Auckland International Boat Show - 10 - 14th March2010

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JANUARY 13th 2010

Boating New Zealand.

The Auckland International Boat Show, just over a month away, will be the centre of New Zealand’s biggest boating event since the America’s Cup when it opens in the Viaduct Harbour from 11 to 14 March.

Boat show organiser, the Marine Industry Association, expects a sell-out of exhibitor space on land, and a packed display of new boats on the water. The floating exhibition will sport a new layout to accommodate the America’s Cup class yachts competing in the Louis Vuitton regatta and their entourage – an active, bonus display in the Viaduct Harbour, from 9 – 21 March.

In a buy one, get one free deal, all boat show ticket holders will include a free ticket to Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum’s newly opened exhibit, Blue Water Black Magic – A Tribute to Sir Peter Blake with any other ticket to the Museum purchased.

Making its debut outside of Japan, the 28ft Toyota Ponam with New Zealand-built, aluminium hull, fibreglass top and twin Toyota inboard engines is fully spec’d with full electronics and a comfortable interior.

Riviera will display what may be the show’s largest boat: the new Riviera Flybridge 70 which will be driven over from Australia via Lord Howe Island in February. Priced at more than NZ$6million before options are added, it features al fresco dining with seating for eight, aft; four staterooms and four bathrooms; large lounge and dining, and an inviting galley fully equipped with Miele appliances. The master cabin takes the full beam, aft, while the VIP cabin is for’ard with a queen-size berth. The motoryacht’s twin 1825hp Caterpillars give her a top speed of more than 32 knots. The spacious flybridge and saloon are linked by an internal staircase. She has hydraulic bow thrusters and stern thrusters.

Riviera will also display its biggest sportsyacht, the 5800, which features triple IPS 600hp drives, European styling, full-beam master cabin and two bathrooms; and its mid-range, IPS-driven, 44 sportsyacht, with two cabins and en suites – described by Riviera as “a lot of bang for your buck”.

Smart Marine will include new product ranges including heavy duty, welded construction fenders; inflatable lifejackets with quick release belt, cellphone pocket and external reflectors; and a new range of inflatable boats built to ISO9002 standards.

Johnson Yachts International will exhibit its 17m Carter/Johnson launch powered by twin Volvo IPS 600 diesel drive units for superior manoeuvrability and economy. The boat cruises at 20 knots – ideal for weekend getaways. A customised interior is available.

Calibre Sails of Whangarei will be at the show, bringing their 30 years experience to the cruising and racing market, from their committed team of sailmakers.

Also from Whangarei, Norsand Boatyard provides a haulout, hardstand, repair and refit yard which specialises in traditional and modern craft. It repairs all building materials, interiors and exteriors and mechanical and electrical services.

Lenter Marketing will introduce the space-saving, height-adjustable, swivel table frame suitable for cabin and cockpit, thanks to an unobtrusive mounting plate.

DECEMBER 16th 2009

New Zealand's biggest maritime event since the America's Cup.

New Zealand's biggest maritime event since the America's Cup The Louis Vuitton Trophy Series' first round robin will kick off in Auckland on the preview day of the Auckland International Boat Show, making it the biggest maritime event in New Zealand since the America's Cup

Peter Busfield, executive director of the show's organiser, the Marine Industry Association, says the presence of the Louis Vuitton racing yachts, their crews, support boats, patrol boats and visiting superyachts in the Viaduct Harbour, alongside the show, adds a whole new dimension.

"At four o'clock every day, the best sailors in the world - the likes of the Dean Barkers and Paul Cayards etc - will step off their boats outside the Louis Vuitton media centre near Simunovich Fisheries. After the press conference, they will walk right through the show to their bases where the boats are being hauled out.”

To make room for the Louis Vuitton entourage of boats and to avoid disrupting the charter boats during a busy time, the temporary marina for the boat show will move to the western side of the Viaduct Harbour.

It is expected that 10 countries will compete in the regatta; all will sail in the first round robin, which runs for the duration of the boat show. Teams will gradually be eliminated through the semi-finals and finals in the week following. The Louis Vuitton will bring the world's boating media to Auckland, giving exhibitors a fantastic opportunity to promote their products and boats.

A major development at Auckland International Boat Show 2010 is the new Pacific Blue Destination Hall. On the Thursday and Friday, this will host 10 groups of 24 school children, aged 10 to 12, who have been invited to the show through the Waterwise programme. They will enjoy a Watersafe Auckland programme of reach-and-throw rescues, the use of lifejackets and even a competition in rigging Optimists and knot-tying. A highlight will be match racing with the New Zealand Remote Yacht Association.

They will also visit the new displays at the Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum. Peter Busfield says the aim is to introduce and educate the next generation into water activities and build their awareness of opportunities and environmental and safety issues. One side of the Pacific Blue Destination Hall will promote careers in the marine industry, including stands for the Boating Industry Training Organisation and Discover Boating.

The other side will feature destination activities such as charter boats, waterborne activities and destination representatives.

