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Wassersport-Messen 2015
Übersicht Bootsmessen 2015
05.10.2015
Biograd Boat Show
22-25.10. 2015 Marina Kornati, Biograd, Croatia
Croatia's largest boat show - Central Europe's in-water show
Organized by Ilirija d.d. of Biograd, the event takes place in Ilirija's Marina Kornati, and utilizes Ilirija's hotels and villas, restaurants and 36m Event Ship Nada.
17th Straight Record Show Expected - After 16 years of consecutive growth, another record show is expected, bettering last year's figures of 276 exhibitors and 291 boats.
Exhibition Hall C Expanded and a Second Pontoon Bridge Added - to accommodate exhibitor growth, Hall C has been expanded to add more equipment exhibitors, while a new pontoon bridge with motorized gate will link the North Operational Pier with Pier #6. On pier six there will be a mix of vessels dominated by luxury multi-hull catamarans and trimarans.
Multi-hulls are the hit for 2015 -The biggest segment increase for this year's show will be multi-hulls, with the biggest increase in cruiser- sail catamarans from 40 - 52 feet. Visitors will also be able to experience cruiser Trimarans, as well as motor catamarans and smaller day sailing catamarans.
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Fotos: www.bbs.com.hr
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New Yacht Charter Center - In 2014 the first yacht charter center began in hall C, with 21 providers representing 1100 vessels, while this year the new Yacht Charter Center will be moved to Hall B and greatly expanded to include new providers exhibiting their fleets, as well as an organized Business to Business (B2B) program with the assistance of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce (HGK). The first two days will have an accent on B2B, while the weekend will focus of direct offers to consumers.
International exhibitors - More international exhibitors have registered for this year's show, including new exhibitors, and media partners from as far as South America. More shipyards are directly contracting with the show to accommodate dealers from various countries, since the show services many international visitors.
Meetings, Presentations, and Promotions - In 2014 there were more than 40 such side events at the show, and this year the momentum continues with an ever expanding list. A noteworthy addition for this year is the joint action by Croatian Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Tourism to hold working sessions to develop an overall strategy for nautical tourism. The Association of Yacht charter operators are holding a number of meetings and presentations, as well as the Association of Marina Operators. For general visitors, our presentation center will have a more developed series of presentations on maintaining and upgrading boats.
Entertainment Program - BBS is famous for its entertainment program, and this year is no different with 5 bands playing in the marina over 3 nights, followed by after parties in town!
North Marina Restaurant West Marina Hall B
Thursday 22nd : Škabalin Band
Friday 23rd : Elena Stela and Dirty Harry Bagatin
Saturday 24th : Samoborski Tamburaši Kost I Koža + Orion Fireworks at 22:00
Sailing Regattas - A wide variety regattas will take place highlighting the broad range of activities of Yacht Club Biograd.
BBS Regatta - an open event designed to promote many classes of boats from small dinghies to large cruiser racers.
Samoborska Regatta - They treat show visitors to their traditional music and food in the marina restaurant on Saturday night.
19th Czech Rallye - Cruising the region, they return on Saturday and are guests of the show.
The Race - This 1000 mile offshore regatta from Biograd to Lefkas Greece will be have live GPS tracking during the show.
World Championships Topcat K1 + ITC K2+K3 - The official presentation for the Biograd 2016 World Championships will be held during the boat show at the yacht club Biograd Stand. This group of catamarans has over 1200 active vessels worldwide.
Biograd Boat Show Background
The show attracts large number of visitors and exhibitors from a wide region to the intimate town of Biograd, blessed with world class nautical facilities and resort infrastructure necessary for an enjoyable stay. The event takes place at the impressive facilities of Ilirija d.d. which include Marina Kornati, Ilirija hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities. Favorable pricing for all services adds to the leisurely atmosphere, while a pontoon bridge links the main marina with Marina Kornati West, offering a unique and attractive in-water exhibition.
The "Boat Show Experience"
Sunset marks the end of the exhibition day and the beginning of an on-site evening program offering great food and entertainment continuing into the town centre until the late hours, all within a short walk. Known as the "Boat Show Experience", it is the key to the show's success, visible in the eyes of the locals as well as many affluent visitors from Central Europe that make a holiday of the event.
The Gateway for Central European Boaters
More and more, the show attracts visitors and exhibitors from neighboring countries and afar, including many owners of boats in Croatia, as well as many of the thousands that participate in nautical events held in Biograd throughout the year. Big attractions include over 275 registered exhibitors and 300 boats on display, as well as over 1500 charter yachts represented at the show, and approximately 100 used boats, displayed according to strict standards. Many side events take place with themes such as business, education, social, culinary, sport and recreation.
Member of the IFBSO
The Biograd Boat Show is a Gold Member of the International Federation of Boat Show Organizers, adopting the high standards of the organization and participating in its further development by sharing its unique business model, and innovative touches such as the 360 degree virtual tour.
Go to www.bbs.com.hr where you can take a 360° virtual tour of the show, and view many video clips
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