NEW ENGLAND’S FIRST IN-WATER BOAT SHOW OF 2022 UNITES BOATS ON DISPLAY, COASTAL LIFESTYLE EXHIBITORS AND MARITIME EXPERTS in ESSEX, CT APRIL 29-30,& MAY 1st
The three-day CT Spring Boat Show aims to raise $30,000 for Sails Up 4 Cancer
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Essex, CT (April 12, 2022) -The 6th Connecticut Spring Boat Show will take place April 29, 30, and May 1, 2022 at Safe Harbor Essex Island, located in Essex, CT. The in-water boat show will raise funds for Sails Up 4 Cancer (SU4C), a non-profit organization supporting cancer care, education, prevention and research. Sails Up 4 Cancer will benefit from 50% of ticket sales proceeds.
Last year’s show raised $22,000 for the non-profit. Show attendees will have an ideal opportunity to compare different boats, dealers and options in one beautiful location. In addition to boats on the docks, the show will have over 30 exhibitors on display including yacht brokers, boat gear, artists, accessories, and service companies on the lawn.
Visitors will enjoy seeing over 40 new and brokerage, power and sail boat models of all sizes, from Aquasport, Axopar, Beneteau, BlackFin, Brig, Century, Duffy Electric Boat, Eastern, Hansen, MJM, Monterey, Nimbus, Norstard, Pioneer, Protector, Sabre, SeaBorn, SeaFox, Southport, Vanquish and many other leading boat brands! A unique feature of the in-water show offers interested boat buyers select opportunities for sea trials throughout the weekend; thus, giving prospective buyers a unique ‘try-before-you-buy’ experience.
Happenings at the 2022 CT Spring Boat Show include educational talks by maritime experts, live music, food, family fun and more! The line-up of talks includes a Friday focus on the Connecticut River, Saturday sessions on sailing the Newport Bermuda Race and Sunday, all things fishing.
Friday, April 29th, 2:00 – 3:00pm
Fast Women, Hydroplane Racing on the Connecticut River will be presented by Amy Trout, Curator of the Connecticut River Museum. She will cover the era of speed racing on the Connecticut River during the first forty years of the Twentieth Century, before America’s entry into World War II.
Friday, April 29th, 5:30 – 6:30pm
Richard H. Shriver, Publisher of Estuary Magazine, will present a talk about the Connecticut River’s past, present and future detailing its long and peaceful past until the industrial revolution, followed by years of abuse, then partial recovery, and a bright outlook today.
Saturday, April 30th 1- 4pm
Bucket List: Newport Bermuda Race, presented by the Cruising Club of America. Whether it is your first time or your tenth or you are planning to sail in 2024, these sessions will provide valuable and fun insights.
1:00pm – Rives Potts, President of Safe Harbor Marinas and two-time winner of the Race, will open with the key points on what you need to compete and to have a shot at doing well. He will be joined by Paul Jennings and Dick Holliday from the Cruising Club of America to talk about how they help first time skippers doing the Race.
2:00pm – Frank Bohlen, Professor of Marine Sciences Emeritus from UConn has long been considered an expert on the weather and the Gulf Stream. He will talk about the best approach to using forecasts and what the Stream has in store this year.
3:00pm – Ed Cesare is Commodore of the Storm Trysail Club and has sailed in 18 Newport to Bermuda Races, 8 of those as Navigator. He will discuss how he prepares for the Race.
4:00pm – Chad Corning, a professional race boat program manager and world champion will talk about boat and crew optimization and how to prepare your team to consistently sail the boat fast as she can safely go.
Note: Attendees should arrive with plenty of time to take the ferry across to the Show and these presentations.
Sunday, May 1st
12:30 – Captain Mike Roy is the founder and operator of Reel Cast Charters and will speak on his specialty, fishing in shallow waters for big stripers with light tackle. Also Joining Mike will be The Sound Keeper Bill Lucey from Save The Sound. He will discuss the huge improvements to water quality in the CT River and eastern Long Island Sound and how to keep that progress moving.
1:30 – Frank Bohlen, UConn Professor of Marine Sciences Emeritus, will join Mike to talk about weather, currents, and their impact on fishing in both Long Island and Block Island Sounds.
2:00 – Matt Stone, a 19 year veteran kayak fisherman will share tactics, tips and preparation geared toward kayak fishing for striped bass.
3:00 – Captain Brian Moskey, will talk about offshore tuna fishing and the benefits to being proactive, different fishing methods to lead towards more consistent success.
3 Day CT Spring Boat Show Tickets will be offered at $20 per adult and free for children 13 and under, granting access to the show and talks all weekend long, rain or shine. 50% of the proceeds will benefit Sails Up 4 Cancer, a non-profit organization and local charity who distributes funds to families impacted by cancer. Advance tickets can be purchased by visiting: www.ctspringboatshow.com.
The show is a production of WindCheck Magazine and hosted by Essex Island Safe Harbor Marina. Show sponsors include Essex Boat Works, Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, Gowrie Group, Hoffman Audi of New London and Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA). Visit www.ctspringboatshow.com for specific event details. Contact Ben Cesare of WindCheck Magazine at ben@windcheckmagazine.com for dealer and vendor application information.
Safe Harbor Essex Island Marina is located on a 13-acre private Island, accessed by a complementary ferry service, and offers 125 slips accommodating vessels up to 200’. The resort marina is family friendly and offers food and beverages, along with live music throughout the weekend.
Historical Downtown Essex is located on the Connecticut River, a few short miles from Long Island Sound. The small waterfront town is a boating, sailing and tourist destination featuring quaint shops, markets, and restaurants. Bring your family and friends out to enjoy this riverfront boat show.
CT SPRING BOAT SHOW: The 6th CT Spring Boat Show, April 29-30, May 1, 2022 features some of the newest boats on the market including center consoles, fishing boats, luxury cruisers, sport and sail boats. The show is open to the public at Safe Harbor Essex Island, tickets will be required. 50% of proceeds will be donated to Sails Up 4 Cancer. Free parking is available. Visit www.ctspringboatshow.com for specific event details or Ben Cesare of WindCheck Magazine at contactus@windcheckmagazine.com for dealer and vendor application information.
Sails Up 4 Cancer (SU4C) is a non-profit organization based in Mystic, Connecticut. SU4C has been dedicated to supporting cancer care, education, prevention and research along the Shoreline and Southeastern regions of Connecticut. To learn more, go to SU4C.org.
