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What's on at the Gibraltar Boat Show
The Gibraltar International Boat Show is pleased
to announce its provisional event listing across Thursday
8 April to Sunday 11 April proving that this Show will be
one to remember – whatever your age or motivation.
Events
Yacht Zone
Luxury Yacht viewings
A chance to see some of the stylish models from Sunseeker,
Ferretti, Cranchi, Fairline, Princess, Dominator plus others.
Many boats available to buy straight away at the Show.
Buy at the Show offer
Find out about our exclusive offer for any buyers of a new
or used yacht at the Show.
VIP Champagne Bar
An exclusive Champagne Bar to allow our VIPS to relax away
from the main activities of the Show and maybe even toast
a superb deal on a new yacht.
Water Zone
Canoeing – the Gibraltar Canoe Association
will be organising a junior racing event and taster sessions
for the public over the Saturday and Sunday - Contact Nigel
Jeffries on 54009256 or email nigel@toyota.gib.com
for further information.
Diving – ‘Try Dives’
will be available for all ages within the main swimming pool
at Ocean Village.
Displays
The Royal Navy’s Gibraltar Squadron will be showing
their main 16m Patrol launch.
HM Customs will be displaying HMC Sentinel -
a 9.2m RedBay Marine Rigid-hulled Inflatable Boat –
and show how they combat drugs around Gibraltar.
The Royal Gibraltar Police Marine Section will
be displaying their 12m Narwhal Fast Dynamic semi rigid capable
of reaching speeds up to 55knots.
24m ‘Fire Tug Anna’ demonstration
plus competition to win the chance to be a ‘fireman
of the sea’.
Product Launches
Torqeedo
Launch of the new range of Torqeedo motors, the most innovative
and powerful top-class electric drives on the market.
GV-Ropegripper
Launch of the 45 euro solution to picking up the bowline in
Mediterranean style stern-to mooring without losing tension
or your temper.
Visits
Ferrari Club
The Ferrari Owners Club of Andalucia will be cruising their
way into the Show on Sunday.
Motor Zone
Mercedes will be showcasing some of their newest models at
the Show including the £110,000 S63 AMG and giving more
details on the launch of the new flagship SLS - dubbed ‘2010
Car of the Year’ by the Robb Report.
Over a dozen models will be on display from
the Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association from a vintage 1925
Morris Cowley with its signature bullnose radiator to a 1986
Guy Salmon Jubilee Special Jaguar XJS convertible (one of
only three ever built).
Seminars
Information Exchange Workshops on Shore Fishing in Gibraltar
delivered by Charlie Carreras and Dario Neal, two of Gibraltar’s
top international anglers. Saturday 11am to 12.30pm and 2pm
to 3.30pm.
Underwater Gibraltar - a talk by Dr Darren Fa
and Phil (Smudge) Smith, authors of a book concerning dive
sites, wrecks and marine life in Gibraltar’s waters.
Saturday 4pm to 5.30pm.
Niamh Whelan from Form-A-Co / Boatbiz will be
giving a short talk on Yacht Registration with plenty of opportunities
for informal Q&A at the Boat House in Bayside Sports Centre.
Friday 12pm.
Music, Dance and Fashion Zone
During each of the four days, the two Show Stages will host
performances by many of the best local artists and groups
including Urban Dance Group, singer Jessie Aguilera and Transitions
Dance Group as well as fashion shows from Esprit, Aftershock
and other boutiques.
In addition, we have the following live shows:
Live Music on Leisure Island:
Thursday 8 April - 4pm-9pm Lydia Barrett
Friday 9 April - 4pm-9pm Band of Souls with Craig MacDonald
Saturday 10 April - 4pm-9pm Sarah Howard and friends
Live Music in the Bland Group Show Tent:
Thursday 8 April - 6pm-8pm A ‘Night at The Opera’
with Donna Marie Hughes (Ticketed). A two hour journey through
the popular classic opera songs by one of the most exciting
UK Opera performers, Donna Marie Hughes, recently shortlisted
for the "BBC Radio 2 Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Opera Competition"
Friday 9 April - 6pm-8pm ‘Class of 2010’
(Ticketed). Re-live your favourite movie moments with the
‘CLASS OF 2010’. Paying tribute to the best of
the ‘all American teen movies’ CLASS OF 2010 rocks!
