According to Commander Tsietsi Mokhele – CEO of SAMSA, “The overriding mandate that has been given to the South African Maritime Safety Authority is the protection of life and property at sea including our inland waterways. As boaters form the bulk of SAMSA's inland stakeholders, it is fitting for SAMSA to partner with the National Boating Show to help increase awareness of the South African Maritime Safety Authority and to encourage boaters to comply with inland waterways regulations”.

At the National Boat Show, the SAMSA boat surveyors will actively be engaging with the boating and watersports community and giving advice regarding the current boating regulations.

The Excitement starts here – Africa’s Number 1 Boat, Dive and Leisure Show, brought to you by the South African Marine Safety Authority (SAMSA).

The National Boat Show & Dive Expo, taking place at Joburg’s Coca-Cola dome from 12 to 14 August 2011 is all about excitement…

For thrill-seekers looking for the latest waterborne high, for scuba divers interested in new equipment to explore the exotic underwater world, and for fisherman angling for results like the pros.

It’s for growing families looking for a great value boat to spend quality time together and for anyone who dreams of owning their own boat or motor yacht.

If you have fun on, in or under the water, Africa’s number one boat, dive and leisure show has something exciting for everyone – from professionals to families to weekend enthusiasts.

This multiple award winning show features an impressive display of gleaming local and imported boats of all shapes and descriptions, with price tags to suit most pockets.

Explore the latest international products and trends in scuba gear, destinations, angling equipment and watersports accessories. The pros will also be on hand to dish out valuable tips on how to further enrich your aqua-experience, during the stimulating and informative fishing and scuba diving workshops.

Try out a number of interactive leisure activities – including an indoor scuba ‘try dive’ pool – and rev up the adrenaline levels during the Wake Wars wakeboarding championships. The kids won’t be bored for a second with all the super activities lined up.

Sponsor of the National Boat Show, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has embarked on a nationwide safety campaign to increase the awareness of the current Boating Regulations and general safety in our waterways - inland and the open waters surrounding our coast. At the National Boat Show, the SAMSA boat surveyors will actively be engaging with the boating and watersports community and giving advice regarding the current boating regulations. SAMSA aims to help ensure that we all take the necessary safety precautions in the country’s waterways.

This spectacular high-energy show promises lots of fun, interactive demos, tips from the experts and fantastic competitions.

The prize bounty includes the Win-A-Boat Lifestyle prize worth R200 000 and a scuba holiday plus gear valued at R109 000.

To plan the most exciting day of your year, diarise the dates in your calendar and keep up with the latest news, competitions and promotions at www.myboatshow.co.za. Follow the show on facebook at www.facebook.com/MyBoatShow.