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NEW! Fish Tales Contest—Win a Lowrance Fishfinder/Chartplotter!
Here’s your chance to swap fish tales with the pros—Share your best fishing story with fellow anglers and professional fisherman judges—if the judges think you have the best story, you’ll walk away with a Lowrance HDS-7 Fishfinder/Chartplotter valued at $999. The first place winner will also receive a $500 Gift Certificate from Global Fish Mounts towards a fish mount. Fisherman magazine will interview and photograph the winner and publish a story about the winner's fishing experience.
Second place will receive a Icom M72 VHF Handheld VHF and third place will receive a $100 West Marine Gift Card compliments of the great folks at West Marine.
This contest will take place Thursday, January 21st from 6:30–7:30pm.
Miss GEICO Race Boat
No race boat has ever earned a coveted spot in the American Power Boat Association’s legendary Hall of Champions—but that may change when this record-setting offshore catamaran finally hits the dry docks.
The 40-foot, turbine-powered Miss GEICO took the offshore racing scene by storm in the spring of 2006 and proceeded to demolish record after record and awe those unfortunate enough to race against her.
“I don’t think the other big boats on the circuit knew what to expect,” said driver Marc Granet. “Nobody had ever seen anything like it.”
In its inaugural season, the Platinum cat dominated all three major racing tours — the Offshore Super Series, Super Boat International and the Offshore Performance Association — capturing three world championships and quickly becoming the crowd favorite from the sun-drenched waters of Miami to the wind-swept bays of the Great Lakes.
“When we hit 180 mph, people couldn’t believe it,” Granet recalled. “Speeds that high were unheard of in offshore racing.”
Miss GEICO returned the following year to set a new speed record from in Annapolis to Baltimore, covering the rough water course in 14 minutes and 7 seconds.
Think owning a boat is out of your reach? Think again! When it comes to enjoyable ways to spend your leisure time, boating is far more affordable than you may realize. Whether you want to cruise, fish, waterski, wakeboard or just spend time on the water with family and friends, be sure to visit the Affordability Pavilion to check out boats you can buy for less than $250 per month.
When you compare the costs of boating to a single day at an amusement park or a trip to any major league game, you'll see that dollar for dollar, boating is really quite affordable. See for yourself how boating can stretch your vacation and leisure time budget: Compare costs of Boating vs, other Leisure Activities
NEW! Traveling Nature & Maritime Museum on Wheels
The Enviromedia Mobile—the Urban Divers Estuary Conservancy's (UDEC) state-of-the-art mobile museum, educating about all things aquatic— is making its first appearance at the show. Designed to make you feel like you're on a boat, the space features a wooden planked floor and resemble a pirate's ship's hull. Inside you'll find aquatic art, cool nautical artifacts, educational displays and interactive exhibits that will inspire you to learn about the wildlife of our oceans and estuaries. It's a fascinating way to explore the area's rich dive heritage. Parents and Children can participate in a fun hands-on scavenger hunt and more.
UDEC is a not for profit environmental and cultural organization.
Discover Boating Center
Your one-stop resource for boating information and advice. Staffed by experts who can answer all your questions and set you on a course to choosing a boat that will give you and your family years of enjoyment, the Discover Boating Center is here to help you become a boater. At the Discover Boating Center you'll get straightforward answers to all your boating questions, expert, unbiased advice on buying a boat as well as information on local boating resources.
