The Miami International Boat Show in Miami, FL is coming up soon! See what’s new at the Greatest Boat Show in the World- Florida’s largest annual event spans three locations—the Miami Beach Convention Center, the New Yacht & Power Boat Show at Sea Isle Marina and Strictly Sail at Miamarina at Bayside—and features more than 3,000 boats and 2,000 exhibitors from all over the globe. There’s no better place to preview the new boating season!
You name it, and you’ll see it here—from the latest in powerboats, sailboats and engines to cutting-edge marine electronics and accessories to the best in nautical gifts, services and apparel. And there’s no better time to buy! The 5-day event is your once-a-year chance to compare makes and models, and gear up with the latest accessories all at one time.
Beyond the boats and booths special events, attractions and activities celebrate the boating lifestyle and offer entertainment for everyone. Launch your boating life at the Welcome to the Water Center which includes Boating 101, Advanced Seminars, Discover Boating for under $250/Month. The Big Game Room sponsored by SIMRAD features everything for sport fishing, from boats and gear to seminars and clinics.
If sailing is your passion, stop by Strictly Sail Miami at Miamarina at Bayside. You’ll find sailboats, sailing gear and accessories from around the world—including an unbeatable selection of catamarans. Among the highlights— daily sailing seminars, Cruisers’ Outpost Cruisers’ Party, featuring the Eric Stone Band on Saturday, Sailing Simulator and more.
At last year’s show, thirteen marine products were honored for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) at the Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show. The Innovation Awards, organized by NMMA and judged by BWI, recognize products that best meet the following criteria: innovative distinction from other products currently being manufactured; benefit to the marine industry and/or consumer; practicality; cost-effectiveness; and, availability to the consumer within 60 days of award receipt. Award-winning products included ShoreStation Boat Hoist by Midwest Industries, the Zayak Sea Sled by Tropical Paradise Plastics, the Gen2 Surf System for creating customizable wakes by MasterCraft, and the Oceanis 38 sailboat, by Beneteau.
The Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the world’s largest producer of boat shows and the leading association representing the recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy advocacy, market statistics and research, product quality assurance and promotion of the boating lifestyle. For more information, visit www.nmma.org.
February 12-16, 2015
Miami Beach Convention Center | Sea Isle Marina | Miamarina at Bayside
