London International Boat Show 2009 www.londonboatshow.com/ - Bootsmessen 2009 The London International Boat Show returns to ExCeL celebrating 55 years of bringing the best of boating to the nation's capital. Come along and enjoy the thrill of being onboard one of the hundreds of fascinating boats on display, from historic replica vessels to the latest in marine technology. With over 500 exhibitors showcasing power and sail boats, dinghies, deck equipment, charter holidays, sailing courses and more, there promises to offer something for all… Facts and Figures The Show · The London International Boat Show is London¹s largest boat Show · This year, the Show celebrates its 55th anniversary · It takes 20 days to set up and eight days to dismantle the Show Tv-Star Kelly Brook eröffnet Foto:onEDition 2009 · The London International Boat Show has over 500 exhibitors · The biggest vessel on display is HMS Westminster, a Royal Navy Frigate stretching 133m in length · The biggest exhibitor boat at the Show this year is Sunseeker¹s Tri-deck Motor Yacht 37M · The Tri-deck Motor Yacht 37M is also the most expensive boat at the Show, costing £9.7m (excluding VAT) · The smallest boat at the Show is 1.4m long - the Autoculture mini yacht, designed for children, costing £549 · There are 34 press events alone on the first day of the Show with launches from Avon Inflatables to Zodiac, and a total of 57 exhibitor events throughout the 10 day duration of the Show · There are some exclusive world, European and UK launches at the Show featuring Sunseeker, Moody, Fairline, Ahoy Boats, Henri Lloyd, Helly Hansen, Rinker and Eberspracher to name a few. Boating pastimes at the Show · It¹s not just boats that visitors can experience at the London International Boat Show ­ exhibitors will be showcasing products from a wide range of watersports such as wind-surfing, canoeing, kayaking, surfing, rowing, jet skiing, water skiing, skimboarding, body boarding and more! · Families can find out how to get involved in boating from as little as £250, simply by joining a sailing club and learning the ropes! HMS Westminster · HMS Westminster holds the most crew at any one time of any craft at the Show, with quarters for 185 on board · The effectiveness of HMS Westminster is enhanced by its stealth design, which reduces its radar signature significantly · The present HMS Westminster was built by Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Limited on the river Tyne. She was launched by Lady Livesay on the 9 February 1992, and accepted into Naval Service at the end of 1993 Famous Faces · HRH Princess Royal will be at the Show on Wednesday 15 January 2008 · Well known faces such as Kelly Brook, Chris Packham, Robin Gibb, Only Men Aloud!, Sir Robin Knox Johnston, Dame Ellen MacArthur will be at the Show over the 10 day duration Notable Events in 1954 when the London International Boat Show first opened · New Zealand inventor Sir William Hamilton invents the world's first water pump-jet engine, later named the ŒHamilton Jet¹ · Roger Banister runs the first four minute mile · The last form of food rationing in Britain ends · October 20 ­ A dock workers' strike expands in England · November 2 - The dock workers' strike in England ends · The TV dinner is introduced by American entrepreneur Gerry Thomas Lord of the Flies is first published 14.01.2009 - Princess Anne visiting the show 09.01.2009 - 55th London International Boat Show opens today to celebrate boating Copyright © 1996-2016 - SEGEL.DE