Ireland’s first ever international water sports expo will be held at the Eikon exhibition centre, Lisburn on 4-5 March 2023.
Ireland on the Water Expo is set to attract up to 6,000 visitors over two action packed days demonstrating the scale of the marine sector, from boating, angling, kayaking, sailing, surfing and open water swimming, to scuba diving and water adventure parks.
The event was postponed from this year due to Covid-19 restrictions.
From boating, angling, Kayaking, Sailing, Surfing and Open Water Swimming, to Scuba Diving and Water Adventure Parks, the show promises to celebrate everything that is great about being out on the water, throughout the island of Ireland.
Hugh Bonner, chief executive of event organiser Mara Media, said: “We’ve hosted successful events for over 10 years now, including the Ireland Angling Show in Dublin, so we honestly believe that the increasing passion and interest in marine leisure over recent years calls for a bigger and better show.
“For those interested in perfecting their techniques or learning about new products, the show will feature talks from a range of experts in all areas of the marine leisure sector, while also giving guests the opportunity to chat to professionals and visit our exhibitor stands.
Richard Honeyford, chief operating officer of the Royal Yacht Association, said: “While we have taken part in shows that are tailored towards the sailing market, Ireland on the Water Expo offers a fresh and exciting new perspective that ties in all sectors of the water sport industry, and this is something that both exhibitors and visitors have been waiting for.
“We are also thrilled that it will be held at the state-of-the-art Eikon centre, home to the largest indoor exhibition space in Northern Ireland, which means that exhibitors have the opportunity to think outside the box, design unique stands and highlight the diverse range of activities and equipment that is available to get involved in.”
