Haven Knox-Johnston's new marine business unit takes centre stage at Southampton Boat Show 2023
by Haven Knox-Johnston 14 Sep 2023 14:35 BST
15-24 September 2023
The Beach Haven & Watersports Lake © British Marine
Haven Knox-Johnston's new marine business unit, incorporating sister brands Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial and Haven Knox-Johnston Specialist, has partnered with the Southampton Boat Show 2023 to sponsor some of the key industry events, at one of the most anticipated shows in the annual boating calendar.
The substantial sponsorship package reflects Haven Knox-Johnston's strong commitment to supporting the marine industry and establishing lasting relationships within the boating community.
Haven Knox-Johnston will be providing sponsorship for the following events:
The Beach Haven & Watersports Lake
This will be the new flagship addition to this year's show, creating Southampton's first sandy beach and Watersports Lake, right at the heart of the action. The Haven Knox-Johnston takeover will provide the opportunity to try a whole host of different water sports, from a leisurely paddle across the lake on a SUP to an exhilarating canoe race against an Olympian. Visitors can also take the opportunity to relax and picnic on the city centre's only sandy beach.
Women in Marine
Vickie Fox, Senior Account Executive within Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial, will be joining a panel of industry thought leaders to discuss her experience of working in the marine sector. This session will cover a wide range of topics and provide attendees with valuable insights to navigate the landscape of the maritime industry.
British Marine's Trade Tuesday
Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial are also extending their sponsorship to British Marine's Trade Tuesday. The event provides members of British Marine with a friendly environment for networking and the opportunity to attend informative sessions about the latest industry matters.
TYHA Marina Awards
As title sponsors of the TYHA Marina of the Year Awards 2023, Haven Knox-Johnston will be hosting the ceremony at the show. The awards will bring together industry leaders to celebrate the winners and recognise excellence in the marina community. New for 2023 is the 'Sustainable Marina' award that will recognise the achievements of marinas in their efforts to become more sustainable.
Paul Knox-Johnson, Marketing Manager for Haven Knox-Johnston, commented: "The Southampton Boat Show is the perfect platform to introduce our exciting new marine business unit. We are very proud of the collective wealth of experience and knowledge within Haven Knox-Johnston Specialist and Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial, and as the show is one of the biggest events of the boating calendar it seemed a fantastic opportunity to bring together the great people we have on the team, and introduce them to the marine community.
"From the Beach Haven and Watersports Lake to our sponsorship of the TYHA Marina Awards, we hope to demonstrate our commitment to meeting the needs of the marine industry, and of course, have loads of fun on the water, along the way."