Firmhelm Ltd

11/06/2026

Handover day done right! ✨ Mike from BJ Marine recently delivered this stunning new BENETEAU Oceanis 37.1 to her owner.

​Before she hit the water, we commisioned her and added some fantastic upgrades to make short handed sailing a breeze:

⚙️ Self-tacking jib system
⚡ Harken electric winch
🥂 Upgraded cockpit table

​A huge shoutout to our partners who helped get her ocean-ready:

🔥 Rowlands Marine Electronics for the Eberspacher heating & premium Raymarine tech (Axiom+ 9, YachtSense Link, and AIS700).☀️solar panel installation.

🔧 Harbour Marine for commissioning the Yanmar engine.

​Splashed and ready for adventure at Hafan Pwllheli 🌊

​ YachtLife NewBoat

23/05/2026

⛵️⛵️2 Dragons preped and spray antifouled using Nautix A4 Tspeed giving them a fantastic hard and fast finish and ready for the season at SCYC - South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club Abersoch .
Our small hoist coming in handy to hang the boats from their single lifting point and into our spray shed ready for application.

fibreglass sailing racing sail

26/04/2026

Best of Luck today Chloe in the London Marathon. 🏃‍♀️👟🌉

Chloe will be running the London Marathon for Leonard Cheshire, a charity dedicated to empowering disabled individuals. They aim to create a society where everyone can live, learn, and work freely and without barriers. Through various programs and initiatives, Leonard Cheshire helps people with disabilities gain independence and achieve their personal goals.

Your support can make a real difference! Please consider donating to help Chloe reach her fundraising target and contribute to this important cause. Every little bit counts!
https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/chloe-butterworth?utm_source=enthuse&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=f-LMnurture&utm_content=FBShare&fbclid=IwdGRleAPfFvpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe-kCb5nexOqpg7cBs0znNmB8q_kj8H7T6kZUFQqY4fHoZzMQnTqfRxgTnhd4_aem_6-h-zog2WBck2Olc9b5Asg

13/04/2026

Out with the old seized chrome plated skin fittings and ball valves and in with the new Groco bronze setup.
The 2" engine inlets on a 45ft powerboat were only 8years old but had seized solid and broken hadles...

Check your through hulls before launching this season....

03/04/2026

☔️Still open this weekend no matter the weather ☔️

☔️🌧️Dal ar agor penwythnos yma, er fod y tywydd mor ddrwg🌧️☔️

31/03/2026

🌟 We are proud to share that Chloe completed the Llandudno Half Marathon this past weekend as part of her training for the 2026 London Marathon which is now less than 4 weeks away!🌟

Chloe is running to raise funds for Leonard Cheshire, a wonderful charity dedicated to helping people with disabilities lead fulfilling lives.

Join us in supporting her journey and this important cause! Every contribution makes a huge difference.

https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/chloe-butterworth?utm_source=share&utm_medium=whatsapp

28/03/2026

Re spray complete after some repairs after some winter storm damage. Now ready in her new colours for the season.
Painted using International yacht paint Europe perfection in a lovely Red colour.

01/03/2026

Repairs and Re spray completed on this Nauticat 38.
Extensive laminate repairs undertaken using .
Re sprayed using Jotun paints from
Now ready for final touches engine back in and masts up ready for the new season.
Marine & Industrial

22/02/2026

Best of Luck to Mojito, .j125, Faenol and all the crew competing in the caribbean 600 that starts tomorrow.
We will be following closely.
Amazing to have 3 of our customers from Pwllheli sailing club racing in such a prestigious race out in Antigua.

22/02/2026

Congratulations Sam Hall and Crew. Fantastic Result. ⛵️🎉🍻🏅

Jackknife seals it 🏆👏

Sam Hall’s J/125 Jackknife delivered when it mattered most, taking overall IRC victory in the Antigua 360 and clinching the 2026 RORC Nelson’s Cup Series on countback.

In a week defined by tight margins and high-quality racing, the Welsh team kept it clean, consistent and composed — edging out Niklas Zennström’s Rán in one of the closest finishes the series has seen.

“It’s really special to win the RORC Nelson’s Cup overall,” commented Sam Hall. “The Jackknife team is a bunch of mates that have pulled together to race and she is the boat that I started sailing on with my dad. To win against such an incredible array of talent is more than we had hoped for and a very special moment."

🗞️ https://caribbean600.rorc.org/records-crown-rorc-nelsons-cup-finale

Next stop: the RORC Caribbean 600.


📸 RORC / Tim Wright