August 2008

Kingfisher of Beaulieu

A complete refit - internal and external - is being carried out on Kingfisher of Beaulieu. The interior refit includes new windows, hand rails, repairs and varnish to woodwork, new headlining and upholstery and repairs to the interior joinery. The exterior of Kingfisher of Beaulieu is also receiving a facelift with GRP repairs and modifications, osmosis treatment, Coppercoat and her topsides painted.

July 2008

Alice’s Mirror

Pedros has been chosen to carry out a complete refit on the yacht Alice's Mirror. The one-off yacht was built in Totnes by Alex Thompson and has a long racing pedigree, winning many trophies, especially in single-handed JOG races. She is now owned by Bob Cooper who chose Pedros for its specialist knowledge of refit work.


May 2008

Pedros looks after the environment with Coppercoat

Pedros Yacht Refinishing is committed to looking after the environment and complying with new legislation regarding antifoul waste. Topside and antifoul paints and varnish including used brushes, rollers and trays are classified as hazardous waste.

These are regulated and disposed of carefully by Pedros, in accordance with regulations laid down, thus ensuring the waste is managed without endangering human health and without harming the environment. More...


April 2008

Pedros helps round the world yacht race continue

Pedros Yacht Refinishing and Atlantic Spars have played their part in ensuring a round the world sailing race can continue.

Atlantic Spars based near Brixham was asked to build new masts for two of the 68ft yachts taking part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race which ground to a halt for them after they dismasted in the Pacific Ocean and Pedros Yacht Refinishing based in Galmpton was given the job of painting the two masts. More...