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V International exhibition of boats and yachts
MOSCOW BOAT SHOW

The first pavilion of Crocus Expo IEC will host a magnificent exposition of the 5th International exhibition of yachts and boats Moscow Boat Show. The show has been extremely popular for five years already not only at the specialists of the market segment and professional sportsmen but also at those who consider sailing sport to be their hobby and well cherished dream.

The organizer of the project is the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre. The show is supported by Aston Martin Moscow, Burevestnik Group logistics department and the Yachting specialized magazine.

Moscow Boat Show is the largest project in Russia presenting all the best in the world of yachting. The exhibition annually shows high level of attendance and has already proved as significant and noteworthy event in the world of yachts and boats. Every year new exhibitors join the list of participants, genuine "sharks" of yachting business, the quantity of visitors considerably increases and the exposition becomes more sated and diverse.

The exposition space will increase up to 30 000 sq m and will be accommodated in 4 exhibition halls! 270 Russian and foreign companies will participate in the show. The scale of the project confirms confident positions of its positive development. The organizers will try to arrange a genuine fiesta of water on land!

Moscow Boat Show provides the perfect platform from which to preview new products, evaluate market trends, and establish long-lasting and commercially profitable partnerships. Despite the dynamic changes taking place in Russia and the rapid growth of the yachting sector, the show continues to complement and reflect the industry’s demand and is a promotional opportunity not to be missed!

Unique exhibits will be presented at the show for the first time: exposition of private submarines from U-Boat Russia company, Marquis Yachts 420 SB motor yacht from Sport Bridge S. Marine series, SAGA-415 yacht from Saga Boats Norwegian shipyard, Jetlev-Flyer from MS Watersports.

More than 1000 yachts will be displayed within the frames of the event including the largest boats ever exhibited in Russia – 19-meter giants from Nord Marine and Burevestnik.

The results of the contest for the best yacht name initiated and organized by Enigma company for the best yacht name will be announced March 24 at 03:00 p.m. at the company’s stand (A170). The first three winners will be granted valuable prizes.

The premier of books written by a famous traveler Roger Taylor presented by Moya Planeta Publishing House will be held at the show.

As its popularity and success rate has grown over the last years Moscow Boat Show 2012 has developed to incorporate more than just an exhibition. These special events serve to attract leading exhibitors and visitors and allow all participants the chance to broaden their knowledge and of course their sales potential.

The Gala Opening Ceremony of the 5th International exhibition of boats and yachts Moscow Boat Show will take place March 20, 2012 at 01:00 p.m.

Participants of the event:

• Nikolay Krjuchek, Deputy Chief of the State Inspection on Small size Vessels (GIMS) of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of Russia;
• Georguiy Shaiduko, Acting President of the Russian Yachting Federation (VFPS), Olympic champion in Atlanta;
• Nikolay Litau, Honoured Master of Sports, Full member of Russian Geographical Society, Holder of the Award of Courage;
• Arcady Zlotnikov, First Deputy Director Crocus Expo IEC;
• Ekaterina Grishechkina, Director of exhibition Moscow Boat Show.