2005 Yacht & Brokerage Show adds 30,000 square foot floating pavilion
5/25/2005 9:32:56 AM by
This year the Yacht & BrokerageShow, on the Indian CreekWaterway at Collins Avenue onMiami Beach, is adding a 30,000square foot floating pavilion.
The new on-water setting will featurean array of yachting accessoriesand services at the 17th annual show,which will run Feb. 17-21.
The decision to create the newspace was based on a number of key factors according to Andrew Doole,vice president of YachtingPromotions, Inc., producers of theshow.
This specially-designed areaallows more, new high-profileexhibitors to take part in the showsuch as electronic manufacturers,yacht builders, designers, shipyards,tower makers, financial institutionsand a host of other products andservices from companies fromaround the world, said Doole.Importantly, all accessories andservices will be located in one beautifulweather- proof area which willmake it extremely easy for visitorsnavigating the show.
The 2005 exhibition will includemore than 550 new and pre-ownedvessels in water ranging in size from30 to over 160 feet. Superyachts,express cruisers, sportfishing boats,family cruisers and ocean-goingtrawlers from $100,000 to more than$25 million will fill the show site.
Show visitors can enjoy liveentertainment, international foodand music, all taking place on thefloating cocktail barges.
There will be free continuousshuttle bus service to and from theMiami International Boat ShowsMiami Beach Convention Centerlocation.
The Yacht & Brokerage Show issponsored by KeyBank USA, INAMARRecreational Marine Insuranceand duPont Registry. The show isowned and sponsored by the FloridaYacht Brokers Association andYachting Promotions, Inc.
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IF YOU GO
WHAT: The 17th Annual Yacht & Brokerage Show is a multi-million dollarpresentation of yachts. The totally in-water presentation will cover morethan 1.2 million square feet of space.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb.17 -- Monday, Feb. 21
HOURS: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free to the public.
WHERE: Miami Beach, on the Indian Creek Waterway at Collins Avenue(S.R. A1A) and 47th Street stretching from the Fontainebleau Hotel tothe Wyndham Resort, 41st Street to 51st Street on Collins Avenue.
For more information: call 954-764-7642 or toll-free at 800-940-7642; orvisit the shows Web site at www.showmanagement.com.