At the Singapore Yacht Show 2017

This is how it's done, Eric once told us. He called it "being ship shape".
 Mooring rope for Little Wanderer 2 at the Singapore Yacht Show 2017

Little Wanderer 2 is on show at the Singapore Yacht Show being held this weekend  (April 6-9, 2017) at the One Degree 15 Marina at Sentosa Cove - just one of the many vessels Eric Koh of SG Boating is showcasing in his missionary zeal to get more people sold on the boating life.

LW2, flying the banner for Sea Ray, lived up to her name all right, being one of the littlest boats there. Many other vessels, outfitted like palaces of the high seas, made her look really tiny. (OK, at least one other boat there was smaller than ours.)

Random bunch of people in front of Sea Ray's
Sundancer 260, the best in the show. Haha.

Aside from the boats on the water, the indoor exhibitors were hawking boat toys and accessories, along with other items that are questionably related to boating - like women's clothing and private jets. Half a dozen Lamborghinis also yowled into the dockside area and parked next to each other while everyone gawked.

I guess the event wasn't 100% about boats as much as it was about a Swish Lifestyle that most people won't come even within sniffing distance of.

But if you have the dough, you could pick up your own submersible. The base model starts at a million euros for a two-seater and shows you the wonders of undersea life without your needing to get wet or have a problem equalising the pressure in your ears. (The unspoken thing was that you would probably have to own one of those said palaces of the high seas that would have a hold in its hull to accommodate this toy.)

If you have the dough (yes, this clause is necessary for so many things at this show), you could also cut a cheque for your own jet and a luxury apartment somewhere in Melbourne, complete with a berth for the super yacht you probably already have...

Those looking to drop somewhat less money can buy luxe bed linen, fluffy towels and soap dispensers for their boat-board shower room... or perhaps support the Nature Society Singapore by buying its birdwatching guide. (We did, for S$24. Hey, it will come in useful for spotting bird breeds from the boat.)

The weather has been really crappy lately. We hope to be able to get out on the seas on LW2 again soon.