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Get ready to launch!

The spring in-water boat show

returns to Catawba Island

On the heels of this past January’s successful on the Great Lakes. This event has become
Progressive Cleveland Boat Show, the Ohio the traditional kick-off celebration of the new 3 [ MID-AMERICA BOATING ]
Marine Trades Association has announced Lake Erie boating season.
the dates are now set for its big spring The in-water format permits the
in-water event, the 2024 Progressive Catawba showcasing of many of the larger power
Island Boat Show at the prestigious Catawba and sailboat models that cannot be
Island Club, April 26-28. trucked to winter shows like Cleveland. So,
This will be the 18 th annual in-water show many show goers will be getting their first
on Catawba Island, the largest spring show look at these boats.

Overall, the show features more than 125 focus for show visitors. Moreover, the in-water MARCH 2024
boats ranging from personal watercraft to format allows dealers to offer demonstration
motor yachts. In addition, the picturesque rides and sea trials to qualified prospects.

Catawba Island Club marina basin is Similarly, the show’s unique “Discover
surrounded by about 70 exhibits of marine Sailing” program enables would-be sailors
equipment, services, marinas, clothing desiring to find out if sailing is right for them a

fashions and more. chance for a real hands-on sailing experience
A trademark of this show is its festival aboard a sailboat headed out on the lake.
atmosphere, with new features and attractions The Catawba Island Club is located on the
added each year. For example, the Shores and northwest side of the Catawba peninsula, off
Islands Main Stage features live music the Northwest Catawba Road in Port Clinton.
entire show and comfortable seating in the All designated Show Parking lots and Show
Baumann Yacht Lounge. Shuttles are free. More than 10,000 people
When the boats aren’t rocking, the daily live attend each year.
islands-style music will be. In addition, show Show hours will be: Friday (April 26), 12
visitors will enjoy a Food Trucks, featuring Noon to 6 PM; Saturday (April 27), 10 AM
hand-picked local vendors like Put-in-Bay’s to 6 PM; and Sunday (April 28), 11AM to 5
iconic Boardwalk Lobster Bisque truck. PM. Advance discount admission tickets
But the party atmosphere notwithstanding, will be available online soon at: www.
the boats and accessories remain the real catawbaislandboatshow.com MAB

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