Tickets for The Southampton Boat Show have been selling fast in the first three weeks of going on sale.

Boaters, sailing enthusiasts and visitors from all over the UK and the world are eagerly awaiting the start of the 2016 Southampton Boat Show as ticket sales have soared during the first three weeks of going on sale. To date, sales are 150% ahead of this time last year for the famous event, which takes place from 16-25 September at Mayflower Park. 

Now in its 48th year, the event will showcase the very best that the international marine industry has to offer with thousands of boats, brands and equipment on display.  Amongst the nearly 600 exhibiting brands already confirmed include 32 boats making their debut at the Show, with 8 World firsts and 24 UK debuts. Highlights include the Oyster 675, the Greenline 36, the Spirit 47CR, the Cormate Utility 23 R and the X4 and X6 from X-Yachts.

The Antares 7 and Antares 8, Atlantis 43, Azimut 55S, Elling E6 from Q Marine (Poole), J/11S from Key Yachting, the Dehler 34, Fairline Yachts’ Targa 53 OPEN and its Squadron 65 HardTop and Charles Watson’s RM 1270 will have UK debuts.

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Southampton Boat Show 2016

The Southampton Boat Show 2016 kicks off this Friday! Download the show's site map to find out where your favourite…