| The Southampton Boat Show is a truly massive event | | | | Show is hosted by the British Marine Federation. There |
| that is held both outdoors and indoors and includes | | | | is so much to see and do for everyone who visits the |
| some of the finest boating craft in the world. | | | | Southampton Boat Show including sea displays that |
| Located on the south coast of England, in an area | | | | remind us all of Britain's former maritime prowess. |
| steeped in maritime history, the Southampton Boat | | | | Taking place from the 11th to the 20th of September, |
| Show has Europe's largest show marina which is | | | | this outdoors event has fantastic amenities for |
| complemented by some of the world's finest maritime | | | | exhibitors in locations to help ensure maximum footfall. |
| shops. There is something so alluring about the show | | | | Attractions at the show include the Hydropool Marina |
| and the beauty of so many of the craft that families, | | | | that moors over 350 boats and offers chances for |
| boating enthusiasts and professional organisations | | | | visitors to try a dinghy and have rides on luxury boats. |
| make the trip to the Boat Show an annual pilgrimage. | | | | Also in the marina will be opportunities for people to |
| Attracting at least 500 exhibitors, the Southampton | | | | look at supercharged powerboats and motor yachts |
| event is often used to launch a new class of yacht | | | | and superbly graceful ocean-going sailing yachts. |
| and exciting new boating products. People travel from | | | | Of course, where would old sea dogs be without the |
| around the world to enjoy the Southampton Boat | | | | RNLI and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency |
| Show which attracts nigh on 130,000 visitors keen to | | | | providing search and rescue support 365 days a |
| get up close and personal to some of the most | | | | year? Technology is improving all the time and to |
| luxurious craft in the world. Very few people can resist | | | | show how the RNLI and Search and Rescue have |
| going home without a few essential items of clothing | | | | improved over the years there will be sea and air |
| or useful tools and gadgets. | | | | displays during the Southampton Boat Show. Easy to |
| Held annually, the event is in September and covers 10 | | | | get to and inexpensive, the Southampton event is a |
| days. Considered more apposite than the London Boat | | | | truly great annual event for exhibitors and visitors alike. |
| Show owing to its history and proximity to the sea, the | | | | |