Thousands of boat-lovers are expected to pour into Margam Park in June for the second South Wales Boat Show.The event, which is over three days, last year pulled in around...

Thousands of boat-lovers are expected to pour into Margam Park in June for the second South Wales Boat Show.The event, which is over three days, last year pulled in around 12,000 visitors.

Organiser Ben Sutcliffe said the event, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 15 to 17, was well on course of becoming the biggest regional boat show in the country if current growth continued.

This year's show is expected to feature around 150 exhibitors.

Mr Sutcliffe said: "We are amazed at how everyone in the industry has got behind us to help promote and support what we are doing for the whole of the marine industry and, in turn, giving great opportunities to have fun on the water with the whole family."

A number of charities will be attending the show, including Loughor Lifeboats, the RNLI with its Sea Safety stand, and Sail for Cancer.

Mr Sutcliffe said: "We have also attracted some interest from outside of Wales from people who want to be associated with where Wales is going with sailing and surfing.

"The event puts a large tick in the box for Wales."

The show will also feature a 40-tonne beach feature with a pirate ship, provided by Neath Port Talbot Council.

Web link

http://www.southwalesboatshow.co.uk/