THE MARINE INDUSTRY has declared the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) the best in the event’s 32-year history, with an expanded footprint, record crowds, spectacular weather and astronomical sales proving a successful formula.

51,832 visitors passed through the gates, up 10 per cent on 2019, to check out hundreds of international and Australian boats on water and throughout The Marine Village.

SCIBS General Manager Johan Hasser said the quality and stature of this year’s event was exceptional.

“We’ve never seen anything like it in terms of commercial success for exhibitors, with more than $250 million in sales across four days. As the ‘show where the marine business does business,’ it was fantastic to see our exhibitors converting quality leads during what can only be described as a unique time for the industry.”

The economic impact of this year’s event is expected to far exceed the $336 million that was injected into the local economy in 2019.

SCIBS WILL RETURN TO SANCTUARY COVE IN 2022, FROM MAY 19 TO 22.