At The Show
Activities » Displays on the Lake
Each year, exhibitors take to the showground's seven acre lake to stage a series of display; showcasing a variety of boats and creating an interesting and informative attraction for visitors.
Various boating organisations and associations plan and commentate their own display, with regular performances.
Displays are scheduled at regular intervals on the Saturday and Sunday, so see a showground Entertainment Schedule or your complimentary show brochure for further information.
NAVAL RE-ENACTMENT ON THE LAKE
Members of the Historical Maritime Society, will recreate a slice of life at sea in Nelson's Navy at this year's Beale Park Boat Show at Lower Basilson in Berkshire; 4th - 6th June 2010.
The 14 strong hardy team, will take to the Park's seven acre lake in a 23 foot, full size replica of a frigate's launch, performing under oars and sail, if conditions allow.
Once back on dry land, the re-enactors will return to their marquee to explain aspects of life at sea for the officers and men, and for the ladies left at home; who will also be present at the show for afternoon tea!
Visitors will have the chance to learn how crews were fed, what they drank, how ship to ship signalling worked and much more.
THE CLASSIC MOTORBOAT ASSOCIATION
The Classic Motorboat Association is the UK club for owners and restorers of classic and historic motorboats from Britain and abroad. Members own boats up to 100 years old, and meet regularly throughout the year to drive them, and share information and experiences. At the show there will be examples of boats made from wood, aluminium and glassfibre, from England and Europe. It is hoped they will parade on the lake each day.
For further information please visit: www.cmba-uk.com
THE DINGHY CRUISING ASSOCIATION
The Dinghy Cruising Association was formed in 1955 to encourage all forms of small boat sailing other than racing. The membership comprises people of all ages from all walks of life, sharing the same love of messing about in boats.
Some members have extensive passage sailing experience, in boats that they have developed over some years. Some, however, are just potterers who enjoy a sail out to an island, or round to that secluded bay for a swim.
The association will be in residence at the show, and generally provides a lot of on-water activity in a range of small craft and will demonstrate that there are many ways of having fun on the water in small boats.
It will be on hand throughout the event to provide essential information and will have on show an in-build version of the Roamer (DCA cruising dinghy design). There will also be a display of members' cruising dinghies on the pontoon.
SAILING CANOE ON THE LAKE
Having recently been on an expedition around the west coast of Scotland, Gavin Millar has a vast amount of experience and will demonstrate various uses of sailing canoe on the lake on Saturday and Sunday.
With his outriggers attache, he will demonstrate how easily his canoe can be sailed, paddled and rowed and just how lightweight and versatile these craft are.
Although his canoe, like many others, is made largely from modern materials, it still remains a relatively inexpensive way of getting out onto the water.
Gavin will be on hand throughout the weekend to give a first hand account of exciting voyages he has been on; as well as describing the seaworthy capabilities and the ease of getting out and about onto the water, whether it be exploring rivers, estuaries, lochs or the open sea, in a sailing canoe.
HORSHAM WORKING NEWFOUNDLAND DOGS GROUP
Horsham Working Newfoundlands is an informal group of Newfoundland owners and devotees. Members span the breadth of several counties including Sussex, Surrey, Kent and London.
They meet regularly to work the dogs, enjoy each other's company and spend quality time with the dogs. The Boat Show displays will help illustrate that these are natural water dogs with their thick coats and webbed feet. Due to their exceptional strength they are ideal for towing individuals and small boats from the water.
Back by popular demand, the dogs and their owners will be performing throughout the Boat Show weekend. Check the entertainments schedule at the event for exact timings.
OLD GAFFERS ASSOCIATION
The Old Gaffers Association (OGA) is an international association for all those interested in traditional sailing rigs. It embraces all types of traditional sail and welcomes members who are interested in keeping the spirit and tradition alive.
Members' boats range from 10 foot dinghies to large cruisers, age doesn't matter and modern traditional hulls of any material are accepted.
At Beale Park, the Trailer Section of the OGA will be exhibiting, representing the interests of the smaller boats, whether trailed to different venues or just sailed on their home waters. You are very welcome to drop in and see them.
THAMES TRADITIONAL BOAT SOCIETY
The Thames Traditional Boat Society is the society devoted to the preservation and use of traditional un-powered craft: skiffs, gigs, punts, canoes and dinghies ect.
They hold a variety of social events and boating days and cruise in company during the year. In the Spring they rowed the Thames from Lechlade to Oxford and beyond and will be spending two weeks on The Lancaster Canal and Lake Windeemere in late July.
Their society quad skiff, Sghian Dubh, will be on display at Beale Park as well as being available to take visitors out for free trips under the care of an expert cox. The society will also hold a parade of boats on Saturday and Sunday and a variety of craft will be on display at their tent. They look forward to meeting you.
THE THAMES VINTAGE BOAT CLUB
The aim of the Thames Vintage Boat Club is to encourage the restoration, preservation and use of traditionally-built boats. They also compile a register of all such boats and provide them with a unique identification plaque.
Rallies are held in the summer, and in the winter there are talks and social evenings when members can swap advice and experiences, or listen to talks and demonstrations given by experts.
Althoughthey do not have their own premises, they are fprtunate to be guests of Penton Hook Marina and meet in their comfortable clubhouse. They publish The Boater quarterly magazine to keep members in touch, some of whom live as far afield as America and the Far East. Associate membership is open to those with an interest in vintage craft but who do not own them.
