2023 Show Highlights
Saluting Our Heroes
To express our gratitude for your service, all active/veteran military, active/retired first responders and USCG & USCGA members can take advantage of FREE admission on Thursday. Simply show your military/first responder/USCG & USCGA valid identification card along with photo ID at Will Call to receive your complimentary ticket.
Fred’s Shed How-to Center—presented by Progressive®
Space C9
Tips, tricks and DIY advice for every boater—from first timers to experienced captains. Have a boat or engine problem you haven’t been able to fix? Stop by and ask our tech expert about it.
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Art of Casting Pond
Space A61
Learn the art of casting from the experts at Goose Hummock, a leading New England Saltwater Fishing Outfitter atop a 30' fishing tank. Plus, check out the top names in saltwater fishing gear, products, and services.
Saltwater Fishing Seminars
Space A75
Presented by Goose Hummock Shops Expert anglers will share tips and tricks to help you improve your catch. Sessions cover a variety of fishing topics—from boat set-up, proper rigging for big game fishing to offshore angling to how to land a trophy Tuna.
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America’s Boating Club® Boating Simulator
Space 603
Get “hands-on” practice in boating skills such as docking, pivot turns, stopping and more using a real Mercury throttle and steering wheel. Space
Paddlesports Experience
Space A51
Experience the fun of paddlesports, courtesy of Three Belles Outfitters. Watch on-water demos or try it yourself! On-water test rides will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Demo Times:
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 1pm–7pm
Saturday: 10am–7pm
Sunday: 10am– 5pm
Open to guests age 10 years or older.
Kids’ Boating
Space G75
Boatloads of fun on the water—just for kids! Young mariners can splash around a mini lake in a paddleboat.
Wednesday–Friday 3pm–7:30pm
Saturday 10am–7:30pm
Sunday 10am–5:30pm
Build-A-Boat—Toy Boat Building
Space G75
Little skippers will have boatloads of fun creating a one-of-a-kind toy boat to take home as a show souvenir.
Schedule:
Wednesday–Friday 3pm–7:30pm
Saturday 10am–7:30pm
Sunday 10am–5:30pm
CONSERVATION VILLAGE
Space G75
Discover how recreational boating is working to help sustain our planet and waters for future generations. Featured displays include:
Boston Says No to Plastic Contest showcasing Boston elementary, middle schools, and high school projects that educate and show how reducing plastic can help protect our water resources and have a positive impact on the environment. The winning school team will be awarded a $500 grant to fund their continued environmental efforts.
Clean Earth Project an eco-friendly women-owned lifestyle brand for outdoor enthusiasts that works to raise awareness, reduce waste, and create a cleaner lifestyle. All product sales help support their beach and community cleanup initiatives and protect the environment.
