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VIP packages for Southampton

Visitors to this year’s Southampton International Boat Show from 16-25 September can now, for the first time ever, add an additional touch of luxury to their visit with the launch of the Show’s brand-new Quayside Club.

With the choice of three exclusive VIP packages – White Sea, Coral Sea and Black Sea, visitors will not only enjoy all the show has to offer and the best of the UK leisure marine industry, but they will also be able to enhance their show experience with access to luxury VIP extras and hospitality of the highest level.

The all-new Quayside Club White Sea VIP package includes an official meet and greet on arrival at the show, entry into the show itself, a tour of the deluxe Waterfront Lounge, plus complimentary drinks and snacks.

Upgrade to the Coral Sea package and visitors will enjoy all the White Sea elements plus they can sit back and relax in some of the best seats in the show, with a delicious premium served gourmet buffet lunch overlooking the marina.

For those visitors looking for the ultimate opulent boat show experience, the Black Sea VIP package covers all their needs. Inclusive of all White and Coral Sea options, with the Black Sea package guests will also enjoy VIP parking, right at the heart of the show, and access to the ‘On the Water’ stage private enclosure where they can watch amazing demonstrations, including the Fliteboard show, flyboarding or remote-control racing.

Black Sea ticket holders can also sign up to an exclusive on-thewater boat experience and enjoy an amazing trip on one of four unique craft, including the F8 Landing Craft, Motor Gun Boat 81, a high speed thrill ride or even a twilight cruise with ‘bubbles’ on board the majestic tall ship Morgenster.

All VIP guests will also have the opportunity to take a tour of the show and will have access to a dedicated coat and bag drop off area.

British Marine CEO Lesley Robinson commented, “This new addition to the Show will provide visitors with an exclusive luxury experience never seen at the show before. Horse racing, music festivals, motor racing and many other events offer fantastic VIP packages, and we are confident our new Southampton International Boat Show VIP tickets will add an amazing new dynamic, alongside all that the show, the exhibitors and the industry has to offer”.

Southampton Boat Show sales@britishmarine.co.uk www.southamptonboatshow. com

Industry professionals converge on first post-Brexit Seawork

The 23rd edition of Seawork was the first Seawork in over 1100 days, the first post-Brexit and the first real large scale post-Covid19 networking opportunity. Even in the face of a UK wide rail strike, 6,485 industry professionals showed their determination to converge on Mayflower Park in Southampton.

There was certainly a lot to talk about and it provided a great opportunity for commercial marine industry colleagues to learn from each other. Seawork was again fortunate to be supported by the key associations and organisations, this year focussing on how the multi-faceted commercial marine industry is adapting and innovating in the face of current economic, environmental and political upheavals.

There were some fabulous, innovative vessels on the pontoons, together with new items of equipment and services on the quayside and in the exhibition halls. Commercial Maritime is leading the way in design and innovation, addressing decarbonisation head on with newly-launched vessels. Also worthy of mention were BARTech 30, Seacat Columbia, representing a unique, game-changing evolution in green vessel design and 35 metre catamaran, MHO Asgard, designed by CEO Mik Henriksen, setting new standards with its advanced hybrid-electric solution from Volvo Penta and Danfoss Editron.

Overall winner of the Innovations Showcase, Artemis Technologies eFoiler® system, is based on the integration of a high-power density electric drivetrain into the flightcontrolled hydrofoils, resulting in an energy-efficient workboat solution, which provides up to 90% fuel savings compared to modern high-speed displacement vessels.

Danish company Dacoma demonstrated its novel Airkeel stabiliser, turning smaller workboats and crew vessels into rock-stable safe working platforms with equipmentcarrying capabilities.

German outboard manufacturer Neander Motors announced a new partnership with Berthon Power division and Italian manufacturer Heila Marine Cranes confirmed an exclusive distributorship agreement with the Brimmond Group.

In 2023, Seawork will once again be held in Southampton from 13-15 June.

Mercator Media Ltd marketing@mercatormedia.com www.mercatormedia.com

Multiple sales at South Coast Boat Show

With multiple yacht and powerboat sales and over 5,000 people pre-registering for tickets, the South Coast Boat Show, which ended on 8 May, has delighted exhibitors, with many already signed up for next year’s event.

While enjoying pleasant, sunny weather, potential buyers and boating enthusiasts were able to compare and contrast over 70 global power and sail brands on the water in the stunning surroundings of MDL’s Ocean Village Marina in the heart of Southampton.

Richard Marsden, UK Sales Manager at show sponsor Raymarine, said: “The 2022 South Coast Boat Show not only bought us fantastic weather, but lots of enthusiastic boaters. It was great to talk about our new products and help with technical questions. The marina was full of RIBs, sail and power boats flying their flags. Thank you to MDL Marinas for putting the event together, we loved being a part of it”.

