2017 Show Statistics / Feedback
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2017 VISITOR TESTIMONIALS
It was a great show with a fantastic atmosphere. The fishing industry in England and Wales really needs a show like this and the location of the event is ideal for us.
Sean Porter, Cornwall, UK
Well organised, Good show.
Kevin Henderson, Amble, UK
All the exhibitors I seen were very helpful.
Jim, Rhos on Sea, Wales
Best possible venue for an English show, venue excellent and free parking was brilliant.
Chris Dinham, Saltash, UK
A great show to link with suppliers and users.
Tim Craig-Harvey, Barnstaple, UK
Travelled from Dublin for Thursday and found the show easily accessible from Bristol airport. A worthwhile trip with a good selection of the industry in attendance.
Declan Dixon, Dublin, Ireland
My first show, it was very good will definitely come again.
Alan Dwan, Penzance, UK
Was interested in life saving equipment, especially the Oscarline.
Colin Hodges, Clevedon, UK
Great show. Great opportunity to see new products and meet up with friends and colleagues.
John J Gorman, Llanrhystud, Wales
A very friendly show in one hall, with all the food and drinks on tap. The upstairs after show food on the Thursday was excellent. The sea shanty buoys I thought were good, with all funds going to the RNLI.
Davie Faulkner, Peel, Isle of Man
Excellent trade show in a first class venue.
Ian Paul Collins, Bristol, UK
Excellent show!
Nicholas Davies, Solva, Wales
Excellent!
Steve Andrews, Kinmel Bay, UK
Being new to the trade found everything I needed, great show!
Karl Cook, Newport, UK
My first time to a show, missed out on 32years, nice to see old faces and new as well as new products.
Sean Porter, Cornwall
Very good show in a better place and easy access, very good to meet other fishermen too.
Ben Bengey, North Devon
The Bristol show was head and shoulders better than the Bournemouth venue, easy to get to and greater choice of accommodation.
Darren Rosson, Cornwall, UK
Very good!
Steve Webber, Minehead Somerset, UK
It was an excellent exhibition and all exhibitors were so friendly and were willing to talk about their products etc. and it's a credit to you all how organised it was, really look forward to your next one.
Robert Buchan, Fraserburgh Aberdeenshire
Good all round show.
Roger Daniels
I have been to the show 4 years running now and find it just as interesting and useful as the first time.
Alan Steer, Beesands, UK
Fantastic show, great location, definitely attending future shows.
Tom, Peel, Isle of Man
An excellent exhibition, well organized, well focused and superbly located. See you next year.
Neil Edwards, Stroud, England
Was a fantastic experience, to meet so many keen people directly involved in the fishing industry. The show did their ambitions and enthusiasm proud!
Paraig McDermott, Co Wexford, Ireland
Good show, lots to see.
Jamie Haxby, Filey, England
Good show, and great location
Len Walters, Pembrokeshire, UK
Very Informative show!
Rhys Thomas, Holyhead, Wales
The fishing show is a great chance for fishermen and all the shore service providers to catch up and discuss new ideas.
Brackan Pearce, Cornwall, UK
Excellent show, well set out with plenty to see, I got what I needed done and was nice to meet up with suppliers and old friends. Well done Sharon and crew.
Lee Glendewar, St Clement, Jersey
Fantastic show as always!!! Well organised and great venue!!
Paul Brown, Dartmouth, UK
Really great show and venue, lots of exhibitors to provide information about all the latest products.
Scott Shepherd, Weston-super-Mare, UK
2017 EXHIBITOR TESTIMONIALS
Teignbridge Propellers Int Ltd, Mark Phare
An excellent networking show for the Irish and UK fishing industry, Teignbridge Propellers will be back next year!
GT Products Europe ltd, R Gillam
A specialist show for the professional fisherman and associated trades. An invaluable opportunity to do business face to face.
