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SA’s premier boating show is back

Sep 22, 2022

Boatica Cape Town, previously known as the Cape Town International Boat Show, and Africa’s largest boating exhibition is back. Featuring a display of South Africa's finest boating and yachting brands the event takes place at the V&A Waterfront from 28 - 30 October 2022.

Cape Town, 22 September 2022: Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Mother City, Boatica Cape Town, previously known as the Cape Town International Boat Show, and Africa’s largest boating exhibition is back. Featuring a display of South Africa's finest boating and yachting brands the event takes place at the V&A Waterfront from 28 - 30 October 2022.

The three day event is set to be bigger and better in 2022 with the best South African boats, yachts, and catamarans on display, test drive sessions twice daily, exclusive product launches and demonstrations.

Kathryn Frew, Messe Frankfurt’s boatica Show Director[Ma1]  says, “After a two year hiatus we’re thrilled that we can finally meet our exhibitors and visitors face to face at the show again. This is the 20th edition of the event, the third run by Messe Frankfurt South Africa, and we’re pulling out all the stops to create an event that’s going to satisfy the discerning boating enthusiast.” 

“Continuing its legacy as the leading international boat show on the African continent we’ll be showcasing products and services from premier industry suppliers,” continues Frew.

Some of the brands already confirmed to participate this year include; AllSpice Yachting, Atomic Powerboats, Aquadex Africa, BG Boat Parts, Efoil Cape Town, Esthec/Cloudwize, Maiden Voyage Industries, Maverick Yachts, Mercury/Rutherform [Ma2] Marine, Natal Caravans, SAMSA, Seascape Marine, Southern Power, Supertech Yachts, Suzuki and Ullman Sails to name a few.

 

A new and exciting addition to the 2022 boatica Cape Town line up is the partnership with Universal Concerts to bring a VVIP offering alongside the show. This area will feature high-end alcohol brands with an opportunity for guests to experience a VVIP Red Carpet right on the dock with some of SA’s best entertainment and celebrities under one roof. [Ma3]

 

 “We have very ambitious plans for boatica 2022 and I’m confident that it will once again be the annual highlight on any boating enthusiast’s calendar,” concludes Frew.

 

boatica Cape Town 2022 - 3 days, 100+ exhibitors, luxury boats on display, a once-in-a-lifetime VVIP experience, and so much more. See you on the water! #boaticacapetown2022

 

For more information on boatica Cape Town 2022, please visit our website: www.boatshow.co.za

You can click here to buy tickets - https://boatica.howler.co.za/events/boatica-2022-b92d

Click here if you are a member of the press and would like to register for our press day - https://boatshow.za.messefrankfurt.com/capetown/en/press.html

To book your space as an exhibitor contact Kathryn.Frew@za.messefrankfurt.com or Ernest.VanSitters@za.messefrankfurt.com  

 

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