The 10th Anniversary Phuket International Boat Show

Opens Tomorrow

The 10th Anniversary Phuket International Boat Show kicks off tomorrow with an exciting line up. Come and join the thousands of visitors during the show's four days – open 11:00am to 7:00pm daily, closing at 6:00pm on Sunday – to see the best of marine, leisure and lifestyle. The Phuket Provincial Governor Khun Maitri Inthusut will launch the show at the opening ceremony at the Exhibition Hall in Royal Phuket Marina. Set against the backdrop of the in-water display, the action will start at 11:00am. Make your visit to PIMEX a family day out and enjoy the choice of restaurants on the boardwalk overlooking the marina. RPM Yacht Club, Skippers and Les Anges will offer a variety of menus and special PIMEX breakfasts from 7:30am. More details can be found on the website www.phuketboatshow.com .

What’s To See At PIMEX

Yacht charter companies Sunsail, Elite Yachting, Yachtpro, Boat Lagoon Yachting,Thai Luxury Charters, Evo Marine, Phuket Classic Charters, Capricorn and Asia Marine will be there. Check out the news about the upcoming Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek and maybe rent a bare-boat. New and used boat sales from Lee Marine, Sunseeker, Princess, Majesty,GulfCraft, Silvercraft, Mangusta, Riviera, Ferretti, Pershing, Riva, Northrop and Johnson, Cranchi, Simpson Marine, Azimut, SEATboat, Da Vinci Yachts, Sea Ray,Shin Woo, Targa, Sedex, and Imago. For sailing enthusiasts Jeanneau, Beneteau, Bavaria, Hanse, Lagoon Catamarans,Swan Nautor and sailing dinghies are on show. Electronics and communications equipment from Raymarine, Trojan Batteries andTelaurus can be viewed, as well as marine equipment and engines from Parker Hannafin, C & C Marine, Yanmar, Volvo, MAT Energy, and marine products fromBVZ Asia, NRDC and Textech Cord. The Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology are represented with staff to advise on technical matters. Property and lifestyle presentations by Royal Phuket Marina, Vista del Mar, Puteri Harbour, Krabi Boat Lagoon and Siam Royal View. Need to photograph your resort or property? Then check out Helicam. Planning a party? PIMEX sponsors Two Chefs Catering and BB&B are on hand to discuss ideas and options. Media and publishing companies from the region, marine insurance from QBE, marina construction and design from MSI (Thailand) Ltd, and more.

There’s Something for Everyone…

Author Colin Mackay will be on hand to present his recently published History of Phuket and local artist Marilyn Band will be offering her fine paintings with a marine flavour. Want to teach your kids to sail. Sailing schools Ao Chalong Yacht Club and Yachtprowill have training dinghies on show in the hall. Looking for an entry level in boating? A number of new and used trailer boats and ribs will also be on display in the Hall. Thursday through Sunday, PIMEX opens 11:00am. FREE ENTRY. Be There!

	Want to Know More?
	Then contact: Andy Dowden Exhibition Director +66 81 892 7670 info@phuketboatshow.com   Piyawan Songsawas Deputy Show Director +66 89 890 9423 piyawan@phuketboatshow.com www.phuketboatshow.com