BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv7.36.4//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://businesssouth.org/ X-WR-CALNAME:Business South X-WR-CALDESC:Your Voice for Business in the Central South X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=03;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=4SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-eceab3a95d9ed6bdfd29f01da038fa74@businesssouth.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T093000 DTSTAMP:20260707T113323Z CREATED:20260707 LAST-MODIFIED:20260910 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:1 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Business Leaders Breakfast DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us at our Business Leaders Breakfast at Southampton International Boat Show.\nThe Business Leaders Breakfast offers a valuable opportunity to meet senior leaders and decision-makers in a relaxed setting before the Southampton International Boat Show gets underway.\nLyndsay McClay, President of British Marine, will welcome guests to the morning, followed by a light breakfast and our speaker session with Heather Thomas – the first and only British female skipper to win and around-the-world-race. Guests will then be invited to visit the Southampton Boat Show and explore one of the UK’s leading showcases for the leisure marine industry.\nThe Boat Show features everything the leisure marine industry has to offer. Ranging from paddleboards to superyachts, and all the products and services you need to enjoy life in, on or around the water – you’ll find it at the show.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Event Speakers” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_right” color=”custom” accent_color=”#ec297b”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1704886636071{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”155195″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”event-speaker”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″]Heather ThomasThe first and youngest British female skipper to win an around the world race[vc_column_text]Growing up in Otley, West Yorkshire, the sea was not close by, so Heather began her journey, dinghy sailing at a small local lake.\nIn 2015, Heather’s life changed forever when she was selected for a bursary to sail a leg in the 15/16 Clipper Round the World race. After completing this, she had her eyes set on becoming an offshore sailor and has since worked hard to make her dream a reality.\n2024 she skippered ‘Maiden’ in the Ocean Globe Race, a race in which no modern technology is allowed and replicated the first ever crewed race around the world in 1973. She led her team to victory becoming the first all-female team to win an around the world race. This made her the first British female skipper and youngest ever female skipper to win an around the world race. She was named Sailor of the year in the British Yachting Awards 2024.\nShe has just returned from completing her second lap of the globe, coming third overall in the 2025-2026 Clipper Round the World yacht race, Skippering a crew of amateur sailors over an 11 month circumnavigation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1704886636071{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”192426″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”event-speaker”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″]Lyndsay McClayPresident – British Marine[vc_column_text]Lyndsay McClay is Founder of Seadrake and a highly regarded communications specialist with over nine years’ experience across the media and marine sectors. She specialises in public relations strategy, brand development and crisis management, supporting organisations to enhance visibility and deliver measurable results.\nShe is a Non-Executive Director and President of British Marine and currently serves as Chair of the British Marine South and Isle of Wight Association, playing an active role in shaping the future of the UK marine industry.\nPreviously Commercial Manager at Marine Industry News, Lyndsay contributed to significant business growth, including over 100% year-on-year revenue increase and expansion to a digital audience of more than 80,000 monthly users.\nRecognised for her strategic thinking, collaborative leadership and ability to deliver impactful communications, Lyndsay continues to support businesses in navigating change and driving sustainable growth.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1704886636071{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”39960″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”event-speaker”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″]Linda JacquesPartner and Head of LA Marine – Lester Aldridge LLP[vc_column_text]Linda advises clients across the UK and internationally on disputes and commercial issues arising from the carriage of goods by sea, air and land. Her practice spans shipping, logistics and aviation matters, giving her a broad understanding of the legal and commercial challenges that can arise throughout the supply chain.\nWhile many lawyers specialise in a single mode of transport, Linda’s experience across shipping, logistics and aviation enables her to provide practical, commercially focused advice that considers the wider trade chain. 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