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2023 Show Highlights
In-Water Training for both Power & Sail
There is nothing more valuable than hands-on training to make you a better, safer and a more confident boater! Freedom Boat Club and Narragansett Sailing School are offering courses in both power boating and sailing all four days of the Show for beginners and intermediate levels, as well as sailing classes for women only. Registration will begin on June 1st for these training sessions.
Know Before You Go Guide
Welcome to the Newport International Boat Show! Below is your go-to-guide with the essential information to make the most out of your visit! Everything you need to know before you walk through the gates!
YouTube Boating Channels return to the Show!
Joining us last year were Matt and Jessica from MJ Sailing, Andy Miller of Boatworks Today, David Shih Sailing, Randy from Captain Q, Yacht Hunter, Lou Sauzedde & JAWS, Beau and Brandy Sailing, The Adventure Crews, Sailing Zephyr, Make Space By KP, and more! Be sure to stop by to meet your favorite YouTube Boating Channel personalities, shake their hand, and spend a moment with them as they bask in the fun of meeting patrons and fans from all over New England and beyond. This exciting experience is being brought to you by TotalBoat, Precision Sails, Latitudes and Attitudes and Ugo Wear.
Stay tuned for the 2024 announcement of who is coming!
NEW EXPANDED AREA: PERRY MILL WHARF DISPLAYS
Just beyond Hammetts Hotel courtyard, you will find additional in-water powerboat displays and a variety of trailer-able boats on land, personal watercraft, bites & beverages, restrooms, extra seating and more! Be sure to walk over and take in this extra acre of boating excitement!
TAKE A BREAK AND GRAB A BITE!
Take a break and enjoy a variety of food concessions and offerings within the show site. Offerings include Wally’s hot dogs, Castle Hill Inn lobster rolls, Newport Chowder Company clam chowder, Smoke House burgers and pulled pork sandwiches, Ben & Jerry’s and more! Whatever your choice – pair it with full bar options or a soft drink. See the show site map for locations!
Clean Ocean Access (COA) joins the Newport Boat Show as the Sustainability Partner
Clean Ocean Access will be implementing zero waste stations to divert compost and recycling from entering the landfill, bringing education and awareness to boat show attendees, and will also encourage all food and beverage vendors to use compostable and/or recyclable materials. We are proud to partner with COA and have them at the show this year kicking off our multi-year sustainability initiative! See the show site map for the noted recycling/zero waste stations.
NEWPORT FOR NEW PRODUCTS (NFNP)
U.S. Debut of 2024 Boats and Products
Being the first major show of the fall boat show season, foreign and domestic manufacturers embrace the Newport International Boat Show as the place to launch their new boats and boating products. Even better, NIBS is home to the popular Newport For New Products (NFNP) program which, in partnership with three national boating magazines; Cruising World, Sailing World, and Yachting. Industry experts judge each entry on opening day and awards are given for Best New Powerboat, Best New Sailboat, Best New Product – Navigation (including marine electronics), Best New Product – Boat Operation, Maintenance & Safety and Best New Weather Gear (wearable).
SIGN UP FOR A CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES FROM OUR SPONSORS!
What Time Is It?
Oris Watch USA back! Sign up for a chance to win the popular Oris Aquis Caliber 400 watch. The winner will be chosen Sunday afternoon at the Oris Airstream, located at the top of Commercial Wharf.
Ready, Set, Go!
Not to be missed is the Silent Auction and Raffle sponsored by the Newport Marriott to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Newport County. Prizes include hotel stays and other gifts from our sponsors.
WHATS UNDER THE BOHLIN TENT AND ON BOWEN’S WHARF?
The Bohlin Tent, located at the end of Commercial Wharf, is a pleasant retreat from the hustle and bustle of the show and a beautiful place to relax while enjoying acoustic music, delicious food and a cool beverage from Sobieski Vodka, Delicato Wines, Harbor Town Wine, Fishers Island Lemonade, Mount Gay Rum, Narragansett Brewing and Whalers Brewing. New this year – we welcome Dillon’s Gin Cocktail, Harpoon, Newport Craft Brewing and Tequila Ocho.
In addition to boating displays, Bowen’s Wharf will welcome Cutty Sark Scotch Whiskey and Dulce Vida Tequila – serving samples of their refreshing beverages!
CONVENIENT PARKING WITH SHUTTLE TO AND FROM THE SHOW
The Newport International Boat Show offers convenient parking at Easton’s Beach in Newport. A parking pass is $40 per vehicle and is good for any one day, Thursday – Sunday. There are continuous, complimentary shuttles to and from the boat show site (only 1.5 miles) from 8am to 8pm all four days of the Show. Parking passes available for purchase online when ordering your admission ticket.
EVEN MORE BOATS TO SEE…BROKERAGE BOAT SHOW
Running concurrently with the Newport International Boat Show; the Newport Brokerage Boat Show at the Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard has a spectacular line-up of brokerage boats for sale. This show is free of charge and can be accessed by water taxi located at the end of the Bannister’s Wharf fuel dock located within the Show grounds. Be sure to have your wristband on to return to the Newport Boat Show. See the show site map for the water taxi exact location for pick up and drop off! For more info, click here. For a complete list of brokerage boats, click here.
Welcome Families, Friends, Military and Veterans!
On behalf of Hogan Associates Real Estate and Carey, Richmond & Viking Insurance, we welcome and appreciate all military families and veterans as well as residents of Newport County! Come join us on Sunday, September 15th! And a big thank you to Discover Newport for sponsoring our opening Preview Day on Thursday.
