Nimbus W11
HMS is tempted to begin ‘extending his weekends’ after testing the latest twin 400hp offering from Swedish builder Nimbus Boats. The W11 readies Nimbus to now tackle some of the biggest markets in the world … The new Nimbus W11 takes its place alongside the Weekender, Tender and Commuter series, which the company first presented back in 2018. Consisting of eight models in all, the handsome new W11, the subject of our test, now completes what is already a very comprehensive line-up. Jonas Göthberg, Commercial Director and Brand Manager of Nimbus Group AB, had this to say about the
Torqeedo H2C RIB
Is this prototype the next step toward realistic green planing power? With an ever-sharpening focus on climate warming, questions are being raised about the concept of fossil fuel boating. At this moment in time, zero-carbon or low-carbon boating lags behind the automotive industry, and for good reason. Planing powerboats have big power needs, so only craft like the hydrofoiling Navier N30, featured in this issue, have any chance of providing the pleasure boater with a degree of realistic use on the water. However, Torqeedo, one of the first pioneers of electric propulsion, have teamed up with H2 Marine Solutions
ICOM IC-U20SR
Tough and pocket sized, this radio keeps all crew members in the loop. This new compact radio from Icom has a broader remit than just maritime communications. The IC-U20SR is what is termed a PMR446 - a personal mobile UHF radio that transmits within the band of 446 MHz. It has sixteen predesignated channels and requires no license to use, so handing one out to every crew member poses no practical or legal problems. It can’t transmit on any marine frequency like channel 16, so has no use in a mayday situation, but considering most skippers rely on a
Ports of Call: Beautiful Bembridge
Jo Moon and Mark Featherstone find a warm welcome in beautiful Bembridge Harbour. ‘The West Coast has the sunshine’, according to the Beach Boys, but ‘the East Coast girls are hip’! A visit to California might be out of reach, but time spent in the welcoming Bembridge Harbour on the east coast of the Isle of Wight is guaranteed to give you ‘Good Vibrations’! Claiming to be the largest village in the UK and crowned Village of the Year in 2019, Bembridge is situated in the large, picturesque natural harbour of Brading Haven, with the 550-berth Duver Marina offering
Archipelago Interview – Long-Term Benefits
In this exclusive interview, HMS speaks to Stephen Weatherley, founder and CEO of WSW Marine, about hydrogen, HVO and the development of his sustainability-focused, long-distance, hybrid-powered ‘Archipelago’ catamaran. Could you provide some background to the Archipelago project and what inspired the company’s inception? I started Archipelago Yachts in early 2021, ultimately because I couldn’t find a boat that I wanted on the market. I’ve always had boats in my family, sailing and motor, but I’ve always had a passion for proper seaworthiness and excellent naval architecture. My first sailing boat was a Contessa 32, which is a classic seaworthy
