Rarely can two days have been so full of contrast. On Friday, I went to
a former almshouse, now the Geffrye Museum of the Home. On Saturday, I saw the
Champagne lifestyle of London’s Boat Show 2017.
This show is the 63rd London Boat Show. It marks the start of
the boating season as well as being my first trade show of 2017. I was
surprised at the sheer range of products on display.
I saw outboard motors, dinghies,
sailing yachts, Cornish crabbers, charts, waterproof clothing and various types
of boat shoes, a wide range of safety equipment and mooring ropes, luxury
dining furniture, pavilions, compasses, spare parts and maintenance equipment, communications
equipment and all sorts of related technology.
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| 4-person liferaft surrounded by other safety equipment |
Luxury Yachts
The stars of the
show are undoubtedly the enormous luxury yachts. It must have been quite an
operation to line up so many boats and yachts inside the Excel Centre. I
remember what an operation it was to negotiate our family’s boat on holiday
in and out of Brixham. I wished I’d been a fly on the wall to see how they
managed to set up the Boat Show. It must have been quite a feat.
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| Luxury, award-winning Prestige yacht at 2017 London Boat Show |
I relished the chance to see some luxury yachts up close and even to
venture inside. I had only previously seen such yachts from the quayside in
Monaco or Barcelona. Every surface and accessory seemed to sparkle with care
and attention. I admired the quality of the finishing and the technology
aboard.
I noted that green and hybrid technology extends to yachts for the
environmentally conscious yachtsman.
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| Greenline 36 Hybrid Yacht at London Boat Show 2017 |
Marina and Champagne
The Boat Show even had its own Marina and Boating Lake. I watched some
children kayaking under close supervision of a lady up to her waist in water.
There was a large seating area to savour a glass of champagne and admire the surrounding
boats and yachts.
Fashion Show
There was also a fashion show on the main stage during my visit. Models
wore various boating, sporting and swimming gear. They demonstrated the clothing’s
quality and flexibility by dancing, doing gymnastics and even breakdancing.
Below are my selected YouTube video clips from the day.
There are various attractions still to come including the Travel Show
and Cruise Show from the final Friday to the closing Sunday on 15th
January.
Karen Andrews is a freelance French to English translator, transcreator, content writer and editor. She has a strong background in global marketing.
Email Karen for further information via karenanglicityen@gmail.com in French, German or English.
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