The Sydney International Boat Show is the largest recreational marine event in the southern hemisphere. This year, 2015, it took place between July 30 and August 3 (today). The location was Cockle Bay Marina in Darling Harbour & Sydney Exhibition Centre on Glebe Island. Here is a list of participating brands. Looking at how big it is, I am amazed of the efforts the NSW Government put to organizing such an ample event. [source] 50 Point Safety Check, AB Inflatables, Abell Point … [Read more...]
The Remaining Boat Shows for 2014
The Boat Festival season, or the Boat Show season starts in September, with "Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes", which is considered unofficial because the organizers are not members of IFBSO (International Federation of Boat Shows Organizers), another "regulating" organism. Cannes is famous for the Film Festival and for the yacht parties. It is more like a high social show than a proper maritime convention, but a lot of deals can be made there too, as everywhere, after all. … [Read more...]