Spirit of the Sea is pleased to announce that National Boat Shows Ltd organisers of the London International Boat Show (www.londonboatshow.com) and the Southampton Boat Show (www.southamptonboatshow.com)  have agreed to become a Premier Partner for the second year in a row providing much needed support for this growing Maritime Festival which is positioned as a 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games legacy project. 

Jeremy Pope, Spirit of the Sea – Maritime Festival  Chairman says…
“Forging links between these prestigious boat shows and the Spirit of the Sea Maritime Festival acts as a great benefit for both parties.  All the events receive priceless media and internet coverage.  In addition visitors to Spirit of the Sea website will be able to purchase tickets for these two important boat shows at preferential rates.”

Over 500 exhibitors at both the London International Boat Show and the Southampton Boat Show provide showcasing for power and sail boats, dinghies, engines, electronics, deck equipment, charter holidays and sailing courses.  Attending these shows ensures great entertainment and is a must for the sailing enthusiast.

Product Manager for National Boat Shows, Samantha Bryant commented…
“National Boat Shows are delighted to support ‘Spirit of the Sea’ for a second year and hope that the profile of the London and Southampton Shows can be of great assistance in creating awareness of this new and exiting event for Dorset. It is also an opportunity for us to remind dedicated followers and potential new visitors about our shows which are already in detailed planning stages. I wish the festival good luck and hope the weather holds out for the individual event organisers”

There are many benefits of being a Premier Partner for Spirit of the Sea- Maritime Festival, and as with all partnerships there has to be a win win situation so the main areas of mutual benefit are through event promotion opportunities for both parties through website links, e-newsletters, event programmes, logo exposure on marketing collateral, and general support through understanding of each events vision and visitor experience objectives.

Further information on the Spirit of the Sea – Weymouth & Portland Maritime Festival which takes place from 4th – 12th July can be found at www.spiritofthesea.org.uk and you can follow event updates through Twitter – spiritofthesea