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Model sailing demos, marine

career info, and skills clinics add The Jeanneau

depth and interest to the show Sun Odyssey 380:
Designed for performance
This year’s Progressive Cleveland Boat year college degree after graduation, accord-
Show won’t be just about hopping aboard ing to the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. and comfort
the newest boats to hit the market. Rather Most young adults seek fulfilling, flexible
it will boast several first-ever activities and purpose-driven careers outside of those
that will include demos of the DF95 sail- traditional academic paths. Ohio’s boating 17 [ MID-AMERICA BOATING ] JANUARY 2025
boats on the show’s pool; the first-ever industry, that currently provides more than
presentations about job 22,000 good-paying jobs, can
training and career oppor- provide opportunities for a
tunities in boating; and a rewarding work-life balance
great schedule of hands- and career advancement
on do-it-yourself skills without the need for a four-
clinics and more. year degree.
First, the Sandusky Sailing During the visit, students
Club (SSC) will be entertain- will go to select exhibits where
ing with daily demonstrations they’ll hear short presenta-
of sailing the radio-controlled tions on job skills develop-
DragonFlite 95 sailboats in ment, career paths and more.
the show’s pool. The DF95 is Meanwhile, it will be all
a multi-rigged sloop designed about hands-on skills and
for one-design racing. In addition to the maintenance how-to’s at the all-new DIY Boat-
demos, the SSC will be raffling off a new house center spotlighting daily clinics by the
DF95 with all proceeds to the Junior Racing Erie Islands Power Boating School. It will be
program. complimented by the special Yamaha Engine
Meanwhile, in another area of the show, Center that will focus on Yamaha’s programs
a first-ever special Workforce Development that address issues ranging from reducing The all-new Sun Odyssey 380 has been entirely designed to offer her owner precious
Days program will be underway with hundreds invasive species to increasing technical train- moments with friends and family, and the technical and technological options guarantee
of high school studies attending either of two ing and career opportunities. a unique cruising experience. Designed with performance in mind, the Sun Odyssey 380
special sessions on Thursday and Friday (Jan. The Cleveland show stands out among all features a large cockpit, twin wheels, dual rudders, an award-winning walk-around deck,
16-17) to view careers and build interest iin boat shows nationally for featuring, beyond the an integrated bowsprit, and a high aspect Selden rig – all combine to deliver an exceptional
Ohio’s boating industry. extensive product exhibits, the widest variety sailing experience that strikes the perfect balance between performance and comfort. For
In the Buckeye State nearly 53% of high of educational, informational and entertaining
school seniors do not pursue a two- or four- features for all show attendees. MAB more information, talk to Riverfront Yacht Sales & Service at Boat Show Booth 550.

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