Grand Rapids Boat Show | Features & Attractions

PLEASE NOTE:

The following information is from the 2008 Grand Rapids Boat Show.

The Queen of the Show

Harking back to the early days of the Nation's grandest Boat Shows, the tradition was born to recognize the "Queen of the Show." The finest new boat of grand and exotic proportions was found to receive this honor.

This year, the Grand Rapids Boat Show is proud to recognize the 43S Azimut to be displayed in Grand Style in the center of the show, courtesy of Azimut Boat Company and Skipper Bud's.

A special unveiling of the Queen of the Show will be held on Wednesday at 4pm!

Antique and Classic Boats

Come and see a unique display of antique and classic boats presented by the Water Wonderland Chapter. Visit www.wwcacbs.com for more information.

Swampmaster's Live Alligator Show

This is a must see attraction for people of all ages! Master alligator educator Jeff Quattrocchi will be on hand to educate and inform show goers about these amazing prehistoric creatures.

The Rail Jam!

Brought to the Show by Action Water Sports and MasterCraft Boats

Sponsored by TheWakeHouse.com and WKLQ FM

The Rail Jam slides through the Grand Rapids Boat Show as professional wake boarders show off thier amazing skills! Wake boarders are pulled across a pool by a power winch, launched onto a rail where incredible stunts are preformed, and landed into a second pool. This is action sports up close and in your face! It's as exciting for the riders as it is for the spectators. Instead of watching riders from shore, spectators are now just a few feet away. The Grand Rapids Boat Show is pleased to bring the Rail Jam to DeVos Place!

Push Process - Oakley Wakeboard Video

Presented by Action Water Sports

Segments of Oakley's latest HD action sports film Push Process will be played in the ballroom throughout the show! The film showcases the progression of wakeboarding and wakeskating through a travelog of the world's best riders. Join these athletes as they chase down the perfect water in the world's most exotic locations!

Pro Wakeboarders at the Boat Show!

Stop by the Action Water Sports display to meet professional wakeboarders Nick & Julz Heaney, Friday night - Sunday! The two brothers from Newcastle, England have dominated the wakeboard scene over the past 6 years. Since their debut season the boys have consistently dominated the European Tour, World Cup and US Tour, continuing their success as wakeboard champions.

Joining them on Friday and Saturday will be wakeboarder Derek Grasman. Derek is formerly from Jenison, MI. He won the Junior X-Series Tour in 2002 and was an X-Games athlete in 2002.

Key West Crab Shack

Stop by the Key West Crab Shack and enjoy food from the Amway Chefs, Maui Wowi tropical beverages and the music of The Living Soul. The songs of beach, boat and island lovers will resonate througout DeVos Place from the docks in the Ballroom. Sponsored by ShoreStation Waterfront Systems.

The Living Soul Performance Schedule

The songs for beach, boat and island lovers will resonate through DeVos Place from the docks in the Ballroom!

Grand City Show Skiers

Waterskiing fanatics from the Grand City Show Skiers will hold demonstrations on beginning instruction and pulling, trick and slalom skiing, and wakeboarding. Demonstrations will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Ballroom.