The 2014 PSP Southampton Boat Show has seen some amazing new yacht launches, celebrity appearances, unique Sunseeker events and warm, sunny weather. With a busy weekend ahead of us, we look back at the show so far.

The Southampton Boat Show has been a busy event for Sunseeker
The Southampton Boat Show has been a busy event for Sunseeker

Claudia Winkleman, Eddie Jordan and Robert Braithwaite combined for a stunning reveal of the brand new Manhattan 65 and 86 Yacht on the Sunseeker stand.

Robert Braithwaite was joined by Claudia Winkleman and Sunseeker owner Eddie Jordan at the launch of the 86 Yacht and Manhattan 65
Robert Braithwaite was joined by Claudia Winkleman and Sunseeker owner Eddie Jordan at the launch of the 86 Yacht and Manhattan 65

A total of 11 Sunseeker motor yachts are on display in Southampton, from the Portofino 40 through to the largest vessel at the boat show, the 28 Metre Yacht “AUTUMN”, available to charter through Sunseeker Charters. Interest across the range has been very high, with an impressive number of deals agreed on the stand for the Sunseeker London Group.

The Sunseeker stand is the largest of the exhibitors at the Southampton Boat Show
The Sunseeker stand is the largest of the exhibitors at the Southampton Boat Show

The Sunseeker stand has given the Sunseeker London Group an excellent opportunity to work with a number of luxury brand partners, including a collaboration with The White Company for ‘hotel chic’ interiors onboard the Manhattan 55, a gorgeous display of Bloom Gin and VIP receptions for property specialists, Savills UK.

The White Company have dressed the interior of the Manhattan 55 at Southampton Boat Show
The White Company have dressed the interior of the Manhattan 55 at Southampton Boat Show

Meanwhile, some fantastic events supported by the Sunseeker London Group have been taking place outside of the show, including the Crème de la Crème Ball in Cheshire, attended by Sunseeker London and Sunseeker Cheshire, and the upcoming Sunseeker International U Support Charity Ball this evening at the Grand Harbour Hotel.

Sunseeker Cheshire and Sunseeker London attended the Creme de la Creme Ball in Cheshire
Sunseeker Cheshire and Sunseeker London attended the Creme de la Creme Ball in Cheshire

Longstanding Sunseeker shipping suppliers Peters & May, located in Southampton, have committed to supporting Breast Cancer Clinical Trials (BCCT) through a number of initiatives in 2014. This year’s boat show celebrated 3 of those initiatives, the Peters & May Shooting Challenge, the Pink Lashing fundraising donations and the Royal Parks Half Marathon in which PR & Marketing Director Laura Harrison, will be taking part.

Sunseeker London Directors David Lewis (M) and Christopher Head (R) are presented with a cheque for £10,445 from Peters & May for Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
Sunseeker London Directors David Lewis (M) and Christopher Head (R) are presented with a cheque for over £10,000 from Peters & May towards PAH Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

Social media activity has been buzzing during the week, as #SunseekerSeptember continues here in Southampton, and looks ahead to the Monaco Yacht Show on Wednesday 24th.

Sunseeker Magazine Edition 41 was released earlier this week, with a double page spread of #SunseekerSeason news
Sunseeker Magazine Edition 41 has just been released, with a double page spread of #SunseekerSeason news

Tweets and Instagrams are in full flow as clients and visitors get the inside look at yacht interiors, features and activities on the stand, including the recent #IceBucketChallenge undertaken by 2 intrepid Sunseeker girls following a client dare…!

With the weekend promising plenty more visitors to the Sunseeker stand, we are looking forward to a busy Sunday in Southampton. Make sure you pass by our fantastic display, open until 6.00pm tomorrow evening.

For more information please contact the Sunseeker boat show office on +44 (0) 238 033 4273 or email events@sunseekerlondon.com.