| There are many boat expos held all over the world on | | | | over 30 years now and is considered the best place in |
| an annual basis, ranging from small boats shows that | | | | America to sell and buy boats. This is not as big as |
| feature a dozen or more sailboats to those | | | | some of the more international boat shows but this still |
| showcasing hundreds of luxury yachts. Here is a guide | | | | attracts some key players in the boating and luxury |
| to the best boats shows in the world. | | | | cruise field. |
| 1. Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) - This show | | | | 4. Moscow Boat Show - this vent is one of the best |
| features luxury yachts and big boats and is held every | | | | of its kind in Russia and showcases sailing crafts, |
| January at the Royal Phuket Marina. There can be | | | | powerboats, motorboats, row boats, motor crafts and |
| few places which are such ideal and exotic locations | | | | boat services. Perhaps not the first place you would |
| for an international show of this kind. This event | | | | consider for a show, but a major show and one which |
| includes a number of live performances on the water | | | | provides some interesting designs and opportunities for |
| and over 2000m2 of exhibition space. | | | | business in the region. |
| 2. Sydney International Boat Show - One of the most | | | | 5. National Boat Show, South Africa - This event is |
| reputed shows in Australia, the Sydney International | | | | held along with the Dive Expo and features an array |
| Show takes place every year in Darling Harbour and in | | | | of powerboats, water sports vehicles, yachts, scuba |
| Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. This event | | | | diving boats, glass bottomed boats, fishing boats and |
| features different kinds of boats such as yachts, | | | | sail boats. The NBS is one of the largest events of its |
| canoes, cruisers and sports boats and attracts buyers | | | | kind and is held at the dome in Johannesburg. An |
| from all over the world. | | | | award winning event that has been taking place |
| 3. Lido Yacht Expo - This event occurs every year in | | | | consecutively for eight years, the National Show |
| the Lido Marina Village in California, and features over | | | | features workshops, a 360 degree display of boats |
| 250 crafts including luxury yachts, big boats and boat | | | | and other attractions. |
| gear. The Lido Yacht Expo has been in existence for | | | | |