The Atlanta

Boat Show has been educating and entertaining audiences for 40 years.

The premiere

nautical event returns to the Georgia World Congress center with one of

its best lineups ever. Not only will boat owners and prospective boat

owners get to look at new boats and boating materials, but there will

be dozens of seminars, appearances, performances and more.

All of the

major nautical dealers and manufacturers will be represented in almost

500,000 square feet of display area. There will be tons of bargains available

as well as special deals like pre-paid dockage allowances, free electronic

packages, direct rebates and no down payments.

The Atlanta

Boat Show is not just about buying boats or boat-related materials, it

is also a place to see some amazing acts, like the "Sensational Sea

Lions Show" featuring some funny sea lions and "The South's

Most Haunted Seaports" where there will be ghost stories presented

Visitors will

get to meet professional anglers throughout the weekend as they demonstrate

their winning techniques, as well as water skiing and wakeboard champions

Jan. 5 beginning at 4:30 p.m. Phil Niekro will also be on hand Jan. 5

from 1-3 p.m. to sign autographs. Skipper the dolphin, a favorite attraction

of the boat show, will also be present during the week.

The 40th annual

Atlanta Boat Show will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow

and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sunday's Boat Show times will

be 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission is

$8 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under.

Admission will also be free to all uniformed personnel from the military,

police and fire departments, including EMTs.

For information

on the Atlanta Boat Show visit www.discoverboating.com or phone

770-951-2500.

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