Graham_Wright
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It's returning;- is it true?
Earls Court Boat Show
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najsmith
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Yes... but by different people and not as part of the international boat scene. Timetabling conflicts with other international shows etc.
Gettign a lot of yotty press but can't see what the fuss is about.
The original London location was great (haven't visited the new one) and NOTHING beats Southampton IMHO.
Being by the sea looking at boat stuff just seems to make all teh difference - plus I can kip on our mooring the night before and get a sociable start to the day withouth the usual treck down...
Gettign a lot of yotty press but can't see what the fuss is about.
The original London location was great (haven't visited the new one) and NOTHING beats Southampton IMHO.
Being by the sea looking at boat stuff just seems to make all teh difference - plus I can kip on our mooring the night before and get a sociable start to the day withouth the usual treck down...
whiteoaks7
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I wonder how many people, who like me live west of London, couldn't face the hassle of the drag across to docklands and simply stopped going to the London show. Earls Court was quite convenient - 2 hours door to door instead of four. Whoever runs it gets my vote (and my business). Southampton is fine if you're buying a boat, but for all those other bits EC was better (and drier).
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reginaldon
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! found SIBS better than Excel for boating bits - never rated Earls Court that much. However I have relatives in Southampton.
sighmoon
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I agree that SIBS was the best, but the trouble with it is that it falls in the sailing season, and however good it is, I'd rather go sailing.
Boatshow special offers seem to have dried up all round though, and you can generaly get cheaper stuff, and better information online.
Boatshow special offers seem to have dried up all round though, and you can generaly get cheaper stuff, and better information online.
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Two hours vs four hours for one of Europe's largest boat shows? Last year and this I travelled a whole day each way to Barcelona and back to Almerimar. Loads of folk from Scotland and the North go to London - up to 8 hours travelling and loads more fly in from abroad. It seems to me that the travelling time from west to east London won't be a deciding factor.
What will be the deciding factors are exhibitors, content and 'feel'. But the market is well-served in the UK with LIBS and SIBS; I wish the new EC well and may well go along (I hate the feel of the Docklands venue) but is the market there for another show?
What will be the deciding factors are exhibitors, content and 'feel'. But the market is well-served in the UK with LIBS and SIBS; I wish the new EC well and may well go along (I hate the feel of the Docklands venue) but is the market there for another show?
MrCramp
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I think the timing is good, after the season has finished and in good time for buying Christmas presents.
Details here:-
http://www.earlscourtboatshow.com/
Details here:-
http://www.earlscourtboatshow.com/
Otter
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500 plus exhibitors already registered - looks like it's actually happening - can't wait; Excell may be great for the big boat people to sell to their 'valued clients', no good for me.
Dave99
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I am at Boating Business in Bournemouth and have just chatted to the organisers who have been round. Looks like it is worth attending.
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Cobra
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Something we can all be greatful for!
Whilst Excel is nearer for those of us who are East Coast based, give me Earls Court ANY day! OK, so there was the hassle of getting across town, an either unbearably hot or ridiculously cold environment, overpriced food (but Hey! surely that is what concessions do best!!), BUT it was the character of the place that kept everyone going back...the wandering around the chandlery stands and chatting with the engine manufacturers on the first floor...it was just a far more friendly place than that god forsaken barn aka Excel.
Bring it on guys!
Whilst Excel is nearer for those of us who are East Coast based, give me Earls Court ANY day! OK, so there was the hassle of getting across town, an either unbearably hot or ridiculously cold environment, overpriced food (but Hey! surely that is what concessions do best!!), BUT it was the character of the place that kept everyone going back...the wandering around the chandlery stands and chatting with the engine manufacturers on the first floor...it was just a far more friendly place than that god forsaken barn aka Excel.
Bring it on guys!
stevebrassett
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I will definitely go. I can get there on the train and have a drinky or two. And buy all my Christmas pressies to me from everyone else. Perfick.
PeterGibbs
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Re: Earls Court - let there be seats!
One feature we all hated about the previous EC shows was the deliberate removal of all seating so foks, some of them elderly, had to sit on those scruffy exhibition carpet tiles for a rest. How can one feel perky and ready to spend if forced to either stand all day or sit on this unyielding floor. Let's get real! If the entrance price is well into double digits (as no doubt it will be) we should DEMAND some consideration!
PWG
One feature we all hated about the previous EC shows was the deliberate removal of all seating so foks, some of them elderly, had to sit on those scruffy exhibition carpet tiles for a rest. How can one feel perky and ready to spend if forced to either stand all day or sit on this unyielding floor. Let's get real! If the entrance price is well into double digits (as no doubt it will be) we should DEMAND some consideration!
PWG