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Southampton Boat Show 2023: all you need to know

Katy Stickland

  • Katy Stickland
  • August 15, 2023

Planning on visiting the Southampton Boat Show 2023? Here is your complete guide to Britain's biggest boat show, including how to get discounted entry

People walking on pontoons during a boat show

The 54th edition of the Southampton Boat Show will run over 10 days

The Southampton Boat Show 2023 is one of the biggest boating events in the UK calendar, held annually at Mayflower Park in Southampton.

Here is your guide to make sure you don’t miss anything!

When is the Southampton Boat Show 2023 open?

The Southampton Boat Show 2023 will run from 15-24 September. It will open at 1000 each day and will close at 1800, except on 24 September when it shuts an hour earlier at 1700.

How do I get tickets?

Tickets are available via the boat show website: www.southamptonboatshow.com.

PBO readers can get any one day adult ticket for £19.99. Simply enter the promo code: PBO2023.

There are a range of general admission tickets on offer ranging from £44 for a two day ticket and £32 for an any one day ticket to £17 for concessions which apply to NHS and emergency staff, the Armed Forces, students, the over-60s and disabled visitors. Valid ID is required.

A carer over 14 years old who is assisting a guest who has a disability can enter the show free.

A group of boys looking at an engine during the Southampton boat Show 2023

The show will feature the latest in marine technology and gadgets

Two children 15 and under can also enter the show free with each adult ticket.

Full details of the ticket options is available on the above website.

There are also VIP tickets available at a cost of £156.25 per person, which includes access to the Quayside Club Waterfront Lounge, complimentary drinks throughout the day and a buffet lunch. VIP parking is available to VIP ticket holders and costs an additional £40.

How do I get to the Southampton Boat Show 2023?

Entrance to the show is at the WestQuay Shopping Centre in Southampton.

Within 5 minutes walk, there are plenty of parking spaces if travelling by car. Alternatively, the show is a 5 minute walk from the main bus station in the town.

People looking a motorboats with large engines

Credit: Peter Poland

Southampton Central is the mainline railway station closest to Mayflower Park, and is a 5-10 minute walk through the centre of town to the show entrance.

Southampton Airport is available for international visitors; a train regular runs between the Southampton Airport Parkway Station to Southampton Central.

What can I expect to see at the Southampton Boat Show 2023?

The show is divided up into five zones: Watersports Zone, Dinghy Zone, Classic & Day Boat Zone, Mayflower Park, including the Foredeck Stage sponsored by Practical Boat Owner and Yachting Monthly , and the Show Marina.

Watersports Zone

This year, there will be a dedicated area for entry-level watersports, such as paddleboarding , windsurfing, wakeboarding and kayaking, with a purpose-built watersports lake, allowing visitors to have a go or try kit before buying.

British Canoeing and the Southampton Watersports Activity Centre will be running session on stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), canoeing, kayaking, and SUP yoga. Scuba diving and snorkelling experiences will be provided at the Andark Dive Tank.

A man wearing a helmet paddling a canoe

There will be a dedicated area for visitors to try watersports like kayaking and canoeing

There is even a model boating section.

Among the exhibitors will be watersport equipment brands Two Bare Feet, Sandbanks Style, Venus Seychelles, Lorima, and Shore2Sea.

Nestaway will be exhibiting boats of every shape and size and the latest watersports canoes, kayaks, and boards will be showcased by Paqualife.

New products will also be premiered including:

  • Manta5 SL3 Hydrofoil bike, which enables users to cycle on water,
  • Zego’s multihull powerboat, the Fatcat 4500,
  • Whaly new Whaly 435 ,
  • The new Mini Fisher 430 .

Dinghy Zone

The Dinghy Zone hosts sports and sailing dinghies, trailer boats, gear and accessories for all dinghy enthusiasts!

The dinghy zone at the Southampton Boat Show 2023

The Dinghy Zone will feature boats and gear for sailors of all levels

Of excitement for this year will be the brand-new Topper .

Designed in 1977 by Ian Proctor, this iconic boat has been in continuous production for the last 40 years.

2023 sees the launch of the new “Cool Grey” Topper, made from rota-moulded UV-stabilised polyethylene, with a choice of three different rigs.

Additional features in the Cool Grey Topped include more storage spaces, adjustable toe straps, centralised flush mounted self-bailer and added protection for the dagger board.

It now has full World Sailing approval, and costs from £3,795 inc. VAT.

Three people wearing lifejackets in a dinghy

One hour on the water sessions are available to show visitors

For those wanting to have a go at dinghy sailing, the ever popular Get Afloat one-hour sessions will be running throughout the show, and are suitable for those aged 8-over 80.

Qualified instructors from Rockley Watersports will run the sessions, which also include kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding . All the necessary kit, wetsuits, and buoyancy aids are provided.

Other boats confirmed for the show include:

  • RS Sailing will be at the show with its nine different dinghies on display, from the tiniest RS Tera up to the RS21 race-ready keelboat.
  • Hartley Boats will be displaying its range of dinghies from its training and beginners’ boats to cruising dinghies and sophisticated one-design racers.
  • Fusion’s “4-in-1” Maverick . From sailing sitting down to stand up sailing, or adaptable as a SUP or windsurfer, this multi-functional dinghy does everything!
  • New to the UK and also first time exhibiting at the Southampton Boat Show, RotoTech’s range of fully recyclable polyethylene boats , from 3.5m-5m, are made in Poland primarily for the Search & Rescue market. The modular design means accessories and upgrades can be easily added to compliment the removable and bolt-in storage options, and one of the boats on show will be fully kitted out with Railblaza accessories.

Amongst the retailers who will be exhibiting in the Dinghy Zone will be Rooster and Railblaza , as well as dinghy chandlery specialists.

Classic & Day Boat Zone

This zone hosts everything from day boats and traditional clinker-built boats to more modern launches with electric engines.

There will also be a chance to learn classic boat building skills, with demonstrations of rope making, rigging and knot tying, with Sue Pennison of the International Guild of Knot Tyers.

Two people at a stand during a show

Classic boat building skills will be on display

Throughout the show, staff and students from the International Boat Building Training College will be building a classic boat, demonstrating all aspects from steam bending wood through to carving and routing.

One of the stars of the zone will be the the clinker-built Amazon , which stared in the 1974 film of Arthur Ransome’s classic book, Swallows and Amazons .

the dinghy Amazon on the water by a pontoon

Amazon with her white lugsail. Credit: Hunter’s Yard

Sophie Neville, who played Titty in the film, will be at the show, talking about both dinghies which  are now owned by The Arthur Ransome Society.

