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Fort Lauderdale Boat Show to Showcase Thriving Yachting Industry

| SFBW Staff

Plans are moving forward for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) from Oct. 27 to 31 at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center (801 Seabreeze Blvd). The outdoor event features boats and yachts of all sizes, along with the latest marine exhibits and products. After the 2020 show was downsized due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers are eager to return to the show’s mega-sized roots.

“We are excited to welcome back the global community of visitors and exhibitors to the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show,” says Andrew Doole, president of U.S. Boat Shows with Informa Markets, who produces the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. “In 2020, Informa was able to host an incredibly successful event that exceeded industry expectations despite the pandemic, and we anticipate that the 2021 boat show will raise the bar even higher for boating exhibitions.” 

As the demand for boating products and accessories reaches an all-time high, the annual event provides consumers the chance to mingle with exhibitors to see first-hand how newly released products enhance the boating experience. 

“The marine industry has been fortunate to experience unprecedented success over the last year,” says Phil Purcell, CEO and president of the Marine Industries of South Florida. “South Florida is honored to host for the 62nd time the premier yachting exhibition that is the world’s largest in-water boat show. Area manufacturers, brokers, and marine service professionals whose businesses impact the local economy all year will be joined by their global counterparts showcasing the best products and services the industry has to offer.”

With the majority of the show (80%) in open-air outdoor spaces, FLIBS will provide safety precautions for exhibitors, visitors and the local community to enjoy the popular boat show.

Attractions to be featured at the 2021 show include:

  • Superyacht Village: Features the world’s most incredible superyachts and exhibits, including renowned shipyards, personal submarines and exotic collectible automotive items. 
  • Windward VIP Club: This exclusive indoor and outdoor area features excellent water views with an open bar and gourmet food pairings.
  • AquaZone: This attraction is designed to give attendees a chance to see various water sports and innovative marine products.
  • Hook the Future: Captain Don Dingman is hosting fishing clinics tailored to children ages 4 to 16 that will feature interactive instruction in choosing tackle and lures, casting a rod and reel, and reeling in a fish and fishing ethics practices. 

 

For tickets, please visit here or the show’s Facebook Page for more information. 

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Drew Limsky joined Lifestyle Media Group in August 2020 as Editor-in-Chief of South Florida Business & Wealth. His first issue of SFBW, October 2020, heralded a reimagined structure, with new content categories and a slew of fresh visual themes. “As sort of a cross between Forbes and Robb Report, with a dash of GQ and Vogue,” Limsky says, “SFBW reflects South Florida’s increasingly sophisticated and dynamic business and cultural landscape.”

Limsky, an avid traveler, swimmer and film buff who holds a law degree and Ph.D. from New York University, likes to say, “I’m a doctor, but I can’t operate—except on your brand.” He wrote his dissertation on the nonfiction work of Joan Didion. Prior to that, Limsky received his B.A. in English, summa cum laude, from Emory University and earned his M.A. in literature at American University in connection with a Masters Scholar Award fellowship.

Limsky came to SFBW at the apex of a storied career in journalism and publishing that includes six previous lead editorial roles, including for some of the world’s best-known brands. He served as global editor-in-chief of Lexus magazine, founding editor-in-chief of custom lifestyle magazines for Cadillac and Holland America Line, and was the founding editor-in-chief of Modern Luxury Interiors South Florida. He also was the executive editor for B2B magazines for Acura and Honda Financial Services, and he served as travel editor for Conde Nast. Magazines under Limsky’s editorship have garnered more than 75 industry awards.

He has also written for many of the country’s top newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, Boston Globe, USA Today, Worth, Robb Report, Afar, Time Out New York, National Geographic Traveler, Men’s Journal, Ritz-Carlton, Elite Traveler, Florida Design, Metropolis and Architectural Digest Mexico. His other clients have included Four Seasons, Acqualina Resort & Residences, Yahoo!, American Airlines, Wynn, Douglas Elliman and Corcoran. As an adjunct assistant professor, Limsky has taught journalism, film and creative writing at the City University of New York, Pace University, American University and other colleges.