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Philadelphia Strictly Sail 2007 by Art Netzer The Photo Information Booth just returned from the Philadelphia Strictly Sail Show which ended January 21st. An estimated 26,000 people attended the show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia. Article rating: 9.83

During the 4 day show it is estimated over 650 people stopped to talk, ask questions, look at sponsors equipment and pick up literature and magazines. 266 of these people filled out questionnaires for the PMDA survey. This years booth offered something for everyone. Much attention was given to the Digital SLR’s on display as well as the waterproof cameras and cases. Image stabilized binoculars and cameras were of particular interest to these sailing enthusiasts.

A main attraction at this show is the Discover Sailing Center where there are plenty of activities for young "and old" sailors. One such activity was boat building classes for children where there an actual wooden boat is built from start to finish! There are model sailboat races in a large pond with large fans powering the remote controlled sailboats. All this surrounded by a backround of 36 to 49 foot sailboats proudly on display. Other booths were selling everything related to sail-boating.

Be it electronics, sailing art, clothing, literature, atomic tape, every type of accessory, colorful booths attracted a constant flow of people. At the PIB the still most popular questions are "If items are not for sale then what are you doing here?" or "which camera do we recommend" and "why can’t I buy one" When explanations are given the conversation and attitudes changes completely.

It is now quite common for Art and Gloria Netzer, who work the PIB to instruct people as to how to use the new camera they just got for Christmas?

No visit to Philadelphia should be without a visit to the Reading Terminal Market which is actually part of the Convention Center complex. The old railroad terminal has evolved into a huge market, selling food in it’s raw form as well as numerous eating concessions. A feast for the hungry convention exhibitors and attendees. It was a great show any way you slice it!

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Sensational. Really gifted scribe! I adored the photos of the food stands. Keep up the fine work. Posted by: Charles Eaton Jan 30, 2007 @ 1:49 PM EST

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