2007 Dallas Winter Boat Show Sets Sail at Dallas Market Hall.Texas Parks and Wildlife Department The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is a Texas state agency that oversees and protects wildlife and their habitats. In addition, the agency is responsible for managing the state's parks and historical areas. Features "Nobody's Waterproof" Program DALLAS -- The 52nd annual Dallas Winter Boat Show motors into Dallas Market Hall at 2100 N. Stemmons Freeway (Interstate 35E) for everyone to enjoy beginning Friday, February 2, 2007 through Sunday, February 11, 2007. Boats galore will be on display as well as available for purchase during this 10-day aquatic event. Lake and open-water enthusiasts can walk among rows and rows of lakeside fun ranging from fishing boats to luxury yacht The term luxury yacht refers to a very expensive privately owned yacht which is professionally crewed. Also known as a super-yacht or a mega-yacht, a luxury yacht may be either a sailing or motor yacht. liners, and sail boats to sporty go-fast boats and family entertainment, like new houseboats or pontoon pontoon, one of a number of floats used chiefly to support a bridge, to raise a sunken ship, or to float a hydroplane or a floating dock. Pontoons have been built of wood, of hides stretched over wicker frames, of copper or tin sheet metal sheathed over wooden boats for a more relaxing cruise. The Dallas Winter Boat Show provides a platform for local dealers to introduce all the 2007 models under one roof for everyone to see. In addition, this year the Dallas Boat Show is working with The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD TPWD Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ) staff and volunteers to remind boaters that "Nobody's Waterproof." In partnership with the Lower Colorado River Authority The Lower Colorado River Authority or LCRA is a nonprofit public utility that was formed in 1934 by the Texas Legislature. LCRA's mission is to protect people, property and the environment by providing public services for more than one million people in Central and Southeast (LCRA LCRA Lower Colorado River Authority (Texas) ), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S.C.G. Auxiliary and other partners, the TPWD is bringing to boat shows across Texas the "Nobody's Waterproof" campaign. This program, designed by Tuerff-Davis EnviroMedia Inc. for LCRA, was launched on the Highland Lakes in the Central Texas Hill Country last summer to inform people how to have a good time on local lakes without compromising safety. Specially-trained lifeguards and crew train swimmers, boaters and people "on shore" about safety concepts at the place and time that can have the best impact on behavior. Armed with water guns, floating "noodles noo·dle 1 n. A narrow, ribbonlike strip of dried dough, usually made of flour, eggs, and water. [German Nudel. " and water-safety trivia, the program is primarily targeting young males ages 18 to 34 and their significant others, however, is recommended for people of all ages. According to statistics, younger males are the most likely to be injured or die in lake accidents. Kids and adults alike also will delight in this year's boat show experience. Besides seeing all the great boat models for 2007, the GEICO GEICO Government Employees Insurance Company Gecko gecko (gĕk`ō), small or medium-sized lizard of the family Gekkonidae. The more than 300 species are distributed throughout the warm regions of the world, mostly in the Old World. Despite folklore to the contrary, their bite is not poisonous. will be mingling with the attendees for good family fun every day during the show. Additional show features include returning show favorite - the Sky Ranch Kid's Fishing Adventure Pond. Sky Ranch provides fishermen both young and old with angling fun casting a line. Generously stocked with adult freshwater fish ranging from 2 to 5 pounds, the swimmers are very robust and can be caught and released multiple times per day. Everything anglers need to catch fish including rod, reel, bait, and tackle will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Boat Show dealers also offer financing options on site and provide quality customer service guaranteeing their warranty work. Representing the largest and best-attended event at Market Hall each year, exhibitors will be towing in their most popular sellers and newest models, including cruisers, bass, motor, pleasure, run-a-bout, watercraft or sailboats in one 300,000 ft. location expanding from the main hall to additional tents erected just for the Dallas Boat Show. This family friendly exhibition reels them year-after-year with free daily seminars where attendees have the opportunity to learn about many subjects related to various water sports water sports Urophilia, see there including fishing on area lakes. Attendees also can challenge pro wakeboard riders in a game of video wakeboarding Wakeboarding is a surface water sport which involves riding a wakeboard over the surface of a body of water behind a boat. It was developed from a combination of water skiing, snow boarding and surfing techniques. from 2-4 pm on Saturday, February 10. The high scorer wins a "Liquid Force" wakeboard. Attendees won't want to miss the impressive daily door prizes, including free airline tickets to anywhere American Airlines flies in the continental U.S., vacation get-aways, sporting events and dinner packages. Show hours will be Monday through Friday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door: $8 for adults, $4 for children 4 -13 years old, and free for infants 3 years old and under. For more information, please visit www.TheDallasBoatShow.com or call 469/549-0673. |
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