Mark the start of the nation’s most momentous sporting year with the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show this January with a host of British sporting heroes. Returning to ExCeL London from 6 – 15 January, the Show will have a wide range of Britain’s sporting personalities, so come along for an exciting day out and meet your sporting heroes!
 
A long list of names is confirmed including:  British Sailors Ben Ainslie, Iain Percy & Andrew Simpson; Sprint Kayaker Jess Walker; K1 Slalom Kayaker Huw Swetnam and young British Freestyle Jet Ski champion Jack Moule.  The Show will kick off the UK’s sporting calendar in true British style as well as supporting the nation’s best-in-class sailing and watersports champions.
 
The Going for Gold attraction is a must-see – you will be able to see eight Olympic Class boats used by Skandia Team GBR; from the ‘Finn’, the type of boat used by triple Olympic medallist, Ben Ainslie - Britain’s most successful Olympic sailor ever - to the ‘Star’, the class in which the successful pairing of Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson compete.  You will also be able to listen to Ben in Clarks’ Knowledge Box on Thursday at 4.30pm, and Iain and Andrew on Friday 6 at 2.10pm*, giving an insider’s perspective into what this exciting summer holds for them. In amongst the Olympic-class boats will be two British Rowing Team boats on display, in anticipation for the rowers to be selected for the Games, along with an Olympic-class kayak and five GBR kayakers.
 

Come and test your skills on the kayak simulator, talk to some of Britain’s leading sports hopefuls, cheer them on and show your support ahead of the games this summer.
 
Amongst the kayaking personalities present will be:-
 
Lizzie Neave (GB Women’s K1 Slalom Kayaker ) who will be giving demos alongside her GB team mate Huw Swetnam (GB Men’s K1 Slalom Kayaker)
 
Lani Belcher and Abigail Edmonds (Britain’s 5000m sprinters) who will be giving visitors the chance to put their kayaking skills to the test!
 
In addition to strong turnout of sailing and watersport stars present at the Show, you will also be able to meet and observe the exceptional talent of Britain’s National Jet Ski Champion, Jack Moule, who will be giving exciting adrenalin-fuelled live demos of his latest tricks out on the dock throughout the first weekend of the Show.
 
Adrian Danson, Show organiser, comments: “The 2012 Show offers the opportunity to really immerse yourself in the sporting spirit and mark the celebration of what will undoubtedly be a big year in UK sports history.

“Our Show will offer a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet with some of our nation’s leading sporting talent ahead of the summer and we’re certain that it will be a memorable experience that you won’t forget!”

About The Show:

From 6 – 15 January 2012, London’s biggest and best-loved boating experience, the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show, returns to ExCeL London giving visitors the chance to see the first glimpse of the very newest boats being unveiled to the World.
 
Whether visitors are considering a summer sailing holiday, planning to fulfil their dream and invest in one of the 1,000 boats on display, or buy the latest innovative gadgets, clothing and equipment , a visit to this Show is a great way to start the season.
 
* Iain Percy will also be speaking in Clarks’ Knowledge Box from 7 – 9 January and 11 – 15 January
 

Tickets

Adult tickets can be purchased in advance of the Show from just £16, with two children going free (aged 15 or under) with each paying adult. Concessions also available.
 
Enjoy even more luxury and glamour at this year’s Show with the addition of the complementary new Luxury Lifestyle and Supercar Showcase, nestled amongst the glitzy yachts in the South Hall.
 
For the last four days of the Show, you will also be able to enjoy the London Bike Show, Outdoors Show and the Active Travel Show* at ExCeL London with your Tullett Prebon London Boat Show ticket.
 
Keep updated on Show news and developments, and book tickets, flights and accommodation via the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show website www.londonboatshow.com or call the ticket hotline on 0871 230 7140.