Inaugural Liverpool Boat Show

[Josher]

British Waterways has agreed to invest in the inaugural Liverpool Boat Show in a deal worth half a million pounds.

 

Full article: Click Liverpool.

 

The show will include floating islands which will be able to accommodate the multi-million pound vessels expected to exhibit at the show taking place from 29th April to the 8th May next year.

 

Managing Director of Marine Industry Events, Rob MacKenzie, said: “The Liverpool Boat Show is attracting some of the biggest names in the marine industry and with an organisation like British Waterways throwing their support behind us we are in really good shape to deliver a show like no other.

[DHutch]

Bumped, because it took a while to be approved.

 

 

Daniel

[Athy]

"Multi-million pound vessels"? The price of narrowboats must be escalating. What a pity that Liverpool Boats, who did so much to put inland boatbuilding on the map in that city, are no longer around to exhibit.

[Ian B]

British Waterways has agreed to invest in the inaugural Liverpool Boat Show in a deal worth half a million pounds.

 

Full article: Click Liverpool.

 

The show will include floating islands which will be able to accommodate the multi-million pound vessels expected to exhibit at the show taking place from 29th April to the 8th May next year.

 

Managing Director of Marine Industry Events, Rob MacKenzie, said: The Liverpool Boat Show is attracting some of the biggest names in the marine industry and with an organisation like British Waterways throwing their support behind us we are in really good shape to deliver a show like no other.

 

It has a web site http://www.liverpoolboatshow.com/

[Josher]

Sounds good ...

 

UK. Inland Waterway locking good for Liverpool Boat Show Friday, 03 December 2010 BYM News

 

The Inland Waterways Association, the Historic Narrow Boat Owners Club, The National Waterways Museum, Canal Boat magazine and the Steam Boat Association are joining forces to create a fabulous interactive celebration of the pleasures of the inland waterways which will form the centrepiece of activities on the Salthouse Dock during the Liverpool Boat Show.

 

Two separate flotillas of some of the UK's finest examples of historic narrow boats and steamboats will each grace Liverpool Boat Show for five days to cover the full show open period. There will be grand daily parades, with live expert commentary, where the entire fleet will wind its way through the Wapping, Salthouse, Albert and Canning Docks. To add to the atmosphere all boat men and women will be sporting authentic costume, and will be accompanied by Inland Waterways Music, presented by Waterways Action Squad.

 

Visitors will also enjoy the spectacle of half-a-dozen glorious old steam launches puffing round the Dock, ferrying passengers throughout the day. The historic collection will consist of a selection of vintage canal Narrow Boats, Grain Barge, motors & butties, led by the Historic Narrow Boat Owners Club & Boat Museum Society. There will also be two Leeds & Liverpool 'short' boats (barges) on display, thanks to Leeds & Liverpool Canal Society. Wrist-banded visitors will be able to tour the cabins, and the Historic Narrow Boat Owners Club will be holding in depth displays that include engine demonstrations and cabin tours.

 

To complement this, the National Waterways Museum, Waterways Craft Guild & local canal societies will stage other public demonstrations which will include canal art, boat restoration, fender making and knots tuitions.

 

Nick Wall, Editor of Canal Boat magazine said "We are delighted that the Liverpool Boat Show is making the canals, lakes and rivers such an important dimension of its event. This will be a tremendously exciting show that I know our readers will love and we will be working closely with the Inland Waterways Association to promote it."

[Josher]

More details:

 

North West maritime spectacular is on its way Dec 30 2010 by Janine Yaqoob, Crosby Herald

 

A MAJOR international boat show is to be held on the River Mersey next year. Some 400,000 people are expected to attend the inaugural Liverpool Boat Show, which takes place from April 29 to May 8 in the surroundings of the historic Albert Dock. Hundreds of the world’s leading boating brands will exhibit at the event, which will also have war ships and historic tall ships in attendance. The show will include a Sea Shanty festival, comedy festival and a host of have-a-go activities for committed sailors, enthusiasts and those new to the sport.

 

Two open regattas during the show will see about 150 boats compete in a series of spectacular races on each of the two weekends. Round the world sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is chairman of the steering committee for the show, which is being delivered by Marine Industry Events Ltd in partnership with Liverpool City Council and other local organisations.

[NigelJ]

Great for Liverpool - and I love the city, though not from there. But none of us ordinary boaters have any chance of going by boat; there'll just be no room. Shame. But I guess we can't have it both ways. And they can't push us out of Middlewich, Banbury, Riskmansworth and the rest of 'our' festivals.

[john4647]

I asked BW about booking the link for 28/29 April and was told that the new booking forms were not yet available. Perhaps we could organise something between us??

