Kick off the 2012 boating season in Texas at the South West International Boat Show

South Shore Harbour Marina once again play host to the largest and most exciting in-water boat show to come to the Lone Star State – the South West International Boat Show, taking place March 22-25, 2012

For 2012 the organizers are excited to announce two major partnerships; GEICO, the presenter and title sponsor of the event, and the endorsement of Sail America as part of the prestigious Sail America Boat Show program – making the event not only the largest in-water and onshore display of new and brokerage powerboats in Texas but also THE sailing show for Texas!

GEICO’s presence at the show will include the Miss GEICO Racing Team, led by Throttle Man, Scotty Begovich, who will be signing autographs and be available for photographs.  GEICO will also be exhibiting two of their offshore powerboats, the CAVEMAN and Miss GEICO - which is one of the fastest offshore powerboats in the world.  

In addition to this, the Miss GEICO Racing Team will be offering some exciting giveaways and drawings, including a chance to drive replica Miss GEICO remote-controlled powerboats each day in a race against Scotty Begovich, and registering to win one of the actual remote-controlled powerboats at the end of the boat show.  There will also be an opportunity to enter to win a Miss GEICO golf cart and  a trip to the World Championships taking place in Jupiter, Florida, in October.

Sail America’s endorsement provides the opportunity to expand the display of sailboats already at the show, which currently number over 40 vessels and include Jeanneau, Beneteau, Lagoon, Catalina, Hunter and Leopard, as well as to introduce the new “Sail America Village” with a full range of marine electronics, products and accessories.  Sail America will also offer a comprehensive seminar program taking place at the South Shore Harbour Resort Hotel, interactive demos, and free Discover Sailing sailboat rides.

Over 400 boats will be in-water and onshore, with pre-season savings and boat show specials; bay boats, ski boats, sailboats, sportfish, powerboats and luxury yachts all on display with many ready to demo!

Add to this the newly created fishing area, Fishing HQ, the latest water toys, sound systems, wakeboard towers and navigational equipment and a wide variety of products and services alongside exhibits of jewelry, art and spas.