Welcome Exhibitors!
This is the spot that you’ll find helpful information on the show, as well as downloadable assets that you can use to promote the Boats Afloat Show. Please use this page to download files, digital assets, and more resources and information you may find useful as they become available.
Need rental items for your display? Download the CORT Rentals Order Form.
August 22nd is the deadline for additions, changes or deletions. Please use the online Boat Update Form to make those requests. Boat updates MUST be made in writing.
Download Show ProgramVIP Night
VIP Night Event: Wednesday, September 11th from 3pm – 7pm – Invite your friends and best clients to our invitation-only kick-off party!
The VIP event is a 21 and over event held the night prior to the opening of the show. Guests will enjoy the VIP experience: an exclusive preview of the show, a commemorative glass, wine tastings and live entertainment. We encourage our exhibitors to offer light snacks, appetizers and/or drinks at your own booth location, but it is not required.
VIP Tickets: VIP tickets are exclusively available to Exhibitors – they can not be purchased by the general public. You get (10) complimentary VIP tickets with your exhibitor space. To order more, email audrey@nwyachtbrokers.com. Any additional tickets are charged back at $6/ticket, if they are redeemed at the door. Unredeemed tickets do not incur a charge. Please make sure you mail your tickets to clients by September 3rd, to ensure they arrive in time!
VIP Will Call: We HIGHLY encourage you to mail your tickets to as many of your clients as possible, as Will Call often has long lines on VIP night. Help your clients have a seamless experience by mailing their tickets to them, instead of having them wait in line! If you do put tickets at Will Call, please follow the following protocol:
- Preferred Method: Put a bulk amount of tickets at Will Call under your COMPANY name, not the person’s name. Notify your clients they are under the COMPANY name. Note – we cannot keep track of who picked up tickets from your company.
- If they must be under the person’s name, clearly write the person’s name LAST NAME, FIRST NAME on the envelope
- Sort your envelopes – Alphabetize by last name
- Deliver to NYBA office 24 hours in advance of VIP Night (Tuesday afternoon)
- Any will call tickets dropped off on the day of VIP Night may not make it into the Will Call bins by the opening of the event.
Thank you to our VIP Night Sponsor Pacific Maritime Title!
Social & Marketing Assets
Follow and engage (like/share/comment) with the Boats Afloat Show social media channels, for maximum exposure (for both the show and YOUR company):
Facebook: @BoatsAfloatShowSeattle (“Tag” us in your posts, “Like” our posts, “Share” our posts)
Instagram: @BoatsAfloatShow (“Tag” us in your Stories and Posts, “Share” our Stories and Posts)
YouTube: @boatsafloatshow9323 (Watch, like and share our YouTube videos)
LinkedIn: Follow our LinkedIn profile and tag us in your Boat Show posts!
Social Media Assets: You can download editable social media graphics and assets – click here to access these professionally-designed graphics for you to either use ‘as is’ or to update with your logos/content, etc!
You can also download the PDF presentation from the Bullseye Creative seminar NYBA hosted on 4/12/24, with helpful tips and tricks!
Download Boats Afloat Show LogosTickets, Badges & Will Call
Badges:
Each Shoreside exhibitor gets (5) complimentary badges included with their display. Each In-Water exhibitor gets (10) complimentary badges included with their display. Additional badges are available for $10/badge. You must submit a Badge Form with the names of the staff working your display. Badges are for exhibitor staff only.
Badge forms are due no later than August 22. These are NOT print on demand – we must have the list of staff by August 22nd in order to get the badges printed.
If you have changes to your badge list after submitting it, please email them to leslie@nwyachtbrokers.com.
Tickets:
You receive (10) complimentary VIP and (10) complimentary GA tickets with your exhibitor space. Any tickets that you use beyond that are charged back at $6/ticket (VIP night) and $10/ticket (General Admission). You are only charged if they are redeemed at the entrance – billings occur after the show. If you need additional VIP or General Admission tickets, please email audrey@nwyachtbrokers.com or stop by the NYBA office.
IMPORTANT: Ticket Will Call Process
- Preferred Method: Put a bulk amount of tickets at Will Call under your COMPANY name, not the person’s name. Notify your clients they are under the COMPANY name. Note – we cannot keep track of who picked up tickets from your company.
- If they must be under the person’s name, clearly write the person’s name LAST NAME, FIRST NAME on the envelope
- Sort your envelopes – Alphabetize by last name
- Deliver to NYBA office in advance of the show, or drop off at Will Call (entrance tent) during show hours
Exhibitor Parking & Hotels
Hotels: Get discounted hotel rates – check out the Places to Stay page and note the expiration dates for booking!
Discounted Exhibitor Parking – AGC Building:
Discounted $12 daily parking for exhibitors is available at AGC Building parking lot at 1200 Westlake Ave. N. The parking lot process has changed slightly since the Spring Show. If you’re going to park there, please follow these directions:
- Pay at the onsite parking meter (not the app)
- Select BOATS AFLOAT SHOW from the list for the rates displayed to get the $12 rate
- Enter the promo code 925
Note: The rate will be available from September 9th through 15th and it allows the parker to park for up to 10 hours.
PR and Boats of Note
Attention exhibitors with NEW OR NOTABLE boats at the upcoming Fall Boats Afloat Show!
Do you have a NEW or NOTABLE boat on display at the upcoming Boats Afloat Show? Please submit your Boats of Note to NYBA and to our PR partner, Bartlett Group PR.
What we’re looking for:
1. High level details on the boat – make, model, size, year (if not new)
2. What makes it new and notable? (show debut, first in the region, unique propulsion or design, etc.)
3. High resolution photo(s)
Please send your Boats of Note/PR submissions to: leslie@nwyachtbrokers.com AND barry@bartlettgrouppr.com for consideration.
Please note that submitting a boat does not guarantee placement within Boats of Note or within future press communications.