Page 3 - Mid America Boating - April 2024 issue

The Catawba Island Boat Show pulls into port April 26–28

The largest spring in-water boat show anywhere new boating season in Ohio. Moreover, we with Put-in-Bay’s iconic Boardwalk Lobster will be offered many times daily. Conducted by 3 [ MID-AMERICA BOATING ] APRIL 2024
on the Great Lakes, the 19th annual Progres- continue to add new features and attractions Bisque truck. Add to all that the special “Family the popular “Learn To Sail Cleveland” program
sive Catawba Island Boat Show, will cruise into for our visitors to enjoy.” Patio” presented by Firelands Auto Group. This (LearntoSailCleveland.com), participants will
the marina at the prestigious Catawba Island Burke’s reference is to the largest number of kick-back area will boast lounge seating and climb aboard a Jeanneau 36 with a captain who
Club for a 3-day run, April 26 through 28. accessory displays being included in the show engaging family lawn games, even a fire pit with will have them get a true feel of sailing when
Dockside spaces have already been this year. Approximately 100 such exhibits smores, all adjacent to the Kid’s Discovery area they raise and lower the sails, take over the
reserved by dealers to showcase more than will surround the entire CIC yacht basin with presented by On-The-Water-Ohio. helm and more.
125 of the power and sailboats, ranging displays ranging from boat brokerage listing to But the fun, food and music notwithstand- The Catawba Island Club is located on
from personal watercraft to motor yachts. Of nautical fashion wear. ing, the boats will remain the primary focus for the northwest side of the Catawba penin-
particular note, the in-water format of this When visitors aren’t rocking the boats show visitors, and they can expect to see many sula, off Northwest Catawba Road in Port
show allows many dealers to display larger they’ll likely be found rockin’ to daily live new models being displayed for the first time. Clinton. All Show Parking areas and Show
models they weren’t able to truck into last entertainment on the Shores & Islands Music As a bonus, the in-water format allows dealers Shuttles are FREE.
January’s Cleveland Boat Show. Stage or indulging in moments of relaxation to offer demonstration rides and sea trials to Show hours will be: Friday (April 26), 12
“The popularity of this show has grown at the Yacht Lounge, an inviting oasis amidst qualified prospects. Noon to 6 PM; Saturday (April 27), 10 AM to
it into a big spring boating festival,” says the lively atmosphere. There is also a unique opportunity for all 6 PM; and Sunday (April 28), 11AM to 5 PM.
Michelle Burke, president of the Ohio Marine In addition, the show’s Food Truck Rally will visitors who seriously want to find out if sailing Tickets are available online or at the box office.
Trades Association. “So, it’s now being feature the popular Berardi’s Fry Trailer, the is for them is also a main feature of this show. A For more show information, go to:
dubbed a grand opening celebration of the tastes of The Gaucho and the Gringo truck, along special hands-on “Discover Sailing” opportunity www.catawbaislandboatshow.com MAB