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[NigelJ]

Great. I 'd be up for that if anyone can organise it. I'm not sure where to start.

I asked BW about booking the link for 28/29 April and was told that the new booking forms were not yet available. Perhaps we could organise something between us??

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[Josher]

Get your tickets ...

 

Published Wed 12 Jan 2011 17:17 ClickLiverpool

 

The Liverpool Boat Show 2011 is set to attract some 100,000 paying visitors plus a further 300,000 spectators when it takes place from April 29 to May 8 in the historic surroundings of the Albert Dock. Tickets costing from £6 to £15 are now available to book via the show’s website, www.liverpoolboatshow.com or by calling 0844 809 4620.

 

Exhibitors at the inaugural show include major global boating brands such as Fairline, Sealine, Sunseeker, Princess and Beneteau. The event is set to be the most spectacular boat show the UK has ever seen, with Royal Navy and foreign naval vessels in attendance, a range of historic Tall Ships and heritage narrowboats present and two major regattas taking place on the River Mersey. There will also be an aqua-theatre, a comedy festival featuring a range of household names and a Sea Shanty Festival. There will be sailing and power boat demonstrations, opportunities for people to try water sports and hundreds of amazing sail and power boats on display.

 

The opening day of the show, which coincides with the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, will see a large screen erected so show-goers can watch the Westminster Abbey ceremony live. The show will be open from 10.30am to 8.30pm every day, apart from the final Sunday when it will close at 5.00pm.

 

Show managing director Rob MacKenzie said today: “Our unique pricing structure means paying show visitors will have exclusive access to the Main Marina and the majority of the exhibitor marquees, plus the ‘have-a-go’ experiences, practical workshops and demonstrations. Non-paying spectators, meanwhile, will enjoy free entrance to the Boat Show site where they can be part of the overall spectacle, enjoy the water-based entertainments and visit a selection of the land-based exhibitors and feature boats. It’s a winning combination.”

 

People pre-booking show tickets will receive an exclusive Liverpool ONE/Boat Show Discount Card entitling them to fantastic discounts and promotional offers in many of the stores within the Liverpool ONE shopping district during the show.

[Josher]

Latest:

 

River Mersey to host spectacular races as part of Liverpool Boat Show, PLUS how to get tickets

 

 

Liverpool Boat Show Echo 18/01/11

 

THE RIVER Mersey will host a series of spectacular races when the first Liverpool Boat Show gets under way in April. Around 150 boats will compete in two open regattas on courses in front of the Albert Dock. Organisers hailed it as the biggest sailing event in living memory with competitors from across the UK and Ireland expected to take part. Up to three races will be held each day on the weekends of April 30 and May 7 and clubs are urged to submit their entries to secure a place.

 

Alastair Soane, chairman of the race committee, said: “This will be the biggest sailing event for probably 70 or 80 years on the River Mersey and interest is already very high. “We already have expressions of interest from clubs and individuals in Scotland, Wales and Ireland and we are keen to get representation from the sailing fraternity right across the UK, including the south coast. “The combination of the festival atmosphere of the show and the spectacle of the racing will make these truly unique events and we’d urge potential participants to register as soon as possible.”

 

The races – comprising the Royal Dee Yacht Club Spring Regatta and the Liverpool Yacht Club Kindred Clubs Regatta – will feature classes for a range of boats such as modern racing yachts. A number of North West clubs are supporting the regattas. Mr Soane, a past commodore and president of Liverpool Yacht Club who sits on the steering committee of the boat show, added: “The entire North West sailing community is throwing its weight behind the Liverpool Boat Show and we are determined to make it a show like no other and to showcase to a whole new generation the pleasure and benefits to be had from sailing.”

 

The show is expected to attract around 100,000 paying visitors plus a further 300,000 spectators when it takes place from April 29 to May 8. TICKETS for the Liverpool Boat Show are now on sale with prices ranging from £6 to £15. Paying show visitors will have access to the Main Marina and the majority of the exhibitor marquees. Non-paying spectators can be part of the overall spectacle with free entrance to the Boat Show site along with the water-based entertainments and a selection of the land-based exhibitors and feature boats.

 

The opening day of the show, which coincides with the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, will see a large screen erected so show-goers can watch the Westminster Abbey ceremony live. The boat show will be open from 10.30am to 8.30pm every day apart from the final Sunday when it will close at 5pm. Tickets can be booked by going to www.liverpoolboatshow.com/book-tickets-now or by calling the ticket hotline on 0844 809 4620.

