Following the end of Tall Ships as well as the America’s Cup World Series along with other international boat and yachting events, the 42nd Annual Newport International Boat Show running from September 13 – 16 is expected to become the Newport’s big finale of the boating season.
Newport International Boat Show 2011
As of the end of May, more exhibitors had signed up for the Show than in the past few years. Exhibitors are adding more yachts to their displays. New companies and new dealer networks – and some names just new to Newport – are in evidence. Plus more New Boat and Boating Product introductions are set to be announced! All are signs of a recovering marine market and a great year for the nation’s first in-water show of the 2012-13 boating season!
Newport for New Products, the Show’s iconic recognition of the best new boats and boating products, already has entries from Dufour, X-Yachts and Bavaria in the sailboat category; Ferretti, Hunt, Hinckley and American Tugs by Traditional Yachts in the powerboat category; plus, electronics and equipment from Forespar, RayMarine and Imtra. The Program, sponsored by Cruising World, Sailing World and Yachting magazines, will also, this year, include a People’s Choice Award with voting during Opening Day on Thursday, September 13.
Opening Day will also host the Annual News Conference feature of the show – open to the Press, Exhibitors and Visitors alike – at which Thom Dammrich, President of the National Marine Manufacturers Association will provide a report on the State of the Industry.
Also of national appeal, the Show’s Charitable Partner for 2012 will be the U.S. Coast Guard Foundation which provides education, support and relief for Coast Guard members and their families. And, on Saturday, attendees and exhibitors are invited to the “Lats and Atts Cruisers Party” that’s free to anyone inside the show gates at 6:00PM.
Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to attend the Show during usually magnificent September weather in New England to talk with almost 750 exhibitors and view some 600 yachts ranging in size from 15 to 85 feet, plus kayaks, inflatables, services, equipment, electronics and accessories of all types.
What: NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
When: Thursday – Sunday, September 13 – September 16, 2012/VIP DAY: Thursday, September 13
Where: Newport Waterfront, Newport, Rhode Island/Along America’s Cup Avenue
Details: One of the oldest and largest in-water boat shows in the country, the Newport International Boat Show will hold its 42nd annual event September 13 – 16, 2012 in Newport Rhode Island. The reputation of Newport as an international sailing and boating center and the beauty of the Rhode Island coast are draws for exhibitors and visitors alike…along with the State’s No Sales or Property Tax on boats when registered in Rhode Island and No Sales Tax on boating storage and services.
Tens of thousands are expected to attend during usually magnificent September weather in New England to talk with almost 750 exhibitors and view some 600 boats ranging in size from 15 to 85 feet, plus kayaks, inflatables, services, equipment, electronics and accessories of all types. Featured will be the annual Newport For New Products competition – recognizing the best new power boats, sail boats and boating product introductions for the 2013 model year, selected by both industry experts and – new this year – through a People’s Choice Award – plus a “Lats & Atts Cruisers Party” that’s offered free to attendees on Saturday evening.
Hours: Thursday – Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.
Tickets: Advance discount tickets are available on line. Tickets purchased at the show on Thursday, VIP Day, are $30.00 ($27 plus processing fee if purchased in advance on line). On Friday, Saturday or Sunday the tickets are $18.00 ($15 plus processing fee if purchased before September 13th on line). On Friday only, visitors with a Military or Newport County Resident ID receive half-price admission and children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult every day of the Show.
Parking: Parking passes may be purchased in advance for nearby Easton’s Beach where free shuttle bus service to the Show will run continually all four days…for more information visit the website.
