Scale HMS Victory's rigging at the London Boat Show

Visitors at the 2012 Tullet Prebon London Boat Show will get the once in a lifetime opportunity to scale the rigging of HMS Victory in January.

For the first time ever people can experience what it's like to be aloft on the 18^th century vessel that served as Nelson's flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar.

The fully rigged section of mast carrying the fore topgallant yardarm will become the centrepiece of the Classic Boat attraction at the London Boat Show.

Visitors will be able to scale the rigging, learn about HMS Victory's history and watch demonstrations about the use of artefacts extracted from the vessel.

The London Boat Show is held from January 6 - 12 at ExCel in London. You can buy tickets online.