SA skills initiative shortlisted for global award
A South African marine industry skills training programme has been shortlisted for one of the world’s top boat building awards.
Blackbeard to set up Superyacht hub in CT?
Brian Blackbeard is currently researching the possibility of a superyacht ‘one-stop-shop’ in Cape Town.
Ships Ahoy! New forum puts wind in sails of Blue Economy
SA has a new maritime sector umbrella body – the Department of Transport creates the South African Maritime Business Forum.
SA is watersports heaven – new study
50 000 surf lessons a year in Muizenberg puts a huge smile on the face of the South African economy.
New crew on the block: New entrants debut in CT
Makua’s journey from Atteridgeville to a stand at the V&A marina – a remarkable story from this year’s Boat Show.
Wait till Greg Bertish hears about this one
A 12ft ‘Oppikat’, designed by South African Dudley Dix, combining the simplicity of the optimist with the speed of a catamaran.
Let the show go on: CT Show attendance jumps 54%
They said it would be bigger. They added surf skis and Mercedes Benz. The result was a more than 50% jump in attendance.
Watch: Riding the waves with Roger Paarman of Nexus/Balance Catamarans
Roger Paarman shares the story of one of the most awarded designs in recent years.
New degree offered in Marine Engineering
Port Elizabeth, is technically even friendlier thanks to a new marine engineering degree at Nelson Mandela University.
SAMSA’S Nigel Campbell retires
Maritime Industry stalwart Nigel Campbell has formally retired after 47 years in the maritime sector: says at last he doesn’t have to go to sleep with his cell phone