{"id":5223,"date":"2017-03-08T17:15:10","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T16:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flyfishing-blog.com\/flyfishing-blog.com\/?p=5223"},"modified":"2017-03-08T17:20:27","modified_gmt":"2017-03-08T16:20:27","slug":"hiswa-2017-makes-a-positive-start-at-the-rai-in-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyfishing-blog.com\/flyfishing-blog.com\/2017\/03\/08\/hiswa-2017-makes-a-positive-start-at-the-rai-in-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiswa 2017 makes a positive start at the Rai in Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"By<\/p>\n

By sounding an ancient boat bell, Simeon Tienpont (skipper of team AkzoNobel in the Volvo Ocean Race), Joost Ringeling (show manager of Hiswa) and Paul Riemens (CEO Rai Amsterdam) officially opened the new Hiswa watersport show in Amsterdam Rai. The show will be held form the 8th until the 12th of March 2017.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Joost
Joost Ringeling welcomes everyone to the official opening of the Hiswa 2017.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Ids
Ids Boersma, former manager of Hiswa, did win the “Gouden Waterhoen” this year for his work for the watersport show.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"From
From five nominations the PSI Aircover was selected as Hiswa Product of the Year 2017 by a jury.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"X-4
X-4 Yachts Holland received the price for the Sailing Boat of the Year 2017 for their X4 ship.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"A
A large number of people from the watersport industry was present at the opening of Hiswa 2017.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"The
The XO 360 by XO Boats The Netherlands was selected as Motor Boat of the year 2017.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"The
The prize winning XO 360 on display at the show.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Simeon
Simeon Tienpont will have a completely new sailing ship available for the Volvo Ocean Race which starts in October.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"With
With 900 members HISWA Holland Marine Industry unites the best companies of the watersports industry in the Netherlands. For consumers the HISWA logo is a sign of quality and guarantee. For the government, media and other organisations HISWA is the spokesman representing the Holland marine industry.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Impressive
Impressive stand with a huge movie screen of Mercury.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Companies in the whole business chain of the Dutch watersports industry are members of HISWA; from yacht builders, brokers, marinas and charter companies to retailers and export. In all HISWA represents thirteen business trade sectors (including yards, marinas, charter companies, sailing schools, naval architects, yacht brokers, retailers, repair & refit services, marine equipment suppliers) taking care of 65% of the turnover in the industry.<\/p>\n

\"The
The new, easy to trim, 15 HP Pro Kicker by Mercury.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Collective interests in the industry are strengthened by HISWA. HISWA participates in many committees and supports the promotion of the watersports industry towards consumers. The association also offers many products and practical support to its members. By doing this HISWA ensures that these members are recognisable as especially safe, environmental friendly and presenting the highest quality.<\/p>\n

\"The
The Mercury SeaPro is a true workhorse for the sportfisherman.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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HISWA was established in 1932 as a boat show organiser. Nowadays HISWA Holland Marine Industry gives its name to two well respected boat shows: HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show (Amsterdam RAI) and Amsterdam in-water Boat Show (Amsterdam Marina).<\/p>\n

\"A
A new 100 HP outboard engine by Yamaha, with all the technical knowledge and design qualities that the firm is known for.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Key figures watersports industry Netherlands<\/strong>
\n\u00b7 2.000 companies main activity in marine (4.100 sum total)
\n\u00b7 30% market share super- and megayachts
\n\u00b7 30.000 employees (24.000 fte)
\n\u00b7 \u20ac 2.55 billion revenu pleisure crafts, whereof \u20ac 1,1 billion export
\n\u00b7 1.100 marinas: 50% commercial
\n\u00b7 10.000 km of inland waterways (100% more than motorways)
\n\u00b7 500.000 boats
\n\u00b7 1,3 million active boaters<\/p>\n

\"Super
Super large screens on the new fishfinders by Humminbird.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Pim
Pim Pos demonstrates the use of the Cobb outside cooking devices at the stand of Technautic.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Simrad
Simrad introduces large size multi functional displays at the show as well.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"New
New products by Icom to keep in contact with the shore or with other sportfishermen.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"The
The Hobie Miragedrive 180 was nominated for the Hiswa Product of the Year 2017 too, with it you can go forward and backward with a kayak.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"The
The new Axiom multifunctional navigation system by Raymarine and the sounder that is necessary for its fishfinder function.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"A
A top quality trailer like this Vanclaes will carry a heavy fishing boat anywhere.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Kewi
Kewi is creating quite some interest with the new, small Karel console boats.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"From
From a family boat this four meter Karel console boat can easily be transformed into a fishing boat.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"The
The latest inflatable boats by Suzuki come with a sturdy aluminium floor\/bottom.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"The
The new powerfull Suzuki outboard engine with 175 HP for larger fishing boats.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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More information<\/strong>
\nHISWA Holland Marine Industry
\nP.O. Box 37111
\n1030 AC Amsterdam
\nThe Netherlands
\nTelephone +31 (0)20 \u2013 705 14 02
\nEmail info@hiswa.nl<\/a>
\nWebsite: www.hiswa.nl<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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