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Exhibitors book now for the 2021 Discover Boating Showcase

by Boating Industry Association of Victoria 16 Jun 2021 15:19 PDT 7-12 October 2021
Discover Boating Showcase © Boating Industry Association of Victoria

BIAV is delighted to announce, and invite Exhibitors, to the inaugural Discover Boating Showcase.

There is a burgeoning appetite for leisure, lifestyle, the outdoors, and in particular, boating. The Discover Boating Showcase will leverage this, and provide a fantastic and immersive event, for new and current boating audiences alike.

This will be Victoria's Major Boating Event for 2021.

The Nation Water Sports Centre, just off the Peninsula Freeway, inland from Patterson Lakes, is purpose built and ideal for this event. There is easy freeway access 35 minutes from the city, ample parking, a 2km fresh-water boat trialling zone, two boat ramps, extensive on-land display space, all in a relaxed semi-rural setting. The BIAV has secured exclusive use of the site for the duration of the event period, 7-12 October.

Event Period - Thursday 7 October to Tuesday 12 October 2021.
Thurs/Fri - Bump-in, Pre-booked on-water trials, Industry Function and Official Launch
Sat/Sun - Main event days, On-water trials, Entertainment, Education etc
Mon/Tues - Bump-out, Further on-water trials, Deals

Showcase features

  • Waterfront boat displays
  • 24 premium on-water boat displays and trials on the 2km freshwater course
  • The first ever Welcome to Boating Education Hub
  • Trailer backing clinics
  • Safety demonstrations
  • Boaters Marketplace for all things boating; engines, electronics, tackle, marina berths, insurance, finance and everything else connected to boating
  • Family entertainment
  • Spectacular on-water demonstrations, and more.

Make your booking here for the inaugural 2021 Discover Boating Showcase.

View the Exhibitor Showcase Document here

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