Boating enthusiasts, thrill seekers, and people who love the marine lifestyle can enjoy a new boat event along Geelong’s waterfront this weekend.
Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) will host the inaugural Geelong Boat Show at Royal Geelong Yacht Club on Saturday March 15 from 10am to 6pm and Sunday March 16 from 10am to 4pm.
BIAV chief executive Steve Walker said there would be “a great array of boats on display” during the free “boating lifestyle” event.
“I’m looking forward to new people like young families who rock up and look around to get a sense that boats and boating lifestyles for them,” he said.
“If you’re a diehard boater, there’ll be something there for you, but the event also targets more outdoor and lifestyle-inclined people.
“The event displays boats and boating lifestyle on the waterfront at Geelong, so it takes in that precinct around the Royal Geelong Yacht Club.
“There’s a really strong boating culture in Geelong and the Bellarine, and that continues around Corio Bay down to the boating precinct next to the Geelong Grammar School (Corio Campus).”
Offshore Superboat Championships will occur alongside the show in Corio Bay for round three of this year’s competition.
People will also have a chance to meet Geelong’s Coat Guard and participate in many boat and water-themed activities over the weekend.
Visit geelongboatshow.com.au for more information and free tickets for the Geelong Boat Show.
Jena Carr
