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MAY 2023
Hands-on Discover Sailing
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returns to the show

At the 2023 Progressive Catawba Island
Boat Show, saying “three sheets to the wind”
won’t have the time-worn meaning…

Instead, it will signal participation in a Harbor North is also the authorized
hands-on experience called “Discover dealer for new Hanse and Dehler Sail-
Sailing” spearheaded by sailboat exhib- boats as well as Walker Bay and Laser
itors, Huron’s Harbor North and Cleve- Performance boats.
land’s Riverfront Yacht Service. Cleveland’s Riverfront Yacht Sales
“This is the only boat show on the Great represents all Jeanneau Yachts, Sun
Lakes with an opportunity for visitors Odyssey and Sun Fast models from 33 to
hull primarily intended for water sports, the latest from both World Cat and the always to have a real hands-on sailing experi- 65 feet. Riverfront offers complete Ameri-
T8 actually has overnight accommodations impressive Regulator line up, all presented ence,” explains Bruce Roberts of Harbor can Sailing Association courses designed
for two adults, too. It will be displayed along by Catawba Moorings. North. “We do it to give people a chance to get beginners quickly and safely out on
with a new classic-styled Hunt Harrier 26. There are even more dealers headed for to discover if sailing might really be right the water, or to improve the skills of an
Down the pier at Erie Marine Sales, visitors the show this year including Boat Master for them. Over the years, more than 800 experienced skipper.
will be inspecting another notable boat, the Marine (Chapparal, Alumacraft, Crownline, would-be sailors have taken advantage Fractional boat ownership is a growing
North River 27 Offshore that boasts a heated Bennington, Godfrey) and Jefferson Beach of our “Discover Sailing” program here in trend in sailing today. Riverfront is also
cuddy cabin, standup head and twin Yamaha Yacht Sales (Valhalla, HCB, Sunseeker, past Catawba Island shows.” recognized as the local leader in such a
200’s with a Yamaha 25 hp kicker. And, over Princess), among others. With a licensed captain aboard, program and will highlight those opportu-
on Pier E, visitors will tour a half dozen more Finally, this show also admits a limited prospective sailors will actually cast off, nities with full information during the show.
new boats from builders including Parker, number of hand-picked pre-owned boats. take the helm, raise and trim the sails, and Show hours this year will be: Friday, 12
Robalo, Duckworth and Crest, all displayed These are mostly larger cruisers. One get a true taste of capturing the wind out Noon to 6 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 6 Pm;
by Happy Days Boating Company. example will be Colony Marine’s display of on Lake Erie. Each trip lasts an hour or so. Sunday, 10 Am to 5 pm. Tickets are $10.00
Always in the action, Clemons Boats is pre-owned a Prestige 520 Coupe, Maritimo As a follow up, people who get bitten by (under 7 free). Discount $8 Advance
Ohio’s top dealer for Boston Whaler. The 54 Flybridge, and Regal 53 Sport Coupe. the sailing bug can later enroll in some- purchase tickets are available only on the
Whaler 350 Realm will be joined by Whal- The show runs Friday to Sunday, April 28 thing like Harbor North’s well known Sailing show website. Parking and show shuttles
er’s 330 Outrage, 320 Ventage and 280 – 30, in the Catawba Island Club marina. School that boasts classes including: Basic to the gate are FREE courtesy of Firelands
Vantage, plus four more boats from Sea For more information and discount advance Keelboat Sailing (2 days); Basic Cruising Auto Group.
Pro and an Albemarle 27DC. Similarly, tickets: www.clevelandboatshow.com MAB (2 days); Bare Boat Cruising (3 days); and More show details at: www.catawbais-
over on Pier F, show goers will discover the special Women’s Sailing Weekends. landboatshow.com MAB

Regal 36 Grand Coupe

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