Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

The 24th annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, 24-27 May 2012, has been supercharged with a host of new products from all over the world on show in Australia for the first time, non-stop entertainment, demonstrations and attractions to deliver outstanding value for visitors.

With the theme "Boating and Beyond", this year’s event aims to stake its position as the venue for showcasing international innovation.

With 315 exhibitors -- 50 of them brand new to the boat show -- there are more than 70 world and Australian launches, as well as free boating-safety courses, fashion parades, cooking demonstrations, a top line-up of bands and performers including Casey Chambers and much more over the four-day event.

From kayaks, tinnies, standup paddle boards, RIBs and jet-skis to day boats, trailerboats, ski boats, catamarans, cruisers or charters, the new generation of cleaner, greener engines, high-tech flotation, safety and navigation equipment, books, charts, maps and accessories -- an entire world of marine lifestyle will be showcased this year.
 
In the motor yacht segment, there are launches from European, US, UK and Australian brands, including Jeanneau, Prestige, Maritimo, Mustang, Pelorus Marine, Chaparral, Palm Beach Motor Yachts, MJM Yachts, Integrity, Clipper, Outer Reef Yachts, Fleming, Grand Banks, Alaska, Hampton, Riviera, VanDutch and more.

For movie buffs, there are two Chris Craft gems: the Silver Bullet from the Twilight film Breaking Dawn and the heritage runabout called Mistral which is identical to the one that starred in On Golden Pond.

The Silver Bullet is a 20ft, limited edition luxury runabout which is the boating equivalent of a sports car and one of only 150 manufactured and available worldwide. Equally sleek is its companion, the 22ft timber Mistral built from a kit of authentic parts shipped from the US to Tasmania in 1950, Mistral was then completely restored between 1992 and 2001 by only its second owner since the boat was built.

From New Zealand, the internationally acclaimed yacht designer, Roger Hill presents his ground-breaking 17m power cat, Voodoo, which marks a first for the company and launches worldwide at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Incorporating the impressive combination of hydrofoils along with an asymmetric hull shape, Voodoo achieves exceptional performance, economy and speed even in the most challenging of conditions on the high seas.

For the first time in Australia, visitors will be able to behold the gravity-defying JetLev R200, the coolest way to take to the water! Drawing inspiration from the James Bond flick Thunderball, the JetLev is winning devotees around the world since its US launch last year. Shooting 30ft (9m) in the air with just a hose linking it to the water, the JetLev will be on display throughout the four-day event.

Jetting in from Dubai, the JetSurf is a High Tech motorised surfboard designed and manufactured by MotoGP and Formula1 engineers. Totally unique, it is a monocoque hull made 100 per cent from the highest quality Carbon Fibre.

At only 14kg in weight, the JetSurf uses a specially-designed high-tech two-Stroke 86cc engine that provides an amazing 55km/h! A patented high-tech exhaust system ensures maximum power and reduced noise in a very small space.

Sponsored by Club Marina, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is celebrating 24 years and is a member of IFBSO.

Visit www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au to buy tickets, just $22 per adult, kids under 18 free, and up-to-date news, new products, exhibitor information and promotions.