Tuesday, 08 November 2011 14:22
There will be no Boat and Caravan Show at the NEC next year following Ocean's decision to cancel the event due to a lack of support from caravan manufacturers and their dealer community. Ocean has also cancelled the Outdoor Leisure Show, which debuted in 2011 alongside the Boat and Caravan Show. The event, which has run for over 50 years, had been planned for 21 to 26 February 2012.
The move comes after the National Caravan Council’s (NCC) decision to begin organising its own events again and launch the Motorhome, Caravan and Camping Show at Excel London from 14 to 19 February 2012. The NCC decided to re-enter the exhibition organising market after several of its key members opted to stop supporting third-party events.
In a statement, Ocean CEO Trevor Barratt said, “Loyal exhibitors, including a number of caravan dealers and the show’s many visitors, will feel sorry that due to a lack of support from one element of the industry, the 2012 show has cancelled aftermore than 50 years.”


From BHG, we have the first Yam-powered jet RIB - a lovely little Narwal tender.
Stuart Field visits ExCeL for a look at what’s on offer at the first big boating event of 2011 . . .

