Media Events - Friday 11th

TimeEvent
0915

Sealine - Stand S047
Champagne Breakfast for the launch of the new Sealine 35S Open Sports Cruiser

Sue Hardwick - Hardwick Public Relations 020 7289 1864

1000

Avon Inflatables - Stand S034a
Join Avon for breakfast and be the first to see their new RIBs for 2008'

Karen Bartlett - Saltwater 01202 669244, 07900 056595

1000

Northshore Yachts Ltd - Stand N001
Champagne & Buffet Reception to launch World Premiere of the New Southerly 32 and to meet the designer Stephen Jones

Claire Horsman 01243 512611

1000Bayliner - Stand S042B
World Wide Avant Premieres launch of the new Bayliner Gran Turismo

Philippe Mojica +33 671 205 179 

1030

RNLI - Stand N030B
The RNLI Pentax Photographer of the Year (2007) competition - winners announcement and prize-giving. 

Katie Wilton - RNLI 01202 663127, 07899 076224 

1030

Furuno - Stand S019E
NAVnet 3D, Furuno’s new award winning onboard navigation network.
Michael Perham (the world’s youngest transatlantic sailor) will also be on hand to answer questions about his latest adventure.

Roger Maber
M: 07802 605499
Roger.maber@tenalpsrma.com
or
Sue Patch
t: 03129 221616
m: 07776 208 442
sue.patch@tenalpsrma.com

1100

National Boat Shows Ltd - Main Stage powered by Fairline
Opening Ceremony of the Collins Stewart London Boat Show 2008


Rebecca Jackson, National Boat Shows Ltd 0207 069 6000

1130

Garmin - Stand S010E
Garmin will be launching several new products, including a new 15” touchscreen multi-function display.


Tina Mansell - The Mansell Agency 07973 850012

1145Bell Lawrie Scottish Series/ Clyde Cruising Club/ Beneteau - Stand N011
Launch of the Bell Lawrie Scottish Series, Scotland’s largest yachting regatta – Fri 23 May to Mon 26 May.  The new commodore of the Clyde Cruising Club, Howard Morrison and Jamie Matheson, chairman of sponsors Bell Lawrie will make announcement and be available for comment. Talisker whiskey tasting

Lorraine Alonzi  0131 561 0422, Viv Blair 0131 561 0434

1200James Reeves & James Bebbington Majorsporty/SportsAid - Marina
Demo on the water by James Reeves www.jamesreeves.net, James Bebbington (UK Freestyle Champ) www.pommieproductions.com

Richard Harpham 07710 616520

1200

C A Clase - Stand S006C
UK launch of Geonav 3 handheld chartplotter and European launch of MB Quart audio visual range

Hayley Paterson - Saltwater 01202 669244

1215 

Henri Lloyd - Stand N039A
Launch of the Henri Lloyd 2008 Marine Range – Hero Products 

Amy Bradley-Watson 07738 579105

1230

A Glaze Marine - Stand N031D
Champagne reception and buffet for product launch

Louise Bollom, 01795 592641

1230

RYA Sailability/ Laser - Stand N032
Cheque presentation from Laser to RYA Sailability.  Present will be the new Chair person of RYA Sailability Pat Dodd and supporter Geoff Holt.

Morna Hughes 07894 908060

1230Ramsgate Royal Harbour Marina - Stand N042A
Former world water-skiing champion Kim Lumley launches the European Water Ski Racing Championships, which will be held at the marina in July, at a champagne reception.

Cheryl Pendry - Thanet District Council 01843 577034

1245

Opal Marine / Legend - Stand N004
European launch of the Legend 45 Deck Saloon

John Robinson 07768 790022

1300

BRP Recreational Products UK Ltd - S021D
2008 Sea-Doo Line up

Louise Read - Saltwater 01202 669244, 07786 067661

1300

Sessa Marine - S040D
Unveiling of Sessa C65 Sports Yacht and UK debut of Sessa C46.

Join us for a selection of Italian wines and snacks.

David De Vere 01932 571141

1330

Marine Electronic Services - Stand S022d
Marine Electronic Services will be launching the Airo, a hand-held PC which is also a phone, provides email and Internet access, includes a GPS chartplotter within it and also a distress button. Plus, a new Navtex weather system, plus the AIT250, a new Class B AIS system.

Tina Mansell - The Mansell Agency 07973 850012

1330Weta Marine - Stand S004F
Accessible Performance Sailing

Simon Currey 07786 930823

1400

Fairline Boats Ltd- Stand S025
See Fairline's trio of new Targas and benefit from a business update from CEO, Derek Carter

Nicki Holder - Saltwater 01202 669244, 07879 898315

1400

Old Pulteney - Stand N015B (Dufour)
Join Sir Robin Knox-Johnston to launch the 2008 Old Pulteney Scottish IRC Championships with complimentary oysters and drams.

Stacey Blevins - Burt Greener Communications 0141 248 6007

1430Navimo - Stand N049A
Cocktail Reception for the launch of a new product from McMurdo

Marina Johnson - ClearLine Communications Ltd 07774 623539, 01590 670011

1445Clipper Marine - Stand N002
Clipper marine invites you to the World Launch of the stunning Bavaria 40 sailing yacht and the UK Launch of the new Bavaria 38 model
 

Cailah Leask - Fast Track Sailing 07785 294321, 0207 593 5268 Cailah.leask@fasttracksailing.com

1500

Icom - Stand S018a
Product launch

Ian 07775 815500

1500Laser Performance - Stand N032
Launch of the new BUG
 

Claire Stopps 01327 841642, 07841 929378

1500Essex Boatyards - Stand S030D/S030E
Join Essex Boatyards for the official unveiling of the new Arvor 280 AS De Luxe
 

Nicki Holder - Saltwater 01202 669244, 07879 898315

1515Oceastyle Yachting (A Nigel Burgess Group Company) - Stand S026B
Early Happy Hour with drinks and snacks - talks about Official ISA agent appointment (International Shipyard Ancona) - launch of the new Yacht Management department and expansion of brokerage & charter division
 

Hanneka Maljaars 07966 255557

1530

Standard Horizon - Stand S006f
Standard Horizon. They will be launching their smallest and lightest hand-held VHF ever, the HX500-Li.

Tina Mansell - The Mansell Agency 07973 850012

1600

C A Clase - Stand D044
Live demonstration of the TracPhone V7 aboad Sunseeker's 37m Trideck. By invitation only

Hayley Paterson - Saltwater 01202 669244

1600

Premier Marinas Ltd - Stand N042G
UK launch of the Elan 450. Meet Rob Humphreys designer of the Elan 450 at her UK Debut

Lucy Thomson 01489 884077

1700Tarquin Boat Company - S028B
Drinks reception - to celebrate the launch of the trader 42 Sport Deck

Karen Bartlett - Saltwater 01202 669244, 07900 056595

1700Fat Face - Stand N044B
Join us for Pussers Rum and other treats. We’ll tell you all about our brand new Big Gat Guide and you’ll get the opportunity to meet some of our Team Riders, plus catch up on all the news! PRESS ONLY!

Rachel Anning 02392 441117, 07813 803936

1730

Henri Lloyd - Stand N039A
Happy hour (by invitation only)

Amy Bradley - Watson 02380 454 585, 07738 579015

1900Classic Boat Magazine - Stand tba
(by invitation only)

Dan Houston, 0208 726 8129 dan_houston@ipcmedia.com

1230

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