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UK’s largest watersports festival back in 2021


ritish Marine, the organiser of the Southampton International Boat Show, is delighted to confirm that the 52nd edition of the UK’s largest watersports festival will take place from 10-


19 September, 2021. Packed full of boats and equipment, the show will see the return of Europe’s largest purpose-built marina, which will feature an unparalleled range of new sailing and power boats alongside over 450 marine brands on display. More than 600 boats from around the world will be exhibiting at the show, making it the event for serious boat buyers to attend. There will be action-packed fun for the whole


family, ranging from close-to-shore paddle boarding to cruising out in the Solent. For those who prefer to stay on dry land, there will be live demonstrations and talks where special guest speakers will be sharing everything from the latest product innovations to their adventures at sea. Providing the idyllic place to soak up the atmosphere,


listen to live music and socialise with friends and family again, on-site restaurants and bars will provide an appetising choice of culinary delights to satisfy every taste.


Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine, said: “It is a great


pleasure to announce that Southampton International Boat Show is back in 2021, the show is such a key event in the boating calendar and a real celebration to the end of season. British Marine is using our years of boat show experience to deliver the 52nd edition at full size and to welcome visitors back in style. “We cannot wait to see you all in person again!” Southampton International Boat Show sales@britishmarine.co.uk www.southamptonboatshow.com


MDL Marinas to host four boat shows next year


To demonstrate its confidence in the power of regional marine shows, MDL Marinas has announced four boat shows for 2021. The popular South Coast Boat Show (7-9 May) and Ocean Village Boat Show (10-19 September) will both be held at MDL’s flagship Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. Following the success of the first Thames Valley Boat


Show in 2019, this event will return to MDL’s Penton Hook Marina in Surrey from 9-11 April. Brand new to the MDL boat show line up in 2021 will be


the Green Tech Boat Show, to be held at Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth, from 19-20 June. “The enthusiasm and feedback from past regional boat


MDL marina Queen Anne’s Battery will host the brand new Green Tech Boat Show.


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shows and the positive response to the planned events indicates an appetite from both exhibitors and visitors for smaller, more buyer-focused events,” confirmed Tim Mayer, MDL’s Sales and Marketing Director. “With the locations and facilities of our marinas, we’re ideally situated to offer these shows to the marine industry and the boating public.” At all four shows, boat viewings will be by pre-booked appointments only. For land-based exhibits, tickets will be available in advance. MDL Marinas is working closely with the relevant local authorities to ensure that the events will be Covid-19- secure and in line with the appropriate Government guidelines. MDL Marinas t.mayer@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/boat-shows/


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Please check websites for up-to-date information before booking hotels or confirming travel plans.


AMI Conference & Expo Daytona Beach, USA 2-4 February, 2021 www.marinaassociation.org


China (Shanghai) Int’l Boat Show Pudong, China 1-3 April, 2021 www.chinaboatshow.com


boot Düsseldorf Düsseldorf, Germany 17-25 April, 2021 www.boot.de


Singapore Yacht Show Sentosa Cove, Singapore 22-25 April, 2021 www.singaporeyachtshow.com


Palma Int’l Boat Show Palma de Mallorca, Spain 30 April-4 May, 2021 www.boatshowpalma.com


Marinas21 Surfers Paradise, Australia 24-25 May, 2021 www.marinas.net.au


Korea Int’l Boat Show Goyang City, Republic of Korea 5-7 June, 2021 www.kibs.com


Seawork Southampton, England 15-17 June, 2021 www.seawork.com


Southampton Int’l Boat Show Southampton, England 10-19 September, 2021 www.southamptonboatshow.com


Grand Pavois La Rochelle Port des Minimes, France 28 September-3 October, 2021 www.grand-pavois.com


METSTRADE Amsterdam, The Netherlands 16-18 November, 2021 www.metstrade.com


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