Exhibitors Urged to Move Quickly to Reserve Space at Newly Merged St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly Sail™ Show
The newly formed St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly Sail™ is
proving to be popular with exhibitors, who are quickly signing up for
the December show that will be the largest on Florida’s Gulf
Coast— and one of the top shows in the Southeast.
Boater’s World is presenting
The St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly
Sail™ sponsored by Mercedes Benz and co-sponsored
by Marina Pez Vela on Dec. 4-7 at the Progress
Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater
Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park. The
show will feature significantly bigger waterfront
and land displays, along with several exciting
new show enhancements, including 50 new floating
docks for sailboats, an additional on-land
sailboat display and expanded, air-conditioned
tents for accessories and Sail America’s
seminar programs.
“While there is still space for the
show, we really encourage you to move quickly,
especially if you’re looking for the
most desirable boat display locations on the
water or on land,” said Sales
Manager Chuck Bolt of Show Management. “Space
sales for the Accessories Tent are also going
extremely well, even better than expected,
so I urge you to contact me today and reserve
your space to become part of a wonderful show!” Prospective
exhibitors should contact Bolt at cbolt@showmanagement.com.
Veteran show producers Show Management
of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Sail America of
Middletown, RI, announced in June
the merger of two successful, long-standing
boat shows into one all-new “super
show” now called The St.
Petersburg Boat Show & Strictly Sail. A
lineup of premier sailing and boating
manufacturers will display and debut a variety
of boats, including cruisers, yachts, fishing
boats, sailboats, sportsboats, runabouts
and personal watercraft. About 25,000 boaters
and sailors are expected to attend this four-day
boating festival that is packed with family
fun activities, parties and opportunities
to enjoy a sail, climb aboard the latest
boat models and check out the hottest new
gear.
The new and expanded show venue adds 50 new
sailboats to the customized floating docks,
joining the current roster of 200+ powerboats.
The Progress Energy Center’s Mahaffey
Theater Yacht Basin also will host an additional
new on-land sailboat display, plus debut an
impressive new seminar program for sailors
and power boaters. In three air-conditioned
seminar tents, Sail America will organize an
impressive seminar program, including renowned
world cruisers, respected marine experts and
intriguing boating authors sharing their adventure
stories and providing info on navigation, safety,
software, marine equipment and accessories.
The expanded Accessories Tent will house the
new marine-related gear, equipment and service
vendors; the tent will also be air conditioned
- another show first. More than 200 exhibitors
will showcase what’s new in marine gear,
charter destinations, engines, electronics,
nautical clothing and cutting-edge technology
for mariners.
“We believe this new combined show provides
tremendous value for our show patrons, featuring
an outstanding variety of boats, gear and a
wealth of exciting activities,” said Dane
Graziano, Show Management senior vice president
and chief operating officer. “Save
the dates now for what promises to be a fantastic
show for boaters and sailors of all ages!”
Show patrons will also delight in these special
events:
- Hook the Future - Kids
will “Hook
the Future” in free fishing clinics
during Saturday and Sunday shows with giveaways
of free fishing rods and reels as long as
supplies last. Kids who take part in the
weekend fishing clinics also will enjoy free
show admission.
- Discover Sailing - This
national introduction-to-sailing program
held throughout the four-day show by Sail
America gives show attendees a chance to
enjoy a 30-minute sail with an expert skipper
on a beautiful sailing yacht, sponsored by
Hunter Marine.
- Latitudes and Attitudes presents
the Ninth Annual St. Pete Cruisers' Party
- This
crowd-pleasing party is celebrated Saturday
evening and is a popular, casual pizza-and-beer
fest.
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