May 26, 2016
The Poole Harbour Boat Show, in association with Sunseeker, has come to an end for a second year with thousands of people flocking to Poole Quay and Poole Quay Boat Haven.
Over the three days, visitors descended to the free event to check out the latest sports boats, RIBs, chandlery products, clothing and watersports accessories, with big names including Sunseeker, Princess, Beneteau, Bayliner and Windy.
Organised by the team at Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) and the award-winning Poole Quay Boat Haven, former British rower and five-time Olympic gold medallist, Sir Steven Redgrave CBE, officially opened the south coast’s boating festival on the Westover Group exhibition stand in front of show sponsors, business representatives and members of the public.
To continue opening celebrations, a spectacular fireworks display sponsored by Sibbett Gregory lit up the Quay on the Friday evening, kicking off a full weekend of entertainment which included a variety of on-the-water displays, tall ships and live music on the ‘Sunseeker Sessions – Great British Performance’ stage.
Chief executive of PHC, Jim Stewart said: “Last year’s show received such a lot of positive attention that it became clear that Poole Harbour needs a dedicated annual boat show. This year we held the event over three days, and despite the wet weather on the Saturday, we still welcomed several thousands of visitors and with significant boat sales reported.
“The event wouldn’t be possible without our show sponsors and media partners, and we wish to extend our thanks to Bates Wharf Marine Sales, British Marine Wessex, Coleman Insurance, Conker Spirit, Elite Signs, law firm Humphries Kirk, MS Amlin, PKF Francis Clark with Princecroft Willis, PSP Logistics, Sibbett Gregory, Sunseeker, Westover Group, Bournemouth Daily Echo and Wave 105.
“We will sit down and review the format of this year’s show and work towards improving next year’s Poole Harbour Boat Show which will take place during European Maritime Day.”
Next year’s Poole Harbour Boat Show, in association with Sunseeker, will be held on 19, 20 and 21 May 2017 and will incorporate the prestigious European Maritime Day.
For more information on the Poole Harbour Boat Show in association with Sunseeker, please visit http://www.pooleharbourboatshow.co.uk/.
May 20, 2016
The Poole Harbour Boat Show in association with Sunseeker was officially opened today (May 20) by former British rower and five-time Olympic gold medallist, Sir Steven Redgrave CBE.
As an ambassador for Jaguar Land Rover, Sir Redgrave declared the opening of the south coast’s free boating festival on the Westover Group exhibition stand in front of show sponsors, business representatives and members of the public.
To continue opening celebrations, visitors to the Quay this evening (May 20) will be able to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display at dusk, sponsored by Sibbett Gregory, which will kick-start a full weekend of entertainment.
Organised and operated by Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC), the second Poole Harbour Boat Show in association with Sunseeker takes place on Poole Quay and at the award-winning Poole Quay Boat Haven. The show opens to the public at 10am on Saturday and Sunday and concludes on both days at 6pm.
As well as a wide variety of marine businesses showcasing their products and services, such as chandleries and boat manufacturers as well as clothing companies and marine insurers, there is plenty of entertainment providing family fun.
Face painting and children’s rides (charged for) will be operating throughout the weekend and live music will be scheduled from noon on both days on the ‘Sunseeker Sessions – Great British Performance’ stage. Bands performing include The Mighty Trumpet Company, Bonsai Pirates, Harry Hammersmith & the Flyovers, and the Sunseeker Renegades.
The Pelican of London tall ship will be moored alongside the quay during the weekend and will be accessible for the public between 12pm and 4pm. The Cirdan Sailing Trust’s Queen Galadriel will also be open to the public throughout the weekend.
A variety of waterborne demonstrations will also be taking place on both days:
10:15 – Junior RIB Slalom
11:00 and 14:00 – Quadski and Humdinga demonstrations (amphibious sports car and 4×4)
12:00 – Poole Harbour Commissioners’ tug and pilot boat demonstration
12:30 – Dinghy Racing
13:15 and 15:00 – RNLI rescue demonstrations
16:00 – Poole Gig rowing club
10:00 until 16:30 – sailing taster sessions will be on offer free of charge to the public from Poole Quay Boat Haven
Jim Stewart, chief executive at Poole Harbour Commissioners, says: “After significant work to pull the event together we are extremely excited to see Poole Quay and the award-winning Poole Quay Boat Haven transformed into a free showcase for sports boats, RIBs, chandlery products, clothing, watersports accessories, on-the-water demonstrations and live music.
“We have many people to acknowledge, none more so than our generous sponsors Bates Wharf Marine Sales, British Marine Wessex, Coleman Insurance, Conker Spirit, Elite Signs, law firm Humphries Kirk, MS Amlin, PKF Francis Clark with Princecroft Willis, PSP Logistics, Sibbett Gregory, Sunseeker and the Westover Group as well as our media partners the Bournemouth Daily Echo and Wave 105.”
For more information on Poole Harbour Boat Show and for a full list of exhibitors please visit http://www.pooleharbourboatshow.co.uk/.
May 13, 2016
Final preparations are underway before the south coast’s free boating festival, the Poole Harbour Boat Show in association with Sunseeker, anchors itself on Poole Quay from Friday May 20 to Sunday May 22.
Poole Quay and the award-winning Poole Quay Boat Haven will be transformed into a free showcase for sports boats, RIBs, chandlery products, clothing, watersports accessories, on-the-water demonstrations and live music.
