All articles by Bobby Jordan – Page 20
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South African cat builder closes
South Africa’s Harvey Yachts has closed its doors three years after setting up in the Garden Route town of Knysna. The custom catamaran yard, founded by Phil and Laura Harvey, is due to be resurrected later this year under new ownership.
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Boating World takes on Azimut brand
South African yacht dealer Boating World has added Azimut Yachts to its range of imported boats following a distribution agreement signed at the Cannes Yachting Festival.
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New Robertson & Caine MD seeks robust growth
Robertson Caine’s newly appointed managing director, Peter Giliam, says he hopes to bring an improved quality finish to the South African yard by making the business more robust.
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SABBEX says revision of visa requirements a boon for business
The South African Boatbuilders Export Council (SABBEX) has welcomed news of a revision of the country’s visa requirements for highly skilled foreigners.
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Robertson & Caine names interim MD
Catamaran producer Robertson Caine has appointed a new interim managing director following the resignation of Alet du Plessis in July. Du Plessis confirmed her resignation this week, which she described as a career move. Her post has been filled by manufacturing director Peter Giliam, who will serve as ...
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Milestone for SA boatbuilding as training course begin in Cape Town
A flagship South African boatbuilding and composites training programme has enrolled its first group of students in Cape Town, the South African Boatbuilders Export Council (SABBEX) reports.
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Boating ban lifted at Cape Town’s biggest dam after winter deluge
Cape Town’s largest dam has lifted a ban on recreational boating following late winter rains that have brought relief to the drought-stricken Western Cape Province.
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Vision Yachts targets European market
South Africa’s Vision Yachts is opening an office in Mallorca, Spain, ahead of the launch of a new Vision 444 luxury bluewater cruising catamaran aimed at the export market.
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SA boatbuilders concerned about possible impact of Trump tweet
A tweet by US President Donald Trump decrying planned ‘land seizures’ by the South African government has prompted fears of changes to the trade deal that allows SA boatbuilders preferential access to the massive US boat market.
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Replica classic boat builder to launch own speedboat design
South African classic boat builder GAW Marine this week confirmed plans to produce its own unique speedboat model for the export market.
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SA powerboat builder heading Down Under
Fusion Power Boats enters Australian market with new distribution partner
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Shareholder shakeup at SA's Anchor Boat Shop
Nautic Africa sells stake Cape Town-based Yamaha engine dealer
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Cape Town marina caught up in violent fishing rights protest
Would-be visitors to Hout Bay marina should avoid the facility until the volatile situation has subsided
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New marine skills initiative for South Africa
Multimillion rand programme for marginalised youth launches in remote coastal area
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South African yacht clubs urged to accelerate transformation
SA Sailing president says clubs face eviction from state-owned port facilities unless they embrace change
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SA marine supplier turns to 'camping' to beat market blues
BG Boat Parts says the company had no choice but to branch out into new terrain
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SAIMI opens satellite office in Cape Town
South African International Maritime Institute hopes to further expand with a new office in Durban in the near future
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Le Boat South Africa scores top award with 35% leap in bookings
Travelopia’s South African Le Boat office has been recognised as the firm’s top performing division
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Lowrance SA signs agency agreement with US-based Power-Pole
Power-Pole shallow water anchors are likely to appeal to South Africa’s recreational fishing sector
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SA Minister decries 'harmful' US tariffs as trade war comes under scrutiny at BRICS summit
New ‘unilateral’ US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to South Africa are hurting the local economy