LA Marine to sponsor the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show business-to-business lunch
LA Marine, the specialist shipping and marine team of the Bournemouth and Southampton based law firm Lester Aldridge, have announced their sponsorship of the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show (PHBS) business-to-business lunch. The lunch, which takes place on the opening day of the show (Friday 7th June), will see many of the UK’s leading marine companies coming together with the local business community.
Guest of honour at the lunch event will be Vendee Globe competitor, Pip Hare – the successful sailor and marine journalist, who hails from Poole, will be lining up in November 2020, along with 30 international skippers to single-handedly race her 60ft boat around the world, non-stop. Pip will be chatting to guests about her upcoming challenge.
Russell Kelly, Partner & Head of LA Marine advised, “We are delighted to be involved with this prestigious event and the opportunity it provides to support the many and varied marine businesses operating in this area and beyond.”
Tracy Payne, Marketing Manager at the PHBS commented, “The business to business lunch continues to be a central part of the opening day at the Boat Show, helping to confirm our commitment to support local companies. We are thrilled to see such an influential local company, with a strong maritime link, shares our commitment.”
With over 32,000 people in attendance in 2018 the Poole Harbour Boat Show in association with Sunseeker, organised by Poole Harbour Commissioners, continues to be the biggest-ever, FREE to attend Boat Show on the south coast. The Boat Show’s ambitions and theme are to get people ‘on the water’, irrespective of age, ability or budget.
The show will open daily from 10am – 6pm, Friday 7th – Sunday 9th June.
The Poole Harbour Boat Show is being supported by Sunseeker, Sibbett Gregory, Coleman Marine Insurance, Conker Spirit, Elite Signs, Greenslade Pleasure Boats, PKF Francis Clark, Lester Aldridge, British Marine Wessex, MS Amlin, WQI Marine, Brittany Ferries, Rockley Watersports, Jenkins Marine and media partners Bournemouth Daily Echo and Wave 105.
About LA Marine
LA Marine provides legal advice and practical solutions to the commercial shipping, logistics, superyacht, leisure marine and insurance industries. Their lawyers have an in-depth knowledge and a great passion for the marine industry whilst being down to earth, friendly and pragmatic in their approach.