A feature on her memories of sailing Amazon during the filming can be found in the October 2023 issue of Practical Boat Owner ( Available from 31 August 2023 )

Several boat builders will also be showing how to fit electric or hybrid propulsion to traditional classic yachts.

Nelson Motor Yachts will be highlighting their Nelson 18, a 60-year-old design now featuring a choice of two superstructures and option of electric, diesel or hybrid power.

A boat with red sails

The latest boats from Drascombe will be on display

Woodbridge Boatyard will be premiering its new electric propulsion systems on an 18-foot GRP open hull.

The company has fully refurbished this old simulated clinker hull with a new timber fit-out and flush deck to create an electric-powered boat.

The Woodbridge Boatyard propulsion system, named the Debden Drive after the river on which it is located, is available with Vetus 48V motors, ranging from 4-10 kW, a 7-inch touchscreen display with built-in wifi, charts, echo-sounder and battery data readout.

 Classic & Day Boat Zone at the Southampton boat Show 2023

The Classic & Day Boat Zone will have boats and gear on display

Other boat builders which will be exhibiting will include tenders from Micro Boats, nestling prams from Adventure Boats, sailing yachts from Drascombe and Lakeland Wooden Boats, and fishing and motorboats from Highlander.

There will also be a range of watersports equipment.

Mayflower Park including the Foredeck Stage sponsored by Practical Boat Owner and Yachting Monthly

The Foredeck Stage sponsored by Practical Boat Owner and Yachting Monthly will, for the first time, be located inside the Ocean Hall.

PBO regular contributor, surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies will be the host throughout the show.

The Foredeck Stage will feature a range of talks, from sailing events to practical boat advice

The Foredeck Stage will feature a range of talks, from Q&A sessions with sporting stars, industry experts to practical boat advice

Talks and presentations not to miss on the Foredeck Stage include:

  • PBO editor Katy Stickland and The Cruising Association in conversation with the solo record-breaking offshore sailor Jeanne Socrates on 21 September 2023 at 1530
  • Sophie Neville, who played Titty in the 1974 film version of Swallows and Amazons will be sharing stories from behind the scenes and the efforts to save both Swallow and Amazon – the boats used in the filming – on 15, 17, 21 and 24 of September 2023.
  • The ocean sailor, author and raconteur, Stokey Woodall, who has sailed the world’s oceans amassing over 300,000 nautical miles will be talking about satellites and frying pans, and his life under sail.
  • Ben Sutcliffe-Davies on the importance of marine surveys and a rope work session with English Braids.
  • Sailor, author and raconteur, Tom Cunliffe.
  • How to get afloat – the first year, with a panel of industry experts
  • In conversation with The Cruising Association: 18 September – 1500-1530 – Channel Crossing Procedures, Processes & Experience. Bob Garrett, Joint Channel Section Secretary will provide guidance on the changing processes for checking in and out of the UK and France and look to the future changes expected in 2024 and beyond. 22 September and 23 September – 1600-1630 – Orca and Yachts: What has been learnt over the past 4 years? John Burbeck, CA orca project lead, will share information on orca interactions, changing patterns of orca behaviour, reporting platforms, data analysis, lessons learnt and the progress made to identify solutions to the phenomenon.

The Ocean Hall has over 160 stands, featuring everything from sailing associations, such as the RYA and The Cruising Association ( stand J419) , charter holiday firms, chandlery, insurance , lighting and rigging to the latest technology and gadgets from the likes of Garmin, Raymarine and B&G, trolling motors, solar panels , electric outboard engines , hydrogenerators, marine-grade dehumidifiers , refrigeration and boat cookers.

On the Raymarine stand (J385), adventurer, explorer and marine conservationist, Monty Halls will be giving a talk on 16 September at 3pm about his plans to circumnavigate the UK with his family on his Colvic 34.

Outside in Mayflower Park, there are stalls packed with clothing, chandlery goods and accessories, the chance to see latest in engines, technology and smaller boats.

Children looking at lifejackets at the Southampton boat Show 2023

There is plenty of choice for those looking for new safety gear or clothing

On show for the first time in the UK, P rotagon Yachts, with Boatsmart , will be showcasing two their family day boats, the Protagon 20 and the larger Protagon 25.

From Finland, Silver Boats UK will be showing the Terhi range with the UK debut of the centre console Terhi 450cc.

Made from ABS plastic, these foam filled and unsinkable boats range from 2.3m to 4.8m in length, supplied with a choice of Honda, Suzuki, Mercury or Tohatsu outboards.

A woman talking to a man on a boat during the Southampton boat show 2023

Boats will also be on display within Mayflower Park

The Sasga, a trawler-style yacht custom built by the Spanish boat boatbuilder, the Elan E4 and and the award-winning Quarken boats featuring the Cabin and Onyx models will all be on display on the boatfolk stand.

RS Sailing will be showcasing their extensive range of dinghies.

Williams Jet Tenders is displaying the MiniJet 280, TurboJet 325, SportJet 345 and 395.

Show Marina

This purpose built marina hosts 100s of boat each year, allowing you to explore the latest launches as well as some classic boats and meet boat owner associations, including the Westerly Owners’ Association, as you walk along the pontoons.

People walking along pontoons during the Southampton boat Show 2023

Here is the list of boatbuilders which are confirmed, so far, for the show pontoons, with boat debuts highlighted:

