CONNECTICUT SPRING BOAT SHOW ANNOUNCES 2024 DATES

Show to again benefit Sails Up 4 Cancer, April 26-28th. It will feature boats, bands and local businesses.

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Essex, CT (January 31, 2024) The 8th Connecticut Spring Boat Show will take place April 26-28, 2024, at Safe Harbor Essex Island, located in Essex, CT. The in-water boat show is the first of the season in New England. Visitors will enjoy seeing a wide range of new and pre-owned power and sail models ranging from 20ft to larger than 65ft from leading boat brands. In addition to boats on the dock, the show will have yacht brokers, gear, artists, accessories, and service companies exhibiting on the lawn. Five CT bands will provide music throughout the weekend. 

This year’s boat show seeks to raise $30,000.00 for Sails Up 4 Cancer (SU4C), a non-profit organization supporting cancer care, education, prevention and research. Last year, $18,000 was raised at the 2023 show, despite difficult weather. Sails Up 4 Cancer will benefit from 50% of ticket sales proceeds and will be onsite with additional fundraising opportunities throughout the weekend.

“As an Exhibitor, I could not ask for a better setting and venue than in beautiful, historic Essex. It is one of the quaintest towns in Connecticut, and the CT Spring Boat Show takes full advantage. The show is well run by a fantastic production team and many Sails Up 4 Cancer volunteers. I am proud to be taking part in it for a third year and cannot wait until the next show!”, says Steve Cote, Cote Customs, LLC (custom coastal-inspired pyrography artwork).

“One of the things we can guarantee about this year’s CT Spring Boat Show is that there will be plenty of boats and more Exhibitors on the Island than last year, “says Ben Cesare of Cat’s Paw LLC who owns and manages the Show. “Boat inventories are back up and the word keeps spreading that we run a really fun weekend, enticing Exhibitors from all over New England to join in.”

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, and music throughout the weekend. The show will follow all state and local guidelines to ensure a safe experience when visiting the show, rain or shine.

The show is a production of WindCheck Magazine and hosted by Safe Harbor Essex Island Marina. Show sponsors include Essex Boat Works, Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, Mohegan Digital, Gowrie Group, The Griswold Inn, The Essex Board of Trade, WindCheck Magazine, Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA), and Maritime Insurance International. Visit www.ctspringboatshow.com for specific event details. Contact Ben Cesare at ben@ctspringboatshow.com for dealer and exhibitor application information.

Advance Three-Day Tickets are available now at $20 per adult and are free for children 13 and under. Tickets grant access to the show all weekend long. Walk-up, day-of tickets are $22 per adult. 50% of the ticket proceeds will benefit Sails Up 4 Cancer. Tickets can be purchased by visiting: www.ctspringboatshow.com where participating exhibitors and boats will be updated regularly.

CT SPRING BOAT SHOW:  The 8th CT Spring Boat Show, April 26-28, 2024, 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 ticket proceeds will be donated to Sails Up 4 Cancer. Free parking is available. Visit www.ctspringboatshow.com for specific event details or Ben Cesare at ben@ctspringboatshow.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.

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