THE MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR EXTRAVAGANZA
Monday, January 12th, 2009by IYM Magazine
The Miami International Boat Show is poised to make another splash with the latest installment of the most dynamic nautical extravaganza on the planet.
Text by Bill LindseyPhotos courtesy of Miami International Boat Show & Forest Johnson  Â
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Once again, from Feb. 12-16, 2009, the Indian Creek Waterway at Collins Avenue/A1A in Miami Beach will play host to the glamorous, totally in-water 21st Annual Yacht and Brokerage show as the stars of the yachting world cruise into town to display their interior design artistry and impressive naval architecture. This year’s show will cover over 1.2 million square feet with over 550 new and pre-owned vessels with a grand total over one billion dollars. Prices range from around $100,000 to eight figure masterpieces at this extraordinary show site, making this a truly “something for everyone” event, which encompasses the world’s best in superyachts, sportfishermen, family cruisers, express cruisers, and ocean-going trawlers. The attendees’ list includes a who’s who of the international superyacht world as well as U.S. boat manufacturers such as Sea Ray and Marquis Yachts.
“We have the equipment to build large-scale marinas virtually overnight,” says Skip Zimbalist, CEO of Active Interest Media who owns Yachting Promotions, Inc., who produces the show. “With electrical, telephone service, Internet and all kinds of things.” His company provides berths for over 500 new and pre-owned tour de forces of naval architecture and luxurious interior design.

