NEW sponsors have been secured for the inaugural Poole Harbour Boat Show which takes place in May.

Poole Harbour Commissioners has announced that alongside luxury yacht manufacturer Sunseeker, will be property developer Excellare, Coleman Insurance, Barclays, Humphries Kirk law firm, Mazars accountancy firm and Bates Wharf marine sales.

The show on May 9 and 10 will provide family entertainment as well as hosting a variety of marine-related businesses, and organisers anticipate high numbers of boat enthusiasts descending on Poole Quay and Poole Quay Boat Haven for the two-day event.

Inspired by other successful regional boat shows, PHC believe Poole is the perfect location for an all-encompassing boat show celebrating the rich and varied boating business in the town.

“I’m incredibly proud to be announcing our current sponsors for the Poole Harbour Boat Show,” said Jim Stewart, chief executive of PHC.

“The expertise of all of our sponsors is going to provide the perfect platform upon which the success of the show will be built.

“From fireworks to a live music stage, our sponsors are pleased to be a part of something that will further endorse Poole, and with the upcoming hosting of European Maritime Day in 2017, the event proves the town is a world-class destination for nautical endeavours.”

Bryan Jones, international marketing manager for Sunseeker said: “It’s fantastic to be part of the first Poole Harbour Boat Show.

“With support from both local and international sponsors, it’s a real chance for businesses to take hold of what is going to be a spectacular event with real industry innovators keen to pitch to a vibrant and flourishing boating community.”

The event is supported by Poole Tourism which will include the show in its annual events programme and has scheduled the dates in May to co-ordinate it around other summer events on Poole Quay.

For information on stand space and sponsorship opportunities, contact John Binder at Poole Quay Boat Haven on 01202 649488.