Going For Gold Takes Centre Stage At 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show

4th January 2012

When the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show opens this Friday it will feature a "Going for Gold" attraction where you will be able to see eight Olympic Class boats used by Skandia Team GBR; from the 'Finn', the type of boat used by triple Olympic medallist, Ben Ainslie - Britain's most successful Olympic sailor ever - to the 'Star', the class in which the successful pairing of Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson compete. You will also be able to listen to Ben in Clarks' Knowledge Box on Thursday at 4.30pm, and Iain and Andrew on Friday 6 at 2.10pm*, giving an insider's perspective into what this exciting summer holds for them. In amongst the Olympic-class boats will be two British Rowing Team boats on display, in anticipation for the rowers to be selected for the Games, along with an Olympic-class kayak and five GBR kayakers.

Amongst the kayaking personalities present will be:-

In addition to strong turnout of sailing and watersport stars present at the Show, you will also be able to meet and observe the exceptional talent of Britain's National Jet Ski Champion, Jack Moule, who will be giving exciting adrenalin-fuelled live demos of his latest tricks out on the dock throughout the first weekend of the Show.

Adrian Danson, Show organiser, comments: "The 2012 Show offers the opportunity to really immerse yourself in the sporting spirit and mark the celebration of what will undoubtedly be a big year in UK sports history.

"Our Show will offer a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet with some of our nation's leading sporting talent ahead of the summer and we're certain that it will be a memorable experience that you won't forget!"