The PSP Southampton Boat Show is blowing out 40 candles this year, and the celebrations kick off as the Show returns to Mayflower Park in September. In association with ITV Meridian, the Show takes place from 12-21 September 2008 and includes Europe's largest purpose built on-water marina.

The Show, which is the sixth largest consumer exhibition in the UK, is perfect for day trippers and boating, sailing or watersports enthusiasts alike. Whether visitors come to consider all the latest boating gear or simply discover a new hobby, this celebratory year will see over 135,000 people enjoy an array of activities on the water, and this year, National Boat Shows (NBS) is taking the Show back to its roots, honouring the heritage and history of the past 40 years.

Andrew Williams, Managing Director of NBS, comments: "We're delighted to be celebrating our 40th Show; we've got a great new sponsor in PSP and there's a whole host of fantastic features that will really draw in the visitors. The extra space available this year means that the Show will now be bigger than ever before in its 40 year history."

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