2011 St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show

2011 St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show to Feature
New Boats, Yachting Accessories and Fun-Filled Events

Largest Boat Show on the Gulf Coast Set for Dec. 1 through Dec. 4

St. Petersburg, Fla. - Plans are underway for the 2011 St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show,set to take place from December 1 through December 4 at the Progress Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. More than 250 marine-related companies will be exhibiting at the show, the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast, with many displaying new boats and products.

SHOW RELATED EVENTS AND MEDIA VISUALS

Beneteau USA - Oceanis 45 christening reception Thursday 12/1 from 6 to 7 p.m. Water 736-739.

Florida Boat & Yacht Surveyors - how to develop a written and realistic hurricane plan required for insurance coverage. Thursday 12/1 at 10:00 a.m. Tent 2 - Booth 322.

American Med Supply - Safety & Medical Preparedness on the Water: Discover the simple steps to insure safety while on the water. Thursday 12/1 at 4:45 p.m. and Sunday 12/4 at 2:15 p.m. Tent 2 Booth 414.

Latitudes & Attitudes Reader Appreciation Party - Saturday 12/3 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Albert Whitted Park located inside the show grounds. Food, drinks, raffle prizes and entertainment. Must be inside the show gates by 7 p.m. to attend.

West Coast Kyaks & Paddle Boards - will offer a demo dock for public demos and in-water demonstrations of the new Imagine Surf and Body Glove Stand Up Paddle Board/Kayak hybrids throughout the show. More information at Tent 2 Booth 369.

The Moorings - register to win a seven day/six night power charter vacation aboard a Moorings 372 Powercat to the British Virgin Islands. Tent 2 - Booth 465-466 or MooringsPower.com/boatshow.

MarineMax - register to win a seven day/six night luxury bareboat vacation in the British Virgin Islands at the MarineMax in-water display 900-909 and 926-930.

Keller Williams Realty - will raffle off gift cards for West Marine and Lowes at Tent 2 - Booth 323.

Hacker Craft - will display its custom designed Neiman Marcus Edition recently selected for inclusion in the legendary Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. Land 511 - 512


NEW IN SAILBOATS

Beneteau USA - the Oceanis 45 will make its Southern U.S. and Gulf Coast debut and the Sense 43 will make its Gulf debut. Water 736-739.

Leopard - will display the new 44. Water 731-732


NEW IN YACHTING ACCESSORIES AND SERVICES

West Coast Kyaks & Paddle Boards - will debut the Imagine Surf and Body Glove Stand Up Paddle Board/Kayak hybrids and the NuCanoe Fronteir 12 Kayak/canoe hybrid. Tent 2 - Booth 369 - 371

Yacht Boarding Systems - will introduce a new Angle Platform boarding ramp. Tent 2 - Booth 452

Beaver Flags - will introduce its laser-cut applique custom flags. Tent 2 - Booth 350

GHS Swim Platform Lifts - will introduce the Engbo line of bowthrusters, windlasses and mooring systems to the U.S. Tent 2 - Booths 458-459

North Sails Gulf Coast - will offer 3DI laminate sails and radian woven Dacron. Tent 1 - Booth 110

Pass-A-Grille Marina - will offer Power Pole installation. Tent 2 - Booth 411

The Yachting Gourmet - will introduce the new book, "The Yachting Gourmet's Docktail Party." Tent 1 - Booths 111-112

Showboats Custom Coating - will offer SB-230 clear high-gloss ceramic coating for polished and anodized metals. Tent 2 - Booth 388

U.S. Spars Inc. - will introduce its new line of mast and boom profiles. Tent 1 - Booth 150

Florida Boat & Yacht Surveyors - will debut its Yacht Guardian® Hurricane Planning and Secure Mooring Service. Tent 2 - Booth 322

NAUTOS USA LLC - will offer clutches with a two hinged system and batten car for main sail systems. Tent 1 - Booth 109

NEW IN YACHTING VACATIONS AND TRAVEL

Festiva Sailing Vacations - will make its St. Petersburg show debut. Tent 2 - Booth 339

Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club - introduces a new pump out system allowing every vessel to be pumped out from its berth. Tent 2 - Booth 355

NEW IN ELECTRONICS AND GREEN POWER

Piano Distributers - will offer the Yamaha Quick Play program. Tent 2 - Booths 435-436

Kronos Energy Solutions - will offer the MastR vertical axis wind turbine. Tent 1 - Booth 118

NEW IN MARINE ART AND LITERATURE

Boatnuts.net - will introduce the book, "Boatnuts Loose in the Carribbean." Author's Corner #2

About the St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show:
The St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show is managed and produced by Show Management and endorsed by Sail America and sponsored by Lincoln, Discover Sailing, Budweiser, Tampa Tribune, BoatQuest, Clear Channel and Hook The Future.

For more information call (954) 764-7642 or (800) 940-7642, , or visit ShowManagement.com

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