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Mexico to host first Cancun International Boat Show this July
The first annual Cancun International Boat Show and Marine Expo will be held on July 16 – 18, 2021. Mexico is the second largest recreational marine export market for the United States. The unification of the industry at a national level will fuel growth in product availability, tempt families into the sport, and promote much needed tourism.
The first annual Cancun International Boat Show and Marine Expo will be a marquee event set for July 16 – 18, 2021. Cancun is a world-renowned yachting destination and playground to many of the wealthiest people of Mexico and the world. Additionally, tourism makes the State of Quintana Roo the world’s leader in water-sport related activities. The amount of boat tours, ferries, dive boats, fishing charters, PWCs, water toys and accessories are unparalleled. As Mexico’s strongest boating market, Cancun is the ideal place to host an international boat show.
Mexico is the United States’ second largest recreational marine export market with incredible opportunity for expansion. The Cancun International Boat Show and Marine Expo has been created to continue growth in this nationwide market and expand demand into Central America and the Caribbean through greater product availability and greater appeal to families. Face-to-face interaction is the best way to unite the industry with its audience.
The Cancun International Boat Show will take place at the prestigious Marina Puerto Cancun in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. This venue is an excellent representative of Mexico’s recreational marine growth.This sleek, high-end outdoor entertainment mall and marina sits in the lavish neighborhood of Puerto Cancun, known for its marinas, golf course, and multi-million-dollar luxury homes. Marina Puerto Cancun is home to many luxury brands including Azimut, Pardo Yachts, Yachts Cancun and yes, of course, a Starbucks.
The high-profile show will feature seven areas of fun and entertainment:
1. Main Exhibit Area (boats, engines, electronics, diving, fishing)
2. Covered Exhibit Area (media, travel)
3. Lower Corridor (smaller exhibits)
4. In-Water Boat Exhibits for Sea Trials
5. Water Taxi and Yacht Tender Dock
6. Fun-zone Demo Area
7. Luxury Yachts in Marina Basin
This will be Mexico’s largest marine event. For sponsorship opportunities and exhibiting information, visit cancunintlboatshow.com
Tickets are complimentary for a limited time at cancunintlboatshow.com/tickets/
Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.
After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.
With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.
Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!
Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.
After a two-year tour of UK art galleries, community spaces and aquariums, the Shark Trust’s acclaimed Oceanic31 exhibition takes its final bow at the Royal Geographical Society later this month. And the unique collection of artwork, depicting 31 species of oceanic sharks and rays, donated by 31 artists, is now open for bids from art lovers and shark enthusiasts. The online auction, launched today, will close on the 7th December at 8pm (BST). The money raised will support the Shark Trust Oceanics Programme.
People can now bid on 27 of the artworks by visiting this website:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
It is a chance to own a beautiful piece of original art and to support the Shark Trust. The timing of the auction also means that these would make a very special Christmas gift for any shark-lover.
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- Bigeye Thresher Shark by Janina Rossiter
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- Carcharodon carcharias by Jimmy Higgs
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- Croc VR 2030 by Tom Mead
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- Oceanic Whitetip by ATM
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- Silky Street by ScapaJoe
The diversity of pieces mirrors that of the sharks and rays they represent. You can bid on paintings, digital creations, sculptures, mixed media and more. You can pick your favourite artist or species of shark. Or you can select the perfect artwork to make a statement in your home or office. Whichever you choose, you will be supporting the work to protect these amazing animals.
One of the pieces of art has been selected to be auctioned live by Steve Backshall at the For the Love of Sharks event at the Royal Geographical Society in London on the 29th November. In addition to this, two further pieces will be raffled at this event, giving people a chance to win an incredible piece of shark art. For the Love of Sharks is the Shark Trust’s flagship evening. A night to celebrate sharks. Steve Backshall is the headline speaker at this event that will see other prominent shark advocates join him on stage.
Tickets for the event can be snapped up here:
https://thesharktrust.org.uk/Event/flos24
Those that would like to see the Oceanic 31 exhibition have one final chance. It is being displayed at the Pavilion at the Royal Geographic Society from 26th November until the 7th December. Entry is free.
Find out more here:
https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/oceanic-31
Paul Cox, Shark Trust CEO, Said “This exhibition has given us the opportunity to reach out to a new audience. And inspire more people with the wonderful sharks and rays on which our Big Shark Pledge campaign is based. We are immensely grateful to the 31 artists who have worked so hard to create these works.”
Bid for your favourite Oceanic 31 artwork here:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
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