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Latest BMF News

• 14/08/2014
  Don’t miss! Law Brokerage course in Portsmouth
  There are still a few places available on the Law Relating to Brokerage and Boat Retailers course, which takes place in Portsmouth on 9 October 2014.
• 14/08/2014
  Share your day at work in support of the marine industry
  The Department for Culture, Media & Sports (DCMS) have launched a mini twitter initiative, asking people working in the sector to tweet pictures of the industry through their eyes, showing the inspiring views and workplaces that make the industry such a great place to work in and develop a career.
• 14/08/2014
  #MyMDLSelfie fundraising campaign for Ocean Youth Trust South
  BMF member, MDL Marinas has launched a new charity initiative called My MDL Selfie. They are challenging berth holders, marina visitors and boating enthusiasts to get snapping this summer in aid of Ocean Youth Trust South.
• 14/08/2014
  Fake exhibitor showguide
  It is important that the entire industry is made aware of activities relating to third parties contacting exhibitor for entries into showguides.
• 14/08/2014
  Staff Profile: Sarah Smith
  Sarah Smith, BMF's Member Relations Executive
• 07/08/2014
  BMF adds to its suite of free services for members
  The British Marine Federation (BMF) is delighted to announce that members will be able to continue to benefit from one hour free consultancy advice via our new Planning Service Hotline, provided by Southern Planning Practice.
• 07/08/2014
  BMF Boat Retailers and Brokers Annual Dinner, Wednesday 17September
  The BMF Boat Retailers and Brokers Annual dinner will be returning once again during the PSP Southampton Boat Show, sponsored by Coleman Insurance, Galatea and Yachtworld.com. This year the dinner will be held on Wednesday 17 September 2014 at 7.30pm, on site at the Mariners Grill, which has stunning views over the Show and the waterfront Marina.
• 07/08/2014
  BMF introduces the Leisure Marine Careers Ambassador Programme
  The British Marine Federation’s (BMF) Leisure Marine Careers Ambassador Programme promotes and highlights the leisure marine, small commercial and Superyacht industry as a career pathway for young people.
• 07/08/2014
  METS Sponsorship Opportunities
  The British Marine Federation (BMF) would like to offer our member companies exhibiting at METS 2014 the chance to sponsor at the event.
• 07/08/2014
  Get your business on TV
  A new boating TV show is looking for marine companies to include 30 second adverts during its breaks.
• 07/08/2014
  Premier Marinas builds its business on the South Coast
  BMF member, Premier Marinas has taken over Endeavour Quay in Gosport, Hampshire to add to its ownership of businesses on the South Coast of the UK.
• 01/08/2014
  Do you hire boats out? Do you want more customers?
  The London Boat Show will be having a dedicated area in amongst the bustling Holiday and Charter area of the Show. This area is in the west end of the hall which also accommodates the equipment & fittings as well as retailers, dinghies and sailing boats. Power boats and RIBS will remain at the east end of the hall as in previous years.

International Sailing Summit

Click on the logo to find out about the 13th International Sailing Summit (ISS) taking place in Amsterdam on Mon 17 November 2014, one day before the start of METS and hosted by British Sailing, one of the BMF's group associations. >