Boating is fun, fashionable and affordable!

Greg Bennett, chairman of the Boat Industry Association of Southern Africa (BIASA) says: “Somewhere in the market place is the right boat at the right price that will fit your needs and financial circumstance. So keep the dream alive, your boating dream may not be as far off as you think! You will not find any other event in South Africa, where you can see the variety and focus on boating products under one roof. It is by far the most exciting boat show in South Africa.”

Dive Expo gets deep!
The National Boat Show will feature the incredibly popular Dive Expo. Scuba diving is a thrilling sport and the perfect complement to your boating and leisure lifestyle.

Visit the Dive Expo exhibits and get a glimpse of why so many people are taking to the water to get their share of sun, sea, adventure and adrenalin, along with the opportunity to dive and explore extraordinary under water destinations around the globe.

You'll also get the chance to meet qualified divers, and be inspired by their skill and great adventures. Look out for Verna van Schaik, scuba world record holder, and Gerhard du Preez, SA's only cave diving instructor to offer training across all the three big technical agencies, namely TDI, IANTD and NAUI.

Win-a-Boat Lifestyle worth R180 000!
Win the boat and the whole lifestyle that goes with it! NBS, in association with The Star, The Saturday Star and The Sunday Independent, is giving you the chance to Win-a-Boat Lifestyle.

That means not only could you win a stunning Viking Carrera TT, but also an Evinrude 115 E-Tec engine and galvanised trailer, sponsored by Waterworld; one year's boat insurance from Club Marine Insurance; and a one week boating holiday for you and your family at the Emerald Casino resort.

To win, simply purchase any one of the participating newspapers this weekend, look for the competition question and sms your correct answer to 36560. The competition closes at 13h00 on the final day of NBS, Sunday 17 August. For more information visit www.nationalboatshow.co.za.