Berthon Blog
TANGO sets sail
November 20, 2023
Following on from the blog written in April we have received an exciting update from the Crew. A letter from the crew I am happy to report that TANGO arrived in Sint Maarten this morning, all safe and sound. I was aboard for only the first leg through Bermuda, and…
Celebrating our recently graduated apprentices
October 3, 2023
Congratulations to our recently graduated apprentices, BHG engineer Tom Lovegrove, boat mover Chris Tranter, rigger Kieran Lashford and marine engineers Adam Weekes and Jack Smalley, who received their qualifications from British Marine at the award ceremony. They have now moved up a rung on the ladder, continuing their journey through…
Berthon’s new apprentices
October 3, 2023
Last week we welcomed our new cohort of apprentices. Introducing Marley Evans (shipwright), Tom Wischhusen (engineer), Max Barrow (shipwright), Ben Simmons (engineer), James Bentley (electrician), William Crane (engineer) and Oliver Drummond (engineer). As they embark on their careers at Berthon, we look forward to watching them progress and learn over…
Round the Island Race 2023
July 11, 2023
The challenging weather conditions posed a significant test for the 1,100 boat fleet embarking from the Royal Yacht Squadron line in Cowes on Saturday (8th July) morning. Every moment of the exhilarating racecourse around the Isle of Wight tested the fleet’s spirit and skill. Claiming the sought-after Gold Roman Bowl…
Round 3 of the 2023 UKOPRA offshore powerboat racing championship is coming to Lymington
June 28, 2023
The Lymington Challenge, will be hosted by Berthon on July 7th and 8th. The race will start at 13:00 on Saturday 8th July and will include 7 classes, ranging from local racer Bligh Julius in a 50 hp ThunderCat to Rob Lockyer’s 47′ Team 25 Good Boy Vodka, boasting 2200…
BERTHON – A FATHER AND SON BUSINESS
June 21, 2023
Berthon is family business, owned and run by the May’s for four generations, giving the company a strong sense of tradition. It is not only the May family, but many of our employees families too that have worked at Berthon throughout the years. WINSOME BLUE built in 1976 at Berthon….
