• JOIN US FOR THE FIRST IN WATER BOAT SHOW IN NEW ENGLAND IN 2024

    Help raise money for a great cause. Power and sailboats in the water. Marine and Lifestyle Exhibitors on the Island

  • Come See Learn to Sail & Learn to Fish Exhibits

  • In Water Boats and On Shore Exhibits

  • Music, Food and Fun

  • Tickets On-Sale Now

The 2023 Show raised over $18,000.00 in funds for Sails Up 4 Cancer. While many boats were sold over the weekend, our shoreside exhibitors broke new ground with over 30 exhibitors engaging the crowds and four bands providing live music.

In 2024, we expect continued growth on both boats and shoreside fun. We have five bands booked for the weekend, three fishing seminars - Fishing The River, Fishing The Sound and Fishing Offshore planned for Saturday. Mark Your Calendar!

Dates and Times: Friday, April 26th, 1 - 6pm, Saturday, April 27th, 10am - 5pm, Sunday, April 28th, 10am - 5pm. This is a rain or shine event. Children 13 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult. Be sure to get a Children’s ticket for them when you are purchasing online. Each ticket/bracelet provides entrance for all three days.

This annual show is a production of WindCheck Magazine and hosted by Safe Harbor Essex Island Marina. 2023 Show sponsors included Hoffman Audi of New London, Essex Boat Works, Gowrie Group, Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA), and Maritime Insurance International.

  • $20 advance tickets are good for admission all weekend long.

  • $22 tickets day of the show.

  • 50% of ticket proceeds go to our Charity Partner Sails Up 4 Cancer.

  • Kids 13 and under are free.

DATES:
Friday, April 26th, 1 - 6pm
Saturday, April 27th, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, April 28th, 10am - 5pm

PARKING:
Parking is available at Essex Boat Works, 9 Ferry Street, Essex, CT and at Safe Harbor Essex Island Marina, 9 Novelty Lane, Essex, CT

2024 Sponsors:

INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING?

Call (203) 644-7798 or email ben@ctspringboatshow.com today!

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