This impressive new shellfish catamaran for Orkney combines a Gerry Smyth-built hull and Marvig Boatyard fit-out. Our review of Galatea K 112… The recent arrival of the newest addition to the static-gear fleet in Orkney was a proud moment for…
Isle of Wight fisherman Geoff Blake, who was forced to pause the build process on his new 10m Cheetah Marine catamaran last month, is still waiting for the MCA’s decision on fuel tank regulations, reports Andy Read. His letter to…
Dorset skipper Pete Dadds resumed fishing static gear from Mudeford recently, some 16 months on from the day a rogue wave caused the 6.9m catamaran Déjà Vu SU 21 to capsize. John Periam reports. Photos by Geoffrey Lee It was…
This week in Fishing News you will find: – Discards ban probe – Catapult catamaran Onward arrives at Peterhead – May dodges CFP departure date assurance – ‘She/her’ to become ‘it’? – Irish minister supports scientific advice on protecting angel…
Cheetah Marine, based at Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, has sold over 500 Cheetah catamarans since the well-known boatbuilding company was established. John Periam reports It was 28 years ago that Sean Strevens designed and built his first 6.2m…
Since Fishing News last visited Ventnor Haven Fishery on the Isle of Wight (11 February, 2016), for various reasons, four full-time boats have ceased fishing, leaving only the two Ventnor Haven boats working there now, reports John Periam. Above: Mooring up…
Each Week We’ll Be Bringing You Our Boat Of The Week Taken From Fishing News Name: Our Sharon SH 7 LOA: 9.95m Built: Blyth Workcats Ltd Canvey Island Essex 2009 Type: Fast potter Home port: Scarborough We’ll be back next…
The new 12m catamaran Isobella M BM 220 started potting from Bridlington last week, reports David Linkie Owned by Karl and Jenny Price and named after their eight-year-old twins, Blake Michael and Brooke Isobella, the new shellfish boat Isobella M…
