When?
03/21/2013 to 03/24/2013
Location
South Shore Harbour Marina
Presented by GEICO, and endorsed by Sail America, the South West International Boat Show is unlike any other Boat Show in Texas.
This show offers an open invitation to manufacturers, dealers, brokers and charter companies fromĀ across the USA to participate in a trulyĀ international, in-water, boat show – making the event the largestĀ Power and Sailboat Show in Texas!
Bob Bitchin will be doing a seminar on Saturday at 4:45 p.m. Try to be there, he hates talking to himself!
Cruising Outpost will be hosting a Cruisers Party Saturday Night!
Donāt Miss the Cruisers’ Party on Saturday March 23rd! Be in the gates by 6:30 the party starts at 7pm. Over by the Stage, Free Beer and Pizza While it Lasts.Free Texas Beach Music by Jerry Diaz and Hanna’s Reef.
Also, there will be a raffle with over $10,000 worth of great prizes, a Spectra Venture 150 WatermakerĀ from Yacht Equipment Services, and a WinchRite from Sailology, as well as dozens of other great prizes!Bob & Jody will be there as well as other Cruising Outpost staff members to answer any questions you might have. See you there!
Party Sponsors:
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Lee Chesneau’s BASIC MARINE WEATHER SELF-RELIANCE COURSE
Lee Chesneau will be offering a Basic Marine Weather Course on Sunday! Mar 24,2013 – Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER
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Over 400 boats, from 10ft to 80ft plus will be in-water and onshore, with pre-season savings and boat show specials; bay boats, ski boats, sailboats, sportfish, powerboats and luxury yachts – all on display with many ready to demo right there at the dock!
This year the Sail America Village returns, with a new location nearer toĀ the docks, featuring a full range of marine electronics, products andĀ accessories, along with a comprehensive seminar program featuringĀ over 40 FREE seminars, for show attendees, across all four days of the event.
These entertaining and educational seminars, taking place on site at theĀ South Shore Harbour Resort Hotel, will cover a wide variety of topicsĀ from great destinations to information on how to turn sailing dreamsĀ into on the water reality!
Additionally, visitors can sign up at the Discover Sailing Dock for a complimentaryĀ sail on the Bay with a licensed skipper. Take the wheel, trim the sails, orĀ just sit back and enjoy the relaxing sailing lifestyle.Ā Learn how to get started in sailing, and pick up some sailing lingo.
Add to this fishing gear, the latest water toys, sound systems, wakeboard towersĀ and navigational equipment – a huge variety of products and services alongsideĀ vendors selling jewelry, art and spas.
Live music every day, exciting giveaways, good food and entertainment for the kidsĀ make this a great event for the entire family!
Come and experience the difference of an OUTDOOR Boat Show!
http://www.southwestinternationalboatshow.com/
Show Dates and Hours:
| Thursday, 21 March: |
12.00pm-7.00pm
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| Opening Ceremony: |
4.30pm
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| Friday, 22nd March: |
12.00pm-7.00pm
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| Saturday, 23rd March: |
10.00am-7.00pm
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| Sunday, 24th March: |
12.00pm-6.00pm
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Parking/Complimentary Shuttle Bus
Thursday through Sunday:
There are many parking lots around the South Shore Harbour Resort which are free to use – follow directional signage.
Saturday and Sunday will also have overflowĀ parking available at nearby locations ā follow directional signage.
A complimentary shuttle bus will operate at all offsite locations for the short journey to the Boat Show.
Pets
Unfortunately, the only pets we can allow on site are guide dogs or other licensed, working dogs.