Bavaria back in business
The future of German boat builder Bavaria Yachtbau has been secured following its acquisition for an undisclosed sum by a private equity fund
Southampton Boat Show
Held every September in Mayflower Marina, the Southampton Boat Show is the largest event of its kind in the UK, regularly attracting more than 100,000 visitors.
Key attractions include world premieres from some of the biggest names in the boating industry, celebrity appearances and the 100ft ferris wheel (pictured above), which provides panoramic views of the show.
There is a wide range of boats on display ranging from canoes and jetskis to 80ft superyachts and sailing catamarans.
Dating back to 1968, the format of the show has evolved gradually into its current ten-day format. The opening day is press preview day and if you want to avoid the busiest crowds then it’s best to avoid the weekends.
The show is organised by British Marine Boat Shows, a subsidiary of the British Marine industry body, which also runs the London Boat Show.
Tickets for the 2015 event, which runs from 11-20 September, are priced at £15 per adult and £13 for seniors. Children aged 15 and under go free. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more and disabled visitors.
Follow the links below for news, previews and pictures from the annual PSP Southampton Boat Show
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Southampton Boat Show 2018: Princess unveils full yacht line up
Princess Yachts have announced their full yacht line up which will be showcased at the Southampton Boat Show, 14 - 23 September 2018
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VIDEO: Rhéa 730 Timonier review
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VIDEO: Cormate U23 review
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VIDEO: Fjord 36 xpress first look
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VIDEO: DaVinci 30 first look
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VIDEO: Sealine C430 first look
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12 must-see boats at the 2017 Southampton Boat Show
Motor Boat & Yachting's run down of what we think are twelve of the most important new models on display at the 2017 Southampton Boat Show
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RBS Marine becomes agent for Kingfisher Powercats
Chichester based RBS Marine announces a new partnership to become UK agent for Kingfisher Powercats
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Princess 55 to make global premiere at the Southampton Boat Show
The brand new Princess 55 will be revealed to the world at Mayflower Park this September
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Sealine C430 to appear at Southampton
The Sealine C430 will launch at Cannes but will make it to the UK for an appearance at the Southampton Boat Show in September
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Win Southampton Boat Show tickets with MS Amlin
Help the search to find the best boat names and win tickets to the 2017 Southampton Boat Show
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Fairline Yachts swells workforce by 12.5%
Fairline Yachts is swelling its workforce by 12.5% to 250 following successful outings at Southampton and Cannes
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Princess announces £20m loss for 2015
Princess Yachts suffered a loss before taxation of just over £20m in 2015, the company has announced
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Sales boom at Southampton Boat Show
Sales boomed at Southampton Boat Show with Sunseeker International banking over £45million in confirmed orders and another £10million to be agreed over the next few days.
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Sunseeker Southampton orders top £25 million
Sunseeker banked more than £25million of sales in the first weekend of the Southampton Boat Show. The company announced strong sales across a wide range of yachts. Southampton, the UK’s largest in-water show, has proved extremely busy for Sunseeker with a record number of pre-booked meetings with prospects. Interest in the new Manhattan 52 has been ‘exceptional’.
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VIDEO: Southampton Boat Show 2016 round up
Deputy Editor Jack Haines guides you through the new boats at the Southampton Boat Show 2016
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TV's Michelle Keegan opens Southampton Boat Show
Award-winning actress Michelle Keegan will add a splash of glamour to the 10-day Southampton Boat Show tomorrow
