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The Miami International Boat Show, one of the world's
largest consumer marine exhibitions, will mark its 59th year in South
Florida Feb. 17-22 at the Miami Beach Convention Center and Sealine
Marine and Yachting Center.
The first Miami show of the new millennium will bring
together more than 2,3000 exhibitors showcasing the newest and most
unique powerboats, engines and accessories. Covering more than 2.5
million square feet of exhibition space, the show will also celebrate
the return of an expanded special events area that includes
performances by Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel and interactive
activities for family enjoyment.
Show visitors will be able to participate in boating
and fishing seminars and test-drive powerboats docked at the Sealine
Marina and Yachting Center, formerly the Biscayne Bay Yachting Center.
"The Miami show sets the pace for the
recreational marine industry," said Cathy Johnston, southern
regional manager of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
"According to the results of a study we commissioned in 1999, the
economic impact of the show far surpasses that of all others in the
state. It is the premier event of the season, where consumers can
experience boating excitement and find the best deals on the latest
products
from the major marine manufacturers and dealers."
Advanced tickets to the Miami International Boat Show and Strictly
Sail-Miami, the unique sail-only exhibition located at Miamarina at Bayside
Marketplace, are available now by calling (888) 322-9922 or by visiting the
Miami International Boat Show Web site at www.boatshows.com. Visitors may
also purchase tickets during the show, Feb. 17-22, at the Miami Beach
Convention Center and at Miamarina at Bayside. Show tickets cost $10 for
adults and $3 for children ages 6-12. An adult two-day pass, valid any two
days Feb. 18-22, costs $16. A new, multi-evening pass, which allows visitors
multiple admissions to the show from 5 p.m. until closing, Feb. 18-22, costs
$10. Visitors can also get a special sneak preview of show attractions on
Red Carpet Day, Feb. 17, for $20. Free shuttle bus service will be available
to transport visitors between the three show locations.
The Miami International Boat Show is produced by the National Marine
Manufacturers Association (NMMA0, the principal trade association of the
recreational marine industry. Headquartered in Chicago, NMMA has offices in
Miami Beach, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, St. Louis,
Toronto and Washington, D.C.
For show information, call 305-531-8410 or visit the Miami International
Boat Show's Web site at www.boatshows.com
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