With a smash soundtrack including the biggest hits from films
such as the High School Musicals, Hannah Montana, St Trinian’s,
Camp Rock plus hit TV series Glee and much much more! CLASS
OF 2010 will take you on a journey that will have you dancing
and singing all night.
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Art and Crafts Fair
Taking place on the Saturday and Sunday, a wide selection
of Arts and Craft exhibitors will be displaying their selection
of goods to buy.
Experience Zone
“Ocean Odyssey”
Experience trips on a 54ft Jeanneau sailing yacht based in
Gibraltar’s marina.
Motorboat Training
Get a feel for learning how to skipper your own yacht with
one of the many RYA Schools in the Marina.
Dolphin Adventure
The Dolphin Adventure will leave from the heart of the Show
and give passengers a taste of life on the open water with
a higher than average chance of seeing the native dolphin
population at play.
Children's Activity Zone
There will be a special area for children within the Experience
Zone, plus the opportunity to get involved in the many sports
activities on offer. These will include:
Creative Corner - workshops in cooking art,
storytelling, puppet shows, painting and craft for four to
six year olds. Nail painting and temporary transfer tattoos
also available. Saturday and Sunday 10.30am to 11.45am and
12.00pm to 1.15pm. Contact Lizanne on +34 692 276 056 or Emma
on +34 692 461 281 for more information or to book a place.
Outdoor Painting – in Marina Bay for
eight to 16 year olds. Saturday 10am to 12.00pm. Contact Giorann
Henshaw on +350 200 75663 for more information.
Football – Gibraltar Football Association
Coaching Clinics led by GFA-qualified coaches on the Thursday
and Friday 9.30am to 12.00pm and 1pm to 3.30pm. Contact Richard
on 00 350 586 54000 to book a place.
Paddle Tennis - Learn the rules and skills
of the game through fun practice on Thursday for seven to
ten year olds and Friday for 11 years and over. Competition
day on Saturday 10am to 12.30pm. Contact Jonhenry on wolf_lord88@hotmail.com
for further information.
Golf Taster Sessions - maximum ten people
per session with qualified instructors on Friday 2pm to 3.30pm
and 4pm to 5.30pm plus Sunday 9.30am to 11am. Contact Peter
Millhouse on +34 649 127 617 or email peter@gogolf4life.com
for more information.
Starter Hockey - Introduction to hockey
skills for five to six year olds on Thursday and Friday 2pm
to 3.30pm. Contact Peter Pizarro on 00 350 540 6476 for further
information.
Basketball - Pick your team of three and
come to the ‘Experience Zone’ to battle for this
year’s title - Thursday nine and ten year olds, Friday
11 to 13 year olds. Registration 10am to 10.30am. Competition
11am to 1pm. Contact Gibraltar Sports Development Unit on
200 76522.
Climbing - No need to book, but maximum
of eight people in each session. Thursday, Friday, Saturday
and Sunday 10am to 11.30am and 2pm to 3.30pm. Contact Jonhenry
on wolf_lord88@hotmail.com
for further information. In addition, the guys from Barbary
Rock Adventures will be on hand giving some expert tuition
and offering one lucky participant the chance to win a free
place on the afternoon’s abseiling/climbing event around
Gibraltar.
Treasure Hunts - Orienteering style games and team building
skills. Friday 10am to 11.30am for ten to 12 years and Sunday
all ages. Contact Jonhenry on wolf_lord88@hotmail.com
for further information.
Gibraltar Badminton Association National Championships -
Thursday and Friday evenings 6pm to 11pm and Saturday 9am
to 2pm onwards in the Tercentenary Sports Hall.
Gibraltar Rhythmic Gymnastics Association Group B & C
Championships - Sunday 9.30am to 4pm in the Tercentenary Sports
Hall.
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