A life long career at Berthon comes to and end: Tony Humm retires after 48 years with many fond memories and good friends
April 15, 2024
On April 5th, 2024, Tony Humm hung up his hardhat for the last time, retiring after 48 years since starting at Berthon in 1976 as an apprentice joiner. He initially joined Berthon due to his love of boats, and trained under the tutelage of joinery foreman Don Slocombe. One of…
Half a Century of Dedication: Martin’s Remarkable 50 Year Journey at Berthon
January 19, 2024
On September 10th 2023, Martin Young celebrated 50 years of highly-skilled work at Berthon, a career that began in 1973 when he started as an apprentice joiner. His early influences were the older skilled joiners, foreman Don Slocombe, Ken Woolgar (father of current Berthon project manager Iain Woolgar), Tony…
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…
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…
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….
Berthon Lymington Marina accredited as a 5 Gold Anchor marina
May 4, 2023
Berthon Lymington Marina has been awarded the highly acclaimed Five Gold Anchors award—the Yacht Harbour Association’s (TYHA) prestigious marina quality assurance scheme. It was found that the operational, health & safety, customer service and environmental standards were at premier levels, which guaranteed Berthon received the highest level of accreditation. Luke…
TANGO, Oyster 56 Sailing Yacht Flood Refit
April 6, 2023
TANGO on route to Berthon Shipyard TANGO was shipped from the British Virgin Islands for a refit in Lymington during the summer months after a partial flooding. Originally purchased from Berthon UK, via Berthon USA approximately six years prior to the unfortunate event; her American owner had fond memories of…
International Women’s Day
March 8, 2023
The theme of International Women’s Day this year is ‘Embrace Equity’. Imagine an inclusive world where gender is equal and there is no discrimination. Well that’s exactly what we should all be aiming for. In celebration of the women at Berthon, we asked them to think about what inspires them…
Christmas Opening Hours
December 21, 2022
The Berthon boat company, Versadock and BHG will work until 1700 on the 23rd of December, returning to the office on the 3rd of January. Berthon Lymington Marina’s Dockmasters will be in the office throughout the Christmas period to monitor the site, and, as ever, there will be a…
Outer Hebrides adventures with a Gemini RIB
September 26, 2022
I find myself in Mallaig about to board the Calmac ferry to South Uist, with our Berthon-built Gemini 780 RIB, for a week’s adventuring and camping around the Outer Hebrides The Gemini 780 is the perfect 4WD of the sea What do I see here but the Mallaig Severn class…
Berthon Rib Solutions appoints James Myatt as Gemini RIBs UK and Ireland Sales Executive
September 21, 2022
Berthon Rib Solutions has appointed James Myatt as Gemini RIBs UK and Ireland Sales Executive. James has worked in the marine sector for nearly 15 years, including extensive work as a Corporate and Commercial Skipper, Marine Supervisor for Game Of Thrones Season 5, Corporate Marine Events Manager and Lead Camera…
Devoted employee retires after 50 years at Berthon
June 28, 2022
Dave Street started at Berthon on the 4th of September 1972, and has only now decided to retire after nearly 50 years of continuous service. Dave joined as an engineering apprentice and vividly remembers the older engineers and thinking, “I won’t be working here when I’m that age”. Little did…
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