Kiwi boaties and fishers from all around the country appear keener than ever as the 2022 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show approaches.
Sales of
online tickets, which double visitors’ chances of winning the stunning $280,000
Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize, are at record levels. With stand space sales also
well above expectations the 2022 show, at the Auckland Showgrounds on May
12-15, is looking to be one of the very best.
In addition
to the chance to see all the latest boats, engines, electronics, accessories
and fishing and diving gear, all visitors to this year’s show will be able to
enter the draw for the amazing must-be-won Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize. Worth over
$280,000, this incredible prize includes a Surtees 7.5-metre
750 Game Fisher powered by a Yamaha
F250 V6 DES Offshore series engine, plus a host of extras.
Popular Master Class returns
The 2022 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show will again host the super-popular Master Class series of free fishing seminars. Featuring top fishing experts showcasing the clever, new fishing techniques, sharing their most effective tips and demonstrating the latest fishing gear, this year’s topics include Mastering Slow Pitch Jigging, Modern Gamefishing Techniques, Better Understanding Your Sounder and Getting Into Spearfishing. Experts will also focus on kayak fishing, drone fishing and much, much more.
The 2022 show will also introduce the exciting new Fishing and Adventure Kids’ Club Experience. Hosted by Scott Parry, Mig Rumney and the crew from the hit Fishing and Adventure TV series, the new Kids’ Club Experience is suitable for children of all ages. It will include loads of fun activities and every kid who joins the Club at the show will go into a special Okuma draw to win the ultimate fishing trip with Scott and Mig onboard the team’s new Holy Ship.
Haswing Trolling Motor Challenge
This year’s show will also feature the new Haswing Trolling Motor Challenge. Held in the Hutchwilco Pool, the Challenge will see members of the public competing to complete a course in the fastest time, using a Zodiac inflatable powered by a Haswing electric trolling motor.
The winner will receive a prize pack from Haswing’s New Zealand distributors, Lusty & Blundell Ltd valued at $5000. It consists of a 2m Zodiac Cadet Aero Floor, Haswing Gen 1.5 Trolling Motor, plus a lot of other goodies. Those interested in competing should register online at either www.lusty-blundell.co.nz (click on the tile on the homepage) or www.boatshow.co.nz (on the Win Prizes page) and select the day and time that best suits. Registrations will also be accepted at the L&B/Raymarine caravan, alongside the Hutchwilco Pool, for any time slots are still available.
