Berthon Blog
Marina of the year – A look back on 2021
December 2, 2021
We are thrilled to be able to share with you all, the wonderful news that Berthon Lymington Marina has won the British Yachting Awards ‘Marina of the Year’. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote for us, our brilliant berth holders and marina visitors. And…
Discovery and restoration of West Solent One Design TOBA
November 23, 2021
The West Solent One Design was conceived by Harry May in 1923. A restricted one-design class for owners not willing to stump up for bespoke 6m race boats. Members of The Royal Lymington Yacht Club initially commissioned five boats and the fleet started out as Lymington One Design using the…
Berthon Marina Manager takes on the challenge of a lifetime
November 10, 2021
Luke Machin, Berthon Lymington Marina Manager, will be taking on one of the greatest challenges of his life after selection to be part of The Tour 21 team for 2022. On 24th June 2022, one week ahead of the professional race, 25 riders will form The Tour 21 team and…
Standards of Electronic Wiring at Berthon
November 9, 2021
A good indication of excellent build quality is to see how much thought and consideration goes into those difficult spaces. It is no wonder tidiness within a console is often synonymous with superior construction and thus longevity. Berthon believes that excellent workmanship starts with careful planning and logical assembly. This…
Denis Kitcher retires from Berthon
November 4, 2021
Denis Kitcher retires from Berthon Denis Kitcher has retired from Berthon after an immense 49 years. As one would expect, he first began working at Berthon as an apprentice back in 1972, training as a shipwright joiner, because back then it was mostly woodwork, although, GRP boats were the new…
Berthon welcomes Pendennis apprentices
October 27, 2021
Last week we had the pleasure of welcoming Pendennis Shipyard’s third-year apprentices. Alongside Steve Hancock, their Training Manager and Charlie Ross, Director of Operations, to Berthon for a tour of our facilities. Brian May, Berthon MD, welcomed the group with enthusiasm as they made their way off the coach. Due…
