EVENT NEWS

Located right next to the Lakeside North Harbour Event Site,  BOAT FEST SOUTH 2026  is delighted to be working with the Village Hotel Portsmouth -  With clean, modern accommodation, fantastic dining and superb meeting room facilities, Village Hotels are also offering BOATFEST guests 20% off its normal rate!

Go to: https://www.village-hotels.co.uk/portsmouth 

and enter your Unique User Code: BOATF

Nimbus Boats UK Ltd (formerly Offshore Powerboats Ltd) are the importers of Nimbus boats for the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands and have been trading high quality boats since 1979, offering both new and used craft.

Orkney Boats is a leading UK manufacturer of Sea angling, Sports and and Leisure Craft. For over half a century, the company have proudly manufactured its boats in Britain, staying true to its core values.

 Often referred to as “The Portable Boat Specialist”, Nestaway offer a world leading collection of Folding, Inflatable & Sectional Dinghies, Canoes, Kayaks, plus Electric Outboards.

The Quicksilver range has always perfectly blended fun and style with practicality and safety. A great range of these boats will be presented at BOATFESTS by main dealers Avon Marina.

TidalWorx are experts at supplying and custom-fitting  EVA decking and vinyl wrapping for the marine industry across the UK. The official U-Dek distributor, Tidalworx offer tailored, durable decking solutions and efficient vinyl wrapping to modernise and protect your vessel.

 Founded over 50 years ago, BOATWORLD has evolved into one of the UK's top online retailers, bringing you all that is best in the boating and water sports world online.

Gibbs Boat Centre offer a fantastic range of New and Used Boats and are UK agents for Cobalt, Atlantic Marine, Salpa, Schaefer and Grandezza.

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Specially designed for those who demand style, power, and versatility. Twisted leisure boats offer unforgettable experiences on every coastline and open sea.

ICOM UK'S Years of dedication have produced a range of Marine VHF radios, Marine HF radios and Marine UHF radios that are unsurpassed for quality, excellence and reliability.

Looking to sell your boat or explore a smarter way to enjoy boating?

Whether you're moving on from ownership or discovering a new way to get afloat, Parker Adams and FlexiSail together provide the perfect solution to keep you connected to the water.

Spindrift UK Ltd is one of the largest suppliers of inflatable kayaks and electric boat engines in the UK. BOATFESTS are delighted to announce they will be participating at the BOATWEST WEST event at Exeter Racecourse, this April. 

Founded in 1998, TBS Boats has grown into one of the South East's most successful and award-winning boat brokerage operations, representing several major boating brands in the UK.

Based in Pwllheli, near Abersoch on the stunning Llŷn Peninsula, Total Boat Sales is your trusted centre for new and used RIBs, sports boats, and family day boats. 

Book your sailing holiday with Prometheus Sailing, a trusted partner of Sunsail, The Moorings and other leading international charter companies and enjoy an additional 5% cash back voucher towards your RYA training or the balance of your holiday.

Network Yacht Brokers Dartmouth offers expert yacht brokerage services and new boat sales across some of the most stunning coastal destinations in the UK.

Experience the joys of boating without the hassle or unexpected costs of ownership. With FlexiSail, you can enjoy all the benefits of having your own boat, without the need to buy one.

Discover adventure with Shearwater RIBs: driver’s boats with responsive handling and exceptional soft, dry ride quality. Blasting the week away, or a fun way to bring the family together, Shearwater can offer a package to cover all options.

Taking part in BOATFESTS 2026 for the first time, we are delighted to welcome STAR CLIPPERS, the amazing 'tall ship' cruise line. Come and meet the Star Clippers team and see the incredible cruises they offer

We are delighted to welcome back AXOPAR LONDON GROUP to our BOATFEST 2026 events. Visitors  will be delighted to see and experience some of these great sports boats. first hand.

 BOATFESTS is delighted to welcome PREMIER MARINAS & BOATFOLK as Event Partners to ALL Three BoatFest Events in 2026, reaching Thousands of Berth Holders at 22 Fantastic Marinas! 

 GRAND Inflatable Boats are a rigid inflatable boat manufacturer that specialises in high-end fiberglass RIBs.  

Offering a fusion of luxury and functionality, with style, comfort & safety.

Sandbanks Style is a family owned business established in 2014, making an exceptional range of watersports products including inflatable kayaks, changing robes and wing foils. 

Since launching in 2003, TheYachtMarket been driven to create the best possible online experience for buying and selling boats. We are delighted to have them as an Event Partner at BOATFESTS!

ALL Premium Subscribers of 'PressReader' (the UK's largest Newsstand, with millions of 'Premier' Subscribers' in the UK and worldwide), can now Read and Download the UK BOAT & WATERSPORTS GUIDE 2026  as part of their Subscription!

BOATFESTS 2026 are delighted to welcome 'ALL AT SEA' - Britain's No.1 Waterfront Newspaper, as an Event Partner - helping us get all Boating Enthusiasts on the water in 2026!

Book your sailing holiday with Prometheus Sailing, a trusted partner of Sunsail, The Moorings and other leading international charter companies and enjoy an additional 5% cash back voucher towards your RYA training or the balance of your holiday.

Your Boat, Your Way

The concept behind the EXCEL Virago range of Aluminium RIBS is simple.

Choose the size of the boat, the colour and then choose from a wide range of seating and console options.

VentureSail offers 400+ adventures to amazing destinations on unusual boats run by passionate crews. Get hands-on and learn the ropes, or relax on deck and enjoy the journey wherever it takes you.

Electric Outboards are all the rage this year and for good reason! Start the year with a hum ... with a huge range of electric outboard motors and batteries for your boating adventures. 

The Quicksilver range has always perfectly blended fun and style with practicality and safety. A great range of these boats will be presented at BOATFESTS by main dealers Avon Marina.

Experience JetSurf and Jetwave! 

You don’t need any help to surf with the JETSURF. Now, you don’t even need a wave! The Jetsurf is self-propelled

and portable, reaching speeds of 40 MPH.

 Founded over 50 years ago, BOATWORLD has evolved into one of the UK's top online retailers, bringing you all that is best in the boating and water sports world online.