2015 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
January
10-18, Direct Energy Centre
Hundreds
of new products to be unveiled, Discover Boating’s National Hands-On Skills
Training Program, Winter Wake Fest, Wild & Wacky Water Ski Show,
and New
Boater Welcome Centre
(Toronto,
ON)
– The summer season kicks-off at the 57th Annual Toronto
International Boat Show!
With more than
a million square feet of showroom, the Boat Show is bringing a boatload of fun
to visitors this year with returning popular activities such as wakeboarding, Winter
Wake Fest and free boat rides on the world’s largest indoor lake, Henry’s Fish
House, Kids’ Fishing Zone and tips from Canada’s fishing experts on how to
hook, line and sinker at the Great Canadian Fish Tank.
PLUS there are more than
1,000 boats to see and board, shopping among hundreds of innovative products ranging
from state-of-the-art boat engines to navigational technology, and the latest marine
gadgets and accessories to hit the market -- many making their Canadian debut at
North America’s largest indoor boat show.
NEW features include
a special opening weekend appearance by Dawn Wells, who played the beloved
character “Mary Ann” on Gilligan’s
Island, waterskiing and tubing on The Lake, a New Boater Welcome
Centre located at the entrance to Mariners Marketplace, more than 200 new
seminars, and for the first time at the Toronto Boat Show, Discover Boating’s
Hands-On Skills Training, a national program that aims to educate Canadians to
become confident and safe boaters.
The 57th
Annual Toronto International Boat
Show. Canada’s most popular marine marketplace, drops anchor January 10-18, 2015, at
the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place.
All activities are FREE WITH ADMISSION! Visit www.TorontoBoatShow.com
for more information, features and complete schedules.
SPECIAL PREVIEW NIGHT Friday,
January 9:
A mid-winter rendezvous for the boating community, Special Preview Night
returns to the Toronto Boat Show in support of children’s charities! Since 2000, Special Preview Night has raised more than $660,000 for
initiatives that are close to the hearts of the boating community.
Tickets available now at TorontoBoatShow.com
or by calling (905) 951-0009.
HIGHLIGHTS
NEW - Dawn Wells, Author and Star
of Gilligan’s Island: One of the world’s most famous castaways “Mary Ann Summers” from the hit sitcom
Gilligan’s Island is cruising to Toronto
for a meet and greet with her fans. The iconic star will make a special three-day
appearance at the Boat Show during Special Preview Night on Jan 9th,
as well as Jan 10th & 11th to promote her new book, “What Would Mary
Ann Do?” and share stories of Gilligan’s
Island, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary.
NEW – Wild
& Wacky Water Ski Show: Ski season
is on – at the Boat Show! Forget the
slopes and head to the world’s largest indoor lake to catch an awesome display
of wild and wacky waterskiing stunts.
NEW – Go Wakeboarding, Waterskiing and Tubing: Guided by expert instructors from Summer
Water Sports, show-goers receive hands-on instruction “on shore,” then take to
The Lake to try out their new skills behind Ontario’s first Sesitec System 2.0.
Boards, waterskis, dry suits and lifejackets are provided – all you have to
bring is your adventurous spirit!
NEW Boater
Welcome Centre: The boating community is at your service! The
Toronto Boat Show offers a bounty of educational resources, free seminars and
daily show tours, unbiased expertise and approachable staff to assist new
boaters of all lifestyles!
NEW –
Discover Boating’s Hands-On Skills Training (HOST): A national program launched in August 2014
provides new and experienced boaters the opportunity to get behind the helm with
an instructor and receive practical in-water and dockside classes on driving
and docking a boat.
Discover Boating will present three
different HOST Clinics:
Fundamentals of Close
Quarters Boat Handling: Learn the
fundamentals of boat control in confined space including how to confidently
manoeuvre close to other boats, piers, docks and fixed objects. Participants
will also learn how to turn around in tight spaces, back down a narrow
channel in a straight line and other important docking and manoeuvring skills.
