Deadliest Catch Time Bandit Co-Captains, John and Andy Hillstrand are back by popular demand, making their second annual appearance at this year’s Tampa Boat Show. The Hillstrands are coming to Tampa just before embarking on their upcoming Alaskan king crab voyage, where they will be taping the sixth season of Discover Channel’s hit series, Deadliest Catch, in order to meet and greet fans during a special two-day appearance at the Bay Area’s premier boat show. While the next season of the Emmy Award-winning series will not air until 2010, attendees will get a sneak peek as the Hillstrands share their deadliest experiences.

Meet Jonathan and Andy Hillstrand!
Friday, September 11: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 12: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
2009 Tampa Boat Show at The Tampa Convention Center

About the Hillstrands
Jonathan Hillstrand is a leather-jacket-and-cowboy-boot wearing, Harley-riding guy’s guy known for his love of life on the edge. Fans of the show will remember him for falling overboard while boarding his boat, the Time Bandit, and caring for water logged bird that washed on deck during a storm (he named it Squawkie).

Andy Hillstrand, who believes that “being on a crab boat is like prison with the chance of drowning," has a softer side, training Quartr horses through the natural horsemanship or “horse whisperer” technique when he is not at sea.

Show Information
The 44th annual Tampa Boat Show hosts the largest selection of new boats and marine accessories in the Bay Area, on land and in-water, from top manufacturers at the best deals of the year. Jump aboard, joining thousands of boating enthusiasts, to view, board and buy everything needed for fun on the water. The three-day event takes place September 11 – 13, 2009 at the Tampa Convention Center.

PRICES: Adults: $9; Youth (13-15): $5; FREE for Children 12 years and under; FREE for Police, Fire Fighters and Military who present a valid active ID; Adult tickets purchased online prior to September, 11 2009 receive a $2.00 discount!

Click here to learn all about the 2009 Tampa Boat Show or call 954-441-3220!