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Free ticket to the Southampton Boat Show exclusively for all RYA members

by Royal Yachting Association 28 Jul 2018 12:00 BST 14-23 September 2018
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Once again the RYA is delighted to offer its 110,000+ members a free ticket to TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2018 taking place from 14-23 September.

Members are able to claim one FREE ticket to any day of the Show, as well as purchasing up to three additional tickets at the special discounted rate of just £13.00* (a transaction fee of £1.95 applies for purchased tickets).

Up to two children aged under 16 are admitted free for every standard adult ticket presented with the 'Kids Go Free' promotion.

You can also book your tickets by calling 0844 776 7766 and quoting your membership number. Lines are open Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm excluding public holidays. Calls are charged at 5p per minute from a BT landline. Charges from other suppliers may vary. Calls cost 5p per minute plus network extras.

Celebrating 50 years, TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show has one of Europe's biggest purpose-built marinas with over 330 boats on display from starter dinghies to luxury yachts.

Visitors can also take advantage of exclusive show offers and discounts from the 600 plus exhibitors, as well as enjoying a whole host of 'on the water' features, including Try-A-Boat and Get Afloat, and much, much more.

In addition to all the show has to offer, members also have access to the exclusive RYA members lounge situated at the heart of the Show in the Holiday Inn Hotel, offering:

  • Private table service dining area
  • Self-service cloakroom
  • Dedicated lounge area to sit and relax
  • Easy access to a Starbucks coffee station and the Holiday Inn bar, if you fancy something a bit stronger!
Visitors can also drop by the RYA stand (B032) situated in front of the members lounge and Holiday Inn, for all the latest advice and information, from getting started or improving your skills. You can pick up one of the latest RYA publications, find out about training courses, as well as enjoy launches, events and celebrations.

*Offer expires at 11:59 on the 13th of September 2018*

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