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destination marina. Gone are the rusting steel pontoons and derelict building, replaced by a modern floating marina now attracting the smartest of boats. What hasn’t been lost however is the much- valued spirit of the marina team - always ready to help. We will also be keenly guarding our particular way of doing business and love of all things boating, based on building outstanding relationships both with our sellers and our buyers.” Paul Brazier, Director of


Stephenson Sails and Covers added: “Noss has always been a beautiful part of the river with easy access, and Premier’s redevelopment will make it a destination for all, including those who don’t berth at the marina. We’ve evolved over the past seven years at Noss to meet our clients’ expectations, and now offer new sails, coverings, upholstery, and carpets, as well as a wash and reproof service. It’s a pleasure to work from the new commercial unit!” At the end of October the new South Devon Marine


Academy, a satellite of South Devon College, will also open its doors. Following ten years of planning this state- of- the-art facility, it aims to close the skills gap and meet the demands of a changing marine and maritime sector. “The maritime sector is forecast to grow by 15%


between 2019 and 2023,” explained Steve Caunter, Assistant Principal at South Devon College. “Maritime is one of Britain’s biggest industries, bigger than rail, air, agriculture and the creative industries. In 2017 it contributed over £46 billion to the economy and supported 1.1 million jobs.” Working closely with Premier Marinas and many other stakeholders and partners, South Devon Marine Academy’s mission is to offer its students a vibrant and flexible education, with strong industry relationships and establish itself as a centre of excellence within the maritime sector. The Academy will offer


students first class facilities including open-plan classrooms and break out rooms, a marine engineering workshop, research and design facility, innovation hub, navigation suite all with easy access to the water. The curriculum has been


Premier Marinas has forged solid local business partnerships since acquiring Noss in 2016


designed around the needs of the maritime sector and will deliver training in new and emerging technologies including autonomous vessels and electric/hybrid propulsion. Also an RYA Training Centre, it will offer on-water training including powerboat handling together with VHF radio certification. Along with its full-time and short courses, the Academy wants to support people moving into the fishing industry and try to address


current recruitment issues. “We want to support the South West Sea fishing sector to enhance recruitment, retention and professionalism through a range of structured training pathways” said Steve Caunter. This will include a new Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship


available from 2022. Premier Marinas has forged solid local business


partnerships since acquiring Noss in 2016, and is enjoying collaborations with a range of community organisations including the Mayflower 400 Regatta and the renowned Dartmouth Food Festival. The Dartmouth Food Festival will be a three


day event between the 22nd and 24th of October, and promises to be a weekend jam-packed with hands-on workshops, celebrity chef presentations, delicious food, and over a hundred hand-picked food and drink producers. All will be highlighting the abundance of locally produced, high- quality ingredients, and world-class food Dartmouth and the surrounding areas have to offer. A culinary


experience Premier hopes will be captured in the boutique hotel, spa and restaurant complex which will commence construction in 2022.


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