  • Arcona * new to show – Arcona 50
  • Bali Catamarans
  • Bavaria * new to show – Bavaria C46 (World Debut)
  • Beneteau * new to show – Beneteau First 36, Beneteau First 44
  • Boats on Wheels
  • Cornish Crabber
  • Dragonfly Trimarans
  • Dufour * new to show – Dufour 41 (World Debut), Dufour 37
  • Excess Catamarans
  • Fountaine Pajot
  • Hallberg-Rassy
  • Hanse * new to show – Hanse 410
  • J Boats * new to show – J/45
  • Jeanneau * new to show – Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380 (See PBO’s test of the 380 in October issue), Sun Fast 30 One Design, Jeanneau Yachts 55
  • Lagoon Catamarans * new to show – Lagoon 51
  • Makara Yachts
  • Nautitech * new to show – Nautitech 44
  • Nautor’s Swan * new to show – Swan 58
  • Neel Trimarans
  • Oyster Yachts
  • Rustler Yachts * new to show – Rustler 57
  • Spirit Yachts * new to show – Spirit 72 Deckhouse
  • Swallow Yachts
  • X Yachts * new to show – X43
  • Aquador Boats
  • Axopar Boats
  • Ballistic Empowered By Yamaha
  • Balt Yachts
  • Bavaria * new to show – SR33
  • Boston Whaler
  • Candela * new to show – Candela c-8
  • Cobalt Boats
  • Dale Motor Yachts
  • Duchy Motor Launches
  • Fairey Marine
  • Fairline * new to show – Squadron 58 (World Debut)
  • Flipper Boats
  • Fountaine Pajot * new to show – Fountaine Pajot MY4s
  • Fusion Power Boats
  • Gemini RIBS
  • Grandezza Boats
  • Haines Marine
  • Jeanneau * new to show – DB/43
  • Monterey Boats * new to show – Monterey 235SS, Monterey 238SS
  • Nord Star * new to show – 42+ Cruiser
  • Oceanmaster * new to show – Oceanmaster 630 WA
  • Offshore Powerboats
  • Orkney Boats
  • Prestige * new to show – Prestige X60, 690, M48
  • Pardo Yachts
  • Parker Boats * new to show – Parker 720 Adventure
  • Piper Boats
  • Princess Yachts * new to show – Princess S72
  • Protector Boats * new to show – 310 Targa
  • RYCK Motorboats
  • Regal Boats
  • Regency Boats/RBS Marine * new to show – Regency 350 LE3 Sport
  • Rodman Boats/RBS Marine * new to show – Rodman 790 Ventura CC
  • Sargo Boats UK
  • Scorpian RIBS * new to show – Sting 10m Open
  • Sea Ray * new to show – 260 SLX, 290 SDX and 210 SPX
  • Saxdor Yachts/Ideal Boat
  • Sealine Motor Yachts
  • Seaward Boats
  • Sunseeker * new to show – Superhawk 55, 75 Sport Yacht
  • Tracker/RBS Marine * new to show – Tracker Targa V19
  • Viggo Boats
  • Viking Yachts
  • Windy Boats * new to show – 34 Alizé
  • White Shark Boats
  • Yamarin Boats

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Southampton Boat Show 2022: What to see

  • Theo Stocker
  • September 2, 2022

Theo Stocker takes a look at the highlights for cruising sailors at this year’s show, which runs 16-25 September

There will be plenty of new boats at the 2022 Southampton Boat Show 2022

There will be plenty of new boats at the 2022 Southampton Boat Show

After a summer out on the water, boat show season is upon us once more. There are still plenty of sailing days left, but the arrival of the Southampton Boat Show 2022 signals that it might just be time to start thinking about the upgrades and gizmos your boat ‘needs’ as well as the less glamorous jobs over winter.

The boat show is a great place to bag a bargain, from folding props to solar panels.

A close up of a deck of a wooden boat

Step aboard the boats afloat on the marina pontoons at the Southampton Boat Show 2022

It is also a chance to nosy around a host of shiny new boats, whether you’re in the market for one or not – it’s fun to dream.

Having said that, the last couple of years have seen yachts new and old selling like hot cakes, thanks in part to the Covid effect that seems to have reminded people that you don’t have to go overseas for stunning coastlines and adventures afloat.

While many boatbuilders’ order books are still full, things may be calming down to more normal levels. The chances are, if you’re in the market for a new boat, there are deals to be done.

An aerial view of the Southampton Boat show

The Southampton Boat Show 2022 is held at Mayflower Park

With that in mind, the Yachting Monthly team have trawled through the boats and gadgets that are planned to appear at the show.

There are bound to be plenty that haven’t been announced yet that you’ll have to discover yourself, but here is our selection of what we think is worth a look at in the sailing sections of Southampton International Boat Show.

Ticket discount for the Southampton Boat Show 2022

The 53rd Southampton International Boat Show runs from 16 to 25 September, open from 1000 to 1800 every day.

YM readers can use the discount code YM22 to receive two adult general admission tickets for £39.99, rather than the full price of £32 per single ticket. Concessions, hospitality and other ticket deals can be found on the website: www.southamptonboatshow.com

Due to the funeral of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the show will be closed on Monday, 19 September 2022.

All exhibitors and ticket holders have been notified of this change.

Visitors who have purchased tickets to attend the show on Monday 19 September will now be able to attend another day of the show.

This will be completed automatically by our ticket partner Ticketsellers and you do not need to do anything.

Visitors with further queries regarding their ticket should contact: [email protected]

Meet the YM team

Back in our usual spot, Yachting Monthly will be on stand E001, ready for subscription renewals with prizes to be won and books to be bought.

The editorial team will be around and about on a few of the days. If you see us, do say hello, or leave your name on the stand and we’ll get back to you.

Yachting Monthly and Mike Golding announced the Brian Black Memorial Award last year

Yachting Monthly and Mike Golding announced the Brian Black Memorial Award last year

We will also be hosting gin and tonic drinks on the B&G stand (J372) at 1530 on Friday 16 September for the prize-giving of the Brian Black Memorial Award 2022.

Come along, grab a drink, and hear about the amazing stories submitted to this competition.

To hear more from us, the editors of Yachting Monthly , Practical Boat Owner , and a couple of other magazines will be interviewed on the Foredeck Stage on the afternoon of Friday 16 September. Keep an eye out for timings nearer the day.

Flagship Yachts

A 5foot yacht flying a swedish flag

A newly announced 69 footer might be on the cards, but Hallberg-Rassy’s 57 has plenty of bluewater potential

Show debuts: Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54, Hallberg-Rassy 57, Dufour 56

Big boats have been big. The demand for more comfort, more luxury and more performance aligns comfortably with boat builders’ preference for selling larger boats.

Among the 50-something flagship models that will be on the pontoons is the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54, the Hanse 548 and 588, and Hallberg-Rassy’s 57.

A 56ft yacht with a white hull

The Dufour 56 can still be easily sailed by two

If it’s pure luxury you’re after, it might be the baby of the range but the Swan 48 is definitely worth a look, as are the Spirit yachts for their sheer workmanship.

The inside of a yacht

The palatial saloon of the new Dufour 56. Credit: Jean-Marie Liot/Dufour Yachts

Rustler , a stalwart of the show, will be there with its lovely little 24-foot dayboat, as well as the bluewater-ready 42, whose encapsulated keel , skeg-hung rudder and heavy displacement will please traditionalists.

