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Traditionally built trimaran completes 83 day voyage
The traditionally built boats of the Kota-Mama expedition completed their historic 83 day voyage of almost 4,300 km from the Andes to the Atlantic, creating a record for river navigation by reed boats. (16/10/01)
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Standbridge joins GBR challenge
It was announced today that Paul Standbridge, one of the most experienced British offshore sailors, is to join GBR Challenge, the UK entry into next year's America's Cup challenge. (16/10/01)
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Windsor show to host oversea buyers' mission
So far 16 delegates have confirmed from 13 companies have confirmed that they will take part in an international buyers mission to be hosted by the Windsor Marine Trade Show which takes place from October 17-18. (12/10/01)
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BWI to hold panel discussion with marine industry leaders
Boating Writers International, the world's leading organisation of marine journalists, will be hosting a panel discussion at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on October 26, entitled: "Hard Questions for Hard Times: Where Do We Go From Here?" (12/10/01)
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HydroHoist buys marina development operation
Charles Industries, a privately held, diversified manufacturing and high technology company, today announced the sale of its Marina Development Unit of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, to HydroHoist International, manufacturer of the HydroHoist Boat Lift line. (12/10/01)
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De Valk Yacht Brokers opens Costa del Sol office
De Valk Yacht Brokers has opened a new office in the Malaga area of Spain's Costa del Sol. (12/10/01)
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Brunswick files shelf registration
Brunswick Corporation announced today that it has filed a universal shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission covering US$600 million of debt and equity securities that may be offered from time-to-time for sale to the public. (12/10/01)
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Cummins third-quarter earnings drop 88 per cent
Cummins, which makes diesel engines, reported that its third-quarter net earnings dropped by 88 per cent to US$3 million. (12/10/01)
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Great American ii continues record-breaking
The Boston-based trimaran Great American II crossed the Equator two days ago, stepping up her record-breaking pace on a non-stop voyage from New York City to Melbourne, Australia. (12/10/01)
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Prout UK formed as Prout Catamarans goes into administration
A new company, Prout UK, has now been formed after administrators were called in on September 12 to Prout Catamarans Ltd, the UK's only production cruising catamaran builder. (11/10/01)
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Westlawn to re-schedule annual meetings
The Westlawn School of Yacht Design has announced that it will postpone its annual Alumni Meeting and Design Symposium, originally scheduled for February 5, 2002. (11/10/01)
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SSL forced to pull out of Windsor Trade Show
Following news that administrators had been called in yesterday, Europe's largest marine retailer and distributor Sowester Simpson-Lawrence, has been forced to pull out of the Marine Trade Show in October. (11/10/01)
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Fate of SSL hangs in balance
Trade rumours, as yet unconfirmed, that Sowester Simpson-Lawrence, Europe's largest marine importer and distributor, is in financial difficulty were heightened yesterday as calls to the Poole, UK-based company were answered with the pre-recorded message saying that the company was "temporarily closed today". (10/10/01)
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Westerbeke faces reversal in US$4.2 million arbitration award
The Westerbeke Corporation announced that a US$4.2 million damages award against Daihatsu Motor Company had been vacated by the Federal District Court of New York. (10/10/01)
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Fossett takes Atlantic record
Steve Fossett, the American yachtsman, powered his mighty Play Station catamaran across the finish line today to set a new sail record across the Atlantic. (10/10/01)
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Sowester Simpson-Lawrence in administration
At 2.30pm today business administrators were called in to Sowester Simpson-Lawrence. (10/10/01)
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PlayStation transAtlanic record attempt
A new 24 hour sailing record of 687.17nm was set Sunday afternoon, pending ratification by the WSSRC, by skipper Steve Fossett's maxi-catamaran PlayStation. (9/10/01)
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Bumper Barcelona
The biggest-ever Barcelona boat show attracted 138,000 visitors and 550 exhibitors.
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Genmar withdraws stock offer
US boatbuilding group Genmar has withdrawn its stock market floatation because it says that a major investor interested in its VEC moulding process, has emerged.
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Norwegian boatbuilders join forces
MOI Btproduksjon AS is a new boat production company formed by Norwegian boatbuilders Ibiza Boats and Viknes Bat.