High-profile boats at the show will include Simon Hull's giant, high-performance, ocean-racing trimaran, G3, the Salthouse Corsair built by Dean Salthouse Next Generation Boats - a luxurious interior combined with one of the most proven launch designs tested over three decades around New Zealand's rugged coastline. New model releases from Riveria and others will also be a feature at the show.

Tim Porter, general manager of Boating New Zealand, is proud to clock up a dozen years as major sponsor of the Auckland International Boat Show. "The Auckland International Boat Show is the major show in New Zealand, easily comparable with Sanctuary Cove and Sydney Boat Shows - it's fantastic to see how far it's come in just 12 years, and it can only get better.”

DECEMBER 3RD 2009

New destinations at Auckland International Boat Show.

The 2010 Auckland International Boat Show will fly even higher, thanks to new, major sponsor Pacific Blue which will bring international media to New Zealand’s premier boat show. The show also welcomes new sponsor Panasonic TOUGHBOOK.

Peter Busfield, executive director of the Marine Industry Association which organises the show, welcomes the high calibre of sponsors.

“Every year, the boat show makes major steps forward on previous years, in quality of displays, media profile and entertainment,” he says. “As it attracts bigger sponsors, we are able to provide even better service to our exhibitors and visitors to the Auckland International Boat Show.”

The show, organised by the Marine Industry Association from 11 to 14 March next year, will feature new motor yachts and sailboats from the local market and overseas, the latest in trailer powerboats and specialist aluminium fishing boats, beautifully restored classic yachts and launches, latest products in electronics, engines, marine accessories and boating systems, and an even higher level of interactive displays. These will include Coastguard’s boat-handling opportunities with a qualified instructor.

The new Pacific Blue Destination Hall will help boaters of all levels get more fun from their boating time. Friendly, informed enthusiasts will share information on cruising, fishing, sailing and other waterborne thrills in local waters, or – for those seeking overseas adventures – on sailing holidays, resorts and flotilla cruising in Australia and the South Pacific. One lucky family will win the show’s gate prize, a yacht charter in Tonga with The Moorings, including flights for two.

Discover Boating, the MIA’s new initiative to encourage landlubbers into boating – see www.discoverboating.co.nz – will feature prominently in the Pacific Blue Destination Hall while Water Safety New Zealand will run a programme on marine life, safety and environmental issues, aimed at 8-12 year olds. MIA executive officer Peter Busfield says the MIA is inviting schools to attend four-hour, interactive sessions at the show. “The aim is to introduce and educate the next generation into water activities and build their awareness of opportunities and environmental and safety issues,” he says.

The Cruising and Safety Hall, an extremely popular addition to last year’s show, will return with seminars on topics such as weather, rescue, kayaking, learning to love your diesel engine and passage planning.

The new boats will include a sailing catamaran from the Robertson and Caine range, the Leopard 38 – badged as a Sunsail 384 – which offers the latest in performance, comfort and an abundance of outdoor space for tropical cruising.

The Auckland International Boat Show will see TransDiesel Ltd exhibiting as the new Kohler Power Systems dealer for New Zealand and the South Pacific. Kohler Power Systems manufactures a range of diesel-powered marine generator sets, spanning 3.5kW to 500kW and suitable for the marine commercial market. Options include extension for commercial operators to the standard 12-month warranty. Kohler recently acquired Lombardini S.R.L.

ENL will display the new Furuno 1835, 1935 and 1945 radar series. These feature ingenious new software that provides super-high resolution imagery, quick user interface and improved display of data, including AIS and ARPA (auto radar plotting aid) targets.

Peter Montgomery will reign on the air waves as the voice of the show.

November 30th 2009

Auckland International Boat Show 2009 Gate Prize winner announced.

When Hannah Irwin heard from her father that she had won the gate prize at the 2009 Auckland International Boat Show – a week’s sailing holiday in Tonga with The Moorings – she replied, “But I can’t sail a boat that big, Dad.”

Auckland International Boat Show 2010

DATES
11th - 14th March 2010

LOCATION
VIADUCT HARBOUR
AUCKLAND
NEW ZEALAND

17th July 2009

AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW ANNOUNCES SPONSORS AND PARTNERS TO THE 2010 SHOW!

Planning is taking place for the 2010 Auckland International Boat Show and again the 12th Show sees the return of Gold Sponsors Boating NZ and Auckland City Council. Boating NZ have been a part of the show over the past 11 years and to see them return again for the 12th show is fantastic news. Auckland City Councils commitment to the event also ensures it is a continued success and compliments the joint Gold Sponsorship of Boating New Zealand. The 2010 Show also welcomes back: Tourism Auckland, Total Floating Systems Ltd and KIA Motors as Silver Sponsors, The Moorings, Viaduct Harbour Holdings and Coastguard Education as Bronze Sponsors plus Panasonic New Zealand, and NZ Herald as Partners. The combination of Sponsors and Partners will aid in ensuring that the show will be well publicised and is a success for Exhibitors.

