With the start of the show to cloudy skies and slight rain it soon cleared up to be a bright, blustery day. The Olympian athletes opened the 2012 PSP Southampton boat show to a burst of enthusiasm from the crowd.

We've been busy in the "On the Water" Bus, which has really caused a stir. Do come and visit the team of experts at the bus who are there to help and answer any queries you may have about getting on the water.

The team today have answered questions about...

I'm new to sailing, love going out on my friends boats, and would like to help more and know what I'm doing. Can you recommend any companies in the Solent who would be suitable?

I have a Power boat and I'm thinking about starting sailing, how do I start going about this?

I'm a student and I would like to live on a boat to keep the costs down, is this cheaper, viable, easy to get a berth?

I've booked my free try a boat session on your stand next door, if I like the sailing what's the best course to go on to learn more?

I was thinking about taking time out from my work and go cruising, I own a house thinking about renting this out, if I've got 24 months what route/plan should I do, what gear and equipment do I need and how much does it really cost?


These are just a small sample of questions from experienced to new to boating customers.

Do come and visit our team of experts on the bus we can help you with most questions. We have boating experts in the following areas sailing, power boating, inland waterways and canoes, windsurfing etc.

Stand A140 Try a Boat (book your free boat trial)

Stand A135 On the Water Bus (come and talk to the experts)

Do come along we'd love to see you.