Join us for the Deacons Big Weekend in collaboration with Force 4 Chandlery, and experience why this marina is such a haven for boaters.
Friday 30th May 2025
to Sunday 1st June 2025
Deacons Marina Getting here
11:00
- 13:00
Prize draw
There will be a prize-draw during the event (winners announced 3pm on Saturday and 12pm on Sunday) featuring prizes kindly donated by our exhibitors. These prizes can not be exchanged or refunded.
Getting here
We encourage travelling sustainably to this event, if you choose to travel by bus, train or bicycle we you will be granted one extra prize draw entry to say thank you for doing your part to look after our planet.
Discounts and offers
Throughout the event you will be able to take advantage of exclusive deals and discounts on offer from our exhibitors.
boatcare
The wonderful crew provide a one-stop shop for all boat repair and maintenance tasks, from showers to keels, rigging to thrusters. Coppercoat specialists, Yamaha, mercury parts, Epropulsion Engines. They will be on hand to discuss any jobs you might need a hand with as well as sharing helpful tips.
boatpoint
Looking to buy or sell a boat? Chat with our friendly broker and browse the range of use boats available. See something which catches your eye? Viewings appointments can be made on the day.
Beyonder
Looking for an alternative to boat ownership? The Beyonder team from Haslar Marina (Portsmouth Harbour) will be available on the boatfolks stand to talk all things boat subscription.
Coastguard
Hear more about the work the coastguard do, and what you can do to keep yourself safe on the water
Force 4 Chandlery
A joint organiser of this event, Force 4 offers an excensive range of antifouling, clothing, electronics, lifejackets, inflatable boats and more. Plus, for £1.50 per flare they are offering a flare disposal service throughout the weekend
Hawke
Hawke is a worldwide market leader, offering an extensive range of high quality, value for money sporting optics
Lalizas
Specialising in high quality safety equiptment
Lewmar
Lewmar is one of the most recognisable marine brands, producing quality deck hardware for a range of jobs and roles on board a boat.
Mendez Marine
Looking to up-skill? Come and chat with this marine training school about bespole and RYA accredited training.
Meridian Zero
Meridian Zerois a leading UK marine distributor. They also product an excellent range of quality marine clocks and barometers
Marine industrial
Offering marine grade paints and coatings for yachts and boats, including antifouling paints and varnishes
Navico
Navico Group is a global leader in marine technology, offering navigation, fishing, power and performance systems for boats
RNLI
Available on Saturday, offering lifejacket checks and speaking about on the eater safety
Quay Canvas
If it's canvas works you need, look no further
Raymarine
Providing high performance marine electronics for cruising, fishing, sailing and commercial vessels
savvy navvy
Easy to use navigation software - it's like google maps, for boats
Seago
Offering safety equiptment that meticulously designed and crafted to push the boundaries of sea safety
Sea Sure
A UK based design and manufacturer of hardware for dinghies & yachts.
Sunstorm covers
Offering boat covers, new sails and repairs sunstorm covers do everything with enthusiasm, skill and pride
Seahorse bistro
Serving a new range of wines & beers, Local roasted coffee, delicious pizza, cakes and sandwiches as well as lots of other tasty dishes and snacks
Scott Marine consultants
Specialises in providing expert marine consultancy services to the offshore renewable and shipping industries
Ultra marine
A trusted brand with a reputation for excellence in anchor design and manufacturing
University of Portsmouth
Attending on Saturday, the team from the University of Portsmouth will speaking about sustainability, research and protecting the species that live in the river