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Scotland’s Boat Show 2021 Cancelled With the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing restrictions imposed upon large scale events due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we are disappointed to announce the cancellation of Scotland’s Boat Show 2021, due to take place this October here at Kip Marina, Inverclyde. Our prime consideration is always the safety of our staff, visitors & exhibitors. Therefore, given the levels of safety protocols and the required changes to the show infrastructure, together with the uncertainty around further restrictions, we believe this to be the correct, albeit extremely disappointing, course of action. Presenting Scotland’s Boat Show each year takes an enormous effort, both from the team here at Kip Marina, and from our exhibitors who invest expertise, time, and money, to ensure a successful show. Consequently, we believe it prudent to make this announcement now, rather than risk a postponement later with a potentially damaging financial impact to our exhibitors. We would like to thank all our sponsors, partners, exhibitors, and of course visitors, for their past and continued support, especially the team at EventScotland for their support of the event as part of Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 20/21. “Despite the huge effort already made by our […]
Get your free preview copy of Scotland’s Boat Show Magazine & Guide with today’s Sunday Herald! If you’ve missed out don’t worry, you can download a version here Boat Show Magazine 2019 or pick up a free copy when you arrive at the show! Scotland’s Boat Show 2019 – Friday 11th, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th October Admission is Free – car parking £5
The Great Rotary Duck Race You can take part in the Great Rotary Duck Race at Scotland’s Boat Show (actually you can’t take part unless you’re a plastic duck and if you are one, what are you doing reading this – shouldn’t you be in someone’s bath) when we release 200 numbered plastic ducks back in to the wild at the Kip River (that’s the river that runs in to Kip Marina) and see which of these speedsters crosses the finishing line first! There are two Heats on Saturday and again on Sunday with the Grand Final on Sunday afternoon when the winner will be crowned and served up with pancakes and plum sauce (That’s a joke and no ducks will be harmed in the race preparation). If you’ve always fancied a duck (insert your own joke here) you can sponsor one of these Yellow Fellows for the race at the Gourock Rotary Stand in the RYA Scotland pavilion and be in with a chance of winning a great prize and supporting the charitable work of Rotary in Gourock. To keep the SSPPD (Scottish Society for the Protection of Plastic Ducks) happy we will have Coastguards on hand in case […]
Events & Attractions Listing for Scotland’s Boat Show 2019 – don’t miss out!
RYA Scotland RIB Training Experience – You & Sea A Rigid Inflatable Boat or RIB is a fast and manoeuvrable boat that is used from coaches to divers. Looking to improve your skills – berthing, confined turns and “use of springs”, then this training experience is for you! Partnering with You & Sea, take control and find out what it’s like to manoeuvre a RIB. Minimum age 8 years of age and for those under 16 they must be accompanied by a responsible registered adult. All participants are asked to bring waterproof clothing and note that footwear is likely to get wet. Buoyancy aids or life jackets will be supplied. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes and there are 3 spaces on each boat per session. Please note this activity is weather dependant and may be cancelled at any time. Please arrive at the start time at the RYA Scotland stand. BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE On the Water Timings FRIDAY 13:45, 14.45 & 15:45 SATURDAY 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00 & 16:00 SUNDAY 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00 BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
RYA Scotland Motor Cruiser Training Experience Ever wanted to go and explore our Lochs or set out across an ocean under power, then motor cruising could be for you? Partnering with You & Sea, why not take the helm and improve your skills, berthing, single engine handling, confined turns or use of springs, onboard their 40 foot motor cruiser Millbrook. Minimum age is 8 years and those under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. All participants are asked to bring waterproof clothing and note that footwear is likely to get wet. Buoyancy aids or life jackets will be supplied. Sessions lasts approximately 90 minutes and there are 4 spaces on the boat per session. BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE Please note this activity is weather dependant and sessions can be cancelled at any time Please arrive at the start time at the RYA Scotland stand. Minimum Age MINIMUM AGE 8 YEARS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT IF UNDER 16 (booked onto session) On the Water Timings FRIDAY 13:45 (use of springs) 15:45 (confined turns) SATURDAY 10:30 (alongside berthing) 12:30 (single engine handling) 14:30 (use of springs for berthing) 16:30 (confined turns) SUNDAY 10:30 (alongside berthing) 12:30 (single engine […]