London's largest event, the Collins Stewart London Boat Show, is celebrating its 54th year from 11th-20th January 2008. The event is popular with both seasoned enthusiasts and boat novices alike and it is expected to attract in the region of 140,000 visitors.
The main stage at the event, which will be located in the centre of the North Hall, will be a massive 35m long multi-purpose construction. It will have a continuous schedule of entertainment, fashion, seminars and experiences running throughout each day.
Elsewhere, additional attractions to keep an eye open for will include: Anchor Watch, a masterclass on practical anchoring that is manned by experienced instructors and an eye-catching, educational feature that simulates how to overcome the most frequently encountered anchoring problems. Start Boating, the perfct place for anyone seeking impartial advice on how to take up boating and Classic Boat, an area that will provide an opportunity for visitors to watch, learn and talk to enthusiasts about classic boats and find out about the traditional skills involved in their restoration. Also included in this zone will be information on the Cutty Sark restoration project.
Reader Offer
Traditional Boats & Tall Ships Magazine readers can take advantage of a discounted rate to book tickets for the Collins Stewart London Boat Show.
You can book via the website, www.londonboatshow.com and quote 'TBTS' as the code when making your booking OR you can call the ticket hotline on 0870 060 0246 and quote 'TBTS'.