NBS showcases the widest range of boats to suit specific requirements and budgets, from powerboats, yachts, leisure craft, sailboats, ski boats, and fishing boats to jetskis, watertoys, wind and kite surfing, canoes, kayaks, fishing equipment, and a host of outdoor and leisure accessories.

Exhibitor Profile

Who's exhibiting at NBS?

In the Coca-Cola dome's virtual indoor (and outdoor) shopping mall, spanning over 24 000 square metres, exhibitors will showcase a range of water sport products and accessories including:

• Speed, racing and ski boats
• Cruisers, fishing boats and deck boats
• Yachts, motor yachts, sailboats
• Sailing academy training
• Engines, boat instruments and equipment
• Jet skis and inflatables
• Canoes and kayaks
• Ski and wakeboard equipment
• Kitesurfers and windsurfers
• Water toys and paddle boats
• Fishing equipment and tackle
• Scuba diving gear and training schools
• Outdoor accessories and equipment
• Clubs and conservation centres
• Outdoor travel destinations
• Marinas & Property

 

Interesting facts about the National Boat Show

The National Boat Show is the best and biggest show on the continent of Africa in terms of:

2009 Show Facts
Exhibitor Participation in 2009:	250+ exhibits on the floor and 300+ boats on show!
Visitor Participation in 2009:	over 52 000
Gross Floor space in 2009:	24 000 square metres and growing!
Marketing Value in 2009:	The value of the campaign over R8M !

The displays of the latest in power boats, yachts, sailboats, water sports, marine accessories and other leisure activities is hugely impressive, and visitors are able to experience the widest possible range of boating and watersports products, innovations and exciting new technologies available.

With Gauteng’s large base of yachting and sailing enthusiasts, there is also a strong demand for more sailing and yachting exhibits.

Why Exhibit?

The show brings motivated, active and pre-qualified buyers and contacts directly to you. Results are tangible, and your participation presents a measurable return on your investment.

Exhibiting at the National Boat Show is your opportunity to:

• Meet a concentrated audience of boating, yachting, sailing and watersports enthusiasts
• Place your products and services into the hands, hearts and minds of buyers.
  Demonstrate your products, answer questions and assist visitors in making informed purchasing choices
• Generate sales leads and build prospect databases
• Educate the market and utilise all five senses to communicate your brand and message
• Strengthen relationships with customers and potential customers.
  Be at the epicentre of the industry, and research and explore new products and technologies
• Participate in a versatile and cost-effective platform to build brand awareness, launch new products and technologies and obtain media exposure
• Network with the industry and exchange knowledge and ideas

The National Boat Show represents the entire industry at one time, bringing together suppliers, buyers, purchase influencers and the media.

No other marketing medium is more direct, or able to communicate your brand and products personally to a captured audience of real buyers in a face-to-face and interactive environment.