Visit Queensland's premier boating event at the Brisbane Boat Show 2019

When it comes to boating, Brisbane and its surrounding areas are home to many of Australia's top destinations. Featuring world-class waterways, spectacular spots to fish and incredible natural landmarks that you can only experience from the water, it's no surprise that Brisbane plays host to one of the country's premier boating showcases. Returning in 2019 with another huge array of exhibitors, last year's edition of the Brisbane Boat Show welcomed more than 18,000 visitors through the turnstiles of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, while the 2019 event is expected to be even more popular. 

Held Friday 23 August to Sunday 25 August, everything boating will take over the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre for three jam-packed days, offering more than 20,000sqm of boating events and merchandise to explore. If you're heading to Brisbane to experience this boating extravaganza, staying in the luxury accommodation available at Capri by Fraser, Brisbane will have you perfectly positioned, with the wonderful serviced apartments located just over a kilometre away from the venue across the Brisbane River.

The events making waves in 2019

For lovers of boating, fishing and water sports, the Brisbane Boat Show 2019 is an unmissable event. Featuring more than 65 organisations across the showcase, with more than 500 different vessels on display, there are plenty of new and exciting products that are bound to excite visitors from across the entire spectrum of boating enthusiasts. There's undeniably something for everyone, with vessels for fishing, water skiing, wakeboarding, personal watercraft, canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboards all dotted throughout the huge venue. From a host of popular new releases to exclusive Brisbane Boat Show deals, punters have a great chance to get some expert advice and see the latest innovations taking place across the boating industry.

But it's not just about the boats on display. There will also be a collection of Australia's most internationally recognised fishing and boating legends in attendance, who will take to the stage and offer audiences advice and stories through a series of engaging presentations. The headline speaker for the Brisbane Boat Show 2019 is Tim Simpson, a multiple world record holder and one of the world's greatest game fishermen. Sharing a wealth of advice that he has amassed following decades at the top of the sport, Simpson will also highlight three key tips that keen anglers can follow for certain game fishing success. Discussing his six current fishing world records, visitors will also have the chance to hear about how Simpson achieved success across the industry and became editor of the prominent fishing publication BlueWater Boats & Game Fishing. 

Also in attendance will be Australia's best-known and highly prolific fishing writer, Steve 'Starlo' Starling. Having published more than 20 books and countless articles and videos, Starling remains one of the most popular voices amongst fishing royalty in Australia. For the Brisbane Boat Show 2019, Starling will be on-hand to discuss fishing in tidal estuaries, which are the most popular recreational fishing waters in Australia. Offering hints on reading temperate and sub-tropical estuary systems, Starling will also provide his best tips for how to improve just about any catch.

Another leading speaker will be aquatic scientist and lure-fishing devotee Greg Vinall, who will grace the stage to present 'Fishileaks', or his list of secret tips from one hundred of Australia's top anglers. Having been the host of the Australian Lure Fishing Podcast for close to one hundred episodes, throughout his encounters with a huge variety of expert anglers, Vinall has subsequently produced a list of five crucial tips that he believes will improve the results of any fishing expedition. In addition, Paul Burt considers a variety of cunning techniques that involve finding the precise spots where fish congregate to search for their food. Throughout his talk, Burt will help the audience discover these hotspots and discuss how anglers can use them most effectively.

Fun boating events for the entire family 

It's not easy to buy a vessel without first seeing it in action. Fortunately, the Brisbane Boat Show 2019 features the Boating Safety Pool, a huge 35-metre long indoor pool that'll be the place to catch a host of on-water demonstrations. From kayaks to stand-up paddleboards and pedalboards, plus a range of other vessels, you'll be able to get yourself on the water as you have the opportunity to experience these great marine products first-hand. 

Meanwhile, it wouldn't be the Brisbane Boat Show without some great fun for the whole family. The kid-friendly Bumper Boat rides are included in the cost of entry and are a great way for children to enjoy the best of boating and marine activities. The little ones are more than welcome to hop inside the Boating Safety Pool, where they can pop on a lifejacket and learn about the ins and outs of proper water safety within their own colourful bumper boat. 

Getting to the Brisbane Boat Show 2019 from Capri by Fraser, Brisbane

If you're already a boating fanatic or someone looking to get into a new hobby, the Brisbane Boat Show makes for a great weekend activity this August. You'll be ideally positioned for the festivities by staying at Capri by Fraser, Brisbane, which puts you easily within touching distance of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. From your luxury apartment on Albert Street, it's a 19-minute walk as you cross the charming Victoria Bridge and make your way down Melbourne Street. Alternatively, many nearby bus lines will get you to the action in approximately 10 minutes. As you explore the event, be sure to check out the city's famous culinary scene, as you'll be ideally located nearby to many of Brisbane's best food markets, brewpubs and restaurants. 

The Brisbane Boat Show is an awesome way to experience one of the region's favourite pastimes. Running from Friday 23 August to Sunday 25 August at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, head to the website to secure your tickets: https://www.brisbaneboatshow.com.au/