OREANDA-NEWS. The business support agency Enterprise Estonia is together with 17 Estonian shipbuilders participating in hanseboot 2013, the largest boat show in the Baltic Sea region taking place in Hamburg, Germany from Oct. 16 to Nov. 3.

The Estonian joint display represents 14 shipbuilding companies and three design companies, Enterprise Estonia said. Displayed will be a large range of motorboats, sailboats and other vessels intended for a variety of purposes, and the design companies will be showing outdoor furniture for small harbors.

Several small crafts built in Estonia will make their debut at this year's fair. Lingalaid will present two completely new models, Tahe Kayaks will introduce two new products and Flow Boat is going to reveal its new catamaran.

Other Estonian participants are Alunaut, BoatArt, Kasse Paadid, Lindvart, Marineworld, Nordtenwest, Polar Shipyard, Ridas Yacht & Composites, Saare Paat, Paadisildade OU, Tarmetec, Extery, Brand Manual and Ulaelu.

The Hamburg show is visited by the business elite of Germany and Northern Europe most of whom are recreational vessel owners. This year's show is expected to attract 650 exhibitors from 25 countries and more than 80,000 visitors.

Participation of Estonian companies is cofinanced by the European Regional Development Fund.