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