Introduction

 
 

This Blog is all about Boat Shows!  Through the eyes of the vendors and boating enthusiasts across the country.

#1   It is the intent of this blog to help educate prospective vendors of the trials and tribulations to be faced when attending boat shows across the United States and Canada. 

Attending a boat show for the first time in a new area can be a daunting task.  Even veteran vendors can fall prey to the uncertainties of boat show locations at various times of year, venue layout, travel, shipping and hidden costs associated with attending any particular boat show.  Find out what past vendors have to say about the show, the attendance, what is selling and what isn’t and any other positive or negative factors they encountered at the show.    

#2   Boating enthusiasts will find this blog very helpful in navigating their way through some of the largest international boat shows in the country.  So many vendors … and so little time!  Which seminars are worth attending and which ones aren’t.   If everyone shares their experiences encountered at various shows, it will become a lot clearer as to which shows you might want to attend in the future, or which ones are really not worth the time and or money.  Don’t be afraid …..Jump right in!  Tell us what’s on your mind.

A little about myself, the author. As founder of Cape Hatteras Marine Inc. (http://www.capehatterasmarine.com/) a manufacturer, distributor and retailer of personalized and innovative boating products, I’ve experienced my fair share of boat shows over the past 12 years. Exhibiting and attending every major show and many of the smaller shows across the country while taking note of the good, bad and in between.  I’m here to share my experiences to hopefully help improve the quality of future shows and to provide insight to prospective vendors and attendees. I love the boating lifestyle and industry and would love to be part of its continued success.