Opening Night Vip Party
Wednesday, 5:30–8:00 PM

Space K44
Hosted by Kiss 108 morning DJ, Billy Costa
Enjoy full access to the show plus
•    Beer & Wine Bar 
•    Oyster Bar 
•    Live Music
Tickets $55 per person—Includes show admission, 2 drinks, oyster bar, and more.
Proceeds to benefit Nantucket Waterkeeper
Buy Tickets Here

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 Wednesday.

Simply show your military/first responder/USCG & USCGA valid identification card along with photo ID at Will Call to receive your complimentary ticket.

Discover Boating Beach Club
Space K44

Bring on the summer vibes. Kick back with your crew to enjoy live music, island-inspired cocktails and mocktails, plus beach games, and more.

Boat Apetit Chef and Mixologist Demos: 1/13 at 1pm and 3pm Experience two live chef and mixologist demos at the Discover Boating Beach Club! Renowned Chef Lambert Givens, featured on Beat Bobby Flay and the chef at Hunters Kitchen, along with a skilled Boston-based mixologist, will be crafting delectable samples.

Expect Boat Apetit-inspired dishes and drinks, specially curated for easy preparation on a boat. Hosting the event is Glenn Jones, the Evening Anchor for NBC 10 Boston. Join us for a culinary voyage!

Twiggy, the waterskiing squirrel
Space A75

Don’t miss the world’s most famous watersports-loving rodent. Twiggy will amaze you as she cruises around her custom-made heated pool.

Performance Schedule:
Wed-Fri: 4pm, 6pm
Sat: noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
Sun: noon, 2pm, 4pm

Paddlesports Experience
Space G1

Experience the fun of paddlesports, courtesy of New England Dive. Watch on-water demos or try it yourself! On-water test rides will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Demo Times:
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 12pm–7pm
Saturday: 10am–7pm
Sunday: 10am– 5pm

Art Of Casting Pond
Space J2

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
Space K22

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, offshore angling, and how to land a trophy Tuna.

Saltwater Fishing Seminars

Wednesday, January 10
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

Thursday, January 11
2 pm Spring Topwater Action—Ian McPartland
3 pm Chasing Albies from a Kayak—Aaron Nickerson
4 pm Targeting Tog—Capt. Matt Whittle
5 pm Intro to Tuna fishing—Capt. Phil Howarth
6 pm Trolling for Tuna—Capt. Phil Howarth

Friday, January 12
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 Summer Fluke—Eddy Kooyomjian
4 pm Run and Gun for Tuna—Capt. Kevin Albohn
5 pm Summer Blues in the Bay—Capt. Eric Newhouse
6 pm Fishing Cape Cod Bay—Capt. Steve Leary

Saturday, January 13
11 am Intro to Tuna fishing—Capt. Phil Howarth
12 pm Spring topwater action—Ian McPartland
1 pm Fishing Cape Cod Bay—Capt. Steve Leary
2 pm Trolling for Tuna— Capt. Phil Howarth
3 pm Fishing the Rips—Capt. Doug Edmunds
4 pm Jig and Pop for Tuna—Capt. Chris Blake
5 pm Summer Blues in the Bay—Capt. Eric Newhouse
6 pm Cape Cod, a Fishing Wonderland—Capt. Ryan Collins

Sunday, January 14
11 am Intro to Tuna Fishing—Capt. Phil Howarth
12 pm Vertical Jigging—Capt. Jack Houghton
1 pm Cape Cod, a Fishing Wonderland—Capt. Ryan Collins
2 pm Trolling for Tuna— Capt. Phil Howarth
3 pm Fishing Options for a Small Boat Owner on Cape Cod—Capt. Phil Howarth
4 pm Summer Fluke—Eddy Kooyomjian
5 pm Fishing Cape Cod Bay—Capt. Steve Leary

Fred’s Shed How-To Center—Presented By Progressive®
Space H12

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.

Conservation Village
Space H76

Discover how recreational boating is working to help sustain our planet and waters for future generations. Featured will be Clean Earth Project, an eco-friendly lifestyle brand 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.

America’s Boating Club® Boating Simulator
Space 603

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

Live Music—Pete’s One Mann Band
Space K44

Experience the best one-man “5-piece band” on the East Coast—Pete Mann plays hits from ABBA to Zeppelin.

The Big Catch—Photo Op
Space J2

Capture the fun of a day at the show with your family and friends. Pose with this year’s Big Catch, “Tiny Tuna,” a 10-ft. tuna caught off the waters of Nova Scotia that weighed in at 1,000 lbs. Be sure to share and tag #tinytuna.

Kids’ Boating
Space G75

Boatloads of fun on the water—just for kids! Young mariners can splash around a mini lake in a paddleboat.

Wednesday–Friday 3pm–7:30pm
Saturday 10am–7:30pm
Sunday 10am–5:30pm

Build-A-Boat—Toy Boat Building
Space G75

Little skippers will have boatloads of fun creating a one-of-a-kind toy boat to take home as a show souvenir.

Schedule:
Wednesday–Friday 3pm–7:30pm
Saturday 10am–7:30pm
Sunday 10am–5:30pm

Jigging Techniques Tank
Space J2

Pro anglers demonstrate the basics of jigging, covering types of jigs, best techniques, and the fish species you can expect to catch by jigging.

Classic Boat Collection
Space H2

If you’re a fan of classic boats or simply appreciate the chance to see a bit of nautical history, be sure to check out this collection of elegant boats from the past. Step back in time to admire the craftsmanship and beauty of vintage wooden boats dating back 80 years.

Cornhole Shootout
Space D76

Join us for our 1st annual Cornhole Shootout Saturday at 3pm. The winner will receive a (TBD), compliments of 98.5 WBZ-FM.

Date: Jan 10-14, 2024.

Venue:
Boston Convention And Exhibition Center
415 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210

For details [email protected] or https://www.newenglandboatshow.com/.