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A trimaran sailing on the water

Trimarans such as the Dragonfly 40 typically offer serious performance

Show debuts: Dazcat 1295, Dragonfly 32 Evolution, Dragonfly 40, Fountaine Pajot Isla 40, Fountaine Pajot Elba 45, Lagoon 50

Catamarans have also been booming, driven partly by those giving up life on land, at least for some of the year to sail to follow the trade winds for warmer climes.

There will be a dozen or so multihulls to have a wander around.

The interior of a Dragonfly trimaran boat

There is less space inside, but it is very well used on the Dragonfly 40

For those with performance in mind, the trimarans, from the diminutive, all-new Astus 22.5 with its hulls drawn by the legendary team at VPLP, to the Dragonfly 32, and relatively new flagship, the 40.

As far as fast cats go, the Dazcat 1295 should certainly be on your list.

Fountaine Pajot's Isla 40 is popular in warmer climes

Fountaine Pajot’s Isla 40 is popular in warmer climes

If it’s space you’re after, Fountaine Pajot is showing the Isla 40 and Elba 45, and Lagoon will have its 42 and 50 on the pontoons.

Gear & Chandlery

a person using an electric outboard on a grey dinghy

E-Propulsion will be one of the exhibitors at the Southampton Boat Show 2022

There is a wealth of equipment, chandlers, and sailmakers at the show.

If your genoa is looking a bit tired, or your halyards are getting frayed, the boat show is a great place to see lots of the main sail lofts and riggers side by side to compare their wares, discuss what you need and strike a deal.

One of the fun things about wandering around a boat show, however, is stumbling across completely unexpected things you never knew you needed, but now really want to have.

A man in a lifejacket sailing a dinghy

Sail power for green propulsion

Whether it’s an expedition rowing boat for the sea or an inflatable rowing catamaran, dinghies you can fold, stack, nest, inflate, or sail (or all of them at once), it’ll be at the show.

If you’re wanting to go green with your sailing, have a look at Entropy Resins’ bio-based epoxy, Marlec’s renewable power solutions (other brands available!), or check in with The Green Blue.

There are also more and more companies offering electric boat propulsion solutions, and while the front-runners E-Propulsion and Torqeedo are there, Bellmarine and Fischer Panda are also showing their electric inboard motors.

If you’ve still got energy, don’t miss the maritime art for sale.

There’s a new clothing and safety kit brand Mustang Survival, that are worth having a look at, and who wouldn’t want a Yamaha inflatable jet ski (sadly only for children).

And when your feet can take it no more, grab a beer and a chair, and catch up with some old friends.

Dinghies & tender highlights: GlideTide rowing boat, Row and Sail X-cat, Folding Rib, DinghyGo, Spearfish, Boatworld air floor tenders, Explorer nesting dinghy

Green sailing debuts: Entropy resins bio based epoxy resins, Hempel Silic One antifoul, Marlec renewable power, The Green Blue

Electric propulsion: Bellmarine, Fischer Panda, E-Propulsion, Torqeedo

Two men sailing a 23ft boat with a blue and white hull

The Swallow Baycruiser 23 is a serious little seaboat

Show debuts: Astus 22.5, Swallow Baycruiser 23, Nicholson 31 Liberty Jane, Waverley sailing dinghy.

Highlights: VIKO S21, Drascombe

While size is king, there is an undercurrent of much lower cost small boats to see.

As usual, the likes of the Cornish Crabber, Drascombe Lugger and Longboat will be there, as will innovative Welsh yard, Swallow Yachts, with its Bayraider, and the larger Baycruiser 23. Viko Yachts’ trailer sailing S21 will be on the water if the Tofinou dayboats are slightly out of budget – even if they are lovely to look at (and sail).

The Astus 22.5 trimaran is worth a look. There aren’t many trailer sailers that can sail at over 10 knots without heeling, even if accommodation is on the bijou side.

The Viko S21 is a fun little trailer sailer

The Viko S21 is a fun little trailer sailer

Not a new boat, by quite some margin, but the Nicholson 31 owners’ association have got the N31 Liberty Jane on the pontoons.

As far as affordable cruising yachts go, this is something of a classic.

For proper micro-cruising adventures, the lugged-rigged GRP Waverley sailing dinghy is pretty and could make for fun pottering.

Cruisers on the pontoon at the Southampton Boat Show 2022

A yacht sailing away with black sails

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380 will be debuting at the Southampton Boat Show 2022

Show debuts: Dehler 38SQ, Dufour 470, GT325 (off site), Hallberg-Rassy 400, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380, Moody DS41

Then of course, there are the more mainstream cruising boats, of which there are more than enough to fill your boots.

At the performance end of things, Arcona has its updated Arcona 385 and 435 at the show, the Dehler 38SQ is worth a look and Salona and X-Yachts will also be in attendance.

A saloon on a yacht with windows

The Dehler 38SQ’s bright, light saloon

There are some interesting smaller boats around the 30-35ft mark, including the new Dufour 32 , the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and the Hanse 348 .

Of note is also the British-built GT325 and while the yard just has a stand at the show, the actual boat will be available for test sailing at the nearby Ocean Village marina.

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  • Toby Hodges
  • January 9, 2020

Is this Oyster 565 the boat that secures the British yard’s future? Toby Hodges takes an exclusive test sail

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For the sake of this iconic British brand, the new Oyster 565 can’t just be good, it has to be exceptional. Nothing less will do. When the Oyster 825 Polina Star III lost her keel and sank off the coast of Spain in July 2015, the fortune it subsequently cost Oyster directly contributed to the company going into receivership.

Its backers, Dutch firm HTP Investments, ceased to provide financial support in February 2018 and the company went into administration. When gaming software entrepreneur Richard Hadida bought Oyster six weeks later , many wondered how he could rebuild the credibility of the brand and turn the business around.

So all eyes were on the Oyster 565 when it launched at the Southampton Boat Show in September. This is the first completely new design under Hadida’s watch and it sits at the core of the British firm’s market. This is the yard’s most popular size, replacing the 56 (75 sold) and 575 (45 sold).

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There is the option of an extended transom design with tender garage, but all owners so far have favoured this standard shape with davits for carrying a dinghy. This yacht has a substantial bathing platform, alongside which you can tie up the dinghy. Photo: Brian Carlin

Hadida has introduced some key developments to help it succeed. Oyster now moulds its hulls in-house rather than subcontracting this work, and he wanted third party oversight, so a Lloyd’s Register surveyor inspects all yachts in build once a week to approve the design, materials and build quality of the hulls and decks. This brings a level of assurance to new owners and should restore faith in the build quality.

