Boat Building Academy enrols more women than men for the first time in its 28-year history

Women outnumber men on the Boat Building Academy (BBA)’s flagship 40-week course for the first time in its 28-year history. The newest student cohort at the academy in... READ MORE »

Savvy Navvy signs distributor down under as ‘Google Maps for boats’ reaches Aussie & NZ shores

Marine innovators Savvy Navvy have chosen Queensland’s Paddy Wester as their exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand. Subscriptions for the Savvy Navvy app... READ MORE »

Sunseeker sold – but yachtmaker will keep its staff and production in Poole, new owners confirm

Having started out as Poole Power Boats in 1969, luxury yachtmaker Sunseeker has enjoyed an illustrious 55-year history on Dorset’s south coast. And that’s where... READ MORE »

Make a splash by building your own sustainable wooden paddleboard at the Boat Building Academy

Students will be able to create their own sustainable wooden paddleboard thanks to the newest 'short' course from Dorset's Boat Building Academy (BBA). The first 'Build a... READ MORE »

Savvy Navvy brings aboard new non-exec director Keith following Tech SME of the Year award win

Bournemouth’s Savvy Navvy has appointed Keith Binley to its board as the boating navigation app continues to scale up. A longtime investor in the company and avid yacht... READ MORE »

MS Hamburg arrives at the Port of Poole on her maiden visit

Poole Harbour Commissioners proudly welcomed the cruise ship MS Hamburg on her maiden visit to the Port of Poole on Wednesday, 9 October. Operated by Plantours... READ MORE »

Dorset's U-Crew partners with MOD and RNLI ahead of app launch

Dorset-based startup U-Crew has teamed up with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to help veterans transition into new... READ MORE »

Poole’s marinas dominate again with fifth Coastal Marina of the Year win

Poole Quay Boat Haven and the Port of Poole Marina have sailed to victory once again, securing the Coastal Marina of the Year Award (Under 250 Berths) at the Southampton... READ MORE »

Gallagher’s Marine Team Strengthens Industry Ties and Explores Innovations at the 55th Southampton Boat Show

Gallagher staff from the Poole based marine team have been connecting with clients and industry partners at the 55th Southampton Boat Show at Mayflower Park. Billed as... READ MORE »

Smart weather station brings high-tech monitoring to Bournemouth beach

IoTech, a Poole-based provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has installed the UK's first 9-in-1 smart weather station at Boscombe Seafront. This marks a major... READ MORE »