International Boating Experts and AdventurersEducate, Inspire and Entertain at the 2010 Toronto Boat Show
Seminar topics range from Boat Buying Basics to Circumnavigating the World
Toronto, ON – January
4, 2010 – Getting into boating is easy at the 52nd annual Toronto International Boat Show. From January 9-17, hourly seminars will be offered
to entertain, educate and inspire novice and experienced boaters alike. Boating experts from throughout the world including Ontario and Canada
will offer Toronto Boat Show visitors everything from boating basics to spellbinding boating adventures. The show provides an opportunity for
those thinking of getting into a water sport and taking a summer vacation in Ontario North of Toronto.
Ontario destinations will be at the show promoting boating in Ontario Canada. Ontario is home to close to a million rivers and lakes offering
all types of water sports including canoeing, kayaking, sailing, power boating and use of personal water crafts. Boating can take visitors into
a new fun world of sports competitions, fishing tournaments, or just old fashioned waterskiing and tubing. Ontario the major Canadian border
to the Great Lakes, including Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Georgian Bay, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. With the exception of Lake Erie, most of
the Great Lakes are located north of Toronto. Visitors can find a myriad of boating activities available at the many resorts destinations on
the travel website Ontario Travel North of Toronto. Summer and the beginning of the boating season is not too far away.
Try a new watersport this summer and book one of the many Ontario summer getaways
“Boating enthusiasts of all types can attend dozens of daily free seminars that touch upon every boating subject imaginable,” said Cynthia
Hare, show manager. “New boaters can learn about practical things like tying knots while experienced enthusiasts can find out what it takes
to cruise the Pacific Northwest or The Great Loop. And those just looking to be fascinated can listen to tales of adventure, including how two
marines went 1400 miles through the Northwest Passage in an open boat.”
Featured seminars at the 2010 Toronto International Boat Show include:
Wind is a Four Letter Word: A Skipper's Wife Reveals Her Perspective on a Circumnavigation By Heather Bacon
Thurs. Jan 14, 5pm
Sat. Jan 16, 11am
Heather sailed around the world but considers herself "a sailor by marriage." She will share the trepidation and challenges she faced
in following her husband's dream. She offers practical advice and coping techniques for women while acknowledging the rewards of the cruising
life.
Ron Bianchi
Weather and the Mariner
Sun. Jan 10th @ 2pm
Wed. Jan 13th @ 4pm
Fri. Jan 15th @ 2pm
Ron has been teaching Weather to Mariners for over 20 years now and at most of the GTA Yacht Clubs and Sailing Schools. Meteorologist, Sailor,
lecturer, and genuine believer in mind-opening encounters with the science of Meteorology and how to use it on the water
1400 Miles Through The North West Passage In A Small Open Boat
By Kevin Jeffrey
Mon. Jan 11, 1pm
Tues. Jan 12, 7pm
This seminar tells the epic story of last summer’s Arctic Mariner Expedition. Two British Royal Marines sailed, rowed, and when necessary, dragged
their 17.5 ft. open boat across the ice in a historic 1400-mile voyage through the Arctic's Northwest Passage. It took them 42 days, and along
the way they encountered charging bears, curious whales, and the warm, friendly people who inhabit Canada’s north.
A Women's Guide to Safe Boating: Tips You Need to Know to Feel Comfortable on the Water
By Lori Mason
Sat. Jan 9, 5pm
Fri. Jan 15, 4pm
A boater since she was 4-years-old, Mason has been teaching Boating Safety for the past 15 years. After learning that many women married to
boaters knew little or nothing about the operation of a boat, she created the Women on the Water Series to provide women with practical insight
into how to handle a boat in case of emergencies and for smooth sailing to any port of call.
Show details:
When: January 9 -17, 2010
Saturdays 10:00a.m.- 7:00p.m.
Sundays 10:00a.m.- 6:00p.m.
Weekdays 11:00a.m.- 8:00p.m.
Where: Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
100 Princes Blvd
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
Tickets: $15 for adults
$12 for seniors (65+)
$25 adult two-day pass
$20 unlimited weekday evening pass (4:00-8:00p.m.)
Youth 16 and younger get in FREE (when accompanied by an adult)
Discounts: $2 off advance tickets available for purchase online Jan. 9-17; Toronto Star Tuesday $3 discount; $3 discount coupon
from Pizza Pizza.
Info: Consumers interested in learning more about the 2010 Toronto International Boat Show can visit TorontoBoatShow.com
for complete details and updates or call (905) 951-0009.
Twitter – Follow us @TorontoBoatShow for frequent news and exciting updates.
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International Boat Show.
About the Toronto International Boat Show
The Toronto International Boat Show is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the world’s largest producer of boat
shows. NMMA is the leading association representing the recreational boating industry in North America. NMMA member companies produce more than
80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers in Canada and the United States.
The Toronto International Boat Show is a proud member of the International Federation of Boat Show Organizers (IFBSO), a prestigious organization
of recreational marine event organizers who provide a forum for the worldwide exchange of ideas and global cooperation.
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