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Top Speakers at Southampton Boat Show: Best Day to Visit

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Wondering which day to visit the Southampton Boat Show? Here’s some top speakers and talks you won’t want to miss…

This year’s Southampton Boat Show is welcoming a wide array of highly anticipated inspirational speakers, including some of the biggest names in the boating community. Surrounded by the bustling stands of the Ocean Hall, the Foredeck Stage is set to host an exciting line-up… 

So when is the best day to visit the show? Here’s some of the talks you won’t want to miss, our top picks… 

Don’t forget to grab our ticket discount!

Charly and Edd Hewett 

Monday 16th (2:30pm)

Head to the Foredeck Stage on Monday to listen to two epic voyagers speaking about their adventure from the UK to the Falklands, covering 8,000 nautical miles aboard a whale and dolphin conservation research vessel. These two took a traditional approach, only using a sextant to navigate…

Des Pawson MBE

Wednesday 18th (1pm)

Professional Ropeworker and co-founder of the International Guild of Knot Tyers, Des Pawson MBE, will be sharing his knowledge on all things knots, celebrating World Knot Tying Day. 

Des Pawson MBE

Hannah Stodel

Thursday 19th (12:45pm)

This 4-time Sailing Paralympian, Triple World Champion, Motivational Speaker and Coach, is confirmed to be taking over the Foredeck Stage on Thursday 19th, to discuss inclusivity within the industry and her personal sailing experiences.

Hannah Stodel

Women in Marine Day: Thursday 19th

You won’t want to miss the sailing legend Hannah Stodel on the Thursday, especially as that’s also Women in Marine day at the show! Other inspirational women joining Hannah that day include Sophi Horne, Hollie Smith and many more. 

Check out the full line-up for Southampton Boat Show’s Women in Marine Day

Tom Cunliffe

Friday 20th (2:30pm) & Saturday 21st (2:30pm)

Boating legend, and Sailing Today with Yachts and Yachting columnist, Tom Cunliffe will be gracing the stage on Friday 20th. This Sailor, Author, Broadcaster and YouTube Presenter, will give us the lowdown on how to live a varied life at sea. Unsurprisingly, Tom’s a crowd favourite at the show, so you’ll want to get there early to grab a seat…

Tom Cunliffe

Have you listened to Tom Cunliffe’s monthly Podcast?

Freya Terry

Saturday 21st (12pm)

This 21 year old from Pembrokeshire is set to inspire us with her tales from a solo journey around Great Britain and Irelan, covering 2,300 nautical miles alone. 

Heather Thomas 

Sunday 22nd (12pm)

This year has seen some great triumphs for women in sailing, not least Maiden’s Ocean Globe Race IRC handicap win earlier in the year. Skipper Heather Thomas is taking to the Foredeck Stage to tell us how her team became the first all-female crew to win an around-the-world yacht race.

Tracy Edwards MBE is out there, welcoming Team Maiden with unspeakable pride. Credit: Tim Bishop/PPL / OGR2023

Full Show Line-up

This is only a small selection of what’s to come… here’s a the full Southampton Boat Show Foredeck Stage line-up.

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Simply go to the ticket website, select your tickets and enter this promo code at the bottom: STYY2024

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Credit: Southampton Boat Show

Southampton Boat Show: What to Expect

There’s so much more to see at the Southampton International Boat Show… From jumping into the Watersports Zone, and perusing chandlery, kit and gear, to checking out new yachts in the marina, and choosing from the delicious food stalls while listening to live music… it’s a full family day out!

Here’s everything you need to know, and what to expect, at the Southampton Boat Show 2024.

Credit: Southampton International Boat Show 2024

Southampton Boat Show 2024: Key Info

Opening dates and times:

  • 13 – 21 September 2024 – 10:00-18:00
  • 22 September 2024 – 10:00-17:00

Shipyard Only: Music, food, sport & entertainment:

  • 14th & 21st September 2024 – 10:00-21:00

Women in Marine Day:

  • Thursday 19th September

Show Postcode: S015 1BA

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