[Josher]

Some interesting points here:

 

Count down to the Liverpool Boat Show Liverpool Daily Post Jan 19 2011 Here

 

High hopes are riding on the first Liverpool Boat Show – so is it still on track? Peter Elson reports:

 

THERE’S just over three months to go before the first-ever Liverpool Boat Show (LBS) opens, and the senior management team is looking suitably stressed. “We’re broadly where we should be,” soothes Rob Mackenzie, LBS chief executive officer and operations manager. “All licensing agreements with bodies such as Liverpool City Council, Gower Street Estates, British Waterways and Pearl are in place and working well. “A major legacy will be the £750,000 permanent pontoons now being installed ahead of schedule by British Waterways and Blue Point Marine Services.”

 

Besides the prestige, it is claimed the show will pump £30m into the local economy. The website is now open for ticketing and the big marketing push will start next week for the show, which runs from April 29 – May 8. Somewhat awkwardly, the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton falls on the show’s opening day, but will be shown on a giant screen. The event will hit the deck running as Europe’s largest boat show on its first outing – overtaking London, Southampton, Paris and Dusseldorf.

 

The show innovatively combines a large, outdoor free show open to the public, with the main marina and gated areas requiring a ticket or wristband costing £12-£15 a day for adults. “It’s a radically different business model to mesh together paying visitors with those who just want a free look,” said Mr Mackenzie. Between 300,000-400,000 visitors are expected, compared to, say, Dusseldorf’s 220,000 visitors. Crucially for Liverpool, it is hoped these visitors will include around 100,000 serious enthusiasts who are the real key to the show’s success. These are the people with money in their pockets who will make it worthwhile for the top-end boat builders to attend now and in future years. They will be among the elite wristband visitors with access to the premier areas. LBS achieved what is necessary to attract these high spenders, by signing four global luxury motor yacht brand leaders: Fairline, Princess Motor Yachts, Sealine and Sunseeker. Once these are onboard, the rest of the industry feels obliged to follow them to an event. “Around 50% of these boat owners live north of Birmingham, so the top boat builders realise they want to be in Liverpool,” said Mr Mackenzie. “And only 5% of these northern boat owners ever attend the London or Southampton shows.”

 

David Lewis, Sunseeker London chief executive, said: “There’s a lot of wealth and experience in northern England, so Liverpool appeals to us. “Late April is a good time for a boat show. By then, wealthy clients are back from the Caribbean or ski-ing and we can bring them here, whereas they’d miss the London show.” Chris Cleverly, Princess Motor Yacht Sales managing director, said: “We used to have an office in Cheshire and we should come back. We will go to Liverpool to sell boats, as it is an excellent early year opportunity.” Mr Mackenzie said: “I’ve never experienced before the tremendous support we’ve had from local businesses and organisations. “Coutts, Barclays Wealth, Grosvenor, Credit Suisse, Boodles are all sponsors and make our job easier by bringing their clients with them. “We’ve never had an ounce of this co-operation in London. “Everyone’s saying this is good for Liverpool and asking how they can help.” Heathcotes signed a £300,000 contract for the show’s catering. “It’s a first-time event, so there are mistakes to be corrected and problems to be solved,” admitted Mr Mackenzie. “But I want to underline the team is enjoying it. We’re passionate about delivering a top event. “It’s more than just a boat show, it’s about getting a vast number of people here to enjoy themselves.”

 

James Gower, LBS event director, whose idea the show originally was, said: “The plan is for the Liverpool Boat Show to carry on for many years. “The new pontoons in Albert Dock are over-engineered for extra buoyancy and longevity to provide 280 berths. “They are 4m wide, instead of the 2m wide ones they replaced, to deal with the biggest crowds. “Southampton Boat Show started 40 years ago with 12 boats in a makeshift ex-Army marquee. It now attracts 100,000 visitors and is worth £50m to the local economy. “We hope Liverpool Boat Show will initially be worth about £30m to the local economy and be one of Europe’s best. “The setting, among the UK’s largest group of Grade I-listed buildings, ensures it will become one of the best-loved and most popular boat shows anywhere. “It’s a fantastic canvas, which contrasts with the soulless exhibition hall shows of Paris and Dusseldorf. “When we first started working on this event, in 2006, there was no Liverpool Arena & Convention Centre, no Capital of Culture and the hotels were just not there. That’s all changed.” There will be around 250 landside-based exhibitors, including electronic firms, component suppliers and holiday companies. The Guinness Bar, a once popular fixture of London Boat Shows, has signed an exclusive contract with LBS. “We’re trying to create something animated with character that’s not sterile, but has high water interactivity,” said Mr Mackenzie. “There will be an Aqua Theatre, water taxis and major regattas on the river both weekends organised by Royal Liverpool Yacht Club and kindred clubs. “We’ll have boating masterclasses, have-a-go kayaking, tall ships, heritage feature boats, canal narrow boats, historic boat parades and a marine literary festival. “Now the Leeds and Liverpool Canal link terminus is at Canning Dock, I think attending the Boat Show for the waterways community will be a very popular and romantic notion. “We’ve even integrated the Comedy Festival into the event. Our mobile music barge for 30 – 40 bands will be a huge hit. “The highly experienced Bernard Davis, who has organised Liverpool Shanty Festivals, has done a great job putting this together.” Liverpool Cruise Terminal will also be utilised for tall ships and two warships that will be open to the public.

