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Marinas win top prize at The Yacht Harbour Associations Towergate Marina of the Year Awards

19 Sep 2019

Yesterday (Wednesday 18 September 2019), The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) announced the winners of its prestigious Towergate Inland Marina of the Year.

Apprentices celebrate success at British Marine Apprenticeship Graduation

17 Sep 2019

Today, Tuesday (17 September 2019): 60 apprentices celebrated in style as British Marine, the trade association for the UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry, honoured them at its annual Apprenticeship Graduation at Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat, earlier today.

Ben Fogle and his Labrador Storm attends Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat

16 Sep 2019

Broadcaster, writer and adventurer, Ben Fogle, and his Labrador, Storm, are to attend the most environmentally and dog-friendly Southampton International Boat Show yet. This is the first time in the Show’s history that dogs are actively invited to the Show.

UK boatbuilding sector enjoys rising exports amid challenging conditions for the industry

16 Sep 2019

New figures released today at Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat, from leading trade association, British Marine, highlight that Britain’s boatbuilding revenue increased by 21.3% in 2018, totalling £777m in turnover. The British boating market is now worth £1.4bn annually to the UK economy with unit output growing 2.9% to 9,477 units.

All hands on deck: James Cracknell and Lucy Mecklenburgh opened Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat

13 Sep 2019

General News

British rowing champion, double Olympic gold medallist and new star of Strictly Come Dancing, James Cracknell OBE, opened Britain’s biggest festival of boating today (Friday 13th September).

James Cracknell to open 2019's Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat

12 Sep 2019

British rowing champion, double Olympic gold medallist and new star of Strictly Come Dancing, James Cracknell OBE, will co-headline Britain’s biggest festival of boating this year.

Show time: Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat

05 Sep 2019

General News

Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat, promises accessibility, flexibility and inclusivity – boating for everyone with features to engage visitors and innovative marketing to draw newcomers.

The Green Blue to launch new website at Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat

05 Sep 2019

General News

At this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat, The Green Blue, the joint environmental awareness programme of British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association will officially launch its new website.

Cox Powertrain launches major recruitment drive with open day at Brighton City Airport headquarters

05 Sep 2019

Member news

British Marine member, Cox Powertrain, is holding a career open day on Saturday 7 September 2019 as it seeks to recruit around 25 new employees. Over the last decade, Cox Powertrain has invested over £80m in developing a marine diesel outboard engine, the CXO300, which has been met with anticipation by the global maritime market, due to the safety benefits and cost savings it provides.

METSTRADE Brief at Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat 2019

05 Sep 2019

General News

Taking place at Southampton International Boat Show, powered by Borrow A Boat, the METSTRADE brief is open to all UK companies exhibiting at the trade event. The event will take place on Wednesday 18 September 2019 at 8:30am, throughout the event the METSTRADE team will be on hand to help businesses maximise their presence at the Show, share best practices, answer questions, discuss suggestions and share results from last year’s Show.