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Be a Diver Pool
Try scuba in a heated pool! During the past 7 years tens of thousands of people have been intruduced to scuba diving at a DEMA “Be a Diver Pool”. Now it’s your turn! Anyone age 10 and older can discover the fun and exciting sport of scuba diving in the comfort of a tropically warm pool. Bring your swim suit—we will supply all the scuba gear! It's a great way to try scuba diving and test some of the latest scuba equipment. You can also have a photo of yourself taken underwater as a keepsake of your "diving adventure."
PRE-SHOW PREMIER WORKSHOPS:
Get a little learning in before the show! The Annapolis School of Seamanship is offering 3-hour interactive workshops on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings just before show opening time. Workshop participants will receive in-depth instruction in the subject of their choice as well as many extras.
The $85 workshop fee includes: Two tickets to the show, a 3-hour intensive workshop, instructional take away items,
a $25 gift certificate for classes at Annapolis School of Seamanship and more. (More than a $150 value!)
These workshops cover differnet topics, in much more depth than the free seminars and demos taking place during the show.
ASOS Nautis Boating Simulator—Test your boating skills
See the Queen Bee—A modern-day American shipwreck
Amazingly, the boat had not only survived the trans-Atlantic voyage—it was remarkably whole. Its engines were intact, its hull still seaworthy, and key components including the first-aid kit, radio, nautical maps and fire extinguishers remained in place. In fact, much to the astonishment of authorities and its owners, the boat had emerged with little more than a few broken latches, rust, barnacles and a slightly bruised T-top frame. The Queen Bee will be in space 1753
Exciting radio-controlled boat docking game lets you test your navigational skills and compete for a chance to earn the Power Boat Docking Champion title! Race against the clock using an actual full-size boat helm to steer your craft down a 20-ft. “lake” to the marina and into a slip. Best time wins—but be careful, any contact with the slip counts against your time. Whether you're an experienced skipper or novice boater, it's a fun way to show off your skills or become more confident at the helm.
Best time wins a Cape Fear 3-in-1 Jacket!
The Fisherman's 2012 Dream Boat Fishing Challenge Awards Ceremony
When: Saturday January 5, 2013, Noon
Where: Seminar Stage
Be here as we draw the winner of the Grand Prize—a Hydra-Sports 23 Center Console, with Evinrude E-Tec 250HP Outboard Engine, a Lowrance Electronics package and a Global Fish Mount —from this year’s pool of qualifying anglers!
If the wining angler is present he/she will also win bonus prizes including two Daiwa reels with St. Croix rods, Interlux paint, Columbia Sportswear, Costa Del Mar Sunglasses, and prizes from Trigger X, Tsunami, Owner Hooks and Berkley.
If the Grand Prize Winner is not present, the bonus prizes will be raffled off — and anyone attending the Live Awards Ceremony will have a chance to win!
We’ll also announce the winners of the Second Prize fishing trip to Zancudo Lodge in Costa Rica, Largest of Species Winners, Monthly Prize Winners and details of the 2013 Dream Boat Fishing Challenge.
See final standings, official rules, & prize descriptions visit www.TheFisherman.com
Boater's Education Sessions
Presented by Annapolis School of Seamanship
Don't miss this opportunity to improve and enhance your boating skills!
See the ALL-NEW Miss GEICO Racing Boat
The six-time World Champion Miss GEICO Racing Team is proud to introduce the newest and latest Miss GEICO offshore racing boat.
The new Miss GEICO is a 50-ft. Victory catamaran made of carbon/kevlar. At approximately 11,000 pounds, she is almost 1,500 pounds lighter than her predecessor and is equal in length. She has a 12-ft. beam, which is 6-ft. wider than the former boat; the extra width will allow her to ride smoother at faster rates of speed.
Powered by 1075 Mercury racing engines, she currently has a top speed of 170mph. Off-season plans include replacing these engines with a set of 1500 HP piston racing engines which will enable Miss GEICO to reach a top speed in excess of 200 mph!
Fishing University—Produced by the Recreational Fishing Alliance
Learn how to catch more fish! Get tips and advice from top pros at daily seminars.
Click here to view the schedule!
Enter To Win A Boater’s Dream Vacation
Come to the show and enter to win an 8 day/7 night British Virgin Islands vacation for two persons at Virgin Gorda’s Bitter End Yacht Club, in either a Beachfront Villa or North Sound Suite, including three meals daily, use of Bitter End’s vast club fleet (over 100 boats), snorkel excursions, Sailing School 101, weekly regattas, etc. The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board is also including standard air for 2 from the Northeast.
Enter in the Show Lobby for your chance to win!
Paddlepalooza – Paddle Sports Demonstrations and On-Water Fun
Brought to you by Downunder Paddling located in Rowayton and Westport, CT
Paddle sports continue to take the nation by storm both for fitness benefits and the fun factor of being on the water. Whether you’re a new paddler, experienced and looking for the latest paddle techniques and equipment, or a fitness fanatic - you’ll find it at Paddlepalooza.
Downunder Fitness & Surf
Core & Cardio Fitness programs based on surfing and paddle boarding skills that exercise all the muscle groups for a total body workout that’s fun and super hot!
• SurfSET – a core and cardio workout with a surfing foundation, on what looks like a ‘surfboard’!
• SUPnSURF – add-on paddle boarding skills
• CORfit – the fundamentals - balance and stability, originating in the core
Learn how to get a surfer’s physique without hitting the water! On-land workout programs using the innovative RipsurferX, as seen on Shark Tank, and Downunder’s own CORfit board. We have something fun for kids through seniors to try out, all with a short learning curve and amazing benefits. Discounts on equipment packages sold at show.
POOL Time – Give it a go
Try it out – visit us at the scuba pool evenings from 6-8pm Thur-Sat, and see what it really feels like to stand on a SUP or try your hand at SUP Yoga.
SURF SHOP
Take advantage of great bargains from our store as we move seasonal merchandise at the show. Check out cool toys such as the Aussie Penny Nickel skate board.
US Power Squadron/USCGAUX Day
The Progressive® Insurance New York Boat Show® will recognize the United States Power Squadron on Thursday, January 3 with FREE admission for USPS members—Simply present your USPS or USCGAUX identification card at the Will Call desk for one adult admission.
And, visit the United States Power Squadron booth for FREE information on everything from GPS, rules of the road and navigating through weather.
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