Advanced Close Quarters Maneuvering: The ability to confidently manoeuvre a boat in tight spaces is the hallmark of competent skipper. This hands-on session covers advanced, precision boat control and docking techniques used by professional captains including how to dock and depart confidently using spring lines and more.
Essential Boating Safety (presented dockside): This module covers important pre-departure safety elements with emphasis on passenger safety, use and care of required equipment and vessel systems check.
Advanced Close Quarters Maneuvering: The ability to confidently manoeuvre a boat in tight spaces is the hallmark of competent skipper. This hands-on session covers advanced, precision boat control and docking techniques used by professional captains including how to dock and depart confidently using spring lines and more.
Essential Boating Safety (presented dockside): This module covers important pre-departure safety elements with emphasis on passenger safety, use and care of required equipment and vessel systems check.
Participants must have
a Pleasure Craft Operator Card to register. For more information and to register,
click here.
NEW - DIY
STAGE & SEMINARS: More
than 200 engaging seminars offer an
exceptional variety of topics such as boat
buying tips, adventures of cruising the world, and overcoming fears of sailing
solo as a female skipper. Plus, an all-new “Do
It Yourself” stage featuring how-to seminars on Boat Maintenance 101,
varnishing techniques and more! The
complete seminar schedule is posted on www.TorontoBoatShow.com
NEW - SailFest Theatre: Canadian and
international boating experts from around the world share advice and stories of
sailing some of the most beautiful destinations on Earth, as well as adrenaline-packed
competitive racing adventures. Special guest speakers include renowned Irish
sailor Damian Foxall presenting on the Toughest Race on the Planet with live footage of the Volvo
Ocean Race, as well as Ontario’s own Sandy Macpherson sharing his
experience of offshore solo racing.
Winter Wake Fest Rocks The Lake: Catch jaw-dropping
action on The Lake, as some of North America’s elite wakeboarders and wakeskaters
crank up
the volume for a spectacular show of grinds, tricks and flips!
Kids
Fishing Zone:
Kids can learn to catch live trout with Fish TV’s Leo and Ron.
Great
Canadian Fish Tank: The 40-ft long aquarium
provides a fish-eye view of native Ontario marine life, and is the perfect
teaching tool for experts demonstrating how to catch “the big one.” Watch how to fillet and cook a fish too!
FREE Boat
Rides: From kayaking to canoeing, paddleboats,
inflatables, and hydro-bikes, The Lake welcomes all types of boaters at all
levels of mastery!
WHEN: January
10-18, 2015
Monday to Wednesday, 11am-8pm; Thursday & Friday,
11am-9pm
Saturdays, 10am-7pm; Sundays, 10am-6pm
SPECIAL PREVIEW NIGHT – Friday, January 9, 4-9pm
WHERE: Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place,
100 Princes’ Blvd. Toronto, ON
TICKETS: $18 – General Admission (17 – 64 yrs.)
$15
– Seniors (65 yrs. & better)
$20
– Unlimited Weekday Evening Pass (4pm – close)
$25
– Two-day Adult Pass (17 – 64 yrs.)
$19
– Two-day Senior Pass (65 yrs. & better)
FREE
– KIDS 16 years & under when accompanied by an adult
* Buy online
at www.TorontoBoatShow.com and save $3/ticket until midnight January 9, 2015.
PHONE: 905-951-0009
WEBSITE: www.TorontoBoatShow.com
ABOUT THE
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
The
Toronto International Boat Show is owned and produced by Canadian Boat Shows
Inc. In generating more than $354 million in economic impact to the region, it
remains one of the largest consumer boat shows in North America. During the
last five years, the Show has annually attracted more than 500 exhibitors and
80,000 attendees. More boats are purchased at the Toronto International Boat
Show than at any other place or event in Canada.
About
44% of Canadians (15 million people) participate in boating and Canadians own
more than 4.3 million boats. Direct revenues across Canada’s core recreational
boating industry total $5 billion per year and it directly employs
approximately 67,000 Canadians. (NMMA Canada – The Economic Impact of Recreational
Boating In Canada; 2013.)
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