Southampton International Boat Show opens at Mayflower Park

The 57th show runs from 18 to 27 September, with more than 500 craft on show and over 250 of them afloat in the show marina.

The largest boat at the show is the Sunseeker 90 Ocean, at 27.1 metres, and the organisers list more than 25 world, UK and show debuts. The show began in 1969 and has been held at Mayflower Park, at the head of Southampton Water, since.

Associated British Ports has issued a Local Notice to Mariners covering restrictions on the water around the show marina for its duration. A yacht bound for Town Quay, Ocean Village or the Itchen should allow for them when planning the approach.