Caterham Cars and Sunseeker International have formed a collaboration that will last only for about a week.

At the London International Boat Show they are showing a Predator 108 Special Edition, which is is created together with sportscar maker Caterham Cars.

Predator 108 Special Edition underwent some important changes in comparison with previous Predator 108, launched in January 2006.

The bulk of the biggest boat shows in the world will be held in Europe next year, according to data from the International Federation of Boat Show Organizers.

Nine of the ten largest and most influential events are in Europe, with the other in Fort Lauderdale, USA.

Below, our guide to the not-to-be-missed events both on and off shore.

Thursday, 21th May, next week will see the opening of the Bulgaria Boat Show 2009.

The event will be held in Varna, the Black Sea capital and will have on display the latest James Bond film yacht, the Sunseeker Superhawk 43.

More than 50 new yachts will be there in an exhibition area of 4,000 sq.m, some boats on water, others on land.

The 17th edition of the biggest and most recognized international boat show in the Middle East, DIBS, will open its doors in Dubai from March 3 to March 7, 2009.

There will be 721 companies representing 50 countries and a special section focusing on the world of diving.

Gone are the days when the people of this country would venture out to sea only to fish or collect pearls. Instead of the traditional wooden Dhows gracing these waters, one can now admire shiny, expensive yachts and the very, very expensive Superyachts.

The editorial staff of Asia-Pacific Boating magazine are now accepting nominations for the Asia Boating Awards, to be held on April 17, 2009, in conjunction with the China International Boat Show in Shanghai.

Readers of LUXUO are invited to submit their favourite boats, builders, places and personalities in 21 categories on a dedicated website with an easy-to-use, online form.

The awards recognize the best in Asian boating. Among the honours are awards for best motor yachts in four size ranges, awards for best sailing yachts, and new to this year, best racing yacht.

Riva, the Italian world’s leading company of luxury motoryachts will bring its splendid and glamorous yachts to the Miami Boat Show (February 12th to February 16th 2009).

Riva will be showing six models at this year’s show and will be introducing the new 68’ Ego Super to the USA, on display at Ferretti Group booth.

Presenting herself as the ultimate blend of design, comfort, performance and reliability, 68’ Ego Super is the luxurious evolution of the Riva world.