 

Jo Cardew, marketing manager, said: “We’re reaching out to 1.2m boating enthusiasts through every media means. “This includes newsletters, advertising, affiliated clubs, the traditional specialist, local and national press and latest digital methods through Twitter and dedicated e-shots. “The main campaign should reach 35m people, including London press and Tube adverts.” Other key local partners include Ryanair, Easyjet, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Merseytravel, The Mersey Partnership and Visit Liverpool who will provide a joint promotional message. Liverpool One will display a branded boat and the M62 Rocket flyover will be adorned with a light display. “We’ve got the necessary critical mass of exhibitors,” said Mr Mackenzie. “As Jack Nicklaus used to say, ‘We’re coming down the 18th with a chance to win’.”

[pearley]

I asked BW about booking the link for 28/29 April and was told that the new booking forms were not yet available. Perhaps we could organise something between us??

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Booking forms are now available. You can only stay for 5 days including the day to get there and the day to get back. Moorings will be in the marina rather than Salthouse Dock.

 

Ask Denise Bradshaw at Wigan to e-mail you the info.

 

We've decided to go earlier in the month and stay the full 12 days and be gone before the show starts.

Edited January 19, 2011 by pearley

[john4647]

Booking forms are now available. You can only stay for 5 days including the day to get there and the day to get back. Moorings will be in the marina rather than Salthouse Dock.

 

Ask Denise Bradshaw at Wigan to e-mail you the info.

 

We've decided to go earlier in the month and stay the full 12 days and be gone before the show starts.

 

E-mail from Denise at Wigan states

 

"Salthouse Dock will be closed from the 25th April 2011 through to the 13th May 2011 for the boat show"

[Chickadee]

Anyone know what the night time entertainment will be? Its my bday on the 1st and i've been looking for something different to do

[Josher]

Anyone know what the night time entertainment will be? Its my bday on the 1st and i've been looking for something different to do

 

You don't ride a scooter by any chance?

 

[Chickadee]

You don't ride a scooter by any chance?

 

 

Nope I ride a proper motorbike ....(well ok not really a proper one i'm still on a 125cc )

 

Anyway... thats an option.

[ValandPete]

Booking forms are now available. You can only stay for 5 days including the day to get there and the day to get back. Moorings will be in the marina rather than Salthouse Dock.

 

Ask Denise Bradshaw at Wigan to e-mail you the info.

 

We've decided to go earlier in the month and stay the full 12 days and be gone before the show starts.

 

 

There are 5 lots of dates organised, however the best ones (which allow you the 5 days while the show is actually on) are already full. To my knowledge this has not been advertised anywhere. A poster on (john4647)here was not given this info when he rang on the 11th. At least the moorings are free - it costs visitors to Liverpool Marina £3.30 per metre! We posted our application yesterday hoping to be there when the show opens. We will probably go back at another time and stay the full 12 days.

[john4647]

There are 5 lots of dates organised, however the best ones (which allow you the 5 days while the show is actually on) are already full. To my knowledge this has not been advertised anywhere. A poster on (john4647)here was not given this info when he rang on the 11th. At least the moorings are free - it costs visitors to Liverpool Marina £3.30 per metre! We posted our application yesterday hoping to be there when the show opens. We will probably go back at another time and stay the full 12 days.

I received an e-mailed copy of the forms yesterday and returned the completed ones, again by e-mail within a couple of hours.

 

As said above the best days are already full (options C & D between 1st to 6th May). I don't quite understand this as I my original e-mail request to BW was on the 5th Jan. Phone calls and further e-mails to BW since then have informed me that the application forms were not available until the 18th Jan or so.

 

I think the 12 or so boaters that got the show days must have been camping outside the Wigan office of BW.

[Timleech]

I received an e-mailed copy of the forms yesterday and returned the completed ones, again by e-mail within a couple of hours.

 

As said above the best days are already full (options C & D between 1st to 6th May). I don't quite understand this as I my original e-mail request to BW was on the 5th Jan. Phone calls and further e-mails to BW since then have informed me that the application forms were not available until the 18th Jan or so.

