| Boat shows have become very popular ways for | | | | boat shoes can make the process of touring boats a |
| boat manufacturers to showcase their products and | | | | little easier. |
| for consumers to research, dream about and perhaps | | | | In addition to the boats, hundreds of boat-related |
| even purchase a boat. There are as many different | | | | products and services are on display at boat shows. |
| kinds of boat shows as there are boats with shows | | | | Exhibitors as mundane as boat insurance agencies |
| specializing in luxury yachts, wooden boats, power | | | | and safety equipment dealers share floor space with |
| boats, sailboats and more. However, the largest shows | | | | custom yacht decorators and sea kayak dealers. |
| are more general with exhibits and information on all | | | | Most boat shows are also attended by artisans that |
| different kinds of watercraft. | | | | create marine-related art and sculpture. You can also |
| Boat shows can take place inside large convention | | | | find boating shoes and clothing with some shows |
| centers or at outdoor venues like marinas. For | | | | offering fashion shows as part of the entertainment. |
| example, the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat show | | | | Most boat shows provide an exhibitor map so that |
| takes place at six different marinas throughout the city. | | | | you can target those exhibitors that interest you the |
| By contrast, the largest boat show in Baltimore takes | | | | most. |
| place inside the convention center. | | | | Many boat shows also offer entertainment, |
| The most obvious things displayed at boat shows are | | | | demonstrations and special events to inform and |
| the boats. From canoes and personal watercraft to | | | | entertain visitors. For example, the Palm Beach Boat |
| racing sailboats and luxury yachts, there is almost | | | | Show offers musical entertainment during the show as |
| every kind of watercraft available on display. Typically, | | | | well as fishing clinics for children and adults and |
| boat show visitors are allowed to tour the boats and | | | | demonstrations of the latest in boating technology. |
| manufacturer representatives are on hand to answer | | | | Food is also available at boat shows, though it's usually |
| questions and discuss purchase options. Be aware | | | | typical fair food such as hamburgers and hot dogs. |
| that there may be restrictions on the type of shoes | | | | Food can be expensive, so you may want to consider |
| you must wear to be able to tour the inside of a boat. | | | | bringing a lunch particularly if the boat show venue is |
| At the Ft. Lauderdale show, touring the larger yachts | | | | outside and you can enjoy a waterfront picnic. |
| may mean removing your shoes completely! Wearing | | | | |