The 228ft megayatch SeaFair, a floating art gallery, is the hottest attraction of the 54th annual FLIBS
aboard the magnificent yachts and in the boat builder tents. Exotic automobiles will also be on display in front of the show sponsors tent, Show Management; the hot ticket is a VIP pass to network over drinks and lunch in their pavilion. Moreover, don’t forget to stop by the Palm Harbor Marina’s Superyacht Lounge, and be sure to take the time to stroll the dock and gaze at the superyatchs that were built by the best boatwrights of the world.
You won’t be starved of entertainment out on the waterways with yacht gadgets such as SEABOB underwater scooters, Quadski amphibious ATV, JetLev flying jet packs, Jet Surf and Wave Jet motorized surfboards and Sealegs amphibious boats. If fishing is your pastime, there are plenty of free seminars for adults and children, from some of the pros of the International Game Fish Association’s School of Sportfishing and CruisePort which features the world’s best selection of long range cruisers.
While the show is open daily from 10AM to 7PM, the best day to visit for serious buyers is Thursday. By the weekend the docks are crowded with attendees and the traffic can be daunting. Water taxi might be the best source of transportation, that or parking elsewhere in Fort Lauderdale and taking a taxi to the show.
FLIBS is a sight to see. If the Gods grace us with good weather this year, the boat show would be a wonderful way to spend a few hours outdoors, happily daydreaming of the next big yacht or a big catch with a shiny new rod. Hopefully for some, the dreams become a reality
SEPT-OCT 2013
Text Grace Trofa
For yachtsmen and boat enthusiasts alike, there are few events that are as widely anticipated as the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest in-water show in the world. A wide variety of water crafts will be on display this year, from vessels that are like floating palaces to smaller yachts. No marine aficionado will leave the show without feeling satisfied.
This year from October 31-November 4, 2013 an international audience will descend on Fort Lauderdale. More than 3 million square feet of space and 6 locations comprise the show grounds. The event will kick off with a spectacular fireworks display –a magical sight of colors reflecting off the surfaces of the many yachts and the sounds that echo down the narrow docks.
Perpetually, The 228ft megayatch SeaFair –a floating art gallery –is the hottest attraction of the 54th annual FLIBS . The exhibition will be docked at the show this year. With the wonderful accommodations of bars and restaurants, this is an excellent venue for taking a break from the visual overload of the show and maybe pick up an exceptional piece of jewelry; the exhibiting dealers are galley caliber.
Continuing their efforts to enhance the show, FLIBS opened up several pavilions with special exhibits. Those attending will now be able to experience a personal submarine, Miss Geico offshore racing boat, seminars, live musical entertainment, floating cocktail lounges, along with the fabulous private cocktail parties