Spotted! Famous Faces at the 2013 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show

The stars are lining up at the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show which is clearly the place to be! On Saturday (opening day) the nation’s favourite tenor, Alfie Boe unveiled the new Sunseeker Predator 68 and San Remo and performed the Simon & Garfunkel classic, Bridge Over Troubled Water  to a delighted crowd. Chris Evans and Suzi Perry were also on hand for the launch.

Four time Gold Olympic medallist Sir Ben Ainslie also visited the Show on Saturday, unveiling his America’s Cup chase boat as well as taking part in a live Q&A on the Henri Lloyd stand. Out on the water, four times British National Freestyle Jet Ski Champion Jack Moule was back performing exciting displays throughout the weekend and will return next weekend to entertain the crowds once more.  Sunday saw Wasps flanker James Haskell join the Musto Clothing stand to beat the sailors at their own game; notching up a new record 0.27 seconds clear of the nearest competition.  Footballer, John Terry also visited the Show during the first weekend.

On Monday, esteemed TV presenter, David Dimbleby visited the Old Gaffers stand to announce 50th anniversary plans for the Old Gaffers Association and was presented with a commemorative shirt.

	Famous Faces AT the Show....
	TV and BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show star Chris Evans gets to grips with Suzi Perry, (BBC Formula 1 commentator and former Gadget Show presenter) at the launch of the Sunseeker Predator 68		Chelsea Footballer and former England football captain John Terry at the A-Glaze stand
	Sir Ben Ainslie answers questions and signs autographs at the Henri Lloyd stand		David Dimbleby at the Show as part of the Old Gaffers 50th anniversary celebration
	James Haskell sets a new record of 11.53 second on the Musto Winch Grinding Challenge		GB Olympic Rower Greg Searle MBE has a go on the Musto Winch Grinding Challenge
	Interview with Alfie Boe after the Sunseeker launch courtesy of the RYA.

And Still to come later in the Show...

Friday sees world renowned wakeboarder Shaun Murray cross the pond to come to the Nautique stand for signings and Q&A while the inaugural CNM Estates UK Star Class Regatta will draw a host of famous faces from Friday. More than 20 renowned Olympic and World champion sailors will be participating, including triple Olympic medallist Iain Percy, double Olympic medallist Andrew Simpson and Olympic medallists Luke Patience, Stuart Bithell, Stevie Morrison, Ben Rhodes, Pippa Wilson, Ian Walker, Mark Covell, Michael McIntyre, Bryn Vaile, Luke Patience, Stuart Bithell, Stevie Morrison and Ben Rhodes. Sail-designing artists in attendance include David Begbie, Christian Furr, EINE, Jaime Gili, INSA, Eley Kishimoto and MEAR ONE. The First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope will be in attendance to present prizes.

On the final day of the Show, BBC DIY SOS’ Nick Knowles will be in attendance to collaborate with the Sea Cadets on their latest launch. Also from the BBC, “Coast” presenter Mark Horton will be speaking in the Knowledge Box about his Old Gaffer, how he has restored her and her influence on his career. The Knowledge Box will also play host to yachting Cartoonist, Mike Payton, who has cartoons published in PBO & Yachting Monthly and Chef, Richard Fox who will be giving tips on nautical cookery.

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