The Southampton Boat Show 2016 Exhibitions

Now in its 48th year, the Southampton Boat Show returns and will showcase the very best of the sailing and boat world.

Featuring one of Europe’s largest purpose-built marinas, and as one of the world’s top 10 Boat Shows, the event plays host to lots of family-friendly attractions such as:

•Bumper Boats in the Arena for the younger visitors;
•A number of spectacular air display’s over the Marina;
•A Festival Stage in Solent Park with live music, talks from sailing and boating professionals and fashion shows across the 10-day event;
•The Global Challenge Sailing Experience on a 72ft Round the World Ocean Race Yacht;
•The VIP Platinum Experience which includes a trip out on a luxury motor yacht;
•The magnificent Tall Ship Artemis will be taking centre stage on the Marina, with visitors being able to climb aboard her.

There will also be plenty of opportunities for visitors to get out on the water for free and experience dinghy sailing, power boating or taking a ride on a RIB. Regardless of age or experience, the whole family will be able to get active and explore the world of boating and watersports. These free attractions include:

•On the Water’s “Get Afloat”, supported by the team at Rockley: a tailor made attraction offering visitors aged 8-16 year the chance to discover dinghy sailing and Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP);
•“Try-a-Boat” sessions from On the Water to allow visitors to experience being out on the water on a varied selection of vessels;
•“Wet Wheels”, a 9m Cheetah Catamaran that has been specially adapted for wheelchair access. Powered by two of Suzuki's flagship V6 300hp outboard engines it is capable of driving at 40 knots.

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