Volvo 70’ KOSATKA
New Central for Berthon

The result of collaboration between Humphreys Yacht Design and Green Marine in 2008, this bullet proof race boat has stacks of potential for corporate line honours and long distance racing.

Just arrived at Berthon in Lymington, she is our new landmark! Inspections are easily arranged

• For further information please contact Sue Grant
  on 01590 679222 or Email: brokers@berthon.co.uk

Two New Swan
listings for Berthon

Berthon are delighted to announce their appointment as brokers for a brace of Swans.

Swan 601 – AQUARIUS

2005 yacht which is competitive under IRC, IMS and CSA. Totally race ready and with astonishing graphics. Excellent performance sailing yacht of impeccable pedigree. $2,400,00

Swan 65/038 – EVRIKA

One of the last of this astonishing class to hatch, she has been in the same ownership for 20 years and is a no compromise cruising Swan.  She is ketch rigged with tall main mast and is ideal for blue water cruising, with potential for optimisation to race successfully.

• For fullest information and to make an arrangement to view, please contact Sue Grant on 01590 679222
  or Email: brokers@berthon.co.uk

Swan 100’ FANTASTICAAA
Centrally listed by Berthon

Berthon is delighted to announce it’s appointment as Central Agent for the 2005 built Swan 100’ FANTASTICAAA. A powerful performance cruising yacht from the board of German Frers, she is fully equipped for extended cruising throughout the globe.

She has been skipper maintained regardless of cost throughout life and is now available for inspection in Ravenna in Italy. She asks 7,950,000 euros and is tax paid.

• For further information please contact Berthon on 01590 679222 or Email: brokers@berthon.co.uk

Berthon Steal the Show with Further Recognition

Berthon Boat Company Ltd was recently awarded the title of Medium Employer of the Year at the 2009 Apprenticeship Awards held at Old Billingsgate, London. Run by the National Apprenticeships Service, the Awards celebrated the achievements of apprentices and their employers.

The prestigious ceremony was hosted by Rugby World Cup winner Matt Dawson and his Strictly Come Dancing dance partner Lilia Kopylova, and was designed to celebrate the success of apprenticeships throughout UK industry.

Lymington-based Berthon Boat Company is no stranger to award ceremonies. This year also saw its success at the BMF Training Awards, where the company was named winners of the BMF Company Learning and Development Award. Berthon has been training apprentices for more than 100 years, during which time it has not only produced generations of skilled marine workers, but also helped to make sure that marine skills are being maintained throughout the industry.

Brian May, Managing Director at Berthon said:

“Our business wouldn’t survive without apprentices and in these difficult times the Government support we receive is vital to enable us to continue offering Apprenticeship places. Whilst we fully support the Apprenticeship programme and have doubled our intake this year I am especially pleased that we have twelve further places to provide more opportunities for supply line businesses to commence training in the marine industry from next year.”

The Awards recognise and celebrate the hard work, commitment and achievements of apprentices and employers who drive business performance and productivity with apprentices.

Sarah Dhanda, BMF Director of Business Development said:

“As members of the British Marine Federation (BMF), I have a close working relationship with the team at Berthon. They thoroughly deserve this award, and all the previous attention they have been receiving as a result of this exemplary apprenticeship scheme. We are delighted that the marine industry is being rewarded for its excellence in the training sector.”

Awards presenter Matt Dawson said on the awards:

“It’s a real honour to be involved in this year’s national Apprenticeship Awards. It has been truly inspiring. I believe Apprenticeships are tremendously important to Britain’s future. They unlock talent and provide a viable, alternative route for individuals to pursue a career and gain personal and professional satisfaction.

“No one knows more than me just how important training is to help you bring your A-game to the pitch. These winners have shown that they are not only true team players but they really are at the top of their game in their respective areas.”

17/07/09

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BBCo Apprentice Award

Hot on the tail of winning the British Marine Federation (BMF) 2009 Training Award, Lymington based Berthon has successfully led a consortium of marine companies which include New Forest businesses such as Discovery Yachts at Marchwood, Griffon Hoverwork in Hythe, Scorpion RIBs in Lymington and from further afield, SYS in Southampton and Moody Deck in Fareham in a project that will support the employment of 60 apprentices over a two year period, with a total value of £880,000 funded from the Government’s Apprenticeship Expansion Programme to improve skills across the local marine industry. Berthon received strong support from the BMF together with Paragon Skills who actually carry out the training, and vital backing from Marine South East.

