Fact Sheet
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DID YOU KNOW?
The 3 secrets…
Why are exhibitions so powerful?
Because around 75% of visitors are there to buy something, or plan what they will buy in the future – that’s secret number 1.
With ordinary advertising, what you are really trying to do, is get to see people that, at an exhibition, they’re coming to see you, all the hard work is done! It’s the most cost effective way of putting your products and services in front of the people you are aiming at – and that’s secret number 2!
Secret number 3? – Exhibitions are the only things that allow you to entice the potential buyer, using all five senses!!

WATER- AND WIND-SPORTS ON SHOW AT NBS
Add any combination of the elements of wind, sails and boards, then just add water and you’ll arrive at the same result every time – an experience that is 100% pure adrenalin.
For a 360-degree view of the variety of wind- and water-sports available to those fearless souls who like their sports to be extreme, you can’t beat the National Boat Show AND Dive Expo 2010 (NBS).
Whether you prefer a sport like wakeboarding, that keeps you close to the water, or kiteboarding, which makes you believe you just might be able to fly - everything’s more fun when you just add water!
Kiteboarding is 90% about flying the kite and about 10% board skills, so you don’t need amazing coordination and almost anyone can do it. If you love solitary sports and the feeling of total freedom - this is for you!
Closer to earth, there’s wakeboarding. Once again, it’s a bit like skateboarding, only with a boat to tow you and a wake to add variety to your routine – it’s thrilling stuff!
As those in the know are all quick to point out, the social aspect of wakeboarding is a major factor driving its popularity. Not only do you need someone to drive the boat and tow you, but there is never any shortage of friends and family who want to tag along for the fun of it.
It’s fun to learn and much easier than skiing. Wakeboarding is a bit like skateboarding, surfing and skiing, combined.
Wind, waves, water and a healthy dose of courage are all you need to unlock a whole lot of fun!
Testimonial
On National Boat Show “…it surpassed our expectations, surprisingly we sold a lot of upmarket boats”
Riaan van Helsdingen, Twin Boats & Trailers