chinita
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and.... she is not that gorgeous. I wonder if she would have got a look in if her name had been Smith and not Ecclestone.
I also wonder what her fee was.
Tamara Ecclestone at the Boat Show
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and.... she is not that gorgeous. I wonder if she would have got a look in if her name had been Smith and not Ecclestone.
I also wonder what her fee was.
photodog
Lord High Commander of Upper Broughton and Gunthor
She's also worth 2 billion quid.... so is taking a job from someone who actually needs it!!!
Anyways... TK etal are missing the point...
There are three types of people who go to the show...
1) People who want to buy a shiny new boat.
2) People who want to get a bargain on boaty tat... or learn enough to order some boaty tat on line...
3) People who want a entertaining day out looking at shiny stuff.
Number three is the biggest bit nowadays...
And its NOT the shows primary responsibility to target number 1 and 2....
There primary responsibility is to make money.... and they make money by 1) Selling stalls... and 2) Admission....
So when they are doing their marketing its about getting all three types in the front door... not just type 2..... and its about selling stalls...
So a celeb is the only choice.... all the number 1's and 2's are already committed... its the number 3's that count.... and they dont give a ****e about RKJ or some other worthy beardy types.
Anyways... TK etal are missing the point...
There are three types of people who go to the show...
1) People who want to buy a shiny new boat.
2) People who want to get a bargain on boaty tat... or learn enough to order some boaty tat on line...
3) People who want a entertaining day out looking at shiny stuff.
Number three is the biggest bit nowadays...
And its NOT the shows primary responsibility to target number 1 and 2....
There primary responsibility is to make money.... and they make money by 1) Selling stalls... and 2) Admission....
So when they are doing their marketing its about getting all three types in the front door... not just type 2..... and its about selling stalls...
So a celeb is the only choice.... all the number 1's and 2's are already committed... its the number 3's that count.... and they dont give a ****e about RKJ or some other worthy beardy types.
chinita
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Agreed, but sad - innit?
I doubt that our land cousins (caravan and motorhome people) are treated quite so cynically at their shows.
oldgit
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Seen her dad there on a copule of occasions if that makes you all feel any better.
chinita
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Wot! Buying a caravan???
photodog
Lord High Commander of Upper Broughton and Gunthor
I think he owns a Sunseeker.....
Boomshanka
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I saw Bernie and his missus in a swanky restuarant in Milan once... he is, erm, how shall we say... vertically challenged, especially with his wife standing next to him 
As for Motorhome and Caravan shows... Mr Google shows that none other than Patrick Duffy (Bobby Ewing from 'Dallas') was the headliner and a celeb chef Gino D’Acampo (no, me neither) was doing cooking exhibitions at the 2011 show... but that would be good... someone like him showing how to feed four on a single burner rolling around at 45degs.
As for Motorhome and Caravan shows... Mr Google shows that none other than Patrick Duffy (Bobby Ewing from 'Dallas') was the headliner and a celeb chef Gino D’Acampo (no, me neither) was doing cooking exhibitions at the 2011 show... but that would be good... someone like him showing how to feed four on a single burner rolling around at 45degs.
chewi
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James Martin was there a few years ago showing us how to cook. His technique and use of pans etc would have had the lot on the floor if it were a real boat, and you'd need a dishwasher, but he did cook something slightly better than pot-noodle....
I've only been to LIBS at Excel twice, once to try, another to give it the benefit of doubt. Not again.
Tidewaiter2
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Now that is easy...
....... and a celeb chef Gino D’Acampo (no, me neither) was doing cooking exhibitions at the 2011 show... but that would be good... someone like him showing how to feed four on a single burner rolling around at 45degs.[/QUOTE]
Simples- FB pies, as beloved of todays YBW Forumites, the world over!
Or, for we more traditional types, bacon sarnies a la mode traditionelle de Tom Cunliffe!
I can supply the recipe, but you must throw the white bread on the floor, then wipe off the dipstick with it yourself, before starting to cook
....... and a celeb chef Gino D’Acampo (no, me neither) was doing cooking exhibitions at the 2011 show... but that would be good... someone like him showing how to feed four on a single burner rolling around at 45degs.[/QUOTE]
Simples- FB pies, as beloved of todays YBW Forumites, the world over!
Or, for we more traditional types, bacon sarnies a la mode traditionelle de Tom Cunliffe!
I can supply the recipe, but you must throw the white bread on the floor, then wipe off the dipstick with it yourself, before starting to cook
earlybird
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I saw Bernie and his missus in a swanky restuarant in Milan once... he is, erm, how shall we say... vertically challenged, especially with his wife standing next to him
Didn't they divorce? They didn't see eye to eye!
