Gold Coast Marine Expo update
Club Marine shipyard party to rock the ExpoOn Saturday November 3, the heart of the Gold Coast City Marina will be pumping to the beat of a live band as the Club Marine shipyard party gets underway.
The family event will feature live entertainment, the charity art auction from the Expo’s Artists’ Quarter, a selection of international cuisine and beverages, and there will be a spectacular fireworks extravaganza at 7.00pm.
Gold Coast International Marine Expo spokesman Stephen Milne said the Saturday night party will be open to the public with free entry and family’s are encouraged to attend.
"This fun-filled family event will be held right in the heart of the Expo site overlooking the Coomera River and we are expecting quite a crowd." said Mr Milne.
The charity art auction will be held during the Club Marine shipyard party with proceeds going to Sailability, Paradise Kids and the Westpac Life Saver Helicopter Rescue Service. The Expo also supports the Wasp Creek Rural Fire Service and the Rotary Club of Coomera River.
The not-for-profit expo will showcase the latest products and services from Australia’s leading marine manufacturers, from kayaks to superyachts, jet skis to jet packs and everything in between.
"This year’s expo is tipped to be bigger and more entertaining than last year with more than 40 new exhibitors and 20,000 people expected through the gates," Mr Milne said.
"We have more than 200 leading marine brands on display and this is continuing to grow daily in the lead-up to the Expo.
"These brands will be displayed over a 2.5 kilometre circuit and we will also have an impressive on-water display featuring 120 boats ranging in size from four feet to more than 100 feet.
"We have anexciting line-up of entertainment this year with the RAAF Roulettes performing an aerial acrobatics display at 12 noon each day above the Coomera River. The Yamaha Supertank travelling fishing show, the Jetlev Jetpack Flyer Australia, a Class 2 Offshore race boat display and there will be an opportunity to meet the drivers from the Queensland division of the Australian Power Boat Association.
"The Little Pirates Kids’ Club will once again entertain the children with jumping castle and face painting, and there will also be a host of international foodstalls and live entertainment," said Milne.
The Gold Coast International Marine Expo will be held on November 2, 3 and 4 from 9.00am to 5.00pm with free entry and free parking. To find out more go to: www.gcmarineexpo.com.au
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