Volvo Ocean Race: Sleeping Is For Losers

by | Jun 14, 2018 | Daily News, Features

(June 13, 2018; Day 4) – Spanish team MAPFRE are dominating the lead of the penultimate Volvo Ocean Race leg as the fleet rocketed round the coast of Scotland today. The onboard speedos were screaming into the mid-20s as southerly winds built to more than 25 knots...

Volvo Ocean Race: Calm Before The Storm

by | Jun 13, 2018 | Daily News, Features

(June 12, 2018; Day 3) – Getting from Point A to Point B is rarely a straight line, a reality the Volvo Ocean Race teams faced earlier today as they attempted to cross a windless ridge of high-pressure that could hold the key to overall victory. With the finish in...

Clipper Race: Aiming At New York City

by | Jun 13, 2018 | Daily News, Features

(June 12, 2018; Day 9) – The Elliot Brown Ocean Sprint for Race 11: Nasdaq Race to New York is far from over, but already there have been some incredible duels in the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race. Whilst the entire fleet is yet to complete the sprint, it...

Revealing The All New ClubSwan 36

by | Jun 13, 2018 | Daily News, Features

In order to stand out in a crowded marketplace, one needs to deliver something exceptional and innovative. In the boatbuilding arena, new designs arrive all the time. Few come with the pedigree of Nautor’s Swan, the design talent of Juan K, the trusted organisation of...

Obituary: David Hough

by | Jun 12, 2018 | Daily News

It is with sadness that IBI learnt recently of the death of David Hough. David joined the forerunner of British Marine, the Ship and Boatbuilders Federation, in the late 1960s. He worked for the industry’s longest-serving chief executive, Tom Webb, on a variety of...