As a result this group will seek to put the Scottish marine industry firmly onto the radar and make the appropriate noises about major developments like bridges, causeways and wind farms and by pushing for help with the promotion of the sector and training of its personnel.

The development of leisure boating is currently limited by the number of berths and facilities available and unless this is realised at the top, the solution will be slower than sailors and boating businesses would like.

The lead organisations are RYA Scotland and British Marine Federation (BMF). See caption for full list. More information is available from BMF Scotland – contact mike@clydemarinepress.co.uk