2017 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show open to exhibitors

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is accepting exhibitor applications for its 29th show from May 25 to 28, 2017.

Boating and marine companies are invited to get on board for next year’s SCIBS. The major Queensland’s boating event attracts up to 300 exhibitors and injects up to $148 million into the local economy annually.

The 2016 SCIBS brought more than 40,000 visitors to a spectacular display of boating and marine products across four days.

Along with global and Australian launches, SCIBS presents a stellar showcase of the latest and greatest the world’s marine industry has to offer in one spectacular location.

SCIBS general manager Johan Hasser said feedback from exhibitors had been extremely positive and their suggestions would be key to enhancing the 2017 Show.

"Every year we aim to improve on the success of the previous year’s Show. For 2017, we have taken on board feedback from our exhibitors and visitors as to what elements of the Show worked best and what they would like to see more of," Mr Hasser said.

"Visitors enjoyed the concept of ‘shows within the Show’, which represented great value for money for ticket holders. Next year’s Show will be the place to see the big names in all segments of boating and marine, from trailerable craft to catamarans, from sailing boats to superyachts and everything in between.

"Added to this will of course be a full family-friendly entertainment schedule, boating education events and the return of the Women on Water program, making it the Boat Show that has something for everyone."

The Australian Superyacht & Marine Export (ASMEX) Conference will return to Sanctuary Cove in the two days prior to SCIBS, which from a trade perspective, was of great benefit to exhibitors.

"The ASMEX conference provides our exhibitors with a great prelude to SCIBS. It’s an invaluable networking opportunity for exhibitors in all areas of industry and we’re very happy to again be hosting ASMEX in its eighth year," he said.

In 2016, luxury super yachts were a highlight of the SCIBS display program, along with the introduction of a new and dedicated fishing and trailer boat precinct The Boatyard, whose popularity will see it return in 2017.

Demand across all display areas has prompted a review and expansion of several key precincts, including The Boatyard and spaces on the marina and pavilions, which sold out early for SCIBS 2016.

The trailerable boat segment and will be expanded to The Docks precinct in 2017 to accommodate demand.

Other changes include an additional 300sqm of space in the Superyacht & Marine Pavilion, with extra space outside for exhibitors wishing to take advantage of traffic through the Marine Village.

There will also be additional berths on the marina and more interest from superyachts for next year’s Show.

Maritimo founder and industry icon Bill Barry-Cotter has been involved in every SCIBS since its inception and says that involvement will continue.

"The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show has a reputation nationally and internationally that cannot be beaten and in 2017, Maritimo will again have a major investment in the show," he said.

For SCIBS 2017, Maritimo plans a large on-water display with a variety of new models including the first S70 sedan cruiser.

The exclusive VIP Lounge the International Business Lounge, live entertainment, a kids’ zone, demonstrations and the Women on Water program all return.

For more information, or to register as an exhibitor, phone the Boat Show office on +617 5577 6011 or visit