The new owner introduced a diverse group of board members, including designer Rob Humphreys and sailor and former Formula 1 team boss Eddie Jordan as well as other business authorities. He also put the Oyster Rendezvous regattas and successful Oyster World Rally back on track. However, this groundwork counts for nothing if the Oyster 565 flops.

I travelled to Barcelona to spend two days testing Panthalassa , the first 565 to launch. Knowing there is a huge amount riding on this model, I wondered whether it would deliver. The answer is a resounding yes. The Oyster 565 is one of the finest production yachts I have ever sailed.

The design is contemporary and sympathetic to Oyster’s existing line-up, but with more volume, comfort, simplicity, speed and stowage space than its predecessors. The deck and interior layout is right up to date, the engineering behind the scenes is of high quality, and the finish is a step beyond what almost any other production yard can offer.

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Times have changed

I found the Oyster 565 berthed alongside an Oyster 56 in Port Ginesta, which conveniently illustrated how hull shapes and deck layouts have changed in 20 years. The Oyster 565 has around 30cm more freeboard, the beam is carried much further aft, and it has a broader transom. The cockpit in particular is much larger, easier and safer to get into, and there are no sheets for guests to trip over.

The design strikes a balance between respecting the legacy of the 56 and the ten-year-old Oyster 575 , and introducing modern features such as a flush foredeck, clean lines and a greater hull volume. Some traditional cruisers may mourn the loss of a skeg-hung rudder and cutter-rigged headsails, but the ease with which you can handle this Oyster 565 in most conditions should convince the majority that modern design wins here.

A robust bowsprit extends the yacht’s length to 59ft. Although the hull length of the new Oyster 565 is shorter than the 575 it replaces, its waterline length is longer and it boasts 10% more volume. Its full bow sections also create space for a sail locker, a crucial asset for stowing the offwind sail needed to supplement the blade jib.

The Oyster 565 is clearly the product of a yard used to building high-end large yachts, as opposed to one pushing up in size into a level of engineering and quality with which it is less familiar. This is perhaps why Oyster describes it as a ‘pocket superyacht ’.

In this respect, the appointment of Paul Adamson as Oyster’s chief commercial officer was shrewd. Adamson is a seasoned Oyster skipper who took Eddie Jordan’s Oyster 885 Lush around the world (the yacht now belongs to Richard Hadida). He brings practical, hands-on expertise and big-boat knowledge to the yard.

The Oyster 565’s £1.5m price tag is steep, but it is comparable to similar-sized yachts from competitor brands and, unusually, comes with a very high standard spec. This includes hydraulic thrusters, furlers, and windlass, tri-radial sails, powered winches, a generator and a full electronic navigation package. You’ll even find 100m of 12mm chain in the anchor locker.

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Secure side decks and great views in and out. Photo: Rick Tomlinson

The Oyster 565 comes ready to go, with all the equipment the company knows will make for comfortable ocean cruising , gleaned from decades of experience and owner feedback.

It is immediately obvious as soon as you go on board that every detail has been thought through. The high guardrails have boarding gates built in. If berthed stern-to, a cassette-style passerelle (an extra option) extends at the push of a button, and its handrail rises automatically. Moving forward between the twin wheels, you enter a generous-sized, deep centre cockpit.

A bluewater yacht needs to have a kindly motion at sea, be easy it is to sail and remain comfortable when heeled. During our trials, the Oyster 565 was to prove genteel, safe and enjoyable to sail.

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Powering to weather under blade jib. There is a large sail locker forward, removable dorades and a huge ‘skylight’ hatch above the forward cabin. Photo: Brian Carlin

The 565 is simplicity itself to get on and off a berth. It comes with retractable bow and stern thrusters as standard, which allow you to spin the boat around its keel. The hydraulic thrusters are powerful enough to park sideways against a crosswind and easily correct any misalignment when approaching the dock.

Easier sailhandling

The hydraulic furling makes it equally simple to deploy sails even in a strong breeze or awkward seaway. I am not usually a fan of in-mast furling mainsails, but here the ability for one person to set and furl away the main without leaving the helm outweighs any negatives.

Oyster has also ensured that you can manually furl sails should the power or hydraulics fail. Both the mainsail and jib furlers have sockets that allow you to winch the sail by hand or, easier still, operate them with a cordless drill (a fully charged 18V drill will reportedly manage 15 mainsail furls).

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The Oyster 565 is the first all-new model to be launched since the yard’s 2018 buyout. Photo: Brian Carlin

The blade jib enables the Oyster 565 to point higher and tack or gybe faster and more easily than previous Oysters with cutter rigs, and without the risk of yankee or genoa sheets whipping around the cockpit. It also proved the ideal sail for our long beats upwind in 12-20 knot winds. The Oyster 565 is a powerful design with a medium displacement, able to maintain consistent speed with a soft motion through the waves that makes for a quiet and comfortable ship.

The twin rudders provide the helmsman with total control and forgiving handling. When the apparent breeze reached the high 20s and the leeward gunwale was immersed, we were on the verge of needing a reef, yet the helm remained light, with only a slight increase in weather helm. This means light work for an autopilot. You can really load the boat, so would need to keep an eye on true wind speeds and when to reduce sail.

The test yacht’s bright red asymmetric spinnaker helped us get the most from the Oyster 565 offwind. Again it was the consistent speeds that stood out: 9-9.5 knots in flat water with winds in the low teens, rising to double figures when going with the swell. Once the breeze was up to a Force 5 on our second day we were sailing consistently at 10 knots. I was hooked: this is an indulgent way to tick off mile after mile.

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The cockpit is split into helming and guest areas. The latter has deep benches, a large, fixed table with insulated cool box, a good sprayhood with large, clear panels and an optional bimini or full cockpit enclosure. Photo: Rick Tomlinson

Most sail controls and sheets are within reach of the twin pedestals yet clear of the guest cockpit. When standing at the helm it is possible to straddle the coaming to release a sheet or reach the powered winch buttons during a tack.

Short-handed control

For owners who want to sail short-handed, however, it might be more practical to have the primaries closer to the helms, allowing them to hand steer the boat through a tack rather than relying on an autopilot. Leading the jib sheet to the aft (spinnaker) winch might make more sense, as it is closer to the helm and easier to reach without leaving the cockpit.

