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Chris-Craft Corsair 34
Greg Copp paid the long-standing and distinguished American boatbuilders Chris-Craft a visit to check out their latest offering, the Corsair 34 … Chris-Craft are one of a group of boatbuilders that have little need to reinvent themselves.Some yards feel a Read More...
Brig Eagle 8m
Greg Copp tests the latest Eagle to fly from the Brig nest … Ten years ago the idea of a fast RIB not fitted with jockey or shock-mitigating seats was unacceptable to many hard-core RIB fanatics. However, the big-RIB concept Read More...
The SilverHook Story
Keeping alive the true spirit of powerboat racing … PBR relates the success story that is Nigel Hook … Sixty years ago, in May 1969, Don Aronow ‒ a millionaire New Yorker who built the first Cigarette boat under the Read More...
Cast off for Boot 2020
Fascinated by gentle tides, huge waves and breathtaking underwater panoramas? Salt on the skin and the deep blue sea – boot 2020 makes water sport dreams come true! When the first boot of the forthcoming decade starts on 18. January Read More...
Largs Win Fourth Gold Anchor Award
Largs Yacht Haven have been awarded the industry’s top accreditation, the Five Gold Anchor award, for the fourth time in a row. Since their previous inspection, Largs have enjoyed major capital investment, including a new surfaced car park with a Read More...
BRIG Aim to Spread Euro Wings at boot 2020
BRIG are preparing to launch their largest new-look show presentation yet at boot Düsseldorf in January to showcase their range of premium sports leisure boats across the European marketplace. Boot Düsseldorf is regarded as one of the premier boat shows Read More...
The Birth of Gloriana
Today, Gloriana has been in service for some seven years, and in addition to the usual servicing and repair work, she has also undergone a major change in her Motiv power system.When the drawings for Gloriana were originally produced, allowance Read More...
Pick of the Bunch
These Helly Hansen shoes appear to be very well made indeed …… their ultra-lightweight, rugged construction coupled to the commendable degree of comfort they offer make them very likeable.These latest products from Gill are likewise highly suited to all activities Read More...
Staying in Touch
It is important not just to consider the advantages and disadvantages of the hardware but also the area that is covered by the different satellite services.EPIRBs are good, part of the GMDSS and should be your first port of call Read More...
Plotting by Design
Jonathan Peers flies south to test the latest crop of technical advancements and products from the stable of leading marine electronics manufacturer, Navico. The latter part of May 2019 saw Navico hold a press event at the vast, idyllic harbour Read More...
Retro Repower – Arctic 22 RIB
You have no doubt about the hull’s credibility as it simply runs through any chop with total indifference.The ride is unsurprisingly smooth, helped by the thick supportive seating.The Arctic is no sprightly race boat, but the punchy 2-stroke E-TEC motors Read More...
A Change of Course
Being by the water frees up our minds and helps us to be more creative. Our core belief is to help others, which we do by training them in all things nautical …Driven by the inspiration of Australia and the Read More...
Fusion Apollo RA670
I had no issues getting mp3 tunes from my iPhone into the RA670.I can report that the sound did not break up, go ragged or, worst of all, fatigue the ear at full system volume.At no time did the speakers Read More...
The Power and the Glory
Frankly, Velocity’s mode of travel over such troubled water was in a different league to almost everything I have encountered before.The hull was slicing through the waves rather than taking them on ‒ no bangs, creaks or buffeting on the Read More...
Cheetah Makes Way to São Tomé
Cheetah in Portugal are now celebrating two years in production at the workshops near Nazaré.There are now 10 Cheetahs working around the Portuguese coastline, with another three Cheetahs built for export to Jersey, the UK and France. PBR reports on Read More...
Alen 45
Over the last decade we have seen a number of retro designs gracing numerous shorelines. However, the Mediterranean has proven to be the most fertile area for designs encompassing traditional lines with modern technology. Alen Yacht, based in Turkey, have Read More...
Beneteau Monte Carlo 52 Preview
All told, the MC52’s interior looks set to be a big improvement on the outgoing MC5’s.What remains to be seen is exactly what quality of standards Beneteau will set for their new boat.All told, the MC52’s interior looks set to Read More...
Cross-Channel Motorbike Stunt Recreated
A vintage Ariel motorcycle has recreated a 1929 publicity stunt when a similar bike, supported on wooden floats, powered its way across the Channel and back. The event brought together the Pershore Plum Festival and the Ariel Owners Motorycle Club’s Read More...
This Boating Life – Boat Bonding
The truth is, a quick powerboat is very exhilarating on a fast coastal passage in winter.I adore being out in an open-cockpit boat in the hard weather. I much prefer being on the water without the encumbrance of a pilot house, Read More...
Forty Years of Redbay
Redbay Boats will always remain a family business.… we have no plans to mass-produce boats; my preference is to build bespoke boats for a select clientele.I love my job so much because it was a hobby that turned into my Read More...
Steve Curtis MBE – Throttleman Extraordinaire
‘All the while I love racing, and marathon events in particular, why would I stop?’… caution was the watchword of the day as Steve’s deft touch was essential to prevent the engines from over-revving because of the huge seas. Mike Read More...
Pilot Guide – Med Havens – Invitation to Ibiza
Since Eivissa possesses such a large and extensive deep-water port, it enjoys a wide range of boating facilities.Arrival at Eivissa by sea is quite a landfall and rather thrilling on a small boat.The palm-lined stone quays have more than a Read More...
Ancasta Prepare for Southampton
The team at Ancasta are currently making preparations for exhibiting at the Southampton Boat Show, among other shows, where they will be representing four of the largest global power and sail brands, including Beneteau Power and Sail, and Prestige Luxury Read More...
Paradise in Portugal
Such is the laid-back way here that if we decide to go for a meal there’s no need to go home and change for dinner – everyone just goes as they are.It’s not hard to find a peaceful spot for Read More...
Skerry Stuff
Very often the fact that safety increases with numbers means that crews will press on in less than ideal conditions.I am incredibly lucky to have been able to have a go at the helm of this 44-ton, 2500hp beast, which Read More...
