The PSP Southampton Boat Show starts next Friday, the 11th September, and exhibitors are optimistic that the show could mark an upturn for the marine industry. Ticket sales are already 23 per cent ahead of last year’s take with a week before the doors open. With 65 new products being launched at the show, Andrew Williams, MD of National Boat Shows said: ‘The indications are that the show will be the corner stone of an improving market for exhibitors to build on.’

The 2009 show will be opened by Sophie Ellis-Bextor on Friday 11 September.

You can download PBO’s free standfinder and guide to the show by following the link.