Newport International Boat Show Returns This Weekend

Newport International Boat Show Returns This Weekend

The Newport International Boat Show is set to return to the Newport Yachting Center this weekend.

“The Newport International Boat Show kicks-off what is shaping up to be an exciting boat show season. Our showcase of new boats and products and special events are intended to offer showgoers a truly immersive experience," said Nancy Piffard, Show Director, Newport Exhibition Group.

The show begins on Thursday, September 12 and runs through Sunday, September 15 with gates opening at 10 a.m.

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Newport Boat Show 2019

This year’s show includes a selection of new boats and products making their U.S. debut, and for some, their world premiere.

These vessels and products will be identified with Newport For New Products (NFNP) decals and burgees located throughout the show sites.

A sample of sailboats on display for the first time in the United States include the AMEL 50, Bavaria C 50, Beneteau America’s Oceanis 30.1, Gunboat 68, Rosewest Cape Cod Day Sailor and the X-Yachts X-4.6.

New powerboat debuts include the Cape Yachts CABO 41, Carolina Skiff 17’ LS, Carolina Skiff 19’ LS, Elco Motor Yachts 21’ Launch, Formula 380 SSC, Grady White Canyon 326, Hinckley Sport Boat 40X, Maritimo X50, MJM 53Z, NorthCoast 255 HT, Prestige 420, Solace 345, Vicem Yachts 65, Walker Bay Venture 14, Zar 59 SL Limited, Zeelander 72 and Zodiac Open 6.5.

There will also be an assortment of new and innovative products on exhibit for Boat Navigation and Operational, Maintenance and Safety and new for this year Wearable Weather Gear.