Ex-SolentBoy
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I used to like Southampton for the boats, and in the early years I preferred Excel for kit as everything was sort of in one hall and I could walk up and down and not miss anything.
I just don't think we need two boat shows in the south of England. If one was held north of Watford I would probably find a reason to combine it with a holiday. I would then not be disappointed if it was rubbish as I hadn't made a trip just for it.
I guess the problem is that I just cannot think of another reason to vist the docklands area.
Perhaps I need to take in the maritime museum or something. It all just seems like a hugely expensive affair.
I just don't think we need two boat shows in the south of England. If one was held north of Watford I would probably find a reason to combine it with a holiday. I would then not be disappointed if it was rubbish as I hadn't made a trip just for it.
I guess the problem is that I just cannot think of another reason to vist the docklands area.
Perhaps I need to take in the maritime museum or something. It all just seems like a hugely expensive affair.
Tidewaiter2
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Ditto, Ditto
I've only been to LIBS at Excel twice, once to try, another to give it the benefit of doubt. Not again.[/QUOTE]
+1.
First Excel- Hmmmm, not good we thought
Third Excel- free tickets, even so, Ho Hum
Give us SIBS everytime, or even the tiny Gotenborg Show come to that.
I've only been to LIBS at Excel twice, once to try, another to give it the benefit of doubt. Not again.[/QUOTE]
+1.
First Excel- Hmmmm, not good we thought
Third Excel- free tickets, even so, Ho Hum
Give us SIBS everytime, or even the tiny Gotenborg Show come to that.
Twister_Ken
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I refer you back to Einstein.
Resolution
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I suspect that if you add up the total annual sailing budget of all of the sad old gits that infest this forum and compare it with the potential mobo purse of a couple of Tamara's dad's mates in F1, we would come out the losers.
dylanwinter
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Richard Shead
Slipped Anchor
There is one if not two daily cooking demos in the knowledge box using proper yachting cookers and ovens.
Good one pot wonders by all accounts.
Good one pot wonders by all accounts.
Sans Bateau
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From 'Boating Business' web site, referring to the opening of the show which was at the Tullet Prebon stand:
"The stand had a central feature of a glass wall with water cascading down it. There was access either side, but every available inch was taken by hordes of photographers. They were standing on stools and ladders, each trying to get the best view and get as close as they could to Tamara Ecclestone.
As a result, few ‘ordinary’ people got anywhere near her. But she wasn’t there for the ordinary show visitors."
This is nothing to to do with any media interest in boats! Its F1, it's because its BE's daughter for crise sake! The media could not give a poo about what the exhibition is. Why would ANYONE, boat owner or otherwise be drawn to the show, 'because she opened it'!?
If TP had been the only exhibitor and the paparazzi had an invite to a photo shoot, they would be there. This is just another gimmick by Excell to try to save the life of a dying event. Let it die I say.
Just to add to this, the above web site says attendance was down 12% in the first three days, the first weekend.
"The stand had a central feature of a glass wall with water cascading down it. There was access either side, but every available inch was taken by hordes of photographers. They were standing on stools and ladders, each trying to get the best view and get as close as they could to Tamara Ecclestone.
As a result, few ‘ordinary’ people got anywhere near her. But she wasn’t there for the ordinary show visitors."
This is nothing to to do with any media interest in boats! Its F1, it's because its BE's daughter for crise sake! The media could not give a poo about what the exhibition is. Why would ANYONE, boat owner or otherwise be drawn to the show, 'because she opened it'!?
If TP had been the only exhibitor and the paparazzi had an invite to a photo shoot, they would be there. This is just another gimmick by Excell to try to save the life of a dying event. Let it die I say.
Just to add to this, the above web site says attendance was down 12% in the first three days, the first weekend.
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Fantasie 19
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Attendance was down at SIBS last year as well - 9% according to the organisers...
I'm interested - why would you/we wish for a sailing "event" to die?? Most people here have said they wouldn't wish to go, but why would we actively want it to close down????
Magnum
RIP
I think she's gorgeous
Shame the show has been in decline for years!
Shame the show has been in decline for years!
Sans Bateau
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Attendance was down at SIBS last year as well - 9% according to the organisers...
I'm interested - why would you/we wish for a sailing "event" to die?? Most people here have said they wouldn't wish to go, but why would we actively want it to close down????
Agreed, it probably is rather a strong term. However, every year we debate LIBS, exhibitors are gradually pulling out, every year the organisers try to attract new attendance with what can only be termed as bling. No your right, it would be nice to see LIBS a thriving must see boat show, but does the south need two boat shows?