Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

Exhibitor Newsletter - September 2011

Welcome to the September edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show e-news. As you receive this, there are just 248 days until next year’s event, which will be our 24th and for which we are already well underway with preparations. Our dedicated boat show team is on deck, gathering insight and information from boat shows and other events around the globe to deliver an enhanced show which attracts optimal attendance - both quantity and quality - and results for our visitors and exhibitors alike.

Sue Thomson and Phil Shaw attended the Sydney International Boat Show and each is planning to attend various European and US events to bring back first-hand experience of their shows. Phil is going to the 52nd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, 27-31 October, and Sue will be at METS Trade Show in Amsterdam 15-17 November, bringing back insight to update the team on the trends, issues and innovations common to the largest show organisers in the world. Watch this space for details of the tips and trends they bring home.

In November, exhibitors will be able to book space for the 2012 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, once again either online or in hard copy format. We had a massive response after this year’s show with people already planning to take the same, or hoping for greater space at next year’s event. From November it will be just six months until the show, so don’t wait til the last days and be sure to secure your space early.

‘Exporter of the Year’, Aqualuma awarded for marketing strategy

The 2011 Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Export Awards, organized by the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) were announced at the AIMEX and Club Marine annual networking function during the Sydney International Boat Show. <READ MORE>

China boom a wave of promise for marine industry

Tourism authorities both here and in China forecast a tourism boom the likes of which we have never seen. They say the rise of affluence in China will result in an avalanche of visits to our shores, which will eclipse the Japanese tourist boom of the 80s. <READ MORE>

The Marina Sanctuary Cove Accredited Clean Marina Level 3

The Marina Sanctuary Cove has attained Clean Marina Level 3 status, an indication of its commitment to “rigorous environmental management systems”. Marina Operations Manager, Helen Motteram-Smith says the entire Sanctuary Cove community is proud of its most recent achievement, testament to their genuine dedication to “being a leader in environmental protection and reducing our carbon footprint”. <READ MORE>

Jessica Hobart-bound with youngest crew

Jessica Watson is a shining light for all young people, and the rest of us, capturing our imaginations and inspiring many to try the sport of sailing. Fresh from claiming the title of the youngest person ever to sail solo and unassisted around the world just last year, she was recognised for her outstanding and exceptional achievements when she was named Young Australian of the Year for 2010. <READ MORE>