New features at TIBS

Toronto International Boat Show

Dec 20, 2018

Photo credit: Dave Sanford

The Toronto Boat Show has added a lot of new programming this year.

Some new highlights include:

• The Royal Canadian Air Force’s CH-146 Griffon Search and Rescue Helicopter; visitors can meet the brave first responders, pilots and technicians who help keep our waters safe, and tour the iconic yellow helicopter up-close.

• Remote-controlled sailing regatta: sailboat competition on the indoor lake, complete with obstacle course and giant fans to simulate wind conditions 

• Freestyle Kayaking demo from Team Canada’s Joey Hitchins (of Ontario)

• Indoor Wakeboard Championships where pro and intermediate wakeboarders will compete over two days on the indoor lake for a cash prize

• Women’s Day at TIBS on January 20 offering a full day of boating seminars and guest speakers designed to educate and inspire female boaters with a keynote entitled Build Your Confidence by best-selling author Deb Cantrell

Toronto International Boat Show 2 Photo credit: Dave Sanford

TIBS has more than 1,200 boats on display from sea fleas to 100-year-old boats and 60ft luxury yachts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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