The investment will be used to pay the wages of apprentices for the next two years and support their specific training needs, reducing costs for local businesses and assisting profitability in a difficult period. It represents a major boost for skills and employment in the marine sector where the competence learnt from a full four-year apprenticeship is clearly greater than in other industries; and to encourage wider participation there are currently a limited number of part-funded unallocated apprenticeship places available to local marine companies. These places will ensure that apprentice support is available to companies throughout the marine supply chain.

Brian May, MD of Berthon commented:

“Renewed Government support for skills based careers has given impetus to a higher perception of apprenticeship schemes to both youngsters and their parents. We have been training apprentices for over 100 years, and more than half of the 70 people on our shop floor have come to us through our apprenticeship scheme as well as around half of our boatyard management team. Youngsters today realise that there are real career progression opportunities.”

Keith Longman, Yard Manager at Berthon said:

“We are committed to producing a strong local skill base and our hard work is paying off; we took on 8 apprentices last year and 9 this year, with the average age over 18 with one aged 25. Our total apprentice count currently stands at 23 and we have committed to taking on a further 8 this summer under this scheme.”

With a market value of nearly £62bn, the UK marine industry has a 3.1% share of the global marine market worth around £2 trillion. The South East marine industry includes some of the most innovative and high-tech companies, with a reputation for excellence and contributing skilled marine workers around the globe. The industry’s commitment to training is now being recognised with inclusion in this pilot Government programme.
The Apprenticeship Expansion Programme trials, which are being funded by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), will provide extra funding to employers who are currently running high quality apprenticeships. It aims to develop and test models which will allow employers to recruit and train additional apprentices in companies that are at the forefront of their industry. This will give them the appropriate skills to secure employment in the supply chain or elsewhere in the wider sector.

21/05/09

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WESTERNMAN is for sale

Berthon International are delighted to announce their appointment as the Central Agents for the sale of this exceptional yacht. Built in 1997, at Covey Island Boat Works, to very special designs by Nigel Irens, she has been meticulously maintained through life. She is a modern Bristol Channel pilot cutter, and her condition belies the number of miles beneath her keel.

Her owners Tom and Roz Cunliffe, have enjoyed the voyage of her ownership Immensely:

“When we had Westernman built we wanted a fast, comfortable boat that could cruise long or short two-up, but with plenty of space for more. By not forgetting the lessons of history, she has delivered the goods in all weathers; she has made friends in many countries and, with a beauty enhanced by sheer salty competence, she’s been queen of every harbour. It’s a bittersweet moment, but Roz and I are ready for a new challenge. It’s time to move on.”

• For fullest information and to make an arrangement to view, please contact Sue Grant on 01590 679222
  or Email: brokers@berthon.co.uk

Berthon in the US

Berthon is delighted to announce that Scandinavian Yachts in Newport Rhode Island is Berthon's new partner in the USA, enabling both parties to offer their high quality brokerage listings on both sides of the Atlantic.,

Managing Director of the Berthon Sales Division, Sue Grant said: “Alan Baines and Jennifer Stewart from Scandinavian Yachts are highly experienced brokers, whose skill and integrity make them the perfect partners for Berthon in a vast market that will rebound more rapidly than Europe. We are now able to offer yacht owners of our listings in Europe superb coverage in the United States, and American clients will have a local office in Newport, Rhode Island (arguably, yachting’s Mecca across the pond) with whom to deal, when purchasing yachts via Berthon in Europe.”

With offices in the UK, France and Spain, Berthon specialises in the sale of quality sailing, motor and performance yachts from 40’ – 100’.

Alan Baines of Scandinavian Yachts commented “We are delighted with this new partnership with Berthon, one of Europe’s largest and stable brokerage houses, allowing Scandinavian Yachts to offer around 300 high quality cruising yachts available for sale to US buyers. With our knowledge of the American market, and years of experience in successfully selling into this market, we can now offer well priced brokerage listings in Europe, taking full advantage of the current currency advantage that the dollar has over both sterling and the euro. Additionally, between both companies we can advise about all aspects of purchase, including VAT (sales tax) and even European cruising grounds.”

Scandinavian Yachts will offer Berthon listings as “Scandinavian Yachts – agents for Berthon”.

• Alan Baines Tel: 001 401 846 8442
  Email: baines@scandyacht.com