Tamara Ecclestone to Open the 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show

Model, heiress and broadcaster Tamara Ecclestone will officially open the 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show at ExCeL London on Friday, 6 January. Tamara – star of the recent popular TV series “Billion Dollar Girl” and the face and body of Ultimo – will add all the glamour to the world-class event that would be expected of the model.

Murray Ellis, managing director of National Boat Shows said:  “The 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show promises to be an action-packed 10 days and Tamara will make for a glamorous and high profile opening. The Show is the perfect start to the season and returns this year with around 1000 boats, more than 500 exhibitors, new technology and a variety of innovative products.  It’s an ideal chance for the family to get together, have a go at a watersport activity, learn a new skill or dream about your new boat, making it an unmissable day out.”

The 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show will feature boats of all shapes and sizes to climb aboard or gaze at, from entry-level wakeboards costing as little as £100, to glamorous and glitzy multi-million pound sailing and motor yachts like those from Princess, Oyster, Sunseeker and Jeanneau.   There will also be a fantastic range of shopping brands where visitors can find the best in marine and casual fashion clothing, books, DVDs and a multitude of gadgets, some being launched for the first time.

The Show also brings many of the world’s sailing stars together under one roof. The Clarks’ Knowledge Box is the place to see, hear and learn from the experts of the boating world, including British ocean adventurer Adam Priddy and three-time Olympic Gold medallist Ben Ainslie. Other watersports’ greats include British National Freestyle Jet Ski Champion Jack Moule performing exciting displays outside on the dock and team GBR canoe champions Lizzie Neave and Huw Sweetnam sharing experiences on the Going for Gold attraction. Visitors will also be able to view eight ‘Olympic class’ boats within the attraction, and Ben Ainslie’s class of boat as soon as they enter the Show.

Tickets

Adult tickets can be purchased in advance of the Show from just £16, with two children going free (aged 15 or under) with each paying adult. Concessions also available.

Enjoy even more luxury and glamour at this year’s Show with the addition of the complementary new Luxury Lifestyle and Supercar Showcase, nestled amongst the glitzy yachts in the South Hall.

For the last four days of the Show, you will also be able to enjoy the London Bike Show, Outdoors Show and the Active Travel Show* at ExCeL London with your Tullett Prebon London Boat Show ticket.

Keep updated on Show news and developments, and book tickets, flights and accommodation via the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show website http://www.londonboatshow.com/ or call the ticket hotline on 0871 230 7140.

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For more information, images, video, or to schedule an interview with Tamara Ecclestone please contact the NBS Press Office team at Publicasity on 020 7632 2432 or boatshow@publicasity.co.uk and find Show updates on the @LoveBoatShows Facebook and Twitter pages.

Notes to Editors

• The Tullett Prebon London Boat Show will take place from Friday 6 (public preview  day) – Sunday 15 January, 10am – 7pm (open until 9pm on Thursday 12 January, closing at 6pm on Sunday 15 January)
• The Tullett Prebon London Boat Show at ExCeL and the PSP Southampton Boat Show in Mayflower Park are organised by National Boat Shows Ltd (NBS). NBS is a subsidiary of the British Marine Federation (BMF), the trade association for the UK boating industry

* The London Bike Show, Outdoors Show and Active Travel Show will be open from 10am-7pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and from 10am – 6pm on Sunday (there will be no late opening on Thursday night).

About Tullett Prebon

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