 PSP Southampton Boat Show will be hosting two heats of the RYA 'ThunderCat National Championships on 13th & 14th September - come watch the teams battle the Southampton waters for the title, racing right in front of the marina, for further information on what's happening over the whole show please read on...
Five Things for All the Family at the PSP Southampton Boat Show
The PSP Southampton
Boat Show, in association with ITV Meridian, returns in style from 12-21
September 2008 and will be celebrating its 40th Show. Visitors can once again make the most of the
successful ‘Kids Go Free’ promotion, where children aged 15yrs or under get
free admission – provided they are with a paying adult – making it an
affordable and fun day out for all the family.
National Boat Shows
(NBS) has put together a suggested itinerary for families visiting the PSP
Southampton Boat Show this September, helping plan their days so they can get the
most of the Show.
Try-a-Boat
The first thing to
do upon arrival is head over to the booking stand (B85) for the popular Try-a-Boat feature – a fantastic
opportunity for active families to experience the thrill of being out on the
water. For the 40th Show
there are more boats than ever before, so whether visitors are boating beginners
or sailing veterans, they will be able to choose from a more varied selection
of the latest inflatables, powerboats and yachts to try - all for free!
H2O Zone
Before lunch, head
over to the H2O Zone, in
association with Calshot Activities Centre, which is brand new to the Show this
year. The H2O Zone is a family-friendly
interactive area where people of all ages can experience popular on-water sports
first hand. Visitors can test their
skills at canoeing, kayaking, dinghy sailing, windsurfing and paddle boarding -
the latest water sport craze - with
the guidance of industry professionals from the British Canoe Union and the Royal
Yachting Association. The Zone runs the activities from 10.30am onwards every
day. Make sure you turn up early to
guarantee your turn!
Refreshments
After all that on-water
adventure, those looking for a well deserved rest can check out the improved Guinness Bar next door to the H20
zone or the ever popular Sunseeker
Champagne Bar, which overlooks
the Hydropool Marina, for something a little more glamorous.
At the Ocean Catering Village, which is right
next door to the Main Stage – Powered by Fairline, there is something for
everyone. There’s burgers for the kids,
hot Panini’s, a selection of sandwiches as well as a vegetarian offering and a
full bar selection including traditional seaside fish and chips.
Or, if it’s
something more substantial you’re in need of, head over to the Show’s new Restaurant SO40, in association with
Cunard Line. In celebration of the 40th Show, Cunard’s Executive
Chef Jean-Marie Zimmermann has designed a bespoke menu sure to tantalise the
taste buds of every visitor as they savour their food while overlooking the impressive
Hydropool Marina. To book a table in
advance, call 07770 667 803.
The Hydropool Marina
Work off your
delicious lunch with a stroll down by the Hydropool
Marina which boasts an impressive 1.6km in length and the capacity
for nearly 400 boats to explore. NBS will once again be promoting a hands-on
Show through its Come On Board campaign, specifically designed to encourage interaction
between visitors and the Show’s exhibitors who are willing and eager to offer their
expert advice. All those taking part in the scheme will clearly display the
‘Come on Board’ logo.
This year, Dublin based tall ship Jeanie
Johnston is sure to be a big hit and will be moored alongside Solent Park
for the majority of the celebratory 40th Show. Explorers will be
able to climb aboard the tall ship and venture both above and below deck,
learning more about the voyages the original Jeanie Johnston would have taken between Ireland
and the US
during the potato famine.
Katie Miller, the
2006 Raymarine YJA Young Sailor of the Year, will be
displaying Hot Socks, her Figaro II
race boat, for the duration of the Show.
Katie’s and Hot Socks’ appearance
at the PSP Southampton Boat Show follows their recent triumph in the bluQube
1,000 mile race, which was their first major solo event.
Callista, another of the
Show’s feature boat attractions, offers the chance to uncover the mystery of
what lies beneath the ocean surface. The state-of-the art scientific research
vessel, on loan from the National Oceanography Centre, features the latest
scientific equipment in wet and dry laboratories.
Visitors to the Show can also learn more about The Raymarine Lively Lady project. The 40 year old Lively Lady was originally sailed around the world in 1968-9 by Sir
Alec Rose. For the 40th Show,
she is back from a two year round-the-world trip that has not only covered over
28,000 nautical miles, but in the process has helped young adults turn their
lives around.
