Australia’s federal government has reinstated both the trade boatbuilder and shipwright, to the Australian apprenticeship priority list. It’s looking to promote numbers in key jobs and tackle skills shortages nationwide. Nineteen more roles, including boatbuilding, have been added to the list. The country’s national priority apprenticeships now has a list of 130 occupations. Boating Industry […]
A new YouTube channel, hosted by the Women in Boatbuilding CIC (community interest company), is launching a mini-series documenting what women worked on in British boatyards this summer. Three short programmes have been created from the summer ‘British Boatbuilders Tour 2023’, and the trio of episodes will be released throughout this month. Episode 1 – […]
Traditional wooden boat building has been added to the ‘endangered’ list of crafts, according to new research by Heritage Crafts. The organisation’s research is an ongoing project to track traditional craft skills on the verge of extinction in the UK. Its previous results were announced in 2021. The research, funded by The Pilgrim Trust and […]
Finnish boat builder Yamarin has launched a new six-metre model in its bow rider range. The Yamarin 59 BR will be presented for the first time at boot Düsseldorf, 21 to 29 January 2023. “The new Yamarin fits in the popular size class under six metres and offers plenty of open space for enjoying yourself […]
Aluminium RIB supplier, Highfield Boats has released the first images of its brand new production space, increasing the company’s capacity threefold with an additional 17,000 sq metres. Completed at the end of 2021, Highfield Boats‘ new facility in Weihai, China, totals 26,000 sq metres, and houses its new state-of-the-art production equipment including an advanced laser […]
Tideman Boats BV, a Dutch builder of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) boats, has opened its first US production facility in North Andover, Massachusetts. Amsterdam-based Tideman, which builds recreational and commercial craft, has a focus on workboats such as buoy tenders, pilot boats, patrol launches and other uses requiring durability. Tideman hulls are only produced with black […]
David Lewin, consultant for GMBA, moved his boat to a marina on the south coast of England and couldn’t be happier with the relocation. But, he says, the move’s highlighted one stark issue with the boating industry. And that is size… Lewin believes boat size is a “first world problem”, but one that needs addressing, […]
British motorboat manufacturer, Fairline Yachts, is recruiting for new staff members, in a variety of manufacturing roles at its factory in Oundle, Northamptonshire. Fairline is also expanding its design team with openings for both contract and full-time staff. These vacancies come as Fairline commences a three-year new model launch programme, as well as having a full […]
Patty Lawrence has joined the team at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) as education director. With 11 years’ experience within the industry and an extensive background in education, Lawrence will be responsible for the creation of an education program that includes a full day of pre-conference sessions, the seminar series, and exhibitor-hosted show-floor Tech Talk […]
Oyster Yachts is undertaking a considerable expansion programme. The company is acquiring an additional 27,000sq. ft at the Hythe Marine Park, Southampton, which will be used to create a state-of-the-art production facility for the new Oyster 495 yacht. “With several Oyster 495s already sold, investment in this dedicated production facility fits seamlessly with our growth […]
RS Sailing has announced that, following a class association vote, the RS200 will be switching to vinylester resin construction and continuing with a resin infusion build method. Although a ‘one design’ class, small updates are essential and this switch will help ensure that the RS200 remains a top contender for those considering a two person […]