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.

FAQs

Please look over these most Frequently Asked Questions to see if your question can be answered.

For Visitors

1. Where is the show being held this year?
   Once again at the the Coca-Cola dome, Northriding, Johannesburg, Gauteng
   Click here to view more of the venue at the official Coca-Cola dome site
   
   
2. What are the dates and times of the show?
   Opening day is Friday, 13^th August 2010
   doors open 11h00 - 18h00
   Saturday 14^th August 2010
   doors open 09h00 - 18h00
   Sunday 15^th August 2010
   doors open 09h00 - 17h00
   
   
3. Who are the event organisers?
   Biz Events (Pty) Ltd - an accomplished event organiser - website
   
   
4. How do I get to the show venue?
   Getting to the show is relatively easy. We have compiled a comprehensive "from all angles" direction sheet - View it here
   
   
5. Who is this show geared towards?
   Boating and watersport lovers from everywhere. People who love the outdoors, who are involved with (or who aspire towards) adventure sports. Read more here.
   
   
6. How can I get in touch with the exhibitors?
   You can view the Exhibitor Listing here, or you can make contact with and we will assist you from there.
   
   
7. What facilities are available at the show?
   The venue has everything a modern venue should have. These are more specifically covered on the facilities page or you could get the info from the official Coca-Cola dome site.
   
   
8. Are there medical / first aid facilities at the show?
   There most certainly are. This is a prerequisite to any successful show being held. More information can be read on the official Coca-Cola dome site.
   
   
9. Are the competitions being run available to everyone?
   Yes, all the competitions being run by the National Boat Show are for the visitors attending the show or the readers of the media where they are published.
   
   
10. What are the rules for the competitions?
    The standard rules for competitions apply. View these here.
    
    
11. What facilities are there for children?
    Loads of fun activity areas are located in the precinct area (outdoors).
    
    
12. Where can "out-of-town" visitors stay?
    There are many places to stay, and we have compiled some of these places here.


13. Does NBS have any CSI - Social Responsibility and if so, who do you support?
    Yes, In fact, Biz Events, the show organisers, are proud supporters of a number or organizations. You can see them here.