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Marine News
Apr 19,2011
Sanctuary Cove International Boatshow 2011 Events
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is determined to impress with both marine and entertainment celebrities as part of the May program.
More than 70 world and Australian marine product launches are confirmed with a month to go prior to the four-day Show commences on Thursday, May 19.
Some of the on-water stars range from the world release of the Alaska 60ft Pilothouse Yacht-Fisher and also the Alaska 46 Flybridge mid-cabin; the world launch of Coral Sea Marine’s brand new 55ft power catamaran; and Horizon Motor Yachts Australia’s world launch of the Horizon Q70 Style.
Various other crowd pleasers are the completely new Endurance 680 from Hampton Yachts and the Hampton 630 Skylounge whereas Princess Yachts Australia incorporates a range of boats such as the Princess 64 as well as 72 Motor Yacht.
It is part of a multi-million dollar show more than 360 exhibitors from the Gold Coast affair taking place 9am to 5pm daily from Thursday, May 19 to Sunday, May 22.
Sanctuary Cove Gm Events and Marketing Sue Thomson stated this year’s increased entertainment program ought to keep crowds even more entertained.
'Channel Seven celebrities as well as My Kitchen Rules participants will make appearances in the Show and the Women on Water program is predicted to attract curiosity,' she said.
Fashion parades are a portion of the Women On Water program - Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.
The Women on Water program features High Tea on the High Seas with a light lunch, bubbles and entertainment aboard The Sun Goddess, fashion exhibits and a selection of classes including Cooking on Board your Boat and How to Interior Decorate Your Boat.
Women can book with the Skipper Training sessions conducted by Queensland Marine Training Services’ Tricia Wheeler. Ms Wheeler has a Master Class 5, Master Class 4 (restricted) and Marine Engine Driver 2 qualifications and has worked for many years in the marine industry. Some of her career highlights include being on board the mark and start boats for the America’s Cup in Fremantle in 1986; working in Monkey Mia on wildlife cruises and being part of the crew in the inaugural Brisbane-Osaka yacht race. She has taught recreational sailing for more than 17 years.
This year’s daily Marine Queensland fishing and boating seminars are included within the Boat Show entry ticket. Confirmed fishing speakers include Jason Comino, Dave Downie, Mike Delisser, Rob Smith, Shannon Watson and Paul O’Leary.
'At this point, exhibition pavilions and hardstand spaces are fully booked out,' said Ms Thomson, adding you will find close to 130 vessels on water confirmed as at April.
Inside the sail sector, exhibitors include Sri Lankan company Barramundi Boatyard promoting its Baramundi 470 Fast; Ausail Marine Group’s debut of the Catalina 445 and 355 within the Australian market; the Australian launch of the Beneteau First 30 and also the national launch of the Cornish Crabber Shrimper 19. Sailchutes Australia is launching the first Sailchute designed for sailing vessels while DeckHardware is launching a range of sailing products including Liros SK90 100% Dyneema rope, PROtect tapes and the Walder boom brake.
Power boat releases range from the Australian launch of the Flying Fish Hovercraft; Honda Australia’s range of Honwave inflatable boats; the Coastal Gypsy 36 by Maritime Coastal Cruisers and exhibitor Sirocco Marine’s showcase of Williams 285, 325 and 385 Jet Tenders released in Australia.
Twin Disc is offering on-water demonstrations of its Express Joystick System (EJS) inside the Sea Trial display.
New accessories and marine products released at the Show include the world launch of Anchor Right Australia’s Excel Super Duty anchor; BLA’s launch of its new range of Geonav navigational technology and Hella Australia’s release of the Ponui reading Lamp and Sea Hawk series of LED deck lamps on the Australian market. Lewmar Barlow Marlow along with Harrold Marine Wholesale are launching two products on the Australian market - Lewmar’s HTX Block Range and CPX Windlass.
Buy tickets online: http://www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au/
Online ticket prices are $A22 one day adult; $A19 one day concession; $A40 two-day adult and $A75 four-day adult. Children 14 years and under have free entry. VIP packages are now available including luxury accommodation and helicopter transfers.
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