For immediate release.
Family summer fun starts next Thursday
There’ll be plenty to explore in the Viaduct Harbour when it plays host to nearly 200 exhibiting compa-nies and over 200
boats, at the Auckland On Water Boat Show from the 25 – 28 September.
The Auckland On Water Boat Show kicks off next Thursday and this year’s edition is a bumper event for the family to
explore.
Organisers have brought a slice of New Zealand’s maritime history to the show with the addition of Steinlager 2 in the marina. The only yacht to win all six legs of the Whitbread Round the World Race, ‘Big Red’ is famous for her
exploits with Sir Peter Blake and his crew and forms a part of New Zea-land’s seafaring legend. She’ll be on display at
the show thanks to the NZ Sailing Trust and available to get onboard to see this famous yacht up close, encouraging the
next generation of explorers and adventurers to take to the seas.
If you’ve got a junior sailor with their eyes on the prize, head upstairs to the Marine Events Centre for a group of
sailing displays from the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Yachting New Zealand, the Volvo Ocean Race and the Sir Peter
Blake Trust. There’ll be a chance to view trophies as well as speak to some of the nation’s sailing stars. Just next
door, at 2.30pm on Saturday and Sunday there’ll also be learn to sail sem-inars held by Yachting New Zealand to turn
that inspiration into forward momentum for the summer.
For families looking for engine-powered fun over summer, make your way to Kawasaki’s stand to view the new Ultra 310X.
This clever JetSki is equipped with a smart onboard computer system which includes eco and no wake-zone modes, cruise
control and has additional safety features like Kawasaki Smart Steering and high and low power modes to cater for all
competencies. It’s also a three seater, so there’s plenty of space for family adventures and it has enough pace to keep
the adults entertained when they want to go for a blast.
And speaking of blasts, there’ll be plenty of boat models at the show to take you for trials if you’re looking for a new
family boat. Kids will be fascinated by Sealegs amphibious ‘walking’ boats, while BlackDog Cat’s hardy aluminium trailer
boats will be whipping visitors around the harbour, demonstrating why they make perfect fishing or sport vessels.
On Saturday, make sure you’ve got a spot next to the Viaduct for a bird’s eye view of a Guinness World Record attempt
taking place. Lancer Industries have created a twenty metre long stand up paddle board to try and beat the world record
for the most people ever on an SUP. We’re aiming for 52 people to paddle the length of the Viaduct and the attempt will
raise funds for the Child Cancer Foundation.
Over on Lusty & Blundells’ stand they’ve got a new addition to the EPIRB family particularly suited to children. Ocean Signal’s compact
rescueME EPIRB1 is the world’s most compact emergency positioning indicating radio beacon and has been created
specifically for New Zealand and Australian boaties.
The show collects everything recreational boaters and industry alike need for their time on the water. Don’t miss the
chance to talk to marine industry experts before you make your next on-water purchase this coming summer.
ENDS
EDITOR’S NOTE
Details
Thursday 25 – Saturday 28 September
Show Hours: Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm
Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour
Tickets from iTicket.co.nz
Single day passes $18 early bird price.
Two $1000 prizes given away each day to early bird purchasers
Seven day Tongan charter for two to be won from The Moorings.
Free seminar programme Saturday and Sunday.