Guide to the Southampton Boat Show

The Southampton Boat Show is a truly massive eventShow is hosted by the British Marine Federation. There
that is held both outdoors and indoors and includesis 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 arearemind us all of Britain's former maritime prowess.
steeped in maritime history, the Southampton BoatTaking place from the 11th to the 20th of September,
Show has Europe's largest show marina which isthis outdoors event has fantastic amenities for
complemented by some of the world's finest maritimeexhibitors in locations to help ensure maximum footfall.
shops. There is something so alluring about the showAttractions 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 organisationsvisitors 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 Southamptonlook at supercharged powerboats and motor yachts
event is often used to launch a new class of yachtand superbly graceful ocean-going sailing yachts.
and exciting new boating products. People travel fromOf course, where would old sea dogs be without the
around the world to enjoy the Southampton BoatRNLI and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Show which attracts nigh on 130,000 visitors keen toproviding search and rescue support 365 days a
get up close and personal to some of the mostyear? Technology is improving all the time and to
luxurious craft in the world. Very few people can resistshow how the RNLI and Search and Rescue have
going home without a few essential items of clothingimproved 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 10get to and inexpensive, the Southampton event is a
days. Considered more apposite than the London Boattruly great annual event for exhibitors and visitors alike.
Show owing to its history and proximity to the sea, the