This year’s 45th edition of PSP Southampton Boat Show is set to start in only 15 weeks, running from September 13 to 22. The event is expected to host thousands of boats, brands, products as well as suppliers.
Princess 88 Yacht to be displayed at PSP Southampton Boat Show 2013
Mayflower Park is at over 95% sold and the total Show land space is 89% sold and all on-water berths for the Show Marina are 72% sold. The introduction of the new layout for the Marina has been successfully received and now sees Beneteau and Jeanneau both with an increased presence on water with more boats than in 2012.
The Sales Account Team have received a high level of enquiries and to date over 480 exhibitors have confirmed their stands. Companies signed up include Fairline, Oyster Marine, Sunseeker, Orkney Boats, Princess Yachts, Discovery Yachts, Hartley Boats, Russell Powerboats, Gunfleet, Rustler Yachts, Willow Bay Boats and Tushingham Sails. Bringing brands such as Bavaria (sail and power), Dufour, Hanse, Hallberg-Rassy, Dehler, Marex, J Boats, Greenline, Legend, Merryfisher, Broom and Jetten.
Currently there are to be global boat launches from Princess Yachts with the V40 and 88 Motor Yacht, the Hardy 40DS and UK launches of the Gunfleet 58, Wylo 35.5, Mariner 235 and the Minor Offshore 25 & 36.
Confirmed Show attractions include the much loved free visitor events from On The Water; Try-A-Boat and Get Afloat along with the RYA Active Marina Experience offering both shore and water based sessions. New for 2013 is the Battle of the Classes Pursuit Race and the Wooden Boat Builders Association. The Pursuit Race takes place on Sunday 22 September with live racing right in the heart of the Show while over in the Arena Area classic wooden boat building techniques will be on display throughout the Show.
Feature Boats are a key element to the Show allowing all visitors the opportunity to get up close and onboard some of the most stunning and historical British boats. This year features Bessie Ellen, Britain’s largest wooden coasting ketch still under sail, the University of Southampton’s research vessel Callista and two spectacular race-equipped Class40 yachts taking part in the Global Ocean Race 2014.
