Gulfcoast Yacht & Boat Show
Gulfcoast Yacht & Boat show is all set to take place on two different weekends in the coming month. The event will take place on 8th to 10th April and on 15th to 17th April, at the Gulfport Harbor. Timings for the show is 10 am to 7 pm on 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th April; while the timing is 10 am to 5 pm on 10th and 17th April. Single day admission fee is US$ 12; and those ages 16 and below can enter free.
Termed as the biggest boat show in the Gulf region, the event is a 1-stop shopping center for the yachting season. More than seven-hundred yachts from 10′ to over 100′ in length are on display both on land and the water in one location. The yachts represent the best in Sail, Power, as well as Paddle Craft from the marine industry.
More than hundred accessory vendors ranging from huge diesel as well as outboard engines to art, apparel, electronics, gadgets and docks would also be on showcase. The Yacht and Boat show would have 2 fishing events (borrowed from the Southampton yacht charter show) – King of the Bulls-Bull Shark Tournament and World’s Richest Cobia Tournament. The angler who catches the largest Bull shark as well as biggest fish would be handed a payout of US$ 15000.
Meanwhile, world’s Richest Cobia Tournament will take place on 9th April. Registration would go on till 8 pm, on 8th April. Entry charge is $395.