Set to be held at ExCeL in London from January 9 to 18, the 2015 CWM FX London Boat Show will host thousands of brands, luxury yachts, products, as well as suppliers. Below are the highlights of the upcoming nine-day event.
Opening day
With over 77 debuts at the Show, opening day will be packed with press launches and events. From the world launch of the Ribeye PRIME and the Sunseeker Predator 57 to the MUSTO’s live Q&A with Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing. Also expect a few surprises from Show organisers throughout the day.
Saturday 10 & Saturday 17 January 2015
Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) sailors and designers
The Datatag Lab will host exclusive Q&A’s with the people behind the bid to bringing the America’s Cup home. On Saturday 17 meet the sailors who make up the BAR sailing team and on Saturday 10 join the BAR designers at the forefront of racing technology.
Monday 12 January 2015
Reveal of the first ever production model of the Solent Whisper
During the first 3 days Southampton Solent University, alongside White Formula Ltd, will be building from scratch the first ever production model of the hydrofoil catamaran, Solent Whisper. On Monday the vessel will be completed for its grand debut with Ron Price, its creator, on hand to explain the revolutionary technology in a Q&A.
Monday 12 & Tuesday 13 January 2015
Met Office share the science of forecasting
Penny Tranter, former BBC weather forecaster and current Meteorology Training Manager at the Met Office, will be explaining how the organisation has been experts of marine weather for over 150 years. In particular she will be discussing the forecasting at Weymouth during the previous Olympics.
Wednesday 14 January 2015
HRH Princess Royal visit
HRH Princess Anne will be at the Show to explore the wonders of the marine industry. As special guest on the RYA she will be unveiling the winner of the Yachtmaster of the Year Award, as well as taking a tour of the Show and visiting other exhibitors.
Wednesday 14 January 2015
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
The world renowned English sailor, best known as the first man to sail single handed and non-stop around the world, will be speaking on the Datatag Lab. As Chairman and Founder of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race he will be speaking on the race, now in its 20th year, and reflecting on its value as the only race around the world which is specifically for non-professional sailors.
Wednesday 14 January 2015
Bart’s Bash special announcement
Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation, joined by Sir Ben Ainslie, will be celebrating last year’s Bart’s Bash, a global sailing race and fundraising event as well as revealing plans for the next ‘Bash’.