 

I think the 12 or so boaters that got the show days must have been camping outside the Wigan office of BW.

 

Maybe they have friends in the right places and unofficially put down their names in advance.

Of course, that sort of thing never really happens.

 

 

Tim

[pearley]

I received an e-mailed copy of the forms yesterday and returned the completed ones, again by e-mail within a couple of hours.

 

As said above the best days are already full (options C & D between 1st to 6th May). I don't quite understand this as I my original e-mail request to BW was on the 5th Jan. Phone calls and further e-mails to BW since then have informed me that the application forms were not available until the 18th Jan or so.

 

I think the 12 or so boaters that got the show days must have been camping outside the Wigan office of BW.

 

I received my forms on 14 January!

[Josher]

Discount offered ...

 

British Waterways’ customers offered Liverpool Boat show discount waterscape

 

26th Jan 2011

 

Marine Industry Events, the organiser of the new Liverpool Boat Show, is offering special entry rates to British Waterways’ customers. The boat show is taking place over 10 days from April 29 to May 8 2011 in the magnificent surroundings of the Albert, Salthouse and Canning Docks – the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in Britain.

 

British Waterways' customers and IWA members can both take advantage of a 20 per cent discount when they quote IWA20 on booking. To book visit the boat show’s official website www.liverpoolboatshow.co.uk or call 0844 809 4620.

 

Water-based entertainment There will be around 250 landside-based exhibitors including electronic firms, component suppliers and holiday companies. The Guinness Bar, a once popular fixture of London Boat Shows, has signed an exclusive contract with the Liverpool Boat Show.

 

Exhibitors and enthusiasts from all over the world will descend on the waterfront to take part in a full programme of water-based entertainment and demonstrations, attracting thousands of visitors and injecting millions of pounds into the city’s economy.

[Big John]

British Waterways' customers and IWA members can both take advantage of a 20 per cent discount when they quote IWA20 on booking.

So, as a BW customer, by typing in IWA20, I can get 20% off tickets? But there is no connection between IWA and BW is there? (and no form of subliminal advertising). And if I am neither a BW customer, nor an IWA member, what is there to stop me entering IWA20, I wonder?

[gaggle]

STAVROS S NIARCHOS one of uk,s biggest tall ships will give day trips may 2-6, leaving from cruise liner terminal the 8 hour cruises open to everyone 18 to 80 , cost is £129 , 8 hour cruise with 3 meals. UNDER SAIL.

Some places may be available on the stavros for 5 night outward bound trip to western isles and greenock £399 , no previous sailing exp needed , leaving may 9, booking www.tallships.org tel 02392832055

Edited February 9, 2011 by gaggle

[Josher]

For completeness ...

 

Show cancelled!

 

http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=36336&pid=652752&st=0entry652752

 

4 February 2011 BBC

 

Liverpool Boat Show cancelled by organisers

 

The Liverpool Boat Show was expected to attract thousands of people to the Mersey waterfront. A boat show which was expected to attract thousands of visitors to Liverpool has been cancelled. The Liverpool Boat Show was due to take place on the Mersey waterfront for 10 days from 29 April. Yachts, power boats, historic ships, a regatta and sea shanty festival were among the billed attractions. Organisers Marine Industry Events (MIE) said it had been forced to cancel the show due to the economic climate and poor take-up of exhibitors. 'Extremely disappointing' Rob Mackenzie, managing director of MIE, said it had cancelled the show to "protect the integrity of what we know to be the enormous long-term potential for a major boat show in Liverpool". He added: "The failure and the financial loss and its consequences is MIE's to bear alone, but it is better to cancel the show to protect Liverpool's reputation rather than to allow exhibitors who booked in good faith and visitors who would have travelled from all over the country in expectation of the participation of brands who'd made late decisions not to take part."

 

Mr Mackenzie said that many contracted exhibitors had said that the "commercially disastrous" London Boat Show was one of the reasons they had chosen to withdraw from Liverpool. The show was to have featured displays of boats across the city's docks and a programme of demonstrations including championship sailing, wake-boarding, power boat racing, and water-skiing. Councillor Wendy Simon, cabinet member for culture and tourism, said: "It is extremely disappointing that the economic downturn affecting the whole of the maritime sector has caused MIE to cancel the inaugural Liverpool Boat Show. "We are very aware of the economic impact this will have on our tourism economy. "However the boat show is just one of three major maritime events we have in place and we will look to those to mitigate the effects for those businesses concerned." Other maritime events taking place in the city in 2011 are On The Waterfront, due to be held at the end of July, and The River Festival in September.