Situated right in the centre of the bustling North Hall, the Main Stage will act as a focal point for the Show.   The crowning glory will be the dazzling Sea Queen Stage Show – an aerial spectacular that will transform the main stage into a stunning sea of blue and green.  The show will be performed by a host of energetic circus dancers and daring stilt-walking dressed as sea creatures who will perform athletic acrobatics and acro-balance along to an uplifting musical score. 

None of the drama is lost when the stage alternates between the Sea Queen performance and a slick catwalk show featuring big name popular clothing brands such as Fat Face, Musto, Gill, Henri Lloyd and Figleaves.com.

The spotlight will then turn to boating legends Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Geoff Holt, Adrian Flanagan and Mike Golding who during the Show will take to the main stage to share stories of their daring adventures at sea.  Everyday heroes will be celebrated with representatives from the Port of London Authority and the Marine & Coastguard Agency who will share what a typical day in their lives is like in the ‘Life as a…’ feature. 

Making its screen debut at the Collins Stewart London Boat Show will be Boat Review 2007 – a boating montage of the year projected on the main stage’s big screen.  Boat Review 2007 is a thrilling show taking the viewer on a rollercoaster ride through the year, as seen by the boating world.  Footage will bring 2007 to life reliving the highs as well as the lows, the excitement, the drama at sea and the awards our sailing heroes have won and lost.  Featuring special guest appearances from some of the biggest names in sailing, Boat Review 2007 is sure to be enjoyed by both professionals and those who simply love being out on the water.

As well as celebrating modern crafts, visitors to the Show will get the unique opportunity to hear about the restoration of one of the nation’s much loved treasures, the Cutty Sark, which is being painstakingly rebuilt using both state of the art technology and centuries old techniques, after the devastating fire that nearly destroyed her earlier on this year.

Inspiring sailors of the future, the coveted Raymarine Young Sailor of the Year Awards will be announced on Saturday 12th January at 4pm live from the Main Stage.  Olympic hopefuls from Skandia Team GBR will also take to the stage to talk about their gruelling preparations for the forthcoming Games in Beijing. 

Around this exciting hive of activity, visitors will also have the opportunity to catch their breath and sample refreshments at the bar area which nestles alongside the main stage.  Perfectly situated in front of the stage, the spacious seating enables visitors to catch all the exciting features in comfort.

Andrew Williams, Managing Director of National Boat Shows, comments: “A lot of imagination and creativity has gone into the planning of the Main Stage area to make it a major hub of activity at the Show.  We know visitors want a central feature attraction and we are confident that this will more than meet their expectations.  It also gives our exhibitors an extra high profile platform to showcase their products to a captive audience, leaving them feeling inspired and full of ideas about boating and sailing.”

Get Involved

Interested exhibitors are being encouraged to get involved and become part of this amazing feature.  Opportunities include: stage hire for exhibitor presentations, multiple screen advertising, sponsorship of shows and features, involvement in the fashion shows or even adding content to the ‘Holidays on Water’ shows.

Exhibitors, companies and individuals interested in being a part of this feature should register their interest with Origin ID as soon as possible by calling 01920 873035 or emailing roz@originid.net.

Visit www.londonboatshow.com for the latest news on all the Show’s features and attractions.  Visitors can use the website to book tickets online, or they can call the ticket hotline 0870 060 0246.

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

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Notes to Editors

·         High resolution pictures are available upon request.
·         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.
·         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
·         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.
·         The 2007 Collins Stewart London Boat Show was awarded ‘Exhibition of the Year’ Award at the Trade Association Forum Awards.
·         Please be advised that press registration is now available on link http://www.londonboatshow.com/press-area/press-registration/

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