62nd MELBOURNE BOAT SHOW A SUCCESS

The 2024 Melbourne Boat Show concluded on Sunday 20 October, with the organiser, the Boating Industry Association of Victoria, deeming the event a great success.

The Show started with a spectacular site set-up by the 100+ exhibitors, across seven full marinas, and over a kilometre of waterfront exhibits and activations. The weather came good late on Saturday morning, and from then on, the visitors flocked in. The final count was 38,837 visitors, and whilst fewer than 2023, still a great number given the tricky and wet weather on the Thursday and Friday. BIAV CEO Steve Walker paid tribute to the exhibitors, sponsors and supporters, acknowledging the great display delivered, and the fantastic experience provided to current and potential boaters.

Initial exhibitor feedback was especially positive. Bar Crusher’s Sam Holmes commenting, “Great event momentum, crowds were in. Next year we’ll be there”. Rhys Withers at Cranbourne BC was equally enthused stating “Thanks for another great Show. Continue ………