In the year 2003 the 15th WIND AND WATER Trade Fair attracted 218 exhibitors, 10% more than in 2002, and was attended by near 20,000 visitors.

Once again the WIND AND WATER Wind and Water Trade Fair 2003 maintained its leading position as the largest event of this kind in Poland.

The products presented at the Trade Fair included:
Sailing boats and motor boats - from small craft up to 9-metre boats * catamarans * complete yacht equipment * boat maintenance materials * sail makers * inflatable boats and pontoons - small tourist- as well as professional craft * windsurfing gear and equipment* kayaks, tourist and fishing boats * scuba diving gear and equipment * fishing gear * in-board and out-board engines * security and life-saving equipment * designs, construction and harbour equipment* charters * yacht electronics, safety flares, compasses, maps, navigation tools * sailing and tourist clothes * wet suits, sleeping bags, ropes * tourist equipment * schools and courses in sailing, windsurfing, motorboat, scuba diving etc. * insurance services *clubs & societies, publications, specialist magazines * cassettes and song books.

 

The Trade Fair is organized under the patronage of the Mayor of Warsaw. The fair has been supported for many years by federations and societies engaged in water sports: - The Polish Sailing Association, the Polish Motorboat and Water Ski Federation, the Voluntary Life Guards, the Polish Windsurfing Association and the new co-organiser "Polish Yachts" Association. All the specialist papers and magazine: 'Deska' ('The Board'), 'Nurkowanie' ('Diving'), 'Przegląd Motorowodny' ('Motor Boat Digest'), 'Rejs' ('Cruise'), 'Wiosło' ('The Padle'), 'Żagle' ('Sails') publish special sections or supplements for the show.

The Fair and the supporting federations and societies recognises new and innovative products and services with an exhibitor awards programme.

The Trade Fair is accompanied by many other events. The ambition of the organizers of WIND AND WATER Trade Fair is to make the event not only a business meeting but to promote an exchange of ideas within the community of water sports enthusiasts. WIND AND WATER is a national event - visitors come to the Trade Fair from all over Poland.

Day ticket 15, -
Permanent ticket 30, -

The Polish market is becoming a place of interest for foreign companies. Every year brings a growing number of exhibitors from abroad. Many international companies exhibit at WIND AND WATER in conjunction with their local representatives These have included sailing catamaran builders Hobbie Cat and Top Cat together with equipment and clothing suppliers as Henri Lloyd, Slam, Jeantex, Volvo, Honda, Lombardini, Selva, Yamaha, Mercury, Mariner, Zodiac, Quick Silver, Garmin Ltd, Nasa Marine Instruments.

Boat production in Poland is one of the sectors of the economy, which is developing rapidly and systematically. Poland exports approximately 9.500 yachts annually worth over 85 million USD - mostly small sailing and motor cruisers and dinghies. The majority of this production is destined for large European corporations, such as: Benetau, Jeanneau and Marine Power Europe. Poland is the third largest exporter of boats to Germany after Great Britain and USA. Most Polish boat builders meet EU regulations and their products are highly competitive in both price and quality.

Polish market for water sports is developing at a steady rate. In Poland there are approximately 50.000 fully operational boats. The best-known and largest sailing region in Poland is the Great Mazurian Lakes District, which boasts thousands of lakes and is supported by a network of yacht harbours and marinas. Sailing along the Baltic Sea offers long-term potential as the marina network expands.
The number of local charters is growing rapidly as a result of thousands of Poles visiting Croatia and Greece and being introduced to the 'sailing experience'.
Windsurfing and scuba diving are enjoying an ever-growing number of enthusiasts.
There are 700.000 members in Polish Fishing Association.

DORAMM - EXPO Sp. z o.o.
ul. Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920 r. 18/41
02-366 Warsaw
Poland
tel./fax: (+48*22) 668 55 12; 668 67 77
e-mail: targi@wiatriwoda.pl
www.doramm.com.pl

Polish Yachts Association
www.polskie-jachty.com.pl

List of exhibitors 2004r (excel, 119kb)

Closing report 2004r (rtf, 14kb)

Entry Pack (Application form, Regulations, Stand description) - (277 kb)