PRESS RELEASE

VII International exhibition of boats and yachts MOSCOW BOAT SHOW

March 11-16, 2014
Crocus Expo IEC, Pavilion 3, Halls 13, 14 and 15

The third pavilion of Crocus Expo IEC will host a magnificent exposition of the 7th International exhibition of yachts and boats Moscow Boat Show March 11 through 16, 2014. The largest in Russia event will for the seventh time already incorporate the most impressive representatives of the yachting world, branch specialists, professional sportsmen and fans of this spectacular sport!

Moscow Boat Show is rightfully called the main event in the Russian world of boats and yachts. In 2012 the exhibition was granted the status of “UFI Approved Event” by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry and it was listed in the calendar of International Boat Industry (IBI), which includes all exhibition events of international level in the yachting industry.

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!

The exposition space will increase up to 45 000 sq m in 2014. More than 350 companies from Germany, Greece, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Latvia, Ukraine, the USA, Finland, Holland, Turkey, France, Croatia, Poland and China, and also Russian participants from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi, Vladivostok, Kazan, the Republic of Karelia, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Izhevsk, Novorossiysk, Tolyatti, Sevastopol, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Saratov, Sverdlovsk, Yaroslavl and the Moscow region will participate in the show. The scale of the project confirms confident positions of its positive development.

The largest producers and dealers of boats and yachts, insurance and logistic companies: Nordmarin, Prestige Yachts, BUREVESTNIK Group of companies, Premium Yachts, Marine Trade, Velvette Marine, Aquadrive, Volvo East, Brig, Webasto Rus, Ingosstrakh, Rosgosstrakh and others are among the participants of the show. Such well known brands as Azimut, Sessa Marine, Beneteau, Ferretti, Contest, Jeanneau, Quicksilver, Linssen Yachts, Elegance Yachts, Sunseeker and many others will be presented to the guests of the event.

There are many premiers waiting for the guests of the show. For example the St. Petersburg company Fordewind-Regatta will present RS 100 sailing boat (which first sample was introduced in Russia last year), RS Quba universal boat which has promptly won the whole world and the participant of many regattas – popular youthful RS Feva a two person sailing dinghy.

The BRIG-CENTER company, the official representative of BRIG in Russia, will show a family of Eagle and Navigator boats. Eagle 480 model which premiere took place in October 2013 in Australia will be shown among other exhibits.

The incorporated stand of Aquatechnica and Azimut Yachts Russia companies with magnificent yachts: Azimut Flybridge 54, Azimut Flybridge 45, Azimut Magellano 43HT and boats: Sessa Marine C35, Monterey 214SS, Monterey 264FSC, Monterey 295SY, Beneteau Antares 6.80, Beneteau Antares 7.80, Beneteau Antares 8.80, Beneteau Barracuda 7, Beneteau Barracuda 9 will be of great interest at the visitors.

Premium Yachts company will present two unique yachts:  Ferretti 620 – a leader of the producer of motor yachts of luxury class Ferretti Yachts and the best-seller of Riva shipyard – Rivarama Super 44’.

HT Marine agency, the official and exclusive supplier of Aquador, Grand Banks and Targa trademark boats in the territory of Russia and the CIS countries, will display Targa 44 and Aquador 32C.

Jetlev Flyer Shark NEW, JF-260 and JF-220 including JETPACK ADD-ON KIT for Aqua Flyer hydrocycle will be presented at Sport Army stand.

Besides a mini-studio will be organized at Ocean-TV stand (Moscow Boat Show information partner) March 12 through 15 where a film shooting will take place.

It should be noted that the only supplier in Russia of Hamilton Jet waterjet propellers, a Petersburg company Kronshtadt, will be presented at the show. This equipment was used in such popular movies, as one of cult Bondiana (Operation Fireball) and the blockbuster Sahara: in a scene on a twisting river in the desert center there is a dual water-cannon of the HJ274 model installed on the deck.

Everyone will have an opportunity to find catamarans at OOO Katamaranov and Sunreef Yachts stands.

Moscow Boat Show is well-known for its fantastic exposition where everyone will be able to find all necessary. Rosgosstrakh and Ingosstrakh will offer a comprehensive program of insurance of yachts and boats which will provide protection against all risks arising at their operation to the happy ship owners worrying about a qualitative insurance.

The Russian Yachting Federation (VFPS), one of the largest exhibitors of the show, will present main regattas of the season.

The quantity of boats and yachts presented within the frames of Moscow Boat Show will meet expectations of the most sophisticated experts. The business program with participation of reputable specialists of the branch will becomes a separate advantage of the show alongside with the exposition. This year the calendar of events will feature: a plenary session, Day of Yachting Design, Day of Superyachts, Day of Water Sports, debatable, game and competitive events, seminars, master classes, meetings with experts, fair of yacht vacancies and other events.

The Gala Opening Ceremony of Moscow Boat Show will take place march 11 at 01:00 p.m. in the lobby of the third pavilion Crocus Expo IEC.

For detailed information please visit http://eng.mosboatshow.ru.

Press Service Crocus Expo IEC