US firms break sanctions to import illicit ‘blood teak’ from Myanmar
The London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has today named 12 major American timber firms importing teak from Myanmar since...
Rigging / sails / decking / masts
Doyle Sails appoints Kiwi sailor as CTO
Professional sailor Brad Marsh has been named as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Southampton-based sailmakers Doyle Sails. Marsh will...
Seldén Mast expands block range
Seldén Mast has expanded its range of roller bearing blocks (RBB) to include larger single and single/stand ups in...
Round-the-world sailor rescued after dismasting in violent storm
A sailor taking part in the round-the-world Golden Globe race has been rescued after his boat was damaged in...
FSC urges boatbuilders to ‘pay more attention’ to timber origins
A new industry initiative launched by the FSC certification scheme – the Forest Stewardship Council – focuses on the...
Ancasta Group acquires Spencer Rigging
Ancasta Group has announced the acquisition of Cowes-based Spencer Rigging to expand its portfolio of yacht services. Spencer Rigging...
Seldén Mast appointed as spar supplier for Hadron H2 class
Gosport-based Seldén Mast has been appointed by Hadron Dinghies Ltd as the spar supplier to the Hadron H2 class....
Spirit Yachts lifts the lid on its clean energy drive and solar sails
Last year, Sean McMillan, founder of Spirit Yachts, announced that more than half the boats on order with the...
A+T debuts masthead-motion wind sensor
Hampshire-based A+T Instruments has unveiled a new series of wind sensors. The new 520 Series is said to be...
VIDEO: Sailor rescued in Atlantic storm after yacht loses mast
A sailor has been rescued from the Atlantic Ocean, two days after his yacht lost its mast in stormy...
UK timber company selected by TMT Marine
Bristol-based timber importer and machining specialist, Robbins Timber has been appointed as the sole UK and Ireland distributor for...
