Ullman sets up global manufacturing HQ Cape Town
Deal sees Ullman Sails South Africa, merged with Ullman Sails Manufacturing which previously operated out of the US.
Watch: Cape Town International Boat Show – 2018
Some snippets from this year’s Cape Town International Boat Show (2018). A huge success overall.
Back from the brink: small boat harbours on the mend
Just when you thought they were falling into the sea, South Africa’s 12 small boat harbours have been rescued from obscurity.
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.