Experience some of the country’s finest luxury yachts and catamarans on display at the V&A Waterfront

The 20th edition of the Cape Town International Boat Show, known as boatica, Cape Town officially kicked off today at the V&A Waterfront. 

The event will continue until Sunday 30 October and will feature a display of some of South Africa’s finest boating and yachting brands, with luxury yachts and catamarans on display as well as some pre-owned options.

South Africa has a robust blue economy and is a successful manufacturer of leisure vessels and is also the biggest power catamaran manufacturer in the world and the second biggest sailing catamaran manufacturer after France.

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James Vos, City’s Mayco member for economic growth, says 120 companies from various water sporting industries will be exhibiting this weekend.

“The boat building industry in Cape Town contributes R4. 2 billion per annum to Cape Town’s economy,” he says.

The experiential programme will include twice daily test drive sessions and interactive displays which include exclusive product launches and demonstrations.

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Kathryn Frew, boatica director, says: “This is the first face-to-face event in two years. As organisers, we are excited about finally being able to interact with our visitors in the magnificent setting that the V&A Waterfront provides. We’ve catered for a diverse audience of boating enthusiasts and ensured there is something for everyone at this years’ show.” 

• For more information and tickets visit www.boatshow.co.za