Southampton Boat Show 2015

Southampton Boat Show 2015 – Free Attractions

Southampton Boat Show 2015 runs from Friday 11th September until Sunday 20th September at the Mayflower Park, Southampton.

This year I thought I would list some of the free attractions on offer at the show.

Earl of Pembroke

The Earl of Pembroke is a three-masted tall ship which was built in Sweden in 1945.  She was used for trading timber in the Baltic before undergoing a complete restoration in 1985.  The ship is now an exact replica of the HMS Endeavour, the ship that took Captain Cook to Australia on his first expedition.  The Earl Of Pembroke is now used for private hire and has also been used in several films and television series such as Hornblower, Treasure Island, Longitude, Moll Flanders and The Count of Monte-Cristo to name but a few.

The Aquarium

Southampton University have put together rockpools and tanks filled with fascinating creatures that are found in our local waters.  Also on display is a dark-room filled with coral and anemones to show off their natural ability to emit fluorescent light.  Scientists and students from Ocean and Earth Science at the University of Southampton will be on hand to answer all your watery questions about the oceans.  Stand A134.

Suzuki Rib Experience

Visitors can have the chance to get out on the water at the Show on a RIB.  The  7.8m RIB will whisk visitors around Southampton Water completely free of charge, provided you are over 8 years, of a certain height and promise to wear one of their lifejackets.  To book a place visit the Suzuki stand E056.

Adventure River Canoe Ride

For the younger adventurers amongst us, the adventure river canoe ride gives little ones the chance to experience what it’s like to take their canoe down a fearsome winding river!  Height restrictions may apply and explorers may get a little wet.  Hunt out stand A133 for more details.

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