News on sailing events

Collins Stewart sponsors London Boat Show again

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Collins Stewart, sponsor of the 2007 London Boat Show at ExCeL, has renewed its sponsorship of the show for 2008. The announcement marks the continuation of an extremely successful partnership between the marine and financial communities.

Collins Stewart is the UK's leading independent stockbroking, corporate advisory and wealth management business and, in 2006, was the leading fundraiser on London's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and has one of the broadest financial services practices in the UK.

The renewed sponsorship demonstrates the firm’s attitude towa...Read More...

Tall Ships in Alicante

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Alicante horizon has been dotted with circling masts for two days as the port anticipates the arrival of the first Tall Ships scheduled to participate in Sail Training International’s The Tall Ships’ Races 2007 Mediterranea.

First to arrive were the topsail schooner, Pandora, from the Yacht Club Italien and the sleek two-masted Dutch schooner, Windrose.

Next in port was the Italian barquentine, Palinuro, owned by the Italian Navy. This impressive 3-masted schooner with a square-rigged foremast, built in 1934, is not only very popular with admiring crowds b...Read More...

National Boat Shows to sponsor Skandia Cowes Week 2007

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The organisers of Skandia Cowes Week 2007 have announced that National Boat Shows Ltd, the firm behind the Southampton and London Boat Shows, is to become one of the event sponsors.

‘By furthering our excellent working relationship with Skandia Cowes Week and becoming a sponsor we are engaging with our core sailing audience; forging greater relationships with the boating community; and promoting the National Boat Shows portfolio of shows,” Andrew Williams, National Boat Shows Managing Director, said, according to the event website.

‘We are delighted to have them o...Read More...

South Wales Boat Show next weekend

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Next weekend will see the return of the South Wales Boat Show to Margam Park, near Port Talbot, for the second year.

‘This year’s event has exceeded all expectations, with over 160 exhibitors and 300 different craft on display,’ said organiser Ben Sutcliffe. ‘We are very proud that so many companies are launching new products here in Wales and are very pleased to see all our exhibitors back from last year along with many more.’

There are more than just boats on offer though. According to Sutcliffe, this year’s event will include lots of family entertainment: paint...Read More...

Smith takes on round UK dinghy record

mail@sea-dreamer.com — Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Veteran sailor Steve Smith announced yesterday that he hopes to break the fastest time record for circumnavigating the UK in a dinghy. He will be sailing a boat of his own design.

Smith, who has been sailing since he was 6, is a Yachtmaster and sailing instructor with years of experience in racing and offshore sailing. In 2003 he won the North Sea Race, sailing from Hull to Holland, and later this year will be competing in the transatlantic ARC race.

He plans to make the attempt in August 2007 and is offering a few places to keen and experienced sailors who wish t...Read More...