HISTORY OF SCIBS
March 2026
May 2025
2025 – BIGGEST SHOWCASE IN HISTORY
Massive crowds enjoyed a spectacular 36th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show with a record number of boats delivering an unsurpassed display of marine innovation, luxury and lifestyle.“We’ve had a ....
June 2024
2024 – SALES, SALES, SALES
Bumper Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show more than delivers. Huge crowds and great weather for the 35th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show added up to an event exhibitors have praised as “ex ....
June 2023
2023 – RECORD BREAKING
The 34th edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) has cemented its position as the Southern Hemisphere’s leading boating and marine showcase, boasting impressive attendance, exce ....
May 2021
SCIBS RETURNS IN 2021
2021 saw the return of the world-renowned Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. More polished and revitalized after a dip in the traditional annual calendar, the 2021 Show delivered the best-in-cla ....
May 2019
2019 – INTO THE FUTURE
In 2019, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show remains an industry leader attracting local, national, interstate and international exhibitors and visitors who have made the show a ‘must-do’ on the m ....
May 2013
2013 – 25 YEARS YOUNG
2013 was the show’s 25th Anniversary – who would have thought that from humble beginnings the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show would chalk up a quarter century of exhibition excellence? Truly a ....
May 2009
2009 – ENTER THE GFC
Financial conditions held relatively static in 2009 in Australia, and the boat show didn’t suffer too badly – except for a noticeable reduction in the number of imported boats. The day before the sho ....
October 2008
2008 – RECORDS ARE MADE
The pinnacle of success came in 2008 with a record 450 boats on water, 600 boats on land, 453 individual exhibitors and a total of 53,700 visitors over four days, making it the biggest marine exhibiti ....
August 2007
2007 – PRODUCING RESULTS
In 2007, a record year for the event, Riviera – Australia’s largest luxury boat manufacturer – was the number one retailer at the show, selling 31 boats valued at $35 million. Riviera CEO, Wes Moxey ....
September 2000
2000 – SUPPORT OF THE MARINE INDUSTRY
In 2000, the event became known as the show ‘where the marine business does business.’ The show supports the marine industry by being a member of – and providing representation on – various marine o ....
May 1999
1999 – THE SHOW MUST GO ON
It rained constantly in the week prior to the 1999 show, saturating the parking areas and slowing the build and bump-in to snail’s pace. The show opened on time, however, it was necessary for the eve ....
October 1992
1992 – RENAMING
In 1992, the branding was changed to Sanctuary Cove International Boating Festival and presented annually under this banner until 1996 when the name changed to Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. ....
May 1989
1989 – A BOAT SHOW CONCEIVED
The success of the Ultimate Event coupled with the expansion of recreational boating across the country presented a golden opportunity for an annual on-water boat show in 1989, and soon after the Que ....
May 1985
1985 – THE BEGINNING
In 1985, inspired by the integrated resorts of the United States, Sanctuary Cove was the brainchild of property developer Mike Gore. Assembly of the 474 hectare site was completed in 1985 with constr ....
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