The Grand Pavois International In-water Boat Show will be held from the 15th to the 20th of September 2010 at the Port des Minimes in La Rochelle. 850 exhibitors are expected on 100,000 m² of exhibition. 300 boats will be exhibited afloat over 700 presentations at the show. Spaces for all visitors and Tahiti and her islands as the guest of honour of the 38th edition. Benchmark for pleasure sailing fans, the Grand Pavois offers a unique opportunity to try the boats at sea before purchasing. The Grand Pavois is one of the top 5 international boat show afloat.
Three pools for the demonstrations and a specific hall.
In 2010, 1,000 m² will be dedicated to recreational fishing. Located near the Guest of Honour Country hall, the space will have three pools and one will be accessible for the demonstration by a boat placed at one of its edge. The exhibitors will present theirs brands, and their new products and boats.
Grand Pavois International In-water Boat Show 2010
Ashore animations
Visitors will meet in the hall those involved in the sector: exhibitors, associations, press, etc. Many activities will be planned and some by the FNPPSF – a national federation of fishermen – that will promote values which as environment protection, management of the natural resources, defence of the rights and insist on the fishermen duties. The exhibitors will share their passions with the visitors and will initiate those that want to, to the different fishing techniques: lure fishing, fly fishing…
Near the hall, the association “PêcheModerne.com” will be in charge of the animations such as a competition, kayak and float tube initiations. Fishing safaris will be organised by “Promopêche” for the youngsters. There will be demonstrations of RockFishing on the slipway and along with demonstrations of fishing kayak with Rotomod’s support. There will be conferences, debates and awards ceremonies.
Offshore activities
At the opening of the Grand Pavois, on Wednesday the 15th of September, and every morning the boats made available by Brunswick, Rod & Pod and Charles Bastien will leave the port for demonstrations, equipment tests, simulations… the customers will be able to try « in situe » the new equipments.
Grand Pavois Fishing: the meeting of the best competitors
The weekend will be reserved for the Grand Pavois Fishing, a sport fishing tournament at sea. The tournament will held on Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th. As part of this event, competitors will confront their skill on this ultimate two-round competition. The goal is to give a picture of modern fishing, a dynamic sport. The crews composed of two competitors will sail on the same boats – Valiant DR 620 – for sets of lure fishing and will practice the “No Kill”. Contestants will put back in water their fish after the control of the commissioners and only the five biggest catches will be kept in fish tanks.
A weighing of the fish will be done in front of the visitors. The best team will win many prizes: travel, kayak…
Impressive to see the boats with the sponsored teams leave and return at once, knowing that the jury members will also be on water to verify the sequence of the tournament. The fans will appreciate this competition, giving them the opportunity to meet sports fishermen!
Partners of the Recreational Fishing Space at the Grand Pavois :
L’Association Promopêche, l’Association Française des Compétiteurs de Pêche aux Leurres (AFCPL).
What you need to know…
Name: Le Grand Pavois
Venue: Port des Minimes in La Rochelle
Dates: Wenesday 15th / Monday 20th September 2010 from 10 a.m to 7 p.m
Area: 100 000 m2
Exhibitors: 850 from 35 countries
Boats: More than 700 with 300 afloat
Specificities: Villages and topics spaces, trials at sea, World previews…
Visitors: + de 100 000
Guest of honour country: Tahiti and her islands
