RNLI named Southampton Boat Show charity for 2026
The RNLI will bring lifeboats, engineering insight and practical water safety advice to Southampton International Boat Show in September 2026.
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Southampton International Boat Show
The Southampton International Boat Show is the UK’s largest on-water boat show, held each September at Mayflower Park and Southampton Marina. Showcasing a wide range of boats, marine brands, and watersports gear, it combines hands-on experiences with family-friendly attractions. The event is a key fixture in the UK’s marine calendar, attracting boating enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
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Southampton International Boat Show In The News
Clarke & Carter appointed UK distributor for Quarken Boats
Clarke & Carter will represent Quarken Boats across the UK and Ireland, with two models due at Southampton Boat Show.
New Bellini Astor 38 brings more space and power options
Bellini Yacht’s new Astor 38 brings more space, extra comfort and wider engine choice to the expanding Astor range.
Suzuki Marine Celebrates Success at Southampton International Boat Show
Suzuki Marine celebrates a vibrant Southampton Boat Show with community engagement, fundraising for Wetwheels, and the debut of special edition…
Orkney Launches New Dayangler 19+ MkII at Southampton and Announce Exciting Partnership with Tohatsu
Orkney Boats reveals the all-new Dayangler 19+ MkII at the Southampton Boat Show - a versatile. Also, Orkney Boats team…
Southampton International Boat Show Features
Why the UK boating industry must raise its game
Hugo Montgomery-Swan discusses the rising cost of boating, boat show standards and why the UK boating industry must raise its…
Thunder Child II: Inside the world of extreme endurance powerboating
An exclusive interview with Nick Ogden, Team Principal of 54 Knots Endurance Team.
SIBS 2025: First look at 17 show debuts – Tell us your favourite?
PBR's Ed Hickling explores the Southamption International Boat Show to report on 17 show debuts. Plus, your chance to let…
Power-Up with SIBS PowerHub & Live Cockpit Stage
Power takes centre stage at Southampton International Boat Show 2025 with the new PowerHub, Cockpit Stage and thrilling on-water action,…
Southampton International Boat Show 2025: Exclusive CEO Interview Reveals Major Changes and New Features
In a leading interview with, Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine, owners and operators of the Southampton International Boat Show,…
Southampton Spectacle – Southampton International Boat Show
This year’s Southampton International Boat Show will see over 250 powered craft hailing from all around the world being presented…
The Show is Back in Town
Now in its 54th year, Britain’s largest festival of boats is back and gearing up for another bout of business…
A Rip-roaring Success!
HMS reports on the 2021 SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW, which not only confirmed the astonishing resurgence of interest we’ve seen in…
Southampton International Boat Show Tests & Reviews
Did SIBS 25 ‘Float Our Boat’?
HMS gives his appraisal of the 56th Southampton International Boat Show. As ever, our editor shoots from the hip and…
Delta 33 Coupé Boat Review: Swedish Excellence Meets Estonian Craftsmanship
Forward-thinking in concept, challenging the norm, this brave new Swedish head-turner packs a host of features. Greg Copp reports…
Preview – Orkney Pilothouse 27 Gen II: Orkney raises the stakes with generation two…
PBR looks at the refined second generation of Orkney's popular British built pilothouse cruiser which debuts at Southampton Int'l Boat…
Southampton International Boat Show Video Gallery
Training makes boating more fun – Paul Glatzel exclusive interview
Hugo chats to Paul Glatzel of Powerboat Training UK, one of the UK's most experienced RYA powerboat trainers and one…
Sarah Donohue exclusive interview: Racing, stunts and conservation
From offshore racing to film stunt work and ocean conservation, Sarah Donohue shares her story in this exclusive interview at…
Miles Jennings – Exclusive video interview
Join HMS as he interviews legendary powerboat racer, Miles Jennings. Winner of multiple prestigious titles across the world.
Viknes 10 – Video Highlights
The Viknes 10 displayed at Southampton Boat Show 2025 has won Norwegian Boat of the Year, and won the 'Best…
Finnmaster P8S – Walkaround Tour
One of our favourite finds at Southampton International Boat Show 2025. We were impressed with the sheer degree of internal…
Stingher 32GT by Italboats
Monty gives a brief walkthrough of the Stingher 32GT by Italboatson show at SIBS25
Exclusive Interview with Richard Bates of Bates Wharf talks with HMS
Richard Bates of Bates Wharf, talks about his personal story, the long history of Bates Wharf, their current brands and…
Exclusive Interview with Paul McCarthy, Wolf Rock Boat Co.
HMS gets the inside take on the risks and rewards of exhibiting at SIBS with the largest on land display.
SIBS 2025 Wrap Up
Tom Montgomery-Swan summarises PBR's Southampton Boat Show 2025
Finnmaster P8S | Video tour
Join us for a walkaround tour of the Finnmaster P8S at Southampton Boat Show 2025.
