Earls Court Boat show

Tony · 10 November 2007, 09:14

Anyone going?
and if so which day?

Tony

blimp · 10 November 2007, 09:34

I'm there on Fri 7th and Sat 8th

Tim M · 10 November 2007, 11:06

I'm arranging a sailing club jolly up to it on the Sunday. Should be good

Powerboats · 11 November 2007, 09:45

I think it will be a good day out.

Looking at the stand layouts there are quite a few boats that haven't been at UK boat shows before and it looks like there are plenty of chandlery/accessory type stands.

Also things like Royal Navy and Ice Rinks for a bit of extra entertainment.

Should be good..

P.S Not saying this because we are exhibiting, genuinely quite excited about it.

Tony · 16 November 2007, 08:59

Is it best to pre pay for tickets or just turn up and pay on the door?
Thanks
Tony
(We are going on Sat 8th)

Powerboats · 16 November 2007, 10:30

Definitely best to pre-pay as I think the online tickets are £12.00, against £16.00 on the door.

Lordy · 16 November 2007, 15:56

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Originally Posted by Powerboats

I think it will be a good day out.

Looking at the stand layouts there are quite a few boats that haven't been at UK boat shows before and it looks like there are plenty of chandlery/accessory type stands.

Also things like Royal Navy and Ice Rinks for a bit of extra entertainment.

Should be good..

P.S Not saying this because we are exhibiting, genuinely quite excited about it.

Which one's better though - the London Boat Show at Excel in January or the Earls Court show in December?

I missed Southampton and would like to look at some SIBs/RIBs.

Jon Brooks · 16 November 2007, 17:48

I am looking to be there for both weekends, Fri to Sun.

Then will be at Excel for the full duration.

Cheers

Tony · 16 November 2007, 18:25

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Originally Posted by Jon Brooks

I am looking to be there for both weekends, Fri to Sun.

Then will be at Excel for the full duration.

Cheers

I shall say hello then......

Genie · 16 November 2007, 18:50

Hi Tony
I'd love to go but unfortunately work has to come first at this time of the year!
I might ask you to blag a few brochures though in our quest for a RIB once we've shifted our current boat.....! ;-)
Have fun - think of us who will have our nose to the grindstone.....!
Rob

Jon Brooks · 16 November 2007, 20:35

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Originally Posted by Tony

I shall say hello then......

Please be sure to

Markyboyo · 26 November 2007, 03:21

Anybody else get niffed at the £1.50 "processing charge" on top of the £12 advanced booking price meaning you only save 50p and are reccomended to print out the ticket your self!

Markyboyo · 26 November 2007, 03:33

Just reaslised the door price is £16, I had 14 in my head but I'm not an oap yet! I still reckon charging £1.50 to print out your own ticket is poor...

Cookee · 28 November 2007, 13:13

I'll be there Friday for press day and Thursday and Friday nights for a beer in the Earls Court area! Contact details on the website!

RichardB · 28 November 2007, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Markyboyo

Anybody else get niffed at the £1.50 "processing charge" on top of the £12 advanced booking price meaning you only save 50p and are reccomended to print out the ticket your self!

various officer the yachtie mags are giving out promotion codes to get tickets for £10 +£1.50. I used ym/ecbs01
I think these are only valid to 30/11

Solent Ranger · 29 November 2007, 21:21

This will most likley upset Mr Brooks, but we are on the Raymarine stand for the duration of the show.

Jimbo · 29 November 2007, 22:08

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Originally Posted by Solent Ranger

This will most likley upset Mr Brooks, but we are on the Raymarine stand for the duration of the show.

In one of the purple shirts David?

Jon Brooks · 29 November 2007, 22:34

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Originally Posted by Jimbo

In one of the purple shirts David?

Purple? they are pink, Gaymarine!

Hey Swiss, you won't upset me mate, I know you rent boys need to get work where you can!

Be good to see you am sure I owe you a beer or two or is it you owe them to me for the free advertising on the boat at SIBS?

See you up here

Solent Ranger · 30 November 2007, 05:54

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Originally Posted by Jon Brooks

Purple? they are pink, Gaymarine!

That will make Julie happy then - she loves pink!

Quote:

Hey Swiss, you won't upset me mate, I know you rent boys need to get work where you can!

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]Be good to see you am sure I owe you a beer or two or is it you owe them to me for the free advertising on the boat at SIBS?

See you up here

Still not seen the colour of a certain company's money for that yet either!

John Kennett · 01 December 2007, 15:27

I went to Earls Court yesterday, and I reckon it's got the makings of a great show. It's not as squeaky clean and polished as the "real" London Boat Show, but it's none the worse for that.

The lack of massive stands from the likes of Sunseeker makes Earls Court 2 feel like a much more welcoming place. There was a really good atmosphere there and a lot of enthusiasm.

There are a lot more powerboats than you would normally see at a boat show, with Round Britain 2008 and Formula 4-stroke having large stands. Some great vidoes to watch too!

You should be aware that the show is nothing like as big as previous shows at Earls Court, with lots of elbow room everywhere and next to nothing upstairs on the balcony level. I probably wouldn't be quite so enthusiastic if I had paid £16 to get in, but you can buy on line for £12 (plus an extra £1.50 per booking).

Given that this has been organised from a standing start in just 12 months, the organisers have achieved a huge amount. I would be very surprised if there aren't more big names there next year.

John