The largest in-water boat show in the world returns to the Florida coast when the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) takes place at the end of October. FLIBS is spread across seven locations and features six miles of floating docks, showcasing something for everyone at the show. All conceivable shapes, sizes and styles of yachts are on display, from sleek sports yachts to stunning superyachts, and plenty of luxury yacht charters as well. Around 100,000+ visitors makes FLIBS the biggest on-water boat show in the world.

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Metstrade is the one-stop-shop for all marine industry professionals. The Superyacht Forum, now run by Metstrade provides excellent networking opportunities for the superyacht sector, and the three-day trade show brings visitors into the heart of the leisure marine industry with over 1,600 exhibitors, and numerous country pavilions. The Yacht Racing Forum (which is also part of the Metstrade programme), is the leading annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing.

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