Northampton Junior Sailing Event Highlights Access Beyond the Coast
An RYA report from Northampton highlights how inland sailing clubs give young people access to dinghy racing, confidence-building and family activity.
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August Race Technical Director Gains Chemistry Recognition
August Race co-founder and technical director Peter Wallbank has been admitted as a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, recognising a career in …
Sarah McGovern Becomes Chief Operating Officer of Welsh Sailing
RYA Cymru Wales has appointed Sarah McGovern as Chief Operating Officer, moving from her performance management role into broader organisational leadership.
Bristol New Horizons Project Opens Marine Career Pathways
Bristol’s New Horizons project is helping young people from diverse backgrounds gain the skills, qualifications and confidence needed for entry-level marine careers.
Northern Ireland Instructors Gather for Training Day
RYA Northern Ireland hosted a development day at Carrickfergus Sailing Club for instructors, coaches and volunteers preparing for the boating season.
RYA Northern Ireland Opens Marine Business Club in Belfast
RYA Northern Ireland has launched a Business Club with a Belfast breakfast bringing business leaders and sailing supporters together to develop connections around the …
Barrus Promotes Jon Bebb to Research and Development Manager
Barrus has promoted Jon Bebb from its engineering team to R&D Manager after his progression from placement student, following Phil James’s retirement after 28 …
Tack & Jibe Appoints Andrea Mueller to Expand Broker Network
Marine technology company Tack & Jibe has named Andrea Mueller Head of Business Development, bringing software-sector experience to its connected service for recreational marine …
Fambridge Yacht Haven Offers Workshop and Boatshed Space
Fambridge Yacht Haven in Essex has advertised a commercial boatshed and workshop beside its River Crouch marina, creating a new location opportunity for marine …
Yacht Havens Appoints Rupert Wagstaff Operations Director
Yacht Havens Group has promoted Rupert Wagstaff to Operations Director and its board, following more than two decades working across the operator’s marina portfolio.
Barrus Names Joel Devine Production Engineering Manager
Barrus has appointed Joel Devine to a newly created production engineering role, connecting manufacturing systems and future marine products within the company’s technical operations.
August Race Oceans Assured Earns Australian Industry Recognition
August Race says its Oceans Assured initiative has received Australian industry recognition through distributor BLA at the Sydney Boat Show, highlighting marine product stewardship.
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