Scene at the Auckland International Boat Show

12:57 AM Sat 7 Mar 2009 GMT

'Traditional boatbuilding and classic yachts are vey much part of the 2009 Auckland International Boat Show' Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Sail-World's camera was at the Auckland International Boat Show, late Friday afternoon.

NB: Several of these images were shot close to or after closing time, after staff had packed up for the day. All the stands we saw earlier in the day were well manned and with some very interesting and informed staff available for discussion. Talk to top sail designer Burns Fallow at North sails about what they are doing with the development of kitesails for ships, for instance.

North Sails, have a small but, perfectly formed, display at 2009 Auckland International Boat Show in the first pavilion - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Hoppers have a large stand featuring all of their developments in the first pavilion, including Marsden Cove, 2009 Auckland International Boat Show - Richard Gladwell

Jono Gravitt at the Safety at Sea stand 2009 Auckland International Boat Show - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Manson Anchors are featuring their new lightweight (blue) racing anchor (will save you 10kg) at the 2009 Auckland International Boat Show. Talk to Ned Wood about these which are pre-release at the Show. - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Jessie Logan at the 2009 Auckland International Boat Show - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

A beautiful Int Dragon at the 2009 Auckland International Boat Show - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Waitangi at the 2009 Auckland International Boat Show - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Loloma E24 at 2009 Auckland International Boat Show (remember what an E-class was??) - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Rainbow - A7 at 2009 Auckland International Boat Show - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

The always magnificent Ranger at the 2009 Auckland International Boat Show - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

The international award winning Seawind 1160 is featured at the 2009 Auckland International Boat Show - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Club Marine provide online quotes on insurance and can be found at the Alinghi base part of the 2009 Auckland International Boat Show - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com

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