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Biograd Boat Show 2015
26.10.2015
www.bbs.com.hr - Bootsmessen 2015
26.10.2015
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.
The Biograd Boat Show Finishes with a 17th Straight Record Show!
Under sunny skies the show set records for attendance, number of exhibitors and number of vessels displayed. Over 300 registered exhibitors displayed more than 300 vessels, while the visitor number topped 15,000 for the first time, with more than 2000 trade visitors recorded. As the town of Biograd only has a population of 5000, the visitor numbers represent a high quality of nautically oriented visitors, with about one in four arriving from neighbouring countries.
A Second Pontoon Bridge was Added – Linking the main pier in the North marina with pier number 6 which was dominated with an impressive display of multi-hull cruising yachts. The first bridge was added in 2007 to join Marina Kornati North with Marina Kornati West, expanding the exhibition area to today’s total of 34,000m2.
Exhibition Hall was C Expanded – and was exclusively dedicated to nautical equipment exhibitors. This year all three exhibition halls were sold out more than 1 month in advance.
A Yacht Charter Center in Hall B was created – From the 2014 incubation of a Yacht Charter info Center in Hall C, this year say the birth of a full-fledged Yacht Charter Center in Hall B, with stands representing more than 30 major bareboat Yacht Charter companies offering more than 1400 vessels, as well as service providers such as skipper agencies, booking systems and nautical media. As Croatia has the most charter yachts registered in the world, this segment of the show promises a bright future.
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Fotos: www.bbs.com.hr
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Premiere launches – as usual the show offers many regional premieres of leading brands of vessels, as well as word premieres of locally produced vessels. We would like to highlight the appearance of a new Croatian Shipyard that debuted the new More 55 (More being the Croatian word for sea). This version presented was a 55 foot, four cabin sailing vessel combining the styling of a sport sailing yacht, configured for charter, while having the premium build quality associated with luxury cruisers. The first model exhibited an unusually high build quality, and this was due key staff coming from the Salona shipyard which is known for its high quality standards.
Hi res. photo link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/plc9jlsbpv4uh8o/AACt82fMaS_eQviz3TBOUOJDa?dl=0
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 and trimarans from 40 – 52 feet.
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 –There are more than 40 side events at the show, with noteworthy addition being the joint action by Croatian Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Tourism to hold working sessions to develop a new strategy for nautical tourism development. The Association of Yacht charter operators are holding a number of meetings, as well as the Association of Marina Operators, and national Employers Union. For general visitors, our Presentation Center will have a new 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!
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.
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.
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.
Gold 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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