Marine businesses in the Gosport, Fareham and Portsmouth Harbour area are invited to a free networking event on February 7.

Portsmouth Harbour Marine wants all those involved in the marine sector – whether sole traders, marina operators or college and university course leaders – to visit the Alverbank Hotel at Stokes Bay in Gosport from 11.45am-2.30pm.

There will be speakers, networking and a light buffet. For tickets, visit https://phmfebevent.eventbrite.co.uk

The programme includes an update on June’s Emirates America’s Cup World Series, details of November’s yacht racing forum at Portsmouth Harbour, news of Portsmouth Harbour Marine’s skills survey, Bay House School’s proposed sailing academy, opportunities for marine businesses at the former Ministry of Defence waterfront site by Royal Clarence Yard, and the Gosport Marine Festival 2021.