PaulRainbow
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If you are, be aware of the entry requirements:
Keeping you safe - Southampton International Boat Show
Keeping you safe - Southampton International Boat Show
Going To The Boat Show ?
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pvb
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No way! £21 for entry and then all that Covid nonsense?
MattS
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@PaulRainbow thanks for the link. I am reassured about going specifically because they are taking these (measured, in my opinion) measures.
pvb
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I guess you don't ever visit your local pub?
capnsensible
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Blimey, you must have a flippin enormous pub if it has thousands of staff and 105,000 punters every nine days from all over the uk and further. Must take ages to get a pint. ?
MattS
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@pvb I am very risk averse, but then I’ve worked at the heart of the COVID response since last February, so I’ve probably had a particular conditioning to the risk.
It does all come down to personal perception of the risk to oneself and others, and for me I am still at the stage where I find mitigation measures reassuring.
pvb
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Doesn't take long to get a drink, as they don't need to check everyone for a "negative lateral flow test".
pvb
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There's risk everywhere, Matt. Covid currently doesn't represent an enormous risk. We need to be getting on with life.
colind3782
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No, but not for Covid reasons. It seems to be a much reduced event and doesn't really justify an 8 hour round trip.
pvb
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Or twenty quid to look at stuff you can look at elsewhere for free...
colind3782
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RYA free ticket but my post still applies
MattS
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I agree about needing to get on with life. As I said, it’s a personal thing ultimately. I would be surprised if many people would decide not to go specifically due to having to take a test first, but I might be wrong ?
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I’m doing a fairly substantial electrical upgrade this coming winter, probably spending £7k or so. A decade ago a visit to the show would be essential for R&D. These days it’s more informative, cheaper and easier to do this online. I’ve always found it difficult to get the serious focus of product specialists at a show because they are always in high demand. My boatshow days therefore I consider to be over as I’m never going to be buying a brand new boat…and I hate wandering around being a tyre kicker…
Tomaret
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Yes, I’m going on a ticket bought for last year. It’s only 45 mins drive away and I find it an interesting day out, even though I’m not in the market for a new boat, or equipment or clothing. I usually come back with a few books. If it’s wet on the only day I’m free tomg, I won’t bother. No really the exhibitors’ ideal customer.
Gixer
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Can’t wait, been going for a number of years now and looking forward to it, It’s a daddy/daughter day out for us.
I’m just hoping that they won’t restrict access to the boats.
I’m just hoping that they won’t restrict access to the boats.
zoidberg
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Giving this one a miss, breaking a tradition of several decades.
There's less and less for more and more....
There's less and less for more and more....
Bouba
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It’s also Cannes boat show time. I have noticed that all the offers of free tickets I used to get have been replaced by offers to sell me tickets. I guess that they need the money nowadays.
But while I agree that we have to get on with life, I don’t think we should go suicidal. Large crowds and cramped boats is a risk too far
But while I agree that we have to get on with life, I don’t think we should go suicidal. Large crowds and cramped boats is a risk too far
Gary Fox
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Earl's Court in the 70's, now that was a proper boat show.
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capnsensible
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The first one I went to was in 1976. Drop of water under the keel since then.......?
Concerto
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I thought you were not going to the show as the last time you visited, you bought a new boat. Times must be tough if you cannot afford £21 as I presume you are not a RYA member to get a free ticket.
Also did you need to make 5 posts in this thread, when your original would be sufficient.
May be I should be relieved you are not coming to the show as you will not be able to see my renovated 41 year old Westerly Fulmar.
