The Southampton International Boat Show attracted more than 100,000 visitors.

The 55th edition of the show celebrated 10 days of activities, closing on Sunday, September 22.

Spanning over 70,000 square metres, the event showcased more than 650 crafts, including 86 world and UK premieres.

Among the standout debuts were the Sunseeker Ocean 156 and Rustler Yachts' first-ever motor yacht, the Rustler 41MY.

The show offered a variety of attractions, such as watersports and boating experiences, interactive marine workshops, sustainable boating innovations, luxury lifestyle exhibits, and family-friendly entertainment.

Supported by Rockley Watersports, Flexisail, Andark, and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the on-water activities proved popular, with more than 10,000 people participating.

Visitors enjoyed kayaking, paddleboarding, dinghy sailing, yachting, motorboating, RIB rides, and diving.

Historic vessels, including the tall ship Thalassa, an F8 landing craft, and the high-speed Launch 102, were also open for boarding.

The show featured an on-water stunt show with flyboarding, jet skiing, and wing-foiling.

Captain Glenn Shephard, star of the TV show Below Deck Sailing Yacht, officially opened the show on Friday, September 13.

The 2024 event introduced late-night Saturdays in The Shipyard, with DJ Chris Moyles headlining the official opening party.

The Rose Road Charity Swim saw 100 swimmers take a 1km course through Southampton docks.

The show also teamed up with Southampton Hospitals Charity for the Light the South art trail, raising more than £75,000 for Southampton Children’s Hospital.

Forty 8ft lighthouses, adorned with artwork, were auctioned off to raise the funds.

The show enjoyed nine days of warm and sunny weather, contributing to the large crowds.

Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine, owners and operators of the Southampton International Boat Show, said: "The on-water activities are always a highlight of the show and this year, thousands of people experienced the thrill of getting out on the water.

"We’ve had fantastic feedback, and it's a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our water sports partners.

"We’ve had an incredible show this year, the positive energy has been absolutely contagious, and the level of engagement—from our interactive water sports to the stunning world premieres—has been truly remarkable.

"We’ve seen thousands of people take to the water, our new late-night Saturdays have been a huge hit, and the charitable initiatives have made a real impact on the community."