News and Press

See the latest news and press releases from the British Marine Federation.

Olympian Iain Percy backs participation drive in sailing at 13th International Sailing Summit

02 October 2014

A trio of key speakers will address a global audience to demonstrate how inspiration and innovation can increase participation and generate business success.

BMF Meet the Buyer 2014

02 October 2014

Fifty seven UK companies are expecting an estimated £1.5m worth of business after participating in the recent British Marine Federation (BMF) Meet the Buyer Conference. They took advantage of the chance to grow their businesses internationally at the recent PSP Southampton Boat Show.

BMFUKTI Meet the Buyer 2014 offers three days packed with overseas business

02 October 2014

Fifty seven UK companies are expecting an estimated £1.5m worth of business after participating in the recent British Marine Federation (BMF)/UKTI Meet the Buyer Conference. These UK Suppliers took advantage of the chance to grow their businesses internationally at the recent PSP Southampton Boat Show.

Sandbanks Boat Show wins highly commended tourism award

02 October 2014

BMF member, Salterns Marina has received a Sibbett Gregory Poole Tourism Award for its Sandbanks Boat Show.

BMF Membership Awareness Day

02 October 2014

The BMF will be holding a Membership Awareness Day for new members, at our premises here in Egham Surrey, on Thursday 23 October.

Vote for TYHA Marina of the Year 2015

02 October 2014

Voting for The Yacht Harbour Association’s (THYA) Marina of the Year Awards is open. Now in its second year and in partnership with GJW Insurance, the Awards are open to all Gold Anchor accredited marinas both in the UK and overseas. Winners of the prestigious THYA Awards will receive a laser etched glass trophy and the chance to promote their achievement.

2015 TYHA Marina of the Year Awards launched

02 October 2014

The Yacht Harbour Association (THYA) has announced the launch of its Marina of the Year Awards for 2015, with partners GJW Insurance. Now in its second year, the Awards are open to all Gold Anchor accredited marinas both in the UK and overseas.

The Green Blues growing team

02 October 2014

The Green Blue, the BMF and RYA’s joint environment scheme, has recently welcomed Kate Fortnam to its team as the new Environmental Outreach Officer. She will be tasked with inspiring existing, as well as new groups of boaters, to get sustainable.

Buzzing vibe at SMM Hamburg 2014

02 October 2014

For the first time ever the BMF, in partnership with the Hampshire County Council and the Southampton Marine & Maritime Institute (SMMI), hosted a showcase stand at SMM Hamburg 2014, 9-12 September.

Save the date

02 October 2014

With 2015 fast approaching the BMF's International team would like to give you the opportunity to join them at BOOT Dusseldorf 2015 and The Miami International Boat Show 2015.