Your ultimate boating adventure awaits: SIBS 2023
The 54th Sydney International Boat Show is upon us, so don’t miss out!
Boating is one of Australia’s most popular pastimes, and if you’re part of the water-loving crew, then the Sydney International Boat Show is the place to be. The event opens at 10am tomorrow (3 August 2023) and continues through the weekend. Explore the vast array of marine exhibitions that will be taking place throughout the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney as well as the custom-built marina on Cockle Bay and surrounding foreshore. There’ll be something to entice every kind of boating enthusiast – from cruising, sailing, skiing and wakeboarding through to kayaking, snorkelling, fishing and much more.
With more than 600 vessels and thousands of marine products on display, this event is one not to miss.
More than 200 marine businesses from across Australia and beyond have converged on Darling Harbour, each offering visitors the chance to view and compare hundreds of the latest products, learn about the features of various watercraft and hear about the regulations and safeguards in place to protect our waterways.
And if you’re looking for the latest and greatest vessels and products, then SIBS has you covered. The event will host more than 65 global, Asia-Pacific and Australian new product launches.
On the marina, keep an eye out for global brands such as Aquila, Azimut, Bavaria, Beneteau, Boston Whaler, Dufour, Elan, Grady White, Gulf Craft, Horizon, ILIAD Catamarans, Integrity, Lagoon Catamarans, Palm Beach, Princess, RAND, Seakeeper, SeaRay, Sunseeker, Tofinou, and hundreds more. And don’t miss seeing Chapman Marine’s impressive line-up; it will be the company’s biggest display in 30 years, with vessels ranging from $145,000 to $1 million.
Heading into the halls, you’ll be able to check out brands such as Bar Crusher, BRIG, Dometic, Dunbier, Fliteboard, Garmin, Highfield, Hobie, Lowrance, Mastercraft, Malibu, Mercury, Nautique, Quintrex, Sea-Doo, Stabicraft, Surtees, Suzuki, Yamaha, Volvo Penta and hundreds more, including Sea Legs, the boat you can drive out of the water.
The all-new Discover Sailing & Paddling Hub is an exciting addition to action-packed event and is an ideal place to check out everything you need for a great day out on the water, powered either by sail or your own steam. Head to the hub’s stage for expert advice and insights from some of Australia’s foremost sailing and paddling experts, including three-time Olympic medallist Mathew Belcher.
The Suzuki Suzumar Main Stage hosts the famous Boat Show Fishing Masterclasses, where anglers of all skill levels can learn all the tips and tricks for landing ‘the big one’ from some of Australia’s leading fishing experts, including show ambassador, Andrew ‘ET’ Ettingshausen. There will also be plenty of gear demonstrations throughout the event, so make sure you swing by.
There are also thousands of dollars in prizes to be won at the Show, including a Hobie Heritage Stand-Up Paddle Board valued at $1299 being given away every day of the show at the Discover Sailing & Paddling Hub.
Whatever form or style of boating and marine activity meets your needs, SIBS presents the extensive range of marine equipment available in this country today. Transport for NSW, the show’s Partner in Safety, presents the Boating Safety Zone with plenty of information on how to remain safe and have an even better day out on the water.
To make things easy for all visitors to the show, SIBS has its own smartphone app to help visitors find all the boats and brands they want to check out during the event. Using the app, visitors can take a sneak peek at the exciting brands premiering at the show, visit the What’s On Guide, see the schedules for on-stage talks, download the show maps and access the Exhibitor Directory with details of boats and brands and where to find them. To access the app, search for ‘The Event App’ from the app store and enter the code ‘sibs23’.
Up to five million Australians enjoy recreational time on or around the water each year, and SIBS offers the perfect one-stop location to fill all your boating needs.
“The Sydney International Boat Show again responds to the tremendous enthusiasm Australians have for spending time in and around the water,” said Andrew Fielding, president of the Boating Industry Association Ltd which organises the event. “With hundreds of boats on display, and all the gear to go along with them, this special event showcases the many ways individuals and families can get out on the water.”
SIBS takes place from Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 August at the International Convention Centre Sydney, and on the adjacent marina on Cockle Bay in Darling Harbour. The show is open form 10am-7pm Thursday to Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday.
Tickets are available online only – there is no box office. Adult one-day tickets are $23.50 each, but children under 16-years-of-age can enter for free when accompanied by a paying adult.
The Sydney International Boat Show is presented by the Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) and Mulpha Events, and proudly supported by Partner in Safety – Transport for NSW, along with official event partners National Storage and Walcon Marine.
For more information, head over to the SIBS website.
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