Aquapalooza 2008 - A Great Success

The ever popular American 'Aquapalooza' event that was held between the 8th July to the 20th of this year has received an overwhelming response with the no of participants increasing by 54% as compared to last year which means there were more parties, more boats and more guests and even more festivities.



The festival like activities involved food and drinks, carnival games, volleyball, giveaways etc with fireworks display rivaling that of any Fourth of July exhibition.
overnight cruise and poker run. antique boats and cars, as well as a kids’ coloring contest.

the worlds most popular leisure boating event which is sponsored by Sea Ray held its signature event on Lake of The Ozarks, Missouri. The World's Largest Boating Party was expected to draw a record 50,000 guests this year to 150 events on lakes, rivers, bays and harbors from New York to California, Egypt to Australia.

Below is a video showcasing this year’s boat bash at the signature venue –



The event has also won a Mercury Award from Mercomm, Inc. for excellence in public relations and marketing communications.

According to local water patrol estimates, more than 2,500 boats gathered at the Signature Event. “It’s really incredible that so many people would show up in one place at one time. It’s a testament to the boating lifestyle,” said Rick Stone, president of Sea Ray. “We’re creating quite a stir with AquaPalooza, and no one else in the boating industry can replicate it because we already invite everyone who owns or uses a boat.”

It is said that one in every three boats in America is a Sea Ray. Sea Ray also has the second largest owners’ club in the world, behind only Harley-Davidson and is also considered the world's largest manufacturer of superior quality pleasure boats.

We had done an article earlier regarding the event. Click here to read the article.
For more information check out the website - http://www.aquapalooza.com/
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Sea Ray to kick start Aquapalooza - Worlds Largest On-Boating Event

Its that time of the year again!!! The US of A is all set to showcase its yachting lifestyle the fullest with Sea Ray unveiling the AquaPalooza event.

The dates have been fixed for the event and the grand extravagant activities will commence from the 18th july 2008 uptil the 20th starting from the signature event on Lake of The Ozarks, Missouri which will feature food, drinks, music, games, giveaways and much, much more.



For those who are unaware about this event, AquaPalooza is the world’s largest on-boating bash. It started in 2006 as a Sea Ray Owners Club™ event but quickly evolved to incorporate boat-crazy party people of all stripes. Last year, the multi-location marine festival attracted more than 10,000 boats and 30,000 guests to 120 events worldwide.



AquaPalooza is a multi-location marine extravaganza organized by Sea Ray and its partners such as MarineMax/Port Arrowhead. At hundreds of locations across the country, boaters and yachters gather to celebrate the boating lifestyle and enjoy a day on the water.

Companies like Raymarine, Mercury, Sebago, boating magazine, NBOA, ez-dock, GMC, Land resource, Zeus, and even sony are sponsors for this events

In addition to food, games, special events and fireworks, AquaPalooza features free on-water concerts by Everclear, Soul Asylum, Cracker, and other regional bands.
Below is the pic which won the 2nr runner up prize in the photo contest.


The World's Largest Boating Party expects to draw a record 50,000 guests this year to 150 events on lakes, rivers, bays and harbors from New York to California, Egypt to Australia.

"AquaPalooza is about boating, great tunes, fun and togetherness with family and friends," said Rob Noyes, vice president of marketing for Sea Ray. "Whether folks are new to boating or seasoned veterans, this event is for all people who love life on the water. No one throws a party like Sea Ray."

The amazing, one-of-its-kind event recently won a Mercury Award from Mercomm, Inc. for excellence in public relations and marketing communications.

The fact that such a grand event and is not restricted to Sea Ray owners and is made open to all boat owners and enthusiasts worldwide is the biggest selling point which makes the event difficult to ape by any other brand or manufacturer. I guess the community building aspect with entertainment is the USP of the event which makes it so popular worldwide.

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