New Zealand's largest on water boat show gets underway with big crowds

by Sail-World on 25 Sep 2014 The Auckland On The Water Boat Show opened this morning in brilliant Spring sunshine.

Crowds poured through the doors this morning right on opening time.

The show was featured extensively on Breakfast on ONE.

Based on the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, there are nearly 200 exhibiting companies and over 200 boats are at the event which runs through to Sunday September 28.

The Auckland On Water Boat Show has been steadily growing over 16 years and this edition has added new dimensions to the show, popular with industry and recreational boaters.

In the 25 years since Sir Peter Blake raced Steinlager 2 to become the first (and only) yacht to win all six legs of the Whitbread Round the World race, 'Big Red' has become part of the fabric of our maritime history. Fresh from an extensive refit at Auckland's Yachting Developments, the illustrious yacht is at the show for viewers to explore this special part of our on-water history for themselves.

When was the last time you saw a Guinness World Record Attempt? The 27th will see one staged in the Viaduct Harbour. West Auckland company Lancer Industries has built a twenty metre-long, stand up paddle board, and to raise money for the Child Cancer Foundation, they'll be attempting to have the most people ever on a SUP. 52 people will be paddling down the Viaduct come Saturday, in full view of spectators watching from the Boat Show and surrounding areas.

The show covers everything from the latest jet skis, to fishing equipment, to accessories for the boat or bach. Don’t miss the chance to talk to marine industry experts before you make your next on-water purchase this coming summer.

All you need to know:

Thursday 25 – Saturday 28 September
Show Hours: Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm
Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour
Tickets from iTicket.co.nz
Single day passes $18 early bird price.

- Two $1000 prizes given away each day to early bird purchasers
- Seven day Tongan charter for two to be won from The Moorings.
- Free seminar programme Saturday and Sunday.