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I was down along A1A just yesterday and saw that the beachfront is already preparing. The big annual boat show arrives this week. This is the 47th edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which is the largest on earth. More than $ 1.6 billion worth of superyachts, yachts, boats and boating stuff will be on display. I’m not quite sure what the technical difference is between a superyacht and a yacht, mind you, but I know that if I have to ask, I can’t afford either one.
Still, it’s lots of fun to gawk at lots of yachts. And superyachts. I was at the show last year, which fans out up and down the beach area, all the way to the convention center. This time, you can catch the usual free shuttles to and from the various sites, of course, but you also can take a boat from the Las Olas Riverfront. However you get there, you should definitely check out the show, which runs October 26 through October 31.
There’s just something very impressive about seeing so many massive vessels of this kind all in one place. Whether you can afford one or not. You walk down pier after pier, with the grand yachts floating side by side by side and other gawkers doing just what you’re doing – trying to act nonchalant when inside our heads we’re all saying, “WOW, look at THAT one!” Mixed among us gawkers are some real owners, buyers, and potential buyers, which makes the whole event all the more entertaining. Because you find yourself thinking, “Hmm, I wonder if she can really afford to buy that?” As for me, I’ve already declared my non-superyacht status very honestly. So there’s no need for any pretenses on my part. No boat shoes or yachting caps necessary to try to impress anyone in the crowd. But don’t be surprised if you overhear me asking some broker whether this or that superyacht comes with an on-deck helicopter. Hey, a guy can dream, can’t he?
Still, it’s lots of fun to gawk at lots of yachts. And superyachts. I was at the show last year, which fans out up and down the beach area, all the way to the convention center. This time, you can catch the usual free shuttles to and from the various sites, of course, but you also can take a boat from the Las Olas Riverfront. However you get there, you should definitely check out the show, which runs October 26 through October 31.
There’s just something very impressive about seeing so many massive vessels of this kind all in one place. Whether you can afford one or not. You walk down pier after pier, with the grand yachts floating side by side by side and other gawkers doing just what you’re doing – trying to act nonchalant when inside our heads we’re all saying, “WOW, look at THAT one!” Mixed among us gawkers are some real owners, buyers, and potential buyers, which makes the whole event all the more entertaining. Because you find yourself thinking, “Hmm, I wonder if she can really afford to buy that?” As for me, I’ve already declared my non-superyacht status very honestly. So there’s no need for any pretenses on my part. No boat shoes or yachting caps necessary to try to impress anyone in the crowd. But don’t be surprised if you overhear me asking some broker whether this or that superyacht comes with an on-deck helicopter. Hey, a guy can dream, can’t he?
posted by LauderBLOGGER at 11:57 AM
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