ancient creek gets facelift for visiting yachtsmen

Job cuts as Sunsail closes business travel operation

• October 17, 2001

UK charter holiday operator Sunsail has announced that it is to close its Sunsail Business Travel operation effective from October 26

Traditionally-built boat completes 83-day voyage

• October 16, 2001

Col. John Blashford-Snell and his band of maritime explorers have completed their first transoceanic passage on their reed boat Kota-Mama

Trimaran attempt on 145-year-old record

• October 15, 2001

The 53-foot trimaran, Great American II, is reported to have crossed the Equator two days ago, a day ahead of the pace on her attempt to break the record for…

Fear of flying causes Sunsail job losses

• October 15, 2001

More than 200 people have been laid off from Sunsail because US sail charter customers are too scared to fly