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Wednesday, February 11
TIME COMPANY LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Volvo Penta Rusty Pelican, Key Biscayne
(transportation provided)
Demo-and-drive new technology press preview – RSVP to Lindsy Shrewsberry: 757-436-2800, lindsy.shrewsberry@volvo.com
3:00-6:00p.m. GE Capital and National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Rooms A201-202
“Navigate Accelerating Change”- keynote Salim Ismail, Technology Strategist and Executive Director at Singularity University (former ties to Yahoo, Google); plus marine industry update and Q&A featuring Bruce VanWagoner (GE), Scott Barber (GE), Rob Poderefsky (GE), Thom Dammrich (NMMA) and Carl Blackwell (NMMA) – INVITE ONLY
3:30-8:30p.m. National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), sponsored by ACR Electronics Hyatt downtown Miami Dock 400 SE 2nd Avenue
Experience a real life search and rescue and learn what new products are next in maritime safety while enjoying dinner and refreshments aboard the 130’ yacht Caprice. RSVP to Nichole Kalil: nichole.kalil@acrartex.com or 305-458-7736.
5:30-7:00p.m. Mercury Marine Sea Isle Marina
(Marriott Hotel)
Mercury Marie President John Pfeifer and Brunswick Chief Technology Officer David Foulkes will introduce multiple engines to the media, followed by a brief technology discussion and a light dinner. A 7 p.m. bus will transport requesting media to the nearby FLIR 7:30 p.m. cruise. On-water tests by the media can be conducted at the Mercury slips at Sea Isle Marina each morning, Feb. 12-14, before the show opens.
Thursday, February 12
TIME COMPANY LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
7:30-9:30a.m. National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Rooms A201-202
Annual Industry Breakfast, sponsored by Dominion Marine Media: Exclusive presentation on state of the recreational boating industry/industry’s most prestigious awards – INVITE ONLY
9:30a.m. Cigarette Racing, Mercedes-AMG Booth B23
Cigarette Racing and Mercedes-AMG join forces for the fifth consecutive year to launch their latest development - the two legendary brands will unite to unveil the Mercedes-AMG GT S and Cigarette Racing 50 Marauder GT S Concept boat.
9:45-10:45a.m. NOAA Fisheries and NMMA A208
NOAA Fisheries Administrator Eileen Sobeck to announce a new national policy to better serve America’s 11 million recreational saltwater anglers and the companies and communities that rely on them
10:00a.m. Volvo Penta Booth M83
Public debut of new products, presentation by Ron Huibers, president, Volvo Penta of the Americas
10:00a.m. Sea Vee Boats Booth T24
Debut of the all new 270Z Hybrid Bay Boat and the 370Z High Performance Center Console
10:30a.m. Scout Boats Booth R60
Debut of new Scout 420 LXF, a model three years in the making, and loaded w/ must-see innovations
10:30a.m. Mercury Marine Booth M96
Mercury Marine President John Pfeifer and Brunswick Chief Technology Officer David Foulkes will introduce multiple engines to the marine industry. On-water demos will be provided at Sea Isle Marina, Feb. 12-16.
11:00a.m. Yamaha Booth D96
Yamaha FSH New Product Reveal
11:00a.m. Monterey Booth B71
See and experience firsthand Monterey Boats new 360 Sport Coupe
11:00a.m. Midnight Express Booth C57
Ulysse Nardin CEO Patrik Hoffmann debuts the first official Midnight Express Ulysse Nardin power boat – a one of a kind 43’ Open powered by 4 Seven Marine 557hp motors
11:30a.m. Boston Whaler Booth M20-21
Unveiling the next generation of the supremely versatile Vantage series, the 320 Vantage; and re-launching the largest and most sophisticated model, the 420 Outrage
11:30a.m. Regulator Booth P80
Regulator Marine new product announcement
Noon HydraSports Custom Booth D48
Unveiling the world’s largest center console… HydraSports Custom 53’ Sueños
12:30p.m. Regal Booth B24
New model debut – 22 FASDECK/new propulsion system
1:00-3:00p.m. Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) Room B 32
Marketing Boating to the Hispanic Audience:
1-1 sessions with Frank Peterson, RBFF President & CEO, on key findings from RBFF’s most recent research regarding Hispanics’ attitude, awareness and behaviors on boating and path to boat ownership. RSVP to: Bruna Carincotte – bcarincotte@rbff.org, 703-519-6917
1:00p.m. Boating Magazine/Chris-Craft Boat of the Year Booth D24
Boating Magazine presents Chris-Craft with the most prestigious award in recreational boating, Boating Magazine's Boat of the Year Award
1:30p.m. Maverick Boat Company Booth E24
Debut of the new Cobia 277 CC and the Pathfinder 2600 TRS
2:00p.m. Nautic Global Group Booth B88
Debut of the new Rinker Sport Boat 170 OB and the Hurricane SunDeck 2486 OB
2:00p.m. Survitec Group Booth G89
Crewsaver introduces its first range of ErgoFit and Crewfit inflatable life vests manufactured for recreational use in the U.S.
