Live demos and talks every day of the show, from the brands, clubs and experts who know their stuff.
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Take a break between laps of the showground and grab a seat. Sessions are short and practical — about half an hour each — and run by the brands, clubs and experts who know this stuff best.
Stick around afterwards. Most presenters have a stand at the show, so the conversation doesn't have to end when the session does.
The same line-up runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so it doesn't matter which day you pick.
Wild Chix founder Isabell is all about growing women's confidence through outdoor pursuits like boating, fishing and hunting. Start building yours and enjoy outdoor life more.
Crossing bars is one of the riskiest boating activities, even for the most experienced. Get the insights and advice that help keep everyone safer when crossing a bar.
Jackson Bay Charters run a 10.4m purpose-built vessel out of beautiful, remote South Westland. Built for comfort, safety and offshore capability, it's set up for inshore fishing, deep dropping, game fishing and bluefin tuna — or a customised fishing and diving charter.
Confidence, skills, adventure and great company — a great fit for first-time boaties looking for “boating buddies”.
For partners, whānau and regular passengers who might need to take over the helm if the skipper can't. What would you do if you were suddenly in charge?
Wild Chix founder Isabell is all about growing women's confidence through outdoor pursuits like boating, fishing and hunting. Start building yours and enjoy outdoor life more.
Gates are open 9am – 4pm, so there's plenty of show either side.
The brands, clubs and experts behind each session — and where to find them afterwards.
Getting women outdoors and skilled up — boating, fishing, hunting, knots and filleting — in workshops and adventures led by women who've done it.
NZ's volunteer maritime search and rescue — 2,000+ volunteers at 62 units bringing boaties, jet skiers and paddlers home safely, from Houhora to Bluff.
A family-run South Westland charter and a game-fishing intel app that reads the ocean twice a day — sea temperature, chlorophyll, currents and seafloor data turned into marks worth your fuel.
Christchurch family boating club — monthly events, water skiing, fishing, overnight trips and free use of club gear. New members welcome.
The Demo Tent is the big white marquee in the middle of the showground, right beside Outdoor Living — between Boating & Watersports and the Tent Village.
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A big yellow smiley flag flies on a pole above the marquee, with green Demo Tent flags at the entrance — you can't miss it.
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