Marine Supplies (International) Ltd, Gavin R Fisher
Very worthwhile exhibition for MSI Ltd. Will be booking again for next year
Robust Boats Ltd, Stephen Rees
Excellent venue, Good range of exhibitors and good number of visitors
Hercules Hydraulics, Ryan Langley
It is very difficult when changing the venue of show, however the team did a great job getting the exhibitors and customers to attend, a vast improvement for us on last year’s show, and a show that is now fixed in our plans for next year. Well done to all the team.
C A Clase UK Ltd, Andy Banting
A great show, it’s good to be back in Bristol. Good interest for our new Lars Thrane Iridium system. Will definitely be back next year.
Craemer UK Ltd, Christopher Neill
The Skipper team have listened to feedback and tried a new approach to the English Skipper experience. New venue, different days, and back to Bristol. Reasonably busy considering the changes which were welcome. This could be, in time, become more established as a venue for the Fishing community as it grows.
The Fishing College, Stephen Postles
Good to keep in touch with what IS available in the fishing industry i.e. equipment, funding and training available and new ideas.
RNLI, Ellie Walker
A great venue, really valuable networking opportunities and company promotional platform.
Michigan Marine Propulsion Tom Clarke
All the Skipper Expos have been a good source of new business in the past and we hope this will grow to be another great location.
Norsap, Peter
A well run and well focused show that puts us in front of our target audience.
Todd Fish Tech, Errin Todd
We exhibited at Skipper Expo Int. Bristol for the first (having exhibited in Aberdeen 3 times). We generated several good quality leads and had the chance to meet potential customers in the area. We'll definitely be back.
Icom UK, Ian Lockyer
Well organised show by a very experienced and knowledgeable team.
Bayside Marine Ltd, Teresa Louth
For our first trade exhibit, I feel we were well received, we picked up several leads & learned from talking to our end users of Jotun Paints. We look forward to next year’s show.
Ocean Pots, Mickey
Thanks to The Skipper we have had another fabulous two days with your show, we have personally had another massive response to our businesses. There was a notable increase in exhibitors this year which gave visitors more exhibits to visit. We look forward to securing a place at next year’s event.
The team is the best and an asset to your company. Thank you all, see you at next’s year show.
Sea Fish Industry Authority, Sharon Burke
Great show, great venue and another successful show for Seafish.
RNLI Fishing Safety, Frankie Horne
As always the fishing expos are run to the highest standards. However as with everything to do with fishing it is weather dependent on how many visitors the show will get. To be honest we are very happy with the quality of visitors the Bristol Expo attracts and the new contacts made. Well done to Mara Media.
Seafield Navigation, Fran West
Our first exhibition in the South West gave a great insight to the variety of the fishing industry there. We had visitors from all sectors and all areas. Our high Resolution 3D charts and plotters were well received as is borne out by the orders we had confirmed on the day and shortly afterwards. We'll be back!
Engines Plus, Hedley Beavis
Excellent venue and location ideal for capturing fishermen from the southwest and South Wales, we even had Irish customers visiting due to the excellent transport links Bristol offers, lets support it and get behind the show.
Selva Marine, Mark Pullinger
Thank you to Sharon, Brid and all the team.
Medley Pots, Chris Martin
Great show, looking forward to next year.
Kort Propulsions, Dave Parsons
Thanks for a good show. We had a great time.
Spencer Carter, Richard Carter
Great show from our point as we met people that we only talk to on the phone, so putting a face to the voice and a good handshake was brilliant. Was good to hear from customers and confirm our top rate of service, keeps us ahead of our competitors.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Helen Duncan
The location was good, it was busier than last year and the days worked well for us.
Schoeller Allibert, Adam Green
The show was a great introduction for our business into the fishing world. We are building up our name and brand and it was fantastic to get people interacting and enquiring about our products through the Skipper Expo, well managed and friendly staff.
Gael Force Marine Equipment Ltd, Marc Wilson
As always, Skipper Expo provides us with the opportunity to personally meet with our very loyal customers, prospective customers and suppliers under one roof. Organisation is always spot-on and the Skipper Team are very attentive.
Mermaid Marine, Julian Osborne
Great show - same again next year please.
