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Ocean Village Boat Show told it cannot proceed

by Susannah Hart 10 Sep 2020 14:58 PDT 11-20 September 2020
MDL Marinas Ocean Village © MDL

MDL Marinas is disappointed to announce that it's been told by Southampton City Council that the Ocean Village Boat Show cannot proceed as planned.

The company has, from the outset, strived to develop a show that offers visitors an appointment-only, controlled and safe show - specifically designed for serious buyers. This last-minute decision is devastating.

"As we have done over many weeks, we are working with Southampton City Council's events advisory committee to establish if we can open the show later in the week," says Tim Mayer, sales and marketing director. "But we wanted to let you know that the show will not open tomorrow (Friday 11 Sept), and we ask our booked customers not to come to Ocean Village.

"We are naturally very disappointed for all of our exhibitors, and visitors, who have all made significant investments into the show - whether to bring wonderful power and sail boats, or to travel to the city to look at a boat.

"If we are able to open our show later this week, we will contact those who have previously booked to let them know what happens next however your broker may well contact you to rearrange your appointment."

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