The mainsheet winch is directly abaft and in reach of the helmsman. It feels awkward turning round to trim the main, but I guess it is something you would get used to, or would settle for engaging the autopilot before trimming the main. There is currently no option for a traveller. Adamson believes that, for most owners, clear access to the cockpit is paramount, and a powerful vang was chosen to control the main instead.

Safe and secure on deck

The distance between the two wheels is perfect. Footwells help ensure that you feel in, rather than on top of, the boat while helming – that was not always the case on previous models. And wraparound backrests at the seats and handrails on the pedestals both create a feeling of security around the helm areas.

Moving forward along the wide side decks also feels safe thanks to high guardrails and handrails along the coachroof. Outboard shrouds and inboard jib tracks leave a comparatively clear side deck. The shrouds disappear neatly into composite chainplates below the toerail.

Going below feels less secure when the Oyster 565 is heeled, however. The flat companionway steps are steep, and curved sides would be more practical. The interior has plenty of handholds and solid fiddles, but there is so much headroom in the saloon I could only just reach the overhead handrail on the centreline.

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When sailing, you have this hypnotic view from the saloon of the sea foaming past the leeward hull windows. Photo: Toby Hodges

It is easier to move forward along the starboard side of the saloon, though, and elsewhere the layout suits life at an angle. It is remarkably quiet below decks, a hush belied by the mesmerising sight of the sea foaming past the big leeward hull windows.

Behind the scenes

The British yard has stuck to a tried and tested interior layout for the Oyster 565 and has furnished and finished it impeccably. The standard of joiner work is as good as any you’ll find at production yacht level. The galley and aft cabin would be hard to better, and the utility cabin amidships, a workroom-cum-laundry with an optional pilot berth and access to the walk-in engine room, further compliments the proven layout.

Unusually at this size, Oyster offers the option of a master cabin forward with two double cabins aft. But unless you plan to spend long periods berthed stern-to, the standard owner suite aft with the magnificent views it provides will surely win every time.

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The ensuite owner’s aft cabin has an abundance of light and views, good headroom and stowage – it’s difficult to believe you’re actually aboard a yacht of less than 60ft. Photo: Rick Tomlinson

Every part of the accommodation is used to its full potential, and stowage is maximised without any part feeling cramped. Practical touches include the cedar-lined, lit and ventilated wardrobes, clever use of indirect lighting, and deeply fiddled work surfaces that are shaped, moulded and laminated in-house.

However, it’s what lies behind the scenes that impressed me most. All services are easy to access for maintenance. The headlining is mounted on Velcro, while floorboards use the Fastmount panel system – although Oyster really needs to find a way to stop these sole panels creaking as it spoils an otherwise quiet interior.

Look below the saloon sole and you’ll find a proper, deep bilge sump in the keel stub. Bilges throughout the boat drain here through limber holes, which ensures any water stays in the lowest part and doesn’t slosh around. This is the most logical place for bilge pumps and by mounting them on removable plates Oyster has ensured they can easily be lifted to clean the strainers.

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Sole boards lift to allow access to underfloor systems and the deep bilge. Photo: Toby Hodges

Installed beneath the companionway are two large bronze seawater inlets, one for the domestic side, such as fridge and air con, the other for the engine and generator. These systems are linked so that if one becomes blocked you can shut it down and use the other. It is also comforting to see the surrounding pipes all clearly labelled ‘Lloyds approved’.

The companionway steps lift for stowage and access to the top of the 11kW generator. Here you notice the thickness of the sound insulation. Adamson says Oyster has learned a lot about this through building its larger models. The engine room, for example, is surrounded by plywood with a high-density core and insulated with a composite of foam and sound-absorbing materials. When the engine is on tickover, it is almost impossible to hear it in the cockpit.

See more pictures and videos of the Oyster 565 on the official Oyster Yachts website.

Besides walk-in access to starboard, panels below the galley sink can be removed for access to the port side of the engine room. The engine block sits on flexible mountings, below which is a sump that prevents any oil from running into the main bilge area. There is an electronic pump-out for an oil change, a powered fuel polisher and a water-in-fuel alarm – systems normally only found on larger yachts.

The longer you look, the more you appreciate the careful planning and the intricate detail that has gone into this yacht.

The Oyster 565 is a seriously impressive yacht. It’s a modern design, through and through: good-looking and spacious. It’s certainly expensive, but for good reason, as it includes an extremely high standard spec. And the engineering quality and level of finish really raises the bar. No yacht is perfect, but in terms of design and execution the Oyster 565 is as close as you’ll find on a series-built cruising yacht. This new model issues a very clear statement: Oyster is back.

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  • September 18, 2022

The Princess F65 is among the Plymouth yard’s three world premieres at Southampton’s expanded set-up, where Sunseeker is showing nine yachts and Fairline six, while European builders have a strong presence.

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The F65 is the new flagship of Princess’s F Class of flybridge models

British builders are again the dominant exhibitors at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (September 16-25), with Sunseeker, Princess and Fairline fielding impressive line-ups at Mayflower Park, having all participated at the Cannes Yachting Festival earlier in the month.

Princess’s seven yachts in the water are headlined by the global debut of the F65 and the world premieres of the F55 and F50, all from the F Class series of flybridge yachts. The Plymouth builder’s other models include the V50 Deck (show debut) and V55 sports yachts, S66 sportbridge and the Y72 (show debut) from the larger Y Class flybridge motor yachts. Project 31, t he original Princess yacht, is on display by the show entrance. 

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Will Green, Executive Director, Sales and Marketing for Princess Yachts, said: “The Southampton International Boat Show has always been extremely important to Princess and marks the start of the new selling season, often setting the direction for the year ahead.

“The new F65 will be a pivotal new boat for Princess, so we’re delighted to be able to launch her at our home show as a major draw for both UK and international customers.”

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Sunseeker is showing nine yachts

Sunseeker’s large display features the UK debut of the Predator 65, which had its world premiere in March at the Palm Beach International Boat Show in the US. The nine-yacht line-up also includes Predator 65’s sister model, the 65 Sport Yacht, along with the Manhattan 55 and Manhattan 68. The Poole builder’s largest models on show are a Predator 74, Predator 74 XPS, 76 Yacht, 88 Yacht and 95 Yacht.

