To ensure continuation of boat production the new company 'Fairline Yachts' invites previous employees to apply for the c.100 jobs that will be immediately available.
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Coxless Crew complete Pacific row after 257 days at sea
More than nine months after setting off from San Francisco in northern California, the Coxless Four women's rowing team have made land in Cairns, Australia.
Tragedy of five dead whales on UK beaches in four days
HM Coastguard are advising members of the public to stay away from five dead sperm whales washed up on beaches along the east coast of England.
Land Rover BAR launch youth academy
The British America's Cup Challenger and its partner Land Rover have launched a talent programme to find and support talented young British sailors.
Uncharted WWI German submarine found off East Coast
An uncharted wreck of a WWI German submarine has been officially identified three years after being discovered off the coast of Norfolk and Suffolk.
Tidal lagoon power update
Catch up on the plans to harness the tidal power of the Severn...
Coastguard warning after two yachtsmen spark multiple rescues
"It’s not of role the UK Coastguard, which is an emergency service, to arrange a vessel’s repairs or to move a vessel to a location that’s more convenient for the…
New facilities for sailors at Carbost, Isle of Skye
The village of Carbost now offers berthing alongside the renovated pier, visitor moorings, and, by the summer of 2016, overnight pontoon berths.
All aboard Round the Island Race 2016
Entries are open for the 85th edition of the Round the Island Race (RTIR), which will take place on Sunday 2 July.
Boat owner airlifted after running aground
‘This shows that no matter how experienced you might be, you can still get caught out by tides and weather', said Coastguard spokesman
London Boat Show visitor numbers down – but strong sales reported
The 62nd London Boat Show, which drew to a close yesterday, attracted 90,328 people through the doors of ExCeL London over 10 days.
New Marine Conservation Zones announced
Europe’s longest chalk reef – the Cromer Shoals in Norfolk – is among the 23 latest areas to gain protected status
Ian Walker is YJA Yachtsman of the Year
Boating cartoonist Mike Peyton, Volvo Ocean Race skipper Ian Walker and young sailor Eleanor Poole were celebrated at the YJA Yachtsman of the Year awards
Marina of the Year Awards announced at London Boat Show
The winning marinas are considered the best by their customers in the UK Coastal, UK Inland, International and Superyacht categories.
Yacht stolen from Holyhead Marina
The 38ft Vindo long keel ketch, with a white hull and varnished topsides, called Fram III, has been stolen from Holyhead Marina on the Welsh coast
DIY antifouling survey results announced
The survey was completed by almost 2,500 boat owners, the vast majority of whom paint their own boats with antifouling paint on an annual basis
London Boat Show 2015: Day one in pictures
The 62nd annual London Boat Show is under way at ExCeL London, showcasing almost 400 boats - and much, much more!
Mooring contractor prosecuted for causing navigational hazard
The Port of Milford Haven has successfully prosecuted a mooring contractor for causing a yacht to go adrift whilst attached to the mooring.
Navigational hazard off Guernsey coast: 200 wooden planks
Mariners are advised to keep a good lookout for around 200 wooden planks, which have been spotted 25 miles west of Guernsey.
Long term dredging plan for Brightlingsea Harbour
Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners' plans for £720,000 dredging and saltmarsh creation programme announced.