Bayliner Boats - $10,000 Discover Boating Contest Winners

Hi gang, Rick Ostler here from North American Waterway bringing you Bayliner Boats along with news and views from the boating industry. DiscoverBoating.ca is effectively introducing more Canadians to the boating lifestyle.

Novice boating enthusiasts Debbie and Joey Keller of Richmond Hill, ON visited DiscoverBoating.ca last winter to educate themselves on getting started in boating before visiting the 2008 Toronto International Boat Show.

After their research on the website, the Kellers visited the Show and walked away owners of a new boat – plus an unexpected reward.

Upon purchasing their new boat, the Kellers entered the 2008 Show’s Buy a Boat and Win contest. Soon after, the couple received a call from the Show stating they were recipients of a $10,000 cheque, courtesy of Skippers Plan, Robertson & Robertson Insurance. And, they say they owe it all to DisoverBoating.ca.

“It was going to be our first boat so we decided to do as much research as possible. The Discover Boating website had everything we needed – we reviewed our options, read all the tips, looked at potential destinations and ran the numbers in terms of financing,” said Debbie Keller. “Of course, we never dreamed the financing part would be made much easier by winning this contest!”

For five years, the Toronto International Boat Show has made buying a boat at the Show even more rewarding with the Buy A Boat And Win program. Any attendee purchasing a boat at the Show (who completes a contest entry form) is eligible to win the $10,000 prize. This year, the Kellers took delivery of their new 20-foot Four Winns runabout at Huntsville Marine, where they received their prize.

“We’re pleased the Kellers were able to take advantage of the resources available at the Show’s Discover Boating Centre as well as online at DiscoverBoating.ca,” said Cynthia Hare, Show Manager. “The research they put into make their boating dream come true, plus their good fortune in winning this year’s $10,000 prize, ensures they’ll enjoy their summers on the water for years to come.”

Discover Boating (DiscoverBoating.ca) is a public awareness effort managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) on behalf of the North American recreational boating industry. Discover Boating programs focus on increasing participation and creating interest in recreational boating by demonstrating the benefits, affordability and accessibility of the boating lifestyle while helping to educate potential boaters and offering opportunities to experience the fun and togetherness of being on the water in a boat. There are more than 7 million Canadian boaters.

The 2009 Toronto International Boat Show runs January 10-18, 2009 at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place. For more information, visit TorontoBoatShow.com. Thanks to;Boating Industry - Richmond Hill Family Wins $10,000 Discover Boating Contest