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Plymouth Sail and Power show dates announced

Queen Anne's battery marina has announced the dates of this year's Plymouth Sail and Power Show, which is taking place between Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th May 2010. A highlight in the Plymouth spring boating calendar, the event has been running for over five years and offers a top weekend for boating and watersports enthusiasts and their families to enjoy.


The Plymouth Sail and Power Show provides an opportunity for visitors to see a fantastic collection of new and used boats, from PWC to RIBs, as well as on-water entertainment and family attractions. Past exhibits have included a variety of craft from severalranges such as Bavaria motor boats, Jeanneau yachts and motorboats, Maritimo, Ribeye, Sealine motor boats and Beneteau Yachts to name a few. Last year's attractions included top wakeboarding action and exciting displays from one of the UK's leading freestyle Jet Ski teams, Freestyle Asylum, as well as a competition for the chance to win a day's sailing and much more.

The 2010 Show looks set to host another great line-up of exhibitors and entertainment. For more information please visit www.sailandpowershow.co.uk. Alternatively to find out more, including details of how to exhibit at the Show, please contact Chris Price at Queen Anne's Battery on 01752 671142 or email enquiries@plymouthsailandpowershow.co.uk.


For information about other up and coming events at MDL's marinas, please visit www.mdlmarinas.co.uk



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