49th TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show draws to a close
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TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2017 finished with news of strong attendance, record numbers of visitors on the water and incredible sales reports.
Many of the nearly 500 exhibitors recorded year on year increased sales and enquiry leads from the start. For visitors there were 35 world launches, 12 European, 70 UK and 39 show debuts.
More than 106,000 visitors attended the show with close to 15,000 getting out on the water, an increase of 50 per cent on previous years. Many of those were experiencing boating for the first time.
Visitors were treated to a jam-packed schedule throughout the show offering something for everyone from families, kids and beginners through to the more expert boater.
The show also welcomed a host of celebrities during the course of the 10 days including Millie Mackintosh, Kym Marsh, Colin Jackson CBE, Suzi Perry, Mike Golding OBE, Hannah Mills MBE, Helena Lucas MBE and Alex Thompson.
Celebrity pirate, Gemma Hunt from CBeebies show, Swashbuckle, led the thrillng programme of live entertainment, providing families with song and dance shows on the music stages.
Murray Ellis, Chief Officer of Boat Shows, British Marine comments: “This year’s Show has been a resounding success with an exuberant atmosphere across the 10 days. From our beautiful Tall Ship, Kaskelot, and the Show’s free dinghy sailing and Stand Up Paddleboarding sessions to our brand new Paddle River experience, the attractions have proved very popular with visitors. I’m delighted that the Show has offered a platform for thousands of visitors to get out on the water, many for the first time. The industry looks towards next year’s Show, celebrating its 50th anniversary from 14 to 23 September 2018.”
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