RYA Northern Ireland has welcomed the announcement that Ireland’s first ever international watersport expo will be held at the EIKON exhibition centre in Lisburn next March.

Ireland on the Water Expo will take place on 4-5 March 2023 and is expected to attract up to 6,000 visitors over the two days to explore various offerings in sailing and boating, angling, kayaking, surfing, open-water swimming, diving, water adventure parks and more.

Speaking at the launch of the show, RYANI’s outgoing chief operating officer Richard Honeyford expressed his delight in the development of a showcase for all aspects of the marine leisure industry under one roof.

“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 watersport industry, which offers a great opportunity to engage with the sector and interested members of the public,” he said.

“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 design unique and appealing stands that highlight the diverse range of activities and equipment that is available to get on the water.”