Yorkshire firms are among those exhibiting at the Big Blue London Boat Show this month.

One of the world's best-known boat shows, it generated over £60 million sales last year, attracting around 180,000 visitors.

New Guard Coatings of Wetherby, Mastercraft Boat Company of Knottingley, and Tyke Outdoor Sports, Huddersfield, are among the 600 firms heading for the show at Earls Court Exhibition Centre, which runs until January 17.

Over 1,000 boats, including 20 afloat on its unique central pool, along with all the latest equipment, clothing, chandlery, holidays, and accessories.

In addition, the show will also have a programme of entertainment with Aquabats - an acrobatic and dance performance in the style of Cirque du Soleil.

Telephone 0121 7674600 to book tickets at the special advance rate of £9 - a discount of £1.50 on the normal on-the-door price of £10.50.

Two children are admitted free with every paying adult.

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