The Sydney International Boat Show is more than just a boat show.
Entertainment will run all day, every day.
 
CROSSING THE DITCH
The 2008 Sydney International Boat Show (July 31-August 5) will offer a smorgasbord of interesting attractions, none more so that daily appearances by the two young adventurers who conquered the Tasman Sea aboard a kayak.
 
Justin Jones, 24, and James Castrission, 25, attracted the attention of the world's media when they set out from Forster, on the NSW north coast, and arrived in New Plymouth, New Zealand, 62 days later. The intrepid duo endured howling winds, mountainous seas, sleep and food deprivation during their epic voyage and, together with the actual kayak they called 'home' for two months will be appearing at the Better Boating Lounge at 2pm and 5.30pm every day except Friday, when their only appearance will be at 7.30pm.
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YAMAHA FISHING CLINIC Hall 4
For those whose idea of boating is a means to get up close and personal with fish, Australia's most respected fishing clinic, the Yamaha Fishing Clinic in Hall 4 will pay off for all anglers. Don't miss the grandfathers of fishing on the weekend!
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BETTER BOATING LOUNGE STAGE Hall 2
Tips on better boating will occur daily from the Better Boating Lounge. Brush up on some known boating techniques or learn something new. Visit the 'Discover Sailing Centre' hosted by the Yachting NSW.
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FASHION PARADES
The famous Musto Fashion Parades will run from two locations. See them at the Better Boating Lounge and Yamaha Fishing Clinic.
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SHOW LINKS
Who will be at the show?
Show hours & ticket prices
Purchase tickets on-line
Getting to the Show
Show Activities
Future show dates 
 
Recorded info line: 1300 7 BOATS or (1300 7 26287)
 
Safe Boating
 

About the Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd
The Sydney International Boat Show is owned and managed by the Boating Industry Association of NSW Ltd (BIA). The BIA is a not-for-profit industry organisation, which represents over 90 percent of the retail boating industry in NSW. Member companies include boat builders, retailers, engine distributors, yacht brokers, trailer manufacturers, ship chandlerys, hire and charter boat operators, marinas, shipwrights, mechanical and electrical engineers plus ancillary services. BIA members adhere to a voluntary Code of Practice and Code of Ethics. In addition, BIA is also involved in issues relating to recreational use of the waterways, including the environment, boating safety, access, and public facilities. The recreational marine industry turns over $7.8 Billion per annum and directly employs 28,000 people in Australia. For more information, visit www.bia.org.au

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