Seawork 2022

Nasher · 22 June 2022, 09:19

Anyone at Seawork this week?

I'm planning on going down Thursday morning for a couple of hours but have been told parking was a nightmare yesterday because West Quay car park was full as there are very few trains into Southampton.

Lemonbonbon · 22 June 2022, 09:50

What is Seawork ?

Pikey Dave · 22 June 2022, 10:03

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Originally Posted by Nasher

Anyone at Seawork this week?

I'm planning on going down Thursday morning for a couple of hours but have been told parking was a nightmare yesterday because West Quay car park was full as there are very few trains into Southampton.

Not going this year, been a couple of times pre-covid & really enjoyed it. Like a boat show without the numpties. The freebies are better quality too[emoji6]

mickter · 22 June 2022, 10:47

think you may find there was a strike on railways yesterday, so may account for lack of trains.

scrambler · 22 June 2022, 10:55

I cheated yesterday and went by boat and parked for free on the Ribcraft pontoon. Only for ten minutes though for a quick chat with the lads.

ThundercatRob · 22 June 2022, 14:32

I was there yesterday. I managed to park right next door on Town Quay. It was very hot inside, but lovely outside!

Nasher · 22 June 2022, 15:41

Thanks guys, I'm going to head down when the traffic has had a chance to calm down and take my chances parking.

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Originally Posted by Lemonbonbon

What is Seawork ?

https://seawork.com/
Pikey Dave's description is accurate

GuyC · 22 June 2022, 18:32

I've been today. Parking was OK

kicks.fully.petal had a few spaces but if you are planning on being there less than four hours, there is quite a lot of roadside parking in the immediate vicinity.

I was a bit underwhelmed by the boats and very nearly overwhelmed by the temperatures in the exhibition halls. It made looking round the halls unpleasant although there was a fair bit of interesting stuff to look at.

Nasher · 23 June 2022, 07:48

Thanks GuyC

I normally park in West Quay and walk down, or sometimes in the carpark next to the hotel that the SBS entrance etc is normally on.

I like it as a show and go every year - when it's on of course - there's some really interesting stuff there, and no big white pointy boats.

ThundercatRob · 23 June 2022, 13:46

Did you see the CTV Seacat Columbia?

GuyC · 15 June 2023, 06:38

I went to Seawork yesterday. It was a good show albeit probably slightly quieter than previous years. The trade stands were good and the staff manning the stands are always happy to talk.

Whilst they had improved the ventilation since last year, the heatwave we are having at the moment made it uncomfortably hot in the afternoon.

GuyC · 15 June 2023, 06:40

...and a few more

Nasher · 15 June 2023, 12:19

Glad you enjoyed it GuyC.
It's a great show due to the lack of big White Pointy boats and because there are no Ribs sporting White upholstery with Blue piping.

Disappointingly it's the first year I've not been in ages as I usually enjoy it.
I'm not completely mobile yet whilst still recovering from a Motorcycle accident, and just couldn't face limping round the show in the heat.

CJL · 15 June 2023, 21:15

Some pictures from our visit today:

CJL