Plymouth Boat Fest

A festival of all things boating
Plymouth Yacht Haven
Credit: Plymouth Yacht Haven
 

  • Plymouth Yacht Haven, Shaw Way, Mount Batten, Plymouth PL9 9XH

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Get on the water, try something new, see something awesome! Free entry and fun for the family.
Plymouth Boat Fest will bring together maritime enthusiasts, families, and the local community for a day of nautical fun and exploration, as well as showcasing the region’s maritime heritage and marine services.
The festival will feature a variety of boats, yachts, innovative watercraft, and traditional vessels. Attendees will have the opportunity to board the vessels, meet industry experts, and learn about the latest advancements in boat technology and marine services.
The family-oriented event is also designed to entertain children with activities and live demonstrations. There will be local food and drink stalls, alongside entertainment ranging from live music to water sports displays.
Please note that the event is now fully booked but you can join the waitlist for tickets via the above link.
The event is brought to you by Towergate Boat Insurance and Plymouth Waterfront Partnership.
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Activities on the day

Marine Technology
The newest sector of Plymouth’s growing maritime heritage is marine tech, specifically the development of autonomous marine vessels.
Organisations such as Thales, the University of Plymouth and Fugro will be showcasing their autonomous boats as well as providing the opportunity for visitors to drive their underwater vessels in their test tank.
The University will be exhibiting in Zone 1 (Marine Industries) off Lawrence Road. Please come and visit our stand – we look forward to meeting you.
Marine Leisure
Over 40 boats will line the pontoons for visitors to explore, ranging from new boats from Red Ensign Yachts, Ancasta, South West UK Marine Sales (Dufour) and Wolf Rock Boat Company, to harbour vessels such as the Cattewater Harbour’s pilot boat. The Island Trust, Plymouth Marine Centre and the PDSSA will also be on the pontoons, with boats ashore from Aqua Spirit Marine, Dan Lewis Marine, Clipper Marine and Yeowards Boatyards. Paddlesports will be represented by AS Watersports and the Coastal Commanders rowing team as well as displays from a wide range of marine services including Hemisphere Rigging, Tek Tanks, Nathan Bone Yacht Services, and Mount Batten Boat House.
Marine Safety
Live on-the-water demonstrations will be taking place throughout the day including talks from SeaRegs Training, and the Plymouth RNLI with their offshore and in-shore vessels. The Devon & Cornwall Police Dive Team will also be in attendance along with the National Coastwatch Institute and PDSSA Sailability group.
Marine Conservation
The festival kicks off with a beach clean at the neighbouring Mount Batten Beach by the Ocean Conservation Trust. Exhibitors then include the SHIPS Project, Indeep Dive Company, Ocean Discoverability and the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.

All images courtesy of Plymouth Yacht Haven

 

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