<?xml version="1.0"?> <img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15103_abd.jpg"><h2>And of course the Guinness Bar, sponsored by MBY's parent website YBW.com. See you there!</h2>And of course the Guinness Bar, sponsored by MBY's parent website YBW.com. See you there!<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15101_abc.jpg"><h2>The North Hall was busier on the opening day, with chandlery and clothing stalls aplenty</h2>The North Hall was busier on the opening day, with chandlery and clothing stalls aplenty<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15099_abb.jpg"><h2>And they're all keen to talk to the punters!</h2>And they're all keen to talk to the punters!<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15097_aba.jpg"><h2>A sign of the times, but dealers were determined to be upbeat nonetheless</h2>A sign of the times, but dealers were determined to be upbeat nonetheless<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15095_aaz.jpg"><h2>But ExCeL 2009 does have a few open spaces where in previous years exhibitors were fighting for space</h2>But ExCeL 2009 does have a few open spaces where in previous years exhibitors were fighting for space<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15093_aay.jpg"><h2>The industry needs a good show, and there are some tasty boats there for anyone in the market, like the Paragon 25, featured in </h2>The industry needs a good show, and there are some tasty boats there for anyone in the market, like the Paragon 25, featured in MBY February<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15091_aax.jpg"><h2>And the French too!</h2>And the French too!<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15089_aaw.jpg"><h2>That's not to say the US boys aren't in on the action</h2>That's not to say the US boys aren't in on the action<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15087_aav.jpg"><h2>...and Pearl</h2>...and Pearl<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15085_aau.jpg"><h2>Despite the absence of Sealine, it's good to see the other big UK manufacturers well represented, like Princess...</h2>Despite the absence of Sealine, it's good to see the other big UK manufacturers well represented, like Princess...<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15083_aat.jpg"><h2>Plenty of kit</h2>Plenty of kit<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15081_aas.jpg"><h2>Or the updated Honwave tender range from Honda - this little package for £810</h2>Or the updated Honwave tender range from Honda - this little package for £810<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15079_aar.jpg"><h2>If you're not into quality magazines though, there's plenty of other things to see, like plans for the new Portland Marina</h2>If you're not into quality magazines though, there's plenty of other things to see, like plans for the new Portland Marina<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15077_aaq.jpg"><h2>Before we go any further, could we point out the most important stand at the show?</h2>Before we go any further, could we point out the most important stand at the show?<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15075_aap.jpg"><h2>Oh, and the drive itself was there</h2>Oh, and the drive itself was there<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15073_aao.jpg"><h2>These two were also on the stand</h2>These two were also on the stand<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15071_aan.jpg"><h2>They put on an energetic display at the launch of the interesting new Caudwell Axis drive</h2>They put on an energetic display at the launch of the interesting new Caudwell Axis drive<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15069_aam.jpg"><h2>A South African drum and dance group livened things up further</h2>A South African drum and dance group livened things up further<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15067_aal.jpg"><h2>A fourth Round Britain Powerboat Race was announced - exciting news we'll be reporting in MBY March</h2>A fourth Round Britain Powerboat Race was announced - exciting news we'll be reporting in MBY March<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15065_aak.jpg"><h2>On the RNLI stand we bumped into this bloke, who's using his pensioner's free bus pass to travel the length of the country on a </h2>On the RNLI stand we bumped into this bloke, who's using his pensioner's free bus pass to travel the length of the country on a fundraiser. See www.justgiving.com/sillyoldsods<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15063_aaj.jpg"><h2>Back inside, things were warmer and the culture continued at the Azimut stand for the 58's UK launch</h2>Back inside, things were warmer and the culture continued at the Azimut stand for the 58's UK launch<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15061_aai.jpg"><h2>As a plane roared overhead from London City Airport, Sunseeker MD Robert Braithwaite quipped: "I didn't know we were gettin</h2>As a plane roared overhead from London City Airport, Sunseeker MD Robert Braithwaite quipped: "I didn't know we were getting a flypast."<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15059_aah.jpg"><h2>We braved the pontoons for the launch of Sunseeker's new 30m, with Only Men Aloud singing live</h2>We braved the pontoons for the launch of Sunseeker's new 30m, with Only Men Aloud singing live<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15057_aag.jpg"><h2>After a brief respite for some model boat racing...</h2>After a brief respite for some model boat racing...<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15055_aaf.jpg"><h2>Naked flesh and glittery bikinis at 11.30am - can you handle it?</h2>Naked flesh and glittery bikinis at 11.30am - can you handle it?<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15053_aae.jpg"><h2>And quite a spectacle it is - taking place every day during the show</h2>And quite a spectacle it is - taking place every day during the show<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15051_aad.jpg"><h2>The crowds had gathered for the popular fashion show</h2>The crowds had gathered for the popular fashion show<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15049_aac.jpg"><h2>And Kelly looked the part in a skipper's hat</h2>And Kelly looked the part in a skipper's hat<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15047_aab.jpg"><h2>Things got off to a good start, with celeb Kelly Brook opening the show</h2>Things got off to a good start, with celeb Kelly Brook opening the show<img src="http://www.mby.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2009/10/vartmpgallery_migration_83_temp_dirgalleryimage15045_aaa.jpg"><h2>It's that time again!</h2>It's that time again!