Sean Robertson, Sales and Marketing Director at Sunseeker International, said: “We’re showcasing another stellar line-up at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, with our expert team on hand to offer comprehensive sales advice and support throughout the 10-day show.”

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Fairline’s six yachts include its flagship Squadron 65

Fairline is staging the show debut of its newly upgraded flagship Squadron 68, soon after the model’s official world premiere at Cannes. The Squadron 68 includes a subtly revised exterior, new sleek hardtop and new interior design, and the first hull in Asia was delivered over the summer to Pattaya, Thailand, through regional dealer Simpson Marine. The builder’s line-up at the show also includes the F//Line 33, Targa 45 Open and GT models, Targa 50 Open and Squadron 50.

Paul Grys, CEO of Fairline, said: “We’re excited to return to Southampton International Boat Show. The response we’ve had for our latest models has been excellent, and we continue to invest in new products and improve existing lines to ensure excitement grows with what Fairline has to offer.”

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Italy’s Bluegame is hosting the Southampton show debut of its BGX60, while France’s Prestige is displaying its 420, 460, 520 and 590 flybridge models.

Beneteau is staging the Southampton debuts of its Gran Turismo 45 and Swift Trawler 48, a model that debuted at Miami in February, while its other motorboats include the Gran Turismo 32, Gran Turismo 41 and Swift Trawler 41. The French builder is also showing multiple Oceanis sailing yachts including the Southampton debut of the 34.1.

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The Sunseeker stand

Jeanneau is displaying well over a dozen models including motorboats from its Cap Camarat, Merry Fisher and NC ranges, along with Sun Fast and Sun Odyssey sailboats, while fellow Groupe Beneteau builder Lagoon is showing its 42 and 46 sailing catamarans.

British builder Oyster is exhibiting its 595 sailing yacht, while other exhibitors include Dufour, Fjord, Spirit, Hanse, Dehler and Moody.

Organiser British Marine said this year’s show occupies a larger footprint than ever before, covering over 70,000sqm and featuring 550 brands and 650 craft of varying sizes.

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Note: Article updated from a show preview in YACHT STYLE Issue 67.

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Salone Nautico Venezia

Top Marques Monaco

Top Marques Monaco

Int. Bodenseewoche Konstanz

Int. Bodenseewoche Konstanz

Jersey Boat Show

Jersey Boat Show

BARCLAYS JERSEY BOAT SHOW

BARCLAYS JERSEY BOAT SHOW

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Causeway Cove Boat Show & Nautical Flea Market

British Motor Yacht Show 2022

British Motor Yacht Show 2022

Melbourne Boat Show

Melbourne Boat Show

Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show

Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show

Louisiana Sportsman Boat Show

Louisiana Sportsman Boat Show

West palm beach boat show.

Newport Charter Yacht Show

Newport Charter Yacht Show

THE 26TH CHINA (SHANGHAI) INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2022

THE 26TH CHINA (SHANGHAI) INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2022

Wooden Boat Show

Wooden Boat Show

Polboat Yachting Festival

Polboat Yachting Festival

Out & Out Testival

Out & Out Testival

SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

August 2022.

Mid-Atlantic Summer Boat Show - Charlotte

Mid-Atlantic Summer Boat Show - Charlotte

Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance

Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance

UIVA 22 FLYTANDE

UIVA 22 FLYTANDE

Marstrand Motor Boatshow

Marstrand Motor Boatshow

HISWA Te Water

HISWA Te Water

September 2022.

Bater i Sjoen/Oslo Boatshow

Bater i Sjoen/Oslo Boatshow

Cannes Yachting Festival

Cannes Yachting Festival

ATLANTIC CITY IN WATER BOAT SHOW

ATLANTIC CITY IN WATER BOAT SHOW

WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL

WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL

NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Tobay Beach In-Water Boat Show

Tobay Beach In-Water Boat Show

Metro Boat Show

Metro Boat Show

Southampton Boat Show

Southampton Boat Show

Interboot

NORWALK BOAT SHOW

Genoa International Boat Show

Genoa International Boat Show

Lake of the Ozarks September Boat Show

Lake of the Ozarks September Boat Show

Indianapolis Fall Boat and RV Show

Indianapolis Fall Boat and RV Show

International Sailors Affairs Flensburg (INSA)

International Sailors Affairs Flensburg (INSA)

IBEX BOAT SHOW

IBEX BOAT SHOW

GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE FRANCE

GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE FRANCE

MONACO YACHT SHOW

MONACO YACHT SHOW

Wilmington Boat Show

Wilmington Boat Show

October 2022.

The Maine Boat + Outdoor Expo

The Maine Boat + Outdoor Expo

BOAT SHOW TUZLA

BOAT SHOW TUZLA

Annapolis US Powerboat Show

Annapolis US Powerboat Show

Olympic Yacht Show

Olympic Yacht Show

Barcelona International Boat Show

Barcelona International Boat Show

LIMASSOL BOAT SHOW

LIMASSOL BOAT SHOW

Brussels Boat Show

Brussels Boat Show

Argentina Boat Show

Argentina Boat Show

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Biograd Boat Show

Biograd Boat Show

Boatica Cape Town

Boatica Cape Town

Valencia Boat Show

Valencia Boat Show

November 2022.

INDO MARINE 2022 EXPO AND FORUM

INDO MARINE 2022 EXPO AND FORUM

METSTRADE Marine Equipment Trade Show

METSTRADE Marine Equipment Trade Show

Vero beach fall boat show.

The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS)

The Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS)

Boat & Fun Berlin

Boat & Fun Berlin

December 2022.

NAUTIC - Paris Boat Show

NAUTIC - Paris Boat Show

Athens International Boat Show

Athens International Boat Show

Nauticampo Lisbon

CANCUN INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW and MARINE EXPO

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British Marine

Moscow Boat Show 2023 - The 16th International Exhibition of boats and Yachts

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  1. Southampton International Boat Show

    The Southampton boat show features everything the leisure marine industry has to offer. Ranging from paddleboards to superyachts, and all the products and services you need to enjoy life in, on or around the water. Our Oyster Brokerage and Charter Services will be available to help with enquiries, along with the new yacht Sales team who can ...

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    13 - 21 September 2024 - 10:00-18:00. 22 September 2024 - 10:00-17:00. Shipyard Only: Music, food, sport & entertainment. 14th & 21st September 2024 - 10:00-21:00. Britain's biggest and best festival of boating showcases a plethora of beautifully designed boats and products from hundred's global marine brands.

