‘Ha ha. Nope’: survey responses paint shocking picture of whether PPE is fit for boatbuilders
A new safety standard aimed at making personal protective equipment (PPE) more inclusive has been introduced across the UK....
Women in Marine
Read marine industry news with a focus on issues relevant to women – including events, interviews, pay equity and more beyond the daily sector updates.
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...
Auckland Boat Show opens for 25th anniversary edition
The Auckland Boat Show opened yesterday (5 March 2026) at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, marking the...
Sailing’s pay gap laid bare: women earn less – and 85% report sexism
A new study has found a 22 per cent gap in daily pay for men and women, with no...
What marine industry leaders learned the hard way about leadership
Mistakes, misjudgements and hard lessons shaped the leaders they are today. Nine marine CEOs, MDs and elite athletes share...
Sydney Hobart history made as woman claims first-ever overall win
Over the Christmas period in Sydney, the iconic Hobart Yacht Race, which began its 80th edition on 26 December...
Michelle Hildyard, VP of operations, Raymarine & FLIR Maritime on carving a career in marine electronics
Michelle Hildyard, VP of operations, Raymarine & FLIR Maritime, explores why underrepresentation remains a challenge in the marine electronics...
Industry’s demographic time bomb is ticking – marine leaders say urgent shift needed amid stalled inclusion
Industry leaders at Metstrade and the Yacht Racing Forum (YRF) are warning that boating’s traditional customer base is disappearing,...
“The power of diverse voices”: Women in Marine panel at Metstrade explores sector’s future
The Women in the Marine Industry International panel and networking breakfast took place at Metstrade 2025, drawing more than...
Succession planning for Cannes – Sylvie Ernoult reveals her secrets
Sylvie Ernoult’s about to retire. For the past 13 years, she’s been the director of the Cannes Yachting Festival....
West Marine names Paulee Day as first female CEO
West Marine has appointed Paulee Day as chief executive officer. Day, who has served as West Marine’s chief operating...
