Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show – November 1-5, 2017
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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2017
November 1-5, 2017
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the “Yachting Capital of the World” will host the 58th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on Nov 1-Nov 5, 2017. Show exhibits range from yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts. A wide variety of boats will be on display including runabouts, sportfishers, high performance boats, center consoles, cabin cruisers, flats boats, skiffs, express cruisers, sailing yachts, motor yachts, bowriders, catamarans, ski boats, jet boats, trawlers, inflatables, canoes, and extraordinary superyachts. This is exactly where you want to be.
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Locations
Visit one of our 7 locations and enjoy the ultimate boat show experience!
Bahia Mar Yachting Center
801 Seabreeze Blvd.
Ft Lauderdale 33316
Las Olas Municipal Marina
2 South New River Dr. East
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Hall of Fame Marina
435 Seabreeze Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale 33316
Greater Fort Lauderdale/
Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Fort Lauderdale Hilton Marina
1881 SE 17th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
The Sails Marina
2150 Southeast 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Pier 66 Marina
2301 SE 17th St,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Show Schedule
PRIME TIME PREVIEW
Wed. Nov 1, Noon – 7pm
(Ticket valid any show day)
GENERAL ADMISSION
Thur. Nov 2, 10am – 7pm
Fri. Nov 3, 10am – 7pm
Sat. Nov 4, 10am – 7pm
Sun. Nov 5, 10am – 6pm
Admission
PRIME TIME PREVIEW (Wed. Nov 1): $46.50
Valid any one day Nov 1 – 5, 2017
GENERAL ADMISSION
Adult: $29.00
Child (age 6-15): $12.00
Children (under 6) Free
Special Events at FLIBS
Hands on Boating Skills Courses available only at the Boat Show!!
Hosted by Carefree Boat Club
Take the helm with confidence! Gain knowledge and hands on training by joining us for On the Water Skills training! This year add more fun and excitement to your boat show experience while taking your boating skills up a notch. Nothing beats hands on instruction when it comes to improving your helm skills and learning new ones. There’s something for everyone – from absolute beginners to seasoned skippers!
Learn from the experts; all sessions are taught by USCG licensed captains who are professional, certified instructors. You’ll learn basic and advanced skills that will last a lifetime!
Space is limited. Advance registration is highly recommended. Participants can register on line or directly at the Skills Training Center during the show. Courses located at the end of Limezone “A6” Dock, South side of Bahia Mar. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the class start time.
Courses Available:
- Basic Docking Skills
- Anchoring and Multi-Vessel Rafting Techniques
- Open Water Boat Handling Skills
- Advanced Docking & Precision Boat Control
- Powerboating Made Easy – Capable, Confident, Safe!
THE BLUEWILD OCEAN ADVENTURE EXPO, SEMINARS AND ART EXHIBITS
Located at the Broward County Convention Center.
Rooms 222-223
Be sure to visit “TheBlue Wild Watersports and Marine Art Expo”. You will get the chance to listen to experts speak about different water sports — from freediving and spearfishing to stand up paddle boarding and underwater photography. Also, stop by and meet celebrity speakers Gator Boy Chris Gillette and Manny Puig — they will be displaying their artwork andphotography. While there, be sure to visit the extensive Marine ArtDisplay room, featuring a wide range of artists — from serious, high-end works of art to underwater photography to whimsical and contemporary pieces. There is something for everyone at The Blue Wild!
THE ANNUAL KIDS’ FISHING CLINICS: Presented by Hook the Future
Located at the Convention Center show site, clinics begin at 12:00 and 2:00pm on Saturday & 1:00 and 3:00pm on Sunday .The clinic is free for all children who have a ticket to the boat show and are between the ages of 5-16.
Saturday:
12:00 PM – Convention Center
2:00 PM – Convention Center
Sunday:
1:00 PM – Convention Center
3:00 PM – Convention Center
IGFA SCHOOL OF SPORTFISHING SEMINARS
Thursday, Nov 2, 2017
- Secrets for Dolphin
- Kingfish Tips & Techniques
- Targeting Inshore Game Fish
Saturday, Nov 4, 2017
- Stalking the Flats
- Offshore Masters Panel
- Destination Fishing
Friday, Nov 3, 2017
- Winning with Wahoo
- Reef & Bottom Fishing Basics
- Destination Fishing
Sunday, Nov 5, 2017
- Targeting Inshore Game Fish
- Offshore Masters Panel
- Big fish on Light Tackle
