Taking place at 31st Street Harbour, Chicago’s newest state-of-the-art marina, the 1st annual Progressive Insurance Chicago In-Water Boat Show is the city’s only on-water event in June and the ideal place to start summer and sail into the boating lifestyle. Visitors have the possibility to browse, buy as well as test-drive over 100 boats, from luxury yachts and sailboats to family cruisers and performance boats, plus kick off summer with on-the-water fun with free boating rides, courses and nautical entertainment.
The in-water boat show is one of the biggest additions to Chicago’s summer event lineup, offering Chicagoans and visitors alike an all-access pass to discover boating on Lake Michigan.
Highlights of the 2012 Progressive Insurance Chicago In-Water Boat Show include: deals on hundreds of boats, the newest marine accessories and Midwest travel destinations; the Discover Boating Demo Dock offering complimentary boating courses or rides along Lake Michigan; the Try It Cove featuring demos and lessons in Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), kayaking and sailing; Scuba Diving for ages 10 and up; big boats including a 65 ft. houseboat (on Lake Michigan?!); and entertainment for all ages.
When: Thursday through Sunday, June 7- 10, 2012
Thursday, June 7: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, June 8: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 9: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 10: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: 31st Street Harbor (3100 S. Lakeshore Drive), Chicago, IL
Admission: $10 – Adults (16 years & older)/FREE – Children (15 years & under)