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Beginning Wednesday March 26, 2008
(561) 833-7122
Ginn sur MerSM Presents The 23rd Annual
Palm Beach Boat Show
2008 Palm Beach Boat Show Adds Third Site For Superyachts
“Newly-Renovated” Rybovich Marina To Feature A Select Group Of Yachts Over 100 Ft.
WEST PALM BEACH (March 12, 2008) – The 23rd Annual Palm Beach Boat Show – March 27-30, 2008 – has announced a third site will be added to this year’s event. The new in-water location at the “newly-renovated” Rybovich Marina will feature a select collection of luxurious superyachts including the show’s largest yacht – 147’ Tooth Fairy.
According to Andrew Doole, Vice President of Show Management, producers of the show, the new superyacht venue now allows the Palm Beach show to expand and to offer customers a wider range of much larger yachts.
“We were elated when this magnificent site became available,” said Doole. “Because of the deep drafts, far larger yachts than ever before can participate in the show. It’s something that many of our customers have been asking for, and now we have the perfect marina to host the multi-million dollar collection.”
Rybovich Marina will be welcoming the Queen of the show site, Tooth Fairy. The 147’ Sterling Yacht is being displayed by International Yacht Collection. She is a unique yacht with its glass-bottom Jacuzzi and helicopter landing pad. The $15.5 million superyacht also comes with many toys including two Jet Ski’s, two Wave Runners, two kayaks, a 28’ Novurania RIB, a 22’ Nautica RIB Catamaran as well as scuba gear, snorkel gear, wakeboards, water ski’s and water tubes.
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Continuous free water shuttles connecting the Rybovich Marina and Flagler sites will be provided. The shuttle service will be conveniently located adjacent to the Yachts Pavilion on the east side of the Flagler show site.
Rybovich Marina joins the show’s other two spectacular sites – The Intracoastal Waterway and Flagler Drive and the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
Show Admission and Show Hours
Admission to the Palm Beach Boat Show is:
· Adults $14.00
· Children (ages 6 – 12) $ 4.00
· Children (under 6) FREE
Show hours are:
· Thursday, March 27 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
· Friday, March 28 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
· Saturday, March 29 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
· Sunday, March 30 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tickets are available online at www.showmanagement.com or from the Convention Center box office and from the Show’s waterfront box offices at North Clematis and Evernia Streets. Admission is valid for same-day entrance at both show sites.
Ginn sur MerSM presents the 23rd Annual Palm Beach Boat Show. The show is sponsored by KeyBank, co-sponsored by Yachts Magazine, The Palm Beach Post, 10 CANE, Budweiser, News Channel 12, The Gater 98.7FM, Power & Motoryacht, Hook The Future, Enterprise, Identity Travel, The Palm Beach Daily News, owned and sponsored by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County and produced and managed by Show Management. For additional information, visit the show website at www.showmanagement.com, or call (954) 764-7642.
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About Ginn sur MerSM
Just 55 miles from South Florida, the West End of Grand Bahama Island will be home to a $4.9 billion community developed by Ginn Resorts. Situated on miles of pristine oceanfront property, Ginn sur MerSM will reflect a timeless elegance blended with distinct architectural features. World-class amenities will include two Signature golf courses designed by legends Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, two large marinas, a private airport, a casino, water and swim pavilions, a beach club and spa. In regard to luxury and scope, it will serve as Ginn Resorts’ flagship development.