Start Boating - Get Advice

Brought to you by the British Marine Federation and National Boat Shows and in association with All At Sea, this hospitable, salesman-free arena is the ideal place for anyone seeking impartial advice on how to take up boating at its many different levels and contrasting lifestyles. Participating non-commercial organisations will aim to enthuse and educate enquiring visitors on all aspects of boating.
          
For those considering buying their first boat, owner associations will concentrate on craft at the more affordable pre-owned end of the market.  In addition lower priced new products will be available to encourage entry level boating.

The main objective of the “Start Boating” area is to include as much variety as possible so that it truly is a ‘one stop’ shop for visitors.  As such, there will be several owners associations displaying different craft. There will be a 29ft sailing cruiser worth £23-33k provided by the Westerly Owners Association, a 29ft motor cruiser valued at £32k from the Combined Thames Motor Cruising Clubs, a trailer sailer from the Drascombe Owners Association and a dinghy from RYA’s OnBoard.

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