We're at the Boat Show!

This year we've decided to share the love. We've invited inspiring individuals and organisations to talk about their adventures, experiences and passions. With at least one guest speaker every day our stand is jam-packed with opportunities to learn something new. Alongside the scheduled talks each of these guests will be on site throughout the day to chat to and ask questions! 

Friday 10th September
Get the latest scoop
Prepare for a big announcement! Head down to the stand on Friday afternoon to hear about our new and exciting project. 

Saturday 11th September (2pm)
Hear Tim Long talk about his adventures
If you're bringing children or teens along to the show this is the perfect opportunity to get them inspired. Tim will be talking about his sailing experiences from 2pm and will be around all day to answer any questions you may have. 

Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September
Andrew Simpson Yachting
Following the launch of the first Andrew Simpson Yachting centre at Haslar Marina earlier this year, the Andrew Simpson team will be on the boatfolk stand all weekend to answer any questions you have about getting yourself and your family out on the water.

Monday 13th September  (11.30am and 2pm)
The Seahorse Trust
You may have spotted us on BBC Breakfast in early August during the installation of eco-moorings at Studland Bay as part of Coastline Deadline. The man behind the project, Neil Garrick-Maidment will be on the boatfolk stand to speak about the project and his passion for seahorses and marine conservation.

Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th September (11.30am & 3pm)
Secrets of the Solent
At 11.30am and 3pm the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife trust will be shedding light on their fascinating Secrets of the Solent project. It's the ideal opportunity to hear about what lies beneath and learn more about the species living in the Solent. 

Thursday 16th September (2pm)
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
Your chance to hear from the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust about the work they are doing to help young people recovering from cancer rebuild their lives. Pop by to show your support and learn more!

Friday 17th & Saturday 18th September (11.30am & 3pm)
Waterhaul
What do you get when you combine marine sustainability with super-cool products? Waterhaul. This inspiring Cornish brand use pioneering technology to transform ghost nets from UK beaches into sunglasses. They'll be running interactive workshops throughout the day with talks at 11.30am and 3pm on the use of plastics and protecting our coastline. 

Sunday 19th September (2pm)
Ben Hooper
Aspiring Atlantic swimmer Ben Hooper is joining us to speak about his incredible goals to break records and complete the World's first full Atlantic Ocean Swim. Ben will be speaking about his experience so far and the incredible amount of training which is needed to swim the 3,000km from Africa to Brazil.