Over the last few years, the show has attracted close to 200 000 people, from all over South Africa and abroad. They range from current boat owners looking to upgrade their boats, to buy the latest electronic equipment, to get safety gear, to those who dream about owning a boat.
Families looking for a healthy, outdoor alternative, sign up for sailing courses or buy a small runabout. The rich and famous get onto the range of beautiful catamarans, sport fishing boats or luxury motor yachts and make their plans. Every potential boat owner in the country knows that the Cape Town International Boat Show is where you come to see the best the market has to offer.