The Sydney International Boat Show, now in its 49th year, has been the hub of boating for many experienced recreational boaters; as well as those looking to learn more about the lifestyle.

The Sydney International Boat Show, now in its 49th year, has been the hub of boating for many experienced recreational boaters; as well as those looking to learn more about the lifestyle.

The Show will operate from 28 July to 1 August across two locations, with the large on- water vessels hosted at the beautiful Darling Harbour only a few minutes’ walk from Sydney’s CBD, and the undercover displays housed at the unique Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island.

Connecting the two is a complimentary ferry service which also gives show visitors a bonus voyage across the magnificent Sydney Harbour.

The event is well known for delivering a comprehensive variety of products, across all boating sectors. Joining local visitors, the show also has a large number of guests from across the country as well as overseas, making it the ideal location for the marine industry to use as a base to launch new products and services.

At the show’s Cockle Bay Marina in Darling Harbour, big boats play a large part of the events spectacular nature. However, those that know the boating market will tell you that 90% of all registered vessels live on a trailer. As such the huge under cover displays located at the Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island will host a haven of trailer boats and all the gear for them. Catering for many of the diverse boating tastes, sports boats such as water ski, wake and PWCs, will be accompanied by family cruisers and the ever so popular fishing vessels. Show research shows than more than half of all visitors to the event have a primary interest in fishing, so fishing rigs and the gear for them feature heavily. Kayaks, canoes and all sorts of craft play a part in what is a huge display of recreational boating fun.