4:00p.m. Navionics Room A208
“Want better charts? Go boating!” New product unveiling and existing product updates
4:00p.m. Marine Marketers of America (MMA) Room A101
Panel discussion – Marine Publishing: New Methods to Market Your Message?
4:00-6:00p.m. South African Consulate General & South African Boat Builders Export Council (SABBEX) South Africa Pavilion, Strictly Sail Miami, Pier C
Press briefing and cocktail reception. RSVP to Myrna Peralta: 212-692-2427, peraltam@dirco.gov.za
6:00-7:30p.m. Beneteau Strictly Sail Miami, Dock B
The launch of the American Premiere of Beneteau’s new flagship, the Oceanis 60 – VIP & press cocktail event – RSVP Required: m.oshea@beneteau.com
Friday, February 13
TIME COMPANY LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
8:00-10:00a.m. Boating Writers International Rooms A204-205
BWI Annual Meet and Newsmaker Presentation: Boating Media’s Dawn of Drones will include a panel of expert fliers from Miami Aerial Drones to demonstrate the newest drones, lessons learned, and efforts to develop a code of conduct and ethics that drone users are developing in concert with the FAA; plus a presentation on the world of marine electronics from National Marine Electronics Association. Plus, $17,000 will be presented to writers of boating and fishing focused stories, reports, how-tos, travelogues and blogs, judged by their peers as being the best in 2014.
10:00a.m. Lumitec Booth E32
Lumitec introduces EVOLUTION. A vessel crafted to embody the next step in the exciting evolution of our industry – showcasing new concepts, experiments, cutting-edge technologies, and an overall new level of on-board system integration; a collaborative effort between Lumitec, Intrepid, BEP/C-Zone, Yamaha, GOST, Garmin. MasterVolt, and other industry innovators.
10:00a.m.-Noon Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) Room B 32
Marketing Boating to the Hispanic Audience:
1-1 sessions with Frank Peterson, RBFF President & CEO, on key findings from RBFF’s most recent research regarding Hispanics’ attitude, awareness and behaviors on boating and path to boat ownership. RSVP to: Bruna Carincotte –bcarincotte@rbff.org, 703-519-6917
1:30p.m. Volvo Penta Room B114
Discussion about the Volvo Ocean Race and One Design vessel
5:00-8:30p.m. Leopard Catamarans Miamarina at Bayside,
Leopard Booth, L 6 - 8
Launch of the NEW 2015 LEOPARD 40 at Strictly Sail Miami, followed by the annual Leopard Catamarans VIP party. RSVP REQUIRED. Please contact Steve Long at steve.long@tuimarine.com if interested.
Saturday, February 14
TIME COMPANY LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
1:00p.m. NMMA and Doug Kelly Rooms B118-119
The Roast of Stu Apte: Styled like the Friars Club and Dean Martin roasts, well-known personalities will hurl playful zingers at legendary IGFA Hall-of-Famer Stu Apte before Apte gets his turn at the mic. Emceed by veteran journalist Doug Kelly, the roasters include: Blair Wiggins, Addictive Fishing TV host; Susan Cocking, Miami Herald Outdoors Writer; Ray Van Horn, Gypsy Angler TV host; Chris Peterson, President of Hell's Bay Boatworks; Capt. Rick Murphy, Sportsman's Adventures TV host; and Pat Ford, renowned marine photographer.
