For the third consecutive year the annual RIBEX Show was held at West Cowes Yacht Haven on the Isle of Wight.

Being island based it brought top quality leads to the exhibitors, as it's a venue that 'tyre kickers' don't venture to, bringing only serious prospects and visiting RIBsters to the show.

With some 50 exhibitors on display this resulted in a show which has become 'village' like in style and ambience.

Craft, power units, fixtures, fittings and equipment were all represented. The show included sea-trials, rescue drills and other public interactive events.

Mixed together in a friendly and fun environment this show proved to be a winner.

Exhibitors from Scandinavia, France, Holland, USA and South Africa contrived to make the event truly international.

With some new boys on the block alongside established makes and models, the RIB scene can be seen to be continually developing. New products and support services are constantly being offered to an avid RIBster public.

You can view images of the event at our Photo Gallery and if you have any comments or contributions to make on the event why not visit our Forums and leave a message or two!

May 2006