The London Boat Show

       

The London International Boat Show is on at ExCeL from 9-18 January 2009, celebrating 55 years of bringing the best of boating to the nation’s capital.

At the London Boat Show you can enjoy the thrill of being onboard one of the hundreds of amazing boats on display, from historic replica vessels to the latest in marine technology. The London Boat Show promises to offer something for enthusiasts and first time visitors alike.

The Boat Show Main Stage – Powered by Fairline

Following last year’s success The London Boat Show Main Stage - Powered by Fairline will return to the 2009 Show. Visitors will be dazzled by theatrical shows, marine inspired catwalk collections, engaging seminars and much more running throughout each day.

A Mermaid’s Tale

The sequel to last year’s star attraction of the Sea Queen Stage Show will once again provide the main draw to the stage, amazing visitors with a stunning ‘underwater’ show. An aerial display, extreme acrobatics, dance and music will all tell the magical and highly memorable ‘A Mermaid’s Tale’.

Fashion Shows

The latest designs in marine leisure and developments in offshore clothing from some of the top names and brands in the industry; including Henri Lloyd, Helly Hansen, Musto, Gill, RRD and Puma. To add a touch of sparkle to the show, luxury swimwear by Elizabeth Hurley Beach and evening brands featuring Ian Stuart will also be showcased.

Boating Heroes

Get up close and personal with some of Britain’s boating heroes. This show will give an overview of the sailing experiences of some our more high profile boating personalities to those that simply have an inspirational story to tell. Confirmed to date are Dame Ellen MacArthur, Sir Keith Mills, Geoff Holt, Katie Miller, Dave Brooks and Adrian Flanagan.

Life as a…

Life as a… is intended to give a flavour, for example of the day in a life of a coastguard helicopter pilot and RNLI crew member to river police, Royal Navy captain and yachting instructor.

The London Boat Show Review

The Review 2008 will look back at the past 12 months in the boating calendar, including all facets of boating in the UK. This fast paced, punchy show will be a mixture of live presentation and interviews, video footage and celebrity presence/interview

SeaSkool

This show is aimed at school children and families and will act as an educational yet fun introduction to the boating and marine industry.

Going for Gold at the London Boat Show

This show will look at our water based Olympic heroes fresh back from Beijing as well as looking ahead towards 2012 with Skandia Team GBR and reviewing the mechanics behind a successful team.

London Boat Show Deck Games

In association with Yachts & Yachting

Get active! Test your marine skills against friends and family in the ever popular interactive Deck Games zone. This year the feature will return with a splash of difference, literally!

Be sure not to miss the brand new indoor pool where you can try your hand at canoeing with Avoncraft or kayaking, Colour to your hearts content with International Paints or get active with on-water model yacht racing. On display will be a fleet of ‘Micro Magic’ radio controlled yachts that will compete throughout the week in match races and regattas. Outside of this the yachts will be available throughout the 10 days of the show for you to enjoy.

Compete against each other with the Water Rowers UK in our interactive games area. On display will be the ‘new’ Oartec the unique rowing machine that takes you from land to water. If not, then speak to one of our experts from the Amateur Rowing Association and find out some more information from the on how to get involved in oldest and most diverse sports in the world.

Classic Boats at the London Boat Show

In association with Classic Boat, Old Pulteney and International Paints

Ever popular with visitors, the area will provide an opportunity to experience the atmosphere of a friendly working boatyard; watch, learn and talk to experts about classic boats and find out about the traditional skills involved in their restoration.

The boats on display this year include a gorgeous four-berth gaff rigged cutter, a pretty little trailer-sailing ketch, and a majestically sleek Thames launch. Look over the shoulders of renowned marine artists as they paint these beautiful boats on display.

The Classic Boat feature will once again be supporting the ‘Cutty Sark’ conservation project. See how selected artefacts from the famous tea clipper ‘Cutty Sark’ that were badly damaged by fire in 2006 are being brought back to life using a mix of cutting-edge science and time-honoured skills.

And to augment the aroma of timber, tar and oakum of a traditional working yard, a distillery with long-standing maritime connections will be encouraging adult visitors to get into the more relaxed spirit of this feature, where old naval salts will be persuading visitors to have a go at mastering the art of climbing into a ‘proper’ ships hammock and young college apprentices will be returning to complete the 8ft sailing dinghy they partially built during last year’s London Boat Show.

Kid’s Discovery Trail

Discover the World of Water and get active with the Kid’s Discovery Trail.

Come On Board at the London Boat Show

Following its launch at last year’s London Boat Show in London, the successful Come on Board initiative will return in January. Come on Board is a scheme designed to enhance the overall visitor experience, and encourages visitors to interact more with exhibitors who are willing and eager to offer expert advice and introduce visitors to their Show offering.

All exhibitors taking part in the Come on Board scheme will visibly display the logo, indicating to visitors they can find out more about their products or climb aboard their boats at the Show.

The London Boat Show Marina on the Royal Victoria Dock

The Royal Victoria Dock will feature some of the largest exhibitor boats in production which cannot physically fit through the doors of the ExCeL building, as well as a dedicated outside exhibition space featuring a number of inland craft. As with last year, manufacturers from the inland waterway industry will be showcasing both narrow and wide-beam boats at the west end of the dock.

Navy Vessels at the London Boat Show at Excel

The Show is delighted to welcome HMS Westminster, a type 23 Frigate to the Show. The boat was launched in 1992 and commissioned into service in 1994. The highly versatile multi-role warship can take on any mission from anti-ship and anti-submarine warfare protecting capital ships and merchantmen; to providing humanitarian aid in the wake of a natural disaster.

Sailing Regatta at the London Boat Show

The London International Boat Show sailing regatta entertains crowds throughout the Show on the Royal Victoria Dock. Thundercat demonstrations and the Yachts & Yachting Battle of the Classes: Pursuits Race is just some of the action not to be missed.

Tickets for the London International Boat Show at Excel

To book tickets simply call the ticket hotline on 0844 209 0333 or book online at http://www.londonboatshow.com/. Also visit the website for the latest information on features and attractions, confirmed exhibitors and product launches that will be taking place at the Show as well as all the information you’ll need to plan your day out.

Kids Go Free at the London Boat Show

Visitors can once again make the most of the successful ‘Kids Go Free’ promotion, where children aged 15 or under get free admission – provided they are with a paying adult.

Great value for money – the London Boat Show Combi-Ticket

Visitors can also enjoy great value for money if they want to spend two full days at the London International Boat Show. Available via the ticket hotline or on the door, this great “combination” ticket deal gives visitors the freedom to spend longer exploring London’s largest annual Show. The combi-ticket deal costs just £20 in advance or £25 on the door.

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