THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE NEWPORT
INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Region’s
Largest Boat Show Announces Activities and Highlights
Newport Exhibition
Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced
today activities and amenities for those planning to attend its 44th annual show. The largest boat show in New England and the ‘kick off’ to the
boat show season, the Newport International Boat Show provides visitors from
around the world a venue to see the latest boats and product offerings from
hundreds of manufacturers and dealers, including dozens debuting for the first
time in the United States. Set along historic Newport Harbor in the heart of downtown
Newport, the show also offers a wealth of education and fun activities for boating
enthusiasts of all ages and experience.
· Confident Captain’s At
The Helm offers a variety of daily sail and powerboat on-the-water training
classes by USCG Licensed Captains and American Sailing Association certified
instructors.
· Power & Motoryacht
University will take place on Saturday, September 13th at the Hyatt
on Goat Island (near the show site) and include a variety of top-notch speakers
and topics to help boaters get the most from their passion.
· Visitors on Thursday
will have the opportunity to cast their vote for the best new boat making its
US debut in the Newport For New Products People’s Choice Award. One voter will
be selected at random to win an iPad with a $50 credit to the online Apple
Store. Voting ballots are available at all gates.
· The annual State of the
Industry Press Conference will take place on Friday, September 12th at 8:15 a.m. in Sunset Lounge at the end of Commercial Wharf. Five executives
representing Boating Gear, Engines, Marine Electronics, Powerboat and Sailboat manufactures
will answer questions presented by an emcee about their view of the industry.
· On Saturday, September
13th, join our Pep Rally to support the world’s greatest offshore
sailing event, the Volvo Ocean Race. Excitement is overflowing as Newport was
selected as the North American stopover city in May, 2015. Come hear what’s in
store.
· Cruising Outpost will
host its 4th annual Cruisers Party. Open to all who are inside the show
gates on Saturday at 6:00 p.m., the party will feature a prize drawing to
benefit the "Call of the Sea Foundation;" live music, free pizza,
beer and soft drinks while they last.
· The Authors Corner in
Tent C will feature book signings by Judy Silvia who captures the beauty of
sailing in her writings.
· The lovely and talented
Sailor Donna will entertain children with singing, face painting and balloon
art on Saturday.
“The
Newport International Boat Show includes a wealth of exciting, fun and
informative activities such as our in-water training, new boat and product
debuts, educational seminars and, of course, entertainment that complements the
boats, products and services that our 750+ exhibitors bring to the show,” said Nancy
Piffard, show director of Newport Exhibition Group. “The experience that we
provide, coupled with Newport’s own amenities such as award-winning restaurants,
trendy boutiques and galleries, make for a boat show destination that is second
to none!”
Expected
to draw tens of thousands to historic Newport, the Newport International Boat
Show will take place Thursday, September 11th through Sunday,
September 14th, 2014 on the Newport Waterfront along America’s Cup
Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. One of the largest in-water boat shows in the
country, the event will host nearly 750 exhibitors from around the world with
an exceptional assortment of boats of every type and style from 15 to 90 feet,
and a wide variety of accessories, equipment, electronics, gear and services
for boaters. Online tickets are available through the Newport International
Boat Show website. Children under 12 are admitted free any day when accompanied
by an adult. On Friday, visitors with a valid Military or Newport County
Resident ID receive half price admission. For more information on the 44th Annual Newport International Boat Show and to purchase tickets, please visit www.newportboatshow.com. Event updates
will be posted as they become available and communicated on the show’s Twitter
and Facebook accounts: @NewportBoatShow and www.facebook.com/newportboatshow,
respectively.
The
Newport International Boat Show covers over 13 acres along the Newport
Waterfront. To get the lay of the land and locate all exhibitors and activities
before coming to the show, visit the online sitemap on the website. While at
the show, visit any of the Information Kiosks located on the show grounds. Low
cost, off-site parking at Easton's Beach is available with handicap-accessible
shuttle service running daily from 8am-8pm.
About Newport
Exhibition Group:
Based in Newport,
Rhode Island, Newport Exhibition Group has produced the highest quality
consumer/trade shows for more than 30 years. A subsidiary of Newport Harbor Corporation, the
organization owns and produces the annual Newport Charter Yacht Show and the Newport
International Boat Show.
Newport
International Boat Show Details for Calendar Posting:
Show Dates &
Hours:
Thursday, Friday
& Saturday, September 11, 12, and 13th: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, September
14th: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission Prices:
• Thursday, September 11th, VIP Day: Tickets are $30*. If tickets are
purchased by Wednesday, September 10th - each order includes a
reserved parking space at Easton’s Beach ($15 value, one parking space per
transaction). Shuttle bus service from Easton’s Beach to the show entrance is
included with the parking space.
• Friday, Saturday or
Sunday, September 12, 13 or 14th: Tickets are
$15* through Thursday, September 11th and $18* September 12th through the 14th.
• Two-day discounted
ticket packages are also available.
• Children under 12
are admitted free all days when accompanied by an adult.
• Friday, September 12th only, visitors with a valid Military or Newport County
Resident ID receive half price admission at the ticket booth (This discount
cannot be combined with any other discount offer).
Discounts, packages
and advance pricing cannot be combined with other offers.
*Ticket prices are
subject to additional processing fees.
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