Mike Williams, EP Barrus

"...Our spend per visitor was outstanding. The positive and helpful attitude of the staff and organisers at Earls Court made this the most enjoyable show I've worked at. It is also the first show I would have paid to go to as a visitor."

Glyn Foulkes, Aladdins Cave

"Marvellous to be back at Earls Court."

Mr Mumford, Beken of Cowes

“The organising staff were very personable and always checking everything was alright... This is not just a boat show but an entertainment spectacular, it had something for everyone"

Paul Simons, Big Fish

“The organizers of the Earls Court Boat Show have excelled themselves! We’ve had a great show, selling over 20 units and as such, will be at the Earls Court Boat Show for the long haul. Top stuff!"

Ant Webb, Boat Quays

"Boatshed.com had a blinding Earls Court Boat Show with Fizz @ Five packed every night with happy customers. We even managed to pull off the auction of the century, selling Michael Perham's Cheeky Monkey in just under 48 hours which has to be a record. The show was buzzing, particularly at 5pm and the general atmosphere was very good."

Josh Flavell, Boatshed.com

“The Whyte & Mackay Earls Court Boat Show has done much good for the boating industry.”

David Bushnell, Bushnells

"I thought this show was very well presented and was surprised how good Earls Court Exhibition Centre looked after its refurb - great to see a Boat Show at Earls Court."

Roy Griffiths, Creative Solutions – Cowes Village

"Think what you have done is amazing...will be coming here next year. When we mention things are a problem, things actually happen here."

Louise, Elvestrom Sobstad

"People hadn't seen Hans Christian at a show for 15 years - we had queues of people throughout the show and there was never a quite moment. The quality of visitors was excellent and most were sailors who know what they are talking about. For us the show was so well organised and a great success."

Stephen Davies, Hans Christian Yachts

“I would like to congratulate you and your team for putting together an excellent show... As you know, I like to ask the public a lot of questions. You may be interested to know that of all that I asked, 98% said that they would return. They thought the Show was great, the atmosphere was so friendly and had a real buzz about it and they would tell their friends to ensure that they came next year. I have even had one customer phone me to tell me that he has already booked 2 days of work to visit next year’s show.

We had a really good show with our turnover far greater than we expected. Your presentation to me on the centre stage to celebrate my company's 175 Birthday was really much appreciated. You were all a joy to work with and nothing was too much trouble for you. As result of this I had no hesitation in booking and paying for my stand at the next years Earls Court Boat Show. Well done, keep up the good work. Regards, a very happy Chris”

Chris Jeckells, Jeckells The Sailmakers

"The atmosphere was fantastic, the quality of visitors was fantastic, business was brilliant and the logisitics in and out were very good."

Paul Johnson, Kruger Boats

"This was a great show with emphasis on the show."

Stuart Mckean, Linx Sports Management

"Fantastic venue offers so much..."

Chris Hall, Maestermyn Marine

“Venue fantastic, layout fantastic – the show without a doubt has great potential to be a huge success!”

Matt Wasley, Powerboat P1

"It’s a show with massive potential. Well put together - a lot here and a good mix of exhibitors - here you make boat shows different."

Kevin Downland, Timberland

"I would like to send my thanks and huge appreciation to all who made the Earls court boat show possible. Firstly it was so good to be back and the atmosphere was fantastic, friendly and went without a hitch... The feedback from my guests was awesome, the kids loved it and the general public loved it, so three cheers to all of you. I will definitely look forward to seeing you all there in 08 and once again, a big thank you as I know how much effort you all put into this show."

John Arnold, Lymington Yacht Charters

"It's a Lifestyle Boat Show as opposed to just a Boat Show. Think everyone should get behind the show and support it. It's such a great venue and everybody I have encountered have been fantastic! Feel really positive about the show and am behind it."

Jacqui Mission, Neil Holmes Powerboat School

"Earls Court brought back energy and entertainment to the Boat Show. It was fun, friendly and inviting to the whole family. Performance Cruising's launch of the Telstar Trimaran for her European debut was very successful, with sailors buying from a range of European countries. We enjoyed showing our Gemini catamaran in the pool, with a number of sales proving the show to be extremely worthwhile."

Robin Hodges

"We had a very successful show. It feels really good to be a part of something so special & we are very much looking forward to working with the team next year."

Simon Nuding, Rib-it.com / Scorpion Ribs

"Fantastic show, considering it was the first show at Earls Court, 100% of visitors said they will tell friends and come back next year. Congratulations to James and the team. This show was supported by all the exhibitors who have pioneered and invested alongside the organisers. I will be emailing my entire customer base and telling those that weren't here, have missed something very special."

Martin Edgerton, Shamrock Chandlery

"We have more leads at this show than all the other shows put together this year and we sold more boats than we ever have at any other show. The colour and feeling that this show generated is something that the sterile nature of other shows could ever match. You have done us proud."

Jonathan Mills, Simpsons Boats

"Very friendly and enjoyable show that has brought good results.”

Simon Nadin, Wave 7 Marine Ltd

"Ondeck are very pleased to have been back at Earls Court this Year, at which we launched our ‘Rock up’ at Cowes week campaign. We enjoyed a fantastic show and have already seen a significant level of bookings for Cowes week from our strategically placed Cowes, high street stand. Significant sales have also been recorded at our Ondeck sailing and power school stand – a fantastic result all round! The show comes at the end of a very successful year for Ondeck, in we have seen an 85% growth in business. This year we announced a strategic alliance with Team Pindar and joint venture partnership with sailing regatta specialists Britannia Corporate Events, acquired London based sea school Capital Sailing and have added some high calibre industry names to our client base. Ondeck has also expanded its bases in Gosport, the US Virgin Islands and Antigua. We very much look forward to Earls Court 2008!"

Sam Sainsbury, On Deck Sailing

"It was an excellent show for us and Montereys sold very well at the show. It was particularly useful to be able to get additional orders signed in plenty of time for the new season as it means that the boats we are ordering for next season exactly match the client's requirements".

David Allen, Southwater Marine

“Organiser’s openness and ability to listen has been fantastic. Keep up the great work.”

Ciaran Rogers, UKSA

"...As a business we are extremely pleased with the way the show went. With fair winds and calm seas, I wholly expect results to exceed our expectations, especially with the number of quality leads that were generated and our data capture certainly gives me confidence for the future..."

Michael Newton-Woof, Ventura Group

“Extremely helpful and supportive staff. Great atmosphere and camaraderie. Quality visitors, most of whom praised the show. Very good response to my weather training course.”

Glyn Secker, Weather to Sail

“We have done good business. We’ll be back.”

James Powell, Yachtmail

"We exhibited two Southerly Yachts which received lots of serious interest, and orders at the show exceeded our expectations."

Claire Horsman, Northshore Yachts

“This is a new departure for us and, so as far as we know, for any UK Boat Show.”

Commodore Colin Weston, Gay sailing club

"I thought this show was very well presented and was surprised how good Earls Court Exhibition Centre looked after its refurb - great to see a Boat Show at Earls Court."

Roy Griffiths, Creative Solutions – Cowes Village

“...The feel of the show and the effort put in is tremendous. They’d talked about creating a people’s show and that’s what it was. There’s a lot more for the visitor to see. We hope it’s the start of a long-term project.”

Scott Cohoon, Craig Cohoon