The Discover Boating New England Boat Show returns to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. We're thrilled to welcome you back to this longstanding boating tradition this winter.

Show Highlights

Saluting Our Heroes

To express our gratitude for your service, all active/veteran military, active/retired first responders and USCG & USCGA members can take advantage of FREE admission on Thursday. Simply show your military/first responder/USCG & USCGA valid identification card along with photo ID at Will Call to receive your complimentary ticket.

Fred's Shed How-To Center-Presented By Progressive

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Tips, tricks and DIY advice for every boater-from first timers to experienced captains. Have a boat or engine problem you haven't been able to fix? Stop by and ask our tech expert about it.

Art of Casting Pond

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Learn the art of casting from the experts at Goose Hummock, a leading New England Saltwater Fishing Outfitter atop a 30' fishing tank. Plus, check out the top names in saltwater fishing gear, products, and services.

Saltwater Fishing Seminars

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Presented by Goose Hummock Shops Expert anglers will share tips and tricks to help you improve your catch. Sessions cover a variety of fishing topics-from boat set-up, proper rigging for big game fishing to offshore angling to how to land a trophy Tuna.

America's Boating Club Boating Simulator

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Get "hands-on" practice in boating skills such as docking, pivot turns, stopping and more using a real Mercury throttle and steering wheel.

Paddlesports Experience

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Experience the fun of paddlesports, courtesy of Three Belles Outfitters. Watch on-water demos or try it yourself! On-water test rides will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Demo Time: 10am- 5pm
Open to guests age 10 years or older.

Kids' Boating

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Boatloads of fun on the water-just for kids! Young mariners can splash around a mini lake in a paddleboat.
Time: 10am-5:30pm

Build-A-Boat-Toy Boat Building

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Little skippers will have boatloads of fun creating a one-of-a-kind toy boat to take home as a show souvenir.
Time: 10am-5:30pm

Conservation Village

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Discover how recreational boating is working to help sustain our planet and waters for future generations. Featured displays include:

Boston Says No to Plastic Contest showcasing Boston elementary, middle schools, and high school projects that educate and show how reducing plastic can help protect our water resources and have a positive impact on the environment. The winning school team will be awarded a $500 grant to fund their continued environmental efforts.

Clean Earth Project an eco-friendly women-owned lifestyle brand for outdoor enthusiasts that works to raise awareness, reduce waste, and create a cleaner lifestyle. All product sales help support their beach and community cleanup initiatives and protect the environment.

Seminar Schedule

February 15, 2023
2 pm: Back Bay Stripers-Capt. Jake Howarth
3 pm: Intro to Tuna fishing-Capt. Phil Howarth
4 pm: Fishing Cape Cod Bay-Capt. Steve Leary
5 pm: Spring Topwater Action-Ian McPartland
6 pm: Targeting Tog-Capt. Matt Whittle

February 16, 2023
2 pm: Chasing Albies-Ian McPartland
3 pm: Back Bay Stripers-Capt. Jake Howarth
4 pm: Targeting Tog-Capt. Matt Whittle
5 pm: Intro to Tuna fishing-Capt. Phil Howarth
6 pm: Trolling for Tuna-Capt. Phil Howarth

February 17, 2023
1 pm: Intro to Tuna fishing-Capt. Phil Howarth
2 pm: Fishing Options for a Small Boat Owner on Cape Cod-Capt. Phil Howarth
3 pm: Fishing in the Summer Heat-Capt. John Daley
4 pm: Trolling for Tuna-Capt. Kevin Albohn
5 pm: Cod and Haddock Fishing-Capt. Eric Newhouse
6 pm: Fishing Cape Cod Bay-Capt. Steve Leary

February 18, 2023
11 am Intro to Tuna fishing-Capt. Phil Howarth
12 pm: The Art of the Deep Drop-Capt. John Clothier
1 pm: Fishing Cape Cod Bay-Capt. Steve Leary
2 pm: Trolling for Tuna-Capt. Kevin Abohn
3 pm: Cape Cod Underwater-Bill Hurley
4 pm: Jig and Pop for Tuna-Capt. Chris Blake
5 pm: Cod and Haddock Fishing-Capt. Eric Newhouse
6 pm: Vertical Jigging-Capt. Jack Houghton

February 19, 2023
11 am Intro to Tuna Fishing-Capt. Phil Howarth
12 pm: Vertical Jigging-Capt. Jack Houghton
1 pm: Lure Fishing for Stripers-Patrick Sebile
2 pm: Trolling for Tuna-Capt. Dave Adams
3 pm: Fishing Options for a Small Boat Owner on Cape Cod-Capt. Phil Howarth
4 pm: Fishing in the Summer Heat-Capt. John Daley
5 pm: Fishing Cape Cod Bay-Capt. Steve Leary

Date: February 15-19, 2023

Time:
February 15, 2023 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm
February 16, 2023 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm
February 17, 2023 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm
February 18, 2023 from 10:00am to 8:00pm
February 19, 2023 from 10:00am to 6:00pm

Location:
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center,
415 Summer Street,
Boston, MA 02210.

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