The 31st Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show, March 17 – 20, 2016, is one of the top five boat shows in the country – featuring more than $1.2 billion worth of boats, yachts and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers. It is truly an International Show. The event includes hundreds of Boats from 8 foot inflatables, power boats, fishing boats, center consoles, bow riders, personal watercraft to superyachts over 150’. The finest pre-owned yachts, tents full of the latest electronics and accessories, seminars and kids fishing clinics. Exotic cars, live music and fun for all.
Show entrances will be located at Evernia St./Flagler Dr. (waterfront) and North Clematis St./Flagler Dr. (waterfront).
Palm Beach
The City of West Palm Beach is a splendor of sunny palm-lined streets, scenic waterfront views, quaint shopping districts, historic neighborhoods and year-round outdoor festivals. A visit to the Downtown Retail and Entertainment district will showcase a vibrant area lined with fashionable martini bars, trendy nightclubs, elite boutiques and fine restaurants. Elegance and luxurious comfort are the hallmarks of this slice of paradise.
Special Events
CRUISERPORT
CruiserPort is a designated area within leading mainstream boat shows, promoting the cruising lifestyle. CruiserPort offers free boating activities taught by your favorite PMM editors and other industry professionals.
See the full Seminar Schedule
AQUAZONE
Again this year, the Palm Beach International Boat Show®, will be featuring the “AquaZone” by Nautical Ventures. This attraction will include demos all day that range from live paddle boarding, SUP Yoga, Hobie kayaks, and hovercrafts, life rafts, Lehr propane outboards, new Evinrude G-2 outboard, WaveJet self-propelled SUP, VersaDock modular docking systems all within their 60-foot-by-30-foot 40,000-gallon tented pool. Be sure to not miss this year’s newest attraction at the Palm Beach International Boat Show®
FREE Kids’ Fishing Clinics*
Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20, 2016
Sessions each day at 12 noon & 2:00 PM
In the Amphitheater Field located between Datura and Evernia Streets inside the show grounds.
The Kids’ Fishing Clinics, presented by Hook the Future and The Palm Beach Post, are open to all kids ages 4-16 and feature marine life experts teaching kids basic fishing techniques. Upon completion of all learning stations, participating kids have a chance at great prizes.
Hands-on, interactive instruction includes:
• Casting a Rod & Reel
• How to Fight a Fish
• Selecting Tackle & Lures
• Fishing Ethics
The clinics are courtesy of the Palm Beach Post.
IGFA SCHOOL OF SPORTS FISHING SEMINARS
Location: The Meyer Amphitheatre Field
The IGFA’s highly acclaimed School of Sportfishing will host fourteen seminars on site during the Show with some of South Florida’s best captains instructing participants on techniques that took decades to learn. With specialties both inshore and offshore, the seminars will be a feature of the Palm Beach International Boat Show that no angler will want to miss. All of the seminars are free with admission. IGFA is very pleased to host Tom Paddrik from The Florida Yacht Group this year as one of the featured speakers. The IGFA School of Sportfishing Seminars can be found at Booth 746A. www.igfa.org
The Powerboat School Puts You at the Helm
Hands on Boating Skills Classes available Only At The Boat Show !!
Presented by Carefree Boat Club of South Florida
Nothing beats hands on experience when it comes to improving your boating skills and learning new ones. This year add more fun and excitement to your boat show experience and take your boating skills up a notch. There’s something for everyone – from absolute beginners to seasoned skippers!
Learn from the experts; all sessions are taught by USCG licensed captains who are professional, certified instructors. You’ll learn basic and advanced skills that will last a lifetime!
Space is very limited. Advance registration is highly recommended. Participants may also register for the 1 hour and 3 hour classes at the Powerboat Skills Training Center during the boat show located at the “come by boat docks”.
Hot Spots
ROXY’S PUB
CITY PLACE
AMICI Ristorante & Bar
PISTACHE FRENCH BISTRO
TA-BOO
Panama Hattie’s / Cruzan RumBar
PGA National Resort & Spa
The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
Roger Dean Stadium
TESTA’S RESTAURANT
WEST PALM BEACH GRILL
BICE RISTORANTE
BŪCCAN
LEILA
264 THE GRILL
Bradley’s
Cafe L` Europe
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