The Magenta Project Launches Mighty Magenta Community Hub

by The Magenta Project 14 Oct 07:29 NZDT

The Magenta Project, a global charity driving equity and inclusion in sailing and the wider marine industry, is proud to announce the launch of the Mighty Magenta Community Hub - a bold and vibrant digital space designed to connect, inspire, and empower.

Created by The Magenta Project, this dedicated platform is a space forthe sailing and marine community to meet, share opportunities, and strengthen networks across borders. The Mighty Magenta Community Hub goes beyond chat groups: it features an interactive newsfeed, direct messaging, access to webinars and events, curated resources, and global opportunities. Available on both desktop and mobile apps, it makes staying connected easier than ever.

"This is a milestone for our community and the wider industry," says Victoria Low. "The Mighty Magenta Community Hub brings people together in one space, ensuring no one is left out of the conversation. It's a place where knowledge, opportunities, and relationships can grow, and where we can collectively drive meaningful change."

The Hub launches alongside the new 2025/26 Magenta Mentoring Programme, bringing the latest cohort of mentees and mentors onboard and integrating their journey directly into the platform. It is also open to anyone wishing to get involved by joining as a Friend of Magenta, a membership option created to expand access to The Magenta Project's global network.

Every membership directly supports The Magenta Project's mission: dismantling barriers to women's participation, leadership, and visibility across sailing and the wider marine industry.

Why it matters

With only 5% of professional sailors and 3% of the marine industry workforce being women, the Hub is a much-needed step forward in building a truly inclusive community. It strengthens pathways, fosters collaboration, and provides visibility for those who often remain underrepresented in a male-dominated industry.

Membership options

• Friends of Magenta: Open to all, offering access to the full platform for £100 per year (with a 50% discount for those joining in the first 6 months).

• Community Memberships: Special access for mentors, mentees, alumni, volunteers, and clinic participants.

• Corporate Memberships: For organisations committed to equity, inclusion, and long-term impact in sailing and the marine sector.

Join now and become part of a movement shaping the future of sailing.

The bigger picture: 2x25 Survey

The launch of the Hub comes at a pivotal moment. The Magenta Project is also leading the 2x25 Survey, the most ambitious review of equity and inclusion ever undertaken in sailing and the marine industry. This global survey is gathering real data to understand where barriers remain, and how to dismantle them. Results will be released in November 2025, creating a blueprint for measurable change.

You can still take part in the survey via this link here.

About The Magenta Project

Founded in 2015 by members of Team SCA from the Volvo Ocean Race, The Magenta Project is an award-winning global charity committed to equity and inclusion in sailing and the wider marine industry. Through its mentoring programme, leadership development, pathways, and STEM initiatives, the organisation works to ensure greater access, visibility, and opportunity for women at every level of the sport and industry.