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London internationaL Boat Show returnS for itS 55th Year
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DAILY ADMISSION Friday, 9th January–Sunday, 18th January.
OPENING TIMES 10:00–19:00, except Thursday: 10:00–21:00 and Sunday: 10:00–18:00. Friday, 9th January is Press & Public
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Review day to which public entry is permitted.
ADMISSION PRICES Adult: £12.50 (advance), £15 (at the gate); children under 15: free; concessions: £10; late entry (after
16:00): £5. 0844 209 0333 •
www.londonboatshow.com
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The London International Boat Show returns to ExCeL in designs from the Design a Sail competition, creating
the London Docklands, celebrating 55 years of bringing a wave of colour with Topper dinghies. This new
the best of boating to the nation’s capital. initiative from national Boat Shows (nBS) will come to
Come along and enjoy the thrill of being onboard a climax at the London International Boat Show with
one of the hundreds of fascinating boats on display, the successful sails on display and the overall winner
from historic replica vessels to the latest in marine announced on The Main Stage.
technology. With over 500 exhibitors showcasing
power and sail boats, dinghies, deck equipment, Deck Games
charter holidays, sailing courses and more, the Show
In association with Yachts & Yachting and Team Dorset
will welcome over 130,000 people and promises to
Get active! Test your marine skills against friends and
offer something for enthusiasts and first time visitors
family in the ever popular interactive Deck Games
alike.
zone. This year the feature will return with a splash of
difference, literally! Be sure not to miss the brand new
The Main Stage
indoor pool on which visitors can experience a variety
Following last year’s success The Main Stage –
of on-water activity in a safe and warm environment.
Powered by Fairline will return to the
Deck Games is another interactive feature
2009 Show. Visitors will be dazzled
providing fun, hands-on activities for kids and parents
by theatrical shows, marine inspired
alike. The aim is to encourage young people of all
catwalk collections, engaging
ages to participate in boating by providing a range
seminars and much more running
of stimulating activities that are both interesting and
throughout each day
educational. This area offers a range of group games
The sequel to last year’s star
and competitions with the opportunity to compete and
attraction of the Sea Queen Stage
win prizes.
Show will once again provide the
main draw to the stage, amazing
Classic Boat
visitors with a stunning “underwater” In association with Classic Boat, old Pulteney and
show. An aerial display, extreme International Paints. Ever popular with visitors, the area
acrobatics, dance and music will will provide an opportunity to watch, learn and talk
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all tell the magical and highly to experts about classic boats and find out about the
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memorable “A Mermaid’s Tale”. traditional skills involved in their restoration. The Classic
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If you’re more of a creative type, Boat feature will once again be supporting the “Cutty
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you’ll enjoy seeing the winning Sark” restoration project.
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