Progressive Insurance Norwalk Boat Show

Want to close out summer with a splash? Amphibious boat rides, meet
& greets with Deadliest Catch captain Johnathan Hillstrand, paddlesports
and interactive on-water activities are among the many unique attractions cruising into the 2013 Progressive Insurance Norwalk
Boat Show. A favorite among boating and outdoor enthusiasts, the
four-day event offers a wide array of events and experiences for visitors of
all ages.

The annual boat
show offers a one-stop shopping destination for visitors to see and shop the
newest boats and marine accessories, brush up on boating education, enjoy the
boating lifestyle first-hand through on-the-water adventures and discover why
life is better with a boat. Novices and lifelong boaters who love life on the water can compare brands and shop for deals on hundreds of new motor and sailing yachts,
sport fishers, performance boats, sailboats, and kayaks, plus the largest
selection of marine accessories in the northeast, all while enjoying the sights
and sounds of Long Island Sound in the nautical New England town of Norwalk,
Connecticut.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

NEW! Meet Johnathan Hillstrand from Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch. Johnathan Hillstrand, co-captain of the Time Bandit fishing vessel featured on Discovery Channel's top rated reality series Deadliest Catch will be at the show to meet & greet fans and give the little
ones a sneak peek into his new series of children’s books – see full schedule.

NEW! Sealegs® Demos—Test
ride the ultimate land & water vehicle! Enjoy a ride on a revolutionary boat that transforms from an all-terrain vehicle to an ocean-going powerboat at the push of a button. Sealegs amphibious boats feature three retractable all-wheel-drive "legs" that give you
the freedom to land or launch just about anywhere. Demos happen daily at Try It Cove.

Paddle your way to Try It Cove! Try it Cove gives
visitors the chance to find out firsthand why paddlesports are all the rage,
with a variety of complimentary daily opportunities to get on the water,
including Stand Up Paddling (SUP), SUP yoga and kayaking presented
by Downunder
located in Rowayton and Westport - see full schedule. 

Become the sharpest tool in the shed! Do-it-yourselfers or boat owners interested in
maintaining, repairing or upgrading their boat or engine can head to Fred’s
Shed DIY Seminars & the Interactive Learning Center for practical, professional advice. Free, daily seminars and talk-show format clinics cover a
variety of topics and include demos and question/answer sessions. 

Take the Helm with Discover Boating’s
Hands on Skill Training! Basic docking fundamentals, close
quarters maneuvering skills, advanced docking skills, open water boat handling
& safety and anchoring & multi-vessel rafting are just some of the interactive
and educational on-the-water programs for boaters of all ages looking to learn
something new or hone their skills.

Free Sail & Powerboat rides,
Budget Tips and more at the Welcome to the Water Center! A must-attend for boaters just getting started who want to learn how to
make the most of their time on the water and discover which boat best suits
their budget and lifestyle. Highlights include:

• Expert, unbiased advice and free daily seminars
• Local resources to help new boaters navigate their boating
  lifestyle
  
• Boating on a Budget Showcase: Think owning a boat is
  out of reach? Research and shop a variety of boats that can be financed for $250 or less per month
  

See
all-new Miss GEICO racing boat! Come
check out the all-new Miss GEICO, a
50-foot, 11,000-pound Victory catamaran with a top speed of 170 mph that’s
almost 1,500 pounds lighter than her predecessor and equal in length. Off-season plans include replacing her 1075 Mercury racing engines with a set
of 1500 HP piston racing engines, enabling Miss
GEICO to reach a top speed in excess of 200 mph!

Kids' ‘Create-a-Boat,’ Dora and more at Kids’ Cove! Little skippers
can use their creativity to build a nautical masterpiece with some wood, a
little glue, and a lot of imagination, plus navigate around a
mini-lake in their very own paddleboat. And Dora the Explorer herself will be
in attendance Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-4pm for photos! 

Spectacular Contests and Giveaways! Enter to win an 8 day/7 night British Virgin Islands
vacation for two at Virgin Gorda’s Bitter End Yacht Club, enter to win an
Adirondack Guide boat that’s fast, nimble, and as easy to manage on land as it
is on the water, courtesy of Adirondack Guideboat, Inc and enter for a chance
to win a SUPlove Stand up Paddleboard valued at $1,395, courtesy of Downunder.

TICKETS:         

$15 for adults; children

15 and under get in FREE.

Discount Group Tickets — $3.00 discount per ticket; available for groups of 10-30; $5
discount per ticket for groups of 31+

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For more information and to
pre-shop the show, visit BoatShowNorwalk.com