ANDREW PINDAR HAS JOINED THE MAGENTA PROJECTHOMENEWSPEOPLEANDREW PINDAR HAS JOINED THE MAGENTA PROJECT12 Mar 2020EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintAndrew Pindar has joined The Magenta Project as a director of its boardINDUSTRY DATABASEGAC PINDARThe Magenta Project has appointed Andrew Pindar OBE to its board of directors.The organisation’s mission is to generate opportunities for women in performance sailing and Andrew has been a big supporter of women in sailing for almost 40 years. He has been a past board member of Earthwatch and recently funded the World Sailing Trust’s strategic review into Women in Sailing.In addition, Victoria Low has joined the board of Trustees, after around 30 years’ working in the marine industry.“It is an exciting time for women in sport generally and I really feel that The Magenta Project is at the forefront of a tipping point in sailing in so far as women in our sport are concerned,” said Elaine Penhaul, chair of The Magenta Project.“I am delighted to welcome Andrew and Victoria to the board and I am excited to see how we can grow our influence and network to create more opportunities for women in performance sailing.”

via Boating Business | Andrew Pindar has joined The Magenta Project.

NEW SUSTAINABLE CHARITY PARTNERSHIP

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSNEW SUSTAINABLE CHARITY PARTNERSHIP

25 Feb 2020

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Sustainable charter guidelines will be developed as part of a new partnership

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Borrow A Boat has formed a charity funding partnership with the World Sailing Trust.

The organisation is the charitable arm of World Sailing and works to protect the waters of the world, improve access to sailing and encourage youth participation.

The partnership aims to develop sustainable charter guidelines for both charterers and boat owners/charter operators.

“There is a really strong alignment in the aims of the World Sailing Trust and Borrow A Boat,” said Borrow A Boat’s CEO, Matt Ovenden. “With a background in sustainability myself, I’m delighted to be partnering with World Sailing Trust on safeguarding our oceans as well as improving access to boating and encouraging youth participation – both core to Borrow A Boat’s mission.”

The new venture will be backed by an online resource that will outline ways to reduce the environmental impacts of a charter holiday.

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SAILGP AIMS TO BE CARBON NEUTRAL BY 2025

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSSAILGP AIMS TO BE CARBON NEUTRAL BY 2025

26 Feb 2020

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SailGP aims to be carbon neutral by 2025 Credit: Bob Martin for SailGP

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SailGP has launched its plan to become carbon neutral by 2025.

With a focus on three core pillars – people, process and technology – SailGP wants to build on its foundations of sustainability in this, its second season, and is embarking on a technical project with Tesla to power the F50 race boats.

“There is no point saying we will eventually get there; it is much more urgent than that and we must find innovative solutions quickly,” said SailGP chief executive, Sir Russell Coutts.

Positive impact

“We have to ensure we are operating responsibly across all areas of our business and accelerating our sport toward a sustainable future in which all aspects of our activities have a net positive impact on society.”

As part of the pilot programme with Tesla, thirty-six 400W solar panels have been installed in the Sydney SailGP technical area, along with Tesla Powerwalls. The new solution has been designed so the solar kit can be assembled and dismantled quickly and transported from event to event.

Other initiatives will include using recycled carbon fibre and ocean plastics in both the SailGP and Inspire Racing medals, removing single-use and disposable products across all site areas and removing single-use plastics from all hotel rooms used by the organisation.

via Boating Business | SailGP aims to be carbon neutral by 2025.

RYA DINGHY SHOW LEAVES ALLY PALLY

HOMENEWSPROMOTIONSBOAT SHOWSRYA DINGHY SHOW LEAVES ALLY PALLY

02 Mar 2020

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The 2021 RYA Dinghy Show will relocate to Farnborough Photo: RYA

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ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION

The RYA Dinghy Show will be relocating to Farnborough from its current home at Alexandra Palace.

For 2021, the world’s only show dedicated to dinghy sailing will be held at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre over the weekend of 27 – 28 February.

“After 25 fantastic years at Alexandra Palace, it feels like we’ve reached a milestone year for the RYA Dinghy Show and the time is right for a change in venue,” said RYA director of sport development, Alistair Dickson.

“Over the past few years we’ve been listening to both the visitor and exhibitor feedback and have taken on an extensive review of the show’s location and venue, carefully considering everything from travel and distance to sustainability and floor space.

Sustainable facilities

“A large number of potential venues were considered across the UK, with Farnborough eventually coming out top due to its excellent accessibility, modern and sustainable facilities, appropriate size and space, free onsite parking and reasonably priced local accommodation options for visitors and exhibitors.”

Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre venue director, Michael Watton added that staff were delighted to be hosting the 2021 edition. “The RYA’s decision to relocate their show to our venue is a fantastic endorsement of our easy to access location and flexible facilities.

“We look forward to seeing the show take shape in our venue and to welcoming exhibitors and visitors for a fantastic event.”

via Boating Business | RYA Dinghy Show leaves Ally Pally.

DUBAI BOAT SHOW POSTPONED

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSDUBAI BOAT SHOW POSTPONED

02 Mar 2020

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Princess Yachts was due to have exhibited at the Dubai Boat Show this month

The Dubai International Boat Show has been postponed until November due to Coronavirus fears.

The show was due to take place from March 10 for five days at the new Dubai Harbour, the largest marina in the region able to take boats up to 160m in length.

“Whilst the UAE remains completely safe for travel and has deployed the strictest medical and hygiene protocols, we fully recognise that for some specific shows, we have a high majority of key participants significant to the event’s programme that are unable to travel due to restrictions in their home country,” said a statement from the Dubai World Trade Centre.

“As such, we have been working closely to assure that our clients’ needs are most effectively addressed and the delivery of strong international participation considered, in these extraordinary times.”

Collective interests

The statement continued: “Our decision comes after much deliberation in consultation with the event’s main participants and industry stakeholders, who have strongly endorsed our prioritisation of the collective interests of both the global exhibitors and the key buyers from the region.”

The news was welcomed by key exhibitors including Gulf Craft and Princess Yachts.

The show is the largest boating event in the MENA region with the overall value of superyachts displayed estimated at AED 2.6 billion.

It will now coincide with Expo Dubai 2020.

via Boating Business | Dubai Boat Show postponed.