Discover Boating Seminar Schedule
Floating in Fashion—Safety, types of PFDs and Federal Law regarding child PFDs
Don't Wake for Me!—Basic rules of the road, courtesy and navigational aids
What Knot to Know—Basic knot tying types and uses
Who is MARPOL and why are they following me?—Pollution and dumping laws
Secure your Investment —Securing your boat, docklines, mooring and anchoring
Win A Boater’s Dream Vacation
Come to the show and enter for your chance to win an 8 day/7 night Admiral’s Package vacation for two persons at the Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, in either a Beachfront Villa or North Sound Suite. The package features three meals daily, use of Bitter End’s vast club fleet (100+ boats), snorkel excursions, Sailing School 101, weekly regattas, and more. The BVI Tourist Board is also including standard air for 2 from the Northeast. Tax and service charges are the responsibility of the recipient. Certain restrictions and holiday blackout dates apply. Travel must be completed by January 19, 2011. Prize value is $9,000. To enter simply complete an entry form available in the show lobby. One lucky person will be awarded this great prize. No purchase necessary. Complete rules available at the show.
Win A Boating/Fishing Package
Come to the show and enter for your chance to win a Garmin GPS 540 offshore mariner's chartplotter, ICOM M34 handheld VHF marine radio, Lowrance XOG GPS crossover navigator, OBO Tournament Pro Grill, Penn 330GTI 6'6" 2050C Trolling Combo rod/reel—the complete package is valued at $1,330!
To enter simply complete an entry form available at the show entrance. One lucky person will be awarded this great prize package. No purchase necessary. Complete rules available at the show.
NEW! Wing-A-Thon Wing Eating Contest
Be here for the kick-off of the show's first-ever Wing-A-Thon wing-eating contest sponsored by Fox Radio and Archie Moores. See which contestant has the biggest "appetite" for success and will walk away with a Weber gas grill from Keoughs Turn of River Hardware in Stamford .
Located in H61 Special Events area Saturday 2:00PM
NEW! Bikini Contest
Watch as "Boating Beauties" compete to be crowned Miss Boat Show 2010! Contest will take place Friday from 6:30-7:30pm.
Daily Fishing and Boating Education Series
Get tips from top pros! Daily sessions cover a variety of fishing topics, and are an informative and often entertaining way to expand your skills.
Live from the New York Boat Show—Grand Prize Drawing of The Fisherman’s Dream Boat Fishing Challenge.
When: 2pm, Saturday, January 23rd
Where: Fisherman’s Dream Boat exhibit, Javits Center lobby
Be here to find out who the lucky winner is—and another chance to win! Everyone attending the awards ceremony will be entered for a chance to win great prizes.
All season long, Fisherman magazine subscribers from throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic have competed in our fishing contest for the chance to win a Maycraft 23’ center console and other valuable prizes.
Be here to check out the grand prize—the amazing Maycraft 2300 CCX—and hear tales about the biggest fish caught during the region's largest fishing tournament. The Fisherman's booth will be manned throughout the show with local pros who can answer your fishing questions, offer advice and you tips for beter anling in our home waters.
Queen of the Show
The Queen, i.e. the largest boat at this year's show, is a beautiful Italian built Azimut 50 Flybridge. Designed with an exceptional balance between performance, style and interior fittings, she features futuristic solutions on deck, and state-of-the-art technology. This yacht is perfect for entertaining, whether it be enjoying a barbecue on the spacious flybridge, or an elegant dinner in style and comfort on the aft deck. Boasting a large sun-bed on the foredeck and ample lounge areas on the flybridge, it’s very easy to find serenity. The spacious saloon area boasts a state-of-the-art entertainment system, along with generous eating and seating facilities, perfect for relaxing with a movie after your meal. The MSRP on this beautiful boat is $1.25 million; it can be seen in space H5. An appointment to board may be necessary.
SpongeBob SquarePants
Meet Bikini Bottom's favorite resident—SpongeBob Squarepants. He’ll be making a special appearance at the show to greet his fans Saturday from 1–4pm.
US Power Squadron Day
The NY Boat Show will recognize the United States Power Squadron on Wednesday, January 20 with FREE show admittance. Present your USPS identification card at the ticket counter for access. And, visit the United States Power Squadron booth for FREE seminars on everything from GPS, rules of the road and navigating through weather. www.usps.org
Miss GEICO Race Boat
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Affordability Pavilion
