BOATS, BANDS & BIG FUN AT NEW ENGLAND’S FIRST IN-WATER BOAT SHOW OF 2025 IN ESSEX, CT APRIL 25-27th
The three-day CT Spring Boat Show aims to raise $30,000 for Sails Up 4 Cancer
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Sarah Wadle, First Position Media/ sarah@firstpositionmedia.com 860-559-9198
Essex, CT (April 9, 2025) -The 9th Connecticut Spring Boat Show will take place April 25-27, 2025 at Safe Harbor Essex Island, located in Essex, CT. The in-water boat show will raise funds for Sails Up 4 Cancer (SU4C), a non-profit organization supporting cancer care, education, prevention and research. Sails Up 4 Cancer will benefit from 50% of ticket sales proceeds. This year’s show aims to raise $30,000 for the non-profit.
Visitors will enjoy seeing over 60 new and brokerage, power and sailboat models of all sizes, including many yachts over 40FT. Come see the latest models offered from Aquador, Axopar, Beneteau, Bertram, BRIG, Bulls Bay, Catalina, Caymas, Chris Craft, Catalina, Dandy, Duchy, Eastern, Edgewater, Elan, Everglades, Grand Banks, Hunter, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Mainship, Marex, MJM, Nauticstar, Nimbus, Pioneer, Quarken, Regulator, Riviera, Rossiter, Sabre, Sailfish, Sea Born Center Consoles, Sea Ray, Seaway, Sessa, Solaris, Southport, Storm, Targa, Tiara, Valhalla, Waterlodge and many other leading boat brands!
In addition to boats on the docks, the show will have over 40 exhibitors on display including yacht brokers, boat gear, artists, accessories, and service companies on the lawn.
Happenings at the 2025 CT Spring Boat Show include educational talks by experts on fishing and boating for couples, live music all weekend long, food, family fun and more! The boat show offers something for everyone; boats, coastal lifestyle exhibits, live music and more!
Friday, April 25th
Live Music
2:30 - 4:30pm SoundWaves offers an acoustic repertoire covering an eclectic range of styles, including old standards to contemporary.
Saturday, April 26th
Fishing Seminars hosted by Mike Roy
1:30-2:00pm – Bill Lucey, Long Island Sound Keeper
2:15-3:00pm – Matt Stone, Kayak fishing for striped bass
Live Music
2-4:30pm The Clams are a multi-generational rock, soul, blues and classic rock band.
5:00 – 6:00pm The Vitas bring a unique blend of grunge and classic rock music to their original songs, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and fresh.
6:30-9:30pm Cherry Pie Band Jump, jive, and kick your heels up to swing, rockabilly, Latin and a few sultry ballads thrown in just for fun. Cherry Pie…mmm, sounds delicious!
Special Fundraiser Party
On the Island Party with The Vitas, 5:00-6:00 pm, and the Cherry Pie Band 6:30-9:30 pm
Jump, jive, and kick your heels up to swing, rockabilly, Latin and a few sultry ballads thrown in for just for fun. Cherry Pie...mmm, sounds delicious! Join us for a night of great music, food, and drinks—all while supporting Sails Up 4 Cancer! Sponsored by Essex Steam Train & CT Riverboat Cruises, this dockside party aboard the yacht Adventure features beer and wine tastings from Surfridge Brewery and signature cocktails crafted with Highclere Castle Gin. Enjoy live music and entertainment from Cherry Pie for a night of fun on the Island.
Tickets are $40 (includes three-day Boat Show access & party) or $20 (party-only, entry after 5 PM Saturday). Purchase tickets in advance at https://www.windcheckmagazine.com/shop
Sunday, April 27th
Maritime & Fishing Talks
12:00pm Making Sailing More Fun with Ben Cesare
12:00pm Proactive offshore fishing with Captain Brian Moskey
1:00pm Anchoring, Mooring and Departing...without the yelling!
2:00pm Electric Propulsion on the Water - What is real and what is not.
3:00pm Boating for Couples with Mark Vining
Live Music
2:00-5:00pm Wooly Mammoth officially started in 2013, most of the players have been jamming together for years in various places, parties, open mic nights and wherever they found each other with instruments lying around.
3 Day CT Spring Boat Show Tickets will be offered in advance at $20 per adult and free for children 13 and under, or $22 tickets the day of the show, granting access to the show and talks all weekend long, rain or shine. 50% of the proceeds will benefit Sails Up 4 Cancer, a non-profit organization and local charity who distributes funds to families impacted by cancer. Advance tickets can be purchased by visiting: www.ctspringboatshow.com.
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, Maritime Insurance International, Mohegan Sun, Surfridge Brewing Co., Risk Strategies/Gowrie Group, The Griswold Inn, The Essex Board of Trade, WindCheck Magazine, and Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA). Visit www.ctspringboatshow.com for specific event details.
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, along with live music throughout the weekend.
Historical Downtown Essex is located on the Connecticut River, a few short miles from Long Island Sound. The small waterfront town is a boating, sailing and tourist destination featuring quaint shops, markets, and restaurants. Bring your family and friends out to enjoy this riverfront boat show.
CT SPRING BOAT SHOW: The 9th CT Spring Boat Show, April 25-27, 2025 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 of WindCheck Magazine 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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