Newport Boat Show

Historic Newport Show Opens on Sept. 14

By Peter Janssen on August 22, 2023 Newport Boat Show, On Watch with Peter Janssen

The Newport International Boat Show, marking the start of the fall boat show season on the East Coast, opens on Thursday, September 14, and runs through Sunday, September 17. The show celebrates its 52nd anniversary this year, and it’s still in the same place at the Newport Yachting center in the heart of historic Newport (the British fleet anchored off Newport during the Revolution). One of the largest in-water shows in the U.S., the Newport show has grown every year, and now will be spread over 13 waterfront acres. Hundreds of exhibitors, dealers and manufacturers will be there, on the…

MJM, Sabre, Garmin, All Winners at Newport

By Peter Janssen on September 17, 2022 Cruising Life, Newport Boat Show

MJM was the big winner at the Newport International Boat Show, walking away with two awards (Best Powerboat in the show and Best Powerboat Over 30 Feet), while Sabre won the People’s Choice award for the most popular boat, and the Garmin inReach Mini 2 Marine Bundle won the Best Electronics Award. The Everglades 285cc won in the Best Powerboat Under 30 Feet category. The awards are for domestic and foreign products launched in the U.S. after April 1, 2022, that made their boat show debuts in Newport. Show attendees selected the People’s Choice Award; all the other awards were…

Big Newport Show Opens Sept. 15

By Peter Janssen on August 28, 2022 Newport Boat Show, On Watch with Peter Janssen

The Newport International Boat Show, marking the start of the big show season on the East Coast, starts on Thursday, Sept. 15, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 18. One of the largest and most important shows in the United States, the Newport show covers 14 acres in historic Newport, Rhode Island, centered around the Newport Yachting Center downtown. The Newport show has always been one of my favorites, because almost all of the news boats are there, and then, well, because it’s in Newport, one of the iconic boating destinations in the world. This year the show, the 51st annual,…

50th Annual Newport Show Starts Sept. 16

By Peter Janssen on September 6, 2021 Cruising Life, Newport Boat Show

The Newport International Boat Show, the first how of the season in the Northeast, opens on Thursday, Sept. 16, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 19. The show was cancelled last year, because of the pandemic; it undoubtedly will more interest than usual this year as a result. The Newport show has always been one of my favorites, because almost all of the new boats are there and then, well, it’s in Newport, one of the most historic and iconic boating destinations in the United States. The show this year, the 50th annual, will have hundreds of new power and sail…

Fall Boat Shows Update: Lauderdale Still On

By Peter Janssen on July 13, 2020 Annapolis Boat Show, Cruising Life, Ft Lauderdale Boat Show, Newport Boat Show

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show just announced that it would be held, as scheduled, on Oct. 28 through Nov. 1. Some other shows, however, have been cancelled or gone virtual, while others are still scheduled, with health guidelines, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a current report about the status of some of the major fall shows, listed chronologically. Cannes. Sept. 8-13. Still scheduled. For updates: http://cannesyachtingfestival.com Tampa. Sept. 11-13. Cancelled. “We believe this is the most prudent course of action to protect the health and safety of our staff, sponsors, members, exhibitors and attendees,” said Jennifer Thompson, senior VP, National…

Newport Show Starts Sept. 12 with 340 New Boats

By Peter Janssen on August 28, 2019 Newport Boat Show

The Newport International Boat Show, the first show of the season in the Northeast, opens on Thursday, Sept. 12, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 15. This show has always been one of my favorites, because almost all of the new boats are there, and then, well, it’s in Newport, one of the most historic and iconic boating destinations in the United States. The show this year, the 49th annual, will have 340 new sail and power boats from 15 to 90 feet, centered around the Newport Yachting Center in the middle of town, plus tents and land displays for engines, electronics…

Newport ’18: First Show of the Season Is Larger Than Ever. Plus, Our Reviews of 29 New Cruising Boats You Can See There

By Peter Janssen on August 30, 2018 Newport Boat Show

The Newport International Boat Show has always been my favorite. It’s the first of the fall show season, so almost all the new boats are there, and then, well, it’s in Newport. Enough said. This year the show, the 48thannual, runs from Thursday, Sept. 13, through Sunday, Sept. 16, with most of the docks and engine and accessories tents at the Newport Yachting Center, but also spilling over to neighboring docks. There’s also a brokerage show at the Newport Shipyard with about 100 boats from 60 to 185 feet, and a wooden boat show at Bowen’s Wharf. You can take…

Newport ’17: First Look at the New Boats for the Fall Show Season

By Peter Janssen on August 28, 2017 Newport Boat Show

The Newport, RI, boat show has always been my favorite. It’s the first of the fall show season, so almost all the new boats are there, and then, well, it’s in Newport. Enough said. This year the show runs from Thursday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 17, with most of the docks and tents at the Newport Yachting Center, but spilling over to neighboring docks. There’s also a brokerage show at the Newport Shipyard, and a wooden boat show at Bowen’s Wharf. In addition to the new boats, electronics, gear and equipment, seminars and courses run throughout the show. Confident…

Hunt 72: Best of Show in Newport

By Peter Janssen on September 18, 2016 Boat Reviews, Cruising Life, Newport Boat Show

The beautiful new Hunt 72 was just named Best Powerboat at the Newport International Boat Show, a particularly significant honor this year given competition from several other important and eye-catching new boats. But once you climb on board the Hunt, it’s easy to see why it was chosen. The classic lines are gorgeous; the proportions are just right, the sheer is long and graceful; standing on the aft deck and looking forward the teak side deck and railing seem to stretch on forever. Then there’s the 72’s exquisite fit and finish and virtually entire forests worth of varnished teak inside…

Back Cove 32: Best Under 35 Feet at Newport

By Peter Janssen on September 18, 2016 Boat Reviews, Cruising Life, Newport Boat Show

The Back Cove 32 was just named Best Powerboat Under 35 Feet at the Newport International Boat Show, a major honor for the Maine-built classic couple’s cruiser. I’ve been a fan of Back Coves since I tested the very first one they made, a 26, ten years ago, and I’ve tested every model since then. The single-diesel, fuel-efficient, user-friendly themes of the brand, combined with their iconic Downeast lines, make them very appealing, and the new 32 lives up to the company’s reputation. You walk on the boat through a centerline door in the transom, and then the deck is…

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