FORT LAUDERDALE
INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2016
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is an annual event
that promotes the most impressive display of marine products and
accessories. Owned by Marine Industries Association of South
Florida and managed by Show Management, it is the largest in-
water boat show ever produced. The exhibition spaced for the
57th edition had more than 3 million square feet and took place
in seven locations, including the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Hotel
Beach & Yachting Center and the Hall of Fame Marina.
The spectacular event occurred from 3 to 7 of November 2016.
The greatest concept about the outstanding Boat Show is that it
can be appreciated by the whole family as they can do entertaining
activities, such as water sports demonstrations and participating
in specialised seminars and workshops about fishing and boating,
among countless others. The event presented over hundreds
and thousands of products from mesmerising yachts to fishing
boats of all sizes, to marine art, to jewellery and even exotic
cars, along with numerous others.
It also counted with the presence of exhibitors and guests
from all around the world. Manifold exhibition spaces were
redesigned or renamed, for instance, the Yachting Tent is now
entitled Superyacht Pavillion.
The overall space was amplified in order to fully lustre the spotlight
of the excellent cruising and yachting services in America.
The popular Catamaran Cove, which was quite successful in last
year’s edition, returned with a diverse variety of sail and power
vessels from the leading builders of the industry, including
the Hudson, the Gunboat, the Horizon, and the Leopard. All
catamarans were held at the Pier 66 Marina. The charter yacht
Lady Lola from Oceanco was once again featured. This 62 meter
beauty is mostly known for its tremendously poignant interior
designed by Zuretti. Other famed yachts celebrated in the event
were the Galactica Super Nova by Heesen, which is one of the
fastest yachts ever built; Codecasa showcased Apogee, a 62 metres
elegant and spacious design; the contemporary high-tech Just J’s
developed by Hakvoort Shipyards was likewise emblazoned; and
lastly, the electrifying Solandge which was created by Lurssen,
and revered for its timeless exterior and bespoke interior. Fort
Lauderdale is the best location for a boat show due to the city’s
recourses and based companies that provide the best services and
support. It is also considered to be the yachting capital of the
world, and for this reason, it is one of the finest places, on a
worldwide scale, to manage all aspects concerning maintenance
and provisioning. In addition, the weather is phenomenal.