Barrus, Sam
As an exhibitor it is a good networking event for us as well as generating leads and sales
2016 Show Statistics / Feedback
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2016 VISITOR TESTIMONIALS
An ideal show for inshore skippers, for all their requirements.
Mike Howells, Burry Port, UK
Well worth the 5hr drive. It makes a change to go to an event of this scale that mainly caters for the smaller boat sector.
Mark Frary, Norfolk, UK
Great place to meet suppliers face to face.
Darren Rosson, Plymouth, UK
Good opportunity to meet new suppliers.
Simon Hutchinson, Yarmouth, UK
A great show, a good place to meet the fishing gear manufactures’ and get a good deal and a few freebies.
Philip Taylor, Dorset, UK
Attended the show for the last 2 years. Consequently had 2 new commercial vessels constructed by exhibitors.
Lucy Dack, Axmouth, UK
Excellent show, vast range of stands catering for all commercial fisherman and boat owners in general, demonstrating engines to rope and everything in between.
Luke Burress, Poole, UK
Very we'll laid out show, plenty of pot company's not enough trawl makers or warp suppliers.
Dave Driver, Brixham, UK
Very useful, informative and pleasant people.
Phillip Curnow, Hayle, UK
Very good range of stands primarily aimed at the inshore sector.
N King, Wells-Next-The-Sea, UK
Great show with great hospitality and well organised.
Arthur R Grains, Lerwick, Scotland
A good day out with plenty to see, also with plenty of shops for the wife.
Neil Evans, Pembrokeshire, UK
The show was good but less people there this year, this may be because of the fine weather as they were probably at sea?
David Sebire, Guernsey
Good venue to get to know your suppliers and source equipment and a great place to meet up with old and new friends.
Lee Glendewar, St Helier Jersey, UK
Great place to find out latest products and information.
Fiona Gillam, Newhaven, UK
Great show!
k budge, Kirkwall, UK
A great show full of stands that are relevant to fishermen. Great deals on products and a buffet to die for. Thanks.
Rod Thompson, Weymouth, UK
Good show, a bit small but friendly atmosphere made up for it.
Patrick, Franklin, UK
Very good show everything under one roof.
Ben Bengey, North Devon, UK
Good opportunity for meeting suppliers and debating current issues.
Stephen Akester, Lymington, UK
A very interesting show, with many exhibitors being very friendly and willing to chat about their product and also others.
Tom Harrison, Southampton, UK
Very well organized, great location and exhibitors, just wished it was larger with more exhibitors and talks, etc. Look forward to next year.
Chaiya Hallard, Poole, UK
Excellent show, brilliant organisers.
Harvey Johnson, Lerwick, UK
A great event for those in the South - well run and easy access. The Skipper deserves a pat on the back for organising this event. A great opportunity to meet others within the industry - loved the Hot Chocolate the caterers provided! See you in 2017.
John Periam, Fishing News, UK
The near shore fishermen show! We don’t have a show like this in Spain, badly needed well done.
Clemente Lage, Spain
The show was a good chance to speak with other professionals and to find out about new products, safety awareness and pick up some freebies too!
Mike Brown, Mevagissey, UK
Well worth a visit if you’re in the industry, something for everyone.
Jamie Haxby, Bridlington, UK
The show catered for most boat needs ... small or large ... also nice to actually speak to exhibitors who knows what they’re on about.
Ted Gillam, Newhaven, UK
This is a much needed show for the industry.
Tony Pearce, Newlyn, UK
Thought was good easy to get too no queuing.
Pete Boyce, Brixham, UK
Excellent range of products.
Dave Maidment, Poole, UK
A very good friendly show, where networking and new contacts and opportunities were explored.
Hugh Cunningham, Southampton, UK
A comprehensive and good variety of exhibitors covering all aspects of the industry under one roof.
Deborah Cowley, Newlyn, UK
A very well run show, friendly staff. I find the Skipper Expo a good size and well run.
