Inside the Sydney International Boat Show 2012 Special

Sydney - Digital Journal attended the 45th Sydney International Boat Show. If you didn’t manage to get to the boat show this year, then you can see some of the things you missed out on here.

As previously reported on Digital Journal, the Boat Show took place at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre & Cockle Bay Marina, Darling Harbour from 2-6 August 2012.

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Boat Show goers queue up (wait in line – American translation) to buy reduced price entry tickets for $5, which can be purchased after 5pm. The standard adult entry price is $20.

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View across the outdoor section at Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour, towards the Sydney Convention Centre. Princess yachts can be seen in the foreground.

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Inside a luxurious Princess yacht: You will need around $5million to be able to buy this particular model.

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Sunseeker staff ready to show people around their boats at the Sydney International Boat Show.

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A Sydney Heritage Fleet boat on display inside the Sydney Exhibition Centre Halls.

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Dancers show off sailing fashion wear at the Musto Fashion Extravaganza on the Entertainment Precinct stage.

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Some of the more modestly priced boats if your budget only stretches to a few thousand dollars.

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The Sydney International Boat Show is a good place to pick up some bargains - even if you can’t afford a super yacht. Anything that floats from a kayak upwards can be purchased. Other products related to water based activities can also be found, such as fishing rods, jet-skis and clothes.

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A YouTube video shows boats honking their horns at 6pm to signal the end of the 2012 Sydney International Boat Show for the outdoor section at Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour.