The combination of strong crowds, jam-packed seminars, great weather and perceived increase in sales, led exhibitors and show producer Sail America to characterize this year's Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show, held April 15-18, 2010 at Oakland's Jack London Square, "a great success.” Said District Sales Manager Galen Piltz, "Generally, people had an optimistic view about the economy and boat sales. Our traffic was definitely up and people seemed interested in our products and pleased with the (new) exhibit location.” The America's Cup and the BMW ORACLE Racing Team were site to launch the event on the opening day and attendees had a chance to get a close look at 'Hull & Humber' and California, two of the boats competing in the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race, and hear the story about 'California's' mid-Pacific knock down. Read more (PDF).