8th – Committee meeting – Virtual Teams Meeting

Committee Meeting – 8th of January 2025

Virtual Teams Meeting

Agenda:

This is a virtual meeting teams and will start at 11am.

Points covered inclusive of, but not limited to:

  • Chairmans report,
  • Treasurers report
  • State of the industry
  • Feedback from BM council
  • Plans for the year
  • Progress on the training working group
  • AOB

How to attend:

Contact secretary@bmeea.co.uk for more information on how to attend 

26th – Committee meeting – Hare & Hounds, Newbury

Committee Meeting – 26th of November 2025

Hare & Hounds, Newbury

Agenda:

This is a face to face meeting , held at the Hare and Hounds Speen, Newbury and will start at 11am.

Points covered inclusive of, but not limited to:

  • Chairmans report,
  • Treasurers report
  • State of the industry
  • Feedback from BM council
  • Plans for the year
  • Plans for the 2026 conference
  • Progress on the training working group
  • AOB

How to attend:

Contact secretary@bmeea.co.uk for more information on how to attend 

1st – Committee meeting – Virtual Teams Meeting

Committee Meeting – 1st of October 2025

Virtual Teams Meeting

Agenda:

This is a virtual meeting teams and will start at 11am.

Points covered inclusive of, but not limited to:

  • Chairmans report,
  • Treasurers report
  • State of the industry
  • Feedback from BM council
  • Plans for the year
  • Progress on the training working group
  • AOB

How to attend:

Contact secretary@bmeea.co.uk for more information on how to attend 

2nd – Committee meeting – Hare & Hounds, Newbury

Committee Meeting – 2nd of July 2025

Hare & Hounds, Newbury

Agenda:

This is a face to face meeting , held at the Hare and Hounds Speen, Newbury and will start at 11am.

Points covered inclusive of, but not limited to:

  • Chairmans report,
  • Treasurers report
  • State of the industry
  • Feedback from BM council
  • Plans for the year
  • Progress on the training working group
  • AOB

How to attend:

Contact secretary@bmeea.co.uk for more information on how to attend 

30th – Committee meeting – Virtual Teams Meeting

Committee Meeting – 30th of April 2025

Virtual Teams Meeting

Agenda:

This is a virtual teams meeting and will start at 11am.

Points covered inclusive of, but not limited to:

  • Chairmans report,
  • Treasurers report
  • State of the industry
  • Feedback from BM council
  • Plans for the year
  • Progress on the training working group
  • AOB

How to attend:

Contact secretary@bmeea.co.uk for more information on how to attend 

5th – Committee meeting – Hare & Hounds, Newbury

Committee Meeting – 5th of March 2025

Hare & Hounds, Newbury

Agenda:

This is a face to face meeting , held at the Hare and Hounds, Speen, Newbury and will start at 11am.

Points covered inclusive of, but not limited to:

  • Chairmans report,
  • Treasurers report
  • Summary of the conference
  • Lessons learned
  • State of the industry
  • Feedback from BM council
  • Plans for the year
  • Progress on the training working group
  • AOB.

How to attend:

Contact secretary@bmeea.co.uk for more information on how to attend 

17-18 – Abya Practical Yacht Brokers Course

Abya Practical Yacht Brokers Course

Solent Hotel & Spa, Fareham

17-19 February 2025

Overview

A must attend for those looking for the next step in their yacht brokers journey.

Created in partnership between ABYA Academy and British Marine, this is a brokerage course not to be missed! Delivered by industry experts and giving you the inside track to success.

What does the course cover?

In-depth discussions will take place on the subjects of Marine Law, Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer (KYC), Insurance, VAT, and Recreational Craft Directive (RCD); making sure attendees can demonstrate the knowledge and application of the necessary legal, financial, and tax documentation required to pass on a good legal title when brokering a vessel.

Other topics include:

  • Selling techniques
  • Conflict management
  • How to use social media and digital marketing to maximise sales
  • Details on selling new, used, and part exchange vessels, and the different financing options available to clients
  • Tricky negotiations towards the end of a sale
  • Sea trials and the IPV Code
  • The role the Marine Surveyor plays in the brokering process, including MCA coding and the selling of commercial vessels
  • Q&A session with an experienced broker. This industry expert will be available to share their decades of experience and answer any burning questions

The course also includes a sociable networking dinner (included in price).

How to book:

Contact events@ybdsa.co.uk for more information on how to attend