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66th Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Fact Sheet
CONTACT:
Jodi Paradise or Suzanne Schmidt Thorp & Company Office: (305) 446-2700 Media Center (Feb. 12-19): (786) 276-2702 Jodi’s Cellular: (305) 778-6062 jparadise@thorpco.com sschmidt@thorpco.com
WHAT:
The Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail is one of the world’s largest consumer marine exhibitions. Dubbed “The World’s Greatest Boat Show”, the five-day event brings together the latest powerboats, engines, sail boats, electronics and marine accessories from more than 2,200 exhibitors.
WHEN:
* Thursday, Feb. 15, through Monday, Feb. 19, 2007 * Thursday, Feb. 15 (Premier Thursday) 10 a.m.-6 p.m * Friday, Feb. 16 - Sunday, Feb. 18 10 a.m.-8 p.m. * Monday, Feb. 19 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
In-water displays of powerboats at the Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center and sailboats and sailing accessories at Miamarina at Bayside
* 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. daily
WHERE:
* Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami
* Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center
1633 North Bayshore Drive, Miami
* Miamarina at Bayside Marketplace
401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
ADMISSION:
Miami Beach Convention Center and Miamarina at Bayside:
* $16 for adults * Free for children under 12 * $6 for children ages 13-15 * $26 for an adult two-day pass, valid any two days Feb. 16 through 19 * $28 for Premier Thursday (Feb. 15) * $35 to $85 for Elite Fleet Club tickets, which provide admission to a private VIP area at the Convention Center, two complimentary drinks, hors d’ouevres and more. Visit www.miamiboatshow.com for details about options and prices. * Sea Isle Marina &Yachting Center: Free
E-tickets for the Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail are available at www.miamiboatshow.com or www.strictlysail.com. E-tickets will be redeemable Feb. 15-19 at special E-ticket-only entrances.
Ticket sales will also be available Feb. 15-19 at the Miami Beach Convention Center and Miamarina at Bayside.
TRANSPORTATION:
Electrowave and free shuttle-bus service connect the show locations with more than 15,000 parking spaces, including a park-and-ride facility at the American Airlines Arena where visitors can park for $10 per day. Shuttle buses run continuously from one hour prior to the show’s opening until one hour after the show’s closing.
At the Miami Beach Convention Center, buses drop off passengers at the main entrance on Washington Avenue and pick up passengers at the west side of the outdoor patio on Meridian Avenue.
At the Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center, the passenger drop-off and pick-up station is located at the main entrance by the Marriott on North Bayshore Drive.
At Miamarina at Bayside, shuttle buses pick up and drop off passengers at the show entrance located on the water’s edge in front of the Hard Rock Café.
INFORMATION:
* Call (954) 441-3220 or visit the Miami International Boat Show’s Web site at www.miamiboatshow.com * Or for Strictly Sail visit www.strictlysailmiami.com or call 800.817.7245
SPONSORS:
* Marlin Magazine * Mount Gay Rum * SeaVee Boats * Sport Fishing Magazine * Hunter Marine * Gill NA
WHO:
The 2007 Miami International Boat Show is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the world’s largest producer of boat shows. NMMA is the leading association representing the $37 billion per year recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies produce over 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers in the U.S. For more information about the NMMA, visit www.NMMA.org.
Strictly Sail is produced by Sail America, the sailing industry trade association, in cooperation with the NMMA. For further information, call Sail America at 800.817.SAIL or visit www.sailamerica.com.
MEDIA CENTER:
* The media center at the Miami Beach Convention Center is open Monday, Feb. 12, through Monday, Feb. 19 Room A-110 and A-111
(786) 276-2702
* The Strictly Sail media trailer at Miamarina will be open Wednesday, Feb. 14 through Monday, Feb. 19
(305) 358-9507
