Main Stage extravaganza at Collins Stewart London Boat Show

January's Collins Stewart London Boat Show unveils Main Stage extravaganza © National Boat Shows

Exciting plans for the main stage at Collins Stewart London Boat Show were unveiled today by National Boat Shows (NBS). Taking place from 11-20 January 2008, the Main Stage, powered by Fairline, promises to be packed full of spectacles and events that are sure to capture the imagination of visitors to the Show.

Situated right in the centre of the bustling North Hall, the Main Stage will act as a focal point for the Show. The crowning glory will be the dazzling Sea Queen Stage Show – an aerial spectacular that will transform the main stage into a stunning sea of blue and green. The show will be performed by a host of energetic circus dancers and daring stilt-walking dressed as sea creatures who will perform athletic acrobatics and acro-balance along to an uplifting musical score.

None of the drama is lost when the stage alternates between the Sea Queen performance and a slick catwalk show featuring big name popular clothing brands such as Fat Face, Musto, Gill, Henri Lloyd and Figleaves.com.

The spotlight will then turn to boating legends Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Geoff Holt, Adrian Flanagan and Mike Golding who during the Show will take to the main stage to share stories of their daring adventures at sea. Everyday heroes will be celebrated with representatives from the Port of London Authority and the Marine & Coastguard Agency who will share what a typical day in their lives is like in the ‘Life as a…’ feature.

Making its screen debut at the Collins Stewart London Boat Show will be Boat Review 2007 – a boating montage of the year projected on the main stage’s big screen. Boat Review 2007 is a thrilling show taking the viewer on a rollercoaster ride through the year, as seen by the boating world. Footage will bring 2007 to life reliving the highs as well as the lows, the excitement, the drama at sea and the awards our sailing heroes have won and lost. Featuring special guest appearances from some of the biggest names in sailing, Boat Review 2007 is sure to be enjoyed by both professionals and those who simply love being out on the water.

As well as celebrating modern crafts, visitors to the Show will get the unique opportunity to hear about the restoration of one of the nation’s much loved treasures, the Cutty Sark, which is being painstakingly rebuilt using both state of the art technology and centuries old techniques, after the devastating fire that nearly destroyed her earlier on this year.

Inspiring sailors of the future, the coveted Raymarine Young Sailor of the Year Awards will be announced on Saturday 12th January at 4pm live from the Main Stage. Olympic hopefuls from Skandia Team GBR will also take to the stage to talk about their gruelling preparations for the forthcoming Games in Beijing.

Around this exciting hive of activity, visitors will also have the opportunity to catch their breath and sample refreshments at the bar area which nestles alongside the main stage. Perfectly situated in front of the stage, the spacious seating enables visitors to catch all the exciting features in comfort.

Andrew Williams, Managing Director of National Boat Shows, comments: “A lot of imagination and creativity has gone into the planning of the Main Stage area to make it a major hub of activity at the Show. We know visitors want a central feature attraction and we are confident that this will more than meet their expectations. It also gives our exhibitors an extra high profile platform to showcase their products to a captive audience, leaving them feeling inspired and full of ideas about boating and sailing.”

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All tickets are valid for one adult and up to 2 children age 15 years or under.

*Combi Tickets

The Combi Ticket allows a ticket holder to TWO seperate admissions to the Collins Stewart London Boat Show at Excel (11-20 January 2008). This ticket does not permit 2 people entry on the same day. Please note, Combi tickets are not valid on the Show Preview day (on 11th January 2008).

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Yachts and Yachting Class Pass (available from Tuesday 13th November 2007)

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A Class Pass will cost £19.00 and cover the Dinghy Weekend of 19th & 20th January 2008. The Class Pass is available in advance only. By buying the Class Pass you will be saving a massive £11.00 on the at the door price (£15.00 per day).

Those calling from a BT Line will pay a max of 10 pence per min. A transaction fee of £1.25 will be applied. Those attending the show via a class pass will benefit by being able to view the regattas from a water front room.

Remember - kids go free, for each ticket sold a total of two kids (15 and under) can get in free. For auditing purposes parents/guardians will be asked to fill in a access form.