9th March 2009

STRONG SALES AT AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

After a wet and windy start to the first two days of the Auckland International Boat Show, the fine weather
returned for the weekend with visitor attendance up on both Saturday and Sunday setting a new show record
in its 11 year history. When the show closed at 6pm on Sunday, it had welcomed 19,000 people through the
gates, just 500 down on last year.

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6th March 2009

Rain won’t deter the boaties!

The Auckland International Boat Show has opened for business as usual today despite
some initial bad weather on day one. Boat Show organizers are encouraged at the number
of people who have still made the effort to get down to Halsey Street to see what’s on offer.

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19 February 2009

The countdown is on to the Auckland International Boat Show

Following the excitement of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series in February, it’s now only one week away until the Auckland International Boat Show kicks off in the Viaduct Harbour Marine Village from March 5 th – 8th. Gleaming new yachts and launches will fill specially built berths throughout the harbour, along with some impressive Superyachts and an array of marine electronics.

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18 February 2009

LATEST TECHNOLOGY AT AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

The Auckland International Boat Show will continue the vibrant atmosphere in the Viaduct Harbour, following the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series in February. Gleaming new yachts and launches will fill specially built berths throughout the harbour, representing imported brands such and New Zealand’s top designers and boatbuilders, including trailer power boats, power and sailing catamarans, keelers, launches and superyachts.

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10 February 2009

On-water fun at the boat show

This year’s Auckland International Boat Show promises to excite and thrill visitors with a huge variety of attractions never seen before at the show. Some of the biggest fun at the show will come from some of the smallest craft – the Sea-Doo range of personal watercraft will wow visitors. With experts on the handlebars, the Sea-Doos will demonstrate what they’re capable of with an onwater demonstration. New technology in personal watercraft means they are quieter and more environmentally friendly than ever.

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19 December 2008

A brand new year and a brand new look go hand in hand for the upcoming Auckland International Boat Show which takes place in early March. Show lovers can expect all the usual boating highlights, plus a number of new features and attractions that make for a new look show in 2009...

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10 November 2008
International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS)

Founded in London in 1991 the Institute has grown rapidly and has an international membership of over 1000 members in 90 countries, with its office in the United Kingdom.

The IIMS New Zealand Branch was formed in 2006 and has a small but growing membership of surveyors whose principal involvement is with commercial and pleasure craft, cargo and ship surveys.

Supported by its parent body the IIMS will be running a One-Day Seminar in Auckland, and also a day of training workshops, during the week of the Auckland International Boat Show. This has attracted interest from UK and Australian surveyors as well as those in this country.

With three overseas speakers, and the Director of Maritime New Zealand as the principal guest speaker, IIMS-NZ is confident of a successful seminar.

More information is available from the NZ Branch Chairman Captain Barry Thompson. Tel: 09-521-1204
E-mail: shipmaster@ihug.co.nz

10 November 2008
Peter Montgomery script

The voice of yachting will be the voice of the Auckland International Boat Show 2009 with television/radio commentator Peter Montgomery, MBE announced as the official face of the show.

Peter is well known to yachting and boating enthusiasts, having covered eight America's Cups, four Olympics and six Whitbread/ Volvo Ocean Races to New Zealanders. His extensive knowledge of the New Zealand boating industry will come to the fore as he creates a whole new dictionary of classic Montgomery metaphors through his coverage of the boat show.

5 November 2008
Get on the water

"Get on the water" will be the message from the new Cruising and Safety Hall at the Auckland International Boat Show 2009. Whether planning fishing trips in Queenstown or a cruise to the Pacific Islands, visitors to the hall will find the information they need to stay safe and within the rules.

Confirmed exhibitors in the Cruising and Safety Hall are Coastguard Education, Maritime New Zealand, Line 7, regional councils, Hutchwilco, Yacht Lifeline, Whiting Power Systems and Island Cruising Association. As well as their exhibit stands, they will present free, 30-minute seminars throughout the show.

The Coastguard's seminar will discuss safety equipment, weather forecasts and boat handling through multi media presentations.

Whiting Power Systems will demonstrate basic engine checks to be carried out before leaving port.

The harbour master's representatives will discuss local environments for boaties and various by-laws in specific cruising areas. For example, many boaties are unaware that Coromandel has different by-laws from Auckland.

Line 7 will show technical and lifestyle clothing suitable for boating.

Many of the seminars will be complemented by on-water activities such as PWC manoeuvres, powerboat handling, liferaft demonstrations and kayaking skills.

The Cruising and Safety Hall will be in Pavillion 7, in the old Team New Zealand base. It is envisaged seminars will run from 10.30am to 4.30pm daily... The boat show programme will list the seminar timetable.

3 November 2008
Rebecca Hayter

Rebecca Hayter is a media writer for the Auckland International Boat Show 2009. As editor of the show's major sponsor, Boating New Zealand, from 1998 to 2008, Rebecca has been closely associated with the show since its inception and is one of its most enthusiastic participants. As a journalist, she has reviewed most of the brands of boats represented at the show, including New Zealand classic and new yachts and powerboats, and imported models.