On Friday May 20, from 1pm to 8pm, quayside stands will be open to the public however access to the exhibiting boats in the marina will be restricted to press and trade only. Organisers Poole Harbour Commissioners are honoured to welcome Sir Steven Redgrave to officially open the three day show. Having set out to win three Olympic gold medals at the beginning of his career, Sir Redgrave went on to win an incredible five golds in five successive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000. Now an ambassador for Jaguar Land Rover, Sir Redgrave will make an appearance on the Westover Group stand on Friday afternoon between 3pm and 4pm.
On Friday evening, visitors to the Quay will be able to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display at dusk, sponsored by Sibbett Gregory, and this will kick-start a full weekend of free entertainment.
On Saturday 21 and Sunday May 22, between 10am and 6pm, with open access to all, the action continues and a central entertainment feature will be the show’s music stage named ‘Sunseeker Sessions’ which will showcase great British performances with musical talent from across the region. Confirmed acts include the Sunseeker Renegades, Bonsai Pirates, Quinns Quinney, Harry Hammersmith and the Flyovers, and Harpin On.
On-the-water activities include a junior RIB slalom, dinghy racing and Poole Gig Rowing Club races as well as RNLI and PHC vessel demonstrations. Visitors will also have the opportunity to take to the water themselves on Saturday and Sunday in R19 or J24 sailing dinghies as taster sessions will be available from Poole Quay Boat Haven between 10am and 4.30pm.
Gibbs Sports will also be demonstrating its amphibious vehicles. The Quadski, the world’s first amphibious sports car, reaches speeds of 45mph on both water and land and transitions between them in seconds. The four-wheel drive Humdinga is designed to access remote and hostile terrain and is capable of 100mph on land and 40mph on water. Both vehicles will be displayed on Saturday and Sunday at 11am and 2pm.
Exhibitors include Boston Whaler, Cobra Ribs, Jetski Safaris, Beneteau, Monterey Boats, Princess, Regal, Ribeye, Sealine, Searay, Rockley Watersports, the RNLI, The Watersports Academy, Weird Fish, Windy Boats, Quay Holidays and many more.
Jim Stewart, chief executive at Poole Harbour Commissioners, says: “There will be so much taking place at this year’s Poole Harbour Boat Show in association with Sunseeker it will be an event not to be missed. Packed with opportunities to discover a variety of boats, enjoy a host of entertainment and watch on-the-water displays there is so much for everyone. With the support of many of the region’s best marine and watersports professionals and associations, we are really looking forward to what we anticipate will be a fantastic second year of the show.”
The show is supported by Bates Wharf Marine Sales, British Marine Wessex, Coleman Insurance, Conker Spirit, Elite Signs, law firm Humphries Kirk, MS Amlin, PKF Francis Clark with Princecroft Willis, PSP Logistics, Sibbett Gregory, Sunseeker and the Westover Group. Media partners backing the show are the Bournemouth Daily Echo and Wave 105.
For more information on the Poole Harbour Boat Show in association with Sunseeker, and for a full list of exhibitors, please visit http://www.pooleharbourboatshow.co.uk/
Apr 28, 2016
Former British rower and five-time Olympic gold medallist, Sir Steven Redgrave CBE will officially open the 2016 Poole Harbour Boat Show, in association with Sunseeker, on Friday May 20.
Organised by Poole Harbour Commissioners, the show is proud to welcome Sir Steven Redgrave to open the three day extravaganza (May 20 to 22) which will bring together a spectacular showcase of yachts and motor cruisers, tall ships, marine equipment, watersports gear and clothing, with on the water demonstrations, fireworks and live music.
Having set out to win three Olympic gold medals at the beginning of his career, Sir Redgrave went on to win an incredible five golds in five successive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000. Since retiring from competitive sport, Steve has put his efforts into establishing the Steve Redgrave Fund which aims to use the power and inspiration of sport to bring positive change in the lives of disadvantaged children, young people and their communities. Since launching in 2001, the Fund has raised more than £5 million.
Sir Redgrave will be guest speaker at the show’s VIP lunch reception where sponsors, business representatives and media will be in attendance. As an ambassador for Jaguar Land Rover, Sir Redgrave will make an appearance at one of the show’s sponsor stands, the Westover Group, on Friday afternoon from 3.30pm (timings tbc). There will be a full range of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles to peruse at the Westover Group stand.
Jim Stewart, chief executive at Poole Harbour Commissioners, says: “We’re delighted to welcome Sir Steven Redgrave to Poole to celebrate the opening of our second show. Renowned as one of Britain’s greatest Olympians, Steve’s achievements during his career are inspirational and we are pleased to welcome him to the town.”
Sir Redgrave adds: “I look forward to visiting the show and meeting sponsors, exhibitors and visitors. With leading marine, boating and lifestyle brands exhibiting as well as a packed schedule of free entertainment and fireworks, the show promises to be a spectacular weekend for all!”
Held on Poole Quay and at the award-winning marina Poole Quay Boat Haven, the action will commence on Friday May 20 from 1pm to 8pm where quayside stands will be open to all and pontoon access by invitation only. The show will then continue on Saturday 21 and Sunday May 22, from 10am to 6pm (last access to pontoons is at 5.30pm).
The free show is supported by Bates Wharf Marine Sales, Coleman Insurance, Conker Spirit, Elite Signs, Humphries Kirk law firm, PSP Logistics, Sibbett Gregory, Sunseeker and the Westover Group. Media partners backing the show are the Bournemouth Daily Echo and Wave 105.
For more information on the Poole Harbour Boat Show in association with Sunseeker, and for a full list of exhibitors, please visit http://www.pooleharbourboatshow.co.uk/.
Apr 7, 2016
Leading marine, boating and lifestyle brands have rushed to reserve space at the 2016 Poole Harbour Boat Show in association with Sunseeker, to be held from May 20 to 22. (more…)
