Associations touches the practical business of boats, sailors, clubs, ports and the people who keep the waterfront moving. At British Marine we have over 1,200 businesses in membership, of whom many will be experiencing similar challenges to you or are looking to explore new commercial opportunities.
Once the lines are slipped, the value will show in the choices made on deck, at the harbour office, in the club launch and among the crews trying to turn news into something useful afloat.
At British Marine we have over 1,200 businesses in membership, of whom many will be experiencing similar challenges to you or are looking to explore new commercial opportunities. As a British Marine member, you are automatically eligible to join one of our 8 regional Associations and one of our 12 Sector specific Associations that best represent your business interests.
Each Association provides you with exclusive access to a multitude of networking opportunities whether that is at a regional level or with likeminded businesses in your own sector of the industry. You can discuss current challenges and barriers with your peers, work together on projects and initiatives to drive progress for our industry, or bring forward common issues that British Marine will then lobby for you on a national level.
At individual association council meetings, common issues are voiced and discussed that British Marine can then take forward and help to address, including representation for on your behalf. Become a spokesperson for the industry: If you're keen to raise your personal profile, become better connected, influence what the British Marine team focuses on and/or do more to help our industry flourish, then we can help!
Within each association, there is an opportunity to join its governing committee and/or sit on the British Marine Council as an Association Chair with the influence to drive decisions and policies.