Exhibitor bookings over 50% up on last year show already, with many new exhibitors and attractions.
We welcome the new exhibitors, thank our existing exhibitors for their continuing support and invite you to join us.
This year’s show will retain all that we have previously enjoyed with a bit more, actually a lot more, just some of the additional features along with a lot more space both on land and water we have to look forward to are:
HMS Kent a type 23 frigate, berthed at Portland Port and open days with ships tours exclusively to MarineEx exhibitors and visitors on days, last tour leaves at 3pm, tour of the ship will be 1 to 1.5 hours, depends on how crowded the ship is.
Due to restrictions in the Port we have to deliver visitors by courtesy coach which is kindly sponsored by Weyline 777 777 Taxis who will run a shuttle service from the entrance to Portland Marina. (Please do not go directly to the port as you will not get in!)
We have The Band of the Royal Marines performing Beat the Retreat @17.00 on Saturday and 16.00 on Sunday, also form the RM will be a Jazz Quartet playing 3 sets during each day.
Also performing will be the contemporary dance group Gravity Angels, they and the Jazz will be performing by the entrance to the Portland Marina pontoon, plus some more events which will be confirmed. Enjoy the offerings from the onsite restaurant and bar “The Boat That Rocks” while the entertainment is on.
There will be many boats on our pontoon available for demonstration and short trips for the public, everything from kayaks to a 10m sailing yacht, ThunderCat to RIB’s and Motor Yachts, a few spaces still available, no additional cost as berthing is included in stand fee.
There will be a lot of activity at both venues (for those not familiar with the area, they are adjacent so there is no travelling necessary between venues) at The Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy along with tours of the facility & several exhibitors there is a regatta going on plus as there are no international sailing events on we expect many world class sailors to take the opportunity and will be there training including our own Team GBR.
Key benefits are free admission and free parking for approx 2,000 cars, with a lot to see and do for a family day out and expected as in previous years good business obtained for exhibitors.
Please take a look at www.wpmd.co.uk for the latest information and stand availability, the opportunity still exists for your business to be part of this great festival - please call me on 01 305 823586 to discuss your options.