Andrew Williams, Managing Director of NBS, comments: “Working closely with the Show’s exhibitors, ‘Come on Board’ is a new scheme for 2008 which is designed to enhance the overall visitor experience.  The scheme will encourage our guests to interact more with the exhibitors who are willing and eager to offer expert advice and introduce visitors to their range of exciting products.”

All exhibitors taking part in the scheme will clearly display the ‘Come on Board’ logo, indicating to visitors they can go and talk to the exhibitors and find out when it will be the best time to view their boats or products.

The 54th Collins Stewart London Boat Show is not only an excellent experience and information resource for those interested in boats and boating, but also offers the perfect forum for our exhibitors to impart their expert advice and motivate and excite people about the world of boating.

Visitors to the Show should look out for the ‘Come on Board’ logo on the exhibitors stands throughout the Show, which runs from 11th to 20th January.

For more information on ‘Come on Board’ or to comment on the scheme log onto: www.londonboatshow.com/features/comeonboard

For further press information contact: Boat Shows Press Office at Publicasity on tel: 020 7632 2432, Fax: 020 7240 2520 Email: boatshow@publicasity.co.uk

Notes to Editors

1      High resolution pictures are available upon request.

2      The 2008 Collins Stewart London Boat Show in association with the Daily Mail is organised by National Boat Shows Ltd (NBS). NBS, which also organises the Southampton Boat Show in association with ITV Meridian, is a subsidiary of the British Marine Federation (BMF), the trade association for the UK boating industry.

3      Collins Stewart has offices in London, New York, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Dublin, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Tokyo and Mumbai. Collins Stewart is the largest private client stock broking and portfolio management business in the Channel Islands and is one of the UK's leading wealth managers for private clients, trusts, charities and private companies and private companies

4      Publications can offer readers £3 off the normal day door price.  To give away tickets in a competition or to arrange the discount, please call the Boat Show team on 020 7632 2432.

5      The 2007 Collins Stewart London Boat Show was awarded ‘Exhibition of the Year’ Award at the Trade Association Forum Awards.

6      Please be advised that press registration is now available on link http://www.londonboatshow.com/press-area/press-registration/

Getting to ExCeL

7      Travelling by road and rail  – ExCeL is located just a stone's throw away from Canary Wharf and with easy access to the Jubilee line

8      Travelling by boat – 100 acres of dockland frontage gives easy access. The Thames Clipper service links Central London piers with ExCeL

9      Travelling by Air – visitors can travel to London City Airport which is a 5 minute taxi ride from ExCeL

10   Parking – with over 4,000 parking spaces, visitors will benefit from the introduction of a flat rate parking fee, charged at £9, as opposed to a prepaid hourly rate

Attention: RADIO STATIONS

1      Keep up to date with the latest news from the 2008 Collins Stewart London Boat Show - Breaking boating news; Celebrity visits; key Marine Industry news; business updates from the regions. Regular News Feeds will be available via ISDN (G722), e-mail (MP3 or wav)

2      Coming to the Show - why not book a broadcast from our live facility (available from 11-20 January 2008).

3        For more information, contact: Tracey Clarke, before event 01329 238857 fax: 01329 827728 Email: tc@eventbroadcast.org During Show - mobile: 07768 806699