  3. Southampton Boat Show 2023: all you need to know

    Here is the list of boatbuilders which are confirmed, so far, for the show pontoons, with boat debuts highlighted: Sail: Arcona * new to show - Arcona 50. Astus. Bali Catamarans. Bavaria * new to show - Bavaria C46 (World Debut) Beneteau * new to show - Beneteau First 36, Beneteau First 44. Boats on Wheels.

  4. Oyster at Southampton Boat Show 2018

    Oyster Yachts made 2018 it's biggest and best showcase at Southampton Boat Show, with Oyster 575 Marta III taking pride of place at the Oyster Yachts stand.T...

  5. The Show

    Southampton International Boat Show is the place to be for families, watersports enthusiasts and serious boat buyers, with plenty of expert advice and exciting opportunities to get afloat! A wide variety of marine brands on land and in Europe's largest purpose-built marina showcase everything from stand-up paddleboards, sail boats and ...

  6. Oyster Yachts

    Oyster Yachts, Southampton. 69,282 likes · 335 talking about this · 220 were here. Oyster Yachts are a British boatbuilder, creating the finest bluewater sailing yachts in the world.

  7. Southampton Boat Show 2022: What to see

    The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380 will be debuting at the Southampton Boat Show 2022. Show debuts: Dehler 38SQ, Dufour 470, GT325 (off site), Hallberg-Rassy 400, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380, Moody DS41. Then of course, there are the more mainstream cruising boats, of which there are more than enough to fill your boots.

  8. Exhibitors from all over the world confirmed ...

    Southampton International Boat Show announces the return of its amazing On the Water Stage line-up featuring new wing foiling spectacle Read more. 26/04/2024. GAC Pindar announced as the new sponsor of The Shipyard at the 2024 Southampton International Boat Show Read more. 24/04/2024

  9. New yachts galore for Southampton Boat Show

    The two Oyster yachts have just completed fit out at the Oyster Yachts build facility in Southampton and are now being fully commissioned ahead of their boat show debuts. After the 885 is premiered at the show she is destined to sail round the world in the Oyster Oyster World Rally fleet which commences in January. What a beginning.

  10. Oyster 565 yacht test: This bluewater cruiser marks the rebirth of a legend

    The Oyster 565's £1.5m price tag is steep, but it is comparable to similar-sized yachts from competitor brands and, unusually, comes with a very high standard spec. This includes hydraulic ...

  11. Oyster Yachts will display the popular 595 model at international shows

    Starting at Cannes Yachting Festival (12-17 September), visitors can see the Oyster 595 on display at Port Canto, berth 034. At Southampton International Boat Show (15-24 September), the Oyster 595 will be on show at berth M371, allowing visitors to step aboard and have a guided tour of the yacht.

  12. Event Preview: Southampton International Boat Show

    A firm fixture of the calendar of Autumn boating and yachting events, SIBS is hosted by British Marine. The show grows each year and now covers 70,000+ square meters, hosts 550 exhibiting brands with 650 vessels or watercraft on display. The venue is Europe's largest purpose-built show marina. The event grows each year and now covers 70,000 ...

  13. British builders head Southampton International Boat Show

    British builders are again the dominant exhibitors at this year's Southampton International Boat Show (September 16-25), with Sunseeker, Princess and Fairline fielding impressive line-ups at Mayflower Park, having all participated at the Cannes Yachting Festival earlier in the month. Princess's seven yachts in the water are headlined by the ...

  14. Set sail at the Southampton International Boat Show 2022

    Spirit Yachts will be showcasing the Spirit 30 and the Spirit 44, which makes its world debut at the show. While, British-built and renowned for its bluewater long distance sailing abilities, the luxurious new Oyster 495 will be sitting alongside its beautiful big sister, the Oyster 595, on the pontoons and from Ocean Shipyard, the new ...

  15. Oyster 885 Megayacht to Debut at Southampton Boat Show

    Two years after revealing plans for her, Oyster is set to premiere its Oyster 885 sloop at the Southampton Boat Show in September. The fact that hull number one belongs to the family trust of Eddie Jordan, the famed former Irish racecar driver and current F1 commentator, should garner more interest for the megayacht model. […]

  16. Iconic Sailing Boats & Yachts for Bluewater Sailing

    The world's finest bluewater yachts. Oyster is a thoroughbred British luxury sailing yachts builder. We have designed, built and supported the world's finest liveaboard sailboats since 1973. The DNA of our 50ft to 90ft ocean cruising yachts is rooted in over 20 million bluewater sailing miles and more than 100 sailing circumnavigations.

  17. World Boat Show Calendar for 2022

    British Motor Yacht Show 2022 15 Jun 2022 - 19 Jun 2022 ... TOBAY BEACH OYSTER BAY, NY 11758. ADD TO CALENDAR. Event Website. ... Southampton Boat Show 16 Sep 2022 - 25 Sep 2022 The Marina Town Quay, SO14 2AQ Southampton. ADD TO CALENDAR. Event Website. Interboot 17 Sep 2022 - 25 Sep 2022 ...

  18. Oyster Yachts for sale

    Some of the most widely-known Oyster models currently listed include: 625, 56, 82, 53 and 54. Various Oyster models are currently offered for sale by specialized yacht brokers, dealers and brokerages on YachtWorld, with listings ranging from 1988 year models up to 2022. Find Oyster Yachts for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld.

  19. International exhibition of boats and yachts Moscow Boat Show

    18th International exhibition of boats and yachts Moscow Boat Show February 27 - March 2, 2025 / CROCUS EXPO / Pavilion 1. DAYS. HOURS. Once a year. Space more than 10 000 m 2. Exhibitors. ... Moscow Boat Show is an ideal platform for presenting your developments to a new audience. The exhibition draws public attention to goods and services ...

  20. News

    Opening Dates & Times. 13 - 21 September 2024 - 10:00-18:00. 22 September 2024 - 10:00-17:00. Shipyard Only: Music, food, sport & entertainment. 14th & 21st September 2024 - 10:00-21:00. Britain's biggest and best festival of boating showcases a plethora of beautifully designed boats and products from hundred's global marine brands.

  21. Moscow Boat Show 2023

    On the eve of the next water recreation season, Crocus Expo invites fans of water-powered equipment, fans of active and water sports to visit the 16th international exhibition of boats and yachts "Moscow Boat Show", which will be held from March 2 to 5, 2023. Over the years, the event has acquired the status of one of the most important events ...