A festival of all things boating
Get on the water, try something new, see something awesome! Free entry and fun for the family.
Plymouth Boat Fest will bring together maritime enthusiasts, families, and the local community for a day of nautical fun and exploration, as well as showcasing the region’s maritime heritage and marine services.
The festival will feature a variety of boats, yachts, innovative watercraft, and traditional vessels. Attendees will have the opportunity to board the vessels, meet industry experts, and learn about the latest advancements in boat technology and marine services.
The family-oriented event is also designed to entertain children with activities and live demonstrations. There will be local food and drink stalls, alongside entertainment ranging from live music to water sports displays.
Brought to you by Towergate Insurance and Plymouth Waterfront Partnership.
What's On...
Preview some of the incredible activities, displays and boats on display.
Get Onboard
Step onboard classic, historic and remarkable boats of all shapes and sizes.
Boats for sale
New and used hand boats for sale.
Autonomous Boat Displays
See the latest technology on show with boats that can be autonomously or remotely operated.
Careers in the industry
Discover what it takes to work in the boating sector.
Get Afloat!
Check out some incredible Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) equipment and have a go.
Sea Safety Demonstrations
Live demonstrations of the latest Man Overboard and safety equipment.
RNLI Lifeboat Displays
Meet the crew and step onboard the Plymouth Lifeboat.
Stalls and Exhibits
Meet local businesses and marine trades.
Schedule Of Demonstrations
Activities will be available all day including driving on the SeaRegs RIB, Yacht Haven treasure hunt, Crab talks onboard tall ship Johanna Lucretia with The Island Trust, Seakeeper demonstrations by PR Nautica and Aquamare, and the opportunity to go onboard the Plymouth RNLI Lifeboats.
Timings subject to change
| Time | Company / Description | Location |
| 10.30 | Fugro and SEA-KIT demonstrate their state-of-the-art uncrewed surface autonomous vessel. | Demonstration area |
| 11.00 | Join the Ocean Conservation Trust talk on the importance of Sea Grass in Plymouth Sound, followed by a beach clean with Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. | Mount Batten Beach |
| 11.30 | Interview with Simon Jinks, Director of SeaRegs Training and Plymouth Sailing School. | On Tannoy |
| 12.00 | Evolution Marine demonstrate Dockmate which takes the stress away from maneuvering in tight spaces. | Demonstration area |
| 14.30 | SeaRegs Training will demonstate how to recover a Man Overboard (MOB) from a vessel. | Demonstration area |
| 15.00 | Marine AI and MSubs demonstrate their autonomous vessel technology developed here in Plymouth. |
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| 15.30 | Discover remotely-operated boats with Thales. | Zone 1 |
| 16.00 | Unique Group showcase their Unmanned Surface Vessel. | Demonstration area |
| 16.30 | Fugro and SEA-KIT demonstrate their state-of-the-art uncrewed surface autonomous vessel. | Demonstration area |
Plymouth Boat Fest Exhibitors
Discover exhibitors from the list below and find them on the Event Map.
