Isle of Wight

  • MCA issues continue to delay new-build catamaran

    MCA issues continue to delay new-build catamaran

    14th December 2022

    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…

  • Under-15m code: MCA delay puts catamaran build at risk

    Under-15m code: MCA delay puts catamaran build at risk

    16th November 2022

    BBC Solent, the local radio station covering the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Southampton and the surrounding area, ran a feature last week on the MCA under-15m code, with the presenter expressing bewilderment about its failure to sort basic issues, reports…

  • A family affair: Line-fishing for bass

    A family affair: Line-fishing for bass

    25th April 2022

    Mark Blanchard spends a day with husband and wife team Annie and Ian Gilbert, who have been fishing together off the Dorset and Isle of Wight coast for the past two decades Keeping shop with your partner must test any…

  • Cheetah rides the storm

    Cheetah rides the storm

    4th June 2020

    Like most businesses, catamaran builder Cheetah Marine, based at Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, decided to stop production in late March so its staff could stay safe – but it is now back in production with Covid-19 precautions in…

  • 500 Cheetah catamarans and still going strong

    500 Cheetah catamarans and still going strong

    4th April 2019

    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…

  • Southeast England – 2018 review

    Southeast England – 2018 review

    6th December 2018

    Fishermen in southeast England show their determination to survive It has not been an easy year for the fishermen along the south coast. There have been highs and lows for many of them, as recorded in Fishing News over the…

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