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New people from different backgrounds are needed to change the marine industry and meet the new clients’ needs. Young professionals are networking and job opportunities are presented. In dynamic clubs, the new pro’s build their own career.

Career-making clubs for the young professionals

The superyacht industry is known for its luxury and exclusivity, but there is an increasing focus on making it more inclusive and accessible. Key players are recognising the need to foster diversity across different dimensions – from crew diversity to welcoming more women into leadership roles and addressing racial inclusivity. Initiatives like She of the Sea are instrumental in driving these changes, ensuring that the industry reflects a more equitable, representative future.

Navigating accessibility and inclusion in the superyacht sector

Terry Hutchinson, Skipper and President of Operations and his COO, Tyson Lamond, explain how New York Yacht Club team American Magic is leveraging its programme and profile to promote sailing as an activity and career within wider communities.

On board with NYYC American Magic: a perfect platform to promote sailing opportunities

Startups in the marine industry get a chance to present their innovations at the METSTRADE Start-Up Pavilion.

Clever new tools are present at Start-Up Pavilion

Industry associations recognise the importance of new bright employees and students entering the leisure marine sector and celebrate the achievements of apprentices. The Australian Apprentice of the Year gets to travel around the world to visit METSTRADE as their prize.

Excellent apprentices awarded: promoting skills and talent in the leisure marine sector

The Soundings Trade Only Group has just completed the third annual 1+1 Mentoring Program, which connects marine business leaders with newcomers to the industry for virtual, personal development meetings. This year, many leaders shared how inspired they were by the new people starting their marine industry careers, describing them as eager, intelligent, curious, purposeful, and driven to push progress and innovation. The Soundings Trade Only Group has just completed the third annual 1+1 Mentoring Program, which connects marine business leaders with newcomers to the industry for virtual, personal development meetings. This year, many leaders shared how inspired they were by the new people starting their marine industry careers, describing them as eager, intelligent, curious, purposeful, and driven to push progress and innovation. The Soundings Trade Only Group has just completed the third annual 1+1 Mentoring Program, which connects marine business leaders with newcomers to the industry for virtual, personal development meetings. This year, many leaders shared how inspired they were by the new people starting their marine industry careers, describing them as eager, intelligent, curious, purposeful, and driven to push progress and innovation. The Soundings Trade Only Group has just completed the third annual 1+1 Mentoring Program, which connects marine business leaders with newcomers to the industry for virtual, personal development meetings. This year, many leaders shared how inspired they were by the new people starting their marine industry careers, describing them as eager, intelligent, curious, purposeful, and driven to push progress and innovation. The Soundings Trade Only Group has just completed the third annual 1+1 Mentoring Program, which connects marine business leaders with newcomers to the industry for virtual, personal development meetings. This year, many leaders shared how inspired they were by the new people starting their marine industry careers, describing them as eager, intelligent, curious, purposeful, and driven to push progress and innovation. The Soundings Trade Only Group has just completed the third annual 1+1 Mentoring Program, which connects marine business leaders with newcomers to the industry for virtual, personal development meetings. This year, many leaders shared how inspired they were by the new people starting their marine industry careers, describing them as eager, intelligent, curious, purposeful, and driven to push progress and innovation. The Soundings Trade Only Group has just completed the third annual 1+1 Mentoring Program, which connects marine business leaders with newcomers to the industry for virtual, personal development meetings. This year, many leaders shared how inspired they were by the new people starting their marine industry careers, describing them as eager, intelligent, curious, purposeful, and driven to push progress and innovation. The Soundings Trade Only Group has just completed the third annual 1+1 Mentoring Program, which connects marine business leaders with newcomers to the industry for virtual, personal development meetings. This year, many leaders shared how inspired they were by the new people starting their marine industry careers, describing them as eager, intelligent, curious, purposeful, and driven to push progress and innovation.

Investing in the future of the marine industry

Vice President and General Manager of Soundings Trade Only Group, Michele Goldsmith, answers our questions about her role as moderator of the Women in Marine Industry event at METSTRADE and its importance for the global marine leisure workforce.

Empowering women to develop workplace skills

British Marine CEO outlines need for diversity and announces ICOMIA Diversity Committee

Thoughtful transition needed towards diversity

Recruiting and retaining young, diverse employees within the recreational marine sector requires a complete mindset shift by the employer according to people resources specialist James Ward

How to attract and retain young leisure marine professionals

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17 → 19 November 2026
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Accessibility & Inclusion

Career-making clubs for the young professionals

Navigating accessibility and inclusion in the superyacht sector

On board with NYYC American Magic: a perfect platform to promote sailing opportunities

Clever new tools are present at Start-Up Pavilion

Excellent apprentices awarded: promoting skills and talent in the leisure marine sector

Investing in the future of the marine industry

Empowering women to develop workplace skills

Thoughtful transition needed towards diversity

How to attract and retain young leisure marine professionals

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