14/7/2026
From paddleboarding and kayaking to scuba diving and sailing, there’s no better place to experience life on the water than at the Southampton International Boat Show 2026. All activities are included in the price of your Show ticket, sessions can be booked at the show.
This year is also extra special as two long-standing show partners celebrate major milestones. Rockley Watersports and Andark are both marking their 50th anniversaries, bringing decades of expertise and helping even more visitors get on and in the water.
Rockley Watersports returns with the popular purpose-built Lake, where visitors can get out on the water and enjoy paddleboarding and kayaking throughout the Show.
Designed for all experience levels, the sessions offer a great introduction to watersports or the chance to build confidence on the water. Qualified instructors will be on hand to provide guidance, with all equipment supplied.
Andark also returns with its purpose-built Dive Tank, giving visitors the opportunity to experience scuba diving in a safe, controlled environment.
Using state-of-the-art diving equipment, experienced instructors will guide participants through every step of the experience, making it an ideal introduction to the world of diving. Once you’ve completed your dive, convenient on-site changing facilities are available before you continue exploring the show.
Try-a-Boat gives visitors the opportunity to experience a variety of boats on the water with experienced skippers and crews.
One of this year’s highlights is the chance to step aboard the new Clipper RX, with Southampton International Boat Show visitors among the first members of the public to experience the yacht during scheduled sailing sessions at 1pm on both Saturdays and Sundays.
The full Try-a-Boat line-up includes:
From sailing yachts and motor cruisers to RIBs, accessible powerboating, paddleboarding, kayaking and scuba diving, there are plenty of ways to experience life on the water during your visit.
All activities are included with your ticket. Availability is limited, so visitors are encouraged to book early once they arrive at the show.
Find out more about our on the water activities: http://www.southamptonboatshow.com/on-the-water-activities
