Do you ever look in the mirror and think how fortunate you are, fortunate simply because of the opportunities you have had in life, opportunities you haven’t necessarily worked for but ones that have been handed to you? Time to be honest now. Have you had doors opened for you because of the opportunities which…
Modal Training, the Humber region’s new £7m training centre of excellence for the ports, energy and logistics sectors, is now taking bookings for a number of courses that have been launched ahead of the facility opening in early 2017. The courses are classroom-based and cover basic safety, competencies and proficiencies for individuals and businesses working…
The UK’s largest Boat Show opened in style this morning with award winning actress Michelle Keegan and British sailing heroes fresh from Rio 2016 The Southampton Boat Show kicked off this morning with special guests, Michelle Keegan and the British Sailing Team in attendance. Running from today until Sunday 25 September, the Show will showcase…
A team of veterans affected by military operations have just left Newcastle after a quick stop-off before continuing on their challenge to sail 2,000 miles around the British Isles, on the International Paint sponsored Turn to Starboard Round Britain Challenge. The voyage, which is also being supported by The Endeavour Fund, began in Falmouth earlier…
Tom Harrison (42) from Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex has reached the final stages of his preparations to windsurf 75 nautical miles to raise funds for the British Dyslexia Association and the RNLI. He hopes to raise a total of £10,000 for each nominated charity. Despite his lifelong battle with dyslexia, Harrison has built a successful career as…
Leading communications agency, ADPR, is delighted to announce a host of new appointments at the firm, along with the promotion of one of its team, as it celebrates 25 years in business. With over 13 years’ experience in PR and communications across a variety of sectors including sport and leisure, technology, consumer finance, gaming and…
With RYA membership at an all-time high, with over 107,000 boaters enjoying the great benefits RYA membership affords; from access to specialist boating advice and the very best money saving offers from the 50 plus, RYA Member Reward Partners, there has never been a better time to be a member. “Who better to spread the…
Following public consultation the Government has announced the designation of the second tranche of Marine Conservation Zones and has confirmed plans for the third tranche of sites. The outcome of the consultation, which took place in early 2015 and gathered over 9,000 responses, has seen 23 sites in English waters designated as Marine Conservation Zones…
The Government has today released a new strategy for sport which outlines its plans to measure sporting success, not simply through participation rates, but through its wider role and impact upon society. At the heart of the Sporting Future: A New Strategy for an Active Nation sit five fundamental outcomes that will shape how the…
The kitesurfing community has descended on Hayling Island, CBK Beach, for the third annual Virgin Kitesurfing Armada Festival, taking place this weekend, 16-18 October, for a fantastic weekend of kiting, entertainment and charity fundraising. Over 400 kitesurfers will have the opportunity to get out on the water off CBK Beach with the world’s best. Famous…
