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Save the Date: April 25-27, 2025

The 2024 Show raised over $29,000.00 in funds for Sails Up 4 Cancer. While many boats were sold over the weekend, our shoreside exhibitors broke new ground with over 30 exhibitors engaging the crowds and five bands providing live music.

This is a rain or shine event. Children 13 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult. Be sure to get a Children’s ticket for them when you are purchasing online. Each ticket/bracelet provides entrance for all three days.

The show is a production of WindCheck Magazine and hosted by Safe Harbor Essex Island. Show 2024 sponsors include Essex Boat Works, Maritime Insurance International, Surfridge Brewing Co., Mohegan Sun Casino, Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA), Risk Strategies/Gowrie Group, Dryvebox, The Griswold Inn, The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, Experience Essex, and Saybrook Point Resort & Marina.

DATES:
Friday, April 25th, 1 - 6pm
Saturday, April 26th, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, April 27th, 10am - 5pm

PARKING:
Parking is available at Essex Boat Works, 9 Ferry Street, Essex, CT and at Safe Harbor Essex Island Marina, 9 Novelty Lane, Essex, CT

All Paws on Deck Adoption Event

New this year, All Paws on Deck will be on the lawn with puppies and dogs available for adoption. An application should be filled out in advance of the show at: www.allpawsondeck.org/adopt.

All Paws on Deck is a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of pregnant dogs and her puppies.