Please select your home edition
Edition
Henri-Lloyd Dynamic Range

Boat Shows 2022 - Discover Boating Showcase in February

by Boating Industry Association of Victoria 12 Nov 2021 04:04 GMT
Discover Boating Showcase © Boating Industry Association of Victoria

2022 kicks off with the inaugural Discover Boating Showcase in February, and then, the eagerly awaited, much anticipated 60th Melbourne Boat Show in June.

Join the industry's best and brightest. Book a site and connect face-to-face with customers; those new to boating, those looking to re-discover boating, and experienced boaters. There'll be something for everyone. You will not want to miss this!

The demand for boats, boating and the boating lifestyle is at unprecedented levels and the 2022 Shows have the potential to be Victoria's best ever. Other boat shows in Perth, Sanctuary Cove, and Auckland, as well as the 4x4 and Caravan Shows, have seen record crowds and great results for exhibitors.

Be part of this exciting time and support your industry. Capitalise on this buoyant market and take advantage of these two great opportunities. Book now and start your planning early to make sure you have a great presence.

Discover Boating Showcase

  • Two great days of exhibitions, festivities and a celebration of the boating lifestyle
  • National Water Sports Centre, Patterson River, from 19 to 20 Febraury
  • Additional days, either side of these public days, are available for private boat trials
  • Boaters Marketplace for boating accessories
  • Waterfront sites for on land boat displays
  • Private pontoons for on water boat displays and trials
  • Get in front of current, lapsed & new boaters
  • The BBV Welcome to Boating Hub - the newcomer's instruction manual on how to, confidently and safely, get out on the water
  • Awesome stage talent, demonstrations and entertainment on the waters edge
  • Activations, trailer clinic, Safety education hub
  • Kids zone entertainment area
  • Waterfront bar, food trucks, coffee carts and picnic lawn
  • And lots more...

60th Melbourne Boat Show

  • The place to be if you are in the boating industry.
  • The annual get-together, a major business to business activity, and a great celebration of boating and its industry.
  • Be one of over 100 Exhibitors, across 30,000 square metres of Melbourne's premier exhibition space, the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
  • Enhanced visitor experience with the Near-New Boat Pavilion, the Promenade of Restored and Retro Classic Boats, Visit Victoria tourism activations, great stage presentations, and more
  • Excellent exhibitor ROI
  • A once in a generation 3-year pent up demand for boats and boat shows
  • A full and exciting top class stage talent line up
  • Specialist advertising agency GDJ will be engaged in their fifth boat event-specific campaign
  • Competitions and great prizes
  • Enhanced kids' zone, a teenage digital games area
  • Safety Zone
  • Entertainment, cafes and bar
  • A world-class and centrally located venue
  • Great timing in the boat show season and in the Melbourne buyers' window
  • And lots more...

New to Boat Shows or have questions about exhibiting?
Join our Introduction to Victorian Boat Shows' zoom on Thursday 18 November at 3pm. Register now with Mary at .

Would you like to discuss exhibiting with one of our team?
Please contact Steve at , Katrina or Mary at BIAV - (03) 8696 5600.

Applications are invited from businesses across the industry:

  • Boat dealers and manufacturers of every variety
  • PWC manufacturers and dealers
  • Kayak and SUP manufacturers and dealers
  • Electronics and audio suppliers
  • Chandleries and boating accessories providers
  • Fishing gear and accessories retailers
  • Fishing/Boating/Sailing clubs and associations
  • Tow vehicle 4x4 dealers (200k registered boats are towed!)
  • 4 x 4 accessories providers
  • Boating destination and tourism groups
  • Marine education and safety organisations
  • Outdoor and boating clothing and footwear retailers
  • SCUBA, snorkel and dive related businesses and interest groups
  • Marine Art providers
  • Government and Safety agencies
  • Marinas and Clubs
  • All supporters, suppliers, and contributors to the boating industry and community

Now is the time to book your exhibitor site and to start planning.

Related Articles

The Ocean's Logbook amplifies global voices
A digital survey that looks beyond cold statistics to capture real stories A powerful new campaign designed to capture the world's emotional connection to the ocean is being launched today ahead of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France in June. Posted on 27 May
International 14 Prince of Wales Cup Week overall
No racing on Day 5 in Weymouth A sensible decision was made by the fleet and the race officer to cancel the racing planned for Tuesday and complete the PoW Week a day early, leaving PoW dinner to be a rather more open ended affair than might have otherwise been possible. Posted on 27 May
RS200 Sprints entry closing soon
Waldringfield are hosting on 1st June Entry closes soon for the RS200 Sprints event at Waldringfield - building on the strong fleet at the Easter Egg with 20 boats we are running some dedicated sprint racing comprising fives races back-to-back on the afternoon flood. Posted on 27 May
Shanghai Cup and Bristol Channel IRC Championships
Portishead YC celebrates fourth consecutive win Over two weekends in May, Portishead Cruising Club and Cardiff Bay Yacht Club hosted the annual Bristol Channel IRC Championships. With two legs, one off Portishead and one off Cardiff, the event is attended by crews from across the Bristol Channel. Posted on 27 May
Merlin Rocket HD Sails Midland Series at Midland
In retrospect a strange experience to have on one's day off Fifteen boats ventured out to Midland Sailing Club to sail in conditions only those with sufficient mettle can tolerate on Sunday 18th May. Posted on 27 May
Yachting World Dayboats at Bosham
Racers discover a part of the harbour the home fleet rarely visit The fourteen-boat fleet that gathered for this year's Bosham SC Yachting World Dayboat Open meeting over the weekend of the 17th and 18th May enjoyed champagne sailing conditions. Four visiting boats joined the home fleet. Posted on 27 May
CIC Normandy Channel Race day 3
Another 6 retirements after the entire day in meaty conditions The 16th CIC Normandy Channel Race fleet has spent the entire day navigating meaty conditions. The 25-30 knots of SW'ly wind and heavy seas in the area have made it a real slog to gain access to the Wolf Rock mark. Posted on 27 May
A Fresh Take on Doublehanded Dinghy Sailing
The Melges 15 delivers high-performance sailing with unmatched accessibility The Melges 15 is redefining what sailors can expect from a modern, doublehanded dinghy. Since its launch, the boat has gained momentum across America and Europe for one simple reason — it delivers high-performance sailing with unmatched accessibility. Posted on 27 May
Chelmarsh SC visits Dovey SC
Annual weekend away to Aberdyfi Chelmarsh Sailing Club held its annual sailing weekend at Aberdyfi, hosted by Dovey Yacht Club. An event in its 27th year which has become a cherished tradition, offering both racing and camaraderie against the stunning backdrop of the Dyfi estuary. Posted on 27 May
505s at Hayling
Frankly the top reach required more rugby skills than sailing Ten intrepid teams gazed across Chichester Harbour, under the board-stiff flags flying off the Hayling clubhouse — the wind gods offering early hints of what was in store for the weekend: West-South-Westerly winds at 20-24 knots and a big, steep swell. Posted on 27 May