Completing the
feature boat line up is Spirit of
Mystery, the fascinating vessel that Pete
Goss has painstakingly replicated from the historical Mystery and will attempt to sail to Australia without the aid of modern
electrical or navigational systems.
While down at the Hydropool Marina, visitors won’t want to miss the
Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) teaming up with the RNLI (Royal National
Lifeboat Institution) to provide Search & Rescue demonstrations throughout the
course of the Show. The demonstrations give an overview of how these heroes of
the sea and sky go about saving lives and approaching their daring rescues
– for best views head down to the Hydropool Marina.
The Main Stage - Powered by Fairline
After all the
excitement down by the water, be sure not to miss out on the action on the Main
Stage – Powered by Fairline which will be central to the Show’s spectacular 40th
celebrations, bringing the Show’s glorious 40 years to life. With fun and entertainment for all the family,
it is worth keeping an eye on the timetable.
Throughout the day visitors will enjoy retro-style fashion shows three
times a day (excluding Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday), guest appearances from
personalities as well as short films celebrating the history of the Show and
highlighting the last five decades of boating – not forgetting of course the announcement
of the coveted Miss PSP Southampton Boat Show competition on the final
Saturday!
Spot the Show on ITV Meridian
If you live within
the ITV Meridian region, check out the evening news programme Meridian Tonight
every day at 6pm to spot the PSP Southampton Boat Show. The reports from the Show will give viewers a
chance to see not only the highlights and excitement of the day, but also what
they can experience at the Show during their visit.
Great Value for Money
Visitors will enjoy
great value for money when visiting the NBS Shows at Southampton and London through the
flexible combi-ticket deal. With this ticket, guests can spend two full days at
either Southampton or London,
or one day at both Shows. Available via
the ticket hotline on 0844 209 0333 or on the door, this great “combination”
ticket deal gives visitors the freedom to choose how they visit the UK's premier
Boat Shows. The combi-ticket deal costs
just £20 in advance, or £25 on the door.
Booking Your Tickets and Planning Your Day
To book tickets
simply call the ticket hotline on 0844 209 0333 or book online at www.southamptonboatshow.com. Also visit the website for the latest updates
on features and attractions, confirmed exhibitors, product launches that will
be taking place at the Show and all the information you’ll need to plan your
day.
It’s your Show, come
and make the most of it!
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Notes to Editors:
Platinum Ticket
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To make a reservation
for the Restaurant SO40 call 07770 667 803.
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This year the Show
will premiere the new, exclusive platinum ticket. For £85, platinum ticket
holders will benefit from their own hospitality lounge, the Platinum Lounge –
Powered by Fairline, throughout the day enjoying tea, coffee and lunch.
Platinum ticket holders are guaranteed an excursion on the “Millionaire’s Power
Boat Experience” taking a 30 minute trip on a luxury power boat from Fairline,
Sunseeker, or Princess. This prestigious ticket is limited to only 108 people a
day.
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High resolution pictures are available upon request.
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The PSP Southampton Boat Show in Mayflower Park
and the London International Boat Show at ExCeL are organised by National Boat
Shows Ltd (NBS). NBS is a subsidiary of the British Marine Federation (BMF),
the trade association for the UK
boating industry.
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Publications can offer readers £3 off the normal day door
price. To give away tickets in a
competition or to arrange the discount, please call the Boat Show team on 020
7632 2432.
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All activities can be booked at Show – see www.southamptonboatshow.com
for details.
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London International Boat Show at ExCeL tickets are
available for just £10 at PSP Southampton Boat Show
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PSP (Premier
Shipping & Packing Limited) is a privately owned freight company that is
regarded as one of the leading freight forwarders in southern England. Established in 1998 by
Managing Director Frank Dixie, PSP has grown from strength to strength and now
has as a dedicated network of agents worldwide and offices in London,
Vietnam, China and Hong Kong.
The PSP head office is located in Hampshire; the hub of the global network.
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Through its Boat Transportation division, PSP specialises in
the worldwide movement of yachts and motorboats of all types and sizes. Its
complete shipping service includes international express couriers, general
freight forwarding, export packing, letters of credit, marine spares, pick
& pack and warehousing.
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PSP is the title sponsor of the PSP Southampton Boat Show,
making the audacious move in order to reflect its commitment to the industry
and to raise brand awareness.
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