The big 10-day San Francisco Sport and Boat Show will begin on Friday and run through Jan. 23. It will be held at the Cow Palace.
The show was founded 58 years ago in 1942 during World War II.
This year's version is expected to attract over 200,000 attendees.
Among the boats to be exhibited will be 15 restored classical wooden beauties and luxury yachts costing more than $450,000.
Some of the guest speakers will be Diana Canevaro on "Four Seasons in The Delta," Eric Anfinson on "Sturgeon Fishing San Francisco Bay," Bill Adelman on "Fly Fishing for Shad," Mark Delnero on "River Salmon Fishing," Wayne Douman on "Trophy Kokanee" and Angelo Cuanang on "Small Boat Albacore."
The price of admission is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children and seniors will be admitted for half-price on weekdays.
The show opens each day at 11 a.m.
For information, call (415) 931-2500 or visit website www.sfboatshow.com.