COMPANY LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
ACR Electronics Electronics Room, Booth 1615
New product demos being hosted for credentialed media on Thursday and Friday
Wednesday, February 11
TIME COMPANY LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Volvo Penta Rusty Pelican, Key Biscayne
(transportation provided)
Demo-and-drive new technology press preview – RSVP to Lindsy Shrewsberry: 757-436-2800, lindsy.shrewsberry@volvo.com
3:00-6:00p.m. GE Capital and National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Rooms A201-202
“Navigate Accelerating Change”- keynote Salim Ismail, Technology Strategist and Executive Director at Singularity University (former ties to Yahoo, Google); plus marine industry update and Q&A featuring Bruce VanWagoner (GE), Scott Barber (GE), Rob Poderefsky (GE), Thom Dammrich (NMMA) and Carl Blackwell (NMMA) – INVITE ONLY
3:30-8:30p.m. National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), sponsored by ACR Electronics Hyatt downtown Miami Dock 400 SE 2nd Avenue
Experience a real life search and rescue and learn what new products are next in maritime safety while enjoying dinner and refreshments aboard the 130’ yacht Caprice. RSVP to Nichole Kalil: nichole.kalil@acrartex.com or 305-458-7736.
5:30-7:00p.m. Mercury Marine Sea Isle Marina
(Marriott Hotel)
Mercury Marie President John Pfeifer and Brunswick Chief Technology Officer David Foulkes will introduce multiple engines to the media, followed by a brief technology discussion and a light dinner. A 7 p.m. bus will transport requesting media to the nearby FLIR 7:30 p.m. cruise. On-water tests by the media can be conducted at the Mercury slips at Sea Isle Marina each morning, Feb. 12-14, before the show opens.
Thursday, February 12
TIME COMPANY LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
7:30-9:30a.m. National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Rooms A201-202
Annual Industry Breakfast, sponsored by Dominion Marine Media: Exclusive presentation on state of the recreational boating industry/industry’s most prestigious awards – INVITE ONLY
9:30a.m. Cigarette Racing, Mercedes-AMG Booth B23
Cigarette Racing and Mercedes-AMG join forces for the fifth consecutive year to launch their latest development - the two legendary brands will unite to unveil the Mercedes-AMG GT S and Cigarette Racing 50 Marauder GT S Concept boat.
9:45-10:45a.m. NOAA Fisheries and NMMA A208
NOAA Fisheries Administrator Eileen Sobeck to announce a new national policy to better serve America’s 11 million recreational saltwater anglers and the companies and communities that rely on them
10:00a.m. Volvo Penta Booth M83
Public debut of new products, presentation by Ron Huibers, president, Volvo Penta of the Americas
10:00a.m. Sea Vee Boats Booth T24
Debut of the all new 270Z Hybrid Bay Boat and the 370Z High Performance Center Console
10:30a.m. Scout Boats Booth R60
Debut of new Scout 420 LXF, a model three years in the making, and loaded w/ must-see innovations
10:30a.m. Mercury Marine Booth M96
Mercury Marine President John Pfeifer and Brunswick Chief Technology Officer David Foulkes will introduce multiple engines to the marine industry. On-water demos will be provided at Sea Isle Marina, Feb. 12-16.
11:00a.m. Yamaha Booth D96
Yamaha FSH New Product Reveal
11:00a.m. Monterey Booth B71
See and experience firsthand Monterey Boats new 360 Sport Coupe
11:00a.m. Midnight Express Booth C57
Ulysse Nardin CEO Patrik Hoffmann debuts the first official Midnight Express Ulysse Nardin power boat – a one of a kind 43’ Open powered by 4 Seven Marine 557hp motors
11:30a.m. Boston Whaler Booth M20-21
Unveiling the next generation of the supremely versatile Vantage series, the 320 Vantage; and re-launching the largest and most sophisticated model, the 420 Outrage
11:30a.m. Regulator Booth P80
Regulator Marine new product announcement
Noon HydraSports Custom Booth D48
Unveiling the world’s largest center console… HydraSports Custom 53’ Sueños
12:30p.m. Regal Booth B24
New model debut – 22 FASDECK/new propulsion system
1:00-3:00p.m. Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) Room B 32
Marketing Boating to the Hispanic Audience:
1-1 sessions with Frank Peterson, RBFF President & CEO, on key findings from RBFF’s most recent research regarding Hispanics’ attitude, awareness and behaviors on boating and path to boat ownership. RSVP to: Bruna Carincotte – bcarincotte@rbff.org, 703-519-6917
1:00p.m. Boating Magazine/Chris-Craft Boat of the Year Booth D24
Boating Magazine presents Chris-Craft with the most prestigious award in recreational boating, Boating Magazine's Boat of the Year Award
1:30p.m. Maverick Boat Company Booth E24
Debut of the new Cobia 277 CC and the Pathfinder 2600 TRS
2:00p.m. Nautic Global Group Booth B88
Debut of the new Rinker Sport Boat 170 OB and the Hurricane SunDeck 2486 OB
2:00p.m. Survitec Group Booth G89
Crewsaver introduces its first range of ErgoFit and Crewfit inflatable life vests manufactured for recreational use in the U.S.
