This May, marina bosses are to meet in Ostende, in Belgium, for the 3rd International Marina Conference.

This will be the first time that the event has been held in Europe. More than 500 participants from 25 countries are set to attend a programme of talks and fieldtrips over a three-day period.

Boatowners who wonder what their local marina has in store might be interested to know that delegates will be discussing everything from the Key Role of Marinas in Promoting Nautical Tourism to safety and security and environmental issues.

Might this mean a bright future for marina users?

For more information visit IMC 2008