The Volga Boat Show is a major international on-water exhibition showcasing motorboats, sailboats, boat equipment, and luxury goods. [1] [2] It takes place in the Samara region at the ultramodern yacht port "Druzba." The program includes both in-water and land exhibitions, test-drives, presentations, training sessions, regattas, water sports competitions, concerts, art galleries, and even an air show. [3] The Volga Boat Show annually attracts more than 5,000 visitors from various countries. [4] [5]
The Volga Boat Show was designed by Maksim Godovykh in 2012 with the goal of fostering the boatbuilding industry and supporting new projects and innovations in boat infrastructure. [1] [6] [7] Since its inception, numerous exhibitors have participated in both on-land and on-water exhibitions. [8] The program has expanded to include test-drives, presentations, training sessions, workshops, water sports competitions, concerts, art performances, and more. In 2013, the program introduced the Volga Boat Show sailboat regatta, and in 2014, it incorporated family-friendly events. [9] In 2015, in addition to business and trade show events, the program featured an Air Show, [10] art gallery, [11] [12] concerts, and a wide range of educational activities. [13]
The Volga Boat Show even has its own anthem, authored by Maksim Godovykh and Igor Savintsev.
The Volga Boat Show features major international brands, including Galeon, Princess, Chris-Craft, Bavaria, Greenline, Cranchi, Polar Star, Elan, Pedro, Fairline, Beneteau, Nimbus, as well as Cobalt, Crownline, Bella, Yamarin, Velvette, Sea Ray, Quintrex, Finval, Volzhanka, Victory, Mobile Group, Salute, Kingfisher, Travelling, Courier, Commander, BRP, Yamaha, Malibu, MasterCraft, Lowrance Simrad, Porsche, Aviatech seaplanes, and a wide range of other exhibits, luxury products, services, and equipment for yachts, boats, yacht clubs, and water recreation. [14] [2] [15]
The Volga Boat Show has received several accolades, including the Grand Prix of the national award in event tourism, the "National Event Award." It was also recognized as the best national business event of 2014 and received the "Open Event Expo Award" in 2015. [1]
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