Bruce Johnson, UK
The show offers good exhibitors which i think can be further improved by having a display of events/exhibitors outside also.
Dan Booth, UK
2016 EXHIBITOR TESTIMONIALS
Lucy, Marine Stewardship Council
Skipper Expo Int. Bournemouth was a great opportunity for me to meet a range of industry members. I would highly recommend it!
Francesca Dowding, PME Power Systems
Great show with lots of interesting stalls and displays.
Jade Chalk, PME Power Systems Group Ltd
An excellent opportunity to showcase our product to potential customers. The show attracted the right customer profile for our product.
Chris Martin, Medley Pots
Great friendly atmosphere, and happy customers, looking forward to the next one.
David Dalgleish, Kort Propulsion
Well organised show, with a great atmosphere.
Sharon Burke, Sea Fish Industry Authority
Despite it not being as busy this year it provided a great opportunity to network with other companies in the industry. The show was well organised as always and we will definitely be there next year. See you there!
Michael Smith, RNLI
Excellent show with great support from the organisers.
Mark Pullinger, Selva Marine UK (Specialist Small Craft Ltd)
A great opportunity to promote the brand plus speak directly to end users and trade contacts alike.
Chris Martin, Medley Pots
A great friendly show and a chance to meet our customers and further our business connections.
Jim Reardon, Riverdale Mills Corp.
A standing ovation to The Skipper Show organizers and staff. You have enabled our persistence in business development opportunities and befriending hundreds of people that we can truly call friends. Thanks for your efforts.
Andy Murray, Titan Navigation
The Skipper expo provided a great opportunity to show off our new product to potential customers, new and old, it was great to put faces to names and I'm sure we will attend other Skipper Expo's.
Frankie Horne, RNLI Fishing Safety
Skipper Expo Int. Bournemouth was very good for networking, as are all the shows Mara Media run. It is very important to keep the friendly atmosphere that is evident at all the Skipper Expo’s so that people keep coming back.
Jamie Davies, SuccorfishM2M
Great Expo!
Julian Osborne, Mermaid Marine
We had a great time at Skipper Expo Int. Bournemouth, thank you to everyone who came to visit us! See you again next year!
Alex Firth, R & D Marine Ltd.
Being our first time exhibiting at the Skipper Expo Int. Bournemouth, we were uncertain what to expect. There did not seem to be enough people visiting the show (possibly due to the weather), however those who did attend were very good. These shows are well organised. We obtained some good enquiries and we will be back next year.
David Ash, Mantsbrite Marine
This is the third Skipper Expo Int. Bournemouth we have exhibited at and once again it was an excellent opportunity to meet friends, old customers and new with good business conducted over the two days.
Roger Gillam, GT Products Europe LTD
Fewer exhibitors but some quality customers with more time to talk.
Sally Dale, Pinpoint Electronics Ltd.
As a first time exhibitor at this show I was impressed at the organisation and the seafood buffet was fabulous!
Chris Neill, Craemer UK
Skipper Expo Int. Bournemouth enabled us to meet and greet people from the fishing industry and catch up with current events, and rounded off a successful year of the 3 industry shows in Ireland, Scotland and finally in England.
Ryan Langley, Hercules Hydraulics
Once again a very good show for Hercules Hydraulics, with plenty of new contacts and inquiries as well as spending some quality time with existing customer's and contacts. A very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere all in all a good show and we look forward to next year.
David Jarrad, SAGB
The SAGB was pleased to have a meeting and a stand at the Skipper Expo Int. Bournemouth 2016 as part of its outreach to potential members at the coast. As we play an important role representing the Industry in discussions with legislators and regulators, it is important that we achieve the engagement from the industry we represent, the Skipper Expo is one way of achieving this.
Ben Mortimer, Michigan Marine Propulsion - International
Very cost effective show, a must for the commercial retailer.
Dave Guest, Watermota Ltd
The skipper expo shows are the most friendly and sociable shows in the marine calendar.
Rhyan Gaulton, Mashfords
Good networking event, friendly and close atmosphere.