Southampton Boat Show

The UK's leading outdoor boat show is back again for 2011 to provide experiences both on and off the water for a fun-filled day out for boaters, trade and the whole family. 

The show, taking place between 16th - 25th September at Mayflower Park will showcase a huge range of everything needed to enjoy the high seas. 

There will be hundreds of exhibitors including yachts, motorboats, charter holidays, chandleries, and training providers as well as many exhibitors from Cowes. 



Exhibitors that are familiar names and faces from Cowes High Street include:
- Aquatogs
- SeaSafe
- Nauticalia
- Boatshed.com
- Joules
- Sebago 
- Volvo Penta
- Crystal Covers & Sails
- Quba Sails
- Ocean World

The show has always been a great place to get on the water and experience boating first hand. 'Get Afloat' with Rockley Watersports allows 8-16 year olds to test their sea legs. 'Try-a-Boat' with onthewater.co.uk encourages all visitors to jump aboard a range of boats for free. 'Try-a-Dive' with Andark is the place to get fully immersed with diving professionals. 

New additions to this years event include:
- The best in seaside cuisine with the SeaKitchen Theatre.
- The Boat Clinic with experts on hand to talk and advise about any boating issues.
- Ladies Day

COWES.co.uk is at the Boat Show this year.

This year the boat show will play host to the impressive HMS Bulwark. See the full story here.

An impressive line up of boating displays have just been announced. See the full story here.

The UKSA and Gipsy Moth will be at the boat show this year. See the full story here.

RYA are due to launch some new ebooks and publications this year. See the full story here.

For full information on the Boat Show, please see the official Southampton Boat Show website.