Young women invited behind the scenes of SailGP in RYA mentoring scheme
In elite sailing events, the action on the water is only part of the story. Behind every race sits...
Marine training
Latest news about marine training courses, including what’s on offer, scholarships, training academies, cadetships, funding and more. Marine training articles relevant for leisure marine, superyacht and maritime students.
New boat training courses at UK’s Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
New one-day boat training courses are being launched by Associated Marine Training at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour. The courses...
British Marine to launch BM Academy digital training platform
British Marine is preparing to launch the British Marine Training Academy – BM Academy – a digital learning platform...
The UK wooden boatbuilding industry – revival or ruin?
Much has been written about the widening skills gap, the erosion of traditional craftsmanship, and the struggle to attract...
UK government announces apprenticeship investment but SMEs warn rising wage costs are unsustainable
A £725 million investment to deliver more apprenticeships for young people has been announced by the UK government. The...
UK’s only marine electrician training bootcamp opens for 2026 registration
Registrations are now open for the January 2026 marine electrician training bootcamp as the current cohort nears completion. The...
Superyacht training standards move forward with launch of SYQF Erasmus+ project
A pan-European consortium has formally launched the Superyacht Qualifications Framework (SYQF), a new initiative designed to deliver the first...
Italy launches master’s degree to shape future of yachting media
The University of Macerata has announced the launch of Italy’s first university master’s programme dedicated to marketing, communication and...
SeaRegs acquisition marks strategic step in UK commercial training consolidation
The acquisition of SeaRegs by Ryan Tozer, managing director of iPowerboat, marks a generational handover and signals a continued...
As an alternative to white plastic, wooden boatbuilders are witnessing ‘an exciting time’
Fresh from the success of the first Wooden Boat Stage at SIBS – originated by Women in Boat Building...
Is traditional boatbuilding sleepwalking into a retention and marine skills crisis?
Tom Marfleet is managing director of employee-owned Emsworth Yacht Harbour. Here, he casts a spotlight on the marine skills...
