London boat show at Excel

   How does the Excel boat show compare with the Ally Pally in March?  I've been to the Earls court venue in the past, but found that the dinghys are squeezed in one corner - not really intrested in the yachts as they are out of my budget, but nice to look at though!

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iamalipaul Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 26 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote iamalipaul Report Post Quote Reply Topic: London boat show at Excel Posted: 15 Nov 07 at 11:21am
	How does the Excel boat show compare with the Ally Pally in March? I've been to the Earls court venue in the past, but found that the dinghys are squeezed in one corner - not really intrested in the yachts as they are out of my budget, but nice to look at though!
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Pierre Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1532	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pierre Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 07 at 12:12pm
	Go to the Dinghy Show if that is exclusively your bag. There is no comparison imho

ASok Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Sep 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 739	Post Options Post Reply Quote ASok Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 07 at 12:31pm
	Excel is heavy on the luxury powerboats Sunseeker etc. and cruising yachts. Pretty poor if you want to look at dinghy's or cats.

timnoyce Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Aug 04 Location: Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1991	Post Options Post Reply Quote timnoyce Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 07 at 6:55pm
	All of the big manufacturers are represented at both shows to about the same extent, but the beauty of Ally Pally is that a lot of the class associations are there so you get to meet the people sailing the boats, rather than just the people selling the boats! (we'll be at all 3....)
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Mike Enser Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 05 Dec 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mike Enser Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Dec 07 at 9:41pm
	Hi there I work for National Boat Shows the team who put the London Boat Show on. To give you some great news we have over 20 classes of boats at the show right in the middle of the North Hall. Better news still is that we are holding a Dinghy Weekender on the final weekend. Yachts and Yachting is the sponsor of the Class Pursuit Race - about 20 classes featuring 40 - 60m boats. The timetable of events is: Saturday 19th: 29ers 49ers Ovington Boats Grand Prix Sunday 20th: Class Pursuit Race As well as the boats in the halls there will also be boats on the hard. Lots of kit will available from the likes of Barton Marine. if you get a Value card you could even save a few quid more. Y&Y readers can get a special weekender ticket for only £19.00 - check out the Y&Y web site for more details or if you are an RYA member they are doing a special deal as well. Take a peek at www.londonboatshow.com for general show details.
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Mark Jardine Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Admin Group Joined: 12 Mar 04 Location: Milford-on-Sea, United King Online Status: Offline Posts: 1028	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark Jardine Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Dec 07 at 8:16pm
	The last weekend will really be worth going to - the Ovington Boats Grand Prix on Saturday 19th and the Yachts & Yachting 'Battle of the Classes' Pursuit Race on the Sunday. Two days of good racing. Click here for more information (London Boat Show website) or Click here for more information on the Battle of the Classes (Y&Y website)

Webmuppet Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 11 Mar 06 Location: Suffolk Online Status: Offline Posts: 534	Post Options Post Reply Quote Webmuppet Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Dec 07 at 8:39pm
	As much as I like the Ally Pally show, I also like the Excel show - they are both very good but provide a very different experience. The Excel show provides a bit more spectacle and razzmatazz with an opportunity to see 'how the other half lives' whereas the Ally Pally show provides an opportunity to meet up with like minded types and have a look at products aimed specifically at dinghy sailing. I usually find some excellent 'retail opportunities' at both shows and the whole family seem to enjoy the day out. Given the choice, I guess the Ally Pally show is my favourite but it's a close run thing and I would rather attend both, Nigel
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