4:00p.m. Navionics Room A208
“Want better charts? Go boating!” New product unveiling and existing product updates
4:00p.m. Marine Marketers of America (MMA) Room A101
Panel discussion – Marine Publishing: New Methods to Market Your Message?
4:00-6:00p.m. South African Consulate General & South African Boat Builders Export Council (SABBEX) South Africa Pavilion, Strictly Sail Miami, Pier C
Press briefing and cocktail reception. RSVP to Myrna Peralta: 212-692-2427, peraltam@dirco.gov.za
6:00-7:30p.m. Beneteau Strictly Sail Miami, Dock B
The launch of the American Premiere of Beneteau’s new flagship, the Oceanis 60 – VIP & press cocktail event – RSVP Required: m.oshea@beneteau.com
Friday, February 13
TIME COMPANY LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
8:00-10:00a.m. Boating Writers International Rooms A204-205
BWI Annual Meet and Newsmaker Presentation: Boating Media’s Dawn of Drones will include a panel of expert fliers from Miami Aerial Drones to demonstrate the newest drones, lessons learned, and efforts to develop a code of conduct and ethics that drone users are developing in concert with the FAA; plus a presentation on the world of marine electronics from National Marine Electronics Association. Plus, $17,000 will be presented to writers of boating and fishing focused stories, reports, how-tos, travelogues and blogs, judged by their peers as being the best in 2014.
10:00a.m. Lumitec Booth E32
Lumitec introduces EVOLUTION. A vessel crafted to embody the next step in the exciting evolution of our industry – showcasing new concepts, experiments, cutting-edge technologies, and an overall new level of on-board system integration; a collaborative effort between Lumitec, Intrepid, BEP/C-Zone, Yamaha, GOST, Garmin. MasterVolt, and other industry innovators.
10:00a.m.-Noon Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) Room B 32
Marketing Boating to the Hispanic Audience:
1-1 sessions with Frank Peterson, RBFF President & CEO, on key findings from RBFF’s most recent research regarding Hispanics’ attitude, awareness and behaviors on boating and path to boat ownership. RSVP to: Bruna Carincotte –bcarincotte@rbff.org, 703-519-6917
1:30p.m. Volvo Penta Room B114
Discussion about the Volvo Ocean Race and One Design vessel
5:00-8:30p.m. Leopard Catamarans Miamarina at Bayside,
Leopard Booth, L 6 - 8
Launch of the NEW 2015 LEOPARD 40 at Strictly Sail Miami, followed by the annual Leopard Catamarans VIP party. RSVP REQUIRED. Please contact Steve Long at steve.long@tuimarine.com if interested.
Saturday, February 14
TIME COMPANY LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
1:00p.m. NMMA and Doug Kelly Rooms B118-119
The Roast of Stu Apte: Styled like the Friars Club and Dean Martin roasts, well-known personalities will hurl playful zingers at legendary IGFA Hall-of-Famer Stu Apte before Apte gets his turn at the mic. Emceed by veteran journalist Doug Kelly, the roasters include: Blair Wiggins, Addictive Fishing TV host; Susan Cocking, Miami Herald Outdoors Writer; Ray Van Horn, Gypsy Angler TV host; Chris Peterson, President of Hell's Bay Boatworks; Capt. Rick Murphy, Sportsman's Adventures TV host; and Pat Ford, renowned marine photographer.
COMPANY LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
ACR Electronics Electronics Room, Booth 1615
New product demos being hosted for credentialed media on Thursday and Friday
