The doors are open august 2nd through the 7th for the 40th annual Sydney International Boat Show. The Boat Show, which started in 1968, has since become very popular amongst boating and yachting enthusiasts not only in Australia, but worldwide. The boat show occupies six halls of Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre, which is situated not far away from city’s central business district. Walcon Marina was constructed especially for the event and can accommodate over three hundred boats. The boats will range from smaller boats to large yachts and even mega yachts. There will be a large variety of boats to available to see, anything from center-consoles to sport fishermen to trawlers, and yachts. All for sale, charter, or your viewing pleasure.
Other than the amazing the boats to envy there are remarkable sites to see close by. The Opera House is iconic for Australians. It was built by Jorn Utzon, a Danish architect, and it is truly one of the most distinctive and famous buildings in the world. Australians are very proud of this building, which is in the running to be named one of the 7 New Wonders of the World. The Harbour Sydney Bridge is the main crossing of the Sydney Harbour between the Sydney Central business district and the North Shore. In March the Sydney Bridge celebrated its 75
th anniversary. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, it is the widest long-span bridge and the highest steel arch bridge in the world, with the top of the bridge standing at an astounding 134 meters above the harbour.
This year’s show is already recognized as Australia’s number one pleasure boat exhibition. One would think that a boat show would be all about boats, which it is, but there is also great entertainment and attractions for boaters and families alike. So what can the Boat Show offer to amuse their dear visitors? There is always the hilarious Boat Building Competition, but don’t forget about the daily fashion parades hosted by Musto, that will be taking place at the boat show too. You can see latest brand-new sailing and boating gear as well as casual boating clothes and boat shoes. Just don’t forget about the Yamaha Fishing Clinic. The attraction is for fishermen, both experienced and those slightly challenged in the fishing arena who want to practice their skills, or tune them up.
Sail Staging and Better Boating Workshops are a fantastic activity for everyone. You can be experienced boater or a beginner, and still learn something new. Various boating techniques and boating tips will be covered, which can always be useful. In addition, Strictly Sail Expo will cover different sailing topics with presentations and activities available all day long.
Cooking on your boat will be presented by Lyndey Milan, one of Australia’s leading cooking experts. With her help you can learn how to cook great food efficiently while boating.
Surely, for boating enthusiasts in the Pacific Region the show is a “must-visit” event. For many of them it is impossible to miss. Marketing manager of the event, Domenic Genua, said they tried their best to make this year’s 40th show one to remember.
As always, leading manufacturers use the Sydney International Boat Show to expose their new watercrafts for the first time. Award-winning Maritimo Yard will be unveiling Maritimo 550 and the Riviera Group will be showing the Riviera 4700 Sport Yacht, which was named Cruiser of the Year and Australian Boat of the Year. Other world renown boat builders presenting their boats and yachts at the show are: Sunseeker, Azimut, Beneteau, Fairline, Sydney Yachts, Princess, Sea Ray, Jeanneau, Bavaria, Regal, Sunrunner, Seaworld and many others manufacturers from the US, NZ, UK, South Africa, France, Italy, Germany, Singapore, Thailand, China, Canada, Taiwan, and Malaysia.
It’s easy to see why the Boat Show is great place to visit. Between the abundant amount of boats and yachts to be in awe of, to the great activities, fashion shows, and presenters there is plenty to see and do while at the boat show. Anyone with a passion for boating, fishing, or just seeing something new and exciting should definitely check out the Sydney International Boat Show. You never know what you might learn, or even come home with!