The energy of the Southampton International Boat Show, and community feel behind the UK’s largest boating and watersports festival, is a recurring reason for why exhibitors keep coming back. Fairline Co-Chief Executive Officer Oliver Southwell said: “The Southampton International Boat Show continues to be an important event for Fairline, providing a high-quality environment to engage with customers, partners and the wider industry. We’ve been coming down to Southampton for decades now and the energy at the Southampton International Boat Show is always brilliant. Earle Stanner, CEO of British Marine, said: “The Southampton International Boat Show plays a vital role in bringing the marine industry together. The Wooden Boat StageFollowing a successful debut year in 2025, the Wooden Boat Stage will be returning to the Southampton International Boat Show – and expanding onto the water.