Tim Mayer, MDL’s Sales and Marketing Director, added: “We’re thrilled with the turnout at the show, both exhibitors and visitors. The South Coast Boat Show is growing in size and importance year on year and we intend to ensure it continues to do so, providing a solid platform for brands and marine businesses to meet and present to the boat buying public.

“There have been multiple power and sail yachts sold over the weekend. It’s very encouraging for the marine industry that even in the current uncertain economic climate people are continuing to invest in boats and the boating lifestyle. Following the success of this year’s show, 90% of the landside exhibitors have already signed up for next year and multiple brands have also secured marina space.”

Now a firmly-established event in the boat show calendar, the South Coast Boat Show will return to MDL’s Ocean Village Marina from 5-7 May, 2023.

MDL Marinas t.mayer@mdlmarinas.co.uk www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/scbs

London Luxury Afloat back in ‘23

Following the huge success of the inaugural London Luxury Afloat boat show, organisers British Marine are delighted to announce it will be back, bigger and better in 2023.

“We have received incredible feedback from visitors and exhibitors indicating there is a clear appetite for this kind of show in London,” stated Lesley Robinson, CEO, British Marine. “Plans are already underway to build on the success of this year’s show. We have already added an additional day to the event and hope to add to the incredible line-up of yachts that we saw in 2022.”

London Luxury Afloat 2023 will take place at St Katharine Docks, alongside Tower Bridge, from 18-22 April providing the perfect showcase for the luxury yacht market, with sail, power and superyachts taking centre stage and enabling discerning boat-buyers the opportunity to view a whole range of craft side by side.

As well as the incredible yachts on display in the marina, there will also be a selection of complimentary shoreside exhibitors.

“We understand that people have very busy schedules, so by announcing the dates of the ’23 show now, we hope that it will be marked on the calendar as a ‘must attend’ event for anyone keen to purchase their first luxury yacht or perhaps looking for an upgrade for the next season,” added Lesley.

London Luxury Afloat info@britishmarine.co.uk www.londonluxuryafloat.com

Visitors double at Palma show

The latest edition of the Palma International Boat Show was visited by more than 32,000 people, a 50% increase over the 2021 show. For four days, the event saw a large influx of professionals and nautical enthusiasts, who praised the quality of the products on display and the new lines presented. The event is organised by the Institute for Business Innovation of the Balearic Islands (IDI), an entity dependent on the Vice-Presidency and Regional Ministry of Energy Transition, Productive Sectors and Democratic Memory, and the Balearic Yacht Brokers Association (BYBA).

Following an assessment of the results of this show, the organisers stated that “The event has not only been a great success in terms of exhibitor participation, with 276 companies, but it has also performed very well in terms of sales and promotion of the sector, as reflected in public attendance figures, which are equal to those of 2019, when the show ran for an extra day”.

It is worth noting that 87% of the exhibitors surveyed stated that they would like to participate in the Palma International Boat Show in 2023, a fact that reflects the satisfactory participation of companies and the fact that the show is a commercially profitable event for the marine trade. Furthermore, 76% of the participants rated the organisation of the show highly, with 86% being satisfied with the experience of taking part.

The latest edition of the show had six more participating companies than in 2019 and 49 more than the previous year, representing an increase of 21% compared to 2021. In addition, a total of 264 boats were exhibited at sea.

Leisure boating is regarded as a strategic sector for the economy of the Baleares by the Government of the islands since it comprises some 650 companies generating more than 4,500 direct jobs and is worth around 840 million Euros a year.

Palma International Boat Show info@ palmainternationalboatshow. com www. palmainternationalboatshow. com

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Diary of events

Please check websites for up-to-date information before booking hotels or confirming travel plans.

Sydney International Boat Show

Sydney, Australia 28 July-1 August, 2022 www.sydneyboatshow.com.au

Southampton International Boat Show

Southampton, England 16-25 September, 2022 www.southamptonboatshow.com

Salone Nautico

Genoa, Italy 22-27 September, 2022 www.salonenautico.com

IBEX

Tampa, USA 27-29 September, 2022 www.ibexshow.com

Grand Pavois La Rochelle

Port des Minimes, France 27 September-2 October, 2022 www.grand-pavois.com

Salón Náutico

Barcelona, Spain 12-16 October, 2022 www.salonnautico.com

METSTRADE

Amsterdam, The Netherlands 15-17 November, 2022 www.metstrade.com

Abu Dhabi International Boat Show

Abu Dhabi, UAE 24-27 November, 2022 www.adibs.ae

boot Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf, Germany 21-29 January, 2023 www.boot.de

Auckland Boat Show

Auckland, New Zealand 9-12 March, 2023 www.auckland-boatshow.com

ICOMIA World Marinas Conference

Vilamoura, Portugal 11-13 October, 2023 www.icomia.org

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