YachtFest San Diego Offers Glimpse of Glamour During Rough Economic Waters

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10th Anniversary Event Celebrates a Decade of San Diego’s Yachting Success

     

     

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, YachtFest San Diego, presented by San Diego Marine Exchange, offers what larger shows don’t - a close glimpse inside some of the world’s most luxurious floating vessels that range in size from 60 to over 155 feet.

“Our 10th annual event will entice yachting enthusiasts to sail toward America’s Finest City,” said Doug Sharp, of Sharp Design and YachtFest Board Chair. “YachtFest San Diego is the foremost place in the Western United States to buy, sell or charter premium yachts, not to mention one of the classiest venues to step aboard a glamorous first-class superyacht.”

With San Diego recently dubbed the “new super-yacht capital” by CNN, new and improved megayacht facilities, and the wave of affluence in the city - YachtFest organizers anticipate greater interest in builder, charter, fractional and brokerage yachts.

More than $60 million worth of boats, yachts, super yachts, luxury cars and other accessories will be on display and for sale during the show at Shelter Island’s Island Palms Hotel and Marina at 2051 Shelter Island Drive. In addition to viewing yachts, attendees can check out the newest in yachting products and gain exclusive access to luxury goods.

YachtFest San Diego will be open Thursday through Saturday, September 17 through 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ticket prices vary, including:

• General Access tickets: $34. Allows guests to experience the life aboard a first-class yacht. Two Day General Admission tickets are available for $48.
• Preferred Access Badge: $64. Gives yachting enthusiasts priority when boarding all yachts, as well as a complimentary beverage.
• Two-Day Preferred Access Badge: The ultimate package for yachting connoisseurs. Available for $78, this badge enables guests to soak in the lavish lifestyle of a yachtsman.

All general admission tickets are $5 off, and preferred access badges are $10 off if purchased before Sept. 1. Children 14 and under are free with a paying adult, and active or retired military will receive a 50 percent discount with I.D.

About YachtFest San Diego

YachtFest San Diego attracts visitors from around the world for an impressive showcase of mega-sized, luxurious yachts in addition to the latest equipment and other related luxury products for sale and on display.

YachtFest sponsors include San Diego Marine Exchange, Landmark Aviation, Sharp Design, Fraser Yachts Worldwide, Driscoll Boat Works, Wright & L’Estrange, The Marine Group, Bartell Hotels, Shelter Island Marina and Knight & Carver.

For more information on attendance, sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities, log on to http://www.yachtfest.com or call Integrated Sports Marketing at 858-836-0133.