| More and more people are adding the extravagant | | | | its third anniversary, the rally begins in Antigua on the |
| boat shows of 2008 to their social calendars. Nautical | | | | Atlantic via the Azores and finishes in the Port Vigo |
| maneuvers are in full gear as the boating community | | | | on the northwestern coast of Spain. The race |
| eagerly anticipates seeing the newest vessels and | | | | features two levels of competition: a |
| marine products. While many of the events focus on | | | | performance-sailing class and a rally class. All entrants |
| introducing new ships and accessories, there also are | | | | are expected to finish in Azores within a 48-hour |
| competitions where yachtsmen are invited to enter | | | | period. |
| and compete against each other, such as the Super | | | | During the stopover, there is a pre-start cocktail |
| yacht Cup Transatlantic Challenge 2008. So whether | | | | party at Nelsons Dockyard on April 7. Yachtsmen are |
| you are in search of a new boat or an exhilarating | | | | expected to arrive in Azores at Horta Marina by April |
| experience, the 2008 boat shows will not disappoint. | | | | 17, take in three nights of events and festivities |
| Tidewater Boat Show | | | | before starting out again to Port Vigo. The finish is |
| The fourth annual Tidewater Boat Show is set for | | | | expected by April 25. There is an awards ceremony |
| March 14 thru 16, 2008, at the Hampton Road | | | | the following evening. Registration info is available at |
| Convention Center in Hampton, Va. The show is | | | | the Superyacht Cups Web site. |
| being sponsored by AGI Events. Numerous | | | | 2008 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show |
| manufacturers of luxury yachts, sports boats, fishing | | | | The 2008 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show |
| boats, personal watercraft, inflatables, runabouts, | | | | marks the 20th anniversary of the most prestigious |
| saltwater fishing boats, ski boats, pontoon boats, | | | | boat show in the Asian Pacific. Last years event |
| deck boats, jet boats, PWCs, and bass boats will be | | | | featured 456 exhibitors and was attended by more |
| on hand. There also are exhibits for various marine | | | | than 50,000 visitors. It is the largest on-water display |
| accessories, water-sports items and safety | | | | in Australia with more than four kilometers of |
| equipment. The show offers an all-encompassing | | | | on-water exhibitors. |
| guide on boating. Guests will find learn about marinas, | | | | Larger power vessels longer than 15 meters (49 |
| financing, insurance, boat maintenance, boating | | | | feet) to be shown include the Australian release of |
| safety, and marinas. | | | | the Eagle 53 Yacht; Formula Cruisers Icon 54; the |
| The Superyacht Cup Transatlantic Challenge 2008 | | | | Australian debut of the Hampton 680 Pilothouse and |
| Reserve the entire month of April for the | | | | the luxurious trawler yacht, the Selene 59. Luxury |
| Superyacht Cup Transatlantic Challenge 2008. It is the | | | | imports include Sunseeker and four models from |
| perfect ending to the Caribbean season. Celebrating | | | | Horizon Boats International. |