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Skipper's Club Boat Show News
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The Skipper's Club provides exclusive access to discounted tickets, special offers, and up-to-date information on the Vancouver Boat Show, February 5 - 9, 2020.
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IT'S OPENING DAY OF THE
VANCOUVER BOAT SHOW!
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Welcome to another exciting year at the Vancouver International Boat Show, featuring one of the LARGEST displays of new boats, products, services and accessories in Western Canada.
The Vancouver Boat Show continues to provide a wide range of seminars, guest speakers, and feature attractions, and more opportunities than ever to experience every aspect of the boating lifestyle and to prepare you to set sail on the open water.
What can you expect at this year's show?
Lots of new features and some returning favourites.
- Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel will debut at this year's show. Twiggy has been entertaining audiences and talking about boating safety for over 35 years. Twiggy's pool is located in the West Field Endzone.
- Meet The Shaw Family! A family of five, who after selling their home and purging their possessions embarked on a seven year 35,000 nautical mile adventure. Hear their story on Saturday & Sunday about dirty diapers at sea, maintenance in exotic locations and unchartered reefs.
- The BC Sailing Association will have its sailing simulator on site. This is your chance and the kids too, to see what it's like to manage a sailboat without the water.
- UBC Sailbot Team will showcase Canada's first autonomous sailing vessel designed by UBC students and slated to compete in the Vic-Maui Race
- The Loxy Ladies of Sundance Seafood return with great ideas on cooking with seafood. Tammy Wood, a top ten finisher in Canada's Masterchef, will share her inspirations for cooking wild game.
The entire show encompasses BC Place AND Granville Island! Visit The Floating Show at Granville Island, where there will be a large assortment of vessels in-the-water and ready for viewing. Shuttle buses between Granville Island and BC Place are provided free of charge.
Our 250+ exhibitors and dozens of boating experts and presenters are honoured to welcome you to Western Canada's largest boat show, and stand ready to make your boating dreams come true!
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Boating Educational Workshops
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 Start 2020 off on the right foot. Whether a novice or seasoned boater, you're sure to discover and learn new things in one of our 125+ seminars and workshops. Click below to plan your day! - Main Stages
- Dockside Grill Cooking Series
- DIY Garage
- Sport Fishing in BC
 The Vancouver Boat Show offers a full-day workshop on preparing for cruising adventures. Led by John Neal, Amanda Swan Neal along with Pete McGonagle, this seminar covers 18 dynamic topics illustrated with PowerPoint presentations that are documented in the included 260-page Offshore Cruising Companion. (normal price $90).
Participants will learn about: Outfitting a Boat for Offshore Cruising, Diesel Engine Maintenance, Storm Survival Tactics, Rigging & Sails, Communications, Anchoring, Piracy & Security, Managing Your Escape, Cost of Cruising and Cruising Routes.
If you are thinking of cruising in the next year or two, this seminar is for you. Saturday, Feb 8 9AM-5PM. $100. Pre-registration is recommended, but you can also register at the door. |
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Women's Day...
Learn, Share, Network, And WIN!
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Whether you are a seasoned or novice boater, Women's Day is for you!
It's a full day (Sat. Feb 8th) of seminars, workshops and guest speakers covering a range of topics from: new marine electronics to offshore adventures. [Click here for schedule.] Presentations apply to both powerboaters and sailors.
Your $99 ticket includes a light breakfast, bag lunch, fashion show, wine tasting and admission to the Boat Show [open until 8PM], so you will have lots of time to browse. And to top it all off, amazing gift bags and raffle prizes! Grab a friend and join us!
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE - REGISTER TODAY!
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Be Ready... Download the
2020 Vancouver Boat Show App
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 myShowApp, the Official 2020 Vancouver Boat Show App is designed to help you make the most of your visit while at the show.
myShowApp can help you: - Quickly find exhibiting companies and track who you visited and the person you spoke to!
- Capture contact information, make notes and easily export your contacts!
- Find and view educational seminars including speakers, dates, times and locations.
- Create a personalized agenda and more...
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WIN ONE OF FIVE
Great Boat Show Prize Packages
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Enter to WIN one of the many
exciting boat show prize packages!
- A Free Trip to Tahiti
(Valued at $15,000 USD)
- Shopping Spree, Boat Show, Dinner & Hotel Package
(Valued at $1,000 CDN)
- $200 Shopping Spree at the Vancouver Boat Show
- 2020 Boat Show Ticket Packages (Valued at $60)
Complete the online contest forms to be eligible to win!
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Warrior Tickets For 1999 Retro Night
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 The Vancouver Warriors take to the Rogers Arena Friday, Feb 7 at 7:30PM against the Buffalo Bandits in exciting National Lacrosse League Action!
Vancouver Boat Show Attendees and Guests will save 40% off Club Seats by paying ONLY $30 (Reg price is $49.95).
Cheer for the Warriors and party like it's 1999! Dress up in your best grunge-inspired looks from acid wash jeans to starter jackets and join the fun in throwback-themed atmosphere of retro game activities and music! |
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For Vancouver Boat Show Attendees
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar Special Offer
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  Fanny Bay Oyster Bar is Vancouver's
only 'Tide to Table' oyster bar and seafood restaurant.
They source all shellfish directly from family farms for patrons to enjoy in a casual downtown setting in the heart of the Stadium District. Lunch, happy hour, dinner, and late night drink features are available daily, as well as weekend brunch service!
Vancouver Boat Show guests who visit one of the Fanny Bay Oyster Bar locations, and show their boat show ticket, will receive 10% OFF regular menu* food items for lunch & dinner between February 5-9th. (*Alcohol, happy hour, and lunch features excluded).'
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Getting To The Show: Hours & Parking
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SHOW HOURS: [Feb 5-9, 2020]
- Wednesday to Saturday: 10AM - 8PM
- Sunday: 10AM - 5PM
Note: The Granville Island Floating Show closes daily at 5:30PM, Wednesday through Saturday.
GETTING TO THE SHOW:
- Set your GPS
- Public Transportation Options
SHOW PARKING:
Parking is available at BC Place and Granville Island. There are FREE shuttle buses and water taxis running between the two venues.
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approaching boating season. 
Western Canada's largest boat show returns to BC Place and Granville Island in 2021! 
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