WHAT:                          

The 2008 Atlanta Boat Show is rolling out the red carpet to host the awards ceremony on Jan. 9 for Boating Magazine’s “Boat of the Year” Award.  Regarded as one of the marine industry’s highest honors, the 2007 grand-prize winner is the Yamaha AR230 High Output.  The AR230 High Output model was chosen based on its sales success in its class, innovative design and fresh thinking.  The AR230 High Output is the first time a jet driven boat has been awarded this honor.  

“We’re really proud and honored to host Boating Magazine’s awards ceremony this year,” said Larry Berryman, show manager for the Atlanta Boat Show.  “The ceremony will be a great way to kick off the show by honoring a Georgia-based company for their achievements in the boating industry.” 

The Boating Magazine Boat of the Year Award is chosen by the magazine’s editorial staff and is based on performance, innovation and value.  The magazine is the most widely read powerboat magazine in the world.   

WHEN:

Wednesday, Jan. 9
7 to 9 p.m.
 

WHERE:                                  

Atlanta Boat Show
Georgia World Congress Center
The Convention Concourse
285 Andrew Young International Blvd., N.W.

Atlanta, Ga. 30313-1591
Phone:  (770) 951-2500
www.atlantaboatshow.com 

The 2008 Atlanta Boat Show is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the world's largest producer of boat shows.  NMMA is the leading association representing a $39.5 billion a year recreational boating industry.  NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers in the U.S.  For more information, visit www.NMMA.org.  The Atlanta Boat Show is sponsored by Allstate, Boater’s World, GMC Truck, Honda Marine, Lanier Harbor Marina, Tow Bow U.S., Marine Max and GEICO.  

About Yamaha Watercraft:
Yamaha Boats and WaveRunner personal watercraft are products of the Yamaha Watercraft Group, a division of Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA. Headquartered in Kennesaw, Ga., the Yamaha Watercraft Group is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of Yamaha watercraft in the United States. For more information, please visit www.yamaha-motor.com.