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
Classic! Wooden boats resurface in Knysna
Cameron Searle speaks to SABBEX about this year’s Antique & Classic Boat Shows which recapture Knysna’s boating history.
False Bay Yacht Club bans disposable plastic as floating debris spreads
FBYC has set a South African benchmark by banning disposable plastic at its facilities.
Boating World SA signs with Azimut
South African luxury yacht dealer Boating World has added Azimut Yachts to its range of imported boats.
Chairman’s Report October 2018
Cannes Boatshow 2018: I was fortunate to escape for a week from the cold Cape winter to the sublime coffee and croissant culture of the Cote de Azur.