YachtFest San Diego Offers Glimpse of Glamour

  • July 31, 2009
YachtFest San Diego Offers Glimpse of Glamour
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, YachtFest San Diego, presented by San Diego Marine Exchange, offers what larger shows don't -- a close glimpse inside some of the world's most luxurious floating vessels that range in size from 60 to over 155 feet.

YachtFest San Diego attracts visitors from around the world for an impressive showcase of mega-sized, luxurious yachts in addition to the latest equipment and other related luxury products for sale and on display. YachtFest sponsors include San Diego Marine Exchange, Landmark Aviation, Sharp Design, Fraser Yachts Worldwide, Driscoll Boat Works, Wright & L'Estrange, The Marine Group, Bartell Hotels, Shelter Island Marina and Knight & Carver.

With San Diego recently dubbed the "new super-yacht capital" by CNN, new and improved megayacht facilities, and the wave of affluence in the city -- YachtFest organizers anticipate greater interest in builder, charter, fractional and brokerage yachts.

More than $60 million worth of boats, yachts, super yachts, luxury cars and other accessories will be on display and for sale during the show at Shelter Island's Island Palms Hotel and Marina at 2051 Shelter Island Drive. In addition to viewing yachts, attendees can check out the newest in yachting products and gain exclusive access to luxury goods.

YachtFest San Diego will be open Thursday through Saturday, September 17 through 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.yachtfest.com