Vancouver International Boat Show – Western Canada’s Largest Boat Show
The Vancouver International Boat Show, is Western Canada’s largest boat show, will soon be here to give boaters an early start to the upcoming season. Running Wednesday, January 21 to Sunday, January 25, 2015, the 53rd annual event will host more than 250 exhibitors showcasing the best and biggest selection of boats and boating products.
“Last year we saw a great number of motivated buyers and attendees eager to start their boating season and experience BC’s stunning coastline and hundreds of lakes and rivers,” says Show Manager, Eric Nicholl. “We are excited to once again host visitors from all across Western Canada, and help navigate their way to getting out on the water this season, and experience the boating lifestyle.”
Wicked Tuna on National Geographic Channel
Fans of the National Geographic Channel’s hit reality TV show, Wicked Tuna, will be in for a treat, as star “Tricky Dave” Carraro, captain of the FV-Tuna.com and heavyweight in the North Atlantic waters, arrives at the Vancouver International Boat Show. Carraro, one of the most respected and talented tuna fishermen of the Gloucester fleet, will be available for photos and meet and greets at BC Place, where he will relay his tales and battles with Giant Tuna and the elusive and rare Bluefin.
Mike McLellan
BC-born Mike McLellan, Prop Formula1 racer and National Champion in the personal watercraft category, will also be gracing the floors of the 2015 Boat Show. Prop Formula1 is the premier racing series in North America and only three drivers are licensed at this level in Canada; McLellan being one of them. Hitting speeds of over 225 KPH and pulling 6G’s in the corners, McLellan and his Formula1 team, had a 12th place North American finish in 2014, and expect even better results in 2015.
Boating Seminars & Displays at Vancouver International Boat Show
Another highlight of this year’s Show, SailFest, will delight sailors with the most extensive and state-ofthe-art display of boat models, nautical products, sailing services, and maritime destinations on the West Coast. This year’s SailFest will also feature many exciting speakers, including Eric Holden of the Clipper Around the World Race, and the groundbreaking technologies of the UBC SailBot team. A first time exhibitor at the Boat Show, UBC SailBot is a team of students who design, build, and race robotic sailboats. This award-winning team now hopes to be the first to win the MicroTransat, an ambitious challenge that requires a fully autonomous, wind-powered vessel to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Add Gate A at BC Place to your day’s itinerary to meet the UBC SailBot team and see some of their impressive creations firsthand.
Top Brands Like Ocean Alexander, Marquis, Prestige, Benetteau, Catalina, and More
With over 100 seminars taking place this year, your weekend at the Boat Show will be jam-packed with educational and inspiring sessions from some of the most note-worthy leaders in the international boating industry. Be inspired by the sailing adventures of Canadian solo-sailor, Pamela Bendall, and learn the ins and outs of boat buying from speakers such as Colin Jackson and Wilson Kao. For all the sport fishing fans out there, the Vancouver International Boat Show will offer a variety of appealing and relevant seminars, ranging from topics like deep-sea fishing off the coast of Vancouver and Vancouver Island, freshwater lake fishing, fishing the rivers of BC, and the opportunity to meet Sport Fishing TVs host, Mike Mitchell.
Discover Boating Center
Beginners and veterans alike will have plenty to learn at the Discover Boating Centre, where experts will answer all of your boating, maintenance, accessory, safety, docking, and shopping questions. These un-biased boating pros will provide inquiring minds with all the resources they could imagine, including magazines, DVDs, boat shopping guides, and Hands On Skills Training (HOST) clinics. These free, first-come, first-served workshops will take place at the Granville Island Floating Show, where professional trainers will guide eager boaters through basic techniques and more advanced skills.
The Floating Show will also play host to some of the newest and hottest boats around featuring top brands like Ocean Alexander, Marquis, Prestige, Tiarra, Benetteau, Hanse, Hunter, Catalina, Dufour and many more. Show-goers are invited on board these beautiful vessels to check out the masterful designs, top-notch amenities, and state-of-the-art components.
Vancouver International Boat Show – Fun For the Whole Family!
The Vancouver Boat Show’s two great locations – an indoor venue at BC Place and a Floating Show at Granville Island – offer show goers of all ages and expertise an unparalleled experience. This year attendees can get their season started with family-friendly activities, a fantastic seminar lineup featuring top boating experts, and incredible deals on all of the newest and most innovative marine products.
The Vancouver International Boat Show runs January 21-25, 2015 at BC Place and Granville Island. It’s Western Canada’s largest boat show for good reason!
Dates:
January 21-25, 2015
Show Hours:
Wednesday to Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm
Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
Granville Island Floating Show closes at 5 pm daily
Admission:
Seniors: $13
2-day Adult Passes: $20
2-day Senior Passes: $17
Kids (16 and under): FREE
Buy online before midnight January 20th and save $3/ticket
Free shuttle buses and water ferries run continuously between BC Place and Granville Island
Vancouver International Boat Show
