V.I.B. Night

"Very Important Boaters" night kicks off the 46th Atlanta Boat Show! The first 500 attendees after 5:00pm Wednesday, January 9, 2008 will receive a Free Boater's Bag from Marine Specialties. Live music, celebrity appearances and fantastic door prizes will add to the festive atmosphere.

On opening night check your V.I.B. bags for special door prize certificates.  They can be redeemed for a variety of special gifts, including, wakeboard gear from Atlanta Inboard, fine art selections from the Artists' Gallery, gift certificates from Ted's Montana Grill and a special grand prize!  One lucky attendee will win a trip for two to a 2008 NASCAR race!

Come to the show on Wednesday, January 9th from 5-7 pm for your chance to win these fabulous prizes and take advantage of the best deals of the year on all your boating needs.
 

Unbelievable Giveaways

Cruise through the show lobby and sign up for your chance to win a 175 Sea Ray from Marine Max. This fantastic boat is complete with Mercruiser engine and trailer. If a personal watercraft is more your speed, stop by the Park Marine display and enter to win a Yamaha VX1 Deluxe. Other fantastic prizes include a Lake Lanier Islands vacation getaway featuring a 5-day stay at Emerald Pointe Hotel. This amazing trip is complete with free boat rentals, spa treatments, two rounds of golf and more!

Miss GEICO Race Boat

See one of the fastest offshore race boats on the water today. Powered by twin 1500 HP refurbished helicopter engines, the 40-ft. Miss GEICO has demolished record after record and can hit speeds of more than 180 miles-per-hour!

Let's Go Fishing Center presented by Honda Marine

Enjoy a day of fishing fun at the newly expanded Let's Go Fishing Center. This educational and entertaining exhibit promotes both freshwater and saltwater angling. National and local fishing pros will host hourly seminars covering the latest techniques, tackle and hot spots. Kids will love the free catch-and-release trout pond filled with hungry trout.

While at the Let's Go Fishing Center, be sure to sign up for your chance to win one of two fantastic Honda Marine products including a Honda 1000i generator and a 2hp Honda Four Stroke Outboard.

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Boat Show Boardwalk

The Boat Show Boardwalk will host several new features including the IGX Interactive Game Experience. Take a turn at more than 15 of the latest games from Sony PS-3, Microsoft X-Box and Nintendo Wii. Other boardwalk features include a the Sea Quest Kids Room, Boater's Lounge, Sailing Seminars and the Atlanta Boat Show Artists' Gallery.

Maxum Get in the Game Boat Giveaway, powered by GM

Show attendees can enter to win a football themed Maxum 2200 SR3 equipped with Sirius satellite radio, trailer, pigskin interior and various football-related souvenirs.  In May, one winner will be selected to win the Maxum boat, valued at more than $55,000.

This new promotion, powered by GM, will bring professional football Chauncey Davis to the Atlanta Boat Show on Thursday, January 10th at 5 p.m. to greet boat show attendees and sign autographs.  Show visitors can also win prizes on-site, including Sirius satellite radios, signed footballs and jerseys.

John Greviskis

Meet the founder and host of Ship Shape TV, John Greviskis, on Saturday, January 12^th. John will be on-site from 10-am to noon in the GMC booth. Cruise by booth K-4 and learn how make your boat “Ship Shape”. Sponsored by GMC.

Allstate Safety Weekend

Saturday and Sunday, children 12 and younger will receive a free life jacket from Allstate Boat Insurance. Stop by booth number 351. ( While quantities last.)

Atlanta Boat Show Artists' Gallery

A new addition to the Boardwalk for the 2008! The Artists' Gallery will feature fine art from several local artists including Anne Brodie Hill, Rhea Metcalf, Cheryl Hardin, Meg Lyman, Amanda Carter, Jose Portilla, Sandra Landergott, Anita Elder and the Artisans of Flowery Branch.

The Artists' Gallery is Sponsored by: Frames You-Nique of Gainesville Georgia and A-2-Z Signs of Buford Georgia

Check out www.lakelanierart.com for a preview of what you'll see at the Artists' Gallery.

Houseboat Row

Returns for a third year! See how truly grand living on the water can be with four impressive custom decorated houseboats outside the Georgia World Congress Center.  Houseboats are provided by Sumerset Houseboats, Fantasy Houseboats, Stardust Cruisers and Destination Yachts.

Discover Boating Center

Your one-stop resource for boating information and advice. Staffed by experts who can answer all your questions and set you on a course to choosing a boat that will give you and your family years of enjoyment, the Discover Boating Center is here to help you become a boater.

• Straightforward answers to all your boating questions
• Expert, unbiased advice on buying a boat
• Information you can trust and local resources to help you get started

Toby the Tugboat

Toby the Tugboat will be making the rounds at the show to see the kids. Keep an eye out for Toby—he loves to chat with boaters!

Showcase on Outdoor Travel

Looking for great travel and vacation deals? Or are you in search of new outdoor adventures? You'll find them here—fishing lodges, marinas, boating resorts and other scenic outdoor destinations.

Sailing Seminars... on the Boardwalk

Stop by the boat show boardwalk and sit in on a wide variety of sailing seminars. Daily seminars are presented by Windsong Sailing Academy and Blackbeard Sailing School.
Sailing Seminar Schedule.

Elite Fleet Club

Membership in the Elite Fleet Club provides access to VIP amenities including two complimentary drinks, light hors d'oeuvres, coat-check and a private area to relax and enjoy the show.

Elite Fleet memberships are available online for $25 or on-site for $30.Click here to purchase.

Special Offer From the Atlanta Boat Show

Click here for a special discount ticket to the Georgia Aquarium http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/atlantaboatshow.aspx