For the 2010 edition (from 4 to 7 November 2010), SIBEX will be one more time co-organized between Shenzhen Yubo Exhibition Group, Europexpo and Grand Pavois Organisation (GPO). Our will is to promote, enhance and develop this international boat show towards a population in search of a new recreational hobby in China: boating. The goal: make “Sibex – China (Shenzhen) International Boat Show” a reference for International boat show in China and South-East Asia. Its assets: to maximize the attendance of boats of prestige and International exhibitors, to give the opportunity to try yachts at sea and to make contacts with potential local and international professionals. The boat show will also innovate in terms of services for the exhibitors by organizing “Business Networking Meeting” to develop commercials relationship between marine professionals and by offering a large range of products and services: VIP reception area, private parking, personal invitations and private parties.
SIBEX – CHINA (SHENZHEN) INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2009
Boating in China: a rapidly expanding market
At the second 2010 trimester, China has overtaken Japan to become the world’s second-largest economy.
Due to the number of inhabitants, China becomes the world’s No.1 auto market, 1st raw materials overseas importer, 1st steel manufacturer and a great financial power with Shanghaï and Shenzhen stock exchanges. 3rd World capitalization market with 3 trillion dollars, Chinese market is now one of the biggest just after New York and Tokyo. The report released by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in November 2009, states that the number of 450,000 millionaires (US dollars) is expected to reach 800,000 over the next four years.
Other examples: Beijing became the third World market for Rolls-Royce, just behind Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Cartier has opened 11 stores in 2009 and states for eight more in 2010, BMW and Audi have grown by 38% in 2009 …
(Sources: AFP, lesechos.fr, le figaro.fr, FIN…)
Presence of leader’s brands
A week before the event, it is clear that many international brands have realized the importance of being involved in the Asian market and, more specifically in China. Many Chinese and International brands will attend this edition: Ferretti, Riviera, Azimut, Sunbird, Cranchi, Four Winns, Rinker, Beneteau, Lagoon, Jeanneau, Hanse, Fairline, Sunseeker, Alubat, Fountaine Pajot, Marquis, Leopard Catamarans, Riva, Nautitech, DynaYachts, Mc Kinna, Heysea, ArrowCat, SilverMarine, Novatec, Sea Stella, Farnova, Sunreef, Hunter, Albatross Yachts…International brands coming from United States, Australia, France, Italia… Among the major boats to see, on the sail side, note the presence of Beneteau Oceanis 58, Jeanneau 57, Alubat’s Cigale 18, Hanse 47, catamarans Sunreef 62, Lagoon 500 and Leopard 38… On the power yachts side: notice the presence of a Princess 65, a Feretti 50, a Riva 56, Jeanneau’s Prestige 510, a Azimut 53S, a Novatec 56 as well as Sunseeker that will display four vessels including a Manhattan 70. The most important yacht will be a HeySea 75.
The in-water exhibition should include about fifty boats from 9 to 22 meters.
SUNSEEKER MANHATTAN 70
JEANNEAU 57
Flashback on the 2009 edition
The exhibition was 10,000 m2 in 2009 that is 100% increase compared to 2008. A hundred exhibitors representing 200 brands attended. They were coming from the USA, France, Australia, Italy, Great Britain, Hong Kong (China) and Taiwan (China). Remember that Da Mei Sha’s marina has a direct access to sea that gives opportunity to try the boat at sea in few minutes. Note that 90,2% of the exhibitors said that SIBEX has “specific assets compared to the other Chinese boat shows” and 84,9% were “satisfied with the visitors quality”. 80,6% wished to “attend the show again in 2010”.
Da Mei Sha’s marina in Shenzhen stills expands
The 2010 edition of SIBEX will be held in Da Mei Sha’s marina located in Yantian district (Shenzhen). This marina can welcome hundreds of boats and has many assets to make this second International edition a success. Note that a third pontoon was added to welcome the in-water exhibition. Thus, 300 boats can moor in the marina. The exhibition held on land that was optimized and renovated in 2009 will be identical in 2010. The 2010 edition of the Sibex – China (Shenzhen) International Boat Show will value the boats and the international and Chinese leaders brands that will attend the show.
Event Calendar Sibex – China (Shenzhen) International Boat Show:
– Opening hours: Nov. 4 from 10:00 A.M to 06:00 P.M.; Nov. 5-6 from 09:00 A.M. to 06.00 P.M. ; Nov. 7 from 09:00 A.M to 04:00 P.M
– Opening Ceremony: Nov. 4 at 10:00 A.M
– 1st China College Students Yacht Design Contest Award Ceremony Nov. 4 at 03:00 P.M
– Sibex 2010 Boat Dealers Cocktail Party : Nov. 4 from 06.30 P.M to 08:30 P.M
– Dynasty Winery «Night of navigation» Gala dinner and «Golden Sail » Award Ceremony: Nov. 5 from 07:00 P.M to 10:00 P.M
– Sibex 2010 Yacht Model Show: Nov. 4-6 11:00/12:00 and 14:00/16:00
– Sibex 2010 Contemporary Art Exhibition: Nov. 4-7
– China Merchants Bank Shennanzhong Road Sub-branch Shenzhen VIP Yacht Test: Nov. 5 from 03:00 P.M to 05:00 P.M
SIBEX (SHENZHEN – CHINA)
Established in 2007, the Sibex – China Shenzhen International Boat Show has rapidly grown to become in three editions, one important rendezvous of the Asian marine business calendar. Held in Shenzhen (China) Marina Club located in Da Mei Sha Bay, this boat show is conveniently located near Hong Kong and proposes an in-water exhibition, that gives it a unique value for southern China. Sibex was called “the top in-water boat show in China” by the press and the exhibitors.
GRAND PAVOIS ORGANISATION (LA ROCHELLE – FRANCE)
Grand Pavois Organisation offers to nautical event a custom-built expertise, advices, unique know-how and experience in France and abroad. Organizer since 1973 of an internationally well known afloat boat show, GPO has a real proximity to marine professionals, a recognized expertise in the world of offshore races. GPO has a yearly team that is dedicated to marketing and sales development, technical and logistic, communications and press relations, partnerships and public relations.
International references: the International afloat boat show the Grand Pavois since 1973, Volvo Ocean Race (1998 and 2002), BT Global Challenge host port (2001 and 2005), the Défi Atlantique (transatlantic race qualifying for the 2004 Vendée Globe), the Charente-Maritime / Bahia Transat 6.50 (2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009), the Grand Prix de France – Powerboating Formula 1 (2007), Maud Fontenoy’s L’Oreal Paris French tour (2007), the organization of Voiles des Neiges in La Clusaz (2006 and 2007), Clipper Round the World Yacht Race host port (2009), Sibex – China (Shenzhen) International Boat Show (2009 and 2010), Velux 5 Oceans start village in La Rochelle (2010)…
