Adelaide fastest growing Boat Show

by David Foxwell/IBI Magazine on 25 May 2004 Boating Industry Association of South Australia (BIA SA) sources say they believe that the Adelaide Boat Show ‘is arguably the fastest growing boat show, in the fastest developing boating State in Australia,’ and have released preliminary details of a number of improvements to the 2004 show, which takes place July 15-18 at the Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide.

‘The 2004 show has entered a new era of excitement and, with a whole new range of interpretive features on the 'how' of boating, together with the long awaited launch of the guide to boating in South Australia for the 'where' of boating,’ said Gill van Hagen, Marketing & Development Manager/Event director.

‘The 2004 boat show is geared to create a real understanding of boating through the provision of specialised interpretive and interactive features set throughout the show,’ van Hagen explained in a recent statement, noting that South Australian recreational boating is experiencing rapid growth with an increasingly discerning boating market.

‘Many South Australians are investing in bigger more highly equipped craft,’ noted van Hagen. ‘To assist with this, the Adelaide Boat Show will be the launching pad for a new comprehensive guide to boating all South Australian waters from coastline to the River Murray.

The guide has been three years in the making and contains everything a boatie needs to know on destinations, trails, services and facilities.’

Over the past five years the Adelaide Boat Show has grown rapidly in terms of sophistication and presentation with a broad variety of brands and designs.

This year, a large, new fishing feature sponsored by Jarvis Walker will host the Pro Penn Fishing Team of six fishing experts visiting from around Australia to offer information, tips and demonstrations of the latest fishing gear. A new 'Sustainable Fishing' feature will compliment the fishing features.

The Pains Wessex Boating Safety Interpretive Centre will host a variety of organisations concerned with navigation, communication, boating safety and rescue.

Another important feature will be a comprehensive 'Careers in Marine Expo,' with advice about career options in the marine industry.

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